Material taking mechanism of injection molding machine for producing ribbons

The material handling mechanism, which uses X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis modules in combination, solves the problem of manual sorting of cable ties and waste materials mixed in the receiving bag, and realizes automatic classification and collection of cable ties and waste materials, thus improving work efficiency.

CN223864191UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03HENAN TONGDE ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520312802.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-26

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Technical Problem

Cable ties and waste materials are mixed in the receiving bag under the injection molding machine, requiring manual sorting and inspection, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.

Method used

The material handling mechanism, which uses X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis modules, collects cable ties and waste materials into different collection boxes through gripping cylinders, reducing manual sorting and inspection.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic sorting and collection of cable ties and waste materials, reducing labor intensity and improving work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material taking of injection molding machines for producing ribbons, and discloses a material taking mechanism of an injection molding machine for producing ribbons, which comprises an injection molding machine main body, an X-axis module, a Y-axis module, a Z-axis module and a material taking module. The waste produced by the injection molding machine main body is taken out through a grabbing and clamping air cylinder of the material taking module, ribbons and the waste are placed in a classified mode, the ribbons can fall into a first material collecting box at the bottom of the injection molding machine main body to be collected, and the waste can be placed into a second material collecting box to be collected. And the ribbons and the waste materials mixed in the material receiving bag do not need to be manually sorted and inspected, so that the labor intensity is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material handling technology for injection molding machines used in the production of cable ties, specifically to a material handling mechanism for injection molding machines used in the production of cable ties. Background Technology

[0002] Injection molding machines are the main molding equipment used to mold thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics into various shapes of plastic products using plastic molding dies. Currently, cable ties are mostly produced in an integrated injection molding process. In the production operation of an injection molding machine, a single cable tie mold can produce several cable ties at a time. Usually, the die directly ejects the cable ties and waste material, which are mixed together in the receiving bag below the injection molding machine. Subsequently, manual sorting and inspection of the cable ties and waste material mixed in the receiving bag are required, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a material handling mechanism for injection molding machines used in the production of cable ties to address the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that after the cable tie mold ejects the cable tie and waste material in the injection molding machine, the cable tie and waste material are mixed together in the receiving bag under the injection molding machine. Subsequently, manual sorting and inspection of the cable tie and waste material mixed in the receiving bag are required, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties, comprising: an injection molding machine body and an X-axis module, wherein the X-axis module is located above the injection molding machine;

[0006] A Y-axis module is mounted on an X-axis module. The X-axis module includes a crossbeam, on which a first drive assembly is mounted. The Y-axis module moves on the X-axis module via the first drive assembly.

[0007] A Z-axis module is mounted on a Y-axis module. The Y-axis module includes a mechanism frame, on which a second drive component is mounted. The Z-axis module moves on the Y-axis module via the second drive component.

[0008] A material handling module is mounted on a Z-axis module. The Z-axis module includes a connecting frame, on which a third drive component is mounted. The material handling module moves on the Z-axis module via the third drive component.

[0009] Furthermore, the crossbeam is provided with symmetrical limiting plates, the first drive assembly includes a first motor and two first pulleys disposed between the limiting plates, the two first pulleys are provided with a first synchronous belt, the first motor is disposed on the side of the limiting plate and is connected to the wheel axle of the first pulley, and the mechanism frame is provided with a first clamping block fixed to the first synchronous belt.

[0010] Furthermore, the second drive assembly includes a second motor and two second pulleys disposed within the mechanism frame. The two second pulleys are provided with a second synchronous belt. The second motor is disposed on one side of the mechanism frame and is connected to the axle of the second pulleys.

[0011] Furthermore, a connecting plate is provided on the side of the connecting frame, and a connecting rod is provided on the connecting plate. One end of the connecting rod is provided with a second clamping block that is fixed to the second synchronous belt. The third drive assembly includes a third motor and a third pulley provided on the side of the connecting frame. A third synchronous belt is provided on the third pulley. The third motor is provided on the connecting frame and is connected to the axle of the third pulley.

[0012] Furthermore, the material handling module includes a moving arm and a mechanism plate. A rotating frame is provided on the mechanism plate. The rotating frame is hinged to the bottom of the moving arm, and a rotary cylinder is provided at the bottom of the moving arm. The output shaft of the rotary cylinder is connected to the rotating frame. A gripping cylinder is provided on the lower surface of the mechanism plate. A T-shaped rod is provided on the back of the moving arm. Third clamping blocks that are fixed to the third synchronous belt are provided at both ends of the T-shaped rod. A sliding groove that is slidably connected to the T-shaped rod is provided on the connecting frame.

[0013] Furthermore, a first collection box is provided at the bottom of the injection molding machine body, and a second collection box is provided on one side of the injection molding machine body.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a Y-axis module on the X-axis module, a Z-axis module on the Y-axis module, and a material picking module on the Z-axis module, the material picking module can be moved by the cooperation of the X-axis module, Y-axis module, and Z-axis module. The grabbing cylinder of the material picking module removes the waste material produced by the injection molding machine body. The cable ties and waste material are sorted and placed. The cable ties will fall into the first collection box at the bottom of the injection molding machine body for collection, while the waste material will be placed into the second collection box for collection. There is no need to manually sort and inspect the cable ties and waste material mixed in the receiving bag, which reduces labor intensity and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a partial structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties.

