Clutch plate casting mold

By improving the design of cooling and fixing components, the problems of uneven cooling and difficult demolding in clutch pressure plate casting molds were solved, achieving efficient production and improved product quality.

CN224333394UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09DINGZHOU TIANTAI AUTO PARTS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DINGZHOU TIANTAI AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

Existing clutch pressure plate casting molds have poor design in the cooling and demolding stages, resulting in low production efficiency and poor product quality. Uneven cooling may generate internal stress, and the demolding process is difficult and can easily damage the product.

Method used

A mold structure including a cooling connection component and a fixing component was designed. The cooling connection component achieves rapid and uniform cooling through a cooling inner shell and a circulation pipe. The fixing component assists in demolding through a telescopic cylinder and a fixing plate, ensuring accurate mold positioning and easy disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid and uniform cooling, reduces production time, improves production efficiency and product quality, reduces internal stress risks, simplifies the demolding process, and extends the service life of the mold.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of mold, and one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a clutch pressure plate casting mold, which comprises a lower mold base, an upper mold base, a plurality of movable columns and a first spring, the movable columns are fixed at opposite corners of the bottom surface of the upper mold base, the movable columns are movably sleeved in the lower mold base, the first spring is sleeved on the movable columns, an upper mold is arranged in the upper mold base, a fixed assembly is arranged between the upper mold and the upper mold base, a bottom groove is arranged on the surface of the lower mold base, a lower mold is arranged in the bottom groove, a cooling connecting assembly is arranged between the bottom groove and the lower mold, the bottom surface of the lower mold is provided with a plurality of connecting rods, the connecting rods are movably sleeved in the lower mold base, the bottom of the connecting rods is provided with a bottom plate, and the connecting rods are sleeved with second springs. Through the above technical scheme, the technical problem that the mold structure in the prior art is poor in design in the cooling and demolding links, the cooling system is often not perfect, and the formed clutch pressure plate cannot be quickly and uniformly cooled is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of mold-related technology, and more specifically, to a clutch pressure plate casting mold. Background Technology

[0002] In the casting production of clutch pressure plates, the mold plays a crucial role. However, existing clutch pressure plate casting molds have significant defects, severely impacting production efficiency and product quality. Current mold structures are poorly designed in terms of cooling and demolding processes; the cooling systems are often inadequate, failing to cool the formed clutch pressure plate quickly and evenly. This not only prolongs the production cycle and reduces production efficiency but may also lead to internal stress in the pressure plate due to uneven cooling, affecting the product's mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy.

[0003] Meanwhile, the demolding process is also fraught with difficulties. The mold structure does not adequately consider the ease of demolding, causing the pressure plate to easily stick to the mold during demolding. This requires a lot of time and manpower for demolding operations, and forced demolding may also cause damage and deformation to the surface of the pressure plate, increasing the scrap rate and raising production costs.

[0004] Therefore, improvements have been made to address the aforementioned issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a clutch pressure plate casting mold, which solves the technical problems in the prior art where the mold structure is poorly designed in the cooling and demolding stages, the cooling system is often not perfect, and it is impossible to cool the formed clutch pressure plate quickly and evenly.

[0006] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a clutch pressure plate casting mold, comprising:

[0007] The upper mold base, the lower mold base, several movable columns, and the first spring are provided. The movable columns are all fixed at the four opposite corners of the bottom surface of the upper mold base. The movable columns are all movably fitted inside the lower mold base. The first spring is fitted on the movable columns.

[0008] The upper mold and the fixing component are provided, wherein the upper mold is disposed within the upper mold base and the fixing component is disposed between the upper mold and the upper mold base;

[0009] The bottom groove, the lower mold, and the cooling connection assembly are provided. The bottom groove is formed on the surface of the lower mold base, the lower mold is installed in the bottom groove, and the cooling connection assembly is disposed between the bottom groove and the lower mold.

