IMD mold positioning mechanism convenient to adjust

Abstract

The utility model discloses an in-mold decoration (IMD) mold positioning mechanism convenient to adjust, which comprises a rack, a supporting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rack, a driving assembly is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the supporting plate, an upper mold mounting seat is mounted at the output end of the driving assembly, a positioning air cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the supporting plate, and a lower mold mounting seat is mounted at the output end of the upper mold mounting seat. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the positioning air cylinder, a conveying belt is installed in the rack, a guide rail is installed on the inner side of the rack, and a positioning assembly is slidably installed on the outer wall of the guide rail. According to the IMD mold positioning mechanism convenient to adjust, the butt joint height of the upper mold and the lower mold can be conveniently adjusted through the driving assembly, so that the butt joint distance between the upper mold and the lower mold can be adjusted according to the sizes of different molds; and the limiting plate convenient to adjust can enable technicians to quickly and accurately adjust all parts of the mold to proper positions, so that the debugging time is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of IMD mold technology, specifically to an easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the utility model patent application CN213563985U, published on June 29, 2021, entitled "A Positioning Mechanism for Replicating Automotive IMD Molds," this utility model discloses a positioning mechanism for replicating automotive IMD molds. The mechanism includes a fixed platform, an upper mold, a lower mold, a positioning mechanism, and a control mechanism. A support frame is fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end of the fixed platform. A top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame. Two sets of hydraulic cylinders are fixedly connected between the lower end of the top plate and the upper mold. The lower mold is clamped on the upper end of the fixed platform and located directly below the upper mold. A sliding groove is formed in the middle of the upper end of the fixed platform, and an installation groove is formed inside the fixed platform below the sliding groove. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by clamping with two positioning plates, the lower mold can be fixed on the fixed platform, and by engaging the clamping plates and the groove, the positioning plates can be fixed at any position, thus facilitating the adjustment of the lower mold's position and preventing positional misalignment between the upper and lower molds, which could lead to quality problems in the molded products.

[0003] In the prior art, including the aforementioned patents, traditional positioning methods during the production process may lead to error accumulation due to factors such as wear and clearance of mechanical parts. This error accumulation, caused by mechanical wear and clearance, reduces positioning accuracy during repeated mold opening and closing. Furthermore, when positioning deviations are detected, timely and convenient adjustments are difficult, requiring prolonged downtime and complex mold disassembly and adjustments, thus reducing the effective operating time of the equipment. Therefore, a more easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that when a positioning deviation is detected, it is difficult to adjust it in a timely and convenient manner, requiring long-term downtime.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism, comprising a frame, a support plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame, a drive assembly fixedly installed on the outer wall of the support plate, an upper mold mounting seat installed at the output end of the drive assembly, a positioning cylinder fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate, a limiting plate fixedly connected to the output end of the positioning cylinder, a conveyor belt installed inside the frame, a guide rail installed on the inner side of the frame, and a positioning assembly slidably installed on the outer wall of the guide rail.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a housing, a drive motor, a lead screw, and a movable block. The outer wall of the support plate is fixedly connected to the housing, the inner wall of the housing is fixedly connected to the drive motor, the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the lead screw via a coupling, and the outer wall of the lead screw is threadedly connected to the movable block.

[0007] Furthermore, the movable block is connected to the outer wall of the upper mold mounting base, and the upper mold mounting base is located above the limiting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning assembly includes a junction box, a positioning seat, an iron core, a coil, a suction cup, a panel, a positioning plate, and a lower mold base. The junction box is installed inside the frame, and the positioning seat is fixedly connected inside the frame. An iron core is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning seat, and a coil is installed on the top of the iron core. A suction cup is provided on the outer wall of the coil. A positioning plate is slidably installed on the outer wall of the guide rail. A panel is fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate, and a lower mold base is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the junction box is connected to the positioning seat via a line, and multiple sets of iron cores are installed on the top of the positioning seat.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer wall of the iron core is wound with a coil, and the suction cup is positioned corresponding to the panel.

