Multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production, which relates to the technical field of brake pad production and processing and comprises a bottom box, a frame body, a base plate component, a lower die, a pressing component, a heating component and an upper die. The upper surface of the bottom box is detachably connected with a plurality of groups of lower molds through a base plate assembly; the upper surface of the bottom box is connected with a plurality of downward pressing assemblies through a frame body, each downward pressing assembly operates independently, or several downward pressing assemblies operate together, or all downward pressing assemblies operate together; each group of pressing assemblies is detachably connected with one group of upper molds through one group of heating assemblies, and the plurality of groups of upper molds and the plurality of groups of lower molds are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence manner. According to the device, selective thermoplastic operation can be carried out on one or more brake pads with different sizes and specifications, the adaptation effect is greatly improved, the thermoplastic efficiency is high, and the device has better generalization performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of brake pad production and processing technology, and more specifically, to a multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production. Background Technology

[0002] Brake pads, as a type of automotive component, are basically composed of steel fibers, mineral wool, graphite, wear-resistant agents, resins, and other chemical substances. During the production process, brake pads require the use of thermoplastic equipment for shaping.

[0003] Existing thermoforming equipment for brake pad production is mostly single-station or dual-station, with limited processing stations, which reduces the efficiency of thermoforming brake pads and cannot perform selective thermoforming operations according to the size and specifications of the brake pads, so its adaptability needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and to propose a multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production includes a base box, a frame, a pad assembly, a lower mold, a pressing assembly, a heating assembly, and an upper mold. The upper surface of the base box is detachably connected to several sets of lower molds via the pad assembly. The upper surface of the base box is connected to several sets of pressing assemblies via the frame, and each set of pressing assemblies operates independently, or several sets of pressing assemblies operate together, or all pressing assemblies operate together. Each set of pressing assemblies is detachably connected to a set of upper molds via a heating assembly, and the several sets of upper molds are set in a one-to-one correspondence with the several sets of lower molds.

[0007] Furthermore, the dimensions of the lower mold and the upper mold are not unique.

[0008] Furthermore, the pad assembly includes a base plate and a fixing plate; the base plate is disposed on the upper surface of the base box, and the upper surface of the base plate is connected to the fixing plate, and the lower mold can be detachably installed on the fixing plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the pad assembly also includes a buffer plate disposed between the base plate and the fixing plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the pressing component includes a hydraulic cylinder and a guide rod; the hydraulic cylinder is vertically mounted on the frame, and a guide rod is provided on one side of the hydraulic cylinder. The guide rod is vertically slidably mounted on the frame, and the guide rod and the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder are connected to the heating component.

[0011] Furthermore, the heating assembly includes a top seat, a heating plate, and a fixed seat; the top seat is located at the bottom of the oil cylinder and the guide rod, and the bottom surface of the top seat is connected to the fixed seat through the heating plate, and the upper mold can be detachably installed on the fixed seat.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing plate is provided with multiple sets of mounting holes for assembling the lower mold. The lower molds of different specifications and sizes are provided with threaded holes corresponding to the mounting holes. The lower molds are connected to the fixing plate by bolts. The fixing seat is provided with fixing holes for assembling the upper mold. The upper molds of different specifications and sizes are provided with threaded holes corresponding to the fixing holes. The upper molds are connected to the fixing seat by bolts.

[0013] Furthermore, several sets of additional components are provided between the base box and the pad assembly.

[0014] Furthermore, the added component is a heating element.

[0015] Furthermore, the added component is a cooling component.