[0010] The cooling connection assembly includes a cooling inner shell, which is fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom groove. A plurality of connecting rods are provided on the bottom surface of the lower mold. The connecting rods are movably fitted inside the lower mold base. A base plate is provided at the bottom of the connecting rods, and a second spring is fitted on the connecting rods.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the bottom of the lower mold is provided with a sleeve groove, which is fitted onto the outside of the cooling inner shell. A pair of circulation pipes are provided at the bottom of the lower mold base, and the circulation pipes are both connected to the cooling inner shell.

[0012] As a further technical solution, limit grooves are provided on both opposite end faces of the bottom groove, and limit blocks are provided on both opposite end faces of the lower mold side surface, with the limit blocks located in the limit grooves.

[0013] As a further technical solution, telescopic cylinders are provided on both opposite sides of the outer surface of the lower mold base, and a fixing plate is provided at the output end of the telescopic cylinder, with the fixing plate attached to the upper end surface of the limiting block.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the fixing component includes a circular groove, which is formed on the top of the upper mold base. The upper mold is installed in the circular groove, and the upper mold and the upper mold base are screwed together by a number of bolts.

[0015] As a further technical solution, the upper surface of the fixing plate is flush with the surface of the lower mold base.

[0016] As a further technical solution, the cross-section of the cooling inner shell is L-shaped.

[0017] As a further technical solution, the lower mold and the inner wall of the bottom groove are sealed and fitted together.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows:

[0019] 1. In this disclosure, the beneficial effects of the cooling connection assembly are that the cooling inner shell cooperates with the circulation pipe to make the cooling medium circulate and quickly remove the heat from the lower mold, achieving efficient cooling, reducing product cooling time, and improving production efficiency. The L-shaped cooling inner shell can cool from the bottom and sides at the same time, making the cooling more uniform and reducing the risk of internal stress caused by uneven cooling, thus ensuring the mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy of the product. The second spring assists in the demolding of the lower mold, and the limiting groove and limiting block cooperate to ensure accurate positioning of the lower mold. The telescopic cylinder and the fixed plate enhance the fixing effect and facilitate demolding operation.

[0020] 2. The beneficial effects of the fixing components in this disclosure are that the design of the circular groove and bolts facilitates the installation and disassembly of the upper mold, enables precise positioning during installation, and facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the mold during disassembly, thereby improving the versatility and service life of the mold. The bolt connection is stable, ensuring that the upper mold and the upper mold base are tightly connected during the casting process, avoiding displacement and ensuring the quality of product molding. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 This is an isometric sectional view of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 Appendix to this disclosure Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Lower mold base; 2. Upper mold base; 3. Movable column; 4. First spring; 5. Upper mold; 6. Bottom groove; 7. Lower mold; 8. Cooling connection assembly; 8-1. Cooling inner shell; 8-2. Connecting rod; 8-3. Base plate; 8-4. Second spring; 8-5. Sleeve groove; 8-6. Circulation pipe; 8-7. Limiting groove; 8-8. Limiting block; 8-9. Telescopic cylinder; 8-10. Fixing plate; 9. Fixing assembly; 9-1. Circular groove; 9-2. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0028] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0029] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 disclosure.

[0032] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] like Figures 1-4 As shown, it illustrates a clutch pressure plate casting mold according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising:

[0034] The lower mold base 1, the upper mold base 2, several movable columns 3 and the first spring 4 are all fixed at the four opposite corners of the bottom surface of the upper mold base 2. The movable columns 3 are all movably fitted inside the lower mold base 1. The first spring 4 is fitted on the movable columns 3.

[0035] The upper mold 5 and the fixing component 9 are provided. The upper mold 5 is set inside the upper mold base 2, and the fixing component 9 is set between the upper mold 5 and the upper mold base 2.

[0036] The bottom groove 6, the lower mold 7, and the cooling connection assembly 8 are provided. The bottom groove 6 is opened on the surface of the lower mold base 1, the lower mold 7 is installed in the bottom groove 6, and the cooling connection assembly 8 is disposed between the bottom groove 6 and the lower mold 7.

