A granulator for automobile trim parts
By setting grinding blocks and scraper seats on both sides of the cutting blade, the problems of water stains on the surface of the plastic strip and the sharpness of the cutting blade are solved, achieving efficient screening and cleaning of granules and improving the processing quality and consistency of the granulator.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO HESHUO PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
When using existing granulators for automotive trim parts, water stains easily remain on the surface of the plastic strips during granulation, reducing the sharpness of the cutting blade and causing incomplete cutting, which leads to the particles sticking together.
Grinding blocks are installed on both sides of the cutting blade. An electric push rod drives an elastic connector to make the grinding blocks fit against the surface of the cutting blade for grinding and scraping off debris. A squeegee seat is installed behind the conveying assembly to scrape off water stains on the surface of the plastic strip. A screening structure is installed inside the collection box to screen particles.
It effectively maintains the sharpness of the cutting blade, reduces water stains on the particle surface, and improves granulation accuracy and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive trim processing technology, and more specifically, it relates to a granulator for automotive trim. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive plastic trim parts are an important component of vehicle interiors and exteriors, offering advantages such as lightweight, corrosion resistance, and ease of molding. Common exterior trim parts include front and rear bumpers, grilles, side skirts, and wheel arches, while interior trim parts include dashboards, door panel trims, and center console decorations. Made from engineering plastics such as ABS, PP, and PC, and manufactured through processes like injection molding and painting, they combine aesthetics and practicality. Plastic trim parts offer flexible design options to meet diverse styling needs, while also being relatively inexpensive and easy to mass-produce, making them widely used in the automotive industry.
[0003] To transform raw materials (such as plastics and rubber) into uniform granules for easier subsequent processing and molding, granulators are used in the production of automotive trim parts. Granulators melt, extrude, and cut large chunks or powdery raw materials into uniformly sized granules, ensuring the material's flowability and uniformity in injection molding, extrusion, and other processes. This not only improves production efficiency but also guarantees the quality and consistency of automotive trim parts, while reducing raw material waste and lowering production costs.
[0004] Existing automotive trim granulators typically melt the raw material, extrude it into strips, cool and shape it, and then cut it. The cooling method is mainly water cooling. During the cutting process, water stains are easily left on the surface of the plastic strips used for cutting, which affects the performance of the granulated products.
[0005] Furthermore, in the existing technology, when granulating and cutting automotive decorative parts, the cutter needs to repeatedly cut the plastic strip. Over time, this can easily reduce the sharpness of the cutter, affecting the cutting effect, and may even cause the particles to stick together due to poor cutting. Utility Model Content
[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0007] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a granulator for automotive decorative parts, which solves the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as water stains easily being carried on the feed strips of the prior art granulator for automotive decorative parts, and the sharpness of the cutting blade easily decreasing due to repeated use.
[0008] (II) Technical Solution
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0010] A granulator for automotive trim parts includes a conveyor table, a mounting frame on the conveyor table, a first electric push rod on the mounting frame, a cutting blade at the bottom of the first electric push rod, grinding blocks on both sides of the cutting blade, a movement control component on the mounting frame in conjunction with the grinding blocks, a cutting table on the conveyor table in conjunction with the cutting blade, a conveying component behind the cutting table, a lower wiper seat behind the conveying component, an upper wiper seat above the lower wiper seat, a second electric push rod on the upper wiper seat, the second electric push rod being mounted on the mounting frame, a collection box in front of the cutting table, a screening structure inside the collection box, and a discharge pipe at the bottom of the collection box.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the conveying assembly includes a lower conveying roller, the lower conveying roller is disposed on a conveying platform, a driving assembly is disposed on the conveying platform in cooperation with the lower conveying roller, and an upper conveying roller is disposed above the lower conveying roller that can be raised and lowered, thereby realizing the conveying of plastic filaments for pelletizing through the cooperation of the upper and lower conveying rollers.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a third electric push rod is provided on the mounting frame, and a clamping frame is provided at the output end of the third electric push rod. The upper conveying roller is rotatably mounted on the clamping frame through a bearing and is positioned in conjunction with the lower conveying roller. When the third electric push rod is activated, the clamping frame is controlled by the third electric push rod to drive the upper conveying roller to descend, thereby cooperating with the lower conveying roller to realize the extrusion and conveying of plastic filaments for pelletizing.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the driving component includes a driving motor, the output end of the driving motor is connected to one of the lower conveying rollers, and a synchronous belt drive structure is provided between two adjacent conveying rollers. When the driving motor is started, the rotation of the lower conveying roller can be controlled by the cooperation of the driving motor and the synchronous belt drive structure, thereby cooperating with the upper conveying roller to realize the conveying of plastic filaments for granulation.
