Automatic box locking mechanism for casting mold

By designing an automatic locking mechanism and utilizing the mutual engagement of the snap plate and the buckle, the casting mold can be automatically locked and quickly unlocked, solving the problems of low production efficiency and safety risks caused by manual locking in the existing technology.

CN223374216UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23QINGDAO BOTAI AUTO PARTS CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422626566.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-29
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The locking and disassembly processes of existing casting molds require manpower, resulting in low production efficiency and safety risks.

Method used

An automatic lock box mechanism is designed, which utilizes the mutual engagement of the locking plate and the buckle, pushes the lock core to rotate through the lock push inclined surface, and pulls the hanging spring to achieve self-locking, eliminating the time of manual locking and making unlocking convenient and quick.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces safety risks, and realizes automatic locking and quick unlocking.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of die forging, in particular to an automatic box locking mechanism for casting a die, which comprises a clamping plate, a buckle arranged on the clamping plate, a movable groove arranged on one side of the clamping plate, a clamping groove arranged on the clamping plate and correspondingly matched with the buckle, a clamping groove arranged on the buckle, the clamping groove is semicircular, a lock catch is fixed in the clamping groove, and the movable groove is arranged on the other side of the clamping plate. The buckle is provided with a clamping groove, one end of the lock catch is provided with a lock cylinder matched with the clamping groove, the buckle is provided with a lock handle, one end of the lock handle is connected with the curved surface of the lock cylinder, the lock catch is integrally designed, the other end of the lock handle is fixedly provided with a hanging buckle, and a hanging spring is hung on the hanging buckle. The lock cylinder is pushed to rotate and the hanging spring is pulled when the buckle and the clamping groove are connected in an inserted mode through the lock pushing inclined face of the buckle, after clamping is completed, the hanging spring shrinks, the lock cylinder resets, self-locking after clamping is achieved, the manual locking time is saved, the production efficiency is improved, the safety risk is reduced, and disassembling is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of die forging, in particular to an automatic box locking mechanism for a casting die. Background Art

[0002] A casting mold is a tool used in the casting process to form liquid metal and solidify it into the desired shape. Casting is an ancient metalworking technology. The structural shape of the part is made of other easily moldable materials in advance, and then the mold is placed in the sand mold. As a result, a cavity with the same structural size as the part is formed in the sand mold. Then, a flowing liquid is poured into the cavity. After the liquid cools and solidifies, it can form a part with the same shape and structure as the mold.

[0003] In the prior art, flanges, bolts, etc. are generally used to manually lock and disassemble the casting box. This method requires a certain amount of manpower, reduces production efficiency and poses safety risks. Therefore, the utility model proposes an automatic locking box mechanism for a casting mold to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide an automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold, comprising:

[0006] The locking plate is provided with a locking buckle, a movable groove is provided on one side of the locking plate, a fixed seat is provided at one end of the movable groove, the fixed seat and the locking plate are integrated into one design, the locking plate is provided with a locking groove corresponding to the locking buckle, a locking slot is provided on the locking buckle, the locking slot is semicircular, a lock buckle is fixed in the slot, a lock core that is adapted to the slot is provided at one end of the lock buckle, the lock handle is provided, one end of the lock handle is connected to the curved surface of the lock core, the lock buckle is an integrated design, a hanging buckle is fixed on the other end of the lock handle, and a hanging spring is hung on the hanging buckle.

[0007] Preferably, the buckle and the engaging plate are of an integrated design, one end of the buckle is connected to the engaging plate, and the other end of the buckle is provided with a push-locking inclined surface.

[0008] Preferably, a semicircular groove is provided on the lock core, a rotation groove is provided on the bottom surface of the groove, the rotation groove passes through the groove, and the rotation groove is an arc-shaped waist hole.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing rod is provided in the slot, the fixing rod is sleeved in the movable slot, a fixing surface is provided on the top end of the fixing rod, and the bottom surface of the fixing surface is in contact with and engaged with the rotating slot.

[0010] Preferably, the lock handle sleeve is arranged in the movable groove, a fixing hole is opened on the fixing seat, one end of the hanging spring is hung on the hanging buckle, and the other end of the hanging spring is hung in the fixing hole.

[0011] Preferably, a fixing plate is provided on the bottom surface of the clamping plate, and a plurality of threaded holes are evenly arranged on the fixing plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] The utility model provides a locking plate that can be engaged with each other, and uses the locking push inclined surface of the buckle to push the lock core to rotate and pull the hanging spring when the buckle and the locking groove are inserted. After the engagement is completed, the hanging spring contracts and the lock core returns to its original position, realizing self-locking after engagement, saving the time of manual locking and making unlocking convenient and quick, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing safety risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the locking assembly of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Clamping plate; 2. Buckle; 21. Lock push slope; 3. Clamping slot; 4. Slot; 5. Fixing rod; 6. Lock buckle; 61. Lock core; 62. Lock handle; 7. Rotating slot; 8. Movable slot; 9. Hanging buckle; 10. Hanging spring; 11. Fixing seat; 12. Fixing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to clearly and completely describe the purpose and technical solution of the present invention and make its advantages more clearly understood, the following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them, and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit 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.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "middle," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "top," "bottom," "side," "vertical," "horizontal," and the like, indicating positions or location relationships, are based on the positions or location relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended only to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "one," "first," "second," "third," "fourth," "fifth," and "sixth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] For the purpose of simplicity and illustration, the principles of the embodiments are described primarily with reference to examples. In the following description, many specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these embodiments may not be limited to these specific details in practice. In some instances, well-known methods and structures are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the understanding of these embodiments. In addition, all embodiments may be used in combination with each other.

