Automatic feeding and discharging device for hardware electroplating
The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating, driven by a motor and an electric push rod in conjunction with a gear set, solves the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards in existing manual operation, and realizes automated production and uniform coating.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520294042.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal electroplating equipment relies on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency, high labor costs, and health hazards for workers.
The system employs a motor-driven and conveying assembly with an electric push rod to achieve automatic conveying and loading/unloading of the fixtures. Combined with gear transmission, the fixtures rotate within the electroplating tank to ensure uniform electroplating.
The automated loading and unloading of metal electroplating has been achieved, reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving production efficiency, avoiding the risk of human contact with harmful substances, and ensuring the uniformity of the coating on the surface of the metal parts.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal electroplating technology, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating. Background Technology
[0002] Metal electroplating is a process that uses the principle of electrolysis to plate a layer of metal or alloy onto the surface of metal products. Through an electrochemical reaction in the electrolyte, metal ions are deposited on the surface of the metal parts to improve their corrosion resistance, wear resistance and aesthetics.
[0003] Since hardware is generally small in size, in order to ensure large-scale and efficient production, during the metal electroplating process, it is usually necessary to fix the hardware one by one on a hanger. The hanger is usually equipped with a large number of hooks and has good conductivity. Then, the hanger full of hardware is put into the electroplating tank for electroplating operation, ensuring that each piece of hardware can come into contact with the electroplating solution, so as to achieve uniform adhesion of the surface metal coating and ensure the quality of electroplating.
[0004] However, existing metal electroplating equipment has the following shortcomings:
[0005] In existing technologies, metal electroplating equipment typically involves manually placing the metal hangers into the electroplating tank for electroplating. While this method has a low barrier to entry and is relatively easy to learn, it requires a huge amount of labor, limiting production efficiency and keeping labor costs high. Furthermore, since harmful gases and corrosive liquids are generated during the electroplating process, manual operation can easily lead to dangers such as poisoning and burns, seriously threatening the health of workers.
[0006] Therefore, we propose an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating. By using the operation of the motor drive and the conveying component, the hangers full of metal can be transported to the designated position. At the same time, through the coordinated operation of the electric push rod and the motor, the loading and unloading component can smoothly enter the electroplating tank for electroplating operation, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating, comprising a base plate, a mounting frame fixedly installed on the top of the base plate, a first bearing fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the mounting frame, a first rotating shaft fixedly inserted into the inside of the first bearing, a second motor fixedly connected to the bottom of the first rotating shaft, a supporting outer column fixedly connected to the top of the first rotating shaft, a supporting inner column movably inserted into the inner wall of the supporting outer column, a first electric push rod fixedly connected to the outer wall of the supporting inner column, two slide rails fixedly installed on the top of the supporting inner column, a sliding plate movably sleeved between the outer walls of the two slide rails, and a second electric push rod fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding plate.
[0009] Preferably, an electroplating tank is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, a side plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate, two sets of conveying rollers are movably inserted into the inner surface wall of the side plate, a conveyor belt is movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two sets of conveying rollers, a first motor is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of two of the two sets of conveying rollers, and a first bracket is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the two conveyor belts.
[0010] Preferably, a fixing frame is fixedly installed on the top of the skateboard, and a second bearing is fixedly inserted into the inner surface of the fixing frame.
[0011] Preferably, a second rotating shaft is fixedly inserted inside the second bearing, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second rotating shaft.
[0012] Preferably, a second bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate, and a first gear is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the second rotating shaft.
[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the first gear is meshed with a second gear.
[0014] Preferably, a third motor is fixedly inserted into the inner surface of the second gear.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, through the interaction of the various components of the device, the operation of the motor drive and the conveying component can transport the hangers full of hardware to the designated position. At the same time, through the coordinated operation of the electric push rod and the motor, the loading and unloading component smoothly enters the hangers into the electroplating tank for electroplating. In this way, the automatic loading and unloading function of hardware electroplating is realized, eliminating the need for workers to manually place the hangers into the electroplating tank. This effectively reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves production efficiency, and reduces labor costs. Furthermore, this method avoids workers' contact with harmful gases and corrosive liquids, preventing workers from being poisoned, burned, or other dangers, thereby protecting the health of workers.
