Popcorn sole mold
By introducing ventilation holes, vacuum pumps, cooling pipes, and demolding pillars into the popcorn shoe sole mold, the problems of uneven particle arrangement and difficult demolding during the molding process are solved, achieving efficient cooling and convenient demolding, thus improving product quality and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520731602.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing popcorn shoe sole molds have a simple structure, making it difficult to precisely control the arrangement and bonding of particles. This results in uneven sole density and performance, easy damage during demolding, low cooling efficiency, extended production cycle, and increased costs.
The system employs vents and a vacuum pump in conjunction with positioning columns and grooves to precisely control particle position; cooling pipes are connected to a chiller to improve cooling efficiency; and demolding columns and rubber pads are designed for easy demolding.
It improves the uniformity of sole density and performance, ensures product quality, shortens the production cycle, reduces costs, and increases the pass rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe sole mold technology, specifically to a popcorn shoe sole mold. Background Technology
[0002] Popcorn-shaped shoe soles, with their unique appearance and excellent elasticity and cushioning performance, are loved by a wide range of consumers. Currently, the molds used in the production process of popcorn shoe soles have some problems. Existing mold structures are often relatively simple, making it difficult to precisely control the arrangement and bonding degree between popcorn particles during the sole molding process. This results in uneven density and performance of the sole, affecting the overall quality of the sole. Furthermore, during demolding, the strong adhesion between the sole and the mold can easily damage the sole surface, reducing the product yield. Additionally, the mold has low cooling efficiency during use, prolonging the production cycle and increasing production costs. Therefore, we propose a popcorn shoe sole mold. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the current popcorn shoe sole mold, this utility model is proposed.
[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a popcorn shoe sole mold, which solves the problems of existing molds having relatively simple structures, making it difficult to accurately control the arrangement and bonding degree between popcorn particles during the sole molding process, resulting in uneven density and performance of the sole, affecting the overall quality of the sole, and during demolding, the large adhesion between the sole and the mold can easily damage the sole surface, reducing the product qualification rate. At the same time, the mold has low cooling efficiency during use, which prolongs the production cycle and increases production costs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A popcorn shoe sole mold includes an upper mold, a lower mold, and a fixing plate. The surfaces of the upper mold and the lower mold are provided with shoe sole forming cavities. Multiple positioning posts are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the upper mold. Multiple positioning grooves are provided on the surfaces of the lower molds. The positions of the multiple positioning posts correspond to the positions of the multiple positioning grooves. The bottom of the lower mold is provided with multiple evenly distributed ventilation holes. A vacuum pump is fixedly installed on the bottom of the lower mold, and the multiple ventilation holes are connected to the vacuum pump.
[0007] Preferably, both the upper and lower molds are provided with cooling pipes inside, and the two cooling pipes are respectively located close to the shoe sole forming cavity, and the two cooling channels are distributed in a serpentine pattern.
[0008] Preferably, a chiller is fixedly installed on one side of both the upper and lower molds, and the two ends of the two cooling pipes are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the two chillers.
[0009] Preferably, a plurality of support columns are fixedly installed on the top of the upper mold, a top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the plurality of support columns, a telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the top plate, a fixed plate is fixedly installed on the moving end of the telescopic rod, and a plurality of demolding columns are fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixed plate.
[0010] Preferably, all of the multiple demolding pillars extend through the upper mold into the shoe sole forming cavity, and a rubber pad is fixedly installed at the bottom of each of the multiple demolding pillars.
[0011] Preferably, the diameter of the plurality of air vents is 0.5-1.5 mm.
[0012] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:
[0013] This invention, by incorporating ventilation holes and a vacuum pump, enables popcorn kernels to be arranged and combined more tightly during the molding process, improving the density and performance uniformity of the sole, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the sole. Furthermore, the use of positioning pins and positioning grooves precisely controls the position of the popcorn kernels within the sole molding cavity, ensuring the shape and dimensional accuracy of the sole and improving product quality.
[0014] This invention rapidly cools the mold by setting up cooling pipes and connecting them to a chiller, improving cooling efficiency, shortening the production cycle, and reducing production costs. At the same time, the design of the demolding pillars facilitates demolding, reduces the risk of damage to the sole surface, and improves the product qualification rate. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cooling pipe of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the demolding column of this utility model.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0020] 1. Upper mold; 2. Lower mold; 3. Fixing plate; 4. Shoe sole forming cavity; 5. Positioning pin; 6. Positioning groove; 7. Ventilation hole; 8. Vacuum pump; 9. Cooling pipe; 10. Chiller; 11. Supporting pin; 12. Top plate; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Demolding pin; 15. Rubber pad. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] This utility model discloses a popcorn shoe sole mold.
