Electroplated intelligent watch part

By employing a structural design that incorporates localized electroplating of nickel and gold layers on smartwatch components, the high cost issue caused by large electroplating areas has been resolved, resulting in cost reduction and performance improvement.

CN223842323UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27DONGGUAN HUANQIAO METAL PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520507548.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The electroplating area of ​​existing smartwatch parts is relatively large, resulting in higher costs and affecting lifespan.

Method used

The structure adopts L-shaped connecting parts, transverse connecting parts, longitudinal connecting parts, and support legs, and locally electroplated nickel and gold layers on the surface of the parts. The nickel layer serves as the base layer to improve oxidation resistance and wear resistance, while the gold layer improves conductivity and weldability. The nickel and gold layers serve as a barrier layer to prevent metal diffusion.

Benefits of technology

The reduced electroplating area lowers production costs while improving the conductivity, corrosion resistance, and service life of the parts.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electroplating, in particular to an electroplated intelligent watch part, which adopts an L-shaped connecting part, a transverse connecting part, a longitudinal connecting part, a first support leg, a second support leg, a third support leg and a fourth support leg, and each of the first support leg and the second support leg comprises a first support part and a first contact part. Each of the third supporting leg and the fourth supporting leg comprises a second supporting part and a second contact part, the structure is simple, and use is convenient; the nickel-plated layer is adopted for bottoming, so that the oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the terminal can be improved, and the nickel-plated layer can also be used as a barrier layer between a part and the gold-plated layer to prevent mutual diffusion of metals from influencing the weldability and the service life of the terminal; the gold plating layer can improve the conductivity, corrosion resistance and weldability of the terminal, and can also improve the adhesion of adjacent plating layers; and local gold plating is adopted, so that the electroplating area is reduced, and the production cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electroplating technology, specifically to an electroplated smartwatch part. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, data processing devices can now be housed in very small objects, with watches being one example. Some watches not only display the time but also process data and exchange data with the outside world; these are called smartwatches. To improve the conductivity and lifespan of smartwatch components, electroplating is typically applied to the surface of the components. However, existing components have relatively large electroplating areas, resulting in high costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electroplated smart watch part.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an electroplated smart watch part, comprising a part body, the part body including an L-shaped connecting portion, the L-shaped connecting portion including a horizontal connecting portion and a vertical connecting portion fixed to the left side of the horizontal connecting portion, the part body also including a first leg and a second leg fixed from left to right to the lower side of the horizontal connecting portion, and a third leg and a fourth leg fixed from top to bottom to the right side of the vertical connecting portion, the first leg and the second leg each including a first support portion formed by bending forward along the lower side of the horizontal connecting portion and a first contact portion horizontally fixed to the top of the first support portion, the left and right sides of the first contact portion are respectively inclined and bent backward, the third leg and the fourth leg each including a second support portion formed by bending forward along the right side of the vertical connecting portion and a second contact portion formed by bending to the right along the top of the second support portion, the upper side of the second contact portion of the third leg and the lower side of the second contact portion of the fourth leg are respectively inclined and bent backward, the part body is electroplated with a nickel plating layer, and the front sides of the first contact portion and the second contact portion are electroplated with a gold plating layer.

[0005] Furthermore, the left and right sides of the lateral connecting part have a first connecting foot and a second connecting foot extending backward, and the left side of the longitudinal connecting part has a third connecting foot extending backward.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a material strip, with a number of rectangular receiving holes spaced apart along its length in the middle of the material strip, and the first connecting foot, the second connecting foot and the third connecting foot are all connected to one side of the rectangular receiving holes.

[0007] Furthermore, a number of positioning holes are sequentially spaced apart on both sides of the strip along its length.

[0008] Furthermore, the nickel plating layer is a nickel metal layer or a nickel alloy layer.

[0009] Furthermore, the gold plating layer is a gold metal layer or a gold alloy layer.

[0010] Furthermore, the thickness of the nickel plating layer is 0.3-2.0 micrometers.

