Automatic electroplating and electrophoresis device for surface of automobile brake disc and method thereof

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of electroplating technology, specifically to an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs. The device includes an electroplating tank and a loading assembly. The loading assembly includes a hanger, a support, a conveying component, a hydraulic support cylinder, a controller, a column, a camera, and a hook. The device is controlled by the controller. A robotic arm clamps and places the brake disc onto the hanger. After the brake disc is placed on the hanger, the robotic arm places the hanger onto the hook on the conveying component for suspension. The conveying component moves the hanger. When the camera detects that the hanger is at the top of the electroplating tank, the conveying stops, and the hydraulic support cylinder raises the electroplating tank. The brake disc is then electroplated in the electroplating tank. After electroplating, the electroplating tank is lowered. The electroplated brake disc continues to be conveyed by the conveying component. Upon reaching the end of the conveying component, the robotic arm removes the hanger and places it in a designated location or into subsequent processing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electroplating technology, and in particular to an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake disc surfaces. 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 is a process that uses electrolysis to attach a metal film to the surface of metal or other material parts, thereby preventing metal oxidation, improving wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and enhancing aesthetics.

[0003] An electroplating and electrophoresis apparatus for brake discs is provided, which reduces the time required for brake disc replacement. The apparatus includes a processing tank, a support rod fixedly connected to the top of the tank, a motor fixedly connected to the surface of the support rod, a rotating disk driven by the motor's output shaft, several suspension rods fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating disk, suspension frames fitted onto the surface of the suspension rods, and a limiting mechanism on the surface of the suspension frames. The top of the processing tank has a lifting mechanism. This invention allows for faster brake disc replacement without compromising the overall efficiency of the electroplating and electrophoresis process.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned device requires manual operation to install and place the suspension frame during use, which wastes labor and results in low processing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs, which solves the problem that existing devices require manual operation to install and place the suspension bracket, resulting in wasted labor and low processing efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake disc surfaces, comprising an electroplating tank and a feeding assembly, wherein the feeding assembly includes a hanger, a bracket, a conveying component, a hydraulic support cylinder, a controller, a column, a camera, and a hook; The output end of the hydraulic support cylinder is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank and located at the bottom of the electroplating tank. The bracket is located on the outside of the electroplating tank. The conveying component is connected to the bracket and located on one side of the bracket. The hook is connected to the conveying component and located on the outside of the conveying component. The hanger is connected to the hook and located on one side of the hook. The controller is located on the outside of the bracket. The column is located on the outside of the electroplating tank. The camera is fixedly connected to the column and located on one side of the column.

[0007] The hanging device includes a suspension frame and a crossbeam. The crossbeam is slidably connected to the hook and is located on one side of the hook. The suspension frame is fixedly connected to the crossbeam and is located at the bottom of the crossbeam.

[0008] The conveying component includes a drive shaft, a motor, and a conveyor belt. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the support and is located inside the support. The motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the drive shaft and is located on one side of the drive shaft. The conveyor belt is located outside the drive shaft, and the hook is fixedly installed outside the conveyor belt.

[0009] The feeding assembly further includes a water collection tray and rollers. The water collection tray is located outside the electroplating tank, and the rollers are rotatably connected to the water collection tray and located on one side of the water collection tray.

[0010] The feeding assembly further includes a drain valve and a liquid replacement valve. The drain valve is connected to the water collection tray and located on one side of the water collection tray. The liquid replacement valve is connected to the electroplating tank and located on one side of the electroplating tank. On the other hand, a method of using an intelligent pipe cutting machine for processing automotive pipe parts, applied to the aforementioned automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for automotive brake disc surfaces, includes the following steps: The brake disc is clamped and placed onto the mounting bracket by a robotic arm; After the brake disc is placed on the hanger, the robotic arm places the hanger onto the hook on the conveying component for suspension. The hanging fixture is moved by the conveying component, and the conveying stops when the camera detects that the hanging fixture is located on the top of the electroplating tank. The hydraulic support cylinder raises the electroplating tank, through which the brake disc is electroplated, and after the electroplating is completed, the electroplating tank is lowered. After electroplating, the brake disc continues to be conveyed by a conveying component. Once it reaches the end of the conveying component, a robotic arm removes the hanger and places it in a designated location or into subsequent processing equipment.

[0011] The robotic arm is a six-axis articulated robot, and is installed symmetrically. It can place brake discs in two positions, and simultaneously lift, suspend, or remove the hangers from both ends, resulting in greater stability.

