Stirring device for electroplating bath
By using a sliding stirring plate inside the electroplating tank and a motor-driven pulley system, combined with impeller and baffle design, the problem of uneven stirring in the electroplating tank is solved, achieving rapid stirring of the electrolyte and uniform current distribution.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421216507.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-14
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the stirring rod is difficult to stir the entire electroplating tank quickly and effectively, resulting in uneven current distribution.
The stirring plate slides within the electroplating tank and is driven by a motor-driven pulley and traction belt to reciprocate. Combined with the impeller and baffle design, this achieves rapid stirring of the electrolyte.
It enables rapid and uniform stirring of the electrolyte, improving electroplating efficiency and the uniformity of current distribution.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electroplating tanks, in particular to an electroplating tank stirring device. Background Art
[0002] Electroplating is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on certain metal surfaces using the principle of electrolysis. It is a process that uses electrolysis to adhere a layer of metal film to the surface of metal or other material parts to prevent metal oxidation.
[0003] The inventors found in their daily work that stirring can promote the movement of electrodeposits to the conductor surface, making the current more evenly distributed on the conductor surface. However, stirring is often performed by a stirring rod, and the stirring range is small, making it difficult to quickly stir the entire electroplating pool. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a plating tank stirring device.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a plating tank stirring device, comprising two guide rods arranged above the plating pool, and also comprising a stirring mechanism, wherein a stirring plate in the stirring mechanism slides on the surface of the two guide rods to oscillate and stir the plating liquid inside the plating pool, and the two ends of the stirring plate slide on the inner wall of the plating pool, wherein a gap is left between the bottom of the stirring plate and the bottom wall of the plating pool.
[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is: when electroplating is required, the metal to be plated is connected to the electrode cathode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, and then the plated metal is connected to the electrode anode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, power is turned on and then electroplating is carried out. When stirring is required, the stirring plate is controlled to slide back and forth in the electrolyte to vibrate the electrolyte. Since the entire electrolyte is directly vibrated and shaken, the electrolyte can be quickly stirred.
[0007] Preferably, the stirring mechanism also includes two pulleys, wherein the pulleys are installed above the electroplating pool and can rotate, the surface transmission sleeves of the two pulleys have traction belts, the side wall of the electroplating pool is fixedly connected to a motor, the output shaft of the motor drives any pulley to rotate, and the surface of the traction belt is fixedly equipped with a clamping ring, which is clamped on the seat on the surface of the stirring plate.
[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are: the pulley is driven to rotate by the motor, and the two pulleys are used to drive the traction belt to rotate. The clamping ring on the traction belt is clamped on the clamping seat to drive the stirring plate to move. The stirring plate is driven to vibrate back and forth by controlling the motor to quickly stir the electrolyte. The electrolyte can be reciprocated by controlling the motor to rotate forward and reverse.
[0009] Preferably, a mixing mechanism is provided on the surface of the stirring plate, wherein the mixing mechanism comprises a flow groove opened on the stirring plate and connecting two sides of the stirring plate.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that the flow grooves are provided on the surface of the stirring plate, thereby reducing the resistance of the stirring plate to reciprocating motion in the electrolyte.
[0011] Preferably, a rotating shaft is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the flow trough, and an impeller is rotatably sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft.
[0012] Preferably, a baffle is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate, wherein the baffle blocks more than half of the vertical projection area of the impeller.
[0013] The effect achieved by the above components is: due to the obstruction of the baffle, it can be ensured that only the impeller part that is not blocked by the baffle is washed during the sliding process of the stirring plate, so that the impeller can rotate when the stirring plate slides, and when the stirring plate slides back and forth to oscillate the electrolyte, the impeller also rotates the electrolyte, thereby better stirring the electrolyte.
[0014] Preferably, the side wall of the electroplating cell is provided with a storage mechanism, wherein the storage mechanism is used to place the electrode sheet.
[0015] Preferably, the storage mechanism comprises a hanging plate hung on the side wall of the electroplating tank, one end of the hanging plate is fixedly connected to a collecting bucket, wherein the collecting bucket is immersed in the electroplating solution of the electroplating tank.
[0016] Preferably, a clamping plate is slidably connected to the interior of the collecting bucket, a screw rod is threadedly inserted into the collecting bucket, and one end of the screw rod is rotatably connected to the clamping plate.
