Clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating
Through the design of the track tray and fixture, the automated loading and unloading of PCB boards in the electroplating process is realized, which solves the problem of the complex conveying structure of traditional fixtures and improves electroplating efficiency and quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUNSHAN JIADEJUN ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
In traditional vertical electroplating production lines for PCBs, the fixture conveying structure is complex, the production process is difficult, and the fixtures and conveying devices cannot work together, resulting in low electroplating efficiency.
The design employs a track tray and clamps, utilizing wheels to move within the track groove and sink. Combined with elastic components and limit rods, it achieves synchronous movement of the clamps, gripping and releasing PCB boards. With the electrolyte flow design, it enables automatic loading and unloading.
It improves the efficiency and quality of PCB electroplating, ensures clamping stability and cleanliness, simplifies the production process, and reduces equipment complexity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PCB electroplating, and specifically to a clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating. Background Technology
[0002] Electroplating is one of the important processes in PCB manufacturing. It is a process of depositing a coating on a PCB through electrolysis. Currently, most electroplating companies use vertical continuous electroplating equipment.
[0003] In a vertical electroplating production line for PCBs, fixtures are used to hold the PCBs, while a conveyor drives the fixtures and PCBs to move horizontally. After electroplating, the PCBs are then conveyed to a receiving system. Traditional conveyor systems typically use belts or rollers to transport the fixtures, and the opening and closing of the fixtures requires additional control mechanisms. These systems cannot be integrated with the conveyor system, resulting in complex structures and high manufacturing difficulty. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes: a track plate, wherein a horizontal track groove corresponding to its outer side is formed on the top periphery of the track plate, and a horizontal sinkhole is formed in one side of the track groove, wherein a first gentle slope and a second gentle slope are formed at the connection between the sinkhole and the track groove; an upper clamp, wherein a traveling wheel is provided at the top of the upper clamp, and the upper clamp travels in the track groove and sinkhole of the track plate by means of the traveling wheel, and a first clamping part is provided at the bottom of the upper clamp; and a lower clamp, wherein a second clamping part adapted to the first clamping part is provided at the bottom of the lower clamp, and the lower clamp is configured to move synchronously with the upper clamp along the trajectory of the track groove.
[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the upper clamp has a first waist hole that runs vertically through it, and the lower clamp has an elastic element arranged on the side facing the upper clamp. A limiting rod connected to the top of the elastic element is arranged in the first waist hole. With the help of the elastic force of the elastic element, the limiting rod is always pressed against the bottom surface inside the first waist hole.
[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the limiting rod has a first diameter enlargement at one end extending out of the first waist hole of the upper clamp, and the width of the first diameter enlargement is greater than the width of the first waist hole.
[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the first diameter enlargement portion is detachably installed at the end of the limiting rod.
[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the track groove is provided with at least one set of protrusions.
[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, both the first clamping part and the second clamping part have an arc-shaped curved structure, so that the first clamping part and the second clamping part clamp the PCB board in a horizontal state.
[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the first clamping part of the upper clamp has a first notch through which the electrolyte passes, and the second clamping part of the lower clamp has a second notch through which the electrolyte passes.
[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the upper clamp is vertically provided with a second waist hole at the bottom, and the lower clamp is provided with a pad on the side facing the upper clamp. The pad extends through the second waist hole to the outer side of the upper clamp on the side away from the lower clamp and forms a second diameter enlarged portion. The width of the second diameter enlarged portion is greater than the width of the second waist hole.
[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the surfaces of the upper clamp and the lower clamp are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clamping and conveying device for PCB electroplating, the elastic element is a spring or elastic steel. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the track disk structure Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the track disk structure Figure 2 ;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the upper and lower clamps;
[0019] In the figure: track plate 1, track groove 11, sink 12, first gentle slope 13, second gentle slope 14, protrusion 15, upper clamp 2, first clamping part 21, first notch 211, first waist hole 22, second waist hole 23, lower clamp 3, second clamping part 31, second notch 311, guide block 32, traveling wheel 4, elastic element 5, first diameter enlargement part 6, padding layer 7, second diameter enlargement part 72. Detailed Implementation
[0020] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0021] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the PCB board electroplating clamping and conveying device of this utility model includes: a track plate 1, a horizontal track groove 11 corresponding to its outer side is formed on the top periphery of the track plate 1, a horizontal sink 12 is formed in one side of the track groove 11, and a first slope 13 and a second slope 14 are formed at the connection between the sink 12 and the track groove 11; an upper clamp 2, a traveling wheel 4 is provided at the top of the upper clamp 2, and the upper clamp 2 travels in the track groove 11 and the sink 12 of the track plate 1 by means of the traveling wheel 4, and a first clamping part 21 is provided at the bottom of the upper clamp 2; and a lower clamp 3, a second clamping part 31 adapted to the first clamping part 21 is provided at the bottom of the lower clamp 3, and the lower clamp 3 is configured to move synchronously with the upper clamp 2 along the track groove 11.
