An automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated injection molding and de-embedding device based on inserts. It includes a frame for material feeding support, with a servo module mounted on the upper side of the frame. The device comprises a transfer tray slidably connected to the upper surface of the servo module, with a feeding fixture mounted on the upper surface of the transfer tray. The inner surface of the feeding fixture is used to load comb heads, which are then used for nesting and connecting with hardware. The frame is also equipped with a feeding clamping mechanism. This automated injection molding and de-embedding device based on inserts uses a servo module to control the position of the feeding fixture, thereby positioning and feeding the comb heads and hardware. It assists the main mechanical arm in clamping and feeding, and after the comb heads and hardware are injection molded and connected to the injection molded parts, the secondary mechanical arm performs demolding and sprue cleaning, improving automation, increasing the accuracy of feeding and demolding movements, improving product production accuracy and quality, and, in conjunction with a separation base, increasing production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated injection molding and de-insertion technology, specifically to an automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts. Background Technology

[0002] When inserts are injection molded, they can be nested and then injection molded by an injection molding machine. During the nesting process, the inserts are placed stably in the injection molding machine by hand, and the injection molding is automated. After demolding with the demolding device, the inserts and injection molded parts are then manually separated for use. However, during use, prolonged manual operation can easily lead to inaccurate insertion position and affect the yield of injection molded parts.

[0003] To overcome the aforementioned shortcomings, existing technology (Chinese patent application CN202211272024.3, filed on 2022-10-18) provides a robotic arm for demolding the injection molding of automotive rearview mirror housings. This arm utilizes a combination of upper, lower, and folding edge modules with the injection mold cavity to form a complete injection space for the automotive rearview mirror housing. A telescopic component linearly drives the embedded module to enter and exit the mold cavity from the demolding port, facilitating demolding of the main body. The upward movement of the inner folding edge mold and the flipping of the inner corner mold achieve comprehensive demolding. Only one telescopic component is needed for linear control to achieve demolding actions in multiple directions, simplifying the equipment's operation and reducing demolding difficulty. This robotic arm is compatible with traditional upper and lower injection molds to achieve complete processing of the automotive rearview mirror housing. While existing technology can complete injection molding and embedding, it often results in numerous steps for loading and positioning the injection molded inserts, affecting product production stability and quality. Furthermore, it is not convenient for achieving full automation, impacting production efficiency.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for innovative designs based on the existing automated injection molding and ejection devices. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, which are that the injection molding inserts are easy to have many feeding and positioning processes during operation, which affects the stability and quality of product production, and is not convenient to achieve full automation, thus affecting production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts, comprising a frame for feeding support, and a servo module mounted on the upper side of the frame; including: a transfer tray, slidably connected to the upper surface of the servo module, and a feeding fixture mounted on the upper surface of the transfer tray, the inner surface of the feeding fixture being used to load a comb head, which is used for nesting connection with hardware, and the frame being provided with a feeding clamping mechanism; a mechanical auxiliary boom, located on the left side of the mechanical main boom assembled from the frame, and a sprue clamp telescopically connected to the middle section of the mechanical auxiliary boom, and a detector connected to the outer side of the sprue clamp, while an ultrasonic vibrator is mounted on the outer surface of the mechanical auxiliary boom, and the sprue clamp is used to clean the sprue material, and the sprue material is integrally formed with the injection molded part, while the outer surface of the injection molded part is nested with a comb head.

[0007] Preferably, the transfer disk and the servo module form a limiting movement structure, and the servo module is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the inner surface of the frame, and the comb head and hardware form an internal structure.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding and clamping mechanism includes a main mechanical boom mounted on a mechanical arm assembled on the side of the frame, and a pin seat is mounted on the outer surface of the main mechanical boom. The retractable pin body inside the pin seat is used to fix the hardware. At the same time, a clamping cylinder is mounted on the rear side of the outer surface of the main mechanical boom. The main mechanical boom forms a limiting telescopic structure through the pin seat and the pin body, and the pin body and the hardware form a limiting structure. The clamping cylinder is symmetrically installed on the rear side of the outer surface of the main mechanical boom.

