Barrel plating limiting mechanism
By combining trapezoidal positioning grooves and electromagnetic locks, the problem of unstable positioning in drum electroplating equipment is solved, thereby improving coating uniformity and production efficiency and reducing downtime maintenance frequency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
In traditional drum electroplating equipment, the rectangular cross-section design of the positioning groove makes it easy for the positioning block to misalign with the groove opening due to mechanical vibration or assembly errors. This results in uneven distribution of electroplating solution, increased downtime, and reduced production efficiency.
The trapezoidal positioning groove design, combined with electromagnetic locks, pressure sensors and guide rods, enables adaptive docking between the mounting block and the positioning block. The electromagnetic lock ensures connection stability and reduces offset caused by mechanical vibration and assembly errors.
It improves coating uniformity, reduces downtime maintenance frequency, and increases production efficiency and equipment lifespan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electroplating equipment technology, specifically a barrel plating limiting mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Barrel plating is an electroplating method in which a certain number of small parts are placed in a special drum, and various metal or alloy coatings are deposited on the surface of the parts through indirect electrical conduction while the drum is rolling, in order to achieve surface protection, decoration, or functional purposes. Existing automatic barrel plating lines for standard parts adopt a traveling crane design, and the drum positioning is achieved by the interlocking of positioning grooves and positioning blocks between the tanks of each process.
[0003] Currently, traditional positioning slots are mostly designed with rectangular cross-sections. The insertion and mating of rectangular cross-sections lacks necessary adaptability, which makes it easy for the positioning block and the slot to misalign due to mechanical vibration or assembly errors. This can cause the roller to shake or tilt, resulting in uneven distribution of electroplating solution. Furthermore, inaccurate alignment increases production line downtime and reduces overall efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a barrel plating limiting mechanism, which has advantages such as improved positioning accuracy and stability, and solves the problems mentioned in the background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a barrel plating limiting mechanism, comprising a barrel plating tank and a traveling assembly, wherein the traveling assembly is located above the barrel plating tank, and two sets of symmetrical base plates are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the barrel plating tank, and two mounting blocks are fixedly connected to the upper surface of each base plate, and positioning grooves are formed on the outer surfaces of the two mounting blocks, wherein the longitudinal section of each positioning groove is trapezoidal, and the side of the positioning groove away from the outer surface of the barrel plating tank is the long side, making the positioning groove flared, an electromagnetic lock is fixedly installed on the inner wall of each mounting block, a pressure sensor is installed on the inner wall of each positioning groove, and a positioning block is provided above each mounting block, wherein the external dimensions of the positioning block are adapted to the inner wall dimensions of the positioning groove.
[0006] Through the above scheme, by setting up the cooperation between the mounting block, positioning groove, electromagnetic lock, pressure sensor, and positioning block, the mounting block and positioning block can be adaptively docked under the flared design of the positioning groove, which significantly improves the uniformity of the coating. After the positioning block docks with the mounting block, it can squeeze the pressure sensor. At this time, the controller receives the signal from the pressure sensor and controls the electromagnetic lock to lock the positioning block, thereby increasing the stability of the connection, preventing the positioning block from dislodging during operation, and reducing the frequency of downtime maintenance.
[0007] Furthermore, the electromagnetic lock is connected to an external power source via a line, and the electromagnetic lock is wirelessly connected to an external controller.
[0008] The above solution, by setting up an electromagnetic lock, can increase the connection stability between the mounting block and the positioning block, ensuring the stable operation of the roller.
[0009] Furthermore, each of the positioning blocks has four rectangular array of guide rods fixedly connected to its upper surface, and a connecting block is slidably connected to the outer surface of the four guide rods. Each guide rod has a spring sleeved on its outer surface, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning block and the bottom surface of the connecting block, respectively.
[0010] The above solution, by setting a guide rod, can limit and guide the movement of the connecting block, ensuring the stable vertical lifting and lowering of the connecting block. Furthermore, the friction between the connecting block and the guide rod during the movement process acts as a damper, and then, in conjunction with the spring, effectively absorbs the displacement caused by mechanical vibration and assembly errors, ensuring the stability of the workpiece position and improving the service life of the device.
