Automotive trim mold with cooling structure

By introducing cooling and heat dissipation mechanisms and adjustment mechanisms into automotive interior molds, and utilizing gear systems and electric push rods to achieve uniform water flow distribution and improved airflow, the problems of uneven cooling and poor airflow in traditional molds are solved, thereby improving product quality and production efficiency.

CN223735400UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30WUXI CITY HUAXINXING MOLD
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Application Number
CN202520234118.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional automotive interior mold cooling methods suffer from slow cooling speed and uneven cooling, leading to product warping, surface defects, and dimensional instability. Furthermore, the external cooling fan has limited coverage and poor airflow.

Method used

An automotive interior mold including a cooling and heat dissipation mechanism and an adjustment mechanism was designed. The motor drives the gear system to move the flow rack and cooling fan, thereby achieving uniform water flow distribution and improving air flow inside the mold. Combined with an electric push rod to adjust the position of the upper mold, the cooling effect and demolding efficiency are improved.

Benefits of technology

This achieves uniform water flow distribution inside the mold, improves heat dissipation and airflow, avoids local overheating or insufficient cooling, and enhances the dimensional stability and production efficiency of the products.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive trim molds, and discloses an automotive trim mold with a cooling structure, which comprises a connecting plate, the top of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a mounting block, and the top of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a controller. The first bevel gear synchronously drives the flow stirring frame to rotate, so that the flow stirring frame stirs water flow in the cooling cavity to flow, the water flow is evenly distributed in the mold, the contact area of the inner water flow and the mold is further increased, the heat exchange effect is improved, and the situation that the mold is locally overheated or cooled insufficiently is avoided. A gear II is driven to rotate in the rotating process of a gear I so as to synchronously drive a heat dissipation fan to move, and the heat dissipation fan is reset after a rotating plate rotates for a circle, so that the circulation is repeated, the heat dissipation fan is driven to move back and forth in a reciprocating manner, and the heat dissipation fan is started; therefore, the heat dissipation effect and the overall performance of the mold are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive interior mold technology, specifically an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure. Background Technology

[0002] As an important component of automobiles, the quality and production efficiency of automotive interior parts directly affect the comfort and market competitiveness of the entire vehicle. In the production process of automotive interior parts, injection molding is widely used due to its advantages such as high efficiency and flexibility. However, the cooling process in injection molding often becomes a key factor restricting production efficiency and quality. Traditional injection mold cooling methods have problems such as slow cooling speed and uneven cooling, which lead to quality problems such as product warping and deformation, surface defects, etc., and in severe cases, even affect the dimensional stability of the product.

[0003] In existing technology, the device uses external water flow to pass through the cooling chamber, where the cooling water absorbs the heat generated during the mold's heat dissipation process. Simultaneously, external cooling fans provide heat dissipation, achieving rapid heat exchange. However, in actual use, the fixed external cooling fans limit the coverage area, resulting in poor airflow around the mold. Furthermore, the rapid flow of water through the cooling chamber prevents even distribution within the mold, potentially causing localized overheating or insufficient cooling. This reduces the mold's heat dissipation effect and overall performance. Therefore, there is a need to improve the design of an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure, comprising a connecting plate, an mounting block fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate, a controller fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate, an adjustment mechanism provided on the top of the connecting plate, a lower mold fixedly connected to the top of the mounting block, an upper mold abutting against the top of the lower mold, cooling chambers being provided inside both the lower and upper molds, water inlet pipes fixedly connected to the right sides of both the lower and upper molds, water outlet pipes fixedly connected to the left sides of both the lower and upper molds, cooling and heat dissipation mechanisms being provided at the bottom and top of both the lower and upper molds, and a feed pipe fixedly connected to the top of the upper mold;

[0006] The cooling and heat dissipation mechanism includes a cooling component and a heat dissipation component, wherein the heat dissipation component is disposed outside the cooling component;

[0007] The cooling assembly includes a bonding plate, which is fixedly connected to the top of the upper mold and the bottom of the lower mold. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the outside of the bonding plate, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting frame. A motor is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing plate. A gear one is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. A gear two meshes with the front of the gear one. A second bevel gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear one. A first bevel gear meshes with the left side of the second bevel gear. A flow deflector is fixedly connected inside the first bevel gear. A fixing block is fixedly connected inside the cooling chamber. A heat dissipation plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the bonding plate to facilitate the circulation of cooling water and improve the heat dissipation effect.

