Novel tail door lower trim panel injection molding system
By integrating a three-in-one injection molding machine and a robotic arm, the system enables the simultaneous molding and automated transportation of velour materials and sheet metal, solving the problems of multiple production processes and low efficiency in the tailgate trim panel production, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO TUOPU AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
The current production process for automotive tailgate trim panels is characterized by numerous steps and low efficiency.
The system combines a three-in-one injection molding machine, a preheating box, and a robotic arm to achieve simultaneous stamping and injection molding of velvet materials and sheet materials. Combined with precise injection pressure and automated transportation, it reduces production steps and improves production efficiency.
This significantly improves the production efficiency of the tailgate lower trim panel, reduces production steps, lowers the risk of damage during manual handling, and ensures product quality and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system, specifically to a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system. Background Technology
[0002] The tailgate trim is a decorative or functional component installed on the inside or outside of the bottom of the tailgate (trunk door). It is usually made of plastic, composite materials or metal. Most tailgate trims are covered with a layer of velour to enhance their visual and tactile appeal.
[0003] In existing technology, the production of the lower tailgate trim panel of a car typically begins with injection molding a single piece of plastic as the main material. During the injection molding process, reinforcing ribs and clips are then injected onto this single piece of plastic. After cooling and solidification, the entire panel is removed from the injection molding machine and transported to the next station for surface and edge treatment. The panel is then transported to the next station where a velour fabric is applied to its surface. Finally, the panel is transported to the next station for trimming, completing the production of the lower tailgate trim panel.
[0004] The production method for this type of tailgate trim panel involves many steps, is time-consuming, and has low production efficiency.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a production system with fewer processes and higher production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0006] This application provides a novel injection molding system for the lower tailgate trim panel, which solves the technical problems of multiple processes and low efficiency in the production system of the lower tailgate trim panel.
[0007] This application provides a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system, comprising: a three-in-one injection molding machine, a preheating box for heating sheet metal, a first robotic arm for transporting velvet material, and a second robotic arm for transporting sheet metal; the three-in-one injection molding machine includes a fixed mold, a moving mold, and an injection molding device; the fixed mold is provided with a first mounting part for placing velvet material; the moving mold is provided with a second mounting part for placing sheet metal; the moving mold and the fixed mold are closed to stamp the velvet material and sheet metal, and the injection molding device is located in the moving mold and is used for injection molding on the sheet metal; the opening of the preheating box faces the initial position of the moving mold, and the preheating box is located on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, and replacing the injection molding process of the lower tailgate trim panel with a pre-formed sheet, production efficiency is greatly improved. Furthermore, the three-in-one injection molding machine integrates the stamping and injection molding of materials, further reducing production steps and improving production efficiency. In addition, a preheating box is set up to preheat the sheet, enhancing the bonding strength between the molten plastic and the sheet during the injection molding process. While ensuring the strength of the lower tailgate trim panel, production efficiency is further improved.
[0009] Preferably, the maximum injection pressure output by the injection molding device is 16.2 MPa.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the precise injection pressure control of 16.2MPa can ensure that the molten plastic fully fills the mesh molding groove, and prevent the sheet from being damaged due to excessive pressure.
[0011] Preferably, the other side of the three-in-one injection molding machine is equipped with a conveyor belt for transporting finished materials.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, a conveyor belt is set on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine to realize the automatic transportation of finished materials, reduce the risk of damage caused by manual handling, and improve production efficiency.
[0013] Preferably, a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system also includes a third robotic arm for transporting finished materials from a three-in-one injection molding machine to a conveyor belt.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a third robotic arm to transport materials and products, the system's automation and production efficiency are improved.
[0015] Preferably, the fixed mold has multiple recessed molding cavities arranged vertically, and the moving mold has multiple protruding pressing blocks arranged vertically. When the moving mold and the fixed mold are closed, each pressing block presses the velvet material and the sheet into the corresponding molding cavity.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple mold cavities and pressure blocks arranged vertically can be used to simultaneously complete the molding of multiple products in a single mold closing, thereby significantly improving production efficiency.
[0017] Preferably, each pressure block surface is provided with a mesh-like molding groove, and each mesh-like molding groove is provided with multiple injection ports at intervals, and each injection port is connected to an injection molding device.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the mesh-distributed molding grooves, combined with the spaced injection ports, allow the molten plastic to spread evenly along the mesh path. Multi-point injection reduces the time required for injection molding and improves production efficiency.
[0019] Preferably, the moving mold moves horizontally, and the first mounting part includes multiple first hanging pins, with the multiple first hanging pins in groups of three, and each group of first hanging pins is spaced apart above each molding cavity.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution and combining it with the horizontal mold closing mode of the three-in-one injection molding machine, the first hanging needle pierces the fleece material for fixation, optimizing the time required for the fleece material to be fixed and further improving production efficiency.
