Flexible organ type protective cover
By employing cold processing techniques and fixed connection methods, the problems of complex production and thermal deformation of bellows covers have been solved, resulting in flexible bellows covers that simplify the process, reduce costs, and extend service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing bellows cover manufacturing process is complex, costly, and prone to material thermal deformation due to high-temperature welding, resulting in a short service life.
The flexible plate is bent into an accordion-style frame using a cold working process, and then connected to the armor plate by a fixed connection method to avoid heat bonding and high-frequency welding. Metal clips are used for clamping and fixing.
Simplify the production process, reduce costs, extend service life, avoid thermal deformation, save 60% of labor time, reduce hardware costs by 50%, and ensure quality at the same time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of machine tool protection technology, and specifically relates to a flexible bellows-style protective cover. Background Technology
[0002] A bellows cover is a type of machine tool protective cover. A bellows cover includes an outer protective component made of three-proof cloth or rubber material, and each set of outer protective components is equipped with a frame (PVC or other material sheet) for support and stability.
[0003] At a certain temperature (100°C), using a special solvent (specific adhesive), the internal frame and the external protective components are firmly bonded / welded together by dissolving the special solvent at high temperature, forming a bellows-like protective cover; or
[0004] The internal skeleton and the external protective parts are firmly welded together using a high-frequency welding heat sealing process. The instantaneous temperature of high-frequency welding can reach several hundred degrees. By using ultra-high temperature, the fabric and skeleton are instantly melted and fused together.
[0005] Special solvents (adhesives) are expensive and have complex processes, resulting in long production times and high production costs. In addition, the high-frequency welding and heat sealing process can cause thermal deformation between the outer protective parts (proof cloth or rubber material) and the frame (PVC or other materials). Although it may look sturdy in the short term, it is easy to separate after a period of use.
[0006] Therefore, how to solve the defects in the above-mentioned technical solutions has become one of the urgent problems to be solved in the field of machine tool protection technology. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of the problems existing in the background technology, the present invention provides a flexible bellows-style protective cover, including a bellows-style frame formed by bending a flexible plate through a cold working process. The bellows-style frame located at the bending end is provided with a connecting end, and the connecting end is connected to the armor plate by a fixed connection method, thereby realizing the connection between the bellows-style frame and the armor plate to form a bellows-style protective cover.
[0008] The flexible board is made of materials such as PVC, PP, and polyurethane, and contains a specially made flexible board with a fiber structure of composite tough fabric.
[0009] Optionally, a fixed connection method can be used to connect the two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion-style frame together to form a connecting end.
[0010] Optionally, the connecting end is connected to the armor plate via a first metal clip.
[0011] Optionally, the armor plate includes a first end face and a second end face, and grooves are formed on both the first end face and the second end face.
[0012] Optionally, the first metal clip is disposed at the groove of the bent end of the armor plate, and the first metal clip is integrally disposed with the armor plate;
[0013] The first metal clip has a clamping and wrapping cavity, which wraps and clamps the connecting end of the accordion-style outer protective component. At the same time, the four claws of the first metal clip are used to fasten the connection, and the claws are arranged in a triangular shape.
[0014] Optionally, the connecting end is connected to the armor plate via a second metal clip, the second metal clip including a U-shaped clamping member.
[0015] The inner wall of the U-shaped clamping member near the bent end of the armor plate is provided with four clamping ends integrally formed therewith.
[0016] Each pair of clamping ends forms a group, and the two groups of clamping ends are arranged opposite to each other;
[0017] The clamping end has an arc-shaped protruding end, and the two sets of arc-shaped protruding end ends are arranged opposite each other so that a clamping cavity B for clamping the accordion-style frame connection end is formed between the two sets of arc-shaped protruding end ends.
[0018] By clamping the connecting end of the accordion-style frame with the clamping cavity B, the armor plate and the accordion-style frame are fixedly connected.
