Track module and electroplating equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a track module and electroplating equipment. The track module comprises a first guide rail, a second guide rail and a driving assembly, the driving assembly is connected with the first guide rail and used for driving the first guide rail to reciprocate up and down, so that the first guide rail can be switched between a first position and a second position; wherein the first position is located above the second position; when the first guide rail is located at the first position, the hanging frame on the first guide rail can move to the first guide rail, and the hanging frame on the second guide rail can move to the first guide rail. When a hanger and the like need to be overhauled, the hanger to be overhauled can be moved to the first guide rail (at the moment, the first guide rail is located at the first position); and then, the hanging frame is driven to move downwards to the second position, so that the height of the hanging frame is reduced, and an operator can conveniently overhaul the hanging frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PCB processing technology, and in particular to a track module and electroplating equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Existing VCP (Vertical Continuous Plating) equipment includes at least a track, hangers, and a drive unit. The hangers are used to fix the PCB electroplating workpieces. The hangers are mounted on the track and can move along the direction of the track under the traction of the drive unit, so that the hangers pass through different electroplating process positions according to a set time.

[0003] However, the existing VCP equipment has a high track setting, which increases the difficulty for operators to inspect or replace the mounting brackets. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a track module and electroplating equipment, aiming to solve the problem that the track of the existing VCP equipment is set too high, which is not conducive to the maintenance or replacement of the hanger.

[0005] This utility model provides a track module for use in electroplating equipment. It is used to mount the brackets of the electroplating equipment and to guide the movement of the brackets. The track module includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is connected to the first guide rail and drives the first guide rail to reciprocate up and down, enabling the first guide rail to switch between a first position and a second position. The first position is located above the second position. When the first guide rail is in the first position, the bracket on the first guide rail can move onto the first guide rail, and the bracket on the second guide rail can move onto the first guide rail.

[0006] Optionally, the second guide rail has a notch; the second guide rail is disconnected at the notch; when the first guide rail is in the first position, the first guide rail is located within the notch.

[0007] Optionally, in the first direction, the first guide rail has a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite to each other, and the second guide rail has a third end face and a fourth end face close to the first guide rail; the included angle between the first end face, the second end face and the upper surface of the first guide rail is greater than 90°; the included angle between the first end face, the second end face and the lower surface of the first guide rail is less than 90°; the included angle between the third end face, the fourth end face and the upper surface of the second guide rail is less than 90°; and the included angle between the third end face, the fourth end face and the lower surface of the second guide rail is greater than 90°.

[0008] Optionally, the track module further includes a support component; the drive component includes a drive unit and a transmission mechanism; the drive unit is connected to the support component, and the transmission mechanism is connected to the drive unit and the first guide rail; the drive unit drives the first guide rail through the transmission mechanism to make the first guide rail reciprocate up and down.

[0009] Optionally, the support assembly includes a first support frame, a second support frame, and a connector. The first support frame and the second support frame are spaced apart, and the connector connects the first support frame and the second support frame. The drive assembly is connected to the connector. The first guide rail is connected to the first support frame and is located on the side of the first support frame away from the second support frame. The arrangement directions of the first support frame and the second support frame, the arrangement directions of the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the vertical direction intersect each other.

[0010] Optionally, the transmission mechanism includes a transmission wheel and a flexible element; the drive unit is connected to the transmission wheel; the flexible element is wound around the transmission wheel and connected to the first guide rail; the drive unit is used to drive the transmission wheel to rotate around its own axis; when the transmission wheel rotates around its own axis, it can apply force to the flexible element so as to drive the first guide rail to move up and down through the flexible element.

[0011] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes a counterweight; the flexible element has an open-loop structure, with a first end connected to the counterweight and a second end connected to the first guide rail.

[0012] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes a protective cover connected to the support assembly; the protective cover has a receiving cavity; the counterweight is located within the receiving cavity and is capable of moving up and down within the receiving cavity.

