Chemical plating equipment

By designing an electroless plating equipment that includes a rotating drive, a plating basket, an exciter, and a circulation component, the problem of product stacking in the traditional electroplating process is solved, and the uniformity of the plating layer and the product yield are improved.

CN119307895APending Publication Date: 2025-01-14DONGGUAN DIANJIN SURFACE TREATMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411582850.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-01-14

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Technical Problem

In traditional electroplating technology, when multiple small-size or thin-sheet products are electroplating at the same time, stacking is prone to occur, resulting in incomplete coating or insufficient thickness in the shading area, affecting product quality.

Method used

An electroless plating equipment was designed, including a rotating drive, a plating basket, an exciter and a circulation component. The rotating drive part drives the products in the plating basket to tumble, the exciter vibrates the plating basket, and the circulation component sprays liquid into the plating basket to prevent product stacking and ensure uniform plating.

Benefits of technology

Through the combination of the above means, product stacking is effectively prevented and the quality of the coating and product yield are improved.

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Abstract

The invention discloses chemical plating equipment, and relates to the technical field of surface treatment.The chemical plating equipment comprises a first container, a second container and a third container, the first container is provided with a containing groove with an opening in the top, and the first container is used for containing liquid medicine; the rotary driving part is provided with a fixed end and a rotary end, the fixed end is arranged at the opening of the first container, and the rotary end obliquely extends into the containing groove; the plating basket is arranged in the containing groove and connected with the rotating end, and the plating basket is used for containing a product; the vibration exciter is arranged on the plating basket to excite the plating basket to vibrate; the circulating assembly is provided with a liquid outlet end and a liquid inlet end, the liquid outlet end and the liquid inlet end are communicated with the containing groove, and the liquid inlet end faces the plating basket so as to spray liquid medicine to the plating basket. According to the technical scheme provided by the invention, stacking in the product electroplating process is prevented, and the quality of a plating layer is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of surface treatment, in particular to a chemical plating device. Background Art

[0002] The electroplating process is a widely used method for metal surface treatment. The workpiece to be plated is immersed in the electroplating solution, and a coating is formed on the surface of the workpiece through a chemical reaction. However, there is a significant problem in the traditional process: when multiple small-sized or thin-sheet products are electroplated at the same time, these products are prone to overlap. Once the product overlaps, the blocked area cannot fully contact the solution, resulting in an incomplete or insufficiently thick coating formed at that location, affecting product quality and increasing processing costs. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a chemical plating device, which aims to prevent stacking during the electroplating process of products and improve the quality of the plating layer.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a chemical plating device, comprising: A first container having a receiving groove with an opening at the top, wherein the first container is used to receive liquid medicine; A rotary driving member having a fixed end and a rotating end, wherein the fixed end is disposed at the opening of the first container, and the rotating end extends obliquely into the containing groove; A plating basket, disposed in the containing tank and connected to the rotating end, the plating basket being used to contain products; An exciter, disposed on the plating basket to excite the plating basket to vibrate; The circulation component has a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet, wherein the liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are respectively connected to the containing tank, and the liquid inlet is arranged toward the plating basket to spray liquid medicine to the plating basket.

[0005] In one embodiment, the circulation component comprises: A first water pump having an inlet and an outlet; A liquid outlet pipeline, one end of which is connected to the inlet, and the other end of which is connected to the containing tank to form the liquid outlet; The liquid inlet pipeline has one end connected to the outlet and the other end extending into the containing tank to form the liquid inlet end.

[0006] In one embodiment, the liquid inlet end extends obliquely toward an end of the plating basket away from the opening of the containing tank.

[0007] In one embodiment, the chemical plating equipment further comprises a spiral blade, wherein the spiral blade is disposed in the plating basket and connected to the rotating end.

[0008] In one embodiment, a spiral body is protruded from the inner side wall of the plating basket, and the spiral body extends around the rotating end.

[0009] In one embodiment, the spiral direction of the spiral body is opposite to the spiral direction of the spiral blade.

[0010] In one embodiment, the chemical plating equipment further includes a heating component, and the heating component is used to heat the chemical solution in the first container.

[0011] In one embodiment, the heating assembly comprises: A second container is disposed outside the first container, and a heating medium is filled between the first container and the second container; a third container, disposed on one side of the second container, the third container being in communication with the second container; a heater, disposed in the third container to heat the heating medium in the third container; The second water pump is connected to the second container and the third container.

