A hanging plating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a hanging plating equipment and relates to the technical field of electrolysis, which comprises an electrolytic cell, a fixed frame, a transverse moving seat, a to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack and a portal frame. The fixed frame is arranged between the two portal frames. The transverse moving seat is arranged at the middle part of the fixed frame. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transverse moving seat. The fixed frame and the transverse moving seat are respectively connected with a horizontal moving assembly and a vertical moving assembly. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be-electrolyzed part placing rack is provided with a plurality of clamping blocks. The to-be

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrolysis-related technologies, specifically to a plating apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] An air source heat pump water heater absorbs low-temperature heat from the air, vaporizes it through a refrigerant medium, compresses it through a compressor to increase its pressure and temperature, and then converts it into heat energy for water through a heat exchanger. The high-temperature heat energy after compression is used to heat the water.

[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 202222024815.6 discloses "An Automated Rack Plating Equipment". Its technical solution includes a liquid storage tank assembly comprising a pre-wash tank, an electroplating tank, and a post-wash tank arranged linearly; a horizontal track, with metal hanging rods parallel to the distribution direction of the liquid storage tank assembly for suspending products to be plated; characterized in that it further includes an automatic transport assembly, comprising: a horizontal moving seat slidably mounted on the horizontal track; a first driving device driving the horizontal moving seat to reciprocate along the horizontal track; and a vertical track fixed to the horizontal moving seat.

[0004] This automated rack plating equipment, under the control of the automatic transport component and the programming control equipment, has the ability to move autonomously in both horizontal and vertical directions. The clamps on it can hold metal hanging rods, so the automatic transport component has the function of autonomously transporting metal hanging rods. It can place metal hanging rods full of products to be plated in a pre-set manner on the upper side of the pre-wash tank, electroplating tank and post-wash tank, reducing manual operation steps and improving production efficiency and safety.

[0005] However, traditional automated plating equipment often places or clamps the workpiece to be electrolyzed, resulting in partial contact between the workpiece and the plating solution. This can easily lead to incomplete electrolysis during the subsequent electrolysis process. Manually changing the position increases the difficulty of operation and reduces electrolysis efficiency. Furthermore, the electrolyte level decreases as it is consumed, and adding more electrolyte in time may result in waste. If electrolyte is not added, incomplete electrolysis of the workpiece will also occur.

[0006] For example, when the electrolyte is insufficient to completely cover the workpiece, or when the contact area between the workpiece and the clamping assembly is large, incomplete electrolysis can easily occur. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rack plating apparatus to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a plating apparatus, comprising an electrolytic cell, a fixed frame, a transverse shift seat, a workpiece placement rack, and a gantry frame. The fixed frame is disposed between two gantry frames, the transverse shift seat is installed in the middle of the fixed frame, and the workpiece placement rack is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transverse shift seat. A transverse movement component and a vertical movement component are respectively connected between the fixed frame and the transverse shift seat. A mounting protrusion is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower transverse extension of the workpiece placement rack, and a lifting mechanism is connected to the workpiece placement rack. A height adjustment structure is connected between the fixed frame and the gantry frame.

[0009] The lifting mechanism includes a rectangular opening, a hydraulic cylinder, a U-shaped frame, and a lifting plate. The rectangular opening is located on the lower side of the component placement rack. The hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the component placement rack. The U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder and is fitted around the lower periphery of the component placement rack. The lifting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame.

[0010] The height adjustment structure includes a second servo motor, a threaded rod, and a threaded block. The second servo motor is fixedly installed on the upper end of the gantry frame. The threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second servo motor, and its lower end is rotatably connected to the gantry frame through a bearing. The threaded block is threaded onto the outer periphery of the threaded rod, and its surface is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed frame.

