Electroplating clamp

By designing an adjustable clamping mechanism in the electroplating fixture, the adaptation of the clamping mechanism is achieved by using magnetic blocks, rubber plates and servo motors, the fit and adjustment of the existing electroplating fixtures when clamping arc-surface workpieces is solved. The problem of insufficient improvements in clamping stability and flexibility.

CN222349164UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14SICHUAN HONGQUAN MACHINERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420637488.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-29
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-29

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Technical Problem

The existing electroplating fixtures do not have a high fit when clamping arc-surface workpieces and have a fixed structure, which is inconvenient to adjust according to the size of the workpiece, resulting in unstable clamping and greater limitations.

Method used

An electroplating clip consisting of a mounting base, an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism is designed. The mounting base of the hollow structure is provided with an adjustment mechanism. The clamping mechanism consists of a lower clamp, an upper clamp, a rubber plate and a spring, using magnetic blocks and The combination of rubber plates and servo motors realize the height and spacing adjustment of the clamping mechanism, adapting to workpieces of different sizes and shapes.

Benefits of technology

It realizes better adaptation of the clamping mechanism and the workpiece, improves clamping stability and flexibility, facilitates adjustment according to the size and shape of the workpiece, reduces clamping limitations, and facilitates replacement and disassembly of a single component.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electroplating clamp which comprises a mounting base, an adjusting mechanism is arranged in the mounting base, the adjusting mechanism is in transmission connection with the mounting base, and the adjusting mechanism is connected with two clamping mechanisms; the clamping mechanism comprises a lower clamping plate, the bottom face of the lower clamping plate is connected with the top face of the adjusting mechanism, the top face of the lower clamping plate and the bottom face of the upper clamping plate are each provided with a plurality of first magnetic blocks and connected with a second magnetic block, and the second magnetic blocks are connected with a rubber plate. The rubber plate is in a plane or a cambered surface or a semicircle shape. The two side walls of the lower clamping plate are connected with connecting plates, and the upper ends of the connecting plates are connected with an upper clamping plate. Mounting holes are formed in the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate and the top surface of the lower clamping plate, mounting blocks are arranged in the mounting holes, and a spring is connected between the mounting blocks; the upper clamping plate is connected with a pressing plate. According to the utility model, the fitting degree with the workpiece can be effectively improved, adjustment is carried out according to the size of the workpiece, and the limitation is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of clamps, and in particular relates to an electroplating clamp. Background Art

[0002] Electroplating is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on certain metal surfaces using the principle of electrolysis. It is a process that uses electrolysis to attach a layer of metal film to the surface of metal or other material parts, thereby preventing metal oxidation (such as rust), improving wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance (copper sulfate, etc.) and enhancing aesthetics. When performing electroplating operations, electroplating fixtures are required to clamp and fix the workpiece. Electroplating fixtures can generally only clamp workpieces with flat surfaces. When clamping curved workpieces, the clamping is not stable enough due to the low fit between the fixture and the workpiece, and the structure is relatively fixed, which is inconvenient to adjust according to the size of the workpiece, so there are certain limitations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a plating clamp that effectively improves the fit with a workpiece and can be adjusted according to the size of the workpiece to reduce its limitations.

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: a plating clamp, comprising a mounting base, an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism, the inner wall of the mounting base is a hollow structure, the mounting base is provided with the adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism is transmission-connected with the mounting base, two clamping mechanisms are connected to the adjustment mechanism, and the clamping mechanisms are symmetrically arranged relative to the vertical plane where the symmetry line of the mounting base is located; the clamping mechanism comprises a lower clamping plate and an upper clamping plate, the bottom surface of the lower clamping plate is connected with the top surface of the adjustment mechanism, the top surface of the lower clamping plate and the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate are both provided with a plurality of first magnetic blocks, the first magnetic blocks are connected with the second magnetic blocks, and the second magnetic blocks are connected with rubber plates; the rubber plates are plane or arc or semicircular; the two side walls of the lower clamping plate are connected with connecting plates, and the upper end of the connecting plate is connected with the upper clamping plate; the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate and the top surface of the lower clamping plate are both provided with mounting holes, the mounting holes are provided with mounting blocks, and springs are connected between the mounting blocks; one end of the upper clamping plate is connected with a pressing plate.

[0005] Through the above scheme, the movable block is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism according to the size of the electroplated workpiece, so that the spacing between the clamping mechanisms is adapted to the size of the electroplated workpiece. According to the surface shape of the workpiece, the rubber sheet is replaced by the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block, so that the rubber sheet fits the surface of the workpiece and clamps it, thereby reducing the limitations of the clamping mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a turntable, which is arranged outside the side wall of the mounting base, one end of the turntable is connected to a screw, the screw is a double-headed screw, the other end of the screw passes through the mounting base and is rotatably connected to the mounting base, both ends of the screw are provided with moving blocks, the moving blocks are adapted to the screw, and the upper ends of the moving blocks are connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0007] Through the above solution, the turntable is rotated to rotate the screw rod, thereby causing the moving block to move relatively, so that the distance between the clamping mechanisms is adapted to the size of the workpiece.

