Integrated groove body structure of auxiliary groove for chemical copper plating of tire bead steel wire
By integrating the tank structure, auxiliary tank one, auxiliary tank two and auxiliary tank three are connected vertically. Ball valves, metering pumps and circulation pumps are used to achieve precise metering and exchange of copper plating solution, which solves the problem of uneven solution flow rate and flow rate in the existing technology, and improves the uniformity of copper plating solution and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 中天钢铁集团(淮安)新材料有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing copper plating auxiliary tank equipment has scattered tanks and excessively long connecting pipes, resulting in uneven solution flow rate and volume, making it difficult to achieve uniform addition and concentration control of the copper plating solution, and requiring a large area.
Auxiliary tank one, auxiliary tank two, and auxiliary tank three are vertically integrated and connected. The solution is separated by a partition. Ball valves, metering pumps, and circulation pumps are used to achieve precise metering and exchange of the solution, reduce pipeline connection distances, and ensure uniform solution concentration.
It enables precise metering and concentration control of copper plating solutions, reduces equipment footprint, and improves the mixing uniformity and production standardization of copper plating solutions.
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Abstract
Description
An integrated groove structure for copper-plated auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of copper plating process for tire bead wires, and particularly to an integrated groove structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves for tire bead wires. Background Technology
[0002] Bead wire is a high-strength steel wire used in the bead part of a tire to fix the tire to the rim, ensuring the tire's stability and safety during driving. Currently, in the bead wire industry, the copper plating process involves immersing the steel wire in a copper plating solution for a period of time to improve the adhesion between the bead wire and the rubber. To ensure the quality of the copper plating solution, not only a main tank but also an auxiliary tank is required. The auxiliary tank consists of a mixing tank, a storage tank, and a central tank. After the mixing tank is filled with copper sulfate and stannous sulfate solutions, the solution is pumped to the storage tank via a diaphragm pump. The storage tank then pumps the solution into the central tank via a metering pump. Finally, the central tank exchanges solutions with the main tank.
[0003] Existing copper plating auxiliary tanks are separate tanks for processing and storing copper plating solutions, which are then transported to a central tank via long-distance pipelines. This equipment occupies a large space. In order to ensure the stability of the solution in the central tank, the copper sulfate and stannous sulfate solutions need to be added continuously at low flow rates. However, due to the dispersed distribution of the tanks and the excessively long connecting pipelines, the flow rate and volume of the solution are easily affected, resulting in uneven mixing concentrations and making it difficult to achieve the ideal solution addition effect. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is to provide an integrated tank structure for copper plating auxiliary tanks for tire bead wire. Auxiliary tank 1, auxiliary tank 2, and auxiliary tank 3 are vertically integrated and connected from top to bottom. Auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2, and auxiliary tank 2 and auxiliary tank 3 are connected to each other via connecting pipes with ball valves and metering pumps. Auxiliary tank 3 is connected to the main tank via a circulation pump and a return hole. Different solutions are prepared in auxiliary tank 1 and then enter auxiliary tank 2 for storage through the connecting pipe. The metering pump pumps the solution into auxiliary tank 3 according to the required mixing ratio. Auxiliary tank 3 exchanges solutions with the main tank via the circulation pump and the return hole. This achieves tank integration and production standardization, reduces the tank's footprint, improves the metering accuracy of the copper plating solution, and ensures the solution concentration.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] An integrated tank structure for copper-plated auxiliary tanks for tire bead wire includes auxiliary tank 1, auxiliary tank 2, and auxiliary tank 3. Auxiliary tank 2 is connected to the top surface of auxiliary tank 3, and auxiliary tank 1 is connected to the top surface of auxiliary tank 2. Vertical partitions are connected to the inner sides of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2. Drain pipes are connected to the tank bodies on both sides of the partitions of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2, as well as to the bottom outer side of the tank body of auxiliary tank 3. A ball valve 1 is connected to the drain pipe near the outer side of the auxiliary tank. A high-level overflow pipe is connected to the side wall above the connected drain pipe of each auxiliary tank. A stirrer is connected to the top surface of the tank bodies on both sides of the partitions of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2. Auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2 are connected to each other through a connecting pipe, and a ball valve 2 is connected to the connecting pipe. Auxiliary tank 2 and auxiliary tank 3 are connected to each other through a metering pump. A liquid level pipe and a return hole are connected to the bottom outer side of auxiliary tank 3. Auxiliary tank 3 is connected to the main tank through a circulation pump and a return hole.
