Intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjusting device
By using the electroplating mechanism and locking mechanism of the intelligent electroplating device, the problems of inaccurate coating thickness monitoring and easy loosening of instruments in electroplating equipment are solved, realizing convenient electroplating of workpieces and stable installation of magnetic thickness gauges, thereby improving the consistency of electroplating quality and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510945512.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-25
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing electroplating equipment suffers from problems in monitoring and adjusting coating thickness, such as limited position adjustment accuracy, easy loosening of monitoring instruments, and cumbersome disassembly and assembly, which affect product quality consistency and production continuity.
An intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness was designed, including an electroplating mechanism, a fixing mechanism, and a locking mechanism. The workpiece is moved by an electric cylinder, and the magnetic thickness gauge is snapped into the groove and fixed by the locking mechanism, which simplifies the installation and disassembly process of the instrument.
It enables convenient electroplating operations on workpieces and stable installation of magnetic thickness gauges, improving the accuracy of coating thickness monitoring and production continuity, and simplifying maintenance procedures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electroplating technology, specifically to an intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness. Background Technology
[0002] Electroplating is the process of depositing a thin layer of another metal or alloy onto the surface of certain metals using the principle of electrolysis. It utilizes electrolysis to attach a metal film to the surface of metal or other material parts, thereby preventing metal oxidation (such as rust), improving wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance (such as copper sulfate), and enhancing aesthetics. Many coins also have an electroplated outer layer.
[0003] In electroplating, magnetic thickness gauges are often used to monitor the coating thickness in real time. Magnetic thickness gauges are used for non-magnetic coatings (chromium plating, nickel plating) on magnetic substrates (such as steel), measuring the thickness by changing the magnetic field. Eddy current thickness gauges are suitable for conductive coatings (copper plating, zinc plating) on non-magnetic substrates (aluminum, copper). Metallographic microscopes, on the other hand, take a cross-section for direct observation and measurement, offering high accuracy.
[0004] In existing electroplating equipment, the position adjustment of the workpiece in the electroplating tank relies heavily on manual operation during processing, which has limited precision. Inconsistent immersion depth or residence time can easily lead to uneven plating thickness, affecting product quality consistency. The installation and fixation of monitoring instruments lack a reliable structure, and they are prone to loosening due to vibration or collisions during use, resulting in deviations in monitoring data and affecting the accuracy of judgment. At the same time, the disassembly and assembly process of monitoring instruments is cumbersome, requiring repeated disassembly and assembly of fixed components, which prolongs maintenance or replacement time and affects production continuity. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness, comprising a main body, an electroplating tank fixedly connected inside the main body, electroplating mechanisms arranged on the left and right sides of the main body, a fixing mechanism arranged in front of the main body, a magnetic thickness gauge arranged inside the fixing mechanism, and a locking mechanism arranged above the fixing mechanism.
[0007] The electroplating mechanism includes a telescopic component and a hanging component. The telescopic component is located on the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment, and the hanging component is located on the top of the telescopic component.
[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a fixing component and a toggle component. The fixing component is located inside the front side of the main body of the device, and the toggle component is located in front of the fixing component.
[0009] The locking mechanism includes a locking component and a limiting component. The locking component is disposed above the toggle component, and the limiting component is disposed inside the locking component.
[0010] Preferably, the telescopic assembly includes an electric cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the electric cylinder, and a sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod. The sleeve is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment.
[0011] Preferably, the hanging assembly includes a fixing frame, which is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod, and hanging rods are fixedly connected to the left and right sides inside the fixing frame.
[0012] Preferably, the fixing component includes a groove, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the device body and sleeved on the outside of the magnetic thickness gauge. Sliding cylinders are provided on the left and right sides of the groove, which are slidably connected to the device body. A return spring is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding cylinder, and a locking rod is fixedly connected to the inside of the sliding cylinder. The locking rod passes through the groove and is locked to the left and right sides of the magnetic thickness gauge.
[0013] Preferably, the actuating assembly includes a movable slide bar, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the slide cylinder and slidably connected to the front side of the main body of the device. A lever is fixedly connected to the front side of the movable slide bar.
[0014] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a frame plate, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the main body of the equipment. A compression spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame plate, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the compression spring. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, and a positioning rod is fitted into the inner ring of the sleeve. The positioning rod is fixedly connected to the top of the lever.
