Quick-change flexible tailgate tire mold

Abstract

The utility model relates to a quick change formula flexible tail door mould, this mould includes base and small mould module, small mould module is fixed on the base through the bolt, the base adopts the perforated plate base, small mould module is adjusted and installed on the different hole position of the perforated plate base through the bolt, be provided with the locating block and support block on small mould module, the locating block locates tail door, the support block supports tail door. Compared with the prior art, the utility model is convenient to adapt to the quick switching required by different products in tail door production procedure, realizes the production of multiple products in the same station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of tailgate production technology and relates to a quick-change flexible tailgate mold. Background Technology

[0002] A tailgate mold is a tool used to position and support the tailgate product during the adhesive bonding or plasma processing of plastic tailgates. Currently, tailgate production lines need to accommodate multiple products, typically requiring the replacement of different molds to improve line compatibility. Changing conventional molds requires multiple personnel and significant manpower; the molds are also heavy (>50kg), posing safety hazards; each conventional mold can only produce one type of product, resulting in high mold costs; and the conventional molds required after replacement occupy a large area of ​​space.

[0003] Patent CN114619694A discloses an automatic wheel cover mold switching device and method, including: a rolling robot, a mold switching trolley, an upper mold, a trolley positioning mechanism, a rolling head placement rack, a gripper placement rack, and a mold placement rack; the mold switching trolley also has a lower mold, the upper mold and the lower mold are fixed by positioning pins, the upper mold is used to adapt to side panel parts, and the mold switching trolley is used to clamp the side panel parts; the mold switching trolley and the trolley positioning mechanism are fixedly connected by positioning pins, the rolling head placement rack is used to place rolling heads, the gripper placement rack is used to store mold switching grippers, and the mold placement rack is used to store the upper mold adapted to the side panel parts; the rolling robot is used to pick up the rolling head from the rolling head placement rack and then roll it according to the rolling trajectory.

[0004] However, this patent has significant limitations in the mold replacement and base adaptation process, specifically:

[0005] 1. The replacement method relies on automated equipment, which cannot be operated independently by humans. The mold replacement process requires deep cooperation with industrial robots, which means that the mold replacement cannot be temporarily replaced by humans during the production process. This not only increases the initial equipment purchase and system debugging costs of the production line, but also increases the continuous investment in equipment maintenance in the later stage. More importantly, if the robot malfunctions or the program is abnormal, the mold replacement process will be directly stopped, and the continuity of production cannot be guaranteed by human intervention, which poses a risk of production interruption.

[0006] 2. The base has limited adaptability and insufficient compatibility; a single mold base can only support the production of products of specific specifications and does not have the ability to adapt to products of multiple specifications; this means that for each new product, a dedicated mold base needs to be redesigned and manufactured, which increases the time and capital investment in mold development, and because the dedicated base cannot be reused, the old base will be idle after product iteration, resulting in a waste of resources.

[0007] 3. Idle molds occupy a large amount of space and incur high site costs. Replaced molds need to be stored separately to avoid damage from bumps and knocks. A large number of idle molds will occupy space around the production line or in the warehouse. If the production line involves the production of multiple varieties, the required storage area will expand as the number of molds replaced increases. This will not only squeeze the production area, but may also lead to the company having to rent additional warehouses or expand storage space, increasing site rental and management costs. In addition, a messy storage environment may reduce the efficiency of mold retrieval and further affect the production changeover schedule. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to overcome at least one of the shortcomings of the existing technology, such as traditional molds only being compatible with one product and only allowing robot mold changing, and to provide a quick-change flexible tailgate mold. This invention is convenient to adapt to the rapid switching required by different products in the tailgate production process, and enables the production of multiple products at the same workstation.

