Preforming device for composite stringer products

By designing a preforming device for composite stringer products, and utilizing heating and hydraulic systems to achieve accurate forming of the sheet metal, the problems of unstable quality and high cost in composite material manufacturing have been solved, thereby improving production efficiency and material utilization.

CN223173379UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01BENGBU LINGKONG TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422183533.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The manufacturing of composite stringer products suffers from unstable quality, high technical requirements for operators, and excessively high manufacturing costs. Furthermore, existing molding processes struggle to balance ease of operation and low cost, resulting in long manufacturing cycles, low material utilization, low production efficiency, and significant personnel losses.

Method used

A preforming device for composite stringer products was designed, including a heated worktable, an air bladder box, a hydraulic rod, and a motor-controlled hydraulic system. By combining a flexible air bladder with a heated mold, the device can accurately form and compact the sheet material, simplifying the forming process.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, reduced operational complexity and costs, ensured product quality consistency and material utilization, and reduced the technical requirements for operators.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a composite stringer product preforming device which comprises a device support, a heating workbench is arranged at the top end of the device support, an air bag box is arranged above the heating workbench, and the air bag box and the heating workbench are fixedly connected through four symmetrically-arranged hydraulic rods. A forming air bag is attached to the interior of the air bag box, and an air bag inflation pipe is attached to the forming air bag; the bottom surface of the heating workbench is fixedly connected with a heating pipe; a hydraulic oil tank is installed on the device support, four hydraulic oil pipes are connected to the hydraulic oil tank, and the four hydraulic oil pipes are connected with the four hydraulic rods respectively. The pre-forming device is used for directly performing pre-forming process treatment on a blanked plate, and the pre-formed plate can accurately meet the requirement on the appearance of a mold, so that the problems of long time consumption, high difficulty in paving complicated parts and high technical requirements on operators in the existing paving process are solved; and the production efficiency and the product appearance quality are effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of composite material manufacturing, and particularly relates to a preforming device for composite material truss products. Background Technique

[0002] The composite material forming process in composite material manufacturing is an important link. At present, there are problems such as unstable quality, high technical requirements for operators, or excessive manufacturing costs in the manufacturing of composite material truss products. Moreover, the existing forming processes are difficult to take into account aspects such as low operation level requirements, simple operation process, and low operation costs. This has led to problems such as long manufacturing periods, low material utilization rates, low production efficiency, and high personnel losses in the manufacturing process of some complex truss composite materials. Facing the above problems, complex composite material forming processes require more R & D investment and technological breakthroughs. The research and development of new forming technologies and equipment will help solve existing problems and promote the development of the composite material manufacturing industry.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a preforming device for composite material truss products. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a preforming device for composite material truss products.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A preforming device for composite material truss products includes a device support. A heating workbench is arranged at the top of the device support. An airbag box is arranged above the heating workbench. The airbag box is fixedly connected to the heating workbench through four symmetrically arranged hydraulic rods. A gap is left between the airbag box and the heating workbench. The heating workbench is used to place the plates to be preformed and the corresponding molds. An inflatable airbag is attached inside the airbag box, and an airbag inflatable tube is attached to the inflatable airbag. The airbag inflatable tube extends out from the opening formed on the airbag box. The bottom surface of the heating workbench is fixedly connected with heating tubes, and the ends of the heating tubes are connected to external extension plugs. A hydraulic oil tank is installed on the device support, and four hydraulic oil pipes are connected to the hydraulic oil tank. The four hydraulic oil pipes are respectively connected to the four hydraulic rods.

[0006] Further, a motor is installed on the device support, and the motor is connected to the hydraulic oil tank.

[0007] Further, a control workboard is arranged on the device support, and the control workboard is electrically connected to the motor.

[0008] Further, four universal floor casters are arranged at the bottom of the device support.

[0009] Further, the airbag box is made of flexible material.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0011] (1) By providing an airbag box with an internally attached forming airbag, after the forming airbag is inflated, it can be applied to various different types of plates. By using the forming airbag to fit with the product to be preformed, the preforming is compacted tightly and the contact is comprehensive, enabling accurate forming. The soft characteristics of the forming airbag can prevent the preformed plate from being damaged during the processing;

[0012] (2) By providing a control working plate and an electro-hydraulic rod, the hydraulic rod can move up and down as required, driving the airbag box to lift. The design of the control working plate facilitates controlling the height of the airbag, so as to achieve different pressing degrees for different types of products. The up and down movement of the hydraulic rod is hydraulically controlled, which can avoid the phenomenon of crushing the product caused by the too fast descending speed of the airbag box;

[0013] (3) By providing a heating workbench, by connecting to an external power supply, the heating workbench heats up the mold and the plate. After the composite material product is heated and softened, it is more convenient to fit with the forming airbag for accurate preforming;

[0014] (4) By providing a device support, the device support can stably support and place the device. Four universal floor casters are attached to the bottom of the device support. When using the present utility model, the device support can be pushed according to the situation to drive the universal floor casters, which is convenient for moving and using. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is the overall three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is the sectional schematic diagram of the forming airbag assembly of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is the sectional schematic diagram of the heating workbench assembly of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 is the enlarged structural schematic diagram of the extension plug of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the electro-hydraulic assembly of the present utility model;

[0020] In the figure: 1. Airbag box; 2. Airbag inflation pipe; ३. Hydraulic rod; 4. Heating workbench; 5. Simulation mold; 6. Simulation plate; 7. Device support; 8. Motor; 9. Hydraulic oil tank; 10. Universal floor caster; 11. Forming airbag; 12. Heating pipe; 13. Extension plug; 14. Hydraulic oil pipe; 15. Control working plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The following will describe a preferred embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , the present invention includes a device bracket 7, a heating workbench 4 is provided at the top end of the device bracket 7, an airbag box 1 is provided above the heating workbench 4, the airbag box 1 is made of a flexible material, and the airbag box 1 and the heating workbench 4 are fixedly connected by four symmetrically arranged hydraulic rods 3, and there is a gap between the airbag box 1 and the heating workbench 4. The heating workbench 4 is used to place the plates to be preformed and the corresponding molds.

