JP2006205746A - Blow molding method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein the thickness ratio of an inner layer resin and an outer layer resin can not be arbitrarily adjusted in a conventional two-layered blow molded product molding method, a thickness ratio is not taken within a wide range and it is difficult to control the sharpness of a thickness change place. <P>SOLUTION: An inner layer resin flow channel 4 and an outer layer resin flow channel 6 are formed so as to interpose a cylindrical slide mandrel 3, which can slide in an up and down direction, between both flow channels 4 and 6, and the inflow of the inner layer or outer layer resin is increased or decreased in a short time with high precision by sliding the cylindrical slide mandrel 3 in the up and down direction to perform molding so as to gradually reduce the wall thickness of either one of the inner and outer layers while gradually increasing the wall thickness of the other layer. By this constitution, the thickness ratio of the inner layer resin and the outer layer resin can be arbitrarily adjusted and the thickness ratio can be changed within a wide range and the sharpness at a thickness change place can be controlled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for blow molding a two-layer hollow molded article.

  As an apparatus for blow-molding a two-layer hollow molded product, an inner layer resin flow path is formed on the inner peripheral side of a fixed inner cylinder, and a pressurized gas supply through hole is formed at the center. The main mandrel is inserted into the inner cylinder so as to be movable in the vertical direction. On the outer peripheral side of the fixed inner cylinder, a flow path for outer layer resin is formed to provide a die body. Devices are known.

  The two-layer hollow molded product has a large number of various joints made of thermoplastic synthetic resin, containers of various shapes such as bottles, etc. In the two-layer state, for example, a colored layer is arranged on the inner layer and the outer layer is transparent or transparent. Is a transparent matte layer for which the color effect was obtained, the type of synthetic resin used for the inner layer and the outer layer was different to determine the effect of rigidity, flexibility and barrier properties, the inner layer and the outer layer There are some cases where the thickness is changed to obtain the effect of flexibility and curvature.

  When these two-layer hollow molded products are molded with a conventionally known blow molding apparatus, the layer state between the inner layer and the outer layer, more specifically, the thickness ratio between the inner layer resin and the outer layer resin cannot be adjusted arbitrarily, a wide range It was difficult to control (manage / adjust) the sharpness of the change in thickness.

  The present invention can arbitrarily adjust the thickness ratio of the inner layer resin and the outer layer resin, can change the thickness ratio in a wide range, and controls the sharpness at the thickness change point It aims at realizing.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a blow molding method for a two-layer hollow molded product in which separately melted synthetic resins are merged and integrated to flow out from a die opening, and either one of an inner layer and an outer layer is formed. The thickness of the layer is gradually thinned, and the thickness of the other layer is gradually thickened.

  The second problem solving means is configured such that one of the inner layer and the outer layer is a colored layer, and the other layer is a transparent or transparent matte layer.

  The third problem-solving means is characterized in that a mandrel shaft having a through hole for pressurized gas supply in the central portion on the inner peripheral surface of a cylindrical inner layer mandrel provided in a fixed direction in the vertical direction with respect to the cylindrical inner layer mandrel. A cylindrical sliding mandrel that is slidably fitted to the cylindrical inner layer mandrel and that is slidable in the vertical direction is disposed between the cylindrical inner layer mandrel and the cylindrical sliding mandrel. A cylindrical outer layer mandrel is fixedly fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sliding mandrel while the cylindrical sliding mandrel is slidable on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sliding mandrel. An outer layer resin flow path is formed on the outer peripheral side to provide a die body, and a blow molding head is formed by combining the synthetic resin separately melted from the extruder in the resin flow path to flow out from the die opening. Blow molding equipment equipped The thickness of either the inner layer or the outer layer when blow-molding a two-layered hollow molded product made by combining separately fused synthetic resins and flowing out from the die opening Is gradually thinned, and the thickness of the other layer is gradually thickened.

  The fourth problem-solving means is the third problem-solving means, in which the speed of the resin flowing into the outer-layer resin flow path is increased compared to the speed of the resin flowing into the inner-layer resin flow path, and the The cylindrical sliding mandrel is raised to increase the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path, while the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path is decreased to increase the thickness of the outer layer and increase the thickness of the inner layer. Outflow from the die opening so as to be thin, then after a predetermined time has elapsed, increase the speed flowing into the inner layer resin flow path and decrease the speed flowing into the outer layer resin flow path, And while lowering the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path by lowering the cylindrical sliding mandrel, increasing the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path to gradually reduce the thickness of the outer layer and the inner layer The thickness of each is gradually formed into a thick shape.

