Air suction mechanism for working of plastic vacuum forming machine
By introducing a feeding mechanism and a suction mechanism into the vacuum forming machine, and utilizing the drive sprocket, driven sprocket, and feeding roller with anti-slip coating, combined with the negative pressure adsorption of the suction table and vacuum forming mold, the problems of unstable feeding and inaccurate positioning are solved, achieving efficient and precise vacuum forming.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUNSHAN TIANLING ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing vacuum forming machines suffer from problems such as unstable feeding, slippage, low feeding efficiency, and inaccurate feeding position, which affect forming accuracy and efficiency.
The system employs an air suction mechanism that includes a feeding mechanism. It uses a drive sprocket and a driven sprocket to drive the feeding roller. The outer side of the feeding roller is coated with an anti-slip coating. Combined with the design of the air suction table and the vacuum forming mold, the system uses negative pressure to adsorb plastic sheets to achieve a stable and efficient feeding process.
This improved the stability and efficiency of material feeding, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of thermoforming and producing thermoformed products with complex shapes and precise dimensions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of suction mechanism technology, specifically a suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine. Background Technology
[0002] The suction mechanism of a vacuum forming machine is suitable for industrial production scenarios that require precise suction and shaping of plastic sheets into products of specific shapes, such as food packaging, electronic product casings, and medical device components, to achieve efficient and accurate vacuum forming operations.
[0003] However, existing technologies still have the following problems:
[0004] Existing vacuum forming machines still suffer from technical problems such as unstable feeding, slippage, low feeding efficiency, and inaccurate feeding position. The existing feeding methods may cause slippage during the feeding process due to material surface characteristics or mechanical wear, affecting forming accuracy and efficiency.
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the inventors have proposed a suction mechanism for use in a vacuum forming machine. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to solve the problems of unstable feeding, slippage, low feeding efficiency and inaccurate feeding position, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine, including a base frame, a vacuum forming mechanism fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base frame, and feeding mechanisms fixedly mounted on both sides of the vacuum forming mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding frame, one side of which is fixedly connected to the vacuum forming mechanism. A motor is mounted on one side of the feeding frame, and a drive sprocket is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor. A drive feeding roller is fixedly mounted on one side of the drive sprocket. A chain is meshed with the outer side of the drive sprocket, and a driven sprocket is meshed with the inner side of the chain. A driven feeding roller is fixedly mounted on one side of the driven sprocket.
[0008] Preferably, the vacuum forming mechanism includes a suction platform, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the base frame, one side of which is fixedly connected to the feeding rack, a suction connection port fixedly provided on the lower surface of the suction platform, a vacuum forming mold provided on the upper surface of the suction platform, a vacuum forming groove provided on the upper surface of the vacuum forming mold, a suction hole provided on the lower inner wall of the vacuum forming groove, two fixing plates fixedly provided on both sides of the vacuum forming mold, and two fixing blocks fixedly provided on both sides of the suction platform.
[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0010] 1. This utility model achieves stable and efficient feeding through the feeding mechanism. At the same time, the anti-slip coating on the outside of the feeding roller enhances the friction during feeding, ensuring a smooth feeding process. The overall structure is compact and reliable in operation, effectively improving the feeding efficiency and accuracy of the suction mechanism used in the vacuum forming machine. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the vacuum forming mechanism of this utility model.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Feeding mechanism; 3. Vacuum forming mechanism; 20. Feeding rack; 21. Drive sprocket; 22. Motor; 23. Mounting frame; 24. Support frame; 25. Chain; 26. Driven sprocket; 27. Driven feeding roller; 28. Positioning groove; 29. Driven feeding roller; 30. Suction table; 31. Fixing block; 32. Fixing hole; 33. Vacuum forming mold; 34. Fixing plate; 35. Vacuum forming tank; 36. Suction hole; 37. Suction chamber; 38. Suction connection port. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0017] Example: Figure 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine, including a base frame 1. A vacuum forming mechanism 3 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the base frame 1. Feeding mechanisms 2 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the vacuum forming mechanism 3. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a feeding rack 20. One side of the feeding rack 20 is fixedly connected to the vacuum forming mechanism 3. A motor 22 is mounted on one side of the feeding rack 20. A drive sprocket 21 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor 22. A drive feeding roller 29 is fixedly mounted on one side of the drive sprocket 21. A chain 25 is meshed with the outer side of the drive sprocket 21. A driven sprocket 26 is meshed with the inner side of the chain 25. A driven feeding roller 27 is fixedly mounted on one side of the driven sprocket 26. During the operation of the vacuum forming machine, the suction mechanism 2 first... When machine 22 starts, its output end drives drive sprocket 21 to start rotating. Drive sprocket 21 is connected to chain 25 and drives driven sprocket 26 to rotate synchronously. At this time, drive feeding roller 29 and driven feeding roller 27, which are fixedly connected to drive sprocket 21 and driven sprocket 26 respectively, also start to rotate. Since the outer side of the feeding roller is coated with anti-slip coating, it can drive the plastic sheet to move and prevent it from slipping during feeding. Under the clamping of drive feeding roller 29 and driven feeding roller 27, the plastic sheet is stably conveyed to the top of the vacuum forming mold 33 of vacuum forming mechanism 3, preparing for subsequent vacuum forming operations. The entire feeding process is stable and efficient, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of vacuum forming machine operation.