[0013] Optionally, the drive assembly further includes a dust collection tray connected to the first guide rail and located below the second end of the flexible member to collect dirt falling from the flexible member.

[0014] This utility model embodiment also provides an electroplating device, including a hanger, a drive module, and a track module as described in any one of the above; wherein, the hanger connects the drive module and the track module; the drive module is used to drive the hanger to move along a first direction; and the track module is used to guide the movement of the hanger along the first direction.

[0015] Optionally, the electroplating equipment is a PCB electroplating equipment.

[0016] Optionally, when the first guide rail is in the second position, there is a preset distance between it and the operating table of the electroplating equipment, wherein the operating table is used for the operator to stand on.

[0017] In the track module and electroplating equipment provided in this utility model embodiment, when it is necessary to repair the hanger, the hanger to be repaired can be moved to the first guide rail (at this time, the first guide rail is in the first position); then, the hanger is driven to move downward to the second position to reduce the height of the hanger so that the operator can repair the hanger, reducing the operator's need for working at height, which not only reduces the repair difficulty for the operator, but also improves the efficiency of maintenance or replacement work. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a track module provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a track module provided in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the support component, the first guide rail, and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the support component, the first guide rail, and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the support component, the first guide rail, and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the support component, the first guide rail, and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 ;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the support component, the first guide rail, and the drive component according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 .

[0026] Instruction manual illustrations and reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Track module; 20. Hanging bracket;

[0028] 1. Supporting components; 11. First support frame; 12. Second support frame; 13. Connecting parts;

[0029] 2. First guide rail; 21. First end face; 22. Second end face;

[0030] 3. Second guide rail; 31. Notch; 32. Third end face; 33. Fourth end face;

[0031] 4. Drive assembly; 41. Drive unit; 42. Transmission mechanism; 421. Transmission wheel; 422. Flexible component; 43. Guide mechanism; 44. Transmission shaft; 45. Counterweight; 46. Protective cover; 461. Receiving cavity; 47. Dust collection tray; 48. Connecting rod; 49. Connecting block;

[0032] 5. Detector;

[0033] 6. Pad;

[0034] 201. First support plate; 202. Second support plate; 203. First clamp; 204. Second clamp; 205. Connecting assembly; 206. Mounting bracket; 2061. Longitudinal beam; 2062. Crossbeam; 207. Suspension assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment provided in this application, the track module 10 is applied to an electroplating equipment, wherein the electroplating equipment includes a hanger 20 and a drive module, wherein the drive module is used to drive the hanger 20 to move along a first direction; the track module 10 is used to guide the movement of the hanger 20 along the first direction.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the track module 10 includes a first guide rail 2, a second guide rail 3, and a drive component 4. The drive component 4 is connected to the first guide rail 2 and is used to drive the first guide rail 2 to reciprocate up and down, enabling the first guide rail 2 to switch between a first position and a second position. The first position is located above the second position. When the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, the hanger 20 on the first guide rail 2 can move onto the first guide rail 2, and the hanger 20 on the second guide rail 3 can also move onto the first guide rail 2. For example, the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are flush in the first position; or, the height difference between the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 in the first position is less than or equal to a preset threshold, where the preset threshold can be 1 mm, or it can be set to other values ​​according to actual conditions.

[0039] For example, in Figure 1 In the shown state, the first guide rail 2 is in the first position; Figure 2 In the illustrated state, the first guide rail 2 is in the second position. For example, the height of the second position allows the height of the hanger 20 to be adapted to the height range of the operator, thereby facilitating the operator to maintain or repair the hanger 20.

[0040] In this embodiment, when maintenance is required on the hanger 20, the hanger 20 to be maintained can first be moved onto the first guide rail 2 (at this time, the first guide rail 2 is in the first position); then, the hanger 20 is driven downward to the second position to reduce its height, making it easier for operators to maintain. For example, the first guide rail 2 can be switched between the first and second positions remotely; or, through the settings of this embodiment, when maintaining or replacing the hanger 20, it is not necessary for operators to directly remove the hanger 20 from the track module 10 by hand, thereby reducing the labor intensity of operators, facilitating maintenance or replacement of the hanger 20, and improving work efficiency.

