Automatic tool for in-mold insert of mold

By designing automated tooling for in-mold inserts, the automated assembly of inserts was achieved, solving the problems of precision errors and low efficiency caused by traditional manual operation, and improving the molding quality and lifespan of the mold.

CN223962725UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03DESHI TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-15
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional mold insert assembly relies on manual or semi-automated operation, resulting in large errors in the matching accuracy between the insert pin and the mold hole diameter, which can easily damage the inner wall of the mold, affecting the molding quality and lifespan, and also has low assembly efficiency.

Method used

Design an automated tooling for in-mold inserts, which uses a vibrating feeder and feed channel to automatically feed inserts, and uses a cylinder to align and push the inserts into the mold insert. Combined with the coordinated operation of the control box and the cylinder, automated assembly is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves the consistency and efficiency of insert assembly, ensures the molding quality and service life of the mold, and increases product yield.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic tool for an in-mold insert of a mold, and relates to the technical field of automatic assembly. Comprising a tool body, the tool body comprises a tool table, the top of the tool table is provided with a vibration material disc and a corner air cylinder located on one side of the vibration material disc, the top of the corner air cylinder is provided with a rotating disc, and a plurality of mold insert jigs are arranged on the top of the rotating disc at equal intervals; and the other end of the material channel is butted with the turntable. The vibration charging tray is matched with the material channel to automatically complete feeding of insert pins, the first air cylinder can play a role in blocking and releasing the insert pins, the insert pins are aligned, the assembly consistency of the inserts is guaranteed, the insert pins can be pushed into the mold inserts through the second air cylinder, assembly and automatic operation are completed, the assembly quality and the assembly efficiency are guaranteed, and the production efficiency is improved. And the assembly consistency is high, the product yield is improved, and the use requirements of users are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated assembly technology, specifically to an automated tooling for in-mold inserts. Background Technology

[0002] In the mold manufacturing industry, the precise assembly of in-mold inserts and pins is a crucial step in ensuring mold lifespan and molding accuracy. Traditional insert assembly processes generally rely on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, which presents the following technical challenges:

[0003] The precision required for matching the aperture of the insert pin with the mold insert is high. During manual assembly, visual errors or fatigue can easily cause the insert pin to tilt, be bumped or damaged, or even scratch the inner wall of the mold insert, affecting the molding quality and life of the mold. In addition, the assembly efficiency is low and the use effect is not ideal. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an automated tooling for in-mold inserts to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated tooling fixture for in-mold inserts, comprising a tooling body, the tooling body including a tooling table, a vibrating material plate and a corner cylinder located on one side of the vibrating material plate are provided on the top of the tooling table, a turntable is provided on the top of the corner cylinder, and a plurality of mold insert fixtures are arranged at equal intervals around the top of the turntable, and a material channel with one end connected to the vibrating material plate and the other end connected to the turntable is also provided on the top of the tooling table.

[0006] Furthermore, the top of the material channel is provided with at least four feeding tracks, and the top of the material channel is also provided with a baffle located above the feeding tracks.

[0007] Furthermore, a limiting seat is provided at one end of the material channel.

[0008] Furthermore, a cylinder is provided on one side of one end of the material channel, and a slider is provided at the output end of the cylinder with one end extending into the material channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the slider is provided with docking rails that are positioned opposite to and have the same number as the feeding rails at the top of the material channel.

[0010] Furthermore, a second cylinder is provided on the top of the baffle, and the output end of the second cylinder extends into the interior of the limiting seat and is provided with a second slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the second slider is provided with a push rod that matches the feeding track.

[0012] Furthermore, a control box located on one side of the corner cylinder is also provided on the top of the tooling table.

[0013] Furthermore, several time relays are provided on one side of the control box.

[0014] Furthermore, a power switch is provided on one side of the control box, and an emergency stop switch is provided on the top of the control box.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an automated tooling for in-mold inserts, which has the following advantages:

[0016] This automated tooling for in-mold inserts uses a vibrating feeder and feed channel to automatically feed insert pins. Cylinder 1 can block and release insert pins, aligning them to ensure consistent insert assembly. Cylinder 2 can push the insert pins into the mold insert to complete the assembly. The automated operation ensures high assembly quality and efficiency, high assembly consistency, improved product yield, and meets user needs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second slider structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the material channel structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the push rod structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Tooling body; 11. Tooling table; 12. Vibrating feeder; 13. Feed channel; 131. Feeding track; 132. Baffle; 14. Corner cylinder; 141. Turntable; 15. Mold insert fixture; 16. Control box; 161. Time relay; 162. Power switch; 163. Emergency stop switch; 17. Cylinder 1; 171. Slider 1; 172. Docking track; 18. Cylinder 2; 181. Slider 2; 182. Push rod; 19. Limit seat. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model discloses an automated tooling for in-mold inserts, including a tooling body 1. The tooling body 1 includes a tooling table 11. The top of the tooling table 11 is provided with a vibrating material plate 12 and a corner cylinder 14 located on one side of the vibrating material plate 12. The top of the corner cylinder 14 is provided with a turntable 141. The vibrating material plate 12 is used to place insert pins to be assembled with mold inserts. A number of mold insert fixtures 15 are arranged at equal intervals around the top of the turntable 141 for placing mold inserts to be processed. The top of the tooling table 11 is also provided with a material channel 13 with one end connected to the vibrating material plate 12 and the other end connected to the turntable 141.