[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the moving control component includes a suspension frame, a fourth electric push rod is provided on the suspension frame, an elastic connector is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod, and the grinding block is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod through the elastic connector. When the fourth motor is started, the elastic connector is controlled by the fourth motor to drive the grinding block to move, so that the grinding block can fit against the surface of the cutting blade, thereby grinding and scraping the surface of the cutting blade. In this way, the sharpness of the cutting blade can be guaranteed when performing granulation cutting, and at the same time, the situation of plastic debris adhering to the cutting blade during granulation cutting can be avoided, keeping the cutting blade clean.
[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the elastic connector includes a connecting plate and a mounting plate, and a spring is provided between the connecting plate and the mounting plate. The connecting plate is located at the output end of the fourth electric push rod, and the grinding block is mounted on the mounting plate. Through the cooperation of the mounting plate, the spring, and the connecting plate, the grinding block can be elastically mounted at the output end of the fourth electric push rod. In this way, when the grinding block scrapes and grinds the surface of the cutting blade, automatic adjustment can be achieved, avoiding jamming between the cutting blade and the grinding block. Here, a pressure gauge can be installed between the grinding block and the mounting plate as needed to monitor the grinding pressure of the grinding block on the cutting blade and improve the accuracy of operation.
[0016] The present invention is further provided that a limiting telescopic rod is provided between the mounting plate and the connecting plate in cooperation with a spring. The setting of the limiting telescopic rod can improve the connection stability between the mounting plate and the connecting plate, overcome the torsional force generated by the spring caused by the weight of the mounting plate and the grinding block, and improve the stability of the grinding block during use.
[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the screening structure includes a screen, the screen is disposed in a collection box, a vibration motor is disposed at the bottom end of the screen, a cleaning port is disposed on the side wall of the collection box in conjunction with the screen, and a sealing door is disposed at the cleaning port. After the cutting and granulation are completed, the plastic granules will fall into the collection box before being used in the production and processing of automotive decorative parts. Among them, the granules that meet the conditions can pass through the screen and fall downward, while the granules that are not cut thoroughly and stick together will be intercepted on the screen, thereby realizing the screening of granules after granulation and improving the granulation accuracy.
[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0019] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a granulator for automotive decorative parts, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0020] 1. This utility model features grinding blocks on both sides of the cutting blade. During use, when the cutting blade rises after cutting, the fourth electric push rod moves the elastic connector, which in turn moves the grinding blocks. This allows the grinding blocks to adhere to the surface of the cutting blade, grinding the blade edge and preventing the blade from becoming less sharp due to prolonged cutting, thus affecting the cutting effect. Simultaneously, the grinding blocks also scrape and clean the surface of the cutting blade, preventing debris generated during granulation from adhering to the blade surface.
[0021] 2. This utility model provides a lower scraper seat behind the conveying assembly, and an upper scraper seat above the lower scraper seat. A second electric push rod is provided on the upper scraper seat. Activating the second electric push rod controls the movement of the upper scraper seat to fit together with the lower scraper seat. Both the upper and lower scraper seats have conveying grooves that match the plastic strips used for granulation and cutting. In this way, when the upper and lower scraper seats are fitted together, the plastic strips used for granulation and cutting can be wrapped in the conveying grooves, and water stains on their surface can be scraped off, reducing the amount of water stains on the surface of the granules during granulation and cutting. Preferably, the surface of the conveying groove is smooth to reduce conveying resistance.
