A heat forming die for automobile parts with waste heat utilization
By introducing a waste heat absorption mechanism and a pipeline adjustment mechanism into the thermoforming mold, the problem of heat loss is solved, heat reuse and environmental protection are improved, and the uniformity of heat collection and ease of use are enhanced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU HERUN AUTOMOTIVE BODY MOLD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The high-temperature heat generated by existing thermoforming molds during parts processing cannot be recovered and reused, resulting in energy loss and impacting environmental protection.
Design a thermoforming mold that includes a waste heat absorption mechanism, which absorbs and transfers heat into a water tank through heat absorption pipes and heat exchangers, and combines a pipe adjustment mechanism and an exhaust pipe to achieve heat reuse.
It enables the reuse of heat, avoids energy loss, improves environmental friendliness, and enhances heat collection uniformity and ease of use through the adjustment mechanism.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts processing technology, specifically to a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that can utilize waste heat. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive parts refer to the independent components and assemblies that make up various systems of a car (such as engine, transmission, chassis, body, electrical, etc.) and work together to achieve functions such as driving, steering, braking, power output, and information interaction. They cover thousands of specialized products, from core engine components (such as cylinders and crankshafts) to exterior body parts (such as bumpers and headlights) and electrical systems (such as sensors and ECUs). Thermoforming molds are key tooling in the thermoforming process, used to process thermoplastic sheets or metal materials into products of specific shapes at high temperatures.
[0003] According to a patent published on the China Patent Network, the patent title is "A Thermoforming Mold for an Automotive Sunroof Panel," patent application number 202420242145.1. It includes a lower mold and an upper mold. Multiple hydraulic rods are fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper mold, and the output ends of these hydraulic rods are fixedly connected to the top of the lower mold. Multiple supports are evenly fixedly connected to both sides of the lower mold, and cooling components are respectively installed inside the supports. A transmission component for driving the cooling components is installed at the bottom of the upper mold. The cooling components effectively maintain the surface temperature of the lower and upper molds within a suitable range, ensuring their stability and service life. The transmission component effectively drives the cooling components, improving energy utilization. A speed-increasing mechanism increases the speed of the fan blades, allowing for faster rotation and improved cooling efficiency. However, the thermoforming mold generates high temperatures during part processing. This heat is generally directly dissipated and cannot be recycled, leading to energy loss and impacting environmental friendliness.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design and modify the thermoforming mold to effectively prevent the direct loss of heat that cannot be recycled and reused. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that can utilize waste heat, which has the advantage of absorbing and reusing heat, thus solving the problem of heat being directly lost and unable to be recovered and reused.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that can utilize waste heat, including a base;
[0007] The lower mold assembly is fixedly connected to the top of the base;
[0008] An upper mold component positioned on top of the lower mold component;
[0009] The lower mold assembly is fixedly connected to both the front and back sides with waste heat absorption mechanisms. The waste heat absorption mechanism includes two heat exchangers. The output end of the heat exchanger is connected to a heat absorption pipe, and the inner side of the heat absorption pipe is connected to a heat collection hood. The input end of the heat exchanger is connected to a heat exhaust pipe. A water tank is fixedly connected to the right side of the lower mold assembly. The side of the heat exhaust pipe away from the heat exchanger extends into the interior of the water tank. A drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the right side of the water tank, and a valve is installed at the top of the drain pipe.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a pipe adjustment mechanism is movably connected laterally to the right side of the top of the water tank via a bearing. The pipe adjustment mechanism includes a positive and negative threaded rod, a gear is fixedly connected to the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod, a toothed plate is provided on the right side of the gear, the left side of the toothed plate meshes with the gear, an L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to both the front and back of the toothed plate, the side of the L-shaped plate away from the toothed plate is slidably connected to the water tank, threaded blocks are threaded to both the front and rear sides of the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod, the bottom of the threaded blocks is slidably connected to the water tank, and a shaped plate is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded blocks, the side of the shaped plate away from the threaded blocks is fixedly connected to the heat collection cover.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, an exhaust pipe is connected to the front side of the top right side of the water tank, and the exhaust pipe is used in conjunction with the water tank.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a bent rod is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the toothed plate, and the bent rod is used in conjunction with the toothed plate.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, vertical grooves are provided on both the front and rear sides of the right side of the water tank, and the inner side of the L-shaped plate is slidably connected to the inside of the vertical grooves.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the front and rear sides of the top right side of the water tank are provided with transverse grooves, and the bottom of the wire block is slidably connected to the inside of the transverse grooves.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. The thermoforming mold of this utility model changes the traditional phenomenon of heat loss. It adopts a heat absorption tube to absorb heat into the interior of the heat exhaust tube, and then transfers the heat to the interior of the water tank. This prevents the heat from evaporating directly, thus avoiding energy loss and environmental impact.
