An anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles

An automated system for securing aluminum profiles during oxide surface treatment addresses the inefficiencies of manual binding by using a transport system with driven clamping plates, enabling efficient and labor-saving securement during processing.

CN115505989BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15ZHEJIANG YUANWANG WINDOWS & DOORS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211163627.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-09-23
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-23

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Technical Problem

During the anodizing surface treatment of existing aluminum profiles, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to fix the aluminum profile on the conductive frame, and requires manual binding of steel bars, which is inconvenient to operate.

Method used

The automated loading system, transportation system and discharge system are adopted to fix the workpiece on the bearing plate by actuating the compression plate and air pump, which realizes automatic installation and disassembly, and reduces manual operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic processing of the anodized surface treatment of aluminum profiles, saving time and effort, and improving operating efficiency.

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Abstract

The present application discloses an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles, which relates to the field of aluminum profile surface treatment. It includes a loading system, a cleaning system, a surface treatment system, a blanking system and a transportation system. The loading system is used to convey workpieces to the transportation system. The transportation system is used to transport the workpieces to the cleaning system for cleaning, to the surface treatment system for surface treatment, and to the blanking system to unload the workpieces. The transportation system includes a bracket, a sliding rod and a transportation rack. A plurality of bearing plates for bearing workpieces are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction on the transportation rack. A pressing plate is rotatably connected to the bearing plate, and the pressing plate rotates to limit the workpiece on the bearing plate. A first driving member for driving the pressing plate to rotate is arranged on the transportation rack. In this application, the workpiece is limited on the bearing plate by the rotation of the pressing plate, eliminating the need for manual binding, which saves time and effort.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of surface treatment of aluminum profiles, and particularly to an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in order to improve the strength of aluminum profiles, the extruded aluminum profiles need to be subjected to anodic oxidation surface treatment.

[0003] In related technologies, the anodic oxidation surface treatment process generally includes the following steps: loading, pretreatment, anodic oxidation, and unloading; that is, first tying the aluminum profiles to the conductive frame, then moving the conductive frame to the cleaning tank for cleaning, and after cleaning, the aluminum profiles follow the conductive frame and move to the anodic oxidation tank. In the electrolyte solution in the anodic oxidation tank, electrolysis is used to form an aluminum oxide film on the surface of the aluminum profiles, and the anodized aluminum profiles can be removed from the conductive frame.

[0004] Regarding the above related technologies, the inventor believes that when installing the aluminum profiles on the conductive frame, generally, the form of manually tying steel bars is used to fix the aluminum profiles on the conductive frame, which is time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to facilitate fixing the aluminum profiles on the conductive frame, this application provides an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles.

[0006] An anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles includes a feeding system, a cleaning system, a surface treatment system, a blanking system, and a transportation system. The feeding system is used to convey the workpieces to the transportation system. The transportation system is used to transport the workpieces to the cleaning system for cleaning, transport them to the surface treatment system for surface treatment, and transport them to the blanking system to unload the workpieces. The transportation system includes a bracket, a sliding rod, and a transportation frame. The bracket is used to be erected on the installation surface. The sliding rod is slidably connected to the bracket, and a driving component for driving its own sliding is provided on the sliding rod. The transportation frame is connected to the sliding rod through a lifting component. A plurality of bearing plates for bearing the workpieces are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction on the transportation frame. A pressing plate is rotatably connected to the bearing plate, and the pressing plate rotates to limit the workpiece on the bearing plate. A driving member one for driving the pressing plate to rotate is provided on the transportation frame.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the workpiece is installed on the transport rack, the workpiece is conveyed to the bearing plate through the feeding system, and then the driving member 1 drives the pressing plate to rotate, so that the workpiece can be limited on the bearing plate to prevent the workpiece from falling. Locking the bearing plate by pressing the workpiece with the pressing plate is simple, convenient, time-saving and labor-saving. In addition, it lays a foundation for realizing the automatic feeding of aluminum profile workpieces.