[0022] 3. This utility model has a collection box in front of the cutting table, and a screening structure inside the collection box. The bottom of the collection box is equipped with a discharge pipe. The screening component includes a screen, a vibrating motor, a cleaning port, and a sealing door that cooperate with each other. After cutting and granulation, the plastic granules will fall into the collection box before being used in the production and processing of automotive decorative parts. Particles that meet the conditions can pass through the screen and fall downwards, while particles that are not cut thoroughly and stick together will be intercepted on the screen, thereby realizing the screening of granules after granulation and improving the granulation accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a granulator for automotive decorative parts according to this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a granulator for automotive decorative parts according to this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting blade, grinding block, lower scraper base, and the cooperation structure between the lower scraper base in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mating structure between the grinding block and the cutting blade in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the collection box in this utility model.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor table; 2. Mounting frame; 3. First electric push rod; 4. Cutting blade; 5. Grinding block; 6. Cutting table; 7. Lower scraper seat; 8. Upper scraper seat; 9. Second electric push rod; 10. Collection box; 11. Discharge pipe; 12. Lower conveyor roller; 13. Upper conveyor roller; 14. Third electric push rod; 15. Pressing frame; 16. Drive motor; 17. Synchronous belt drive structure; 18. Suspension frame; 19. Fourth electric push rod; 20. Elastic connector; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Mounting plate; 23. Spring; 24. Limiting telescopic rod; 25. Screen; 26. Vibration motor; 27. Cleaning port; 28. Sealing door. Detailed Implementation
[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0032] Please see Figures 1-5 A granulator for automotive trim parts includes a conveyor table 1, a mounting frame 2 on the conveyor table 1, a first electric push rod 3 on the mounting frame 2, a cutting blade 4 at the bottom of the first electric push rod 3, grinding blocks 5 on both sides of the cutting blade 4, a movement control component on the mounting frame 2 in conjunction with the grinding blocks 5, a cutting table 6 on the conveyor table 1 in conjunction with the cutting blade 4, a conveying component behind the cutting table 6, a lower scraper seat 7 behind the conveying component, an upper scraper seat 8 above the lower scraper seat 7, a second electric push rod 9 on the upper scraper seat 8, the second electric push rod 9 being mounted on the mounting frame 2, a collection box 10 in front of the cutting table 6, a screening structure inside the collection box 10, and a discharge pipe 11 at the bottom of the collection box 10.
[0033] Please see Figures 1-5As one embodiment of the conveying assembly: the conveying assembly includes a lower conveying roller 12, which is disposed on the conveying platform 1. A driving assembly is disposed on the conveying platform 1 in conjunction with the lower conveying roller 12. An upper conveying roller 13 is disposed above the lower conveying roller 12 and can be raised and lowered. The conveying of plastic filaments for pelletizing is realized through the cooperation of the upper conveying roller 13 and the lower conveying roller 12.
[0034] Please see Figures 1-5 As one embodiment of the mounting frame 2: the mounting frame 2 is provided with a third electric push rod 14, and the output end of the third electric push rod 14 is provided with a clamping frame 15. The upper conveying roller 13 is rotatably mounted on the clamping frame 15 through a bearing and is positioned to cooperate with the lower conveying roller 12. When the third electric push rod 14 is activated, the clamping frame 15 is controlled by the third electric push rod 14 to drive the upper conveying roller 13 to descend, thereby cooperating with the lower conveying roller 12 to realize the extrusion and conveying of plastic filaments for pelletizing.
[0035] Please see Figures 1-5 As one implementation of the drive assembly: the drive assembly includes a drive motor 16, the output end of the drive motor 16 is connected to one of the lower conveying rollers 12, and a synchronous belt drive structure 17 is provided between two adjacent conveying rollers. When the drive motor 16 is started, the lower conveying roller 12 can be controlled to rotate through the cooperation of the drive motor 16 and the synchronous belt drive structure 17, thereby cooperating with the upper conveying roller 13 to realize the conveying of plastic filaments for granulation.
