Automatic feeding inlaying machine

By designing an automatic feeding and inserting machine, the automatic ejection of hot inserting materials is achieved using an ejector plate and other components, solving the problem of time-consuming mold disassembly in existing technologies and improving processing efficiency.

CN224066463UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31JIASHAN NAIBO PRECISION INSTR
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The existing hot-mounting process requires mold disassembly after mounting, which is time-consuming and affects processing efficiency.

Method used

An automatic feeding and embedding machine was designed, which includes components such as an ejector plate, a filling assembly, a sleeve, a mold cover, and a cylinder. It realizes the automated ejection and processing of hot-embedded materials and simplifies the operation process.

Benefits of technology

The use of an automated ejector plate reduces the number of manual mold disassembly steps, improving the speed and efficiency of hot-insertion processing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of metallographic inlaying, in particular to an automatic feeding inlaying machine which comprises a bottom table, a working plane, a mounting platform, a sleeve and a die cover, the working plane is provided with a first working position and a second working position, the mounting platform is fixedly arranged at the first working position, the sleeve is fixed on the mounting platform, and an ejector plate is arranged in the sleeve in a sliding mode. The ejector plate can move up and down, the mold cover is located above the working plane, the mold cover can move between a first working position and a second working position, the mold cover comprises a shell and a core rod, the shell is fixedly connected with the core rod, an electric heating wire is wound on the core rod, and the mold cover can move up and down. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the ejector plate, after a hot inlaying process is finished, a hot inlaying material can be directly ejected out through the ejector plate without manual demolding, so that the hot inlaying processing speed is accelerated, automatic processing is realized on the steps of filling, capping, heating and the like, and the processing speed is further accelerated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metallographic inlay, and in particular to an automatic feeding inlay machine. Background Technology

[0002] The preparation of metallographic specimens involves various processes, including sampling, mounting, grinding (coarse and fine grinding), polishing, etching, and precautions for each step. The quality of metallographic specimen preparation directly affects the accuracy of the test results. Metallographic mounting materials are consumables used in the mounting step of the metallographic testing process. Metallographic mounting includes hot mounting and cold mounting processes; however, the existing hot mounting process requires mold removal after mounting, which is very time-consuming.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve such a structure to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automatic feeding and inlaying machine. This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic feeding and embedding machine includes a base platform, the upper surface of which is a working plane. It also includes an installation platform, a sleeve, and a mold cover. The working plane has a first working position and a second working position. The installation platform is fixedly located at the first working position. The sleeve is fixed to the installation platform. An ejector plate is slidably disposed within the sleeve and can move up and down. The mold cover is located above the working plane and can move between the first and second working positions. The mold cover includes a shell and a mandrel, which are fixedly connected and both are made of metal. A heating wire is wound around the mandrel. The mold cover can move up and down.

[0006] In the above technical solution: the base platform is used to set the remaining parts and determine the position of the working platform; the mounting platform is used to set the sleeve and related components; the mold cover is used to close the upper end of the sleeve to facilitate heating and pressurization; the first working position is the feeding position; the second working position is the hot processing position; the ejector plate is used to close the lower end of the sleeve and, after the hot processing is completed, eject the hot-inserted material to facilitate removal; the outer shell is used to conduct heat; the core rod is used to generate heat after cooperating with the heating wire.

[0007] A further feature of this invention is that it also includes a packing assembly, which includes a support frame, a main shaft, and a hopper. The support frame is fixedly mounted on the base platform, the main shaft is mounted on the support frame, the hopper is fixedly connected to the main shaft, and the hopper is located above the first working position. A valve is also provided at the outlet of the hopper.

[0008] In the above technical solution: the support frame is used to elevate the material so that the main shaft will not collide with the mold cover; the main shaft is used to realize the vertical movement of the hopper; the hopper is used to store raw materials; and the valve is used to control the opening and closing of the hopper.

[0009] A further feature of this invention is that a mounting bracket is provided on the working plane, and a second cylinder is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket. The output end of the second cylinder passes through the mounting bracket and is fixedly connected to the mold cover, and the output direction of the second cylinder is downward.

[0010] In the above technical solution: the mounting bracket is used to install the second cylinder; the second cylinder is used to provide power to realize the up and down movement of the mold cover.

[0011] A further feature of this invention is that a sliding platform is slidably disposed inside the base, and the sliding platform is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket.

[0012] In the above technical solution: the slide is used to move the mold cover between the first working position and the second working position.

[0013] A further feature of this invention is that the base platform is hollow inside, and a clearance groove is provided on the upper part of the base platform. The position of the clearance groove corresponds to the first working position, and the sleeve is located in the clearance groove.

[0014] In the above technical solution: the base is hollow to facilitate the installation of some components; the clearance groove is used to determine the position of the sleeve.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that a first cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the internal cavity of the base platform, and the output end of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to the top plate.

[0016] In the above technical solution: the first cylinder is used to realize the up and down movement of the ejector plate.

