Carbon fiber tube forming tool convenient to demould

By designing a carbon fiber tube forming fixture that facilitates demolding, and utilizing components such as electric cylinders and motors to achieve integrated demolding and winding of prepreg fabric, the problem of difficult demolding in existing technologies is solved, thereby improving operational and production efficiency.

CN224116773UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14NANJING BAIGANG COMPOSITE MATERIAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING BAIGANG COMPOSITE MATERIAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing carbon fiber tube forming fixtures do not have the function of easy demolding through integrated fixtures during the demolding process, requiring special equipment to assist in demolding, which leads to operational difficulties.

Method used

A carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding was designed, comprising components such as a bottom shell, an aluminum alloy tube, a demolding assembly, an electric cylinder, an outer cover of the electric cylinder, a carbon fiber tube bracket, a horn plate, a positioning plate, and a motor. The fixture achieves integrated demolding and winding of prepreg fabric by rotating the aluminum alloy tube and the motor through the electric cylinder.

Benefits of technology

The integrated tooling facilitates demolding, simplifies the demolding process, improves operational efficiency, and facilitates winding and pressing of the prepreg, thereby enhancing production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a carbon fiber tube forming tool convenient to demould, and relates to the technical field of forming tools, the carbon fiber tube forming tool comprises a bottom shell, the top of the front end of the bottom shell is fixedly connected with a controller, an aluminum alloy tube is arranged above the bottom shell, and the controller is fixedly connected with the aluminum alloy tube. A demolding assembly facilitating demolding of the carbon fiber tube is arranged at the rear end of the top of the bottom shell. According to the carbon fiber pipe forming tool convenient to demould, by arranging the first electric cylinder, the electric cylinder outer cover shell, the carbon fiber pipe bracket, the claw plate, the pipe end clamping groove, the positioning plate, the U-shaped groove, the U-shaped extending frame and the pipe end open groove, when the carbon fiber pipe forming tool convenient to demould is used, the pipe end open groove in the tail end of an aluminum alloy pipe is inserted along the pipe end clamping groove in the claw plate, and the aluminum alloy pipe extends outwards along with the first electric cylinder; the cured carbon fiber tube is blocked by the U-shaped groove, and the aluminum alloy tube in the middle is pushed out by the first electric cylinder, so that the function of tool integration and convenient demolding is realized, and the problem that the device does not have the function of tool integration and convenient demolding is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of molding tooling technology, specifically to a carbon fiber tube molding tooling that facilitates demolding. Background Technology

[0002] Carbon fiber tubes, also known as carbon fiber tubes, are made by pre-impregnating carbon fiber composite materials with styrene-based polyester resin and then curing them by heating.

[0003] Current carbon fiber production mainly uses aluminum alloy tubes as molds. Carbon fiber cloth pre-impregnated with styrene-based polyester resin is wound onto the aluminum alloy tube, and shrink tape is wrapped around it for secure fixation. After heating and curing, it can be demolded. The pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth and aluminum tube are tightly connected, and with the reinforcement of shrink tape, demolding is relatively difficult. A separate demolding machine needs to be purchased for demolding, and it does not have the function of integrated tooling for easy demolding.

[0004] Now, a novel carbon fiber tube forming tooling that facilitates demolding is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a carbon fiber tube forming fixture that facilitates demolding, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that it does not have the function of integrated tooling for easy demolding.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a carbon fiber tube molding fixture that facilitates demolding, comprising a bottom shell, a controller fixedly connected to the top of the front end of the bottom shell, an aluminum alloy tube disposed above the bottom shell, pipe end spline shafts fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the aluminum alloy tube respectively, and a demolding component for facilitating demolding of the carbon fiber tube disposed at the rear end of the top of the bottom shell.

[0007] The demolding assembly includes a first electric cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top of the bottom housing. An outer cover is fixedly connected to the top of the first electric cylinder, and multiple sets of carbon fiber tube brackets are fixedly connected to the top of the outer cover. A spur plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first electric cylinder, and a tube end slot is provided at the top of the spur plate. A positioning plate is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top left side of the bottom housing, and a U-shaped groove is opened at the top of the positioning plate. A U-shaped extension frame is fixedly connected to the right side of the positioning plate. Tube end slots are opened at both the front and rear ends of the tube end spline shaft.

[0008] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the carbon fiber tube brackets are arranged at equal intervals, and the controller and the first electric cylinder are electrically connected.

