Special-shaped metal connector electroplating protection device

By designing a protective device for electroplating of irregularly shaped metal connectors, the positioning mechanism of the base and top cover is used to protect the parts that do not need to be electroplated, which solves the problem of protecting unnecessary parts during the electroplating process of irregularly shaped metal connectors, and realizes the smooth progress of the electroplating process and convenient fixation of the device.

CN223510008UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04BAODING CITY PUTIANAO ELECTRIC TECH INSTR
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Application Number
CN202421728481.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-22
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-22

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Technical Problem

How to effectively protect the parts that do not need to be plated during the electroplating process of irregular metal connectors to avoid unnecessary electroplating treatment.

Method used

An electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors is designed, including a base and a top cover. By setting a first positioning mechanism and a second positioning mechanism between the base and the top cover, the non-electroplated parts of the metal connector are protected, while the electroplated parts are exposed. The device is detachably fixed using bolts and handles.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects the non-plating parts of irregular metal connectors, ensures the smooth progress of the plating process, and facilitates the disassembly and fixation of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electroplating, and particularly relates to a special-shaped metal connector electroplating protection device which comprises a base, a top cover detachably connected to the top end of the base through a fixing part, a first groove formed in the middle of the top end of the base, a first positioning mechanism fixedly connected in the first groove, and a second groove formed in the middle of the bottom end of the top cover. A first positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the first groove, a second positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the second groove, the first positioning mechanism corresponds to and is matched with the second positioning mechanism, the clamping end of the metal connector is arranged between the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism, and the electroplating end of the metal connector is exposed outside the base and the top cover. According to the utility model, the part, which does not need to be electroplated, of the special-shaped metal connector can be protected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electroplating technology, and in particular relates to an electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Electroplating is the process of depositing a thin layer of another metal or alloy onto the surface of certain metals using the principle of electrolysis. Electroplating can prevent metal oxidation, improve wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and enhance aesthetics. It is widely used in the electronics industry for depositing conductive metals on printed circuit boards, metal connectors, and semiconductor interconnects. For some irregularly shaped metal connectors, only a portion of the volume needs to be electroplated during the process; the unplated parts require protective devices.

[0003] An electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors was designed for the parts that need protection during the electroplating process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a protective device for electroplating of irregularly shaped metal connectors, so as to protect the parts of the irregularly shaped metal connectors that do not require electroplating.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: an electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors, comprising a base, a top cover detachably connected to the top of the base via a fixing part, a first groove formed in the middle of the top of the base, a first positioning mechanism fixedly connected in the first groove, a second groove formed in the middle of the bottom of the top cover, a second positioning mechanism fixedly connected in the second groove, the first positioning mechanism corresponding to and adapted to the second positioning mechanism, the clamping end of the metal connector being disposed between the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism, and the electroplated end of the metal connector being exposed on the outside of the base and the top cover.

[0006] Preferably, the first positioning mechanism includes a first fixing block, which is fixedly connected to the first groove. A first connecting block is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the first fixing block. The top of the first fixing block and the top of the first connecting block are together provided with a first positioning groove. A plurality of first positioning holes are provided at one end of the first positioning groove located at the top of the first fixing block.

[0007] Preferably, the second positioning mechanism includes a second fixing block, which is fixedly connected to the second groove. A second connecting block is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the second fixing block. The top of the second fixing block and the top of the second connecting block are provided with a second positioning groove. A plurality of second positioning holes are provided at one end of the second positioning groove located at the top of the second fixing block. The clamping end of the metal connector is disposed between the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the clamping end of the metal connector is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions, the first positioning protrusions corresponding to and fitting the first positioning holes one by one, and the top of the clamping end of the metal connector is provided with a plurality of second positioning protrusions, the second positioning protrusions corresponding to and fitting the second positioning holes one by one.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing part includes a plurality of bolts, the top of the bolts is fixedly connected to a handle, the four corners of the top of the base are respectively provided with blind holes, the four corners of the top cover are respectively provided with through holes, the blind holes and the through holes correspond to and fit each other, and the bolts are threadedly connected to the corresponding blind holes and through holes.

[0010] Preferably, a first clearance opening is provided in the middle of one side wall of the base, and a first connecting groove is provided between the first clearance opening and the first groove, and the first connecting groove is adapted to the first connecting block.

[0011] Preferably, a second clearance opening is provided in the middle of one side wall of the top cover, and a second connecting groove is provided between the second clearance opening and the second groove, and the second connecting groove is adapted to the second connecting block.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and technical effects:

[0013] This utility model, through the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism set between the base and the top cover, can protect the non-electroplated parts of the irregularly shaped metal connector, allowing the electroplated parts of the metal connector to be exposed and successfully completed for electroplating. The fixed part set facilitates the disassembly and fixing of the base and the top cover. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first fixing block structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second fixing block structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the metal connector of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the metal connector of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] The components are as follows: 1. Base; 2. Top cover; 3. Bolt; 4. Handle; 5. Metal connector; 6. First clearance opening; 7. First groove; 8. First connecting groove; 9. Blind hole; 10. Second clearance opening; 11. Second groove; 12. Second connecting groove; 13. Through hole; 14. First fixing block; 15. First connecting block; 16. First positioning groove; 17. First positioning hole; 18. Second fixing block; 19. Second connecting block; 20. Second positioning groove; 21. Second positioning hole; 22. First positioning protrusion; 23. Second positioning protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model provides an electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors, including a base 1. A top cover 2 is detachably connected to the top of the base 1 via a fixing part. A first groove 7 is provided in the middle of the top of the base 1, and a first positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the first groove 7. A second groove 11 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the top cover 2, and a second positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the second groove 11. The first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism correspond to and are adapted to each other. The clamping end of the metal connector 5 is disposed between the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism, and the electroplated end of the metal connector 5 is exposed on the outside of the base 1 and the top cover 2.