[0008] Preferably, a servo motor is provided at the upper end of the moving block, the output end of the servo motor is connected to a connecting tube, the inner wall of the connecting tube is provided with a thread, an adaptable stud is provided in the connecting tube, the top surface of the stud is connected to a connecting piece, and the top surface of the connecting piece is connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0009] Through the above scheme, the servo motor is started to rotate the connecting tube, thereby adjusting the connection relationship between the stud and the connecting tube, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the height of the seeing mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes the lower clamping plate, which is connected to the lower end of the connecting plate by screws, and the upper end of the connecting plate is provided with a through hole, in which a first latch is provided, the first latch passes through the through hole and is embedded in the two side walls of the upper clamping plate; through holes are provided at both ends of the mounting hole, second latches are passed through the through holes and are embedded in the two side walls of the mounting block; the lower end of the pressing plate is connected to a limiting block, and the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove, and the limiting groove is provided at one end of the upper pressing plate.

[0011] Through the above solution, the connection relationship between the upper clamping plate, the lower clamping plate, the connecting plate, the mounting block, etc. makes the clamping mechanism easy to disassemble and install, and a single component thereof can be replaced.

[0012] Preferably, the rubber sheet is provided with anti-slip grooves on its surface.

[0013] Through the above solution, the anti-slip grooves are provided to prevent the workpiece from being displaced during the electroplating process, and the stability is not high.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model facilitates the adjustment of the height and width of the clamping mechanism according to the size of the workpiece, and facilitates the adjustment of the shape of the clamping mechanism according to the shape of the workpiece, so that the clamping mechanism is more adapted to the workpiece, can stably clamp, and reduces its limitations; and the clamping mechanism is easy to disassemble, and a single component can be replaced without replacing the entire workpiece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism structure of Example 1;

[0017] Figure 3 It is the connection diagram of the rubber plate;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism structure of Example 2;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a top view of the lower splint of Example 2;

[0020] In the figure, 1-mounting base, 2-screw, 3-turntable, 4-moving block, 5-servo motor, 6-stud, 7-connector, 8-clamping mechanism, 801-lower clamping plate, 802-upper clamping plate, 803-pressing plate, 804-connecting plate, 805-spring, 806-rubber plate, 807-first magnetic block, 808-second magnetic block, 809-mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solution of the present utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the following.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, a plating clamp comprises a mounting base 1, an adjusting mechanism and a clamping mechanism 8, the inner wall of the mounting base 1 is a hollow structure, the mounting base 1 is provided with the adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is transmission-connected to the mounting base 1, two clamping mechanisms 8 are connected to the adjusting mechanism, the clamping mechanisms 8 are symmetrically arranged relative to the vertical plane where the symmetry line of the mounting base 1 is located; the clamping mechanism 8 comprises a lower clamping plate 801 and an upper clamping plate 802, the bottom surface of the lower clamping plate 801 is connected to the top surface of the adjusting mechanism, the top surface of the lower clamping plate 801 and the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate 802 are both provided with four first magnetic blocks 807, The first magnetic block 807 is arranged at the four corners of one end of the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate 802 / lower clamping plate 801, the first magnetic block 807 is connected to the second magnetic block 808, the second magnetic block 808 is connected to the rubber plate 806, and the rubber plate 806 is in the shape of a flat plate; the two side walls of the lower clamping plate 801 are connected to the connecting plate 804, and the upper end of the connecting plate 804 is rotatably connected to the upper clamping plate 802; the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate 802 and the top surface of the lower clamping plate 801 are both provided with mounting holes 809, and mounting blocks are provided in the mounting holes 809, and springs 805 are connected between the mounting blocks; one end of the upper clamping plate 802 is connected to a pressing plate 803.

[0024] The adjustment mechanism includes a turntable 3, a handle is provided at one end of the turntable 3 away from the mounting base 1, and a scale line may be provided on the upper surface of the mounting base 1. The turntable 3 is arranged outside the side wall of the mounting base 1, and a screw 2 is connected to one end of the turntable 3. The other end of the screw 2 passes through the mounting base 1 and is rotatably connected to the mounting base 1. Both ends of the screw 2 are sleeved with moving blocks 4, and the moving blocks 4 are adapted to the screw 2. The upper ends of the moving blocks 4 are penetrated with adjustment holes and connected to the clamping mechanism 8; the adjustment holes are arranged on the top surface of the mounting base 1 and are arranged along the long side direction of the mounting base 1. A servo motor 5 is provided at the upper end of the moving block 4, and a connecting tube is connected to the output end of the servo motor 5. The inner wall of the connecting tube is provided with a thread, and an adapted stud 6 is provided in the connecting tube. The top surface of the stud 6 is connected with a connecting piece 7, and the connecting piece 7 is connected to the clamping mechanism 8.