[0019] Optionally, the arc-shaped protruding end and the blocking end are made of shape memory metal spring steel.
[0020] Optionally, the second metal clip further includes an arc-shaped connecting plate, wherein the arc-shaped connecting plate is provided with a connecting plate integrally formed therewith.
[0021] The connecting plate is provided with a positioning clip that works in conjunction with the positioning groove provided on the second end face.
[0022] The positioning clip is used in conjunction with the positioning slot to engage and connect.
[0023] A method for manufacturing a flexible bellows-style protective cover, characterized by comprising:
[0024] Step S10: Bend the flexible board to form an accordion-style frame;
[0025] Determine the width and depth of the flexible plate's bending end, and use cold working to bend the flexible plate at 45° or to the required angle to obtain an accordion-style frame;
[0026] Step S20: The two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion-style frame are connected together by a fixed connection to form a connecting end;
[0027] Step S30: Install the armor plates onto the accordion-style frame.
[0028] Step S30 further includes the following steps:
[0029] Step S301: The armor plate is attached to the flexible plate, and the connecting end is wrapped by the clamping cavity of the metal clips provided on the armor plate.
[0030] This ensures that the two sides of the bent end fit tightly against the inner wall of the clamping cavity.
[0031] The connecting end is clamped by the arc-shaped protruding end and the blocking end;
[0032] Step S302: Pass the connecting plate through the groove set on the second end face, so that the positioning clip on the connecting plate extends into the groove and engages; thus realizing the connection between the accordion-style frame and the armor plate.
[0033] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0034] This invention employs a cold-working process to bend a flexible sheet into a bellows-like frame, replacing the traditional methods of thermal bonding or high-frequency welding. This prevents damage due to thermal deformation. The manufacturing process of the flexible bellows-like protective cover eliminates the need for multiple processes such as gluing, hot plates, and high-frequency welding, meeting the production requirements for flexible bellows-like protective covers. This saves 60% of labor time and reduces hardware costs by over 50%, while ensuring the quality of the flexible bellows-like protective cover and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0035] Figure 1 This is a front view of an embodiment of the flexible bellows-style protective cover of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the flexible bellows-style protective cover of this utility model;
[0037] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the accordion-style frame of an embodiment of the flexible accordion-style protective cover of this utility model;
[0038] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the flexible bellows-style protective cover of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the metal clip structure.
[0040] Figure label:
[0041] 100. Accordion cover;
[0042] 10. Accordion-style frame; 101. Connecting end; 102. Flexible board;
[0043] 30. Second metal clip;
[0044] 301. U-shaped clamping component; 302. Connecting plate; 303. Positioning clip; 304. Arc-shaped connecting plate; 305. Arc-shaped protruding end; 306. Clamping cavity B; 307. Clamping end; 308. Blocking end;
[0045] 40. Armor plate; 401. First end face; 402. Groove; 403. Second end face;
[0046] 50. First metal clip. Detailed Implementation
[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Although exemplary embodiments are disclosed in the drawings, it should be understood that the present utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to facilitate a more thorough understanding of the present utility model and to fully convey the concept of the present utility model to those skilled in the art.
[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0049] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0050] Example 1
[0051] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a flexible bellows-style protective cover 100, which includes bending a flexible plate 102 into a bellows-style frame 10 by a cold working process. The bellows-style frame 10 has multiple sets of bent ends, which are evenly distributed along its transverse direction. A connecting end 101 is provided on the bellows-style frame 10 at the position of the bent end. The two sets of flexible plates at the bent ends of the bellows-style frame are connected together by a fixed connection to form a connecting end. The fixed connection can be selected by sewing connection, bending connection or other fixing methods that can connect the two sets of flexible plates at the bent ends of the bellows-style frame together.
[0052] Furthermore, the connecting end 101 is connected to the armor plate 40 by a fixed connection, thereby connecting the accordion-style frame 10 and the armor plate to form an accordion-style protective cover 100. The fixed connection can be made by sewing or other connection methods that can install the armor plate 40 on the accordion-style frame 10.