[0026] The scheme is further optimized. The first positioning mechanism includes a first fixing block 14, which is fixedly connected to the first groove 7. A first connecting block 15 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the first fixing block 14. The top of the first fixing block 14 and the top of the first connecting block 15 are together provided with a first positioning groove 16. A plurality of first positioning holes 17 are provided at one end of the first positioning groove 16 located at the top of the first fixing block 14.

[0027] The scheme is further optimized. The second positioning mechanism includes a second fixing block 18, which is fixedly connected to the second groove 11. A second connecting block 19 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the second fixing block 18. A second positioning groove 20 is opened together at the top of the second fixing block 18 and the top of the second connecting block 19. A plurality of second positioning holes 21 are opened at one end of the second positioning groove 20 located at the top of the second fixing block 18. The clamping end of the metal connector 5 is located between the first positioning groove 16 and the second positioning groove 20.

[0028] The first fixing block 14 and the second fixing block 18 are made of rubber.

[0029] To further optimize the design, the bottom of the clamping end of the metal connector 5 is provided with a number of first positioning protrusions 22, which correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the first positioning holes 17. The top of the clamping end of the metal connector 5 is provided with a number of second positioning protrusions 23, which correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the second positioning holes 21.

[0030] The first positioning protrusion 22 is positioned inside the first positioning hole 17, and the second positioning protrusion 23 is positioned inside the second positioning hole 21, ensuring the stability of the metal connector 5 when fixed between the first fixing block 14 and the second fixing block 18.

[0031] The design is further optimized. The fixing part includes several bolts 3. The top of the bolts 3 is fixedly connected to a handle 4. The four corners of the top of the base 1 are respectively provided with blind holes 9. The four corners of the top cover 2 are respectively provided with through holes 13. The blind holes 9 and the through holes 13 correspond to and are compatible. The bolts 3 are threadedly connected to the corresponding blind holes 9 and through holes 13.

[0032] The design is further optimized by providing a first clearance opening 6 in the middle of one side wall of the base 1, and a first connecting groove 8 between the first clearance opening 6 and the first groove 7, which is adapted to the first connecting block 15.

[0033] In a further optimized design, a second clearance opening 10 is provided in the middle of one side wall of the top cover 2, and a second connecting groove 12 is provided between the second clearance opening 10 and the second groove 11. The second connecting groove 12 is adapted to the second connecting block 19.

[0034] Place the clamping end of the metal connector 5 into the first positioning groove 16, then place the top cover 2 on the top of the base 1 and align the second positioning groove 20 with the clamping end of the metal connector 5. Then fix the base 1 and the top cover 2 with four bolts 3.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0036] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements to the technical solutions of the present utility model made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A protective device for electroplating of irregularly shaped metal connectors, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), and a top cover (2) is detachably connected to the top of the base (1) via a fixing part. A first groove (7) is provided in the middle of the top of the base (1), and a first positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the first groove (7). A second groove (11) is provided in the middle of the bottom of the top cover (2), and a second positioning mechanism is fixedly connected in the second groove (11). The first positioning mechanism corresponds to and is adapted to the second positioning mechanism. The clamping end of the metal connector (5) is disposed between the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism. The electroplated end of the metal connector (5) is exposed on the outside of the base (1) and the top cover (2).

2. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning mechanism includes a first fixing block (14), which is fixedly connected to the first groove (7). A first connecting block (15) is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the first fixing block (14). A first positioning groove (16) is opened together at the top of the first fixing block (14) and the top of the first connecting block (15). A plurality of first positioning holes (17) are opened at one end of the first positioning groove (16) located at the top of the first fixing block (14).

3. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second positioning mechanism includes a second fixing block (18), which is fixedly connected to the second groove (11). A second connecting block (19) is fixedly connected to the middle of one side wall of the second fixing block (18). A second positioning groove (20) is opened together at the top of the second fixing block (18) and the top of the second connecting block (19). A plurality of second positioning holes (21) are opened at one end of the second positioning groove (20) located at the top of the second fixing block (18). The clamping end of the metal connector (5) is arranged between the first positioning groove (16) and the second positioning groove (20).

4. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the clamping end of the metal connector (5) is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions (22), which correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the first positioning hole (17). The top of the clamping end of the metal connector (5) is provided with a plurality of second positioning protrusions (23), which correspond one-to-one with and are adapted to the second positioning hole (21).

5. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part includes several bolts (3), and a handle (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the bolt (3). Blind holes (9) are opened at the four corners of the top of the base (1), and through holes (13) are opened at the four corners of the top cover (2). The blind holes (9) correspond to and are adapted to the through holes (13). The bolts (3) are threadedly connected to the corresponding blind holes (9) and through holes (13).

6. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (1) has a first clearance opening (6) in the middle of one side wall. A first connecting groove (8) is provided between the first clearance opening (6) and the first groove (7). The first connecting groove (8) is adapted to the first connecting block (15).

7. The electroplating protection device for irregularly shaped metal connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that, A second clearance opening (10) is provided in the middle of one side wall of the top cover (2), and a second connecting groove (12) is provided between the second clearance opening (10) and the second groove (11), and the second connecting groove (12) is adapted to the second connecting block (19).