[0017] The effect achieved by the above components is: the metal parts to be electroplated are placed in a collecting bucket, and then the collecting bucket is immersed in the electrolyte. At this time, the metal parts to be electroplated will be convenient to take out after the electroplating is completed. By rotating the screw and utilizing the threaded rotation between the screw and the collecting bucket, the splint is caused to slide in the collecting bucket, and then the plated metal is clamped by the splint and the inner wall of the collecting bucket.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:
[0019] In the utility model, when electroplating is required, the metal to be plated is connected to the electrode cathode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, and then the plated metal is connected to the electrode anode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, and then power is turned on and electroplating is carried out. When stirring is required, the stirring plate is controlled to slide back and forth in the electrolyte to vibrate the electrolyte. Since the entire electrolyte is directly vibrated and shaken, the electrolyte can be quickly stirred. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 The utility model provides a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a plating tank stirring device;
[0021] Figure 2 The utility model proposes a stirring device for an electroplating tank Figure 1 A magnified image of point A;
[0022] Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of a stirring plate in a stirring device for an electroplating tank is provided for the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of a storage mechanism in a stirring device of an electroplating tank.
[0024] Legend: 1. Electroplating tank; 2. Guide rod; 3. Stirring mechanism; 31. Stirring plate; 32. Pulley; 33. Pull rope; 34. Motor; 35. Retaining ring; 36. Holder; 37. Mixing mechanism; 371. Flow trough; 372. Rotating shaft; 373. Impeller; 374. Baffle; 4. Storage mechanism; 41. Hanging sheet; 42. Collecting bucket; 43. Screw; 44. Clamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] Embodiment 1, as Figure 1-4As shown, a plating tank stirring device includes two guide rods 2 arranged above the plating pool 1, and also includes a stirring mechanism 3, wherein a stirring plate 31 in the stirring mechanism 3 slides on the surface of the two guide rods 2 to oscillate and stir the electroplating solution in the plating pool 1, and both ends of the stirring plate 31 slide on the inner wall of the plating pool 1, wherein a gap is left between the bottom of the stirring plate 31 and the bottom wall of the plating pool 1, when electroplating is required, the metal to be plated is connected to the electrode cathode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, and then the plated metal is connected to the electrode anode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell, and then the electroplating is carried out after power is turned on, and when stirring is needed, the stirring plate 31 is controlled to slide back and forth in the electrolyte to oscillate the electrolyte, because the entire electrolyte is directly oscillated and shaken, thereby The electrolyte can be quickly stirred. The stirring mechanism 3 also includes two pulleys 32, wherein the pulleys 32 are installed above the electroplating tank 1 and can rotate. The surface transmission sleeves of the two pulleys 32 have traction belts 33. The side wall of the electroplating tank 1 is fixedly connected to a motor 34. The output shaft of the motor 34 drives any pulley 32 to rotate. The surface of the traction belt 33 is fixedly equipped with a clamping ring 35. The clamping ring 35 is clamped on the clamping seat 36 on the surface of the stirring plate 31. The pulley 32 is driven to rotate by the motor 34, and the traction belt 33 is driven to rotate by the two pulleys 32. The clamping ring 35 on the traction belt 33 is clamped on the clamping seat 36 to drive the stirring plate 31 to move. The stirring plate 31 is driven to vibrate back and forth by controlling the motor 34 to quickly stir the electrolyte. The motor 34 is controlled The electrolyte can be reciprocated by rotating forward and reversely. A mixing mechanism 37 is provided on the surface of the stirring plate 31, wherein the mixing mechanism 37 includes a flow groove 371 provided on the stirring plate 31 and connecting the two sides of the stirring plate 31. Since the flow groove 371 is provided on the surface of the stirring plate 31, the resistance of the stirring plate 31 to reciprocate in the electrolyte can be reduced. A rotating shaft 372 is fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the flow groove 371, and an impeller 373 is rotatably sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft 372. A baffle 374 is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate 31, wherein the baffle 374 blocks more than half of the vertical projection area of the impeller 373. Due to the obstruction of the baffle 374, it can be ensured that during the sliding process of the stirring plate 31, only the impeller 373 not blocked by the baffle 374 is affected. The impeller 373 is flushed so that it can rotate when the stirring plate 31 slides. When the stirring plate 31 slides back and forth to oscillate the electrolyte, the impeller 373 also rotates the electrolyte, so that the electrolyte can be better stirred. The side wall of the electroplating tank 1 is provided with a storage mechanism 4, wherein the storage mechanism 4 is used to place the electrode sheet, and the storage mechanism 4 includes a hanging piece 41 hung on the side wall of the electroplating tank 1, and one end of the hanging piece 41 is fixedly connected to a collecting bucket 42, wherein the collecting bucket 42 is immersed in the electroplating liquid of the electroplating tank 1, and the interior of the collecting bucket 42 is slidably connected to a clamping plate 44, and a screw 43 is threadedly inserted on the collecting bucket 42, and one end of the screw 43 is rotatably connected to the clamping plate 44, and the metal parts to be electroplated are placed in the collecting bucket 42, and then the collecting bucket 42 is immersed in the electrolyte.At this time, the metal parts to be electroplated are stored, which will facilitate the removal after the electroplating is completed. By rotating the screw 43 and the threaded rotation between the screw 43 and the collecting bucket 42, the clamping plate 44 slides in the collecting bucket 42, and then the clamping plate 44 and the inner wall of the collecting bucket 42 clamp the plated metal.
