Road cone production equipment and demolding mechanism thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses road cone production equipment and a demolding mechanism thereof. The demolding mechanism comprises a clamping component, an actuator I used for driving the clamping component to move towards or away from a mold, and an angle adjusting mechanism used for driving the actuator to switch angles, the clamping part is used for clamping a product or a semi-finished product in the mold, and the angle adjusting mechanism enables the product or the semi-finished product to be staggered from the mold by adjusting the angle of the first actuator. The production efficiency of the road cone machine can be higher, and the problem that the production efficiency is weakened due to the influence of artificial factors is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a road cone machine, in particular to road cone production equipment and a demoulding mechanism thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the production of road safety equipment, traffic cones are typically injection molded using a mold and core. In existing processes, demolding requires first lifting the core to open the mold, and then manually removing the product for collection.

[0003] In the prior art, a road cone machine's lifting and demoulding mechanism (CN214926706U) discloses a technical solution in which the product in the mold must be manually removed and collected after the mold is opened. Because this reliance on manual collection prevents the next step from taking place, production efficiency is severely impacted by the manual collection process. This can also cause production to stall if an employee needs to temporarily leave their workstation.

[0004] Therefore, the demoulding mechanism in the prior art needs to be further optimized. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a road cone production device and a mold mechanism thereof, which can make the production efficiency of the road cone machine higher and reduce the problem of reduced production efficiency caused by human factors.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a demolding mechanism, comprising a clamping component, an actuator for driving the clamping component to move toward or away from the mold, and an angle adjustment mechanism for driving the actuator to switch the angle; the clamping component is used to clamp the product or its semi-finished product in the mold, and the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the actuator so that the product or its semi-finished product is staggered with the mold.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a bracket, an actuator 2 rotatably connected to the bracket, and a connecting shaft rotatably connected to the bracket; the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the actuator 1, and the connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the actuator 2 to drive the actuator 1 to rotate.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, an adjusting member for cooperating with actuator 2 is provided on the connecting shaft. The adjusting member is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, and a strip hole is provided at the position connected to actuator 2. The position of actuator 2 corresponding to the strip hole is slidably connected to the strip hole and can be positioned on the adjusting member by a fastener; the actuator 2 adjusts the swing angle of actuator 1 by adjusting the connection position with the strip hole.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the strip-shaped hole is arc-shaped, and the inner concave surface of the arc corresponds to the second actuator.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the arc shape of the strip-shaped hole matches the trajectory of the movement of one end of the corresponding strip-shaped hole of the second actuator when the second actuator rotates.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, a rotating shaft is provided at one end of the actuator 2 corresponding to the strip hole. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the actuator 2 and is also fixedly connected to the strip hole via a fastener. The actuator 2 is positioned in the strip hole via the rotating shaft.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the adjusting member and the connecting shaft are clamped by a clamping structure, and can be loosened to allow relative rotation between the adjusting member and the connecting shaft.

[0013] A road cone production device comprises an injection assembly, a mold, and a mold opening mechanism, wherein the mold opening mechanism is used to open the mold, and further comprises a demoulding mechanism as described in any one of the above-mentioned improved solutions, wherein the demoulding mechanism is used to remove the road cone or a semi-finished product thereof from the opened mold.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the number of the demolding mechanisms is at least two; the mold includes a first mold assembly and a second mold assembly, which, when combined, have a cavity for molding a road cone or a semi-finished product thereof; the mold opening mechanism is used to lift the first mold assembly, separate the first mold assembly from the second mold assembly, and move the first mold assembly toward a corresponding demolding mechanism; the demolding mechanism uses a clamping component to clamp the residual material on the first mold assembly for demolding; and the other demolding mechanism uses a clamping component to clamp the product in the second mold assembly for demolding.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that, by setting a clamping component, an actuator 1 and an angle adjustment mechanism, the product or semi-finished product in the mold can be automatically clamped, and the angle of the actuator 1 can be adjusted by the angle adjustment mechanism to stagger the position of the product and the mold, and then the clamping component is released to realize automatic demoulding, reduce manual operations, improve production efficiency, and avoid production stagnation caused by human factors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a first-view stereoscopic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from a second perspective;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in FIG;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B in .

