Mold Lubricating Head Nozzle Setting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lubricating heads for molds require long setup times when changing production requirements, as they need to be disassembled and reconfigured to modify the number and position of nozzles, which is inefficient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A lubricating head with a nozzle setting system that allows for remote and quick configuration of nozzles using a matrix arrangement and electronic management, enabling selective activation of nozzles through a network of driving valves and lines, allowing for automatic nozzle cleaning and integration with temperature detection for optimized lubrication and cooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the lubricating head is disassembled and reconfigured to modify the number and position of nozzles, then the adaptability to different production requirements is improved, but the setup time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The lubricating head is divided into modular sections with standardized nozzle holders that can be independently configured. Each nozzle is mounted on a separate holder that can be quickly attached or detached from the head body, allowing rapid reconfiguration without disassembling the entire head structure.
Solution Approach 2:
A universal mounting system is implemented with standardized interfaces and positions for nozzle holders. The same head structure can accommodate different numbers and arrangements of nozzles by simply repositioning the universal holders, making the system adaptable to various production requirements without custom modifications.
2Manufacturing precision
If the nozzle configuration is manually adjusted and reassembled, then the precision of nozzle positioning is improved, but the complexity of the operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
Nozzle holders are pre-positioned at standardized locations on the head body with precise spacing and orientation. The holders include built-in alignment features and locating pins that ensure accurate positioning when attached, eliminating the need for complex manual measurement and adjustment during setup.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual measurement and positioning operations are replaced by a standardized mechanical mounting system with pre-defined positions. The nozzle holders incorporate mechanical alignment features such as locating pins and guide surfaces that automatically ensure precise positioning when the holders are attached to the head.
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AI summary
A lubricating head (18) for molds comprises a plurality of nozzles (20) and, for each nozzle (20), a drivable driving management valve (35) that allows individual nozzles of a matrix (M) or region (R) to be selected and activated individually in order to meet various production requirements.