Automobile outer covering part trimming die
By improving the mold structure, the quick replacement of the trimming cutter and the stability of the workpiece position were achieved, which solved the problems of poor adaptability and low trimming accuracy caused by the fixed punch seat, and improved production efficiency and trimming accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING XUTAILI PRECISION MOULD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing automotive exterior body panel trimming dies, the punch holder is fixed, resulting in poor compatibility with body panels of different models. Furthermore, the position of the trimming cutter is uncertain and may need to be replaced, affecting trimming accuracy and efficiency.
A mold structure including a mounting base, a trimming knife, a connecting plate, and a hinge plate was designed. The trimming knife is detachable and its stability is ensured by the cooperation between the hinge plate and the connecting plate. The positioning assembly, which combines a guide rod, a positioning post, and a spring, ensures the stability of the workpiece position and the trimming accuracy.
It enables quick replacement of trimming cutters, improves production efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, ensures trimming accuracy and consistency, and avoids workpiece misalignment and deformation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive exterior panel processing technology, and in particular to an automotive exterior panel trimming mold. Background Technology
[0002] Chinese patent document CN211679508U discloses a trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels, comprising a die holder, a punch holder, and a mounting frame. The mounting frame includes a base plate, side plates, and a top plate. The die holder is mounted on the upper part of the base plate, and the punch holder is movably mounted on the inner sides of the two side plates. Support blocks are fixed on opposite surfaces of the side plates, and guide posts are vertically fixed between the support blocks and the top plate. Guide blocks are also fixed on the outer side of the punch holder. A positioning groove is provided on the top surface of the base plate, and positioning blocks corresponding to the positioning groove are fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the die holder. The mold of this invention is installed using the mounting frame. After the lower die holder is positioned and installed, it is fixed using a manual fastening assembly, making installation and disassembly convenient. The top punch holder moves up and down along the guide posts on both sides, ensuring accurate positioning and precise trimming. This avoids the problem of poor trimming effect and mold damage due to deviation between the punch holder and the die holder.
[0003] After investigation and analysis, the patent has the following drawbacks in actual use:
[0004] The device only allows for the disassembly and replacement of the die holder, while the punch holder is fixed. Therefore, the fixed upper die limits the adaptability to body panels of different car models. In addition, the location of the trimming knife is not specifically described, so it is uncertain whether the trimming knife needs to be replaced when trimming different body panels.
[0005] In summary, this application proposes a trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels to solve the aforementioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels, which can solve the problem that only the die holder can be disassembled and replaced, while the punch holder is fixed. Therefore, the fixed upper mold limits the adaptability to body panels of different models. At the same time, the location of the trimming blade is not specifically described, so it is uncertain whether the trimming blade needs to be replaced when trimming different body panels.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels, comprising:
[0008] The workbench has multiple sets of columns fixedly installed on its top, and a movable plate is slidably installed on the columns.
[0009] The mounting assembly is mounted on the movable plate. The mounting assembly includes a mounting base, a trimming knife, a connecting plate, and a hinge plate. The top of the mounting base is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the movable plate. The trimming knife is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting base. The connecting plates are fixedly mounted on the front and rear sides of the mounting base. The top of the connecting plate is hingedly mounted to a hinge plate.
[0010] The positioning assembly is set on the worktable. The positioning assembly includes guide rods, positioning posts and springs. Multiple sets of guide rods are fixedly installed on the bottom of the moving plate. An opening is opened on the top of the worktable. A positioning post is slidably installed in the opening. A spring is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning post.
[0011] Preferably, a top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the column, and a hydraulic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate. The free end of the hydraulic rod passes through the top plate and is fixedly installed on the top of the movable plate.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the hinge plate contacts the top of the moving plate. The moving plate and the hinge plate have a connected mounting hole, into which a bolt is installed. The detachable design of the trimming knife makes tool replacement simpler and faster. Since the tool can be easily disassembled and replaced after wear or damage, downtime is reduced and production efficiency is improved. For applications requiring regular tool replacement, this design significantly reduces maintenance costs and production interruption time. The hinge plate can be rotated through its hinge connection with the connecting plate. The hinge plate's mounting on the moving plate ensures the tool remains stably in its predetermined position, preventing positional shifts during operation. The bolts securing the hinge plate and the moving plate further enhance the stability of the trimming knife, preventing tool loosening or failure due to vibration or external forces, thereby improving the precision of the trimming process.