[0020] Figure numbers: 1. Clamping component; 2. Actuator 1; 3. Angle adjustment mechanism; 31. Bracket; 32. Actuator 2; 33. Connecting shaft; 34. Rotating shaft; 4. Adjusting member; 41. Strip hole; 5. Hoop structure; 61. Injection assembly; 62. Mold; 621. First mold assembly; 622. Second mold assembly; 63. Mold opening mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Reference Figure 1-4 As shown,

[0023] A demolding mechanism includes a clamping component 1, an actuator 2 for driving the clamping component 1 to move toward or away from a mold 62, and an angle adjustment mechanism 3 for driving the actuator to switch angles; the clamping component 1 is used to clamp a product or a semi-finished product in the mold 62, and the angle adjustment mechanism 3 adjusts the angle of the actuator 2 so that the product or the semi-finished product is offset from the mold 62.

[0024] The gripping component 1 can be a structure such as a clamping claw or a suction cup, and is fixedly connected to the output end of the actuator 2 by bolts or slots. The actuator 2 can be a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric push rod, and its cylinder body or shell is fixed to the external equipment frame through a bracket 31, and can drive the gripping component 1 toward or away from the mold 62 in a straight line. The angle adjustment mechanism 3 is connected to the middle or tail of the actuator 2, and can drive the actuator 2 to rotate in a plane perpendicular to its moving direction. When the mold 62 is opened, the actuator 2 drives the gripping component 1 to extend into the mold 62 or the opening position of the mold 62 to grip the product or semi-finished product, and then the actuator 2 moves in the opposite direction to remove the product. Then the angle adjustment mechanism 3 is activated to adjust the angle of the actuator 2 so that the gripped product is staggered with the position of the mold 62. Thereafter, by releasing the gripping component 1, the product can be dropped to the collection position. This automated structural design eliminates the need for manual part removal, improves demoulding efficiency, reduces manual intervention, makes the production process more continuous, and effectively avoids low production efficiency and stagnation caused by manual operation.

[0025] Specifically, the angle adjustment mechanism 3 includes a bracket 31, an actuator 2 32 rotatably connected to the bracket 31, and a connecting shaft 33 rotatably connected to the bracket 31; the connecting shaft 33 is fixedly connected to the actuator 1 2, and the connecting shaft 33 is driven to rotate by the actuator 2 32 to drive the actuator 1 2 to rotate.

[0026] When actuator 2 (32) is in operation, it utilizes a worm gear structure. Connecting shaft 33 is provided with a worm gear, while actuator 2 (32) is a worm gear with a power component (e.g., a motor). Actuator 2 (32) can then drive connecting shaft 33 to rotate. Since connecting shaft 33 is fixedly connected to actuator 1 (2), this drives connecting shaft 33 to rotate on bracket 31, thereby enabling angle adjustment of actuator 1 (2). This structural design, through the action of actuator 2 (32), enables automated adjustment of the angle of actuator 1 (2), improving the accuracy and reliability of the misalignment between the product and mold 62 during demolding. The bolts that secure bracket 31 to the equipment frame connect connecting shaft 33 and bracket 31 via bearings to ensure smooth angle adjustment. Actuator 2 (32) and bracket 31 are rotatably connected via a pin.

[0027] Preferably, the connecting shaft 33 is provided with an adjustment member 4 for cooperating with the second actuator 32. The adjustment member 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 33 and is provided with a strip hole 41 at the position where it connects to the second actuator 32. The second actuator 32 is slidably connected to the strip hole 41 at the position corresponding to the strip hole 41 and can be positioned on the adjustment member 4 by a fastener; the second actuator 32 adjusts the swing angle of the actuator 1 2 by adjusting the connection position with the strip hole 41. The adjustment member 4 is plate-shaped and is fixed to the connecting shaft 33 by welding or a clamp structure 5. The strip hole 41 extends radially along the adjustment member 4. The fastener can be a bolt or screw that passes through the strip hole 41 and the connection end of the second actuator 32 to position it. This positioning does not mean that it is completely locked and fixed, but rather that relative rotation is allowed, but the connection position remains unchanged.

