A peek composite material mould pressing automatic production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of peek composite material mould pressing automation production line, the peek composite material mould pressing automation production line includes: fixture, the fixture includes frame, and the frame inside hook connects board material;Mechanical arm is set on ground, with the end portion that can move along X axis, Y axis, Z axis, end portion connects clamping jaw, the clamping jaw is configured as the frame side is clamped;Material table is set on the ground of the first side of the mechanical arm;Oven is set on the ground of the second side of the mechanical arm, and is configured as the board material on the fixture is heated;Hydraulic press is set on the ground of the third side of the mechanical arm, and is configured as the board material on the fixture is hot-press forming after completion pressing, mechanical arm transfers fixture to material table, the pressing or mould pressing of peek board can be realized, board material is transferred rapidly and safely, and degree of automation is high, and production efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of molding equipment technology, and in particular to an automated production line for molding Peek composite materials. Background Technology

[0002] PEEK is characterized by its high-temperature resistance, excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability, abrasion resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, electrical properties, environmental friendliness, and hydrolysis resistance. Due to its superior performance, PEEK has found wide application in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, electronics, medical and energy power, machinery, and automotive coatings.

[0003] Currently, PEEK products are relatively small in size, and PEEK material requires high-temperature heating to soften. Manually transferring high-temperature material is difficult, dangerous, and inefficient.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model discloses an automated production line for molding PEek composite materials, which solves the problems of difficult manual transfer and low efficiency in the PEek material processing process.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: An automated production line for molding PEEK composite materials includes: a fixture comprising a frame with a hook connecting a sheet metal inside the frame; a robotic arm disposed on the ground, having an end movable along an X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, the end connected to a gripper configured to hold the side of the frame; a material table disposed on the ground on a first side of the robotic arm; an oven disposed on the ground on a second side of the robotic arm, configured to heat the sheet metal on the fixture; and a hydraulic press disposed on the ground on a third side of the robotic arm, configured to hot-press the sheet metal on the fixture.

[0007] A further technical solution is that the fixture includes two adjusting rods and a connector. The two adjusting rods are arranged parallel to each other, and the frame is connected to both sides of the adjusting rods by screws. There are several connectors, each connector including an elastic element and hooks connected to both ends of the elastic element. One hook hooks onto the adjacent side of the two adjusting rods, and the other hook hooks onto the side of the plate.

[0008] A further technical solution is that the frame is provided with a ring of fixing holes spaced around its circumference, and the adjusting rod is provided with waist-shaped holes on both sides, with screws passing through the waist-shaped holes and threadedly connected to the fixing holes.

[0009] A further technical solution is that a connecting rod is provided on the side of the frame along its length, and the gripper is a two-finger parallel gripper.

[0010] A further technical solution is that a sliding door is provided at one end of the oven near the robotic arm, and a groove is provided on the sliding door at one end near the closing direction, through which the connecting rod passes.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the hydraulic press includes a frame, which is a hollow structure. A worktable is provided at the lower end of the frame, and a slider is also provided inside the frame. The slider is located at the upper end of the worktable and can slide up and down within the frame. A lower heating plate is provided at the upper end of the worktable, and a lower mold is provided at the upper end of the lower heating plate. An upper heating plate is provided at the lower end of the slider, and an upper mold is provided at the lower end of the upper heating plate. The slider drives the upper heating plate and the upper mold to descend, and the upper mold and the lower mold close together to hot press the sheet metal into shape.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the PEEK composite material molding automated production line also includes a mold temperature controller and a chiller. The mold temperature controller and the chiller are located on the side of the hydraulic press. The cooling medium outlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the inlet of the upper heating plate, upper mold, lower heating plate, and lower mold through a pipe. The cooling medium inlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the outlet of the upper heating plate, upper mold, lower heating plate, and lower mold through a pipe. The cooling water inlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the outlet of the chiller through a pipe. The cooling water outlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the return water outlet of the chiller through a pipe.

[0013] A further technical solution is as follows: two positioning rods are respectively provided on both sides of the frame in the width direction, and positioning holes are opened on the positioning rods; four first fixed seats are provided on the material platform, and first positioning pins are provided on the first fixed seats. When the fixture is placed on the material platform, the first positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the first fixed seats; four second fixed seats are provided on the bottom inner side of the oven, and second positioning pins are provided on the second fixed seats. When the fixture is placed inside the oven, the second positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the second fixed seats; four third fixed seats are provided on the worktable, and third positioning pins are provided on the third fixed seats. When the fixture is placed on the lower mold, the third positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the third fixed seats.