[0037] The cooling connection assembly 8 includes a cooling inner shell 8-1, which is fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom groove 6. Several connecting rods 8-2 are provided on the bottom surface of the lower mold 7. The connecting rods 8-2 are movably fitted inside the lower mold base 1. A base plate 8-3 is provided at the bottom of the connecting rods 8-2. A second spring 8-4 is fitted on the connecting rods 8-2. A sleeve groove 8-5 is opened at the bottom of the lower mold 7 and is fitted outside the cooling inner shell 8-1. A pair of circulation pipes 8-6 are provided at the bottom of the lower mold base 1. Both circulation pipes 8-6 are connected to the cooling inner shell 8-1. Limiting grooves 8-7 are opened on both opposite end faces of the bottom groove 6. Limiting blocks 8-8 are provided on both opposite end faces of the side surface of the lower mold 7. The limiting blocks 8-8 are located in the limiting grooves 8-7. Telescopic cylinders 8-9 are provided on both opposite sides of the outer surface of the lower mold base 1. A fixing plate 8-10 is provided at the output end of the telescopic cylinder 8-9 and is attached to the upper end face of the limiting block 8-8.

[0038] In some examples, the fixing and cooling / demolding of the lower mold 7 are crucial in the mold forming process, directly affecting product quality and production efficiency. Therefore, a cooling connection assembly 8 is designed. This assembly includes a cooling inner shell 8-1 fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom groove 6, which is the main low-temperature transfer component. Several connecting rods 8-2 are mounted on the bottom surface of the lower mold 7 and are movably fitted inside the lower mold base 1. This movable connection ensures the stability of the lower mold 7 during sliding. The base plate 8-3 at the bottom of the connecting rods 8-2 provides support and distributes the force. The second spring 8-4 mounted on the connecting rods 8-2 acts as a buffer during mold operation, reducing impact and assisting the lower mold 7 in upward movement during demolding. A slot 8-5 at the bottom of the lower mold 7 fits outside the cooling inner shell 8-1, achieving a tight connection between the lower mold 7 and the cooling inner shell 8-1, ensuring efficient cooling of the lower mold 7 by the cooling medium. A pair of circulating... Pipes 8-6 are all connected to the cooling inner shell 8-1. The cooling medium circulates in the cooling inner shell 8-1 through the circulation pipes 8-6, continuously carrying away the heat from the lower mold 7, accelerating the cooling speed of the molded product, and enabling better demolding. Limiting grooves 8-7 are opened on both opposite end faces of the bottom groove 6, which cooperate with limiting blocks 8-8 set on opposite ends of the side surface of the lower mold 7. The limiting blocks 8-8 are located within the limiting grooves 8-7, restricting the horizontal displacement of the lower mold 7 and ensuring the mold operates smoothly during operation. For positioning accuracy, telescopic cylinders 8-9 are set on opposite sides of the outer surface of the lower mold base 1. The fixed plate 8-10 set at the output end of the cylinders 8-9 is attached to the upper end face of the limit block 8-8. When it is necessary to fix the lower mold 7, the telescopic cylinders 8-9 extend and the fixed plate 8-10 presses tightly against the limit block 8-8, which further enhances the fixing effect of the lower mold 7. When demolding, the telescopic cylinders 8-9 retract, releasing the pressure on the limit block 8-8, so that the lower mold 7 can move upward smoothly for demolding under the action of the second spring 8-4.

[0039] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment proposes a fixing component 9 including a circular groove 9-1, which is opened on the top of the upper mold base 2. The upper mold 5 is installed in the circular groove 9-1, and the upper mold 5 and the upper mold base 2 are screwed together by a number of bolts 9-2.

[0040] In some examples, in order to facilitate the disassembly and cleaning of the lower mold 7, a fixing component 9 is designed. This component includes a circular groove 9-1 and is formed in the upper mold base 2. The upper mold 5 is installed in the circular groove 9-1 and inserted into it. The bolt 9-2 that screws the upper mold 5 to the upper mold base 2 can firmly fix the upper mold 5 in the upper mold base 2 and can be disassembled at any time.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the fixing plate 8-10 is flush with the surface of the lower mold base 1.

