Automatic electroplating device for PCB production
By designing clamping, electroplating, and monitoring components for an automated electroplating device, the problems of uneven plating and short circuits caused by displacement of PCB boards during electroplating were solved, achieving stable electroplating and real-time monitoring of PCB boards, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422939794.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing PCB electroplating equipment is prone to problems such as uneven plating and short circuits due to PCB board displacement during operation, and lacks real-time monitoring functions, increasing the risk of product defects.
An automatic electroplating device was designed, comprising a clamping component, an electroplating component, a paint storage component, and a monitoring component. The clamping component fixes the PCB board, the electroplating component achieves uniform electroplating, and the monitoring component monitors the board displacement in real time and alerts the operator to make adjustments via an alarm component.
It effectively prevents PCB boards from peeling off during the electroplating process, ensures uniform plating, reduces product defects, and improves production efficiency and product quality.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to automatic electroplating technical field more particularly to a kind of automatic electroplating device for PCB production. BACKGROUND
[0002] PCB electroplating device and electroplating process are key links in PCB manufacturing process, mainly used to cover a layer of metal film on the surface of circuit board, usually by copper, nickel, gold and other conductive materials. The purpose of electroplating is to enhance the conductivity of circuit board, improve corrosion resistance, enhance weldability and improve aesthetics.
[0003] There are some potential problems in the operation process of existing PCB electroplating device, which may adversely affect the quality and production efficiency of PCB board. Specifically, when workers carry out PCB electroplating, due to various reasons (such as improper operation, equipment vibration, etc.), PCB board may be displaced. If electroplating activities continue under such circumstances, it may cause damage to the board, such as uneven plating, short circuit and other problems. In addition, the existing electroplating device usually lacks the function of real-time monitoring of board position, which means that once the PCB board is displaced, the worker may not be able to immediately discover and take measures to adjust or stop the electroplating process, thereby increasing the risk of product defects.
[0004] Therefore, to solve the above problems, the present application provides an automatic electroplating device for PCB production. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic electroplating device for PCB production to solve the problems existing in the above background art.
[0006] The utility model provides the following technical scheme: an automatic electroplating device for PCB production, comprising a bearing assembly, a placing assembly, a clamping assembly, an electroplating assembly, a paint storage assembly, an alarm assembly and a monitoring assembly, wherein the placing assembly is installed above the bearing assembly, the clamping assembly is installed above the bearing assembly, the electroplating assembly is installed above the placing assembly, the paint storage assembly is installed at the rear end of the bearing assembly, the alarm assembly is installed at the bottom of the electroplating assembly, and the monitoring assembly is installed at the bottom of the electroplating assembly.
[0007] Preferably, the bearing assembly comprises a bearing plate, a base and a hollow fixing frame, wherein the base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the bearing plate, and the hollow fixing frame is fixedly installed above the bearing plate.
[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a fixing block, a hollow plate, a primary protective shell, a telescopic motor, a T-shaped plate, a sliding plate, an L-shaped clamping plate, and fixing rivets. The fixing block is fixedly installed above the bearing plate, the hollow plate is fixedly installed above the fixing block, the primary protective shell is fixedly installed at the rear end of the hollow plate, and a telescopic motor is fixedly installed inside the primary protective shell. The output end of the telescopic motor movably penetrates the hollow plate and is fixedly connected to the rear of the T-shaped plate. The two sides of the T-shaped plate are movably engaged with the sliding grooves inside the sliding plate. The sliding plates are symmetrically distributed inside the hollow plate, and the L-shaped clamping plate is fixedly installed on the sliding plate. At the front, the fixing rivets pass through the L-shaped clamping plate and are fixedly installed on the sliding plate. A clamping assembly is provided, which is beneficial when the worker places the PCB board to be electroplated on the workbench. At this time, the telescopic motor starts to work. The output end of the telescopic motor drives the T-shaped plate fixedly connected at the front to start to retract. The retraction of the T-shaped plate drives the sliding plate that is movably latched to start to retract horizontally. The retraction of the sliding plate drives the L-shaped clamping plate fixedly installed at the front to start to retract, thereby achieving the function of clamping the PCB board. The inner side of the L-shaped clamping plate has raised anti-slip semicircles distributed in a matrix, which helps to prevent the PCB board from falling off during the clamping process.
