Tire vulcanization equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tire production equipment, in particular to tire vulcanization equipment. The tire vulcanization equipment comprises a supporting mechanism, a first mold mechanism, a second mold mechanism, a mold closing driving mechanism, a feeding and discharging driving mechanism and a grabbing mechanism, the first mold mechanism and the feeding and discharging driving mechanism are both arranged on the supporting mechanism, and the second mold mechanism is slidably connected with the supporting mechanism in the first horizontal direction; the second mold mechanism is opposite to the first mold mechanism in the first horizontal direction, the mold closing driving mechanism is arranged on the second mold mechanism and used for driving the second mold mechanism to move in the first horizontal direction relative to the supporting mechanism, and the output end of the feeding and discharging driving mechanism is connected with the grabbing mechanism. The feeding and discharging driving mechanism is used for driving the grabbing mechanism to move in the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction so that the grabbing mechanism can carry tires between the first mold mechanism and the feeding and discharging station. The tire vulcanizing equipment improves the production efficiency of tires, and is low in energy consumption and more energy-saving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tire production equipment technology, and in particular to a tire vulcanization equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Existing tire vulcanizing equipment drives the upper and lower molds to close vertically during tire production. This requires the drive mechanism to overcome gravitational potential energy to lift the upper and lower molds during the closing action, which greatly increases energy consumption and reduces tire production efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, the present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tire vulcanization device that improves tire production efficiency and has low energy consumption, making it more energy-efficient.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A tire vulcanizing apparatus, comprising:

[0007] Supporting institutions;

[0008] The first mold mechanism is fixedly mounted on the support mechanism;

[0009] The second mold mechanism is slidably connected to the support mechanism along the first horizontal direction, and the second mold mechanism is opposite to the first mold mechanism along the first horizontal direction;

[0010] A mold closing drive mechanism is disposed on the second mold mechanism, and the mold closing drive mechanism is configured to drive the second mold mechanism to move relative to the support mechanism in the first horizontal direction toward or away from the first mold mechanism;

[0011] The loading / unloading drive mechanism and the gripping mechanism are provided. The loading / unloading drive mechanism is disposed on the support mechanism. The output end of the loading / unloading drive mechanism is connected to the gripping mechanism. The loading / unloading drive mechanism is configured to drive the gripping mechanism to move along the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction so that the gripping mechanism can transport tires between the first mold mechanism and the loading / unloading station.

[0012] As an optional solution, the tire vulcanizing equipment further includes a mold-locking mechanism, which includes:

[0013] A mold clamping drive assembly is disposed in the first mold mechanism;

[0014] A first locking rod is rotatably inserted into the first mold mechanism. The first end of the first locking rod is connected to the output end of the mold locking drive assembly. The second end of the first locking rod is provided with a locking cavity. Multiple locking teeth are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the locking cavity on the inner wall of the locking cavity. An insertion groove is formed between two adjacent locking teeth. The mold locking drive assembly is configured to drive the first locking rod to rotate around the axis of the locking cavity.

[0015] The second locking rod is disposed in the second mold mechanism. Multiple locking teeth are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer peripheral wall of the second locking rod. The locking teeth can pass through the corresponding insertion slot and engage with the corresponding locking teeth to lock the relative position of the second locking rod and the first locking rod.

[0016] As an optional solution, the mode-locking drive component includes:

[0017] A telescopic drive component, which is rotatably mounted on the first mold mechanism;

[0018] The traction rod, wherein the output end of the telescopic drive component is rotatably connected to the traction rod;

[0019] The swing arm has its first end fixedly connected to the first end of the first locking rod, and its second end rotatably connected to the traction rod.

[0020] As an optional solution, the second mold mechanism includes a second connecting seat and a nut rotatably connected to the second connecting seat, and the mold locking mechanism further includes:

[0021] The adjustable distance assembly has the second locking rod threadedly connected to the nut, the nut being drively connected to the adjustable distance assembly, and the adjustable distance assembly being configured to drive the nut to rotate relative to the second connecting seat.

[0022] As an optional solution, the mold locking mechanism includes a plurality of first locking rods spaced apart on the first mold mechanism, and the mold locking mechanism includes a plurality of second locking rods spaced apart on the second mold mechanism, with the plurality of second locking rods and the plurality of first locking rods being arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0023] As an optional solution, the distance adjustment component includes:

[0024] An adjustable drive component is disposed on the second connecting seat;

[0025] A drive sprocket is fixedly connected to the output end of the pitch adjustment drive, which is configured to drive the drive sprocket to rotate.