[0024] See Figures 1 to 3The track plate 1 has an waist-shaped structure. A track groove 11 with the same shape as its outer edge is opened on the top outer periphery of the track plate 1. A recessed groove 12 is opened in the track groove 11. In the height direction, the height of the recessed groove 12 is lower than the height of the track groove 11. A first slope 13 and a second slope 14 are formed at the connection between the recessed groove 12 and the track groove 11. A traveling wheel 4 is rotatably installed on the top side of the upper clamp 2. The traveling wheel 4 has a shape and size that are adapted to the track groove 11 and the recessed groove 12. When the traveling wheel 4 moves in the track groove 11 and the recessed groove 12 of the track plate 1, the upper clamp 2 moves along the track groove 11 with the help of the traveling wheel 4. The bottom end of the upper clamp 2 has a first clamping part 21 for clamping the PCB board. The lower clamp 3 is configured to move synchronously with the upper clamp 2 along the track groove 11. The bottom end of the lower clamp 3 is provided with a second clamping part 31 for clamping the PCB board. The first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 are adapted to each other.
[0025] It should be noted that the position of the track plate 1 is fixed relative to the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3. The lower clamp 3 is provided with an "I"-shaped guide block 32 on the side away from the upper clamp 2. The guide block 32 is slidably installed on the outer frame so that when the lower clamp 3 moves along the track groove 11, the frame can limit the guide block 32, thereby limiting the lower clamp 3 and ensuring the stability of the lower clamp 3 during movement.
[0026] Specifically, during the electroplating of the PCB board, an external drive device drives the lower clamp 3, which in turn drives the upper clamp 2, which moves synchronously along the track groove 11. When the traveling wheel 4 moves within the track groove 11 of the track plate 1, the first clamping part 21 of the upper clamp 2 moves relatively away from the second clamping part 31 of the lower clamp 3, and the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 are in an open state. At this time, the PCB board is not clamped. When the drive device controls the lower clamp 3 and the upper clamp 2 to move, causing the traveling wheel 4 to descend through the first ramp 13 into the sink 12, the lower clamp 3 moves vertically... The first clamping part 21 moves downwards, bringing it close to the second clamping part 31. At this point, the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 can clamp and fix the PCB board. As the traveling wheel 4 moves in the sink 12, the PCB board enters the electroplating bath for electroplating. After electroplating, the traveling wheel 4 moves to the second ramp 14 and rises through the second ramp 14 into the track groove 11. At this point, the lower clamp 3 moves vertically upwards, and the first clamping part 21 moves away from the second clamping part 31. The electroplated PCB board is then unloaded, realizing automatic loading and unloading of the PCB board during the electroplating process, improving the electroplating efficiency of the PCB board, and possessing practicality.
[0027] In one or more embodiments, the upper clamp 2 has a first waist hole 22 vertically penetrating through it, and the lower clamp 3 has an elastic member 5 disposed on the side facing the upper clamp 2. A limiting rod connected to the top of the elastic member 5 is disposed in the first waist hole 22. With the help of the elastic force of the elastic member 5, the limiting rod is always pressed against the bottom surface inside the first waist hole 22. The elastic member 5 is a spring or elastic steel.
[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 The limiting rod is pressed down to the bottom surface inside the first waist hole 22 by the elastic element 5, so that the traveling wheel 4 on the top side of the upper clamp 2 can always be pressed against the track groove 11 or the sink 12, thereby achieving the stability of the first clamping part 21 of the upper clamp 2 and the second clamping part 31 of the lower clamp 3 for clamping and fixing the PCB board.
[0029] In one or more embodiments, the limiting rod has a first diameter enlargement portion 6 at one end extending from the first waist hole 22 of the upper clamp 2, and the width of the first diameter enlargement portion 6 is greater than the width of the first waist hole 22. See also Figure 4 By restricting the side of the upper clamp 2 through the first diameter enlargement part 6, the traveling wheel 4 at the top side of the upper clamp 2 can always be restricted within the track groove 11 or the sink 12, thereby improving the stability of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3 during operation.
[0030] In one or more embodiments, the first diameter enlargement 6 is detachably mounted on the end of the limiting rod. See also Figure 4 The first diameter enlargement 6 can be bolted to the end of the limit rod; this configuration enables the upper clamp 2 to be quickly assembled and disassembled.