  According to a fifth problem solving means, in the third problem solving means, the speed of the resin flowing into the inner layer resin flow path is increased compared with the speed of the resin flowing into the outer layer resin flow path, and The cylindrical sliding mandrel is lowered to lower the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path, while the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path is increased to reduce the thickness of the outer layer and to increase the thickness of the inner layer. Outflow from the die opening so as to be thick, then after a predetermined time has passed, increase the speed flowing into the outer layer resin flow path and decrease the speed flowing into the inner layer resin flow path, The cylindrical sliding mandrel is raised to increase the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path, while the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path is lowered to gradually increase the thickness of the outer layer and increase the inner layer thickness. Is gradually formed into a thin wall.

  A sixth problem-solving means is the third to fifth problem-solving means, wherein either one of the inner layer and the outer layer is a colored layer, and the other layer is a transparent or transparent matte layer. Is.

  The function of the first problem solving means is that the thickness ratio of the inner layer and the outer layer of the parison can be arbitrarily adjusted over a wide range from 1% to 99% or 99% to 1%, and a molded product having a predetermined inner layer and outer layer can be obtained. It can be easily molded.

  The effects of the second and sixth problem solving means can improve the color effect.

  The action of the third problem solving means is that the cylindrical sliding mandrel is slid downward to reduce the inflow of the outer layer resin to form a thin inner layer and to increase the inflow of the inner layer resin. An inner layer can be formed, and the cylindrical sliding mandrel is slid upward to increase the inflow of the outer layer resin to form a thick outer layer, and to reduce the inflow of the inner layer resin to reduce the inflow of the inner layer resin. Therefore, the inflow of the outer layer resin and the inner layer resin can be changed with high accuracy in a short time, and the thickness ratio between the inner layer and the outer layer of the parison is 1% to 99% or 99% to 1%. %, The molded product having a predetermined inner layer and outer layer can be easily formed.

  According to the fourth and fifth problem solving means, it is possible to easily form a molded product whose thickness is gradually adjusted.

  As described above, the blow molding method of the present invention can arbitrarily adjust the thickness ratio of the inner layer resin and the outer layer resin of the two-layer hollow molded product, can change the thickness ratio in a wide range, and It is possible to provide a blow molding method that can control the sharpness at the point where the thickness changes.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be specifically described based on examples. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a blow molding head used in the method of the present invention. The blow molding head comprises a cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1, a mandrel shaft 2, a cylindrical sliding mandrel 3, an inner layer resin flow path. 4, a cylindrical outer layer mandrel 5, an outer layer resin flow path 6, a die body 7, and the like.

  Each of the inner layer resin inlet 4a and the outer layer resin inlet 6a communicating with the inner layer resin flow path 4 and the outer layer resin flow path 6 formed in the blow molding apparatus is an extruder (see FIG. Not shown). The predetermined synthetic resin is melted by this screw and flows into the resin flow paths 4 and 6.

  The inner layer mandrel 1 is cylindrical and is formed in a state of being fixed perpendicularly to the apparatus main body, and a mandrel shaft 2 is attached to the cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1 on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1. On the other hand, it is slidably fitted in the vertical direction. A through hole 2a for supplying pressurized gas sent from a compressor or the like (not shown) into the parison P is formed in the center.

  On the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1, an inner layer resin flow path 4 is formed and a cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is disposed. The cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is slidable in the vertical direction by a servo motor 8, a timing pulley 9, a timing belt 9a, a ball screw 10, a guide shaft 20, a shaft 11 connected to a guide bearing 21, and guides 12a and 12b. It is provided.

  A cylindrical outer layer mandrel 5 is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3, and a die body 7 is provided by forming an outer layer resin flow path 6 on the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical outer layer mandrel 5. The cylindrical outer layer mandrel 5 is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 without interfering with the sliding of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 and is fixed to the apparatus main body. is there. As a result, even if the inner / outer layer flow rate ratio at the resin junction increases, this junction is variable and can be adjusted according to the flow rate.Therefore, the flow velocity difference between the inner and outer layer flows becomes poor, causing unstable flow at the junction interface. There is no such thing.

  The shape of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3, the cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1, the die body 7, and the inner layer resin flow path 4 and the outer layer resin flow path 6 formed by these are formed as shown in FIGS. is there. That is, the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is inclined downward toward the center of the mandrel shaft 2. Accordingly, portions corresponding to this portion of the cylindrical inner layer mandrel 1 and the die body 7 are similarly inclined downward.