[0009] Preferably, the inner surface of the clamping cylinder is telescopically connected to a telescopic rod, and the outer surface of the telescopic rod is equipped with a movable part. A second track is slidably connected to the outer side of the movable part and the second track is installed on the main mechanical arm. At the same time, a clamping plate is installed on the outer surface of the movable part, and a top block is nested on the inner surface of the clamping plate. A comb is nested on the outer surface of the top block.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping cylinder forms a telescopic structure with the moving part through the telescopic rod, and the moving part forms a limiting sliding structure with the mechanical main arm through the second track, and the moving part, clamping plate and top block form an integrated structure.

[0011] Preferably, the mechanical auxiliary boom is arranged opposite to the mechanical main boom, and the mechanical auxiliary boom and the sprue clamp form a telescopic structure, and the sprue clamp and the sprue material form a limiting clamping structure. At the same time, the sprue material forms a material removal structure with the mechanical auxiliary boom through an ultrasonic vibrator.

[0012] Preferably, a separation base is installed on the right side of the frame, and a separation cylinder is installed on the outer surface of the separation base. A telescopic component is telescopically connected to the inner surface of the separation cylinder, and a separation fixture is nested on the outer surface of the telescopic component. The separation fixture is used to load the comb head, and a positioning fixture is installed on the inner surface of the separation base. The positioning fixture is used to load the injection molded part, and a conveying assembly is installed on the right side of the frame. The separation base forms a nested telescopic structure with the separation cylinder and the telescopic component and the separation fixture, and the separation base forms a nested structure with the comb head and the injection molded part through the separation fixture and the positioning fixture.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This insert-based automated injection molding and uninsertion device is equipped with a servo module to control the position of the feeding fixture, thereby positioning and feeding the comb head and hardware. It assists the main mechanical arm in clamping and feeding the comb head and hardware. After the comb head and hardware are injection molded and connected to the injection molded parts, the secondary mechanical arm performs demolding and sprue cleaning, improving automation and the accuracy of feeding and demolding movement, thus improving product production accuracy and quality. In conjunction with the separation base, it improves production efficiency.

[0015] 2. This insert-based automated injection molding and uninsertion device is equipped with a feeding and clamping mechanism. A servo module for conveying effectively controls the transfer tray for driving and directional transport. The feeding fixture positions the comb and hardware, facilitating positioning and clamping by the main mechanical arm. The main mechanical arm uses symmetrical top blocks for simultaneous clamping of multiple components. The secondary mechanical arm clamps the injection-molded part after the comb and component are connected. Through the cooperation of the sprue clamp and ultrasonic vibrator, sprue material is removed. Furthermore, a separation base separates the injection-molded part from the comb. The feeding fixture is designed to alternate between left and right sides to improve feeding efficiency, avoid feeding without material, and prevent affecting production accuracy. It works in conjunction with the main mechanical boom to position, grip, and transport combs and hardware to the injection molding machine for precise feeding. Before feeding, the mechanical auxiliary boom retrieves finished injection molded parts from the machine and cleans sprue marks. Furthermore, the mechanical auxiliary boom uses sprue clamps to precisely grip sprue material, and in conjunction with an ultrasonic vibrator, stably detaches the sprue material from the side of the injection molded part, improving the sprue cleaning effect.

