An integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine

By designing an integrated, multi-size universal bending and shaping machine, the problem of bending large-sized frames of home appliances during production has been solved, achieving automated bending and shaping, improving production efficiency and product quality, and reducing labor costs.

CN224406140UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26GUANGZHOU ZHONGWANBAO METAL MATERIAL CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU ZHONGWANBAO METAL MATERIAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, during the production process of home appliances, the frame of the product is often too long to be bent on a mold, resulting in deformation due to manual bending, which affects the product's appearance. Furthermore, traditional fine-finishing and polishing processes require high levels of manual labor, leading to poor product consistency and increased defect rates and labor costs.

Method used

An integrated, multi-size universal bending and shaping machine was designed, including a frame, a fixed component, a pressing mechanism, and a shaping mechanism. By adjusting the positions of the fixed base plate and the movable base plate, it can adapt to different sizes. By utilizing the synergistic effect of the pressing and shaping mechanisms, automated bending and shaping can be achieved, eliminating the need for subsequent grinding processes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves strong adaptability to multiple sizes, secure product fixation, consistent shaping effect, eliminates manual polishing, significantly improves production efficiency and product quality, and reduces labor costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a one -piece multi -size general type bending shaper, including frame, fixed subassembly, pressing material mechanism, shaping mechanism and control system, the frame is including frame main body, fixed bottom plate and movable bottom plate, the fixed subassembly includes profiling placing spare, first material supporting piece and second material supporting piece, and profiling placing spare is equipped with the accommodation groove for accommodating material, pressing material mechanism is used for placing the material on fixed subassembly and carries out horizontal side positioning, the angle that the movement track of shaping mechanism and the movement track of pressing material mechanism formed is acute angle. The shaper makes it suitable for the structure of multiple sizes through the adjustment of fixed bottom plate and movable bottom plate, and through the synergies of pressing material mechanism and shaping mechanism, product is fixed firm, shaping effect is consistent, spares the follow -up polishing procedure, and the production efficiency and product quality are improved significantly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance frame product manufacturing technology, specifically to an integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and assembly of home appliances such as wall-hung boilers and water heaters, one of the assembly components is the frame. With the development of the home appliance industry and the increasing demands of customers for product usage and service experiences, home appliance manufacturers are facing greater challenges in quality control, particularly regarding the frame.

[0003] Based on frame bending technology, since the frame length is mostly over three meters and the bending height is close to one meter, bending on a mold is not feasible. During production, after the frame is stamped, it is manually bent. Manual bending causes deformation at the bending point, which is part of the product's appearance. Therefore, home appliance manufacturers need to perform fine finishing and polishing on the bending point during production. Traditional fine finishing and polishing processes are highly demanding on manual labor and cannot guarantee product consistency, resulting in very high defect and scrap rates. Furthermore, labor costs are increasing, negatively impacting both operational costs and product quality stability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine to solve the above-mentioned traditional problems.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0006] An integrated, multi-size, universal bending and shaping machine, comprising:

[0007] The frame includes a frame body, a fixed base plate mounted on the frame body, and a movable base plate. The fixed base plate is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame body, and the movable base plate is adjustablely mounted on the other end of the frame body.

[0008] The mounting frame has a fixing component, which includes a contour placement component, a first material support block, and a second material support block. The contour placement component is L-shaped and has a receiving groove for accommodating materials. The first material support block is located on the lateral side of the contour placement component, and the second material support block is located on the longitudinal side of the contour placement component.

[0009] A pressing mechanism is provided on one side of the fixed component, the pressing mechanism being used for lateral positioning of the material placed on the fixed component;

[0010] A shaping mechanism is located on the other side of the fixed component, and the angle formed by the movement trajectory of the shaping mechanism and the movement trajectory of the pressing mechanism is an acute angle; and

[0011] The control system is electrically connected to the pressing mechanism and the shaping mechanism respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the contouring placement component includes a fixed contouring block, a sliding contouring block, and a stripping module connected to the sliding contouring block. The fixed contouring block is provided with an inclined fitting groove, and the sliding contouring block is provided with a sliding part. The sliding part is used to fit into the fitting groove and slide outward under the action of the stripping module.

