Vacuum coating clamp self-adaptive to workpiece shape

By designing a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of the workpiece, and utilizing clamping, lifting, adsorption, and reinforcement mechanisms, the problem of existing fixtures being unable to adapt and adjust is solved, achieving stable workpiece clamping and efficient coating, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223974186UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06CHANGZHOU RUIXINGYUAN VACUUM TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum coating fixtures cannot adaptively adjust to accommodate workpieces of different shapes and sizes, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A vacuum coating fixture with adaptive workpiece shape is designed, including a clamping mechanism, a lifting mechanism, an adsorption mechanism, and a reinforcement mechanism. The clamping mechanism adaptively clamps the workpiece according to its shape, the lifting mechanism adjusts the angle and position of the clamping plate, and the vacuum adsorption of the adsorption mechanism and the reinforcement function of the reinforcement mechanism are combined to achieve stable clamping.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of workpieces during the coating process, reduces film peeling, extends the service life of the film, and improves product quality and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vacuum coating fixture self-adaptive to the shape of a workpiece, which belongs to the field of vacuum coating fixtures and comprises a support plate, the middle of the support plate is provided with a groove in which a placement plate is inserted, the bottom of the placement plate is fixedly connected with a jacking mechanism, and the periphery of the upper surface of the placement plate is fixedly connected with clamping mechanisms. The clamping mechanism comprises a rotating part A, one end of the rotating part A is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the placing plate, and the other end of the rotating part A is fixedly connected with an adjusting rod; through cooperative use of all the devices and the arranged clamping mechanism, when a vacuum coating is clamped, the clamping mechanism can be used for clamping a workpiece in a self-adaptive mode according to the shape of the workpiece, clamping can be adjusted according to the shape of the workpiece, more attached contact can be achieved, movement of the workpiece in the coating process is reduced, stability is ensured, and the work efficiency is improved. And the film layer stripping in the film coating process is effectively prevented, the service life of the film layer is prolonged, and the product quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vacuum coating fixture technology, specifically a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece. Background Technology

[0002] Vacuum coating is a process that uses vacuum technology to form a thin film on the surface of a material. This process is widely used in various fields, such as optics, electronics, automobiles, and decoration, to achieve different functional requirements. Vacuum coating refers to the technique of depositing metallic or non-metallic materials in the form of gas or vapor onto the surface of a substrate in a vacuum environment through physical or chemical means to form a thin film. Vacuum coating is an important surface treatment technology that can endow materials with a variety of advanced functions. Its high performance and wide application make it occupy an important position in modern industry.

[0003] An investigation revealed that a Chinese utility model patent (publication number: CN212223091U) discloses a vacuum coating fixture, comprising a base with a threaded hole on its upper surface, a base plate on top of the base, a protrusion fixedly connected to the edge of the outer surface of the base plate, a shelf on top of the base plate, a slot on the bottom edge of the shelf, a sliding groove on the inner side wall of the shelf, a sliding rod movably connected to the surface of the sliding groove, a cylinder fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding rod, a clamping spring on top of the sliding rod, and a circular hole at the center of the surface of the clamping spring. This utility model has the following advantages: the vacuum coating fixture is convenient to clamp, has a simple structure, and can be quickly installed and disassembled; it also allows for batch vacuum coating of covers.

[0004] While the aforementioned patented design, through its structural configuration, makes vacuum coating fixtures easy to grip, simple in structure, and quick to install and disassemble, and allows for batch vacuum coating of covers, it is not convenient to adaptively adjust the fixture according to the size of the workpiece during vacuum coating. If the fixture cannot be adjusted according to different workpiece shapes, it may not be applicable to workpieces of various sizes and shapes, thus limiting the fixture's versatility. For production lines that require frequent workpiece changes, fixed fixtures will reduce production efficiency, requiring a long adjustment time each time a workpiece is changed, thereby reducing work efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, this invention provides a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of the workpiece to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] This invention provides a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece, comprising a support plate, wherein a groove for inserting a placement plate is provided in the middle of the support plate, a lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate, and clamping mechanisms are fixedly connected to all four sides of the upper surface of the placement plate.

[0010] The clamping mechanism includes a rotating component A, one end of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the placement plate, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to an adjusting rod. One end of the adjusting rod is rotatably connected to a clamping plate via a rotating shaft A, and one end of the clamping plate is rotatably connected to a fixing rod via a rotating shaft B. An adsorption mechanism is inserted into the outer surface of the fixing rod, and an air extraction hole is provided on the surface of the clamping plate. A reinforcement mechanism is fixedly connected inside the air extraction hole.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the lifting mechanism includes a drive motor, the output end of the drive motor is splinedly connected to a sleeve, the sleeve is threadedly connected to a threaded rod, one end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to a plug block through a bearing, and the upper surface of the plug block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the adsorption mechanism includes a vacuum pump, one end of which is fixedly connected to a suction pipe, and both ends of the suction pipe are fixedly connected to a transmission pipe, the outer surface of which is inserted into the interior of the clamping plate.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the reinforcement mechanism includes a telescopic tube, the outer surface of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the air extraction hole, a suction cup fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic tube, a connecting ring A fixedly connected to the outer surface of the telescopic tube, and a rotating component B fixedly connected to both ends of the connecting ring A.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, one end of the B rotating component is fixedly connected to a spring, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to a C rotating component, and one end of the C rotating component is fixedly connected to a B connecting ring.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the surface of the clamping plate is connected to a snap-fit ​​plate by bolt threads, and the surface of the snap-fit ​​plate is fixedly connected to a rubber pad.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner sidewall of the fixing rod, and a base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate by a bracket.