[0016] Furthermore, a buffer assembly is provided between the pressing assembly and the heating assembly to reduce the impact on the device and the mold; the buffer assembly includes a horizontal seat, a nitrogen spring, a sliding sleeve and a sliding rod; the horizontal seat is located at the bottom of the oil cylinder and the guide rod, and its bottom is connected to the top seat through multiple nitrogen springs; the horizontal seat is vertically slidably engaged with the sliding rod through the sliding sleeve, and the bottom end of the sliding rod is connected to the top seat.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] In this invention, the dimensions of the lower and upper molds are not unique, and both are detachably connected. During operation, the corresponding lower and upper molds can be selected and assembled according to the actual brake pad production and processing specifications, which greatly improves the effect and efficiency. In addition, each set of pressing components operates independently, or several sets of pressing components operate together, or all pressing components operate together. Depending on the number of brake pads to be processed, the corresponding pressing components can be selectively operated, realizing thermoplasticization at different relative positions and improving the thermoplasticization efficiency of brake pads. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate structure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation location of the external components;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation location of the buffer plate;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation location of the buffer component;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. Base box; 11. Frame; 2. Pad assembly; 21. Base plate; 22. Fixing plate; 221. Mounting hole; 23. Buffer plate; 3. Lower mold; 4. Pressing assembly; 41. Hydraulic cylinder; 42. Guide rod; 5. Heating assembly; 51. Top seat; 52. Heating plate; 53. Fixing seat; 531. Fixing hole; 6. Upper mold; 7. External parts; 8. Buffer assembly; 81. Horizontal seat; 82. Nitrogen spring; 83. Sliding sleeve; 84. Sliding rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. The present utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0028] See attached document Figure 1 As shown, a multi-station thermoplastic device for brake pad production includes a base box 1, a frame 11, a pad assembly 2, a lower mold 3, a pressing assembly 4, a heating assembly 5, and an upper mold 6. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the base box 1 is detachably connected to several sets of lower molds 3 via the pad assembly 2, so that the sets of lower molds 3 can be independently disassembled and replaced. In addition, the size of the lower mold 3 is not unique and depends on the actual brake pad production and processing specifications. The base box 1 is connected to several sets of pressing assemblies 4 via the frame 11, and each set of pressing assemblies 4 can operate independently, or several sets of pressing assemblies 4 can operate together, or all sets of pressing assemblies 4 can operate together. Each set of pressing assemblies 4 is detachably connected to a set of upper molds 6 via a set of heating assemblies 5, and the sets of upper molds 6 are arranged one-to-one with the sets of lower molds 3.

[0029] In this embodiment, several groups of pressing components 4 are connected in parallel, using synchronous valves, proportional valves, servo control systems, closed-loop control systems, or independent control systems to achieve the purpose of each group of pressing components 4 operating independently, or several groups operating together, or all groups operating together. The electrical control method used for the pressing components 4 will not be elaborated upon in this embodiment; the existing technologies mentioned above are sufficient. Furthermore, the heating components 5 are connected to an external control system, enabling each group of heating components 5 to operate independently, or several groups of heating components 5 to operate together, or all heating components 5 to operate together. During operation, the corresponding lower mold 3 and upper mold 6 are selected for assembly according to the actual brake pad production specifications and dimensions. Based on the number of brake pads to be processed, the corresponding pressing components 4 are selectively operated.

[0030] In the above embodiments, the structure of the pad assembly 2 is specifically as follows:

[0031] See attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, the pad assembly 2 includes a base plate 21 and a fixing plate 22; the base plate 21 is disposed on the upper surface of the base box 1, and the upper surface of the base plate 21 is connected to the fixing plate 22, and the lower mold 3 is detachably installed on the fixing plate 22.

[0032] Considering the effectiveness of the lower mold 3, the structure of the backing plate has been improved. Therefore, please refer to the attached... Figure 5 As shown, the pad assembly 2 also includes a buffer plate 23, which is disposed between the base plate 21 and the fixed plate 22. By setting the buffer plate 23, the impact force when the lower mold 3 is pressed down can be absorbed, the impact on the lower mold 3 can be reduced, and the lower mold 3 can be protected from damage. At the same time, it also has the advantages of reducing the impact and vibration on the lower mold 3 and improving the stress condition of the lower mold 3.

[0033] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the structure of the pressing component 4 is as follows:

[0034] See attached document Figure 1 As shown, the pressing component 4 includes a hydraulic cylinder 41 and a guide rod 42. The hydraulic cylinder 41 is vertically mounted on the frame 11, and a guide rod 42 is provided on one side of the hydraulic cylinder 41. The guide rod 42 is vertically slidably mounted on the frame 11, and the bottom of the guide rod 42 and the hydraulic cylinder 41 are connected to the heating component 5, so that the operation of the hydraulic cylinder 41 causes the heating component 5 to perform vertical lifting and lowering actions.

[0035] In the above embodiments, the structure of the heating component 5 is specifically as follows:

[0036] See attached document Figure 1 and attached Figure 3As shown, the heating assembly 5 includes a top seat 51, a heating plate 52, and a fixed seat 53. The top seat 51 is located at the bottom of the oil cylinder 41 and the guide rod 42, and the bottom surface of the top seat 51 is connected to the fixed seat 53 through the heating plate 52. The upper mold 6 is detachably installed on the fixed seat 53. After the heating plate 52 is powered on and heated, it transfers heat to the upper mold 6.

[0037] Specifically, regarding the mounting structure of the lower mold 3 and the upper mold 6 in the above embodiments:

[0038] See attached document Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 As shown, the fixing plate 22 is provided with multiple sets of mounting holes 221 for assembling the lower mold 3. Among them, the lower mold 3 of different specifications and sizes is provided with threaded holes corresponding to the mounting holes 221. The lower mold 3 is connected to the fixing plate 22 by bolts. The fixing seat 53 is provided with fixing holes 531 for assembling the upper mold 6. Among them, the upper mold 6 of different specifications and sizes is provided with threaded holes corresponding to the fixing holes 531. The upper mold 6 is connected to the fixing seat 53 by bolts.