[0009] Optionally, two baffles are provided on the pressing plate, a rotating shaft is fixedly connected between the two baffles, a through hole for the rotating shaft to pass through is opened on the bearing plate, the two baffles are used to block the through hole, a notch is opened on the rotating shaft, a partition plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole, the partition plate divides the notch into an air chamber 1 and an air chamber 2, an air leakage port for connecting the air chamber 2 to the outside is opened on the partition plate, an inflation groove is opened in the transport rack, the inflation groove communicates with the air chamber 1, and the driving member 1 includes an air pump, and the air outlet of the air pump communicates with the inflation groove.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, after the workpiece is placed on the bearing plate, the air pump is turned on to inflate the inflation groove, and the gas enters the air chamber 1. Under the action of air pressure, the rotating shaft rotates, driving the pressing plate to rotate; when the pressing plate needs to be reset, the air pump is used to pump air out of the air chamber 1, and under the action of air pressure, the rotating shaft rotates, driving the pressing plate to reset.

[0011] Optionally, a plug board for blocking the inflation groove is inserted on the upper side of the bearing plate of the transport rack, a through hole is opened on the plug board, the workpiece is placed on the bearing plate to push the plug board to move, and the movement of the plug board makes the through hole communicate with the inflation groove; a spring for driving part of the plug board to be outside the transport rack is provided on the transport rack; when the spring is not deformed, the plug board blocks the inflation groove.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, during feeding, the workpiece is transported to the bearing plate on the top layer of the transport rack through the feeding system. At this time, under the action of the bearing plate, the plug board moves, making the through hole communicate with the inflation groove, while the plug boards beside other bearing plates block the inflation groove. At this time, the air pump is turned on, and the gas can only enter the bearing plate on the top layer, making the pressing plate on the bearing plate on the top layer rotate to lock the workpiece on the bearing plate on the top layer. Then, the transport rack is lifted through the lifting assembly, and then the above operation is repeated to lock the workpieces on the bearing plates one by one; through the setting of the plug board, the workpieces can be locked one by one to prevent the workpieces from falling due to the vibration generated during the upward movement of the transport rack; and the spring facilitates the reset of the plug board.

[0013] Optionally, a threaded cylinder is rotatably connected to the baffle, the other end of the threaded cylinder is threadedly sleeved with a threaded rod, and the other end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the pressing plate. The threaded cylinder rotates to drive the pressing plate to approach or move away from the baffle.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy to adjust the distance between the clamping plate and the rotating shaft, so as to adapt to workpieces of different sizes.

[0015] Optionally, the loading system includes a loading conveyor belt and a loading trolley, the loading trolley is used to transport the workpiece on the loading conveyor belt to the transport rack, the loading trolley is fixedly connected to a vertically arranged cylinder 1, the telescopic end of the cylinder 1 is fixedly connected to a fixed plate, the fixed plate is slidably connected to a clamping plate in a vertical direction, the clamping plate moves vertically to clamp the workpiece, and the loading trolley is provided with a driving component 2 for driving the clamping plate to slide.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when transporting the workpiece to the transport rack, move the loading trolley to the loading conveyor belt position until the workpiece is inserted between the clamping plate and the fixed plate, then drive the clamping plate toward the fixed plate through the second driving member to clamp the workpiece, then adjust the height of the workpiece through the cylinder one, then move the loading trolley to move the workpiece to the carrying plate, and then remove the workpiece from between the clamping plate and the fixed plate; the loading system has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0017] Optionally, the second driving member includes a second cylinder.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the second driving member has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0019] Optionally, the unloading system includes an unloading conveyor belt and an unloading trolley, the unloading trolley is used to transport the workpiece on the transport rack to the unloading conveyor belt, the unloading trolley is fixedly connected to a vertically arranged cylinder three, the telescopic end of the cylinder three is fixedly connected to a clamping sleeve, and the clamping sleeve is used to carry the workpiece.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when unloading, turn on the air pump to reset the clamping plate, then move the unloading trolley so that the clamping sleeve is located completely below the workpiece, then turn on cylinder three to drive the clamping sleeve to move up, so that the workpiece is clamped in the clamping sleeve, and then move the unloading trolley to transport the workpiece to the unloading conveyor belt; the unloading system has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0021] Optionally, one end of the clamping plate for abutting against the workpiece is fixedly connected with a rubber pad.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, rigid friction between the clamping plate and the workpiece can be prevented.