[0007] Furthermore, the top surfaces of auxiliary troughs one, two, and three are connected to movable cover plates, which are connected to the trough body via hinges.
[0008] Furthermore, the inner bottom surfaces of auxiliary channels one, two, and three are inclined structures.
[0009] Furthermore, the height of the partition is equal to the height of the inner side of each auxiliary channel, the bottom surface of the partition is an inclined surface whose shape adapts to the inclination angle of the inner bottom surface of the auxiliary channel, and the side with the largest area of the partition is parallel to the inclined edge of the inner bottom surface of the auxiliary channel.
[0010] Furthermore, the discharge pipe is connected to the side wall of each auxiliary tank at the lowest point of the inner bottom surface.
[0011] Furthermore, the upper part of the high-level overflow pipe is located inside each auxiliary tank, and the top of the inlet of the high-level overflow pipe is close to the inner top surface of each auxiliary tank. The lower part of the high-level overflow pipe passes through the side wall of the auxiliary tank and is connected to the side wall of the auxiliary tank and the discharge pipe next to the ball valve.
[0012] Furthermore, the agitator includes a motor, the motor's rotation shaft being perpendicular to and passing through the top surface of the tank, and the end of the motor's rotation shaft being connected to a stirring blade, the bottom end of which is close to the inner bottom surface of the tank.
[0013] Furthermore, the connecting pipe consists of two PP pipes. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the partition on both sides of the auxiliary tank one, and is connected to the inner bottom of the auxiliary tank one. The other end is connected to the upper side of the inner cavity of the partition on both sides of the auxiliary tank two, and is connected to the inner side of the auxiliary tank two.
[0014] Furthermore, there are two metering pumps, which are respectively connected to the top surface of the auxiliary tank three next to the partition on both sides of the auxiliary tank two. The inlet and outlet pipes of the metering pumps are respectively connected to the lower side of the partition on both sides of the auxiliary tank two and the top surface of the auxiliary tank three.
[0015] Furthermore, the inlet and outlet of the circulating pump are connected to the inner side of the auxiliary tank and the main tank respectively through pipes, and the return hole is connected to the main tank through a pipe.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following obvious advantages:
[0017] I. In this utility model, auxiliary tank 1, auxiliary tank 2 and auxiliary tank 3 are integrated and connected vertically from top to bottom. Auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2 are respectively a liquid preparation tank and a liquid storage tank, and the two solutions are separated by partitions inside the tanks. Auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2, and auxiliary tank 2 and auxiliary tank 3 are connected by a connecting pipe with ball valve 2 and a metering pump, respectively, realizing the spatial integration of each auxiliary tank, reducing the space occupied by the auxiliary tanks and the connection distance of the pipes between each auxiliary tank.
[0018] II. Because the bottom surface of each auxiliary tank is inclined, high-level overflow pipes are connected to both sides of the partition of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2 and the inner side of the tank body of auxiliary tank 3. On the side wall of each auxiliary tank opposite to the high-level overflow pipe, a discharge pipe is connected at the lowest height close to the inner bottom surface. The discharge pipe is connected to ball valve 1. The high-level overflow pipe passes through the side wall of the auxiliary tank and is connected to the discharge pipe. When the solution level in the auxiliary tank is too high, it will flow into the discharge pipe through the high-level overflow pipe and be discharged. When discharging the solution and cleaning the inner side of the tank, the solution or cleaning liquid in the tank can also be completely discharged.
[0019] Third, in this utility model, since the auxiliary tank three is the central tank, the auxiliary tank three and the main tank are connected by a pipeline through a circulation pump and a return hole. The metering pump transfers the two solutions in the auxiliary tank two to the auxiliary tank three according to the required ratio to achieve accurate measurement of the solution and ensure the concentration of the solution. The circulation pump extracts the mixed solution in the auxiliary tank three and transfers it to the main tank to support the copper plating operation of the tire bead wire. At the same time, the solution in the main tank enters the auxiliary tank three through the pipeline and the return hole connected to the pipeline to realize the exchange and circulation of the copper plating solution. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 is a front view of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the left view structure of Figure 1;
[0022] Figure 3 is a top view of the structure of each auxiliary channel.
