Shell electroplating device for intelligent door lock machining
By designing an electroplating device for the casing of smart door locks, the problems of uneven electroplating thickness and the inability to recycle electroplating solution were solved, thereby improving the uniformity of the electroplating layer and production efficiency, and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING HUBBLE FIRE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Traditional electroplating equipment cannot precisely control the current and temperature, resulting in uneven plating thickness, increased energy consumption, and the inability to recycle the plating solution, which affects production efficiency and cost.
The device for electroplating the shell of a smart door lock is equipped with components such as a frame, hydraulic rod, slide rail, sliding block, support plate and motor. The rotation of the shell is controlled by the hydraulic rod and motor for electroplating, and the electroplating solution is recycled through a circulation structure to ensure the uniformity of the electroplating layer thickness.
It achieves overall thickness uniformity in shell electroplating, reduces energy consumption, improves production efficiency, and saves on electroplating solution usage costs.
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Abstract
Description
An electroplating device for the casing of a smart door lock Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of door lock processing technology, and in particular to a shell electroplating device for processing smart door locks. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the smart home market, consumers' demand for smart door locks is increasing. They not only require basic unlocking functions but also have higher expectations for appearance design, product quality, and durability. As the external protective structure of the product, the smart door lock shell directly affects its overall aesthetics and texture. High-strength alloys and engineering plastics are gradually becoming mainstream materials. Among them, zinc alloys, with their advantages in price, ease of processing, and ease of surface treatment, occupy a large share of the current smart door lock panel materials in my country. These materials offer better strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetics. Amidst these demands, electroplating equipment has emerged. Through electroplating processes, a dense metal and alloy coating can be formed on the surface of the smart door lock shell, such as nickel, chromium, and zinc plating. These coatings can isolate the shell from external air, moisture, and other corrosive substances, effectively preventing rust and corrosion, extending the lifespan of the smart door lock, and making the surface smooth, greatly enhancing its aesthetics.
[0003] Traditional electroplating equipment exhibits numerous drawbacks when dealing with workpieces like smart lock housings, which have complex structures and require fine surfaces. Most electroplating equipment employs a crude current supply mode, failing to precisely adjust the current based on the actual needs of different parts of the lock housing. Furthermore, it cannot adjust the temperature and voltage appropriately for different housing requirements, resulting in uneven electroplating thickness. This not only affects the aesthetics, causing mottled colors and inconsistent brightness, but also significantly increases the consumption of electroplating solution. Currently, the market uses intelligent control systems to monitor and control various parameters in real time during the electroplating process. Sensors collect temperature, current, and voltage data within the electroplating tank and automatically adjust the equipment's operating status according to preset process parameters, achieving intelligent and energy-saving electroplating. However, this method still cannot effectively electroplat grooves, protrusions, and corners on the housing, resulting in some uneven electroplating. It also increases the energy consumption of the electroplating solution, leading to a large amount of waste electroplating solution containing heavy metal ions that cannot be recycled, affecting production efficiency and increasing costs. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an electroplating device for the shell of a smart door lock, which aims to improve the problems in the prior art where the shell still has uneven electroplating, increased energy consumption of electroplating solution, and large amounts of electroplating solution cannot be recycled or processed, thus affecting production efficiency and increasing costs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: an electroplating device for the shell of an intelligent door lock, comprising a frame, a hydraulic rod fixedly connected to the top of the frame, slide rails fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the frame, sliding blocks slidably connected to both the left and right sides of the two slide rails, support plates fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the two sliding blocks, limit blocks fixedly connected to the bottom of the two sliding blocks, and circular holes opened on the top left and right sides of the two limit blocks. Springs are provided on the front and rear sides of the slide rails, and support cylinders are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the slide rails. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the middle of the support plate, and a rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft. A fixing groove is opened at the bottom of the rotating cylinder. An electroplating tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame, and a motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electroplating tank. A disc is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the disc. A circulation structure is provided on the rear side of the electroplating tank for recycling the electroplating solution, thus saving costs.
[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0007] The circulation structure includes an electroplating tank 2, which is located on the top of the outer shell. A water pump 1 is fixedly connected to the front of the electroplating tank 2. A water inlet pipe 2 is connected to the front of the water pump 1, and a water outlet pipe 1 is connected to the rear of the water pump 1. A water pump 2 is fixedly connected to the front of the electroplating tank 2 near its edge. A water inlet pipe 1 is connected to the rear of the water pump 2, and a water outlet pipe 2 is connected to the front of the water pump 2. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the left side of the electroplating tank 2. A sliding groove is located inside the electroplating tank 2. A filter plate is slidably connected to the top of the sliding groove. A drain outlet is located on the rear side of the interior of the electroplating tank 2. A sedimentation tank is located on the left side of the electroplating tank 2.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] Support blocks are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder, and barrel-shaped hangers are fixedly connected to the top of both support blocks.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] A cathode is fixedly connected to the left side of the interior of the electroplating tank, and an anode is fixedly connected to the right side of the interior of the electroplating tank.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] The top of the electroplating tank 2 is slidably connected to a cover, and a handle 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cover.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] A handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate, and a valve is slidably connected to the inner wall of the drain outlet.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] The outer wall of the sliding block is threaded with screw one, and the outer wall of the support plate is threaded with screw two.
