Dip plating jig for copper-clad ceramic substrate

By designing a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig, the problem of insufficient support stability of traditional jigs is solved by using square positioning grooves, guide strips and fixing components, the immersion plating quality and operating efficiency are improved, and the versatility and practicality of the jig are enhanced.

CN223452173UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17JIANGSU HANSIRUI SEMICON TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422583109.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-25

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Technical Problem

Traditional copper-clad ceramic substrate dip plating jigs have insufficient support stability, which causes the substrates to shake or tilt during dip plating, affecting the quality of dip plating. In addition, there is a lack of effective separation and protection measures, which makes it easy for the substrates to collide and stick together, resulting in uneven dip plating or damage.

Method used

A copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig is designed, including a jig plate, square positioning grooves, guide edge strips, separators and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly consists of a rotating support shaft, a clamping plate, a positioning column and abutment bolts. The guide edge strips fit tightly with the edge of the substrate, and the separator strips separate adjacent substrates. The fixing assembly firmly fixes the substrate to enhance support stability, and the elastic anti-pressure pads and reinforcement ribs are used to improve the connection strength and protect the substrate.

Benefits of technology

It improves the quality of immersion plating, reduces collisions and adhesions caused by substrate shaking and tilting, ensures the integrity of the substrate surface, simplifies the operation process, enhances the versatility and practicality of the fixture, and reduces the difficulty of operation and the risk of damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a copper-clad ceramic substrate dip plating jig, relates to the technical field of ceramic substrates, and aims to solve the problem that a traditional dip plating jig is poor in stability. The copper-clad ceramic substrate dip plating jig comprises a jig plate, a square positioning groove for containing a substrate is formed in the jig plate in a penetrating mode, and a guide edge strip is arranged in the square positioning groove; a square positioning groove is formed in the jig plate, a separation strip used for separating the base plate is arranged in the square positioning groove, a fixing assembly used for fixing the base plate is arranged on the jig plate, the fixing assembly comprises a rotary supporting shaft, a clamping plate, a positioning column and an abutting bolt, the rotary supporting shaft is rotationally arranged on the jig plate, the clamping plate is fixedly arranged on the rotary supporting shaft in a sleeving mode, and the positioning column is arranged on the clamping plate. The positioning column is connected to the end, away from the rotary supporting shaft, of the clamping plate, the abutting bolt penetrates through the positioning column and is in threaded connection with the positioning column, and the abutting bolt abuts against the surface of the corresponding base plate. The device has the effects that the supporting stability is enhanced, and it is ensured that the immersion plating quality is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of ceramic substrates, in particular to a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig. BACKGROUND

[0002] The copper-clad ceramic substrate is a high-performance electronic packaging material, which is widely used in high-power electronic devices, radio frequency (RF) circuits, microwave devices, LED lighting and automobile electronics, etc. The substrate is made by directly sintering or plating a copper foil on the surface of the ceramic. The substrate has extremely high thermal conductivity, excellent dimensional stability and reliable electrical performance. In the preparation process of the copper-clad ceramic substrate, chemical immersion plating is a key technical method. Chemical immersion plating, also known as electroless plating or autocatalytic plating, is a method of depositing a metal coating on the surface of a substrate through a chemical reaction without applying an external current.

[0003] In the immersion plating process of the copper-clad ceramic substrate, the traditional immersion plating jig has the problem of insufficient support stability, which easily leads to shaking or tilting of the substrate during immersion plating, seriously affecting the immersion plating quality. At the same time, there is a lack of effective separation and protection measures between the substrates. When the substrates shake or tilt, they are easy to collide and stick together, which may cause uneven immersion plating or damage to the substrate. Therefore, it needs to be improved. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In order to solve the problem of poor stability of the traditional immersion plating jig, the application provides a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig.

[0005] The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig provided by the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig, comprising a jig plate, a square positioning groove for placing the substrate is provided through the jig plate, a guide edge is arranged in the square positioning groove, a separation strip for separating the substrates is arranged in the square positioning groove, a fixing assembly for fixing the substrate is arranged on the jig plate, the fixing assembly comprises a rotating support shaft, a clamping plate, a positioning column and an abutting bolt, the rotating support shaft is rotationally arranged on the jig plate, the clamping plate is sleeved and fixed on the rotating support shaft, the positioning column is connected to one end of the clamping plate away from the rotating support shaft, the abutting bolt penetrates through the positioning column and is threadedly connected with the positioning column, and the abutting bolt abuts against the surface of the corresponding substrate.

