Cooling device of vertical turntable injection molding machine

By designing a rotating component and a cooling device that recycles mold heat in a vertical rotary injection molding machine, the problem of energy waste in traditional devices is solved, and a highly efficient cooling and heating process is achieved.

CN223493805UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31DONGGUAN GUANGQING MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423097224.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional vertical rotary injection molding machines fail to effectively utilize mold heat in their cooling devices, resulting in energy waste.

Method used

A cooling device comprising a rotating component, a main pipe, a liquid storage tank, a heat dissipation component, and a heating component was designed. The device utilizes the heat from the mold through a reversible water pump and the main pipe for both cooling and heating, achieving bidirectional heat exchange.

Benefits of technology

It effectively utilizes the heat of the mold, reduces energy consumption, improves cooling and heating efficiency, and saves energy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of injection molding machines, and discloses a vertical turntable injection molding machine cooling device which comprises a cabinet, a turntable is arranged in the middle of the upper side of the cabinet, molds are arranged on the front and rear sides of the upper part of the turntable, and cooling mechanisms are arranged on the left and right sides of the molds. According to the cooling device for the vertical turntable injection molding machine, when a mold needs to be cooled, the reversible reversing water pump is driven to extract cooling liquid in the liquid storage tank on the right side, so that the cooling liquid exchanges heat with the mold, the temperature of the mold is reduced, demolding is facilitated, the cooling liquid is heated through the high temperature of the mold, and the cooling efficiency is improved. And finally, the cooling liquid flows into the liquid storage tank on the left side through the main pipeline on the left side to be stored for standby application, and when the mold needs to be heated after demolding is finished, the reversible reversing water pump is driven, and the cooling liquid in the liquid storage tank is pumped into the heating assembly to be heated. Therefore, the heating assembly can quickly heat the cooling liquid, and energy consumption is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of injection molding machine technology, and in particular to a cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine. Background Technology

[0002] Vertical rotary injection molding machines are specialized equipment widely used in the plastics processing industry. Unlike traditional horizontal injection molding machines, vertical rotary injection molding machines adopt a vertical structure, meaning the injection unit and mold clamping unit are arranged vertically. This design results in a relatively small footprint, offering significant advantages in space-constrained production environments, especially suitable for small processing workshops or production lines with high space requirements. Its core component is a rotating turntable, typically located in the center of the machine. Multiple molds can be mounted on the turntable; the standard configuration is two stations, but three, four, or more stations can be selected for special requirements, enabling multi-cavity mold production or alternating mold production, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0003] Traditional cooling devices do not utilize the heat of the mold, resulting in a significant waste of energy when cooling and heating the mold. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a vertical rotary injection molding machine cooling device, including a cabinet, a rotary table is provided in the middle of the upper side of the cabinet, molds are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper part of the rotary table, and cooling mechanisms are provided on the left and right sides of the molds;

[0006] The cooling mechanism includes a rotating assembly, two main pipes (left and right), two liquid storage tanks (left and right), a heat dissipation assembly, and a heating assembly. The liquid storage tanks are installed on the lower left and right sides of the cabinet. The left liquid storage tank is connected to the left main pipe via the heating assembly, and the right liquid storage tank is connected to the right main pipe via the heat dissipation assembly. The heating assembly is installed on the left side of the cabinet, and the heat dissipation assembly is installed on the right side of the cabinet. The main pipes are installed on the left and right sides of the rotating assembly. The rotating assembly is installed on the upper part of the turntable and is connected to the mold. A reversible water pump is installed inside the left liquid storage tank, and the output end of the reversible water pump is connected to the liquid storage tank.

[0007] Preferably, the heat dissipation assembly includes a flow box, a heat-conducting fin, a fan, an exhaust port, an air inlet, and a protective shell. The flow box is installed on the right side of the cabinet. One side of the heat-conducting fin penetrates the right side wall of the flow box and is fixedly connected to the middle of the flow box. The fan is installed on the right side of the heat-conducting fin. The air inlet is installed on the right side of the flow box. The protective shell is fitted around the heat-conducting fin and the fan. The air inlet is located on the right side of the protective shell, and the exhaust port is located on the upper and lower sides of the protective shell.

[0008] Preferably, a filter screen is provided inside the protective shell, and the filter screen is aligned with the exhaust port and the air inlet.

