Flexible connecting bar and manufacturing die thereof

Through the multi-layer sheet structure conductive sheet and high-strength mold design, combined with the heating and cooling system and guide positioning components, the problems of insufficient protection, excessive temperature and inaccurate positioning in the manufacturing of flexible connecting rows are solved, and efficient production is achieved.

CN223218603UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12WUXI WEITONGLI NEW ENERGY ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422286259.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

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Technical Problem

The existing flexible connection arrangement lacks effective protection measures during manufacturing, and the mold is too hot during pressing to require time-consuming cooling, and a precise positioning mechanism is lacking.

Method used

The conductive sheet with a multi-layer thin sheet structure is wrapped with an external tin anti-oxidation layer and a polyethylene insulation layer. Combined with the heating and cooling system and guide positioning components in the high-strength steel mold, it ensures that the conductive layer and insulating layer are accurately positioned in the mold.

Benefits of technology

Improves the mechanical strength and durability of the flexible connecting rows, achieves rapid molding and precise positioning, reduces cooling time and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of flexible connection bar manufacturing, and particularly relates to a flexible connection bar and a manufacturing die thereof, the flexible connection bar comprises a flexible connection bar assembly, the flexible connection bar assembly comprises a conducting strip, the outer wall of the conducting strip is provided with an anti-oxidation layer, the outer wall of the anti-oxidation layer is provided with an insulating layer, and the insulating layer is provided with an insulating layer. The conducting strip is made of a copper material, the conducting strip is of a multi-layer sheet structure, the outer wall of the conducting strip is coated with an anti-oxidation layer, the anti-oxidation layer is made of a tin material, the anti-oxidation layer is wrapped with an insulating layer, and the insulating layer is made of a polyethylene material; according to the flexible connecting bar, the conductive layer is arranged on the flexible connecting bar, each layer of sheet can be subjected to surface treatment such as tin plating or nickel plating so as to improve oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, the conductive layer is coated with the insulating layer made of polyethylene, and the insulating layer not only provides electrical insulation, but also enhances mechanical strength and durability of the flexible connecting bar.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible connecting bar manufacturing, in particular to a flexible connecting bar and a manufacturing mold thereof. Background Art

[0002] Flexible flat cables are cables that allow for arbitrary selection of conductor numbers and spacing, making wiring more convenient. This significantly reduces the size of electronic products, reduces production costs, and improves production efficiency. They are most suitable for use as data transmission cables between moving parts and motherboards, between PCBs, and in miniaturized electrical equipment.

[0003] In Chinese patent CN202320743452.3, the utility model belongs to the field of busbars and their manufacturing technology, and relates to a flexible busbar and its manufacturing mold, and in particular to a flexible busbar with heat-resistant insulation function and its manufacturing mold. The flexible busbar includes an inner core and a protective layer wrapped around the surface of the inner core; the inner core has rigid sections at both ends and a flexible section connected in the middle; the inner core is formed by stacking a plurality of strips of flexible conductive sheets, and the conductive sheets are combined into one at the ends to form a rigid section; the protective layer completely wraps the flexible section and extends beyond the flexible section by a certain distance. The flexible busbar has a compact and reliable structure, and the inner core body formed by stacking a plurality of conductive sheets has good flexibility. The ends of the inner core are integrated, have high rigidity and pressure-bearing performance, and ensure the reliability of the electrical connection. The protective layer wrapped around the outside can ensure that the inner core is in a good and stable state during long-term use. The utility model also provides a mold suitable for manufacturing the above-mentioned flexible busbar.

[0004] The existing flexible connecting bars are not effectively protected by simple insulating material treatment during manufacturing, and the existing manufacturing molds use increased temperature to accelerate rapid molding during pressing. When pressing is successful, the internal temperature of the product is too high and needs to be cooled before the next process can be carried out. The cooling process will take a certain amount of time, and there is no guide mechanism during practical use, so accurate positioning cannot be performed when the mold is placed.

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a flexible connecting bar and a manufacturing mold thereof are proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to make up for the shortcomings of the existing technology, the problem that the existing flexible connecting bars cannot be effectively protected by simple insulating material treatment during manufacturing is solved, and the existing manufacturing mold adopts the method of increasing the temperature during pressing to accelerate rapid molding. When the pressing is successful, the internal temperature of the product is too high and needs to be cooled before the next process can be carried out. The cooling process will take a certain amount of time, and there is no guide mechanism in the practical process, which makes it impossible to perform accurate positioning when the mold is placed.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: the flexible connecting bar described in the present invention includes a flexible connecting bar component, the flexible connecting bar component includes a conductive sheet, the outer wall of the conductive sheet is provided with an anti-oxidation layer, and the outer wall of the anti-oxidation layer is provided with an insulating layer.

[0008] Preferably, the material of the conductive sheet is set to copper, and the conductive sheet is set to a multi-layer thin sheet structure. The outer wall of the conductive sheet is coated with an anti-oxidation layer, and the material of the anti-oxidation layer is set to tin. The outside of the anti-oxidation layer is wrapped with an insulating layer, and the material of the insulating layer is set to polyethylene.