[0007] Because the traditional immersion plating jig has the problem of insufficient support stability, it is easy to cause the substrate to shake or tilt during immersion plating, which seriously affects the immersion plating quality, and there is a lack of effective separation and protection measures between the substrates, when the substrates shake or tilt, mutual collision and adhesion are easy to occur, which may cause uneven immersion plating or substrate damage; by adopting the above technical scheme, the jig plate is provided, the square positioning groove is provided through the jig plate, the guide edge is welded and fixed on the inner wall of the four sides of the square positioning groove, and the separation strip is installed in the square positioning groove, the fixing assembly is installed on the jig plate, and the fixing assembly includes a rotating support shaft, a clamping plate, a positioning column and an abutting bolt;

[0008] When the ceramic substrate is immersed and plated, first, ensure that the immersion plating jig is clean and tidy, without residues or stains, pick up the copper-clad ceramic substrate to be immersed and plated, align the square positioning groove provided through the jig plate according to the size and shape of the substrate, gently put the substrate into the positioning groove, ensure that the edge of the substrate is tightly fitted with the guide edge, the separation strip in the square positioning groove has been pre-installed to separate adjacent substrates, next, use the fixing assembly on the jig plate to fix the substrate, rotate the rotating support shaft, the clamping plate and the positioning column rotate with the rotating support shaft, so that the positioning column rotates to the upper surface of the substrate, rotate the abutting bolt to gradually abut on the surface of the substrate, and firmly fix the substrate in the square positioning groove, after the above steps are completed, the jig is sent into the immersion plating equipment together with the substrate, and immersion plating treatment is performed according to predetermined immersion plating parameters;

[0009] Through the setting of the square positioning groove, the separation strip and the fixing assembly, the fixing assembly can firmly fix the substrate in the square positioning groove, further enhancing the stability of the support, ensuring the improvement of the immersion plating quality, the separation strip effectively separates adjacent substrates, reducing the mutual collision and adhesion of the substrates due to shaking or tilting during the immersion plating process, not only ensuring the integrity of the substrate surface, but also reducing the problem of uneven immersion plating caused by mutual interference between the substrates, further improving the immersion plating quality, and the jig simplifies the operation process, reduces the operation difficulty, and can be applied to ceramic substrate immersion plating processes of various types and specifications, enhancing the universality and practicality of the jig.

[0010] Optionally, the bottom of the abutting bolt is provided with an elastic pressure prevention pad for preventing extrusion deformation, and the elastic pressure prevention pad is sleeved and fixed on the end of the abutting bolt.

[0011] Through the adoption of the above technical scheme, the elastic pressure prevention pad is sleeved on the end of the abutting bolt; through the setting of the elastic pressure prevention pad, the elastic pressure prevention pad can play a buffering role, effectively preventing the abutting bolt from directly hard contacting the surface of the substrate, reducing the possible indentation, scratch or damage of the substrate due to excessive pressure, and protecting the integrity of the surface of the substrate.

[0012] Optionally, the guide edge is provided with a plurality of contact protrusions for increasing the contact area, and the plurality of contact protrusions are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the length direction of the guide edge.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the contact protrusions are integrally formed on the guide edge; by arranging the contact protrusions, the contact area between the guide edge and the edge of the substrate is increased, the fixing effect of the substrate in the square positioning groove is enhanced, the substrate is more difficult to shake or tilt during the immersion plating process, and the stability and position accuracy of the substrate are maintained.

[0014] Optionally, a reinforcing rib plate for enhancing the connection strength is arranged between the positioning column and the clamping plate, two ends of the reinforcing rib plate are connected to the positioning column and the clamping plate respectively, and the cross section of the reinforcing rib plate is triangular.

[0015] By adopting the above technical scheme, the reinforcing rib plate is welded and fixed between the positioning column and the clamping plate; by arranging the reinforcing rib plate, the connection strength between the positioning column and the clamping plate is significantly enhanced, external force and pressure are effectively dispersed and borne, deformation or damage of the positioning column and the clamping plate is reduced, the service life of the jig is prolonged, and the stability of the entire fixing assembly is ensured.

[0016] Optionally, an edge fence is arranged on the jig plate for protecting the edge, and the edge fence is arranged around the edge of the jig plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, the edge fence is sequentially installed at the edge of the jig plate; by arranging the edge fence, the edge of the jig plate can be effectively protected, damage caused by external force impact or wear during use is reduced, the service life of the jig plate is prolonged, and the replacement cost is reduced.

[0018] Optionally, a plurality of lifting members for facilitating lifting are arranged on the upper surface of the edge fence, and the plurality of lifting members are symmetrically arranged on the edge fence.