[0026] The driven sprocket and the chain, each nut has a driven sprocket coaxially fixed at its end, and both the driven sprocket and the driving sprocket mesh with the chain for transmission.

[0027] As an optional solution, the mold clamping drive mechanism includes:

[0028] A mold closing drive motor is installed in the second mold mechanism;

[0029] A mold-closing drive gear is connected to the output end of the mold-closing drive motor;

[0030] A mold-closing drive rack is disposed on the support mechanism. The mold-closing drive rack extends along the first horizontal direction and meshes with the mold-closing drive gear for transmission.

[0031] As an optional solution, the loading and unloading drive mechanism includes:

[0032] The mounting components are slidably connected to the support mechanism along the first horizontal direction;

[0033] A vertical drive assembly is disposed on the mounting assembly, the output end of the vertical drive assembly is connected to the gripping mechanism, and the vertical drive assembly is configured to drive the gripping mechanism to move along the vertical direction;

[0034] A horizontal drive assembly is disposed on the mounting assembly and configured to drive the mounting assembly to move relative to the support mechanism along the first horizontal direction.

[0035] Alternatively, the grasping mechanism includes a grasping component, which includes:

[0036] Grab the disk;

[0037] A support member is fixedly connected to the gripping disc, and the support member is used to support the wheel edge of the tire;

[0038] A gripper drive is disposed on the gripping disk;

[0039] Multiple grippers are arranged at circumferential intervals along the gripping disk, and each gripper is connected to a gripper drive member, which is configured to synchronously drive the multiple grippers to move toward or away from the axis of the gripping disk.

[0040] As an optional solution, the grasping mechanism further includes:

[0041] The gripping mounting base is connected to the output end of the vertical drive assembly;

[0042] A gripping drive assembly is disposed on the gripping mounting base. The output end of the gripping drive assembly is connected to the gripping disk via a transmission connection. The gripping drive assembly is configured to drive the gripping disk to rotate around a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0043] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0044] This invention provides a tire vulcanizing device. The device achieves mold opening and closing along the first horizontal direction by positioning a second mold mechanism opposite to a first mold mechanism along a first horizontal direction. A mold closing drive mechanism drives the second mold mechanism relative to a support mechanism to move towards or away from the first mold mechanism relative to the first horizontal direction. This eliminates the need for lifting and overcoming gravitational potential energy, reducing energy consumption and making the device more energy-efficient. Furthermore, the device incorporates a loading / unloading drive mechanism and a gripping mechanism. The loading / unloading drive mechanism drives the gripping mechanism to move along the first horizontal and vertical directions, allowing the gripping mechanism to transport tires between the first mold mechanism and the loading / unloading station. This achieves automatic tire loading and unloading, ensuring high tire production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1 This is a front view of the tire vulcanizing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 2 This is an isometric view of the tire vulcanizing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Figure 3 This is a side view of the tire vulcanizing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the tire vulcanizing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0049] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0050] Figure 6 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the second mold mechanism provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 7 This is a first partial structural cross-sectional view of the first mold mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0052] Figure 8 This is a second partial structural cross-sectional view of the first mold mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0053] In the picture:

[0054] 20. Tires;

[0055] 1. Support mechanism; 11. Base; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Support column; 14. Connecting crossbar;

[0056] 2. First mold mechanism; 21. First connecting seat; 211. Annular placement groove; 22. Pressure plate; 23. Heating assembly; 24. Sealing assembly; 241. Sealing ring; 242. Sealing sleeve; 243. Sealing gasket; 25. Guide component; 26. First mold drive assembly; 27. Connecting ring seat; 28. Hollow motor; 29. ​​Cooling fan fins;

[0057] 3. Second mold mechanism; 31. Second connecting seat; 32. Second mold drive assembly; 321. Mold drive motor; 322. Lead screw; 323. Connecting sleeve; 33. Mold connecting plate;

[0058] 4. Mold closing drive mechanism; 41. Mold closing drive motor; 42. Mold closing drive gear; 43. Mold closing drive rack;

[0059] 5. Loading / unloading drive mechanism; 51. Mounting assembly; 52. Vertical drive assembly; 53. Horizontal drive assembly;

[0060] 6. Gripping mechanism; 61. Gripping assembly; 611. Gripping disk; 612. Support component; 613. Gripper; 62. Gripping mounting base;

[0061] 7. Mold locking mechanism; 71. Mold locking drive assembly; 711. Telescopic drive component; 712. Traction rod; 713. Swing rod; 714. Bearing; 72. First locking rod; 721. Locking cavity; 722. Locking tooth; 723. Insertion slot; 73. Second locking rod; 731. Locking tooth; 74. Adjustment assembly; 741. Adjustment drive component; 742. Drive sprocket; 743. Driven sprocket; 744. Chain;

[0062] 8. First guide mechanism; 81. First guide rail; 82. First slider; 9. Limiting post. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To make the technical problem solved by this utility model, the technical solution adopted, and the technical effect achieved clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0065] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0066] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0067] Existing tire vulcanizing equipment drives the upper and lower molds to close vertically during tire production. This requires the drive mechanism to overcome gravitational potential energy to lift the upper and lower molds during the closing action, which greatly increases energy consumption.

