Automatic feeding device for continuous electroplating of metal strips

By combining the design of drive motor, sprocket, chain and strip clamping assembly, the problem of continuous feeding of metal strip electroplating self-feeding device is solved, realizing continuous electroplating of metal strip, improving electroplating efficiency and material handling convenience.

CN224119137UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14SHANGHAI YES METAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI YES METAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing self-feeding devices for metal strip electroplating cannot achieve continuous metal strip feeding operations, resulting in extended electroplating processing time and affecting electroplating efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a drive motor, sprockets, chains, and strip clamping components. The drive motor rotates the sprockets and chains, enabling the strip clamping components to move cyclically. Combined with a hot air drying component, this allows for continuous feeding and unloading of metal strips.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous feeding of metal strips, improves electroplating efficiency, and makes the unloading process more convenient.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of metal material strip processing, in particular to a metal material strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device which comprises an electroplating bath, a driving motor is fixedly installed outside the electroplating bath, the output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected with a first rotating shaft, and second rotating shafts which are evenly distributed are arranged on the upper side of the first rotating shaft. Symmetrically-distributed chain wheels are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, baffles are fixedly connected to the exteriors of the chain wheels, chains are rotationally connected to the exteriors of the chain wheels, material belt clamping assemblies are fixedly installed on the two corresponding chains, and the material belt clamping assemblies are evenly distributed on the chains. A blocking frame is fixedly connected to the exterior of the supporting frame; by arranging the driving motor, the chain wheel, the chain and the material belt clamping assembly, the material belt clamping assembly can be driven to move, metal material belts are sequentially placed in the material belt clamping assembly from bottom to top manually, the material belt on the lower side moves downwards to an electroplating bath to be soaked, and continuous feeding operation is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal strip processing, and in particular to a self-feeding device for continuous electroplating of metal strips. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the widespread application of electroplating technology in the manufacturing industry, the electroplating of metal strips has become an important process in many industries. Traditional electroplating feeding methods often require manual intervention, which affects electroplating efficiency. In order to reduce the inconvenience caused by manual labor, metal strips are now fed by self-feeding electroplating devices during the electroplating process.

[0003] Nowadays, most electroplating self-feeding devices are combined with electroplating tanks, which can automatically feed metal strips into the electroplating tank for immersion, thereby completing the electroplating operation of the metal strips and facilitating the electroplating treatment of metal strips. With the emergence of self-feeding devices for metal strip electroplating, their application range is becoming wider and wider. In order to achieve large-scale metal strip electroplating treatment, a self-feeding device that can continuously feed metal strips is needed.

[0004] However, existing self-feeding devices for metal strip electroplating cannot achieve continuous metal strip feeding operations and cannot continuously feed the metal strip into the electroplating tank for electroplating treatment, which results in the metal strip electroplating taking more time and affecting electroplating efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problem that existing metal strip electroplating self-feeding devices cannot achieve continuous metal strip feeding operations and cannot continuously feed metal strips into the electroplating tank for electroplating treatment, resulting in metal strip electroplating taking more time and affecting electroplating efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a continuous electroplating self-feeding device for metal strips, including an electroplating tank, a drive motor fixedly installed on the outside of the electroplating tank, a rotating shaft one fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, a rotating shaft two evenly distributed on the upper side of the rotating shaft one, symmetrically distributed sprockets fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of the rotating shaft one and rotating shaft two, a baffle plate fixedly connected to the outside of the sprockets, a chain rotatably connected to the outside of the sprockets, a strip clamping assembly fixedly installed on the corresponding two chains, the strip clamping assembly being evenly distributed on the chain, a support frame fixedly installed on the upper end face of the electroplating tank, a baffle frame fixedly connected to the outside of the support frame, a top plate fixedly installed on the upper side of the baffle frame, a hot air drying assembly installed on the top plate, a fixing plate detachably installed on the inner wall of the baffle frame, evenly distributed heating tubes fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixing plate, a control box fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate, a discharge pipe fixedly connected to the outside of the electroplating tank, and a valve installed on the discharge pipe.

