A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit

By integrating water tanks, refrigeration units and heating units in the mold temperature machine, the recycling of hot and cold water is achieved, and the problems of limited temperature control range and large equipment space of the existing mold temperature machine are solved, and a wider temperature control range and more efficient space utilization are achieved.

CN222742066UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11MITEX AUTOMATIC MACHINE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420661056.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-02
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-02

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Technical Problem

The existing mold temperature control range is limited and the equipment is huge, making it difficult to place a chiller and a water heater at the same time to meet the diverse needs of the injection molding process.

Method used

A water-cooled integrated hot and cold mold temperature control unit is designed. By fixedly installing water tanks, refrigeration units and heating units in the equipment cabinet, the recycling of cold water and hot water is realized, and the temperature control range is extended to 7~120℃.

Benefits of technology

A wider temperature control range is achieved, reducing the equipment's space occupancy, and improving efficiency through plate heat exchangers.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit, which relates to the technical field of mold temperature controllers, including an equipment cabinet, a water tank, a refrigeration unit and a heating unit, wherein the water tank, the refrigeration unit and the heating unit are all fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet. Specifically, cold water is stored inside the water tank, the refrigeration unit can deliver cold water to the mold, and can actively cool down the refluxed hot water, the heating unit can heat the cold water in the water tank to the required temperature and then deliver it to the mold, and the hot water refluxed from the mold is diverted, and a part of it returns to the water tank, and the other part continues to circulate, and the cold water in the water tank is continuously replenished. The mold temperature control unit controls the temperature control range to ~ degrees by first combining the mold temperature controller with the chiller. The equipment adopts a plate heat exchanger, which can greatly reduce the space occupied by the equipment compared with the equipment in the prior art.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mold temperature controllers, in particular to a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit. Background Art

[0002] In the existing technology, due to the diversification of injection molding and material processes, the mold temperature control range in the injection molding process is wider. The temperature control range of conventional temperature controllers on the market is between 50~120℃, and the temperature control range of chillers is between 7~25 degrees. Moreover, the volume is large, and two devices need to be placed next to the injection molding machine at the same time. For this reason, we proposed a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit, which solves the problems raised by the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions: a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit, comprising:

[0005] Equipment cabinets;

[0006] A water tank, which is fixedly installed on the top of the equipment cabinet and stores cold water;

[0007] A refrigeration unit, which is fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet and can deliver cold water to the mold and actively cool the returning hot water;

[0008] The heating unit is fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet, and can heat the cold water in the water tank to the required temperature and then deliver it to the mold. After the hot water returning from the mold is diverted, part of it returns to the water tank, and the other part continues to circulate, and the cold water in the water tank is continuously replenished.

[0009] Furthermore, the refrigeration unit includes a cold water pump fixedly installed in the middle layer inside the equipment cabinet, a water pipe is connected between the water inlet of the cold water pump and the water outlet of the water tank, and the water outlet of the cold water pump is connected to a water outlet pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, the refrigeration unit also includes a refrigeration module;

[0011] The refrigeration module includes a plate evaporator, a compressor and a plate condenser, which are connected by pipelines. The water inlet of the plate evaporator is connected to a reflux pipe 1, and the water outlet of the plate evaporator and the water inlet of the water tank are connected to a water pipe 2.

[0012] Furthermore, the heating unit includes a hot water pump and a water distributor fixedly installed on the bottom layer inside the equipment cabinet. The water inlet of the water distributor is connected to a reflux pipe 2, and the water outlet of the water distributor is directly connected to the water inlet of the hot water pump.

[0013] Furthermore, an electric heat exchanger is arranged on the upper part of the hot water pump, the water outlet of the hot water pump is directly connected to the water inlet of the electric heat exchanger, and the water outlet of the electric heat exchanger is connected to a second water outlet pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, a diverter pipe 1 is connected between the water distributor and the water outlet pipe 1, and a diverter pipe 2 is connected between the water outlet pipe 2 and the water delivery pipe 2.

