Electroplating hanger automatic storage device

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic storage device for electroplating hangers, which comprises a supporting module, a transmission module, an intelligent snatch module, a placing platform and a control module, wherein the supporting module is used for bearing each module; the transmission module comprises a transmission motor, a positioning gear and a circulating belt, and the circulating belt rotates under the transmission of the transmission motor and the positioning gear; the intelligent snatch module comprises a crossbeam, a snatch and an intelligent probe, the crossbeam is fixed on the circulating belt at both ends, and the whole intelligent snatch module moves along with the circulating belt; the placing platform is located below the intelligent snatch module and is used for bearing the hangers snatched by the intelligent snatch module; and the control module is used for controlling the operation of the whole automatic storage device. The application can realize the unified storage of electroplating hangers, can effectively avoid the bumping, bending and wearing of the electroplating hangers due to improper manual storage, and can significantly improve the recycling service life of the electroplating hangers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of intelligent electroplating equipment technology, specifically relating to an automatic electroplating rack storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Electroplating is a fundamental and labor-intensive industry. While my country has become a major global player in electroplating, its relatively late start and overall technological backwardness result in generally low levels of automation and high reliance on manual labor. The labor input per unit plating area is significantly higher than the world average. The most labor-intensive processes are the hanging and unhanging of workpieces, as well as the storage and maintenance of the racks. The racks are core tools and consumables in the electroplating industry, serving as the medium for transferring active substances from the plating solution to the workpiece surface, and playing a crucial role in supporting the workpiece and conducting current. Because workpieces are continuously hung and unhanged during electroplating, the racks require frequent reuse, leading to significant wear and tear and necessitating regular maintenance to minimize losses. Furthermore, the racks are usually made of a copper frame with good conductivity and an outer insulating material. Therefore, they are relatively weak and easily bent and deformed under external force, which affects their performance. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an automatic rack storage device for specific racks to uniformly store and manage the racks after the electroplating operation, avoid human-caused bumps and bends, keep the racks in the best condition, and thus extend their service life. Moreover, neat storage can also effectively improve the start-up efficiency of the electroplating line. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic electroplating rack storage device, which solves the technical problem in the existing electroplating industry where rack storage is highly dependent on manual labor, resulting in low start-up efficiency of electroplating lines, easy bending and damage of racks, and thus reduced service life, thereby further improving the automation level of the electroplating industry.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an automatic electroplating hanger storage device, characterized in that it includes a support module, a transmission module, an intelligent gripping module, a placement platform, and a control module, wherein the transmission module, the intelligent gripping module, the placement platform, and the control module are all mounted on the support module;

[0005] The transmission module includes a transmission motor, a positioning gear, and a circulating belt. The transmission motor is located at one end of the circulating belt, the positioning gear is fixed to the device frame, the circulating belt is wrapped around the positioning gear, and the circulating belt rotates under the transmission of the transmission motor and the positioning gear.

[0006] The intelligent gripping module includes a crossbeam, a gripper, and an intelligent probe. Both ends of the crossbeam are fixed to the circulating belt. The entire intelligent gripping module moves with the circulating belt. The gripper is located below the crossbeam, and the intelligent probe is fixed to the center of the crossbeam.

[0007] The placement platform is located below the intelligent gripping module and is used to support the hanger grasped by the intelligent gripping module;

[0008] The control module is used to control the operation of the entire automatic storage device.

[0009] Furthermore, the support module includes a device frame, brake wheels, and handrails. The device frame is fixed to the brake wheels, and the device frame is a cuboid or cubic frame structure made of stainless steel tubes. The brake wheels are all omnidirectional wheels, and the number is 2-8.

[0010] Furthermore, the positioning gears are symmetrically distributed in pairs on the inner or outer side of the support module frame, with a quantity of 3-10 pairs.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner side of the circulating belt is serrated on one side and meshes with the positioning gear. After installation, it is in the shape of an inverted L or an inverted U. The drive motor is located at one end of the circulating belt, and the control module is fixed on the drive motor. The control module controls the operation of the drive motor.

[0012] Furthermore, the number of intelligent gripping modules is greater than one group, and the intelligent gripping modules are controlled by the control module and rotate cyclically with the circulating belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the gripper includes an axial motor, a longitudinal motor, and a gripper. The axial motor is connected to the crossbeam via a stepper gear, and the longitudinal motor is located directly below the axial motor and connected to the gripper. The intelligent probe includes an infrared ranging probe and a video probe placed in parallel.

