Efficient electroplating equipment with automatic hardware feeding and discharging assembly
By designing automatic loading and unloading components and quickly replacing anode rod electroplating equipment, the safety hazards of operators in hardware electroplating equipment are solved for close contact with the electroplating solution, the safety and convenience of the equipment are improved, and the risk of workers' injury and resource waste are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510387987.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-04
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
During the loading and unloading of existing small hardware electroplating equipment, operators need to get close contact with the electroplating solution, which poses safety hazards. Long-term contact will cause damage to the body and endanger life in serious cases.
An efficient electroplating equipment with automatic loading and unloading hardware components is designed, including base, plating battery, mounting components, anode rod, rectangular sleeve, mounting bracket, bracket, mounting shaft, gearbox, motor, rotating roller and conveyor belt, to realize automatic loading and unloading of hardware components, avoid workers from close contact with the plating solution, and support the rapid replacement of the anode rod.
It improves the safety and convenience of electroplating equipment, reduces the working intensity of operators, avoids physical damage, realizes the recycling of electroplating solution, and reduces environmental pollution and resource waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electroplating equipment, and particularly to an efficient electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts. Background Art
[0002] Hardware parts refer to tools made of metals such as gold, silver, copper, iron, and tin through processing and casting, which are used to fix things, process things, decorate, etc. In order to improve the surface corrosion resistance and aesthetics of hardware parts, electroplating treatment needs to be carried out on the hardware parts, so as to form an electroplating protection layer on the surface of the hardware parts.
[0003] When the existing small electroplating equipment for hardware parts is in use, the operator needs to manually put the hardware parts into the electroplating solution in the electroplating tank for electroplating. During the loading and unloading process, the distance between the operator and the electroplating solution is relatively close. Since some electroplating solutions are harmful and need to be powered on for operation, the safety of the electroplating equipment is relatively poor, and long-term contact by the operator will cause damage to the body and even endanger the life of the operator in severe cases. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an efficient electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background art.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] The present invention provides an efficient electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts, including a base. An electroplating tank is fixedly connected to the base. Two installation components are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the electroplating tank. Anode rods are installed on both of the two installation components. A rectangular sleeve is fixedly connected to the base. An installation frame is movably inserted into the rectangular sleeve. An adjusting mechanism is connected between the installation frame and the base. Two brackets are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the vertical side wall of the installation frame. Installation shafts are rotatably connected to both the installation frame and the brackets. The three installation shafts are distributed in a triangular shape. A gearbox is fixedly connected to the installation frame. The installation shaft located on the installation frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the gearbox. A motor is fixedly connected to the installation frame. The output end of the motor is connected to the input end of the gearbox. Rotating rollers are fixedly sleeved on all three installation shafts. The same conveyor belt is wound around the three rotating rollers. A plurality of hooks are evenly and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveyor belt. A tensioning mechanism for adjusting the conveyor belt is connected to the installation frame.
[0007] Further, the installation component includes a mounting seat fixedly connected to the upper side of the electroplating bath. The anode rod is movably inserted into the mounting seat. A locking plate is fixedly sleeved on the anode rod. The locking plate is located above the mounting seat. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the mounting seat. Two mounting holes are symmetrically formed in the fixing plate. A pin rod is movably inserted into each of the two mounting holes. Two pin holes matching the pin rods are symmetrically formed in the locking plate. A stop block is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the pin rod. A spring is fixedly connected between the stop block and the fixing plate.
[0008] Further, the adjusting mechanism includes an electric push rod fixedly connected to the base. The output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to a moving plate. The moving plate is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.
[0009] Further, a collecting box is fixedly connected to the vertical outer wall of the electroplating bath. The collecting box is inclined. The collecting box is communicated with the electroplating bath. The collecting box is located below the conveyor belt. A support plate is fixedly connected between the side wall of the lower side of the collecting box and the base. A reinforcing rod is fixedly connected between the support plate and the electroplating bath.
[0010] Further, guide rods are fixedly connected to both of the two brackets. Two guide cylinders are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the rectangular sleeve. The lower end of the guide rod passes through the guide cylinder. By the mutual cooperation of the guide rod and the guide cylinder, the mounting frame can be limited and guided, so that the stability of the mounting frame during adjustment can be improved.
