Automatic feeding device for SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) molded product processing

By designing an automatic feeding device consisting of components such as a storage bin, fixed mold, fixed frame, and L-shaped frame, the problems of inconvenient material storage and inaccurate positioning in the processing of SMC molded products were solved, achieving accurate positioning and stable conveying of sheet materials and improving feeding efficiency.

CN224158693UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24HENAN YUANXIN NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN YUANXIN NEW MATERIALS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing SMC molding processing equipment suffers from inconvenient material storage and inaccurate positioning during automatic feeding, resulting in materials failing to accurately enter the mold.

Method used

An automatic feeding device was designed, which includes components such as a storage bin, a fixed mold, a fixed frame, an L-shaped frame, and rollers. The sheet material is conveyed by the rollers, and the spacing is adjusted by the L-shaped frame and an electric push rod to ensure that the sheet material accurately enters the fixed mold.

Benefits of technology

It achieves accurate positioning and stable conveying of SMC sheets, ensuring that the material can smoothly enter the mold, thus improving feeding efficiency and precision.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for processing SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) molded products, which relates to the technical field of SMC molded products and comprises a base, the fixed mold is installed on one side of the upper end of the base, a material storage box is installed on the other side of the upper end of the base, the material storage box is located on one side of the fixed mold and fixed to the upper end of the base through a support, a fixing frame is installed above the fixed mold, the fixing frame is arranged in a C shape, and a discharging opening is formed in the surface of one side of the bottom of the material storage box; the height of the discharging port is consistent with the thickness of the SMC, the rollers are installed at the bottom of the storage box, the SMC can be moved out of the discharging port through rotation of the rollers, only one SMC can be contained in the position of the discharging port, and therefore when the rollers rotate, other sheets above cannot be discharged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of SMC molding product technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for processing SMC molding products. Background Technology

[0002] SMC molded products are composite material products formed by molding process. The core material is sheet molding compound. SMC is composed of resin (such as unsaturated polyester, epoxy resin, etc.), glass fiber, filler and additives. It has the advantages of high strength, corrosion resistance, good formability and high production efficiency.

[0003] For example, the announcement number CN220942849U describes an automatic feeding device for stamping die processing. This device includes a base on which a die is mounted, and a guide roller is rotatably arranged at the position of the die on the base. A cleaning plate is slidably arranged above the guide roller, and a cotton pad is rotatably arranged on the cleaning plate. Through the cooperation of the guide roller and the cleaning plate, the material is limited and guided. At the same time, the slidably arranged cleaning plate adheres the rotatably arranged cotton pad to the surface of the material to remove dust from the material.

[0004] The aforementioned device cannot conveniently store unloaded materials during automatic feeding, and the materials cannot be accurately positioned to ensure they enter the mold precisely. Therefore, we propose an automatic feeding device for SMC molded product processing to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for SMC molded product processing, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art that the above-mentioned device cannot conveniently store the unloaded material during automatic feeding, and the material cannot be accurately positioned during automatic feeding so that the material can accurately enter the mold.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products, including a base;

[0007] Also includes:

[0008] A fixed mold is installed on one side of the upper end of a base. A storage box is installed on the other side of the upper end of the base. The storage box is located on one side of the fixed mold and is fixed to the upper end of the base by a bracket. A fixing frame is installed above the fixed mold. The fixing frame is C-shaped and is fixed to the upper end of the base by the bracket. The fixing frame is connected to the storage box. L-shaped frames are symmetrically arranged at both ends inside the fixing frame. A discharge port is provided on the surface of the storage box near the fixing frame. The discharge port is located at the bottom of the surface of the storage box and communicates with the inside of the storage box. The discharge port is flush with the L-shaped frame. An mounting frame is installed on the upper end of the fixing frame. A moving mold is provided at the bottom of the mounting frame and is located directly above the fixed mold.

[0009] Preferably, a roller is installed at the bottom of the storage box, and the rollers are evenly distributed at the bottom of the storage box. A first drive mechanism is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the storage box, and the two ends of the rollers are connected to the first drive mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the L-shaped frame is provided with rollers, and a plurality of rollers are provided and evenly distributed on the inner side of the L-shaped frame. The outer side of the L-shaped frame is provided with a second drive mechanism, and the rollers are connected to the second drive mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, an electric push rod is installed on the outside of the fixing frame, and the electric push rod is connected to the L-shaped frame.