  Since these forms are employed, the opening degree of the inner resin channel 4 and the outer resin channel 6 can be suitably adjusted by sliding the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 in the vertical direction. Note that the inclination angle, inclination length, etc. of the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 depend on the shape of the molded product, the type of resin used, the molding conditions, etc. The angle of the resin flow path, in other words, the inclination angle of the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel is in the range of 40 degrees to 80 degrees depending on suitable molding conditions depending on the gap of the path and the resin used, and more rationally than these. It is appropriately selected from the calculated inclination length. For this purpose, the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is preferably screw-fit so that it can be replaced.

  Here, the inner layer resin flow path 4 has one end communicating with the inner layer resin inlet 4 a and the other end communicating with the other end of the outer layer resin flow path 6. Further, the outer layer resin flow path 6 is formed such that one end thereof communicates with the outer layer resin inflow port 6 a and the other end communicates with the other end of the inner layer resin flow path 4. As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, the inner resin flow path 4 and the outer resin flow path 6 merge at the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3, and are formed by the resin combined flow path 15, the die 13, and the core 14. It is connected to a die opening for discharging resin. The melted resin is discharged and molded as a parison P having a predetermined shape through these passages. Since the outer resin flow path 6 connected to the outer resin flow inlet 6a is formed on the outer peripheral side of the sliding mandrel 3, even if the sliding mandrel 3 moves upward, the outer resin flow path 6 is directly connected. It is designed not to block. Similarly, since the inner layer resin flow path 4 connected to the inner layer resin inlet 4a is formed on the inner peripheral side of the sliding mandrel 3, the inner layer resin flow path 4 even if the sliding mandrel 3 moves downward. It is designed not to block directly.

  A molding die (not shown) is provided below the die 13 and the core 14 to accommodate the discharged and molded parison P and perform blow molding by supplying pressurized gas.

  In the embodiment of the blow molding method of the present invention, the outer layer 30 shown in FIG. 3 is made of, for example, high density polyethylene resin (HDPE), the inner layer 31 is made of, for example, low density polyethylene resin (LDPE), The outer layer 30 is thick and the inner layer 31 is thin. The portion 33 from the base portion of the plug portion 32 to the shoulder portion gradually changes from the outer layer 30 to the thin wall. The body 34 and the bottom 35 will be described by forming a bottle 36 in which the outer layer 30 is thin and the inner layer 31 is thick.

  The cap portion 32 of the bottle 36 in which the outer layer 30 is thick and the inner layer 31 is thin is formed in the outer resin flow path 6 by sliding the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 upward. The inflow amount of the inflowing outer layer resin increases to become a thick outer layer, and the inflow amount of the inner layer resin flowing into the inner layer resin flow path 4 decreases to become a thin inner layer.

  Next, forming the portion 33 from the base portion of the plug portion 32 to the shoulder portion where the outer layer 30 is gradually thinned and the inner layer 31 is gradually thickened, the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is gradually formed. By sliding downward, the inflow amount of the outer layer resin flowing into the outer layer resin flow path 6 is reduced to become the outer layer 30 inclined thinly toward the bottom, and into the inner layer resin flow path 4. The inflow amount of the inflowing resin for the inner layer increases to become the inner layer 31 that is inclined toward the bottom 35 in a thick shape.

  Subsequently, the body 34 and the bottom 35, in which the outer layer 30 is thin and the inner layer 31 is thick, are molded by sliding the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 downward. The inflow amount of the outer layer resin flowing into the inner layer decreases to become a thin outer layer, and the inflow amount of the inner layer resin flowing into the inner layer resin flow path 4 increases to become a thick inner layer.

  In order to slide the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 in the vertical direction, in other words, by changing the thick outer layer and the thin inner layer, the servo motor 8, the timing pulley 9, the timing belt 9a, and the ball screw 10 are provided. The continuous shaft 11 and guide 12 are operated to slide the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 in the vertical direction, and at the same time, an extruder (not shown) provided in the outer layer resin inlet 6 a communicating with the outer layer resin flow path 6. ) And an inner layer resin inlet 4 a communicating with the inner layer resin flow path 4, an operation of raising or lowering the rotational speed of an extruder (not shown), or an extruder (not shown) and an outer layer resin inlet By increasing / decreasing the inflow amount of the resin for the inner layer and the outer layer by opening and closing the opening of a shut-off valve (not shown) interposed between 6a and the inner layer resin inlet 4a. It takes place.