[0018] A mounting bracket 23 is fixedly provided on one side of the feeding rack 20. The inner wall of one side of the mounting bracket 23 is fixedly connected to the motor 22. Two symmetrically distributed support brackets 24 are fixedly provided on the lower surface of the feeding rack 20. Two positioning grooves 28 are opened on the side of the feeding rack 20 away from the motor 22. The positioning grooves 28 are rotatably connected to the drive feeding roller 29 and the driven feeding roller 27. The outer sides of the drive feeding roller 29 and the driven feeding roller 27 are coated with an anti-slip coating. The anti-slip coating on the outer side of the feeding roller can firmly drive the plastic sheet to move. The motor 22 can be fixed on one side of the feeding rack 20 through the mounting bracket 23. The feeding rack 20 can be supported by the support brackets 24. The positioning grooves 28 can limit the rotation of the drive feeding roller 29 and the driven feeding roller 27.
[0019] The vacuum forming mechanism 3 includes a suction platform 30. The lower surface of the suction platform 30 is fixedly connected to the base frame 1, and one side of the suction platform 30 is fixedly connected to the feeding rack 20. A suction connection port 38 is fixedly provided on the lower surface of the suction platform 30. A vacuum forming mold 33 is provided on the upper surface of the suction platform 30. A vacuum forming groove 35 is opened on the upper surface of the vacuum forming mold 33. A suction hole 36 is opened on the lower inner wall of the vacuum forming groove 35. Two fixing plates 34 are fixedly provided on both sides of the vacuum forming mold 33, and two fixing blocks 31 are fixedly provided on both sides of the suction platform 30. When the feeding mechanism 2 conveys the plastic sheet to the top of the vacuum forming mold 33, the vacuum forming mechanism 3 starts to work. First, it is connected to a negative pressure source through the suction connection port 38, and the suction inside the suction platform 30... Negative pressure is generated in cavity 37. Since the upper surface of the vacuum forming mold 33 has a vacuum forming groove 35 and the lower inner wall of the vacuum forming groove 35 has a suction hole 36 that communicates with the suction cavity 37, the plastic sheet is tightly adsorbed in the vacuum forming groove 35 of the vacuum forming mold 33 under the action of negative pressure. Next, the plastic sheet is deformed under the shape constraint of the vacuum forming mold 33 and finally shaped into a vacuum forming product that is consistent with the shape of the vacuum forming mold 33. After the forming is completed, the vacuum forming product can be removed from the vacuum forming mold 33 by disconnecting the negative pressure source or using other demolding methods, thus completing the entire vacuum forming process. The vacuum forming mechanism 3 makes the vacuum forming process precise and efficient, and can produce vacuum forming products with complex shapes and accurate dimensions.
[0020] The upper surface of the suction platform 30 is provided with a suction chamber 37, which is connected to a suction hole 36. The upper surfaces of the fixing plate 34 and the fixing block 31 are both provided with fixing holes 32. Through the suction hole 36 connected to the suction chamber 37, the plastic sheet is tightly adsorbed into the vacuum forming groove 35 of the vacuum forming mold 33 under the action of negative pressure. The vacuum forming mold 33 and the suction platform 30 can be fixed through the fixing holes 32.
