A mask pressing device and electroplating equipment
By optimizing the upper mold motion through tandem cylinders and guide structures, the problem of high energy consumption in cylinder motion in electroplating equipment was solved, achieving efficient electroplating and improved product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KUNSHAN YIDING IND TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
In existing electroplating equipment, the long stroke cylinder has a long movement time and consumes a lot of energy, resulting in low electroplating efficiency and increased production costs.
The drive mechanism, which uses a first cylinder and a second cylinder connected in series, combined with multiple mounting plates, guide pillars and guide sleeves, provides guidance and pressure to achieve stable movement of the upper mold. The movement stroke is shortened and energy consumption is saved by the cooperation of the two cylinders.
It improves electroplating efficiency, reduces energy consumption, shortens the electroplating time for a single workpiece, ensures a tight connection between the upper and lower molds, prevents electroplating solution leakage, and improves product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a mask pressing device and an electroplating equipment, belonging to the technical field of electroplating equipment. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of society and the advancement of science, electroplating has become a common processing technology in the field of metal processing. Currently, electroplating is mainly carried out using methods such as rack plating, barrel plating, continuous plating, brush plating, and double-sided plating. In the process of double-sided electroplating, upper and lower molds are usually set on both sides of the workpiece, and masks are covered on the upper and lower molds to shield the non-electroplated areas of the workpiece.
[0003] A pressing device is provided on one side of the upper mold. During the electroplating process, the upper mold can be lowered onto the surface of the workpiece and the mask can be squeezed to prevent the electroplating solution from seeping into non-electroplating areas. When it is necessary to change the workpiece, the upper mold can be lifted simply by pressing the device. In the prior art, the pressing device usually only has one cylinder, and the cylinder stroke is generally selected to facilitate the change of workpiece and mold. However, the long stroke cylinder has a long movement time and consumes more energy, which increases the electroplating time, reduces the electroplating efficiency, and thus increases the production cost of the product. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a mask pressing device and electroplating equipment, which solves the problems of long stroke cylinder movement time and high energy consumption, which increase electroplating time, reduce electroplating efficiency, and indirectly increase product production costs.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] Firstly, this utility model provides a mask pressing device, including...
[0007] A drive mechanism, the drive mechanism including a first cylinder and a second cylinder, the first cylinder and the second cylinder being connected in series;
[0008] A first mounting plate, with its two sides connected to the first cylinder and the second cylinder, respectively.
[0009] A guide post and a guide sleeve, wherein the guide sleeve is fitted around the outer periphery of the guide post; and the first mounting plate is fitted around the outer periphery of the guide sleeve.
[0010] The second mounting plate is connected to the second cylinder.
[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a third mounting plate is included, which is connected to the first mounting plate. Guide sleeves are installed on both sides of the third mounting plate, and guide posts are installed on both sides of the second mounting plate. The guide sleeves on both sides of the third mounting plate are sleeved on the guide posts on both sides of the second mounting plate.
[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, a support column is provided between the third mounting plate and the first mounting plate.
[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, a fixing plate is included, which is connected to the second mounting plate via guide posts on both sides of the second mounting plate.
[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the second mounting plate is equipped with two guide posts.
[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, an upper mold is included, and latches are installed on both sides of the fixing plate to connect the upper mold to the fixing plate. The latches are divided into two parts, which are respectively installed on the fixing component and the upper mold, making it easy to disassemble and replace the upper mold, and applicable to upper molds of various specifications.
[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, a fourth mounting plate is included, the first cylinder is mounted on the fourth mounting plate, and the guide post is connected to the fourth mounting plate.
[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, four guide posts are provided between the first mounting plate and the fourth mounting plate, and the four guide posts are respectively installed around the first mounting plate.
[0018] Secondly, this utility model provides an electroplating device, including the aforementioned mask pressing device.
[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, a truss is included, which is mounted on a support of an electroplating equipment, and the mask pressing device is connected to the electroplating equipment through the truss.
[0020] Beneficial effects
[0021] The mask pressing device provided by this utility model includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, multiple mounting plates, guide pillars, and guide sleeves. The first and second cylinders are connected in series, and the guide sleeves are sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide pillars. The multiple guide sleeves are respectively fixedly mounted on the first and third mounting plates. The guide pillars and guide sleeves cooperate to guide the movement of the upper mold, enabling the upper mold to move stably until it fits against the lower mold. The two cylinders connected in series not only extend the stroke of the upper mold, providing more operating space for operators to change electroplating molds, but also save energy. When changing workpieces, only the second cylinder needs to be driven, shortening the cylinder stroke, reducing energy consumption, saving the time of the cylinder's up and down movement, and shortening the electroplating time of a single workpiece, thus improving electroplating efficiency. It can also increase the pressure on the upper mold, ensuring a tight connection between the upper and lower molds, and ensuring a tight connection between the silicone mask on both sides of the workpiece and the workpiece, preventing electroplating solution from leaking from the mask edges, contaminating non-electroplated areas, and affecting the quality of the electroplated product. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 A perspective view of the mask pressing device provided by this utility model.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the mask pressing device provided by this utility model.