[0023] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. This application limits the workpiece on the load-bearing plate by rotating the clamping plate, without manual binding, saving time and effort;

[0025] 2. Through the settings of the feeding system, transportation system and discharging system, the automatic processing of the anodic oxidation surface treatment of aluminum profiles is realized in this application. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles in an embodiment of this application Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 is the overall structural schematic diagram of an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles in an embodiment of this application Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the partial structural schematic diagram of Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the partial structural schematic diagram of Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the enlarged schematic diagram of area A in

[0031] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0032] 1. Feeding system; 2. Cleaning system; 3. Surface treatment system; 4. Transportation system; 5. Discharging system; 6. Feeding conveyor belt; 7. Feeding trolley; 8. Cylinder 1; 9. Fixed plate; 10. Clamping plate; 11. Cylinder 2; 12. Bracket; 13. Slide bar; 14. Transportation rack; 15. Cylinder 4; 16. Cross bar; 17. Vertical bar; 18. Bearing plate; 19. Pressing plate; 20. Baffle; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Through hole; 23. Notch; 24. Partition plate; 25. Air chamber 1; 26. Air chamber 2; 27. Air leakage port; 28. Inflation groove; 29. Air duct; 30. Air pump; 31. Air pipe; 32. Plug board; 33. Perforation; 34. Connecting block; 35. Slide groove; 36. Spring; 37. Threaded cylinder; 38. Threaded rod; 39. Cleaning tank; 40. Electrolytic cell; 41. Discharging conveyor belt; 42. Discharging trolley; 43. Cylinder 3; 44. Clamping sleeve. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0033] The following is a further detailed description of this application in conjunction with the attached Figures 1-5 drawings.

[0034] An embodiment of this application discloses an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the process includes a loading system 1, a cleaning system 2, a surface treatment system 3, an unloading system 5 and a transportation system 4. The loading system 1 is used to convey workpieces to the transportation system 4. The transportation system 4 is used to transport the workpieces to the cleaning system 2 for cleaning, to the surface treatment system 3 for surface treatment, and to the unloading system 5 to unload the workpieces.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the loading system 1 includes a loading conveyor belt 6 and a loading trolley 7. The loading trolley 7 is used to convey the workpieces on the loading conveyor belt 6 to the transportation system 4. A first cylinder 8 arranged vertically is fixedly connected to the loading trolley 7. A fixing plate 9 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first cylinder 8. A clamping plate 10 is slidably connected to the fixing plate 9 in the vertical direction. The clamping plate 10 moves vertically to clamp the workpiece. A second driving member for driving the clamping plate 10 to slide is provided on the loading trolley 7.

[0036] The second driving member includes a second cylinder 11. The length direction of the second cylinder 11 is arranged vertically. The second cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate 9. The telescopic end of the second cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the clamping plate 10.

[0037] In another embodiment, the second driving member can also be a screw drive member, which drives the clamping plate 10 to move vertically through the screw drive member.

[0038] In this embodiment, the transportation system 4 includes a bracket 12, a sliding rod 13 and a transportation frame 14. The bracket 12 is used to be erected on the installation surface. In this embodiment, the installation surface is the ground. The sliding rod 13 is slidably connected to the bracket 12. A driving assembly for driving itself to slide is provided on the sliding rod 13. A rack is fixedly connected to the bracket 12. The driving assembly includes a motor and a gear. The gear is rotatably connected to the sliding rod 13. The motor is fixedly connected to the sliding rod 13. The output shaft of the motor is coaxially fixedly connected to the gear. The gear is meshed with the rack.

[0039] The transportation frame 14 is connected to the sliding rod 13 through a lifting assembly. In this embodiment, the lifting assembly includes two fourth cylinders 15. The two fourth cylinders 15 are respectively located at both ends of the sliding rod 13 in the length direction. The length direction of the fourth cylinder 15 is arranged vertically. The telescopic end of the fourth cylinder 15 is fixedly connected to the transportation frame 14.

[0040] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 4, the transport rack 14 is in a U shape. The transport rack 14 includes a cross bar 16 and two vertical bars 17. The fourth cylinder 15 is connected to the cross bar 16. The two vertical bars 17 are respectively vertically and fixedly connected to the two ends of the cross bar 16 in the length direction. A plurality of bearing plates 18 for carrying workpieces are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction on the vertical bars 17. The bearing plates 18 on the two vertical bars 17 correspond to each other one by one. The bearing plates 18 at the same height on the two vertical bars 17 are used to jointly carry a workpiece. A pressing plate 19 is rotatably connected to the bearing plate 18. The pressing plate 19 rotates to limit the workpiece on the bearing plate 18. A first driving member for driving the pressing plate 19 to rotate is provided on the transport rack 14.

