Electrolytic apparatus and electrolytic method

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electrolytic device processing, in particular to an electrolytic device and an electrolytic method; the electrolytic device comprises a power supply and a telescopic mechanism; the power supply is connected with a positive electrode connector and a negative electrode connector through wires; the telescopic mechanism is fixedly connected with the positive electrode connector; the telescopic mechanism is connected with a suction block capable of sucking electrolyte; the telescopic mechanism can control its length through telescoping; the suction block is in contact with the negative electrode connector; the material of the suction block is cloth or sponge; the electrolytic device is stretched by a worker, so that the length of the telescopic mechanism is increased; the telescopic mechanism is combined with a squeezing storage bottle; the electrolyte in the storage bottle is combined with the suction block through a No. 1 cylinder, a No. 2 cylinder and a No. 3 cylinder, so that the worker can electrolytically polish or electrolytically remove rust at a position which is difficult for the worker to touch, such as a large equipment or a workpiece, thereby improving the use effect of the original portable electrolytic polishing equipment and increasing the practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrolysis device processing technology, specifically to an electrolysis device and an electrolysis method. Background Technology

[0002] Electrolysis is a process that utilizes electrochemical reactions that occur at the interface between electrodes (which act as electronic conductors) and electrolytes (which act as ionic conductors) to synthesize chemicals, manufacture high-purity substances, and treat material surfaces.

[0003] Electropolishing is a technique that uses a metal workpiece as the anode and electrolyzes it in a suitable electrolyte to selectively remove rough surfaces and improve surface smoothness. It is also known as electropolishing. Electropolishing can increase the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, reduce the resistance of electrical contact points, and is suitable for polishing steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, and various alloys. Electropolishing can also remove rust stains from the surface of workpieces.

[0004] Portable electropolishing equipment exists, in which workers clamp the anode of the equipment onto the workpiece, hold the cathode of the equipment and dip it into the electrolyte, and then electropolish the workpiece. However, existing equipment cannot electropolish equipment or workpieces installed at high positions, such as water towers, which limits the solution.

[0005] In view of this, in order to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention proposes an electrolysis device and an electrolysis method, which solves the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention proposes an electrolysis device and method. The electrolysis device uses a telescopic mechanism stretched by the operator to increase its length, which is then combined with the compression of a flexible storage bottle. The electrolyte in the flexible storage bottle is then absorbed and absorbed by three cylinders (Cylinder 1, Cylinder 2, and Cylinder 3), enabling the operator to perform electrolytic polishing or electrolytic rust removal on areas that are difficult for operators to access, such as large equipment or workpieces. This improves the usability of the original portable electrolytic polishing equipment and increases its practicality.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: an electrolysis device, comprising:

[0008] Power supply; the power supply is connected to the positive and negative terminals via wires;

[0009] Controller; The controller is used to control the automatic operation of this invention;

[0010] It also includes a telescopic mechanism; the telescopic mechanism is connected to an absorbent block that can absorb electrolyte, and the telescopic mechanism can control its own length by telescopic movement; the absorbent block is fixed to the negative terminal, and the absorbent block is made of cloth or sponge.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic mechanism is a telescopic rod; the telescopic rod has at least three sections, namely, cylinder number one, cylinder number two, and cylinder number three; cylinder number three is slidably and sealed inside cylinder number two; cylinder number two is slidably and sealed inside cylinder number one; a flexible storage bottle is installed on the outer wall of cylinder number one; the mouth of the flexible storage bottle is connected to a flexible hose number one; the flexible hose number one is connected to the inner wall of cylinder number one through a connecting groove; the bottom of cylinder number one is sealed; and a suction block blocks the opening of cylinder number three.

[0012] Preferably, an installation block is fixedly connected to the suction block; the installation block is ring-shaped and can be fitted onto the No. 3 cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder; the fixing block is fixedly connected to the cap of the flexible storage bottle; the cap of the flexible storage bottle is located away from the third cylinder; the bottle body and the cap of the flexible storage bottle are connected by threads.

[0014] Preferably, a groove is provided on the outer wall of the No. 3 cylinder; the No. 1 groove is connected to the inside of the No. 3 cylinder, and a sliding block is slidably sealed inside the No. 1 groove; one end of the sliding block is located inside the No. 3 cylinder and blocks the No. 3 cylinder, the cross-sectional shape of the end located inside the No. 3 cylinder is triangular and the inclined surface faces the direction of electrolyte flow, and an elastic rope is fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the sliding block; the other end of the elastic rope is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the No. 3 cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, the positive electrode connector is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the No. 3 cylinder; a No. 1 spring is fixedly connected to the positive electrode connector, so that the suction block and the No. 1 spring can simultaneously contact the electrolytic equipment or workpiece during electrolysis.

