Intelligent temperature control system for metal product die casting equipment

By employing a multi-zone independent temperature control architecture and intelligent control system, the problem of local thermal imbalance in traditional die-casting molds has been solved, enabling precise dynamic control of mold temperature and improving product quality and production efficiency.

CN224058692UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31FOSHAN NANHAI XINLI METAL PROD CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The traditional integrated temperature control circuit design of die-casting molds cannot effectively solve the problem of thermal imbalance in local areas of the mold, resulting in local overheating or underheating, which affects the mechanical properties, surface quality and dimensional accuracy of the product.

Method used

It adopts a multi-zone independent temperature control architecture, combined with real-time monitoring and intelligent regulation by a multi-point distributed thermocouple control center. It uses multiple sets of independent circulating water channels to accurately and dynamically control different heat conduction areas of the mold, combined with the efficient collaborative work of heating and cooling components.

Benefits of technology

It achieves differentiated and dynamic precise control of temperature in different areas of the mold, improves the consistency of mechanical properties, surface finish and dimensional accuracy of die-cast products, reduces scrap rate and production cycle, and optimizes energy consumption costs.

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Abstract

An intelligent temperature control system for metal product die casting equipment comprises a male die mechanism, a female die mechanism, an ejection mechanism and a temperature control system, the male die mechanism and the female die mechanism are matched oppositely, the ejection mechanism is installed on the male die mechanism, and the temperature control system comprises a temperature monitoring assembly, a circulating assembly, a heating assembly, a cooling assembly and a control center. The temperature monitoring assembly is installed on the male die mechanism and the female die mechanism, the circulating assembly is connected to the male die mechanism and the female die mechanism, and through a multi-area independent temperature control framework and a dynamic feedback adjusting mechanism, the problem of local thermal unbalance caused by overall temperature control of a traditional die-casting die is effectively solved; a plurality of groups of independent circulating water channels accurately cover different heat conduction areas of the mold, and differential and dynamic accurate control of the temperature of each area is realized by combining real-time monitoring of multi-point distributed thermocouples and intelligent regulation and control of a control center; the heat-conducting channel enhances the heat exchange efficiency and shortens the temperature response time; heating and cooling assemblies are independently configured and efficiently and synergistically consider energy efficiency and temperature control speed.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to die casting equipment technical field, concretely relates to metal product die casting equipment temperature intelligent control system BACKGROUND

[0002] In the metal product die casting process, the mold temperature, the molten metal temperature and the collaborative control of the cooling system directly determine the mechanical properties, surface quality and dimensional accuracy of the product. The traditional die casting mold adopts the overall independent temperature control loop design, and the utility model discloses a kind of new energy automobile engine support processing with integrated die casting mold, and the utility model patent is heated to mold by mold heating pipe, mold is cooled by cooling mechanism, and the temperature of mold is controlled by this, however, die casting mold usually includes movable die, fixed die, slider, core and multiple temperature control areas, the difference of heat conduction characteristics in each area is significant, so this overall heating or cooling mode lacks dynamic temperature adjustment mechanism for local area, and local overheating or underheating phenomenon is prone to occur. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides metal product die casting equipment temperature intelligent control system.

[0004] The utility model solves the technical scheme that the utility model adopts:

[0005] Metal product die casting equipment temperature intelligent control system, including male die mechanism, female die mechanism, ejection mechanism and temperature control system, the male die mechanism and female die mechanism are opposite cooperation, the ejection mechanism is installed on male die mechanism, the temperature control system includes temperature monitoring component, circulating component, heating component, cooling component and control center, the temperature monitoring component is installed on male die mechanism and female die mechanism and carries out temperature monitoring to multiple areas in mold interior, the circulating component is connected on male die mechanism and female die mechanism, the control center controls heating component to heat and rise temperature to circulating medium in circulating component according to the feedback information of temperature monitoring component, or control cooling component carries out cooling and temperature reduction to circulating medium in circulating component, the circulating component passes through circulating medium and transfers heat or absorbs heat to male die mechanism and female die mechanism, the circulating component includes multiple groups of independently controlled circulating water channels, each circulating water channel is connected with delivery pump respectively, and the heating component and cooling component are provided with multiple groups of circulating water channels, so as to independently control circulating medium in each circulating water channel and heat or cool, multiple circulating water channels are distributed in different areas in male die mechanism and female die mechanism, and the control center realizes dynamic adjustment to the temperature of different areas in mold by controlling delivery pump, heating component and cooling component.

