3D printing forming integrated mold core with heat insulation structure
The mold core manufactured by 3D printing, combined with spiral cooling channels and isolation layers, solves the problem of slow mold core cooling speed, improves the quality and manufacturing efficiency of extruded products, and enhances the structural strength of the mold core.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423075948.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing mold cores result in slow cooling rates in extruded finished products, poor surface finish and dimensional accuracy, and are unable to form internal cooling sections.
The 3D printing technology is used to manufacture an integrated mold core, which includes load-bearing assembly components, raw material guiding components, cooling components, circulation and connection components, injection molding and venting components, and thermally conductive and insulating components. It also constructs a spiral cooling water channel and an isolation layer to achieve rapid cooling and temperature control.
It improves the cooling rate of the mold core, enhances the appearance quality and performance of the product, ensures the overall temperature stability of the mold core, simplifies the manufacturing process, and improves structural strength.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a 3D printed integral mold core with a heat insulation structure. Background Technology
[0002] Patent document CN221540376U discloses a mold core assembly, which includes a base frame, a base plate welded to the top of the base frame, a lower mold shell welded to the center of the top of the base plate, an insert post penetrating through the inner wall of the bottom center of the lower mold shell and the center of the inner wall of the base plate, a nut threaded to the bottom end of the outer wall of the insert post, and a mold ring threaded to the top of the inner wall of the lower mold core shell. Coolant can be introduced into the mold core through a liquid-passing pipe, while excess gas inside the mold core is discharged through another set of liquid-passing pipes. The coolant introduced into the mold core flows steadily and quickly through the pipes and the outlet ring to the bottom of the inner wall of the mold core, whereupon the coolant level slowly rises. Once all the gas inside the mold core is discharged, the coolant is discharged through another set of liquid-passing pipes. This rapid replacement of coolant quickly dissipates heat transferred to the surface of the mold core, resulting in a good cooling effect. However, this type of mold core cannot form a cooling section internally, leading to a low cooling rate in the extruded product and poor surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize its structure to overcome these defects. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a 3D printed integral mold core with a heat insulation structure.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:
[0005] A 3D-printed one-piece mold core with a heat-insulating structure, comprising:
[0006] The load-bearing assembly component is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly, and has an assembly space inside.
[0007] A raw material guiding component is formed in the supporting assembly component and is adapted to the shape of the die head assembly, forming a raw material guiding and forming space between the raw material guiding component and the die head assembly;
[0008] A raw material input component is formed in a load-bearing assembly component, which is connected to a raw material guide component and a raw material supply device, which can supply raw materials to the raw material guide component through the raw material input component;
[0009] A cooling and cooling component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and corresponds to the front part of the raw material guiding component. The cooling and cooling component cools and cools the raw material in the raw material guiding and forming space.
[0010] A circulating connection component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component, which is connected to the cooling and cooling component and to the cooling water supply equipment, through which the cooling water supply equipment supplies cooling water to the cooling and cooling component;
[0011] The injection-molded venting component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and is connected to the material input component, through which the material input component can vent air outward;
[0012] A thermally conductive insulating component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and corresponds to the cooling component. The thermally conductive insulating component separates the load-bearing assembly component to form a cooling front section and a heat-insulating rear section.
[0013] Specifically, the load-bearing assembly components include:
[0014] The support base is a strip structure, which is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly to form an assembly space in the support base.
[0015] The raw material guiding components include:
[0016] The guide slots are provided in a set. Each guide slot is opened on the outer wall of the support substrate, extends along the axial direction of the support substrate, is recessed into the support substrate, and is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the support substrate, forming a material guiding and forming space between the guide slots and the mold head assembly.
[0017] The raw material input components include:
[0018] An input end hole is provided at the inner end of the bearing substrate, extends axially along the bearing substrate, and extends into the middle of the bearing substrate. The raw material supply equipment is connected to the input end hole and can supply raw materials to the input end hole.
[0019] The input side hole is provided in a set. Each input side hole is opened on the side wall of the bearing substrate and extends radially along the bearing substrate. Its inner end is connected to the input end hole and its outer end is connected to the guide groove, so that the raw material can enter the guide groove through the input end hole and the input side hole.
