High-efficiency injection molding gripper device
By designing an efficient injection molding gripper device, adopting a detachable quick-change tooling plate and multiple gripper types, the problems of low efficiency and low precision in insert implantation in existing technologies have been solved. This enables flexible replacement and synchronous implantation of multiple pins, thereby improving injection molding production efficiency and precision.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAI - AUTOMATION TECH (NANJING) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing automotive injection molded products suffer from low efficiency and precision in manual operation during insert implantation, as well as poor flexibility in the use of fixing fixtures, leading to increased production costs.
A high-efficiency injection molding gripper device was designed, which adopts a detachable quick-change tooling plate and multiple gripper types, including finished product grippers, pin grippers and ejector pin mechanisms. The device enables the synchronous batch implantation of multiple pins through a moving module, and uses positioning pins and ball plungers to ensure implantation accuracy. The signal pin grippers are stably held using a set of paddles.
It enables flexible replacement and simultaneous insertion of various pins, improving injection molding efficiency and precision, reducing production costs, and is suitable for mass production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive injection molding product processing technology, specifically to a high-efficiency injection clamping device. Background Technology
[0002] In modern automotive injection molding, various inserts are often required. These inserts are usually manually installed into the mold. Some inserts are small, and the operating space is limited, which cannot meet the needs of mass production. This also results in low assembly accuracy and quality. Using fixed fixtures requires frequent replacement, which is inflexible and increases production costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] Technical objective: To address the shortcomings of existing injection-molded inserts in automotive products, this utility model discloses a high-efficiency injection-molding gripper device.
[0004] Technical solution: To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A high-efficiency injection molding gripper device includes a gripper mounting plate connected to a movable module; the gripper mounting plate is provided with finished product grippers for holding injection molded finished products and pin grippers corresponding to the pin models required for injection molding; the pin grippers are mounted on a quick-change tooling plate, and the quick-change tooling plate is detachably connected to the gripper mounting plate; the gripper mounting plate is provided with an ejector mechanism for inserting the pins into the injection mold at positions corresponding to the pins held by the pin grippers.
[0006] Preferably, the pin gripper of this utility model includes a motor pin gripper, a ground pin gripper, and a signal pin gripper.
[0007] Preferably, the motor pin gripper and the grounding pin gripper of this utility model both include a gripper cylinder and a clamping block disposed at the drive end of the gripper cylinder, and the corresponding pin is clamped by the clamping block.
[0008] Preferably, the signal pin gripper of this utility model includes a gripping cylinder and sliding plates disposed at two driving ends of the gripping cylinder. The gripping cylinder is fixedly mounted on a corresponding quick-change fixture plate. Several paddles passing through the quick-change fixture plate are disposed on the surface of the sliding plate. The two sliding plates are arranged in parallel and the paddles face opposite directions. The quick-change fixture plate has a sliding groove for the paddles to slide along the opening and closing direction of the gripping cylinder. The paddles on the two sliding plates form a paddle group for gripping the signal pin. When the gripping cylinder moves, it drives the sliding plates to move synchronously to grip and release the signal pin.
[0009] Preferably, the ejector mechanism of this utility model includes a push cylinder fixed on a corresponding quick-change tooling plate and an ejector pin fixed at the end of the push cylinder. After the ejector pin passes through the quick-change tooling plate, it corresponds to the position of the pin held by the pin clamping claw.
[0010] Preferably, the gripper mounting plate of this utility model is provided with a positioning pin for relative positioning with the injection mold.
[0011] Preferably, the gripper mounting plate of this invention has a ball-head plunger on the side near the injection mold. The ball-head plunger limits the distance between the gripper mounting plate and the injection mold, thereby controlling the placement position of the pins.
[0012] Beneficial effects: The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device disclosed in this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] 1. This utility model can replace the corresponding pin clamps according to the injection molding requirements by changing the tooling plate, thereby realizing the simultaneous implantation of multiple pins, with higher synchronization, suitable for mass production, and helping to improve injection molding efficiency and implantation accuracy.
[0014] 2. The present invention is equipped with a pin mechanism, which can ensure the stable and accurate implantation of the pin, ensure the stability of the placement, and at the same time, it is not affected by the structural interference between the gripper and the module, ensuring that the implantation is in place.
[0015] 3. The signal pin gripper of this utility model can simultaneously clamp and place multiple pins, and is easy to pick up and put down. The paddle group formed by the paddles can stably clamp thin parts, ensuring the pin insertion accuracy and precision. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pin clamp structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This utility model is based on Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the signal pin gripper structure in region A;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the ejector pin mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Among them, 1-clamping jaw mounting plate, 2-finished clamping jaw, 3-pin clamping jaw, 4-quick change tooling plate, 5-clamping jaw cylinder, 6-clamping block, 7-clamping cylinder, 8-paddle, 9-pushing cylinder, 10-ejector pin, 11-positioning pin, 12-ball plunger, 13-slide plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more of which are set forth herein. Each embodiment and example is provided by way of explanation of the apparatus, composition, and materials of the present disclosure, and not by way of limitation. Rather, the following description provides convenient illustrations for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Indeed, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope or spirit of the present disclosure.
[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a high-efficiency injection molding gripper device, including a gripper mounting plate 1, which is connected to a movable module; the gripper mounting plate 1 is provided with a finished product gripper 2 for holding the injection molded product and a pin gripper 3 corresponding to the pin model required for injection molding. The finished product gripper 2 is designed according to the shape of the corresponding injection molded product and can directly use commonly used injection molding product jigs in the prior art to ensure that the injection molded product can be taken out of the mold; the pin gripper 3 is set on a quick-change tooling plate 4, which is detachably connected to the gripper mounting plate 1. The gripper mounting plate 1 is provided with an ejector mechanism for inserting the pin into the injection mold at the position of the pin held by the pin gripper 3.