[0023] The relationship between the reference numerals and their corresponding names in the attached figures is as follows:
[0024] 1. Auxiliary tank one, 101. Cover plate one, 2. Auxiliary tank two, 201. Cover plate two, 3. Auxiliary tank three, 301. Cover plate three, 302. Return hole, 4. Baffle plate, 5. High-level overflow pipe, 6. Discharge pipe, 7. Ball valve one, 8. Agitator, 9. Connecting pipe, 10. Ball valve two, 11. Metering pump, 12. Circulation pump, 13. Liquid level pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0026] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, this utility model provides an integrated tank structure for copper plating auxiliary channels on tire bead wires, including auxiliary channel 1, auxiliary channel 2, auxiliary channel 3, partition 4, high-level overflow pipe 5, discharge pipe 6, agitator 8, connecting pipe 9, metering pump 11, and circulation pump 12. In this embodiment, auxiliary channel 2 is connected to the top surface of auxiliary channel 3, and auxiliary channel 1 is connected to the top surface of auxiliary channel 2. Movable cover plates are connected to the top surfaces of auxiliary channels 1, 2, and 3. The cover plates are designated as 101, 201, and 301. The movable cover plates are rotatably connected to the trough body via hinges. The inner bottom surfaces of the auxiliary troughs 1, 2, and 3 are inclined structures. The partition plate 4 is vertically connected to the inner sides of the auxiliary troughs 1 and 2. The height of the partition plate 4 is equal to the height of the inner side of the connected auxiliary trough. The bottom surface of the partition plate 4 is an inclined surface whose shape adapts to the inclined structure of the inner bottom surface of the auxiliary trough. The side with the largest area of the partition plate 4 is parallel to the inclined edge of the inner bottom surface of the auxiliary trough.
[0027] The discharge pipe 6 is connected to the tank body on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2, and to the outer wall of auxiliary tank 3, close to the lowest point of the inner bottom surface. The discharge pipe 6 is connected to a ball valve 7 near the outer side of the auxiliary tank. The high-level overflow pipe 5 is connected to the side wall above the discharge pipe 6 connected to each auxiliary tank. The upper part of the high-level overflow pipe 5 is located inside each auxiliary tank, and the top of the liquid inlet of the high-level overflow pipe 5 is close to the inner top surface of each auxiliary tank. The lower part of the high-level overflow pipe 5 passes through the side wall of the auxiliary tank and is connected to the side wall of the auxiliary tank and the discharge pipe 6 next to the ball valve 7. The stirrer 8 is connected to the top surface of the tank body on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2. The stirrer 8 includes a motor. The rotation shaft of the motor is perpendicular to and passes through the top surface of the tank body. The end of the rotation shaft of the motor is connected to a stirring blade. The bottom end of the stirring blade is close to the inner bottom surface of the tank body.
[0028] Auxiliary tank 1 and auxiliary tank 2 are connected by a connecting pipe 9, which consists of two PP pipes. One end of the connecting pipe 9 passes through and connects to the bottom of the tank body on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 1, communicating with the bottom inner side of auxiliary tank 1. The other end passes through and connects to the upper side of the tank body on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 2, communicating with the inner side of auxiliary tank 2. A ball valve 2 10 is connected to the connecting pipe 9. Auxiliary tank 2 and auxiliary tank 3 are connected by two metering pumps 11. Metering pump 11 is connected to the top surface of auxiliary tank 3 on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 2. The inlet and outlet pipes of metering pump 11 are respectively connected to the lower side of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 2 and the top surface of auxiliary tank 3. The bottom of the outer side of auxiliary tank 3 is connected to level pipe 13 and return hole 302. The inlet and outlet of circulation pump 12 are connected to the inner side of auxiliary tank 3 and the main tank through pipes. The return hole 302 is also connected to the main tank through pipes.