[0008] Preferably, the first bevel gear is rotatably connected to the right side of the fixed block, and the second gear is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting frame, so as to synchronously drive the diverter frame to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, a hole is provided at the position corresponding to the bonding plate of the second bevel gear, and the second bevel gear is rotatably connected in the hole to facilitate the stable rotation of the second bevel gear.

[0010] Preferably, the heat dissipation assembly includes a rotating plate, which is rotatably connected to the outside of the gear two. A fixed column is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating plate, and an adjusting frame is movably connected to the outside of the fixed column. A heat dissipation fan is fixedly connected to the back of the adjusting frame, and a slide rail is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting frame, so as to improve the airflow outside the upper and lower molds and improve the heat dissipation uniformity.

[0011] Preferably, a groove is provided at the corresponding position of the slide rail and the adjustment frame, and the adjustment frame is slidably connected in the groove, which facilitates the reciprocating movement of the cooling fan.

[0012] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a support frame, which is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the support frame, and a bracket is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. A limit frame is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate, and a sliding column is fixedly connected inside the limit frame. A sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding column to facilitate adjustment of the upper mold position.

[0013] Preferably, the card holder is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper mold, and the sliding sleeve is fixedly connected to the right side of the upper mold, so as to facilitate the synchronous pushing of the upper mold up and down.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This automotive interior mold with a cooling structure utilizes a cooling and heat dissipation mechanism. Starting the motor activates a first bevel gear, which synchronously drives a flow deflector to rotate, causing the water flow inside the cooling chamber to be evenly distributed within the mold. This further increases the contact area between the internal water flow and the mold, improving heat exchange and preventing localized overheating or insufficient cooling. Simultaneously, the rotation of the first gear drives the rotation of the second gear, which in turn moves the cooling fan. After one rotation, the cooling fan resets, and this cycle repeats continuously, causing the cooling fan to move back and forth, activating the fan and improving airflow outside the mold. This enhances the mold's heat dissipation and overall performance.

[0016] 2. This automotive interior mold with a cooling structure, through a set adjustment mechanism, activates an electric push rod, which drives the clamp to move, causing the clamp to move the upper mold upward, thereby synchronously moving the upper mold along the guide of the sliding sleeve and sliding column. This allows the device to quickly adjust the position of the upper mold, thus facilitating demolding. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the cooling and heat dissipation mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the cooling component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the heat dissipation component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Connecting plate; 2. Mounting block; 3. Controller; 4. Adjustment mechanism; 5. Lower mold; 6. Upper mold; 7. Water inlet pipe; 8. Water outlet pipe; 9. Cooling and heat dissipation mechanism; 10. Feed pipe; 11. Cooling chamber; 91. Cooling assembly; 92. Heat dissipation assembly; 911. Adhesive plate; 912. Fixing plate; 913. Motor; 914. Gear 1; 915. Gear 2; 916. Connecting frame; 917. Fixing block; 918. First bevel gear; 919. Second bevel gear; 9110. Flow deflector; 9111. Heat dissipation plate; 921. Rotating plate; 922. Fixing column; 923. Adjusting frame; 924. Cooling fan; 925. Slide rail; 41. Support frame; 42. Electric push rod; 43. Card holder; 44. Limiting frame; 45. Sliding sleeve; 46. Sliding column. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] Based on existing technology, the external cooling fan of this device is fixed, limiting its coverage and resulting in poor airflow outside the mold. Simultaneously, the rapid flow of water through the cooling chamber prevents even distribution within the mold, easily leading to localized overheating or insufficient cooling. This reduces the mold's heat dissipation efficiency and overall performance. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: an automotive interior mold with a cooling structure, including a connecting plate 1, an mounting block 2 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 1, a controller 3 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 1, an adjustment mechanism 4 provided on the top of the connecting plate 1, a lower mold 5 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting block 2, an upper mold 6 abutting against the top of the lower mold 5, cooling chambers 11 are provided inside both the lower mold 5 and the upper mold 6, water inlet pipes 7 are fixedly connected to the right side of both the lower mold 5 and the upper mold 6, water outlet pipes 8 are fixedly connected to the left side of both the lower mold 5 and the upper mold 6, cooling and heat dissipation mechanisms 9 are respectively provided at the bottom and top of the lower mold 5 and the upper mold 6, and a feed pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the upper mold 6;