[0036] Please see Figures 1-5 As one implementation of the motion control component: the motion control component includes a suspension frame 18, on which a fourth electric push rod 19 is provided. An elastic connector 20 is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod 19. The grinding block 5 is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod 19 through the elastic connector 20. When the fourth motor is started, the elastic connector 20 is controlled by the fourth motor to drive the grinding block 5 to move, so that the grinding block 5 can fit against the surface of the cutting blade 4, thereby grinding and scraping the surface of the cutting blade 4. In this way, the sharpness of the cutting blade 4 can be guaranteed when performing granulation cutting. At the same time, it can avoid the situation where plastic debris adheres to the cutting blade 4 during granulation cutting, keeping the cutting blade 4 clean.
[0037] Please see Figures 1-5As one embodiment of the elastic connector 20: the elastic connector 20 includes a connecting plate 21 and a mounting plate 22, with a spring 23 disposed between the connecting plate 21 and the mounting plate 22. The connecting plate 21 is disposed at the output end of the fourth electric push rod 19, and the grinding block 5 is mounted on the mounting plate 22. Through the cooperation of the mounting plate 22, the spring 23, and the connecting plate 21, the grinding block 5 can be elastically mounted at the output end of the fourth electric push rod 19. In this way, when the grinding block 5 scrapes and grinds the surface of the cutting blade 4, automatic adjustment can be achieved, avoiding jamming between the cutting blade 4 and the grinding block 5. Here, a pressure gauge can be installed between the grinding block 5 and the mounting plate 22 as needed to monitor the grinding pressure of the grinding block 5 on the cutting blade 4, thereby improving the accuracy of operation.
[0038] Please see Figures 1-5 As one implementation of the mounting plate 22: a limiting telescopic rod 24 is provided between the mounting plate 22 and the connecting plate 21 in cooperation with the spring 23. The setting of the limiting telescopic rod 24 can improve the connection stability between the mounting plate 22 and the connecting plate 21, overcome the torsion generated by the spring 23 caused by the gravity of the mounting plate 22 and the grinding block 5, and improve the stability of the grinding block 5 during use.
[0039] Please see Figures 1-5 As one implementation of the screening structure: the screening structure includes a screen 25, which is set inside the collection box 10. A vibration motor 26 is set at the bottom of the screen 25. A cleaning port 27 is set on the side wall of the collection box 10 in conjunction with the screen 25. A sealing door 28 is set at the cleaning port 27. After the cutting and granulation are completed, the plastic granules will fall into the collection box 10 before being used in the production and processing of automotive decorative parts. Among them, the granules that meet the conditions can pass through the screen 25 and fall downwards, while the granules that are not cut thoroughly and become sticky will be intercepted on the screen 25, thereby realizing the screening of granules after granulation and improving the granulation accuracy.
[0040] In this utility model, the operation of the relevant electrical components can be controlled by the controller. The circuit connection structure between the controller and the relevant electrical components is a known prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0041] In summary:
[0042] This invention features grinding blocks 5 on both sides of the cutting blade 4. During use, when the cutting blade 4 rises after cutting, the fourth electric push rod 19 is controlled to move the elastic connector 20, which in turn moves the grinding blocks 5. This allows the grinding blocks 5 to adhere to the surface of the cutting blade 4, thereby grinding the blade edge and preventing the blade from becoming less sharp due to prolonged cutting, which would affect the cutting effect. At the same time, while grinding the cutting blade 4, the grinding blocks 5 also scrape and clean the surface of the cutting blade 4, preventing debris generated during granulation cutting from adhering to the surface of the cutting blade 4.
[0043] This utility model provides a lower scraper seat 7 behind the conveying assembly, and an upper scraper seat 8 above the lower scraper seat 7. A second electric push rod 9 is provided on the upper scraper seat 8. Activating the second electric push rod 9 can control the movement of the upper scraper seat 8 to fit together with it. Both the upper scraper seat 8 and the lower scraper seat 7 have conveying grooves that match the plastic strips used for granulation and cutting. In this way, when the upper scraper seat 8 and the lower scraper seat 7 are fitted together, the plastic strips used for granulation and cutting can be wrapped in the conveying grooves, and the water stains on their surface can be scraped off, reducing the situation where the surface of the granules carries water stains during granulation and cutting. Here, it is preferable that the surface of the conveying groove is smooth to reduce conveying resistance.