[0009] Preferably, it includes a mold manufacturing assembly arranged on the side of the flexible connecting row assembly, and a guide positioning assembly is installed on the top of the mold manufacturing assembly; the mold manufacturing assembly includes a top mold, the bottom of the top mold is fixedly connected to a pressure block, and the inside of the top mold is fixedly connected to a heating rod, the short part of the heating rod is fixedly connected to a control device, and the outside of the control device is fixedly connected to an adjusting knob, a bottom mold is provided at the bottom of the top mold, and the inside of the bottom mold is fixedly connected to a cooling pipe, the end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to a cooling box, and the side of the cooling box is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe, and the end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to a water pump.

[0010] Preferably, the material of the top mold is set to high-strength steel material, and the top mold and the heating rod are integrated, and the heating rod and the control device constitute an electrical structure.

[0011] Preferably, the cooling pipe and the cooling box form a communicating structure, and the cooling box forms a communicating structure with the water pump through a connecting pipe, and the water pump and the cooling pipe form a communicating structure.

[0012] Preferably, the guide and positioning assembly includes a guide column, a socket is provided on the top of the guide column, and a positioning pin is snap-connected inside the socket.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the guide column is coated with lubricating oil, and the positioning pin forms a snap-fit structure with the guide column through the insertion hole.

[0014] The utility model is beneficial in that:

[0015] 1. The present invention provides a flexible connector assembly, in which the conductive layer is typically designed as a multi-layered sheet structure to increase flexibility while maintaining sufficient conductivity. Each sheet may undergo a surface treatment, such as tin or nickel plating, to improve oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance. The conductive layer is coated with a polyethylene insulating layer, which not only provides electrical insulation but also enhances the mechanical strength and durability of the flexible connector.

[0016] 2. The utility model is equipped with a mold manufacturing assembly. The mold for manufacturing the flexible connecting strip consists of an upper and lower mold. The interior of the mold is precisely designed according to the shape and size of the flexible connecting strip. The mold material is selected from high-strength steel and the surface is hardened to improve the mold life and processing accuracy. The mold is integrated with a heating and cooling system to control the temperature of the material during the manufacturing process. The heating system usually uses electric heating elements, and the cooling system uses water cooling or air cooling to ensure rapid cooling and shaping of the material after forming.

[0017] 3. The utility model is provided with a guide and positioning component, and the interior of the mold is equipped with a guide and positioning mechanism to ensure that the conductive layer and the insulating layer are accurately positioned in the mold to prevent deviation or deformation during the production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model as a whole;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opened structure of the utility model as a whole;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible connecting bar assembly of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the open structure of the mold manufacturing assembly of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the open structure of the guide and positioning component of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Flexible connecting strip assembly; 2. Mold manufacturing assembly; 3. Guide and positioning assembly; 101. Conductive sheet; 102. Anti-oxidation layer; 103. Insulation layer; 201. Top mold; 202. Press block; 203. Heating rod; 204. Control device; 205. Adjustment knob; 206. Cooling pipe; 207. Bottom mold; 208. Cooling box; 209. Connecting pipe; 210. Water pump; 301. Guide column; 302. Socket; 303. Positioning pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figure 1 The flexible connecting bar and its manufacturing mold shown include a flexible connecting bar component 1, a mold manufacturing component 2, and a guide and positioning component 3.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a flexible connecting bar includes a flexible connecting bar assembly 1, characterized in that: the flexible connecting bar assembly 1 includes a conductive sheet 101, and the outer wall of the conductive sheet 101 is provided with an anti-oxidation layer 102. The conductive layer is usually designed as a multi-layer thin sheet structure to increase flexibility while maintaining sufficient conductivity. Each layer of the thin sheet may be surface-treated, such as tin plating or nickel plating, to improve oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, and the outer wall of the anti-oxidation layer 102 is provided with an insulating layer 103.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 The material of the conductive sheet 101 shown is set to copper, and the conductive sheet 101 is set to a multi-layer thin sheet structure. The outer wall of the conductive sheet 101 is coated with an anti-oxidation layer 102, and the material of the anti-oxidation layer 102 is set to tin. The outside of the anti-oxidation layer 102 is wrapped with an insulating layer 103, and the material of the insulating layer 103 is set to polyethylene. The outside of the conductive layer is covered with an insulating layer of polyethylene material. The insulating layer not only provides electrical insulation, but also enhances the mechanical strength and durability of the flexible connecting bar.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a manufacturing mold includes a mold manufacturing component 2 arranged on the side of a flexible connecting row component 1, and a guide positioning component 3 is installed on the top of the mold manufacturing component 2; the mold manufacturing component 2 includes a top mold 201, the bottom of the top mold 201 is fixedly connected to a pressing block 202, and the inside of the top mold 201 is fixedly connected to a heating rod 203, the short part of the heating rod 203 is fixedly connected to a control device 204, and the outside of the control device 204 is fixedly connected to an adjusting knob 205, a bottom mold 207 is provided at the bottom of the top mold 201, and the inside of the bottom mold 207 is fixedly connected to a cooling pipe 206, the end of the cooling pipe 206 is fixedly connected to a cooling box 208, and the side of the cooling box 208 is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe 209, and the end of the connecting pipe 209 is fixedly connected to a water pump 210.

