1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a protection structure of an optical lens module, and more particularly to one having locating rings provided between cores and second cavities of a male die so as to protect the cores from being worn easily.
2. Description of the Related Prior Art
A conventional module for optical lens, as shown in
The balls A4 of the roller bearing A1 may be in different sizes during producing procedure. The more balls A4, the more differences there will be. If the optical lens are made in oval or any other shapes but round shapes, the shapes of the roller bearings A1 and the core A2 have to be changed to accommodate the oval shape of the optical lens. This increases the cost of manufacture.
According to the present invention, there is provided a protection structure for an optical lens module comprising a female die, the female die having a plurality of first cavities therein, each of the first cavities being provided with a female mold block; a male die, the male die having a plurality of cores and second cavities corresponding in position and in number to the first cavities of the female die, the second cavities being adapted for insertion of the cores; an ejector plate, the ejector plate having holes corresponding in position and in number to the second cavities of the male die, a plurality of guide rods and springs being provided between the male die and the ejector plate; and characterized by that locating rings are provided between the second cavities and the cores of the male die, and a lubricating member is provided on each of the locating rings.
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a protection structure for an optical lens module, which eliminates direct contact of the cores with the first cavities and the second cavities, thus extending the lifespan of the module as well as increasing the engagement of the locating rings and the second cavities to make the manufacture more precise.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a protection structure for an optical lens module, which provides locating rings and lubricating members in accordance with the cores in different size or in different shape.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a protection structure for an optical lens module, which provides a lubricating member to minimize friction of the cores.
It is another further object of the present invention to provide a protection structure for an optical lens module, which provides a supporting unit to sustain the ejector plate so that the cores will not be deformed under the pressure easily, which also maintains the cores in a horizontal status constantly.
As shown in
The female die 1 is formed with a plurality of first cavities 11. Each first cavity 11 is provided with a female mold block 12 therein.
The male die 2 comprises a movable mode plate 2A, a retaining plate 2B and a plurality of cores 22. The movable mode plate 2A and the retaining plate 2B are formed with a plurality of second cavities 21A and third cavities 21B corresponding in position and in number to the first cavities 11 of the female die 1. The second cavities 21A and the third cavities 21B are adapted for insertion of the cores 22.
The ejector plate 3 is formed with a plurality of holes 31 corresponding in position and in number to the second cavities 21A and third cavities 21B of the male die 2 for securing the cores 22. The ejector plate 3 further comprises guide rods 32 and springs 33 located between the male die 2 and the ejector plate 3.
Each of the locating rings 4 is disposed between the second cavity 21A and the third cavity 21B of the male die 2 and the core 22.
As shown in
A supporting unit 6 is externally provided on the male die 2 and the ejector plate 3.
As shown in
The lubricating member 5 on the locating rings 4, 4A and the inserting blocks 7, 7A is made of either Graphite or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material. The lubricating member 5 bulges out slightly from the locating rings 4, 4A, and the inserting blocks 7, 7A and can be contact with the first cavity 11 of the female die 1, the second cavity 21A and the third cavity 21B of the male die 2 when operating, producing lubricating effect.
The cores 22, 22A, 22B and 22C may be either with or without the lubricating member 5, extending their service life. However, with the lubricating member 5, the lifespan may be even longer. The locating rings 4, 4A and the inserting blocks 7, 7A is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material, providing a wearable character and lubricating effect.
Furthermore, during installation, the welding process may cause the locating rings 4, 4A and the inserting blocks 7 and 7A to deform and their sizes may be larger than they are designed. For instance, the locating ring 4 is composed of two halves secured on the core 22 and welded together. After the weld, the outer diameter of the locating ring 4 is larger than the inner diameters of the second cavity 21A and the third cavity 21B of the male die 2, but a modification on the locating ring 4 will shrink the diameter until the size of the locating ring 4 conforms to the most desirable measurement.
As shown in