[0011] Further, the tensioning mechanism includes a T-shaped groove formed in the mounting frame. A T-shaped plate is movably inserted into the T-shaped groove. A plurality of threaded holes are formed in the T-shaped plate. A locking screw is threadedly connected between the mounting frame and the T-shaped plate. One end of the locking screw is located in the threaded hole. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the T-shaped plate. A tensioning roller is rotatably sleeved on the fixed shaft. The tensioning roller is located inside the conveyor belt.
[0012] Further, a same pulling plate is fixedly connected between the two pin rods.
[0013] Further, a turntable is fixedly connected to the end of the locking screw away from the T-shaped plate. A plurality of anti-slip grooves are formed on the outer edge of the turntable.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0015] 1. The present invention, through the provided base, electroplating bath, mounting assembly, anode rod, rectangular sleeve, mounting frame, bracket, mounting shaft, gearbox, motor, rotating roller, conveyor belt and hook, can automatically load and unload hardware parts, without the need for workers to approach the electroplating solution closely, effectively improving the safety of using electroplating equipment, avoiding problems such as physical damage caused by long-term contact of operators and endangering the lives of operators, and also reducing the working intensity of operators.
[0016] 2. The present invention, through the provided mounting assembly, can complete the rapid replacement of the anode rod, with simple and convenient operation, effectively improving the convenience of anode rod replacement and the convenience of using electroplating equipment.
[0017] 3. The present invention, through the provided collection box, can collect the electroplating solution dripping from the hardware parts after electroplating, and the collected electroplating solution directly flows into the electroplating bath along the inclined collection box for recycling, which can avoid the electroplating solution dripping onto the workshop floor and causing environmental pollution, effectively avoid waste of resources, and reduce the electroplating cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in another direction;
[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the anode rod and the mounting assembly in
[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a schematic diagram of the structure in another direction;
[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 3 a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting assembly in
[0023] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the tensioning mechanism in
[0024] Figure 7 is Figure 6 a schematic diagram of the structure in another direction.
[0025] In the figure: 1. Base; 2. Electroplating bath; 3. Mounting assembly; 4. Anode rod; 5. Rectangular sleeve; 6. Mounting frame; 7. Bracket; 8. Mounting shaft; 9. Gearbox; 10. Motor; 11. Rotating roller; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Mounting seat; 14. Locking plate; 15. Fixed plate; 16. Mounting hole; 17. Pin rod; 18. Pin hole; 19. Stopper; 20. Spring; 21. Electric push rod; 22. Moving plate; 23. Collection box; 24. Support plate; 25. Reinforcing rod; 26. Guide rod; 27. Guide cylinder; 28. T-shaped groove; 29. T-shaped plate; 30. Threaded hole; 31. Locking screw; 32. Fixed shaft; 33. Tensioning roller; 34. Pulling plate; 35. Turntable; 36. Anti-slip groove; 37. Hook. Detailed implementation manner
[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-7 , the present invention provides an efficient electroplating device with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts, including a base 1, a plating bath 2 fixedly connected to the base 1, two mounting components 3 symmetrically and fixedly connected to the plating bath 2, anode rods 4 mounted on both of the two mounting components 3, a rectangular sleeve 5 fixedly connected to the base 1, a mounting frame 6 movably inserted into the rectangular sleeve 5, an adjusting mechanism connected between the mounting frame 6 and the base 1, two brackets 7 symmetrically and fixedly connected to the vertical side wall of the mounting frame 6, mounting shafts 8 rotatably connected to both the mounting frame 6 and the brackets 7, the three mounting shafts 8 being distributed in a triangular shape, a gearbox 9 fixedly connected to the mounting frame 6, the mounting shaft 8 located on the mounting frame 6 being fixedly connected to the output end of the gearbox 9, a motor 10 fixedly connected to the mounting frame 6, the output end of the motor 10 being connected to the input end of the gearbox 9, rotating rollers 11 fixedly sleeved on all three mounting shafts 8, a conveyor belt 12 wound around the three rotating rollers 11, a plurality of hooks 37 evenly and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveyor belt 12, and a tensioning mechanism connected to the mounting frame 6 for adjusting the conveyor belt 12.
