Water direct cooling structure of hub upper die

By embedding cooling pipes in the annular groove of the upper mold of the wheel hub and forming them integrally with the upper mold, combined with molten metal filler and stainless steel pipes, the problem of low heat exchange efficiency of the upper mold is solved, thereby improving casting efficiency and product quality.

CN223862804UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03YANGZHOU VAYELP WHEEL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520306286.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-25
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing wheel hub upper mold has low heat exchange efficiency, which affects the quality and efficiency of casting products.

Method used

Cooling pipes are embedded in the annular groove of the upper mold and integrally formed with the upper mold by insert injection molding. The cooling pipes are fixed by molten metal filler, and a cover plate is set above the annular groove and welded to the upper mold. Stainless steel pipes are used for the cooling pipes to improve heat exchange efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It accelerated the heat exchange efficiency of the upper mold, thereby increasing casting output and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of hub manufacturing, in particular to a hub upper die water direct cooling structure which comprises an upper die, the upper die is provided with an annular groove, a cooling pipeline is embedded in the annular groove, the first end of the cooling pipeline extends out of a first pipe opening from the annular groove, and the second end of the cooling pipeline extends out of a second pipe opening from the annular groove. According to the water direct cooling structure of the hub upper mold, the heat exchange efficiency of the upper mold is improved, and the casting yield and quality are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to wheel hub manufacturing technical field, especially a wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the wheel hub casting process, the die structure generally includes an upper die, and the cooling structure of the upper die generally includes a water cooling structure and the like. However, the existing defects are that the heat exchange efficiency of the upper die is low, which affects the casting product and quality. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] In order to solve the problem of low heat exchange efficiency of the upper die in the prior art, the utility model provides a wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure for improving the heat exchange efficiency of the upper die.

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problems by adopting the following technical scheme:

[0005] A wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure, comprising an upper die, wherein the upper die is provided with an annular groove, and a cooling pipeline is embedded in the annular groove; a first end of the cooling pipeline extends out of the annular groove through a first pipe opening, and a second end of the cooling pipeline extends out of the annular groove through a second pipe opening.

[0006] Further, the cooling pipeline is integrally formed with the upper die by insert injection molding.

[0007] Further, the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure further comprises a filler filled in the annular groove to fix the cooling pipeline, and the height of the filler is less than the height of the first pipe opening and the second pipe opening.

[0008] Further, the annular groove of the upper die is fixed with a cover plate above the filler.

[0009] Further, the cover plate is welded with the upper die.

[0010] Further, the cover plate is flush with the upper end surface of the annular groove and is welded with the upper end surface of the annular groove.

[0011] Further, the filler is a metal liquid.

[0012] Further, the filler is an aluminum liquid. After cooling, the aluminum liquid forms an aluminum block, which can fix the cooling pipeline on one hand, and on the other hand, the heat conduction capacity of aluminum is good, which further enhances the heat exchange efficiency of the upper die.

[0013] Further, the cooling pipeline is made of a stainless steel pipeline.

[0014] Further, the first pipe opening and the second pipe opening are respectively connected with a first connector and a second connector.

[0015] Beneficial effects: the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure accelerates the upper die heat exchange efficiency, and improves the casting yield and quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for the ordinary skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according of these drawings without creative labor.

[0017] Figure 1 It is the sectional front view of the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure of the utility model,

[0018] Figure 2 It is the sectional front view of the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure of the utility model, Figure 1 It is the sectional front view of the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure of the utility model,

[0019] Figure 3 It is the sectional front view of the wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure of the utility model,

[0020] 1, upper die, 11, annular groove, 2, cooling pipeline, 21, first pipe orifice, 22, second pipe orifice, 3, filler, 4, cover plate, 5, first joint, 6, second joint. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model, obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. The description of the at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative, and is by no means any limitation on the utility model and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in the specification, there is a feature, step, operation, device, component and / or combination thereof.

[0023] The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, sets forth specific values and arrangements of components and steps that are subject to many options. The intent is to be accurate in describing the principles and novel features of the application. Thus, although the application has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that a number of changes can be made to the embodiments described without departing from the spirit and scope of the application. For example, the various features of the application can be combined in any combination, where possible. Accordingly, the scope of the application is to be construed as encompassing modifications and variations of the specific examples described herein, subject only to the conditions of the prior art.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "transverse, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" and the like indicated orientation or position relationship are usually based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, without making the opposite statement, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the present application; the orientation words "inner, outer" refer to the inner and outer of the contour of each component itself.