[0016] Preferably, springs 2 and 3 are fixedly connected to the end of spring 1 away from the positive terminal; springs 1, 2 and 3 are Y-shaped.

[0017] Preferably, a No. 3 fixing block is fixedly connected to one end of the No. 3 cylinder near the absorption block; a blocking component is installed on the No. 3 fixing block; the blocking component can catch the electrolyte dripping from the absorption block.

[0018] Preferably, two sliding rods are fixedly connected to the end face of the third fixing block away from the third cylinder; the sliding rods are symmetrically arranged; the blocking member slides with the two sliding rods, and the blocking member is made of a flexible material, such as elastic fabric.

[0019] An electrolysis method, applicable to the aforementioned electrolysis apparatus, comprises the following steps:

[0020] S1: The staff first moves the invention to the equipment or workpiece to be electrolyzed, pulls out the No. 3 and No. 2 cylinders, and then turns on the power.

[0021] S2: The operator brings the suction block close to the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece and squeezes the flexible storage bottle to allow the electrolyte to wet the suction block; the operator then brings the suction block into contact with the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece. At this time, the second and third springs on the positive terminal contact the equipment, and electrolysis begins.

[0022] S3: After electrolysis is completed, the staff unscrews the flexible storage bottle containing the electrolyte and then installs the flexible storage bottle containing alcohol. The staff then squeezes the flexible storage bottle containing alcohol, so that the alcohol flows through the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders to wet the absorption block. The staff moves the absorption block by swinging the No. 1 cylinder to clean the electrolysis area.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0024] 1. The electrolysis device extends the length of the telescopic mechanism by having the operator stretch it. This extension, combined with the compression of the flexible storage bottle, allows the electrolyte inside the bottle to be absorbed and absorbed through the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 cylinders. This enables the operator to perform electrolytic polishing or electrolytic rust removal on areas that are difficult for operators to access, such as large equipment or workpieces. This improves the usability of the originally portable electrolytic polishing equipment and increases its practicality.

[0025] 2. The electrolysis unit allows workers to bring the No. 3 cylinder close to the equipment to be electrolyzed, thereby making contact between the No. 2 or No. 3 spring and the equipment. This connects the positive electrode connector to the equipment during electrolysis, reducing the need for workers to manually clamp the positive electrode connector to the equipment. This is especially beneficial when electrolyzing equipment or workpieces installed at relatively high positions, as it reduces the need for workers to climb to connect the positive electrode connector. This reduces the workload of workers and ensures their safety. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the electrolysis device in this invention;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the No. 3 cylinder and the sliding block in this invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the blocking component and sliding rod in this invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the No. 1 cylinder in this invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the electrolysis method in this invention;

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Power supply; 2. Positive connector; 3. Negative connector; 4. Telescopic mechanism; 41. Cylinder No. 1; 42. Cylinder No. 2; 43. Cylinder No. 3; 44. Slot No. 1; 45. Sliding block; 46. Elastic rope No. 1; 5. Suction block; 51. Mounting block; 6. Flexible storage bottle; 61. Flexible hose No. 1; 62. Connecting slot; 63. Fixing block No. 1; 64. Bottle cap; 7. Fixing block No. 2; 71. Spring No. 1; 72. Spring No. 2; 73. Spring No. 3; 8. Fixing block No. 3; 81. Blocking component; 82. Sliding rod; 83. Wire. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the electrolysis apparatus of the present invention includes:

[0036] Power supply 1; Power supply 1 is connected to positive terminal 2 and negative terminal 3 via wire 83;

[0037] Controller; The controller is used to control the automatic operation of this invention;

[0038] Telescopic mechanism 4; a suction block 5 capable of absorbing electrolyte is connected to the telescopic mechanism 4, and the telescopic mechanism 4 can control its own length by telescopic movement; the suction block 5 is fixedly connected to the negative terminal 3, and the material of the suction block 5 is cloth or sponge.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention, the telescopic mechanism 4 is a telescopic rod; the telescopic rod has at least three sections, namely, a first cylinder 41, a second cylinder 42, and a third cylinder 43; the third cylinder 43 is slidably and sealingly connected to the second cylinder 42; the second cylinder 42 is slidably and sealingly connected to the first cylinder 41; the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43 are connected; a flexible storage bottle 6 is installed on the outer wall of the first cylinder 41; the mouth of the flexible storage bottle 6 is connected to a first flexible tube 61; the first flexible tube 61 is connected to the inner wall of the first cylinder 41 through a connecting groove 62; the bottom of the first cylinder 41 is sealed; the suction block 5 blocks the opening of the third cylinder 43; the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43 are made of non-conductive material, such as plastic.