[0009] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a second flow box, a second heat-conducting fin, and a heat insulation cover. The second flow box is installed on the left side of the cabinet. One side of the second heat-conducting fin penetrates the side wall of the second flow box and is fixedly connected to the middle of the second flow box. A heating wire is installed on the other side of the second heat-conducting fin. A heat insulation cover is provided on the left side of the second flow box, and the heat insulation cover is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second heat-conducting fin.

[0010] Preferably, both the second and first flow boxes are provided with flow dividers on their upper interior sides.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes an annular water tank, an annular cover, a partition plate, a secondary pipe, and a cooling pipe. The bottom of the annular water tank is fixedly connected to the upper part of the turntable. The lower part of the annular cover is disposed on the upper part of the annular water tank. The upper part of the partition plate is fixedly connected to the lower parts of the front and rear sides of the annular cover. The outer periphery of the partition plate is disposed inside the front and rear sides of the annular water tank. One end of the secondary pipe is fixedly connected to the beginning and end of the cooling pipe. The other end of the secondary pipe is connected to the side wall of the annular water tank. The cooling pipe is disposed inside the mold.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. When mold cooling is required, the reversible water pump is driven to draw coolant from the right-side storage tank. The coolant is cooled by the heat dissipation component and then enters the rotating assembly through the right-side main pipe to exchange heat with the mold, thereby reducing the mold temperature and facilitating demolding. The high temperature of the mold heats the coolant, which then flows into the left-side storage tank through the left-side main pipe for later use. When demolding is complete and mold heating is required, the reversible water pump is driven to pump the coolant from the storage tank into the heating assembly. Since the coolant was heated by the mold during previous cooling, the heating assembly can quickly heat the coolant and save energy. The heated coolant then enters the rotating assembly through the left-side main pipe to exchange heat with the mold, thereby heating the mold. At the same time, the coolant cools down and is discharged through the right-side main pipe, passing through the heat dissipation component for further cooling before finally being discharged into the right-side storage tank for later use. This process is repeated, making full use of the mold's heat and saving energy. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cooling device for the vertical rotary injection molding machine of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of the cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heat dissipation component structure of the cooling device for the vertical rotary injection molding machine of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component structure of the cooling device for the vertical rotary injection molding machine of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Turntable; 3. Mold; 4. Cooling mechanism; 401. Rotating assembly; 4011. Annular water tank; 4012. Ring cover; 4013. Partition; 4014. Secondary pipe; 402. Main pipe; 403. Liquid storage tank; 404. Heat dissipation assembly; 4041. Flow box one; 4042. Heat-conducting fin one; 4043. Fan; 4044. Exhaust port; 4045. Air inlet; 4046. Protective shell; 4047. Diverter plate; 405. Heating assembly; 4051. Flow box two; 4052. Heat-conducting fin two; 4053. Insulation cover. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0020] like Figure 1-4As shown, the cooling device for the vertical rotary injection molding machine includes a cabinet 1, a turntable 2 is provided in the middle of the upper side of the cabinet 1, molds 3 are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper part of the turntable 2, and cooling mechanisms 4 are provided on the left and right sides of the molds 3.

[0021] The cooling mechanism 4 includes a rotating assembly 401, two main pipes 402 (left and right), two liquid storage tanks 403 (left and right), a heat dissipation assembly 404, and a heating assembly 405. The liquid storage tanks 403 are installed on the lower left and right sides of the cabinet 1. The left liquid storage tank 403 is connected to the left main pipe 402 via the heating assembly 405, and the right liquid storage tank 403 is connected to the right main pipe 402 via the heat dissipation assembly 404. The heating assembly 405 is installed on the left side of the cabinet 1, and the heat dissipation assembly 404 is installed on the right side of the cabinet 1. The main pipes 402 are installed on the left and right sides of the rotating assembly 401. The rotating assembly 401 is installed on the upper part of the turntable 2 and is connected to the mold 3. A reversible water pump is installed inside the left liquid storage tank 403. The output end of the reversible water pump is connected to the liquid storage tank 403. When cooling of the mold 3 is required, the reversible water pump is driven to draw coolant from the right liquid storage tank 403, allowing the coolant to be cooled by the heat dissipation assembly 404, and then discharged through the right... The side main pipe 402 enters the rotating assembly 401 and exchanges heat with the mold 3, thereby reducing the temperature of the mold 3 and facilitating demolding. The high temperature of the mold 3 heats the coolant, which then flows into the left-side storage tank 403 through the left-side main pipe 402 for later use. When demolding is complete and the mold 3 needs to be heated, a reversible water pump is driven to pump the coolant from the storage tank 403 into the heating assembly 405 for heating. Since the coolant was heated by the mold 3 during the previous cooling process, the heating assembly 405 can quickly heat the coolant and save energy. The heated coolant then enters the rotating assembly 401 through the left-side main pipe 402 to exchange heat with the mold 3, thereby heating the mold 3. At the same time, the coolant cools down and is discharged through the right-side main pipe 402. After being cooled by the heat dissipation assembly 404, it is finally discharged into the right-side storage tank 403 for later use. This process is repeated, making full use of the heat of the mold 3 and saving energy.