[0023] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-3 The popcorn shoe sole mold shown includes an upper mold 1, a lower mold 2, and a fixing plate 3. Both the upper mold 1 and the lower mold 2 have shoe sole forming cavities 4 on their surfaces. Multiple positioning posts 5 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the upper mold 1, and multiple positioning grooves 6 are provided on the surfaces of the lower mold 2. The multiple positioning posts 5 correspond to the positions of the multiple positioning grooves 6. The bottom of the lower mold 2 has multiple evenly distributed ventilation holes 7. A vacuum pump 8 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the lower mold 2, and the multiple ventilation holes 7 are connected to the vacuum pump 8. The vacuum pump 8 can create a negative pressure environment in the shoe sole forming cavity 4, so that the popcorn particles can be arranged and combined more tightly during the forming process.
[0024] This utility model discloses a popcorn shoe sole mold. The upper mold 1 and the lower mold 2 are both equipped with cooling pipes 9 inside. The two cooling pipes 9 are respectively located near the shoe sole forming cavity 4, and the two cooling channels are distributed in a serpentine pattern. A chiller 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper mold 1 and the lower mold 2. The two ends of the two cooling pipes 9 are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the two chillers 10, which can quickly cool the mold, improve cooling efficiency, and shorten the production cycle.
[0025] This utility model discloses a popcorn shoe sole mold. Multiple support columns 11 are fixedly installed on the top of the upper mold 1. A top plate 12 is fixedly installed on the top of each support column 11. A telescopic rod 13 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the top plate 12. A fixing plate 3 is fixedly installed on the moving end of the telescopic rod 13. Multiple demolding columns 14 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing plate 3. All demolding columns 14 penetrate the upper mold 1 and extend into the shoe sole forming cavity 4. Rubber pads 15 are fixedly installed on the bottom of each demolding column 14 to facilitate demolding.
[0026] This utility model discloses a popcorn shoe sole mold, wherein the diameter of the plurality of ventilation holes 7 is 0.5-1.5mm, which can both ensure the negative pressure effect and prevent popcorn particles from entering the ventilation holes.
[0027] In use, popcorn kernels are first placed into the sole forming cavity of the lower mold 2. Then, the upper mold 1 and the lower mold 2 are closed. Through the cooperation of the positioning pin 5 and the positioning groove 6, the position of the popcorn kernels in the sole forming cavity 4 is precisely controlled. Next, the vacuum pump 8 is started to create a negative pressure environment in the sole forming cavity 4, so that the popcorn kernels are arranged and combined more tightly. During the sole forming process, the chiller 10 is started, and the cooling medium is cooled through the cooling pipe 9 to accelerate the sole forming process. After the sole is formed, the telescopic rod 13 is started. The telescopic rod 13 drives the demolding pin 14 to move downward through the fixed plate 3, pushing the formed sole out of the mold and completing the demolding operation.
[0028] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A popcorn shoe sole mold, comprising an upper mold (1), a lower mold (2), and a fixing plate (3), characterized in that, The surfaces of the upper mold (1) and the lower mold (2) are provided with shoe sole forming cavities (4). Multiple positioning posts (5) are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the upper mold (1). Multiple positioning grooves (6) are provided on the surfaces of the multiple lower molds (2). The positions of the multiple positioning posts (5) correspond to the positions of the multiple positioning grooves (6). Multiple evenly distributed ventilation holes (7) are provided at the bottom of the lower mold (2). A vacuum pump (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower mold (2). The multiple ventilation holes (7) are all connected to the vacuum pump (8).
2. The popcorn shoe sole mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper mold (1) and the lower mold (2) are both provided with cooling pipes (9). The two cooling pipes (9) are respectively located close to the shoe sole forming cavity (4), and the two cooling channels are distributed in a serpentine pattern.
3. The popcorn shoe sole mold according to claim 2, characterized in that, A chiller (10) is fixedly installed on one side of both the upper mold (1) and the lower mold (2), and the two ends of the two cooling pipes (9) are fixedly connected to the two ends of the two chillers (10).
4. The popcorn shoe sole mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper mold (1) is fixedly installed with multiple support columns (11) on the top, and a top plate (12) is fixedly installed on the top of the multiple support columns (11). A telescopic rod (13) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the top plate (12). A fixing plate (3) is fixedly installed on the moving end of the telescopic rod (13). Multiple demolding columns (14) are fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing plate (3).
5. The popcorn shoe sole mold according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple demolding pillars (14) penetrate the upper mold (1) and extend into the shoe sole forming cavity (4). Rubber pads (15) are fixedly installed at the bottom of multiple demolding pillars (14).
6. The popcorn shoe sole mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the plurality of the ventilation holes (7) is 0.5-1.5 mm.