Automatic water replenishing device for electroplating bath

By designing an automatic water replenishment device for electroplating tanks including pipes, floats, baffles and springs, the problem of reducing the liquid level of the electroplating tank affecting the plating quality is solved, automatic water replenishment is achieved, the liquid level is maintained, and the quality of electroplating products is ensured.

CN222893280UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23KUNSHAN LITAIXIANG MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421918180.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-09
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-09

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Technical Problem

During the electroplating process, the liquid level in the electroplating tank will decrease due to the lifting of the product and the evaporation of moisture, which will affect the plating quality and automatic water replenishment is required to solve this problem.

Method used

An automatic water replenishment device for electroplating tanks is designed, including electroplating tanks and water inlet pipes, which realize automatic water replenishment through the cooperation of pipes, floats, baffles and springs. When the water level of the electroplating tank drops, the float pushes the baffle to close the water outlet. After the water level rises, the float drops. The baffle opens the water outlet again to complete the automatic water replenishment cycle.

Benefits of technology

Automatic water replenishment in the electroplating tank is realized, the liquid level in the electroplating tank is maintained, the quality of the electroplating products is ensured, and the need for manual intervention is avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating bath, and particularly relates to the technical field of electroplating bath water replenishing, the automatic water replenishing device comprises an electroplating bath and a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is arranged on one side of an inner cavity of the electroplating bath, the outer side of the water inlet pipe is communicated with a through pipe, and the inner side of the through pipe is provided with a threaded groove. Water in the electroplating bath can enter the through pipe, water is continuously injected so as to push the buoy in the through pipe to be upward, one end of the buoy abuts against and pushes the baffle upwards, the baffle slides upwards, the spring is stretched, the baffle slides into the sliding groove, and therefore water outlet is closed, and when the water level in the electroplating bath descends, the buoy descends, the spring rebounds, and the baffle is pulled back. The automatic water replenishing effect is achieved by injecting water again and jacking up the buoy again, and damping of the sealing gasket and the sliding groove is based on the standard that normal sliding of the baffle and the sliding groove is not affected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water replenishment for electroplating tanks, in particular to an automatic water replenishment device for an electroplating tank. 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 make a layer of metal film adhere to the surface of metal or other material parts, thereby preventing metal oxidation (such as rust), improving wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance (copper sulfate, etc.) and enhancing aesthetics. At present, electroplated products need to be rinsed after electroplating is completed to rinse the electroplating solution on the surface of the electroplated products. When the electroplated products are lifted, the liquid in the electroplating tank will be brought out. At the same time, the water content of the liquid in the electroplating tank will be evaporated during the electroplating process, resulting in a decrease in the liquid level in the electroplating tank, affecting the electroplating quality of the electroplated products. Therefore, it is necessary to automatically replenish the electroplating tank. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank, so as to solve the problem proposed in the above background technology that the liquid in the electroplating tank will be brought out when the electroplated product is lifted, and the water content of the liquid in the electroplating tank will be evaporated during the electroplating process, resulting in a decrease in the liquid level in the electroplating tank, affecting the electroplating quality of the electroplated product.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank, comprising an electroplating tank and a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe being arranged on one side of the inner cavity of the electroplating tank, the outer side of the water inlet pipe being connected to a through pipe, the inner side of the through pipe being provided with a threaded groove, the threaded connection of the threaded groove being provided with a retaining ring, the inner side of the retaining ring being fixedly connected with a connecting rod, the inner side of the through pipe being provided with a float, the inner side of the through pipe being fixedly connected with a fixing ring, the upper side of the fixing ring being fixedly connected with a spring, one end of the spring being fixedly connected with a baffle, the inner side of the water inlet pipe being provided with a sliding groove, and the outer side of the baffle being provided with a sealing gasket.

[0005] Preferably, the baffle is slidably connected to the through pipe via a spring.

[0006] Preferably, the baffle is slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0007] Preferably, the outer wall of the float is matched with the inner wall of the through pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a clamp is fixedly connected to the inner cavity side wall of the electroplating tank, a bolt is connected to the outer side of the clamp, one end of the water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to a control valve, and one end of the control valve is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the through pipe is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank via a clamp, and two clamps are provided.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that when the automatic water replenishing device for the electroplating tank is in use, the water inside the electroplating tank will enter the through pipe, and water will be continuously injected to push the float inside the through pipe upward, so that one end of the float will contact and push the baffle upward, the baffle slides upward and stretches the spring, the baffle slides into the slide groove, thereby closing the water outlet, and the water level inside the electroplating tank drops, the float will drop, the spring rebounds, the baffle pulls back, water is injected again, and the float is lifted up again, thereby completing the effect of automatic water replenishment, and the damping of the sealing gasket and the slide groove shall be based on not affecting the normal sliding of the baffle and the slide groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the appearance of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water inlet pipe and the control valve cooperating with each other in the utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle and the slide groove cooperating with each other in the utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the baffle and the sealing gasket cooperate with each other in the utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 1. electroplating tank; 2. water inlet pipe; 3. clamp; 4. bolt; 5. control valve; 6. connecting pipe; 7. threaded groove; 8. retaining ring; 9. connecting rod; 10. float; 11. fixing ring; 12. spring; 13. baffle; 14. slide groove; 15. sealing gasket; 16. through pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in 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.