[0014] Furthermore, the crossbeam has serrated edges on both sides, and there are two grippers symmetrically fixed on the crossbeam. The axial motor controls the grippers to move symmetrically left and right along the crossbeam, and the longitudinal motor controls the gripper to open and close in the longitudinal plane with an opening and closing angle of 0-180°.

[0015] Furthermore, the infrared ranging probe and the video probe can rotate up and down in the longitudinal plane, with a rotation angle of -90° to 90°.

[0016] Furthermore, the placement platform includes a longitudinal beam, a buffer, and a support plate, with the buffer fixed to the longitudinal beam and the support plate fixed to the top of the buffer.

[0017] Furthermore, the buffer is a pair of springs.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the automatic electroplating rack storage device of the present invention can realize the unified storage of electroplating racks, integrating intelligence and automation, effectively avoiding bumps, bending and wear of electroplating racks caused by improper manual storage, significantly improving the cycle service life of electroplating racks, and the device is compact, easy to operate and easy to maintain.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the present invention (four brake wheels);

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the forward structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the intelligent grasping module of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the placement platform of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping fixture after placement according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the present invention (three brake wheels).

[0026] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1-Support module, 2-Transmission module, 3-Intelligent gripping module, 4-Placement platform, 5-Control module, 6-Electroplating fixture, 11-Device frame, 12-Brake wheel, 13-Handrail, 21-Circulating belt, 22-Positioning gear, 23-Transmission motor, 31-Crossbeam, 32-Gripper, 33-Intelligent probe, 321-Axial motor, 322-Longitudinal motor, 323-Gripper, 324-Stepping gear, 331-Infrared ranging probe, 332-Video probe, 41-Longitudinal beam, 42-Support plate, 43-Buffer. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, an automatic electroplating rack storage device consists of a support module 1, a transmission module 2, an intelligent gripping module 3, a placement platform 4, and a control module 5. The transmission module 2, the intelligent gripping module 3, the placement platform 4, and the control module 5 are all located on the support module 1, and the control module 5 controls the operation of the entire automatic electroplating rack storage device.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the support module 1 includes a device frame 11, a brake wheel 12, and a handrail 13. The device frame 1 is fixed to the brake wheel 12. The transmission module 2 includes a transmission motor 23, a positioning gear 22, and a circulating belt 21. The transmission motor 23 is located at one end of the circulating belt 21. The positioning gear 22 is fixed to the device frame 11, and the circulating belt 21 surrounds the positioning gear 22.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the intelligent gripping module 3 includes a crossbeam 31, a gripper 32, and an intelligent probe 33. The crossbeam 31 is fixed to the circulating belt 21, the gripper 32 is located directly below the crossbeam 31, and the intelligent probe 33 is fixed to the center of the crossbeam 31. The gripper 32 includes an axial motor 321, a longitudinal motor 322, and a gripper 323. The axial motor 321 is connected to the crossbeam 31 via a stepper gear 324, and the longitudinal motor 322 is located directly below the axial motor 321 and is connected to the gripper 323. The intelligent probe 33 includes an infrared ranging probe 331 and a video probe 332 placed in parallel.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the placement platform 4 includes a longitudinal beam 41, a buffer 43, and a support plate 42. The buffer 43 is fixed to the longitudinal beam 41, and the support plate 42 is fixed to the top of the buffer 43. The control module 5 is fixed to the drive motor 23.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the device frame 11 is a cuboid frame structure made of stainless steel tubes, and the brake 12 wheels are four in number, all of which are omnidirectional wheels.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning gears 22 are symmetrically distributed in pairs on the inner side of the device frame 11, with a total of 4 pairs.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the circulating belt 21 has a serrated edge on one side and is in the shape of an inverted L.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 2The number of intelligent gripping modules 3 shown is 2 sets, and they rotate cyclically with the circulating belt 21.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the crossbeam 31 has serrated edges on both sides. There are two grippers 32, which are symmetrically fixed on the crossbeam 31. The axial motor 321 controls the gripper 32 to move symmetrically left and right along the crossbeam 31. The longitudinal motor 322 controls the gripper 323 to open and close in the longitudinal plane, with a maximum opening and closing angle of 120°.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the infrared ranging probe 331 and the video probe 332 can rotate up and down in the longitudinal plane, with a rotation angle of -60° to 90°.

[0039] Specifically, the buffer 43 is a pair of springs.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the device is placed at the electroplating line hanging point. After the electroplating operation is completed, the device starts working under the control of control module 5. The working principle is as follows:

[0041] 1. The intelligent probe 33 acquires the infrared ranging and video signals of the hanger in real time and transmits the signals to the control module 5;

[0042] 2. The control module 5 adjusts the axial motor 321 on the gripper 32 according to the real-time signal of the hanger, and controls the empty gripper 32 to move left and right along the crossbeam 31 to adjust the distance between the two grippers 32.

