Tool suitable for electroplating surface of groove of sliding block

By designing a tool for electroplating of slide grooves on the surface of slide grooves, the problem of uneven current density distribution during the electroplating process is solved, the uniformity and density of the chrome plating layer are achieved, and the wear and corrosion resistance of the slider is improved.

CN222557113UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04XIAN UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202520133891.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

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Technical Problem

During the electroplating process of slider groove surface, due to the long and deep groove length, the distance between the electrode and the slider is improperly controlled, resulting in uneven current density distribution and poor plating quality.

Method used

A tool for electroplating of slider groove surfaces is designed, including an insulating base, removable electrode, electrode shrapnel and wire. Through the U-shaped design of the insulating base and the fixing method of removable electrodes, the electrode is ensured to be evenly distributed in the groove and the current density is uniform.

Benefits of technology

The uniformity and density of the chrome plating layer on the slider groove surface is realized, the wear and corrosion resistance of the slider is improved, and the installation and disassembly of the electroplating tooling is easy to install and disassemble, and the production efficiency is high.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool suitable for electroplating the surface of a groove of a sliding block, which is used for fixing an electroplated part for electroplating and comprises an insulating base, electrode mounting grooves are arranged on two sides of the insulating base, detachable electrodes are arranged in the electrode mounting grooves, and the detachable electrodes are partially positioned outside the electrode mounting grooves. An electrode elastic sheet is arranged on the insulating base, the electrode elastic sheet is conductively connected with the detachable electrode, a wire is welded on the electrode elastic sheet, and the wire is externally connected with an electroplating power supply. According to the utility model, the problem that the groove coating is not uniform in the existing surface treatment technology is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of special surface treatment devices and relates to a tool suitable for electroplating the surface of a slide groove. Background Art

[0002] The crank slider mechanism is a mechanical device that converts rotational motion into linear reciprocating motion and is widely used in a variety of machinery and equipment. The slider in the crank slider mechanism needs to reciprocate on the guide rail. In order to improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the slider, it is usually necessary to electroplate it on its surface. In actual production, whether it is a slider with a T-slot or a dovetail slot, during the electroplating process, due to the long and deep groove length, the distance between the electrode and the slider is often improperly controlled, resulting in uneven current density distribution, poor plating quality, uneven plating, and partial non-plating. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a tool suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, thereby solving the problem of uneven groove plating in the existing surface treatment technology.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix the electroplated parts for electroplating, including an insulating base, electrode mounting grooves are opened on both sides of the insulating base, detachable electrodes are arranged in the electrode mounting grooves, and the detachable electrode part is located outside the electrode mounting grooves. An electrode spring is arranged on the insulating base, the electrode spring is conductively connected to the detachable electrode, a wire is welded on the electrode spring, and the wire is externally connected to an electroplating power supply.

[0005] The utility model is also characterized in that:

[0006] The insulating base is U-shaped, and the opening of the U-shape faces one side in the horizontal direction.

[0007] The insulating base is a nylon base.

[0008] A clamping screw is arranged on the top of the insulating base, and the detachable electrode is clamped in the electrode mounting groove by the clamping screw.

[0009] The electrode spring piece is in the shape of a long strip, and both ends of the electrode spring piece are bent upward to form U-shaped grooves with openings facing each other at the two ends.

[0010] The electrode spring is fixed to the top of the insulating base through an electrode screw, and the electrode screw is in contact with the detachable electrode, and the detachable electrode is pressed in the electrode mounting groove through the electrode screw.

[0011] The electrode spring is a copper sheet.

[0012] A tightening screw is arranged at the bottom of the insulating base, and the tightening screw extends into the U-shaped opening of the insulating base to fix the electroplating part from the bottom.

[0013] A gasket is arranged between the tightening screw and the electroplating part.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The utility model is suitable for a tool for electroplating the surface of a slider groove. In view of the current shortcomings of electroplating operations on complex structure surfaces with deep, long and narrow characteristics such as T-slots and dovetail grooves, a slider electroplating tool for electroplating chrome on narrow groove surfaces is provided. The detachable electrodes of the electroplating tool are evenly distributed in the groove area and have fixed relative positions. When the current reaches the groove surface, it can ensure uniform current density, achieve uniformity and density of the chrome plating layer, and effectively improve the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the slider. The electroplating tool of the utility model fixes the electrodes with screws to prevent the electrodes from slipping and displacement, and ensure stability during electroplating. It is easy to install and disassemble, and has high production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tooling for electroplating the groove surface of the slider according to the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a side view of a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure, 1. electrode spring, 2. electrode screw, 3. wire, 4. insulating base, 5. electroplating part, 6. clamping screw, 7. detachable electrode, 8. tightening screw, 9. gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. The described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] The term "first" or "second" in the specification of the utility model may include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects connected before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix a plated part 5 for electroplating, and includes an insulating base 4, electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base 4, and a detachable electrode 7 is arranged in the electrode mounting groove. The detachable electrode material can be lead-antimony alloy, and a part of the detachable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting groove. An electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4, and the electrode spring 1 is conductively connected to the detachable electrode 7. A wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power source.