[0068] To solve the above problems, such as Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a tire vulcanizing device, which includes a support mechanism 1, a first mold mechanism 2, a second mold mechanism 3, a mold closing drive mechanism 4, a loading / unloading drive mechanism 5, and a gripping mechanism 6. The first mold mechanism 2 is fixedly mounted on the support mechanism 1. The second mold mechanism 3 is slidably connected to the support mechanism 1 along a first horizontal direction (left-right direction in the figure), and the second mold mechanism 3 is opposite to the first mold mechanism 2 along the first horizontal direction. The mold closing drive mechanism 4 is mounted on the second mold mechanism 3 and is used to drive the second mold mechanism 3 to move relative to the support mechanism 1 in a direction closer to or further away from the first mold mechanism 2 along the first horizontal direction. The loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 is mounted on the support mechanism 1, and its output end is connected to the gripping mechanism 6. The loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 is used to drive the gripping mechanism 6 to move along the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction (up-down direction in the figure), so that the gripping mechanism 6 can transport the tire 20 between the first mold mechanism 2 and the loading / unloading station. The tire vulcanizing equipment provided in this embodiment achieves mold opening and closing along the first horizontal direction by positioning the second mold mechanism 3 opposite the first mold mechanism 2 in a first horizontal direction, and using a mold closing drive mechanism 4 to drive the second mold mechanism 3 to move relative to the support mechanism 1 in a direction closer to or further away from the first mold mechanism 2. This eliminates the need for the mold closing drive mechanism 4 to perform lifting and overcoming gravitational potential energy, reducing energy consumption and making it more energy-efficient. Furthermore, the tire vulcanizing equipment is equipped with a loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 and a gripping mechanism 6. The loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 drives the gripping mechanism 6 to move in both the first horizontal and vertical directions, allowing the gripping mechanism 6 to transport tires 20 between the first mold mechanism 2 and the loading / unloading station. This achieves automatic loading and unloading of tires 20, ensuring efficient tire production.

[0069] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figures 1-3As shown, the support mechanism 1 includes a connecting plate 12, a connecting crossbar 14, two bases 11, and two support columns 13. The two bases 11 are spaced apart along a second horizontal direction (front-back direction in the figure), and the connecting plate 12 is fixedly connected between the two bases 11. The two support columns 13 are fixedly fixed to the connecting plate 12 at intervals along a first horizontal direction, and each support column 13 extends vertically. The connecting crossbar 14 extends along the first horizontal direction, and both ends of the connecting crossbar 14 are fixedly connected to the top ends of the two support columns 13, respectively. This structural design of the support mechanism 1 ensures its structural stability and strength. Optionally, the connecting plate 12 can be a channel steel component. Specifically, in this embodiment, the loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 is disposed on the connecting crossbar 14. Each base 11 is provided with a first mold mechanism 2 and a second mold mechanism 3. The output end of the loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 is simultaneously connected to two gripping mechanisms 6, so that the two gripping mechanisms 6 correspond to the two first mold mechanisms 2, further improving the production efficiency of the entire tire vulcanizing equipment.