[0019] By adopting the above technical scheme, the lifting members are detachably fixed on the edge fence; by arranging the lifting members, lifting and carrying can be facilitated by using hoisting equipment, the operation process is simplified, the difficulty and risk of manual carrying are reduced, and the balance of the jig plate during lifting is ensured by the symmetrically arranged lifting members, so that the possibility of tilting or damage caused by uneven force is reduced.

[0020] Optionally, an anti-abrasion protective layer for preventing abrasion is arranged on any lifting member, and the anti-abrasion protective layer is wrapped on the lifting member.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, the anti-abrasion protective layer is wrapped on the hoisting component; through the arrangement of the anti-abrasion protective layer, the main function of the anti-abrasion protective layer is to reduce the friction and abrasion between the hoisting component and hoisting equipment (such as a steel wire rope, a lifting hook, etc.), which can effectively protect the hoisting component from abrasion and scratches, thereby prolonging the service life of the hoisting component.

[0022] Optionally, a warping groove for facilitating the taking out of the substrate is arranged on the jig plate, and an inner wall of the warping groove is in communication with an inner wall of the square positioning groove.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, the warping groove is arranged on the jig plate; through the arrangement of the warping groove, the structure of the jig plate is optimized, so that the operator can take out the substrate through the warping groove, without the need for complex disassembly or moving operation, thereby greatly simplifying the operation process and improving the work efficiency; compared with the traditional substrate taking-out mode, the design of the warping groove allows the operator to take out the substrate in a more gentle manner, thereby reducing the damage risk.

[0024] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] Through the arrangement of the square positioning groove, the partition strip and the fixing assembly, the fixing assembly can firmly fix the substrate in the square positioning groove, further enhancing the stability of the support and ensuring the improvement of the immersion plating quality; the partition strip effectively separates the adjacent substrates, reducing the mutual collision and adhesion of the substrates due to shaking or tilting during the immersion plating process, thereby ensuring the integrity of the substrate surface and reducing the problem of uneven immersion plating caused by mutual interference between the substrates, further improving the immersion plating quality; at the same time, the jig simplifies the operation process and reduces the operation difficulty, and can be applied to various types and specifications of ceramic substrate immersion plating processes, thereby enhancing the universality and practicality of the jig;

[0026] Through the arrangement of the contact protrusions, the contact area between the guide edge strip and the edge of the substrate is increased, the fixing effect of the substrate in the square positioning groove is enhanced, and the substrate is more difficult to shake or tilt during the immersion plating process, which helps to maintain the stability and positional accuracy of the substrate;

[0027] Through the arrangement of the hoisting component, the hoisting and carrying can be conveniently performed through the hoisting equipment, thereby simplifying the operation process and reducing the difficulty and risk of manual carrying; at the same time, through the symmetrical arrangement of the hoisting components, the balance of the jig plate during hoisting is ensured, thereby reducing the possibility of tilting or damage caused by uneven stress. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2It is a top view of a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig in the embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing assembly in the embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Mark explanation: 1, jig plate; 2, square positioning groove; 3, guide edge; 31, contact bump; 4, separation strip; 5, fixing assembly; 51, rotating support shaft; 52, clamping plate; 53, positioning column; 54, abutting bolt; 6, elastic pressure prevention pad; 7, reinforcing rib plate; 8, edge fence strip; 9, lifting component; 91, wear-resistant protective layer; 10, warped plate groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the Figures 1-3 The present application is further described in detail.

[0033] The embodiment of the present application discloses a copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig. Referring to Figure 1 , the copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig comprises a jig plate 1, the jig plate 1 is in a flat plate shape, a square positioning groove 2 is through-set on the jig plate 1, the square positioning groove 2 can be used for placing the substrate, and a fixing assembly 5 is installed on the jig plate 1, the fixing assembly 5 is used for fixing the substrate, and the jig plate 1 is provided with a liquid discharge groove in the embodiment, the number of the liquid discharge grooves can be multiple, and a liquid discharge hole is through-set in any liquid discharge groove, so that liquid residue can be effectively avoided.

[0034] Referring to Figure 1 , the edge fence strip 8 is fixedly installed on the jig plate 1, the edge fence strip 8 can be detachably installed on the jig plate 1 in a bolt fixing mode, the edge fence strip 8 is arranged in a loop shape along the edge of the jig plate 1 and connected end to end, which can effectively protect the edge of the jig plate 1, reduce damage of the jig plate 1 due to external force impact or wear in the use process, help to prolong the service life of the jig plate 1, and reduce the replacement cost.