[0028] In this solution, actuator 2 32 can also be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod. For example, when actuator 2 32 is extended, it pushes the adjusting member 4 to drive the connecting shaft 33 to rotate clockwise, and actuator 1 2 swings accordingly; when actuator 2 32 is retracted, it pulls the adjusting member 4 to drive the connecting shaft 33 to rotate counterclockwise.

[0029] When it is necessary to adjust the swing angle of actuator 1-2, loosen the fasteners, allow the connection end of actuator 2-32 and the strip hole 41 to slide inside the strip hole 41, change its connection position with the adjustment member 4, and then tighten the fasteners to fix it, thereby achieving adjustment at different angles. This design allows the swing angle of actuator 1-2 to be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs, adapting to the demoulding angle requirements of different molds 62, and improving the versatility and adaptability of the demoulding mechanism. The adjustment member 4 and the connecting shaft 33 can be fixed by a clamping structure 5, which makes it easy to loosen the clamping structure when necessary to adjust the circumferential position of the adjustment member 4 to match the angle adjustment of the strip hole 41. Specifically, the adjustment member 4 and the connecting shaft 33 are clamped by the clamping structure 5, and can be loosened to allow relative rotation between the adjustment member 4 and the connecting shaft 33.

[0030] Specifically, the strip hole 41 is arc-shaped, and the inner concave surface of the arc corresponds to the actuator 2 32. This arc-shaped design makes it easier to adjust the actuator 2 32 when using a structure such as a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod. When the actuator 2 32 adopts this type of structure, the length of the actuator 2 32 is generally relatively fixed during the adjustment process, making it difficult to extend or retract. At this time, in order to make the adjustment of the actuator 1 2 more convenient, it is necessary to make the strip hole 41 more compatible with the length of the actuator 2 32. Therefore, the arc-shaped design makes it easier to adapt when the actuator 2 32 rotates to adjust the position of the connection with the adjustment member 4, especially when the arc of the strip hole 41 matches the trajectory of the movement of the end of the strip hole 41 corresponding to the actuator 2 32 when the actuator 2 32 rotates.

[0031] To ensure more stable and easier engagement between actuator 2 32 and adjusting member 4, a shaft 34 is provided at one end of actuator 2 32 corresponding to slot 41. This shaft 34 is rotationally connected to actuator 2 32 and fixedly connected to slot 41 via a fastener. Actuator 2 32 is positioned within slot 41 via shaft 34. Shaft 34 is rotationally connected to the connecting end of actuator 2 32 via a bearing or sleeve. The fastener passes through slot 41 and shaft 34 and is tightened to secure shaft 34 within slot 41. This design simplifies the structure and facilitates installation. The fixed connection between shaft 34 and slot 41 does not affect the required rotational motion of actuator 2 32 during actuation.

[0032] The above description introduces a demolding mechanism. This demolding mechanism is relatively universal and can actually be applied to various types of equipment requiring demolding. This solution specifically illustrates its application in a road cone production device, including an injection assembly 61, a mold 62, and a mold opening mechanism 63. The mold opening mechanism 63 is used to open the mold 62. It also includes the demolding mechanism described above, and this demolding mechanism is used to remove the road cone or its semi-finished product from the opened mold 62.

[0033] The injection assembly 61 includes a hopper, a heating device and an injection nozzle. The mold 62 is installed on a mounting seat. The mold opening mechanism 63 can be a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder for driving the opening and closing of the mold 62.

[0034] During road cone production, the injection assembly 61 injects molten material into the cavity of the mold 62. After cooling and forming, the mold opening mechanism 63 actuates to open the mold 62. The demolding mechanism then activates, and the gripping component 1 extends into the mold 62 to grip the product or semi-finished product. Actuator 1 2 and the angle adjustment mechanism 3 then remove the product and drop it to a collection location. This road cone production equipment, with its integrated demolding mechanism, automates the production process from injection to demolding, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency and continuity, and avoiding production stoppages caused by manual removal. The demolding mechanism and the mold opening mechanism 63 work in tandem to ensure a smooth and efficient demolding process, enhancing the automation and efficiency of the entire production equipment.