[0025] For the convenience of description, spatial relative terms such as "over", "above", "upper surface", "upper" and the like can be used herein to describe the spatial position relationship of one device or feature with other devices or features as shown in the drawings. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation of the device described in the drawings. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the device described as "above" or "over" other devices or structures will be positioned "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the example term "above" can include both "above" and "below" orientations. The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0026] In addition, it should be noted that the use of the words "first", "second" and the like to define parts of components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding parts of components, and the above words have no special meaning unless otherwise stated, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the present application.

[0027] AsFigures 1 to 3 The utility model relates to a wheel hub upper die water direct cooling structure, including upper die 1, upper die 1 is equipped with ring groove 11, and the ring groove 11 is inlayed with cooling pipeline 2, and the first end of cooling pipeline 2 extends out first pipe orifice 21 from ring groove 11, and the second end of cooling pipeline 2 extends out second pipe orifice 22 from ring groove 11.

[0028] Embodiment 1:

[0029] Cooling pipeline 2 is integrally formed with upper die 1 by insert injection molding, that is, when upper die 1 is injection molded, cooling pipeline 2 is placed in a mold to perform insert injection molding, and the heat conduction effect of this mode is relatively good.

[0030] Embodiment 2:

[0031] As another embodiment, cooling pipeline 2 can be installed after upper die 1 is injection molded, and specifically, the utility model further includes filler 3 filled in ring groove 11 to fix cooling pipeline 2, and the height of filler 3 is less than the height of first pipe orifice 21 and second pipe orifice 22.

[0032] The upper end surface of ring groove 11 of upper die 1 is fixed with cover plate 4 above filler 3. Cover plate 4 is welded with upper die 1. In order to realize the appearance and facilitate installation, the upper end surface of ring groove 11 is flush with cover plate 4, and cover plate 4 is welded with the upper end surface of ring groove 11.

[0033] Preferably, filler 3 is metal liquid, preferably aluminum liquid. After the aluminum liquid is cooled, an aluminum block is formed, and aluminum itself has good heat conduction performance, so that the cooling effect is further improved.

[0034] Cooling pipeline 2 adopts a stainless steel pipeline. Cooling pipeline 2 is bent by a stainless steel pipeline, and cooling pipeline 2 forms an annular pipeline smaller than a circumference, has first pipe orifice 31 and second pipe orifice 22, first pipe orifice 21 can be an inlet, and second pipe orifice 22 is an outlet, of course, they can also be interchanged, and first pipe orifice 21 and second pipe orifice 22 are respectively connected with first joint 5 and second joint 6.

[0035] The upper die 1 of the utility model is matched with a lower die (or a side die, etc.) to form a mold cavity, realize the casting of the wheel hub, accelerate the heat exchange efficiency of the upper die through the water direct cooling structure arranged on the upper die, and improve the casting yield and quality.

[0036] The above is only a preferred specific embodiment of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to this, any skilled person in the art can make equivalent replacement or change according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the utility model within the technical range disclosed by the utility model, which should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water-cooled direct cooling structure for a wheel hub upper mold, characterized in that: Includes an upper mold (1), the upper mold (1) is provided with an annular groove (11), the annular groove (11) is embedded with a cooling pipe (2), the first end of the cooling pipe (2) extends out of the annular groove (11) to form a first pipe opening (21), and the second end of the cooling pipe (2) extends out of the annular groove (11) to form a second pipe opening (22). It also includes filler (3) filled in the annular groove (11) to fix the cooling pipe (2), the height of which is less than the height of the first pipe opening (21) and the second pipe opening (22).

2. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling pipe (2) is integrally formed with the upper mold (1) by insert injection molding.

3. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate (4) is fixed above the filler (3) in the annular groove (11) of the upper mold (1).

4. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover plate (4) is welded to the upper mold (1).

5. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover plate (4) is flush with the upper end face of the annular groove (11) and is welded to the upper end face of the annular groove (11).

6. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filler (3) is molten metal.

7. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 6, characterized in that: The filler (3) is molten aluminum.

8. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling pipe (2) is made of stainless steel.

9. The water-cooled structure for the upper mold of a wheel hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first port (21) and the second port (22) are respectively connected to the first connector (5) and the second connector (6).