[0025] Specifically, the top of the material channel 13 is provided with at least four feeding tracks 131, and the top of the material channel 13 is also provided with a baffle 132 located above the feeding tracks 131.

[0026] In this embodiment, the baffle 132 is used to shield the area above the feeding track 131 to prevent the insert from falling off and to ensure the stability of the insert during the feeding process.

[0027] Specifically, a limiting seat 19 is provided at one end of the material channel 13.

[0028] In this embodiment, the limiting seat 19 is used to limit the slider 2 181, ensuring the stability of slider 2 181 during the sliding process.

[0029] Specifically, a cylinder 17 is provided on one side of one end of the material channel 13. A slider 171 is provided at the output end of the cylinder 17, extending into the interior of the material channel 13. The top of the slider 171 is provided with docking rails 172 that are opposite in position to and the same number as the feeding rails 131 at the top of the material channel 13.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cylinder 17 is activated to move the slider 171, so that the docking track 172 at the top of the slider is slightly offset from the feeding track 131, which can block the insert pin. The cylinder 17 is activated again to move the slider 171, so that the docking track 172 at the top of the slider is aligned with the feeding track 131, which can release the insert pin.

[0031] Specifically, a second cylinder 18 is provided on the top of the baffle 132, the output end of the second cylinder 18 extends into the interior of the limiting seat 19 and is provided with a second slider 181, and a push rod 182 matching the feeding track 131 is provided at the bottom of the second slider 181.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotary cylinder 14 is activated to drive the turntable 141 to rotate. The rotation angle of the turntable 141 is fixed each time, and the rotation angle is relative to the number of mold insert fixtures 15 on the top of the turntable 141, ensuring that each rotation has a set of mold insert fixtures 15 facing one end of the material channel 13. In use, the mold insert to be processed is automatically fed by the vibratory feeder and placed into the mold insert fixture 15. When the mold insert is facing the material channel 13 as the turntable 141 rotates, the second cylinder 18 is activated. The second cylinder 18 pushes the second slider 181, and the second slider 181 pushes the insert pin into the interior of the mold insert through the push rod 182.

[0033] Specifically, the top of the tooling table 11 is also provided with a control box 16 located on one side of the corner cylinder 14. Several time relays 161 are provided on one side of the control box 16, a power switch 162 is provided on one side of the control box 16, and an emergency stop switch 163 is provided on the top of the control box 16.

[0034] In this implementation scheme, the tooling can be stopped in an emergency by the emergency stop switch 163. The core function of the time relay 161 is to delay the action of the contact. After the input signal is triggered, the circuit is connected or disconnected according to a preset time. Several time relays 161 are used to control the cooperation of multiple cylinders in the tooling.

[0035] In summary, this automated tooling for in-mold inserts automatically feeds insert pins using a vibrating feeder 12 and a feed channel 13. Cylinder 17 acts as a stop and release mechanism for the insert pins, aligning them to ensure consistent insert assembly. Cylinder 2 18 pushes the insert pins into the mold insert to complete the assembly. This automated operation ensures high assembly quality and efficiency, high consistency, and improved product yield, meeting user needs.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mold in-mold trim automation tooling comprising a tooling body (1), characterized in that: The tool main body (1) includes a tool table (11), the top of the tool table (11) is provided with a vibrating tray (12) and a corner cylinder (14) on one side of the vibrating tray (12), the top of the corner cylinder (14) is provided with a rotating disc (141), a plurality of mold insert jigs (15) are arranged at equal intervals on the top of the rotating disc (141), and the top of the tool table (11) is further provided with a material channel (13) which is in abutment with the vibrating tray (12) at one end and in abutment with the rotating disc (141) at the other end.

2. An insert automation tooling for a mold as defined in claim 1, wherein: The top of the material channel (13) is provided with at least four feeding tracks (131), and the top of the material channel (13) is further provided with a baffle (132) above the feeding tracks (131).

3. The mold inlay automatic assembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: One end of the material channel (13) is provided with a limiting seat (19).

4. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 2, wherein: One side of one end of the material channel (13) is provided with a cylinder I (17), and the output end of the cylinder I (17) is provided with a sliding block I (171) which extends into the material channel (13).

5. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 4, wherein: The top of the sliding block I (171) is provided with abutment tracks (172) which are opposite to the feeding tracks (131) on the top of the material channel (13) in number.

6. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 2, wherein: The top of the baffle (132) is provided with a cylinder II (18), and the output end of the cylinder II (18) extends into the limiting seat (19) and is provided with a sliding block II (181).

7. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 6, wherein: The bottom of the sliding block II (181) is provided with a material pushing rod (182) matched with the feeding tracks (131).

8. The mold inlay automatic assembly tooling of claim 1, wherein: The top of the tool table (11) is further provided with a control box (16) on one side of the corner cylinder (14).

9. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 8, wherein: One side of the control box (16) is provided with a plurality of time relays (161).

10. The mold inlay automatic device tooling of claim 8, wherein: One side of the control box (16) is provided with a power switch (162), and the top of the control box (16) is provided with an emergency stop switch (163).