[0017] 2. In this utility model, through the interaction of the various components of the device, the motor drive and gear transmission can make the hanger full of hardware parts rotate in the electroplating tank. During the rotation, the suspended hardware parts can fully contact the electroplating solution. Even if the hardware parts have a complex shape, all parts of them can be fully covered by the electroplating solution, thereby ensuring the uniformity of the coating on the surface of the hardware parts and meeting the requirements of high-quality electroplating for hardware parts of different shapes. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This utility model provides a perspective view of the main structure of an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating.
[0019] Figure 2 This utility model provides a partial three-dimensional view of an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating.
[0020] Figure 3 This utility model provides a three-dimensional exploded view of a portion of the structure of an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating.
[0021] Figure 4 This utility model presents a partial structural side-view perspective exploded view of an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating.
[0022] Legend: 1. Base plate; 2. Electroplating tank; 3. Side plate; 4. Conveyor roller; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. First motor; 7. First hanger; 8. Mounting frame; 9. First bearing; 10. First rotating shaft; 11. Second motor; 12. Outer supporting column; 13. Inner supporting column; 14. First electric push rod; 15. Slide rail; 16. Slide plate; 17. Second electric push rod; 18. Fixing frame; 19. Second bearing; 20. Second rotating shaft; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Second hanger; 23. First gear; 24. Second gear; 25. Third motor. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.
[0025] Example 1, as shown in the attached document Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating, including a base plate 1, a mounting frame 8 fixedly installed on the top of the base plate 1, a first bearing 9 fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the mounting frame 8, a first rotating shaft 10 fixedly inserted into the inside of the first bearing 9, a second motor 11 fixedly connected to the bottom of the first rotating shaft 10, a supporting outer column 12 fixedly connected to the top of the first rotating shaft 10, a supporting inner column 13 movably inserted into the inner wall of the supporting outer column 12, a first electric push rod 14 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the supporting inner column 13, two slide rails 15 fixedly installed on the top of the supporting inner column 13, a sliding plate 16 movably sleeved between the outer walls of the two slide rails 15, and a second electric push rod 17 fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding plate 16. The top is fixedly connected to an electroplating tank 2, the top of the bottom plate 1 is fixedly installed with a side plate 3, the inner surface wall of the side plate 3 is movably inserted with two sets of conveying rollers 4, and the outer surface walls of the two sets of conveying rollers 4 are movably fitted with conveyor belts 5. One of the outer walls of two of the two sets of conveying rollers 4 is fixedly connected to a first motor 6, and the outer surface walls of the two conveyor belts 5 are fixedly connected to a first bracket 7.
[0026] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 1 is as follows: During use, the hanger full of hardware is first hung on the first hanger 7 at the bottom of the conveyor belt 5. Then, the first motor 6 is started, which drives the conveyor roller 4 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 5 to rotate and transporting the first hanger 7 with the hanger to the top of the second hanger 22. At this time, the first electric push rod 14 is started, and its telescopic end pushes the inner support column 13 to move upward, so that the hanger is stably supported on the hook of the second hanger 22. Next, the second electric push rod 17 is started, and its telescopic end pushes the slide plate 16 to move the fixing frame 18 to one side, so that the hanger is removed from the range of action of the hook of the first hanger 7. After that, the second motor 11 is started, and its output end drives the first rotating shaft 10 to rotate, so that the second hanger 22 carrying the hanger is moved upward. 2. Rotate to directly above the electroplating tank 2. At this time, start the first electric push rod 14 again to slowly lower the inner support column 13 and the second hanger 22, immersing the hanger full of hardware parts into the electroplating tank 2 for electroplating. After electroplating, reverse the above operation process to transfer the hanger to the first hanger 7 at the bottom of the conveyor belt 5 on the other side, thereby realizing the automatic unloading of the electroplated hanger. This loading and unloading method eliminates the need for manual placement of the hanger into the electroplating solution during the metal parts electroplating process, thus greatly reducing the intensity of manual labor and significantly improving production efficiency. In addition, this method avoids direct contact between humans and the electroplating process, effectively avoiding the risks of poisoning or burns that may be caused by manual operation, and effectively protecting the health of workers.
[0027] Example 2, as Figure 2-4As shown, a mounting bracket 18 is fixedly installed on the top of the slide plate 16. A second bearing 19 is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the mounting bracket 18. A second rotating shaft 20 is fixedly inserted into the inside of the second bearing 19. A mounting plate 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second rotating shaft 20. A second hanger 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 21. A first gear 23 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the second rotating shaft 20. A second gear 24 is meshed with the outer wall of the first gear 23. A third motor 25 is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the second gear 24.