[0011] In this design, the mounting protrusions effectively create a gap between the component to be electrolyzed and the mounting rack, allowing the component to have greater contact with the electrolyte for electrolysis. Furthermore, the lifting mechanism allows the component to be lifted when only the portion in contact with the mounting protrusion remains unelectrolyzed, exposing this portion for more complete contact with the electrolyte and achieving a more comprehensive electrolysis. Finally, the height adjustment structure allows the mounting rack to be lowered to completely cover the component as electrolyte levels decrease, further enhancing the overall electrolysis process.

[0012] Furthermore, the vertical moving component includes a mounting block, a vertical guide rod, and a sliding sleeve block. The mounting block is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the fixed frame, the vertical guide rod is fixedly connected between two mounting blocks, and the sliding sleeve block is slidably fitted around the periphery of the vertical guide rod.

[0013] In this design, the installation block, vertical guide rod, and sliding sleeve block enable the horizontal moving seat to move the electrolytic workpiece placement rack left and right during use. This allows for more thorough contact between the electrolyte and the workpiece during electrolysis, further improving electrolysis efficiency and overall electrolysis coverage.

[0014] Furthermore, the lateral movement assembly includes a fixed plate and a lateral guide rod. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding sleeve block, the lateral guide rod is fixedly connected between the two fixed plates, and the lateral movement seat is slidably connected to the periphery of the lateral guide rod.

[0015] In this design, the fixed plate and the transverse guide rod allow the transverse sliding seat to move the electrolytic workpiece placement rack back and forth during use. This allows the electrolyte to make more thorough contact with the workpiece during electrolysis by shaking, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency and overall electrolysis coverage.

[0016] Furthermore, a drive mechanism is connected between the vertical moving component and the horizontal moving component;

[0017] The drive mechanism includes a lower fixed frame, a fixed pulley, a first servo motor, a pulley, and a drive belt. The lower fixed frame is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the fixed plate. The fixed pulley is rotatably connected to the lower end surface of the transverse guide rod via a rotating shaft. The first servo motor is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed frame and is located at a corner. The pulley is fixedly connected to the output end of the first servo motor. The drive belt is wound around the fixed pulley and the pulley, and passes through the transverse sliding seat and is fixedly connected to the transverse sliding seat.

[0018] In this solution, by setting up a driving mechanism, the rack for placing the electrolyzed components can better drive the components to move left and right and back and forth. The entire movement process does not require manual operation, allowing the operator to stay away from the entire electrolysis equipment, thereby improving the safety of the equipment during use. At the same time, it can also achieve uniform shaking, avoiding electrolyte spillage caused by uneven shaking amplitude, making the entire electrolysis process more stable.

[0019] Furthermore, a guide slide is connected between the gantry frame and the threaded block;

[0020] The guide slide includes a strip-shaped guide slide groove and guide slide blocks. The strip-shaped guide slide groove is formed on the inner side wall of the gantry frame. The two guide slide blocks are fixedly connected to the two sides of the threaded block and slidably connected to the inner wall of the strip-shaped guide slide groove.

[0021] In this solution, by setting a strip-shaped guide groove and a guide block, the threaded block can only move up and down during the rotation of the threaded rod without rotating along with it. This avoids the threaded block rotating and affecting the connection stability between it and the electrolytic component placement rack, thus achieving better usage requirements.

[0022] Furthermore, a total of four pulleys are provided, and two of the pulleys are rotatably connected to the corner of the inner wall of the fixed frame via a rotating shaft.

[0023] Furthermore, the rectangular opening is located directly above the lifting plate, and its size is adapted to the design size of the lifting plate.

[0024] In this solution, by matching the size of the rectangular opening to the lifting plate and positioning it directly above the lifting plate, the lifting of the electrolytic component can be made smoother later, avoiding lifting instability caused by collisions.

[0025] Furthermore, the electrolytic cell is placed directly below the fixed frame and is not fixedly connected to the two gantry frames.