[0041] Two baffle plates 20 are provided on the pressing plate 19. A rotating shaft 21 is fixedly connected between the two baffle plates 20. A through hole 22 for the rotating shaft 21 to pass through is formed on the bearing plate 18. The two baffle plates 20 are used to block the through hole 22, and the inner wall of the through hole 22 and the outer wall of the rotating shaft 21 are hermetically arranged. A notch 23 is formed on the rotating shaft 21. A partition plate 24 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole 22. The partition plate 24 divides the notch 23 into a first air chamber 25 and a second air chamber 26. An air leakage port 27 for connecting the second air chamber 26 to the outside is formed on the partition plate 24. An air charging groove 28 is formed in the vertical bar 17. The air charging groove 28 is connected to the first air chamber 25 through an air duct 29. The first driving member includes an air pump 30. The air outlet of the air pump 30 is connected to the air charging groove 28 through an air pipe 31.

[0042] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the independent rotation of the pressing plate 19, an insertion plate 32 for blocking the air charging groove 28 is inserted on the upper side of the bearing plate 18 of the transport rack 14. A through hole 33 is formed on the insertion plate 32. During the process that the workpiece is placed on the bearing plate 18 and pressed by the pressing plate 19, the insertion rod moves to make the through hole 33 communicate with the air charging groove 28. A connecting block 34 is fixedly connected to the insertion plate 32. A sliding groove 35 for the connecting block 34 to slide is formed on the vertical bar 17. A spring 36 is fixedly connected in the sliding groove 35. The length direction of the spring 36 is arranged along the sliding direction of the connecting block 34. The other end of the spring 36 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 34. When the spring 36 is not deformed, the insertion plate 32 blocks the air charging groove 28.

[0043] In this embodiment, in order to adjust the distance between the pressing plate 19 and the rotating shaft 21 to press workpieces of different sizes, a threaded cylinder 37 is rotatably connected to the baffle plate 20. The length direction of the threaded cylinder 37 is arranged along the shortest connection line direction between the pressing plate 19 and the rotating shaft 21. A threaded rod 38 is threadedly sleeved at the other end of the threaded cylinder 37. The other end of the threaded rod 38 is fixedly connected to the pressing plate 19. The threaded cylinder 37 rotates to drive the pressing plate 19 to approach or move away from the baffle plate 20.

[0044] In addition, in order to reduce the rigid wear between the pressing plate 19 and the workpiece, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the surface of the pressing plate 19 for abutting against the workpiece.

[0045] Refer to Figure 1, the cleaning system 2 includes two cleaning pools 39 which are located below the sliding path of the sliding rod 13. The transport rack 14 moves vertically to insert the transport rack 14 into the cleaning pool 39;

[0046] The surface treatment system 3 includes an electrolytic cell 40 which is located below the sliding path of the sliding rod 13. The transport rack 14 moves vertically to insert the transport rack 14 into the electrolytic cell 40.

[0047] Referring to Figure 5 , the blanking system 5 includes a blanking conveyor belt 41 and a blanking trolley 42. The blanking trolley 42 is used to convey the workpieces on the transport rack 14 to the blanking conveyor belt 41. A vertically arranged cylinder three 43 is fixedly connected to the blanking trolley 42. A clamping sleeve 44 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder three 43. The clamping sleeve 44 is U-shaped and is used to carry the workpieces.

[0048] The implementation principle of an anodic oxidation surface treatment process for aluminum profiles in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: During use, the workpiece to be processed is transported to one end of the feeding conveyor belt 6 by the feeding conveyor belt 6, and then the feeding trolley 7 is moved to insert the workpiece between the clamping plate 10 and the fixing plate 9. Then, the cylinder two 11 is started to drive the clamping plate 10 to move vertically downward to clamp the workpiece tightly. Then, the feeding trolley 7 is moved to the position of the transport rack 14, and the position of the transport rack 14 is adjusted by the cylinder four 15. Then, the workpiece is placed on the bearing plate 18 through the cooperation of the cylinder one 8 and the feeding trolley. Then, the air pump 30 is started. Under the action of air pressure, the pressing plate 19 rotates to press the workpiece tightly. After all the bearing plates 18 are loaded, the transport rack 14 is moved to the cleaning pool 39 to clean the workpiece. The cleaned workpiece is moved to the electrolytic cell 40 by the transport rack 14 for surface treatment. The workpiece after surface treatment is moved to the position of the blanking trolley 42 by the transport rack 14, and the workpiece is taken and placed on the blanking conveyor belt 41.