[0017] A further feature of this invention is that: a transition plate is fixedly provided on the output end of the first cylinder, the transition plate is provided with a plurality of guide holes, a guide rod is fixedly provided on the bottom of the base, the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide holes, a connecting rod is fixedly provided on the transition plate, and the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the ejector plate.

[0018] In the above technical solution: the transition plate is used to set the connecting rod; the guide hole and the guide rod cooperate to limit the movement direction of the transition plate, so that the up and down movement of the transition plate is more stable.

[0019] A further feature of this invention is that the sleeve also includes a limiting ring, and the connecting rod is slidably connected to the limiting ring.

[0020] In the above technical solution: the limiting ring is used to connect the connecting rod and the sleeve, so that force can be transmitted horizontally, thereby enabling the slide table to drive the sleeve to move horizontally.

[0021] This utility model discloses an automatic feeding and inlaying machine, which, compared with the prior art:

[0022] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the ejector plate, enables the hot-mounted material to be ejected directly through the ejector plate after the hot-mounting process is completed, without the need for manual demolding, thereby speeding up the hot-mounting processing.

[0023] 2. This utility model also enables automatic processing in steps such as filling, capping, and heating by setting up components such as filling mechanism, sleeve, end cap and slide, which further speeds up the processing speed. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sleeve of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap of this utility model.

[0027] The numbers and letters in the diagram represent the following component names: 10-Base platform; 101-Working plane; 102-Leaning groove; 20-Mounting platform; 30-Sleeve; 301-Ejector plate; 302-Limiting ring; 40-Mold cover; 401-Outer shell; 402-Core rod; 50-Heating wire; 60-Filling assembly; 601-Support frame; 602-Main shaft; 603-Hopper; 70-Mounting frame; 80-Second cylinder; 90-Slide table; 110-First cylinder; 120-Transition plate; 120a-Guide hole; 120b-Connecting rod; 130-Guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. These embodiments are implemented based on the technical solution of this utility model and provide detailed implementation methods and specific operation processes. However, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1-3As shown, the present invention proposes an automatic feeding and inlaying machine, including a base platform 10, the upper surface of which is a working plane 101, and also including an installation platform 20, a sleeve 30, and a mold cover 40. The working plane 101 is provided with a first working position and a second working position. The installation platform 20 is fixedly installed at the first working position. The sleeve 30 is fixed on the installation platform 20. An ejector plate 301 is slidably installed inside the sleeve 30. The ejector plate 301 can move up and down. The mold cover 40 is located above the working plane 101 and can move between the first working position and the second working position. The mold cover 40 includes a shell 401 and a core rod 402. The shell 401 and the core rod 402 are fixedly connected and are both made of metal. An electric heating wire 50 is wound on the core rod 402. The mold cover 40 can move up and down. The sleeve 30 includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The outer sleeve 401 is rectangular and has a stepped hole running through its center. The inner sleeve is cylindrical and is detachably fixed in the stepped hole. The diameter of the ejector plate 301 is the same as the inner diameter of the inner cylinder. The sleeve also includes a protective cover, which is located at the end cap to cover the end cap position and prevent burns to the operator. A limiting step is provided on the outer wall of the outer sleeve 401. The outer sleeve 401 and the core rod 402 are integrally formed.

[0030] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the automatic feeding and embedding machine proposed in this utility model further includes a filling assembly 60. The filling assembly 60 includes a support frame 601, a main shaft 602, and a material bin 603. The support frame 601 is fixedly mounted on the base platform 10, the main shaft 602 is mounted on the support frame 601, and the material bin 603 is fixedly connected to the main shaft 602 and located above the first working position. A valve is also provided at the outlet of the material bin 603. Multiple base platforms 10 can be arranged side by side. In this case, the main shaft 602 is slidably connected to the support frame 601 to facilitate the movement of the material bin 603 between the various base platforms 10.

[0031] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention discloses an automatic feeding and embedding machine. A mounting frame 70 is also provided on the working plane 101. A second cylinder 80 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 70. The output end of the second cylinder 80 passes through the mounting frame 70 and is fixedly connected to the mold cover 40, with the output direction of the second cylinder 80 being downward. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the output end of the second cylinder 80, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the mold cover 40. The connecting block is provided with a clearance groove 102 to allow space for the power supply line of the heating wire 50. The mounting frame 70 is slidably connected to the mounting platform 20 to ensure the correct movement direction of the mounting frame 70. The protective cover is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 70.

[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention proposes an automatic feeding and mounting machine, wherein a slide table 90 is slidably disposed inside the base platform 10, and the slide table 90 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 70. A first slide rail is disposed on the bottom surface inside the base platform 10, and the slide table 90 is slidably connected to the first slide rail. A motor is also disposed inside the base platform 10, and a ball screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the ball screw is fixedly connected to the slide table 90. Preferably, two slide rails, two motors, and two slide tables 90 are provided, respectively disposed on both sides of the first cylinder 110, so as to make the movement of the mounting frame 70 more stable.