  A series of operations such as a sliding operation of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 in the vertical direction, a change in the number of revolutions of an extruder (not shown) and an opening degree of a shutoff valve (not shown) are performed, for example, in the outer layer The resin pressure is detected by a resin pressure gauge 16 attached to the resin inlet 6a, and control is performed so that the resin pressure is always kept constant by using a microcomputer control means. Alternatively, it is preferable to program and store an operation pattern according to the characteristics of the resin used, and to change the number of rotations and the opening degree, so that automation can be improved and the quality of the molded product can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an example of an operation for changing the thickness of the molded product, and shows the relationship between the rotational speed of the extruder screw and the opening of the cylindrical sliding mandrel. The number of rotations of the machine screw, the middle stage represents the number of revolutions of the extruder screw that flows the resin for the outer layer, the lower stage represents the opening of the cylindrical sliding mandrel, the vertical axis represents the amount of change, and the horizontal axis represents time.

  As is clear from this, in the example of FIG. 6, at the start, an extruder screw that flows the outer layer resin (hereinafter referred to as an outer layer screw) and an extruder screw that flows the inner layer resin (hereinafter referred to as the inner layer screw). The rotational speed of the inner layer screw is slightly decreased, and the rotational speed of the outer layer screw is rapidly increased accordingly. At that time, the cylindrical sliding mandrel is raised (indicated by minus) to increase the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path and lower the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path so that the thickness of the outer layer is thicker. The wall thickness is made thin.

  Next, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the rotational speed of the inner layer screw is increased, and the rotational speed of the outer layer screw is decreased. At that time, the cylindrical sliding mandrel is lowered (indicated by plus) to lower the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path and increase the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path so that the outer layer is thin and the inner layer is thin. The thickness is thick.

  Further, subsequently, the rotational speed of the inner layer screw is decreased, and the rotational speed of the outer layer screw is increased accordingly. At that time, the cylindrical sliding mandrel is raised (indicated by minus) to increase the opening degree of the outer layer resin flow path and lower the opening degree of the inner layer resin flow path so that the thickness of the outer layer is thicker. The wall thickness is made thin.

  These series of operations are controlled manually or using a microcomputer control means while detecting, for example, the resin pressure and resin flow rate attached to the extruder or the thickness of the molded product.

  Here, the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is slid in the vertical direction, in other words, the relative opening of the inner resin flow path 4 and the outer resin flow path 6 in the resin resin flow path 15 is adjusted. When using the servo motor and adjusting the inflow amount of the resin for the inner and outer layers by adjusting the rotation speed of the extruder, the ratio of the inner layer to the outer layer is, for example, 99% to 1%, or 1% to 99%, etc. The inner layer and the outer layer can be switched to be extremely sharp (the change in the layer thickness can be made a short distance).

  As shown in FIG. 2, when a semicircular vertical groove is formed at the front end of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 on the outer layer resin flow path 6 side as shown by a dotted line, the plug portion 32 to the bottom portion 35 as shown in FIG. Since the rib-like protrusion 37 can be formed by being hung on, the rigidity of this portion can be increased. In addition, the vertical groove is formed in a shallow dish shape, and the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3 is slid downward and moved to the outer resin flow path 6 side, and the outer resin flow path at a location other than the shallow dish vertical groove is formed. By closing 6, it is possible to form a bottle 36 b having only two predetermined portions 38 as shown in FIG. 5. Further, the semicircular vertical groove or the shallow dish-shaped vertical groove may be formed by the ring die 19 facing the tip of the cylindrical sliding mandrel 3.

  Note that the size and shape of the molded product can be changed by changing the core 14 at the tip of the mandrel shaft 2 to have a different size or shape. Further, by sliding the mandrel shaft 2 in the vertical direction by operating the ball screw 17 or the servo motor 18 provided at the other end of the mandrel shaft 2, the total thickness of the molded product, for example, the thickness of the parison is set to 0. It can be changed within a range of 5 mm to 5 mm, preferably 1 mm to 3 mm.

  As described above, the blow molding method of the present invention has been described with the molding of a bottle for which the effect of rigidity, flexibility and barrier property is obtained by different types of synthetic resins used in the inner layer and the outer layer, either the inner layer or the outer layer. Molded products with a colored layer on one layer and a transparent or transparent matte layer on the other layer to obtain a color effect, and effects of flexibility and curvature by changing the layer thickness between the inner and outer layers It is also possible to mold molded products that require Furthermore, by changing the shape of the molding die for performing blow molding, it is possible to mold molded products such as various joints and containers of various shapes other than bottles.

