Stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing

By introducing a combination structure of clamping plates, molds, extrusion blocks, and locking blocks into beer can manufacturing equipment, the problem of cumbersome mold installation is solved, enabling rapid mold replacement and pipe protection, thereby improving production efficiency and finished product quality.

CN224168423UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28WEIHAI HUIKANG METAL PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WEIHAI HUIKANG METAL PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-31
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional beer can manufacturing equipment involves cumbersome mold installation, requires significant physical exertion from operators, and carries the risk of tool loss or improper installation.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of clamping plate, mold, extrusion block and clamping block, and uses spring and magnetic block to realize the quick installation and disassembly of mold. It combines silicone pad and rubber pad for flexible clamping and reduces the use of tools.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the mold change process, reduces downtime, improves production efficiency and equipment flexibility, and protects the surface quality and forming accuracy of the pipe.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of metal processing equipment, in particular to stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing, which comprises a machine body, a clamping plate horizontally moving is mounted at the top end of the machine body, a silica gel pad is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate, a main shaft is mounted at the top end of the machine body, and a mold is clamped to the outer wall of the main shaft. The outer wall of the mold is fixedly connected with a rubber pad, the outer wall of the main shaft is slidably connected with a movable plate, the outer wall of the movable plate is slidably connected with an extrusion block slidably connected with the inner wall of the main shaft, an operator presses a plug pin on the inner wall of the movable plate to promote the extrusion block to retract, and a clamping block is separated from the inner wall of the mold under the action of a spring after losing thrust. When a new mold is installed, the mold is aligned and inserted, the movable plate is pushed again, the extrusion block pushes the clamping block to be clamped into the clamping groove, the positioning rod is inserted into the fixing cylinder, rapid fixing can be achieved through the adsorption effect of the magnetic block and the magnetic sheet, and the production efficiency and the equipment use flexibility are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal processing equipment technology, and in particular to a stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] Stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing refers to continuous forming equipment used to produce stainless steel pipes required for beer can manufacturing. This type of equipment processes stainless steel materials into pipes that meet the requirements of beer can manufacturing through processes such as uncoiling, forming, welding, grinding, sizing, straightening, length setting, and cutting.

[0003] Food-grade stainless steel is selected to ensure its corrosion resistance and other excellent properties. Raw materials undergo incoming inspection, checking chemical elements and mechanical properties. After batch inspection according to furnace number, professional cutting tools and equipment are used for cutting. Hydraulic presses, bending machines, and other equipment are used to process the stainless steel material into tubular shapes according to design requirements. Laser welding or high-frequency resistance welding technology is employed to ensure weld quality. During welding, the content of oxidizing gases must be strictly controlled to reduce the oxidation of molten droplets and gases in the molten pool. Surface treatments such as polishing, pickling, and passivation are performed on the formed pipes to enhance their aesthetics and corrosion resistance. Strict quality testing is conducted on the finished pipes.

[0004] Traditional equipment requires processing tanks of different sizes during production. In the past, molds were often fixed using bolts or pins. When changing molds, operators had to frequently use multiple tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers. First, they had to use wrenches to unscrew numerous fixing bolts, and then use screwdrivers to remove the auxiliary positioning pins. If they encountered rusted or jammed parts, they even had to use hammers to knock them down. The operation was extremely cumbersome and physically demanding for the operators. At the same time, the use of too many tools increased the risk of operational errors, which could easily lead to problems such as lost parts or improper installation. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This solves the problem of difficult mold installation in existing equipment, reduces the physical exertion of operators, and improves work efficiency.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned installation problems, this utility model is proposed.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing, comprising a machine body, a horizontally movable clamping plate installed at the top of the machine body, a silicone pad fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate, a main shaft installed at the top of the machine body, a mold clamped to the outer wall of the main shaft, a rubber pad fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mold, a moving plate slidably connected to the outer wall of the main shaft, and an extrusion block slidably connected to the inner wall of the main shaft.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, the top of the machine body is fixedly installed with a drive motor that is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main shaft, and the inner wall of the mold is slidably connected with four clamping blocks arranged in a circular array and slidably connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block. Square plates are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the clamping blocks.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, a first spring is connected between the outer wall of the square plate and the inner wall of the main shaft, a connecting rod that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft, and multiple support feet are fixedly connected to the bottom of the machine body.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, the outer wall of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a circular plate that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block, and a second spring is connected between the outer wall of the circular plate and the inner wall of the extrusion block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, the inner wall of the moving plate is slidably connected with a plurality of evenly distributed pins, a third spring is connected between the outer wall of the pins and the inner wall of the main shaft, and a telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the machine body.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, the output end of the telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to a push rod that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the clamping plate, the outer wall of the push rod is slidably connected to a sliding plate, the inner wall of the sliding plate is fixedly connected to a magnetic block, and the outer wall of the machine body is equipped with a forming wheel.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to this utility model, the clamping plate has two positioning rods that are distributed in a mirror image fixedly connected to its outer wall, the top of the sliding plate has a fixed cylinder that is slidably connected to the outer wall of the positioning rods fixedly connected, the top of the sliding plate has a magnetic block fixedly connected, and the top of the magnetic block has a magnetic sheet that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning rods fixedly connected.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. The operator presses the pin on the inner wall of the moving plate. The pin overcomes the spring force and contracts, causing the moving plate to slide and the extrusion block to retract. After the clamping block loses its pushing force, it disengages from the inner wall of the mold under the action of the spring. The mold can then be easily removed along the slider. When installing a new mold, align and insert it, then push the moving plate again. The extrusion block pushes the clamping block into the slot, completing a stable installation. The clamping plate is also easy to install. It can be quickly fixed by inserting the positioning rod into the fixing cylinder and using the attraction between the magnetic block and the magnetic sheet without the need for other tools. This convenient replacement method reduces downtime caused by parts replacement and improves production efficiency and equipment flexibility.

