Width-adjustable VCP hanger
By designing an adjustable VCP hanger structure, the problem of existing fixed hangers being incompatible with different sized boards is solved, thus preventing the boards from curling and scratching.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN SUYUAN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing VCP plating line for PCB has a fixed rack structure, which cannot be compatible with boards of different sizes, leading to problems such as curling and scratches when producing thin boards.
A VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width was designed. The positions of the upper and lower horizontal sliding plates and vertical bars can be adjusted through horizontal and vertical locking mechanisms to achieve the adjustability of the hanging bracket and adapt to boards of different sizes.
The rack achieves compatibility with boards of different sizes, avoiding edge curling and scratches during the clamping process, and meeting production needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to VCP hangers, and more particularly to a VCP hanger with adjustable length and width. Background Technology
[0002] The existing hangers on PCB VCP plating lines are generally fixed structures with no automatic adjustment of length and width, which brings many technical problems in practical applications: First, this type of hanger is not compatible with board sizes of different sizes; second, when producing thin boards, improper clamping position can easily cause edge curling and scratches on the board surface. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a VCP hanger that is compatible with boards of different sizes and can prevent the boards from curling or scratching, in order to address the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.
[0005] An adjustable VCP hanger includes a horizontal sliding mechanism, an upper support beam, a lower support beam, and two vertical rods. The upper support beam has upper horizontal sliding plates at its left and right ends, which overlap and slide against the upper support beam. The lower support beam has lower horizontal sliding plates at its left and right ends, which overlap and slide against the lower support beam. Both the upper and lower horizontal sliding plates are locked to the upper and lower support beams by a horizontal locking mechanism. When the horizontal locking mechanism is unlocked, the upper and lower horizontal sliding plates can slide horizontally. The lower ends of the two vertical rods are fixedly connected to the two lower horizontal sliding plates. The upper and lower ends of the upper horizontal sliding plates have vertical rod supports, with the upper ends of the vertical rods passing through the supports. A vertical locking mechanism is provided on the outer side of each vertical rod support to lock the vertical position of the vertical rod. When the vertical locking mechanism is unlocked, the vertical rod can slide up and down relative to the support.
[0006] Preferably, the upper transverse sliding plate includes an upper sliding groove, and the end of the upper support beam is inserted into the upper sliding groove and the two are slidably engaged.
[0007] Preferably, the lower transverse sliding plate includes a sliding groove, and the end of the lower support beam is inserted into the sliding groove and the two are slidably engaged.
[0008] Preferably, the transverse locking mechanism includes a front locking plate, a rear locking plate, and two return springs. The rear locking plate includes two fixed posts, the front ends of which are fixedly connected to the front locking plate. The rear locking plate has a forward-protruding locking post. The return spring is sleeved on the fixed post and is used to drive the front and rear locking plates forward. The upper and lower transverse sliding plates each have transverse slots through which the two fixed posts can pass. The upper and lower support beams each have through holes through which the two fixed posts can pass. The rear sides of the upper and lower transverse sliding plates each have multiple locking holes evenly distributed transversely, and the locking posts can be inserted into the locking holes.
[0009] Preferably, the end of the upper transverse sliding plate is formed with a cover plate, the vertical rod support is fixed to the rear side of the cover plate, the vertical rod support is provided with a vertical receiving hole through which the vertical rod can pass, the front side of the vertical rod support is provided with a first locking hole corresponding to the vertical receiving hole, the cover plate is provided with a second locking hole aligned with the first locking hole, the side of the vertical rod is formed with straight teeth, the straight teeth are aligned with the first locking hole, the vertical locking mechanism includes a hinge seat, a hinge lever and a lever spring, the hinge seat is fixedly connected to the cover plate, the hinge lever is hingedly connected to the hinge seat, the first end of the hinge lever is provided with a bent portion, the bent portion passes through the second locking hole and the first locking hole and engages with the straight teeth, and the lever spring is clamped between the second end of the hinge lever and the cover plate.