[0012] This invention discloses an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs. The device is controlled by a controller. A robotic arm clamps and places the brake disc onto a mounting bracket. After the brake disc is placed on the bracket, the robotic arm places the bracket onto a hook on a conveying component for suspension. The conveying component moves the bracket. When a camera detects that the bracket is at the top of the electroplating tank, the conveying stops, and a hydraulic support cylinder raises the electroplating tank. The brake disc is then electroplated in the electroplating tank. After electroplating, the electroplating tank is lowered, and the electroplated brake disc continues to be conveyed via the conveying component. Upon reaching the end of the conveying component, the robotic arm removes the bracket and places it in a designated location or into subsequent processing equipment. This invention solves the problem of existing devices requiring manual installation and placement of the suspension bracket, which wastes labor and leads to low processing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs according to the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the usage method of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs according to the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 101-Electroplating tank, 102-Feeding assembly, 103-Hanger, 104-Bracket, 105-Conveying component, 106-Hydraulic support cylinder, 107-Controller, 108-Column, 109-Camera, 110-Hook, 111-Suspension frame, 112-Crossbeam, 113-Drive shaft, 114-Motor, 115-Conveyor belt, 116-Water collection tray, 117-Roller, 118-Drain valve, 119-Liquid replacement valve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0019] The first embodiment of this application is as follows: Please see Figures 1-2 , Figure 1This is a structural diagram of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs according to the present invention.

[0020] This invention provides an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake disc surfaces, comprising an electroplating tank 101 and a loading assembly 102. The loading assembly 102 includes a hanger 103, a bracket 104, a conveying component 105, a hydraulic support cylinder 106, a controller 107, a column 108, a camera 109, a hook 110, a suspension frame 111, a crossbeam 112, a drive shaft 113, a motor 114, a conveyor belt 115, a water collection tray 116, rollers 117, a drain valve 118, and a fluid replacement valve 119. This solution solves the problem of low processing efficiency caused by the need for manual installation and placement of the suspension frame in existing devices.

[0021] In this embodiment, the output end of the hydraulic support cylinder 106 is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank 101 and located at the bottom of the electroplating tank 101. The bracket 104 is disposed on the outside of the electroplating tank 101. The conveying component 105 is connected to the bracket 104 and located on one side of the bracket 104. The hook 110 is connected to the conveying component 105 and located on the outside of the conveying component 105. The hanger 103 is connected to the hook 110 and located on one side of the hook 110. The controller 107 is disposed on the outside of the bracket 104. The column 108 is disposed on the outside of the electroplating tank 101. The camera 109 is fixedly connected to the column 108 and located on one side of the column 108. The device is controlled by the controller 107, and the brake disc is clamped and placed onto the hanger by the robotic arm. After the brake disc is placed on the hanger 103, the robotic arm places the hanger 103 onto the hook 110 on the conveying component 105 for suspension. The position of the hanger 103 is moved by the conveying component 105. When the camera 109 detects that the hanger 103 is at the top of the electroplating tank 101, the conveying stops, and the hydraulic support cylinder 106 raises the electroplating tank 101. The brake disc is electroplated through the electroplating tank 101. After electroplating is completed, the electroplating tank 101 is lowered, and the electroplated brake disc continues to be conveyed by the conveying component 105. After reaching the end of the conveying component 105, the robotic arm removes the hanger 103 and places it in a designated position or into subsequent processing equipment. This solves the problem that existing devices require manual operation to install and place the suspension frame, which wastes labor and leads to low processing efficiency.

[0022] The hanger 103 includes a suspension frame 111 and a crossbeam 112. The crossbeam 112 is slidably connected to the hook 110 and is located on one side of the hook 110. The suspension frame 111 is fixedly connected to the crossbeam 112 and is located at the bottom of the crossbeam 112. The suspension frame 111 is installed on the hook 110 through the crossbeam 112, and the brake disc is suspended through the suspension frame 111.

[0023] Secondly, the conveying component 105 includes a drive shaft 113, a motor 114, and a conveyor belt 115. The drive shaft 113 is rotatably connected to the support 104 and is located inside the support 104. The motor 114 is fixedly installed on one side of the support 104. The output end of the motor 114 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft 113 and is located on one side of the drive shaft 113. The conveyor belt 115 is disposed on the outside of the drive shaft 113. The hooks 110 are fixedly installed on the outside of the conveyor belt 115. The motor 114 drives the drive shaft 113 to rotate, thereby causing the conveyor belt 115 to move on the outside of the drive shaft 113. A plurality of hooks 110 are arranged in an arithmetic sequence on the outside of the conveyor belt 115 and move with the movement of the conveyor belt 115.

[0024] Furthermore, the feeding assembly 102 also includes a water collection tray 116 and a roller 117. The water collection tray 116 is disposed on the outside of the electroplating tank 101. The roller 117 is rotatably connected to the water collection tray 116 and is located on one side of the water collection tray 116. The water collection tray 116 is used to collect the liquid dripping from the suspension frame 111 and brake disc after electroplating. The roller 117 is used to reduce the friction between the water collection tray 116 and the placement surface, making it easier to move the position of the water collection tray 116.

[0025] Finally, the feeding assembly 102 also includes a drain valve 118 and a liquid replacement valve 119. The drain valve 118 is connected to the water collection tray 116 and is located on one side of the water collection tray 116. The liquid replacement valve 119 is connected to the electroplating tank 101 and is located on one side of the electroplating tank 101. The drain valve 118 is used to drain the liquid in the water collection tray 116, and the liquid replacement valve 119 is used to replace the liquid in the electroplating tank 101.