[0031] In one or more embodiments, the track groove 11 is provided with at least one set of protrusions 15. See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 In the height direction, the height of the protrusion 15 is greater than the height of the track groove 11. When the traveling wheel 4 passes over the protrusion 15 on the track plate 1, the first clamping part 21 of the upper clamp 2 is further raised relative to the second clamping part 31 of the lower clamp 3. At this time, the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 can be rinsed by the cleaning device to improve the cleanliness of the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 and improve the quality of PCB board electroplating in this application.
[0032] In one or more embodiments, both the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 have an arc-shaped curved structure, so that the first clamping part 21 and the second clamping part 31 clamp the PCB board in a horizontal state. See Figure 4 With this configuration, the PCB board can be held horizontally by the first clamping part 21 of the upper clamp 2 and the second clamping part 31 of the lower clamp 3, thereby improving the stability of PCB board electroplating and handling in this application.
[0033] In one or more embodiments, the first clamping portion 21 of the upper clamp 2 has a first notch 211 through which the electrolyte passes, and the second clamping portion 31 of the lower clamp 3 has a second notch 311 through which the electrolyte passes. See also Figure 1 The first notch 211 on the first clamping part 21 of the upper clamp 2 and the second notch 311 on the second clamping part 31 of the lower clamp 3 enable more electrolyte to flow through the surface of the clamped PCB board, thereby improving the uniformity and efficiency of electroplating on the PCB board surface.
[0034] In one or more embodiments, the upper clamp 2 has a second waist hole 23 vertically opened at the bottom, and the lower clamp 3 has a pad 7 disposed on the side facing the upper clamp 2. The pad 7 extends through the second waist hole 23 to the outer side of the upper clamp 2 on the side away from the lower clamp 3 and forms a second diameter enlarged portion 72. The width of the second diameter enlarged portion 72 is greater than the width of the second waist hole 23.
[0035] See Figure 4 The thickness of the pad 7 is adapted to the gap between the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3. By filling the gap between the bottom of the upper clamp 2 and the bottom of the lower clamp 3 with the pad 7, and by restricting the position of the upper clamp 2 with the second diameter enlargement part 72, the problem of vibration at the bottom of the upper clamp and the lower clamp during the movement of the PCB board can be effectively avoided, thereby improving the electroplating quality of the PCB board in this application.
[0036] In one or more embodiments, the surfaces of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3 are coated with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating. It should be noted that the PTFE coating possesses certain chemical corrosion resistance and self-lubricating properties, which can improve the service life of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3, while also reducing the problem of electrolyte adhering to the surfaces of the upper clamp 2 and the lower clamp 3 and being difficult to clean.
[0037] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating, characterized in that, include: The track plate has a horizontal track groove formed on the top periphery corresponding to its outer side, and a horizontal sinking groove is formed in one side of the track groove. The connection between the sinking groove and the track groove is formed by a first gentle slope and a second gentle slope, respectively. The upper clamp is provided with a traveling wheel at its top end. The upper clamp travels in the track groove and sink groove of the track plate by means of the traveling wheel. The bottom end of the upper clamp is provided with a first clamping part. The lower clamp has a second clamping part at its bottom end that is adapted to the first clamping part, and the lower clamp is configured to move synchronously with the upper clamp along the track groove.
2. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper clamp has a first waist hole that runs vertically through it. The lower clamp has an elastic element on the side facing the upper clamp. A limiting rod connected to the top of the elastic element is disposed in the first waist hole. With the help of the elastic force of the elastic element, the limiting rod is always pressed against the bottom surface inside the first waist hole.
3. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting rod has a first diameter enlargement at one end extending out of the first waist hole of the upper clamp, and the width of the first diameter enlargement is greater than the width of the first waist hole.
4. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first diameter enlargement portion is detachably mounted on the end of the limiting rod.
5. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track groove is provided with at least one set of protrusions.
6. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first clamping part and the second clamping part have an arc-shaped curved structure, so that the first clamping part and the second clamping part clamp the PCB board in a horizontal state.
7. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first clamping part of the upper clamp has a first notch through which the electrolyte can pass, and the second clamping part of the lower clamp has a second notch through which the electrolyte can pass.
8. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper clamp has a second waist hole vertically opened at the bottom. The lower clamp has a pad layer on the side facing the upper clamp. The pad layer extends through the second waist hole to the outer side of the upper clamp on the side away from the lower clamp and forms a second diameter enlarged part. The width of the second diameter enlarged part is greater than the width of the second waist hole.
9. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the upper and lower clamps are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
10. The clamping and conveying device for PCB board electroplating according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic element is a spring or elastic steel.