[0022] The heat dissipation assembly 404 includes a flow box 4041, heat-conducting fins 4042, a fan 4043, an exhaust port 4044, an air inlet 4045, and a protective shell 4046. The flow box 4041 is installed on the right side of the cabinet 1. One side of the heat-conducting fins 4042 penetrates the right side wall of the flow box 4041 and is fixedly connected to the middle of the flow box 4041. The fan 4043 is installed on the right side of the heat-conducting fins 4042. The air inlet 4045 is installed on the right side of the flow box 4041, and the protective shell 4046 is fitted around the outer periphery of the heat-conducting fins 4042 and the fan 4043. The outlet 4045 is located on the right side of the protective shell 4046, and the exhaust port 4044 is located on the upper and lower sides of the protective shell 4046. When the coolant comes into contact with the heat-conducting fin 4042, it will transfer heat to the heat-conducting fin 4042, and dissipate heat through the heat-conducting fin 4042. Then, the fan 4043 accelerates the heat dissipation speed of the coolant. The heat-conducting fin 4042 divides the inside of the flow box 4041 into many small channels, thereby increasing the contact area between the heat-conducting fin 4042 and the coolant, and thus accelerating the heat dissipation speed of the coolant through the heat-conducting fin 4042.

[0023] The protective shell 4046 has a filter screen inside, which is aligned with the exhaust port 4044 and the air inlet 4045 to prevent dust from adhering to the heat-conducting fins 4042 and ensure heat dissipation.

[0024] The heating assembly 405 includes a second flow box 4051, a second heat-conducting fin 4052, and a heat insulation cover 4053. The second flow box 4051 is installed on the left side of the cabinet 1. One side of the second heat-conducting fin 4052 passes through the side wall of the second flow box 4051 and is fixedly connected to the middle of the second flow box 4051. A heating wire is installed on the other side of the second heat-conducting fin 4052. A heat insulation cover 4053 is provided on the left side of the second flow box 4051. The heat insulation cover 4053 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second heat-conducting fin 4052. The second heat-conducting fin 4052 is heated by the heating wire, and then the coolant is heated by the second heat-conducting fin 4052.

[0025] Both the second flow box 4051 and the first flow box 4041 have a flow divider 4047 on the upper side inside, which distributes the coolant to each channel and increases the heat dissipation speed of the coolant.

[0026] The rotating assembly 401 includes an annular water tank 4011, an annular cover 4012, a partition 4013, a secondary pipe 4014, and a cooling pipe. The bottom of the annular water tank 4011 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the turntable 2. The lower part of the annular cover 4012 is located on the upper part of the annular water tank 4011. The upper end of the partition 4013 is fixedly connected to the lower parts of the front and rear sides of the annular cover 4012. The outer periphery of the partition 4013 is located inside the front and rear sides of the annular water tank 4011. One end of the secondary pipe 4014 is fixedly connected to the beginning and end of the cooling pipe. The other end of the secondary pipe 4014 is connected to the side wall of the annular water tank 4011. The cooling pipe is located inside the mold 3. By connecting the annular cover 4012 to the main pipe 402, the turntable 2 can drive the annular water tank 4011 to rotate without affecting the main pipe 402. The partition 4013 divides the interior of the annular water tank 4011 into two chambers, allowing water to enter one chamber and clean water to exit the other.

