Freezing suction cup suitable for thin-wall plastic workpiece

By using a freezing suction cup to fix the workpiece in the processing of thin-walled plastic workpieces, the problems of deformation and breakage of thin-walled plastic workpieces during processing are solved, and a high-efficiency and low-cost processing solution is achieved.

CN223531994UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11苏州精锐精密机械有限公司
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Application Number
CN202423029642.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-09
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-09

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Technical Problem

Thin-walled plastic workpieces are prone to deformation, chipping, and breakage during processing, resulting in high manufacturing difficulty, high cost, and impact on scheduled delivery time.

Method used

A freezing suction cup was designed, including a suction cup base plate and a detachable carrier plate. By setting a cold water inlet, a water inlet channel, a carrier plate water inlet, a carrier plate water outlet, a water outlet channel, and a cold water outlet on the carrier plate, a freezing path is formed. Cold water is used to freeze into ice in the gaps of the workpiece to fix the workpiece and avoid vibration and deformation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces vibration and deformation during processing, avoids chipping and breakage, and is suitable for small-batch, multi-variety processing, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a freezing sucking disc suitable for thin-wall plastic workpieces, which comprises a sucking disc bottom plate and a bearing disc, and a cold water inlet, a water inlet runner, a bearing disc water inlet, a bearing disc water outlet, a water outlet runner and a cold water outlet are arranged on the sucking disc bottom plate. The freezing groove communicated with the bearing disc water inlet and the bearing disc water outlet is formed in the end face, close to the suction cup bottom plate, of the bearing disc, so that a freezing path is conveniently formed, and the bearing disc is cooled through cold water in the freezing path; furthermore, water permeating into gaps of the workpiece on all stations on the end face, far away from the suction cup bottom plate, of the bearing disc is solidified into ice to fix the workpiece, vibration generated during machining is reduced to the maximum extent, and the conditions of workpiece deformation, corner chipping and breakage are avoided; the bearing disc is detachably fixed to the suction cup bottom plate, after one type of product is machined, other products can be machined only by replacing the bearing disc, the suction cup is suitable for small-batch and multi-variety machining, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machining technology, and in particular to a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces. Background Technology

[0002] Plastic is an excellent insulating material, and various thin-walled plastic parts are frequently found in semiconductor devices. These parts effectively prevent current leakage and short circuits, ensuring the safe operation of electrical equipment and facilitating compact structural design. However, thin-walled plastics often encounter processing problems such as deformation, chipping, and breakage, leading to increased manufacturing difficulty and costs, and impacting scheduled delivery times. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems of deformation, chipping, and breakage that occur during the processing of thin-walled plastics in the prior art, this utility model provides a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces.

[0004] This utility model discloses a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces, comprising a suction cup base plate and a support plate. The support plate is detachably fixed to the suction cup base plate. A cold water inlet is provided on one side wall of the suction cup base plate, and a cold water outlet is provided on the other side wall of the suction cup base plate. A support plate inlet is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate near the support plate, and a support plate outlet is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate near the support plate, near the cold water outlet. A water inlet channel is provided between the cold water inlet and the support plate inlet, and a water outlet channel is provided between the support plate outlet and the cold water outlet. A plurality of freezing stations are sequentially arranged on the end face of the support plate away from the suction cup base plate, from the cold water inlet to the cold water outlet. A freezing trough is provided on the end face of the support plate near the suction cup base plate, corresponding to the plurality of freezing stations. One end of the freezing trough is connected to the support plate inlet, and the other end of the freezing trough is connected to the support plate outlet.

[0005] Preferably, the plurality of freezing stations include at least one first freezing station and at least one second freezing station. The at least one first freezing station is located on the side of the at least one second freezing station near the cold water inlet. The freezing tank includes a first freezing tank and a second freezing tank. The first freezing tank is located on the end face of the support plate near the suction cup bottom plate, corresponding to the at least one first freezing station. The second freezing tank is located on the end face of the support plate near the suction cup bottom plate, corresponding to the at least one second freezing station. The first freezing tank and the second freezing tank are connected. The water inlet of the support plate is connected to the first freezing tank, and the water outlet of the support plate is connected to the second freezing tank.

[0006] Furthermore, the vertical depth of at least one first freezing station is less than the vertical depth of at least one second freezing station.