[0035] Referring to Figure 1 , a plurality of lifting components 9 are detachably fixed on the edge fence strip 8, the lifting components 9 can be detachably installed on the edge fence strip 8 in a bolt fixing mode, the lifting components 9 are in a hook shape in the embodiment, and the number of the lifting components 9 is double, and the corresponding lifting components 9 are symmetrically installed on the edge fence strip 8; the lifting components 9 can be conveniently lifted and transported through hoisting equipment, the operation process is simplified, the difficulty and risk of manual transportation are reduced, and the balance of the jig plate 1 in the lifting process is ensured through the symmetrically arranged lifting components 9, so that the possibility of inclination or damage due to uneven stress is reduced.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1The lifting component 9 is wrapped with an anti-abrasion protective layer 91. In the embodiment, the anti-abrasion protective layer 91 is made of elastic material. The main function of the anti-abrasion protective layer 91 is to reduce the friction and abrasion between the lifting component 9 and the hoisting equipment (such as a steel wire rope, a lifting hook, etc.), so as to effectively protect the lifting component 9 from abrasion and scratches, thereby prolonging the service life of the lifting component 9.

[0037] With reference to Figure 2 The guiding edge strip 3 is welded and fixed in the square positioning groove 2 and is arranged along the four inner walls of the square positioning groove 2. The guiding edge strip 3 is integrally formed with a plurality of contact protrusions 31. The plurality of contact protrusions 31 are arranged along the length direction of the guiding edge strip 3. The contact area between the guiding edge strip 3 and the edge of the substrate is increased, and the fixing effect of the substrate in the square positioning groove 2 is enhanced, so that the substrate is more difficult to shake or tilt in the immersion plating process, and the stability and position accuracy of the substrate are maintained.

[0038] With reference to Figure 2 The separation strip 4 is welded and fixed in the square positioning groove 2 and effectively separates adjacent substrates. In the embodiment, the jig plate 1 can place a plurality of substrates, so that the mutual collision and adhesion of the substrates due to shaking or tilting in the immersion plating process is reduced, and the integrity of the substrate surface is ensured. The separation strip 4 also has a structure similar to that of the guiding edge strip 3 to ensure smooth placement of the substrate.

[0039] With reference to Figure 2 The jig plate 1 is provided with a warped plate groove 10. In the embodiment, the number of the warped plate grooves 10 is consistent with the number of substrates that can be placed in the square positioning groove 2. A single warped plate groove 10 corresponds to a single substrate. The inner wall of the warped plate groove 10 is in communication with the inner wall of the square positioning groove 2. The structure of the jig plate 1 is optimized, so that the operator can take out the substrate by lifting the slot opening without complicated disassembly or movement operation, greatly simplifying the operation process and improving the work efficiency. Compared with the traditional substrate taking-out mode, the design of the warped plate groove 10 allows the operator to take out the substrate in a more gentle manner, reducing the risk of damage.

[0040] With reference to Figure 3 In the embodiment, the number of the fixing assemblies 5 is multiple. Four fixing assemblies 5 correspond to a single substrate. The four fixing assemblies 5 correspond to the four corners of the substrate, respectively. The vertical direction of the fixing assembly 5 as a whole should not be too high, and the horizontal direction of the fixing assembly 5 should not be pressed to the process edge of the substrate too much. Any fixing assembly 5 includes a rotating support shaft 51, a clamping plate 52, a positioning column 53, and an abutting bolt 54. The rotating support shaft 51 is rotatably installed on the jig plate 1 through a bearing. The rotating support shaft 51 is detachably connected to the jig plate 1. One end of the clamping plate 52 is fixedly sleeved on the rotating support shaft 51. The other end of the clamping plate 52 is welded and fixed with the positioning column 53.

[0041] With reference to Figure 3 In the embodiment, the reinforcing rib plate 7 is welded between the positioning column 53 and the clamping plate 52, the two ends of the reinforcing rib plate 7 are connected to the positioning column 53 and the clamping plate 52 respectively, and the cross section of the reinforcing rib plate 7 is triangular, which significantly enhances the connection strength between the positioning column 53 and the clamping plate 52, effectively disperses and bears external force and pressure, reduces the deformation or damage of the positioning column 53 and the clamping plate 52, prolongs the service life of the jig, and ensures the stability of the entire fixing assembly 5.