[0039] In the above embodiments, considering the thermoplastic effect on the brake pads, therefore, refer to the attached... Figure 4 As shown, several sets of external components 7 are provided between the base box 1 and the pad assembly 2; in this embodiment, the external component 7 is a heating component, which enables the heating component to provide heat to the lower mold 3 during the thermoplastic process, thereby improving the thermoplastic effect and efficiency of the brake pad.

[0040] In other embodiments, considering the cooling effect on the thermoplasticized brake pads and avoiding the inefficient cooling operation of natural cooling, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the external component 7 is a cooling component, which enables the lower mold 3 to be cooled after the thermoplastic process is completed, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the brake pads.

[0041] In the above embodiments, considering the downward pressure effect of the device, therefore, refer to the attached... Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 As shown, a buffer assembly 8 is provided between the pressing assembly 4 and the heating assembly 5 to reduce the impact on the device and the mold; specifically, the buffer assembly 8 includes a horizontal seat 81, a nitrogen spring 82, a sliding sleeve 83 and a sliding rod 84; the horizontal seat 81 is located at the bottom of the cylinder 41 and the guide rod 42, and its bottom is connected to the top seat 51 through multiple nitrogen springs 82. The horizontal seat 81 is vertically slidably engaged with the sliding rod 84 through the sliding sleeve 83, and the bottom end of the sliding rod 84 is connected to the top seat 51.

[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-station thermoplastic apparatus for brake pad production, characterized in that: Includes a base box (1), a frame (11), a pad assembly (2), a lower mold (3), a lower pressing assembly (4), a heating assembly (5), and an upper mold (6); The upper surface of the base box (1) is detachably connected to several sets of lower molds (3) via a pad assembly (2); The base box (1) is connected to several sets of pressing components (4) via a frame (11), and each set of pressing components (4) operates independently, or several sets of pressing components (4) operate together, or all pressing components (4) operate together. Each set of pressing components (4) is detachably connected to a set of upper molds (6) through a set of heating components (5), and several sets of upper molds (6) are set one-to-one with several sets of lower molds (3).

2. The multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pad assembly (2) includes a base plate (21) and a fixing plate (22); The base plate (21) is set on the upper surface of the base box (1), and the upper surface of the base plate (21) is connected to the fixing plate (22). The lower mold (3) can be detachably installed on the fixing plate (22).

3. A multi-station thermoplastic apparatus for brake pad production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pad assembly (2) also includes a buffer plate (23); The buffer plate (23) is positioned between the base plate (21) and the fixing plate (22).

4. A multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing assembly (4) includes a hydraulic cylinder (41) and a guide rod (42). The oil cylinder (41) is vertically mounted on the frame (11), and a guide rod (42) is provided on one side of the oil cylinder (41). The guide rod (42) is vertically slidably mounted on the frame (11), and the bottom of the guide rod (42) and the oil cylinder (41) are connected to the heating component (5).

5. A multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating assembly (5) includes a top seat (51), a heating plate (52), and a fixing seat (53); The top seat (51) is located at the bottom of the oil cylinder (41) and the guide rod (42), and the bottom surface of the top seat (51) is connected to the fixed seat (53) through the heating plate (52). The upper mold (6) can be detachably installed on the fixed seat (53).

6. A multi-station thermoplastic apparatus for brake pad production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing plate (22) is provided with multiple sets of mounting holes (221) for assembling the lower mold (3). The lower molds (3) of different specifications and sizes are provided with threaded holes corresponding to the mounting holes (221). The lower mold (3) and the fixing plate (22) are connected by bolts. The fixed base (53) is provided with a fixing hole (531) for assembling the upper mold (6). The upper mold (6) of different specifications and sizes is provided with a threaded hole corresponding to the fixing hole (531). The upper mold (6) and the fixed base (53) are connected by bolts.

7. A multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several sets of external components (7) are provided between the base box (1) and the pad assembly (2).

8. A multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The external component (7) is a heating element.

9. A multi-station thermoforming device for brake pad production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The external component (7) is a cooling component.

10. A multi-station thermoforming apparatus for brake pad production according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: A buffer assembly (8) is provided between the pressing assembly (4) and the heating assembly (5); The buffer assembly (8) includes a horizontal seat (81), a nitrogen spring (82), a sliding sleeve (83), and a sliding rod (84). The horizontal seat (81) is located at the bottom of the oil cylinder (41) and the guide rod (42), and its bottom is connected to the top seat (51) through multiple nitrogen springs (82). The horizontal seat (81) is vertically slidably engaged with the slide rod (84) through the sliding sleeve (83), and the bottom end of the slide rod (84) is connected to the top seat (51).

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