[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0019] A roller is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding block, and two round holes are opened on the outer wall of the barrel-shaped hanger.
[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. In this utility model, a motor is installed at the bottom of the electroplating tank. After the shell is placed into the barrel-shaped hanger, the support plate is pressed down by the hydraulic rod. Since the rotating cylinder is connected to the support plate through the rotating shaft, the rotating cylinder descends as the support plate descends until the fixed groove and the fixed block are connected. Then the motor is started to drive the disc to rotate, thereby driving the rotating cylinder to rotate. At this time, the shell in the barrel-shaped hanger reacts fully with the electroplating solution, which can achieve uniform thickness of the shell electroplating.
[0022] 2. In this utility model, when the performance of the electroplating solution deteriorates, the electroplating solution can be pumped out by water pump one and discharged into electroplating tank two. After passing through the filter plate, the filtered electroplating solution is pumped out by water pump two and discharged into electroplating tank one. After multiple cycles, the electroplating solution is discharged through the drain outlet. Then, the sliding plate is taken out to clean the impurities in the sedimentation tank. Subsequently, the filter plate is taken out for cleaning, thus completing the circulation function, saving costs and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of an electroplating device for processing a smart door lock according to the present invention.
[0024] Figure 2 is a left perspective view of an electroplating device for processing a smart door lock according to the present invention.
[0025] Figure 3 is a top view of the rotating cylinder of a shell electroplating device for processing a smart door lock according to the present invention.
[0026] Figure 4 is a top view of the electroplating tank of an electroplating device for processing the shell of an intelligent door lock proposed in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 5 is a disassembled view of the motor of a shell electroplating device for processing a smart door lock proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 is a disassembled view of the motor of a shell electroplating device for processing a smart door lock proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 6 is a top view of the electroplating tank of an electroplating device for processing the shell of an intelligent door lock proposed in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 7 is a two-part split view of the electroplating tank of an electroplating device for processing the shell of an intelligent door lock proposed in this utility model.
[0031] Figure 8 is a top view of the slide rail of an electroplating device for processing the shell of an intelligent door lock proposed in this utility model.
[0032] Legend:
[0033] 1. Frame; 2. Circulation structure; 201. Electroplating tank two; 202. Sliding plate; 203. Water pump one; 204. Water pump two; 205. Water outlet pipe one; 206. Water inlet pipe one; 207. Filter plate; 208. Drain outlet; 209. Sedimentation tank; 210. Sliding tank; 211. Water inlet pipe two; 212. Water outlet pipe two; 213. Outer shell; 3. Hydraulic rod; 4. Support plate; 5. Sliding block; 6. Limiting block; 7. Round hole 1. 8. Slide rail; 9. Spring; 10. Support cylinder; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Fixing groove; 13. Fixing block; 14. Disc; 15. Electroplating tank one; 16. Motor; 17. Rotating cylinder; 18. Barrel-shaped hanger; 19. Machine cover; 20. Screw one; 21. Anode; 22. Cathode; 23. Valve; 24. Handle one; 25. Handle two; 26. Support block; 27. Screw two; 28. Roller; 29. Round hole two. Detailed Implementation
[0034] 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.
[0035] Please refer to Figures 1-3, which illustrate specific details of one embodiment of this utility model: an electroplating device for a smart door lock housing, comprising a frame 1, with a hydraulic rod 3 fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1. Slide rails 8 are installed on both the left and right sides of the frame 1, and sliding blocks 5 are provided on both sides of these slide rails 8, allowing the sliding blocks 5 to slide on the slide rails 8. Support plates 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of each sliding block 5 to provide additional stability and support. Limiting blocks 6 are fixedly connected to the bottom of each sliding block 5. Circular holes 7 are opened on the top left and right sides of each limiting block 6, allowing supporting cylinders 10 to pass through. Springs 9 are installed on both the front and rear sides of the slide rails 8, and supporting cylinders 10 are fixedly connected to both sides of the slide rails 8 to... To ensure the stability and durability of the spring 9 during the use of the slide rail 8, a rotating shaft 11 is fixedly connected to the middle of the support plate 4, and a rotating cylinder 17 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 11, so that the rotating cylinder 17 cannot drive the support plate 4 when it rotates. A fixing groove 12 is provided at the bottom of the rotating cylinder 17 for fixing and adjusting the components of the rotating cylinder 17. An electroplating tank 15 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 1, and a motor 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electroplating tank 15. A disc 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 16, and a fixing block 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the disc 14 for supporting and fixing the rotating cylinder 17. A circulation structure 2 is provided on the rear side of the electroplating tank 15. This circulation structure 2 is used for the recycling of electroplating solution, thereby saving costs and improving efficiency.
