Sputtering coating workpiece cage frame

The sputtering coating workpiece cage with lightweight design and magnet-fixed material ring solves the problem of low loading and unloading efficiency caused by complex fixing structure in the existing technology, thereby improving production efficiency.

CN223373207UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23DONGGUAN ELEMENT VACUUM TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422151400.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-03

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Technical Problem

The existing sputtering coating workpiece cage fixing structure is too complicated, resulting in low loading and unloading efficiency and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

The lightweight spoke plate structure is combined with a magnet to fix the material ring, simplifying the material fixing method. The hollow holes on the spoke plate are used to reduce weight and improve structural stability.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies material fixation, increases loading and unloading speed, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of coating, in particular to a sputter coating workpiece cage frame. The sputter coating workpiece cage frame comprises a rotary drum, a radial plate, a first mounting ring and a material ring, a plurality of first holes and second holes are hollowed in the radial plate; the radial plate is vertically arranged, and the first mounting rings are arranged on the upper side and the lower side of the radial plate; the first end part of the radial plate is connected to the rotary drum, and the second end part of the radial plate is connected to the material ring; the material ring can be magnetized, and materials are fixed to the material ring through a magnet. The first holes and the second holes can improve the structure of the vertically-arranged radial plate, deformation of the radial plate is prevented, the overall weight of the workpiece cage frame is reduced, and workers can conveniently carry or transport the workpiece cage frame. After the workpiece cage frame is assembled into a whole, the workpiece cage frame is good in structural stability and high in non-deformability. Materials are directly fixed to the material ring through the magnets, the structure is simple, the feeding and discharging speed is higher, and production efficiency can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coating, in particular to a sputtering coating workpiece cage. Background Art

[0002] After production, some electronic product casings on the market require coating. This coating enhances the appearance of the casing, making it more aesthetically pleasing, wear-resistant, and stylish. Some casings are coated using sputtering. Sputtering involves bombarding a target material with ions. The process of dislodging atoms from the target is called sputtering. The atoms deposited on the substrate form a film, which is called sputtering coating. Sputtering coating utilizes a cage to secure the product before coating.

[0003] The structure of some cages on the market for fixing materials is too complicated, which affects the efficiency of loading and unloading materials and leads to low production efficiency.

[0004] For example, Chinese patent application number CN202321034357.2 discloses a process chamber cage structure for a coating machine. Specifically, it states that "the product to be coated or the tooling plate carrying the product to be coated is fixed to the corresponding fixing members on the first turntable and the second turntable," and that "a hanging groove provided on the tooling plate cooperates with a stopper having a second connecting surface to enable the tooling plate to be fixed to the two turntables." In other words, during production, the product must first be fixed to the tooling plate, and then the tooling plate is hooked to the upper and lower turntables. This overly complex structure affects loading and unloading efficiency, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to address the deficiencies in the prior art, and its main purpose is to provide a sputtering coating workpiece cage, which has a simpler structure for fixing materials, not only fast loading and unloading speeds, but also conducive to improving production efficiency, thereby overcoming the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present application provides a sputtering coating workpiece cage, comprising a rotating drum, a spoke plate, a first mounting ring, and a material ring; the spoke plate is hollowed out with a plurality of first holes and a second hole; the spoke plate is vertically arranged, and the first mounting ring is arranged on the upper and lower sides of the spoke plate; the first end of the spoke plate is connected to the rotating drum, and the second end of the spoke plate is connected to the material ring; the material ring can be magnetized, and the magnet fixes the material to the material ring.

[0008] Preferably, a second mounting ring is provided on the top and bottom of the rotating drum, and the first end of the web is fixed to the second mounting ring.

[0009] Preferably, the first end portion of the web has a trapezoidal structure, and the trapezoidal structure is fixed to the second mounting ring.

[0010] Preferably, the first mounting ring is provided on both the upper and lower sides of the second end portion of the web.

[0011] Preferably, the first holes are square holes, the second holes are round holes, several first holes are transversely arranged in the middle of the spoke plate, and several second holes are transversely arranged at the bottom edge of the spoke plate.

[0012] Preferably, the material circle includes a plurality of arc-shaped material plates, the left and right edges of the material plates are bent inward to form connecting edges, and the plurality of material plates form a circle.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting plate is provided on the inner wall of part of the material plate, and the mounting plate is fixed together with the outermost first mounting ring.