[0016] 3. This insert-based automated injection molding and de-insertion device is equipped with a positioning assembly separation base. When the main mechanical arm grabs the comb and hardware to be injected, the secondary mechanical arm places the completed injection molded part on the separation fixture. Through the separation between the separation fixture and the positioning fixture, the comb and the finished product are separated for later distinguishing, placement and storage. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the novel three-dimensional structure of the utility model frame;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding fixture of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mechanical main boom of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mechanical auxiliary boom of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the detachable base of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Servo module; 3. Transfer tray; 4. Loading fixture; 5. Comb; 6. Hardware; 7. Injection molded part; 8. Main mechanical boom; 9. Ejector pin seat; 10. Clamping cylinder; 11. Telescopic rod; 12. Moving part; 13. Track 2; 14. Clamping plate; 15. Top block; 16. Secondary mechanical boom; 17. Sprue clamp; 18. Detector; 19. Ultrasonic vibrator; 20. Sprue material; 21. Separation base; 22. Separation cylinder; 23. Telescopic part; 24. Separation fixture; 25. Conveying assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: an automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts, wherein a frame 1 for feeding support is provided, and a servo module 2 is installed on the upper side of the frame 1.

[0025] Example 1: As Figures 1-3The present invention provides the following technical solution: an automated injection molding and de-embedding device based on inserts, comprising: a transfer tray 3, slidably connected to the upper surface of a servo module 2, and a feeding fixture 4 mounted on the upper surface of the transfer tray 3, and the inner surface of the feeding fixture 4 for loading a comb head 5, while the comb head 5 is used for nesting connection with hardware 6, and a feeding clamping mechanism is provided on the frame 1; the transfer tray 3 and the servo module 2 constitute a limiting movement structure, and the servo module 2 is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the inner surface of the frame 1, while the comb head 5 and hardware 6 constitute an internal structure; the feeding clamping mechanism includes a mechanical main arm frame 8 mounted on the side of the frame 1, and a pin seat 9 mounted on the outer surface of the mechanical main arm frame 8, and a telescopic pin body in the pin seat 9 for fixing hardware 6, while a clamping cylinder 10 is mounted on the rear side of the outer surface of the mechanical main arm frame 8; The main boom 8 of the machine forms a limiting telescopic structure with the ejector pin seat 9 and the ejector pin body, and the ejector pin body and the hardware 6 form a limiting structure. The clamping cylinder 10 is symmetrically installed on the rear side of the outer surface of the main boom 8. The inner surface of the clamping cylinder 10 is telescopically connected to the telescopic rod 11, and the outer surface of the telescopic rod 11 is equipped with a moving part 12. The outer side of the moving part 12 is limited and slidably connected to the second track 13, and the second track 13 is installed on the main boom 8. At the same time, the outer surface of the moving part 12 is equipped with a clamping plate 14, and the inner surface of the clamping plate 14 is nested with a top block 15. The outer surface of the top block 15 is nested with a comb 5. The clamping cylinder 10 forms a telescopic structure with the moving part 12 through the telescopic rod 11, and the moving part 12 forms a limiting sliding structure with the main boom 8 through the second track 13. The moving part 12, the clamping plate 14 and the top block 15 form an integrated structure.

[0026] In use, the hardware 6 is manually inserted into the designated position of the comb head 5. Then, the comb head 5 and hardware 6, combined, are pre-placed inside the loading fixture 4 assembled on the transfer tray 3 for positioning and nesting. The servo module 2 assembled on the frame 1 controls the transfer tray 3 for directional conveying, controlling the comb head 5 and hardware 6 to move to the corresponding loading position. The mechanical main arm 8, connected to the side-mounted robotic arm of the frame 1, controls the ejector pin body on the ejector pin seat 9 to be limited and fixed to the hardware 6. The top block 15 assembled on the mechanical main arm 8... When the comb head 5 is clamped and limited, and the top block 15 moves, the clamping cylinder 10 controls the movement of the telescopic rod 11. The moving part 12 installed on the telescopic rod 11 will be stably controlled to slide on the second track 13. This will simultaneously drive the clamping plate 14 installed on the moving part 12 to position and assemble the top block 15, thereby limiting the comb head 5, improving the stability of the clamping and limiting of the comb head 5, and conveying the clamped and positioned comb head 5 and hardware 6 to the injection molding machine production area for effective positioning and assembly, reducing manual intervention and increasing placement accuracy.