[0070] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-4As shown, the tire vulcanizing equipment also includes a mold clamping mechanism 7. The mold clamping mechanism 7 includes a mold clamping drive assembly 71, a first locking rod 72, and a second locking rod 73. The mold clamping drive assembly 71 is disposed in the first mold mechanism 2. The first locking rod 72 is rotatably inserted into the first mold mechanism 2. The first end of the first locking rod 72 is connected to the output end of the mold clamping drive assembly 71. The second end of the first locking rod 72 is provided with a locking cavity 721. The inner wall of the locking cavity 721 is provided with circumferentially spaced... The mold has multiple locking teeth 722, and an insertion groove 723 is formed between two adjacent locking teeth 722. The mold driving assembly 71 is used to drive the first locking rod 72 to rotate around the axis of the locking cavity 721. The second locking rod 73 is disposed on the second mold mechanism 3. Multiple locking teeth 731 are arranged circumferentially on the outer peripheral wall of the second locking rod 73. The locking teeth 731 can pass through the corresponding insertion groove 723 and engage with the corresponding locking teeth 722 to lock the relative position of the second locking rod 73 and the first locking rod 72. The mold-locking mechanism 7 provided in this embodiment, when the mold-closing drive mechanism 4 drives the second mold mechanism 3 to move relative to the support mechanism 1 in the first horizontal direction toward the first mold mechanism 2 to perform a mold-closing operation, and when the second mold mechanism 3 moves into place, the multiple locking teeth 731 on the second locking rod 73 can pass through the corresponding insertion slots 723 on the first locking rod 72. At this time, the mold-locking drive assembly 71 drives the first locking rod 72 to rotate relative to the first mold mechanism 2 around the axis of the locking cavity 721, so that the locking teeth 722 and the corresponding locking teeth 731 are aligned in the first horizontal direction, and the end of the locking teeth 722 away from the second mold mechanism 3 abuts against the end of the locking teeth 731 away from the first mold mechanism 2, thereby achieving locking between the first locking rod 72 and the second locking rod 73, thereby preventing the locking teeth 731 from disengaging from the locking teeth 722 in the first horizontal direction away from the locking teeth 722, and ensuring the stability of the mold-closing of the first mold mechanism 2 and the second mold mechanism 3. When the first mold mechanism 2 and the second mold mechanism 3 complete the mold closing operation and need to open the mold, the mold locking drive assembly 71 drives the first locking rod 72 to rotate in the opposite direction relative to the first mold mechanism 2 around the axis of the locking cavity 721, so that the insertion slot 723 and the corresponding locking tooth 731 are aligned in the first horizontal direction, thereby unlocking the first locking rod 72 and the second locking rod 73. At this time, when the mold closing drive mechanism 4 drives the second mold mechanism 3 to move away from the first mold mechanism 2 relative to the support mechanism 1 in the first horizontal direction to perform the mold opening operation, the multiple locking teeth 731 on the second locking rod 73 can disengage from the first locking rod 72 along the corresponding insertion slots 723 on the first locking rod 72. The above-mentioned mold locking mechanism 7 structure design ensures the stability of the first mold mechanism 2 and the second mold mechanism 3 when closing the mold, and the mold locking mechanism 7 has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0071] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the mold-locking drive assembly 71 includes a telescopic drive component 711, a traction rod 712, and a swing rod 713. The telescopic drive component 711 is rotatably mounted on the first mold mechanism 2. The output end of the telescopic drive component 711 is rotatably connected to the traction rod 712. The first end of the swing rod 713 is fixedly connected to the first end of the first locking rod 72, and the second end of the swing rod 713 is rotatably connected to the traction rod 712. The telescopic drive component 711 drives the traction rod 712, causing the traction rod 712 to pull the first locking rod 72 to rotate via the swing rod 713. The structural design of the mold-locking drive assembly 71 results in a simple structure and reliable drive. Optionally, the telescopic drive component 711 can be a cylinder or an electric actuator.

[0072] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the mold-locking drive assembly 71 also includes a bearing 714. The outer ring of the bearing 714 is fixed to the first mold mechanism 2, and the inner ring of the bearing 714 is inserted and fixed in the first mold mechanism 2. The first locking rod 72 is inserted in the inner ring of the bearing 714. By setting the bearing 714, the rotational connection between the first locking rod 72 and the first mold mechanism 2 is realized.

[0073] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the second mold mechanism 3 includes a second connecting seat 31 and a nut (not shown) rotatably connected to the second connecting seat 31. The locking mechanism 7 also includes an adjusting component 74. The second locking rod 73 is threadedly connected to the nut, and the nut is drively connected to the adjusting component 74. The adjusting component 74 is used to drive the nut to rotate relative to the second connecting seat 31. By causing the adjusting component 74 to drive the nut to rotate, the movement of the second locking rod 73 relative to the nut and the second connecting seat 31 in the first horizontal direction is adjusted, thereby adjusting the length of the second locking rod 73 extending outward from the side of the first locking rod 72 toward the second mold mechanism 3. This adjusts the distance between the first mold mechanism 2 and the second mold mechanism 3 when they are closed, so that the tire vulcanizing equipment can meet the vulcanizing processing of different models of tires 20.