[0011] Furthermore, the thickness of the gold plating layer is 0.03-0.10 micrometers.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The electroplated smartwatch parts of this utility model adopt an L-shaped connecting part, a horizontal connecting part, a vertical connecting part, a first foot, a second foot, a third foot, and a fourth foot. The first and second feet each include a first support part and a first contact part, and the third and fourth feet each include a second support part and a second contact part. The structure is simple and easy to use. Furthermore, the use of a nickel-plated base layer can improve the oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance of the terminals. It can also serve as a barrier layer between the parts and the gold-plated layer, preventing metal from diffusing into each other and affecting the solderability and service life of the terminals. At the same time, the nickel-plated base layer also greatly increases the mechanical strength of the gold-plated layer, enhancing its corrosion resistance and wear resistance. The gold-plated layer can improve the conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability of the terminals, and can also improve the adhesion of adjacent plating layers. Moreover, the use of partial gold plating reduces the electroplating area and lowers production costs.

[0013] The electroplated smartwatch parts of this invention have a simple structure and are easy to use. By electroplating nickel and gold layers, the conductivity and corrosion resistance of the parts can be improved, effectively improving terminal performance and extending the service life of the parts. Furthermore, the use of local gold plating reduces the electroplating area and lowers production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is the right view of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of the part of this utility model and the material strip.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the front of the first and second contact portions of this utility model.

[0019] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are as follows: part body 1, L-shaped connecting part 11, transverse connecting part 12, first connecting leg 121, second connecting leg 122, longitudinal connecting part 13, third connecting leg 131, first support leg 14, first support part 141, first contact part 142, second support leg 15, third support leg 16, second support part 161, second contact part 162, fourth support leg 17, nickel plating layer 21, gold plating layer 22, strip 3, rectangular receiving hole 31, positioning hole 32. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the following description is provided in conjunction with embodiments and appendices. Figure 1-5 The present invention will be further described below. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0021] See Figure 1-5 An electroplated smartwatch component includes a component body 1. The component body 1 includes an L-shaped connecting portion 11, which includes a horizontal connecting portion 12 and a vertical connecting portion 13 fixed to the left side of the horizontal connecting portion 12. The component body 1 also includes a first support leg 14 and a second support leg 15 fixed from left to right to the lower side of the horizontal connecting portion 12, and a third support leg 16 and a fourth support leg 17 fixed from top to bottom to the right side of the vertical connecting portion 13. The first support leg 14 and the second support leg 15 each include a first support portion 141 formed by bending forward along the lower side of the horizontal connecting portion 12, and a support portion 16 and a support portion 17 fixed horizontally to the lower side of the vertical connecting portion 13. The first contact portion 142 at the top of the support portion 141 is inclined and bent backward on both the left and right sides. The third leg 16 and the fourth leg 17 each include a second support portion 161 formed by bending forward along the right side of the longitudinal connecting portion 13 and a second contact portion 162 formed by bending to the right along the top of the second support portion 161. The upper side of the second contact portion 162 of the third leg 16 and the lower side of the second contact portion 162 of the fourth leg 17 are inclined and bent backward. The part body 1 is electroplated with a nickel plating layer 21. The front sides of the first contact portion 142 and the second contact portion 162 are both electroplated with a gold plating layer 22.

[0022] The electroplated smartwatch component of this utility model adopts an L-shaped connecting part 11, a horizontal connecting part 12, a vertical connecting part 13, a first support 14, a second support 15, a third support 16, and a fourth support 17. The first support 14 and the second support 15 each include a first support part 141 and a first contact part 142, and the third support 16 and the fourth support 17 each include a second support part 161 and a second contact part 162. The structure is simple and easy to use. The nickel plating layer 21 as the base layer can improve the oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance of the terminal. It can also serve as a barrier layer between the component and the gold plating layer 22 to prevent metal cross-diffusion from affecting the solderability and service life of the terminal. At the same time, the nickel plating layer 21 as the base layer also greatly increases the mechanical strength of the gold plating layer 22 and enhances its corrosion resistance and wear resistance. The gold plating layer 22 can improve the conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability of the terminal, and can also improve the adhesion of adjacent plating layers. Furthermore, the use of partial gold plating reduces the electroplating area and lowers production costs.