[0033] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model proposes an automatic feeding and inlaying machine. The base platform 10 is hollow inside, and a clearance groove 102 is provided on the upper part of the base platform 10. The position of the clearance groove 102 corresponds to the first working position, and the sleeve 30 is located in the clearance groove 102. The diameter of the clearance groove 102 is the same as the diameter of the outer sleeve.

[0034] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention proposes an automatic feeding and inlaying machine, wherein a first cylinder 110 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the internal cavity of the base 10, and the output end of the first cylinder 110 is fixedly connected to the top plate 301.

[0035] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the present invention proposes an automatic feeding and embedding machine, wherein a transition plate 120 is fixedly provided on the output end of the first cylinder 110, the transition plate 120 is provided with a plurality of guide holes 120a, a guide rod 130 is fixedly provided on the bottom of the base 10, the guide rod 130 is slidably connected to the guide holes 120a, a connecting rod 120b is fixedly provided on the transition plate 120, and the connecting rod 120b is fixedly connected to the ejector plate 301.

[0036] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model proposes an automatic feeding and embedding machine, in which the sleeve 30 further includes a limiting ring 302, and the connecting rod 120b is slidably connected to the limiting ring 302. The limiting ring 302 is disposed on the outer sleeve; preferably, a cooling pipe is also provided inside the outer shell 401, which can be connected to a cooling water circulation system to achieve rapid cooling of the inner sleeve and the hot-embedded material inside the inner sleeve.

[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0038] a) The sleeve is in the first working position;

[0039] b) The main shaft controls the hopper's descent;

[0040] c) The bottom outlet of the hopper is connected to the sleeve, and material is added;

[0041] d) The valve closes, and the hopper rises;

[0042] e) The slide table controls the horizontal movement of the mold cover to the first working position;

[0043] f) The second cylinder control end cover moves downward and engages with the sleeve;

[0044] g) Heating is achieved by energizing the heating wire;

[0045] h) Heat is transferred through the outer shell to the sleeve and the heat-inserting material to be processed;

[0046] i) The resin material melts and solidifies into one piece with the material whose metallographic structure needs to be examined after cooling;

[0047] j) The slide table moves the mold cover back to the second working position;

[0048] k) The first cylinder controls the ejector plate to move upward, ejecting the hot-mounted material, which is then removed by the worker.

[0049] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0050] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. An automatic loading inlaying machine comprising a base table (10), the upper surface of the base table (10) being a working plane (101), characterized in that: It also includes the installation platform (20), sleeve (30) and mold cover (40), the work surface (101) is provided with a first work position and a second work position, the installation platform (20) is fixedly arranged at the first work position, the sleeve (30) is fixed on the installation platform (20), the sleeve (30) is slidably arranged with the ejection plate (301) in the sleeve (30), the ejection plate (301) can move up and down, the mold cover (40) is located above the work surface (101), and the mold cover (40) can move between the first work position and the second work position, the mold cover (40) comprises a shell (401) and a core rod (402), the shell (401) and the core rod (402) are fixedly connected, and both are metal materials, the core rod (402) is wound with the heating wire (50), and the mold cover (40) can move up and down.

2. The automatic loading inlay machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a filler assembly (60), the filler assembly (60) comprises a support frame (601), a main shaft (602) and a hopper (603), the support frame (601) is fixedly arranged on the base (10), the main shaft (602) is arranged on the support frame (601), the hopper (603) is fixedly connected with the main shaft (602), and the hopper (603) is located above the first work position, and a valve is further arranged at the outlet of the hopper (603).

3. The automatic loading inlay machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The work surface (101) is further provided with a mounting bracket (70), the second cylinder (80) is fixedly arranged on the mounting bracket (70), the output end of the second cylinder (80) penetrates through the mounting bracket (70) and is fixedly connected with the mold cover (40), and the output direction of the second cylinder (80) is downward.

4. The automatic loading inlay machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inside of the base (10) is further slidably provided with a sliding table (90), and the sliding table (90) is fixedly connected with the mounting bracket (70).

5. The automatic loading inlay machine according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The base (10) is hollow, and a clearance slot (102) is arranged on the upper part of the base (10), the position of the clearance slot (102) corresponds to the first work position, and the sleeve (30) is located in the clearance slot (102).

6. The automatic inlay loading machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first cylinder (110) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the cavity in the base (10), and the output end of the first cylinder (110) is fixedly connected with the ejection plate (301).

7. The automatic inlay loading machine of claim 6, wherein: A transition plate (120) is fixedly arranged on the output end of the first cylinder (110), a plurality of guide holes (120a) are arranged on the transition plate (120), a guide rod (130) is further fixedly arranged on the bottom of the base (10), the guide rod (130) is slidably connected with the guide holes (120a), a connecting rod (120b) is fixedly arranged on the transition plate (120), and the connecting rod (120b) is fixedly connected with the ejection plate (301).

8. The automatic inlay loading machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sleeve (30) further comprises a limiting ring (302), and the connecting rod (120b) is slidably connected with the limiting ring (302).