[0074] Optionally, such as Figure 4As shown, the mold-locking mechanism 7 includes multiple first locking rods 72 spaced apart on the first mold mechanism 2, and multiple second locking rods 73 spaced apart on the second mold mechanism 3. The multiple second locking rods 73 and the multiple first locking rods 72 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. This arrangement further ensures the stability of the first mold mechanism 2 and the second mold mechanism 3 when they are closed. Optionally, in this embodiment, four first locking rods 72 are spaced apart on the first mold mechanism 2 in a rectangular arrangement, and four second locking rods 73 are spaced apart on the second mold mechanism 3 in a rectangular arrangement. In other embodiments, the specific number and arrangement of the first locking rods 72 and the second locking rods 73 can be set according to requirements.

[0075] Optionally, in this embodiment, a swing arm 713 is rotatably connected to both ends of the traction rod 712 in the vertical direction, so that the telescopic drive member 711 can simultaneously drive the two first locking rods 72 arranged in the vertical direction to rotate synchronously, thereby reducing the number of telescopic drive members 711 used, simplifying the parts, and reducing the drive cost.

[0076] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the pitch adjustment assembly 74 includes a pitch adjustment drive 741, a drive sprocket 742, a driven sprocket 743, and a chain 744. The pitch adjustment drive 741 is mounted on the second connecting seat 31. The drive sprocket 742 is fixedly connected to the output end of the pitch adjustment drive 741. The pitch adjustment drive 741 drives the drive sprocket 742 to rotate. A driven sprocket 743 is coaxially fixed to the end of the nut corresponding to each second locking rod 73. Both the driven sprocket 743 and the drive sprocket 742 mesh with the chain 744 for transmission. The pitch adjustment drive 741 drives the drive sprocket 742 to rotate, thereby causing the chain 744 and each driven sprocket 743 to rotate synchronously, thus synchronously driving the rotation of each nut. This ensures the synchronicity of adjusting the length of each second locking rod 73 extending outward from the side facing the first locking rod 72 into the second mold mechanism 3. Furthermore, only one pitch adjustment drive 741 is needed for driving, reducing costs and increasing energy efficiency. Optionally, in this embodiment, the pitch control drive 741 can be a servo motor.

[0077] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the mold closing drive mechanism 4 includes a mold closing drive motor 41, a mold closing drive gear 42, and a mold closing drive rack 43. The mold closing drive motor 41 is mounted on the second mold mechanism 3. The mold closing drive gear 42 is connected to the output end of the mold closing drive motor 41. The mold closing drive rack 43 is mounted on the support mechanism 1 and extends along a first horizontal direction, meshing with the mold closing drive gear 42. The mold closing drive motor 41 drives the mold closing drive gear 42 to rotate, causing the mold closing drive gear 42 to mesh with the mold closing drive rack 43, thereby moving the second mold mechanism 3 along the extension direction of the mold closing drive rack 43. Driving with the mold closing drive motor 41 eliminates the need for a hydraulic system, making it more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, and easier to maintain. Furthermore, the meshing transmission between the mold closing drive gear 42 and the mold closing drive rack 43 ensures transmission accuracy. Specifically, the mold closing drive rack 43 is mounted on the base 11.

[0078] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the tire vulcanizing equipment also includes a first guiding mechanism 8, which includes a first guide rail 81 and a first slider 82 that are slidably connected. The first guide rail 81 is disposed on the base 11 and extends along a first horizontal direction, while the first slider 82 is disposed on the second mold mechanism 3. By setting the first guiding mechanism 8, guidance is provided for the movement of the second mold mechanism 3 along the first horizontal direction, ensuring the accuracy of the mold closing between the second mold mechanism 3 and the first mold mechanism 2.

[0079] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the tire vulcanizing equipment also includes limiting posts 9. There are limiting posts 9 at both ends of the first guide rail 81 along the first horizontal direction. Both limiting posts 9 are fixed to the base 11. The limiting posts 9 can abut against the first slider 82, thereby limiting the extreme position of the second mold mechanism 3 along the first horizontal direction, thereby preventing the first slider 82 from falling off the first guide rail 81.

[0080] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-3As shown, the loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 includes a mounting assembly 51, a vertical drive assembly 52, and a horizontal drive assembly 53. The mounting assembly 51 is slidably connected to the support mechanism 1 along a first horizontal direction. The vertical drive assembly 52 is disposed on the mounting assembly 51, and its output end is connected to the gripping mechanism 6. The vertical drive assembly 52 drives the gripping mechanism 6 to move vertically. The horizontal drive assembly 53 is disposed on the mounting assembly 51 and drives the mounting assembly 51 to move relative to the support mechanism 1 along the first horizontal direction. This structural design of the loading / unloading drive mechanism 5 enables the gripping mechanism 6 to move along both the first horizontal and vertical directions. Specifically, the mounting assembly 51 is slidably connected to the connecting crossbar 14, and a second guide mechanism is provided between the mounting assembly 51 and the connecting crossbar 14 to guide the movement of the mounting assembly 51 along the first horizontal direction. Since the second guide mechanism is structurally similar to the first guide mechanism 8, it will not be described in detail here. Optionally, two limiting posts 9 are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction on the connecting crossbar 14. The limiting posts 9 on the connecting crossbar 14 abut against the slider on the mounting assembly 51, thereby limiting the extreme position of the mounting assembly 51 relative to the connecting crossbar 14 in the first horizontal direction. Optionally, in this embodiment, the structure of the horizontal drive assembly 53 is basically the same as the structure of the mold closing drive mechanism 4, and will not be described again here. Optionally, in this embodiment, the vertical drive assembly 52 is a motor lead screw module. Since the specific structure of the motor lead screw module is prior art, it will not be described again here.

