Extruder and curing system

Abstract

The utility model provides an extruder and vulcanization system. The extruder comprises: an outer sleeve; an extruding device, at least a part of the extruding device is located in the outer sleeve and can feed into the outer sleeve, the extruding device is movably arranged along a first direction relative to the outer sleeve; a pressurizing driving device, an output end of the pressurizing driving device is drivingly connected with the extruding device, and the extruding device is driven to move along the first direction, the outer sleeve is connected with the pressurizing driving device. A moving driving device is drivingly connected with the pressurizing driving device or the extruding device, and drives the extruding device and the pressurizing driving device to move integrally along the first direction to butt joint the vulcanizing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tire manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an extruder and a vulcanization system. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve an innovative rubber injection process, it is necessary to develop and design an injection structure to achieve high-pressure injection of the rubber compound, thereby increasing the density of the finished tire tread, avoiding the generation of porosity defects, improving the radial pressure of the tire tread, and ultimately achieving the goal of high tire wear resistance and strength. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an extruder and vulcanization system to solve the problem of high-pressure injection of rubber compounds in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, an extruder is provided, comprising: an outer sleeve; an extrusion device, at least a portion of which is located within the outer sleeve and capable of feeding material into the outer sleeve, the extrusion device being movably disposed relative to the outer sleeve along a first direction; a pressure driving device, the output end of which is drivenly connected to the extrusion device and drives the extrusion device to move along the first direction, the outer sleeve being connected to the pressure driving device; and a moving driving device, which is drivenly connected to the pressure driving device or the extrusion device and drives the extrusion device and the pressure driving device as a whole to move along the first direction to engage with a vulcanizing machine.

[0005] Furthermore, the extruder also includes a base, a pressure drive device including a first frame, an outer sleeve connected to the first frame, the first frame being movably mounted on the base along a first direction, an extrusion device including a second frame, the second frame being driven connected to the output end of the pressure drive device, the second frame being movably mounted on the base along the first direction, and a movement drive device being driven connected to either the first frame or the second frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the inner sleeve is axially movable and inserted inside the outer sleeve, and the inner sleeve is detachably connected to the second frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the extruder also includes a guide rail assembly, which is provided between the first frame and the base, and / or between the second frame and the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer sleeve is positioned at the central axis of the first frame.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple pressurization drive devices, and each pressurization drive device is evenly distributed along the circumference of the outer sleeve.

[0010] Furthermore, the extrusion device includes an inner sleeve and a feeding device. The inner sleeve is axially movable and passes through the inner side of the outer sleeve. The feeding device is connected to the inner sleeve, and at least a portion of the feeding device is located inside the inner sleeve to convey the rubber material from the inner sleeve to the outer sleeve.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a feeding drive and a screw, the screw being drivenly connected to the feeding drive and located inside the inner sleeve. The feeding drive drives the screw to rotate to feed material to the vulcanizing machine. The extruder also includes a storage cylinder, which is connected to the outer sleeve or the inner sleeve and supplies material to the outer sleeve or the inner sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, the extruder also includes a positioning device, which is located between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder. When the extrusion outlet aligns with the rubber inlet, the components of the positioning device engage to lock the relative positions between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder.

[0013] Furthermore, the first direction is set parallel to the second direction; or the first direction is set at an angle to the second direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the first direction and the second direction are set at an angle, the outer sleeve has a curved structure, and has a first end for connecting to the vulcanizing machine and a second end for connecting to the extrusion device; the axis of the first end extends along the second direction, and the axis of the second end extends along the first direction.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer sleeve has a connection port, the first direction and the second direction are set at an angle, the extrusion device has a connecting part, the connecting part extends into the outer sleeve through the connection port, the extrusion device is located on the circumferential side of the outer sleeve, the axis of the outer sleeve extends along the first direction, and the axis of the extrusion device extends along the second direction.

[0016] Furthermore, there are multiple outer sleeves, and the extrusion device has multiple connecting parts, which are connected and fitted to the outer sleeves one by one. The axis of the outer sleeve is parallel to the axis of the extrusion device.