[0009] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the output end of the first electric cylinder passes through the interior of the positioning plate, and the shape and size of the pipe end slot and the pipe end groove are compatible.

[0010] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the U-shaped groove and the U-shaped extension frame are internally connected, and the shape and size of the inside of the U-shaped groove and the U-shaped extension frame are adapted to the shape and size of the outside of the aluminum alloy tube.

[0011] As a further technical solution of this utility model, a first fixing seat is fixedly connected to the front end of the top right side of the bottom housing, a second electric cylinder is installed on the right side of the first fixing seat, and a first clamping plate is movably connected to the output end of the second electric cylinder. A second fixing seat is fixedly connected to the front end of the top left side of the bottom housing, a reduction motor is installed on the left side of the second fixing seat, and a second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the reduction motor. An internal spline tube is fixedly connected to the middle position of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate respectively.

[0012] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the external shape and size of the tube end spline shaft are adapted to the internal shape and size of the inner spline tube, the outer diameter of the aluminum alloy tube and the inner spline tube are the same, and the controller, the second electric cylinder and the reduction motor are electrically connected.

[0013] As a further technical solution of this utility model, two sets of third electric cylinders are installed at the bottom end inside the bottom shell. The output end of the third electric cylinder is fixedly connected to a concave bracket, and a pressing roller is laterally movably connected between the two sides inside the concave bracket.

[0014] As a further technical solution of this utility model, the third electric cylinder is symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the concave bracket, the top of the pressing roller is lower than the bottom of the aluminum alloy tube, and the controller and the third electric cylinder are electrically connected.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the carbon fiber tube forming tooling that is easy to demold not only realizes the function of tooling integration for easy demolding, but also realizes the function of easy winding of prepreg fabric, and also realizes the function of easy pressing of prepreg fabric.

[0016] (1) By setting up a first electric cylinder, an electric cylinder outer shell, a carbon fiber tube bracket, a horn plate, a tube end slot, a positioning plate, a U-shaped groove, a U-shaped extension frame and a tube end slot, when in use, the aluminum alloy tube together with the heated and cured carbon fiber tube is inserted along the U-shaped groove on the positioning plate, and the tube end slot is inserted along the tube end slot on the horn plate. As the first electric cylinder extends outward, the cured carbon fiber tube is blocked by the U-shaped groove, and the aluminum alloy tube in the middle is pushed out by the first electric cylinder. The carbon fiber tube bracket on the top of the electric cylinder outer shell can support the demolded carbon fiber tube, thus realizing the function of tooling integration for easy demolding.

[0017] (2) By setting a first fixed seat, a second electric cylinder, a first clamping plate, an aluminum alloy tube, a tube end spline shaft, a second clamping plate, an inner spline tube, a second fixed seat and a reduction motor, when in use, the carbon fiber cloth pre-impregnated with resin is wrapped around the aluminum alloy tube. Before wrapping, the aluminum alloy tube is placed between the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. The second electric cylinder on the first fixed seat extends and pushes the first clamping plate to the left. The two sets of inner spline tubes are then fitted onto the outside of the tube end spline shaft at both ends of the aluminum alloy tube. The reduction motor drives the aluminum alloy tube to rotate at a constant speed through the second clamping plate, which facilitates the wrapping of the pre-impregnated cloth and realizes the function of easy wrapping of the pre-impregnated cloth.

[0018] (3) By setting a third electric cylinder, a concave bracket and a pressing roller, when in use, as the prepreg is wrapped, the third electric cylinder pushes the concave bracket to extend upward, and the pressing roller presses the prepreg wrapped on the outside of the aluminum alloy tube to make it tightly wound, thus realizing the function of easily pressing the prepreg. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the first electric cylinder of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view enlarged structural schematic diagram of the ram's horn plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a side view enlarged structural schematic diagram of the positioning plate of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a partial top-view enlarged structural diagram of the aluminum alloy tube of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a side enlarged structural schematic diagram of the second clamping plate of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Bottom housing; 2. Controller; 3. First electric cylinder; 4. Electric cylinder outer cover; 5. Carbon fiber tube bracket; 6. Horn plate; 7. Tube end slot; 8. Positioning plate; 9. U-shaped groove; 10. U-shaped extension frame; 11. Tube end slot; 12. First fixed seat; 13. Second electric cylinder; 14. First clamping plate; 15. Aluminum alloy tube; 16. Tube end splined shaft; 17. Second clamping plate; 18. Inner splined tube; 19. Second fixed seat; 20. Gear motor; 21. Third electric cylinder; 22. Concave bracket; 23. Pressing roller. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-7 A carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding includes a bottom housing 1, a controller 2 fixedly connected to the top of the front end of the bottom housing 1, an aluminum alloy tube 15 disposed above the bottom housing 1, a tube end spline shaft 16 fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the aluminum alloy tube 15 respectively, and a demolding component for easy demolding of the carbon fiber tube is disposed at the rear end of the top of the bottom housing 1.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-7 A carbon fiber tube forming tooling for easy demolding also includes a demolding assembly. The demolding assembly includes a first electric cylinder 3, which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top of the bottom housing 1. An electric cylinder outer cover 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the first electric cylinder 3. Multiple sets of carbon fiber tube brackets 5 are fixedly connected to the top of the electric cylinder outer cover 4. A spur plate 6 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first electric cylinder 3. A tube end slot 7 is provided at the top of the spur plate 6. A positioning plate 8 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top left side of the bottom housing 1. A U-shaped groove 9 is opened at the top of the positioning plate 8. A U-shaped extension frame 10 is fixedly connected to the right side of the positioning plate 8. Tube end spline shaft 16 has tube end slots 11 opened at both the front and rear ends.