[0009] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0010] One of the technical solutions of this utility model is to provide a quick-change flexible tailgate mold, which includes a base and a small mold module. The small mold module is fixed to the base by a pin. The base is a perforated plate base. The small mold module is installed in different holes of the perforated plate base by a pin. The small mold module is provided with a positioning block and a support block. The positioning block positions the tailgate and the support block supports the tailgate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, an intermediate plate is provided on the support of the perforated plate base between the perforated plates, and an adsorption device and other auxiliary components required for tailgate production are installed on the intermediate plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning block is equipped with a suction cup. In the working state, the suction cup is used to adhere and position the tailgate, ensuring that the tailgate and the positioning block are precisely fitted. When production ends, the vacuum state of the suction cup is broken to complete the detachment of the tailgate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the suction cup is connected to an adsorption device via a pipeline, and the adsorption device evacuates the suction cup to generate an adsorption force on the tailgate.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the positioning block is fixed to the small tire module by bolts.

[0015] Furthermore, the support block is provided with a support platform to support the tailgate.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the support block is fixed to the small tire module by bolts.

[0017] Furthermore, the positioning block and the support block can be integrated as a whole or be separate entities.

[0018] Furthermore, a fixing pin is provided on the bottom surface of the small tire module. The small tire module is installed on the base by the fixing pin. The fixing pin helps to fix and position the small tire module on the base, preventing the small tire module from sliding directly down the surface of the inclined base after the pin is pulled out.

[0019] Furthermore, the small tire module is provided with a handle, which facilitates the carrying and replacement of the small tire module.

[0020] Furthermore, the handle is mounted on the small tire module via a hinge. In the working state, the handle is flipped to a position that fits against the surface of the small tire module via the hinge, which can prevent the handle from bumping and damaging the tailgate. During the mold changing operation, the handle is flipped to a position that is perpendicular to the surface of the small tire module via the hinge, which can improve the convenience of the mold changing operation.

[0021] Furthermore, the pin includes a pin head and a pin shaft. The pin head is provided with a pin shaft below it. The pin head is convenient for holding, inserting, and pulling out the pin. The pin shaft is inserted into the hole of the base to fix the small tire module on the base.

[0022] Furthermore, the pin is a push-button quick-lock pin, with a button on the head of the pin and a ball head extending and retracting on the cylindrical surface of the pin shaft. When the button is pressed, the ball head enters the pin shaft to unlock the push-button quick-lock pin, and when the button is released, the ball head protrudes from the pin shaft to lock the push-button quick-lock pin.

[0023] Furthermore, a tail fin is provided on the pin head, and the tail fin and the pin head together form a shape structure that facilitates the lifting of the pin.

[0024] One of the technical solutions of this utility model is to provide a tailgate production method, which uses the aforementioned mold to assist in the production of the tailgate, and the method includes the following steps:

[0025] In operation, the small tire module is mounted on the base using a fixing pin and positioned using the holes in the perforated plate base. It is also secured to the base with a pin. Pressing the button causes the ball head to enter the pin shaft, unlocking the button-type quick-lock pin. The button-type quick-lock pin can then be inserted into the holes of the small tire module and the perforated plate base. Releasing the button causes the ball head to protrude from the pin shaft, locking the button-type quick-lock pin. The button-type quick-lock pin secures the small tire module to the perforated plate base. Flipping the handle to a position that fits against the surface of the small tire module allows the positioning block to adhere to and position the tailgate, while the support block supports the tailgate.

[0026] During the mold changing operation, the adsorption device stops evacuating the suction cup, the tailgate is removed, the connection between the pipeline and the suction cup is disconnected, the pin is pulled out to remove the small tire module, that is, press the button, the ball head enters the pin shaft, unlock the button-type quick lock pin, the button-type quick lock pin can be pulled out, the handle is flipped to the position perpendicular to the surface of the small tire module, and the small tire module is removed by lifting the handle.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] (1) In this utility model, a pin is used to fix and disassemble the small tire module on the base, and the product positioning and support are integrated on the small tire module. The pin enables the quick switching of the small tire module required for different products, thereby achieving the purpose of producing multiple products at the same workstation, which significantly improves the convenience of production operation and production efficiency, and reduces the cost of the tire mold.