[0026] In this design, the electrolytic cell is not fixedly connected to the gantry, allowing the entire plating equipment to be used with electrolytic cells of different sizes, thus avoiding limitations that would restrict its applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a perspective bottom view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a top view of a structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a device placement rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 6 This is one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at point B;

[0034] Figure 7 This is one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point C.

[0035] In the diagram: 1. Electrolytic cell; 2. Fixed frame; 3. Horizontal sliding seat; 4. Placement rack for electrolyzed components; 5. Stacking protrusion; 6. Rectangular opening; 7. Hydraulic cylinder; 8. U-shaped frame; 9. Lifting plate; 10. Mounting block; 11. Vertical guide rod; 12. Sliding sleeve block; 13. Fixed plate; 14. Lower fixed frame; 15. Horizontal guide rod; 16. Fixed pulley; 17. First servo motor; 18. Pulley; 19. Drive belt; 20. Gantry frame; 21. Second servo motor; 22. Threaded rod; 23. Threaded block; 24. Strip guide groove; 25. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] Please see Figure 1-4 This invention provides a technical solution: a plating apparatus, comprising an electrolytic cell 1, a fixed frame 2, a transverse shift seat 3, a workpiece placement rack 4, and a gantry frame 20. The fixed frame 2 is disposed between two gantry frames 20. The transverse shift seat 3 is installed in the middle of the fixed frame 2. The workpiece placement rack 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transverse shift seat 3. A transverse moving component and a vertical moving component are respectively connected between the fixed frame 2 and the transverse shift seat 3. A mounting protrusion 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower transverse extension of the workpiece placement rack 4. A lifting mechanism is connected to the workpiece placement rack 4. A height adjustment structure is connected between the fixed frame 2 and the gantry frame 20. The electrolytic cell 1 is placed directly below the fixed frame 2 and is not fixedly connected to the two gantry frames 20.

[0038] The lifting mechanism includes a rectangular opening 6, a hydraulic cylinder 7, a U-shaped frame 8, and a lifting plate 9. The rectangular opening 6 is located on the lower side of the component placement rack 4. The hydraulic cylinder 7 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the component placement rack 4. The U-shaped frame 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 7 and is fitted around the lower periphery of the component placement rack 4. The lifting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 8. The rectangular opening 6 is located directly above the lifting plate 9, and its size is adapted to the design size of the lifting plate 9.

[0039] The height adjustment structure includes a second servo motor 21, a threaded rod 22, and a threaded block 23. The second servo motor 21 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the gantry frame 20. The threaded rod 22 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second servo motor 21, and its lower end is rotatably connected to the gantry frame 20 through a bearing. The threaded block 23 is threadedly sleeved on the periphery of the threaded rod 22, and its surface is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed frame 2.

[0040] In this embodiment, the component to be electrolyzed is first placed on the component placement rack 4, with its lower surface in contact with the mounting protrusion 5. Then, the second servo motor 21 is activated, which drives the threaded rod 22 to rotate, thereby causing the threaded block 23 to move the entire fixed frame 2 downwards. This allows the component placement rack 4 to carry the component into the electrolytic cell 1, where the electrolytic cell 1 performs the corresponding electrolysis. Furthermore, the contact surface between the mounting protrusion 5 and the component is difficult to electrolyze. After electrolysis for a period of time, the hydraulic cylinder 7 is activated, which pulls the U-shaped frame 8 and the lifting plate 9 upwards. This allows the lifting plate 9 to lift the component to be electrolyzed upwards, causing its lower surface to detach from the mounting protrusion 5, thus achieving complete electrolysis. Moreover, the entire process does not require manual operation, which better ensures safety during electrolysis and achieves better performance.