[0013] Preferably, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing fixing plate, a pressing guide rail mounted on the pressing fixing plate, a pressing drive assembly, a pressing sliding assembly connected to the pressing drive assembly, and a pressing assembly. The pressing drive assembly is used to drive the pressing sliding assembly and the pressing assembly to move on the pressing guide rail.

[0014] Preferably, the pressing assembly includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate, and a pressure elastic component, wherein the pressure elastic component is used to connect the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate, and the pressure elastic is a spring and / or an elastic element.

[0015] Preferably, the second pressure plate is provided with an inner positioning member, which is used to abut against the lower end of the fixing component.

[0016] Preferably, the pressing drive assembly is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, or a pneumatic drive module.

[0017] Preferably, the shaping mechanism includes a shaping fixing plate, a shaping guide rail mounted on the shaping fixing plate, a shaping drive assembly, a shaping sliding assembly connected to the shaping drive assembly, and a shaping assembly. The shaping drive assembly is used to drive the shaping sliding assembly and the shaping assembly to move on the shaping guide rail.

[0018] Preferably, the shaping component includes a first shaping component, a second shaping component, and a third shaping component. The first shaping component is provided with a first clearance groove, the second shaping component is provided with a first V-shaped shaping groove, and the third shaping component is provided with a second V-shaped shaping groove and a second clearance groove. The first V-shaped shaping groove and the second V-shaped shaping groove cooperate to perform the shaping work.

[0019] Preferably, the shaping drive assembly is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, or a pneumatic drive module.

[0020] Preferably, a first photoelectric sensor and a second photoelectric sensor are also installed on the frame. The first photoelectric sensor is installed on one side of the pressing mechanism, and the second photoelectric sensor is installed on one side of the shaping mechanism.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] This utility model's integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine adapts to various structural sizes by adjusting the fixed and movable base plates. Through the synergistic action of the pressing and shaping mechanisms, the product is firmly fixed, the shaping effect is consistent, and the subsequent grinding process is eliminated, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine of this utility model, which includes a frame placement structure;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view at point A is shown below;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The top view of the integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine shown;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view at point B is shown below;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the mating structure between the contoured placement component and the inner positioning component.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The enlarged view at point C is shown below;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the cooperation structure between the pressing mechanism and the shaping mechanism.

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The enlarged view of point D shown.

[0031] In the diagram: 10. Frame; 11. Fixed base plate; 12. Movable base plate; 13. First photoelectric sensor; 14. Second photoelectric sensor; 20. Fixed assembly; 21. Contouring placement component; 210. Fixed contouring block; 211. Sliding contouring block; 22. First material support block; 23. Second material support block; 30. Pressing mechanism; 31. Pressing fixing plate; 32. Pressing guide rail; 33. Pressing drive assembly; 34. Pressing sliding assembly; 35. Pressing assembly; 36. Internal positioning component; 40. Shaping mechanism; 41. Shaping fixing plate; 42. Shaping guide rail; 43. Shaping drive assembly; 44. Shaping sliding assembly; 45. Shaping assembly; 450. First clearance groove; 451. First V-shaped shaping groove; 452. Second V-shaped shaping groove; 453. Second clearance groove; 50. Control system. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be intermediate elements present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly" connected to another element, there are no intermediate elements.

[0035] Please see Figures 1-8 This invention relates to a preferred embodiment of an integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine, used for integral bending and shaping of the frames of products such as wall-hung boilers and water heaters, eliminating the need for subsequent manual grinding processes and improving product quality. Specifically, the bending and shaping machine includes a frame 10, a fixing component 20 mounted on the frame 10, a pressing mechanism 30, a shaping mechanism 40, and a control system 50.

