A drone skin manufacturing mold
By designing the upper and lower mold structures and cooling support system, the problems of mold assembly cooling and support assistance were solved, enabling efficient operation of the UAV skin manufacturing mold.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING HEMAO AUTOMATIZATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing drone skin manufacturing molds are not convenient for assembly, cooling, and support according to usage needs, which affects operational efficiency.
A design was created that includes an upper mold and a lower mold stacked on top of each other, and incorporates structures such as a cooling coil, side support shafts, side brackets, and a bottom bracket to achieve mold assembly and cooling auxiliary support. Cooling is achieved through the cooling coil, while the side support shafts and side brackets provide support, and the bottom bracket assists in mold disassembly.
The design of the cooling and support structure improves the ease of operation and practicality of the mold, simplifies the assembly and disassembly process, and improves operational efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of skin manufacturing technology, specifically to a mold for manufacturing skin for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background Technology
[0002] As intelligent equipment with autonomous flight capabilities, drones have been widely used in various fields such as aerial surveying and mapping, power line inspection, and emergency rescue. With the continuous iteration of drone technology, the requirements for its airframe performance are becoming increasingly stringent. Among them, the drone skin, as a key component of the airframe, not only needs to be lightweight to reduce overall energy consumption and improve endurance, but also needs to meet core indicators such as high strength, fatigue resistance, and precise aerodynamic shape. Its manufacturing quality directly determines the drone's flight stability, controllability, and service life. The manufacturing process of drone skin mainly relies on mold forming technology. As the core tooling for skin forming, the mold's structural design, material properties, and processing precision play a decisive role in the final quality of the skin.
[0003] In response, Chinese patent application number CN202222402989.1 discloses a manufacturing mold for drone skin, relating to the field of drone skin. The mold includes a mating template, a supporting template horizontally joined to the bottom surface of the mating template, supporting rods symmetrically welded to both sides of the mating template and the supporting template, side locking grooves symmetrically opened on the top surface of the supporting template, guide holes symmetrically opened on the top surface of the supporting template, side fixing holes symmetrically opened on both sides of the mating template and the supporting template, and processing channels horizontally symmetrically opened on the top surface of the supporting template, with sealing grooves horizontally opened on the inner side of the processing channels.
[0004] However, existing molds are inconvenient to assemble, cool, and support according to usage needs, which affects operational efficiency.
[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, a mold for manufacturing drone skin is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a mold for manufacturing the skin of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that existing molds are inconvenient to combine, assemble, cool, and support according to usage needs, thus affecting the efficiency of use and operation.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mold for manufacturing drone skin, comprising an upper mold and a lower mold stacked on top of each other, wherein the upper mold and the lower mold have grooves inside the joint corresponding to the drone skin, and the top of the upper mold is integrally provided with a communicating injection port;
[0008] The lower mold is fixed with side support shafts on both sides, and the side support shafts are supported by side brackets, and the bottom of the side brackets is supported by a base. The upper mold is equipped with a cooling coil, and the upper mold is provided with an upper slide on its side. The bottom of the lower mold is supported by a bottom bracket.
[0009] As a further step of this solution, the upper mold has an assembly groove corresponding to the cooling coil inside, and a top cover plate is assembled on the top of the upper mold by self-tapping screws. The middle part of the top cover plate is sleeved on the outer wall of the injection port, and an isolation pad is filled between the bottom of the top cover plate and the top of the cooling coil.
[0010] As a further step of this solution, the rear inlet and outlet of the cooling coil are interlocked and assembled on the rear side wall of the upper mold and extend to the rear outside, and the rear end of the cooling coil is connected to a connecting hose.
[0011] As a further step of this solution, the upper slide is fixed to the front and rear of the top of the side support, and an upper slide bar is inserted and assembled inside the upper slide. The four sets of upper slide bars are respectively fixed to the front and rear outer walls of the upper mold. The upper slide has an upper slide groove corresponding to the upper slide bar inside, and an upper vertical rod is vertically inserted inside the upper slide. The upper and lower ends of the upper vertical rod are threaded into the upper and lower inner walls of the upper slide. The upper vertical rod is inserted through the middle of the upper slide bar, and a spring is sleeved on the lower part of the upper vertical rod, with the spring located below the upper slide bar.
[0012] As a further step of this solution, an upper clamp is provided on the upper part of the side support shaft, and the upper clamp is assembled to the middle of the side bracket by screws. The side support shaft is assembled between the upper clamp and the side bracket by bearings.
[0013] As a further step of this solution, the bottom support is inserted and assembled inside the side support and extends outward, and the bottom support is supported in the middle, and the bottom support supports the bottom of the lower mold in front and behind. The side wall of the side support is provided with a bottom sliding groove corresponding to the bottom support.
[0014] As a further step of this solution, a limiting rod is inserted into the upper front part of the side bracket, and the limiting rod is supported at the bottom side of the bottom bracket.