[0023] A forming airbag 11 is attached inside the airbag box 1, and an airbag inflating pipe 2 is attached to the forming airbag 11. The airbag inflating pipe 2 extends out from the opening provided on the airbag box 1.

[0024] A heating pipe 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the heating workbench 4, and the end of the heating pipe 12 is connected to an external extension plug 13.

[0025] A hydraulic oil tank 9 is installed on the device bracket 7, and four hydraulic oil pipes 14 are connected to the hydraulic oil tank 9. The four hydraulic oil pipes 14 are respectively connected to the four hydraulic rods 3.

[0026] A motor 8 is installed on the device bracket 7. The motor 8 is connected to the hydraulic oil tank 9. A control workboard 15 is provided on the device bracket 7, and the control workboard 15 is electrically connected to the motor 8. The control workboard 15 and the motor 8 control the up and down movement and stop of the hydraulic rod 3 by controlling the hydraulic oil tank 9 and the hydraulic oil pipes 14.

[0027] Four universal floor casters 10 are provided at the bottom of the device bracket 7.

[0028] The working process of the present invention is as follows: First, place the plates to be preformed and the corresponding molds on the heating workbench 4, such as Figure 1 using the simulation mold 5 and the simulation plate 6 as illustrative examples, connect the external extension plug 13 to an external power source to make the heating pipe 12 work and generate heat. The heating workbench 4 then generates heat, providing a heat source for the simulation mold 5 and the simulation plate 6 and softening the simulation plate 6.

[0029] The control work board 15 is used to control the motor 8, enabling the hydraulic oil tank 9 and the hydraulic oil pipe 14 to work. It controls the up and down movement of the hydraulic rod 3 to drive the airbag box 1 to move, achieving the function of position adjustment. The setting of the control work board 15 facilitates the operator to stably control the position of the airbag box 1, making it easy to adjust this device according to the size of the mold, enabling this utility model to be applicable to a wider range of product types, improving the fitting effect between the formed airbag 11 and various products, and having a good pre-forming treatment effect on the products.

[0030] The airbag box 1 is attached with a formed airbag 11. When using this utility model, the formed airbag 11 is inflated through the airbag inflation pipe 2. After being filled, the formed airbag 11 and the airbag box 1 are driven by the hydraulic rod 3 to press downwards, fully fitting with the simulation board 6, and the simulation board 6 fully fits with the simulation mold 5 to achieve accurate forming.

[0031] The heating workbench 4 is fixedly connected to the device support 7. The device support 7 can stably support and place this device. Four universal floor casters 10 are attached to the bottom of the device support 7. When using this utility model, the device support 7 can be pushed according to the situation to drive the universal floor casters 10, which is convenient for use.

[0032] When manufacturing composite material truss products using the autoclave molding process, this utility model can simplify the traditional process of cutting, laying, curing and assembling, and then putting it into the autoclave for curing. Using the device of this utility model, the pre-forming process can be directly carried out on the cut board. The pre-formed board can more accurately meet the requirements of the mold shape, thus avoiding the problems of long time consumption, large laying difficulty for complex parts, and high technical requirements for operators in the existing laying process, and effectively improving the production efficiency and the product shape quality.

[0033] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A preforming device for composite material spar products, characterized in that: It includes a device support (7). At the top of the device support (7), there is a heating workbench (4). Above the heating workbench (4), there is an airbag box (1). The airbag box (1) is fixedly connected to the heating workbench (4) through four symmetrically arranged hydraulic rods (3). There is a gap between the airbag box (1) and the heating workbench (4). The heating workbench (4) is used to place the sheet to be preformed and the corresponding mold. Inside the airbag box (1), there is a forming airbag (11). Attached to the forming airbag (11) is an airbag inflating pipe (2), and the airbag inflating pipe (2) extends out from the opening formed on the airbag box (1). At the bottom surface of the heating workbench (4), there is a fixedly connected heating pipe (12), and the end of the heating pipe (12) is connected to an externally extending plug (13). On the device support (7), there is a hydraulic oil tank (9) installed. Four hydraulic oil pipes (14) are connected to the hydraulic oil tank (9), and the four hydraulic oil pipes (14) are respectively connected to the four hydraulic rods (3).

2. The preforming device for composite material spar-like products according to claim 1, characterized in that: On the device support (7), there is a motor (8) installed, and the motor (8) is connected to the hydraulic oil tank (9).

3. The preforming device for composite material spar products according to claim 2, characterized in that: On the device support (7), there is a control workboard (15) provided, and the control workboard (15) is electrically connected to the motor (8).

4. The preforming device for composite material spar products according to claim 1, wherein: At the bottom of the device support (7), there are four universal floor casters (10) provided.

5. The preforming device for composite material spar products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The airbag box (1) is made of flexible material.