Mechanical locking mechanism for mechanical mold

By designing a mechanical locking mechanism including rack, gear, ratchet and limiting assembly, the problem of insufficient adaptability of locking mechanism to molds of different sizes in the prior art is solved, and the locking of molds of different sizes and the compact storage of devices is achieved.

CN222610542UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14LICHANG (ZHEJIANG) NEW MATERIAL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420989234.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-09
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-09

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Technical Problem

The existing mechanical mold locking mechanism is only suitable for molds of specific proportions, and lacks adaptability to molds of different sizes, which limits its scope of use.

Method used

A mechanical locking mechanism including mold one and mold two, fixing block, rack, gear, ratchet and limiting assembly is designed. Through the cooperation of the rack and gear, the ratchet wheel is driven to rotate, and the mold locking is achieved through the limiting assembly. The mechanism can adapt to molds of different sizes by adjusting the position of the fixing blocks and fixing strips.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the locking of mechanical molds of different sizes. At the same time, the design of sliding grooves and springs makes the overall device occupy a small space for easy storage.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical locking mechanisms, and particularly relates to a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mould, which comprises a mould I and a mould II, four corners of the mould I are respectively provided with a fixing block I, four corners of the mould II are respectively provided with a fixing block II, the bottom of each fixing block I is provided with a sliding groove I, and the bottom of each fixing block II is provided with a sliding groove II. A rack is slidably mounted in the first sliding groove, and the lower end of the rack penetrates through the first sliding groove and is fixedly connected with the top of the corresponding second fixing block. The four gears are rotationally installed in the four first sliding grooves correspondingly, the gears are located on one sides of the corresponding racks, the gears are engaged with the corresponding racks, and ratchet wheels are fixedly installed on one sides of the four gears correspondingly; the four limiting assemblies are located in the four first fixing blocks correspondingly and used for limiting rotation of the four ratchet wheels correspondingly. When the whole device is used, mechanical molds of different sizes can be locked, meanwhile, the whole device can occupy small space, and storage is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical locking mechanisms, in particular to a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mould. Background Art

[0002] A mechanical mold is a special tool used to process workpieces. It processes raw materials or semi-finished products into parts of the required shape and size through mechanical effects such as pressure and friction. In order to improve the efficiency and fixity of mold processing, we need to use a locking mechanism.

[0003] For example, a Chinese patent with publication number CN213006753U discloses a convenient mold locking mechanism, including a workbench, a placement slot is provided on the workbench, a locking assembly for locking the mold is provided in the placement slot, the locking assembly includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate symmetrically arranged, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are respectively arranged at both ends of the placement slot, a first mold and a second mold used in conjunction with the first mold are respectively arranged on the side of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate close to each other, a groove is provided on the top of the first mold and the second mold, a mounting frame is provided on the side of the workbench close to the second mounting plate, a cylinder for driving the second mounting plate to move is provided on the mounting frame, and the output end of the cylinder is connected to the middle of the second mounting plate. When in use, the reinforcement components and auxiliary components are arranged to improve the product quality and the stability of the locking assembly during use, which is convenient for users to use.

[0004] The above patent has the following problems:

[0005] This patent has some disadvantages when used, such as: the design limitation of the above locking device is that it is only applicable to mechanical molds of a specific proportion and lacks adaptability to molds of different sizes, so the scope of use in practical applications is limited. In view of this, we propose a mechanical locking mechanism for mechanical molds. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] In view of this, the utility model provides a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, comprising:

[0008] Mold 1 and mold 2, wherein the four corners of the mold 1 are each provided with a fixed block 1, and the four corners of the mold 2 are each provided with a fixed block 2, a sliding groove 1 is provided at the bottom of the fixed block 1, a rack is slidably installed in the sliding groove 1, and the lower end of the rack passes through the sliding groove 1 and is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding fixed block 2;

[0009] Four gears, the four gears are rotatably mounted in four sliding grooves respectively, the gears are located on one side of the corresponding racks, and the gears are meshed with the corresponding racks, and ratchets are fixedly mounted on one side of the four gears;

[0010] Four limiting assemblies, the four limiting assemblies are respectively located in the four fixed blocks and are respectively used to limit the rotation of the four ratchet wheels;

[0011] Four fixing strips 1, the four fixing strips 1 are respectively fixedly installed on the left sides of the two fixing blocks 1 on the right side and the two fixing blocks 2 on the right side, a sliding groove 2 is opened in the fixing strip 1, a fixing strip 2 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 2, one end of the fixing strip 2 is fixedly installed with a plurality of tension springs fixed to the inner wall of the sliding groove 2, the other end of the fixing strip 2 passes through the sliding groove 2 and extends to the outside, and the other ends of the four fixing strips 2 are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the two fixing blocks 1 on the left side and the two fixing blocks 2 on the left side.