[0025] The cross section of the detachable electrode 7 can be rectangular or trapezoidal according to the T-slot or dovetail groove structure, size, and electroplating process parameters of the electroplated part. As a preferred embodiment, the cross section of the detachable electrode 7 is rectangular.

[0026] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix a plated part 5 for electroplating, and includes a U-shaped insulating base 4, the U-shaped opening faces one lateral side, the insulating base 4 is made of nylon material to ensure its insulation performance, electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base 4, a detachable electrode 7 is provided in the electrode mounting groove, and a portion of the detachable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting groove, an electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4, the electrode spring 1 is conductively connected to the detachable electrode 7, a wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power supply, thereby realizing the electroplating function.

[0029] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0030] Example 3

[0031] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix a plated part 5 for electroplating, and includes an insulating base 4. Electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base 4. A detachable electrode 7 is provided in the electrode mounting groove. Part of the detachable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting groove. Two clamping screws 6 are provided on the top of the insulating base 4. The clamping screws 6 correspond to the detachable electrodes 7 one by one. The detachable electrode 7 is clamped in the electrode mounting groove by the clamping screws 6. The electrode mounting groove limits the detachable electrode 7 and can be quickly disassembled and assembled to avoid errors caused by shaking or component displacement. An electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4. The electrode spring 1 is conductively connected to the detachable electrode 7. A wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power source.

[0032] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0033] Example 4

[0034] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix a plated part 5 for electroplating, and includes an insulating base 4. Electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base 4. Removable electrodes 7 are provided in the electrode mounting grooves. Part of the removable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting grooves. An elongated electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4. The electrode spring 1 can be made of beryllium copper or red copper. Both ends of the electrode spring 1 are bent upward to form a spring structure, and U-shaped grooves with openings facing each other are formed at both ends. The electrode spring 1 is conductively connected to the removable electrode 7. A wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power source.

[0035] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0036] Example 5

[0037] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix an electroplating part 5 for electroplating, and includes an insulating base 4. Electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base 4. A detachable electrode 7 is provided in the electrode mounting groove. Part of the detachable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting groove. The detachable electrode 7 located outside the electrode mounting groove extends into the groove of the electroplating part, is evenly distributed in the groove, and has a fixed relative position, which can avoid the problem of uneven plating thickness caused by uneven current distribution. An elongated electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4. The electrode spring 1 is a copper sheet. Both ends of the electrode spring 1 are bent upward to form a U-shaped groove with openings facing each other at both ends. The electrode spring 1 is fixed to the top of the insulating base by two electrode screws 2. The two electrode screws 2 correspond to the two detachable electrodes 7 one by one, and the electrode screws 2 are in contact with the detachable electrode 7. The detachable electrode 7 is pressed in the electrode mounting groove by the electrode screws 2. The electrode spring 1 forms a conductive connection with the detachable electrode 7 through the electrode screws 2. A wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power source.

[0038] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0039] Example 6

[0040] The present embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, which is used to fix the electroplating part 5 for electroplating, including an insulating base 4, electrode mounting grooves are opened on both sides of the insulating base 4, and a detachable electrode 7 is arranged in the electrode mounting groove, and the detachable electrode 7 is partially located outside the electrode mounting groove. An electrode spring 1 is arranged on the insulating base 4, and the electrode spring 1 is conductively connected to the detachable electrode 7. A wire 3 is welded on the electrode spring 1, and the wire 3 is externally connected to an electroplating power supply. A tightening screw 8 is arranged at the bottom of the insulating base 4, and the tightening screw 8 extends into the U-shaped opening of the insulating base 4 to fix the electroplating part 5 from the bottom. A gasket 9 made of nylon is arranged between the tightening screw 8 and the electroplating part 5 to prevent the tightening screw 8 from damaging the surface of the electroplating part 5.

[0041] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any electroplating tooling designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0042] Example 7

[0043] This embodiment provides a tooling suitable for electroplating the surface of the slider groove, which is used to fix the electroplating part 5 for electroplating. The electroplating part 5 is a T-slot structure, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the tooling of this embodiment includes a U-shaped insulating base 4, the U-shaped opening faces one lateral side, the electroplating part 5 is placed in the U-shaped opening of the insulating base 4, the insulating base 4 is made of nylon material, and 5 mm×12 mm×50 mm electrode mounting grooves are opened on both sides of the insulating base 4. A 5 mm×19 mm×50 mm detachable electrode 7 is arranged in the electrode mounting groove. The detachable electrode 7 is a copper bar, and part of the detachable electrode 7 is located outside the electrode mounting groove. A clamping screw 6 is arranged on the top of the insulating base 4. Four M5 threaded holes are arranged on the top of the insulating base 4. Two electrode screws 2 and two clamping screws 6 are screwed into the insulating base 4, and the detachable electrode 7 is clamped in the electrode mounting groove.