[0021] Working principle: During the operation of the vacuum forming machine, the motor 22 starts first through the feeding mechanism 2, and its output end drives the drive sprocket 21 to start rotating. The drive sprocket 21 is connected to the chain 25 and drives the driven sprocket 26 to rotate synchronously. At this time, the drive feeding roller 29 and the driven feeding roller 27, which are fixedly connected to the drive sprocket 21 and the driven sprocket 26 respectively, also start to rotate. Since the outer side of the feeding roller is coated with an anti-slip coating, it can drive the plastic sheet to move and prevent it from slipping during the feeding process. Under the clamping of the drive feeding roller 29 and the driven feeding roller 27, the plastic sheet is stably transported to the vacuum forming mold 33 of the vacuum forming mechanism 3, preparing for the subsequent vacuum forming operation. The entire feeding process is stable and efficient, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of the vacuum forming machine's operation.
[0022] When the feeding mechanism 2 delivers the plastic sheet to the top of the vacuum forming mold 33, the vacuum forming mechanism 3 begins to work. First, it connects to the negative pressure source through the suction port 38, and the suction chamber 37 inside the suction platform 30 begins to generate negative pressure. Since the upper surface of the vacuum forming mold 33 has a vacuum forming groove 35, and the lower inner wall of the vacuum forming groove 35 has a suction hole 36 that communicates with the suction chamber 37, the plastic sheet is tightly adsorbed into the vacuum forming groove 35 of the vacuum forming mold 33 under the action of negative pressure. Next, the plastic sheet is deformed under the shape constraint of the vacuum forming mold 33, and finally shaped into a vacuum forming product that is consistent with the shape of the vacuum forming mold 33. After the forming is completed, the vacuum forming product can be removed from the vacuum forming mold 33 by disconnecting the negative pressure source or using other demolding methods, thus completing the entire vacuum forming process. The vacuum forming mechanism 3 makes the vacuum forming process precise and efficient, and can produce vacuum forming products with complex shapes and accurate dimensions.
[0023] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.
Claims
1. A suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the base frame (1) is fixedly provided with a vacuum forming mechanism (3), and both sides of the vacuum forming mechanism (3) are fixedly provided with feeding mechanisms (2); The feeding mechanism (2) includes a feeding frame (20), one side of which is fixedly connected to the blistering mechanism (3). A motor (22) is provided on one side of the feeding frame (20), and a drive sprocket (21) is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor (22). A drive feeding roller (29) is fixedly provided on one side of the drive sprocket (21). A chain (25) is meshed with the outer side of the drive sprocket (21), and a driven sprocket (26) is meshed with the inner side of the chain (25). A driven feeding roller (27) is fixedly provided on one side of the driven sprocket (26).
2. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum forming mechanism (3) includes a suction platform (30), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the base frame (1), and one side of which is fixedly connected to the feeding frame (20). The lower surface of the suction platform (30) is fixedly provided with a suction connection port (38). The upper surface of the suction platform (30) is provided with a vacuum forming mold (33). The upper surface of the vacuum forming mold (33) is provided with a vacuum forming groove (35). The lower inner wall of the vacuum forming groove (35) is provided with a suction hole (36). Two fixing plates (34) are fixedly provided on both sides of the vacuum forming mold (33), and two fixing blocks (31) are fixedly provided on both sides of the suction platform (30).
3. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting bracket (23) is fixedly provided on one side of the feeding rack (20), and the inner wall of one side of the mounting bracket (23) is fixedly connected to the motor (22).
4. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the feeding rack (20) is fixed with two symmetrically distributed support frames (24).
5. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding rack (20) has two positioning grooves (28) on the side away from the motor (22), and the positioning grooves (28) are rotatably connected to the driving feeding roller (29) and the driven feeding roller (27).
6. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer sides of both the driving feed roller (29) and the driven feed roller (27) are coated with an anti-slip coating.
7. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the suction platform (30) is provided with a suction chamber (37), which is connected to the suction hole (36).
8. The suction mechanism for a vacuum forming machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surfaces of both the fixing plate (34) and the fixing block (31) are provided with fixing holes (32).