Electroplating production automatic cleaning water-saving device

By using graded cleaning and water recycling, the problem of water waste in electroplating production has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and water conservation goals.

CN224372299UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19ZHEJIANG HONGYU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG HONGYU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In current electroplating production, the water used for cleaning cannot be recycled, resulting in a significant waste of water resources.

Method used

A tiered cleaning method is adopted, connecting several cleaning tanks through connecting pipes. Water is recycled using turbine components and conductivity sensors. This includes the combined use of ultrasonic cleaning tanks, turbine tanks, and conductivity tanks, combined with filter frames and water level sensors to control the liquid level.

Benefits of technology

It enables the recycling of cleaning water, reduces water waste, improves cleaning efficiency, and effectively removes impurities and ions from electroplated parts.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cleaning water -saving device of electroplating production, aims at providing a kind of water-saving automatic cleaning water -saving device of electroplating production by the water circulation of grading cleaning. It includes: washing tank, the washing tank is equipped with several and evenly distributed;Connecting pipe, the washing tank is interconnected by connecting pipe between the washing tank;Filter frame, the filter frame is installed in the washing tank of one side;Turbine assembly, the turbine assembly is installed in one of washing tank;Electric conductivity sensor, the electric conductivity sensor is installed in the washing tank of another side. The utility model has the beneficial effects that: water can be saved by the water circulation of grading cleaning, electroplated piece can be gradedly cleaned, cleaning solution can be exchanged, liquid level height can be better controlled, impurities in ultrasonic cleaning tank can be quickly removed, and floating dust on electroplated piece can be removed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of engine compartment, and in particular to an automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production. Background Technology

[0002] Electroplating is the process of depositing a thin layer of another metal or alloy onto the surface of certain metals using the principle of electrolysis. It utilizes electrolysis to coat the surface of metal or other material parts with a metallic film, thereby preventing metal oxidation and improving wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance, and aesthetics. Cleaning is an essential step in the electroplating process. After electroplating in the electroplating bath, the parts need to be cleaned in several cleaning baths. The cleaning process in electroplating lines often requires a large amount of water, which cannot be recycled, resulting in significant water waste.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN212821486U, published on November 24, 2010, discloses an ultrasonic electroplating cleaning machine, comprising a mounting shell and an ultrasonic generator. The ultrasonic generator is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting shell, a pad is installed on the bottom of the mounting shell, clean water is contained inside the mounting shell, a placement frame is installed inside the mounting shell, connecting ears are fixedly mounted on both sides of the placement frame, each connecting ear has a first through hole, the placement frame has several second through holes, support components are installed on both side walls of the mounting shell, and mounting holes are formed on both side walls of the mounting shell. The drawback of this invention is that, in order to ensure thorough cleaning of the electroplated parts, the cleaning water needs to be frequently changed to maintain the cleaning effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies that cannot recycle the water after cleaning, resulting in the waste of a large amount of water resources, and provides an automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production that saves water through water recycling during graded cleaning.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production includes:

[0007] A cleaning tank, wherein several cleaning tanks are provided and evenly distributed;

[0008] The cleaning tanks are interconnected via connecting pipes.

[0009] The filter frame is installed in the cleaning box on one side;

[0010] A turbine assembly, wherein the turbine assembly is installed in one of the cleaning tanks;

[0011] A conductivity sensor is installed in the cleaning tank on the other side.

[0012] Several evenly distributed cleaning tanks can perform graded treatment on electroplated parts. Adjacent cleaning tanks are connected by connecting pipes. After cleaning a certain number of parts, the cleaning water in the last-stage cleaning tank can be discharged into the next-stage cleaning tank. As the cleaning level of the cleaning tanks gradually increases, the cleaner cleaning solution from the next stage is introduced into the next stage, ensuring that the cleaning solution in the previous stage is cleaner. A filter frame is provided in the first-stage cleaning tank. Since larger wastes tend to fall into the first stage, the filter frame can quickly clean the cleaning tank. Then, a turbine assembly is provided in the next-stage cleaning tank. The turbine assembly accelerates the water flow and rotation, thereby further cleaning the residue on the electroplated parts. Finally, the electroplating solution is removed. A conductivity sensor is installed in the last cleaning tank to detect the conductivity of the cleaning water, ensuring that the cleaning water can effectively remove electroplating ions. This achieves the purpose of water conservation through water circulation during graded cleaning.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning chamber includes an ultrasonic cleaning chamber, a turbine chamber, and a conductivity chamber, arranged in this manner. A water inlet pipe is installed on one side of the conductivity chamber, and a conductivity sensor is installed inside the conductivity chamber. A water outlet pipe is installed on one side of the ultrasonic cleaning chamber. The cleaning chamber has three sections arranged sequentially. The electroplated parts are cleaned sequentially through the ultrasonic cleaning chamber, the turbine chamber, and the conductivity chamber. The ultrasonic cleaning chamber uses a commercially available, mature ultrasonic cleaning machine to ensure deep cleaning of the electroplated parts. Then, impurities on the electroplated parts are rinsed away by water flow in the turbine chamber, ensuring cleanliness. Finally, the conductivity chamber removes ions from the electroplated parts. The cleaning chambers are connected by a connecting pipe. A water inlet pipe is installed on the conductivity chamber to introduce clean cleaning solution into the conductivity chamber, ensuring its conductivity. The conductivity is detected by a conductivity sensor. This design allows for tiered cleaning of the electroplated parts.