[0041] Furthermore, with existing electroplating equipment, maintenance or replacement of the hanger 20 requires multiple people to work together due to its heavy weight. Moreover, operators may need to enter the equipment to retrieve or place parts, posing a safety hazard. The design of this embodiment effectively avoids these problems, facilitating maintenance or replacement of the hanger 20 and improving the safety performance of the equipment.

[0042] In addition, during normal use of the electroplating equipment, the first guide rail 2 can be moved from the second position to the first position by the drive component 4, so that the hanger 20 can move from the first guide rail 2 to the second guide rail 3.

[0043] Meanwhile, after the maintenance of the hanger 20 is completed, the operator can also drive the first guide rail 2 upward to the first position via the drive component 4, so that the track module 10 can be used for subsequent processes such as electroplating. This allows for a quick reset operation of the hanger 20 after maintenance, thereby reducing the adverse impact of maintenance on the electroplating work and improving work efficiency.

[0044] It should be noted that the driving force for the bracket 20 to move from the first guide rail 2 to the second guide rail 3 and the driving force for the bracket 20 to move from the second guide rail 3 to the first guide rail 2 are both provided by the drive module.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the track module 10 also includes a support component 1, and a drive component 4 is connected to the support component 1. The support component 1 supports the drive component 4 and the first guide rail 2. The support component 1 can be installed on the ground or on other load-bearing objects.

[0046] It should be understood that the track module 10 also has other support devices to support the second guide rail 3. These support devices can be installed on the ground or on other load-bearing objects. Furthermore, the support assembly 1 can be connected to these support devices to support the support assembly 1, the first guide rail 2, the second guide rail 3, and the drive assembly 4, etc.

[0047] Furthermore, the configuration in this embodiment is equivalent to dividing the existing track into multiple segments (including the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3), and additionally providing related components such as the drive assembly 4 to drive the first guide rail 2 to move up and down. In actual products, the hanger 20 and other related configurations such as the drive assembly 4 can all adopt existing technologies.

[0048] In the actual product, the drive component 4 is also connected to a corresponding control device. The control device can control the operation of the drive component 4, thereby controlling the up-and-down movement of the first guide rail 2. The control device can be a PLC, microcontroller, or computer, etc. Furthermore, the control device can be connected to corresponding buttons, allowing the operator to control the up-and-down movement of the first guide rail 2 by pressing these buttons. For example, the buttons can be automatic reset buttons, and there can be three of them: a first button, a second button, and a third button. When the first button is pressed, a descent control signal is sent to the control device, which then controls the first guide rail 2 to descend. When the second button is pressed, an ascent control signal is sent to the control device, which then controls the first guide rail 2 to ascend. When the third button is pressed, a stop signal is sent to the control device, which then controls the first guide rail 2 to stop moving and maintain its current height. Additionally, the track module 10 also has corresponding sensors to send a stop signal to the control device when the first guide rail 2 moves up or down to its maximum position.

[0049] In one embodiment, when the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, the absolute value of the height difference between the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 and the upper surface of the second guide rail 3 is less than or equal to 1 mm. At this time, the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 are flush. Furthermore, the height difference between the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 and the upper surface of the second guide rail 3 refers to their distance in the vertical direction.

[0050] In the actual product, when the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, in the vertical direction, the height of the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 can be greater than the height of the upper surface of the second guide rail 3, or the height of the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 can be equal to the height of the upper surface of the second guide rail 3, or the height of the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 can be less than the height of the upper surface of the second guide rail 3.

[0051] In one embodiment, the distance between the upper surface and the lower surface of the first guide rail 2 in the vertical direction is h1, and the distance between the upper surface and the lower surface of the second guide rail 3 is h2. Here, h1 can be equal to h2, or h1 can be greater than h2, or h1 can be less than h2.