[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0018] 1. Through the set clamping mechanism, when vacuum coating is performed, the clamping mechanism can adaptively clamp the workpiece according to its shape. Adjusting the clamping according to the workpiece shape can achieve a closer contact, reduce the movement of the workpiece during the coating process, ensure stability, effectively prevent the film layer from peeling off during the coating process, extend the service life of the film layer, and improve product quality.

[0019] 2. By using the reinforcement mechanism, a vacuum adsorption function is added to the clamping plate when clamping the vacuum coating. The vacuum adsorption can evenly distribute the clamping force, reduce the displacement of the workpiece caused by gravity or vibration during the coating process, help maintain the stability of the workpiece, and enhance the clamping firmness. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the clamping plate in a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive motor in a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the vacuum pump in a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of a workpiece;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic tube in a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of the workpiece.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Support plate; 2. Placement plate; 3. Rotating component A; 4. Adjusting rod; 5. Clamping plate; 6. Fixing rod; 7. Drive motor; 8. Sleeve; 9. Threaded rod; 10. Insertion block; 11. Vacuum pump; 12. Evacuation pipe; 13. Transmission pipe; 14. Telescopic pipe; 15. Suction cup; 16. Connecting ring A; 17. Rotating component B; 18. Spring; 19. Rotating component C; 20. Connecting ring B; 21. Snap-fit ​​plate; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] This utility model provides a vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of the workpiece, such as... Figures 1-5 As shown, the vacuum coating fixture that adapts to the shape of the workpiece includes a support plate 1. The support plate 1 has a groove in the middle for inserting a placement plate 2. A lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate 2. Clamping mechanisms are fixedly connected to all four sides of the upper surface of the placement plate 2.

[0029] The clamping mechanism includes a rotating component A 3, one end of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the placement plate 2, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to an adjusting rod 4. One end of the adjusting rod 4 is rotatably connected to a clamping plate 5 via a rotating shaft A, and one end of the clamping plate 5 is rotatably connected to a fixing rod 6 via a rotating shaft B. An adsorption mechanism is inserted into the outer surface of the fixing rod 6. An air extraction hole is opened on the surface of the clamping plate 5, and a reinforcement mechanism is fixedly connected inside the air extraction hole. When clamping for vacuum coating, the clamping mechanism can adaptively clamp the workpiece according to its shape. Adjusting the clamping according to the workpiece shape can achieve a closer contact, reduce the movement of the workpiece during the coating process, ensure stability, effectively prevent film peeling during the coating process, extend the service life of the film, and improve product quality. When the placement plate 2 is raised and lowered, it drives the rotating component A 3 to rotate and adjust the adjusting rod 4. The adjusting rod 4 drives the clamping plate 5 to extend and retract within the fixing rod 6, which facilitates the adjustment of the opening and closing angle of the clamping plate 5.

[0030] The lifting mechanism includes a drive motor 7. The output end of the drive motor 7 is splinedly connected to a sleeve 8. The sleeve 8 is threadedly connected to a threaded rod 9. One end of the threaded rod 9 is rotatably connected to a plug block 10 via a bearing. The upper surface of the plug block 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placement plate 2. When clamping the vacuum coating, the drive motor 7 is started according to the shape and size of the vacuum coating workpiece. When the drive motor 7 rotates, it drives the threaded rod 9 to move up and down inside the sleeve 8. The threaded rod 9 drives the plug block 10 and the placement plate 2 to move up and down inside the support plate 1.

[0031] The adsorption mechanism includes a vacuum pump 11, one end of which is fixedly connected to an air extraction pipe 12. Both ends of the air extraction pipe 12 are fixedly connected to a transmission pipe 13. The outer surface of the transmission pipe 13 is inserted into the inside of the clamping plate 5. When clamping, the vacuum pump 11 is started to extract air from the air extraction pipe 12, which flows from the transmission pipe 13 into the telescopic pipe 14. The telescopic pipe 14 adsorbs the vacuum coating through the suction cup 15.

[0032] The reinforcement mechanism includes a telescopic tube 14, the outer surface of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the air extraction hole. One end of the telescopic tube 14 is fixedly connected to a suction cup 15, and the outer surface of the telescopic tube 14 is fixedly connected to an A connecting ring 16. Both ends of the A connecting ring 16 are fixedly connected to a B rotating component 17.