[0017] Furthermore, the outer sleeve includes an interconnected discharge section and an intermediate section. The intermediate section is connected to the extrusion device. There are multiple discharge sections, and each discharge section is connected to the intermediate section. Each discharge section has an independent discharge port.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vulcanization system is provided, including the vulcanizing machine described above.

[0019] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, the following technical effects are achieved:

[0020] During the operation of the vulcanizing machine, the moving drive unit drives the extruder to move closer to or in the direction of the vulcanizing machine to feed material into it. The pressure drive unit drives the extrusion unit to slide inside the outer sleeve. Through the extrusion unit's compression, the rubber material located in the outer sleeve is pushed into the vulcanizing machine, increasing the injection pressure. By using the pressure drive unit and the moving drive unit to drive the extruder in two different movements, the extruder's operational requirements are met. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an extruder according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an extruder according to another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of an extruder according to yet another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an extruder according to another embodiment of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an extruder according to another embodiment of this application is shown.

[0027] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0028] 10. Outer sleeve; 20. Extrusion device; 21. Second frame; 22. Inner sleeve; 23. Feeding device; 30. Pressurization drive device; 31. First frame; 40. Motion drive device; 50. Machine base; 60. Guide rail assembly; 85. Pressurization drive piston rod; 86. Fixed flange; 87. Pressure plate; 88. Connecting parts. 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, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "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] To address the problem of high-pressure injection of rubber compounds in existing technologies, this application provides an extruder and a vulcanization system.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 5 The extruder includes an outer sleeve 10, an extrusion device 20, a pressure drive device 30, and a moving drive device 40. At least a portion of the extrusion device 20 is located inside the outer sleeve 10 and is capable of feeding material into the outer sleeve 10. The extrusion device 20 is movably disposed relative to the outer sleeve 10 along a first direction. The output end of the pressure drive device 30 is drivenly connected to the extrusion device 20 and drives the extrusion device 20 to move along the first direction. The outer sleeve 10 is connected to the pressure drive device 30. The moving drive device 40 is drivenly connected to the pressure drive device 30 or the extrusion device 20 and drives the extrusion device 20 and the pressure drive device 30 as a whole to move along the first direction to dock with the vulcanizing machine.

[0034] During the operation of the vulcanizing machine, the moving drive unit 40 drives the extruder to move closer to or in the direction of the vulcanizing machine to feed material into the vulcanizing machine. The pressure drive unit 30 drives the extrusion device 20 to slide inside the outer sleeve 10. Through the extrusion of the extrusion device 20, the rubber material located inside the outer sleeve 10 can be pushed into the vulcanizing machine, increasing the pressure of rubber material injection. By driving the extruder to perform two different movements through the pressure drive unit 30 and the moving drive unit 40, the working requirements of the extruder are met.

[0035] In this application, the extruder also includes a base 50, a pressure drive device 30 including a first frame 31, an outer sleeve 10 connected to the first frame 31, the first frame 31 being movably mounted on the base 50 along a first direction, an extrusion device 20 including a second frame 21, the second frame 21 being driven connected to the output end of the pressure drive device 30, the second frame 21 being movably mounted on the base 50 along the first direction, and a moving drive device 40 being driven connected to either the first frame 31 or the second frame 21.

[0036] Specifically, the pressure drive device 30 drives the first frame 31 and the second frame 21 to move closer to or further away from each other. When the first frame 31 and the second frame 21 move closer to each other, the extrusion device 20 can apply pressure to the outer sleeve 10, thereby increasing the pressure at which the extrusion device 20 adds rubber material into the vulcanizing machine. When the movement drive device 40 drives the extrusion device 20 and the pressure drive device 30 to move together, the outer sleeve 10 can be docked with or moved away from the vulcanizing machine.

[0037] In this application, the extrusion device 20 includes an inner sleeve 22, which is axially movable and passes through the inner side of the outer sleeve 10. The inner sleeve 22 is detachably connected to the second frame 21.

[0038] Specifically, the detachable connection between the inner sleeve 22 and the second frame 21 facilitates the replacement of the inner sleeve 22, thereby making it easy to adapt to outer sleeves 10 of different specifications and increasing the adaptability of the equipment.

[0039] In this application, the extruder also includes a guide rail assembly 60, which is provided between the first frame 31 and the base 50, and / or between the second frame 21 and the base 50.