[0052] Among them, the upper surface of the first guide rail 2, the lower surface of the first guide rail 2, the upper surface of the second guide rail 3, and the lower surface of the second guide rail 3 can all be planes, and all four can be perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0053] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the support component 1 is a frame structure, which includes a first support frame 11, a second support frame 12, and a connector 13. The first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12 are spaced apart, and the connector 13 connects the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12. Multiple connectors 13 may be used.

[0054] The first guide rail 2 can be connected to the first support frame 11, and the first guide rail 2 can be located on the side of the first support frame 11 opposite to the second support frame 12. The drive assembly 4 can be connected to the connector 13.

[0055] Furthermore, the first support frame 11 can be a rectangular frame or a frame of other shapes. Similarly, the second support frame 12 can be a rectangular frame or a frame of other shapes. The connector 13 can be a plate structure or a rod structure, etc.

[0056] Furthermore, the arrangement directions of the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12, the arrangement directions of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 (specifically, the arrangement directions of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 when the first guide rail 2 is in the first position), and the up and down directions can intersect each other in pairs. In addition, these three directions can be perpendicular to each other in pairs.

[0057] There are multiple connectors 13, which are spaced apart from each other. Each connector 13 is connected to the first support frame 11 and the second support frame 12.

[0058] The drive component 4 is connected to the connector 13. When there are multiple connectors 13, the drive component 4 can be connected to multiple connectors 13 in order to improve the support effect of the connectors 13 on the drive component 4.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the second guide rail 3 is provided with a notch 31; when the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, the first guide rail 2 is located in the notch 31.

[0060] When the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, it has a second guide rail 3 on both sides. During operation, the hanger 20 can first move from the second guide rail 3 to the first guide rail 2. When the hanger 20 continues to move along this direction, it can move from the first guide rail 2 to the second guide rail 3.

[0061] In a real-world scenario, the second guide rail 3 can be disconnected by setting the notch 31, or the notch 31 can be set so that the second guide rail 3 cannot be disconnected.

[0062] Preferably, in one embodiment, the second guide rail 3 is disconnected at the notch 31, which makes it easier to set the notch 31.

[0063] During production, two slits can be spaced apart on a track. The two slits are set at intervals along the length of the track and completely penetrate the track in the vertical direction. At the same time, the slits also completely penetrate the track in the thickness direction. In this way, the track can be divided into a first guide rail 2 and a second guide rail 3 by the two slits.

[0064] Alternatively, the track can be a closed-loop structure, with its length direction being the circumference of the closed-loop structure, its thickness direction being the radial direction, and its vertical direction being parallel to the axial direction. In this case, the track can be divided into two parts by two slits, one part being the first guide rail 2, and the other part being the first guide rail 2. Of course, the track can also be an open-loop structure. Specifically, the track can be a straight guide rail (in which case the first direction is a straight line), or it can be an arc-shaped guide rail; in this case, the track can be divided into three parts by two slits, one part being the first guide rail 2, and the other two parts also belonging to the first guide rail 2.

[0065] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, in a first direction, the first guide rail 2 has a first end face 21 and a second end face 22, and the second guide rail 3 has a third end face 32 and a fourth end face 33 close to the first guide rail 2. The third end face 32 and the fourth end face 33 are used to form a notch 31. The first direction can be the length direction of the track, that is, when the first guide rail 2 is in the first position, the arrangement direction of the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3 is the first direction. Moreover, in the first direction, the third end face 32, the first end face 21, the second end face 22 and the fourth end face 33 are arranged sequentially.

[0066] Furthermore, "the third end face 32 and the fourth end face 33 are used to enclose the notch 31" can mean that the notch 31 is enclosed by the third end face 32 and the fourth end face 33, or that the notch 31 is enclosed by the third end face 32, the fourth end face 33, and other surfaces of the second guide rail 3. Specifically, when the second guide rail 3 is broken at the notch 31, the notch 31 can be enclosed by the third end face 32 and the fourth end face 33; when the second guide rail 3 is not broken at the notch 31, the notch 31 can be enclosed by the third end face 32, the fourth end face 33, and other surfaces of the second guide rail 3.