[0020] Cooling components include:
[0021] The cooling water channel has a spiral structure and is located inside the supporting base, corresponding to the front part of the guide slot. It has a cooling water circulation space inside.
[0022] The cyclic mating components include:
[0023] The fitting inlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base, and it is connected to the cooling water channel and the outlet of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline.
[0024] The fitting outlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base and is connected to the cooling water channel. It is also connected to the return water port of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline. The cooling water supply equipment can supply cooling water to the cooling water channel through the fitting inlet and fitting outlet to cool down the raw material in front of the guide slot.
[0025] Injection-molded venting components include:
[0026] The exhaust side hole is provided in pairs. Each exhaust side hole is opened on the side wall of the supporting base and communicates with the input end hole. The gas in the input end hole can be discharged from the exhaust side hole.
[0027] Thermally conductive insulation components include:
[0028] An isolation interlayer is formed in the middle of the supporting substrate and corresponds to the end of the cooling water channel. The isolation interlayer divides the supporting substrate into a cooling front section and a heat insulation rear section.
[0029] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0030] This mold core is manufactured using 3D printing, with all parts integrally molded. This not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also improves the overall integrity and structural strength of the mold core. The spiral cooling channels correspond to the front section of the raw material guiding component, allowing for more effective cooling of the raw material. This helps to accelerate the cooling process and improve production efficiency. The venting side holes help to expel gas in a timely manner during injection molding, preventing the formation of bubbles and defects, thereby improving the appearance quality and performance of the product. The isolation layer separates the load-bearing assembly components into a cooling front section and a heat-insulating rear section, reducing heat transfer and loss. This not only improves cooling efficiency but also helps to maintain the overall temperature stability of the mold core, further ensuring product quality. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the 3D printed integral mold core with heat insulation structure proposed in this utility model.
[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the mold core;
[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mold core;
[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation status of the mold core. Detailed Implementation
[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0036] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the 3D-printed integrated mold core with a heat-insulating structure proposed in this utility model includes a load-bearing assembly component, a raw material guiding component, a raw material input component, a cooling component, a circulation connection component, an injection venting component, and a thermally conductive and insulating component. The load-bearing assembly component is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly, and has an assembly space inside. The raw material guiding component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and is adapted to the shape of the mold head assembly, forming a raw material guiding and forming space between the raw material guiding component and the mold head assembly. The raw material input component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component, and it is connected to the raw material guiding component and the raw material supply equipment. The raw material supply equipment can supply raw materials to the raw material guiding component through the raw material input component, and the cooling component is cooled. A cooling component is formed within the load-bearing assembly component, corresponding to the front section of the raw material guiding component. The cooling component cools the raw material in the raw material guiding molding space. A circulating connection component is formed within the load-bearing assembly component, connected to the cooling component and a cooling water supply device. The cooling water supply device supplies cooling water to the cooling component through the circulating connection component. An injection venting component is formed within the load-bearing assembly component and connected to the raw material input component. The raw material input component can vent air outward through the injection venting component. A thermally conductive isolation component is formed within the load-bearing assembly component, corresponding to the position of the cooling component. The thermally conductive isolation component separates the load-bearing assembly component, forming a cooling front section and a heat-insulating rear section.
[0037] In this embodiment, the load-bearing assembly component includes a load-bearing base 100, which is a strip structure. It is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly to form an assembly space in the load-bearing base.
[0038] The raw material guiding component includes a guide groove 200. A set of guide grooves are provided. Each guide groove is opened on the outer wall of the bearing substrate. It extends along the axial direction of the bearing substrate, is recessed into the bearing substrate, and is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the bearing substrate, forming a raw material guiding and forming space between the guide groove and the mold head assembly.
[0039] The raw material input component includes an input end hole 310 and an input side hole 320. The input end hole is opened at the inner end of the bearing substrate, extends axially along the bearing substrate, and extends into the middle of the bearing substrate. The raw material supply equipment is connected to the input end hole and can convey raw materials to the input end hole. A set of input side holes is provided. Each input side hole is opened on the side wall of the bearing substrate and extends radially along the bearing substrate. Its inner end is connected to the input end hole, and its outer end is connected to the guide groove, so that the raw material can enter the guide groove through the input end hole and the input side hole.
[0040] The cooling and heat-reducing component includes a cooling water channel 400, which is a spiral structure. It is opened inside the supporting base and corresponds to the front part of the guide slot. It has a cooling water circulation space inside.