[0036] The frame 10 is used to support the entire equipment. The frame 10 includes a frame body, a fixed base plate 11 and a movable base plate 12 mounted on the frame body. The fixed base plate 11 is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame body, and the movable base plate 12 is adjustablely mounted on the other end of the frame body. It is used to adjust the position on the frame body according to the size of the frame before fixing it, so that the entire device can adapt to different frame sizes, so as to facilitate the bending and shaping of both sides of the frame in one piece.

[0037] The fixing component 20 is used to assist in fixing the frame material. The fixing component 20 includes a contouring placement component 21, a first material support block 22, and a second material support block 23. The contouring placement component 21 is generally L-shaped and has a receiving groove for accommodating material. In one embodiment, the contouring placement component 21 includes a fixed contouring block 210, a sliding contouring block 211, and a stripping module (not shown) connected to the sliding contouring block 211. The fixed contouring block 210 has an inclined fitting groove (not shown), and the sliding contouring block 211 has a sliding part (not shown) for fitting into the fixed contouring block 210. The sliding contour block 211 slides outward under the action of the stripping module before the material is bent and shaped. Understandably, before bending and shaping, the sliding contour block 211 slides outward under the action of the stripping module. When the pressing mechanism 30 presses and positions the material, the sliding contour block 211 slides inward under the action of the pressing mechanism 30, pushing the sliding contour block 211 to cooperate with the fixed contour block 210 to position the material. After the material is bent and shaped, when the pressing mechanism 30 does not press the material, the sliding contour block 211 slides outward under the action of the stripping module, allowing the material to detach from the contour placement piece 21, facilitating the removal of the bent and shaped material. In this embodiment, the fixed contour block 210 is located at the end away from the shaping mechanism 40, and the sliding contour block 211 is located at the end closer to the shaping mechanism 40. The first material support block 22 is located on the lateral side of the contour placement component 21, and the second material support block 23 is located on the longitudinal side of the contour placement component 21. The first material support block 22 and the second material support block 23 work together with the contour placement component 21 to ensure that the material can be placed relatively stably during bending and shaping.

[0038] The pressing mechanism 30 is used to press the material to facilitate bending and shaping. Specifically, the pressing mechanism 30 is located on one side of the fixed component 20 and is used for lateral positioning of the material placed on the fixed component 20. The pressing mechanism 30 includes a pressing fixed plate 31, a pressing guide rail 32 mounted on the pressing fixed plate 31, a pressing drive component 33, a pressing sliding component 34 connected to the pressing drive component 33, and a pressing component 35. During operation, the pressing drive component 33 drives the pressing sliding component 34 and the pressing component 35 to move on the pressing guide rail 32, so that the pressing component 35 presses the material. The pressing component 35 includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate, and a pressure elastic component. The pressure elastic component is used to connect the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate. The pressure elastic is a spring and / or an elastic element to reduce the pressing damage to the material. In this embodiment, in order to ensure stable product shaping accuracy, the second pressure plate is provided with an inner positioning member 36. During operation, the inner positioning member 36 is used to abut against the lower end of the fixing component 20.

[0039] In one embodiment, the pressing drive assembly 33 is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, and a pneumatic drive module. In this embodiment, the pressing drive assembly 33 is a hydraulic drive module, which includes a hydraulic pressure tank, oil pipes, a hydraulic motor, and a movable cylinder. The hydraulic pressure tank is used to store hydraulic oil, and the hydraulic motor is used to deliver the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic pressure tank to the movable cylinder, driving the movable cylinder to perform telescopic movement.