[0044] An elongated electrode spring 1 is provided on the insulating base 4. The electrode spring 1 is a copper sheet. Both ends of the electrode spring 1 are bent upward to form U-shaped grooves with openings facing each other at both ends. A Φ6 through hole is opened on the surface of the U-shaped groove of the electrode spring 1. The electrode screw 2 cooperates with the through hole and is screwed into the threaded hole on the top of the insulating base 4. The electrode screw 2 is an M5×16 hexagonal cylindrical head screw. The electrode spring 1 is fixed to the top of the insulating base through the electrode screw 2, and the electrode screw 2 contacts the detachable electrode 7 to press the detachable electrode 7. The electrode spring 1 forms a conductive connection with the detachable electrode 7 through the electrode screw 2. A wire 3 is welded in the middle position of the electrode spring 1. The wire 3 is externally connected to the electroplating power supply. The wire 3 is used as the electrode wire in the electroplating work.

[0045] Four M5 threaded holes are provided at the bottom of the insulating base 4. The tightening screw 8 is screwed into the threaded hole at the bottom. The tightening screw 8 extends into the U-shaped opening of the insulating base 4 to fix the electroplated part 5 from the bottom. A gasket 9 is provided between the tightening screw 8 and the electroplated part 5.

[0046] This embodiment only represents the preferred implementation of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model. Any lightning protection device designed with similar technical features to the utility model will fall within the protection scope of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model.

[0047] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the scope of the present invention.

[0048] The working process of the tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove of the utility model is as follows:

[0049] During operation, first insert the detachable electrode 7 into the mounting grooves on both sides of the insulating base 4, tighten and fix the detachable electrode 7 on the insulating base 4 with the clamping screw 6, and fix the electrode spring 1 on the insulating base 4 with the electrode screw 2. At the same time, the electrode screw 2 can press the detachable electrode 7, and the detachable electrode 7 is connected through the electrode spring 1 to form an electrode circuit; then align the insulating base 4 with the T-slot area of ​​the electroplating part 5 and insert it to realize the limiting function, and use the tightening screw 8 and the gasket 9 to tighten the bottom of the electroplating part 5 to realize the fixing function; finally, put the electroplating part 5 and the electroplating tooling into the electroplating solution to start the electroplating work.

[0050] The utility model is suitable for tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove, which solves the problem of poor chrome plating quality in the groove. At the same time, the utility model has a simple and reliable structure, is easy to install, has a low manufacturing cost, and greatly improves work efficiency. The detachable electrode 7 can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and maintains a fixed relative position with the electroplated part through the insulating base 4, providing a uniform current density during electroplating. The tightening screw 8 fixes the electroplated part on the insulating base 4, and the electroplated part will not slip or move during electroplating.

Claims

1. A tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove, used for fixing an electroplated part (5) for electroplating, characterized in that: The invention comprises an insulating base (4), wherein electrode mounting grooves are provided on both sides of the insulating base (4), wherein a detachable electrode (7) is provided in the electrode mounting groove, wherein a portion of the detachable electrode (7) is located outside the electrode mounting groove, wherein an electrode spring (1) is provided on the insulating base (4), wherein the electrode spring (1) is conductively connected to the detachable electrode (7), wherein a wire (3) is welded to the electrode spring (1), and wherein the wire (3) is externally connected to an electroplating power source.

2. The tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating base (4) is U-shaped, with the opening of the U-shaped facing one side in the lateral direction.

3. The tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove according to claim 2, characterized in that: The insulating base (4) is a nylon base.

4. The tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping screw (6) is provided on the top of the insulating base (4), and the detachable electrode (7) is clamped in the electrode mounting groove by the clamping screw (6).

5. The tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode spring sheet (1) is in the shape of a long strip, and both ends of the electrode spring sheet (1) are bent upwards to form U-shaped grooves with openings facing each other at the two ends.

6. The tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electrode spring (1) is fixed to the top of the insulating base via an electrode screw (2), and the electrode screw (2) is in contact with the detachable electrode (7), and the detachable electrode (7) is pressed into the electrode mounting groove via the electrode screw (2).

7. The tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrode spring (1) is a copper sheet.

8. The tooling for electroplating the surface of a slider groove according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tightening screw (8) is provided at the bottom of the insulating base (4), and the tightening screw (8) extends into the U-shaped opening of the insulating base (4) to fix the electroplated part (5) from the bottom.

9. The tooling for electroplating the surface of the slider groove according to claim 8, characterized in that: A gasket (9) is provided between the tightening screw (8) and the electroplated part (5).