[0017] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the pipeline adjustment mechanism, can adjust the position of the heat collection hood, thereby increasing the heat collection uniformity of the heat collection hood.
[0018] 3. This utility model, through the setting of the exhaust pipe, can release the air pressure inside the water tank, thus avoiding the phenomenon of excessive air pressure inside the water tank.
[0019] 4. The curved rod of this utility model makes it easier for users to push the toothed plate, thus increasing user convenience.
[0020] 5. The vertical groove in this invention allows the L-shaped plate to slide more smoothly on the outside of the water tank, reducing friction between the L-shaped plate and the water tank.
[0021] 6. The present invention, through the setting of the transverse groove, enables the wire block to move more stably on the top of the water tank, preventing tilting. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the waste heat absorption mechanism and the pipeline adjustment mechanism of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the present invention.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Lower mold assembly; 3. Upper mold assembly; 4. Waste heat absorption mechanism; 5. Heat exchanger; 6. Heat absorption pipe; 7. Heat collection cover; 8. Heat exhaust pipe; 9. Water tank; 10. Drain pipe; 11. Valve; 12. Pipe adjustment mechanism; 13. Positive and negative threaded rod; 14. Gear; 15. Gear plate; 16. L-shaped plate; 17. Thread block; 18. Irregularly shaped plate; 19. Exhaust pipe; 20. Bent rod; 21. Vertical groove; 22. Horizontal groove. Detailed Implementation
[0027] 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.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a thermoforming mold for automotive parts that can utilize waste heat, including a base 1;
[0029] The lower mold assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1;
[0030] The upper mold assembly 3 is set on top of the lower mold assembly 2;
[0031] Waste heat absorption mechanism 4 is fixedly connected to both the front and back of the lower mold assembly 2. The waste heat absorption mechanism 4 includes two heat exchangers 5. The output end of the heat exchanger 5 is connected to a heat absorption pipe 6. The inner side of the heat absorption pipe 6 is connected to a heat collection cover 7. The input end of the heat exchanger 5 is connected to a heat exhaust pipe 8. A water tank 9 is fixedly connected to the right side of the lower mold assembly 2. The side of the heat exhaust pipe 8 away from the heat exchanger 5 extends into the interior of the water tank 9. A drain pipe 10 is connected to the bottom of the right side of the water tank 9. A valve 11 is installed at the top of the drain pipe 10.
[0032] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A pipe adjustment mechanism 12 is movably connected to the top right side of the water tank 9 via a bearing. The pipe adjustment mechanism 12 includes a positive and negative threaded rod 13. A gear 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod 13. A toothed plate 15 is provided on the right side of the gear 14. The left side of the toothed plate 15 meshes with the gear 14. An L-shaped plate 16 is fixedly connected to both the front and back of the toothed plate 15. The side of the L-shaped plate 16 away from the toothed plate 15 is slidably connected to the water tank 9. A threaded block 17 is threadedly connected to both the front and back sides of the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod 13. The bottom of the threaded block 17 is slidably connected to the water tank 9. A shaped plate 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded block 17. The side of the shaped plate 18 away from the threaded block 17 is fixedly connected to the heat collection cover 7.
[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the position of the heat collection cover 7 can be adjusted by setting the pipe adjustment mechanism 12, thereby increasing the heat collection uniformity of the heat collection cover 7.
[0034] refer to Figure 2 The front side of the top right side of the water tank 9 is connected to an exhaust pipe 19, which is used in conjunction with the water tank 9.
[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the exhaust pipe 19 can discharge the air pressure inside the water tank 9, thus avoiding excessive air pressure inside the water tank 9.
[0036] refer to Figure 3 A bent rod 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the toothed plate 15. The bent rod 20 is used in conjunction with the toothed plate 15.
[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the setting of the bent rod 20 makes it easier for the user to push the toothed plate 15, thus increasing the user's convenience.
[0038] refer to Figure 3Vertical grooves 21 are provided on the front and rear sides of the right side of the water tank 9, and the inner side of the L-shaped plate 16 is slidably connected to the inside of the vertical grooves 21.