[0024] Figure 3 The left view of the mask pressing device provided by this utility model.
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the mask pressing device provided by this utility model.
[0026] In the picture:
[0027] 1. Drive mechanism; 101. First cylinder; 102. Second cylinder; 2. First mounting plate; 3. Guide column; 4. Guide sleeve; 5. Second mounting plate; 6. Third mounting plate; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Upper mold; 9. Truss; 10. Lock; 11. Fourth mounting plate; 12. Support column. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this application provides a mask pressing device for use in a double-sided partial electroplating equipment. It presses down the upper mold portion of a double-sided electroplating mold and supports the upper mold portion, allowing for better fit between the upper and lower molds. The mask pressing device includes a drive mechanism 1, a first mounting plate 2, guide pillars 3, guide sleeves 4, a second mounting plate 5, a third mounting plate 6, and a fixing plate 7. The drive mechanism 1 consists of two cylinders: a first cylinder 101 and a second cylinder 102, connected in series. The first cylinder 101 drives the second cylinder 102 in reciprocating motion. The first cylinder 101 is connected to the first mounting plate 2 and drives the first mounting plate 2 in reciprocating motion. A fourth mounting plate 11 is provided at the end of the first cylinder 101 facing away from the first mounting plate 2, and the first cylinder 101 is fixedly connected to the fourth mounting plate 11. The first mounting plate 2 is surrounded by guide posts 3 and guide sleeves 4. The guide sleeves 4 are fitted around the outer periphery of the guide posts 3 and are slidably connected to the guide posts 3. The second mounting plate is fitted around the outer periphery of the guide sleeves 4 and is fixedly connected to the guide sleeves 4. One end of the guide posts 3 is fixedly connected to the fourth mounting plate 11. The first cylinder 101 drives the first mounting plate 2 to move, causing the guide sleeves 4 to slide along the guide posts 3. The guide posts 3 and guide sleeves 4 provide guidance for the movement of the first mounting plate 2.
[0032] In some embodiments, the second cylinder 102 is fixedly connected to the end of the first mounting plate 2 opposite to the first cylinder 101. The side of the second cylinder 102 opposite to the first mounting plate 2 is connected to the second mounting plate 5. A guide post 3 is mounted on the side of the second mounting plate 5 opposite to the second cylinder 102, and a guide sleeve 4 is fitted around the outer periphery of the guide post 3. A third mounting plate 6 is fitted around the outer periphery of the guide sleeve 4. The end of the guide post 3 opposite to the second mounting plate 5 is connected to a fixed plate 7. A support post 12 is provided between the first mounting plate 2 and the third mounting plate 6. The support post 12 is installed at the four corners of the first mounting plate 2 and the third mounting plate 6, so that the first mounting plate 2 and the third mounting plate 6 are connected as a whole. When the first cylinder 101 drives the first mounting plate 2 to move, since the two ends of the support post 12 are fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 2 and the third mounting plate 6 respectively, the third mounting plate 6 can move together with the first mounting plate 2. After the first mounting plate 2 moves to the designated position, the second cylinder 102 drives the second mounting plate 5 to move, so that the guide post 3 on the second mounting plate 5 can move along the guide post 4, thereby pushing the fixed plate 7 to move. Using two cylinders in series can not only increase the movement distance of the fixed block 7, but also provide greater thrust.
[0033] In some embodiments, an upper mold 8 of an electroplating mold is mounted on the side of the fixing plate 7 opposite to the second cylinder 102, and a mask is mounted on the side of the upper mold 8 opposite to the fixing plate 7. Locking buckles 10 are mounted on both sides of the fixing plate 7 and the upper mold 8, dividing the locking buckles 10 into two parts, which are respectively mounted on the fixing member 7 and the upper mold 8, facilitating disassembly and replacement of the upper mold 8, and applicable to various specifications of upper molds 8.
[0034] In some embodiments, both the first cylinder 101 and the second cylinder 102 are short-stroke cylinders. The use of two cylinders in series provides a longer stroke while saving energy and improving electroplating efficiency. When changing electroplated workpieces, because the workpieces are thin, the space required for replacement is small. Therefore, only the second cylinder 102 needs to be driven to lift the upper mold 8, shortening the cylinder stroke, reducing energy consumption, saving the time for the cylinder to move up and down, and also shortening the electroplating time for a single workpiece, thus improving electroplating efficiency. When changing the upper and lower molds, which require more space, simultaneously activating the first cylinder 101 and the second cylinder 102 to lift the upper mold 8 provides a larger operating space, facilitating the replacement of the upper and lower molds.