[0036] Specifically, the hydraulic rod 3 presses down the support plate 4, and then the sliding block 5 can slide on the slide rail 8 to adjust the descent speed of the support plate 4. The circular hole 7 allows the support cylinder 10 to pass through, thereby further enhancing the stability of the structure. The spring 9 provides elasticity to the sliding block 5, ensuring the stability and durability of the sliding block 5 during use. Then, the support cylinder 10 is supported to ensure the stability and durability of the spring 9 during use on the slide rail 8. The rotating shaft 11 prevents the rotating cylinder 17 from driving the support plate 4 when it rotates, thus ensuring the independent movement of the rotating cylinder 17. Then, the fixing groove 12 is used to fix and adjust the components of the rotating cylinder 17 to ensure its precise position. When the motor 16 starts, the disc 14 rotates. The fixing block 13 connected to the disc 14 is used to support and fix the rotating cylinder 17 to ensure its stable operation during the electroplating process.
[0037] Please refer to Figures 4-6. The circulation structure 2 includes an electroplating tank 201. An electroplating tank 201 is formed on the top of the outer casing 213. A water pump 203 is fixedly connected to the front side of the electroplating tank 201. A water inlet pipe 211 is connected to the front side of the water pump 203, and a water outlet pipe 205 is connected to the rear side of the water pump 203. The water pump 203 is used to draw the electroplating solution from the electroplating tank 15 and discharge it into the electroplating tank 201 for filtration. A water pump 204 is fixedly connected to the front side of the electroplating tank 201 near the edge. A water inlet pipe 206 is connected to the rear side of the water pump 204. The front side is connected to the second water outlet pipe 212, which facilitates the extraction of the filtered electroplating solution from the second electroplating tank 201 and its discharge into the first electroplating tank 15 for use. The left side of the second electroplating tank 201 is slidably connected to a sliding plate 202. The inside of the second electroplating tank 201 is provided with a sliding groove 210. The top of the sliding groove 210 is slidably connected to a filter plate 207. When the electroplating solution enters, it is filtered by the filter plate 207. The rear side of the inside of the second electroplating tank 201 is provided with a drain outlet 208. The left side of the second electroplating tank 201 is provided with a sedimentation tank 209. After the unusable electroplating solution is discharged through the drain outlet 208, the sedimented impurities are removed and cleaned.
[0038] Specifically, the used electroplating solution is pumped out by water pump 203 and discharged into electroplating tank 201. Impurities are filtered by filter plate 207. Then, the filtered electroplating solution is put back into electroplating tank 15 by water pump 204 to achieve recycling. When there are too many impurities in electroplating tank 201, the electroplating solution can be discharged through drain 208. Then, the sliding plate 202 is removed and the sedimentation tank 209 is cleaned.
[0039] Please refer to Figures 5-7. Support blocks 26 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder 17. A barrel-shaped hanger 18 is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two support blocks 26. The electroplating housing storage area is required. A cathode 22 is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the electroplating tank 15. An anode 21 is fixedly connected to the right side of the inside of the electroplating tank 15. The solution is converted into an electroplating solution through the anode 21 and the cathode 22. A screw 20 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding block 5. A screw 27 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the support plate 4 to make the sliding block 5 and the support plate 4 tightly connected.
[0040] Specifically, the solution is first converted into an electrolytic solution through an oxidation reaction at the anode 21 and a reduction reaction at the cathode 22. Then, the shell is placed in the barrel-shaped hanger 18 so that it can be rotated for more complete electroplating during electroplating.
[0041] Please refer to Figures 2-4. The top of the electroplating tank 201 is slidably connected to a cover 19. A handle 25 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cover 19 for easy removal. A handle 24 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate 202 for easy removal. A valve 23 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the drain outlet 208. The valve 23 is closed when drainage is not required. A roller 28 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding block 5. A round hole 29 is opened on the outer wall of the barrel-shaped hanger 18 to facilitate faster sliding and more complete electroplating of the shell.
[0042] Specifically, when it is necessary to recycle the used electroplating solution, the first handle 25 can be pulled. When it is necessary to clean impurities, the second handle 24 can be pulled. The roller 28 and the round hole 29 are used to speed up the efficiency and speed of electroplating.