[0040] During operation, there is currently portable electropolishing equipment. The operator clamps the anode of the equipment onto the workpiece, then holds the cathode of the equipment and dips it into the electrolyte to perform electropolishing on the workpiece. However, the existing equipment cannot perform electropolishing on equipment or workpieces installed at high positions, such as water towers.

[0041] Therefore, when using this invention, the operator first moves it to the equipment or workpiece that needs electrolytic polishing or electrolytic rust removal. Then, the positive terminal connector 2, which is connected to the positive terminal of the power supply 1, contacts the equipment or workpiece to establish a circuit connection, i.e., the positive terminal connector 2 is clamped onto the equipment or workpiece using a metal clamp. The operator unscrews the cap 64 of the flexible storage bottle 6 and pours electrolyte into it, then screws the cap 64 back on. The operator starts the power supply 1, stretches the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43, extending the length of the telescopic mechanism 4. The operator holds the first cylinder 41 and squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6, allowing the electrolyte in the flexible storage bottle 6 to enter the first cylinder 41 through the first hose 61 and the connecting groove 62. The electrolyte then flows along the inner walls of the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43, contacting the suction block 5, which then absorbs the electrolyte. Electrolyte is applied, and then the operator stops squeezing the flexible storage bottle 6. The flexible storage bottle 6 returns to its original shape and draws in the electrolyte from cylinders 43, 42, and 41. The electrolyte in cylinders 43, 42, and 41 returns to the flexible storage bottle 6 under the combined action of gravity and the suction of the flexible storage bottle 6. The operator then contacts the suction block 5 with the part of the equipment or workpiece that needs to be electropolished or derusted, thus connecting the circuit and starting the electropolishing or derusting process. The rough parts or oxides on the surface of the equipment or workpiece are electrolyzed, and the cations generated by electrolysis gain electrons on the suction block 5 and are released. After the electropolishing or derusting is completed, the operator first turns off the power supply 1, then slides cylinders 43 and 42 into cylinders 42 and 41 respectively, and then releases the metal clamp and removes the positive terminal connector 2.

[0042] This invention allows workers to stretch the telescopic mechanism 4, increasing its length. This, combined with the compression of the flexible storage bottle 6, allows the electrolyte inside the flexible storage bottle 6 to be absorbed by the suction block 5 through the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42, and the third cylinder 43. This enables workers to perform electrolytic polishing or electrolytic rust removal on areas that are difficult for workers to access, such as large equipment or workpieces. This improves the usability of the original portable electrolytic polishing equipment and increases its practicality.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting block 51 is fixedly connected to the suction block 5; the mounting block 51 is annular in shape and can be fitted onto the No. 3 cylinder 43.

[0044] During operation, the operator squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6, allowing the electrolyte to pass through the mounting block 51 and come into contact with the suction block 5. During the electrolytic rust removal process, the cations generated by electrolysis come into contact with the negative electrode connector 3 inside the suction block 5 and gain electrons, thus precipitating inside the suction block 5, causing the original anode mud to precipitate in the suction block 5. After electrolysis is completed, the operator can remove the mounting block 51 from the No. 3 cylinder 43 and then clean the suction block 5, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the suction block 5, preventing excessive accumulation of anode mud in the cleaning block, affecting the electrolysis effect, and improving the actual use effect of the invention.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first fixing block 63 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder 41; the first fixing block 63 is fixedly connected to the cap 64 of the flexible storage bottle 6; the cap 64 of the flexible storage bottle 6 is located away from the third cylinder 43; the bottle body and the cap 64 of the flexible storage bottle 6 are connected by threads.