[0028] In the above embodiment, during use, the electroplating solution is added into the electroplating bath 2, and the two anode rods 4 are energized and operated. The motor 10 operates to drive the mounting shaft 8 to rotate, the mounting shaft 8 drives the rotating roller 11 to rotate, the rotating roller 11 drives the conveyor belt 12 to rotate in a cycle, and the conveyor belt 12 drives a plurality of hooks 37 to move in a cycle. The operator only needs to continuously hang the hardware parts on the hooks 37 from one side. When the conveyor belt 12 drives the hook 37 with the hardware parts to move to the lowest point, the hardware parts just immerse in the electroplating solution, so that the surface of the hardware parts can be electroplated. After electroplating is completed, the conveyor belt 12 continues to operate to drive the hardware parts out of the electroplating solution, and the operator on the other side removes the electroplated hardware parts to complete the automatic loading and unloading of the hardware parts. There is no need for the operator to approach the electroplating solution closely, effectively improving the safety of using the electroplating equipment, avoiding the problems of physical damage caused by long-term contact of the operator and endangering the life of the operator, and also reducing the working intensity of the operator.
[0029] The installation assembly 3 includes a mounting seat 13 fixedly connected to the upper side of the electroplating bath 2. The anode rod 4 is movably inserted into the mounting seat 13. A locking plate 14 is fixedly sleeved on the anode rod 4. The locking plate 14 is located above the mounting seat 13. A fixing plate 15 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 13. Two mounting holes 16 are symmetrically formed in the fixing plate 15. Two pin rods 17 are movably inserted into the two mounting holes 16 respectively. Two pin holes 18 matching the pin rods 17 are symmetrically formed in the locking plate 14. A stopper 19 is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the pin rod 17. A spring 20 is fixedly connected between the stopper 19 and the fixing plate 15.
[0030] In this embodiment, when the anode rod 4 needs to be replaced, pull the two pin rods 17 to make the pin rods 17 disengage from the pin holes 18, release the limit of the pin rods 17 on the locking plate 14, and pull the anode rod 4 upward to take out the anode rod 4. Insert the replaced anode rod 4 into the mounting seat 13, align the pin holes 18 with the pin rods 17, release the pin rods 17, and the spring 20 automatically rebounds and drives the pin rods 17 to insert into the pin holes 18. The pin rods 17 limit and lock the locking plate 14, so that the anode rod 4 can be limited and fixed, and the rapid replacement of the anode rod 4 can be completed. The operation is simple and convenient, effectively improving the convenience of replacing the anode rod 4 and the convenience of using the electroplating equipment.
[0031] The adjusting mechanism includes an electric push rod 21 fixedly connected to the base 1. The output end of the electric push rod 21 is fixedly connected with a moving plate 22. The moving plate 22 is fixedly connected with the mounting frame 6.
[0032] In this embodiment, during use, the electric push rod 21 drives the moving plate 22 to move, and the moving plate 22 drives the mounting bracket 6 to move, so as to be able to adjust the height of the conveyor belt 12, and thus be able to adjust the height of the hook 37 according to the length of the hardware, and be applicable to the electroplating operations of hardware of different sizes, effectively improving the flexibility of the electroplating equipment.
[0033] A collection box 23 is fixedly connected to the vertical outer wall of the electroplating tank 2. The collection box 23 is inclined. The collection box 23 is communicated with the electroplating tank 2. The collection box 23 is located below the conveyor belt 12. A support plate 24 is fixedly connected between the side wall of the lower side of the collection box 23 and the base 1. A reinforcing rod 25 is fixedly connected between the support plate 24 and the electroplating tank 2.
[0034] In the above embodiment, the collection box 23 can collect the electroplating solution dripping from the hardware after electroplating is completed, and the collected electroplating solution directly flows into the electroplating tank 2 along the inclined collection box 23 for recycling, which can avoid the electroplating solution dripping onto the workshop floor and causing environmental pollution, and effectively avoid the waste of resources and reduce the electroplating cost.
[0035] Two guide rods 26 are fixedly connected to both of the brackets 7. Two guide cylinders 27 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the rectangular sleeve 5. The lower end of the guide rod 26 passes through the guide cylinder 27.
