Glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment

By introducing a combined structure of a support part, an adjustment part, a plating part and a swing part into the electroplating equipment, the problem of uneven distribution of metal cations in the electrolyte near the cathode is solved, uniform coating on the surface of the glass product is achieved, and the aesthetics and durability are improved.

CN223433558UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-14ANHUI RONGTENG GLASS PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422771456.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-14
Publication Date
2025-10-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-14

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Technical Problem

In traditional electroplating equipment, the metal cations in the electrolyte near the cathode are unevenly distributed, resulting in uneven thickness of the coating on glass products.

Method used

The device adopts a combined structure of a support part, an adjustment part, a plating part, a swing part and a drive part. The drive part pushes the crossbar to move in the plating tank, driving the glass product clamped by the swing part to swing in the electrolyte, ensuring that the metal cations are evenly distributed and attached to the glass surface.

Benefits of technology

The uniformity of the metal coating on the surface of the glass products is achieved, which increases the aesthetics, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the glass products.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electroplating equipment, in particular to glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment which is characterized in that a plurality of groups of swinging parts are arranged, are arranged on two sides of a cross rod close to a cathode, are used for clamping glass products, and can swing along the radial direction of the cross rod to drive the glass products to move in electrolyte; a power supply is switched on, so that the power supply, the cathode, the anode and the electroplating bath form a closed loop, the glass surface is pre-processed into a specific pattern and then electroplated, a corresponding electroplating pattern is formed on the glass surface, and the attractiveness of a glass product is improved; after a power supply is switched on, the second power sources on the two sides are immediately started, the second power sources stretch out and draw back to pull the transverse rod to move back and forth in the electroplating bath, the transverse rod drags the swing part to swing back and forth, the electrolyte is disturbed, movement of metal cations is accelerated, the positions of the glass products are continuously changed, and the glass products on each grabbing clamp can make full contact with the metal cations; and the coating uniformity is ensured.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electroplating equipment technical field especially glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment is the equipment specially used for carrying out pattern electroplating treatment on the outer surface of glass product, and through electroplating technology, the equipment can plate metal or other materials on the surface of glass to form various patterns or decorative layers which are beautiful, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant. In the electroplating process, the glass product serves as the cathode, and the metal (such as nickel, chromium, etc.) serves as the anode, and the two are connected to the negative electrode and the positive electrode of the electrolytic cell respectively, when the electric current passes through the electrolyte, the metal ions get electrons on the surface of the cathode (glass product) and are reduced to metal atoms, thereby depositing on the surface of glass to form a plating layer. Most electroplating processes require the cathode to be in a swinging state, which can increase the working current, make the plating solution play its due role (usually brightness and dispersion ability), and prevent the occurrence of situations such as plating hair on the tip and corner, burning, etc.

[0003] Most of the traditional electroplating equipment adopts mechanical stirring to disturb the electrolyte and promote the movement of metal cations, but the mechanical stirring cannot ensure the uniform distribution of metal cations in the electrolyte near the cathode, resulting in uneven thickness of the plating film on the glass product. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment to solve the problem of uneven distribution of metal cations in the electrolyte near the cathode in the related technology, which leads to uneven thickness of the plating film on the glass product.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, according to one aspect of the utility model, the glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment is provided, which comprises: a support part, the support part comprises an electroplating tank and a support plate, the electroplating tank is used for containing electrolyte, and the support plate is fixedly arranged outside the outer circle of the electroplating tank;

[0006] An adjusting part is arranged, the adjusting part comprises a horizontal rod and two groups of driving parts, the driving parts are respectively arranged outside the two ends of the electroplating tank, and are fixedly connected with the support plate, the horizontal rod is fixedly arranged between the two groups of driving parts, and the driving parts are used for pushing the horizontal rod to move forward and backward and adjusting the height of the horizontal rod;

[0007] An electroplating part is arranged, the electroplating part comprises a power supply, a negative pole column, a positive pole column and a plurality of wires, the power supply is fixedly arranged on the support plate, the negative pole column is in communication with the negative pole of the power supply through the wires, the positive pole column is in communication with the positive pole of the power supply through the wires, and the negative pole column and the positive pole column are fixedly arranged at the two ends of the horizontal rod and located in the electroplating tank;

[0008] Swing parts, which are shared by several groups, are arranged on both sides of the crossbar near the negative electrode, are used to clamp the glass product, and can swing radially along the crossbar to move the glass product in the electrolyte.