[0018] 2. By setting silicone pads and rubber pads at the clamping plate and the mold respectively, the silicone pads and rubber pads, with their soft and elastic properties, closely adhere to the surface of the pipe during the clamping and forming process. This provides sufficient clamping and forming pressure while effectively buffering the pipe, avoiding scratches, indentations and other damage to the stainless steel pipe, ensuring the surface quality and forming accuracy of the pipe, and improving the yield of finished beer cans. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning rod installation structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the movable plate of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card block installation structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod installation structure of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Machine body; 2. Push rod; 3. Support foot; 4. Shaping wheel; 5. Mold; 6. Clamping plate; 7. Silicone pad; 8. Positioning rod; 9. Sliding plate; 10. Fixed cylinder; 11. Magnetic block; 12. Magnetic sheet; 13. Rubber pad; 14. Main shaft; 15. Clamping block; 16. Third spring; 17. Pin; 18. Moving plate; 19. First spring; 20. Extrusion block; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Circular plate; 23. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] Reference Figure 1-5 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a stainless steel pipe forming device for beer can manufacturing, including a machine body 1. A horizontally movable clamping plate 6 is installed at the top of the machine body 1. The clamping plate 6 is used to clamp the pipe. A silicone pad 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate 6 to prevent damage to the pipe. A main shaft 14 is installed at the top of the machine body 1. A mold 5 is clamped to the outer wall of the main shaft 14. A rubber pad 13 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mold 5 to provide soft clamping for the pipe. A moving plate 18 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the main shaft 14. An extrusion block 20 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the moving plate 18 and slidably connected to the inner wall of the main shaft 14. The extrusion block 20 is used to push the clamping block 15.

[0029] The top of the machine body 1 is fixedly installed with a drive motor that is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main shaft 14. The inner wall of the mold 5 is slidably connected with four locking blocks 15 arranged in a circular array and slidably connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block 20. Square plates are provided on both sides of the outer wall of the locking blocks 15. The inner wall of the mold 5 is provided with a slider for easy installation.

[0030] A first spring 19 is connected between the outer wall of the square plate and the inner wall of the main shaft 14. The first spring 19 is used to push the clamping block 15. A connecting rod 21 that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block 20 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft 14. Multiple support feet 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the machine body 1.

[0031] A circular plate 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting rod 21 and slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block 20. A second spring 23 is connected between the outer wall of the circular plate 22 and the inner wall of the extrusion block 20. The second spring 23 is used to push the extrusion block 20 to move.

[0032] During use, when it is necessary to change mold 5, the operator first presses the pin 17 on the inner wall of the moving plate 18. After the pin 17 is subjected to external force, it overcomes the elastic force of the third spring 16 and retracts towards the inner wall of the moving plate 18. Under the elastic force of the second spring 23, the extrusion block 20 retracts along the connecting rod 21 towards the inner wall of the main shaft 14, while driving the moving plate 18 to slide upward along the main shaft 14.