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides a technical solution, an automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold: comprising

[0024] The locking plate 1 is provided with a snap 2, and a movable groove 8 is opened on one side of the snap 1, and the movable groove 8 provides space for the movement of the lock handle 62 without hindering the rotation of the lock buckle 6. A fixing seat 11 is provided at one end of the movable groove 8, and the fixing seat 11 and the snap plate 1 are designed as an integral whole. The snap plate 1 is provided with a snap groove 3 that is adapted to the snap 2. The corresponding insertion of the snap 2 and the snap groove 3 serves as the connection between the two cover plates of the casting box. A snap groove 4 is opened on the snap 2, and the snap groove 4 is semicircular. A lock buckle 6 is fixed in the snap groove 4. The semicircular snap groove 4 facilitates the curved surface of the lock buckle 6 to be connected. The lock buckle 6 is an integrated design, and the lock handle 62 is convenient for connecting the hanging spring 10. At the same time, after the automatic connection is locked, the lock handle 62 can be manually controlled to unlock. The other end of the lock handle 62 is fixed with a hanging buckle 9, and a hanging spring 10 is hung on the hanging buckle 9. The hanging buckle 9 is used to hang the hanging spring 10, which is convenient for disassembly and replacement.

[0025] In order to realize the rotation of the lock core 61 when the locking plate 1 is locked, the buckle 2 of the present application is designed as an integral part of the locking plate 1. One end of the buckle 2 is connected to the locking plate 1, and the other end of the buckle 2 is provided with a lock push slope 21. The lock push slope 21 is designed to push the lock core 61 to rotate and pull the hanging spring 10 when the buckle 2 and the locking groove 3 are plugged in.

[0026] In order to limit the movement of the lock core 61, a semicircular groove is provided on the lock core 61 of the present application, and a rotation groove 7 is provided on the bottom surface of the groove. The rotation groove 7 passes through the groove, and the rotation groove 7 is an arc-shaped waist hole. The arc-shaped waist hole limits the lock core 61 to limit the movement of the lock core 61 to rotational movement.

[0027] In order to fix the lock core 61, a fixing rod 5 is provided in the card slot 4 of the present application, and the fixing rod 5 is sleeved in the movable slot 8. A fixing surface is provided at the top of the fixing rod 5, and the bottom surface of the fixing surface is in contact with the rotating slot 7. The fixing rod 5 fixes the lock core 61 in the card slot 4 without restricting the rotational movement of the lock core 61.

[0028] In order to achieve the reset of the hanging spring 10 after stretching, the lock handle 62 of the present application is sleeved in the movable groove 8, and a fixing hole is opened on the fixing seat 11. One end of the hanging spring 10 is hung on the hanging buckle 9, and the other end of the hanging spring 10 is hung in the fixing hole. The hanging spring 10 is fixed and the length of the hanging spring 10 is set to ensure that the lock core 61 is in a locked state after the hanging spring 10 is reset.

[0029] In order to fix the locking plate 1 on the required equipment, the bottom surface of the locking plate 1 of the present application is provided with a fixing plate 12, and a number of threaded holes are evenly arrayed on the fixing plate 12 for rotation. A lock core 61 is provided at one end of the lock buckle 6, which is adapted to the slot 4. The lock is tightly engaged and facilitates the rotation of the lock core 61. The buckle 2 is provided with a lock handle 62, and one end of the lock handle 62 is connected to the lock core 61.

[0030] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold, characterized by: include A snap plate (1) is provided with a snap buckle (2), a movable groove (8) is provided on one side of the snap plate (1), a fixing seat (11) is provided at one end of the movable groove (8), the fixing seat (11) and the snap plate (1) are designed as an integral whole, the snap plate (1) is provided with a snap groove (3) corresponding to the snap buckle (2), the snap buckle (2) is provided with a snap groove (4), the snap groove (4) is semi-spherical The locking mechanism (2) is circular, a lock buckle (6) is fixed in the slot (4), one end of the lock buckle (6) is provided with a lock core (61) adapted to the slot (4), the lock buckle (2) is provided with a lock handle (62), one end of the lock handle (62) is connected to the curved surface of the lock core (61), the lock buckle (6) is of an integrated design, the other end of the lock handle (62) is fixed with a hanging buckle (9), and a hanging spring (10) is hung on the hanging buckle (9).

2. The automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (2) and the engaging plate (1) are of an integrated design; one end of the buckle (2) is connected to the engaging plate (1); and the other end of the buckle (2) is provided with a push-locking inclined surface (21).

3. The automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A semicircular groove is provided on the lock core (61), a rotation groove (7) is provided on the bottom surface of the groove, the rotation groove (7) passes through the groove, and the rotation groove (7) is an arc-shaped waist hole.

4. The automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing rod (5) is provided in the clamping slot (4), the fixing rod (5) is sleeved in the movable slot (8), a fixing surface is provided at the top end of the fixing rod (5), and the bottom surface of the fixing surface is in contact with and engaged with the rotating slot (7).

5. The automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock handle (62) is sleeved in the movable groove (8), a fixing hole is provided on the fixing seat (11), one end of the hanging spring (10) is hung on the hanging buckle (9), and the other end of the hanging spring (10) is hung in the fixing hole.

6. The automatic locking mechanism for a casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate (12) is provided on the bottom surface of the clamping plate (1), and a plurality of threaded holes are evenly arrayed on the fixing plate (12).