[0009] Preferably, the electroplating assembly includes a U-shaped fixing plate, an intermediate protective shell, a multi-stage electric actuator, and an electroplating nozzle. The U-shaped fixing plate is fixedly installed above the hollow fixing frame, and the intermediate protective shell is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate. The multi-stage electric actuator is fixedly installed inside the intermediate protective shell, and the output end of the multi-stage electric actuator is fixedly connected to the rear end of the electroplating nozzle. The electroplating assembly facilitates the electroplating process by allowing the multi-stage electric actuator to extend and retract after the PCB board is fixed below, thereby initiating the electroplating operation on the PCB board.
[0010] Preferably, the paint storage assembly includes a paint storage tank, a secondary protective shell, a paint pump, and a paint delivery pipe. The paint storage tank is fixedly installed above the support plate, and the secondary protective shell is fixedly installed above the paint storage tank. The paint pump is fixedly installed inside the secondary protective shell. One end of the paint delivery pipe is fixedly inserted through the paint storage tank, and the other end of the paint delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the side wall of the electroplating nozzle. The paint storage assembly facilitates the operation of the paint pump when the worker injects paint into the paint storage tank through the inlet on top of the tank. The output end of the paint pump draws the paint from the inside of the paint storage tank into the electroplating nozzle through the paint delivery pipe, thus facilitating the electroplating process.
[0011] Preferably, a paint storage component is provided, which facilitates the operation of the paint pump when the worker injects paint into the paint storage tank through the inlet on top of the tank. The output of the paint pump draws the paint from the tank into the electroplating nozzle through the paint delivery pipe, thus facilitating the electroplating process.
[0012] Preferably, the monitoring component includes a monitoring signal controller and a monitor. The monitoring signal controller is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate, and the monitor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the monitoring signal controller. The monitoring component facilitates the monitor to monitor the position signal of the PCB board on the operating table below at any time. When the position of the PCB board is offset, the signal is set as an offset signal, and the monitor sends the offset signal to the monitoring signal controller. The monitoring signal controller receives the offset signal sent by the monitor and sends the offset signal to the alarm signal controller. At this time, the alarm signal controller receives the offset signal sent by the monitoring signal controller and controls the alarm to sound an alarm to remind the staff to make adjustments.
[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model, by providing a clamping assembly, facilitates the following: When the worker places the PCB board to be electroplated above the workbench, the telescopic motor starts working. The output end of the telescopic motor drives the T-shaped plate fixedly connected in front to begin retracting. The retraction of the T-shaped plate drives the sliding plate that is movably engaged to begin retracting horizontally. The retraction of the sliding plate drives the L-shaped clamping plate fixedly installed in front to begin retracting, thereby achieving the function of clamping the PCB board. The inner side of the L-shaped clamping plate has raised anti-slip semicircles distributed in a matrix, which helps to prevent the PCB board from falling off during the clamping process.
[0015] 2. By incorporating an electroplating assembly, this utility model facilitates the electroplating process on the PCB board by having the telescopic end of the multi-stage electric push rod begin to extend and retract after the PCB board is fixed in place.
[0016] 3. By incorporating a paint storage component, this utility model facilitates the operation of a paint pump when workers inject paint into the storage tank through the inlet at the top. The output of the paint pump draws the paint from the storage tank into the electroplating nozzle through a paint delivery pipe, thus enabling the device to perform electroplating activities.