[0015] As a further step of this solution, the lower mold and the front and rear outer walls are fixedly provided with lower support legs, and the front and rear outer walls of the upper mold are also fixedly provided with upper support legs corresponding to the lower support legs. When the lower support legs and the upper support legs are connected, they are assembled and tightened by bolts.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model is easy to combine and assemble for cooling and support according to the needs of use, which helps to improve the efficiency of use and operation;
[0017] 1. This utility model, by incorporating a cooling coil, facilitates the assembly of the upper mold and allows for cooling with a cold water source during subsequent use. Simultaneously, the side support shaft and side bracket facilitate support for the lower mold, making subsequent operations more convenient. It also facilitates the auxiliary rotation of the lower mold during demolding, resulting in more convenient and efficient operation. This design improves the convenience and practicality of UAV skin manufacturing molds.
[0018] 2. This utility model, by setting up an upper sliding frame and a bottom support, facilitates the hoisting and raising of the upper mold during assembly and use, while the bottom support provides stable support for the lower mold. When it is necessary to flip it over, it can be disassembled, making it easier to flip and tilt the lower mold, thus making mold disassembly more convenient. This design improves the convenience and practicality of the mold for manufacturing UAV skin. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the structure of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view sectional perspective of the structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional front view of the structure of this utility model during demolding;
[0024] In the diagram: 100, upper mold; 101, injection port; 102, top cover plate; 103, isolation pad; 110, lower mold; 111, lower support leg; 112, upper support leg; 120, side support shaft; 130, side bracket; 131, base; 132, upper clamp; 140, cooling coil; 141, connecting hose; 150, upper slide; 151, upper slide bar; 152, upper slide groove; 153, upper vertical rod; 154, spring; 160, bottom bracket; 161, bottom support bracket; 162, bottom slide groove; 170, limit rod. 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] Please see Figures 1-5 One embodiment provided by this utility model:
[0027] A mold for manufacturing drone skin includes an upper mold 100 and a lower mold 110 stacked on top of each other. The upper mold 100 and the lower mold 110 have grooves inside the joint that correspond to the drone skin. The top of the upper mold 100 is integrally provided with a communicating injection port 101.
[0028] The lower mold 110 is fixed with side support shafts 120 on both sides, and the side support shafts 120 are supported by side brackets 130 on the side, and the bottom of the side brackets 130 is supported by a base 131. The upper mold 100 is equipped with a cooling coil 140 inside, and the upper mold 100 is provided with an upper slide 150 on the side. The lower mold 110 is supported by a bottom bracket 160 at the bottom.
[0029] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the upper mold 100 has an assembly groove inside that corresponds to the cooling coil 140, and a top cover plate 102 is assembled on the top of the upper mold 100 by self-tapping screws. The middle part of the top cover plate 102 is sleeved on the outer wall of the injection port 101, and an isolation pad 103 is filled between the bottom of the top cover plate 102 and the top of the cooling coil 140.
[0030] Therefore, auxiliary isolation assembly is performed during assembly and use, which facilitates heat preservation during cooling and isolation from the outside, making it more convenient to use.
[0031] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the rear inlet and outlet of the cooling coil 140 are inserted and assembled on the rear side wall of the upper mold 100 and extend to the rear exterior, and the rear end of the cooling coil 140 is connected to a docking hose 141.
[0032] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to connect the cooling coil 140, and it is also convenient to assist the upper slide 150 in lifting and raising the upper mold 100, making subsequent use more convenient.
[0033] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the upper slide 150 is fixed to the front and rear of the top of the side bracket 130, and an upper slide bar 151 is inserted and assembled inside the upper slide 150. Four sets of upper slide bars 151 are respectively fixed to the front and rear outer walls of the upper mold 100. An upper slide groove 152 corresponding to the upper slide bar 151 is opened inside the upper slide 150, and an upper vertical rod 153 is vertically inserted inside the upper slide 150. The upper and lower ends of the upper vertical rod 153 are threaded into the upper and lower inner walls of the upper slide 150. The upper vertical rod 153 is inserted through the middle of the upper slide bar 151, and a spring 154 is sleeved on the lower part of the upper vertical rod 153. The spring 154 is located below the upper slide bar 151.
[0034] Therefore, during assembly and use, it facilitates the assembly of the side of the upper mold 100 and assists in its lifting operation, making demolding and disassembly more convenient. With the cooperation of the spring 154, it makes lifting during demolding more convenient.
[0035] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the upper part of the side support shaft 120 is provided with an upper clamp 132, and the upper clamp 132 is assembled to the middle of the side bracket 130 by screws. The side support shaft 120 is assembled between the upper clamp 132 and the side bracket 130 by bearings.
[0036] This facilitates auxiliary and stable support for the side support shaft 120, making subsequent operations more convenient.
[0037] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the bottom bracket 160 is inserted and assembled inside the side of the side bracket 130 and extends outward. The bottom bracket 160 is supported by a bottom support 161 in the middle. The bottom support 161 supports and lifts the bottom of the lower mold 110 from the front and back. The side wall of the side bracket 130 is provided with a bottom groove 162 corresponding to the bottom bracket 160.
[0038] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is easier to support and lift the bottom of the lower mold 110, making operation and use more convenient.