[0011] Furthermore, the positioning plate is located above the positioning seat, and the positioning seat is located below the upper mold mounting seat.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism is reasonable and has the following advantages:

[0013] (1) The drive component facilitates the adjustment of the docking height of the upper and lower molds, so that the docking distance can be adjusted according to the size of different molds. At the same time, during the mold installation and debugging stage, the adjustable limiting plate allows technicians to quickly and accurately adjust each part of the mold to the appropriate position, reducing debugging time. Compared with molds that are difficult to position and adjust, it can significantly shorten the start-up preparation time and speed up the production process. If a positioning deviation is found, it can be adjusted in a timely and convenient manner without having to stop the machine for a long time to disassemble the mold for complex adjustments, thereby increasing the effective running time of the equipment and improving production efficiency. The easy-to-adjust positioning allows the film or decorative piece to be accurately placed in the mold and perfectly fit the mold cavity, avoiding problems such as offset and wrinkles, thereby improving the appearance quality of the product, reducing surface defects, and increasing the yield rate of the product.

[0014] (2) Positioning can be performed through this positioning component. Electromagnetic positioning can achieve high-precision alignment between mold components by using precise control of the magnetic field. In IMD mold, it can ensure that the film, insert and other components are accurately positioned in the preset position when the mold is closed. The positioning accuracy can reach the micron level, which is significantly improved compared with the traditional mechanical positioning method, thereby ensuring the dimensional accuracy and appearance quality of the product. During the positioning process, the magnetic field force can play a certain buffering and shock absorption effect. When the upper mold mounting base and the lower mold base are closed, it can avoid rigid collision between components, reduce the impact force of the mold and equipment during operation, thereby reducing the wear of the mold and equipment and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall drawing of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the panel and the positioning plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Support plate; 3. Drive assembly; 301. Housing; 302. Drive motor; 303. Lead screw; 304. Movable block; 4. Upper mold mounting base; 5. Positioning cylinder; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Conveyor belt; 8. Guide rail; 9. Positioning assembly; 901. Junction box; 902. Positioning seat; 903. Iron core; 904. Coil; 905. Suction cup; 906. Panel; 907. Positioning plate; 908. Lower mold base. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution as follows:

[0022] Example 1:

[0023] An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism includes a frame 1, a support plate 2 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame 1, a drive assembly 3 fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the support plate 2, an upper mold mounting seat 4 mounted on the output end of the drive assembly 3, a positioning cylinder 5 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate 2, a limiting plate 6 fixedly connected to the output end of the positioning cylinder 5, a conveyor belt 7 installed inside the frame 1, a guide rail 8 installed on the inner side of the frame 1, and a positioning assembly 9 slidably mounted on the outer wall of the guide rail 8.

[0024] The above structure facilitates the adjustment of the docking height of the upper and lower molds through the drive component 3, so that the docking distance can be adjusted according to the size of different molds. At the same time, during the mold installation and debugging stage, the adjustable limiting plate 6 allows technicians to quickly and accurately adjust the various parts of the mold to the appropriate position, reducing debugging time.

[0025] Furthermore, the drive assembly 3 includes a housing 301, a drive motor 302, a lead screw 303, and a movable block 304. The housing 301 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate 2, and the drive motor 302 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 301. The output shaft of the drive motor 302 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 303 via a coupling. The movable block 304 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the lead screw 303. The movable block 304 is connected to the outer wall of the upper mold mounting base 4, and the upper mold mounting base 4 is located above the limiting plate 6.

[0026] The above structure drives the lead screw 303 to rotate via the drive motor 302, thereby causing the movable block 304 to move.

[0027] Furthermore, the internal components of the positioning assembly 9 include a junction box 901, a positioning seat 902, an iron core 903, a coil 904, a suction cup 905, a panel 906, a positioning plate 907, and a lower mold base 908. The junction box 901 is installed inside the frame 1. The positioning seat 902 is fixedly connected inside the frame 1. The iron core 903 is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning seat 902. The coil 904 is installed on the top of the iron core 903. The suction cup 905 is provided on the outer wall of the coil 904. The positioning plate 907 is slidably installed on the outer wall of the guide rail 8. The panel 906 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the positioning plate 907. The lower mold base 908 is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate 907.

[0028] The above structure can be positioned by the positioning component 9. Electromagnetic positioning can be used to achieve high-precision alignment between mold components by precisely controlling the magnetic field. In IMD molds, it can ensure that components such as films and inserts are accurately positioned in preset positions when the mold is closed.

[0029] Furthermore, the junction box 901 is connected to the positioning seat 902 via a line, and multiple sets of iron cores 903 are installed on the top of the positioning seat 902. The outer wall of the iron core 903 is wound with coils 904, and the suction cup 905 corresponds to the position of the panel 906. The positioning plate 907 is located above the positioning seat 902, and the positioning seat 902 is located below the upper mold mounting seat 4.