[0007] Furthermore, the distance from the bottom surface of the first freezing tank to each first freezing station is equal to the distance from the bottom surface of the second freezing tank to each second freezing station; each second freezing station has a side groove on its outer periphery, and the side groove is connected to its corresponding second freezing station; when the number of at least one first freezing station is greater than 1, a connecting groove is provided between two adjacent first freezing stations, and the two adjacent first freezing stations are connected through the connecting groove located between them.

[0008] Furthermore, the freezing suction cup also includes a sealing ring, and a sealing groove is provided on the end face of the bearing plate near the bottom plate of the suction cup. The sealing groove is located on the outer periphery of the first freezing groove and the second freezing groove, and the sealing ring is set in the sealing groove.

[0009] Preferably, the freezing suction cup also includes an insulating cotton pad. One end of the insulating cotton pad has a first groove in the center, and the other end has a second groove in the center. The suction cup base plate has a receiving groove in the center of the end face away from the support plate, which mates with the insulating cotton pad. The insulating cotton pad is placed within the receiving groove. The water inlet channel is located between the first grooves, and the water outlet channel is located between the second grooves. Further, the receiving groove has multiple fixing posts, and the insulating cotton pad has fixing holes at positions corresponding to the fixing posts. The fixing posts are inserted into their corresponding fixing holes.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces. By setting a cold water inlet, a water inlet channel, a carrier plate inlet, a carrier plate outlet, an outlet channel, and a cold water outlet on the suction cup base plate, and by setting a freezing groove on the end face of the carrier plate near the suction cup base plate, communicating with the carrier plate inlet and outlet, a freezing path is easily formed. The cold water within the freezing path cools the carrier plate, and the water that seeps into the workpiece's gaps on the end face of the carrier plate away from the suction cup base plate freezes into ice, fixing the workpiece in place. This also ensures seamless contact with the thin-walled side, minimizing vibration during processing and preventing workpiece deformation, chipping, and breakage. By detachably fixing the carrier plate to the suction cup base plate, after processing one product, only the carrier plate needs to be replaced to process other products, making it suitable for small-batch, multi-variety processing and reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram.

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the carrier plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the suction cup base plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an insulation cotton pad according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To provide a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of this utility model, detailed descriptions are provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] Please refer to the above. Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces, comprising a suction cup base plate 10 and a support plate 20. The support plate 20 is detachably fixed on the suction cup base plate 10 so as to replace the support plate 20 as needed to meet the processing of various workpieces.

[0022] A cold water inlet 11 is provided on one side wall of the suction cup base plate 10, and a cold water outlet 12 is provided on the other side wall of the suction cup base plate 10. A carrier plate inlet 13 is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate 10 near the cold water inlet 11, and a carrier plate outlet 14 is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate 10 near the cold water outlet 12. A water inlet channel 15 is provided between the cold water inlet 11 and the carrier plate inlet 13, and a water outlet channel 16 is provided between the carrier plate outlet 14 and the cold water outlet 12.

[0023] On the end face of the bearing plate 20 away from the suction cup base plate 10, a number of freezing stations 201 are arranged sequentially from the cold water inlet 11 to the cold water outlet 12. On the end face of the bearing plate 20 near the suction cup base plate 10, a freezing tank 202 is provided at a position corresponding to the number of freezing stations 201. One end of the freezing tank 202 is connected to the bearing plate inlet 13, and the other end of the freezing tank 202 is connected to the bearing plate outlet 14, so as to form a freezing path of cold water inlet 11 → water inlet channel 15 → bearing plate inlet 13 → freezing tank 202 → bearing plate outlet 14 → water outlet channel 16 → cold water outlet 12. The workpieces in the number of freezing stations 201 are frozen and fixed in sequence. The water that seeps into the gaps of the workpiece at each station is frozen into ice to fix the workpiece, thereby minimizing the vibration generated during processing and avoiding the occurrence of workpiece deformation, chipping, and breakage.

[0024] When thin-walled plastic workpieces require two processing steps, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 1 to 5 The plurality of freezing stations 201 include at least one first freezing station 21 and at least one second freezing station 22. The at least one first freezing station 21 is located on the side of the at least one second freezing station 22 near the cold water inlet 11. The freezing tank 202 includes a first freezing tank 23 and a second freezing tank 24. The first freezing tank 23 is located on the end face of the support plate 20 near the suction cup base plate 10, corresponding to the at least one first freezing station 21. The second freezing tank 24 is located on the end face of the support plate 20 near the suction cup base plate 10, corresponding to the at least one second freezing station 22. At the corresponding positions, the first freezing tank 23 and the second freezing tank 24 are connected, the water inlet 13 of the bearing plate is connected to the first freezing tank 23, and the water outlet 14 of the bearing plate is connected to the second freezing tank 24, so as to form a freezing path of cold water inlet 11 → water inlet channel 15 → water inlet 13 of the bearing plate → first freezing tank 23 → second freezing tank 24 → water outlet 14 of the bearing plate → water outlet channel 16 → cold water outlet 12. First, the workpieces in at least one first freezing station 21 are frozen and fixed in sequence, and then the workpieces in at least one second freezing station 22 are frozen and fixed in sequence.

