Mold taking mechanism for injection molding machining

By setting a movable arm and a flexible buffer on the mold extraction robot arm, the scratch problem of the mold surface caused by the traditional mold extraction mechanism is solved, and the damage-free mold removal is achieved, which improves the product appearance.

CN223236897UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19JIANGSU YULONG TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422468021.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-12
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-12

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Technical Problem

The rigid robotic arms of the traditional mold extraction mechanism are prone to scratches or wear on the surface of the mold during clamping, affecting the appearance of the molded product.

Method used

A movable arm is provided at the clamping end of the mold extraction robot arm and a flexible buffer is provided on the outside, so that the locking assembly can be used to lock and unlock the movable arm to avoid direct contact friction damage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids direct contact between the module and the surface of the movable arm, reduces frictional damage, and improves the appearance quality of the molded product.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mold taking mechanism for injection molding processing, which comprises a supporting seat and further comprises a material taking assembly, the material taking assembly comprises a mold taking mechanical arm arranged at the top of the supporting seat, a movable arm is arranged at the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm, and a flexible buffer part is arranged on the outer side of the movable arm; the locking assembly is arranged at the joint of the movable arm and the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm, the locking assembly comprises a locking insertion strip connected to the end of the movable arm in a penetrating mode, one end of the locking insertion strip is connected to the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm in a penetrating mode, a locking protrusion is arranged at one end of the locking insertion strip, and a pressing part is arranged on the side of the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm; the movable arm is arranged at the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm, the movable arm is disassembled and maintained by pressing the pressing part in the locking assembly, the flexible buffering part arranged on the outer side of the movable arm can isolate the movable arm from an injection-molded mold piece in the mold taking process of the mold piece, and friction damage caused by direct contact between the mold piece and the surface of the movable arm is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of injection molding, in particular to a mold taking mechanism for injection molding. Background Art

[0002] In the injection molding industry, the mold removal mechanism is a key piece of equipment used to remove molded products from the mold. Traditional mold removal mechanisms typically use a rigid robotic arm to directly clamp and extract the molded part. In actual use, this method of mold removal results in direct contact between the rigid robotic arm's clamping claws and the outer surface of the molded part. This method can easily cause scratches or wear on the mold surface during extraction, affecting the appearance of the molded product. Therefore, to address this issue, the present invention proposes a mold removal mechanism for injection molding. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mold removal mechanism for injection molding to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a mold removal mechanism for injection molding, comprising a support seat and:

[0005] A material taking assembly is used to take out the mold after the injection molding is completed. The material taking assembly includes a mold taking mechanical arm arranged on the top of the support seat. The clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm is provided with a movable arm, and the outer side of the movable arm is provided with a flexible buffer portion;

[0006] A locking assembly is used to lock the position of the movable arm. The locking assembly is arranged at the connection between the movable arm and the clamping end of the mold-taking robot arm. The locking assembly includes a locking strip inserted and connected to the end of the movable arm. One end of the locking strip is inserted and connected to the clamping end of the mold-taking robot arm. One end of the locking strip is provided with a locking protrusion for locking the strip for clamping and fixing. A pressing portion for unlocking the locking strip is provided on the side of the clamping end of the mold-taking robot arm.

[0007] Preferably, a locking groove is provided at the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm, and the locking groove is used to lock the insertion and fixation of the insert.

[0008] Preferably, the pressing part includes a movable rod, one end of which is inserted and connected to the side of the clamping end of the mold-taking robot arm, and an extrusion head is provided at one end of the movable rod and located inside the locking groove. The extrusion head is used to extrude the locking protrusion, and the other end of the movable rod is provided with a rebound part for resetting the movable rod.

[0009] Preferably, the resilient member includes an elastic pressing block, one end of which is inserted and connected to the clamping end side of the mold taking robot arm, and the other end of the movable rod is inserted and connected to one end of the elastic pressing block.

[0010] Preferably, a pressure head is provided at the interlaced portion of the movable rod and the elastic pressing block, and the pressure head is used to increase the pressure contact surface area of the movable rod.

[0011] Preferably, the flexible buffer portion includes a protective cover, and the protective cover is sleeved on the outer side of the movable arm.

[0012] Preferably, a mounting hole is provided at the bottom of the support base, and the mounting hole is used to fix the position of the support base.

[0013] Technical effects and advantages of this utility model:

[0014] The utility model provides a movable arm at the clamping end of the mold removal robot arm, and the staff can disassemble and maintain the movable arm through the pressing part in the locking component. A flexible buffer part is provided on the outer side of the movable arm. During the mold removal process, the flexible buffer part can isolate the movable arm from the injection molded module, avoiding friction damage caused by direct contact between the injection molded module and the surface of the movable arm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model as a whole.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the mold-taking mechanical arm and the movable arm of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the movable arm and the protective cover of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 1. Support base; 101. Mounting hole; 2. Mold removal robot arm; 201. Locking slot; 3. Movable arm; 301. Protective cover; 4. Locking assembly; 401. Locking insert; 4011. Locking protrusion; 402. Movable rod; 4021. Extrusion head; 4022. Pressure head; 403. Elastic pressing block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the 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.

