Cooling structure of a hot forming die for automotive parts

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts, including a lower mold assembly, an upper mold assembly disposed on top of the lower mold assembly, and a rapid cooling mechanism fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold assembly. The rapid cooling mechanism includes a water tank assembly, an exhaust pipe connected to the top of the right rear side of the water tank assembly, a water inlet pipe connected to the left side of the front of the water tank assembly, a water pump assembly fixedly connected to the front of the water tank assembly, a water inlet pipe connected to the output end of the water pump assembly, the side of the water inlet pipe away from the water pump assembly connected to the water tank assembly, and a water spray pipe connected to the input end of the water pump assembly, extending to the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly from the side away from the water pump assembly. This utility model of thermoforming mold changes the traditional natural cooling method by using a water spray pipe to spray water onto the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly, thus avoiding slow efficiency, requiring less time, and ensuring the progress of subsequent processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically to a cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive parts are the basic units that constitute the overall function of a car. They are numerous, technologically complex, and directly related to the performance, safety, and reliability of a car. A thermoforming mold is a molding tool used to heat thermoplastic sheets until they soften, apply pressure in the mold to make them adhere tightly to the mold surface, and obtain the desired shape after cooling and solidification.

[0003] According to a patent published on the China Patent Network, the patent title is: "A Forming Mold for Processing Automotive Parts," patent application number: 202411503075.1. It includes an upper module and a lower module. The top of the lower module has a hub groove and a cover arc groove A with inner and outer structures respectively. The hub grooves are connected by several spoke grooves. Several perforated columns are fixed in a ring-shaped, equally spaced structure on the hub grooves. A cover arc groove B is formed at the bottom of the upper module relative to the cover arc groove A. A material inlet through hole B is formed on the cover arc groove B. A material inlet through hole A is formed on the upper module relative to the hub groove. A rim mechanism is arranged near one end of both the upper and lower modules. A cover mechanism is arranged inside both the upper and lower modules. The rim mechanism and the cover mechanism are connected by an adjustment mechanism. This invention has the advantage of high functionality. However, the workpiece cooling method of the aforementioned thermoforming molds is natural cooling, which is too slow and requires a long time, thus compromising the progress of subsequent processing.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design and modify the thermoforming mold to effectively prevent its slow cooling efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooling structure for thermoforming molds for automotive parts, which has the advantage of rapid cooling and solves the problem of slow cooling efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts, comprising a lower mold assembly;

[0007] An upper mold component positioned on top of the lower mold component;

[0008] A rapid cooling mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold assembly. The rapid cooling mechanism includes a water tank assembly. An exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the right rear side of the water tank assembly. A water injection pipe is connected to the left side of the front of the water tank assembly. A water pump assembly is fixedly connected to the front of the water tank assembly. A water inlet pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump assembly. The side of the water inlet pipe away from the water pump assembly is connected to the water tank assembly. A water spray pipe is connected to the input end of the water pump assembly. The side of the water spray pipe away from the water pump assembly extends to the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the water spray pipe is fitted with an adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism including an adjustment plate, the back of the adjustment plate being slidably connected to the lower mold assembly, both sides of the adjustment plate being fixedly connected to a protruding plate, both sides of the front of the lower mold assembly being fixedly connected to a connecting plate one, the front of the connecting plate one being fixedly connected to a return spring, the front of the return spring being fixedly connected to a connecting plate two, the inner side of the connecting plate two being fixedly connected to an extension plate, the inner side of the back of the extension plate being fixedly connected to a rectangular locking block, the back of the rectangular locking block penetrating into the interior of the protruding plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the front of the convex plate is provided with a rectangular slot, and the back of the rectangular block is engaged with the inside of the rectangular slot.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a cross-shaped grip block is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment plate, and the cross-shaped grip block is used in conjunction with the adjustment plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, the bottom of the water spray pipe is provided with a mounting plate, and the bottom of the mounting plate is slidably connected to the lower mold assembly.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bent rod is fixedly connected to the front side of the second connecting plate, and the bent rod is used in conjunction with the second connecting plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model of thermoforming mold changes the traditional natural cooling method and uses a water spray pipe to spray water on the processing area of ​​the lower mold component, which will not cause the phenomenon of slow efficiency, does not require a long time, and will not cause the progress of subsequent processing to be compromised.

[0016] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the adjustment mechanism, can adjust the water spray position of the spray pipe, thereby increasing the uniformity of water spray.

[0017] 3. The rectangular slot of this utility model enables the rectangular card block to be more securely engaged inside the convex plate, preventing it from falling off.

[0018] 4. The cross-shaped grip of this utility model makes it easier for users to pull the adjustment plate, thus increasing user convenience.

[0019] 5. The present invention provides support for the water spray pipe by setting up a mounting plate, thereby preventing the pipe from shifting.

[0020] 6. The curved rod of this utility model makes it easier for users to pull the connecting plate two, thus increasing user convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 The diagram shows the rapid cooling mechanism and adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional view of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Lower mold assembly; 2. Upper mold assembly; 3. Rapid cooling mechanism; 4. Water tank assembly; 5. Exhaust pipe; 6. Water injection pipe; 7. Water pump assembly; 8. Water inlet pipe; 9. Water spray pipe; 10. Adjustment mechanism; 11. Adjustment plate; 12. Protruding plate; 13. Connecting plate one; 14. Return spring; 15. Connecting plate two; 16. Extension plate; 17. Rectangular locking block; 18. Rectangular locking groove; 19. Cross grip block; 20. Step plate; 21. Bent rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts, including a lower mold assembly 1;

[0028] The upper mold component 2 is set on top of the lower mold component 1;

[0029] A rapid cooling mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold assembly 1. The rapid cooling mechanism 3 includes a water tank assembly 4. An exhaust pipe 5 is connected to the top of the right rear side of the water tank assembly 4. A water injection pipe 6 is connected to the left side of the front of the water tank assembly 4. A water pump assembly 7 is fixedly connected to the front of the water tank assembly 4. A water inlet pipe 8 is connected to the output end of the water pump assembly 7. The side of the water inlet pipe 8 away from the water pump assembly 7 is connected to the water tank assembly 4. A water spray pipe 9 is connected to the input end of the water pump assembly 7. The side of the water spray pipe 9 away from the water pump assembly 7 extends to the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly 1.