[0039] As described in more detail in this embodiment, a limiting rod 170 is inserted into the upper front part of the side bracket 130, and the limiting rod 170 is supported on the bottom side of the bottom bracket 160.
[0040] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to limit and support the base bracket 160, making operation more convenient.
[0041] As described in more detail in this embodiment, the lower mold 110 and the front and rear outer walls are fixedly provided with lower support legs 111, and the front and rear outer walls of the upper mold 100 are also fixedly provided with upper support legs 112 corresponding to the lower support legs 111. When the lower support legs 111 and the upper support legs 112 are connected, they are assembled and fastened by bolts.
[0042] Therefore, during assembly and use, it is convenient to assist in fastening and stabilizing the lower mold 110 and the upper mold 100 during injection molding, making subsequent operations more convenient.
[0043] Working principle: This allows for easy assembly and combination according to usage needs. The cooling coil 140, with the help of the connecting hose 141, is connected to a cold water source or a circulating water circuit, facilitating subsequent cooling by removing heat through the circulating water. During demolding, the bolts securing the lower support leg 111 and the upper support leg 112 are removed. The upper slide bar 151 is lifted by the spring force of the spring 154, thereby lifting the upper mold 100 with the help of the upper slide groove 152 and the upper vertical rod 153, separating the upper mold 100 from the lower mold 110. Then, the limiting rod 170 is pulled out, causing the bottom support 160 and the bottom bracket 161 to descend with the help of the bottom slide groove 162, thus releasing the support of the bottom bracket 161 on the bottom of the lower mold 110. With the support of the side support shaft 120 and the side support 130, the lower mold 110 can be easily flipped, making the demolding operation more convenient and efficient. The operation is now complete.
[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Those skilled in the art can readily implement this utility model based on the accompanying drawings and the above description. However, any modifications, alterations, or equivalent variations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, utilizing the disclosed technical content, are considered equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, any equivalent changes, alterations, or variations made to the above embodiments based on the essential technology of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model's technical solution.
Claims
1. A mold for manufacturing the skin of a drone, comprising an upper mold (100) and a lower mold (110) stacked on top of each other, wherein the upper mold (100) and the lower mold (110) have grooves inside the joint corresponding to the skin of the drone, and the top of the upper mold (100) is integrally provided with a communicating injection port (101), characterized in that: The lower mold (110) is fixed with side support shafts (120) on both sides, and the side support shafts (120) are supported by side brackets (130), and the bottom of the side brackets (130) is supported by a base (131). The upper mold (100) is equipped with a cooling coil (140) inside, and the upper mold (100) is provided with an upper slide (150) on the side. The lower mold (110) is supported by a bottom bracket (160) at the bottom.
2. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 1, wherein: The upper mold (100) has an assembly groove inside that corresponds to the cooling coil (140), and a top cover plate (102) is assembled on the top of the upper mold (100) by self-tapping screws. The middle part of the top cover plate (102) is sleeved on the outer wall of the injection port (101), and an isolation pad (103) is filled between the bottom of the top cover plate (102) and the top of the cooling coil (140).
3. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 1, wherein: The rear inlet and outlet of the cooling coil (140) are inserted and assembled on the rear side wall of the upper mold (100) and extend to the rear outside, and the rear end of the cooling coil (140) is connected to a connecting hose (141).
4. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 1, wherein: The upper slide (150) is fixed to the front and rear of the top of the side support (130), and an upper slide bar (151) is inserted inside the upper slide (150). The four sets of upper slide bars (151) are respectively fixed to the front and rear outer walls of the upper mold (100). An upper slide groove (152) corresponding to the upper slide bar (151) is opened inside the upper slide (150), and an upper vertical rod (153) is vertically inserted inside the upper slide (150). The upper and lower ends of the upper vertical rod (153) are threaded into the upper and lower inner walls of the upper slide (150). The upper vertical rod (153) is inserted through the middle of the upper slide bar (151), and a spring (154) is sleeved on the lower part of the upper vertical rod (153). The spring (154) is located below the upper slide bar (151).
5. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 1, wherein: The side support shaft (120) is provided with an upper clamp (132), and the upper clamp (132) is assembled to the middle of the side bracket (130) by screws. The side support shaft (120) is assembled between the upper clamp (132) and the side bracket (130) by bearings.
6. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 1, wherein: The bottom support (160) is inserted into the side of the side support (130) and extends outward. The bottom support (160) is supported in the middle of the bottom bracket (161), and the bottom bracket (161) supports the bottom of the lower mold (110) from front to back. The side wall of the side support (130) is provided with a bottom groove (162) corresponding to the bottom support (160).
7. The unmanned aerial vehicle skin manufacturing mold of claim 6, wherein: A limiting rod (170) is inserted into the upper front side of the side bracket (130), and the limiting rod (170) is supported on the bottom side of the bottom bracket (160).
8. The UAV skin manufacturing mold according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower mold (110) and the front and back outer walls are fixed with lower legs (111), and the upper mold (100) outer wall front and back are also fixed with upper legs (112) corresponding to the lower legs (111), the lower legs (111) and the upper legs (112) are connected through bolt assembly fastening.