[0043] Working principle: First, the solution in electroplating tank 15 is transformed into electroplating solution through anode 21 and cathode 22. Then, the shell is placed into the barrel-shaped hangers 18 on the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder 17. As the hydraulic rod 3 descends, the rotating cylinder 17, located under the support plate 4, descends along the slide rail 8 due to the connection between the support plate 4 and roller 28 and the sliding block 5. The fixed groove 12 at the bottom of the rotating cylinder 17 is then connected to the fixed block 13 at the bottom of the electroplating tank 15. The motor 16 is started, and as the disc 14 rotates, the fixed block 13 on the disc 14 rotates, thereby driving the rotating cylinder 17 to rotate. Since the rotating cylinder 17 and the support plate 4 are connected by the rotating shaft 11, the support plate 4 is not driven to rotate. At this time, the shell in the barrel-shaped hanger 18 rotates accordingly, preventing the shell grooves and small structures from failing to complete electroplating, which would affect the finish of the shell after electroplating.
[0044] After the electroplating solution has been used multiple times, water pump 203 is started, and the electroplating solution is discharged into electroplating tank 201 through water inlet pipe 211 and water outlet pipe 205. Then, the electroplating solution passes through filter plate 207 to filter metal fragments and fine impurities. Then, water pump 204 is started, and the filtered electroplating solution is discharged into electroplating tank 15 through water outlet pipe 212 through water inlet pipe 206. After the electroplating solution has been filtered multiple times, the water can be discharged through drain outlet 208. Then, slide plate 202 is pulled open, and the impurities in sedimentation tank 209 are cleaned. Then, filter plate 207 is removed through sliding groove 210 for cleaning. Finally, new electroplating solution is poured in. This realizes the recycling of electroplating solution, saves costs, and can also complete the recycling process with high efficiency.
[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A shell electroplating device for processing smart door locks, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A hydraulic rod (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the frame (1). Slide rails (8) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the frame (1). Sliding blocks (5) are slidably connected to the left and right sides of the two slide rails (8). Support plates (4) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the two sliding blocks (5). Limit blocks (6) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the two sliding blocks (5). Circular holes (7) are opened on the top left and right sides of the two limit blocks (6). Springs (9) are provided on the front and rear sides of the slide rails (8). Support cylinders (10) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the slide rails (8). The middle of the support plate (4) A rotating shaft (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame (1). A rotating cylinder (17) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (11). A fixed groove (12) is provided at the bottom of the rotating cylinder (17). An electroplating tank (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electroplating tank (15). A motor (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the electroplating tank (15). A disc (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (16). A fixed block (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the disc (14). A circulation structure (2) is provided on the rear side of the electroplating tank (15). The circulation structure (2) is used for the recycling of electroplating solution, saving costs.
2. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The circulation structure (2) includes an electroplating tank two (201). An electroplating tank two (201) is provided on the top of the outer shell (213). A water pump one (203) is fixedly connected to the front side of the electroplating tank two (201). A water inlet pipe two (211) is connected to the front side of the water pump one (203). A water outlet pipe one (205) is connected to the rear side of the water pump one (203). A water pump two (204) is fixedly connected to the front side of the electroplating tank two (201) near the edge. A water pump two (204) is connected to the rear side of the water pump two (204). The electroplating tank has an inlet pipe (206) and an outlet pipe (212) connected to the front side of the pump (204). A sliding plate (202) is slidably connected to the left side of the electroplating tank (201). A sliding groove (210) is provided inside the electroplating tank (201). A filter plate (207) is slidably connected to the top of the sliding groove (210). A drain outlet (208) is provided on the rear side inside the electroplating tank (201). A sedimentation tank (209) is provided on the left side of the electroplating tank (201).
3. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support blocks (26) are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder (17), and barrel-shaped hangers (18) are fixedly connected to the top of both support blocks (26).
4. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cathode (22) is fixedly connected to the left side of the inside of the electroplating tank (15), and an anode (21) is fixedly connected to the right side of the inside of the electroplating tank (15).
5. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the electroplating tank 2 (201) is slidably connected to a cover (19), and a handle 2 (25) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cover (19).
6. The housing electroplating device for intelligent door lock processing of claim 2, wherein: A handle (24) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding plate (202), and a valve (23) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the drain outlet (208).
7. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding block (5) is threaded with screw one (20), and the outer wall of the support plate (4) is threaded with screw two (27).
8. The electroplating device for the housing of a smart door lock according to claim 3, characterized in that: A roller (28) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the sliding block (5), and a round hole (29) is provided on the outer wall of the barrel-shaped hanger (18).