[0028] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 2 is as follows: when the hanger is suspended in the electroplating tank 2 by the second hanger 22 for electroplating, the third motor 25 is started first. The output end of the third motor 25 drives the second gear 24 to rotate. Through the transmission of the gear set, the second rotating shaft 20 is driven to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the second hanger 22 and the hanger to rotate together. During this process, the hardware suspended on the hanger can fully contact the electroplating solution. Even for hardware with complex shapes, all parts can be fully covered by the electroplating solution, thereby ensuring that the surface coating of the hardware is uniform, improving the electroplating quality, and meeting the high-quality electroplating requirements of hardware with different shapes.
[0029] The working principle of the entire equipment is as follows: During use, the operator first hangs the hanger full of hardware parts onto the first hanger 7 at the bottom of the conveyor belt 5. Then, the first motor 6 at the feeding end is started, its output driving the conveyor roller 4 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 5 to rotate and smoothly transport the first hanger 7 carrying the hanger to directly above the second hanger 22. Next, the first electric push rod 14 is started, its telescopic end pushing the inner support column 13 upwards, firmly supporting the hanger on the hook of the second hanger 22. Then, the second electric push rod 17 is started, its telescopic end driving the slide plate 16 and the fixing frame 18 to move to one side, allowing the hanger to smoothly disengage from the hook of the first hanger 7. After completing the above steps, the second motor 11 is started, its output driving the first rotating shaft 10 to rotate, allowing the second hanger 22 carrying the hanger to rotate directly above the electroplating tank 2. Then, the first electric push rod 14 is started again, pulling the inner support column 13 and the second hanger 22 downwards slowly, lifting the hanger full of hardware parts. The hanger is immersed in the electroplating tank 2 to carry out the electroplating operation. At the same time, the third motor 25 is started. The output end of the third motor 25 drives the second gear 24 to drive the first gear 23 to rotate. The first gear 23 drives the second rotating shaft 20 to rotate. The second rotating shaft 20 then drives the second hanger 22 and the hanger to rotate together, so that the hardware hanging on the hanger can fully contact the electroplating solution. After the electroplating process is completed, the first electric push rod 14 is started to raise the second hanger 22 to a position higher than the first hanger 7. Then the second motor 11 is started to make the second hanger 22 rotate to the corresponding position of the unloading conveyor belt 5. Next, the second electric push rod 17 is started to move the second hanger 22 to the position directly above the corresponding first hanger 7. Then the first electric push rod 14 is started to lower the second hanger 22. At this time, the hanger is suspended on the hook of the corresponding first hanger 7. Finally, the first motor 6 at the unloading end is started, and its output end drives the electroplated hanger to move, realizing automatic unloading.
[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating, characterized in that: The system includes a base plate (1), on which a mounting bracket (8) is fixedly installed. A first bearing (9) is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the mounting bracket (8). A first rotating shaft (10) is fixedly inserted into the inside of the first bearing (9). A second motor (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first rotating shaft (10). A supporting outer column (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the first rotating shaft (10). A supporting inner column (13) is movably inserted into the inner wall of the supporting outer column (12). A first electric push rod (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the supporting inner column (13). Two slide rails (15) are fixedly installed on the top of the supporting inner column (13). A sliding plate (16) is movably sleeved between the outer walls of the two slide rails (15). A second electric push rod (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the sliding plate (16).
2. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to an electroplating tank (2), and the top of the base plate (1) is fixedly installed with a side plate (3). Two sets of conveying rollers (4) are movably inserted into the inner surface of the side plate (3). A conveyor belt (5) is movably sleeved between the outer surfaces of the two sets of conveying rollers (4). A first motor (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of two of the two sets of conveying rollers (4), and a set of first hangers (7) is fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two conveyor belts (5).
3. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing frame (18) is fixedly installed on the top of the slide plate (16), and a second bearing (19) is fixedly inserted into the inner surface wall of the fixing frame (18).
4. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second bearing (19) has a second rotating shaft (20) fixedly inserted inside, and the bottom of the second rotating shaft (20) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (21).
5. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting plate (21) is fixedly connected to a second bracket (22), and the outer wall of the second rotating shaft (20) is fixedly fitted with a first gear (23).
6. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the first gear (23) is meshed with the second gear (24).
7. The automatic loading and unloading device for metal electroplating according to claim 6, characterized in that: A third motor (25) is fixedly inserted into the inner wall of the second gear (24).