[0011] Furthermore, the traveling assembly includes a guide rail, the outer surface of which is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the roof truss, and an upper rail gantry crane is mounted on the outer surface of the guide rail.
[0012] The above solution, by setting up a crane component, can drive the roller body to be lifted and transported, thereby improving the working efficiency of the barrel plating process.
[0013] Furthermore, the outer surface of the barrel plating tank is provided with a water injection pipe, the inner wall of the barrel plating tank is fixedly connected with a drain pipe, and the outer surface of the drain pipe is fixedly connected with a valve.
[0014] The above scheme, by setting up water injection pipes and drainage pipes, allows for the injection and discharge of liquid into the barrel plating tank, thereby enabling the rapid replacement or adjustment of the plating solution composition to meet the needs of different plating types or different workpieces.
[0015] Furthermore, the inside of the barrel plating tank is provided with multiple sets of barrel bodies. Each barrel body has two sets of symmetrical support rods fixedly connected to its outer surface, and each barrel body has two sets of symmetrical connecting shafts fixedly connected to its outer surface. The end of the connecting shaft away from the outer surface of the barrel body is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting block.
[0016] The above solution, by setting the function of the roller body, can process multiple small parts simultaneously, further reducing manual operation and greatly improving production efficiency.
[0017] Furthermore, the pressure sensor is wirelessly connected to an external controller.
[0018] The above solution, by setting up a pressure sensor, can sense the pressure of the positioning block entering the installation block, thereby sensing whether the positioning block is fully inserted. Automated pressure monitoring and feedback control reduces the frequency of manual inspection, shortens equipment start-up and downtime, and improves production efficiency.
[0019] Furthermore, the inner wall of the barrel plating tank is fixedly connected with a partition, and the inner wall of the barrel plating tank is provided with a collection cavity.
[0020] The above scheme, by setting up a collection chamber, allows workers to centrally process the workpieces after the barrel plating is completed, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] This type of barrel plating limiting mechanism, through the cooperative action of the mounting block, positioning groove, electromagnetic lock, pressure sensor, and positioning block, can achieve adaptive docking of the mounting block and positioning block under the flared design of the positioning groove, significantly improving the uniformity of the plating layer. Furthermore, after the positioning block docks with the mounting block, it can squeeze the pressure sensor. At this time, the controller receives the signal from the pressure sensor and controls the electromagnetic lock to lock the positioning block, thereby increasing the stability of the connection, preventing the positioning block from dislodging during operation, and reducing the frequency of downtime maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire application;
[0024] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire application from another perspective;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base plate, mounting block, and positioning block of this application;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting block in this application;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning block and connecting block of this application.
[0028] In the picture:
[0029] 1. Barrel plating tank; 2. Crane assembly; 201. Guide rail; 202. Upper rail gantry crane; 3. Base plate; 4. Mounting block; 5. Positioning groove; 6. Electromagnetic lock; 7. Pressure sensor; 8. Positioning block; 9. Guide rod; 10. Connecting block; 11. Spring; 12. Water injection pipe; 13. Drain pipe; 14. Drum body; 15. Support rod; 16. Connecting shaft; 17. Partition plate; 18. Collection chamber. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0031] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This embodiment of a barrel plating limiting mechanism includes a barrel plating tank 1 and a traveling assembly 2. The traveling assembly 2 is located above the barrel plating tank 1. Two sets of symmetrical base plates 3 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the barrel plating tank 1. Two mounting blocks 4 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of each base plate 3. Positioning grooves 5 are formed on the outer surface of each mounting block 4. The longitudinal section of each positioning groove 5 is trapezoidal, and the side of the positioning groove 5 away from the outer surface of the barrel plating tank 1 is the long side, making the positioning groove 5 flared. An electromagnetic lock 6 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of each mounting block 4. A pressure sensor 7 is installed on the inner wall of each positioning groove 5. A positioning block 8 is provided above each mounting block 4. The external dimensions of the positioning block 8 are adapted to the inner wall dimensions of the positioning groove 5. The cooperation between mounting block 4, positioning groove 5, electromagnetic lock 6, pressure sensor 7, and positioning block 8, with the flared design of positioning groove 5, enables self-adaptive docking of mounting block 4 and positioning block 8, significantly improving coating uniformity. Furthermore, after positioning block 8 docks with mounting block 4, it can compress pressure sensor 7. At this time, the controller receives the signal from pressure sensor 7 and controls electromagnetic lock 6 to lock positioning block 8, thereby increasing connection stability, preventing positioning block 8 from dislodging during operation, and reducing downtime maintenance frequency. Electromagnetic lock 6 is connected to an external power supply via a line and to an external controller wirelessly. By setting the function of electromagnetic lock 6, the connection stability between mounting block 4 and positioning block 8 is increased, ensuring stable operation of the roller.