[0053] Furthermore, the armor plate 40 is a stainless steel strip made of stainless steel;
[0054] The flexible board is made of materials such as PVC, PP, and polyurethane, and contains a specially made flexible board with a fiber structure of composite tough fabric.
[0055] In this embodiment, a cold working process is used to bend the flexible plate 102 to form an accordion-style frame 10, instead of the traditional hot bonding or high-frequency welding method, which can prevent damage due to thermal deformation.
[0056] The flexible accordion-style protective cover 100 provided in this embodiment has a connecting end 101. During installation, only the armor plate 40 needs to be fixed to the connecting end 101 of the accordion-style frame 10. In the manufacturing process of the flexible accordion-style protective cover, there is no need to use multiple processes such as gluing, hot plate application, and high-frequency welding, which meets the production process requirements of flexible accordion-style protective covers. This saves 60% of labor time and reduces hardware costs by more than 50%, while ensuring the quality of the flexible accordion-style protective cover 100 and extending its service life.
[0057] Example 2:
[0058] The accordion-style protective cover 100 includes a flexible plate 102 bent into an accordion-style frame 10 by a cold working process. The accordion-style frame 10 has multiple sets of bent ends, which are evenly distributed in the transverse direction. A connecting end 101 is provided on the accordion-style frame 10 at the bent end position. The connecting end 101 is connected to the armor plate 40 through a first metal clip 50, thereby realizing the connection between the accordion-style frame 10 and the armor plate to form the accordion-style protective cover 100.
[0059] The armor plate 40 is a stainless steel strip made of stainless steel.
[0060] The flexible board 102 is a specially made flexible board material, which is made of PVC, PP, polyurethane and other materials and has a fiber structure of composite tough fabric.
[0061] In this embodiment, a cold-working process is used to bend the flexible plate 102 to form an accordion-style frame 10, replacing the traditional hot bonding or high-frequency welding methods. This prevents damage due to heat deformation, and the armor plates 40 are connected by metal clips. This invention saves on multiple processes (adhesive application, hot plate, etc.), reducing production costs while extending service life.
[0062] It should be noted that the flexible accordion-style protective cover 100 provided in this embodiment has a connecting end 101. During installation, only the first metal clip 50 provided on the armor plate 40 needs to be directly connected to the connecting end 101 of the accordion-style frame 10. In the manufacturing process of the flexible accordion-style protective cover, there is no need to use multiple processes such as gluing, hot plate, and high-frequency welding, which meets the production process requirements of flexible accordion-style protective covers. This saves 60% of labor time and reduces hardware costs by more than 50%, while ensuring the quality of the flexible accordion-style protective cover 100 and extending its service life.
[0063] Furthermore, the armor plate 40 includes a first end face 401 and a second end face 403; when in the initial state, there is a bent end between the first end face 401 and the second end face 403;
[0064] When in the installation state, the first end face 401 and the second end face 403 are arranged perpendicularly, so that the second end face 403 fits against the connecting end 101.
[0065] Furthermore, the two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion frame are connected together by a fixed connection to form a connecting end. The fixed connection method can be sewing, bending, or any other fixing method that can connect the two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion frame together.
[0066] Furthermore, a first metal clip 50 is integrally formed with the armor plate 40 at the bent end groove of the armor plate 40. The first metal clip is bent downward by a metal plate to form a U-shape. The first metal clip 50 has a clamping and wrapping cavity, which wraps and clamps the connecting end of the accordion-style outer protective component. Four claws are provided on the inner wall of the first metal clip at the clamping and wrapping cavity, and the four claws are arranged opposite each other. The four claws of the first metal clip 50 are used to fasten the connection. The claws are triangular in shape and extend towards the middle (connecting end), so that the outer wall of the claws abuts against the outer wall of the connecting end, and the connecting end is clamped by the claws.