[0040] The shaping mechanism 40 is used to shape the bent parts of the material. Specifically, the shaping mechanism 40 is located on the other side of the fixing component 20. The angle formed by the movement trajectory of the shaping mechanism 40 and the movement trajectory of the pressing mechanism 30 is an acute angle. The shaping mechanism 40 includes a shaping fixing plate 41, a shaping guide rail 42 mounted on the shaping fixing plate 41, a shaping drive component 43, a shaping sliding component 44 connected to the shaping drive component 43, and a shaping component 45. During operation, the shaping drive component 43 drives the shaping sliding component 44 and the shaping component 45 to move on the shaping guide rail 42, so that the shaping component 45 shapes the material. The shaping process is performed, wherein the shaping component 45 includes a first shaping component at the bottom, a second shaping component in the middle, and a third shaping component at the top. The first shaping component has a first clearance groove 450, the second shaping component has a first V-shaped shaping groove 451, and the third shaping component has a second V-shaped shaping groove 452 and a second clearance groove 453. The first V-shaped shaping groove 451 and the second V-shaped shaping groove 452 cooperate to shape the material. Since the structure of the first V-shaped shaping groove 451 and the second V-shaped shaping groove 452 is similar to the bend of a frame, the cooperation of these shaping grooves enables the product to achieve an effect without manual polishing. In this embodiment, the angle of the acute angle is set according to specific requirements; in one embodiment, the acute angle is 30°-60°.

[0041] In one embodiment, the shaping drive assembly 43 is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, and a pneumatic drive module. In this embodiment, the shaping drive assembly 43 is a hydraulic drive module, which includes a hydraulic pressure tank, oil pipes, a hydraulic motor, and a movable cylinder. The hydraulic pressure tank is used to store hydraulic oil, and the hydraulic motor is used to deliver the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic pressure tank to the movable cylinder, driving the movable cylinder to perform telescopic movement.

[0042] In this embodiment, there are two sets of fixing components 20, two sets of pressing mechanisms 30, and two sets of shaping mechanisms 40, which are respectively installed on the fixed base plate 11 and the movable base plate 12 to facilitate the integral bending and shaping of both sides of the frame.

[0043] In other embodiments, to improve the accuracy of the equipment, a first photoelectric sensor 13 and a second photoelectric sensor 14 are also installed on the frame 10. The first photoelectric sensor 13 is installed on one side of the pressing mechanism 30 and is used to sense and position the pressing mechanism 30. The second photoelectric sensor 14 is installed on one side of the shaping mechanism 40 and is used to sense and position the shaping mechanism 40.

[0044] The control system 50 is used to control the entire equipment. The control system 50 is electrically connected to components such as the pressing mechanism 30, the shaping mechanism 40, the movable base plate 12, the first photoelectric sensor 13, and the second photoelectric sensor 14. In this embodiment, the control system 50 includes a PLC control cabinet and limit switches. The PLC control cabinet is used to supply power to the drive modules in the pressing mechanism 30, the shaping mechanism 40, etc., and to control their working trajectory, so that each drive module can be switched to automatic operation or manual operation. The limit switches are used to manually control the drive modules during manual operation.

[0045] The specific operating steps of this bending and shaping machine are as follows (taking hydraulic drive as an example):

[0046] Turn on the power and start the hydraulic motor to ensure the hydraulic system (hydraulic drive module) operates normally. Adjust the distance between the fixed base plate 11 and the movable base plate 12 according to the size requirements of the product material, so that the distance between the two fixed components 20 meets the product size requirements. Then, place the product material onto the contour placement piece 21 and the first support block 22. Manually / automatically start the pressing mechanism 30. Under the sensing and positioning of the first photoelectric sensor 13 and the action of the inner positioning piece 36, the product is pressed down (at this time, the sliding contour block 211 slides inward under the action of the pressing mechanism 30). Manually or using a robot, turn the product about 90° to make the product... The product turns to the other end of the contour placement piece 21 and rests on the second material support block 23. The shaping mechanism 40 is started manually / automatically. The shaping drive component 43 drives the shaping sliding component 44 and the shaping component 45 to move on the shaping guide rail 42 to start shaping the product. After the shaping is completed, the product begins to unload when the stroke reaches the sensing point of the second photoelectric sensor 14. Then, the pressing mechanism 30 unloads the product. At this time, the sliding contour block 211 slides outward under the action of the unloading module. Under the action of the sliding contour block 211, the product is separated from the contour placement piece 21, and the bending and shaping is completed, realizing uniform bending and shaping, so that the product can achieve the effect of not needing manual polishing.