Sectional drawing of the head for blow molding of a two-layer hollow molded product. The partial expanded sectional view of the head for blow molding of a two-layer hollow molded product. (A) of the bottle 36 which has a two-layer structure is aa sectional drawing of (B), (B) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. (A) of another bottle 36a which has a two-layer structure is bb sectional drawing of (B), (B) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. (A) of another bottle 36b having a two-layer structure is a cc cross-sectional view of (B), and (B) is a vertical cross-sectional view. The relationship figure of the opening degree of an extruder screw, and the flow-path opening degree of a cylindrical sliding mandrel.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1. Cylindrical inner layer mandrel 2. Mandrel shaft 2a. Pressurized gas supply hole 3. Cylindrical sliding mandrel 4. Inner layer resin flow path 4a Inner layer resin inlet 5. Tubular outer layer mandrel 6. Outer layer resin Flow path 6a, outer layer resin inlet 7, die body 8, servo motor 9, timing pulley 9a, timing belt 10, ball screw 11, shaft 12, guide 13, die 14, core 15, resin combined flow path 16, resin pressure gauge 17, resin pressure gauge 17, Ball screw 18 ・ Servo motor 19 ・ Ring die 20 ・ ・ ・ Guide shaft 21 ・ Guide bearing 30 ・ Outer layer 31 ・ Inner layer 36,36a, 36b ・ Bottle P ・ Parison

Claims (6)

In the blow molding method of a two-layer hollow molded product in which the separately melted synthetic resins are merged and integrated to flow out from the die opening,
A blow molding method, characterized in that one of the inner layer and the outer layer is gradually thinned and the other layer is gradually thickened.   2. The blow molding method according to claim 1, wherein one of the inner layer and the outer layer is a colored layer, and the other layer is a transparent or transparent matte layer. On the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical inner layer mandrel provided in a fixed manner, a mandrel shaft having a through hole for pressurized gas supply in the center is fitted to the cylindrical inner layer mandrel so as to be slidable in the vertical direction,
A cylindrical sliding mandrel that is slidable in the vertical direction on the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical inner layer mandrel is arranged by forming an inner layer resin flow path between the cylindrical inner layer mandrel and the cylindrical sliding mandrel, A cylindrical outer layer mandrel is fixedly fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical sliding mandrel in a state in which the cylindrical sliding mandrel is slidable,
An outer layer resin flow path is formed on the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical outer layer mandrel to provide a die body,
Synthetic resins melted separately from the extruder were merged in the resin flow path, integrated, and melted separately using a blow molding apparatus equipped with a blow molding head that flows out from the die opening. When blow molding a two-layer hollow molded product formed by combining and integrating synthetic resins to flow out from the die opening, the thickness of either the inner layer or the outer layer is gradually made thinner and the other A blow molding method characterized by gradually forming the thickness of the layer into a thick wall. The speed of the resin flowing into the outer resin flow path is increased as compared with the speed of the resin flowing into the inner resin flow path, and the cylindrical sliding mandrel is raised to open the outer resin flow path. While increasing the degree of flow, the opening of the inner layer resin flow path is lowered and the outer layer is made thicker and the inner layer is made thinner so that the inner layer becomes thinner.
Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the speed of flowing into the inner layer resin flow path is increased, the speed of flowing into the outer layer resin flow path is decreased, and the cylindrical sliding mandrel is lowered to lower the outer layer While lowering the opening of the resin flow path, increasing the opening of the inner resin flow path to gradually reduce the thickness of the outer layer and gradually increase the thickness of the inner layer. The blow molding method according to claim 3. The speed of the resin flowing into the inner layer resin flow path is increased compared to the speed of the resin flowing into the outer layer resin flow path, and the cylindrical sliding mandrel is lowered to reduce the speed of the outer layer resin flow path. While lowering the opening degree, increasing the opening degree of the flow path for the inner layer resin to flow out from the die opening so that the thickness of the outer layer is thin and the thickness of the inner layer is thick,
Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the outer layer resin is increased by increasing the speed flowing into the outer layer resin flow path, decreasing the speed flowing into the inner layer resin flow path, and raising the cylindrical sliding mandrel. While increasing the opening of the inner flow path, lowering the opening of the inner layer resin flow path, the outer layer is gradually thickened and the inner layer is gradually thinned. The blow molding method according to claim 3. 6. The blow according to claim 3, wherein one of the inner layer and the outer layer is a colored layer, and the other layer is a transparent or transparent matte layer. Molding method.

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