[0006] In this utility model, the punch mechanism includes a punch base, a punch core, and punch limiting blocks. The punch base is provided with a punch cavity. The punch core is assembled in the cavity and fixed by the punch limiting blocks. There are four sets of punch limiting blocks, which are respectively fixed at the four corners of the punch cavity. The four sets of punch limiting blocks limit the four corners of the punch core.

[0007] Furthermore, the die mechanism includes a die base, a die core, and die limiting blocks. The die base is provided with a die cavity. The die core is assembled in the die cavity and fixed and limited by the die limiting blocks. There are also four sets of die limiting blocks, which are fixed at the four corners of the die cavity. At the same time, the four sets of die limiting blocks limit the four corners of the die core.

[0008] Furthermore, the die base is provided with four sets of guide posts, which are respectively located at the four corners of the die base. The punch base is provided with guide holes corresponding to the positions of the guide posts, and the punch base slides on the guide posts through the guide holes.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple channels are provided in the left, middle, and right regions of the convex and concave mold cores. The channels in the corresponding regions are connected by connecting pipes to form the circulating water channels. Thus, the circulating water channel on the left side of the mold controls the temperature of the left region of the convex and concave mold cores, the circulating water channel in the middle of the mold controls the temperature of the middle region of the convex and concave mold cores, and the circulating water channel on the right side of the mold controls the temperature of the right region of the convex and concave mold cores.

[0010] Furthermore, in each region, multiple nodes of the circulating water channel are provided with heat-conducting channels extending toward the forming surface.

[0011] In this utility model, the ejection mechanism includes a guide rod disposed at the rear of the punch mechanism, a push block slidably fitted on the guide rod, multiple ejector pins mounted on one side of the push block, and multiple push rods mounted on the other side. The multiple ejector pins pass inward through the punch base and the punch core until they reach the forming surface of the punch core, and the end faces of the multiple ejector pins are flush with the contour of the forming surface. In addition, the multiple push rods extend outward and connect to the pusher.

[0012] In this invention, the temperature control component includes multiple thermocouples, which are evenly distributed in the left, middle, and right regions of the convex and concave mold cores. For the convex mold core, the thermocouples are embedded in the ejector pin at one end near the molding surface, and for the concave mold core, the thermocouples are embedded in the core wall.

[0013] In this invention, the heating assembly includes a heating box and an electric heating tube. Part of the circulating water channel is spirally coiled inside the heating box, and the electric heating tube is located at the center of the spiral coil to heat the circulating medium in the circulating water channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the cooling assembly includes a cooling box, heat sinks, and a cooling fan. Part of the circulating water channel passes through the cooling box. The heat sinks are provided with multiple pieces and are connected at intervals to the circulating water channel inside the cooling box. The cooling fan is installed inside the cooling box. When it is necessary to cool the medium in the circulating pipe, the control center controls the cooling fan to work. The cooling fan blows air onto the heat sinks to remove the heat from the heat sinks.

[0015] This utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0016] By employing a multi-zone independent temperature control architecture and a dynamic feedback adjustment mechanism, the problem of localized thermal imbalance caused by the overall temperature control of traditional die-casting molds is effectively solved. Multiple sets of independent circulating water channels precisely cover different heat conduction areas of the mold. Combined with real-time monitoring by multi-point distributed thermocouples and intelligent regulation by the control center, differentiated and dynamic precise temperature control of each area is achieved. The heat conduction channels enhance heat exchange efficiency and shorten temperature response time. The independent configuration and efficient collaboration of heating and cooling components balance energy efficiency and temperature control speed.