[0014] Preferably, adjacent cleaning tanks are connected by a connecting pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the upper end of one cleaning tank, and the lower end is connected to the lower end of the other cleaning tank. Both ends of the connecting pipe are connected to the cleaning tanks on both sides. The cleaning tanks are connected via the connecting pipe, and the cleaning fluid enters from the top of the connecting pipe and then flows to the bottom of the adjacent cleaning tank, thus achieving fluid exchange. Replacing the cleaning fluid from the bottom of the cleaning tank allows for better delivery of the upper cleaning fluid to the adjacent cleaning tank. This design facilitates fluid exchange.

[0015] Preferably, a suction pump is installed at the end of the connecting pipe that connects to the upper part of the cleaning tank, and water level sensors are installed inside both the ultrasonic cleaning tank and the turbine box. The water level sensors detect the internal water level of the cleaning tank to prevent cleaning fluid overflow. Both water level sensors are controlled by an external controller. Once the water level reaches a certain height, the suction pump pumps water out. The flow rate through the connecting pipe can be controlled by the suction pump, which is also controlled by an external controller. This design prevents backflow through the connecting pipe and allows for better control of the liquid level.

[0016] Preferably, the ultrasonic cleaning chamber is equipped with a filter frame that matches the ultrasonic cleaning chamber, and a handle is installed on the upper end of the filter frame. Larger impurities tend to accumulate inside the ultrasonic cleaning frame; this design prevents impurities from settling to the bottom and allows the filter frame to be lifted out of the ultrasonic cleaning chamber via the handle for removal of impurities. This design enables rapid removal of impurities from the ultrasonic cleaning chamber.

[0017] Preferably, the turbine assembly is installed inside a turbine housing. The turbine assembly includes a turntable and a motor. The turntable is placed inside the turbine housing, and a rotating shaft is located on the bottom surface of the turntable. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to the turntable, and the other end passes through the bottom of the turbine housing and is positioned on the outside of the turbine housing. A gear is mounted on the rotating shaft through the lower end of the turbine housing. The motor is mounted on the bottom surface of the turbine housing, and a second gear is mounted on the motor shaft of the motor. The first gear meshes with the second gear. The turbine assembly, installed inside the turbine housing, performs a secondary cleaning of the electroplated parts. The meshing of the second gear with the first gear on the motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable to rotate inside the turbine housing. The turbine blades on the turntable rotate together, causing the water flow to rotate. This vortex cleans the electroplated parts, removing floating dust.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: water saving through water circulation during graded cleaning, graded cleaning of electroplated parts, exchange of cleaning fluid, better control of liquid level, rapid removal of impurities in ultrasonic cleaning box, and removal of floating dust on electroplated parts. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the filter frame;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the turbine assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the medium conductivity box.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning tank; 11. Ultrasonic cleaning tank; 12. Turbine box; 13. Conductivity box; 14. Inlet pipe; 15. Outlet pipe; 16. Water level sensor; 2. Connecting pipe; 21. Suction pump; 3. Filter frame; 31. Handle ring; 4. Turbine assembly; 41. Turntable; 42. Motor 1; 43. Shaft; 44. Gear 1; 45. Gear 2; 46. Turbine blade; 5. Conductivity sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figure 1 In this embodiment, an automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production includes:

[0026] Cleaning tank 1, there are several cleaning tanks 1 evenly distributed;

[0027] The cleaning tank 1 is interconnected via the connecting pipe 2;

[0028] Filter frame 3 is installed in the cleaning box 1 on one side;

[0029] Turbine assembly 4 is installed inside one of the cleaning tanks 1;

[0030] Conductivity sensor 5 is installed in the cleaning tank 1 on the other side.

[0031] The cleaning tank 1 includes an ultrasonic cleaning tank 11, a turbine tank 12, and a conductivity tank 13, which are arranged in this manner. A water inlet pipe 14 is installed on one side of the conductivity tank 13, and a conductivity sensor 5 is installed inside the conductivity tank 13. A water outlet pipe 15 is installed on one side of the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11, and a water level sensor 16 is installed inside both the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11 and the turbine tank 12.

[0032] Two adjacent cleaning tanks 1 are connected by a connecting pipe 2. One end of the connecting pipe 2 is connected to the upper end of one cleaning tank 1, and the lower end of the connecting pipe 2 is connected to the lower end of the other cleaning tank 1. Both ends of the connecting pipe 2 are connected to the two cleaning tanks 1 on the two sides respectively.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, a suction pump 21 is installed at one end of the connecting pipe 2 that is connected to the upper end of the cleaning tank 1, and water level sensors 16 are installed in both the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11 and the turbine box 12.