[0023] The electroplated smartwatch parts of this invention have a simple structure and are easy to use. By electroplating a nickel plating layer 21 and a gold plating layer 22, the conductivity and corrosion resistance of the parts can be improved, which can effectively improve the terminal performance and extend the service life of the parts. In addition, the use of local gold plating reduces the electroplating area and lowers the production cost.

[0024] In this embodiment, the left and right sides of the transverse connecting portion 12 extend rearward with a first connecting foot 121 and a second connecting foot 122, and the left side of the longitudinal connecting portion 13 extends rearward with a third connecting foot 131. This structure facilitates the connection between the parts and the conveyor belt.

[0025] In this embodiment, the electroplated smartwatch part further includes a strip 3. A plurality of rectangular receiving holes 31 are sequentially spaced along the length of the strip 3. The first connecting foot 121, the second connecting foot 122, and the third connecting foot 131 are all connected to one side of the rectangular receiving holes 31. This structure facilitates continuous stamping of the part.

[0026] In this embodiment, a plurality of positioning holes 32 are sequentially spaced along the length of both sides of the strip 3. The positioning holes 32 are used for positioning during stamping or electroplating.

[0027] In this embodiment, the nickel plating layer 21 is a nickel metal layer or a nickel alloy layer. The nickel metal layer or nickel alloy layer can improve the oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the parts. It can also serve as a barrier layer between the parts and the gold plating layer 22 to prevent metal interdiffusion from affecting the solderability and service life of the laptop computer parts. At the same time, the nickel plating layer 21 as a base layer also greatly increases the mechanical strength of the gold plating layer 22 and enhances its corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

[0028] In this embodiment, the gold plating layer 22 is a gold metal layer or a gold alloy layer. A gold metal layer or gold alloy layer can improve the conductivity, corrosion resistance, and weldability of the part, and can also improve the adhesion between adjacent plating layers.

[0029] In this embodiment, the thickness of the nickel plating layer 21 is 0.3-2.0 micrometers. Specifically, the thickness of the nickel plating layer 21 can be 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, or 2.0 micrometers.

[0030] In this embodiment, the thickness of the gold plating layer 22 is 0.03-0.10 micrometers. Specifically, the thickness of the gold plating layer 22 can be 0.03, 0.05, 0.08, or 0.10 micrometers.

[0031] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electroplated smartwatch component, comprising a component body, characterized in that: The component body includes an L-shaped connecting portion, which includes a transverse connecting portion and a longitudinal connecting portion vertically fixed to the left side of the transverse connecting portion. The component body also includes a first leg and a second leg fixed from left to right to the lower side of the transverse connecting portion, and a third leg and a fourth leg fixed from top to bottom to the right side of the longitudinal connecting portion. The first leg and the second leg each include a first support portion formed by bending forward along the lower side of the transverse connecting portion and a first contact portion horizontally fixed to the top of the first support portion. The left and right sides of the first contact portion are bent backward at an angle. The third leg and the fourth leg each include a second support portion formed by bending forward along the right side of the longitudinal connecting portion and a second contact portion formed by bending to the right along the top of the second support portion. The upper side of the second contact portion of the third leg and the lower side of the second contact portion of the fourth leg are bent backward at an angle. The component body is electroplated with a nickel plating layer, and the front sides of the first contact portion and the second contact portion are electroplated with a gold plating layer.

2. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the horizontal connecting part have a first connecting foot and a second connecting foot extending backward, and the left side of the vertical connecting part has a third connecting foot extending backward.

3. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a material strip, with a number of rectangular receiving holes spaced apart along its length in the middle of the material strip, and the first connecting foot, the second connecting foot and the third connecting foot are all connected to one side of the rectangular receiving hole.

4. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material strip has several positioning holes spaced apart along its length on both sides.

5. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nickel plating layer is a nickel metal layer or a nickel alloy layer.

6. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gold plating layer is a gold metal layer or a gold alloy layer.

7. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the nickel plating layer is 0.3-2.0 micrometers.

8. The electroplated smartwatch part according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the gold plating layer is 0.03-0.10 micrometers.