[0081] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the gripping mechanism 6 includes a gripping assembly 61, which includes a gripping disk 611, a support member 612, a gripper drive member (not shown in the figure), and multiple grippers 613. The support member 612 is fixedly connected to the gripping disk 611 and is used to support the wheel edge of the tire 20. The gripper drive member is disposed on the gripping disk 611. The multiple grippers 613 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the gripping disk 611. The multiple grippers 613 are all connected to the gripper drive member. The gripper drive member is used to synchronously drive the multiple grippers 613 to move in a direction closer to or away from the axis of the gripping disk 611. When the gripping component 61 needs to grip the tire 20 on the first mold mechanism 2, the support member 612 supports the wheel edge of the tire 20 at its lower end. The gripper drive component synchronously drives multiple grippers 613 to move towards the axis of the gripping disk 611, thus retracting them. At this time, the horizontal drive component 53 continues to drive the gripping component 61 to move towards the first mold mechanism 2, causing the multiple grippers 613 to retract into the inner ring of the tire 20. Then, the gripper drive component synchronously drives the multiple grippers 613 to move away from the axis of the gripping disk 611, thus unfolding them. This allows each gripper 613 to be firmly held within the inner ring of the tire 20, achieving the gripping operation of the tire 20. Optionally, the gripper drive component can be a gripper cylinder.

[0082] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the gripping mechanism 6 also includes a gripping mounting base 62 and a gripping drive assembly (not shown in the figure). The gripping mounting base 62 is connected to the output end of the vertical drive assembly 52. ​​The gripping drive assembly is disposed on the gripping mounting base 62, and its output end is connected to the gripping disk 611. The gripping drive assembly is used to drive the gripping disk 611 to rotate around a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other. When the gripping assembly 61 docks with the first mold mechanism 2 to transfer the tire 20, the gripper 613 faces one side of the first mold mechanism 2. When the gripping assembly 61 is rotated to the loading / unloading station under the drive of the gripping drive assembly, the gripper 613 faces upward to facilitate picking up the tire 20 above the gripping assembly 61. Optionally, the gripping drive assembly can be a servo motor.

[0083] Optionally, in this embodiment, the gripping mechanism 6 includes two vertically connected gripping components 61. The output end of the gripping drive component is simultaneously connected to the connection of the two gripping disks 611, so that the two gripping components 61 alternately perform gripping operations, further improving the efficiency of loading and unloading.

[0084] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the second mold mechanism 3 also includes a second mold drive assembly 32 and a mold connecting plate 33. The second connecting seat 31 is slidably connected to the base 11 along the first horizontal direction. The second mold drive assembly 32 is disposed on the second connecting seat 31. The mold connecting plate 33 is slidably disposed in the second connecting seat 31. The output end of the second mold drive assembly 32 is connected to the mold connecting plate 33 in a transmission manner. The second mold drive assembly 32 is used to drive the mold connecting plate 33 to move relative to the second connecting seat 31 along the first horizontal direction.

[0085] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, a mold closing drive motor 41 is provided on the second connecting seat 31. In this embodiment, a first slider 82 is provided on the second connecting seat 31. Furthermore, an adjustable distance drive component 741 is provided on the second connecting seat 31.

[0086] Specifically, in this embodiment, as Figure 6As shown, the second mold drive assembly 32 includes a mold drive motor 321, a lead screw 322, and a connecting sleeve 323. The mold drive motor 321 is mounted on the second connecting seat 31, and its output end is connected to the lead screw 322. The lead screw 322 extends along a first horizontal direction. The connecting sleeve 323 is fitted onto and threadedly connected to the lead screw 322, and is connected to the mold connecting plate 33. The mold drive motor 321 drives the lead screw 322 to rotate, thereby causing the connecting sleeve 323 to move the mold connecting plate 33 along the first horizontal direction.