[0029] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0030] In use, auxiliary tank 1 is used as a solution preparation tank. The operator opens the cover plate 101 and pours the solution raw materials into the top opening of auxiliary tank 1 after opening the cover plate 101. Stannous sulfate solution and copper sulfate solution are respectively prepared in the tanks on both sides of the partition plate 4 of auxiliary tank 1. After pouring in the solution raw materials, the operator turns on the two stirrers 8 connected to the top of auxiliary tank 1. The motor of the stirrer 8 drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the stirring blades connected to the end of the rotating shaft stir the solution raw materials to ensure that the solution in auxiliary tank 1 reacts fully and is completely prepared. The operator observes the preparation status of the solution through the top opening of auxiliary tank 1 after opening the cover plate 101. After the solution is prepared, the operator turns on the two ball valves 10 and the two stirrers 8 connected to the top of auxiliary tank 2. The prepared stannous sulfate solution and copper sulfate solution flow into the tanks on both sides of the partition plate 4 of auxiliary tank 2 through the connecting pipe 9 connected to the bottom of tank 1. Under the action of the inclined structure of the bottom of tank 1, all the solution in auxiliary tank 1 can flow into auxiliary tank 2.
[0031] Auxiliary tank 2 is used as a storage tank. The prepared stannous sulfate solution and copper sulfate solution are stored in the tanks on both sides of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 2 for later use. The stirring blades of the two stirrers 8 connected to the top of auxiliary tank 2 continuously stir the two solutions to ensure the uniformity and stability of the solution concentration in the tank of auxiliary tank 2. The operator can open the cover plate 201 connected to the top of auxiliary tank 2 and observe the state of the solution in auxiliary tank 2 through the opening on the top of auxiliary tank 2.
[0032] When the solution in auxiliary tank 2 is more than half full, the operator opens the two metering pumps 11 connected to the top of auxiliary tank 3. The metering pumps 11, according to the required mixing ratio, meter and extract two solutions from the tanks on either side of the partition 4 of auxiliary tank 2 through pipes connected to the inlet, and transfer them to auxiliary tank 3 through the outlet. Auxiliary tank 3 is used as the central tank for exchanging copper plating solution with the main tank. The operator can open the cover plate 301 connected to the top surface of auxiliary tank 3 to observe the state of the mixed solution inside auxiliary tank 3 through the opening on the top surface. The operator can also observe the state of the mixed solution inside auxiliary tank 3 by observing the side connections of auxiliary tank 3. The liquid level display on the liquid level pipe 13 is used to determine the liquid level height in the auxiliary tank 3. When the liquid level height of the mixed solution in the auxiliary tank 3 exceeds half of the inner height of the auxiliary tank 3, the operator turns on the circulation pump 12. The inlet of the circulation pump 12 draws the mixed solution in the auxiliary tank 3 through the pipeline and transfers the mixed solution to the main tank through the pipeline connected to the outlet. The mixed solution transferred to the main tank is transferred back to the auxiliary tank 3 through the pipeline connected between the main tank and the return hole 302 of the auxiliary tank 3, so as to realize the circulation and exchange of copper plating solution between the auxiliary tank 3, which serves as the central tank, and the main tank, and to perform copper plating operation on the tire bead wire in the main tank.
[0033] When the solution level in auxiliary tank 1, auxiliary tank 2, and auxiliary tank 3 exceeds the height of the top of the high-level overflow pipe 5 connected to each tank, the excess solution will flow from the top of the high-level overflow pipe 5 into the discharge pipe 6 connected to the lower side of the tank and bead wire. After the copper plating operation is completed, the operator can open the ball valve 7 connected to the discharge pipe 6 of each auxiliary tank to drain the solution in the auxiliary tank. After the solution is drained, the operator closes the ball valve 7 and opens the cover plate 101, cover plate 201, and cover plate 301 to pour in the cleaning solution. After the cleaning in the auxiliary tank is completed, the ball valve 7 is reopened to drain the cleaning solution. The inclined structure of the bottom of each auxiliary tank ensures that the solution and cleaning solution are drained cleanly.