[0013] Preferably, the positioning component further includes a fixing frame, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worktable. The other end of the spring is fixedly installed to the inner bottom of the fixing frame. A damper is provided inside the spring. The positioning post can ensure the stability of the outer cover during the trimming process, avoiding the workpiece from shifting or shaking during the trimming process. The guide rod can help the positioning post to be accurately positioned by the downward force, ensuring the consistency of the trimming position. Through the rebound force provided by the spring and the downward action of the guide rod, it can ensure that the positioning post provides uniform pressure during the trimming process, avoiding uneven pressure that may cause workpiece deformation or uneven trimming. It can also make the positioning post have a certain elasticity during mold operation, making the contact between the workpiece and the mold more stable.
[0014] Preferably, a lower mold is provided on the top of the workbench, and positioning plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower mold. The workbench and the positioning plates are provided with interconnected mounting holes II, and bolts are provided in the mounting holes II. A knife groove is provided on the top of the lower mold, and the mounting holes II are used for positioning the mold.
[0015] Preferably, the mounting base, trimming knife, and lower mold are located on the same center line, which helps to improve the trimming accuracy.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] (1) The trimming mold for automotive exterior panels uses a mounting base, trimming knife, connecting plate and hinge plate in combination. The detachable design of the trimming knife makes the replacement of the knife easier and faster. Since the knife can be easily disassembled and replaced after wear or damage, downtime is reduced and production efficiency is improved. For application scenarios that require regular replacement of the knife, this design can significantly reduce maintenance costs and production interruption time. The hinge plate can be rotated by the hinge of the connecting plate and the hinge plate. The hinge plate is locked on the moving plate to ensure that the knife is stably kept in the predetermined position and prevents position displacement during operation. The fixation of the hinge plate and the moving plate by bolts further enhances the stability of the trimming knife and avoids the knife from loosening or failing due to vibration or external force, thereby improving the accuracy of the trimming process.
[0018] (2) The trimming mold for automotive exterior panels uses a combination of guide rods, positioning pins, fixing brackets and springs. The positioning pins can ensure the stability of the position of the exterior panels during the trimming process, avoiding the workpiece from shifting or shaking during the trimming process. The guide rods can help the positioning pins to be accurately positioned by the downward force, ensuring the consistency of the trimming position. The spring force and the downward force of the guide rods can ensure that the positioning pins provide uniform pressure during the trimming process, avoiding uneven pressure that could cause workpiece deformation or uneven trimming. The positioning pins can also have a certain elasticity during mold operation, making the contact between the workpiece and the mold more stable. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of the present invention.
[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Workbench; 2. Top plate; 3. Column; 4. Moving plate; 5. Hydraulic rod; 6. Mounting base; 7. Trimming knife; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Hinge plate; 10. Guide rod; 11. Positioning column; 12. Fixing frame; 13. Spring; 14. Lower mold; 15. Positioning plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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.
[0025] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels, including a workbench 1, an installation component, and a positioning component. Multiple sets of columns 3 are fixedly installed on the top of the workbench 1, and a movable plate 4 is slidably installed on the columns 3. The installation component is disposed on the movable plate 4 and includes a mounting base 6, a trimming blade 7, a connecting plate 8, and a hinge plate 9. The top of the mounting base 6 is fixedly installed to the bottom of the movable plate 4, and the trimming blade 7 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base 6. Connecting plates 8 are fixedly installed on both the front and rear sides of the mounting base 6, and a hinge plate 9 is hingedly installed on the top of the connecting plate 8. The positioning component is disposed on the workbench 1 and includes guide rods 10, positioning posts 11, and springs 13. Multiple sets of guide rods 10 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the movable plate 4. An opening is provided on the top of the workbench 1, and a positioning post 11 is slidably installed within the opening. A spring 13 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the positioning post 11.
[0026] Furthermore, a top plate 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the column 3, and a hydraulic rod 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate 2. The free end of the hydraulic rod 5 passes through the top plate 2 and is fixedly installed on the top of the movable plate 4.
[0027] Furthermore, the bottom of the hinge plate 9 contacts the top of the movable plate 4. A connecting mounting hole is provided on both the movable plate 4 and the hinge plate 9. A bolt is installed in the mounting hole. By removing the bolt on the hinge plate 9 and rotating the hinge plate 9, the mounting base 6 can be removed entirely. The detachable design of the trimming knife 7 makes knife replacement simpler and faster. Since the knife can be easily disassembled and replaced after wear or damage, downtime is reduced and production efficiency is improved. For applications requiring regular knife replacement, this design significantly reduces maintenance costs and production interruption time. The hinge plate 9 can be rotated through the hinge connection with the connecting plate 8. The hinge plate 9, secured to the movable plate 4, ensures the knife remains stably in its predetermined position, preventing positional shifts during operation. The bolts securing the hinge plate 9 and the movable plate 4 further enhance the stability of the trimming knife 7, preventing loosening or failure due to vibration or external forces, thereby improving the precision of the trimming process.