[0041] Specifically, the vertical moving component includes a mounting block 10, a vertical guide rod 11, and a sliding sleeve block 12. The mounting block 10 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the fixed frame 2. The vertical guide rod 11 is fixedly connected between two mounting blocks 10. The sliding sleeve block 12 is slidably sleeved around the periphery of the vertical guide rod 11. The horizontal moving component includes a fixing plate 13 and a horizontal guide rod 15. The fixing plate 13 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding sleeve block 12. The horizontal guide rod 15 is fixedly connected between two fixing plates 13. The horizontal moving seat 3 is slidably connected around the periphery of the horizontal guide rod 15. A driving mechanism is connected between the vertical moving component and the horizontal moving component.

[0042] The driving mechanism includes a lower fixed frame 14, a fixed pulley 16, a first servo motor 17, a pulley 18, and a drive belt 19. The lower fixed frame 14 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the fixed plate 13. The fixed pulley 16 is rotatably connected to the lower end surface of the transverse guide rod 15 via a rotating shaft. The first servo motor 17 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed frame 2 and is located at a corner. The pulley 18 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first servo motor 17. The drive belt 19 is wound around the fixed pulley 16 and the pulley 18, and the drive belt 19 passes through the transverse sliding seat 3 and is fixedly connected to the transverse sliding seat 3. A total of four pulleys 18 are provided, and two of the pulleys 18 are rotatably connected to the inner wall corner of the fixed frame 2 via a rotating shaft.

[0043] In this embodiment, the vertical and horizontal moving components enable the transverse moving seat 3 to effectively move the workpiece to be electrolyzed left and right, and back and forth during use. This allows for more thorough contact between the electrolyte and the workpiece during electrolysis, improving electrolysis efficiency and overall completeness. The drive mechanism provides power for the left and right and back and forth movement of the workpiece, and the entire movement process requires no manual operation, allowing the operator to stay away from the electrolysis equipment, thus improving safety during use. It also achieves uniform shaking, preventing electrolyte spillage caused by inconsistent shaking amplitude, making the entire electrolysis process more stable. Furthermore, to accelerate the overall electrolysis, the first servo motor 17 can be activated. The first servo motor 17 drives the pulley 18 to rotate, which in turn causes the drive belt 19, in conjunction with the fixed pulley 16 and the drive belt 19 fixed to the transverse moving seat 3, to move the workpiece placement rack 4 back and forth and left and right, allowing the electrolyte to be electrolyzed more thoroughly, achieving efficient electrolysis.

[0044] Specifically, a guide slide is connected between the gantry frame 20 and the threaded block 23;

[0045] The guide slide includes a strip-shaped guide slide groove 24 and guide slide blocks 25. The strip-shaped guide slide groove 24 is formed on the inner side wall of the gantry frame 20. The two guide slide blocks 25 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the threaded block 23 and slidably connected to the inner wall of the strip-shaped guide slide groove 24.

[0046] In this embodiment, by setting the strip guide groove 24 and the guide block 25, the threaded block 23 can have better guidance, so that it only moves up and down.