[0067] In one embodiment, the included angle between the first end face 21, the second end face 22, and the upper surface of the first guide rail is greater than 90°, that is, the included angle between the first end face 21 and the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 is an obtuse angle, and the included angle between the second end face 22 and the upper surface of the first guide rail 2 is an obtuse angle; the included angle between the first end face 21, the second end face 22, and the lower surface of the first guide rail is less than 90°, that is, the included angle between the first end face 21 and the lower surface of the first guide rail 2 is an acute angle, and the included angle between the second end face 22 and the lower surface of the first guide rail 2 is an acute angle. The angle is acute; the included angle between the third end face 32, the fourth end face and the upper surface of the second guide rail is less than 90°, that is, the included angle between the third end face 32 and the upper surface of the second guide rail 3 is acute, and the included angle between the fourth end face 33 and the upper surface of the second guide rail 3 is acute; the included angle between the third end face 32, the fourth end face 33 and the lower surface of the second guide rail is greater than 90°, that is, the included angle between the third end face 32 and the lower surface of the second guide rail 3 is obtuse, and the included angle between the fourth end face 33 and the lower surface of the second guide rail 3 is obtuse.

[0068] At this time, the first guide rail 2 can be a trapezoidal structure, and the notch 31 can be a trapezoidal notch, so as to avoid the first guide rail 2 colliding with the second guide rail 3 when it moves upward, thus facilitating the first guide rail 2 to enter the notch 31.

[0069] Of course, in other embodiments, any one of the first end face 21, the second end face 22, the third end face 32, and the fourth end face 33 can satisfy the above settings, which can achieve the effect of facilitating the entry of the first guide rail 2 into the notch 31.

[0070] In one embodiment, any one of the first end face 21, the second end face 22, the third end face 32, and the fourth end face 33 can be a plane or an arc surface.

[0071] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the driving component 4 includes a driving unit 41 and a transmission mechanism 42; the driving unit 41 is connected to the support component 1, and the transmission mechanism 42 is connected to the driving unit 41 and the first guide rail 2; the driving unit 41 drives the first guide rail 2 through the transmission mechanism 42 so that the first guide rail 2 moves up and down reciprocally.

[0072] The drive unit 41 is connected to the first guide rail 2 through the transmission mechanism 42, which allows for more options in the installation position of the drive unit 41 on the support component 1, thus facilitating the production and assembly of the track module 10.

[0073] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the transmission mechanism 42 includes a transmission wheel 421 and a flexible member 422; a drive unit 41 is connected to the transmission wheel 421; the flexible member 422 is wound around the transmission wheel 421 and connected to the first guide rail 2; the drive unit 41 is used to drive the transmission wheel 421 so that the transmission wheel 421 rotates around its own axis; when the transmission wheel 421 rotates around its own axis, it can apply force to the flexible member 422 so that the first guide rail 2 can move up and down through the flexible member 422.

[0074] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 42 is a flexible transmission mechanism 42, which allows for more flexible selection of the installation position of the drive unit 41 on the support component 1.

[0075] Alternatively, the drive unit 41 can be a rotary motor or the like. To increase the output torque, the drive assembly 4 may also include a reducer, wherein the main shaft of the rotary motor is connected to the input shaft of the reducer, and the output shaft of the reducer is connected to the transmission wheel 421. During operation, the torque on the main shaft of the rotary motor is transmitted to the transmission wheel 421 through the reducer.

[0076] In one embodiment, the drive wheel 421 is a sprocket, and the flexible element 422 is a chain. In this case, the flexible transmission mechanism 42 is a chain transmission mechanism 42.

[0077] In one embodiment, the axis of the transmission wheel 421 is perpendicular to the vertical direction, and when the first direction is a straight line, the axis of the transmission wheel 421 can be parallel to the first direction.