[0012] In one embodiment, a heat-insulating layer is disposed on the outer side of at least one of the second container and the third container; and / or, the heater is configured as a steam coil.

[0013] In one embodiment, at least one of the plating basket and the first container is made of PP material.

[0014] In the technical solution of the present invention, the products in the plating basket are driven to roll by a rotating driving member, thereby reducing the probability of product stacking. In addition, an exciter is installed on the plating basket to vibrate the plating basket, which can also separate the stacked products. In addition, by spraying chemicals into the plating basket through a circulation component, the products can roll up and down with the chemicals, further preventing the occurrence of stacking. Through the combination of the above three means, the product stacking situation in the electroplating process is improved and the product yield is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the chemical plating equipment provided by the present invention.

[0017] Description of Figure Numbers: 100, first container; 200, rotating drive member; 210, fixed end; 220, rotating end; 300, plating basket; 400, circulation component; 410, first water pump; 420, liquid outlet pipeline; 430, liquid inlet pipeline; 500, heating component; 510, second container; 520, third container; 530, heater; 540, second water pump.

[0018] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0021] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0022] In order to ensure the quality of products during electroplating or chemical plating and prevent the occurrence of product lamination, the technical solution proposes a chemical plating equipment, including: The first container 100 has a receiving groove with an opening at the top, and the first container 100 is used to receive the liquid medicine; The rotary driving member 200 has a fixed end 210 and a rotating end 220. The fixed end 210 is disposed at the opening of the first container 100, and the rotating end 220 extends obliquely into the receiving groove; The plating basket 300 is disposed in the containing tank and connected to the rotating end 220, and the plating basket 300 is used to contain the product; An exciter, disposed on the plating basket 300 to excite the plating basket 300 to vibrate; The circulation component 400 has a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet. The liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are respectively connected to the containing tank. The liquid inlet is arranged toward the plating basket 300 to spray liquid toward the plating basket 300.

[0023] In the technical solution of the present invention, the products in the plating basket 300 are driven to roll by the rotating driving member 200, thereby reducing the probability of product stacking. In addition, an exciter is installed on the plating basket 300 to vibrate the plating basket 300, which can also separate the stacked products. In addition, by spraying chemicals into the plating basket 300 through the circulation component 400, the products can roll up and down with the chemicals, further preventing the occurrence of stacking. Through the combination of the above three means, the product stacking situation in the electroplating process is improved and the product yield is improved.

[0024] like Figure 1In one embodiment of the present invention, the chemical plating device includes a first container 100, the first container 100 has a receiving tank with a top opening, which is used to hold the aqueous solution required for chemical plating. The container material is selected from corrosion-resistant and high-temperature-resistant materials to ensure stability and durability in long-term use. The chemical plating device also includes a rotating drive member 200, which is composed of a fixed end 210 and a rotating end 220. The fixed end 210 is installed at the opening edge of the first container 100, and the rotating end 220 is inclined to extend into the receiving tank. The rotating driving member 200 can make the motor and other devices, and the rotating end 220 can rotate around its own axis relative to the fixed end 210. In addition, a plating basket 300 is placed inside the accommodating tank, and the plating basket 300 is connected to the rotating end 220 of the rotating driving member 200. The plating basket 300 is used to load products that need to be electroplated. It can usually be made of high-strength and corrosion-resistant materials to ensure its service life. The outer peripheral wall of the plating basket 300 can be densely covered with multiple through holes to allow the liquid medicine in the accommodating tank to enter the plating basket 300. Under the drive of the rotating driving member 200, the plating basket 300 can rotate. , and drives the products in the plating basket 300 to roll continuously, so as to avoid mutual obstruction between products, ensure that each product can fully contact the liquid medicine, and ensure the quality of the coating. In addition, in order to facilitate the removal and placement of products, the plating basket 300 can be installed on the rotating end 220 in a detachable manner. For example, a V-shaped buckle made of PP material can be provided in the plating basket 300, and a cross bar extending in the radial direction can be clamped on the buckle. The plating basket 300 can be hung on the hook provided on the rotating end 220 through the cross bar. To remove and place the plating basket 300, you only need to lift or press the cross bar. In addition, in order to further In order to prevent product stacking, a vibrator can be fixed on the plating basket 300. The vibrator can adopt a mature vibration plating machine device on the market. The vibrator can stimulate the plating basket 300 to vibrate. When the vibration is transmitted to the product, the product can be separated to reduce the occurrence of stacking. In addition, the vibrator can also help remove small bubbles or other impurities attached to the surface of the product, thereby improving the quality of the final coating. In addition, the chemical plating equipment also includes a circulation component 400, which can be a circulation pipeline formed by a water pump and a water pipe. The circulation component 400 has two interfaces, namely, a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet. The liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are both connected to the containing tank. The medicine can be drawn out of the containing tank from the liquid outlet and flow back into the containing tank through the liquid inlet. In this way, the medicine in the containing tank can be fully circulated to ensure better contact between the medicine and the product. In addition, in this solution, the liquid inlet is directly arranged toward the plating basket 300. The medicine is sprayed back into the containing tank from the liquid inlet with a certain pressure and directly impacts the plating basket 300 and the products therein. In this way, the products in the plating basket 300 can be dispersed to prevent them from piling up, ensuring that each product can be independently suspended in the medicine and have sufficient contact with the medicine, thereby further reducing the occurrence of product stacking and improving the quality of the final coating.