[0087] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the first mold mechanism 2 includes a first connecting seat 21, a first mold driving assembly 26, and a connecting ring seat 27. The first connecting seat 21 is fixedly connected to the base 11. The first mold driving assembly 26 is disposed on the first connecting seat 21. The connecting ring seat 27 is slidably inserted into the first connecting seat 21. The output end of the first mold driving assembly 26 is drively connected to the connecting ring seat 27. The first mold driving assembly 26 drives the connecting ring seat 27 to move along a first horizontal direction, thereby realizing the expansion and contraction of the capsule on the connecting ring seat 27. Optionally, in this embodiment, the first mold driving assembly 26 is a motor screw module. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first locking rod 72 is rotatably inserted into the first connecting seat 21, and the telescopic driving member 711 is rotatably mounted on the first connecting seat 21.

[0088] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, the first mold mechanism 2 also includes a hollow motor 28 and a heat dissipation fan 29. The hollow motor 28 is sleeved and fixed to the output end of the first mold drive assembly 26, and the heat dissipation fan 29 is rotatably sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting ring seat 27. The output end of the hollow motor 28 is connected to the heat dissipation fan 29 in a transmission connection. The hollow motor 28 is used to drive the heat dissipation fan 29 to rotate relative to the connecting ring seat 27, thereby ensuring the uniformity of heat at the connecting ring seat 27.

[0089] Optionally, in this embodiment, as Figure 8As shown, the first mold mechanism 2 also includes a pressure plate 22, a heating component 23, and a guide member 25. The first connecting seat 21 has an annular groove 211 on the side facing the second mold mechanism 3. The guide member 25 is fixedly connected to the annular groove 211. The pressure plate 22 is slidably disposed in the annular groove 211 along a first horizontal direction and moves along the guide member 25. The heating component 23 is disposed on the side of the pressure plate 22 facing the second mold mechanism 3. A pressurizing chamber is formed between the pressure plate 22 and the bottom wall of the annular groove 211. By filling the pressurizing chamber with nitrogen, the pressure plate 22 can be pushed along the guide member 25 to move the heating component 23 towards the second mold mechanism 3, thereby achieving the heating and vulcanization of the tire 20. It should be noted that when the nitrogen is removed, the pressure plate 22 can move and reset the heating component 23.

[0090] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first mold mechanism 2 further includes a sealing component 24, which is used to seal the connection between the guide 25 and the annular placement groove 211, thereby preventing the nitrogen gas that is filled in from leaking at the connection between the guide 25 and the annular placement groove 211 and affecting the pressurization effect.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the sealing assembly 24 includes a sealing ring 241, a sealing sleeve 242, and a sealing gasket 243. A guide member 25 is fixedly connected to the annular groove 211 by bolts. The sealing ring 241 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the pressure plate 22 and the inner side wall of the annular groove 211. The sealing sleeve 242 is fixedly connected to the first connecting seat 21 and is fitted around the outer periphery of the bolt. The sealing gasket 243 surrounds the outer periphery of the bolt and is sandwiched between the sealing sleeve 242 and the first connecting seat 21. This structural design of the sealing assembly 24 effectively improves the sealing effect of the sealing assembly 24 at the connection between the sealing guide member 25 and the annular groove 211. It should be noted that multiple guide members 25 are spaced apart in the annular groove 211, and each guide member 25 is correspondingly provided with a sealing sleeve 242 and a sealing gasket 243.

[0092] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tire vulcanization apparatus characterized by, include: Supporting structure (1); The first mold mechanism (2) is fixedly installed on the support mechanism (1); The second mold mechanism (3) is slidably connected to the support mechanism (1) along the first horizontal direction, and the second mold mechanism (3) is opposite to the first mold mechanism (2) along the first horizontal direction; A mold closing drive mechanism (4) is disposed on the second mold mechanism (3), and the mold closing drive mechanism (4) is configured to drive the second mold mechanism (3) to move relative to the support mechanism (1) in the first horizontal direction toward or away from the first mold mechanism (2); The loading / unloading drive mechanism (5) and the gripping mechanism (6) are provided. The loading / unloading drive mechanism (5) is disposed on the support mechanism (1). The output end of the loading / unloading drive mechanism (5) is connected to the gripping mechanism (6). The loading / unloading drive mechanism (5) is configured to drive the gripping mechanism (6) to move along the first horizontal direction and the vertical direction so that the gripping mechanism (6) transports the tire (20) between the first mold mechanism (2) and the loading / unloading station.