[0033] One end of rotating component B 17 is fixedly connected to a spring 18, one end of spring 18 is fixedly connected to rotating component C 19, and one end of rotating component C 19 is fixedly connected to connecting ring B 20. During adsorption, rotating component B 17 and rotating component C 19 squeeze and adjust spring 18, which facilitates the adjustment of the angle of telescopic tube 14, so that suction cup 15 adsorbs according to the shape of workpiece, making it fit more tightly and clamp more firmly.

[0034] The surface of the clamping plate 5 is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 21 by bolt threads. The surface of the snap-fit ​​plate 21 is fixedly connected to the rubber pad. The snap-fit ​​plate 21 is convenient for receiving vacuum coating, and the rubber pad can increase friction and prevent slippage.

[0035] A connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side wall of the fixed rod 6. The bottom of the connecting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the base plate 23 through the bracket. The base plate 23 plays a load-bearing support role, which makes it easy to support and place the drive motor 7.

[0036] Specifically, when clamping the vacuum coating, the drive motor 7 is started according to the shape and size of the workpiece to be vacuum coated. When the drive motor 7 rotates, it drives the threaded rod 9 to move up and down inside the sleeve 8. The threaded rod 9 drives the insertion block 10 and the placement plate 2 to move up and down inside the support plate 1. When the placement plate 2 moves up and down, it drives the A rotating component 3 to rotate and adjust the adjusting rod 4. The adjusting rod 4 drives the clamping plate 5 to extend and retract inside the fixed rod 6, which facilitates the adjustment of the opening and closing angle of the clamping plate 5. The vacuum coating is placed on the snap-fit ​​plate 21. The drive motor 7 is started again to close the clamping plate 5 and clamp the vacuum coating. During clamping, the vacuum pump 11 is started to draw air in the air extraction pipe 12 and the air flows from the transmission pipe 13 to the telescopic pipe 14. The telescopic pipe 14 adsorbs the vacuum coating through the suction cup 15. During adsorption, the spring 18 is squeezed and adjusted by the B rotating component 17 and the C rotating component 19, which facilitates the adjustment of the angle of the telescopic pipe 14, so that the suction cup 15 adsorbs according to the shape of the workpiece, making it fit more tightly and clamp more firmly.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vacuum coating jig which is self-adapting to the shape of a workpiece, comprising a support plate (1), characterized in that: The middle part of the support plate (1) is provided with a groove for inserting the placing plate (2), the bottom of the placing plate (2) is fixedly connected with a jacking mechanism, and the upper surface of the placing plate (2) is fixedly connected with a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism comprises an A rotating piece (3), one end of the A rotating piece (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the placing plate (2), the other end of the A rotating piece (3) is fixedly connected with an adjusting rod (4), one end of the adjusting rod (4) is rotatably connected with a clamping plate (5) through an A rotating shaft, one end of the clamping plate (5) is rotatably connected with a fixed rod (6) through a B rotating shaft, the outer surface of the fixed rod (6) is inserted with a suction mechanism, and the surface of the clamping plate (5) is provided with an air extraction hole.

2. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 1, wherein: The jacking mechanism comprises a driving motor (7), the output end of the driving motor (7) is spline-connected with a sleeve (8), the inside of the sleeve (8) is screw-connected with a threaded rod (9), one end of the threaded rod (9) is rotatably connected with an insertion block (10) through a bearing, and the upper surface of the insertion block (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the placing plate (2).

3. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 1, wherein: The suction mechanism comprises a vacuum pump (11), one end of the vacuum pump (11) is fixedly connected with an air extraction pipe (12), both ends of the air extraction pipe (12) are fixedly connected with a transmission pipe (13), and the outer surface of the transmission pipe (13) is inserted into the inside of the clamping plate (5).

4. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 1, wherein: The reinforcing mechanism comprises a telescopic pipe (14), the outer surface of the telescopic pipe (14) is fixedly connected to the inside of the air extraction hole, one end of the telescopic pipe (14) is fixedly connected with a suction disc (15), the outer surface of the telescopic pipe (14) is fixedly connected with an A connecting ring (16), and both ends of the A connecting ring (16) are fixedly connected with a B rotating piece (17).

5. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 4, wherein: One end of the B rotating piece (17) is fixedly connected with a spring (18), one end of the spring (18) is fixedly connected with a C rotating piece (19), and one end of the C rotating piece (19) is fixedly connected with a B connecting ring (20).

6. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the clamping plate (5) is screw-threadedly connected with a clamping plate (21), and the surface of the clamping plate (21) is fixedly connected with a rubber pad.

7. The vacuum coating fixture of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the inner side wall of the fixed rod (6) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (22), and the bottom of the connecting plate (22) is fixedly connected with a bottom plate (23) through a support.

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  • Vacuum coating clamp

    CN212223091U