[0021] Preferably, the moving mold moves horizontally, and the second mounting part includes multiple second pins, which are arranged in groups of three, with each group of two pins spaced above each pressure block.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution and combining it with the horizontal mold closing mode of the three-in-one injection molding machine, the second hanging needle is used to pierce and fix the sheet metal, optimizing the time required for sheet metal fixation and further improving production efficiency.
[0023] One or more technical solutions provided in this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0024] 1. A three-in-one injection molding machine, a preheating box for heating the sheet metal, and a second robotic arm for transporting the sheet metal; the three-in-one injection molding machine includes a fixed mold, a moving mold, and an injection molding device; the fixed mold has a first mounting part for placing the velvet material; the moving mold has a second mounting part for placing the sheet metal; the moving mold and the fixed mold are closed to stamp the velvet material and the sheet metal into shape, and the injection molding device is located in the moving mold and is used for injection molding on the sheet metal; the opening of the preheating box faces the initial position of the moving mold, and the preheating box is located on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine;
[0025] 2. The precise injection pressure control of 16.2MPa ensures that the molten plastic fully fills the mesh molding groove, while preventing excessive pressure from damaging the sheet material.
[0026] 3. A conveyor belt is installed on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine, and a first robotic arm and a third robotic arm are set up to transport materials and products. This improves the automation of the system and the production efficiency of the system. The third robotic arm can automatically unload and transport finished materials, reduce the risk of damage caused by manual handling, and improve production efficiency.
[0027] 4. The multiple mold cavities and pressure blocks arranged vertically enable the molding of multiple products simultaneously in a single mold closing, thus significantly improving production efficiency;
[0028] The mesh-distributed molding grooves, combined with the spaced injection nozzles, allow the molten plastic to spread evenly along the mesh path. Multi-point injection reduces the time required for injection molding and improves production efficiency.
[0029] By combining the horizontal mold clamping mode of the three-in-one injection molding machine, the material and sheet are fixed by piercing the velvet material with hanging needles, which optimizes the time required for material fixing and further improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in 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.
[0031] Figure 1 A top view of a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system provided in this application;
[0032] Figure 2 A front view of the fixed mold for a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system provided in this application;
[0033] Figure 3 A front view of the moving mold of a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system provided in this application;
[0034] Figure 4 An isometric view of the injection molding device for a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system provided in this application.
[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Three-in-one injection molding machine; 11. Fixed mold; 111. Molding cavity; 112. First hanging pin; 12. Moving mold; 121. Press block; 122. Second hanging pin; 13. Injection device; 131. Injection port; 132. Injection tube; 133. Solenoid valve; 21. First robotic arm; 22. Second robotic arm; 23. Third robotic arm; 3. Preheating box; 4. Conveyor belt; 51. First loading rack; 52. Second loading rack; 6. Molding groove. Detailed Implementation
[0036] This application provides a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system to solve the technical problems of multiple processes and low efficiency in the existing tailgate lower trim panel production system.
[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0042] Example 1
[0043] like Figures 1 to 4 The embodiments of this application provide a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system, including: a three-in-one injection molding machine 1, a preheating box 3 for heating sheet metal, a first robotic arm 21 for transporting velvet material, and a second robotic arm 22 for transporting sheet metal; the three-in-one injection molding machine 1 includes a fixed mold 11, a moving mold 12, and an injection molding device 13; the fixed mold 11 is provided with a first mounting part for placing velvet material; the moving mold 12 is provided with a second mounting part for placing sheet metal; the moving mold 12 and the fixed mold 11 are closed to stamp the velvet material and sheet metal, and the injection molding device 13 is located in the moving mold 12 and is used for injection molding on the sheet metal; the opening of the preheating box 3 faces the initial position of the moving mold 12, and the preheating box 3 is located on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine 1.
[0044] Preferably, in the embodiments provided in this application, the velvet material is the velvet commonly used in automobile tailgate lower trim panels, and the sheet material is fiberglass board. The main body of a novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system adopts a three-in-one injection molding machine 1. The fixed mold 11 of the three-in-one injection molding machine 1 has two recessed molding cavities 111 arranged vertically on its surface. Three first hanging pins 112 are arranged horizontally above each molding cavity 111 for suspending the velvet material. The horizontally moving mold 12 is correspondingly provided with a protruding pressure block 121. Three second hanging pins 122 are also arranged horizontally above each pressure block 121 for fixing the sheet material. The moving mold 12 integrates an injection molding device 13 with a maximum output pressure of 16.2 MPa. The surface of the pressure block 121 is provided with a mesh-distributed molding groove 6. Each molding groove 6 has 24 injection ports 131 that are connected to the injection molding device 13 at intervals. Each injection port 131 is connected to the injection molding device 13 through an injection tube 132. The injection molding device 13 is equipped with a solenoid valve 133 to control the opening and closing of each injection tube 132.