[0043] Third, after the process is completed, the control module 5 will then adjust the longitudinal motor 322 on the gripper 32 to control the gripper 323 to open to a suitable angle.

[0044] Fourth, after the end, the control module 5 controls the drive motor 23 to rotate the circulating belt 21 to adjust the height of the entire intelligent grabbing module 3 so that the intelligent grabbing module 3 is in the most suitable grabbing position.

[0045] 5. After completion, the control module 5 adjusts the longitudinal motor 322 on the gripper 32 to control the gripper 323 to close and grasp the hanging device 6;

[0046] VI. After completion, the control module 5 controls the drive motor 23 to rotate the circulating belt 21, which in turn drives the intelligent gripping module 3 holding the hanging device 6 to the top of the placement platform 4.

[0047] VII. The control module 5 adjusts the longitudinal motor 322 again to control the gripper 323 to open and release the hanger 6. The hanger falls on the support plate 42 of the placement platform 4. The buffer 43 effectively absorbs the energy generated when the hanger 6 falls, protecting the hanger 6 from damage.

[0048] 8. The control module 5 then controls the transmission motor 23 to rotate the circulating belt 21, which drives the empty intelligent gripping module 3 to cycle to the gripping position of the next hanger and start a new round of gripping.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] like Figure 6 As shown, the only difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the number of brake wheels 12 is 3 omnidirectional wheels.

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention in any way, and all technical solutions obtained by equivalent substitution or other means fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] All parts not covered in this invention are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

Claims

1. An electroplating rack automatic storage device characterized by comprising: The device comprises a support module, a transmission module, an intelligent lifting module, a placement platform and a control module, and the transmission module, the intelligent lifting module, the placement platform and the control module are all mounted on the support module; The support module comprises a device frame, a brake wheel and a handrail, the device frame is fixed on the brake wheel, and the device frame is a cuboid or cubic frame structure composed of stainless steel pipes, and the brake wheel is a universal wheel with a number of 2-8. The transmission module comprises a transmission motor, a positioning gear and a circulating belt, the transmission motor is located at one end of the circulating belt, the positioning gear is fixed on the device frame, the circulating belt is wound around the positioning gear, and the circulating belt rotates under the transmission of the transmission motor and the positioning gear; the inner side of the circulating belt is serrated on one side and engages with the positioning gear, and the whole is in the shape of an inverted L or a reversed U after installation; the transmission motor is located at one end of the circulating belt, and the control module is fixed on the transmission motor to control the operation of the transmission motor. The intelligent lifting module comprises a crossbeam, a lifter and an intelligent probe, the crossbeam is fixed at both ends of the circulating belt, and the whole intelligent lifting module moves with the circulating belt; the lifter is located below the crossbeam, and the intelligent probe is fixed at the center of the crossbeam; the lifter comprises an axial motor, a longitudinal motor and a gripper, the axial motor is connected to the crossbeam through a step gear, and the longitudinal motor is located directly below the axial motor and connected to the gripper; the intelligent probe comprises an infrared distance measuring probe and a video probe arranged in parallel; The placement platform is located below the intelligent lifting module and is used for bearing the hangers gripped by the intelligent lifting module; the placement platform comprises a longitudinal beam, a buffer and a support plate, the buffer is fixed on the longitudinal beam, and the support plate is fixed at the top end of the buffer. The control module is used for controlling the operation of the whole automatic storage device.

2. The automatic storage device for electroplating hangers according to claim 1, wherein The positioning gears are symmetrically distributed in pairs on the inner side or the outer side of the frame of the support module, and the number of pairs is 3-10.

3. The automatic storage device for electroplating hangers according to claim 1, wherein The number of the intelligent lifting modules is greater than 1, and the intelligent lifting modules are controlled by the control module and rotate with the circulating belt.

4. The automatic storage device for electroplating hangers according to claim 1, wherein The crossbeam is serrated on both sides, the lifter is 2 in number and is symmetrically fixed on the crossbeam, the axial motor controls the lifter to move symmetrically left and right along the crossbeam, and the longitudinal motor controls the gripper to open and close in the longitudinal plane with an opening and closing angle of 0-180º.

5. The automatic storage device for electroplating hangers according to claim 1, wherein The infrared distance measuring probe and the video probe can rotate up and down in the longitudinal plane with a rotation angle of -90º-90º.

6. The automatic storage device for electroplating hangers according to claim 1, wherein The buffer is a pair of springs.

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