[0025] To ensure the effectiveness of the freeze-fixation process at each step, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 3At least one first freezing station 21 has a vertical depth less than at least one second freezing station 22. Preliminary machining of the thin-walled plastic workpiece blank is performed at the first freezing station 21, and fine machining of the thin-walled plastic workpiece is performed at the second freezing station 22. This facilitates better freezing and fixing of the thin-walled plastic workpiece requiring fine machining, ensuring machining accuracy and quality. Furthermore, to achieve seamless contact between the sidewalls of the thin-walled plastic workpiece requiring fine machining and to reduce vibration during machining, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 or Figure 4 Each second freezing station 22 has a side groove 221 on its outer periphery, and the side groove 221 communicates with its corresponding second freezing station 22. In actual use, the structure of the side groove 221 can be set according to the actual workpiece processing needs, for example... Figure 1 As shown, since the middle part of the workpiece sidewall does not need to be machined, the side groove 221 consists of two non-connected machining grooves.

[0026] In order to make the freezing effect of the cold water in the freezing path on the water in the first freezing station 21 and the second freezing station 22 basically the same, the distance from the bottom surface of the first freezing tank 23 to each first freezing station 21 is equal to the distance from the bottom surface of the second freezing tank 24 to each second freezing station 22.

[0027] To ensure the effective freezing and fixing of the workpieces within the first freezing station 21, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 or Figure 4 When the number of at least one first freezing station 21 is greater than 1, a connecting groove 211 is provided between two adjacent first freezing stations 21. The two adjacent first freezing stations 21 are connected by the connecting groove 211 between them, so that the workpieces in the two adjacent first freezing stations 21 can be frozen together by water.

[0028] To reduce cold loss and significantly shorten the freezing process time, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The freezing suction cup also includes an insulating cotton pad 30. The insulating cotton pad 30 has a first groove 31 in the middle of one end and a second groove 32 in the middle of the other end. The suction cup base plate 10 has a receiving groove 17 in the middle of the end face away from the bearing plate 20, which cooperates with the insulating cotton pad 20. The insulating cotton pad 30 is placed in the receiving groove 17. The water inlet channel 15 is located between the first grooves 31 and the water outlet channel 16 is located between the second grooves 32.

[0029] Furthermore, in order to ensure the fixation effect of the thermal insulation pad 30 in the receiving groove 17, a plurality of fixing posts 171 are provided in the receiving groove 17, and fixing holes 33 are provided on the thermal insulation pad 30 at positions corresponding to the plurality of fixing posts 171, and the plurality of fixing posts 171 are inserted into their corresponding fixing holes 33.

[0030] To prevent cold water leakage, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 The freezing suction cup also includes a sealing ring 40. A sealing groove 25 is provided on the end face of the bearing plate 20 near the suction cup base plate 10. The sealing groove 25 is located on the outer periphery of the first freezing groove 23 and the second freezing groove 24. The sealing ring 40 is disposed in the sealing groove 25.

[0031] In practical use, the suction cup base plate 10 is a standard base plate that can be precisely positioned and fixed on the four-axis bridge plate, enabling multi-angle processing. The cold water in the chiller's water tank is pumped into the suction cup base plate 10 by a centrifugal pump, and then flows back into the chiller's water tank via the suction cup base plate 10. During the processing of thin-walled plastic workpieces, the chiller needs to continuously cool the water in the water tank.

[0032] Usage process: First, a through hole is machined at an appropriate position on the thin-walled plastic workpiece blank (without damaging the workpiece features), and a stepped groove is machined on one end surface of the workpiece using a conventional milling machine to effectively improve the freezing firmness, allowing for a greater depth of cut and machine tool feed rate during part machining, thereby improving machining efficiency; then, the surface of the workpiece blank with the stepped groove is placed in the first freezing station 21 of the support plate 20, and water is filled into the through hole. The cold water in the freezing path is used to cool the support plate 20, and the water that seeps into the gaps of the workpiece freezes into ice to fix the workpiece, completing the initial machining of the workpiece; after that, the initially machined workpiece is placed in the second freezing station 22 of the support plate 20, and the cold water in the freezing path is used to cool the support plate 20, and the water that seeps into the gaps of the workpiece freezes into ice to fix the workpiece, completing the fine machining of the workpiece and obtaining the machined workpiece.