[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3Each positioning block 8 has four rectangular array of guide rods 9 fixedly connected to its upper surface. A connecting block 10 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the four guide rods 9. A spring 11 is sleeved on the outer surface of each guide rod 9, and the two ends of the spring 11 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning block 8 and the bottom surface of the connecting block 10, respectively. By setting the guide rods 9, the movement of the connecting block 10 can be limited and guided, ensuring that the connecting block 10 can be stably and vertically raised and lowered. The friction between the connecting block 10 and the guide rods 9 during the movement process plays a damping role. Then, in conjunction with the spring 11, the offset caused by mechanical vibration and assembly error is effectively absorbed, ensuring the stability of the workpiece position and improving the service life of the device. The trolley assembly 2 includes a guide rail 201. The outer surface of the guide rail 201 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the roof truss. An upper rail type gantry trolley 202 is installed on the outer surface of the guide rail 201. By setting the trolley assembly 2, the roller body 14 can be lifted and transported, which can improve the working efficiency of the roller plating.
[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The outer surface of the barrel plating tank 1 is provided with a water injection pipe 12, and the inner wall of the barrel plating tank 1 is fixedly connected with a drain pipe 13. The outer surface of the drain pipe 13 is fixedly connected with a valve. By setting up the water injection pipe 12 and the drain pipe 13, liquid can be injected and discharged into the barrel plating tank 1, thereby allowing for quick replacement of the plating solution or adjustment of the plating solution composition to meet the needs of different plating types or different workpieces. The inside of the barrel plating tank 1 is provided with multiple sets of roller bodies 14. The outer surface of each roller body 14 is fixedly connected with two sets of symmetrical support rods 15, and the outer surface of each roller body 14 is fixedly connected with two sets of symmetrical connecting shafts 16. The end of the connecting shaft 16 away from the outer surface of the roller body 14 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting block 10. By setting up the roller body... The function of body 14 is to process multiple small parts simultaneously, further reducing manual operation and greatly improving production efficiency. Pressure sensor 7 is wirelessly connected to an external controller. By setting the function of pressure sensor 7, it can sense the pressure of positioning block 8 entering installation block 4, thereby sensing whether positioning block 8 is fully inserted. Automated pressure monitoring and feedback control reduces the frequency of manual inspection, shortens equipment start-up and downtime, and improves production efficiency. The inner wall of the barrel plating tank 1 is fixedly connected to a partition 17. The inner wall of the barrel plating tank 1 is provided with a collection chamber 18. By setting the function of collection chamber 18, after the workpieces that have been barrel plating are put into the collection chamber 18, it is convenient for the staff to process them centrally, thereby improving work efficiency.
[0034] In this embodiment, a barrel plating limiting mechanism, through the cooperative action of mounting block 4, positioning groove 5, electromagnetic lock 6, pressure sensor 7, and positioning block 8, enables adaptive docking of mounting block 4 and positioning block 8 under the flared design of positioning groove 5, significantly improving the uniformity of the plating layer. Furthermore, after positioning block 8 docks with mounting block 4, it can compress pressure sensor 7. At this time, the controller receives the signal from pressure sensor 7 and controls electromagnetic lock 6 to lock positioning block 8, thereby increasing the stability of the connection, preventing positioning block 8 from dislodging during operation, and reducing the frequency of downtime maintenance.
[0035] It should be noted that the surfaces of the base plate 3, mounting block 4, positioning groove 5, electromagnetic lock 6, pressure sensor 7, positioning block 8, guide rod 9, and connecting block 10 are all coated with wear-resistant materials such as tungsten carbide, which can reduce wear and deformation during long-term use and thus improve service life.