[0047] Working principle: The workpiece to be electrolyzed is placed on the workpiece placement rack 4, with its lower surface in contact with the mounting protrusion 5. Then, the second servo motor 21 is started, which drives the threaded rod 22 to rotate, thereby causing the threaded block 23 to move the entire fixed frame 2 downward, so that the workpiece placement rack 4 carries the workpiece into the electrolytic cell 1, where the electrolytic cell 1 performs the corresponding electrolysis. Also, the contact surface between the mounting protrusion 5 and the workpiece is difficult to electrolyze. After electrolysis for a period of time, the hydraulic cylinder 7 is started, which pulls the U-shaped frame 8 and the lifting plate 9 upward, thereby lifting the workpiece upward and causing its lower surface to detach from the mounting protrusion 5, thus achieving full electrolysis.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the basic concepts have been described above. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, the detailed disclosure above is merely illustrative and does not constitute a limitation of this specification. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art may make various modifications, improvements, and corrections to this specification. Such modifications, improvements, and corrections are suggested in this specification, and therefore remain within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of this specification. Furthermore, this specification uses specific terms to describe embodiments of this specification. For example, "an embodiment," "one embodiment," and / or "some embodiments" refer to a feature, structure, or characteristic associated with at least one embodiment of this specification. Therefore, it should be emphasized and noted that "an embodiment," "one embodiment," or "an alternative embodiment" mentioned twice or more in different locations in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, certain features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments of this specification can be appropriately combined. Moreover, unless expressly stated in the claims, the order of processing elements and sequences, the use of numbers and letters, or other names described in this specification are not intended to limit the order of the processes and methods of this specification.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plating apparatus, comprising an electrolytic cell (1), a fixed frame (2), a transverse shifter (3), a workpiece placement rack (4), and a gantry frame (20), wherein the fixed frame (2) is disposed between two gantry frames (20), the transverse shifter (3) is installed in the middle of the fixed frame (2), and the workpiece placement rack (4) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the transverse shifter (3), characterized in that: A horizontal moving component and a vertical moving component are respectively connected between the fixed frame (2) and the horizontal moving seat (3); a stacking protrusion (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lower horizontal extension of the component to be electrolyzed rack (4); a lifting mechanism is connected to the component to be electrolyzed rack (4); a height adjustment structure is connected between the fixed frame (2) and the gantry (20). The lateral movement assembly includes a fixed plate (13) and a lateral guide rod (15). The fixed plate (13) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding sleeve block (12), and the lateral guide rod (15) is fixedly connected between the two fixed plates (13). The lateral movement seat (3) is slidably connected to the periphery of the lateral guide rod (15). The vertical moving component includes a mounting block (10), a vertical guide rod (11), and a sliding sleeve (12). The mounting block (10) is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the fixed frame (2). The vertical guide rod (11) is fixedly connected between two mounting blocks (10). The sliding sleeve (12) is slidably sleeved around the vertical guide rod (11). A drive mechanism is connected between the vertical moving component and the horizontal moving component; The drive mechanism includes a lower fixed frame (14), a fixed pulley (16), a first servo motor (17), a pulley (18), and a drive belt (19). The lower fixed frame (14) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the fixed plate (13). The fixed pulley (16) is rotatably connected to the lower end surface of the transverse guide rod (15) via a rotating shaft. The first servo motor (17) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the fixed frame (2) and is located at a corner. The pulley (18) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first servo motor (17). The drive belt (19) is wound around the fixed pulley (16) and the pulley (18), and the drive belt (19) passes through the transverse sliding seat (3) and is fixedly connected to the transverse sliding seat (3). The lifting mechanism includes a rectangular opening (6), a hydraulic cylinder (7), a U-shaped frame (8), and a lifting plate (9). The rectangular opening (6) is located on the lower side of the component placement rack (4). The hydraulic cylinder (7) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the component placement rack (4). The U-shaped frame (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (7) and is clamped around the lower periphery of the component placement rack (4). The lifting plate (9) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (8). The height adjustment structure includes a second servo motor (21), a threaded rod (22), and a threaded block (23). The second servo motor (21) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the gantry (20). The threaded rod (22) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second servo motor (21), and its lower end is rotatably connected to the gantry (20) through a bearing. The threaded block (23) is threaded around the threaded rod (22), and its surface is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed frame (2).

2. The plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide slide is connected between the gantry frame (20) and the threaded block (23); The guide slide includes a strip guide slide groove (24) and guide slide blocks (25). The strip guide slide groove (24) is opened on the inner side wall of the gantry frame (20). The two guide slide blocks (25) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the threaded block (23) and slidably connected to the inner wall of the strip guide slide groove (24).

3. The plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four pulleys (18) in total, and two of the pulleys (18) are rotatably connected to the corner of the inner wall of the fixed frame (2) via a rotating shaft.

4. The plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular opening (6) is located directly above the lifting plate (9), and its size is compatible with the design size of the lifting plate (9).

5. The plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrolytic cell (1) is placed directly below the fixed frame (2) and is not fixedly connected to the two gantry frames (20).

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