[0010] In the VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width disclosed in this utility model, the horizontal movement mechanism can move along the track of the electroplating line under the drive of external force. Two vertical rods are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the hanging bracket. By setting the upper horizontal sliding plate and the lower horizontal sliding plate, the relative position of the two vertical rods can be adjusted. At the same time, based on the sliding fit relationship between the vertical rod and the vertical rod support, the distance between the upper support beam and the lower support beam can be adjusted. When the horizontal locking mechanism is locked, the positions of the upper horizontal sliding plate and the lower horizontal sliding plate are fixed. When it is necessary to adjust the width of the plate clamping position, the horizontal locking mechanism is unlocked, allowing the upper horizontal sliding plate and the lower horizontal sliding plate to slide laterally, thereby adjusting the width between the two vertical rods. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the plate clamping position, the vertical locking mechanism is unlocked, allowing the vertical rod to slide up and down relative to the vertical rod support, thereby adapting to the plate to be clamped. Compared with the prior art, this utility model is compatible with plates of various sizes, avoids plate curling and scratching, and better meets application requirements. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the VCP hanging bracket of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 Partial breakdown of the VCP hanger of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0013] Figure 3 Partial breakdown of the VCP bracket of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0014] Figure 4 Partial breakdown of the VCP bracket of this utility model Figure 3 . Detailed Implementation
[0015] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0016] This utility model discloses a VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width, combined with Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a transverse movement mechanism 1, an upper support beam 2, a lower support beam 3, and two vertical rods 4. The upper support beam 2 is fixedly connected to the transverse movement mechanism 1. Upper transverse sliding plates 5 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the upper support beam 2. The upper transverse sliding plates 5 overlap with the upper support beam 2 and are in sliding engagement with it. Lower transverse sliding plates 6 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the lower support beam 3. The lower transverse sliding plates 6 overlap with the lower support beam 3 and are in sliding engagement with it. The upper transverse sliding plates 5 and the upper support beam 2, and the lower transverse sliding plates 6 and the lower support beam 3 are connected. All are locked together by a transverse locking mechanism 7. When the transverse locking mechanism 7 is unlocked, the upper transverse slide plate 5 and the lower transverse slide plate 6 can slide laterally. The lower ends of the two vertical rods 4 are fixedly connected to the two lower transverse slide plates 6 respectively. The left and right ends of the upper transverse slide plate 5 are respectively provided with vertical rod supports 8. The upper end of the vertical rod 4 passes through the vertical rod support 8. The outer side of the vertical rod support 8 is provided with a vertical locking mechanism 9 for locking the vertical position of the vertical rod 4. When the vertical locking mechanism 9 is unlocked, the vertical rod 4 can slide up and down relative to the vertical rod support 8.
[0017] In the above structure, the transverse movement mechanism 1 can move along the track of the electroplating line under the drive of external force. The two vertical rods 4 are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the bracket. By setting the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6, the relative position of the two vertical rods 4 can be adjusted. At the same time, based on the sliding fit relationship between the vertical rods 4 and the vertical rod support 8, the distance between the upper support beam 2 and the lower support beam 3 can be adjusted. After the transverse locking mechanism 7 is locked, the positions of the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 are fixed. When it is necessary to adjust the width of the plate clamping position, the transverse locking mechanism 7 is unlocked, allowing the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 to slide laterally, thereby adjusting the width between the two vertical rods 4. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the plate clamping position, the vertical locking mechanism 9 is unlocked, allowing the vertical rods 4 to slide up and down relative to the vertical rod support 8, thereby adapting to the plate to be clamped. Compared with existing technologies, this utility model is compatible with boards of various sizes, and can avoid board edge curling and scratches, thus better meeting application requirements.
[0018] In order to enable the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 to slide smoothly, in this embodiment, the upper transverse sliding plate 5 includes an upper sliding groove 50, and the end of the upper support beam 2 is inserted into the upper sliding groove 50 and the two slide in cooperation.
[0019] Similarly, the lower transverse slide plate 6 includes a sliding groove 60, and the end of the lower support beam 3 is inserted into the sliding groove 60 and the two slide in cooperation.
[0020] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the transverse locking mechanism 7 includes a front locking plate 70, a rear locking plate 71, and two return springs 72. The rear locking plate 71 includes two fixing posts 73, the front ends of which are fixedly connected to the front locking plate 70. The rear locking plate 71 has a forward-protruding locking post 74. The return spring 72 is sleeved on the fixing post 73 and is used to drive the front locking plate 70 and the rear locking plate 71 to move forward. The upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 are both provided with transverse slots 11 through which the two fixing posts 73 can pass. The upper support beam 2 and the lower support beam 3 are both provided with through holes 12 through which the two fixing posts 73 can pass. The rear side of the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 are both provided with a plurality of locking holes 13 evenly distributed in the transverse direction. The locking post 74 can be inserted into the locking hole 13.
[0021] In the above structure, the upper transverse sliding plate 5 and the upper support beam 2 are locked together using the transverse locking mechanism 7, and the lower transverse sliding plate 6 and the lower support beam 3 are locked together using the same transverse locking mechanism 7. Taking the transverse locking mechanism 7 between the lower transverse sliding plate 6 and the lower support beam 3 as an example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The front locking plate 70 is located on the front side of the lower support beam 3, and the rear locking plate 71 is located on the rear side of the lower transverse sliding plate 6. Two fixing posts 73 pass through two transverse slots 11 and two through holes 12 in sequence and are fixedly connected to the front locking plate 70. The return spring 72 is clamped between the front locking plate 70 and the lower support beam 3. The return spring 72 can drive the front locking plate 70 and the rear locking plate 71 forward, so that the locking post 74 can be inserted into the locking hole 13 to complete the locking. When it is necessary to unlock, it is only necessary to apply pressure to the front locking plate 70 to overcome the elastic force of the return spring 72 to complete the unlocking.