[0022] The names corresponding to each mark in the diagram:

[0023] 1. Injection molding machine body; 2. X-axis module; 21. Crossbeam; 22. First drive assembly; 221. First motor; 222. First pulley; 223. First synchronous belt; 3. Y-axis module; 31. Mechanism frame; 32. Second drive assembly; 321. Second motor; 322. Second pulley; 323. Second synchronous belt; 33. First clamping block; 4. Z-axis module; 41. Connecting frame; 42. Third drive assembly; 421. First... Three motors; 422, Third pulley; 423, Third synchronous belt; 43, Connecting plate; 44, Connecting rod; 45, Second clamping block; 5, Material handling module; 51, Moving arm; 52, Mechanism plate; 53, Rotating frame; 54, Rotary cylinder; 55, Gripping cylinder; 56, T-shaped rod; 57, Third clamping block; 6, Limiting plate; 7, First collection box; 8, Second collection box; 9, First slide rail; 10, Second slide rail; 11, Third slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Embodiments of this utility model:

[0026] like Figures 1-7As shown, this utility model provides a material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used for producing cable ties, including an injection molding machine body 1, an X-axis module 2, a Y-axis module 3, a Z-axis module 4, and a material handling module 5. The X-axis module 2 is located above the injection molding machine. A first collection box 7 is provided at the bottom of the injection molding machine body 1, and a second collection box 8 is provided on one side of the injection molding machine body 1 for classifying and collecting cable ties and waste materials.

[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the Y-axis module 3 is mounted on the X-axis module 2. The X-axis module 2 includes a crossbeam 21, on which a first drive assembly 22 is mounted. The Y-axis module 3 moves on the X-axis module 2 via the first drive assembly 22. A symmetrical limiting plate 6 is mounted on the crossbeam 21, and a first slide rail 9 is mounted on the crossbeam 21. The first drive assembly 22 includes a first motor 221 and two first pulleys 222 mounted between the limiting plates 6. An axle is mounted at the center of each pulley 222. The pulleys 222 are rotatably connected to the limiting plates 6 via the axle. A first synchronous belt 223 is mounted on each of the two pulleys 222. The first motor 221 is mounted on the side of the limiting plate 6 and is connected to the axle of the pulleys 222. The first motor 221 drives the pulleys 222 to rotate, thereby causing the first synchronous belt 223 to rotate.

[0028] like Figures 1-3 ,as well as Figure 5 As shown, the Z-axis module 4 is mounted on the Y-axis module 3. The Y-axis module 3 includes a mechanism frame 31, on which a second drive assembly 32 is mounted. The Z-axis module 4 moves on the Y-axis module 3 via the second drive assembly 32. The second drive assembly 32 includes a second motor 321 and two second pulleys 322 mounted within the mechanism frame 31. An axle is positioned at the center of each pulley 322, and the pulleys 322 are rotatably connected to the mechanism frame 31 via the axle. Second synchronous belts 323 are mounted on the two pulleys 322. The second motor 321... 1. A second motor 321 is set on one side of the mechanism frame 31, and the second motor 321 is connected to the axle of the second pulley 322. The second motor 321 drives the second pulley 322 to rotate, so that the second synchronous belt 323 can run. A second slide rail 10 is provided on the side of the mechanism frame 31. A first slide rail 9 groove that matches the first slide rail 9 is opened at the bottom of the mechanism frame 31. A first clamping block 33 that is fixed to the first synchronous belt 223 is provided on the mechanism frame 31. As the first synchronous belt 223 runs, the first clamping block 33 drives the mechanism frame 31 to move.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 ,as well as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the material handling module 5 is mounted on the Z-axis module 4. The Z-axis module 4 includes a connecting frame 41, on which a third drive assembly 42 is mounted. The material handling module 5 moves on the Z-axis module 4 via the third drive assembly 42. A connecting plate 43 is mounted on the side of the connecting frame 41. The connecting plate 43 has a groove for the second slide rail 10 that matches the second slide rail 10. A connecting rod 44 is mounted on the connecting plate 43. One end of the connecting rod 44 has a second clamping block 45 that is fixed to the second synchronous belt 323. With the operation of the second synchronous belt 323, the connecting frame 41 is moved by the second clamping block 45. The third drive assembly 42 includes a third motor 421 and a third pulley 422 disposed on the side of the connecting frame 41. The third pulley 422 is provided with a third synchronous belt 423. The third motor 421 is disposed on the connecting frame 41 and is connected to the axle of the third pulley 422. The third motor 421 drives the third pulley 422 to rotate, thereby causing the third synchronous belt 423 to rotate.