[0033] During the retraction of the extrusion block 20, the locking block 15, which is slidably connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block 20, is no longer subjected to outward pushing force. Under the elastic force of the first spring 19, the locking block 15 retracts towards the inner wall of the main shaft 14, thereby disengaging from the inner wall of the mold 5. At this time, the operator can easily remove the mold 5 along the slider opened on the inner wall of the mold 5 to complete the mold 5 replacement operation.

[0034] When a new mold 5 needs to be installed, insert the new mold 5 along the slider, aligning it with the main shaft 14, until the mold 5 is fully in place. The moving plate 18 slides downward, and the pressing block 20 extends outward under the push of the moving plate 18, overcoming the elastic force of the second spring 23. This pushes the locking block 15 to expand outward, and the locking block 15 is inserted into the slot on the inner wall of the mold 5, thus achieving a stable installation of the mold 5. At this time, the pin 17 pops out and engages with the moving plate 18.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Reference Figure 1-3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that: the inner wall of the movable plate 18 is slidably connected with a plurality of evenly distributed pins 17, the outer wall of the pins 17 is connected to the inner wall of the main shaft 14 with a third spring 16, the third spring 16 is used to push the pins 17 to engage the movable plate 18, and a telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the body 1.

[0037] The output end of the telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to a push rod 2 that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the clamping plate 6. The outer wall of the push rod 2 is slidably connected to a sliding plate 9. The inner wall of the sliding plate 9 is fixedly connected to a magnetic block 11. A shaping wheel 4 is installed on the outer wall of the machine body 1. The shaping wheel 4 is used to shape the pipe.

[0038] Two mirror-distributed positioning rods 8 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate 6. A fixed cylinder 10 that is slidably connected to the outer wall of the positioning rods 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate 9. A magnetic block 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate 9. A magnetic sheet 12 that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning rods 8 is installed on the top of the magnetic block 11. The magnetic sheet 12 and the magnetic block 11 fit together to satisfy the installation of the clamping plate 6.

[0039] During use, the operator inserts the positioning rod 8 on the clamping plate 6 into the fixing cylinder 10 at the top of the sliding plate 9. As the positioning rod 8 goes deeper, the magnetic block 11 at the top of the sliding plate 9 gradually approaches the magnetic sheet 12 on the inner wall of the positioning rod 8. When the magnetic block 11 and the magnetic sheet 12 are in contact, the sliding plate 9 and the clamping plate 6 are firmly fixed, completing the quick replacement of the clamping plate 6. At the same time, the silicone pad 7 and the rubber pad 13 prevent the mold 5 from being pinched.

[0040] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.

[0041] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing, characterized in that: The machine includes a body (1), a horizontally movable clamping plate (6) is installed at the top of the body (1), a silicone pad (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate (6), a main shaft (14) is installed at the top of the body (1), a mold (5) is clamped to the outer wall of the main shaft (14), a rubber pad (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mold (5), a moving plate (18) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the main shaft (14), and an extrusion block (20) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the main shaft (14) on the outer wall of the moving plate (18).

2. The stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the machine body (1) is fixedly installed with a drive motor that is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main shaft (14). The inner wall of the mold (5) is slidably connected with four card blocks (15) arranged in a circular array and slidably connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block (20). Square plates are opened on both sides of the outer wall of the card blocks (15).

3. The stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first spring (19) is connected between the outer wall of the square plate and the inner wall of the main shaft (14). A connecting rod (21) that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block (20) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft (14). A plurality of support feet (3) are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the machine body (1).

4. The stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting rod (21) is fixedly connected to a circular plate (22) that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the extrusion block (20), and a second spring (23) is connected between the outer wall of the circular plate (22) and the inner wall of the extrusion block (20).

5. The stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the movable plate (18) is slidably connected with a plurality of evenly distributed pins (17), and a third spring (16) is connected between the outer wall of the pins (17) and the inner wall of the main shaft (14). A telescopic cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the machine body (1).

6. The stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The output end of the telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to a push rod (2) that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the clamping plate (6). The outer wall of the push rod (2) is slidably connected to a sliding plate (9). The inner wall of the sliding plate (9) is fixedly connected to a magnetic block (11). The outer wall of the machine body (1) is equipped with a shaping wheel (4).

7. A stainless steel pipe forming equipment for beer can manufacturing according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two positioning rods (8) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the clamping plate (6) in a mirror arrangement. A fixed cylinder (10) that is slidably connected to the outer wall of the positioning rods (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate (9). A magnetic block (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate (9). A magnetic sheet (12) that is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the positioning rods (8) is installed on the top of the magnetic block (11).