[0078] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 4 further includes a guide mechanism 43, which connects the support assembly 1 and the first guide rail 2 and is used to guide the movement of the first guide rail 2 in the up and down direction. This makes the movement of the first guide rail 2 more stable and avoids collisions with the first guide rail 2 and other components.

[0079] The guiding mechanism 43 includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is connected to the support assembly 1 and extends in the vertical direction. The slider is mounted on the slide rail and can slide along the extension direction of the slide rail. The first guide rail 2 is connected to the slider and can move synchronously with the slider in the vertical direction. The slide rail can guide the movement of the slider in the vertical direction, thereby guiding the movement of the first guide rail 2 in the vertical direction.

[0080] In one embodiment, two guide mechanisms 43 are provided, and the two guide mechanisms 43 are spaced apart in the first direction, for example, they are spaced apart in the first direction; in addition, the two ends of the first guide rail 2 are respectively connected to the sliders of the two guide mechanisms 43. This can make the first guide rail 2 move more stably in the vertical direction. Of course, the number of guide mechanisms 43 can also be other values, and these guide mechanisms can be arranged sequentially at intervals in the first direction.

[0081] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 4 further includes a drive shaft 44, and there are multiple drive mechanisms 42. The drive wheels 421 of each drive mechanism 42 are coaxially connected to the drive shaft 44. The drive unit 41 is connected to the drive shaft 44 and is used to drive the drive shaft 44 to rotate so that each drive wheel 421 rotates around its own axis.

[0082] This configuration allows the first guide rail 2 to be subjected to more uniform force along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 44, making the first guide rail 2 move more stably in the vertical direction.

[0083] The drive shaft 44 and the drive wheel 421 are coaxially arranged.

[0084] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 4 further includes a counterweight 45; the flexible member 422 has an open-loop structure, with its first end connected to the counterweight 45 and its second end connected to the first guide rail 2. This arrangement facilitates the production and assembly of the drive assembly 4.

[0085] The total weight of the first guide rail 2 and the corresponding object mounted on the first guide rail 2 matches (e.g., is equal to) the weight of the counterweight 45. When the drive assembly 4 is not working, the hanger 20 can be kept at the corresponding height under the action of the counterweight 45.

[0086] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 4 further includes a protective cover 46 connected to the support assembly 1; the protective cover 46 has a receiving cavity 461; the counterweight 45 is located within the receiving cavity 461 and can move up and down within the receiving cavity 461. This can prevent the counterweight 45 from colliding with people or other components, improving safety performance.

[0087] The receiving cavity 461 extends downward to the upper surface of the protective cover 46, forming an opening on the upper surface of the protective cover 46. The flexible member 422 extends out of the receiving cavity 461 through this opening. Furthermore, the receiving cavity 461 can be a blind hole structure, not extending downward to the lower surface of the protective cover 46. Of course, in other embodiments, the receiving cavity 461 can also be a through hole structure, extending upward to the upper surface of the protective cover 46 and downward to the lower surface of the protective cover 46.

[0088] In addition, during the up-and-down movement of the first guide rail 2, the counterweight 45 can be kept inside the receiving cavity 461.

[0089] In one embodiment, the protective cover 46 may be a cylindrical structure, such as a cylindrical, square, or other cylindrical structure.

[0090] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the drive assembly 4 further includes a dust collection tray 47, which is connected to the first guide rail 2 and located below the second end of the flexible member 422 to collect dirt falling from the flexible member 422. To more intuitively illustrate the structure of the dust collection tray 47, it is shown in the image below. Figure 6 The structure shown is compared to Figure 7 The second end of the flexible component 422 is not directly connected to the first guide rail 2.

[0091] In real-world scenarios, lubricating oil is applied to the drive wheel 421 and flexible components 422 (such as chains). The dust collection tray can make the area where the track module 10 is located cleaner and tidier.

[0092] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the second end of the flexible member 422 is connected to the first guide rail 2 via a connecting rod 48. The connecting rod 48 extends in the vertical direction, with its upper end connected to the second end of the flexible member 422 and its lower end connected to the first guide rail 2.