[0041] The circulating connection component includes a connection inlet 510 and a connection outlet 520. The connection inlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base and is connected to the cooling water channel. It is also connected to the outlet of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline. The connection outlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base and is connected to the cooling water channel. It is also connected to the return water port of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline. The cooling water supply equipment can supply cooling water to the cooling water channel through the connection inlet and the connection outlet to cool down the raw material in front of the guide slot.
[0042] The injection-molded venting component includes a venting side hole 600. There is a pair of venting side holes, each of which is opened on the side wall of the supporting substrate and communicates with the inlet end hole. The gas in the inlet end hole can be discharged from the venting side hole.
[0043] The thermally conductive insulation component includes an insulation interlayer 700, which is located in the middle of the supporting substrate and corresponds to the end position of the cooling water channel. The insulation interlayer divides the supporting substrate into a cooling front section and a heat insulation rear section.
[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that when terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "left," and "right" appear to indicate orientation or positional relationships, they should be understood as being based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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. Furthermore, when terms such as "first" and "second" appear, they are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "setting," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
Claims
1. A 3D-printed one-piece mold core with a heat-insulating structure, characterized in that, include: The load-bearing assembly component is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly, and has an assembly space inside. A raw material guiding component is formed in the supporting assembly component and is adapted to the shape of the die head assembly, forming a raw material guiding and forming space between the raw material guiding component and the die head assembly; A raw material input component is formed in a load-bearing assembly component, which is connected to a raw material guide component and a raw material supply device, which can supply raw materials to the raw material guide component through the raw material input component; A cooling and cooling component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and corresponds to the front part of the raw material guiding component. The cooling and cooling component cools and cools the raw material in the raw material guiding and forming space. A circulating connection component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component, which is connected to the cooling and cooling component and to the cooling water supply equipment, through which the cooling water supply equipment supplies cooling water to the cooling and cooling component; The injection-molded venting component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and is connected to the material input component, through which the material input component can vent air outward; A thermally conductive insulating component is formed in the load-bearing assembly component and corresponds to the cooling component. The thermally conductive insulating component separates the load-bearing assembly component to form a cooling front section and a heat-insulating rear section.
2. The 3D printed integral mold core with a heat insulation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The load-bearing assembly components include: The support base is a strip structure, which is 3D printed and installed in the mold head assembly to form an assembly space in the support base.
3. The 3D printed integral mold core with a heat insulation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The raw material guiding components include: The guide slots are provided in a set. Each guide slot is opened on the outer wall of the bearing substrate, extends along the axial direction of the bearing substrate, is recessed into the bearing substrate, and is arranged sequentially along the circumference of the bearing substrate.
4. A 3D-printed integrated mold core with a heat-insulating structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The raw material input components include: An input end hole is provided at the inner end of the bearing substrate, extends axially along the bearing substrate, and extends into the middle of the bearing substrate. The raw material supply equipment is connected to the input end hole and can supply raw materials to the input end hole. The input side hole is provided in a set. Each input side hole is opened on the side wall of the bearing base and extends radially along the bearing base. Its inner end is connected to the input end hole and its outer end is connected to the guide groove.
5. A 3D-printed integrated mold core with a heat-insulating structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Cooling components include: The cooling water channel has a spiral structure and is located inside the supporting base, corresponding to the front part of the guide slot. It has a cooling water circulation space inside.
6. A 3D-printed integral mold core with a heat-insulating structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cyclic mating components include: The fitting inlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base, and it is connected to the cooling water channel and the outlet of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline. The fitting outlet is located on the side wall of the supporting base, and it is connected to the cooling water channel and the return water port of the cooling water supply equipment through a pipeline.
7. A 3D-printed integral mold core with a heat-insulating structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Injection-molded venting components include: The exhaust side hole is provided in pairs, with each exhaust side hole being opened on the side wall of the supporting base and communicating with the input end hole.
8. A 3D-printed integral mold core with a heat-insulating structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, Thermally conductive insulation components include: An isolation interlayer is formed in the middle of the supporting substrate and corresponds to the end of the cooling water channel. The isolation interlayer divides the supporting substrate into a cooling front section and a heat insulation rear section.
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CN221540376U