[0012] In the technical solution, when it is necessary to lock the larger mold 1 and mold 2, firstly, the four fixed blocks 2 are respectively placed at the four corners of the mold 2, and at the same time, the fixed bar 2 located below will slide in the corresponding sliding groove 2 in the direction away from the tension spring. At this time, a number of tension springs will be pulled and stretched by the fixed bar 2, and then the four fixed blocks 1 are pressed downward, and the fixed block 1 slides downward to make the rack slide in the sliding groove 1, and then the rack drives the gear to rotate counterclockwise, and then the gear drives the ratchet to rotate counterclockwise. When the fixed block 1 moves to a suitable position, the ratchet stops rotating. The rotation of the ratchet can be limited by the set limit assembly, so that the mold 1 and the mold 2 can be locked;

[0013] When the work is completed and the lock needs to be released, the fixed block 1 can be pulled upward through the set limit assembly, and then the rack slides in the sliding groove 1 and drives the gear meshing with it to rotate, and the gear drives the ratchet to rotate. When the fixed block 1 moves to a suitable position, the set limit assembly allows the ratchet to rotate only counterclockwise;

[0014] By providing the plurality of sliding grooves 2, after the device is used, the tension of the plurality of tension springs will pull the fixing bars 2 to slide in the direction of the fixing block 1, so that the overall device occupies a small space and is easy to store.

[0015] In the above technical solution, further, the limit assembly includes:

[0016] A pawl is rotatably mounted in a sliding groove and located on one side of the ratchet, one end of the pawl abuts against the ratchet, a rotating rod is fixedly mounted on the side of the pawl away from the gear, and a torsion spring is provided on the upper sleeve of the rotating rod.

[0017] In this technical solution, when the work is completed and the lock needs to be released, the operating disk is first turned to drive the rotating rod to rotate, and the rotating rod drives the pawl to rotate, and the torsion spring will be twisted. When the pawl and the ratchet no longer resist each other, the fixed block 1 is pulled upward, and then the rack slides in the sliding groove 1 and drives the gear meshing with it to rotate, and the gear drives the ratchet to rotate. When the fixed block 1 moves to a suitable position, the operating disk is released, and under the action of the torsion force of the torsion spring, the pawl is driven to rotate and return to its original position. At this time, the pawl will resist the ratchet, so that the ratchet can only rotate counterclockwise.

[0018] In the above technical solution, further, the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the sliding groove one, and the two ends of the torsion spring are respectively welded to the pawl and the inner wall of the sliding groove one.

[0019] In this technical solution, it is ensured that the rotating rod can rotate in the sliding groove 1, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the torsion spring.

[0020] In the above technical solution, further, one end of the rotating rod passes through the sliding groove and extends to the outside to be fixedly installed with an operating panel.

[0021] In the technical solution, an operating panel is provided to facilitate personnel to rotate the rotating rod.

[0022] In the above technical solution, further, the pawl, the rotating rod and the operating disk are an integrally formed structure.

[0023] In this technical solution, structural stability is ensured.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0025] The mechanical locking mechanism of the mechanical mold, when it is necessary to lock the larger mold 1 and mold 2, firstly, the four fixed blocks 2 are respectively placed at the four corners of the mold 2, and at the same time, the fixed bar 2 located below will slide in the corresponding sliding groove 2 in the direction away from the tension spring, at this time, a number of tension springs will be pulled and stretched by the fixed bar 2, and then the four fixed blocks 1 are pressed downward, and the fixed block 1 slides downward to make the rack slide in the sliding groove 1, and then the rack drives the gear to rotate counterclockwise, and then the gear drives the ratchet to rotate counterclockwise, and when the fixed block 1 moves to the appropriate position, the ratchet stops rotating, and the rotation of the ratchet can be limited by the set limit assembly, so that the mold 1 and the mold 2 can be locked, and mechanical molds of different sizes can be locked, and at the same time, the overall device can occupy a small space and be easy to store. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second area of ​​the fixing bar of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixed block area of ​​the utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the ratchet area structure of the utility model.

[0030] The symbols in the figure are:

[0031] 1. Mold 1; 2. Mold 2; 3. Fixed block 1; 4. Fixed block 2; 5. Operating panel; 6. Rack; 7. Sliding slot 1; 8. Gear; 9. Ratchet; 10. Fixed bar 1; 11. Sliding slot 2; 12. Fixed bar 2; 13. Tension spring; 14. Ratchet; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Torsion spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following is combined with Figure 1 - Figure 4 This application is described in further detail.