[0025] In specific implementation, when the electroplated workpiece is a planar structure, according to the size of the workpiece, the screw rod 2 is rotated to make the moving blocks 4 move relative to each other. At the same time, the servo motor 5 is started to adjust the height of the clamping mechanism 8. After reaching a suitable position, the pressing plate is pressed to rotate one end of the upper pressing plate, and the workpiece is placed between the upper clamping plate 802 and the lower clamping plate 801. The pressing plate 803 is released to clamp the workpiece for easy electroplating.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] like Figure 4-5 As shown, on the basis of Example 1, the connecting member 7 is a nut, and the nut is screwed with a screw, and the screw is connected to the bottom surface of the lower clamping plate 801. The clamping mechanism 8 includes the lower clamping plate 801, and the lower clamping plate 801 is connected to the lower end of the connecting plate 804 by screws. The upper end of the connecting plate 804 is provided with a through hole, and a first latch is provided in the through hole. The first latch passes through the through hole and is embedded in the two side walls of the upper clamping plate 802; both ends of the mounting hole 809 are provided with through holes, and the through holes are penetrated by second latches and embedded in the two side walls of the mounting block; the lower end of the pressing plate 803 is connected to a limiting block, and the limiting block is engaged in the limiting groove, and the limiting groove is set at one end of the upper pressing plate; the rubber plate 806 is semicircular. The rubber plate 806 is provided with anti-skid patterns on the side thereof, and the anti-skid patterns are set on the side that abuts the workpiece.

[0028] In specific implementation, when it is needed, the lower clamping plate 801 is screwed to the stud 6, and then the connecting plate 804 and the mounting block are connected to the lower clamping plate 801 through a latch, and then the upper clamping plate 802 is connected to the connecting plate 804 and the mounting block through a latch, and the pressing plate 803 is inserted into one end of the upper clamping plate 802. If the surface of the electroplated workpiece is not an uneven circle, the flat rubber plate 806 is removed and replaced with a semicircular rubber plate 806, and then the clamping mechanism 8 is adjusted. After adjusting the height and spacing of the clamping mechanism 8, the pressing plate 803 is pressed to clamp and fix. When it is necessary to replace the damaged parts of the clamping mechanism 8, it can be disassembled and replaced without replacing the entire clamping mechanism 8.

[0029] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model. It should be understood that the utility model is not limited to the form disclosed herein, and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be modified within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or the technology or knowledge of the relevant field. The changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and should be within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A plating clamp, comprising a mounting base (1), an adjustment mechanism and a clamping mechanism (8), wherein the inner wall of the mounting base (1) is a hollow structure, the mounting base (1) is provided with the adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism is in transmission connection with the mounting base (1), two clamping mechanisms (8) are connected to the adjustment mechanism, and the clamping mechanisms (8) are symmetrically arranged with respect to a vertical plane where a symmetry line of the mounting base (1) is located; characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (8) comprises a lower clamping plate (801) and an upper clamping plate (802); the bottom surface of the lower clamping plate (801) is connected to the top surface of the adjustment mechanism; the top surface of the lower clamping plate (801) and the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate (802) are both provided with a plurality of first magnetic blocks (807); the first magnetic blocks (807) are connected to second magnetic blocks (808); the second magnetic blocks (808) are connected to a rubber plate (806); the rubber plate (806) is planar or an arc surface or a semicircular surface; the two side walls of the lower clamping plate (801) are connected to a connecting plate (804), and the upper end of the connecting plate (804) is connected to an upper clamping plate (802); the bottom surface of the upper clamping plate (802) and the top surface of the lower clamping plate (801) are both provided with mounting holes (809), and mounting blocks are provided in the mounting holes (809), and springs (805) are connected between the mounting blocks; one end of the upper clamping plate (802) is connected to a pressing plate (803).

2. The electroplating clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism comprises a turntable (3), the turntable (3) being arranged outside the side wall of the mounting base (1), one end of the turntable (3) being connected to a screw rod (2), the other end of the screw rod (2) passing through the mounting base (1) and being rotatably connected to the mounting base (1), both ends of the screw rod (2) being sleeved with moving blocks (4), the moving blocks (4) being adapted to the screw rod (2), and the upper ends of the moving blocks (4) being connected to the clamping mechanism (8).

3. The electroplating clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that: A servo motor (5) is provided at the upper end of the moving block (4); an output end of the servo motor (5) is connected to a connecting tube; an inner wall of the connecting tube is provided with a thread; an adaptable stud (6) is provided in the connecting tube; a connecting piece (7) is connected to the top surface of the stud (6); and the clamping mechanism (8) is connected to the top surface of the connecting piece (7).

4. The electroplating clamp according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (8) comprises a lower clamping plate (801), wherein the lower clamping plate (801) is connected to the lower end of the connecting plate (804) by means of screws, and a through hole is provided at the upper end of the connecting plate (804), wherein a first latch is provided in the through hole, the first latch passes through the through hole and is embedded in the two side walls of the upper clamping plate (802); through holes are provided at both ends of the mounting hole (809), wherein a second latch is provided in the through hole and is embedded in the two side walls of the mounting block; and a limiting block is connected to the lower end of the pressing plate (803), wherein the limiting block is engaged in a limiting groove, and the limiting groove is provided at one end of the upper clamping plate (802).

5. The electroplating clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber plate (806) is provided with anti-slip grooves on its sides.