[0009] Further, the driving part includes a first power source, a supporting seat and a second power source, the first power source is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the supporting plate, the supporting seat is fixedly arranged on the top of the first power source, the first power source can control the lifting of the supporting seat, the second power source is fixedly arranged on the top of the supporting seat, and the second power source is fixedly arranged on the end of the crossbar to drive the crossbar to move forward and backward.

[0010] Further, the swing part includes a connecting part and a clamping part, the connecting part is fixedly arranged on the crossbar, and the clamping part is arranged outside the middle part of the connecting part and can rotate around the connecting part.

[0011] Further, the connecting part includes a connecting column, a center hole and a notch, the connecting column is fixedly connected with the crossbar, the notch is arranged outside the middle part of the connecting column, and the center hole is radially arranged in the middle part of the connecting column.

[0012] Further, the clamping part includes a rotating group and a clamping group, the rotating group is arranged on the connecting column and can rotate around the connecting column, and the clamping group is fixedly arranged on the top end of the rotating group and is used to clamp the glass product.

[0013] Further, the rotating group includes a vertical rod, a limiting block and a connecting crossbar, the vertical rod is arranged in the center hole and is rotationally connected with the connecting column, the limiting block is arranged in the notch and can rotate in the notch, the limiting block is fixedly connected with the vertical rod, and the connecting crossbar is fixedly arranged outside the middle part of the limiting block.

[0014] Further, the clamping group includes a connecting vertical rod and a grab, the connecting vertical rod is fixedly arranged below the end of the connecting crossbar, and the grab is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting vertical rod, the grab is communicated with the negative electrode of the power supply through a wire, and the grab is used to clamp the glass product.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model have following beneficial effect: switch on the power supply, make the power supply, negative pole, positive pole and electroplating tank form closed loop, metal cation in electroplating tank moves from positive pole to negative pole under the action of electric field, because negative pole and grab by lead wire communication, grab and positive pole are also closed loop between, so metal cation moves to grab direction, and adhere to the glass to be plated on, form even metal plating, if the glass surface is handled into specific pattern in advance and then electroplated, corresponding electroplating pattern will form on the glass surface, increase the beauty of glass product, after switch on the power supply, immediately start the second power source of both sides, and the second power source telescopes, and pull the cross bar moves back and forth in the electroplating tank, and the cross bar drags the swing part to swing back and forth, and the swing part disturbs electrolyte, accelerates the movement of metal cation, and makes glass product change position ceaselessly, so that glass product on every grab can contact metal cation fully, guarantee the uniformity of plating film. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the whole schematic diagram of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 It is the whole schematic diagram of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 It is swing part structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model clamping part;

[0020] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model connecting part.

[0021] Brief Description of Drawings:

[0022] 1, adjustment part;11, first power source;12, support seat;13, second power source;14, cross bar;

[0023] 2, electroplating part;21, power supply;22, negative pole;23, positive pole;24, lead;

[0024] 3, swing part;31, connecting part;32, clamping part;311, connecting column;312, center hole;313, notch;321, vertical rod;322, limit block;323, connecting cross bar;324, connecting vertical rod;325, grab;

[0025] 4, support part;41, electroplating tank;42, support 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] See also Figures 1 to 5 This embodiment provides a glass product outer surface pattern electroplating device, comprising: a support portion 4, the support portion 4 comprising a plating tank 41 and a support plate 42, the plating tank 41 is used to contain electrolyte, and the support plate 42 is fixedly arranged on the outer ring of the plating tank 41;

[0028] Adjustment unit 1, which includes a crossbar 14 and two sets of drive units. The drive units are respectively located outside the two ends of the electroplating tank 41 and are fixedly connected to the support plate 42. The crossbar 14 is fixedly located between the two sets of drive units. The drive units are used to push the crossbar 14 forward and backward and adjust the height of the crossbar 14.

[0029] The electroplating section 2 includes a power supply 21, a negative electrode column 22, a positive electrode column 23, and a plurality of wires 24. The power supply 21 is fixedly mounted on a support plate 42. The negative electrode column 22 is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply 21 by the wire 24. The positive electrode column 23 is connected to the positive electrode of the power supply 21 by the wire 24. The negative electrode column 22 and the positive electrode column 23 are both fixedly mounted at both ends of the crossbar 14 and are located in the electroplating tank 41.