[0039] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the vertical groove 21 enables the L-shaped plate 16 to slide more smoothly on the outside of the water tank 9, reducing the friction between the L-shaped plate 16 and the water tank 9.
[0040] refer to Figure 2 The water tank 9 has horizontal grooves 22 on both the front and rear sides of the top right side, and the bottom of the wire block 17 is slidably connected to the inside of the horizontal grooves 22.
[0041] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the setting of the transverse groove 22 enables the wire block 17 to move more stably on the top of the water tank 9, preventing tilting.
[0042] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the user absorbs the heat emitted by the heat exchanger 5 into the heat absorption tube 6. Then, the heat inside the heat absorption tube 6 is discharged into the heat exhaust tube 8 through the input end of the heat exchanger 5. The heat inside the heat exhaust tube 8 is then transferred to the water tank 9, where it mixes with the water, achieving the effect of absorbing and reusing the heat. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the heat collection cover 7, the toothed plate 15 is pushed. The toothed plate 15 drives the gear 14 to rotate, the gear 14 drives the positive and negative threaded rods 13 to rotate, the positive and negative threaded rods 13 drive the thread block 17 to move outward, the thread block 17 drives the irregular plate 18 to move outward, and the irregular plate 18 drives the heat collection cover 7 to move outward, thus achieving the effect of adjusting the position of the heat collection cover 7.
[0043] In summary, this waste heat-utilizing thermoforming mold for automotive parts changes the traditional phenomenon of heat loss by using a heat absorption pipe 6 to absorb heat into the interior of the heat exhaust pipe 8, and then transfer the heat to the interior of the water tank 9. This prevents the heat from directly evaporating, thus avoiding energy loss and ensuring its environmental friendliness.
[0044] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A thermoforming mold for automotive parts that can utilize waste heat, comprising a base (1); The lower mold assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1); The upper mold assembly (3) is set on top of the lower mold assembly (2); Its features are: The lower mold assembly (2) is fixedly connected to a waste heat absorption mechanism (4) on both the front and back sides. The waste heat absorption mechanism (4) includes two heat exchangers (5). The output end of the heat exchanger (5) is connected to a heat absorption pipe (6). The inner side of the heat absorption pipe (6) is connected to a heat collection cover (7). The input end of the heat exchanger (5) is connected to a heat exhaust pipe (8). A water tank (9) is fixedly connected to the right side of the lower mold assembly (2). The side of the heat exhaust pipe (8) away from the heat exchanger (5) extends into the interior of the water tank (9). A drain pipe (10) is connected to the bottom right side of the water tank (9). A valve (11) is provided at the top of the drain pipe (10).
2. The thermoforming mold for automotive parts with waste heat utilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pipe adjustment mechanism (12) is movably connected laterally to the right side of the top of the water tank (9) via a bearing. The pipe adjustment mechanism (12) includes a positive and negative threaded rod (13). A gear (14) is fixedly connected to the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod (13). A toothed plate (15) is provided on the right side of the gear (14). The left side of the toothed plate (15) meshes with the gear (14). An L-shaped plate (16) is fixedly connected to both the front and back of the toothed plate (15). The side of the L-shaped plate (16) away from the toothed plate (15) is slidably connected to the water tank (9). A threaded block (17) is threadedly connected to both the front and back sides of the surface of the positive and negative threaded rod (13). The bottom of the threaded block (17) is slidably connected to the water tank (9). A shaped plate (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded block (17). The side of the shaped plate (18) away from the threaded block (17) is fixedly connected to the heat collection cover (7).
3. The thermoforming mold for automotive parts with waste heat utilization according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (9) has an exhaust pipe (19) connected to the front side of the top right side, and the exhaust pipe (19) is used in conjunction with the water tank (9).
4. A thermoforming mold for automotive parts with waste heat utilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bent rod (20) is fixedly connected to the bottom right side of the toothed plate (15), and the bent rod (20) is used in conjunction with the toothed plate (15).
5. A thermoforming mold for automotive parts with waste heat utilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: Vertical grooves (21) are provided on the front and rear sides of the right side of the water tank (9), and the inner side of the L-shaped plate (16) is slidably connected to the inside of the vertical grooves (21).
6. A thermoforming mold for automotive parts with waste heat utilization according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (9) has horizontal grooves (22) on both the front and rear sides of the top right side, and the bottom of the wire block (17) is slidably connected to the inside of the horizontal grooves (22).