[0093] In addition, the dust collection tray 47 is provided with a clearance hole that completely penetrates the dust collection tray 47 in the vertical direction, and the connecting rod 48 passes through the dust collection tray 47 from the clearance hole.

[0094] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, a connecting block 49 is connected to the first guide rail 2, and the connecting rod 48 is connected to the connecting block 49, thereby achieving connection with the first guide rail 2.

[0095] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the track module 10 further includes a pad 6, which is disposed between the drive unit 41 and the support assembly 1. The pad 6 can be an elastic material such as a rubber sheet, which can reduce vibration.

[0096] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the track module 10 further includes a detector 5, which is used to detect whether the first guide rail 2 is located at the first position. Specifically, when the first guide rail 2 moves to the first position, it can be detected by the detector 5, thus stopping the upward movement of the first guide rail 2. The detector 5 can be a photoelectric detector or a limit switch, etc.

[0097] In addition, the track module 10 may also have a controller, which connects to the drive component 4 and the detector 5 and is used to control the operation of the drive component 4. The controller can be a PLC or a microcontroller, etc.

[0098] In one embodiment, the height of the second position allows the height of the hanger 20 to be adapted to the height range of the operator, thereby facilitating the operator's maintenance of the hanger 20. For example, when the first guide rail 2 is in the second position, there is a predetermined distance between the hanger and the operating table of the electroplating equipment, so as to facilitate the operator's maintenance and other operations on the hanger 20 located in the second position.

[0099] The work surface is for the operator to stand on; it can be the ground or the surface of a corresponding object placed on the ground. Additionally, the predetermined spacing is greater than or equal to 1m and less than or equal to 1.3m. Specifically, the predetermined spacing can be 1.2m, etc.

[0100] like Figure 2 As shown, the bracket 20 includes a first support plate 201, a second support plate 202, a first clip 203, a second clip 204, a connecting assembly 205, a mounting bracket 206, and a suspension assembly 207. The first support plate 201 and the second support plate 202 are spaced apart in the vertical direction and are connected by the connecting component 205. The first support plate 201 is located above the second support plate 202. The first clamp 203 is connected to the first support plate 201 and the second clamp 202 is connected to the second support plate 204. The first clamp 203 and the second clamp 204 can simultaneously clamp the same object to be electroplated (such as a PCB). The mounting frame 206 connects the first support plate 201 and the suspension component 207. Specifically, the mounting frame 206 is a gantry frame, including two longitudinal beams 2061 and one crossbeam 2062. The two longitudinal beams 2061 are spaced apart in the first direction. The lower ends of the two longitudinal beams 2061 are connected to the first support plate 201, and the upper ends of the two longitudinal beams 2061 are respectively connected to the two ends of the crossbeam 2062. The suspension component 207 is connected to the crossbeam 2062. The suspension assembly 207 is used to cooperate with the track module (specifically the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3) and can slide along the first direction on the first guide rail 2 and the second guide rail 3.

[0101] In addition, the first support plate 201, the second support plate 202, the first clip 203, the second clip 204, the connecting assembly 205, the mounting bracket 206, and the suspension assembly 207 can all adopt existing designs.

[0102] The aforementioned "there is a predetermined distance between the hanger and the operating table of the electroplating equipment" actually refers to the predetermined distance between the upper surface of the first support plate 201 and the operating table.

[0103] This utility model embodiment also provides an electroplating device, which includes the track module 10 of any of the above-mentioned features. The electroplating device is a PCB electroplating device, used for electroplating PCBs.

[0104] In one embodiment, the electroplating equipment may be a VCP device.

[0105] In other embodiments, the drive wheel 421 is a pulley, and the flexible element 422 is a belt. Furthermore, the pulley can be a timing pulley, and the belt can be a timing belt.