[0017] 4. This utility model, by incorporating a monitoring component, facilitates the monitor to continuously monitor the position signal of the PCB board on the operating platform below. When the PCB board position shifts, the signal is set as an offset signal, and the monitor sends the offset signal to the monitoring signal controller. The monitoring signal controller receives the offset signal from the monitor and sends it to the alarm signal controller. At this time, the alarm signal controller receives the offset signal from the monitoring signal controller and controls the alarm to sound an alarm to remind the staff to make adjustments. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0019] Fig. 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0020] Fig. 3 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0021] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Bearing assembly; 101. Bearing plate; 102. Base; 103. Hollow fixing frame; 2. Placement assembly; 201. Operating table; 202. Fixing seat; 3. Clamping assembly; 301. Fixing block; 302. Hollow plate; 303. Primary protective shell; 304. Telescopic motor; 305. T-shaped plate; 306. Sliding plate; 307. L-shaped clamping plate; 308. Fixing rivet; 4. Electroplating assembly; 401. U-shaped fixing plate; 402. Intermediate protective shell; 403. Multi-stage electric actuator; 404. Electroplating nozzle; 5. Paint storage assembly; 501. Paint storage tank; 502. Secondary protective shell; 503. Paint pump; 504. Paint delivery pipe; 6. Alarm assembly; 601. Alarm signal controller; 602. Alarm; 7. Monitoring assembly; 701. Monitoring signal controller; 702. Monitor. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely illustrative. The automatic electroplating involved in this utility model is not limited to the structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0023] Reference Figs. 1-3This utility model provides an automatic electroplating device for PCB production, including a support component 1, a placement component 2, a clamping component 3, an electroplating component 4, a paint storage component 5, an alarm component 6, and a monitoring component 7. The placement component 2 is installed above the support component 1, the clamping component 3 is installed above the support component 1, the electroplating component 4 is installed above the placement component 2, the paint storage component 5 is installed at the upper rear end of the support component 1, the alarm component 6 is installed at the bottom of the electroplating component 4, and the monitoring component 7 is installed at the bottom of the electroplating component 4.
[0024] The support assembly 1 includes a support plate 101, a base 102 and a hollow fixing frame 103, wherein the base 102 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the support plate 101 and the hollow fixing frame 103 is fixedly installed at the top of the support plate 101.
[0025] The placement component 2 includes an operating table 201 and a fixed base 202, wherein one end of the fixed base 202 is fixedly installed above the support plate 101, and the other end of the fixed base 202 is fixedly installed with the operating table 201.
[0026] The clamping assembly 3 includes a fixing block 301, a hollow plate 302, a primary protective shell 303, a telescopic motor 304, a T-shaped plate 305, a sliding plate 306, an L-shaped clamping plate 307, and fixing rivets 308. The fixing block 301 is fixedly installed above the bearing plate 101, the hollow plate 302 is fixedly installed above the fixing block 301, and the primary protective shell 303 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the hollow plate 302. The telescopic motor 304 is fixedly installed inside the primary protective shell 303. The output end of the telescopic motor 304 movably passes through the hollow plate 302 and is fixedly connected to the rear of the T-shaped plate 305. The two sides of the T-shaped plate 305 movably engage with the sliding grooves inside the sliding plate 306. The sliding plates 306 are symmetrically distributed inside the hollow plate 302. The L-shaped clamping plate 307 is fixed. Installed in front of the sliding plate 306, the fixing rivet 308 fixes through the L-shaped clamping plate 307 and is fixedly installed on the sliding plate 306. A clamping component 3 is provided. When the operator places the PCB board to be electroplated above the operating table 201, the telescopic motor 304 starts to work. The output end of the telescopic motor 304 drives the T-shaped plate 305 fixedly connected in front to start to retract. The retraction of the T-shaped plate 305 drives the sliding plate 306 to start to retract horizontally. The retraction of the sliding plate 306 drives the L-shaped clamping plate 307 fixedly installed in front to start to retract, thereby achieving the function of clamping the PCB board. The inner side of the L-shaped clamping plate 307 has raised anti-slip semicircles distributed in a matrix, which helps to prevent the PCB board from falling off during the clamping process.