[0014] A further technical solution is to provide rollers and adjusting feet at the four corners of the lower end of the material platform.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the Peek composite material molding automated production line also includes a protective net, which is set on the ground on the first and fourth sides of the robotic arm. The material platform is located on the side of the protective net away from the robotic arm, and through holes are opened on the protective net corresponding to the material platform.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: (I) In the automated production line for molding PEek composite materials according to this utility model embodiment, the operator connects the board hook to the fixture, places the fixture on the material table, the gripper of the robotic arm picks up the fixture and transfers it to the oven, the oven heats and softens the board, and then the robotic arm transfers the fixture to the hydraulic press for hot pressing. After pressing is completed, the robotic arm transfers the fixture to the material table, thus realizing the pressing or molding of PEek boards. The board transfer is fast and safe, with a high degree of automation and high production efficiency.

[0017] (ii) Furthermore, two positioning rods are respectively provided on both sides of the frame in the width direction. Positioning holes are opened on the positioning rods. The inner diameter of the positioning holes is larger than the outer diameter of the positioning pin and smaller than the outer diameter of the fixed seat. The fixture is positioned and fixed by passing the positioning pin through the positioning hole and supporting the positioning rod of the fixture on the fixed seat.

[0018] (iii) Furthermore, a ring of fixing holes is provided around the frame, and waist-shaped holes are opened on both sides of the adjusting rod. Screws pass through the waist-shaped holes and are threaded to the fixing holes. The corresponding fixing holes are selected according to the size of the board, thereby changing the fixing position of the adjusting rod to adapt to different sizes of boards. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a top view of the automated production line for Peek composite material molding according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the fixture in the automated production line for Peek composite material molding of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the gripper in the automated production line for Peek composite material molding of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an isometric view of the workbench in the Peek composite material molding automated production line of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a side view of the oven structure in the automated production line for Peek composite material molding of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6This is a rear view schematic diagram of the hydraulic press, mold temperature controller, and chiller in the automated production line for Peek composite material molding of this utility model.

[0025] In the picture: 1. Robotic arm; 11. Gripper; 2. Fixture; 21. Frame; 211. Fixing hole; 22. Adjusting rod; 221. Waist-shaped hole; 23. Connector; 24. Positioning rod; 241. Positioning hole; 25. Connecting rod; 3. Sheet metal; 31. Hanging hole; 4. Material platform; 41. First fixed seat; 411. First positioning pin; 42. Roller; 43. Adjusting foot; 5. Oven; 51. Sliding door; 511. Groove; 52. Second fixed seat; 521. Second positioning pin; 6. Hydraulic press; 61. Frame; 62. Workbench; 63. Upper heating plate; 64. Upper mold; 65. Lower heating plate; 66. Lower mold; 67. Third fixed seat; 671. Third positioning pin; 7. Mold temperature controller; 8. Chiller; 9. Protective net. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0027] Example: This embodiment discloses an automated production line for Peek composite material molding.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the Peek composite material molding automated production line includes a jig 2, a robotic arm 1, a material table 4, an oven 5, and a hydraulic press 6.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the fixture 2 includes a frame 21, with hooks on the inner side of the frame 21 connecting to the sheet material 3. For example, the sheet material 3 is a PEEK board. The fixture 2 includes two adjusting rods 22 and connectors 23. The two adjusting rods 22 are arranged parallel to each other, and screws connect both sides of the adjusting rods 22 to the frame 21. Several connectors 23 are provided, each including an elastic element and hooks connected to both ends of the elastic element. One hook hooks onto the adjacent side of the two adjusting rods 22, and the other hook hooks onto the side of the sheet material 3. Specifically, hanging holes 31 are provided on both sides of the sheet material 3 along its length. Screws are threaded onto the adjacent side of the two adjusting rods 22, and the hooks hook onto the hanging holes 31 and the screws respectively. The portion of the sheet material 3 with hanging holes 31 is cut off as waste in a subsequent step.