[0106] In other embodiments, the flexible element 422 can also be a closed-loop structure. In this case, the transmission mechanism 42 includes a driven wheel in addition to the transmission wheel 421 and the flexible element 422. The transmission wheel 421 and the driven wheel are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the flexible element 422 is wound around both the transmission wheel 421 and the driven wheel. The axes of the driven wheel and the transmission wheel 421 can be parallel. The flexible element 422 can be tensioned by the transmission wheel 421 and the driven wheel. Alternatively, a corresponding tensioning wheel can be provided in the transmission mechanism 42 to tension the flexible element 422.

[0107] In other ways, the transmission mechanism 42 can also be replaced by a lead screw transmission mechanism or a gear and rack transmission mechanism.

[0108] In other embodiments, the drive assembly 4 may not include a transmission mechanism 42. In this case, the drive unit 41 can be directly connected to the first guide rail 2. In this method, the drive unit 41 can be a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, etc.

[0109] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0110] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A track module, applied to electroplating equipment, for mounting a bracket of the electroplating equipment and for guiding the movement of the bracket, characterized in that, The track module includes a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a drive assembly; The driving component is connected to the first guide rail and is used to drive the first guide rail to reciprocate up and down, so that the first guide rail can switch between a first position and a second position; wherein, the first position is located above the second position; When the first guide rail is in the first position, the bracket on the first guide rail can move onto the first guide rail, and the bracket on the second guide rail can move onto the first guide rail.

2. The track module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second guide rail has a notch; The second guide rail breaks at the notch; When the first guide rail is in the first position, the first guide rail is located within the notch.

3. The track module according to claim 2, characterized in that, In a first direction, the first guide rail has a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite to each other, and the second guide rail has a third end face and a fourth end face close to the first guide rail; The angle between the first end face, the second end face and the upper surface of the first guide rail is greater than 90°; the angle between the first end face, the second end face and the lower surface of the first guide rail is less than 90°. The angle between the third end face, the fourth end face and the upper surface of the second guide rail is less than 90°; the angle between the third end face, the fourth end face and the lower surface of the second guide rail is greater than 90°.

4. The track module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track module also includes a support assembly; the drive assembly includes a drive unit and a transmission mechanism. The drive unit is connected to the support assembly, and the transmission mechanism connects the drive unit and the first guide rail; The drive unit drives the first guide rail through the transmission mechanism to make the first guide rail reciprocate up and down.

5. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support component includes a first support frame, a second support frame, and a connector. The first support frame and the second support frame are spaced apart, and the connector connects the first support frame and the second support frame. The drive component is connected to the connector; The first guide rail is connected to the first support frame and is located on the side of the first support frame opposite to the second support frame; The arrangement directions of the first support frame and the second support frame, the arrangement directions of the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the vertical direction intersect each other.

6. The track module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a transmission wheel and a flexible component; The drive unit is connected to the transmission wheel; The flexible element is wound around the transmission wheel and connected to the first guide rail; The drive unit is used to drive the transmission wheel, causing the transmission wheel to rotate around its own axis; When the transmission wheel rotates around its own axis, it can apply force to the flexible member, thereby driving the first guide rail to move up and down through the flexible member.

7. The track module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a counterweight; The flexible component has an open-loop structure, with its first end connected to the counterweight and its second end connected to the first guide rail.

8. The track module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a protective cover, which is connected to the support assembly; The protective cover has a receiving cavity; The counterweight is located inside the receiving cavity and can move up and down within the receiving cavity.

9. The track module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a dust collection tray connected to the first guide rail and located below the second end of the flexible member to collect dirt falling from the flexible member.

10. An electroplating device, characterized in that, Includes a mounting bracket, a drive module, and a track module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The bracket connects the drive module and the track module; The drive module is used to drive the bracket to move along a first direction; The track module is used to guide the movement of the hanger along the first direction.

11. The electroplating equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The electroplating equipment is a PCB electroplating equipment.

12. The electroplating equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the first guide rail is in the second position, there is a preset distance between it and the operating table of the electroplating equipment, wherein the operating table is used for the operator to stand on.

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