[0022] Please see Figure 4 In this embodiment, a cover plate 51 is formed at the end of the upper transverse sliding plate 5. The vertical rod support 8 is fixed to the rear side of the cover plate 51. A vertical receiving hole 80 is provided on the vertical rod support 8 for the vertical rod 4 to pass through. A first locking hole 80 corresponding to the vertical receiving hole 80 is provided on the front side of the vertical rod support 8. A second locking hole 52 is provided on the cover plate 51 and aligned with the first locking hole 80. A straight tooth 40 is formed on the side of the vertical rod 4. The straight tooth 40 and the first locking hole are aligned with the first locking hole. The vertical locking mechanism 9, which is aligned with the 80° setting, includes a hinge seat 90, a hinge lever 91, and a lever spring (not shown). The hinge seat 90 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 51, and the hinge lever 91 is hingedly connected to the hinge seat 90. The first end of the hinge lever 91 is provided with a bent portion 92, which passes through the second locking hole 52 and the first locking hole 80 and engages with the straight tooth 40. The lever spring is clamped between the second end of the hinge lever 91 and the cover plate 51.
[0023] In the above structure, under the elastic force applied by the lever spring, the hinge lever 91 locks the vertical rod 4. When an external force presses the second end of the hinge lever 91, it overcomes the elastic force of the lever spring, causing the bent part 92 to separate from the vertical rod 4, and the vertical unlocking is completed.
[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. All modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the technical scope of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width, characterized in that, The device includes a lateral sliding mechanism, an upper support beam, a lower support beam, and two vertical rods. The upper support beam is fixedly connected to the lateral sliding mechanism. Upper lateral sliding plates are provided at both ends of the upper support beam, overlapping and slidingly engaging with the upper support beam. Lower lateral sliding plates are provided at both ends of the lower support beam, overlapping and slidingly engaging with the lower support beam. Both the upper and lower lateral sliding plates are locked to the upper and lower support beams by a lateral locking mechanism. When the lateral locking mechanism is unlocked, the upper and lower lateral sliding plates can slide laterally. The lower ends of the two vertical rods are fixedly connected to the two lower lateral sliding plates. Vertical rod supports are provided at both ends of the upper lateral sliding plates, with the upper end of the vertical rod passing through the vertical rod supports. A vertical locking mechanism for locking the vertical position of the vertical rod is provided on the outside of the vertical rod supports. When the vertical locking mechanism is unlocked, the vertical rod can slide up and down relative to the vertical rod supports.
2. The VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper transverse sliding plate includes an upper sliding groove, and the end of the upper support beam is inserted into the upper sliding groove and the two slide in cooperation.
3. The VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lower transverse sliding plate includes a sliding groove, and the end of the lower support beam is inserted into the sliding groove and the two slide in cooperation.
4. The VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse locking mechanism includes a front locking plate, a rear locking plate, and two return springs. The rear locking plate includes two fixed posts, the front ends of which are fixedly connected to the front locking plate. The rear locking plate has a forward-protruding locking post. The return spring is sleeved on the fixed post and is used to drive the front and rear locking plates forward. The upper and lower transverse sliding plates each have transverse slots through which the two fixed posts can pass. The upper and lower support beams each have through holes through which the two fixed posts can pass. The rear sides of the upper and lower transverse sliding plates each have multiple locking holes evenly distributed transversely, and the locking posts can be inserted into the locking holes.
5. The VCP hanging bracket with adjustable length and width as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The upper transverse sliding plate has a cover plate at its end. The vertical rod support is fixed to the rear side of the cover plate. The vertical rod support has a vertical receiving hole through which the vertical rod can pass. The front side of the vertical rod support has a first locking hole corresponding to the vertical receiving hole. The cover plate has a second locking hole aligned with the first locking hole. The side of the vertical rod has straight teeth aligned with the first locking hole. The vertical locking mechanism includes a hinge seat, a hinge lever, and a lever spring. The hinge seat is fixedly connected to the cover plate. The hinge lever is hinged to the hinge seat. The first end of the hinge lever has a bent portion that passes through the second locking hole and the first locking hole and engages with the straight teeth. The lever spring is clamped between the second end of the hinge lever and the cover plate.