[0027] Example 2: Figure 1 and Figure 4 The technical solution shown, based on Embodiment 1, further discloses the operation of the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 for picking up and cleaning the sprue material 20. The specific details are as follows: The mechanical auxiliary boom 16 is located on the left side of the main mechanical boom 8 assembled from the frame 1. A sprue clamp 17 is telescopically connected to the middle section of the mechanical auxiliary boom 16, and a detector 18 is connected to the outside of the sprue clamp 17. An ultrasonic vibrator 19 is installed on the outer surface of the mechanical auxiliary boom 16. The sprue clamp 17 is used to clean the sprue material 20, and the sprue material 20 is integrally formed with the injection molded part 7. A comb head 5 is nested and connected to the outer surface of the injection molded part 7. The mechanical auxiliary boom 16 is positioned relative to the main mechanical boom 8, and the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 and the sprue clamp 17 form a telescopic structure. The sprue clamp 17 and the sprue material 20 form a limiting clamping structure, and the sprue material 20 forms a material removal structure with the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 via the ultrasonic vibrator 19.

[0028] After the main mechanical boom 8 carries the comb head 5 and hardware 6 to the injection molding machine, the molten plastic is injected into the mold and combines with the hardware 6 to form the injection molded part 7. After injection molding is completed, the mechanical arm controls the movement of the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 mounted on it. The top block 15 on the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 clamps the comb head 5 on the injection molding machine and controls the comb head 5 to detach from the injection molded part 7, thereby controlling the sprue 20 on the injection molded part 7 to detach from the mold. Then, the main mechanical boom 8 can be controlled again to carry the comb head 5 and hardware 6 to the injection molding machine. On the machine, the finished product removed by the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 will move the sprue clamp 17 assembled by the mechanical auxiliary boom 16, and cooperate with the side detector 18 of the sprue clamp 17 to detect the position of the sprue material 20, improve the clamping accuracy of the sprue material 20 by the sprue clamp 17, and start the ultrasonic vibrator 19 assembled by the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 to separate the sprue material 20 from the injection molded part 7, thereby controlling the production effect of the injection molded part 7, controlling the mechanical main boom 8 to pick up the material again, and the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 to transport the finished product to the separation base 21.

[0029] Example 3: Figure 1 and Figure 5The technical solution shown, based on Embodiment 2, further discloses the separation work of the separation base 21 between the finished product and the comb head 5. The specific content is as follows: The separation base 21 is installed on the right side of the frame 1, and the outer surface of the separation base 21 is equipped with a separation cylinder 22. The inner surface of the separation cylinder 22 is telescopically connected to a telescopic component 23. At the same time, the outer surface of the telescopic component 23 is nested with a separation fixture 24, which is used to load the comb head 5. The inner surface of the separation base 21 is equipped with a positioning fixture, which is used to load the injection molded part 7. The right side of the frame 1 is equipped with a conveying assembly 25. The separation base 21 forms a nested telescopic structure with the separation cylinder 22 and the telescopic component 23 and the separation fixture 24. The separation base 21 forms a nested structure with the comb head 5 and the injection molded part 7 through the separation fixture 24 and the positioning fixture.

[0030] When the mechanical auxiliary boom 16 transports the finished product to the separation base 21, it is stably nested on the separation fixture 24 and the positioning fixture. The separation cylinder 22, which controls the assembly of the separation base 21, is activated, and the separation fixture 24, which is installed on the telescopic component 23, is extended to both sides of the separation base 21. The separation fixture 24 and the positioning fixture are controlled to separate the comb head 5 and the injection molded part 7. The separated comb head 5 is then grabbed and transported back to another position. The separated finished product will then be grabbed and removed by other equipment to continue testing in other steps.