[0015] Preferably, the limiting component includes a telescopic slide rod one, which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the top of the fixed plate and slidably connected to the frame plate. A telescopic slide rod two is provided on the front side of the telescopic slide rod one, which is sleeved on the inner ring of the compression spring and slidably connected to the frame plate. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic slide rod two and the telescopic slide rod one.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. This intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device, through the set electroplating mechanism, allows the operator to simply start the electric cylinder to drive the fixed frame and hanging rod to move up and down via the telescopic rod, so that the workpiece set on the outer ring of the hanging rod moves up and down and enters the electroplating tank to complete the electroplating process. The operation is simple and convenient for the operator to use.
[0018] 2. This intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness, through a fixed mechanism, allows the magnetic thickness gauge to be engaged in the groove. Under the action of the return spring, the sliding cylinder drives the locking rod to move inward on its own, so that the locking rods on both sides pass through the groove and engage in the left and right sides of the magnetic thickness gauge, thus completing the positioning of the magnetic thickness gauge. At the same time, the operator only needs to move the levers on both sides outward to move the locking rods outward, which facilitates the operator's disassembly and assembly of the magnetic thickness gauge. The operation is simple and convenient for the operator to use.
[0019] 3. This intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness, through a locking mechanism, secures the magnetic thickness gauge after the locking rod engages with both sides of the gauge. Then, under the action of a compression spring, the fixing plate moves the sleeve downwards to engage with the outer ring of the positioning rod, thus positioning the lever. This positioning of the lever positions the locking rod, ensuring that once engaged with both sides of the magnetic thickness gauge, it cannot detach from the gauge on its own, increasing the stability of the magnetic thickness gauge after installation. Furthermore, operators can easily release the locking of the lever by simply moving the fixing plate upwards, facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the magnetic thickness gauge. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of part of the electroplating mechanism;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural separation diagram of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the structure of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed mechanism.
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Electroplating mechanism; 11. Telescopic assembly; 1101. Electric cylinder; 1102. Telescopic rod; 1103. Cover box; 12. Hanging assembly; 1201. Fixing frame; 1202. Hanging rod; 2. Fixing mechanism; 21. Fixing assembly; 2101. Insert groove; 2102. Slide cylinder; 2103. Return spring; 2104. Locking rod; 22. Actuating assembly; 2201. Moving slide rod; 2202. Actuating rod; 3. Locking mechanism; 31. Locking assembly; 3101. Frame plate; 3102. Compression spring; 3103. Fixing plate; 3104. Sleeve; 3105. Positioning rod; 32. Limiting assembly; 3201. Telescopic slide rod one; 3202. Telescopic slide rod two; 3203. Limiting plate; 4. Equipment body; 41. Electroplating tank; 5. Magnetic thickness gauge. Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] This invention provides a technical solution:
[0032] Example 1
[0033] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 An intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness includes a main body 4, an electroplating tank 41 fixedly connected inside the main body 4, electroplating mechanisms 1 arranged on the left and right sides of the main body 4, a fixing mechanism 2 arranged in front of the main body 4, a magnetic thickness gauge 5 arranged inside the fixing mechanism 2, and a locking mechanism 3 arranged above the fixing mechanism 2.
[0034] The electroplating mechanism 1 includes a telescopic component 11 and a hanging component 12. The telescopic component 11 is located on the left and right sides of the main body 4 of the equipment, and the hanging component 12 is located on the top of the telescopic component 11.
[0035] The telescopic assembly 11 includes an electric cylinder 1101, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the left and right sides of the main body 4. A telescopic rod 1102 is fixedly connected to the top of the electric cylinder 1101. A sleeve box 1103 is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod 1102. The sleeve box 1103 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main body 4. The hanging assembly 12 includes a fixing frame 1201, which is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod 1102. Hanging rods 1202 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides inside the fixing frame 1201.
[0036] Furthermore, the operator only needs to activate the electric cylinder 1101 to drive the fixed frame 1201 and the hanging rod 1202 to move up and down via the telescopic rod 1102, so that the workpiece set on the outer ring of the hanging rod 1202 moves up and down and enters the electroplating tank 41 to complete the electroplating process. The operation is simple and convenient for the operator to use.