[0042] With reference to Figure 3 The abutting bolt 54 is vertically installed towards the jig plate 1, the abutting bolt 54 penetrates through the positioning column 53 and is threadedly connected with the positioning column 53, the end of the abutting bolt 54 is sleeved with the elastic pressure-proof pad 6, and the elastic pressure-proof pad 6 abuts against the surface of the corresponding substrate. In the embodiment, the elastic pressure-proof pad 6 can be made of rubber material, and the elastic pressure-proof pad 6 can play a buffering role, effectively preventing the abutting bolt 54 from directly and hard contacting the surface of the substrate, reducing the possible indentation, scratch or damage of the substrate due to excessive pressure, and protecting the integrity of the surface of the substrate.

[0043] The implementation principle of the copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating jig according to the embodiment is as follows: when the ceramic substrate is immersed and plated, first, ensure that the immersion plating jig is clean and tidy, without residues or stains, pick up the copper-clad ceramic substrate to be immersed and plated, align the square positioning groove 2 penetratingly formed on the jig plate 1 according to the size and shape of the substrate, gently put the substrate into the square positioning groove 2, ensure that the edge of the substrate is tightly attached to the guide edge strip 3, and the separation strip 4 in the square positioning groove 2 has been pre-installed to separate adjacent substrates, then use the fixing assembly 5 on the jig plate 1 to fix the substrate, rotate the rotating support shaft 51, and rotate the clamping plate 52 and the positioning column 53 along with the rotating support shaft 51, so that the positioning column 53 is rotated to the upper surface of the substrate, rotate the abutting bolt 54 to gradually abut against the surface of the substrate, and firmly fix the substrate in the square positioning groove 2. After the above steps are completed, the jig together with the substrate is sent into the immersion plating equipment, and immersion plating treatment is performed according to the predetermined immersion plating parameters.

[0044] Through the arrangement of the square positioning groove 2, the separation strip 4 and the fixing assembly 5, the fixing assembly 5 can firmly fix the substrate in the square positioning groove 2, further enhancing the stability of the support, ensuring the improvement of the immersion plating quality, and effectively separating adjacent substrates, reducing the mutual collision and adhesion of the substrates due to shaking or tilting in the immersion plating process, not only ensuring the integrity of the surface of the substrate, but also reducing the problem of uneven immersion plating caused by mutual interference between the substrates, further improving the immersion plating quality. At the same time, the jig simplifies the operation process, reduces the operation difficulty, can be applied to various types and specifications of ceramic substrate immersion plating processes, and enhances the universality and practicality of the jig.

[0045] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application, so that: all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture, characterized by: The utility model comprises a jig plate (1), wherein a square positioning groove (2) for placing a substrate is provided on the jig plate (1), a guide edge strip (3) is provided in the square positioning groove (2), a separation strip (4) for separating the substrate is provided in the square positioning groove (2), a fixing assembly (5) for fixing the substrate is provided on the jig plate (1), and the fixing assembly (5) comprises a rotating support shaft (51), a clamping plate (52), a positioning column (53) and an abutting bolt (54), wherein the rotating support shaft (51) is rotatably arranged on the jig plate (1), the clamping plate (52) is sleeved and fixed on the rotating support shaft (51), the positioning column (53) is connected to one end of the clamping plate (52) away from the rotating support shaft (51), the abutting bolt (54) passes through the positioning column (53) and is threadedly connected to the positioning column (53), and the abutting bolt (54) abuts against the surface of the corresponding substrate.

2. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic anti-pressure pad (6) for preventing extrusion deformation is provided at the bottom of the abutting bolt (54), and the elastic anti-pressure pad (6) is sleeved and fixed on the end of the abutting bolt (54).

3. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide strip (3) is provided with a plurality of contact protrusions (31) for increasing the contact area, and the plurality of contact protrusions (31) are sequentially spaced along the length direction of the guide strip (3).

4. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib plate (7) for enhancing the connection strength is provided between the positioning column (53) and the clamping plate (52), the two ends of the reinforcing rib plate (7) being respectively connected to the positioning column (53) and the clamping plate (52), and the cross section of the reinforcing rib plate (7) being triangular.

5. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jig plate (1) is provided with an edge enclosure strip (8) for protecting the edge, and the edge enclosure strip (8) is arranged along the edge of the jig plate (1).

6. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the edge enclosure strip (8) is provided with a plurality of lifting components (9) for facilitating lifting, and the plurality of lifting components (9) are symmetrically arranged on the edge enclosure strip (8).

7. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: Any of the lifting components (9) is provided with an anti-wear protective layer (91) for preventing wear, and the anti-wear protective layer (91) is wrapped around the lifting component (9).

8. The copper-clad ceramic substrate immersion plating fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jig plate (1) is provided with a seesaw groove (10) for facilitating the removal of the substrate, and the inner wall of the seesaw groove (10) is connected to the inner wall of the square positioning groove (2).