[0030] The above structure can provide a certain buffering and shock absorption effect through the action of magnetic force. When the upper mold mounting base 4 and the lower mold base 908 are closed, rigid collisions between components can be avoided, and the impact force on the mold and equipment during operation can be reduced.

[0031] Working principle: When in use, firstly, the IMD mold is made by placing the pre-printed patterned film sheet into the mold. Through injection molding and other processes, the plastic and the film sheet are tightly bonded together to form a decorative pattern or functional structure on the surface of the plastic product. The required upper and lower molds are respectively installed inside the upper mold mounting base 4 and the lower mold base 908.

[0032] Secondly, the drive component 3 facilitates the adjustment of the docking height between the upper and lower molds, allowing the docking distance to be adjusted according to the size of different molds. During the mold installation and debugging phase, the drive motor 302 drives the lead screw 303 to rotate, thereby causing the movable block 304 to move along the outer shell 301, allowing the upper mold mounting base 4 to be adjusted up and down. The adjustable limiting plate 6 allows technicians to quickly and accurately adjust each component of the mold to the appropriate position, reducing debugging time. Compared with molds that are difficult to position and adjust, it can significantly shorten the start-up preparation time and speed up the production process.

[0033] Finally, positioning can be achieved through the positioning component 9. Electromagnetic positioning utilizes the precise control of the magnetic field. The iron core 903 is usually made of stacked high-permeability silicon steel sheets to concentrate the magnetic flux and increase the attraction force. The coil 904 is the key to generating the magnetic field, which is achieved by passing current, thereby causing the suction cup 905 to generate attraction force. When the conveyor belt 7 transports the lower mold seat 908 to the corresponding position, it attracts the panel 906. The high-precision alignment between the mold components ensures that the film, inserts and other components are accurately positioned in the preset position when the mold is closed in the IMD mold. The positioning accuracy can reach the micron level, which is a significant improvement compared to the traditional mechanical positioning method, thereby ensuring the dimensional accuracy and appearance quality of the product. During the positioning process, the magnetic field force can play a certain role in buffering and shock absorption. When the upper mold mounting seat 4 and the lower mold seat 908 are closed, rigid collisions between components can be avoided.

[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The outer wall of the rack (1) is fixedly connected with a support plate (2), the outer wall of the support plate (2) is fixedly installed with a driving assembly (3), the output end of the driving assembly (3) is installed with an upper mold mounting seat (4), the outer wall of the support plate (2) is fixedly connected with a positioning cylinder (5), the output end of the positioning cylinder (5) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (6), the inside of the rack (1) is installed with a conveying belt (7), the inner side of the rack (1) is installed with a guide rail (8), and the outer wall of the guide rail (8) is slidably installed with a positioning assembly (9).

2. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the driving assembly (3) comprises a shell (301), a driving motor (302), a lead screw (303) and a movable block (304), the outer wall of the support plate (2) is fixedly connected with the shell (301), the inner wall of the shell (301) is fixedly connected with the driving motor (302), the output shaft of the driving motor (302) is fixedly connected with the lead screw (303) through a shaft coupling, and the outer wall of the lead screw (303) is threadedly connected with the movable block (304).

3. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The outer wall of the movable block (304) is connected with the upper mold mounting seat (4), and the upper mold mounting seat (4) is located above the limiting plate (6).

4. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the positioning assembly (9) comprises a junction box (901), a positioning seat (902), an iron core (903), a coil (904), a suction cup (905), a panel (906), a positioning plate (907) and a lower mold seat (908), the inside of the rack (1) is installed with the junction box (901), the inside of the rack (1) is fixedly connected with the positioning seat (902), the top of the positioning seat (902) is fixedly connected with the iron core (903), the top of the iron core (903) is installed with the coil (904), the outer wall of the coil (904) is provided with the suction cup (905), the outer wall of the guide rail (8) is slidably installed with the positioning plate (907), the bottom of the positioning plate (907) is fixedly connected with the panel (906), and the top of the positioning plate (907) is fixedly connected with the lower mold seat (908).

5. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The junction box (901) is connected with the positioning seat (902) through a wire, and a plurality of iron cores (903) are installed on the top of the positioning seat (902).

6. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The outer wall of the iron core (903) is wound with the coil (904), and the suction cup (905) corresponds in position to the panel (906).

7. An easily adjustable IMD mold positioning mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The positioning plate (907) is located above the positioning seat (902), and the positioning seat (902) is located below the upper mold mounting seat (4).

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