[0037] Example 2
[0038] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1, the fixing mechanism 2 includes a fixing component 21 and a toggle component 22. The fixing component 21 is disposed inside the front side of the device body 4, and the toggle component 22 is disposed in front of the fixing component 21.
[0039] The fixing component 21 includes a groove 2101, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the equipment body 4 and sleeved on the outside of the magnetic thickness gauge 5. Slide cylinders 2102 are provided on the left and right sides of the groove 2101 and are slidably connected to the inside of the equipment body 4. A return spring 2103 is fixedly connected to the outside of the slide cylinder 2102 and a locking rod 2104 is fixedly connected to the inside of the slide cylinder 2102. The locking rod 2104 passes through the groove 2101 and is locked in the left and right sides of the magnetic thickness gauge 5. The actuating component 22 includes a movable slide rod 2201, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the slide cylinder 2102 and slidably connected to the front side of the equipment body 4. A lever 2202 is fixedly connected to the front side of the movable slide rod 2201.
[0040] Furthermore: The magnetic thickness gauge 5 is engaged in the groove 2101. Under the action of the return spring 2103, the slide cylinder 2102 drives the locking rod 2104 to move inward on its own, so that the locking rods 2104 on both sides pass through the groove 2101 and engage in the left and right sides of the magnetic thickness gauge 5, thus completing the positioning of the magnetic thickness gauge 5. At the same time, the operator only needs to move the levers 2202 on both sides outward to move the locking rods 2104 outward, which makes it easy for the operator to disassemble and assemble the magnetic thickness gauge 5. The operation is simple and convenient for the operator to use.
[0041] Example 2
[0042] See Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 7 Furthermore, based on Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, the locking mechanism 3 includes a locking component 31 and a limiting component 32. The locking component 31 is disposed above the toggle component 22, and the limiting component 32 is disposed inside the locking component 31.
[0043] Locking assembly 31 includes a frame plate 3101, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the main body 4. A compression spring 3102 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame plate 3101. A fixing plate 3103 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the compression spring 3102. A sleeve 3104 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate 3103. A positioning rod 3105 is sleeved on the inner ring of the sleeve 3104. The positioning rod 3105 is fixedly connected to the top of the lever 2202. Limiting assembly 32 includes a telescopic slide bar 3. 201. Telescopic slide rod 1 3201 is fixedly connected to the top rear side of the fixed plate 3103. Telescopic slide rod 1 3201 is slidably connected inside the frame plate 3101. Telescopic slide rod 2 3202 is provided on the front side of telescopic slide rod 1 3201. Telescopic slide rod 2 3202 is sleeved on the inner ring of the compression spring 3102. Telescopic slide rod 2 3202 is slidably connected inside the frame plate 3101. Limit plate 3203 is fixedly connected to the top of telescopic slide rod 2 3202 and telescopic slide rod 1 3201.
[0044] Furthermore: After the locking rod 2104 is engaged with both sides of the magnetic thickness gauge 5 to fix the magnetic thickness gauge 5, the fixing plate 3103, under the action of the compression spring 3102, drives the sleeve 3104 downward to engage with the outer ring of the positioning rod 3105, thus positioning the lever 2202. Through the positioning of the lever 2202, the locking rod 2104 is positioned, so that after the locking rod 2104 is engaged with both sides of the magnetic thickness gauge 5, it cannot detach from the magnetic thickness gauge 5 on its own, increasing the stability of the magnetic thickness gauge 5 after installation. At the same time, the operator only needs to move the fixing plate 3103 upward to release the locking of the lever 2202, making it convenient for the operator to disassemble and assemble the magnetic thickness gauge 5.
[0045] In actual operation, when this device is used and electroplating is required, the operator first fixes the workpiece to be electroplated below the hanging rod 1202 using the hook. Then, the operator starts the electric cylinders 1101 on both sides. The start of the electric cylinders 1101 drives the fixing frame 1201 to move downward through the telescopic rod 1102. The downward movement of the fixing frame 1201 drives the workpiece to move downward through the hanging rod 1202. The workpiece moves downward into the electroplating tank 41 and comes into contact with the electrolyte. Then, the electroplating tank 41 can be energized to complete the electroplating process of the workpiece.