[0042] In some examples, the flat structure allows the upper mold base 2 and the lower mold base 1 to fit together without restriction, and they can fit tightly and be fixed.

[0043] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cross-section of the cooling inner shell 8-1 has an L-shaped structure.

[0044] In some examples, the L-shaped structure allows the cooling inner shell 8-1 to simultaneously transfer low temperatures to the bottom and sides of the mold 7, thus removing heat more quickly.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the lower mold 7 and the inner wall of the bottom groove 6 are sealed and fitted together.

[0046] In some examples, the cooling effect between the cooling inner shell 8-1 and the lower mold 7 is improved through a sealing and bonding effect.

[0047] In actual use: First, install the upper mold 5 in the circular groove 9-1 of the upper mold base 2 and fix it with bolts 9-2. Then, install the lower mold 7 in the bottom groove 6, so that the limiting block 8-8 is inserted into the limiting groove 8-7. Open the telescopic cylinder 8-9 to let the fixing plate 8-10 fit against the limiting block 8-8 to fix the lower mold 7. Inject the molten material into the top of the upper mold 5. After molding, the cooling medium circulates in the cooling inner shell 8-1 through the circulation pipe 8-6 to cool the lower mold 7 and the formed clutch pressure plate. Close the telescopic cylinder 8-9. Under the action of the second spring 8-4, the lower mold 7 moves upward along the connecting rod 8-2 to assist in demolding.

[0048] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure 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 solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A clutch pressure plate casting mold, characterized in that, include: The lower mold base (1), the upper mold base (2), several movable columns (3) and the first spring (4) are all fixed at the four opposite corners of the bottom surface of the upper mold base (2). The movable columns (3) are all movably fitted inside the lower mold base (1). The first spring (4) is fitted on the movable columns (3). The upper mold (5) and the fixing component (9) are provided, wherein the upper mold (5) is disposed in the upper mold base (2) and the fixing component (9) is disposed between the upper mold (5) and the upper mold base (2); The bottom groove (6), the lower mold (7), and the cooling connection assembly (8) are provided. The bottom groove (6) is formed on the surface of the lower mold base (1). The lower mold (7) is installed in the bottom groove (6). The cooling connection assembly (8) is disposed between the bottom groove (6) and the lower mold (7). The cooling connection assembly (8) includes a cooling inner shell (8-1), which is fixed to the bottom surface of the bottom groove (6). The bottom surface of the lower mold (7) is provided with a plurality of connecting rods (8-2), which are movably fitted inside the lower mold base (1). The bottom of the connecting rod (8-2) is provided with a base plate (8-3), and a second spring (8-4) is fitted on the connecting rod (8-2).

2. The clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the lower mold (7) is provided with a sleeve groove (8-5), which is fitted onto the outside of the cooling inner shell (8-1). The bottom of the lower mold base (1) is provided with a pair of circulation pipes (8-6), which are connected to the cooling inner shell (8-1).

3. A clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 2, characterized in that, Limiting grooves (8-7) are provided on both opposite end faces of the bottom groove (6), and limiting blocks (8-8) are provided on both opposite end faces of the side surface of the lower mold (7), with the limiting blocks (8-8) located in the limiting grooves (8-7).

4. The clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 3, characterized in that, Telescopic cylinders (8-9) are provided on both sides of the outer surface of the lower mold base (1). A fixing plate (8-10) is provided at the output end of the telescopic cylinder (8-9). The fixing plate (8-10) is attached to the upper surface of the limiting block (8-8).

5. A clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (9) includes a circular groove (9-1) which is formed on the top of the upper mold base (2). The upper mold (5) is installed in the circular groove (9-1). The upper mold (5) is screwed to the upper mold base (2) by a number of bolts (9-2).

6. A clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the fixing plate (8-10) is flush with the surface of the lower mold base (1).

7. A clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling inner shell (8-1) has an L-shaped cross-section.

8. A clutch pressure plate casting mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower mold (7) and the inner wall of the bottom groove (6) are sealed and fitted together.