[0027] The electroplating assembly 4 includes a U-shaped fixing plate 401, an intermediate protective shell 402, a multi-stage electric actuator 403, and an electroplating nozzle 404. The U-shaped fixing plate 401 is fixedly installed above the hollow fixing frame 103, and the intermediate protective shell 402 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate 401. The multi-stage electric actuator 403 is fixedly installed inside the intermediate protective shell 402. The output end of the multi-stage electric actuator 403 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the electroplating nozzle 404. The electroplating assembly 4 is provided so that when the PCB board is fixed below, the telescopic end of the multi-stage electric actuator 403 will start to drive the electroplating nozzle 404 below to start telescopic movement, thereby starting the electroplating work on the PCB board.
[0028] The paint storage assembly 5 includes a paint storage tank 501, a secondary protective shell 502, a paint pump 503, and a paint delivery pipe 504. The paint storage tank 501 is fixedly installed above the support plate 101, and the secondary protective shell 502 is fixedly installed above the paint storage tank 501. The paint pump 503 is fixedly installed inside the secondary protective shell 502. One end of the paint delivery pipe 504 is fixedly inserted through the paint storage tank 501, and the other end of the paint delivery pipe 504 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the electroplating nozzle 404. The paint storage assembly 5 facilitates the operation of the device for electroplating activities when the worker injects paint into the paint storage tank 501 through the inlet on top of the paint storage tank 501. At this time, the paint pump 503 starts working, and the output end of the paint pump 503 draws the paint from the inside of the paint storage tank 501 into the electroplating nozzle 404 through the paint delivery pipe 504.
[0029] The alarm component 6 includes an alarm signal controller 601 and an alarm 602, wherein the alarm signal controller 601 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate 401, and the alarm 602 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the alarm signal controller 601.
[0030] The monitoring component 7 includes a monitoring signal controller 701 and a monitor 702. The monitoring signal controller 701 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate 401, and the monitor 702 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the monitoring signal controller 701. The monitoring component 7 facilitates the monitor 702 to monitor the position signal of the PCB board on the operating platform 201 below at any time. When the position of the PCB board is offset, the signal is set as an offset signal, and the monitor 702 sends the offset signal to the monitoring signal controller 701. The monitoring signal controller 701 receives the offset signal sent by the monitor 702 and sends the offset signal to the alarm signal controller 601. At this time, the alarm signal controller 601 receives the offset signal sent by the monitoring signal controller 701 and controls the alarm 602 to sound an alarm to remind the staff to make adjustments.
[0031] The working principle of this utility model:
[0032] The device is placed horizontally above the ground. The operator places the PCB board to be electroplated on the workbench 201. The telescopic motor 304 then starts operating, its output driving the T-shaped plate 305, which is fixedly connected in front, to retract. This retraction of the T-shaped plate 305 causes the sliding plate 306, which is in a movable engagement position, to retract horizontally. The sliding plate 306 then causes the L-shaped clamping plate 307, which is fixedly installed in front, to retract, thus clamping the PCB board. The inner side of the L-shaped clamping plate 307 has raised anti-slip semicircles to prevent the PCB board from falling off during clamping. The operator then injects paint into the paint storage tank 501 through the inlet above it. At this point, the paint pump 5... 03. Work begins. The output of the paint pump 503 draws paint from the paint storage tank 501 into the electroplating nozzle 404 through the paint delivery pipe 504. After the paint is injected into the electroplating nozzle 404, the telescopic end of the multi-stage electric actuator 403 starts to drive the electroplating nozzle 404 below to begin telescopic movement, thereby starting the electroplating work on the PCB board. When the PCB board on the lower operating table 201 shifts while it is fixed, the monitor 702 sends the shift signal to the monitoring signal controller 701. The monitoring signal controller 701 receives the shift signal from the monitor 702 and sends the shift signal to the alarm signal controller 601. At this time, the alarm signal controller 601 receives the shift signal from the monitoring signal controller 701 and controls the alarm 602 to sound an alarm to remind the staff to make adjustments.