[0040] Specifically, by setting the guide rail assembly 60, the stability of the first frame 31 and the second frame 21 moving on the base 50 can be increased, thereby increasing the stability of the extruder moving on the base 50 and improving the accuracy of the connection between the outer sleeve 10 and the vulcanizing machine. This facilitates the addition of rubber material from the extruder to the vulcanizing machine.

[0041] In this application, the outer sleeve 10 is located at the central axis of the first frame 31.

[0042] In this application, there are multiple pressurization drive devices 30, and each pressurization drive device 30 is evenly distributed along the circumference of the outer sleeve 10.

[0043] Specifically, by setting multiple pressurizing drive devices 30, the pressurizing pressure can be increased, and the outer sleeve 10 is set at the central axis of the first frame 31. Each pressurizing drive device 30 is evenly distributed along the circumference of the outer sleeve 10, which can balance the component forces of each pressurizing drive device 30, so that the outer sleeve 10 located at the central axis obtains the maximum pressure and has no component forces in other directions.

[0044] In this application, the extrusion device 20 includes an inner sleeve 22 and a feeding device 23. The inner sleeve 22 is axially movable and passes through the inner side of the outer sleeve 10. The feeding device 23 is connected to the inner sleeve 22, and at least a portion of the feeding device 23 is located inside the inner sleeve 22 to convey the rubber material from the inner sleeve 22 to the outer sleeve 10.

[0045] In this application, the feeding device 23 includes a feeding drive and a screw. The screw is driven to the feeding drive and is located inside the inner sleeve 22. The feeding drive drives the screw to rotate to feed material to the vulcanizing machine. The extruder also includes a storage cylinder, which is connected to the outer sleeve 10 or the inner sleeve 22 and supplies material to the outer sleeve 10 or the inner sleeve 22.

[0046] Specifically, the feeding device 23 serves to deliver the rubber compound located in the inner sleeve 22 to the outer sleeve 10, and then to the vulcanizing machine. Preferably, the feeding device 23 consists of a screw and a motor that drives the screw to rotate, thereby achieving the transport of the rubber compound through the rotation of the screw.

[0047] In this application, the extruder also includes a positioning device, which is disposed between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder. When the extrusion outlet is aligned with the rubber inlet, the components of the positioning device are aligned to lock the relative position between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder.

[0048] Specifically, the positioning device can increase the stability of the connection between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder, thereby facilitating the transportation of rubber compound. At the same time, the positioning device can fix the vulcanizing machine and the extruder after they are aligned, improving the stability of the extruder during the process of adding rubber compound to the vulcanizing machine.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the pressurizing drive device 30 has a pressurizing drive piston rod 85, and the second frame 21 is drivenly connected to the pressurizing drive piston rod 85. The end of the pressurizing drive piston rod 85 is fixed to the second frame 21 by a fixing flange 86 and a pressure plate 87. The moving drive device 40 is connected to the inner sleeve 22 by a connector 88.

[0050] In one embodiment, the first direction is angled to the second direction, the outer sleeve has a curved structure and has a first end for connection to a vulcanizing machine and a second end for connection to an extrusion device; the axis of the first end extends along the second direction, and the axis of the second end extends along the first direction.

[0051] In such Figure 2 In one embodiment shown, the axis of the outer sleeve and the axis of the feeding device are not parallel, but at an angle; more precisely, this embodiment employs a configuration where their axes are perpendicular to each other. Specifically, in this embodiment, the outer sleeve and... Figure 1The illustrated embodiment is similar, still employing a straight sleeve design. A connecting port is provided on the outer sleeve, located on its circumferential side, ensuring the axis of the connecting port is perpendicular to the axis of the outer sleeve. Simultaneously, a connecting part is provided on the feeding device, which engages with the outer sleeve through the connecting port, thus achieving cooperation between the feeding device and the outer sleeve. Because the connecting port is on the circumferential side of the outer sleeve, the feeding device is also located on the circumferential side of the outer sleeve, ensuring its axis is perpendicular to the axis of the outer sleeve. This results in the outer sleeve's axis being parallel to the movement trajectory of the extrusion section between the docking and avoidance positions, while the feeding device's axis is perpendicular to the outer sleeve's axis. In this way, the outer sleeve is arranged laterally, while the inner sleeve and feeding device can be arranged longitudinally, reducing the lateral space occupied and achieving a miniaturized layout.