[0032] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 The material of the top mold 201 shown is set to high-strength steel material, and the top mold 201 and the heating rod 203 are integrated, and the heating rod 203 and the control device 204 constitute an electrical structure; the cooling pipe 206 and the cooling box 208 constitute a connecting structure, and the cooling box 208 constitutes a connecting structure with the water pump 210 through the connecting pipe 209, and the water pump 210 and the cooling pipe 206 constitute a connecting structure. The mold for manufacturing the flexible connecting row is composed of upper and lower molds. The interior of the mold is precisely designed according to the shape and size of the flexible connecting row. The mold material is made of high-strength steel, and the surface is hardened to improve the service life and processing accuracy of the mold. The heating and cooling system is integrated in the mold to control the temperature of the material during the manufacturing process.

[0033] like Figure 5 In the manufacturing mold shown, the guide and positioning assembly 3 includes a guide column 301 , a socket 302 is formed on the top of the guide column 301 , and a positioning pin 303 is engaged and connected inside the socket 302 .

[0034] like Figure 5 The outer wall of the guide column 301 shown is coated with lubricating oil, and the positioning pin 303 forms a snap-fit structure with the guide column 301 through the socket 302. The mold is equipped with a guiding and positioning mechanism to ensure that the conductive layer and the insulating layer are accurately positioned in the mold to prevent displacement or deformation during the production process.

[0035] Working principle: First, pull out the positioning pin 303 from the socket 302 of the guide column 301, then remove the top mold 201 from the bottom mold 207 and the guide column 301, coat each layer of the conductive sheet 101 with the anti-oxidation layer 102 material and then put it into the pressing groove of the bottom mold 207, then clamp the top mold 201 with the bottom mold 207 through the guide column 301 and then fix it with the positioning pin 303. After the fixation is completed, turn the adjustment knob 205 to control the device. The device 204 heats the heating rod 203 to a suitable temperature, and then presses the conductive sheet 101 in the bottom mold 207. After the pressing is completed, the water pump 210 is turned on. The water pump 210 pumps the coolant inside the cooling box 208 into the cooling pipe 206 through the connecting pipe 209 to cool the conductive sheet 101. Then, the positioning pin 303 is withdrawn again, the top mold 201 is removed, the conductive sheet 101 in the bottom mold 207 is taken out, and an insulating material is applied to the outside to form an insulating layer 103.

[0036] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A flexible connecting bar, comprising a flexible connecting bar assembly (1), characterized in that: The flexible connection row assembly (1) comprises a conductive sheet (101), an outer wall of the conductive sheet (101) is provided with an anti-oxidation layer (102), and an outer wall of the anti-oxidation layer (102) is provided with an insulating layer (103).

2. The flexible connecting bar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conductive sheet (101) is made of copper and has a multi-layered sheet structure. The outer wall of the conductive sheet (101) is coated with an anti-oxidation layer (102), and the anti-oxidation layer (102) is made of tin. The anti-oxidation layer (102) is wrapped with an insulating layer (103) and the insulating layer (103) is made of polyethylene.

3. A manufacturing mold, comprising a flexible connecting bar according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that: It comprises a mold manufacturing assembly (2) arranged on the side of the flexible connection row assembly (1), and a guide positioning assembly (3) is installed on the top of the mold manufacturing assembly (2); The mold manufacturing assembly (2) comprises a top mold (201), the bottom of the top mold (201) is fixedly connected to a pressing block (202), and the interior of the top mold (201) is fixedly connected to a heating rod (203), the short portion of the heating rod (203) is fixedly connected to a control device (204), and the exterior of the control device (204) is fixedly connected to an adjusting knob (205), a bottom mold (207) is provided at the bottom of the top mold (201), and the interior of the bottom mold (207) is fixedly connected to a cooling pipe (206), the end of the cooling pipe (206) is fixedly connected to a cooling box (208), and the side of the cooling box (208) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (209), and the end of the connecting pipe (209) is fixedly connected to a water pump (210).

4. A manufacturing mold according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material of the top mold (201) is set to high-strength steel material, and the top mold (201) and the heating rod (203) are integrated, and the heating rod (203) and the control device (204) form an electrical structure.

5. A manufacturing mold according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooling pipe (206) and the cooling box (208) form a communication structure, and the cooling box (208) forms a communication structure with the water pump (210) through the connecting pipe (209), and the water pump (210) and the cooling pipe (206) form a communication structure.

6. A manufacturing mold according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide positioning assembly (3) comprises a guide column (301), a socket (302) is provided on the top of the guide column (301), and a positioning pin (303) is snap-connected inside the socket (302).

7. A manufacturing mold according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the guide column (301) is coated with lubricating oil, and the positioning pin (303) forms a snap-fit structure with the guide column (301) through the insertion hole (302).

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