[0046] During operation, after electrolysis, the operator retracts cylinder 43 into cylinder 42, and then retracts cylinder 42 into cylinder 41. Cylinder 41 is then inverted, and the body of the flexible storage bottle 6 containing electrolyte is unscrewed from the cap 64. A new flexible storage bottle 6 containing cleaning agent is then installed and tightened. The cleaning agent is preferably ethanol. The operator then pulls out cylinders 43 and 42, and squeezes the body of the flexible storage bottle 6 containing cleaning agent. The cleaning agent then enters cylinder 41 through hose 61, and travels along cylinders 41, 42, and 43 to contact the suction block 5. The operator then moves cylinder 41, causing the suction block 5 to carry the cleaning agent to clean the electrolyzed areas on the equipment or workpiece. This prevents residual anode mud from remaining after electrolysis, which could affect subsequent painting or other treatments on the electrolyzed equipment or workpiece, thus improving the practicality of the invention.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, a groove 44 is provided on the outer wall of the third cylinder 43; the groove 44 communicates with the inside of the third cylinder 43, and a sliding block 45 is slidably and sealingly connected inside the groove 44; one end of the sliding block 45 is located inside the third cylinder 43 and blocks the internal channel of the third cylinder 43, the cross-sectional shape of the end located inside the third cylinder 43 is triangular and the inclined surface faces the flow direction during electrolysis, and an elastic rope 46 is fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the sliding block 45; the other end of the elastic rope 46 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the third cylinder 43.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present invention, the positive electrode connector 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the No. 3 cylinder 43; a No. 1 spring 71 is fixedly connected to the positive electrode connector 2, so that the suction block 5 and the No. 1 spring 71 can simultaneously contact the electrolytic equipment or workpiece during electrolysis.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present invention, a second spring 72 and a third spring 73 are fixedly connected to the end of the first spring 71 away from the positive terminal 2; the first spring 71, the second spring 72 and the third spring 73 are Y-shaped.

[0050] During operation, the worker extends the No. 3 cylinder 43 towards the equipment or workpiece to be electrolyzed, thus bringing the No. 1 spring 71 into contact with the equipment or workpiece. The No. 2 spring 72 and the No. 3 spring 73 are installed on the No. 1 spring 71 to increase the contact range. The worker then brings the suction block 5 into contact with the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment. The worker then squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6, causing the electrolyte in the flexible storage bottle 6 to enter the No. 3 cylinder 43. Under the force of the worker squeezing the flexible storage bottle 6, the electrolyte contacts the inclined surface of the sliding block 45 and pushes the inclined surface, causing the sliding block 45 to slide outward within the No. 1 groove 44. At this time, the sliding block 45 stretches the No. 1 elastic rope 46. When the worker observes that the sliding block 45 is exposed outside the No. 1 groove 44, they slowly squeeze the flexible storage bottle 6 again, then release the flexible storage bottle 6, so that the suction block 5 is just wetted with the electroplating solution. By setting the sliding block 45, the worker can determine the position of the electrolyte in the No. 3 cylinder 43 by passing through the position of the sliding block 45.

[0051] This invention allows workers to bring the No. 3 cylinder 43 close to the equipment to be electrolyzed, thereby making contact between the No. 2 spring 72 or the No. 3 spring 73 and the equipment. This enables the positive electrode connector 2 to connect with the equipment during electrolysis, reducing the need for workers to manually clamp the positive electrode connector 2 between the positive electrode connector 2 and the equipment. This is especially beneficial when electrolyzing equipment or workpieces that are installed at relatively high positions, as it reduces the need for workers to climb to connect the positive electrode connector 2. This reduces the workload of workers and ensures their safety.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, a third fixing block 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third cylinder 43 near the absorption block 5; a blocking member 81 is installed on the third fixing block 8; the blocking member 81 can catch the electrolyte dripping from the absorption block 5.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present invention, two sliding rods 82 are fixedly connected to the end face of the third fixing block 8 away from the third cylinder 43; the sliding rods 82 are symmetrically arranged; the blocking member 81 is slidably engaged with the two sliding rods 82, and the blocking member 81 is made of a flexible material, such as elastic fabric.

[0054] During operation, when the operator is electrolyzing equipment at a high position, the suction block 5 comes into contact with the equipment. If the operator squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6 too much, the suction block 5 will absorb an excessive amount of electrolyte. This excess electrolyte will then drip off under its own weight onto the blocking component 81, protecting the operator. The blocking component 81 is made of flexible fabric and can slide on the two sliding rods 82, allowing it to conform to the equipment being electrolyzed. This enhances the blocking effect of the blocking component 81, preventing electrolyte from dripping into the operator's eyes when the operator tilts their head back while extending the telescopic mechanism 4 to a high position, thus ensuring the operator's safety when using this invention. Furthermore, the operator can slide the blocking component 81 off the sliding rods 82 for replacement.