[0017] This system significantly improves the consistency of mechanical properties, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy of die-cast products, and has multiple economic benefits such as reducing scrap rates, shortening production cycles, and optimizing energy consumption costs. It provides the metal die-casting industry with an intelligent and precise temperature control solution. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the die-casting mold in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a connection structure diagram of the temperature control system in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the punch mechanism and the ejection mechanism in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the die mechanism in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the heating component in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling component in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this embodiment discloses an intelligent temperature control system for die-casting equipment for metal products, including a punch mechanism 1, a die mechanism 2, an ejection mechanism 3, and a temperature control system 4. The punch mechanism 1 and the die mechanism 2 are matched with each other, and the ejection mechanism 3 is installed on the punch mechanism 1. The temperature control system 4 includes a temperature monitoring component 41, a circulation component 42, a heating component 43, a cooling component 44, and a control center 45. The temperature monitoring component 41 is installed on the punch mechanism 1 and the die mechanism 2 to monitor the temperature of multiple areas inside the mold. The circulation component 42 is connected to the punch mechanism 1 and the die mechanism 2. The control center 45 controls the heating component 43 to heat the circulating medium in the circulation component 42 based on the feedback information from the temperature monitoring component 41, or controls the cooling component 44 to cool the circulating medium in the circulation component 42. The circulation component 42 transfers or absorbs heat to the punch mechanism 1 and the die mechanism 2 through the circulation medium, thereby achieving temperature control. In addition, the circulation component 42 includes multiple independently controlled circulation channels 421, each of which is connected to a delivery pump 422. The delivery pump 422 drives the circulation medium to flow in the circulation channel 421. The heating component 43 and the cooling component 44 are provided in multiple sets corresponding to the circulation channels 421. Therefore, the heating component 43 and the cooling component 44 can independently control the circulation medium in each set of circulation channels 421 to raise or lower the temperature. The multiple sets of circulation channels 421 are distributed in different areas inside the punch mechanism 1 and the die mechanism 2. The control center 45 dynamically adjusts the temperature of different areas inside the mold by controlling the delivery pump 422, the heating component 43 and the cooling component 44.

[0030] In this embodiment, the punch mechanism 1 includes a punch base 11, a punch core 12, and a punch limiting block 13. The punch base 11 is provided with a punch cavity 110. The punch core 12 is assembled in the cavity and fixed by the punch limiting block 13. There are four sets of punch limiting blocks 13, which are respectively fixed at the four corners of the punch cavity 110. At the same time, the four sets of punch limiting blocks 13 limit the four corners of the punch core 12. Preferably, the punch limiting blocks 13 are fixedly connected to the punch base 11 by screws so as to realize the detachable setting of the punch core 12.

[0031] Furthermore, the die mechanism 2 includes a die base 21, a die core 22, and a die limiting block 23. The die base 21 is provided with a die cavity 210. The die core 22 is assembled in the die cavity 210 and fixed and limited by the die limiting block 23. The die limiting block 23 is also provided in four sets and is fixed at the four corners of the die cavity 210 respectively. At the same time, the four sets of die limiting blocks 23 limit the four corners of the die core 22. Preferably, the die limiting block 23 is fixedly connected to the die base 21 by screws, which also makes the die core 22 detachable.

[0032] In addition, the die base 21 is provided with a plurality of guide posts 24, preferably four sets of guide posts 24 and respectively located at the four corners of the die base 21. The punch base 11 is provided with guide holes 14 corresponding to the positions of the guide posts 24. The punch base 11 slides on the guide posts 24 through the guide holes 14 to facilitate mold closing.

[0033] Furthermore, multiple channels are machined in the left, middle, and right regions of the convex mold core 12 and the concave mold core 22. The channels in the corresponding regions are connected by connecting pipes 424 to form the circulating water channel 421. Thus, the circulating water channel 421 located on the left side of the mold controls the temperature of the left region of the convex mold core 12 and the concave mold core 22, the circulating water channel 421 located in the middle of the mold controls the temperature of the middle region of the convex mold core 12 and the concave mold core 22, and the circulating water channel 421 located on the right side of the mold controls the temperature of the right region of the convex mold core 12 and the concave mold core 22. In addition, in each region, multiple nodes of the circulating water channel 421 are provided with heat-conducting channels 423 extending towards the molding surface. Heat can be transferred more quickly through the heat-conducting channels 423, improving the temperature control efficiency.