[0034] like Figure 2As shown, the ultrasonic cleaning box 11 is equipped with a filter frame 3, which is matched with the ultrasonic cleaning box 11. A handle ring 31 is installed on the upper end of the filter frame 3.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the turbine assembly 4 is installed inside the turbine housing 12. The turbine assembly 4 includes a turntable 41 and a motor 42. The turntable 41 is placed inside the turbine housing 12. A rotating shaft 43 is provided on the bottom surface of the turntable 41. One end of the rotating shaft 43 is connected to the turntable 41. The other end of the rotating shaft 43 passes through the bottom of the turbine housing 12 and is placed on the outside of the turbine housing 12. A gear 44 is installed on the lower end of the rotating shaft 43. The motor 42 is installed on the bottom surface of the turbine housing 12. A gear 45 is installed on the motor shaft of the motor 42. The gear 44 meshes with the gear 45. A number of turbine blades 46 arranged in a circular pattern are installed on the turntable 41.

[0036] In operation, the electroplated parts first enter the ultrasonic cleaning chamber 11 for deep cleaning using ultrasonic waves. After cleaning in the ultrasonic cleaning chamber 11, the electroplated parts enter the turbine chamber 12. Then, the motor 42 rotates, driving the rotating shaft 43 to rotate through the meshing of gear 44 and gear 45. This, in turn, drives the turntable 41 and turbine blades 46 to rotate, causing the water flow to rotate. The eddy current of the water further cleans the electroplated parts. After cleaning, the electroplated parts enter the conductivity chamber 13 for de-energization.

[0037] During cleaning, the conductivity of the conductivity box 13 is detected by the conductivity sensor 5. If the conductivity of the conductivity box 13 does not meet the requirements, cleaning fluid is introduced through the inlet pipe 14, causing the liquid level to rise. However, if the water level sensor 16 detects that the water level exceeds the limit, the external controller controls the suction pump 21 to draw the cleaning fluid into the turbine box 12. The turbine box 12 also detects the water level and then introduces cleaning fluid into the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11. Finally, the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11 overflows from the outlet pipe 15. Since a significant amount of impurities easily fall into the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11, the filter frame 3 is removed to clean the impurities, ensuring the cleanliness of the ultrasonic cleaning tank 11.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production, characterized in that, include: Cleaning tank (1), wherein there are several cleaning tanks (1) and they are evenly distributed; The cleaning tanks (1) are interconnected via the connecting pipe (2); The filter frame (3) is installed in the cleaning box (1) on one side; Turbine assembly (4), said turbine assembly (4) is installed in one of the cleaning tanks (1); A conductivity sensor (5) is installed in the cleaning tank (1) on the other side. The cleaning tank (1) includes an ultrasonic cleaning tank (11), a turbine tank (12), and a conductivity tank (13). The ultrasonic cleaning tank (11), the turbine tank (12), and the conductivity tank (13) are arranged in this manner. A water inlet pipe (14) is installed on one side of the conductivity tank (13). The conductivity sensor (5) is installed in the conductivity tank (13). A water outlet pipe (15) is installed on one side of the ultrasonic cleaning tank (11). A water level sensor (16) is installed in both the ultrasonic cleaning tank (11) and the turbine tank (12).

2. The automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two adjacent cleaning tanks (1) are connected by a connecting pipe (2). One end of the connecting pipe (2) is connected to the upper end of one side of the cleaning tank (1), and the lower end of the connecting pipe (2) is connected to the lower end of the other side of the cleaning tank (1). Both ends of the connecting pipe (2) are connected to the two sides of the cleaning tank (1).

3. The automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production according to claim 2, characterized in that, A suction pump (21) is installed at one end of the connecting pipe (2) that is connected to the upper end of the cleaning tank (1).

4. The automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultrasonic cleaning box (11) is equipped with a filter frame (3), which is matched with the ultrasonic cleaning box (11). A handle ring (31) is installed on the upper end of the filter frame (3).

5. The automatic cleaning and water-saving device for electroplating production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turbine assembly (4) is installed inside the turbine housing (12). The turbine assembly (4) includes a turntable (41) and a motor (42). The turntable (41) is placed inside the turbine housing (12). The bottom surface of the turntable (41) is provided with a rotating shaft (43). One end of the rotating shaft (43) is connected to the turntable (41). The other end of the rotating shaft (43) passes through the bottom of the turbine housing (12) and is placed on the outside of the turbine housing (12). The rotating shaft (43) passes through the lower end of the turbine housing (12) and is equipped with a gear (44). The motor (42) is installed on the bottom surface of the turbine housing (12). The motor shaft of the motor (42) is equipped with a gear (45). The gear (44) meshes with the gear (45). The turntable (41) is equipped with a number of turbine blades (46) arranged in a circular pattern.