Master batch storage structure of injection molding machine

By designing a spiral guide plate and drying components in the masterbatch storage structure of the injection molding machine, the problems of low efficiency in masterbatch drying and feeding storage were solved, achieving efficient masterbatch feeding and uniform feeding, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223589938UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25DONGGUAN HONGJIAN PRECISION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423318657.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the drying and feeding storage efficiency of masterbatch in injection molding machines is low, resulting in untimely material supply, which affects production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

A masterbatch storage structure including a hopper, a guide plate, a drying component, and a material control component was designed. The structure utilizes a spiral guide plate and an inclined air outlet pipe for efficient drying, and achieves uniform feeding through an electric push rod and a motor-driven spiral blade.

Benefits of technology

It improves the drying efficiency and feeding uniformity of masterbatch, ensures a stable supply of materials to the injection molding machine, and enhances production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a master batch storage structure of an injection molding machine. The storage structure solves the technical problem that master batches are inconvenient to efficiently dry and feed and store in the prior art. Comprising a hopper, the hopper is in a funnel shape, a feeding pipe is fixedly connected to the top face of the hopper, a conical shell is fixedly connected to the position, close to the top face, of the inner wall of the hopper, the top end of the conical shell corresponds to the feeding pipe, a material guide plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the hopper, the section of the material guide plate is in an L shape, and the material guide plate is spirally distributed; according to the master batch drying device, hot air blown out of the air outlet pipe is used for drying master batches, the spiral discharging design is adopted, the contact time of the hot air and the master batches can be prolonged, and the drying effect is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to injection molding machine technical field, concretely relates to a kind of mother particle storage structure of injection molding machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The storage of mother particles in injection molding machines is an important step, as it directly affects the smooth progress of the production process and the quality of the products. Many thermoplastic materials need to be dried before processing to remove moisture and other volatile substances. Improper drying can cause bubbles, silver streaks or other defects in the products. Therefore, when storing mother particles, it is necessary to ensure that they are in proper drying conditions, usually in sealed containers, and sometimes dry agents are also needed.

[0003] In the prior art, the mother material needs to be dried by a dryer before being fed into the injection molding hopper. This method can cause slow feeding efficiency and a shortage of mother particles, making it difficult to efficiently dry and store the mother particles, thereby reducing the feeding efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, a mother particle storage structure for an injection molding machine is designed to overcome the above technical defects. SUMMARY

[0005] (1) Technical problem to be solved

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a mother particle storage structure for an injection molding machine, which solves the technical problem of not being able to efficiently dry and store the mother particles.

[0007] (2) Technical solution

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model provides a mother particle storage structure for an injection molding machine, which includes a hopper, the hopper is funnel-shaped, the hopper top surface is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe, the hopper inner wall is fixedly connected with a conical shell near the top surface, the conical shell top end corresponds to the feeding pipe, the hopper inner wall is fixedly connected with a guide plate, the guide plate cross section is L-shaped, the guide plate is spirally distributed, the guide plate inner side is provided with a drying assembly, and the hopper bottom end is provided with a material control assembly.

[0009] Further, the drying assembly includes an air outlet pipe arranged inside the guide plate, a plurality of air outlet holes are formed in the side wall of the air outlet pipe, the air outlet pipe is spiral-shaped, a hot air blower is fixedly connected to the side wall of the hopper, and one end of the air outlet pipe penetrates through the hopper and is fixedly connected to the output end of the hot air blower.

[0010] Further, the air outlet pipe is inclined.

[0011] Further, the material control assembly comprises a mounting plate fixedly connected to the side wall of the hopper near the bottom end, and an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate.

[0012] Further, the baffle is movably connected to the hopper, the output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the baffle, and a circular hole matched with the hopper is formed in the side wall of the baffle.

[0013] Further, the motor is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the conical shell, the output shaft of the motor penetrates through the conical shell and is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft, and the spiral blade is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft near the bottom end.

[0014] Further, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with two connecting plates, and a plurality of heating pipes are fixedly connected between the two connecting plates.

[0015] (3) Advantageous effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:

[0017] The hopper, the guide plate, the material control assembly and the drying assembly are designed, so that the master batch can be dried by the hot air blown out of the air outlet pipe during the discharging process, the contact time of the hot air and the master batch can be increased by adopting the spiral discharging design, the drying effect is improved, and the drying, feeding and storage are integrated, so that the feeding demand of the injection molding machine can be effectively guaranteed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a partial structure schematic view of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic view of the guide plate and the air outlet pipe of the present application.

[0022] The marks in the drawings are: 1, hopper; 2, feeding pipe; 3, conical shell; 4, guide plate; 5, air outlet pipe; 6, hot air blower; 7, air outlet hole; 8, mounting plate; 9, electric push rod; 10, baffle; 11, motor; 12, rotating shaft; 13, spiral blade; 14, connecting plate; 15, heating pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The present embodiment is a master batch storage structure of an injection molding machine, and a structure schematic view thereof is shown in Figures 1-4 As shown inFigure 1 As shown in the drawings, including the hopper 1, the hopper 1 is funnel-shaped, the top surface of the hopper 1 is fixedly connected with the feeding pipe 2, the inner wall of the hopper 1 is fixedly connected with the conical shell 3 near the top surface, the top end of the conical shell 3 corresponds to the feeding pipe 2, the inner wall of the hopper 1 is fixedly connected with the guide plate 4, the cross section of the guide plate 4 is L-shaped, the guide plate 4 is distributed in a spiral shape, the inner side of the guide plate 4 is provided with a drying assembly, and the bottom end of the hopper 1 is provided with a material control assembly.