[0045] Specifically, from May to October each year, the preset temperature of the preheating box 3 is set to 200℃, and can be adjusted within the range of 180℃ to 220℃; from November to April each year, the preset stable temperature of the preheating box 3 is set to 245℃, and can be adjusted within the range of 225℃ to 265℃; after the preheating box 3 preheats the board to the predetermined temperature, the preheated board needs to be kept under heat and pressure for 170 seconds, and the heat and pressure holding time can be adjusted within the range of 155 seconds to 185 seconds.
[0046] During equipment operation, the operator first places the fleece material and the sheet material on the first loading rack 51 and the second loading rack 52 respectively, starts the preheating box 3, and the second robotic arm 22 takes the sheet material from the second loading rack 52 and puts it into the preheating box 3. After preheating, the sheet material is pierced and suspended on the second hanging pin 122 of the moving mold 12. The opening of the preheating box 3 is directly opposite the initial position of the moving mold 12 to ensure smooth material handling. At the same time, the first robotic arm 21 takes the fleece material from the first loading rack 51 and pierces and suspends the fleece material on the first hanging pin 112 of the fixed mold 11. When the moving mold 12 is horizontally close to the fixed mold 11 for mold closing, the protruding pressure block 121 presses the sheet material and fleece material into the molding cavity 111 to complete the stamping and shaping. Then, the injection molding device 13 injects molten plastic into the surface of the sheet material through the mesh injection port 131 on the surface of the pressure block 121. The injection molding is completed within the set time of 110 seconds, realizing the injection molding of the reinforcing ribs and snap-fit structure on the surface of the sheet material. After molding, the lower trim panel of the car tailgate is transferred to the conveyor belt 4 on the other side of the three-in-one injection molding machine 1 by the third robotic arm 23, realizing continuous assembly line operation; the injection time of the injection device 13 can be adjusted within 100 seconds to 120 seconds.
[0047] In this embodiment, the injection molding process of the lower tailgate trim panel is replaced by a pre-formed sheet material, which greatly improves production efficiency. A three-in-one injection molding machine 1 is set up to integrate the stamping and injection molding of materials, which further reduces the production process and improves production efficiency. In addition, three robotic arms are used to realize the automation process and improve production efficiency.
[0048] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.
[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
[0050] This specification and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples of this application and are intended to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations, or equivalents within the scope of this application. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to this application without departing from its scope. Therefore, if such modifications and modifications fall within the scope of this application and its equivalents, this application intends to include such modifications and modifications.
Claims
1. A novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system, characterized in that: The system includes a three-in-one injection molding machine (1), a preheating box (3) for heating the sheet metal, a first robotic arm (21) for transporting the velvet material, and a second robotic arm (22) for transporting the sheet metal. The three-in-one injection molding machine (1) includes a fixed mold (11), a moving mold (12), and an injection molding device (13). The fixed mold (11) is provided with a first mounting part for placing the velvet material. The moving mold (12) is provided with a second mounting part for placing the sheet metal. The moving mold (12) and the fixed mold (11) are closed to stamp the velvet material and the sheet metal. The injection molding device (13) is located inside the moving mold (12) and is used for injection molding on the sheet metal. The opening of the preheating box (3) faces the initial position of the moving mold (12). The preheating box (3) is located on one side of the three-in-one injection molding machine (1).
2. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum injection pressure output by the injection molding device (13) is 16.2 MPa.
3. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other side of the three-in-one injection molding machine (1) is equipped with a conveyor belt (4) for transporting finished materials.
4. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a third robotic arm (23) for transporting finished materials from the three-in-one injection molding machine (1) to the conveyor belt (4).
5. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed mold (11) is provided with a plurality of recessed molding cavities (111) arranged vertically, and the moving mold (12) is provided with a plurality of raised pressing blocks (121) arranged vertically. When the moving mold (12) and the fixed mold (11) are closed, each pressing block (121) presses the velvet material and the sheet into the corresponding molding cavity (111).
6. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the pressure blocks (121) has a mesh-like molding groove (6) on its surface. Each mesh-like molding groove (6) has multiple injection ports (131) spaced apart. Each injection port (131) is connected to the injection molding device (13).
7. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving mold (12) moves in a horizontal direction. The first mounting part includes a plurality of first hanging pins (112). The plurality of first hanging pins (112) are arranged in groups of three, and each group of first hanging pins (112) is spaced apart above each molding cavity (111).
8. The novel tailgate lower trim panel injection molding system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moving mold (12) moves in a horizontal direction. The second mounting part includes multiple second hanging pins (122). The multiple second hanging pins (122) are arranged in groups of three, and each group of second hanging pins (122) is spaced above each pressure block (121).