[0030] Preferably, the frame 21 has a ring of fixing holes 211 spaced around its circumference, and the adjusting rod 22 has oblong holes 221 on both sides. Screws pass through the oblong holes 221 and are threaded into the fixing holes 211. Specifically, the adjusting rod 22 has three oblong holes 221 on the same side, two of which are along the length of the plate 3 and one is along the width of the plate 3. The fixing holes 211 are selected according to the size of the plate 3, thereby changing the fixed position of the adjusting rod 22.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the robotic arm 1 is positioned on the ground and has an end portion that can move along the X, Y, and Z axes. The end portion is connected to a gripper 11, which is configured to hold the side of the frame 21. For example, the robotic arm 1 is a commercially available three-axis robotic hand, and the gripper 11 is a two-finger parallel gripper. The movement path of the end portion of the robotic arm 1 passes through the material table 4, the drying oven 5, and the hydraulic press 6.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the material platform 4 is set on the ground on the first side of the robotic arm 1.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, the oven 5 is located on the ground on the second side of the robotic arm 1 and is configured to heat the plate 3 on the fixture 2. For example, a sliding door 51 is provided at one end of the oven 5 near the robotic arm 1. The sliding door 51 can slide up and down relative to the oven 5. When heating, the sliding door 51 is closed to reduce temperature loss and improve heating efficiency.

[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, the hydraulic press 6 is positioned on the ground on the third side of the robotic arm 1 and is configured to hot-press the sheet metal 3 on the fixture 2. Exemplarily, the hydraulic press 6 includes a frame 61, which is a hollow structure. A worktable 62 is located at the lower end of the frame 61. A slider is also located inside the frame 61, situated above the worktable 62 and capable of sliding up and down within the frame 61. A lower heating plate 65 is located at the upper end of the worktable 62, and a lower mold 66 is located above the lower heating plate 65. An upper heating plate 63 is located below the slider, and an upper mold 64 is located below the upper heating plate 63. The slider causes the upper heating plate 63 and the upper mold 64 to descend, closing the upper mold 64 with the lower mold 66 to hot-press the sheet metal 3.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, a connecting rod 25 is further provided on the side of the frame 21 along its length. For example, the connecting rod 25 is screwed to the side of the frame 21. A groove 511 is provided on the sliding door 51 near the closing end. When the sliding door 51 is closed, a portion of the connecting rod 25 passes through the groove 511 and protrudes outside the oven 5, preventing damage to the robotic arm 1 and gripper 11 due to high temperatures.

[0036] like Figure 6As shown, the PEEK composite material molding automated production line further includes a mold temperature controller 7 and a chiller 8. The mold temperature controller 7 and chiller 8 are located on the side of the hydraulic press 6. The cooling medium outlet of the mold temperature controller 7 is connected via pipes to the inlets of the upper heating plate 63, upper mold 64, lower heating plate 65, and lower mold 66. The cooling medium inlet of the mold temperature controller 7 is connected via pipes to the outlets of the upper heating plate 63, upper mold 64, lower heating plate 65, and lower mold 66. The cooling water inlet of the mold temperature controller 7 is connected via pipes to the outlet of the chiller 8. The cooling water outlet of the mold temperature controller 7 is connected via pipes to the return outlet of the chiller 8. By setting the mold temperature controller 7 to control the inlet water temperature of the upper heating plate 63, upper mold 64, lower heating plate 65, and lower mold 66, and by using the chiller 8 to regulate the temperature of the circulating water within the mold temperature controller 7, the required temperature during pressing is ensured.

[0037] like Figure 2 , Figures 4-6 As shown, furthermore, two positioning rods 24 are respectively provided on both sides of the frame 21 in the width direction. Positioning holes 241 are opened on the positioning rods 24. The inner diameter of the positioning holes 241 is larger than the outer diameter of the positioning pin and smaller than the outer diameter of the fixed seat. Four first fixed seats 41 are provided on the material platform 4. First positioning pins 411 are provided on the first fixed seats 41. When the fixture 2 is placed on the material platform 4, the first positioning pins 411 pass through the positioning holes 241, and the positioning rods 24 are supported on the first fixed seats 41. Four second fixed seats 52 are provided on the bottom inner side of the oven 5. Second positioning pins 521 are provided on the second fixed seats 52. When the fixture 2 is placed in the oven 5, the second positioning pins 521 pass through the positioning holes 241, and the positioning rods 24 are supported on the second fixed seats 52. Four third fixing seats 67 are provided on the worktable 62. Third positioning pins 671 are provided on the third fixing seats 67. When the fixture 2 is placed on the lower mold 66, the third positioning pins 671 pass through the positioning holes 241, and the positioning rod 24 is supported on the third fixing seats 67. The fixture 2 is positioned and fixed by passing the positioning pins through the positioning holes 241 and supporting the positioning rod 24 of the fixture on the fixing seats.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, furthermore, rollers 42 and adjusting feet 43 are provided at the four corners of the lower end of the material platform 4. After the material platform 4 is moved into place by the rollers 42, the adjusting feet 43 are rotated to raise the material platform 4, so that the rollers 42 are lifted off the ground to fix the position of the material platform 4.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the Peek composite material molding automated production line further includes a protective net 9, which is installed on the ground on the first and fourth sides of the robotic arm 1 to prevent people from entering during production line operation. The material table 4 is located on the side of the protective net 9 away from the robotic arm 1, and through holes are opened on the protective net 9 corresponding to the material table 4, so that the gripper 11 can pass through the through holes to grip the fixture 2.