[0030] The carbon fiber tube brackets 5 are arranged at equal intervals. The controller 2 and the first electric cylinder 3 are electrically connected. The output end of the first electric cylinder 3 passes through the interior of the positioning plate 8. The tube end slot 7 and the tube end groove 11 are matched in shape and size. The U-shaped groove 9 and the U-shaped extension frame 10 are connected internally. The shape and size of the U-shaped groove 9 and the U-shaped extension frame 10 are matched with the shape and size of the aluminum alloy tube 15 externally, which facilitates tube extraction and demolding.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the end slot 11 of the aluminum alloy tube 15 is inserted along the end slot 7 on the horn plate 6. As the first electric cylinder 3 extends outward, the cured carbon fiber tube is blocked by the U-shaped groove 9, and the aluminum alloy tube 15 in the middle is pushed out by the first electric cylinder 3. The carbon fiber tube bracket 5 on the top of the outer shell 4 of the electric cylinder can support the demolded carbon fiber tube. The controller 2 and the first electric cylinder 3 are electrically connected. This technology is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail.

[0032] A first fixing seat 12 is fixedly connected to the front end of the top right side of the bottom housing 1. A second electric cylinder 13 is installed on the right side of the first fixing seat 12. A first clamping plate 14 is movably connected to the output end of the second electric cylinder 13. A second fixing seat 19 is fixedly connected to the front end of the top left side of the bottom housing 1. A reduction motor 20 is installed on the left side of the second fixing seat 19. A second clamping plate 17 is fixedly connected to the output end of the reduction motor 20. An inner spline tube 18 is fixedly connected to the middle position of the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17 respectively. The external shape and size of the tube end spline shaft 16 are compatible with the internal shape and size of the inner spline tube 18. The outer diameters of the aluminum alloy tube 15 and the inner spline tube 18 are the same. The controller 2, the second electric cylinder 13, and the reduction motor 20 are electrically connected to facilitate the winding of the prepreg fabric.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the aluminum alloy tube 15 is placed between the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17. The second electric cylinder 13 on the first fixed base 12 extends and pushes the first clamping plate 14 to the left. The two sets of inner spline tubes 18 are then fitted onto the outside of the tube end spline shafts 16 at both ends of the aluminum alloy tube 15. The reduction motor 20 drives the aluminum alloy tube 15 to rotate at a uniform speed through the second clamping plate 17, which facilitates the wrapping of the prepreg fabric. The controller 2, the second electric cylinder 13, and the reduction motor 20 are electrically connected. This technology is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] Two sets of third electric cylinders 21 are installed at the bottom of the bottom housing 1. The output end of the third electric cylinder 21 is fixedly connected to a concave bracket 22. A pressing roller 23 is laterally movably connected between the two sides inside the concave bracket 22. The third electric cylinders 21 are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the concave bracket 22. The top of the pressing roller 23 is lower than the bottom of the aluminum alloy tube 15. The controller 2 and the third electric cylinder 21 are electrically connected to facilitate pressing the prepreg fabric.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, during the prepreg wrapping process, the third electric cylinder 21 pushes the concave bracket 22 upward, and the pressure roller 23 presses the prepreg wrapped on the outside of the aluminum alloy tube 15 to make it tightly wound. The controller 2 and the third electric cylinder 21 are electrically connected. This technology is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail.