[0034] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent transformations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. An integrated tank structure for copper-plated auxiliary grooves on tire bead wire, comprising auxiliary groove one (1), auxiliary groove two (2), and auxiliary groove three (3), wherein auxiliary groove two (2) is connected to the top surface of auxiliary groove three (3), and auxiliary groove one (1) is connected to the top surface of auxiliary groove two (2), characterized in that: The inner sides of auxiliary tank 1 (1) and auxiliary tank 2 (2) are connected to vertical partitions (4). The tank bodies on both sides of the partitions (4) of auxiliary tank 1 (1) and auxiliary tank 2 (2) and the bottom of the outer side of the tank body of auxiliary tank 3 (3) are connected to discharge pipes (6). Ball valve 1 (7) is connected to the discharge pipe (6) near the outer side of the auxiliary tank. Each auxiliary tank is connected to a high-level overflow pipe (5) on the side wall above the connected discharge pipe (6). The partitions (4) of auxiliary tank 1 (1) and auxiliary tank 2 (2) Agitators (8) are connected to the top surfaces of the tanks on both sides. Auxiliary tank 1 (1) and auxiliary tank 2 (2) are connected by a connecting pipe (9). A ball valve 2 (10) is connected to the connecting pipe (9). Auxiliary tank 2 (2) and auxiliary tank 3 (3) are connected by a metering pump (11). A liquid level pipe (13) and a return hole (302) are connected to the bottom of the outer side of auxiliary tank 3 (3). Auxiliary tank 3 (3) is connected to the main tank through a circulation pump (12) and the return hole (302).
2. The integrated tank structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surfaces of the auxiliary groove one (1), auxiliary groove two (2) and auxiliary groove three (3) are connected to movable cover plates, which are connected to the groove body by hinges.
3. The integrated tank structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surfaces of the auxiliary groove one (1), auxiliary groove two (2) and auxiliary groove three (3) are inclined.
4. The integrated groove structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The height of the partition (4) is equal to the height of the inner side of each auxiliary channel. The bottom surface of the partition (4) is an inclined surface whose shape adapts to the inclination angle of the bottom surface of the inner side of the auxiliary channel, and the side with the largest area of the partition (4) is parallel to the inclined edge of the bottom surface of the inner side of the auxiliary channel.
5. The integrated auxiliary groove and copper plating bath for bead wire according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The discharge pipe (6) is connected to the side wall of each auxiliary tank at the lowest point of the inner bottom surface.
6. The integrated auxiliary groove and copper plating bath for bead wire of claim 1, wherein: The upper part of the high-level overflow pipe (5) is located inside each auxiliary tank, and the top of the liquid inlet of the high-level overflow pipe (5) is close to the inner top surface of each auxiliary tank. The lower part of the high-level overflow pipe (5) passes through the side wall of the auxiliary tank and is connected to the discharge pipe (6) next to the side wall of the auxiliary tank and the ball valve (7).
7. The integrated groove structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirrer (8) includes a motor, the rotation shaft of which is perpendicular to and passes through the top surface of the tank, and the end of the rotation shaft of the motor is connected to a stirring blade, the bottom end of which is close to the inner bottom surface of the tank.
8. The integrated groove structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (9) consists of two PP pipes. One end of the connecting pipe (9) is connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the partition (4) on both sides of the auxiliary groove (1) and is connected to the bottom of the inner side of the auxiliary groove (1). The other end is connected to the upper side of the inner cavity of the partition (4) on both sides of the auxiliary groove (2) and is connected to the inner side of the auxiliary groove (2).
9. The integrated groove structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two metering pumps (11), which are respectively connected to the top surface of the auxiliary tank three (3) next to the partition (4) on both sides of the auxiliary tank two (2). The inlet pipe and outlet pipe of the metering pump (11) are respectively connected to the lower side of the partition (4) on both sides of the auxiliary tank two (2) and the top surface of the auxiliary tank three (3).
10. The integrated tank structure for copper plating auxiliary grooves on tire bead wires according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet and outlet of the circulating pump (12) are connected to the inner side of the auxiliary tank (3) and the main tank respectively through pipes, and the return hole (302) is connected to the main tank through a pipe.