[0040] In this embodiment, the worker connects the board 3 to the fixture 2 with a hook, places the fixture 2 on the material table 4, and the gripper 11 of the robotic arm 1 picks up the fixture 2 and transfers it into the oven 5. The oven 5 closes the sliding door 51 and heats the board 3. After the board 3 is heated and softened, the robotic arm 1 transfers the fixture 2 to the lower mold 66 in the hydraulic press 6 for hot pressing. After pressing, the robotic arm 1 transfers the fixture 2 back to the material table 4, thus realizing the pressing or molding of the PEEK board. The board 3 is transferred quickly and safely, with a high degree of automation and high production efficiency.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated production line for molding PEek composite materials, characterized in that, The Peek composite material molding automated production line includes: The fixture includes a frame, and the inner side of the frame is hooked to connect the plate. A robotic arm, set on the ground, has an end that can move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and the end is connected to a gripper, which is configured to grip the side of the frame. The material platform is located on the ground on the first side of the robotic arm; An oven, located on the ground on the second side of the robotic arm, is configured to heat the sheet metal on the fixture; A hydraulic press, located on the ground on the third side of the robotic arm, is configured to hot-press the sheet metal on the fixture.

2. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixture includes two adjusting rods and a connector. The two adjusting rods are arranged parallel to each other, and the frame is connected to both sides of the adjusting rods by screws. There are several connectors, each connector including an elastic element and hooks connected to both ends of the elastic element. One hook hooks onto the adjacent side of the two adjusting rods, and the other hook hooks onto the side of the plate.

3. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a ring of fixing holes spaced around its circumference, and the adjusting rod is provided with waist-shaped holes on both sides. Screws pass through the waist-shaped holes and are threaded into the fixing holes.

4. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting rod is provided on the side of the frame along its length, and the gripper is a two-finger parallel gripper.

5. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 4, characterized in that: The oven is provided with a sliding door near the end of the robotic arm, and a groove is provided on the sliding door near the closing direction, through which the connecting rod passes.

6. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hydraulic press includes a frame with a hollow structure. A worktable is provided at the lower end of the frame, and a slider is also provided inside the frame. The slider is located at the upper end of the worktable and can slide up and down within the frame. A lower heating plate is provided at the upper end of the worktable, and a lower mold is provided at the upper end of the lower heating plate. An upper heating plate is provided at the lower end of the slider, and an upper mold is provided at the lower end of the upper heating plate. The slider drives the upper heating plate and the upper mold to descend, and the upper mold and the lower mold close together to hot press the sheet metal into shape.

7. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automated molding production line for PEEK composite materials also includes a mold temperature controller and a chiller. The mold temperature controller and chiller are located on the side of the hydraulic press. The cooling medium outlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the inlet of the upper heating plate, upper mold, lower heating plate, and lower mold through a pipe. The cooling medium inlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the outlet of the upper heating plate, upper mold, lower heating plate, and lower mold through a pipe. The cooling water inlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the outlet of the chiller through a pipe. The cooling water outlet of the mold temperature controller is connected to the return water outlet of the chiller through a pipe.

8. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two positioning rods are respectively provided on both sides of the frame in the width direction, and positioning holes are provided on the positioning rods; four first fixing seats are provided on the material platform, and first positioning pins are provided on the first fixing seats. When the fixture is placed on the material platform, the first positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the first fixing seats; four second fixing seats are provided on the bottom inner side of the oven, and second positioning pins are provided on the second fixing seats. When the fixture is placed in the oven, the second positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the second fixing seats; four third fixing seats are provided on the worktable, and third positioning pins are provided on the third fixing seats. When the fixture is placed on the lower mold, the third positioning pins pass through the positioning holes, and the positioning rods are supported on the third fixing seats.

9. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rollers and adjustable feet are installed at the four corners of the lower end of the material platform.

10. The automated production line for PEEK composite material molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automated production line for molding PEek composite materials also includes a protective net, which is set on the ground on the first and fourth sides of the robotic arm. The material platform is located on the side of the protective net away from the robotic arm, and through holes are opened on the protective net corresponding to the material platform.

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