[0024] This invention utilizes a detachable quick-change tooling plate 4 to flexibly replace the pin clamps, meeting the implantation needs of various injection molding pins or other components, improving the flexibility of the device. Furthermore, by setting different clamp types, multiple pins can be implanted simultaneously in batches, ensuring accuracy and uniformity, and improving injection molding efficiency. The clamp mounting plate 1 is equipped with positioning pins 11 that are positioned relative to the injection mold, ensuring the accuracy of the pin insertion position within the mold. A ball-head plunger 12 is provided on the side of the clamp mounting plate 1 closest to the injection mold, limiting the distance between the clamp mounting plate 1 and the injection mold, controlling the pin placement position to ensure the implantation depth meets requirements.
[0025] The pin clamp 3 used in this invention includes a motor pin clamp, a ground pin clamp, and a signal pin clamp. For larger pins, such as the clamps corresponding to the motor pin and ground pin of this invention, each includes a clamp cylinder 5 and a clamping block 6 disposed at the drive end of the clamp cylinder. The corresponding pin is clamped by the clamping block 6. For cases where the structure size is small and batch implantation is required, such as the signal pin clamp of this invention, it includes a clamping cylinder 7 and a sliding plate 13 disposed at the two drive ends of the clamping cylinder 7. The clamping cylinder 7 is fixedly mounted on the corresponding quick-change tooling plate 4. The surface of the sliding plate 13 is provided with several paddles 8 that pass through the quick-change tooling plate. The two sliding plates 13 are arranged in parallel and the paddles 8 face opposite directions. The quick-change tooling plate 4 has a sliding groove for the paddles 8 to slide along the opening and closing direction of the clamping cylinder. The paddles 8 on the two sliding plates 13 form a paddle group for clamping the signal pin. When the clamping cylinder 7 is activated, it drives the sliding plate 13 to move synchronously to clamp and release the signal pin.
[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the ejector mechanism of this utility model includes a push cylinder 9 fixed on the corresponding quick-change tooling plate 4 and an ejector pin 10 fixed at the end of the push cylinder 9. After the ejector pin passes through the quick-change tooling plate, it corresponds to the position of the pin held by the pin clamp. For some parts that need to be implanted at a different depth than other pins, they can be implanted by pushing through the ejector mechanism to meet the specific requirements of the injection molded parts.
[0027] In use, after the pins are gripped, the moving module moves the gripper mounting plate and the pin grippers. The moving module uses a multi-axis manipulator or cylinder to move the gripper device forward into the injection molding machine. First, the finished product gripper 2 grabs the finished product onto the tray. Then, a new mold is placed on the injection molding machine. When the injection clamping device descends above the mold, the cylinders on the three types of pins will push out again. The ejector mechanism will more accurately insert the motor pins and ground pins into the mold. At the same time, the signal pins on the signal pin gripper can be directly inserted into the mold. After all the pins are inserted, the injection clamping device returns to the state when it was gripping the pins, waiting for the next pin gripping and insertion.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency injection molding gripper device, characterized in that, Includes a gripper mounting plate (1), which is connected to a movable module; a finished product gripper (2) for holding the injection molded finished product and a pin gripper (3) corresponding to the pin model required for injection molding are provided on the gripper mounting plate (1); the pin gripper (3) is set on a quick-change tooling plate (4); the quick-change tooling plate (4) is detachably connected to the gripper mounting plate (1); and an ejector mechanism for inserting the pin into the injection mold is provided on the gripper mounting plate (1) at the position of the pin held by the pin gripper (3).
2. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin clamp (3) includes a motor pin clamp, a ground pin clamp, and a signal pin clamp.
3. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The motor pin gripper and the ground pin gripper both include a gripper cylinder (5) and a clamping block (6) set at the drive end of the gripper cylinder, and the corresponding pin is clamped by the clamping block (6).
4. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The signal pin gripper includes a gripping cylinder (7) and a sliding plate (13) disposed at the two drive ends of the gripping cylinder (7). The gripping cylinder (7) is fixedly mounted on the corresponding quick-change tooling plate (4). The surface of the sliding plate (13) is provided with several paddles (8) that pass through the quick-change tooling plate. The two sliding plates (13) are arranged in parallel and the paddles (8) face opposite directions. The quick-change tooling plate (4) has a sliding groove for the paddles (8) to slide along the opening and closing direction of the gripping cylinder. The paddles (8) on the two sliding plates (13) form a paddle group for gripping the signal pin. When the gripping cylinder (7) moves, it drives the sliding plate to move synchronously to grip and release the signal pin.
5. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ejector mechanism includes a push cylinder (9) fixed on the corresponding quick-change tooling plate (4) and an ejector (10) fixed at the end of the push cylinder (9). After the ejector passes through the quick-change tooling plate, it corresponds to the position of the pin held by the pin clamping claw.
6. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper mounting plate (1) is provided with a positioning pin (11) for relative positioning with the injection mold.
7. The high-efficiency injection molding gripper device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gripper mounting plate (1) has a ball-head plunger (12) on the side near the injection mold. The ball-head plunger (12) limits the distance between the gripper mounting plate (1) and the injection mold, thereby controlling the placement position of the pins.