Automobile part hot forming die facilitating uniform temperature reduction
By introducing components such as support frames, connecting plates, and cooling water tanks into the thermoforming molds of automotive parts, and by optimizing coolant circulation through pre-cooling devices and component disassembly, the problem of uneven mold cooling was solved, achieving a highly efficient and uniform cooling effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU HERUN AUTOMOTIVE BODY MOLD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive parts thermoforming molds are not uniformly cooled during the process, resulting in prolonged cooling time, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and affects efficiency.
A cooling assembly was designed, comprising a support frame, a connecting plate, a cooling water tank, an outlet pipe, an inlet pipe, and a control pump. The pre-cooling and filtration effects of the coolant are improved by using a pre-cooler and a disassembly assembly. Combined with a sealing gasket and an observation tube, efficient circulation and uniform cooling of the coolant are achieved.
It achieves uniform and efficient cooling of automotive parts thermoforming molds, prevents uneven cooling, and improves cooling efficiency and service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts thermoforming technology, specifically to an automotive parts thermoforming mold that facilitates uniform cooling. Background Technology
[0002] Thermoforming technology for automotive parts is an advanced manufacturing process that involves heating high-strength steel sheets to their austenitizing temperature, rapidly stamping them in a mold, and then quenching and cooling them to achieve ultra-high strength and excellent mechanical properties.
[0003] According to patent announcement number CN210754561U published on the China Patent Network, this utility model discloses a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that facilitates uniform cooling, belonging to the field of automotive parts thermoforming technology. It includes a first support frame, with multiple sets of lower molds evenly arranged at the bottom inner side of the first support frame. Each lower mold has a first cavity on its inner side. Multiple sets of hydraulic cylinders are evenly installed at the top inner side of the first support frame, and a fixing frame is provided on the outer side of each hydraulic cylinder. This utility model introduces cooling water into both the upper and lower molds, resulting in more uniform cooling of the top and bottom of the formed part, improving the cooling effect and enhancing the stability of the formed part. When the output end of the hydraulic cylinder moves upward, the first water outlet pipe and the first water inlet pipe are reset under the action of a torsion spring, allowing excess first water inlet and outlet pipes to be guided into the placement groove for easy placement, avoiding obstruction of pedestrians and improving utilization.
[0004] Thermoforming equipment is required in the processing of automotive parts. However, most thermoforming equipment on the market has a complicated cooling process after the work is completed. This results in uneven cooling during the thermoforming process, which requires a longer cooling time. This is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and does not bring convenience to users.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to redesign and modify the thermoforming equipment to effectively prevent uneven cooling during the thermoforming process. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that facilitates uniform cooling, thereby solving the problem of uneven cooling in thermoforming devices.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that facilitates uniform cooling, comprising an upper thermoforming mold body, a lower thermoforming mold body disposed at the bottom of the upper thermoforming mold body, a cooling component fixedly connected to the left side of the upper thermoforming mold body, the cooling component comprising a support frame, a connecting plate, a cooling water tank, an outlet pipe, an inlet pipe, and a control pump, the support frame being fixedly connected to the left side of the upper thermoforming mold body, the connecting plate being fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame, the cooling water tank being fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate, the outlet pipes being connected to the top of the cooling water tank, the number of outlet pipes being four, the inlet pipes being connected to the bottom of the lower thermoforming mold body, the control pump being connected to the bottom of the cooling water tank, and the control pump being connected to the inlet pipes.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an auxiliary cooling assembly is provided at the top of the water inlet pipe. The auxiliary cooling assembly includes a pre-cooling device, which is connected to the top of the water inlet pipe, and a fixing pipe is connected to the top of the pre-cooling device.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the control pump is connected to a disassembly assembly, the disassembly assembly includes an extension tube, the bottom of the extension tube extends into the interior of the fixed tube, a filter frame is provided inside the fixed tube, the inner wall of the filter frame is in contact with the surface of the extension tube, and a filter screen is provided inside the filter frame.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a sealing gasket is fitted onto the surface of the extension tube, and the sealing gasket is made of rubber.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, an observation tube is provided on the front of the cooling water tank, and the observation tube is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the surface of the cooling water tank is provided with an anti-rust coating, which is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model adds functionality to facilitate uniform cooling, enabling it to perform uniform and efficient cooling of the thermoforming device and preventing uneven cooling during the thermoforming process.
[0015] 2. By setting up an auxiliary cooling component, this utility model can pre-cool the coolant, preventing the coolant from being completely cooled before being extracted after entering the cooling water tank.
[0016] 3. By setting up disassembly components, this utility model can separate the control pump from the water inlet pipe and play an auxiliary filtration role.
[0017] 4. By setting a sealing gasket, this utility model can effectively increase the sealing performance between the extension tube and the fixed tube, and improve the sealing effect of the extension tube.
[0018] 5. The invention, through the setting of the observation tube, allows users to easily observe the remaining amount of coolant, thus enabling timely replenishment.
[0019] 6. This utility model protects the surface of the cooling water tank by setting an anti-rust coating, thereby improving the service life of the cooling water tank. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the support frame of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the cooling water tank of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the extension tube of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Upper body of the thermoforming mold; 2. Lower body of the thermoforming mold; 3. Support frame; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Cooling water tank; 6. Water outlet pipe; 7. Water inlet pipe; 8. Control pump; 9. Pre-cooling device; 10. Fixing pipe; 11. Extension pipe; 12. Filter frame; 13. Filter screen; 14. Sealing gasket; 15. Observation tube; 16. Anti-rust coating. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model provides a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that facilitates uniform cooling. It includes an upper thermoforming mold body 1, a lower thermoforming mold body 2 at the bottom of the upper thermoforming mold body 1, and a cooling assembly fixedly connected to the left side of the upper thermoforming mold body 1. The cooling assembly includes a support frame 3, a connecting plate 4, a cooling water tank 5, an outlet pipe 6, an inlet pipe 7, and a control pump 8. The support frame 3 is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper thermoforming mold body 1, the connecting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame 3, the cooling water tank 5 is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate 4, the outlet pipes 6 are connected to the top of the cooling water tank 5 (there are four outlet pipes 6), the inlet pipes 7 are connected to the bottom of the lower thermoforming mold body 2, and the control pump 8 is connected to the bottom of the cooling water tank 5, with the control pump 8 connected to the inlet pipes 7.