[0027] Working principle:

[0028] When cooling of mold 3 is required, the reversible water pump is driven to draw coolant from the right-side storage tank 403. The coolant is then cooled by the heat dissipation assembly 404 and enters the rotating assembly 401 through the right-side main pipe 402 to exchange heat with mold 3, thereby reducing the temperature of mold 3 and facilitating demolding. The high temperature of mold 3 heats the coolant, which then flows through the left-side main pipe 402 into the left-side storage tank 403 for later use. When demolding is complete and mold 3 needs to be heated, the reversible water pump is driven to cool the coolant inside the storage tank 403. The coolant is pumped into the heating assembly 405 for heating. Since the coolant was heated by the mold 3 during the previous cooling process, the heating assembly 405 can quickly heat the coolant and save energy. The heated coolant enters the rotating assembly 401 through the main pipe 402 on the left to exchange heat with the mold 3, thereby heating the mold 3. At the same time, the coolant cools down and is discharged through the main pipe 402 on the right. It is then cooled by the heat dissipation assembly 404 and finally discharged into the storage tank 403 on the right for later use. This process is repeated to make full use of the heat of the mold 3 and save energy.

[0029] 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification 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 the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine, comprising a cabinet (1), characterized in that: A turntable (2) is provided on the upper middle part of the cabinet (1), and molds (3) are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper part of the turntable (2). Cooling mechanisms (4) are provided on the left and right sides of the molds (3). The cooling mechanism (4) includes a rotating assembly (401), two main pipes (402) on the left and right sides, two liquid storage tanks (403) on the left and right sides, a heat dissipation assembly (404), and a heating assembly (405). The liquid storage tanks (403) are installed on the lower left and right sides of the cabinet (1). The liquid storage tank (403) on the left side is connected to the main pipe (402) on the left side through the heating assembly (405), and the liquid storage tank (403) on the right side is connected to the main pipe (402) on the right side through the heat dissipation assembly (404). The heating component (405) is installed on the left side of the cabinet (1), the heat dissipation component (404) is installed on the right side of the cabinet (1), the main pipe (402) is installed on the left and right sides of the rotating component (401), the rotating component (401) is installed on the upper part of the turntable (2), the rotating component (401) is connected to the mold (3), and a reversible water pump is installed inside the liquid storage tank (403) on the left side, and the output end of the reversible water pump is connected to the liquid storage tank (403).

2. The cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation assembly (404) includes a flow box (4041), a heat-conducting fin (4042), a fan (4043), an exhaust port (4044), an air inlet (4045), and a protective shell (4046). The flow box (4041) is installed on the right side of the cabinet (1). One side of the heat-conducting fin (4042) penetrates the right side wall of the flow box (4041) and is fixedly connected to the middle of the flow box (4041). The fan (4043) is installed on the right side of the heat-conducting fin (4042), the air inlet (4045) is installed on the right side of the flow box (4041), and the protective shell (4046) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the heat-conducting fin (4042) and the fan (4043). The air inlet (4045) is opened on the right side of the protective shell (4046), and the exhaust port (4044) is opened on the upper and lower sides of the protective shell (4046).

3. The cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective shell (4046) is equipped with a filter screen inside, which is aligned with the exhaust port (4044) and the air inlet (4045).

4. The cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating assembly (405) includes a second flow box (4051), a second heat-conducting fin (4052), and a heat insulation cover (4053). The second flow box (4051) is installed on the left side of the cabinet (1). One side of the second heat-conducting fin (4052) passes through the side wall of the second flow box (4051) and is fixedly connected to the middle of the second flow box (4051). A heating wire is installed on the other side of the second heat-conducting fin (4052). A heat insulation cover (4053) is provided on the left side of the second flow box (4051). The heat insulation cover (4053) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second heat-conducting fin (4052).

5. The cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both the second flow box (4051) and the first flow box (4041) have a flow divider (4047) on their upper sides.

6. The cooling device for a vertical rotary injection molding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (401) includes an annular water tank (4011), an annular cover (4012), a partition (4013), a secondary pipe (4014), and a cooling pipe. The bottom of the annular water tank (4011) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the turntable (2). The lower part of the annular cover (4012) is located on the upper part of the annular water tank (4011). The upper end of the partition (4013) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the front and rear sides of the annular cover (4012). The outer periphery of the partition (4013) is located inside the front and rear sides of the annular water tank (4011). One end of the secondary pipe (4014) is fixedly connected to the beginning and end of the cooling pipe. The other end of the secondary pipe (4014) is connected to the side wall of the annular water tank (4011). The cooling pipe is located inside the mold (3).