[0033] In this application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back",

[0034] The orientations or positional relationships indicated by "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present application and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to have a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0035] Embodiment 1:

[0036] See also Figure 1 - Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, comprising:

[0037] Mold 1 and mold 2, the four corners of mold 1 are all provided with fixed blocks 3, the four corners of mold 2 are all provided with fixed blocks 2 4, the bottom of the fixed block 3 is provided with a sliding groove 7, a rack 6 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 7, the lower end of the rack 6 passes through the sliding groove 7 and is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding fixed block 2 4;

[0038] Four gears 8, the four gears 8 are rotatably mounted in four sliding grooves 7 respectively, the gears 8 are located on one side of the corresponding rack 6, and the gears 8 are meshed with the corresponding rack 6, and a ratchet 9 is fixedly mounted on one side of the four gears 8;

[0039] Four limiting components, the four limiting components are respectively located in the four fixed blocks 3, and are respectively used to limit the rotation of the four ratchet wheels 9;

[0040] Four fixing bars 10 are respectively fixedly installed on the left sides of the two fixing blocks 1 3 on the right side and the two fixing blocks 2 4 on the right side. A sliding groove 2 11 is opened in the fixing bar 10. A fixing bar 2 12 is slidably installed in the sliding groove 11. One end of the fixing bar 2 12 is fixedly installed with a plurality of tension springs 13 fixed to the inner wall of the sliding groove 11. The other end of the fixing bar 2 12 passes through the sliding groove 11 and extends to the outside. The other ends of the four fixing bars 2 12 are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the two fixing blocks 1 3 on the left side and the two fixing blocks 2 4 on the left side.

[0041] Among them, when it is necessary to lock the larger mold 1 and mold 2, first, the four fixed blocks 2 4 are placed at the four corners of the mold 2 2 respectively, and at the same time, the fixed bar 2 12 located below will slide in the corresponding sliding groove 2 11 in the direction away from the tension spring 13. At this time, a number of tension springs 13 will be pulled and stretched by the fixed bar 2 12, and then the four fixed blocks 3 are pressed downward, and the fixed block 3 slides downward to make the rack 6 slide in the sliding groove 7, and then the rack 6 drives the gear 8 to rotate counterclockwise, and then the gear 8 drives the ratchet 9 to rotate counterclockwise. When the fixed block 3 is moved to a suitable position, the ratchet 9 stops rotating. The rotation of the ratchet 9 can be limited by the set limit assembly, so that the mold 1 and the mold 2 2 can be locked;

[0042] When the work is completed and the lock needs to be released, the fixed block 3 can be pulled upward through the set limit assembly, and then the rack 6 slides in the sliding groove 7 and drives the gear 8 engaged with it to rotate, and the gear 8 drives the ratchet 9 to rotate. When the fixed block 3 is moved to a suitable position, the set limit assembly allows the ratchet 9 to only rotate counterclockwise;

[0043] By setting up a plurality of sliding grooves 11, after the device is used, the tension of the plurality of tension springs 13 will pull the fixing bar 12 to slide in the direction of the fixing block 3, so that the overall device occupies a small space and is easy to store.

[0044] In this embodiment, the limit assembly includes:

[0045] A ratchet 14 is rotatably mounted in the sliding groove 7 and is located on one side of the ratchet 9. One end of the ratchet 14 abuts against the ratchet 9. A rotating rod 15 is fixedly mounted on the side of the ratchet 14 away from the gear 8. A torsion spring 16 is provided on the upper sleeve of the rotating rod 15.

[0046] When the work is completed and the lock needs to be released, the operating disk 5 is first rotated to drive the rotating rod 15 to rotate, and the rotating rod 15 drives the pawl 14 to rotate, and the torsion spring 16 will be twisted. When the pawl 14 and the ratchet 9 no longer resist each other, the fixed block 3 is pulled upward, and then the rack 6 slides in the sliding groove 7 and drives the gear 8 meshing with it to rotate, and the gear 8 drives the ratchet 9 to rotate. When the fixed block 3 is moved to a suitable position, the operating disk 5 is released, and under the action of the torsion of the torsion spring 16, the pawl 14 is driven to rotate and return to its original position. At this time, the pawl 14 will resist the ratchet 9, so that the ratchet 9 can only rotate counterclockwise.

[0047] Embodiment 2:

[0048] This embodiment provides a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.

[0049] In this embodiment, the rotating rod 15 is rotatably connected to the sliding groove 7, and the two ends of the torsion spring 16 are respectively welded to the pawl 14 and the inner wall of the sliding groove 7.

[0050] The rotating rod 15 is ensured to be able to rotate in the sliding groove 7, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the torsion spring 16.

[0051] Embodiment 3:

[0052] This embodiment provides a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.

[0053] In this embodiment, one end of the rotating rod 15 passes through the sliding groove 7 and extends to the outside where the operating panel 5 is fixedly installed.