[0052] In one embodiment, the first direction is angled to the second direction, the outer sleeve has a curved structure and has a first end for connection to a vulcanizing machine and a second end for connection to an extrusion device; the axis of the first end extends along the second direction, and the axis of the second end extends along the first direction.

[0053] In such Figure 3 In one embodiment shown, the inner sleeve and the feeding device are arranged longitudinally. However, the outer sleeve in this embodiment is not straight but curved. This means the outer sleeve has two ends facing different directions: a first end for connecting to the vulcanizing machine and a second end for connecting to the feeding device. The axis of the second end is angled to the axis of the first end. The axis of the first end is parallel to the movement trajectory line of the extrusion section between the docking position and the avoidance position; that is, the segment containing the first end extends laterally, so that the opening of the first end faces the vulcanizing machine, enabling feeding cooperation with the vulcanizing machine. The axis of the second end extends longitudinally, allowing the feeding device to be arranged longitudinally. The opening of the second end faces downwards, achieving a cooperative relationship with the inner sleeve and the feeding device.

[0054] In such Figure 4 In one embodiment shown, the outer sleeve includes an interconnected discharge section and an intermediate section. The intermediate section is connected to the extrusion device. There are multiple discharge sections, each of which is connected to the intermediate section. Each discharge section has an independent discharge port.

[0055] like Figure 1 The outer sleeve in the illustrated embodiment has only one extrusion outlet, while Figure 4The outer sleeve of the illustrated embodiment is provided with multiple extrusion outlets. Specifically, the outer sleeve of this embodiment includes an interconnected discharge section and an intermediate section. The intermediate section is connected to the feeding device, while the discharge sections can be coupled to the vulcanizing machine. This embodiment has multiple discharge sections, while there may be only one intermediate section. Each discharge section is connected to the same intermediate section, and each discharge section has an independent extrusion outlet. Correspondingly, the vulcanizing machine also has multiple rubber material inlets, which correspond one-to-one with the extrusion outlets. In this way, the rubber material extruded from the intermediate section can enter each discharge section separately, and then enter the vulcanizing machine through the extrusion outlets on each discharge section, realizing the dispersed extrusion of the rubber material.

[0056] In such Figure 5 In one embodiment shown, there are multiple outer sleeves, and the extrusion device has multiple connecting parts, which are connected and fitted to the outer sleeves one by one. The axis of the outer sleeve is parallel to the axis of the extrusion device.

[0057] The number of outer sleeves can be set as needed, either one or more. When multiple outer sleeves are set, each outer sleeve can be matched with an inner sleeve and a feeding device at the same time, so that the vulcanizing machine can be fed at the same time through multiple outer sleeves.

[0058] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects:

[0059] 1. During the operation of the vulcanizing machine, the moving drive device 40 drives the extruder to move closer to or in the direction of the vulcanizing machine to feed material into the vulcanizing machine. The pressure drive device 30 drives the extrusion device 20 to slide inside the outer sleeve 10. Through the extrusion of the extrusion device 20, the rubber material located inside the outer sleeve 10 can be pushed into the vulcanizing machine, increasing the pressure of rubber material injection. By driving the extruder to perform two different movements through the pressure drive device 30 and the moving drive device 40, the working requirements of the extruder are met.

[0060] 2. The pressure drive device 30 drives the first frame 31 and the second frame 21 to move closer to or further away from each other. When the first frame 31 and the second frame 21 move closer to each other, the extrusion device 20 can apply pressure to the outer sleeve 10, thereby increasing the pressure of the extrusion device 20 adding rubber material into the vulcanizing machine. When the movement drive device 40 drives the extrusion device 20 and the pressure drive device 30 to move as a whole, the outer sleeve 10 can be docked with or moved away from the vulcanizing machine.