[0026] In the use of the automated electroplating and electrophoresis device and method for automotive brake discs of the present invention, the device is controlled by a controller 107. A robotic arm clamps and places the brake disc onto the hanger 103. After the brake disc is placed on the hanger 103, the robotic arm places the hanger 103 onto the hook 110 on the conveying component 105 for suspension. The conveying component 105 moves the hanger 103. When the camera 109 detects that the hanger 103 is at the top of the electroplating tank 101, the conveying stops, and the hydraulic support cylinder 106 raises the electroplating tank 101. The brake disc is electroplated through the electroplating tank 101. After electroplating is completed, the electroplating tank 101 is lowered, and the electroplated brake disc continues to be conveyed through the conveying component 105. After reaching the end of the conveying component 105, the robotic arm removes the hanger 103 and places it in a designated location or into subsequent processing equipment. This solves the problem that existing devices require manual operation to install and place the suspension bracket, which wastes labor and leads to low processing efficiency.

[0027] The second aspect: Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the usage method of an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs according to the present invention.

[0028] S1 uses a robotic arm to clamp and place the brake disc onto the hanger 103; After the brake disc is placed on the hanger 103 described in S2, the robotic arm will place the hanger 103 onto the hook 110 on the conveying component 105 for suspension. S3 moves the hanger 103 by means of the conveying component 105, and stops conveying when the camera 109 detects that the hanger 103 is located on top of the electroplating tank 101. S4 The hydraulic support cylinder 106 raises the electroplating tank 101, electroplats the brake disc through the electroplating tank 101, and lowers the electroplating tank 101 after the electroplating is completed. After electroplating is completed in S5, the brake disc continues to be conveyed through the conveying component 105. After reaching the end of the conveying component 105, the hanger 103 is removed by the robotic arm and placed in a designated position or subsequent processing equipment. Specifically, The robotic arm is a six-axis articulated robot, and is installed symmetrically. It can place the brake disc in two positions, and simultaneously lift, suspend or remove the hanger 103 from both ends, resulting in higher stability.

[0029] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automated electroplating and electrophoresis apparatus for the surface of automotive brake discs, comprising an electroplating tank, characterized in that, It also includes a feeding assembly, which includes a hanger, a bracket, a conveying component, a hydraulic support cylinder, a controller, a column, a camera, and a hook; The output end of the hydraulic support cylinder is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank and located at the bottom of the electroplating tank. The bracket is located on the outside of the electroplating tank. The conveying component is connected to the bracket and located on one side of the bracket. The hook is connected to the conveying component and located on the outside of the conveying component. The hanger is connected to the hook and located on one side of the hook. The controller is located on the outside of the bracket. The column is located on the outside of the electroplating tank. The camera is fixedly connected to the column and located on one side of the column.

2. The automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hanger includes a suspension frame and a crossbeam. The crossbeam is slidably connected to the hook and is located on one side of the hook. The suspension frame is fixedly connected to the crossbeam and is located at the bottom of the crossbeam.

3. The automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying component includes a drive shaft, a motor, and a conveyor belt. The drive shaft is rotatably connected to the support and is located inside the support. The motor is fixedly installed on one side of the support. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the drive shaft and is located on one side of the drive shaft. The conveyor belt is located outside the drive shaft, and the hook is fixedly installed outside the conveyor belt.

4. The automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly also includes a water collection tray and rollers. The water collection tray is located outside the electroplating tank, and the rollers are rotatably connected to the water collection tray and located on one side of the water collection tray.

5. The automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for the surface of automotive brake discs as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly also includes a drain valve and a liquid replacement valve. The drain valve is connected to the water collection pan and is located on one side of the water collection pan. The liquid replacement valve is connected to the electroplating tank and is located on one side of the electroplating tank.

6. A method of using an automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for automotive brake disc surfaces, based on an intelligent pipe cutting machine for automotive pipe processing as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that... Includes the following steps: The brake disc is clamped and placed onto the mounting bracket by a robotic arm; After the brake disc is placed on the hanger, the robotic arm places the hanger onto the hook on the conveying component for suspension. The hanging fixture is moved by the conveying component, and the conveying stops when the camera detects that the hanging fixture is located on the top of the electroplating tank. The hydraulic support cylinder raises the electroplating tank, through which the brake disc is electroplated, and after the electroplating is completed, the electroplating tank is lowered. After electroplating, the brake disc continues to be conveyed by a conveying component. Once it reaches the end of the conveying component, a robotic arm removes the hanger and places it in a designated location or into subsequent processing equipment.

7. The method of using the automated electroplating and electrophoresis device for automotive brake discs as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The robotic arm is a six-axis articulated robot, and is installed symmetrically. It can place brake discs in two positions, and simultaneously lift, suspend, or remove the hangers from both ends, resulting in greater stability.

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