[0030] like Figures 6-7 As shown, the material handling module 5 includes a moving arm 51 and a mechanism plate 52. A rotating frame 53 is provided on the mechanism plate 52. The rotating frame 53 is hinged to the bottom of the moving arm 51, and a rotary cylinder 54 is provided at the bottom of the moving arm 51. The output shaft of the rotary cylinder 54 is connected to the rotating frame 53. A gripping cylinder 55 is provided on the lower surface of the mechanism plate 52. The rotary cylinder 54 can cause the rotating frame 53 to drive the mechanism plate 52 to rotate, thereby causing the gripping cylinder 55 to rotate, so as to facilitate the gripping of waste materials. A third slide rail 11 is provided on the inner wall of the connecting frame 41. A third slide rail 11 groove adapted to the third slide rail 11 is opened on the side of the moving arm 51. A T-shaped rod 56 is provided on the back of the moving arm 51. A third clamping block 57 fixed to the third synchronous belt 423 is provided at both ends of the T-shaped rod 56. As the third synchronous belt 423 rotates, the moving arm 51 is driven to move up and down through the third clamping block 57. A sliding groove is opened on the connecting frame 41 to slide with the T-shaped rod 56.

[0031] Specifically, the first motor 221 drives the first pulley 222 to rotate, causing the first synchronous belt 223 to operate. As the first synchronous belt 223 operates, the first clamping block 33 moves the mechanism frame 31, moving the Y-axis module 3 above the injection molding machine body. Then, the second motor 321 drives the second pulley 322 to rotate, causing the second synchronous belt 323 to operate. As the second synchronous belt 323 operates, the second clamping block 45 moves the connecting frame 41, moving the Z-axis module 4 to the corresponding position. The third motor 421 drives the third pulley 422 to rotate, causing the third synchronous belt 423 to run. As the third synchronous belt 423 runs, the third clamping block 57 drives the moving arm 51 to move up and down, extending the material picking module 5 into the injection molding machine body 1. The gripping cylinder 55 picks up the waste material produced by the injection molding machine body 1. Then, with the cooperation of each module, the waste material is placed into the second collection box 8 on one side of the injection molding machine body 1 for collection, while the produced cable ties fall into the first collection box 7 at the bottom of the injection molding machine body 1 for collection.

Claims

1. A material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) of the injection molding machine and the X-axis module (2), wherein the X-axis module (2) is located above the injection molding machine; The Y-axis module (3) is mounted on the X-axis module (2). The X-axis module (2) includes a crossbeam (21) and a first drive assembly (22) is mounted on the crossbeam (21). The Y-axis module (3) moves on the X-axis module (2) via the first drive assembly (22). The Z-axis module (4) is mounted on the Y-axis module (3). The Y-axis module (3) includes a mechanism frame (31). A second drive component (32) is mounted on the mechanism frame (31). The Z-axis module (4) moves on the Y-axis module (3) via the second drive component (32). The material handling module (5) is set on the Z-axis module (4). The Z-axis module (4) includes a connecting frame (41). A third drive component (42) is provided on the connecting frame (41). The material handling module (5) moves on the Z-axis module (4) through the third drive component (42). The material handling module (5) includes a moving arm (51) and a mechanism plate (52). A rotating frame (53) is provided on the mechanism plate (52). The rotating frame (53) is hinged to the bottom of the moving arm (51). A rotary cylinder (54) is provided at the bottom of the moving arm (51). The output shaft of the rotary cylinder (54) is connected to the rotating frame (53). A gripping cylinder (55) is provided on the lower surface of the mechanism plate (52).

2. The material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbeam (21) is provided with symmetrical limiting plates (6). The first drive assembly (22) includes a first motor (221) and two first pulleys (222) disposed between the limiting plates (6). The two first pulleys (222) are provided with a first synchronous belt (223). The first motor (221) is disposed on the side of the limiting plate (6) and the first motor (221) is connected to the wheel axle of the first pulleys (222). The mechanism frame (31) is provided with a first clamping block (33) fixed to the first synchronous belt (223).

3. The material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive assembly (32) includes a second motor (321) and two second pulleys (322) disposed in the mechanism frame (31). The two second pulleys (322) are provided with a second synchronous belt (323). The second motor (321) is disposed on one side of the mechanism frame (31) and is connected to the axle of the second pulleys (322).

4. The material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting frame (41) has a connecting plate (43) on its side, and a connecting rod (44) is provided on the connecting plate (43). One end of the connecting rod (44) is provided with a second clamping block (45) that is fixed to the second synchronous belt (323). The third drive assembly (42) includes a third motor (421) and a third pulley (422) provided on the side of the connecting frame (41). The third pulley (422) is provided with a third synchronous belt (423). The third motor (421) is provided on the connecting frame (41), and the third motor (421) is connected to the axle of the third pulley (422).

5. The material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties according to claim 4, characterized in that: The back of the moving arm (51) is provided with a T-shaped rod (56), and the two ends of the T-shaped rod (56) are provided with a third clamping block (57) that is fixed to the third synchronous belt (423). The connecting frame (41) is provided with a sliding groove that is slidably connected to the T-shaped rod (56).

6. The material handling mechanism for an injection molding machine used in the production of cable ties according to claim 1, characterized in that: The injection molding machine body (1) is provided with a first collection box (7) at the bottom, and a second collection box (8) is provided on one side of the injection molding machine body (1).