[0027] refer to Figure 3 An auxiliary cooling assembly is provided at the top of the water inlet pipe 7. The auxiliary cooling assembly includes a pre-cooler 9, which is connected to the top of the water inlet pipe 7. A fixed pipe 10 is connected to the top of the pre-cooler 9.
[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up an auxiliary cooling component, the coolant can be pre-cooled to prevent the coolant from being completely cooled and then being extracted after entering the cooling water tank 5.
[0029] refer to Figure 4 The bottom of the control pump 8 is connected to a disassembly assembly, which includes an extension tube 11. The bottom of the extension tube 11 extends into the interior of the fixed tube 10. A filter frame 12 is provided inside the fixed tube 10. The inner wall of the filter frame 12 is in contact with the surface of the extension tube 11. A filter screen 13 is provided inside the filter frame 12.
[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting up the disassembly components, the control pump 8 can be separated from the water inlet pipe 7, and it can play an auxiliary filtration role.
[0031] refer to Figure 4 The surface of the extension tube 11 is fitted with a sealing gasket 14, which is made of rubber.
[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the sealing gasket 14 can effectively increase the sealing performance between the extension tube 11 and the fixed tube 10, thereby improving the sealing effect of the extension tube 11.
[0033] refer to Figure 3 An observation tube 15 is provided on the front of the cooling water tank 5, and the observation tube 15 is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank 5.
[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the observation tube 15 makes it easy for users to observe the remaining amount of coolant, thus enabling timely replenishment.
[0035] refer to Figure 3 The surface of the cooling water tank 5 is provided with an anti-rust coating 16, which is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank 5.
[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the anti-rust coating 16 can protect the surface of the cooling water tank 5 and improve the service life of the cooling water tank 5.
[0037] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: During use, confirm that the extension tube 11 and the fixed tube 10 are tightly connected through the sealing gasket 14, the filter frame 12 is installed in place without looseness or leakage, start the control pump 8, check whether the coolant circulation is smooth, whether the pre-cooler 9 and the pipes are blocked, the cooling water tank 5 stores the coolant, the control pump 8 drives the coolant to circulate between the upper body 1 and the lower body of the thermoforming mold, absorb the heat of the mold and enter the pre-cooler 9 for secondary cooling, and then flow back to the cooling water tank 5 to achieve efficient heat exchange. The pre-cooler 9 reduces the return temperature of the coolant to avoid the cooling efficiency from decreasing due to excessive temperature, and ensures that the mold is always in a low temperature state. The filter frame 12 is built into the fixed tube 10 and intercepts impurities in the coolant through the filter screen 13 to prevent particulate matter from entering the control pump 8 or the mold flow channel and causing blockage.
[0038] In summary, this automotive parts thermoforming mold, which facilitates uniform cooling, enables the thermoforming device to perform uniform and efficient cooling, preventing uneven cooling and solving the problem of uneven cooling in the thermoforming device.
[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0040] 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. A thermoforming mold for automotive parts that facilitates uniform cooling, comprising a main body (1) of the thermoforming mold, characterized in that: The bottom of the upper body (1) of the thermoforming mold is provided with the lower body (2) of the thermoforming mold. A cooling component is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper body (1). The cooling component includes a support frame (3), a connecting plate (4), a cooling water tank (5), a water outlet pipe (6), a water inlet pipe (7), and a control pump (8). The support frame (3) is fixedly connected to the left side of the upper body (1) of the thermoforming mold. The connecting plate (4) is fixedly connected to the left side of the support frame (3). The cooling water tank (5) is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate (4). The water outlet pipe (6) is connected to the top of the cooling water tank (5). There are four water outlet pipes (6). The water inlet pipe (7) is connected to the bottom of the lower body (2) of the thermoforming mold. The control pump (8) is connected to the bottom of the cooling water tank (5). The control pump (8) is connected to the water inlet pipe (7).
2. The automotive parts thermoforming mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary cooling assembly is provided at the top of the water inlet pipe (7). The auxiliary cooling assembly includes a pre-cooler (9), which is connected to the top of the water inlet pipe (7). A fixed pipe (10) is connected to the top of the pre-cooler (9).
3. The automotive parts thermoforming mold for easy uniform cooling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the control pump (8) is connected to a disassembly assembly, which includes an extension tube (11). The bottom of the extension tube (11) extends into the interior of the fixed tube (10). A filter frame (12) is provided inside the fixed tube (10). The inner wall of the filter frame (12) is in contact with the surface of the extension tube (11). A filter screen (13) is provided inside the filter frame (12).
4. The automotive parts thermoforming mold for easy uniform cooling according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the extension tube (11) is fitted with a sealing gasket (14), which is made of rubber.
5. The automotive parts thermoforming mold for easy uniform cooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: An observation tube (15) is provided on the front of the cooling water tank (5), and the observation tube (15) is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank (5).
6. The automotive parts thermoforming mold for easy uniform cooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the cooling water tank (5) is provided with an anti-rust coating (16), which is used in conjunction with the cooling water tank (5).