[0029] The cooling and heat dissipation mechanism 9 includes a cooling component 91 and a heat dissipation component 92, with the heat dissipation component 92 disposed outside the cooling component 91;

[0030] The cooling assembly 91 includes a bonding plate 911, which is fixedly connected to the top of the upper mold 6 and the bottom of the lower mold 5. A connecting frame 916 is fixedly connected to the outside of the bonding plate 911. A fixing plate 912 is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting frame 916. A motor 913 is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixing plate 912. A gear 914 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 913. A gear 915 meshes with the front of the gear 914. A second bevel gear 919 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gear 914. A first bevel gear 918 meshes with the left side of the second bevel gear 919. A flow deflector 9110 is fixedly connected inside the first bevel gear 918. A fixing block 917 is fixedly connected inside the cooling chamber 11. A heat sink 9111 is fixedly connected to the outside of the bonding plate 911 to facilitate the circulation of cooling water and improve its heat dissipation effect.

[0031] Furthermore, the first bevel gear 918 is rotatably connected to the right side of the fixed block 917, and the second gear 915 is rotatably connected to the outside of the connecting frame 916, so as to synchronously drive the diverter 9110 to rotate.

[0032] Furthermore, a hole is provided at the corresponding position of the second bevel gear 919 and the bonding plate 911, and the second bevel gear 919 is rotatably connected in the hole to facilitate the stable rotation of the second bevel gear 919.

[0033] Furthermore, the heat dissipation assembly 92 includes a rotating plate 921, which is rotatably connected to the outside of the gear 915. A fixing post 922 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating plate 921. An adjusting frame 923 is movably connected to the outside of the fixing post 922. A heat dissipation fan 924 is fixedly connected to the back of the adjusting frame 923. A slide rail 925 is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting frame 916, which facilitates the flow of air outside the upper mold 6 and the lower mold 5 and improves the uniformity of heat dissipation.

[0034] Furthermore, a groove is provided at the corresponding position of the slide rail 925 and the adjustment frame 923, and the adjustment frame 923 is slidably connected in the groove, which facilitates the reciprocating movement of the cooling fan 924.

[0035] Example 2:

[0036] Based on the existing technical issues regarding adjusting the position of mold 6, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 6 Furthermore, in conjunction with Embodiment 1, the adjustment mechanism 4 includes a support frame 41, which is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 1. An electric push rod 42 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the support frame 41. A card holder 43 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 42. A limit frame 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 1. A sliding column 46 is fixedly connected inside the limit frame 44. A sliding sleeve 45 is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding column 46 to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the upper mold 6.

[0037] Furthermore, the card holder 43 is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper mold 6, and the sliding sleeve 45 is fixedly connected to the right side of the upper mold 6, so as to facilitate the synchronous pushing of the upper mold 6 to move up and down.