[0015] Furthermore, a solenoid valve is installed in series in the section of the second shunt pipe, and a temperature sensor is installed in the section of the second return pipe.

[0016] The utility model provides a water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The mold temperature control unit controls the temperature range between 7 and 120 degrees by combining the mold temperature controller with the chiller. The equipment adopts a plate heat exchanger, which can greatly reduce the space occupied by the equipment compared with the existing technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration unit in the utility model from the first perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration unit in the utility model from a second viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heating unit in the utility model from a first viewing angle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heating unit in the utility model from a second viewing angle.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Equipment cabinet; 2. Water tank; 3. Refrigeration unit; 31. Cold water pump; 32. Plate evaporator; 33. Compressor; 34. Plate condenser; 35. Water supply pipe 1; 36. Water outlet pipe 1; 37. Return pipe 1; 38. Water supply pipe 2; 4. Heating unit; 41. Hot water pump; 42. Water distributor; 43. Return pipe 2; 44. Electric heat exchanger; 45. Water outlet pipe 2; 46. Diverter pipe 1; 47. Diverter pipe 2; 48. Solenoid valve; 49. Temperature sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides a technical solution: a water-cooled integrated hot and cold mold temperature control unit, including an equipment cabinet 1, a water tank 2, a refrigeration unit 3 and a heating unit 4, wherein the water tank 2, the refrigeration unit 3 and the heating unit 4 are all fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet 1. Specifically, cold water is stored in the water tank 2, the refrigeration unit 3 can transport cold water to the mold, and can actively cool down the refluxed hot water, the heating unit 4 can heat the cold water in the water tank 2 to the required temperature and then transport it to the mold, and a part of the hot water refluxed from the mold returns to the water tank 2 after diversion, and the other part continues to circulate, and the cold water in the water tank 2 is continuously replenished.

[0026] See also Figure 2 , 3 The refrigeration unit 3 includes a cold water pump 31 fixedly installed in the middle layer of the equipment cabinet 1 and a refrigeration module. A water pipe 35 is connected between the water inlet of the cold water pump 31 and the water outlet of the water tank 2, and the water outlet of the cold water pump 31 is connected to a water outlet pipe 36. The refrigeration module includes a plate evaporator 32, a compressor 33 and a plate condenser 34. The plate evaporator 32, the compressor 33 and the plate condenser 34 are connected by pipelines. The water inlet of the plate evaporator 32 is connected to a reflux pipe 37, and the water outlet of the plate evaporator 32 and the water inlet of the water tank 2 are connected to a water pipe 2 38.

[0027] See also Figure 4 , 5 The heating unit 4 includes a hot water pump 41 and a water distributor 42 fixedly installed on the bottom layer inside the equipment cabinet 1. The water inlet of the water distributor 42 is connected to a return pipe 43, and the water outlet of the water distributor 42 is directly connected to the water inlet of the hot water pump 41. An electric heat exchanger 44 is arranged on the upper part of the hot water pump 41. The water outlet of the hot water pump 41 is directly connected to the water inlet of the electric heat exchanger 44. The water outlet of the electric heat exchanger 44 is connected to an outlet pipe 45. A shunt pipe 46 is connected between the water distributor 42 and the outlet pipe 36. A shunt pipe 47 is connected between the outlet pipe 45 and the water supply pipe 38. A solenoid valve 48 is installed in series in the section of the shunt pipe 47, and a temperature sensor 49 is installed in the section of the return pipe 43.

[0028] It should be noted that an overheat protector is also installed inside the equipment cabinet 1. The temperature sensor 49 can communicate with the overheat protector, and the solenoid valve 48 is controlled by the overheat protector. That is, when the return water temperature detected by the temperature sensor 49 is greater than the set value, this signal will be transmitted to the overheat protector, and the overheat protector will control the solenoid valve 48 to open.