[0029] (2) In this utility model, the flexible quick-change tire mold only needs to replace the small tire module as needed. The small tire module is lightweight (<3kg / unit) and can be operated by one person, which has high manpower utilization efficiency and reduces personnel safety hazards. By replacing the small tire module instead of the whole tire film, one tire mold can correspond to multiple products, which reduces the cost of the tire mold. After changing the mold, only the replaced small tire module needs to be stored, which occupies little space.

[0030] (3) The base of this utility model uses a perforated plate base, and the small tire module can be easily installed in different positions on the base, which enhances the adaptability to different products;

[0031] (4) The plug in this utility model uses a button-type quick-locking plug. When the button is pressed, the plug can be inserted or pulled out. When the button is released, the inserted plug is locked. The small tire module can be quickly installed and fixed on the base.

[0032] (5) In this utility model, the mold is mainly used in the plastic tailgate adhesive and plasma process for the support and positioning of the tailgate. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-change flexible tailgate mold in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the small tire module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button-type quick-lock pin when it is inserted in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button-type quick-lock pin when it is locked in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the push-button quick-lock pin being pulled out in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0038] Explanation of markings in the diagram:

[0039] 1—Base, 2—Small tire module, 3—Pin, 4—Positioning block, 5—Support block, 6—Handle, 7—Suction cup, 8—Platform, 9—Hinge, 10—Pin head, 11—Pin shaft, 12—Button, 13—Ball head, 14—Tail wing. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments are based on the technical solution of the present invention and provide detailed implementation methods and specific operating procedures. However, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used to describe a common object only indicate different instances of the same object, and are not intended to imply that the objects described in this way must be in a given order, whether temporally, spatially, sequentially, or in any other way.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] A quick-change flexible tailgate mold, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a base 1 and a small tire module 2. The small tire module 2 is fixed to the base 1 by a pin 3. The base 1 is a perforated plate base. The small tire module 2 is installed in different holes of the perforated plate base by the pin 3. The small tire module 2 is provided with a positioning block 4 and a support block 5. The positioning block 4 positions the tailgate and the support block 5 supports the tailgate.

[0045] The positioning block 4 is equipped with a suction cup 7. In the working state, the tailgate is positioned by suction cup 7, ensuring that the tailgate is precisely attached to the positioning block 4. When the production is finished, the vacuum state of the suction cup 7 is broken to complete the detachment of the tailgate.

[0046] The suction cup 7 is connected to the adsorption device through a pipeline. The adsorption device evacuates the suction cup 7 to generate an adsorption force on the tailgate.

[0047] Positioning block 4 is fixed to small tire module 2 by bolts;

[0048] The support block 5 is provided with a support platform 8, which supports the tailgate.

[0049] Support block 5 is fixed to small tire module 2 by bolts;

[0050] The positioning block 4 and the support block 5 can be integrated as a whole or separate from each other; in this embodiment, they are preferably integrated as a whole.

[0051] A fixing pin is provided on the bottom surface of the small tire module 2. The small tire module 2 is installed on the base 1 by the fixing pin. The fixing pin helps to fix and position the small tire module 2 on the base 1, and prevents the small tire module 2 from sliding directly down the surface of the inclined base 1 after the pin 3 is pulled out.

[0052] The small tire module 2 is equipped with a handle 6, which makes it easy to carry and change the small tire module 2.

[0053] The handle 6 is installed on the small tire module 2 via the hinge 9. In the working state, the handle 6 is flipped to a position that fits against the surface of the small tire module 2 via the hinge 9, which can prevent the handle 6 from bumping and damaging the tailgate. During the mold changing operation, the handle 6 is flipped to a position that is perpendicular to the surface of the small tire module 2 via the hinge 9, which can improve the convenience of the mold changing operation.

[0054] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the pin 3 includes a pin head 10 and a pin shaft 11. The pin head 10 is provided with a pin shaft 11. The pin head 10 is convenient for holding, inserting and pulling out the pin 3. The pin shaft 11 is inserted into the hole of the base 1 to fix the small tire module 2 on the base 1.