[0036] In this embodiment, through the mutual cooperation of the guide rod 26 and the guide cylinder 27, the mounting bracket 6 can be limited and guided, so as to improve the stability of the mounting bracket 6 during adjustment.
[0037] The tensioning mechanism includes a T-shaped groove 28 formed in the mounting bracket 6. A T-shaped plate 29 is movably inserted into the T-shaped groove 28. A plurality of threaded holes 30 are formed in the T-shaped plate 29. A locking screw 31 is threadedly connected between the mounting bracket 6 and the T-shaped plate 29. One end of the locking screw 31 is located in the threaded hole 30. A fixed shaft 32 is fixedly connected to the T-shaped plate 29. A tensioning roller 33 is rotatably sleeved on the fixed shaft 32. The tensioning roller 33 is located inside the conveyor belt 12.
[0038] In the above embodiment, when adjusting the tightness of the conveyor belt 12, rotate the locking screw 31 to make the locking screw 31 disengage from the threaded hole 30, release the limit fixation of the locking screw 31 on the T-shaped plate 29, pull or push the T-shaped plate 29, the T-shaped plate 29 drives the tensioning roller 33 to move, and the tensioning roller 33 adjusts the tightness of the conveyor belt 12. After the adjustment is completed, screw the locking screw 31 into the corresponding threaded hole 30 again. The operation is simple and convenient, and the tightness of the conveyor belt 12 can be flexibly adjusted, effectively improving the stability of the operation of the conveyor belt 12.
[0039] A same pull plate 34 is fixedly connected between the two pin rods 17 , and the two pin rods 17 can be driven to move together by pulling the pull plate 34 , thereby improving the convenience of operating the pin rods 17 and the convenience of operating the installation assembly 3 .
[0040] One end of the locking screw 31 away from the T-shaped plate 29 is fixedly connected to a rotating disk 35 , and a plurality of anti-slip grooves 36 are formed on the outer edge of the rotating disk 35 .
[0041] In the above embodiment, rotating the turntable 35 can drive the locking screw 31 to rotate, which effectively improves the convenience of operating the locking screw 31 and the convenience of operating the tensioning mechanism. The anti-slip groove 36 can prevent hand slippage when operating the turntable 35.
[0042] Working principle: When in use, add the electroplating liquid into the electroplating tank 2, power on the two anode rods 4, the electric push rod 21 drives the moving plate 22 to move, and the moving plate 22 drives the mounting frame 6 to move, so that the height of the conveyor belt 12 can be adjusted, so that the height of the hook 37 can be adjusted according to the length of the hardware, which can be suitable for the electroplating operation of hardware of different sizes. The motor 10 drives the mounting shaft 8 to rotate, the mounting shaft 8 drives the rotating roller 11 to rotate, the rotating roller 11 drives the conveyor belt 12 to rotate cyclically, and the conveyor belt 12 drives multiple hooks 37 to move cyclically. The operator only needs to hang the hardware on the hook 37 continuously from one side. When the conveyor belt 12 drives the hook 37 with the hardware to move When it moves to the lowest point, the hardware is just immersed in the electroplating solution, so that the surface of the hardware can be electroplated. After the electroplating is completed, the conveyor belt 12 continues to run to drive the hardware out of the electroplating solution. The operator on the other side takes down the electroplated hardware to complete the automatic loading and unloading of the hardware. The collection box 23 can collect the electroplating solution dripping on the hardware after the electroplating is completed, and the collected electroplating solution directly flows into the electroplating tank 2 along the inclined collection box 23 for recycling. There is no need for workers to get close to the electroplating solution, which effectively improves the safety of the use of the electroplating equipment, avoids the problem of physical damage and endangering the life of the operator due to long-term contact of the operator, and reduces the work intensity of the operator.
