A clamp jig structure for an IMD mold
By designing a fixture structure for IMD molds and utilizing the synergistic effect of the straightening and driving components, the problems of installation deviation and positional offset during the clamping process were solved, enabling rapid and accurate positioning and stable installation of the molds, improving production efficiency and extending equipment life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI MONLIT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing IMD mold clamping fixtures are prone to installation deviations and positional shifts during clamping, leading to production interruptions, product defects, and reduced yield.
Design a clamping fixture structure that includes a correction component and a drive component. The correction component uses an electric telescopic rod to adjust the correction angle at all four corners. The drive component uses a balance plate and connecting rod to achieve stable clamping, and combines elastic elements for buffering and correction.
It enables rapid and accurate positioning and stable installation of molds, reduces debugging time, improves production efficiency, reduces equipment failure rate, and extends equipment life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of IMD mold technology, specifically a fixture structure for IMD molds. Background Technology
[0002] In utility model patent application CN213225244U, published on May 18, 2021, entitled "A Pneumatic Clamping Fixture Structure for Mold Processing," this utility model discloses a pneumatic clamping fixture structure for mold processing, relating to the field of mold processing technology. It includes a base with a rectangular opening on its upper surface. A clamping mechanism is disposed within the rectangular opening, comprising a first double-headed cylinder, a moving block, and a clamping plate. A support mechanism is disposed near the center of the upper surface of the base, comprising a lifting cylinder and a support plate. A mold body is placed on the upper surface of the support plate, and the support plate and clamping plate clamp and fix the mold body. A limiting mechanism is disposed on the support plate, comprising a second double-headed cylinder, a connecting rod, and a limiting plate. This utility model, through the cooperation of the clamping mechanism, support mechanism, and limiting mechanism, can quickly and stably clamp the mold body without the need for manual adjustment of the clamping distance, and can meet the needs of various mold body specifications, demonstrating strong practicality.
[0003] In the prior art, including the aforementioned patents, during the production process, if the mold is found to have a positional deviation or the fixture has a problem, or if the position is shifted due to machine shaking, the operator needs to make adjustments and corrections. This requires a lot of time to disassemble and reinstall the fixture or mold, which greatly increases the production downtime. At the same time, defects such as missing material, flash, and bubbles in the product caused by mold positional deviation or component deformation reduce the product yield. Therefore, it is necessary to design a fixture structure for IMD molds that is easy to automatically correct. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a jig structure for IMD molds, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as installation deviation or positional displacement caused by machine shaking when the jig is clamping the IMD mold.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fixture structure for IMD molds, comprising a fixture base, a connecting frame mounted on the top of the fixture base, a guide rail mounted on the top of the connecting frame, a movable seat slidably mounted on the top of the guide rail, a straightening component mounted on the top of the movable seat, a pad fixedly connected to the top of the fixture base, a drive cylinder mounted on the top of the connecting frame, and a drive component mounted on the top of the connecting frame.
[0006] Furthermore, the internal components of the correction assembly include a support rod, a connecting shaft, an electric telescopic rod, a correction angle, and a tension spring. The top of the pad is fixedly connected to the support rod, one end of the support rod is fixedly installed with the connecting shaft, the support rod is connected to the electric telescopic rod via the connecting shaft, the output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the correction angle, and the outer wall of the correction angle is fixedly connected to the tension spring.
[0007] Furthermore, the correction angle is provided in four sets, and the correction angle is located at the four corners of the movable seat.
[0008] Furthermore, the correction angle is connected to another correction angle via a tension spring, and a sliding groove is provided above the movable seat, allowing the correction angle to slide along the sliding groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a central shaft, a balance plate, a mounting shaft, and a connecting rod. The central shaft is mounted on the top of the connecting frame, and the balance plate is connected to the top of the connecting frame via the central shaft. The mounting shaft is mounted on the outer wall of the balance plate, and the connecting rod is connected to the balance plate via the mounting shaft.
[0010] Furthermore, each end of the balance plate is provided with a set of mounting shafts, and the connecting rods are diagonally mounted at both ends of the balance plate.