[0033] After the workpiece is processed, the carrier plate 20 is removed from the suction cup base plate 10, and the carrier plate 20 of another workpiece is installed to process the other workpiece.

[0034] This invention relates to a freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces. The suction cup base plate is equipped with a cold water inlet, a water inlet channel, a carrier plate inlet, a carrier plate outlet, an outlet channel, and a cold water outlet. A freezing groove, connected to the carrier plate inlet and outlet, is located on the end face of the carrier plate near the suction cup base plate, facilitating the formation of a freezing path. Cold water within this path cools the carrier plate, and water seeping into the workpiece's gaps on the end face of the carrier plate away from the suction cup base plate freezes into ice, securing the workpiece. This provides seamless contact with the thin-walled side, minimizing vibration during processing and preventing workpiece deformation, chipping, and breakage. By detachably fixing the carrier plate to the suction cup base plate, after processing one product, only the carrier plate needs to be replaced to process other products, making it suitable for small-batch, multi-variety processing and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0035] This utility model has been described by the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing this utility model. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described above can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. It must be pointed out that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this utility model. On the contrary, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model are within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces, characterized in that, It includes a suction cup base plate and a support plate, wherein the support plate is detachably fixed to the suction cup base plate. A cold water inlet is provided on one side wall of the suction cup base plate, and a cold water outlet is provided on the other side wall of the suction cup base plate. A carrier plate inlet is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate near the carrier plate near the cold water inlet, and a carrier plate outlet is provided on the end face of the suction cup base plate near the carrier plate near the cold water outlet. A water inlet channel is provided between the cold water inlet and the carrier plate inlet, and a water outlet channel is provided between the carrier plate outlet and the cold water outlet. On the end face of the bearing plate away from the suction cup base plate, a plurality of freezing stations are arranged sequentially from the cold water inlet to the cold water outlet. On the end face of the bearing plate near the suction cup base plate, a freezing trough is provided at a position corresponding to the plurality of freezing stations. One end of the freezing trough is connected to the water inlet of the bearing plate, and the other end of the freezing trough is connected to the water outlet of the bearing plate.

2. The freezing suction cup for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of freezing stations include at least one first freezing station and at least one second freezing station. The at least one first freezing station is located on the side of the at least one second freezing station near the cold water inlet. The freezing tank includes a first freezing tank and a second freezing tank. The first freezing tank is located on the end face of the support plate near the suction cup base plate, corresponding to the at least one first freezing station. The second freezing tank is located on the end face of the support plate near the suction cup base plate, corresponding to the at least one second freezing station. The first freezing tank and the second freezing tank are connected. The water inlet of the support plate is connected to the first freezing tank, and the water outlet of the support plate is connected to the second freezing tank.

3. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical depth of the at least one first freezing station is less than the vertical depth of the at least one second freezing station.

4. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The distance from the bottom surface of the first freezing tank to each first freezing station is equal to the distance from the bottom surface of the second freezing tank to each second freezing station.

5. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Each second freezing station has a side groove on its outer periphery, and the side groove is connected to its corresponding second freezing station.

6. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 3, characterized in that, When the number of the at least one first freezing station is greater than 1, a connecting groove is provided between two adjacent first freezing stations, and the two adjacent first freezing stations are connected by the connecting groove located between them.

7. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a sealing ring, and a sealing groove is provided on the end face of the bearing plate near the suction cup base plate. The sealing groove is located on the outer periphery of the first freezing groove and the second freezing groove, and the sealing ring is disposed in the sealing groove.

8. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an insulating cotton pad, with a first groove in the middle of one end of the insulating cotton pad and a second groove in the middle of the other end of the insulating cotton pad. The suction cup base plate has a receiving groove in the middle of the end face away from the bearing plate that cooperates with the insulating cotton pad. The insulating cotton pad is placed in the receiving groove. The water inlet channel is located between the first grooves and the water outlet channel is located between the second grooves.

9. A freezing suction cup suitable for thin-walled plastic workpieces as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The receiving groove is provided with multiple fixing posts, and the insulation cotton pad is provided with fixing holes at positions corresponding to the multiple fixing posts, and the multiple fixing posts are inserted into their corresponding fixing holes.