[0030] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An adjustment mechanism 10 is fitted on the surface of the water spray pipe 9. The adjustment mechanism 10 includes an adjustment plate 11. The back of the adjustment plate 11 is slidably connected to the lower mold assembly 1. Both sides of the adjustment plate 11 are fixedly connected to a protruding plate 12. Both sides of the front of the lower mold assembly 1 are fixedly connected to a connecting plate 13. A return spring 14 is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate 13. A connecting plate 2 15 is fixedly connected to the front of the return spring 14. An extension plate 16 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting plate 2 15. A rectangular block 17 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the back of the extension plate 16. The back of the rectangular block 17 extends through the interior of the protruding plate 12.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the water spraying position of the water spray pipe 9 can be adjusted by setting the adjustment mechanism 10, thereby increasing the uniformity of water spraying.

[0032] refer to Figure 3 The front of the convex plate 12 is provided with a rectangular slot 18, and the back of the rectangular block 17 is engaged inside the rectangular slot 18.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, by setting the rectangular slot 18, the rectangular card block 17 can be more securely engaged in the interior of the protruding plate 12, thus preventing it from falling off.

[0034] refer to Figure 2 A cross grip block 19 is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment plate 11, and the cross grip block 19 is used in conjunction with the adjustment plate 11.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the cross grip block 19 makes it easier for users to pull the adjustment plate 11, thus increasing user convenience.

[0036] refer to Figure 2 The bottom of the water spray pipe 9 is provided with a mounting plate 20, and the bottom of the mounting plate 20 is slidably connected to the lower mold assembly 1.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the water spray pipe 9 can be supported by the mounting plate 20 to avoid displacement.

[0038] refer to Figure 2 A bent rod 21 is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate 2 15, and the bent rod 21 is used in conjunction with the connecting plate 2 15.

[0039] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the setting of the bent rod 21 makes it easier for users to pull the connecting plate 2 15, thus increasing the convenience for users.

[0040] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the user pours cooling water into the water tank assembly 4 through the water injection pipe 6, and then starts the water pump assembly 7. The output end of the water pump assembly 7 draws the cooling water into the spray pipe 9 through the water inlet pipe 8. Then, the cooling water inside the spray pipe 9 is sprayed into the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly 1 through the input end of the water pump assembly 7 to achieve a rapid cooling effect. Then, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the spray pipe 9, pull the adjustment plate 11. The adjustment plate 11 drives the spray pipe 9 to move left and right. When the spray pipe 9 moves to the appropriate position, the rectangular card block 17 is engaged in the rectangular card slot 18 to achieve the effect of conveniently adjusting the spray position.

[0041] In summary, the cooling structure of the thermoforming mold for automotive parts changes the traditional natural cooling method by using water spray pipe 9 to spray water onto the processing area of ​​the lower mold component 1. This avoids the problem of slow efficiency, does not require a long time, and does not compromise the progress of subsequent processing.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts, comprising a lower mold assembly (1); An upper mold assembly (2) is set on top of the lower mold assembly (1); Its features are: A rapid cooling mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold assembly (1). The rapid cooling mechanism (3) includes a water tank assembly (4). An exhaust pipe (5) is connected to the top of the right rear side of the water tank assembly (4). A water injection pipe (6) is connected to the left side of the front of the water tank assembly (4). A water pump assembly (7) is fixedly connected to the front of the water tank assembly (4). An inlet pipe (8) is connected to the output end of the water pump assembly (7). The side of the inlet pipe (8) away from the water pump assembly (7) is connected to the water tank assembly (4). A spray pipe (9) is connected to the input end of the water pump assembly (7). The side of the spray pipe (9) away from the water pump assembly (7) extends to the processing area of ​​the lower mold assembly (1).

2. The cooling structure of a thermoforming mold for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment mechanism (10) is fitted on the surface of the water spray pipe (9). The adjustment mechanism (10) includes an adjustment plate (11). The back of the adjustment plate (11) is slidably connected to the lower mold assembly (1). Both sides of the adjustment plate (11) are fixedly connected to a protruding plate (12). Both sides of the front of the lower mold assembly (1) are fixedly connected to a connecting plate one (13). The front of the connecting plate one (13) is fixedly connected to a return spring (14). The front of the return spring (14) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate two (15). The inner side of the connecting plate two (15) is fixedly connected to an extension plate (16). The inner side of the back of the extension plate (16) is fixedly connected to a rectangular block (17). The back of the rectangular block (17) extends through the interior of the protruding plate (12).

3. The cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front of the convex plate (12) is provided with a rectangular slot (18), and the back of the rectangular block (17) is engaged inside the rectangular slot (18).

4. The cooling structure for a thermoforming mold for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cross grip block (19) is fixedly connected to the front of the adjustment plate (11), and the cross grip block (19) is used in conjunction with the adjustment plate (11).

5. The cooling structure of a thermoforming mold for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the water spray pipe (9) is provided with a mounting plate (20), and the bottom of the mounting plate (20) is slidably connected to the lower mold assembly (1).

6. The cooling structure of a thermoforming mold for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bent rod (21) is fixedly connected to the front of the connecting plate 2 (15), and the bent rod (21) is used in conjunction with the connecting plate 2 (15).

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