[0033] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0034] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0035] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic electroplating device for PCB production, comprising a support assembly (1), a placement assembly (2), a clamping assembly (3), an electroplating assembly (4), a paint storage assembly (5), an alarm assembly (6), and a monitoring assembly (7), characterized in that: The placement assembly (2) is installed above the support assembly (1), the clamping assembly (3) is installed above the support assembly (1), the electroplating assembly (4) is installed above the placement assembly (2), the paint storage assembly (5) is installed at the upper rear end of the support assembly (1), the alarm assembly (6) is installed at the bottom of the electroplating assembly (4), and the monitoring assembly (7) is installed at the bottom of the electroplating assembly (4); the clamping assembly (3) includes a fixing block (301), a hollow plate (302), a primary protective shell (303), a telescopic motor (304), a T-shaped plate (305), a sliding plate (306), an L-shaped clamping plate (307), and fixing rivets (308), wherein the fixing block (301) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (304) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (305) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (306 ...5) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (305) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (305) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate (305) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the hollow plate 02) The primary protective shell (303) is fixedly installed above the fixed block (301) and fixedly installed at the rear end of the hollow plate (302). The telescopic motor (304) is fixedly installed inside the primary protective shell (303). The output end of the telescopic motor (304) movably passes through the hollow plate (302). The output end of the telescopic motor (304) is fixedly connected to the rear of the T-shaped plate (305). The two sides of the T-shaped plate (305) are movably engaged with the sliding groove inside the sliding plate (306). The sliding plate (306) is symmetrically distributed inside the hollow plate (302). The L-shaped clamp (307) is fixedly installed in front of the sliding plate (306). The fixing rivet (308) is fixedly installed through the L-shaped clamp (307) and fixedly installed on the sliding plate (306).
2. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (1) includes a support plate (101), a base (102) and a hollow fixing frame (103), wherein the base (102) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the support plate (101) and the hollow fixing frame (103) is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate (101).
3. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement assembly (2) includes an operating table (201) and a fixed base (202), wherein one end of the fixed base (202) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), and the other end of the fixed base (202) is fixedly installed with the operating table (201).
4. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electroplating assembly (4) includes a U-shaped fixing plate (401), an intermediate protective shell (402), a multi-stage electric actuator (403), and an electroplating nozzle (404). The U-shaped fixing plate (401) is fixedly installed above the hollow fixing frame (103), and the intermediate protective shell (402) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate (401). The multi-stage electric actuator (403) is fixedly installed inside the intermediate protective shell (402), and the output end of the multi-stage electric actuator (403) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the electroplating nozzle (404).
5. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The paint storage assembly (5) includes a paint storage tank (501), a secondary protective shell (502), a paint pump (503), and a paint delivery pipe (504). The paint storage tank (501) is fixedly installed above the support plate (101), the secondary protective shell (502) is fixedly installed above the paint storage tank (501), the paint pump (503) is fixedly installed inside the secondary protective shell (502), one end of the paint delivery pipe (504) is fixedly inserted through the paint storage tank (501), and the other end of the paint delivery pipe (504) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the electroplating nozzle (404).
6. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm component (6) includes an alarm signal controller (601) and an alarm (602), wherein the alarm signal controller (601) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate (401), and the alarm (602) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the alarm signal controller (601).
7. The automatic electroplating device for PCB production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alarm component (6) includes an alarm signal controller (601) and an alarm (602), wherein the alarm signal controller (601) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped fixing plate (401), and the alarm (602) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the alarm signal controller (601).