[0007] Preferably, when the drive motor is turned on, it drives the first rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the sprocket on the first rotating shaft to rotate. The rotation of the sprocket drives the chain to rotate, so that the sprocket on the second rotating shaft connected to the chain rotates together with the second rotating shaft. This can drive the material strip clamping assembly to move. When the material strip clamping assembly on the front side moves down to the front side of the electroplating tank, the metal material strip can be manually placed into the material strip clamping assembly from bottom to top. The material strip on the lower side moves down into the electroplating tank for immersion.

[0008] Preferably, the material belt clamping assembly includes symmetrically distributed connecting seats, which are fixedly installed on the inner side of the chain. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting seats, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer surface of the connecting seats.

[0009] Preferably, an adjusting bolt is movably installed on the clamping plate one, and a clamping block is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting bolt. A pad is fixedly connected to the clamping block and the inner wall of the clamping plate two.

[0010] Preferably, the material belt clamping assembly includes a hot air blower, a filter box connected to the outside of the hot air blower via a pipe, and a blower box connected to the other end of the filter box via a pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the lower surface of the blower box is fixedly equipped with evenly distributed nozzles, and the inside of the filter box is fixedly equipped with evenly distributed filter screens.

[0012] Preferably, the sprocket surface is provided with evenly distributed teeth, and the chain surface is provided with grooves corresponding to the teeth.

[0013] Preferably, the two sides of the fixing plate are fixedly connected with evenly distributed connecting corner keys, which are installed on the retaining frame by bolts.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This continuous electroplating device for metal strips uses a drive motor, sprockets, chains, and strip clamping components. When the drive motor is turned on, it rotates shaft one, which in turn rotates the sprocket on shaft one. The rotation of the sprocket drives the chain, causing the sprocket on shaft two connected to the chain to rotate together. This moves the strip clamping components. When the front strip clamping components move down to the front of the electroplating tank, the metal strips can be manually placed into the clamping components from bottom to top. The lower strips move down into the electroplating tank for immersion and then rotate to the baffle. They are dried by the heating pipes and hot air drying components. When the dried metal strips rotate from the baffle to the top and then move down to the front of the electroplating tank, they can be removed. This creates a cyclical movement of the strip clamping components, enabling continuous feeding operations, resulting in higher electroplating efficiency and easier removal. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1The diagram shown illustrates the overall structure of the self-feeding device for continuous electroplating of metal strips according to this invention. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 The diagram shown illustrates the overall structure of the self-feeding device for continuous electroplating of metal strips according to this invention. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 The image shown is a cross-sectional view of the electroplating tank in the continuous electroplating self-feeding device for metal strips of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the hot air drying component in the continuous electroplating device for metal strips of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the chain structure in the continuous electroplating self-feeding device for metal strips of this invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This invention relates to a self-feeding device for continuous electroplating of metal strips. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Electroplating tank; 2. Drive motor; 3. Shaft 1; 4. Shaft 2; 5. Sprocket; 51. Tooth; 6. Baffle; 7. Chain; 71. Groove; 81. Connecting seat; 82. Clamping plate 1; 83. Clamping plate 2; 84. Adjusting bolt; 85. Clamping block; 86. Pad block; 9. Support frame; 10. Baffle frame; 11. Top plate; 121. Hot air blower; 122. Filter box; 123. Filter screen; 124. Nozzle; 125. Blower box; 13. Fixing plate; 131. Connecting angle key; 14. Heating tube; 15. Control box. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-6This utility model provides an embodiment: a continuous electroplating self-loading device for metal strips, including an electroplating tank 1. A drive motor 2 is fixedly installed on the outside of the electroplating tank 1. A rotating shaft 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 2. Rotating shafts 4 are evenly distributed on the upper side of rotating shaft 3. Symmetrically distributed sprockets 5 are fixedly installed on the outer surfaces of rotating shafts 3 and 4. A baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the sprockets 5. A chain 7 is rotatably connected to the outside of the sprockets 5. Strip clamping components are fixedly installed on the two corresponding chains 7. The strip clamping components are evenly distributed on the chains 7. The electroplating tank 1... A support frame 9 is fixedly installed on the upper end face. A baffle frame 10 is fixedly connected to the outside of the support frame 9. A top plate 11 is fixedly installed on the upper side of the baffle frame 10. A hot air drying component is installed on the top plate 11. A fixing plate 13 is detachably installed on the inner wall of the baffle frame 10. Heating tubes 14 are evenly distributed and fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixing plate 13. The heating tubes 14 can be used for heating and drying. A control box 15 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixing plate 13. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the outside of the electroplating tank 1. A valve is installed on the discharge pipe. After opening the valve, the electroplating solution in the electroplating tank 1 can be discharged.