[0067] Example 3
[0068] The only difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is the metal clip structure; all other structures are the same. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 As shown, the flexible bellows-style protective cover 100 includes a flexible plate 102 bent into a bellows-style frame 10 by a cold working process. The bellows-style frame 10 has multiple sets of bent ends, which are evenly distributed in the transverse direction. A connecting end 101 is provided on the bellows-style frame 10 at the bent end position, and the connecting end 101 is connected to the armor plate 40 through a second metal clip 30, thereby realizing the connection between the bellows-style frame 10 and the armor plate to form the bellows-style protective cover 100.
[0069] The armor plate 40 is a stainless steel strip made of stainless steel.
[0070] The flexible board 102 is a specially made flexible board material, which is made of PVC, PP, polyurethane and other materials and has a fiber structure of composite tough fabric.
[0071] Furthermore, the armor plate 40 includes a first end face 401 and a second end face 403; when in the initial state, there is a bent end between the first end face 401 and the second end face 403;
[0072] When in the installation state, the first end face 401 and the second end face 403 are arranged perpendicularly, so that the second end face 403 fits against the connecting end 101.
[0073] Furthermore, the two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion frame are connected together by a fixed connection to form a connecting end. The fixed connection method can be sewing, bending, or any other fixing method that can connect the two sets of flexible plates at the bent end of the accordion frame together.
[0074] Furthermore, a second metal clip 30 is provided at the groove of the bent end of the armor plate 40, which is integrally formed with the armor plate 40. The second metal clip 30 includes a U-shaped clamping member 301, and a clamping end 307 integrally formed with it is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped clamping member 301 near the bent end of the armor plate. The clamping end 307 replaces the four claws of the above technical solution.
[0075] The clamping ends 307 are arranged in four groups; and each pair of clamping ends 307 forms a group, and the two groups of clamping ends 307 are arranged opposite to each other.
[0076] The clamping end 307 has an arc-shaped protruding end 305. The two sets of arc-shaped protruding ends 305 of the clamping end 307 are arranged opposite each other so that a clamping cavity B for clamping the connecting end of the accordion frame is formed between the two sets of arc-shaped protruding ends 305, which is used to clamp the connecting end 101 of the accordion frame 10.
[0077] The arc-shaped protruding end 305 and the blocking end 308 are made of spring steel.
[0078] Furthermore, the second metal clip 30 also includes an arc-shaped connecting plate 304, and the arc-shaped connecting plate 304 is provided with a connecting plate 302 integrally formed therewith. The connecting plate 302 is provided with a positioning clip 303 that works in conjunction with a positioning groove provided on the second end face 403. The positioning clip 303 works in conjunction with the positioning groove to engage and connect. The positioning groove is provided on the second end face and is a non-through groove.
[0079] Furthermore, grooves 402 are provided on both the first end face and the second end face.
[0080] It should be noted that the accordion frame 10 provided in this embodiment has a connecting end 101 at the bent end, so that the thickness of the bent end of the accordion frame 10 can fill the clamping cavity, and the two sides of the bent end are in close contact with the inner wall of the clamping cavity 307.
[0081] When in the installation state, it is only necessary to wrap the connecting end 101 of the accordion frame 10 with the clamping cavity B307 and clamp it with the arc-shaped protruding end.
[0082] At the same time, the connecting plate 302 passes through the groove 402 provided on the second end face 402, and the positioning clip 303 on the connecting plate 302 extends into the groove 402 and engages.
[0083] This utility model, by setting a clamping end 307 and a positioning clip, clamps the accordion frame 10 and the armor plate 40 through the arc-shaped protruding end and engages them through the cooperation of the positioning clip and the positioning groove. This can achieve the connection between the accordion frame 10 and the armor plate 40, while preventing the problem that the four claws of the metal clip may damage the accordion frame during installation due to their sharpness.