[0036] The working principle of the above embodiment is as follows: When using this device, plating solution is first injected into the barrel plating tank 1 through the water injection pipe 12. Then, the cooperation between the upper rail gantry crane 202 and the support rod 15 can lift the drum body 14. After the workpiece is placed inside the drum body 14, the crane assembly 2 can lift the drum body 14. Then, when the drum body 14 reaches the designated position, the crane assembly 2 drives the drum body 14 to move downward. At this time, the flared design of the positioning groove 5, combined with the matching positioning block 8, can achieve self-adaptive docking between the two, so that the mounting block 4 and the positioning block 8 are tightly connected. After that, when the two are tightly connected... After the connection is made tight, the positioning block 8 can press the pressure sensor 7. At this time, the controller receives the signal from the pressure sensor 7 and activates the electromagnetic lock 6 to lock the positioning block 8, ensuring the stability of the connection and preventing the positioning block 8 from dislodging during operation, thus reducing the frequency of downtime maintenance. Finally, the four guide rods 9 can limit and guide the movement of the connecting block 10, ensuring that the connecting block 10 can rise and fall stably and vertically. The friction between the connecting block 10 and the guide rods 9 during the movement also acts as a damper. Then, in conjunction with the spring 11, it effectively absorbs the displacement caused by mechanical vibration and assembly errors, ensuring the stability of the workpiece position and improving the service life of the device.
[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.
[0038] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A barrel plating limiting mechanism comprising a barrel plating tank (1) and a travelling crane assembly (2), characterized in that: The trolley assembly (2) is located above the barrel plating tank (1), the outer surface of the barrel plating tank (1) is fixedly connected with two groups of symmetrical bottom plates (3), the upper surface of each bottom plate (3) is fixedly connected with two mounting blocks (4), the outer surface of each mounting block (4) is provided with a positioning groove (5), the longitudinal section of each positioning groove (5) is provided in a trapezoidal shape, and the side of the positioning groove (5) away from the outer surface of the barrel plating tank (1) is a long side, so that the positioning groove (5) is provided in an expanded mouth shape, the inner wall of each mounting block (4) is fixedly installed with an electromagnetic lock (6), the inner wall of each positioning groove (5) is installed with a pressure sensor (7), and the upper side of each mounting block (4) is provided with a positioning block (8).
2. A barrel plating limiting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The electromagnetic lock (6) is connected with an external power supply through a line, and the electromagnetic lock (6) is connected with an external controller through wireless connection.
3. A barrel plating stopper according to claim 1, wherein: The upper surface of each positioning block (8) is fixedly connected with four rectangular array guide rods (9), the outer surface of the four guide rods (9) is slidably connected with a connecting block (10), the outer surface of each guide rod (9) is sleeved with a spring (11), and the two ends of the spring (11) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the positioning block (8) and the bottom surface of the connecting block (10) respectively.
4. The barrel plating stop mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The trolley assembly (2) comprises a guide rail (201), the outer surface of the guide rail (201) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of a roof truss, and the outer surface of the guide rail (201) is provided with an upper rail type door trolley (202).
5. The barrel plating stop mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The outer surface of the barrel plating tank (1) is provided with a water injection pipe (12), the inner wall of the barrel plating tank (1) is fixedly connected with a drain pipe (13), and the outer surface of the drain pipe (13) is fixedly connected with a valve.
6. A barrel plating stop mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The inside of the barrel plating tank (1) is provided with a plurality of groups of roller bodies (14), the outer surface of each roller body (14) is fixedly connected with two groups of symmetrical supporting rods (15), the outer surface of each roller body (14) is fixedly connected with two groups of symmetrical connecting shafts (16), and one end of the connecting shaft (16) away from the outer surface of the roller body (14) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting block (10).
7. The barrel plating stop mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The pressure sensor (7) is connected with an external controller through wireless connection.
8. The barrel plating stop mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the barrel plating tank (1) is fixedly connected with a partition plate (17), and the inner wall of the barrel plating tank (1) is provided with a collecting cavity (18).