[0035] Optionally, four guide pillars 3 and guide sleeves 4 are provided between the first mounting plate 2 and the fourth mounting plate 11, and are installed at the four corners of the first mounting plate 2. Two guide pillars 3 and guide sleeves 4 are provided between the second mounting plate 5 and the third mounting plate 6, and are installed on both sides of the second mounting plate 5. The guide pillars 3 and guide sleeves 4 can guide the movement of the upper mold 8, so that the upper mold 8 fits snugly with the lower mold. At the same time, the use of two cylinders in series can not only provide a longer stroke, but also provide greater pressure, so that the upper mold 8 fits snugly with the lower mold, and the masks on both sides of the workpiece fit snugly with the workpiece, preventing the electroplating solution from leaking from the mask edges, contaminating the non-electroplated areas, and affecting the quality of the electroplated product.
[0036] In addition, this application also provides an electroplating apparatus that uses the aforementioned mask pressing device. The electroplating apparatus further includes a truss 9, which is mounted on a support of the electroplating apparatus. The mask pressing device is mounted on one side of the truss 9 via a fourth mounting plate 11. Since the electroplating apparatus uses the mask pressing device described above, it has the advantages mentioned above.
[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The mask pressing device includes a first cylinder 101 and a second cylinder 102, which are connected in series. The first cylinder 101 drives the first mounting plate 2, which in turn drives the second cylinder 102 and the upper mold 8 to move. After the first cylinder 101 moves to the designated position, the second cylinder 102 continues to push the second mounting plate 5 to move. The second mounting plate 5 pushes the upper mold 8 to continue moving until it abuts against the lower mold. By setting two cylinders in series and cooperating with multiple mounting plates, guide pillars, and guide sleeves, the mask pressing device enables the upper mold 8 of the electroplating equipment to move stably until it fits against the lower mold of the electroplating equipment. The series connection of the two cylinders increases the pressure on the upper mold 8, making the upper mold and lower mold tightly connected, and ensuring that the silicone mask on both sides of the workpiece is tightly connected to the workpiece, preventing the electroplating solution from leaking from the edge of the mask, contaminating the non-electroplated area, and affecting the quality of the electroplated product. When only the electroplated workpiece needs to be replaced, only the second cylinder 102 needs to be driven to move up and down, which shortens the cylinder stroke, reduces energy consumption, saves the time of cylinder movement, shortens the electroplating time of a single workpiece, and improves electroplating efficiency.
[0038] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0039] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0040] This document uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of these embodiments are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A mask pressing device, characterized in that, include: The drive mechanism (1) includes a first cylinder (101) and a second cylinder (102), wherein the first cylinder (101) and the second cylinder (102) are connected in series. The first mounting plate (2) is connected to the first cylinder (101) and the second cylinder (102) on both sides respectively. Guide post (3) and guide sleeve (4), the guide sleeve (4) being sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide post (3); the first mounting plate (2) being sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide sleeve (4); The second mounting plate (5) is connected to the second cylinder (102).
2. The mask pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a third mounting plate (6), which is connected to the first mounting plate (2). Guide sleeves (4) are installed on both sides of the third mounting plate (6), and guide posts (3) are installed on both sides of the second mounting plate (5). The guide sleeves (4) on both sides of the third mounting plate (6) are sleeved on the guide posts (3) on both sides of the second mounting plate (5).
3. The mask pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A support column (12) is provided between the third mounting plate (6) and the first mounting plate (2).
4. The mask pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It includes a fixing plate (7), which is connected to the second mounting plate (5) via guide posts (3) on both sides of the second mounting plate (5).
5. A mask pressing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second mounting plate (5) is equipped with two guide posts (3).
6. The mask pressing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper mold (8) is included, and the two sides of the fixing plate (7) are equipped with buckles (10) to connect the upper mold (8) and the fixing plate (7).
7. The mask pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a fourth mounting plate (11), on which the first cylinder (101) is mounted, and the guide post (3) is connected to the fourth mounting plate (11).
8. A mask pressing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Four guide posts (3) are provided between the first mounting plate (2) and the fourth mounting plate (11), and the four guide posts (3) are respectively installed around the first mounting plate (2).
9. An electroplating device, characterized in that, Includes a mask pressing device as described in any one of claims 1-8.
10. An electroplating equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, Includes a truss (9), which is mounted on a support of the electroplating equipment, and the mask pressing device is connected to the electroplating equipment through the truss (9).