[0046] When the workpiece is electroplated in the electroplating tank 41, the magnetic thickness gauge 5 detects the electroplating thickness of the workpiece inside, so that the staff can monitor the thickness of the electroplating layer in real time.
[0047] When it is necessary to disassemble the magnetic thickness gauge 5, the operator first moves the fixing plates 3103 on both sides upward. The upward movement of the fixing plates 3103 causes the sleeve 3104 to move upward. The upward movement of the sleeve 3104 disengages it from the positioning rod 3105. Then, the operator moves the levers 2202 on both sides outward. The outward movement of the levers 2202 causes the locking rod 2104 to move outward through the sliding rod 2201 and the sliding cylinder 2102. The outward movement of the locking rod 2104 disengages it from the magnetic thickness gauge 5. After that, the operator can move the magnetic thickness gauge 5 forward to complete the disassembly of the magnetic thickness gauge 5.
[0048] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
Claims
1. An intelligent online monitoring and automatic adjustment device for electroplating coating thickness, comprising a main body (4), characterized in that: An electroplating tank (41) is fixedly connected inside the main body (4) of the equipment. Electroplating mechanisms (1) are provided on the left and right sides of the main body (4). A fixing mechanism (2) is provided in the front of the main body (4). A magnetic thickness gauge (5) is provided inside the fixing mechanism (2). A locking mechanism (3) is provided above the fixing mechanism (2). The electroplating mechanism (1) includes a telescopic component (11) and a hanging component (12). The telescopic component (11) is located on the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment (4), and the hanging component (12) is located on the top of the telescopic component (11). The fixing mechanism (2) includes a fixing component (21) and a toggle component (22). The fixing component (21) is located inside the front side of the main body (4) of the equipment, and the toggle component (22) is located in front of the fixing component (21). The locking mechanism (3) includes a locking component (31) and a limiting component (32). The locking component (31) is disposed above the toggle component (22), and the limiting component (32) is disposed inside the locking component (31).
2. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (11) includes an electric cylinder (1101), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment (4). A telescopic rod (1102) is fixedly connected to the top of the electric cylinder (1101), and a sleeve (1103) is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod (1102). The sleeve (1103) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main body of the equipment (4).
3. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging assembly (12) includes a fixing frame (1201), which is fixedly connected to the top of the telescopic rod (1102), and the fixing frame (1201) has hanging rods (1202) fixedly connected to the left and right sides inside the fixing frame (1201).
4. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component (21) includes a groove (2101), which is fixedly connected to the front side of the main body (4) of the equipment. The groove (2101) is sleeved on the outside of the magnetic thickness gauge (5). Sliding cylinders (2102) are provided on the left and right sides of the groove (2101).
5. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slide cylinder (2102) is slidably connected inside the main body (4) of the equipment. A return spring (2103) is fixedly connected to the outside of the slide cylinder (2102). A locking rod (2104) is fixedly connected to the inside of the slide cylinder (2102). The locking rod (2104) passes through the groove (2101) and is locked to the left and right sides of the magnetic thickness gauge (5).
6. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The actuation assembly (22) includes a movable slide bar (2201), which is fixedly connected to the front side of the slide cylinder (2102). The movable slide bar (2201) is slidably connected to the front side of the main body (4) of the device. A lever (2202) is fixedly connected to the front side of the movable slide bar (2201).
7. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (31) includes a frame plate (3101), which is fixedly connected to the front side of the main body (4) of the equipment. A compression spring (3102) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame plate (3101), and a fixing plate (3103) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the compression spring (3102).
8. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sleeve (3104) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate (3103), and a positioning rod (3105) is sleeved on the inner ring of the sleeve (3104). The positioning rod (3105) is fixedly connected to the top of the lever (2202).
9. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (32) includes a telescopic slide rod (3201), which is fixedly connected to the rear top of the fixed plate (3103) and slidably connected to the frame plate (3101).
10. The intelligent electroplating coating thickness online monitoring and automatic adjustment device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A telescopic slide rod 2 (3202) is provided on the front side of the first telescopic slide rod (3201). The second telescopic slide rod (3202) is sleeved on the inner ring of the compression spring (3102). The second telescopic slide rod (3202) is slidably connected to the frame plate (3101). A limit plate (3203) is fixedly connected to the top of the second telescopic slide rod (3202) and the first telescopic slide rod (3201).