[0014] Preferably, the feature is that a first avoidance opening is provided on the first installation ring of the outermost ring, and the connecting edge passes through the first avoidance opening.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the spoke is provided with a second avoidance opening for avoiding the first mounting ring.

[0016] Preferably, the width of the web gradually decreases from the first end to the second end.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solution that a plurality of first holes and second holes are hollowed out on the spoke plate, which can improve the structure of the spoke plate to prevent its deformation, while reducing the overall weight of the workpiece cage, making it easier for workers to carry or transport it.

[0018] The spokes are arranged vertically, with the first mounting rings located on their upper and lower sides. The first ends of the spokes are connected to the rotating drum, while the second ends are connected to the material ring. This creates a cohesive unit for the entire workpiece cage, providing excellent structural stability and strong resistance to deformation.

[0019] The material ring can be magnetized, and the material is fixed to the material ring with a magnet. This structure of fixing the material is simpler, the loading and unloading speed is faster, and it helps to improve production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 A-1 is an enlarged schematic diagram.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 A-2 is an enlarged schematic diagram.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a top view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0025] 10. Rotating drum; 11. Second mounting ring; 20. Spoke plate; 21. First hole; 22. Second hole; 23. Trapezoidal structure; 24. Second avoidance opening; 30. First mounting ring; 31. First avoidance opening; 40. Material ring; 41. Material plate; 42. Connecting edge; 43. Mounting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model, which is a sputtering coating workpiece cage.

[0028] The spokes 20 are hollowed out for improved structure and lightweight design, reducing the overall weight of the workpiece cage. Magnets secure the material to the material ring 40, a simpler method of securing the material, helping to improve loading and unloading efficiency and production efficiency.

[0029] The present application provides a sputtering workpiece cage, comprising a rotating drum 10, a spoke 20, a first mounting ring 30, and a material ring 40. The spoke 20 is hollowed out with a plurality of first holes 21 and second holes 22. The spoke 20 is vertically arranged, with the first mounting ring 30 provided on its upper and lower sides. The first end of the spoke 20 is connected to the rotating drum 10, and the second end of the spoke 20 is connected to the material ring 40. The material ring 40 is magnetizable, with magnets securing the material to the material ring 40. In this embodiment, the rotating drum 10, spoke 20, and first mounting ring 30 can be made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy. The spoke 20, first mounting ring 30, and material ring 40 are very thin, ranging from 0.5 to 2 mm, resulting in a very light overall weight and ease of processing. The rotating drum 10, spoke 20, first mounting ring 30, and material ring 40 can be secured together by welding or screws, with screws being preferred in this embodiment. The material ring 40 is made of stainless steel, iron, or other magnetizable metal materials. The first and second holes 21, 22, hollowed out in the spokes 20 significantly reduce their weight while also improving their structure and enhancing the workpiece cage's resistance to deformation. The vertically arranged spokes 20 are arranged at equal angles around the rotating drum 10. During assembly, the first ends of the spokes 20 are first fixed to the rotating drum 10 at equal angles. The first mounting rings 30 are then installed on both the upper and lower sides of the spokes 20. Finally, the material ring 40 and the outermost first mounting ring 30 are secured together, completing the entire workpiece cage. This design is not only lightweight and convenient for loading and unloading, but also simpler to assemble. One or more magnets are provided, each relatively small, precisely pressing against the workpiece where coating is not required, thus cleverly securing the workpiece to the material plate 41.

[0030] Preferably, second mounting rings 11 are provided at the top and bottom of the rotating drum 10, and the first ends of the spokes 20 are fixed to the second mounting rings 11. The second mounting rings 11 are fixed to the rotating drum 10 using screws. The screwing of the first ends of the spokes 20 to the second mounting rings 11 increases the connection area between the spokes 20 and the second mounting rings 11, thereby improving overall stability and firmness.

[0031] Preferably, the bottom of the first end of the spoke 20 has a trapezoidal structure 23, which is fixed to the second mounting ring 11. The trapezoidal structure 23 reinforces the connection between the spoke 20 and the drum 10, thereby improving the deformation resistance and load-bearing capacity of the spoke 20.