[0025] Please see Figures 5-6 The strip clamping assembly includes symmetrically distributed connecting seats 81, which are fixedly installed on the inner side of the chain 7. A clamping plate 82 is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting seat 81, and a clamping plate 83 is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer surface of the connecting seat 81. An adjusting bolt 84 is movably installed on the clamping plate 82, and a clamping block 85 is fixedly connected to the end of the adjusting bolt 84. The distance between the clamping block 85 and the clamping plate 83 can be changed by adjusting the bolt 84 to clamp or loosen the metal strip. A pad 86 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping block 85 and the clamping plate 83. The pad 86 is used for anti-slip and protection of the metal strip. The surface of the sprocket 5 is provided with evenly distributed teeth 51, and the surface of the chain 7 is provided with grooves 71 corresponding to the teeth 51. Through the mutual cooperation of the teeth 51 and the grooves 71, the chain 7 and the sprocket 5 can be engaged together, so that the rotation of the sprocket 5 can drive the rotation of the chain 7, and the rotation of the chain 7 can also drive the rotation of the sprocket 5.

[0026] Please see Figure 4 The strip clamping assembly includes a hot air blower 121. A filter box 122 is connected to the outside of the hot air blower 121 through a pipe. The other end of the filter box 122 is connected to a blower box 125 through a pipe. Evenly distributed nozzles 124 are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the blower box 125. The hot air blower 121 can deliver hot air through the filter box 122 to the blower box 125, and then blow it out evenly from the nozzles 124, which can dry the surface of the metal strip. Evenly distributed filter screens 123 are fixedly installed inside the filter box 122, which can filter impurities in the air.

[0027] Please see Figure 2The fixed plate 13 is fixedly connected to both sides with evenly distributed connecting angle keys 131. The connecting angle keys 131 are installed on the retaining frame 10 by bolts. The fixed plate 13 can be installed on the retaining frame 10 by connecting angle keys 131.

[0028] During operation, drive motor 2 is first turned on. Drive motor 2 then rotates shaft 3, which in turn rotates sprocket 5 on shaft 3. Sprocket 5 rotates chain 7, causing sprocket 5 on shaft 4 (connected to chain 7) to rotate together with shaft 4. This moves the strip clamping assembly. When the front strip clamping assembly moves to the front of electroplating tank 1, the metal strip can be manually inserted into clamping plates 82 and 83, and the adjusting bolt 84 is rotated to tighten the metal strip. Then, the other... A metal strip is inserted into the upper clamping plate 82 and clamping plate 83, and the adjusting bolt 84 is rotated to tighten the metal strip. The metal strips are inserted in sequence. At this time, the lower strip moves down to the electroplating tank 1 for immersion. It is slowly rotated to the baffle 10. At this time, the heating tube 14 and the hot air blower 121 in the hot air drying assembly are turned on to dry the metal strip. The metal strip is rotated from the baffle 10 to the top and then moves down to the front of the electroplating tank 1. At this time, the metal strip can be removed and replaced with a new metal strip to realize continuous feeding and unloading operations.