[0030] There are several groups of swing parts 3, which are all arranged on both sides of the cross bar 14 close to the negative pole 22. The swing parts 3 are used to clamp the glass products. The swing parts 3 can swing radially along the cross bar 14 to drive the glass products to move in the electrolyte.

[0031] The driving part includes a first power source 11, a supporting seat 12 and a second power source 13. In this embodiment, a telescopic cylinder is preferably used as the first power source 11. When the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder is extended, the supporting seat 12 is lifted up, so that the grabbing clamp 325 leaves the electrolyte, and the glass product can be clamped on or removed from the grabbing clamp 325. The first power source 11 is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the support plate 42, and the supporting seat 12 is fixedly arranged on the top of the first power source 11. The first power source 11 can control the lifting and lowering of the supporting seat 12. The second power source 13 is fixedly arranged on the top of the supporting seat 12. In this embodiment, a telescopic cylinder is preferably used as the second power source 13. The second power source 13 is fixedly arranged at the end of the cross bar 14, which is used to drive the cross bar 14 to move back and forth, drive the glass product on the grabbing clamp 325 to swing, so that it is fully in contact with the metal cations in the electrolyte to ensure the uniformity of the coating.

[0032] The swinging portion 3 includes a connecting portion 31 and a clamping portion 32 . The connecting portion 31 is fixed on the crossbar 14 , and the clamping portion 32 is disposed outside the middle of the connecting portion 31 and can rotate around the connecting portion 31 .

[0033] The connecting part 31 comprises a connecting column 311, a center hole 312 and a notch 313, the connecting column 311 is fixedly connected with the cross bar 14, the notch 313 is arranged outside the middle part of the connecting column 311, and the center hole 312 is radially arranged in the middle part of the connecting column 311.

[0034] The clamping part 32 comprises a rotating group and a clamping group, the rotating group is arranged on the connecting column 311 and can rotate around the connecting column 311, and the clamping group is fixedly arranged on the top end of the rotating group and used for clamping the glass product.

[0035] The rotating group comprises a vertical rod 321, a limiting block 322 and a connecting cross bar 323, the vertical rod 321 is arranged in the center hole 312 and rotationally connected with the connecting column 311, the limiting block 322 is arranged in the notch 313 and can rotate in the notch 313, the connecting part 31 swings together with the cross bar 14, the clamping part 32 is pulled to move, due to the resistance of the electrolyte, the clamping part 32 rotates around the connecting part 31 and slowly swings, so that the glass product is prevented from falling off the grabber 325 due to large swing, when the limiting block 322 abuts against the cross bar 14, the clamping part 32 stops rotating, so that the grabber 325 is prevented from colliding with the cross bar 14 and breaking the glass, the limiting block 322 is fixedly connected with the vertical rod 321, and the connecting cross bar 323 is fixedly arranged outside the middle part of the limiting block 322.

[0036] The clamping group comprises a connecting vertical rod 324 and a grabber 325, the connecting vertical rod 324 is fixedly arranged below the end part of the connecting cross bar 323, and the grabber 325 is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting vertical rod 324, the grabber 325 is communicated with the negative electrode of the power supply 21 by the wire 24, so as to guide the metal cation to the glass product, and the grabber 325 is used for clamping the glass product.

[0037] The electrolyte containing plated metal is added into the electroplating tank 41, and the glass to be plated is clamped on the gripper 325, and the first power source 11 on both sides is started, the first power source 11 drives the support seat 12 to move downward, and the cross rod 14 is pulled towards the electroplating tank 41, so that the glass to be plated on the gripper 325 is immersed in the electrolyte, the power supply 21 is turned on, and the power supply 21, the negative pole 22, the positive pole 23 and the electroplating tank 41 form a closed loop, and the metal cations in the electroplating tank 41 move from the positive pole 23 to the negative pole 22 under the action of the electric field, and since the negative pole 22 and the gripper 325 are connected by the wire 24, and the gripper 325 and the positive pole 23 are also a closed loop, the metal cations move towards the gripper 325 and adhere to the glass to be plated, forming a uniform metal plating layer, if the glass surface is treated into a specific pattern before electroplating, a corresponding electroplating pattern will be formed on the glass surface, increasing the beauty of the glass product; after the power supply 21 is turned on, the second power source 13 on both sides is started immediately, the second power source 13 is extended and retracted, and the cross rod 14 is pulled to move back and forth in the electroplating tank 41, the cross rod 14 drags the swing part 3 to swing back and forth, the electrolyte is disturbed, the movement of the metal cations is accelerated, and the glass product is constantly changed in position, so that the glass product on each gripper 325 can fully contact the metal cations, ensuring the uniformity of the plating film.