[0032] Preferably, the first mounting ring 30 is provided on both the upper and lower sides of the second end of the spoke 20. Mounting plates 43 are provided on the inner walls of some of the material plates 41, and are secured to the outermost first mounting ring 30. In this embodiment, there are two first mounting rings 30, located from the inside out. The outermost first mounting ring 30 and the material plate 41 are secured together via the mounting plates 43. The mounting plates 43 are secured to the material plate 41 by welding or screws, and then secured to the outermost first mounting ring 30 by screws.

[0033] Preferably, the first holes 21 are square holes, and the second holes 22 are round holes. Several first holes 21 are arranged transversely in the middle of the spoke 20, and several second holes 22 are arranged transversely at the bottom edge of the spoke 20. The different structures of the first and second holes 21, 22, allow for structural improvements to enhance the deformation resistance of the spoke 20. The second holes 22 are larger than the first holes 21, and the density of the second holes 22 is greater than that of the first holes 21. This reduces the weight of the spoke 20 while significantly enhancing its vertical deformation resistance.

[0034] Preferably, the material ring 40 includes several arc-shaped material plates 41, the left and right edges of the material plates 41 are bent inward to form connecting edges 42, and the several material plates 41 form a circle. The material ring 40 is made up of several material plates 41, and the adjacent material plates 41 are screwed or clamped together. In this embodiment, screws are preferably used for installation. This assembly design facilitates the replacement of material plates 41 to meet different production needs. The connecting edges 42 facilitate alignment and connection. During assembly, screws are inserted into the connecting edges 42 to assemble the two material plates 41 together.

[0035] Preferably, the feature is that the outermost first mounting ring 30 is provided with a first avoidance opening 31, through which the connecting edge 42 passes. The first avoidance opening 31 allows the material ring 40 to fit more closely with the first mounting ring 30, resulting in a more compact structure and improving the overall firmness of the workpiece cage.

[0036] Preferably, the bottom of the spoke plate 20 is provided with a second avoidance opening 24 for avoiding the first installation ring 30. This design can make the bottom of the workpiece cage relatively flat, which is convenient for transportation and installation.

[0037] Preferably, the width of the spoke plate 20 gradually decreases from the first end to the second end. This design is conducive to further reducing the weight of the workpiece cage and making it more convenient to carry and assemble.

[0038] In summary, the key design feature of the present invention lies in the hollowing of the first and second holes 21 and 22 in the spoke 20. This allows for structural improvements and lightweighting of the spoke 20, ensuring structural strength while reducing the overall weight of the workpiece cage. Magnets directly secure the material to the material ring 40, simplifying the securing method and helping to improve loading and unloading efficiency, thereby increasing production efficiency.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sputtering coating workpiece cage, characterized by: It includes a rotating drum, a spoke plate, a first mounting ring, and a material ring; the spoke plate is hollowed out with a plurality of first holes and a second hole; the spoke plate is arranged vertically, and the first mounting ring is provided on the upper and lower sides of the spoke plate; the first end of the spoke plate is connected to the rotating drum, and the second end of the spoke plate is connected to the material ring; the material ring can be magnetized, and the magnet fixes the material to the material ring.

2. A sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second mounting ring is provided on the top and bottom of the rotating drum, and the first end of the web is fixed to the second mounting ring.

3. A sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end portion of the web has a trapezoidal structure, and the trapezoidal structure is fixed to the second mounting ring.

4. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting rings are provided on the upper and lower sides of the second end portion of the web.

5. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first holes are square holes, the second holes are round holes, a plurality of first holes are transversely arranged in the middle of the spoke plate, and a plurality of second holes are transversely arranged at the bottom edge of the spoke plate.

6. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material circle includes a plurality of arc-shaped material plates, the left and right edges of the material plates are bent inward to form connecting edges, and the plurality of material plates form a circle.

7. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner walls of some of the material plates are provided with mounting plates, which are fixed together with the outermost first mounting ring.

8. A sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The first mounting ring of the outermost ring is provided with a first avoidance opening, and the connecting edge passes through the first avoidance opening.

9. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the spoke is provided with a second avoidance opening for avoiding the first mounting ring.

10. The sputtering coating workpiece cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the web gradually decreases from the first end to the second end.

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