[0035] More specifically, there are at least two demolding mechanisms. The mold 62 includes a first mold assembly 621 and a second mold assembly 622. The first and second mold assemblies 621 and 622, when combined, form a cavity for forming a road cone or a semi-finished product. The mold opening mechanism 63 is used to lift the first mold assembly 621, separate the first and second mold assemblies 621 and 622, and move the first mold assembly 621 toward a corresponding demolding mechanism. The demolding mechanism uses a gripping component to grip the residual material on the first mold assembly 621 for demolding. Another demolding mechanism uses a gripping component to grip the product in the second mold assembly 622 for demolding. The first and second mold assemblies 621 and 622 are positioned and mated together using guide pins and sleeves. The mold opening mechanism 63 is connected to the first mold assembly 621, driving its up and down movement.

[0036] During mold opening, the mold opening mechanism 63 lifts the first mold assembly 621, separating it from the second mold assembly 622 and moving it to the corresponding demolding mechanism position. The demolding mechanism's gripping component 1 grips the residual material (such as gate waste) on the first mold assembly 621 and demolds it. Simultaneously or subsequently, another demolding mechanism grips and demolds the molded product within the second mold assembly 622. This dual demolding mechanism design enables simultaneous demolding of different components of the mold 62, improving demolding efficiency and shortening the production cycle. Separate handling of residual material and product prevents contamination of the product by residual material, ensuring product quality and facilitating the recycling of residual material. The two demolding mechanisms correspond to the corresponding mold 62 component positions and operate in synergy, improving production efficiency, reducing waiting time, and making the entire production process more efficient and rapid.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, certain improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A demoulding mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a clamping component, an actuator for driving the clamping component to move toward or away from the mold, and an angle adjustment mechanism for driving the actuator to switch the angle; the clamping component is used to clamp the product or its semi-finished product in the mold, and the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the actuator so that the product or its semi-finished product is staggered with the mold.

2. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment mechanism includes a bracket, an actuator 2 rotatably connected to the bracket, and a connecting shaft rotatably connected to the bracket; the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the actuator 1, and the connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the actuator 2 to drive the actuator 1 to rotate.

3. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting shaft is provided with an adjusting member for cooperating with the actuator 2. The adjusting member is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, and a strip hole is provided at the position connected to the actuator 2. The position of the actuator 2 corresponding to the strip hole is slidably connected to the strip hole and can be positioned on the adjusting member by a fastener; the actuator 2 adjusts the swing angle of the actuator 1 by adjusting the connection position with the strip hole.

4. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The strip-shaped hole is arc-shaped, and the inner concave surface of the arc corresponds to the second actuator.

5. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The arc shape of the strip-shaped hole matches the trajectory of one end of the corresponding strip-shaped hole of the second actuator when the second actuator rotates.

6. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that: One end of the second actuator corresponding to the strip hole is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the second actuator and is also fixedly connected to the strip hole through a fastener, and the second actuator is positioned in the strip hole through the rotating shaft.

7. The demoulding mechanism according to claim 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that: The adjusting member and the connecting shaft are clamped by a clamping structure, and can be loosened to allow relative rotation between the adjusting member and the connecting shaft.

8. A road cone production device, comprising an injection assembly, a mold, and a mold opening mechanism, wherein the mold opening mechanism is used to open the mold, characterized in that: The mold release mechanism further comprises the demoulding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and the demoulding mechanism is used to remove the road cone or the semi-finished product thereof from the opened mold.

9. The road cone production equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The number of the demolding mechanisms is at least two; the mold includes a first mold assembly and a second mold assembly, and the first mold assembly and the second mold assembly, when combined, have a cavity for molding a road cone or a semi-finished product thereof; the mold opening mechanism is used to lift the first mold assembly, separate the first mold assembly from the second mold assembly, and move the first mold assembly toward the corresponding demolding mechanism; the demolding mechanism uses a clamping component to clamp the residual material on the first mold assembly for demolding; and the other demolding mechanism uses a clamping component to clamp the product in the second mold assembly for demolding.

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