[0029] Through the above steps, by setting up a drive motor 2, sprocket 5, chain 7, and strip clamping assembly, when the drive motor 2 is turned on, it drives the rotating shaft 3 to rotate, thereby driving the sprocket 5 on the rotating shaft 3 to rotate. The rotation of the sprocket 5 drives the chain 7 to rotate, so that the sprocket 5 on the rotating shaft 4 connected to the chain 7 rotates together with the rotating shaft 4. This can drive the strip clamping assembly to move. When the strip clamping assembly on the front side moves down to the front side of the electroplating tank 1, the metal strip can be manually placed into the strip clamping assembly from bottom to top. The strip on the lower side moves down into the electroplating tank 1 for immersion. This solves the problem that the existing metal strip electroplating self-feeding device cannot achieve continuous metal strip feeding operation and cannot continuously feed the metal strip into the electroplating tank 1 for electroplating treatment, resulting in the metal strip electroplating taking more time and affecting the electroplating efficiency.

Claims

1. A continuous electroplating of metal strip from an upper loading device, comprising an electroplating bath (1), characterized in that: The driving motor (2) is fixedly installed outside the electroplating tank (1), the output end of the driving motor (2) is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft one (3), the upper side of the rotating shaft one (3) is provided with the rotating shaft two (4) which is uniformly distributed, the outer surfaces of the rotating shaft one (3) and the rotating shaft two (4) are fixedly installed with the symmetrical chain wheels (5), the outer part of the chain wheel (5) is fixedly connected with the baffle (6), the outer part of the chain wheel (5) is rotatably connected with the chain (7), the corresponding two chains (7) are fixedly installed with the material belt clamping assembly, the material belt clamping assembly is uniformly distributed on the chain (7), the upper end surface of the electroplating tank (1) is fixedly installed with the support frame (9), the outer part of the support frame (9) is fixedly connected with the blocking frame (10), the upper side of the blocking frame (10) is fixedly installed with the top plate (11), the top plate (11) is installed with the hot air drying assembly, the inner wall of the blocking frame (10) is detachably installed with the fixed plate (13), the inner wall of the fixed plate (13) is fixedly installed with the uniformly distributed heating pipes (14), the outer wall of the fixed plate (13) is fixedly installed with the control box (15), the outer part of the electroplating tank (1) is fixedly connected with the discharge pipe, and the discharge pipe is installed with the valve.

2. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material belt clamping assembly comprises the symmetrical connecting seats (81), the connecting seats (81) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the chain (7), the outer part of the connecting seat (81) is fixedly connected with the clamping plate one (82), and the other side of the outer surface of the connecting seat (81) is fixedly connected with the clamping plate two (83).

3. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting bolt (84) is movably installed on the clamping plate one (82), the end of the adjusting bolt (84) is fixedly connected with the clamping block (85), and the inner walls of the clamping block (85) and the clamping plate two (83) are fixedly connected with the pad (86).

4. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The material belt clamping assembly comprises the air heater (121), the outer part of the air heater (121) is connected with the filtering box (122) through the pipeline, and the other end of the filtering box (122) is connected with the blowing box (125) through the pipeline.

5. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 4, wherein: The lower surface of the blowing box (125) is fixedly installed with the uniformly distributed nozzles (124), and the inner part of the filtering box (122) is fixedly installed with the uniformly distributed filter screens (123).

6. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the chain wheel (5) is provided with the uniformly distributed teeth (51), and the surface of the chain (7) is provided with the grooves (71) corresponding to the teeth (51).

7. The metal strip continuous electroplating self-feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The two sides of the fixed plate (13) are fixedly connected with the uniformly distributed connecting angle keys (131), and the connecting angle keys (131) are installed on the blocking frame (10) through bolts.