Tank body device integrating cleaning and separating
By designing a tank device that integrates cleaning and separation, the problems of poor copper plating uniformity and copper sludge caused by copper balls mixing together in the PCB electroplating copper tank were solved. This achieved efficient cleaning and separation of copper balls, reduced labor costs, and improved cleaning efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN GUOCHANGRONG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the copper balls of different sizes are mixed together in the PCB electroplating copper bath and then cleaned, resulting in poor copper plating uniformity. In addition, anodic copper sludge is easily generated during the cleaning process, causing the loss and runoff of copper particles and copper powder.
Design a tank device that integrates cleaning and separation, including a base, a receiving tank and a filter tank. Water and cleaning fluid are injected through the interface, and the cleaning fluid is discharged through the drain interface. Copper blocks and copper sludge with a diameter greater than 5mm are separated through the filter tank. Combined with a stirring mechanism, copper blocks are prevented from piling up and clogging the filter holes.
This method achieves efficient cleaning and separation of copper balls, reduces labor costs, saves labor, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces the loss of copper particles and copper powder, and generates economic benefits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning copper balls and copper recycling, and in particular to a tank device that integrates cleaning and separation. Background Technology
[0002] To ensure the uniformity of copper plating on PCBs, PCB factories typically maintain and clean the copper balls in the copper plating tank every 6 months. However, because copper balls of different sizes are mixed together and not separated, after cleaning, a ball is added to place the smaller copper balls at the bottom of the anode titanium basket. This process easily generates anode copper sludge, resulting in poor copper plating uniformity. Utility Model Content
[0003] To solve the above problems, this technical solution provides a tank device that integrates cleaning and separation.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution is as follows:
[0005] A tank device integrating cleaning and separation includes a base, the base having a positioning cavity, a receiving tank and a filter tank being detachably connected to the positioning cavity, the receiving tank and the filter tank being detachably connected, and the filter tank having a filter section.
[0006] The filter tank has a first port for injecting water and a second port for injecting cleaning fluid on one side, and the accommodating tank has a drain port for draining water.
[0007] In some embodiments, the drain interface is provided with a water inlet pipe extending to the bottom of the receiving tank.
[0008] In some embodiments, a stirring mechanism disposed on the base for stirring the filter tank is also included.
[0009] In some embodiments, the stirring mechanism includes;
[0010] The support frame is slidably mounted on the base;
[0011] A drive cylinder is mounted on the support frame, and a sliding shovel is provided at its end for stirring the filter tank.
[0012] In some embodiments, the stirring mechanism further includes;
[0013] A driver connected to a screw that passes through the support frame;
[0014] A slide rail is mounted on the base, and the support frame has a slide groove that mates with the slide rail.
[0015] In some embodiments, the two ends of the sliding shovel are designed with guide ramps.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are:
[0017] This application can be cleaned by injecting water and cleaning fluid through the first and second interfaces, and then the cleaning fluid can be discharged through the drain interface. Finally, copper blocks with a diameter greater than 5mm are stored in the filter tank after filtration, while the remaining copper particles and copper sludge are stored in the filter tank. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0022] Please refer to Figure 1-2 As shown, a tank device integrating cleaning and separation includes a base 1, the base 1 is provided with a positioning cavity 2, a receiving tank 3 and a filter tank 4 are detachably connected to the positioning cavity 2, the receiving tank 3 and the filter tank 4 are detachably connected, and the filter tank 4 is provided with a filter section 5.
[0023] The filter tank 4 is provided with a first interface 6 for injecting water and a second interface 7 for injecting cleaning fluid on one side, and the accommodating tank 3 is provided with a drain interface 8 for draining water.
[0024] Specifically, the first interface connects to the water pump pipe, and the second interface connects to the pump pipe supplying the cleaning solution. The copper balls (copper sludge) from the titanium basket bag in the electroplating line's copper tank are poured into the filter tank. Tap water is injected through the first interface until the copper balls (copper sludge) are submerged. 50-60 kg each of 50% sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide are injected through the second interface, and the mixture is soaked for 15-20 minutes (visually, the black film on the surface of the copper balls should completely dissolve, and the surface should turn purplish-red, indicating it is clean). The solution is then drained through the pipe connected to the third interface. The copper balls in the tank are shoveled (operators must wear high-top water boots and rubber gloves) to allow fine copper particles and copper sludge to pass through the filter holes of the filter section into the receiving tank. The water containing copper particles and sludge is collected and poured into the copper powder recovery filter of the PCB factory's grinding line to recover copper powder, copper particles, and sludge.
[0025] In this way, it is easy to clean the copper balls, saves labor and labor costs. Secondly, it can separate copper particles with a diameter of less than 5 mm, concentrate the copper sludge for recycling and sell it to professional scrap metal recycling companies, generating certain economic benefits. Finally, it reduces unnecessary loss and waste of copper particles, copper powder and copper during the cleaning process.
[0026] In this embodiment, the drainage interface 8 is provided with a water inlet pipe 9 extending into the bottom of the accommodating tank 3, which can extract a certain amount of solution from inside.
[0027] In this embodiment, in order to improve the stirring efficiency, a stirring mechanism for stirring the filter tank 4 is also provided on the base 1.
[0028] Specifically, the stirring mechanism includes:
[0029] The support frame 10 is slidably mounted on the base 1;
[0030] A drive cylinder 11 is mounted on the support frame 10, and a sliding shovel 12 is provided at its end for stirring the filter tank 4.
[0031] Specifically, the stirring mechanism also includes;
[0032] A driver 13 is connected to a screw 14, which passes through the support frame 10;
[0033] A slide rail 15 is provided on the base 1, and the support frame 10 is provided with a slide groove that cooperates with the slide rail 15.
[0034] Specifically, the two ends of the sliding shovel 12 are designed with guide slopes.
[0035] The driver drives the screw to make the support frame reciprocate. At this time, the drive cylinder moves down and moves the slide bar closer to the filter tank. During the reciprocating motion, the slide bar continuously stirs the copper blocks to prevent them from piling up and clogging the filter holes. The inclined design at the end of the slide bar is designed to make it easier to scoop up the copper blocks.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this application. Any other embodiments whose principles and basic structures are the same as or similar to those of this application are within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A tank device integrating cleaning and separation, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), the base (1) is provided with a positioning cavity (2), the positioning cavity (2) is detachably connected with a receiving groove (3) and a filter groove (4), the receiving groove (3) and the filter groove (4) are detachably connected, and the filter groove (4) is provided with a filter part (5). The filter tank (4) has a first port (6) for injecting water and a second port (7) for injecting cleaning fluid on one side, and the accommodating tank (3) has a drain port (8) for draining water.
2. The tank device for integrating cleaning and separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage interface (8) is provided with a water inlet pipe (9) extending into the bottom of the receiving tank (3).
3. The tank device for integrating cleaning and separation according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a stirring mechanism disposed on the base (1) for stirring the filter tank (4).
4. The tank device for integrating cleaning and separation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism includes: The support frame (10) is slidably mounted on the base (1); A drive cylinder (11) is mounted on the support frame (10), and a sliding shovel (12) is provided at its end for stirring the filter tank (4).
5. The tank device for integrating cleaning and separation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stirring mechanism also includes; A driver (13) is connected to a screw (14) that passes through the support frame (10); A slide rail (15) is provided on the base (1), and the support frame (10) is provided with a groove that cooperates with the slide rail (15).
6. The tank device for integrating cleaning and separation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two ends of the sliding shovel (12) are designed with guide slopes.