[0055] The pin 3 is a push-button quick-lock pin. A button 12 is provided on the head of the pin 10. A ball head 13 is telescopically provided on the cylindrical surface of the pin shaft 11. When the button 12 is pressed, the ball head 13 enters the pin shaft 11 to unlock the push-button quick-lock pin. When the button 12 is released, the ball head 13 protrudes from the pin shaft 11 to lock the push-button quick-lock pin.

[0056] The pin head 10 is provided with a tail wing 14, and the tail wing 14 and the pin head 10 together form a shape structure that facilitates the lifting of the pin 3.

[0057] Example 2:

[0058] A tailgate production method, using the tailgate mold described in Example 1 to assist in tailgate production, includes the following specific steps:

[0059] In operation, the small tire module 2 is mounted on the base 1 by a fixing pin and positioned using the holes in the perforated plate base. It is also fixed to the base 1 by a pin 3. When button 12 is pressed, the ball head 13 enters the pin 11, unlocking the button-type quick-lock pin. The button-type quick-lock pin can be inserted into the holes of the small tire module 2 and the perforated plate base. After releasing button 12, the ball head 13 protrudes from the pin 11, locking the button-type quick-lock pin. The button-type quick-lock pin fixes the small tire module 2 on the perforated plate base. The handle 6 is flipped to a position that fits the surface of the small tire module 2. Subsequently, the positioning block 4 adsorbs and positions the tailgate, and the support block 5 supports the tailgate.

[0060] During the mold changing operation, the suction device stops evacuating the suction cup 7, the tailgate is removed, the connection between the pipeline and the suction cup 7 is disconnected, the pin 3 is pulled out to remove the small tire module 2, that is, the button 12 is pressed, the ball head 13 enters the pin shaft 11, the button-type quick lock pin is unlocked, the button-type quick lock pin can be pulled out, the handle 6 is flipped to a position perpendicular to the surface of the small tire module 2, and the small tire module 2 is removed by lifting the handle 6.

[0061] Example 3:

[0062] A quick-change flexible tailgate mold is basically the same as that in Example 1, except that an intermediate plate is provided on the support of the perforated plate base between the perforated plates, and an adsorption device and other auxiliary components required for tailgate production are installed on the intermediate plate.

[0063] The above description of the embodiments is provided to enable those skilled in the art to understand and use the utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be easily made to these embodiments, and the general principles described herein can be applied to other embodiments without inventive effort. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and any improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of the present utility model without departing from its scope should be within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-change flexible tailgate mold, characterized in that, The tire mold includes a base (1) and a small tire module (2). The small tire module (2) is fixed to the base (1) by a pin (3). The base (1) is a perforated plate base. The small tire module (2) is installed in different holes of the perforated plate base by the pin (3). The small tire module (2) is provided with a positioning block (4) and a support block (5). The positioning block (4) positions the tailgate, and the support block (5) supports the tailgate.

2. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning block (4) is equipped with a suction cup (7), which is used to attach and position the tailgate.

3. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support block (5) is provided with a support platform (8), which supports the tailgate.

4. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning block (4) and the support block (5) can be integrated as a whole or separated.

5. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The small tire module (2) is provided with a fixing pin on its bottom surface, and the small tire module (2) is installed on the base (1) by the fixing pin.

6. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The small tire module (2) is provided with a handle (6).

7. A quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle (6) is mounted on the small tire module (2) via a hinge (9).

8. The quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin (3) includes a pin head (10) and a pin shaft (11). The pin head (10) is provided with a pin shaft (11). The pin shaft (11) is inserted into the hole of the base (1) to fix the small tire module (2) on the base (1).

9. A quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pin (3) is a button-type quick-lock pin. A button (12) is provided on the head of the pin (10). A ball head (13) is provided on the cylindrical surface of the pin shaft (11). When the button (12) is pressed, the ball head (13) enters the pin shaft (11) to unlock the button-type quick-lock pin. When the button (12) is released, the ball head (13) protrudes from the pin shaft (11) to lock the button-type quick-lock pin.

10. A quick-change flexible tailgate mold according to claim 8, characterized in that, A tail fin (14) is provided on the pin head (10).

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