[0084] A method for manufacturing a flexible accordion-style protective cover includes:
[0085] Step S10: The flexible board is bent to form an accordion-style frame 10;
[0086] Determine the width and depth of the bending end of the flexible plate 102, and use a cold working method (e.g., a bending machine or other structure to achieve bending) to bend the flexible plate 102 at 45° or to the required angle to obtain an accordion-style frame;
[0087] In step S20, the two sets of flexible plates 102 at the bent end of the accordion frame 10 are connected together by a fixed connection method (e.g., sewing) to form a connecting end 101.
[0088] Step S30: Install the armor plates onto the accordion-style frame 10.
[0089] Step S30 further includes the following steps:
[0090] In step S301, the armor plate is attached to the flexible plate. At this time, the clamping cavity of the metal clip on the armor plate wraps around the connecting end 101.
[0091] At this point, the two sides of the bent end are in close contact with the inner wall of the clamping cavity.
[0092] Furthermore, the connecting end is clamped by the arc-shaped protruding end 305 and the blocking end 308;
[0093] In step S302, the connecting plate is passed through the groove 402 set on the second end face 402, so that the positioning clip 303 on the connecting plate 302 extends into the groove 402 and engages; thus realizing the connection between the accordion-style frame 10 and the armor plate 40.
[0094] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not restrictive. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solution of this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flexible bellows-style protective cover (100), characterized in that, The accordion-style frame (10) is formed by bending a flexible plate (102) through a cold working process. The accordion-style frame (10) located at the bending end is provided with a connecting end (101), and the connecting end (101) is connected to the armor plate (40) by a fixed connection method, thereby realizing the connection between the accordion-style frame (10) and the armor plate (40) to form an accordion-style protective cover (100).
2. The flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two sets of flexible plates (102) at the bent end of the accordion-style frame (10) are connected together by a fixed connection method to form the connecting end (101).
3. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting end (101) is connected to the armor plate (40) by a metal clip (30).
4. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The armor plate (40) includes a first end face (401) and a second end face (403), and grooves (402) are provided on both the first end face (401) and the second end face (403).
5. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal clip (30) is disposed at the bent end groove of the armor plate (40), and the metal clip (30) and the armor plate (40) are integrally disposed.
6. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal clip (30) includes a U-shaped clamp (301). The lower end of the U-shaped clamping member (301) near the bent end of the armor plate (40) is provided with four first clamping claws integrally stamped with it. Each pair of first jaws forms a group, and the two groups of first jaws are arranged opposite each other, so that a clamping cavity A is formed between the two groups of first jaws for clamping the connecting end of the accordion-style frame. By clamping the connecting end of the accordion-style frame (10) with the clamping cavity A, the armor plate (40) and the accordion-style frame (10) are fixedly connected.
7. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 6, characterized in that, Four second claws (307) are provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped clamping member (301) near the bent end of the armor plate (40). Each pair of the second grippers (307) forms a group, and the two groups of the second grippers (307) are arranged opposite to each other; The second gripper (307) has an arc-shaped protruding end (305), and the arc-shaped protruding ends (305) of the two sets of second grippers (307) are arranged opposite to each other so that a clamping cavity B (306) for clamping the connecting end of the accordion frame (10) is formed between the two sets of arc-shaped protruding ends (305). By clamping the connecting end of the accordion-style frame (10) with the clamping cavity B (306), the armor plate (40) and the accordion-style frame (10) are fixedly connected.
8. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, The arc-shaped protruding end (305) and the blocking end (308) are made of spring steel.
9. A flexible bellows-style protective cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, The metal clip (30) also includes an arc-shaped connecting plate (304), which is provided with a connecting plate (302) integrated therewith. The connecting plate (302) is provided with a positioning clip (303) that works in conjunction with the positioning groove provided on the second end face (403). The positioning clip (303) is used in conjunction with the positioning groove to perform a snap-fit connection.