[0025] like Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the circulation component 400 includes: a first water pump 410, having an inlet and an outlet; a liquid outlet pipeline 420, one end of which is connected to the inlet and the other end is connected to the containing tank to form a liquid outlet; a liquid inlet pipeline 430, one end of which is connected to the outlet and the other end extends into the containing tank to form a liquid inlet. In the present solution, the first water pump 410 can be placed on one side of the first container 100. The first water pump 410 is responsible for providing power to drive the flow of the medicine. The first water pump 410 has two ports, an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is used to inhale the medicine from the containing tank, and the outlet discharges the pressurized medicine. The water pump can adopt a mature water pump model on the market. A liquid outlet pipeline 420 is connected to the inlet of the first water pump 410. One end of the liquid outlet pipeline 420 is connected to the containing tank to form the above-mentioned liquid outlet end. One end of the liquid inlet pipeline 430 is connected to the outlet of the first water pump 410, and the other end extends into the containing tank and extends toward the plating basket 300 to form the above-mentioned liquid inlet end. In this way, the medicine can circulate along the path of the containing chamber-liquid outlet pipeline 420-first water pump 410-liquid inlet pipeline 430-containing chamber, and impact the product in the plating basket 300 during the circulation process, so that the product has sufficient contact with the medicine, thereby improving the quality of the final coating.

[0026] like Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the liquid inlet end extends obliquely toward the end of the opening of the plating basket 300 away from the receiving tank. In order to further improve the effect of the liquid injection and the electroplating quality of the product, in this solution, the liquid inlet end is inclined and points to the plating basket 300. Since the plating basket 300 is placed obliquely in the receiving tank, the product will accumulate at the lowest end of the plating basket 300, that is, the end of the plating basket 300 away from the receiving tank. The liquid inlet end is arranged toward the lowest end of the plating basket 300 so that the product can be dispersed more. The liquid inlet end is arranged obliquely instead of vertically or horizontally, which can make the product more easily dispersed in the horizontal direction.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the chemical plating equipment also includes a spiral blade, which is arranged in the plating basket 300 and connected to the rotating end 220. The rotating end 220 can drive the spiral blade to stir the potion in the plating basket 300, so that the potion forms a vortex, making it easier for the product to disperse with the flow of the potion, thereby preventing product overlap.

[0028] In order to further optimize the flow of the chemical solution and the uniform distribution of the products during the electroplating process, in one embodiment of the present invention, a spiral is protruded from the inner wall of the plating basket 300, and the spiral extends around the rotating end 220. The spiral is protruded from the inner wall of the plating basket 300, so that the spiral can also stir the chemical solution and the products in the plating basket 300 when the plating basket 300 rotates, which can further improve the dispersion of the products and prevent product overlap; in addition, the spiral can also make the products roll more and contact with the chemical solution more fully, thereby improving the quality of the coating.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the spiral direction of the spiral body is opposite to the spiral direction of the spiral blade. When the rotary drive member 200 drives the plating basket 300 to rotate, the spiral body on the inner wall of the plating basket 300 drives the liquid to flow in a spiral direction, while the spiral blade drives the liquid to flow in a spiral direction in another direction. The two flows in opposite directions interact with each other, significantly enhancing the mixing and circulation of the liquid, and also forming a stronger vortex in the plating basket 300, making it easier for the product to be evenly dispersed and having a more even contact with the liquid, further improving the quality of the coating.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the chemical plating equipment also includes a heating component 500, which is used to heat the chemical solution in the first container 100; the heating component 500 can be used in a variety of ways, such as an electric heating rod, a heating coil or an external heater 530. By heating the chemical solution with the heating component 500, the reaction speed can be increased, the electroplating time can be shortened, and the production efficiency can be improved.