[0034] In this embodiment, the ejection mechanism 3 is installed at the rear of the punch mechanism 1. Specifically, it includes a guide rod 31 disposed at the rear of the punch mechanism 1, a push block 32 slidably fitted on the guide rod 31, multiple ejector pins 33 installed on one side of the push block 32, and multiple push rods 34 installed on the other side. The multiple ejector pins 33 pass inward through the punch base 11 and the punch core 12 until they reach the forming surface of the punch core 12. It should be noted that the end faces of the multiple ejector pins 33 are flush with the contour of the forming surface, that is, the end faces of the ejector pins 33 form part of the forming surface. In addition, the multiple push rods 34 extend outward to connect with the pusher. The pusher is a common electric push rod on the market, so it will not be described in detail.

[0035] In this embodiment, the temperature monitoring component 41 includes a plurality of thermocouples 411, which are evenly distributed in the left, middle and right regions of the convex mold core 12 and the concave mold core 22. Specifically, for the convex mold core 12, the thermocouples 411 are embedded in the ejector pin 33 at one end near the molding surface, and for the concave mold core 22, the thermocouples 411 are embedded in the core wall.

[0036] In this embodiment, the heating component 43 includes a heating box 431 and an electric heating tube 432. Part of the pipeline of the circulating water channel 421 is spirally coiled inside the heating box 431. The electric heating tube 432 is located at the center of the spiral coil to heat the circulating medium in the circulating water channel 421. For the specific structure and working principle, please refer to the instantaneous heater and electric water heater with the same disclosed in Chinese Utility Model Patent Application No. CN202323088678.3. Further details are omitted here.

[0037] In addition, the cooling assembly 44 includes a cooling tank 441, heat sinks 442, and a cooling fan 443. Part of the circulating water channel 421 passes through the cooling tank 441. The heat sink 442 has multiple pieces and is spaced apart and connected to the circulating water channel 421 inside the cooling tank 441. The cooling fan 443 is installed inside the cooling tank 441. When it is necessary to cool the medium in the circulating pipe, the control center 45 controls the cooling fan 443 to work. The cooling fan 443 blows air onto the heat sink 442 to remove the heat from the heat sink 442, thereby cooling the circulating medium.

[0038] The above description in this specification is merely an illustrative example of the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or adopt similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the content of this specification or exceed the scope defined in the claims, they shall all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A temperature intelligent control system for metal product die casting equipment, comprising a punch mechanism (1), a die mechanism (2), an ejection mechanism (3) and a temperature control system (4), the punch mechanism (1) and the die mechanism (2) are oppositely matched, the ejection mechanism (3) is installed on the punch mechanism (1), characterized in that, The temperature control system (4) comprises a temperature monitoring assembly (41), a circulating assembly (42), a heating assembly (43), a cooling assembly (44) and a control center (45), the temperature monitoring assembly (41) is installed on the punch mechanism (1) and the die mechanism (2) to monitor the temperature of multiple areas inside the mold, the circulating assembly (42) is connected to the punch mechanism (1) and the die mechanism (2), the control center (45) controls the heating assembly (43) to heat the circulating medium in the circulating assembly (42) according to the feedback information of the temperature monitoring assembly (41), or controls the cooling assembly (44) to cool the circulating medium in the circulating assembly (42), the circulating assembly (42) transmits heat or absorbs heat to the punch mechanism (1) and the die mechanism (2) through the circulating medium, the circulating assembly (42) comprises multiple groups of independently controlled circulating water channels (421), each group of the circulating water channels (421) is connected with a delivery pump (422), and the heating assembly (43) and the cooling assembly (44) are provided with multiple groups corresponding to the circulating water channels (421), so that the circulating medium in each group of the circulating water channels (421) is independently controlled to be heated or cooled, multiple groups of the circulating water channels (421) are distributed in different areas inside the punch mechanism (1) and the die mechanism (2), and the control center (45) realizes dynamic adjustment of the temperature of different areas in the mold by controlling the delivery pump (422), the heating assembly (43) and the cooling assembly (44).