[0028] Furthermore, the positioning assembly also includes a fixing frame 12. The fixing frame 12 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worktable 1. The other end of the spring 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom inner side of the fixing frame 12. A damper is provided inside the spring 13. As the moving plate 4 continues to move downward, the positioning post 11 compresses the spring 13. The positioning post 11 can ensure the stability of the outer cover during the trimming process, avoiding the workpiece from shifting or shaking during the trimming process. The guide rod 10 can help the positioning post 11 to be accurately positioned by the downward force, ensuring the consistency of the trimming position. Through the rebound force provided by the spring 13 and the downward action of the guide rod 10, it can be ensured that the positioning post 11 provides uniform pressure during the trimming process, avoiding uneven pressure that causes workpiece deformation or uneven trimming. It can also make the positioning post 11 have a certain elasticity during mold operation, making the contact between the workpiece and the mold more stable.
[0029] Furthermore, a lower mold 14 is provided on the top of the workbench 1, and positioning plates 15 are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower mold 14. The workbench 1 and the positioning plates 15 are provided with interconnected mounting holes 2, and bolts are provided in the mounting holes 2. A knife groove is provided on the top of the lower mold 14, and the mounting holes 2 are used for positioning the mold.
[0030] Secondly, the mounting base 6, the trimming knife 7, and the lower mold 14 are on the same center line, which helps to improve the trimming accuracy.
[0031] Working principle: In use, place the workpiece on the lower mold 14, activate the hydraulic rod 5, and push the moving plate 4 downward by controlling the extension and retraction of the hydraulic rod 5. First, the guide rod 10 on the moving plate 4 contacts the positioning post 11. As the moving plate 4 continues to move downward, the positioning post 11 compresses the spring 13. At the same time, the mounting seat 6 and the trimming knife 7 on the moving plate 4 move downward to trim the workpiece. When it is necessary to replace the trimming knife 7 and the lower mold 14, first remove the bolts on the hinge plate 9 and the positioning plate 15, and rotate the hinge plate 9 to remove the mounting seat 6 as a whole. At the same time, the lower mold 14 can be disassembled. When it is necessary to install molds of different sizes, simply align them with the mounting holes for installation.
[0032] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels, characterized in that, include: Workbench (1), with multiple sets of columns (3) fixedly installed on the top of the workbench (1), and a movable plate (4) slidably installed on the columns (3); The mounting assembly is set on the movable plate (4). The mounting assembly includes a mounting base (6), a trimming knife (7), a connecting plate (8), and a hinge plate (9). The top of the mounting base (6) is fixedly mounted to the bottom of the movable plate (4). The trimming knife (7) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting base (6). The connecting plate (8) is fixedly mounted on both the front and rear sides of the mounting base (6). The hinge plate (9) is hingedly mounted on the top of the connecting plate (8). The positioning component is set on the workbench (1). The positioning component includes a guide rod (10), a positioning column (11) and a spring (13). Multiple sets of guide rods (10) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the moving plate (4). An opening is provided at the top of the workbench (1). The positioning column (11) is slidably installed in the opening. The bottom of the positioning column (11) is fixedly installed with a spring (13).
2. The trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels according to claim 1, characterized in that: A top plate (2) is fixedly installed on the top of the column (3), and a hydraulic rod (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate (2). The free end of the hydraulic rod (5) passes through the top plate (2) and is fixedly installed on the top of the movable plate (4).
3. The trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the hinge plate (9) is in contact with the top of the movable plate (4). The movable plate (4) and the hinge plate (9) are provided with a connected mounting hole, and a bolt is installed in the mounting hole.
4. The trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning assembly also includes a fixing frame (12), which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the worktable (1). The other end of the spring (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom inner side of the fixing frame (12), and a damper is provided inside the spring (13).
5. The trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels according to claim 4, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is provided with a lower mold (14) on the top. Positioning plates (15) are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower mold (14). The workbench (1) and the positioning plates (15) are provided with interconnected mounting holes. Bolts are installed in the mounting holes. The lower mold (14) is provided with a knife groove on the top.
6. The trimming mold for automotive exterior body panels according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting base (6), trimming knife (7), and lower mold (14) are on the same center line.