[0038] In actual operation, when the device is in use, firstly, during its heat dissipation process, an external water source enters the cooling chamber 11 through the water inlet pipe 7 for circulating heat exchange. Then, through the set cooling and heat dissipation mechanism 9, the motor 913 is started, which drives gear 1 914 to rotate. Gear 1 914 then drives bevel gear 919 to rotate, which in turn drives bevel gear 918 to rotate. Bevel gear 918 then drives flow deflector 9110 to rotate, causing it to agitate the water flow inside the cooling chamber 11, ensuring that the water flow is evenly distributed inside the mold. Simultaneously, as gear 1 914 rotates, it drives gear 2 915 to rotate, which in turn drives flow deflector 9110 to rotate. 5 drives the rotating plate 921 to rotate, which in turn drives the fixed column 922 to move. In the process of the fixed column 922 moving, it pushes the adjusting frame 923 to move along the guide rail 925, which in turn drives the cooling fan 924 to move. After the rotating plate 921 rotates one revolution, the cooling fan 924 returns to its original position. This cycle repeats continuously, causing the cooling fan 924 to move back and forth. When the device is turned on, the electric push rod 42 is activated by the setting adjustment mechanism 4. The electric push rod 42 drives the card holder 43 to move, which drives the upper mold 6 to move upward. In this way, the upper mold 6 moves along the guide rail 45 and the sliding column 46, so that the device can quickly adjust the position of the upper mold 6.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. An automotive interior mold having a cooling structure, comprising a connecting plate (1), characterized in that: The connecting plate (1) top is fixedly connected with the mounting block (2), the connecting plate (1) top is fixedly connected with the controller (3), the connecting plate (1) top is provided with the positioner (4), the mounting block (2) top is fixedly connected with the lower mould (5), the lower mould (5) top is abutted with the upper mould (6), the lower mould (5), the upper mould (6) inside are all provided with cooling cavity (11), the lower mould (5) upper mould (6) right side is fixedly connected with the water inlet pipe (7), the lower mould (5) upper mould (6) left side is fixedly connected with the water outlet pipe (8), the lower mould (5) upper mould (6) bottom and top are provided with cooling heat dissipation mechanism (9) respectively, the upper mould (6) top is fixedly connected with the feed pipe (10); The cooling heat dissipation mechanism (9) includes cooling assembly (91) and heat dissipation assembly (92), the heat dissipation assembly (92) is arranged outside cooling assembly (91); The cooling assembly (91) includes the lamination board (911), the lamination board (911) is fixedly connected at the upper mould (6) top and the lower mould (5) bottom respectively, the lamination board (911) outside is fixedly connected with the connecting frame (916), the connecting frame (916) outside is fixedly connected with the fixed plate (912), the fixed plate (912) outside is fixedly connected with the motor (913), the motor (913) output is fixedly connected with the gear one (914), the gear one (914) front surface is engaged with the gear two (915), the gear one (914) bottom is fixedly connected with the second bevel gear (919), the second bevel gear (919) left side is engaged with the first bevel gear (918), the first bevel gear (918) inside is fixedly connected with the flow frame (9110), the cooling cavity (11) inside is fixedly connected with the fixed block (917), and the lamination board (911) outside is fixedly connected with the heat dissipation plate (9111).

2. The automobile interior part mold having a cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The first bevel gear (918) rotationally connects to the right side of the fixed block (917), and the gear two (915) rotationally connects to the outside of the connecting frame (916).

3. The automobile interior part mold with a cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second bevel gear (919) is provided with a hole at a corresponding position of the lamination board (911), and the second bevel gear (919) rotationally connects to the hole.

4. The automobile interior part mold having a cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The heat dissipation assembly (92) includes a rotating plate (921), the rotating plate (921) rotationally connects to the outside of the gear two (915), the rotating plate (921) outside is fixedly connected with the fixed column (922), the fixed column (922) outside is movably connected with the adjusting frame (923), the adjusting frame (923) back is fixedly connected with the heat dissipation fan (924), the connecting frame (916) outside is fixedly connected with the slide rail (925).

5. The automobile interior part mold having a cooling structure according to claim 4, characterized by: The slide rail (925) and the adjusting frame (923) are provided with a groove at a corresponding position, and the adjusting frame (923) is slidably connected in the groove.

6. The automobile interior part mold having a cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The position adjusting mechanism (4) comprises a supporting frame (41) fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate (1), an electric push rod (42) fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the supporting frame (41), a clamping frame (43) fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (42), a limiting frame (44) fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate (1), and a sliding column (46) fixedly connected to the inside of the limiting frame (44), wherein the outer part of the sliding column (46) is slidably connected with a sliding sleeve (45).

7. The automobile interior part mold having a cooling structure according to claim 6, characterized by: The clamping frame (43) is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper die (6), and the sliding sleeve (45) is fixedly connected to the right side of the upper die (6).