[0012] Preferably, threaded holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the storage box, and limit push plates are symmetrically installed on both sides inside the storage box. A screw is installed on the outer side of the limit push plate, and the screw is connected to the limit push plate through a bearing. The screw is also threadedly connected to the threaded hole. A rotating handle is provided at the other end of the screw, and the rotating handle is located on the outer side of the storage box.

[0013] Preferably, a cylinder is mounted on the upper end of the mounting bracket, and the cylinder is connected to the moving mold.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] (1) By setting up a storage box, SMC sheets can be stored. A discharge port is set on one side of the bottom of the storage box. The height of the discharge port is the same as the thickness of the SMC sheet. Several rollers are installed at the bottom of the storage box. The SMC sheet can be moved out of the discharge port by the rotation of the rollers. The discharge port can only accommodate one SMC sheet. Therefore, when the rollers rotate, other sheets above will not be discharged. The rollers and wheels are rotated by a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is driven by a single main motor through a belt or gear set to drive multiple rollers or wheels to rotate, which can achieve uniform speed conveying.

[0016] (2) By installing a fixed frame in front of the discharge port, and setting L-shaped frames on both sides inside the fixed frame, the SMC sheet is conveyed to the edge of the fixed frame by rollers. The two sides of the SMC sheet are moved to the bottom of the inner rollers of the two L-shaped frames respectively. The SMC sheet is smoothly moved into the interior of the fixed frame 3 by rotating the rollers, so that the SMC sheet can be moved to the top of the fixed mold. The distance between the two L-shaped frames is adjusted by driving the electric push rod, so that the L-shaped frames can be adjusted according to the width of the SMC sheet. The SMC sheet can be smoothly dropped into the interior of the fixed mold by opening the two L-shaped frames at the same time, and the space can be left by moving the L-shaped frames to facilitate the descent of the moving mold. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame structure of this utility model;

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Fixed mold; 3. Fixing frame; 4. Material storage box; 5. Limiting push plate; 6. Rotating handle; 7. Screw; 8. Mounting frame; 9. Cylinder; 10. Roller; 11. Discharge port; 12. Moving mold; 13. Electric push rod; 14. L-shaped frame; 15. Roller; 16. First drive mechanism; 17. Threaded hole; 18. Second drive mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] This utility model provides an automatic feeding device for SMC molded product processing, which includes a base 1. The main problem this utility model solves is that the aforementioned devices cannot conveniently store unloaded materials during automatic feeding, and the materials cannot be accurately positioned during automatic feeding to ensure accurate entry into the mold.

[0024] For the device provided by this utility model, please refer to Figure 1-4 The following is a detailed introduction.

[0025] A fixed mold 2 is installed on one side of the upper end of the base 1. A storage box 4 is installed on the other side of the upper end of the base 1. The storage box 4 is located on one side of the fixed mold 2 and is fixed to the upper end of the base 1 by a bracket. A fixing frame 3 is installed above the fixed mold 2. The fixing frame 3 is C-shaped and is fixed to the upper end of the base 1 by a bracket. The fixing frame 3 is connected to the storage box 4. L-shaped frames 14 are symmetrically arranged at both ends inside the fixing frame 3. A discharge port 11 is provided on the surface of the storage box 4 near the fixing frame 3. The discharge port 11 is located at the bottom of the surface of the storage box 4 and communicates with the interior of the storage box 4. The discharge port 11 is flush with the L-shaped frame 14. The upper part of the fixing frame 3... An installation frame 8 is installed at the end, and a moving mold 12 is set at the bottom of the installation frame 8, and the moving mold 12 is located directly above the fixed mold 2. A cylinder 9 is installed at the upper end of the installation frame 8 and is connected to the moving mold 12. A roller 10 is installed at the bottom of the inside of the storage box 4 and the rollers 10 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the inside of the storage box 4. A first drive mechanism 16 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the storage box 4, and the two ends of the roller 10 are connected to the first drive mechanism 16. The roller 10 enables the SMC sheet to be moved out from the discharge port 11, and the position of the discharge port 11 can only accommodate one SMC sheet to come out, so when the roller 10 rotates, it will not cause other sheets above to come out.