[0049] The above are all the preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles, comprising a loading system (1), a cleaning system (2), a surface treatment system (3), a unloading system (5) and a transportation system (4). The loading system (1) is used to convey workpieces to the transportation system (4), and the transportation system (4) is used to transport the workpieces to the cleaning system (2) for cleaning, transport them to the surface treatment system (3) for surface treatment, and transport them to the unloading system (5) to unload the workpieces. It is characterized in that: The transportation system (4) includes a support (12), a sliding rod (13), and a transportation frame (14). The support (12) is used to be erected on the installation surface. The sliding rod (13) is slidably connected to the support (12), and a driving assembly for driving the sliding of the sliding rod (13) by itself is provided on the sliding rod (13). The transportation frame (14) is connected to the sliding rod (13) through a lifting assembly. A plurality of bearing plates (18) for bearing workpieces are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction on the transportation frame (14). A pressing plate (19) is rotatably connected to the bearing plate (18). The pressing plate (19) rotates to limit the workpiece on the bearing plate (18). A first driving member for driving the rotation of the pressing plate (19) is provided on the transportation frame (14). Two baffle plates (20) are provided on the pressing plate (19). A rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected between the two baffle plates (20). A through hole (22) for the rotating shaft (21) to pass through is opened on the bearing plate (18). The two baffle plates (20) are used to block the through hole (22). A notch (23) is opened on the rotating shaft (21). A partition plate (24) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the through hole (22). The partition plate (24) divides the notch (23) into a first air chamber (25) and a second air chamber (26). An air leakage port (27) for communicating the second air chamber (26) with the outside is opened on the partition plate (24). An air inflation groove (28) is opened in the transportation frame (14). The air inflation groove (28) communicates with the first air chamber (25). The first driving member includes an air pump (30), and the air outlet of the air pump (30) communicates with the air inflation groove (28).

2. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insertion plate (32) for blocking the air inflation groove (28) is inserted on the upper side of the bearing plate (18) of the transportation frame (14). A through hole (33) is opened on the insertion plate (32). The workpiece is placed on the bearing plate (18) to push the insertion plate (32) to move. The movement of the insertion plate (32) enables the through hole (33) to communicate with the air inflation groove (28). A spring (36) for driving the insertion plate (32) to be partially located outside the transportation frame (14) is provided on the transportation frame (14). When the spring (36) is not deformed, the insertion plate (32) blocks the air inflation groove (28).

3. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded cylinder (37) is rotatably connected to the baffle plate (20). The other end of the threaded cylinder (37) is threadedly sleeved with a threaded rod (38). The other end of the threaded rod (38) is fixedly connected to the pressing plate (19). The rotation of the threaded cylinder (37) drives the pressing plate (19) to approach or move away from the baffle plate (20).

4. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding system (1) includes a feeding conveyor belt (6) and a feeding trolley (7). The feeding trolley (7) is used to transport the workpieces on the feeding conveyor belt (6) to the transport rack (14). A vertically arranged first cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the feeding trolley (7). A fixed plate (9) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first cylinder (8). A clamping plate (10) is slidably connected to the fixed plate (9) in the vertical direction. The clamping plate (10) moves vertically to clamp the workpiece. A second driving member for driving the clamping plate (10) to slide is provided on the feeding trolley (7).

5. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second driving member includes a second cylinder (11).

6. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging system (5) includes a discharging conveyor belt (41) and a discharging trolley (42). The discharging trolley (42) is used to transport the workpieces on the transport rack (14) to the discharging conveyor belt (41). A vertically arranged third cylinder (43) is fixedly connected to the discharging trolley (42). A clamping sleeve (44) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the third cylinder (43). The clamping sleeve (44) is used to carry the workpiece.

7. An anodic oxidation surface treatment device for aluminum profiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber pad is fixedly connected to one end of the pressing plate (19) for abutting against the workpiece.

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