[0017] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings of this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportional relationship or adjustment of size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by this application.

[0018] Example

[0019] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model discloses an automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank: it comprises an electroplating tank 1 and a water inlet pipe 2, the water inlet pipe 2 is arranged at one side of the inner cavity of the electroplating tank 1, the outer side of the water inlet pipe 2 is connected with a through pipe 16, the inner side of the through pipe 16 is provided with a threaded groove 7, the threaded connection of the threaded groove 7 is provided with a retaining ring 8, the inner side of the retaining ring 8 is fixedly connected with a connecting rod 9, the inner side of the through pipe 16 is provided with a float 10, the inner side of the through pipe 16 is fixedly connected with a fixing ring 11, the upper side of the fixing ring 11 is fixedly connected with a spring 12, one end of the spring 12 is fixedly connected with a baffle 13, the inner side of the water inlet pipe 2 is provided with a slide groove 14, the outer side of the baffle 13 is provided with a sealing gasket 15, when in use, the water inside the electroplating tank 1 , will enter the through-tube 16, continuously inject water to push the float 10 inside the through-tube 16 upward, so that one end of the float 10 contacts and pushes the baffle 13 upward, the baffle 13 slides upward, and stretches the spring 12, the baffle 13 slides into the slide 14, thereby closing the water outlet, and the water level inside the electroplating tank 1 drops, the float 10 will drop, the spring 12 rebounds, the baffle 13 pulls back, and water is injected again, and the float 10 is lifted up again, thereby completing the effect of automatic water replenishment, and the damping of the sealing gasket 15 and the slide 14 is based on not affecting the normal sliding of the baffle 13 and the slide 14, and the retaining ring 8 is connected to the through-tube 16 through the threaded groove 7, which is convenient for replacing the float 10.

[0020] In order to facilitate automatic water replenishment, the baffle 13 is slidably connected to the through pipe 16 via the spring 12 .

[0021] In order to facilitate automatic water replenishment, the baffle 13 is slidably connected to the chute 14.

[0022] In order to facilitate automatic water replenishment, the outer wall of the float 10 is adapted to the inner wall of the through pipe 16 .

[0023] In order to facilitate the fixation of the water inlet pipe 2 and the through pipe 16, a clamp 3 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity side wall of the electroplating tank 1, a bolt 4 is connected to the outer side of the clamp 3, one end of the water inlet pipe 2 is fixedly connected to a control valve 5, and one end of the control valve 5 is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe 6.

[0024] In order to facilitate the fixation of the water inlet pipe 2 and the through pipe 16, the through pipe 16 is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank 1 through a clamp 3, and two clamps 3 are provided.

[0025] Working principle: When in use, the water inside the electroplating tank 1 will enter the through pipe 16, and water will be continuously injected to push the float 10 inside the through pipe 16 upward, so that one end of the float 10 will contact and push the baffle 13 upward, and the baffle 13 will slide upward and stretch the spring 12, and the baffle 13 will slide into the slide groove 14, thereby closing the water outlet, and the water level inside the electroplating tank 1 will drop, the spring 12 will rebound, the baffle 13 will pull back, and water will be injected again to lift the float 10 again, thereby completing the effect of automatic water replenishment, and the damping of the sealing gasket 15 and the slide groove 14 shall be based on not affecting the normal sliding of the baffle 13 and the slide groove 14, and the retaining ring 8 is connected to the through pipe 16 through the threaded groove 7, so as to facilitate the replacement of the float 10.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the implementation rules without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank, comprising an electroplating tank (1) and a water inlet pipe (2), wherein the water inlet pipe (2) is arranged on one side of the inner cavity of the electroplating tank (1), characterized in that: The outer side of the water inlet pipe (2) is connected to a through pipe (16), the inner side of the through pipe (16) is provided with a thread groove (7), the thread of the thread groove (7) is connected to a retaining ring (8), the inner side of the retaining ring (8) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (9), the inner side of the through pipe (16) is provided with a float (10), the inner side of the through pipe (16) is fixedly connected to a fixing ring (11), the upper side of the fixing ring (11) is fixedly connected to a spring (12), one end of the spring (12) is fixedly connected to a baffle (13), the inner side of the water inlet pipe (2) is provided with a sliding groove (14), and the outer side of the baffle (13) is provided with a sealing gasket (15).

2. The automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (13) is slidably connected to the through pipe (16) via a spring (12).

3. The automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle (13) is slidably connected to the slide groove (14).

4. The automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the float (10) is matched with the inner wall of the through pipe (16).

5. The automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamp (3) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity side wall of the electroplating tank (1), and a bolt (4) is connected to the outer side of the clamp (3). One end of the water inlet pipe (2) is fixedly connected to a control valve (5), and one end of the control valve (5) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (6).

6. The automatic water replenishing device for an electroplating tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The through pipe (16) is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank (1) via a clamp (3), and two clamps (3) are provided.