[0026] Please see Figure 4 To further explain, the inner side of the L-shaped frame 14 is provided with rollers 15, and there are several rollers 15 evenly distributed on the inner side of the L-shaped frame 14. The outer side of the L-shaped frame 14 is provided with a second drive mechanism 18, and the rollers 15 are connected to the second drive mechanism 18. When both ends of the SMC sheet move to the inner side of the L-shaped frame 14, the rollers 15 rotate to make the SMC sheet move smoothly into the interior of the fixed frame 3. The outer side of the fixed frame 3 is equipped with an electric push rod 13, and the electric push rod 13 is connected to the L-shaped frame 14. The electric push rod 13 drives and adjusts the distance between the two L-shaped frames 14, so that the L-shaped frame 14 can be adjusted according to the width of the SMC sheet. The SMC sheet can be smoothly dropped into the interior of the fixed mold 2 by opening the two L-shaped frames 14 at the same time, and the moving mold 12 can be lowered by moving the L-shaped frame 14.

[0027] Please see Figure 1To further explain, threaded holes 17 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the storage box 4. Limiting push plates 5 are symmetrically installed on both sides inside the storage box 4. A screw 7 is installed on the outer side of the limiting push plate 5. The screw 7 is connected to the limiting push plate 5 through a bearing, and the screw 7 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 17. A rotating handle 6 is provided at the other end of the screw 7, and the rotating handle 6 is located on the outer side of the storage box 4. By rotating the rotating handle 6, the screw 7 is rotated, thereby adjusting the position of the limiting push plate 5. The distance between the two limiting push plates 5 can be adjusted according to the width of the SMC sheet, thereby positioning the SMC sheet and ensuring that the SMC sheet can move smoothly from the discharge port 11 to between the two L-shaped frames 14.

[0028] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products, comprising a base (1); Its features are: Also includes: A fixed mold (2) is installed on one side of the upper end of a base (1). A storage box (4) is installed on the other side of the upper end of the base (1). The storage box (4) is located on one side of the fixed mold (2) and is fixed to the upper end of the base (1) by a bracket. A fixing frame (3) is installed above the fixed mold (2). The fixing frame (3) is C-shaped and is fixed to the upper end of the base (1) by a bracket. The fixing frame (3) is connected to the storage box (4). The inner part of the fixing frame (3) is... The two ends of the part are symmetrically provided with L-shaped frames (14). The material storage box (4) is provided with a discharge port (11) on the side surface near the fixed frame (3). The discharge port (11) is located at the bottom of the surface of the material storage box (4). The discharge port (11) is connected to the inside of the material storage box (4). The discharge port (11) is flush with the L-shaped frame (14). The upper end of the fixed frame (3) is provided with a mounting frame (8). The bottom of the mounting frame (8) is provided with a moving mold (12). The moving mold (12) is located directly above the fixed mold (2).

2. The automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (4) is equipped with a roller (10) at the bottom inside, and the roller (10) is evenly distributed at the bottom inside of the storage box (4). The bottom sides of the storage box (4) are symmetrically provided with a first drive mechanism (16), and the two ends of the roller (10) are connected to the first drive mechanism (16).

3. The automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the L-shaped frame (14) is provided with rollers (15), and there are several rollers (15) evenly distributed on the inner side of the L-shaped frame (14). The outer side of the L-shaped frame (14) is provided with a second drive mechanism (18), and the rollers (15) are connected to the second drive mechanism (18).

4. The automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric push rod (13) is installed on the outside of the fixed frame (3), and the electric push rod (13) is connected to the L-shaped frame (14).

5. An automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (4) has threaded holes (17) symmetrically arranged on both sides of its surface. Limiting push plates (5) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the inside of the storage box (4). A screw (7) is installed on the outside of the limiting push plate (5). The screw (7) is connected to the limiting push plate (5) by a bearing. The screw (7) is threaded to the threaded hole (17). A rotating handle (6) is provided at the other end of the screw (7). The rotating handle (6) is located on the outside of the storage box (4).

6. The automatic feeding device for processing SMC molded products according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cylinder (9) is mounted on the upper end of the mounting bracket (8), and the cylinder (9) is connected to the moving mold (12).

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    CN220942849U