[0054] The operating panel 5 is provided to facilitate personnel to rotate the rotating rod 15 .

[0055] Embodiment 4:

[0056] This embodiment provides a mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features.

[0057] In this embodiment, the pawl 14, the rotating rod 15 and the operating disk 5 are an integrally formed structure.

[0058] Among them, ensuring structural stability.

[0059] Working principle: When it is necessary to lock the larger mold 1 and mold 2, first place the four fixed blocks 2 4 at the four corners of mold 2, and at the same time, the fixed strip 2 12 located below will slide in the corresponding sliding groove 2 11 in the direction away from the tension spring 13. At this time, a number of tension springs 13 will be pulled and stretched by the fixed strip 2 12, and then the four fixed blocks 3 will be pressed downward, and the fixed block 3 will slide downward to make the rack 6 slide in the sliding groove 7, and then the rack 6 drives the gear 8 to rotate counterclockwise, and then the gear 8 drives the ratchet 9 to rotate counterclockwise. When the fixed block 3 moves to a suitable position, the ratchet 9 will stop rotating. Under the action of the pawl 14 and the ratchet 9, the ratchet 9 cannot rotate clockwise, so as to limit the rotation of the ratchet 9, so that the mold 1 and the mold 2 2 can be locked;

[0060] When the work is completed and the lock needs to be released, the operating disk 5 is first turned to drive the rotating rod 15 to rotate, and the rotating rod 15 drives the pawl 14 to rotate, and the torsion spring 16 is twisted. When the pawl 14 and the ratchet 9 no longer collide with each other, the fixed block 3 is pulled upward, and then the rack 6 slides in the sliding groove 7 and drives the gear 8 meshing with it to rotate, and the gear 8 drives the ratchet 9 to rotate. When the fixed block 3 moves to a suitable position, the operating disk 5 is released, and under the action of the torsion of the torsion spring 16, the pawl 14 is driven to rotate and return to its original position. At this time, the pawl 14 will collide with the ratchet 9, so that the ratchet 9 can only rotate counterclockwise;

[0061] By setting up a plurality of sliding grooves 11, after the device is used, the tension of the plurality of tension springs 13 will pull the fixing bar 12 to slide in the direction of the fixing block 3, so that the overall device occupies a small space and is easy to store.

[0062] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold, characterized in that: include: A mold 1 (1) and a mold 2 (2), wherein the four corners of the mold 1 (1) are each provided with a fixed block 1 (3), and the four corners of the mold 2 (2) are each provided with a fixed block 2 (4), a sliding groove 1 (7) is provided at the bottom of the fixed block 1 (3), a rack (6) is slidably installed in the sliding groove 1 (7), and the lower end of the rack (6) passes through the sliding groove 1 (7) and is fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding fixed block 2 (4); Four gears (8), the four gears (8) are rotatably mounted in four sliding grooves (7), the gears (8) are located on one side of the corresponding rack (6), and the gears (8) are meshed with the corresponding rack (6), and a ratchet (9) is fixedly mounted on one side of the four gears (8); Four limiting assemblies, the four limiting assemblies are respectively located in four fixed blocks (3) and are respectively used to limit the rotation of four ratchet wheels (9); Four fixing bars (10), the four fixing bars (10) are respectively fixedly mounted on the left sides of the two fixing blocks (3) on the right side and the two fixing blocks (4) on the right side, a sliding groove (11) is provided in the fixing bar (10), a fixing bar (12) is slidably mounted in the sliding groove (11), one end of the fixing bar (12) is fixedly mounted with a plurality of tension springs (13) fixed to the inner wall of the sliding groove (11), the other end of the fixing bar (12) passes through the sliding groove (11) and extends to the outside, and the other ends of the four fixing bars (12) are respectively fixedly connected to one side of the two fixing blocks (3) on the left side and the two fixing blocks (4) on the left side.

2. A mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component comprises: A ratchet pawl (14), the ratchet pawl (14) is rotatably mounted in a sliding groove (7) and is located on one side of the ratchet wheel (9), one end of the ratchet pawl (14) abuts against the ratchet wheel (9), a rotating rod (15) is fixedly mounted on the side of the ratchet pawl (14) away from the gear wheel (8), and a torsion spring (16) is provided on the upper sleeve of the rotating rod (15).

3. A mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating rod (15) is rotationally connected to the sliding groove (7).

4. A mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the torsion spring (16) are respectively welded to the ratchet (14) and the inner wall of the sliding groove (7).

5. The mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the rotating rod (15) passes through the sliding groove (7) and extends to the outside where an operating panel (5) is fixedly installed.

6. A mechanical locking mechanism for a mechanical mold according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ratchet pawl (14), the rotating rod (15) and the operating disk (5) are an integrally formed structure.

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