[0021] The utility model provides Figure 1-4 The mold removal mechanism for injection molding shown includes a support base 1, a material removal component and a locking component 4;

[0022] Specifically, the material taking component is used to take out the mold after the injection molding is completed. The material taking component includes a mold taking robot arm 2 arranged on the top of the support base 1, a movable arm 3 is provided at the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2, and a flexible buffer portion is provided on the outer side of the movable arm 3;

[0023] It should be noted that the overall reference model formed by the support base 1 and the mold taking robot arm 2 is the working principle of the DOFBOT-SE robot arm. The bottom of the support base 1 is provided with a mounting hole 101, which is used to fix the position of the support base 1;

[0024] Specifically, the flexible buffer portion includes a protective cover 301, which is sleeved on the outer side of the movable arm 3;

[0025] It should be noted that the protective cover 301 is made of rubber and is glued to the outer side of the movable arm 3. The elasticity of the rubber can prevent the movable arm 3 from directly contacting the module, thereby preventing scratches on the module surface. The mounting hole 101 can be inserted with a bolt to fix the support base 1.

[0026] Specifically, the locking assembly 4 is used to lock the position of the movable arm 3. The locking assembly 4 is arranged at the connection between the movable arm 3 and the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2. The locking assembly 4 includes a locking strip 401 inserted and connected to the end of the movable arm 3. One end of the locking strip 401 is inserted and connected to the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2.

[0027] It should be noted that one end of the locking strip 401 is provided with a locking protrusion 4011 for locking and fixing the locking strip 401. The clamping end of the mold-taking robot arm 2 is provided with a locking groove 201 for inserting and fixing the locking strip 401. The locking strip 401 and the movable arm 3 are fixed at the insertion point with glue. The locking strip 401 is made of copper alloy. The locking protrusion 4011 is arranged in an inclined shape to facilitate the insertion of the locking strip 401 into the locking groove 201, so that the locking protrusion 4011 is engaged with the inner wall of the locking groove 201.

[0028] A pressing portion for locking and unlocking the insert 401 is provided on the side of the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2;

[0029] Specifically, the pressing portion includes a movable rod 402, one end of which is inserted and connected to the side of the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2, and an extrusion head 4021 is provided at one end of the movable rod 402 and located inside the locking groove 201, and the extrusion head 4021 is used to squeeze the locking protrusion 4011;

[0030] It should be noted that a movable groove for the movable rod 402 to be inserted is opened on the side of the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm 2, and the movable groove is interconnected with the locking groove 201, and the movable rod 402 can move in the movable groove;

[0031] The other end of the movable rod 402 is provided with a rebound member for resetting the movable rod 402;

[0032] Specifically, the resilient member includes an elastic pressing block 403, one end of the elastic pressing block 403 is inserted and connected to the clamping end side of the mold taking robot arm 2, and the other end of the movable rod 402 is inserted and connected to one end of the elastic pressing block 403;

[0033] It should be noted that the elastic pressing block 403 is made of rubber, and the elastic pressing block 403 is bonded to the clamping end side of the mold taking robot arm 2 by glue. The intersection of the movable rod 402 and the elastic pressing block 403 is fixed by glue. The intersection of the movable rod 402 and the elastic pressing block 403 is provided with a pressure head 4022, which is used to increase the pressure contact surface area of the movable rod 402.

[0034] Specifically, the elastic pressing block 403 is pressed, and the deformed elastic pressing block 403 squeezes the movable rod 402, so that the movable rod 402 squeezes the locking protrusion 4011, so that the locking strip 401 is unlocked and disengaged from the locking groove 201;

[0035] During actual use, by providing a movable arm 3 at the clamping end of the mold removal robot arm 2, the staff can disassemble and maintain the movable arm 3 through the pressing part in the locking assembly 4. A flexible buffer part is provided on the outside of the movable arm 3. During the mold removal process, the flexible buffer part can isolate the movable arm 3 from the injection molded module, avoiding friction damage caused by direct contact between the injection molded module and the surface of the movable arm 3.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mold removal mechanism for injection molding, comprising a support seat (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A material taking component, the material taking component is used to take out the mold after the injection molding is completed, the material taking component comprises a mold taking mechanical arm (2) arranged on the top of the support seat (1), a movable arm (3) is provided at the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm (2), and a flexible buffer portion is provided on the outer side of the movable arm (3); A locking assembly (4) is provided for locking the position of the movable arm (3). The locking assembly (4) is provided at the connection between the movable arm (3) and the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm (2). The locking assembly (4) comprises a locking insert (401) inserted and connected to the end of the movable arm (3). One end of the locking insert (401) is inserted and connected to the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm (2). One end of the locking insert (401) is provided with a locking protrusion (4011) for clamping and fixing the locking insert (401). A pressing portion for unlocking and clamping the locking insert (401) is provided on the side of the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm (2).

2. A mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking groove (201) is provided at the clamping end of the mold taking mechanical arm (2), and the locking groove (201) is used to lock the insertion and fixation of the inserting strip (401).

3. A mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing portion comprises a movable rod (402), one end of the movable rod (402) being inserted and connected to the side of the clamping end of the mold taking robot arm (2), an extrusion head (4021) being provided at one end of the movable rod (402) and located inside the locking groove (201), the extrusion head (4021) being used to squeeze the locking protrusion (4011), and a rebound member being provided at the other end of the movable rod (402) for resetting the movable rod (402).

4. A mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 3, characterized in that: The resilient member comprises an elastic pressing block (403), one end of the elastic pressing block (403) is inserted and connected to the clamping end side of the mold taking robot arm (2), and the other end of the movable rod (402) is inserted and connected to one end of the elastic pressing block (403).

5. The mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pressure head (4022) is provided at the interlaced portion of the movable rod (402) and the elastic pressing block (403), and the pressure head (4022) is used to increase the pressure contact surface area of the movable rod (402).

6. The mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible buffer portion comprises a protective sleeve (301), and the protective sleeve (301) is sleeved on the outside of the movable arm (3).

7. The mold removal mechanism for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support seat (1) is provided with a mounting hole (101), and the mounting hole (101) is used to fix the position of the support seat (1).