[0011] Furthermore, the guide rails are installed in parallel, and the movable seat is slidably installed along the guide rails.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the fixture structure for IMD molds is reasonable and has the following advantages:
[0013] (1) Through the correction component, the jig can adjust the position of the four corners after clamping the IMD mold. Using the correction angle, the position of the mold is corrected under the drive of the electric telescopic rod. During the mold debugging stage, the jig structure that is easy to correct enables technicians to adjust the mold to the best state more quickly. The mold can be accurately positioned and the parts can be correctly installed through simple correction operation, reducing the number of repeated debugging times and time, and speeding up the trial molding and mass production of new products. At the same time, the correction angle is made of silicone material. The jig structure can ensure the correct fit between the mold and the equipment and the uniform force, avoiding excessive local force on the equipment due to mold position deviation or unreasonable jig, thereby reducing the operating burden of the equipment, reducing the failure rate of the equipment, and extending the service life of the equipment.
[0014] (2) By using the drive component, the movable seats on both sides can be driven to perform clamping operation. The four-corner clamping structure makes the mold installation more stable. At the same time, there is no obstruction structure above the clamping. Using this fixture reduces the impact of the fixture during pressing and molding. The bottom clamping operation makes clamping more convenient. At the same time, the fixture is equipped with a tension spring. The application of elastic elements and the use of elastic pads at the contact parts between the fixture and the mold. When the mold position is slightly deviated, the rubber pads can adapt to the shape and position of the mold through their own elastic deformation, playing a role in buffering and correction. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is an overall drawing of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the drive cylinder and the correction assembly of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the correction component of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Fixture base; 2. Connecting frame; 3. Guide rail; 4. Movable seat; 5. Correction assembly; 501. Support rod; 502. Connecting shaft; 503. Electric telescopic rod; 504. Correction angle; 505. Tension spring; 6. Pad block; 7. Drive cylinder; 8. Drive assembly; 801. Central shaft; 802. Balance plate; 803. Mounting shaft; 804. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution as follows:
[0022] Example 1:
[0023] A fixture structure for IMD molds includes a fixture base 1, a connecting frame 2 mounted on the top of the fixture base 1, a guide rail 3 mounted on the top of the connecting frame 2, a movable seat 4 slidably mounted on the top of the guide rail 3, a straightening component 5 mounted on the top of the movable seat 4, a pad block 6 fixedly connected to the top of the fixture base 1, a drive cylinder 7 mounted on the top of the connecting frame 2, and a drive component 8 mounted on the top of the connecting frame 2.
[0024] The above structure, through the correction component 5, allows the jig to adjust the position of the four corners after clamping the IMD mold. Using the correction angle 504, the mold position is corrected under the drive of the electric telescopic rod 503. During the mold debugging stage, the jig structure that is easy to correct enables technicians to adjust the mold to the optimal state more quickly.
[0025] Furthermore, the internal components of the correction assembly 5 include a support rod 501, a connecting shaft 502, an electric telescopic rod 503, a correction angle 504, and a tension spring 505. The support rod 501 is fixedly connected to the top of the pad 6. The connecting shaft 502 is fixedly installed at one end of the support rod 501. The electric telescopic rod 503 is installed on the support rod 501 through the connecting shaft 502. The correction angle 504 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod 503. The tension spring 505 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the correction angle 504. There are four sets of correction angles 504, and the correction angles 504 are located at the four corners of the movable seat 4. The correction angle 504 is connected to another correction angle 504 through the tension spring 505. A sliding groove is provided above the movable seat 4, and the correction angle 504 slides along the sliding groove.
[0026] The above structure can achieve precise positioning of the mold and correct installation of parts through simple correction operations, reducing the number of repeated adjustments and time, and speeding up the trial molding and mass production of new products. At the same time, the correction angle 504 is made of silicone, and the fixture structure can ensure the correct fit and uniform force between the mold and the equipment.
[0027] Furthermore, the drive assembly 8 includes a central shaft 801, a balance plate 802, a mounting shaft 803, and a connecting rod 804. The central shaft 801 is mounted on the top of the connecting frame 2, and the balance plate 802 is connected to the top of the connecting frame 2 through the central shaft 801. The mounting shaft 803 is mounted on the outer wall of the balance plate 802, and the connecting rod 804 is connected to the balance plate 802 through the mounting shaft 803. A set of mounting shafts 803 is provided at each end of the balance plate 802, and the connecting rod 804 is diagonally mounted at both ends of the balance plate 802.