[0061] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0062] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0063] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0064] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An extruder, characterized in that, include: Outerwear tube (10); An extrusion device (20), at least a portion of which is located inside the outer sleeve (10) and capable of feeding material into the outer sleeve (10), wherein the extrusion device (20) is movably disposed relative to the outer sleeve (10) in a first direction; A pressure driving device (30) is provided, the output end of which is connected to the extrusion device (20) and drives the extrusion device (20) to move along the first direction. The outer sleeve (10) is connected to the pressure driving device (30). A mobile drive device (40) is connected to the pressure drive device (30) or the extrusion device (20) and drives the extrusion device (20) and the pressure drive device (30) to move together in the second direction to dock with the vulcanizing machine.

2. The extruder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extruder also includes a base (50), the pressure drive device (30) includes a first frame (31), the outer sleeve (10) is connected to the first frame (31), the first frame (31) is movably disposed on the base (50) along the first direction, the extrusion device (20) includes a second frame (21), the second frame (21) is driven connected to the output end of the pressure drive device (30), the second frame (21) is movably disposed on the base (50) along the first direction, and the moving drive device (40) is driven connected to the first frame (31) or the second frame (21).

3. The extruder of claim 2, wherein The extrusion device (20) includes an inner sleeve (22), which is axially movable and passes through the inner side of the outer sleeve (10). The inner sleeve (22) is detachably connected to the second frame (21).

4. The extruder of claim 2, wherein The extruder also includes a guide rail assembly (60), which is provided between the first frame (31) and the base (50), and / or between the second frame (21) and the base (50).

5. The extruder of claim 2, wherein The outer sleeve (10) is located at the central axis of the first frame (31).

6. The extruder of claim 1, wherein There are multiple pressurizing drive devices (30), and each pressurizing drive device (30) is evenly distributed along the circumference of the outer sleeve (10).

7. The extruder of claim 1, wherein The extrusion device (20) includes an inner sleeve (22) and a feeding device (23). The inner sleeve (22) is axially movable and passes through the inner side of the outer sleeve (10). The feeding device (23) is connected to the inner sleeve (22), and at least a portion of the feeding device (23) is located inside the inner sleeve (22) to convey the rubber material from the inner sleeve (22) to the outer sleeve (10).

8. The extruder of claim 7, wherein The feeding device (23) includes a feeding drive and a screw. The screw is driven to the feeding drive and is located inside the inner sleeve (22). The feeding drive drives the screw to rotate to feed material to the vulcanizing machine. The extruder also includes a storage cylinder. The storage cylinder is connected to the outer sleeve (10) or the inner sleeve (22) and supplies material to the outer sleeve (10) or the inner sleeve (22).

9. The extruder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extruder also includes a positioning device, which is disposed between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder. When the extrusion outlet is aligned with the rubber inlet, the components of the positioning device are aligned to lock the relative position between the vulcanizing machine and the extruder.

10. The extruder of claim 1, wherein The first direction is parallel to the second direction; or the first direction is at an angle to the second direction.

11. The extruder of claim 1, wherein The first direction is set at an angle to the second direction, the outer sleeve (10) has a curved structure and has a first end for connection to the vulcanizing machine and a second end for connection to the extrusion device (20); the axis of the first end extends along the second direction, and the axis of the second end extends along the first direction.

12. The extruder of claim 1, wherein, The outer sleeve (10) has a connection port, the first direction is set at an angle to the second direction, the extrusion device (20) has a connecting part, the connecting part extends into the outer sleeve (10) through the connection port, the extrusion device (20) is located on the circumferential side of the outer sleeve, the axis of the outer sleeve (10) extends along the first direction, and the axis of the extrusion device (20) extends along the second direction.

13. The extruder of claim 1, wherein The number of outer sleeves (10) is multiple, and the extrusion device (20) has multiple connecting parts. The connecting parts are connected and cooperate with the outer sleeves (10) one by one. The axis of the outer sleeves (10) is parallel to the axis of the extrusion device.

14. The extruder of claim 1, wherein, The outer sleeve includes an interconnected discharge section and an intermediate section. The intermediate section is connected to the extrusion device (20). There are multiple discharge sections, and each discharge section is connected to the intermediate section. Each discharge section has an independent discharge port.

15. A vulcanization system characterized by, The invention includes a vulcanizing machine and an extruder according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the extruder and the vulcanizing machine are dockable.

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