[0044] This invention features a collection box 10 located in front of the cutting table 6, with a screening structure inside the collection box 10. A discharge pipe 11 is located at the bottom of the collection box 10. The screening assembly includes a screen 25, a vibrating motor 26, a cleaning port 27, and a sealing door 28 that work together. After cutting and granulation, the plastic granules fall into the collection box 10 before being used in the production of automotive trim parts. Qualified granules can pass through the screen 25 and fall downwards, while granules that are not completely cut and stick together are intercepted on the screen 25, thereby achieving screening after granulation and improving granulation accuracy.
[0045] In all the solutions mentioned above, the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although the embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0046] In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the operation of electrical components, unless otherwise specified, are controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be described in detail here.
[0047] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving motors can be combined with reducers if necessary. The connection structure and working principle between the motor and the reducer are existing known technologies, and this utility model will not elaborate on them.
[0048] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between solar panels and batteries can be equipped with essential accessories such as inverters, battery charging controllers, cables, fuses, and brackets. Their control principles and circuit connections are all existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here.
Claims
1. A granulator for automotive trim parts, comprising a conveyor table (1), characterized in that: The conveyor table (1) is provided with a mounting frame (2), the mounting frame (2) is provided with a first electric push rod (3), the bottom end of the first electric push rod (3) is provided with a cutting blade (4), the two sides of the cutting blade (4) are provided with grinding blocks (5), the mounting frame (2) is provided with a moving control component in conjunction with the grinding blocks (5), the conveyor table (1) is provided with a cutting table (6) in conjunction with the cutting blade (4), the rear of the cutting table (6) is provided with a conveying component, the rear of the conveying component is provided with a lower scraper seat (7), the upper scraper seat (8) is provided above the lower scraper seat (7), the upper scraper seat (8) is provided with a second electric push rod (9), the second electric push rod (9) is provided on the mounting frame (2), the front of the cutting table (6) is provided with a collection box (10), the collection box (10) is provided with a screening structure, and the bottom end of the collection box (10) is provided with a discharge pipe (11).
2. The granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes a lower conveying roller (12), which is mounted on a conveying platform (1). A drive assembly is mounted on the conveying platform (1) in conjunction with the lower conveying roller (12). An upper conveying roller (13) is mounted above the lower conveying roller (12) and can be raised and lowered.
3. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting frame (2) is provided with a third electric push rod (14), and the output end of the third electric push rod (14) is provided with a clamping frame (15). The upper conveying roller (13) is rotatably mounted on the clamping frame (15) through a bearing and is in position with the lower conveying roller (12).
4. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive motor (16), the output end of which is connected to one of the lower conveying rollers (12), and a synchronous belt drive structure (17) is provided between two adjacent conveying rollers.
5. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motion control component includes a suspension frame (18), on which a fourth electric push rod (19) is provided. An elastic connector (20) is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod (19), and the grinding block (5) is provided at the output end of the fourth electric push rod (19) through the elastic connector (20).
6. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic connector (20) includes a connecting plate (21) and a mounting plate (22), with a spring (23) provided between the connecting plate (21) and the mounting plate (22). The connecting plate (21) is located at the output end of the fourth electric push rod (19), and the grinding block (5) is mounted on the mounting plate (22).
7. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limit telescopic rod (24) is provided between the mounting plate (22) and the connecting plate (21) in cooperation with the spring (23).
8. A granulator for automotive decorative parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screening structure includes a screen (25), which is set inside the collection box (10). A vibration motor (26) is provided at the bottom of the screen (25). A cleaning port (27) is provided on the side wall of the collection box (10) in conjunction with the screen (25). A sealing door (28) is provided at the cleaning port (27).