An automatic liquid adding plating tank for metal surface treatment

By installing a liquid addition blocking component and a reinforcement component in the electroplating tank, the problems of electroplating solution splashing waste and tank instability are solved, achieving efficient addition of electroplating solution and improved tank stability.

CN224411943UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26TIANJIN HUASHUO METAL SURFACE TREATMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521564481.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-06-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-25

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Technical Problem

In existing electroplating tanks, the electroplating solution is prone to splashing and causing waste during the liquid addition process, and the tank body is not stable enough.

Method used

An automatic electroplating tank with liquid filling was designed, including a liquid filling blocking component and a reinforcement component. The volume of electroplating liquid is controlled by scale lines, a baffle is used to prevent splashing, and a bottom tank base and reinforcement bars provide stable support.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents electroplating solution from splashing and wasting, improves the stability of the electroplating tank, reduces the waste of electroplating solution, and strengthens the internal and external support structure of the tank.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of metal surface treatment with electroplating tank of automatic liquid addition, it is related to electroplating technical field, including electroplating tank, the inside installation of electroplating tank has lower exhaust pipe, the top of lower exhaust pipe is installed with liquid addition blocking component, liquid addition blocking component includes: connecting pipe, fixedly connected in the top of lower exhaust pipe, connecting pipe and lower exhaust pipe are connected between intercommunication;Manual valve, threaded connection is in the top of connecting pipe, the top of manual valve is fixedly communicated with measuring cylinder;Scale line, open in the outer wall of measuring cylinder;Baffle, fixedly connected in the outer wall of lower exhaust pipe, the side of baffle is equipped with sleeve block, fixedly connected between sleeve block and connecting pipe.The utility model is added by setting liquid addition blocking component, by scale line, electroplating solution can be in measuring cylinder inside according to specified capacity position, sputtering electroplating solution will be blocked by baffle, prevent electroplating solution from sputtering downward, avoid waste caused by adding electroplating solution.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electroplating technology, and in particular to an electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid addition. Background Technology

[0002] During electroplating, metal ions continuously deposit on the cathode, causing the concentration of metal ions in the electroplating solution to gradually decrease. Simultaneously, some additives are also consumed in the reaction. Automatic solution replenishment ensures that the concentrations of each component in the electroplating solution are always maintained within the optimal range.

[0003] Among the existing published documents, the utility model patent with patent publication number CN203333806U discloses an automatic plating solution adding machine. This technology has low production cost and uses a safer and more reliable automatic plating solution adding machine; however, this device still has the following defects.

[0004] During the process of adding electroplating solution to a metal surface treatment electroplating tank, the added electroplating solution impacts the electroplating tank body and collides with other electroplating solutions, causing the added electroplating solution to splash outwards, resulting in waste of electroplating solution. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid addition.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid addition, comprising an electroplating tank, wherein a lower pipe is installed inside the electroplating tank, and a liquid addition blocking assembly is installed at the top of the lower pipe. The liquid addition blocking assembly includes: a connecting pipe, fixedly connected to the top of the lower pipe and communicating with the lower pipe; a manual valve, threadedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe, the top of the manual valve being fixedly connected to a measuring cylinder; a graduation line, formed on the outer wall of the measuring cylinder; a baffle, fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower pipe, a sleeve block provided on one side of the baffle, the sleeve block being fixedly connected to the connecting pipe, and a support column fixedly connected between the electroplating tank and the sleeve block. The inner walls of the lower pipe and the connecting pipe are both smooth surfaces, and the top of the measuring cylinder has an annular cross-sectional shape. A fixing column with a circular cross-sectional shape is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the electroplating tank.