[0031] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts, comprising a frame (1) for feeding support, and a servo module (2) mounted on the upper side of the frame (1); Its features are, include: The transfer tray (3) is slidably connected to the upper surface of the servo module (2), and the upper surface of the transfer tray (3) is equipped with a loading fixture (4), and the inner surface of the loading fixture (4) is used to load the comb head (5). At the same time, the comb head (5) is used to nest and connect with the hardware (6), and the frame (1) is provided with a loading clamping mechanism. A mechanical auxiliary boom (16) is located on the left side of the mechanical main boom (8) assembled from the frame (1). A sprue clamp (17) is telescopically connected to the middle section of the mechanical auxiliary boom (16). A detector (18) is connected to the outside of the sprue clamp (17). An ultrasonic vibrator (19) is installed on the outer surface of the mechanical auxiliary boom (16). The sprue clamp (17) is used to clean the sprue material (20). The sprue material (20) is integrally formed with the injection molded part (7). A comb (5) is nested on the outer surface of the injection molded part (7).

2. The automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer disk (3) and the servo module (2) form a limiting movement structure, and the servo module (2) is symmetrically arranged about the central axis of the inner surface of the frame (1), and the comb (5) and the hardware (6) form a built-in structure.

3. The automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding clamping mechanism includes a mechanical main boom (8) assembled on the side of the frame (1) and mounted on the mechanical arm. A pin seat (9) is mounted on the outer surface of the mechanical main boom (8), and a pin body that extends and retracts inside the pin seat (9) is used to fix the hardware (6). At the same time, a clamping cylinder (10) is mounted on the rear side of the outer surface of the mechanical main boom (8). The mechanical main boom (8) forms a limiting telescopic structure with the pin seat (9) and the pin body, and the pin body and the hardware (6) form a limiting structure. The clamping cylinder (10) is symmetrically installed on the rear side of the outer surface of the mechanical main boom (8).

4. The automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner surface of the clamping cylinder (10) is connected to a telescopic rod (11), and a moving part (12) is installed on the outer surface of the telescopic rod (11). A second track (13) is slidably connected to the outer side of the moving part (12), and the second track (13) is installed on the main mechanical arm (8). At the same time, a clamping plate (14) is installed on the outer surface of the moving part (12), and a top block (15) is nested on the inner surface of the clamping plate (14). At the same time, a comb (5) is nested on the outer surface of the top block (15).

5. An automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping cylinder (10) forms a telescopic structure with the moving part (12) via the telescopic rod (11), and the moving part (12) forms a limiting sliding structure with the mechanical main arm frame (8) via the second track (13), and the moving part (12) forms an integrated structure with the clamping plate (14) and the top block (15).

6. The automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical auxiliary boom (16) is set opposite to the mechanical main boom (8), and the mechanical auxiliary boom (16) and the sprue clamp (17) form a telescopic structure, and the sprue clamp (17) and the sprue material (20) form a limiting clamping structure. At the same time, the sprue material (20) and the mechanical auxiliary boom (16) form a material removal structure through the ultrasonic vibrator (19).

7. The automated injection molding and de-insertion device based on inserts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A separation base (21) is installed on the right side of the frame (1), and a separation cylinder (22) is installed on the outer surface of the separation base (21). A telescopic component (23) is telescopically connected to the inner surface of the separation cylinder (22). A separation fixture (24) is nested on the outer surface of the telescopic component (23). The separation fixture (24) is used to load the comb (5). A positioning fixture is installed on the inner surface of the separation base (21). The positioning fixture is used to load the injection molded part (7). A conveying assembly (25) is installed on the right side of the frame (1). The separation base (21) forms a nested telescopic structure with the separation fixture (24) through the separation cylinder (22) and the telescopic component (23). The separation base (21) forms a nested structure with the comb (5) and the injection molded part (7) through the separation fixture (24) and the positioning fixture.

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