[0036] Working Principle: In use, the pre-impregnated carbon fiber cloth is first wound around the aluminum alloy tube 15. Before winding, the aluminum alloy tube 15 is placed between the first clamping plate 14 and the second clamping plate 17. The second electric cylinder 13 on the first fixing seat 12 extends, pushing the first clamping plate 14 to the left. The two sets of inner spline tubes 18 are then fitted onto the outside of the spline shafts 16 at both ends of the aluminum alloy tube 15. The reduction motor 20 drives the aluminum alloy tube 15 to rotate at a uniform speed through the second clamping plate 17, facilitating the winding of the pre-impregnated cloth. As the pre-impregnated cloth is wound, the third electric cylinder 21 pushes the concave bracket 22 upward, pressing the pre-impregnated cloth wrapped around the outside of the aluminum alloy tube 15 tightly through the pressure roller 23, making it tightly wound. The aluminum alloy tube 15, together with the heat-cured carbon fiber tube, is inserted along the U-shaped groove 9 on the positioning plate 8. The tube end slot 11 is inserted along the tube end slot 7 on the horn plate 6. As the first electric cylinder 3 extends outward, the cured carbon fiber tube is blocked by the U-shaped groove 9, and the aluminum alloy tube 15 in the middle is pushed out by the first electric cylinder 3. The carbon fiber tube bracket 5 on the top of the electric cylinder outer shell 4 can support the demolded carbon fiber tube.

[0037] 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. A carbon fiber tube molding fixture for easy demolding, comprising a bottom shell (1), characterized in that: A controller (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the front end of the bottom housing (1), an aluminum alloy tube (15) is provided above the bottom housing (1), and a tube end spline shaft (16) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the aluminum alloy tube (15). A demolding component is provided at the rear end of the top of the bottom housing (1) to facilitate demolding of the carbon fiber tube. The demolding assembly includes a first electric cylinder (3), which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the top of the bottom housing (1). The top end of the first electric cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to an electric cylinder outer cover (4). The top end of the electric cylinder outer cover (4) is fixedly connected to multiple sets of carbon fiber tube brackets (5). The output end of the first electric cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to a horn plate (6). The top end of the horn plate (6) is provided with a tube end slot (7). The rear end of the top left side of the bottom housing (1) is fixedly connected to a positioning plate (8). The top end of the positioning plate (8) is provided with a U-shaped groove (9). The right side of the positioning plate (8) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped extension frame (10). The front and rear ends of the tube end spline shaft (16) are respectively provided with tube end slots (11).

2. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carbon fiber tube brackets (5) are arranged at equal intervals, and the controller (2) and the first electric cylinder (3) are electrically connected.

3. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the first electric cylinder (3) passes through the interior of the positioning plate (8), and the shape and size of the pipe end slot (7) and the pipe end groove (11) are compatible.

4. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped groove (9) and the U-shaped extension frame (10) are internally connected, and the internal shape and size of the U-shaped groove (9) and the U-shaped extension frame (10) are compatible with the external shape and size of the aluminum alloy tube (15).

5. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first fixing seat (12) is fixedly connected to the front end of the top right side of the bottom housing (1). A second electric cylinder (13) is installed on the right side of the first fixing seat (12). A first clamping plate (14) is movably connected to the output end of the second electric cylinder (13). A second fixing seat (19) is fixedly connected to the front end of the top left side of the bottom housing (1). A reduction motor (20) is installed on the left side of the second fixing seat (19). A second clamping plate (17) is fixedly connected to the output end of the reduction motor (20). An inner spline tube (18) is fixedly connected to the middle position of the first clamping plate (14) and the second clamping plate (17).

6. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The external shape and size of the tube end spline shaft (16) are compatible with the internal shape and size of the inner spline tube (18). The outer diameters of the aluminum alloy tube (15) and the inner spline tube (18) are the same. The controller (2), the second electric cylinder (13), and the reduction motor (20) are electrically connected.

7. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sets of third electric cylinders (21) are installed at the bottom of the bottom housing (1). The output end of the third electric cylinder (21) is fixedly connected to a concave bracket (22). A pressing roller (23) is laterally movably connected between the two sides inside the concave bracket (22).

8. The carbon fiber tube forming fixture for easy demolding according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third electric cylinder (21) is symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the concave bracket (22), the top of the pressing roller (23) is lower than the bottom of the aluminum alloy tube (15), and the controller (2) and the third electric cylinder (21) are electrically connected.