[0031] like Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating component 500 includes: a second container 510, which is covered on the outside of the first container 100, and a heating medium is filled between the first container 100 and the second container 510; a third container 520, which is arranged on one side of the second container 510, and the third container 520 is connected to the second container 510; a heater 530, which is arranged in the third container 520 to heat the heating medium in the third container 520; and a second water pump 540, which connects the second container 510 and the third container 520. Specifically, the second container 510 is covered on the outside of the first container 100, and a heating medium (such as water or heat transfer oil) is filled between the first container 100 and the second container 510. Heat is transferred by heating the heating medium, thereby indirectly heating the medicine in the first container 100; the third container 520 is arranged on one side of the second container 510, and the third container 520 is connected to the second container 510. The third container 520 is used to store the heating medium. A heater 530 is arranged in the third container 520. The heater 530 can be a heating coil or an electric heating rod, etc. The heater 530 is responsible for heating the heating medium in the third container 520. The heated heating medium can be input into the second container 510 under the action of the second water pump 540, and the heating medium in the second container 510 can flow back into the third container 520. Through such a cycle, the heating medium in the second container 510 can always maintain a certain temperature, thereby keeping the medicine within the required temperature range. In addition, in this solution, because the medicine is not directly heated, the size of the first container 100 does not need to be too large, the amount of medicine can be further reduced, and the heating part is not in direct contact with the medicine, and the heating part will not deposit a coating metal, which can reduce the waste of medicine and improve economy.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, a heat preservation layer is provided on the outside of at least one of the second container 510 and the third container 520; a heat preservation layer can be provided on the outside of both the second container 510 and the third container 520, and the heat preservation layer can be made of conventional thermal insulation materials such as rock wool XPS, which can reduce the heat loss of the heating medium, keep the temperature of the heating medium stable, and also improve the heating efficiency and reduce energy consumption. In another embodiment of the present invention, the heater 530 is configured as a steam coil; the advantage of the high heating efficiency of the steam coil can be used to improve the heating efficiency of the heating medium, and at the same time ensure that the heating medium in the third container 520 is heated evenly during the heating process.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the plating basket 300 and the first container 100 is made of PP material. The use of such material can improve the corrosion resistance and durability of the plating basket 300 and the first container 100, extend their service life, and also prevent the plating basket 300 and the first container 100 from participating in chemical reactions, thereby reducing the waste of chemicals and improving economic efficiency.

[0034] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A chemical plating device, characterized in that: include: A first container having a receiving groove with an opening at the top, wherein the first container is used to receive liquid medicine; A rotary driving member having a fixed end and a rotating end, wherein the fixed end is disposed at the opening of the first container, and the rotating end extends obliquely into the containing groove; A plating basket, disposed in the containing tank and connected to the rotating end, the plating basket being used to contain products; An exciter, disposed on the plating basket to excite the plating basket to vibrate; The circulation component has a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet, wherein the liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are respectively connected to the containing tank, and the liquid inlet is arranged toward the plating basket to spray liquid medicine to the plating basket.

2. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loop components include: A first water pump having an inlet and an outlet; A liquid outlet pipeline, one end of which is connected to the inlet, and the other end of which is connected to the containing tank to form the liquid outlet; The liquid inlet pipeline has one end connected to the outlet and the other end extending into the containing tank to form the liquid inlet end.

3. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid inlet end extends obliquely toward an end of the plating basket away from the opening of the accommodating tank.

4. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chemical plating equipment also includes a spiral blade, which is arranged in the plating basket and connected to the rotating end.

5. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spiral body is protruded from the inner side wall of the plating basket, and the spiral body extends around the rotating end.

6. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The spiral direction of the spiral body is opposite to the spiral direction of the spiral blade.

7. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chemical plating equipment also includes a heating component, and the heating component is used to heat the chemical solution in the first container.

8. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises: A second container is disposed outside the first container, and a heating medium is filled between the first container and the second container; a third container, disposed on one side of the second container, the third container being in communication with the second container; a heater, disposed in the third container to heat the heating medium in the third container; The second water pump is connected to the second container and the third container.

9. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: A heat-insulating layer is disposed on the outer side of at least one of the second container and the third container; and / or the heater is configured as a steam coil.

10. The chemical plating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the plating basket and the first container is made of PP material.