[0038] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed as above, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above disclosed technical content to obtain equivalent embodiments, but as long as the changes or modifications do not deviate from the technical solution of the present application, any modification, change or modification of the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application is still within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. Glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment, characterized in that: include: A support portion (4), the support portion (4) comprising an electroplating tank (41) and a support plate (42), the electroplating tank (41) being used to contain electrolyte, and the support plate (42) being fixedly arranged on the outer ring of the electroplating tank (41); An adjustment portion (1), the adjustment portion (1) comprising a crossbar (14) and two sets of drive portions, the drive portions being respectively arranged outside both ends of the electroplating tank (41) and fixedly connected to the support plate (42), the crossbar (14) being fixedly arranged between the two sets of drive portions, the drive portions being used to push the crossbar (14) to move forward and backward and to adjust the height of the crossbar (14); An electroplating section (2), the electroplating section (2) comprising a power supply (21), a negative electrode column (22), a positive electrode column (23) and a plurality of wires (24); the power supply (21) is fixedly mounted on a support plate (42); the negative electrode column (22) is connected to the negative electrode of the power supply (21) via the wire (24); the positive electrode column (23) is connected to the positive electrode of the power supply (21) via the wire (24); the negative electrode column (22) and the positive electrode column (23) are both fixedly mounted at both ends of a crossbar (14) and located in an electroplating tank (41); The swinging parts (3) are provided in a plurality of groups. The swinging parts (3) are all provided on both sides of the cross bar (14) close to the negative pole (22). The swinging parts (3) are used to clamp the glass product. The swinging parts (3) can swing radially along the cross bar (14) to drive the glass product to move in the electrolyte.

2. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving part includes a first power source (11), a supporting seat (12) and a second power source (13), wherein the first power source (11) is fixed on the upper surface of the support plate (42), and the supporting seat (12) is fixed on the top of the first power source (11). The first power source (11) can control the lifting and lowering of the supporting seat (12), and the second power source (13) is fixed on the top of the supporting seat (12). The second power source (13) is fixed at the end of the cross bar (14) and is used to drive the cross bar (14) to move forward and backward.

3. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swinging portion (3) comprises a connecting portion (31) and a clamping portion (32), wherein the connecting portion (31) is fixedly arranged on the crossbar (14), and the clamping portion (32) is arranged outside the middle portion of the connecting portion (31) and can rotate around the connecting portion (31).

4. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion (31) comprises a connecting column (311), a center hole (312) and a notch (313); the connecting column (311) is fixedly connected to the cross bar (14); the notch (313) is arranged outside the middle of the connecting column (311); and the center hole (312) is radially arranged in the middle of the connecting column (311).

5. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping portion (32) comprises a rotating group and a clamping group. The rotating group is arranged on the connecting column (311) and can rotate around the connecting column (311). The clamping group is fixedly arranged on the top of the rotating group and is used to clamp the glass product.

6. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotation group comprises a vertical rod (321), a limiting block (322) and a connecting cross bar (323); the vertical rod (321) is arranged in the central hole (312) and is rotatably connected to the connecting column (311); the limiting block (322) is arranged in the notch (313) and can rotate in the notch (313); the limiting block (322) is fixedly connected to the vertical rod (321); and the connecting cross bar (323) is fixedly arranged in the middle of the outer side of the limiting block (322).

7. The glass product outer surface pattern electroplating equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping group comprises a connecting vertical rod (324) and a grabbing clamp (325), wherein the connecting vertical rod (324) is fixedly arranged below the end of the connecting horizontal rod (323), and the grabbing clamp (325) is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting vertical rod (324). The grabbing clamp (325) is connected to the negative pole of the power supply (21) via a wire (24), and the grabbing clamp (325) is used to clamp the glass product.