[0029] When in use, the control unit can provide cold water and hot water to the mold respectively. When cold water needs to be provided to the mold, the outlet pipe 36 is connected to the water inlet of the mold, and the return pipe 37 is connected to the water outlet of the mold. The cold water pump 31 is started to inject the chilled water in the water tank 2 into the mold. After cooling the mold, the hot water flows back to the plate evaporator 32. The hot water is cooled by the refrigeration module composed of the plate evaporator 32, the compressor 33 and the plate condenser 34. The cooled water returns to the water tank 2 and is then injected into the mold, and circulates in sequence.

[0030] When hot water needs to be provided to the mold, the cold water pump 31 pumps the water out of the water tank 2 and introduces the water into the water distributor 42 through the shunt pipe 46. The hot water pump 41 is then started to inject the water in the water distributor 42 into the electric heat exchanger 44. After being heated by the electric heat exchanger 44, the water is injected into the mold through the outlet pipe 45. After being used by the mold, the water flows back to the water distributor 42 through the return pipe 43. If the temperature sensor 49 detects that the return water temperature exceeds the set value, on the one hand, the cold water entering the shunt pipe 46 is mixed with the high-temperature water in the water distributor 42 to reduce part of the temperature. On the other hand, the solenoid valve 48 will open, and part of the water will return to the water tank 2 through the shunt pipe 47 and be combined with the cold water temperature in the water tank 2.

Claims

1. A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit, characterized in that: include: Equipment cabinet (1); A water tank (2), the water tank (2) being fixedly mounted on the top of the equipment cabinet (1) and storing cold water therein; A refrigeration unit (3), the refrigeration unit (3) being fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet (1), capable of delivering cold water to the mold and actively cooling the returning hot water; A heating unit (4) is fixedly installed inside the equipment cabinet (1) and is capable of heating the cold water in the water tank (2) to a required temperature and then delivering it to the mold; a portion of the hot water returning from the mold is returned to the water tank (2) after being split, while the other portion continues to circulate and is continuously replenished with cold water in the water tank (2).

2. A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration unit (3) comprises a cold water pump (31) fixedly mounted in the middle layer of the equipment cabinet (1); a water delivery pipe (35) is connected between the water inlet of the cold water pump (31) and the water outlet of the water tank (2); and a water outlet pipe (36) is connected to the water outlet of the cold water pump (31).

3. A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The refrigeration unit (3) also includes a refrigeration module; The refrigeration module comprises a plate evaporator (32), a compressor (33) and a plate condenser (34); the plate evaporator (32), the compressor (33) and the plate condenser (34) are connected via pipelines; a water inlet of the plate evaporator (32) is connected to a return pipe 1 (37); and a water delivery pipe 2 (38) is connected between a water outlet of the plate evaporator (32) and a water inlet of a water tank (2).

4. The water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating unit (4) comprises a hot water pump (41) and a water distributor (42) fixedly mounted on the bottom layer inside the equipment cabinet (1); the water inlet of the water distributor (42) is connected to a second return pipe (43), and the water outlet of the water distributor (42) is directly connected to the water inlet of the hot water pump (41).

5. The water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electric heat exchanger (44) is provided on the upper part of the hot water pump (41); a water outlet of the hot water pump (41) is directly connected to a water inlet of the electric heat exchanger (44); and a second water outlet pipe (45) is connected to the water outlet of the electric heat exchanger (44).

6. A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: A diverter pipe 1 (46) is connected between the water distributor (42) and the water outlet pipe 1 (36), and a diverter pipe 2 (47) is connected between the water outlet pipe 2 (45) and the water delivery pipe 2 (38).

7. A water-cooled hot and cold integrated mold temperature control unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: A solenoid valve (48) is installed in series in the section of the second diversion pipe (47), and a temperature sensor (49) is installed in the section of the second return pipe (43).