[0028] The above structure utilizes the drive component 8 to drive the movable seats 4 on both sides for clamping operations. The four-corner clamping structure makes the mold installation more stable. At the same time, there is no obstruction structure above the clamping, which reduces the impact of the clamping on the pressing and molding process.
[0029] Furthermore, the guide rails 3 are installed in parallel, and the movable seat 4 is slidably installed along the guide rails 3.
[0030] The above structure restricts the range of motion on both sides through guide rail 3.
[0031] Working principle: In use, firstly, the IMD mold is made by placing a pre-printed film sheet into the mold. Through processes such as injection molding, the plastic and the film sheet are tightly bonded together, forming a mold with decorative patterns or functional structures on the surface of the plastic product. The mold is fixed by the clamping fixture. The drive cylinder 7 is started to drive the mounting shaft 803 to move, thereby driving the balance plate 802 to rotate along the central axis 801, so that the connecting rod 804 pulls the movable seat 4, thereby fixing the mold in the middle position.
[0032] Secondly, through the correction component 5, the jig can automatically adjust the position of the four corners after clamping the IMD mold. Using the correction angle 504, the mold position is corrected under the drive of the electric telescopic rod 503. During the mold debugging stage, the easy-to-correct jig structure enables technicians to adjust the mold to the optimal state more quickly. The precise positioning of the mold and the correct installation of parts can be achieved through simple correction operations, reducing the number of repeated debugging times and time, and speeding up the trial molding and mass production progress of new products.
[0033] Finally, the correction angle 504 is made of silicone. The fixture structure ensures proper fit and uniform force between the mold and the equipment, avoiding excessive local stress on the equipment due to mold position deviation or unreasonable fixture, thereby reducing the operating burden of the equipment, lowering the failure rate, and extending the service life of the equipment. The fixture is equipped with a tension spring 505, which uses elastic elements. Elastic pads are used at the contact points between the fixture and the mold. When the mold position is slightly deviated, the rubber pads can adapt to the shape and position of the mold through their own elastic deformation, playing a role in buffering and correction.
[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A fixture structure for IMD molds, comprising a fixture base (1), characterized in that: A connecting frame (2) is installed on the top of the clamp seat (1), a guide rail (3) is installed on the top of the connecting frame (2), a movable seat (4) is slidably installed on the top of the guide rail (3), a correction component (5) is installed on the top of the movable seat (4), a pad (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the clamp seat (1), a drive cylinder (7) is installed on the top of the connecting frame (2), and a drive component (8) is installed on the top of the connecting frame (2). The correction component (5) includes a support rod (501), a connecting shaft (502), an electric telescopic rod (503), a correction angle (504), and a tension spring (505). The top of the pad (6) is fixedly connected to the support rod (501). One end of the support rod (501) is fixedly installed with the connecting shaft (502). The support rod (501) is connected to the electric telescopic rod (503) through the connecting shaft (502). The output end of the electric telescopic rod (503) is fixedly connected to the correction angle (504). The outer wall of the correction angle (504) is fixedly connected to the tension spring (505). The drive assembly (8) includes a central shaft (801), a balance plate (802), a mounting shaft (803), and a connecting rod (804). The central shaft (801) is mounted on the top of the connecting frame (2). The balance plate (802) is connected to the top of the connecting frame (2) through the central shaft (801). The mounting shaft (803) is mounted on the outer wall of the balance plate (802). The connecting rod (804) is connected to the balance plate (802) through the mounting shaft (803).
2. The fixture structure for IMD molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The correction angle (504) is provided in four sets, and the correction angle (504) is located at the four corners of the movable seat (4).
3. The fixture structure for IMD molds according to claim 2, characterized in that: The correction angle (504) is connected to another correction angle (504) by a tension spring (505), and a sliding groove is provided above the movable seat (4), and the correction angle (504) slides along the sliding groove.
4. The fixture structure for IMD molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The balance plate (802) is provided with a set of mounting shafts (803) at each end, and the connecting rods (804) are installed diagonally at both ends of the balance plate (802).
5. A fixture structure for IMD molds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rails (3) are installed in parallel, and the movable seat (4) is slidably installed along the guide rails (3).