[0024] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The drying assembly includes an air outlet pipe 5 arranged in the inner side of the guide plate 4, a plurality of air outlet holes 7 are formed in the side wall of the air outlet pipe 5, the air outlet pipe 5 is spiral-shaped, the side wall of the hopper 1 is fixedly connected with a hot air blower 6, and one end of the air outlet pipe 5 penetrates through the hopper 1 and is fixedly connected with the output end of the hot air blower 6.

[0025] The air outlet pipe 5 is arranged in an inclined manner.

[0026] Among them, by setting the drying assembly, the hot air can be uniformly blown to the master batch, and the master batch is in a rolling state during the falling process on the inclined surface of the guide plate 4, which can further increase the uniformity of contact with the hot air flow and improve the drying efficiency. In addition, the air outlet holes 7 are arranged in an inclined state, which can play a role in drying on the one hand and can play a role in flow guiding assembly on the other hand. The master batch will fall along the airflow direction to avoid blockage of the master batch.

[0027] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The material control assembly includes a mounting plate 8 fixedly connected to the side wall of the hopper 1 near the bottom end, an electric push rod 9 fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 8, and a baffle 10 movably connected to the side wall of the hopper 1 near the bottom end. The baffle 10 penetrates through the hopper 1 and is movably connected thereto, the output end of the electric push rod 9 is fixedly connected with the baffle 10, and the side wall of the baffle 10 is provided with a circular hole matched with the hopper 1.

[0028] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 The inner cavity bottom surface of the conical shell 3 is fixedly installed with a motor 11, the output shaft of the motor 11 penetrates through the conical shell 3 and is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft 12, and the side wall of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected with a spiral blade 13 near the bottom end.

[0029] Among them, when the injection molding machine needs to be fed, the electric push rod 9 is started to drive the baffle 10 to translate, so that the circular hole on the baffle 10 corresponds to the hopper 1, and the master batch stored in the hopper 1 falls to feed;

[0030] At the same time, the motor 11 is started, the motor 11 drives the rotating shaft 12 to rotate, the rotating shaft 12 drives the spiral blade 13 to rotate, which is used to guide the master batch stored in the hopper 1 into the injection molding machine, increase the uniformity when feeding, and avoid the master batch from caking.

[0031] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3As shown, the shaft 12 side wall is fixedly connected with two connecting plates 14, and a plurality of heating pipes 15 are fixedly connected between the two connecting plates 14. By arranging the heating pipes 15, auxiliary heating treatment can be carried out when the master batch is fed, so as to ensure the dryness of the master batch.

[0032] Working principle: when the master batch needs to be fed, the master batch is sucked into the feeding pipe 2 by an external device, the master batch falls on the conical shell 3 and is dispersed into the guide plate 4, at the same time, the air heater 6 is started, the air heater 6 generates hot air flow which is blown into the air outlet pipe 5, the hot air flow is blown out through the air outlet hole 7 and contacts the master batch, the master batch falls along the spiral shape of the guide plate 4, and is dried by the hot air during the falling process, the dried master batch is accumulated in the hopper 1 and is used to supply the injection molding machine for injection molding; at the same time of drying, the heating pipes 15 can be started to assist the drying of the master batch.

[0033] All the technical features in the embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0034] The above embodiment is a preferred implementation scheme of the utility model, in addition, the utility model can be realized in other ways, and any obvious replacement without departing from the technical scheme concept is within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A master granule storage structure of an injection molding machine, comprising a hopper (1), characterized in that: The hopper (1) is funnel-shaped, the hopper (1) top surface is fixedly connected with a feeding pipe (2), the hopper (1) inner wall is fixedly connected with a conical shell (3) near the top surface, the conical shell (3) top end corresponds with the feeding pipe (2), the hopper (1) inner wall is fixedly connected with a guide plate (4), the guide plate (4) cross section is L-shaped, the guide plate (4) is spiral-shaped, the guide plate (4) inner side is provided with a drying assembly, the hopper (1) bottom end is provided with a material control assembly.

2. A master pellet storage structure for an injection molding machine as defined in claim 1, wherein: The drying assembly includes an air outlet pipe (5) arranged inside the guide plate (4), a plurality of air outlet holes (7) are formed in the side wall of the air outlet pipe (5), the air outlet pipe (5) is spiral-shaped, the hopper (1) side wall is fixedly connected with a hot air fan (6), one end of the air outlet pipe (5) penetrates the hopper (1) and is fixedly connected with the output end of the hot air fan (6).

3. A master pellet storage structure for an injection molding machine as defined in claim 2, wherein: The air outlet pipe (5) is inclined.

4. The master grain storage structure of claim 1, wherein: The material control assembly includes a mounting plate (8) fixedly connected to the hopper (1) side wall near the bottom end, the mounting plate (8) side wall is fixedly connected with an electric push rod (9), the hopper (1) side wall near the bottom end is movably connected with a baffle (10).

5. A master pellet storage structure for an injection molding machine as defined in claim 4, wherein: The baffle (10) penetrates the hopper (1) and is movably connected thereto, the output end of the electric push rod (9) is fixedly connected with the baffle (10), and the baffle (10) side wall is provided with a circular hole matched with the hopper (1).

6. The master pellet storage structure of claim 1, wherein: The conical shell (3) inner cavity bottom surface is fixedly installed with a motor (11), the motor (11) output shaft penetrates the conical shell (3) and is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (12), the rotating shaft (12) side wall is fixedly connected with a spiral blade (13) near the bottom end.

7. A master pellet storage structure for an injection molding machine as defined in claim 6, wherein: The rotating shaft (12) side wall is fixedly connected with two connecting plates (14), and a plurality of heating pipes (15) are fixedly connected between the two connecting plates (14).