[0026] Working principle: when electroplating is required, the metal to be plated is connected to the electrode cathode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell; then the plated metal is connected to the electrode anode and immersed in the electrolyte of the electrolytic cell; power is turned on and electroplating is performed; when stirring is required, the stirring plate 31 is controlled to slide back and forth in the electrolyte to vibrate the electrolyte; since the entire electrolyte is directly vibrated and shaken, the electrolyte can be quickly stirred; the pulley 32 is driven to rotate by the motor 34; the two pulleys 32 are used to drive the traction belt 33 to rotate; the clamping ring 35 on the traction belt 33 is clamped on the clamping seat 36 to drive the stirring plate 31 to move; the stirring plate 31 is driven to vibrate back and forth by controlling the motor 34 to quickly stir the electrolyte; the electrolyte can be reciprocated by controlling the motor 34 to rotate forward and reverse; since the flow groove is provided on the surface of the stirring plate 31 371 can further reduce the resistance of the stirring plate 31 to the reciprocating motion in the electrolyte. The blocking of the baffle 374 can ensure that only the impeller 373 of the stirring plate 31 that is not blocked by the baffle 374 is washed during the sliding process, so that the impeller 373 can rotate when the stirring plate 31 slides. When the stirring plate 31 slides back and forth to oscillate the electrolyte, the impeller 373 also rotates the electrolyte, so that the electrolyte can be better stirred. The metal parts to be electroplated are placed in the collecting bucket 42, and then the collecting bucket 42 is immersed in the electrolyte. At this time, the metal parts to be electroplated have been stored, which will facilitate the removal after the electroplating is completed. By rotating the screw 43 and utilizing the threaded rotation between the screw 43 and the collecting bucket 42, the clamp 44 is caused to slide in the collecting bucket 42, and then the clamp 44 and the inner wall of the collecting bucket 42 are used to clamp the plated metal.
[0027] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in other forms. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes and apply it to other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the utility model without departing from the technical solution of the utility model still belongs to the protection scope of the technical solution of the utility model. In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.
Claims
1. A plating tank stirring device, comprising two guide rods (2) arranged above the plating tank (1), characterized in that: It also includes a stirring mechanism (3), wherein a stirring plate (31) in the stirring mechanism (3) slides on the surfaces of two guide rods (2) to oscillate and stir the electroplating liquid inside the electroplating tank (1), and the two ends of the stirring plate (31) slide on the inner wall of the electroplating tank (1), wherein a gap is left between the bottom of the stirring plate (31) and the bottom wall of the electroplating tank (1).
2. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism (3) further comprises two pulleys (32), wherein the pulleys (32) are mounted above the electroplating tank (1) and are rotatable, and the surface transmission sleeves of the two pulleys (32) are provided with traction belts (33), and the side wall of the electroplating tank (1) is fixedly connected with a motor (34), and the output shaft of the motor (34) drives any pulley (32) to rotate, and the surface of the traction belt (33) is fixedly equipped with a retaining ring (35), and the retaining ring (35) is clamped on a retaining seat (36) on the surface of the stirring plate (31).
3. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mixing mechanism (37) is provided on the surface of the stirring plate (31), wherein the mixing mechanism (37) comprises a flow groove (371) opened on the stirring plate (31) and connected to both sides of the stirring plate (31).
4. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (372) is fixedly mounted on the inner top wall of the flow trough (371), and an impeller (373) is rotatably sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft (372).
5. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A baffle (374) is fixedly connected to the surface of the stirring plate (31), wherein the baffle (374) blocks more than half of the vertical projection area of the impeller (373).
6. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall of the electroplating pool (1) is provided with a storage mechanism (4), wherein the storage mechanism (4) is used to place electrode sheets.
7. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (4) comprises a hanging piece (41) hung on the side wall of the electroplating pool (1), one end of the hanging piece (41) is fixedly connected to a collecting bucket (42), wherein the collecting bucket (42) is immersed in the electroplating solution of the electroplating pool (1).
8. The electroplating tank stirring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A clamping plate (44) is slidably connected inside the collecting bucket (42), a screw rod (43) is threadedly inserted on the collecting bucket (42), and one end of the screw rod (43) is rotatably connected to the clamping plate (44).