2. The tire curing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The tire vulcanizing equipment further includes a mold-locking mechanism (7), which includes: A mold clamping drive assembly (71) is disposed on the first mold mechanism (2); A first locking rod (72) is rotatably inserted into the first mold mechanism (2). The first end of the first locking rod (72) is connected to the output end of the mold locking drive assembly (71). The second end of the first locking rod (72) is provided with a locking cavity (721). Multiple locking teeth (722) are provided on the inner wall of the locking cavity (721) at intervals along the circumference of the locking cavity (721). An insertion groove (723) is formed between two adjacent locking teeth (722). The mold locking drive assembly (71) is configured to drive the first locking rod (72) to rotate around the axis of the locking cavity (721). The second locking rod (73) is disposed on the second mold mechanism (3). Multiple locking teeth (731) are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the second locking rod (73) at intervals along its circumference. The locking teeth (731) can pass through the corresponding insertion groove (723) and engage with the corresponding locking teeth (722) to lock the relative position of the second locking rod (73) and the first locking rod (72).

3. The tire curing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The mode-locking drive assembly (71) includes: Telescopic drive component (711), which is rotatably mounted on the first mold mechanism (2); The output end of the telescopic drive component (711) is rotatably connected to the traction rod (712); A swing arm (713) is provided, with its first end fixedly connected to the first end of the first locking rod (72), and its second end rotatably connected to the traction rod (712).

4. The tire curing apparatus of claim 2 wherein, The second mold mechanism (3) includes a second connecting seat (31) and a nut rotatably connected to the second connecting seat (31). The mold locking mechanism (7) further includes: The adjusting assembly (74) has the second locking rod (73) threadedly connected to the nut, the nut being drivenly connected to the adjusting assembly (74), and the adjusting assembly (74) being configured to drive the nut to rotate relative to the second connecting seat (31).

5. Tyre vulcanisation apparatus according to claim 4, characterised in that, The mold locking mechanism (7) includes a plurality of first locking rods (72) spaced apart on the first mold mechanism (2), and the mold locking mechanism (7) includes a plurality of second locking rods (73) spaced apart on the second mold mechanism (3). The plurality of second locking rods (73) and the plurality of first locking rods (72) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

6. Tyre vulcanisation apparatus according to claim 5, characterised in that, The distance adjustment component (74) includes: An adjustable pitch drive (741) is disposed on the second connecting seat (31); The drive sprocket (742) is fixedly connected to the output end of the pitch adjustment drive (741), which is configured to drive the drive sprocket (742) to rotate. The driven sprocket (743) and the chain (744) are coaxially fixed at the end of each nut. The driven sprocket (743) and the driving sprocket (742) are both engaged with the chain (744) for transmission.

7. The tire vulcanizing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The mold clamping drive mechanism (4) includes: A mold closing drive motor (41) is installed in the second mold mechanism (3); The mold closing drive gear (42) is connected to the output end of the mold closing drive motor (41); A mold-closing drive rack (43) is disposed on the support mechanism (1). The mold-closing drive rack (43) extends along the first horizontal direction and meshes with the mold-closing drive gear (42) for transmission.

8. The tyre curing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The loading and unloading drive mechanism (5) includes: The mounting component (51) is slidably connected to the support mechanism (1) along the first horizontal direction; A vertical drive assembly (52) is disposed on the mounting assembly (51). The output end of the vertical drive assembly (52) is connected to the gripping mechanism (6) in a transmission manner. The vertical drive assembly (52) is configured to drive the gripping mechanism (6) to move along the vertical direction. A horizontal drive assembly (53) is disposed on the mounting assembly (51), the horizontal drive assembly (53) being configured to drive the mounting assembly (51) to move relative to the support mechanism (1) along the first horizontal direction.

9. Tyre vulcanisation apparatus according to claim 8, characterised in that, The gripping mechanism (6) includes a gripping component (61), which includes: Grab disk (611); The support member (612) is fixedly connected to the gripping disc (611), and the support member (612) is used to support the wheel edge of the tire (20); A gripper drive is disposed on the gripping disk (611); Multiple grippers (613) are arranged at circumferential intervals along the gripping disk (611). Each gripper (613) is connected to a gripper drive member, which is configured to synchronously drive the multiple grippers (613) to move toward or away from the axis of the gripping disk (611).

10. Tyre vulcanisation apparatus according to claim 9, characterised in that, The gripping mechanism (6) also includes: The gripping mounting base (62) is connected to the output end of the vertical drive assembly (52) via a transmission connection; A gripping drive assembly is disposed on the gripping mounting base (62). The output end of the gripping drive assembly is connected to the gripping disk (611) via a transmission. The gripping drive assembly is configured to drive the gripping disk (611) to rotate around a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other.

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