2. The metal article die casting apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 1, wherein, The punch mechanism (1) comprises a punch base (11), a punch core (12) and a punch limiting block (13), the punch base (11) is provided with a punch cavity (110), the punch core (12) is assembled in the cavity and fixed by the punch limiting block (13), the punch limiting block (13) is provided with four groups and fixed at four corners of the punch cavity (110) respectively, and four groups of the punch limiting block (13) limit four corners of the punch core (12).

3. The metal article die casting apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 2, wherein, The die mechanism (2) comprises a die base (21), a die core (22) and a die limiting block (23), the die base (21) is provided with a die cavity (210), the die core (22) is assembled in the die cavity (210) and fixed by the die limiting block (23), the die limiting block (23) is also provided with four groups and fixed at four corners of the die cavity (210) respectively, and four groups of the die limiting block (23) limit four corners of the die core (22).

4. The metal article die casting apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 3, wherein, The die base (21) is also provided with four groups of guide columns (24), four groups of the guide columns (24) are respectively arranged at four corners of the die base (21), the punch base (11) is provided with guide holes (14) corresponding to positions of the guide columns (24), and the punch base (11) is slidably fitted on the guide columns (24) through the guide holes (14).

5. The metal article transfer molding apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 3, wherein, On the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22), a plurality of channels are arranged in the left region, the middle region and the right region inside the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22) respectively, and the channels of the corresponding regions are connected to form the circulating water channel (421) through the connecting pipe (424), so that the circulating water channel (421) located on the left side of the mold controls the temperature of the left region of the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22), the circulating water channel (421) located in the middle of the mold controls the temperature of the middle region of the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22), and the circulating water channel (421) located on the right side of the mold controls the temperature of the right region of the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22).

6. The metal article transfer molding apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 5, wherein, In each region, the plurality of nodes of the circulating water channel (421) are also provided with heat-conducting channels (423) extending in the direction of the forming surface.

7. The metal article transfer molding apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 3, wherein, The ejection mechanism (3) comprises a guide rod (31) arranged at the rear of the convex mold mechanism (1), a push block (32) slidingly fitted on the guide rod (31), a plurality of ejector pins (33) installed on one side of the push block (32), and a plurality of push rods (34) installed on the other side, the plurality of ejector pins (33) pass through the convex mold base (11) and the convex model core (12) inwardly until the forming surface of the convex model core (12), and the end faces of the plurality of ejector pins (33) are flush with the profile of the forming surface; in addition, the plurality of push rods (34) extend outwardly and are connected with the pusher.

8. The metal article die casting apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 7, wherein, The temperature monitoring assembly (41) comprises a plurality of thermocouples (411), and the plurality of thermocouples (411) are uniformly distributed in the left region, the middle region and the right region on the convex model core (12) and the concave model core (22), for the convex model core (12), the thermocouple (411) is embedded on the end of the ejector pin (33) close to the forming surface, and for the concave model core (22), the thermocouple (411) is embedded in the core wall.

9. The metal article transfer molding apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 1, wherein, The heating assembly (43) comprises a heating box (431) and an electric heating pipe (432), part of the pipeline of the circulating water channel (421) is spirally wound in the heating box (431), and the electric heating pipe (432) is arranged at the center of the spiral winding to heat the circulating medium in the circulating water channel (421).

10. The metal article transfer molding apparatus temperature intelligent control system of claim 1, wherein, The cooling assembly (44) comprises a cooling box (441), a cooling fin (442) and a cooling fan (443), part of the pipeline of the circulating water channel (421) passes through the cooling box (441), the cooling fin (442) is provided with a plurality of pieces and is connected on the circulating water channel (421) inside the cooling box (441) at intervals, and the cooling fan (443) is installed in the cooling box (441), when it is needed to cool the medium in the circulating pipeline, the control center (45) controls the cooling fan (443) to work, and the cooling fan (443) blows on the cooling fin (442) to take away the heat on the cooling fin (442).

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