[0043] When the anode rod 4 needs to be replaced, the two pin rods 17 are pulled to disengage the pin rods 17 from the pin holes 18, and the limit of the pin rods 17 on the locking plate 14 is released. The anode rod 4 can be taken out by pulling the anode rod 4 upwards, and the replaced anode rod 4 is inserted into the mounting seat 13, so that the pin holes 18 are aligned with the pin rods 17, and the pin rods 17 are released. The spring 20 automatically rebounds and drives the pin rods 17 to insert into the pin holes 18, and the pin rods 17 limit and lock the locking plate 14, so that the anode rod 4 can be limited and fixed, and the anode rod 4 can be quickly replaced. The operation is simple and convenient, which effectively improves the convenience of replacing the anode rod 4 and the convenience of using the electroplating equipment.
[0044] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
[0045] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An efficient electroplating device with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts, including a base (1), characterized in that: A plating bath (2) is fixedly connected to the base (1). Two mounting components (3) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the plating bath (2). An anode rod (4) is mounted on each of the two mounting components (3). A rectangular sleeve (5) is fixedly connected to the base (1). A mounting frame (6) is movably inserted into the rectangular sleeve (5). An adjusting mechanism is connected between the mounting frame (6) and the base (1). Two brackets (7) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the vertical side wall of the mounting frame (6). Mounting shafts (8) are rotatably connected to both the mounting frame (6) and the brackets (7). The three mounting shafts (8) are distributed in a triangular shape. A gearbox (9) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (6). The mounting shaft (8) located on the mounting frame (6) is fixedly connected to the output end of the gearbox (9). A motor (10) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (6). The output end of the motor (10) is connected to the input end of the gearbox (9). Rotating rollers (11) are fixedly sleeved on all three mounting shafts (8). The same conveyor belt (12) is wound around the three rotating rollers (11). A plurality of hooks (37) are evenly fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveyor belt (12). A tensioning mechanism for adjusting the conveyor belt (12) is connected to the mounting frame (6).
2. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting component (3) includes a mounting seat (13) fixedly connected to the upper side of the plating bath (2). The anode rod (4) is movably inserted into the mounting seat (13). A locking plate (14) is fixedly sleeved on the anode rod (4). The locking plate (14) is located above the mounting seat (13). A fixing plate (15) is fixedly connected to the mounting seat (13). Two mounting holes (16) are symmetrically formed in the fixing plate (15). A pin rod (17) is movably inserted into each of the two mounting holes (16). Two pin holes (18) matching the pin rod (17) are symmetrically formed in the locking plate (14). A stop block (19) is fixedly sleeved on the rod wall of the pin rod (17). A spring (20) is fixedly connected between the stop block (19) and the fixing plate (15).
3. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 2, wherein: The adjusting mechanism includes an electric push rod (21) fixedly connected to the base (1). The output end of the electric push rod (21) is fixedly connected to a moving plate (22). The moving plate (22) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (6).
4. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: A collection box (23) is fixedly connected to the vertical outer wall of the plating bath (2). The collection box (23) is inclined. The collection box (23) is communicated with the plating bath (2). The collection box (23) is located below the conveyor belt (12). A support plate (24) is fixedly connected between the lower side wall of the collection box (23) and the base (1). A reinforcing rod (25) is fixedly connected between the support plate (24) and the plating bath (2).
5. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: Guide rods (26) are fixedly connected to both of the two brackets (7). Two guide cylinders (27) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the rectangular sleeve (5). The lower end of the guide rod (26) passes through the guide cylinder (27).
6. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism includes a T-shaped groove (28) formed in the mounting bracket (6). A T-shaped plate (29) is movably inserted into the T-shaped groove (28). A plurality of threaded holes (30) are formed in the T-shaped plate (29). A locking screw (31) is threadedly connected between the mounting bracket (6) and the T-shaped plate (29). One end of the locking screw (31) is located in the threaded hole (30). A fixed shaft (32) is fixedly connected to the T-shaped plate (29). A tensioning roller (33) is rotatably sleeved on the fixed shaft (32). The tensioning roller (33) is located inside the conveyor belt (12).
7. An efficient electroplating device with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 6, characterized in that: A same pull plate (34) is fixedly connected between the two pin rods (17).
8. The high-efficiency electroplating equipment with an automatic loading and unloading component for hardware parts according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the locking screw (31) away from the T-shaped plate (29) is fixedly connected with a turntable (35). A plurality of anti-slip grooves (36) are formed in the outer edge of the turntable (35).