[0055] An electrolysis method, applicable to the aforementioned electrolysis apparatus, comprises the following steps:

[0056] S1: The staff first moves the invention to the equipment or workpiece to be electrolyzed, pulls out the No. 3 cylinder 43 and the No. 2 cylinder 42, and then turns on the power supply 1;

[0057] S2: The worker brings the suction block 5 close to the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece and squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6 so that the electrolyte wets the suction block 5; the worker then brings the suction block 5 into contact with the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece. At this time, the second spring 72 and the third spring 73 on the positive terminal 2 come into contact with the equipment and electrolysis begins.

[0058] S3: After electrolysis is completed, the staff unscrews the flexible storage bottle 6 containing electrolyte and then installs the flexible storage bottle 6 containing alcohol. The staff then squeezes the flexible storage bottle 6 containing alcohol, so that the alcohol flows through the first cylinder 41, the second cylinder 42 and the third cylinder 43 to soak the suction block 5. The staff moves the suction block 5 by swinging the first cylinder 41 to clean the electrolysis area.

Claims

1. An electrolysis apparatus, comprising: power supply; The power supply is connected to the positive and negative terminals via wires; a controller is used to control the automatic operation of this electrolysis device; the device is characterized by including a telescopic mechanism; a suction block capable of absorbing electrolyte is connected to the telescopic mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism can control its own length by telescoping; the suction block is fixedly connected to the negative terminal; the telescopic mechanism is a telescopic rod; the telescopic rod has at least three sections, namely, cylinder number one, cylinder number two, and cylinder number three; cylinder number three is slidably and sealed inside cylinder number two; cylinder number two is slidably and sealed inside cylinder number one; a flexible storage bottle is installed on the outer wall of cylinder number one; the mouth of the flexible storage bottle is connected to a flexible hose number one; the flexible hose number one is connected to the inner wall of cylinder number one through a connecting groove; the bottom of cylinder number one is sealed; the suction block blocks the opening of cylinder number three; the positive terminal is fixedly connected to the outer wall of cylinder number three, and a spring number one is fixedly connected to the positive terminal, so that the suction block and the spring number one can simultaneously contact the electrolyzed equipment or workpiece during electrolysis; Spring No. 1 is fixedly connected to Spring No. 2 and Spring No. 3 at the end away from the positive terminal; Spring No. 1, Spring No. 2 and Spring No. 3 are arranged in a Y shape; a groove No. 1 is provided on the outer wall of Cylinder No. 3; Groove No. 1 is connected to the inside of Cylinder No. 3, and a sliding block is slidably sealed inside Groove No. 1; one end of the sliding block is located inside Cylinder No. 3 and blocks Cylinder No. 3, and the cross-sectional shape of the end located inside Cylinder No. 3 is triangular with the inclined surface facing the direction of electrolyte flow, and an elastic rope No. 1 is fixedly connected to the inclined surface of the sliding block; the other end of the elastic rope No. 1 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of Cylinder No.

3.

2. The electrolysis apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation block is fixedly connected to the suction block; the installation block is ring-shaped and can be fitted onto the No. 3 cylinder.

3. The electrolysis apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of cylinder number one; the fixing block is fixedly connected to the cap of the flexible storage bottle; the cap of the flexible storage bottle is located away from cylinder number three; the body and cap of the flexible storage bottle are connected by threads.

4. The electrolysis apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: A No. 3 fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the No. 3 cylinder near the absorption block; a blocking component is installed on the No. 3 fixing block; the blocking component can catch the electrolyte dripping from the absorption block.

5. An electrolysis apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two sliding rods are fixed to the end face of the third fixing block away from the third cylinder; the sliding rods are symmetrically arranged; the blocking component slides in conjunction with the two sliding rods.

6. An electrolysis method, applicable to any one of the electrolysis apparatuses of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The steps of this electrolysis method are as follows: S1: The operator first moves the electrolysis device to the equipment or workpiece to be electrolyzed, pulls out the No. 3 and No. 2 cylinders, and then turns on the power. S2: The operator brings the suction block close to the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece and squeezes the flexible storage bottle to allow the electrolyte to wet the suction block; the operator then brings the suction block into contact with the area to be electrolyzed on the equipment or workpiece. At this time, the second and third springs on the positive terminal contact the equipment, and electrolysis begins. S3: After electrolysis is completed, the staff unscrews the flexible storage bottle containing the electrolyte and then installs the flexible storage bottle containing alcohol. The staff then squeezes the flexible storage bottle containing alcohol, so that the alcohol flows through the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders to wet the absorption block. The staff moves the absorption block by swinging the No. 1 cylinder to clean the electrolysis area.

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