[0047] The aforementioned device adopts a multi-size compatible design with built-in internal positioning components to ensure stable product shaping accuracy. Through the coordinated action of the pressing mechanism 30 and the shaping mechanism 40, the product is firmly fixed, resulting in consistent shaping effects, eliminating the need for subsequent grinding processes, and significantly improving production efficiency and product quality. The intelligent control system 50 combines hydraulic drive and PLC programming, supporting free switching between manual and automatic operation, offering flexible operation and convenient adjustment. The shaping method using hydraulic cylinder propulsion and guide rail further ensures shaping accuracy. The modular quick-release design (movable module + fixed module) allows for rapid mold core replacement, is compatible with various product structures, significantly reduces changeover time, and lowers maintenance costs. Compared to traditional processes, this mechanism offers the following advantages: high automation, saving manpower and resources; synchronous bending and shaping on both sides for superior forming results; rapid switching between similar products, offering strong compatibility; reduced enterprise development and production costs, and improved overall efficiency.

[0048] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0049] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine, characterized in that, include: The frame includes a frame body, a fixed base plate mounted on the frame body, and a movable base plate. The fixed base plate is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame body, and the movable base plate is adjustablely mounted on the other end of the frame body. The mounting frame has a fixing component, which includes a contour placement component, a first material support block, and a second material support block. The contour placement component is L-shaped and has a receiving groove for accommodating materials. The first material support block is located on the lateral side of the contour placement component, and the second material support block is located on the longitudinal side of the contour placement component. A pressing mechanism is provided on one side of the fixed component, the pressing mechanism being used for lateral positioning of the material placed on the fixed component; A shaping mechanism is located on the other side of the fixed component, and the angle formed by the movement trajectory of the shaping mechanism and the movement trajectory of the pressing mechanism is an acute angle; as well as The control system is electrically connected to the pressing mechanism and the shaping mechanism respectively.

2. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The contouring placement component includes a fixed contouring block, a sliding contouring block, and a stripping module connected to the sliding contouring block. The fixed contouring block is provided with an inclined fitting groove, and the sliding contouring block is provided with a sliding part. The sliding part is used to fit into the fitting groove and slide outward under the action of the stripping module.

3. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism includes a pressing fixing plate, a pressing guide rail mounted on the pressing fixing plate, a pressing drive assembly, a pressing sliding assembly connected to the pressing drive assembly, and a pressing assembly. The pressing drive assembly is used to drive the pressing sliding assembly and the pressing assembly to move on the pressing guide rail.

4. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate, and a pressure elastic component. The pressure elastic component is used to connect the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate. The pressure elastic component is a spring and / or an elastic element.

5. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second pressure plate is provided with an inner positioning member, which is used to abut against the lower end of the fixing component.

6. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material pressing drive component is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, or a pneumatic drive module.

7. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaping mechanism includes a shaping fixing plate, a shaping guide rail mounted on the shaping fixing plate, a shaping drive assembly, a shaping sliding assembly connected to the shaping drive assembly, and a shaping assembly. The shaping drive assembly is used to drive the shaping sliding assembly and the shaping assembly to move on the shaping guide rail.

8. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shaping component includes a first shaping component, a second shaping component, and a third shaping component. The first shaping component is provided with a first clearance groove, the second shaping component is provided with a first V-shaped shaping groove, and the third shaping component is provided with a second V-shaped shaping groove and a second clearance groove. The first V-shaped shaping groove and the second V-shaped shaping groove cooperate to perform shaping work.

9. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shaping drive component is one of a hydraulic drive module, a motor drive module, or a pneumatic drive module.

10. The integrated multi-size universal bending and shaping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is also equipped with a first photoelectric sensor and a second photoelectric sensor. The first photoelectric sensor is installed on one side of the pressing mechanism, and the second photoelectric sensor is installed on one side of the shaping mechanism.