[0007] In this technical solution, an electroplating tank is filled with electroplating solution. The solution is energized through the anode and cathode terminals to electroplat the metal surface. A graduated cylinder is used to measure the solution to a specified volume. A manual valve is then opened, allowing the solution to flow into a connecting pipe. A drain pipe then discharges the solution onto the existing solution inside the electroplating tank. Any splashed solution comes into contact with a baffle plate, preventing it from splashing downwards.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the electroplating tank is provided with a reinforcing assembly, which includes: a bottom tank seat, fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electroplating tank, the bottom tank seat being used to support the electroplating tank; multiple reinforcing strips, respectively fixed to the outer wall of the electroplating tank, with a bottom drain valve installed at the top of the inner wall of the bottom tank seat; and a protective sleeve, located between two reinforcing strips, the protective sleeve being fixedly connected to the electroplating tank, the protective sleeve having a positive end and a negative end installed inside, the negative end being located above the positive end, and the negative end and the positive end being electrically connected in series. The multiple reinforcing strips are arranged in a circumferentially equidistant distribution, and the reinforcing strips are used to support the electroplating tank. The bottom tank seat and the multiple reinforcing strips are all made of stainless steel. The top end of the bottom drain valve is connected to the bottom end of the electroplating tank. The protective sleeve is used to support the positive end, and the negative end is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve.

[0009] In this technical solution, multiple reinforcing strips provide reinforcement support to the outside of the electroplating tank, and the fixing column is located on the inner wall of the electroplating tank. It provides counterweight to the center point of the inner wall of the electroplating tank and reinforces the outer wall of the electroplating tank, thus providing simultaneous reinforcement and support inside and outside.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. By setting up a liquid addition blocking component, after electroplating, the electroplating solution is added into the measuring cylinder. The scale lines allow the electroplating solution to reach the specified volume position inside the measuring cylinder. Then, the manual valve is opened, and the electroplating solution flows into the connecting pipe through the manual valve. The splashed electroplating solution is blocked by the baffle to prevent it from splashing downwards, thus avoiding waste caused by adding electroplating solution.

[0012] 2. The electroplating tank is supported by a bottom base, and multiple reinforcing strips provide external reinforcement support. The fixed column counterweights the center point of the inner wall of the electroplating tank to prevent the electroplating tank from shaking. The internal and external reinforcement support of the electroplating tank is carried out simultaneously, which greatly improves the internal and external stability of the electroplating tank during use. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to this utility model is shown;

[0014] Figure 2This diagram shows a partial structural cut-off at the connection between the lower pipe and the baffle of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial structural view from below at the connection between the baffle and the lower pipe of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This invention provides a schematic diagram of a partial section of the structure at the connection between the electroplating tank and the fixed column.

[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0018] 1. Electroplating tank; 2. Lower drain pipe; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. Manual valve; 5. Measuring cylinder; 6. Scale line; 7. Baffle; 8. Sleeve block; 9. Support column; 10. Fixing column; 11. Bottom tank seat; 12. Reinforcing strip; 13. Lower drain valve; 14. Anode end; 15. Cathode end; 16. Protective sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model.

[0021] Example 1;

[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 - Figure 3As shown, this embodiment provides an electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid addition, including an electroplating tank 1. A lower drain pipe 2 is installed inside the electroplating tank 1, and a liquid addition blocking assembly is installed at the top of the lower drain pipe 2. The liquid addition blocking assembly includes: a connecting pipe 3, fixedly connected to the top of the lower drain pipe 2, and communicating with the lower drain pipe 2; a manual valve 4, threadedly connected to the top of the connecting pipe 3, and a measuring cylinder 5 fixedly connected to the top of the manual valve 4; a scale line 6, formed on the outer wall of the measuring cylinder 5; a baffle 7, fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower drain pipe 2, with a sleeve 8 on one side of the baffle 7, fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 3; and a support column 9 fixedly connected between the electroplating tank 1 and the sleeve 8. The inner walls of the lower drain pipe 2 and the connecting pipe 3 are smooth surfaces, and the top cross-sectional shape of the measuring cylinder 5 is annular.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, a fixing column 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1. The cross-sectional shape of the fixing column 10 is circular so that the fixing column 10 can provide reinforcement force to the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1.

[0024] In this automatically-filled electroplating tank for metal surface treatment, the electroplating solution is placed inside the electroplating tank 1 for loading. The metal parts are then placed on the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1. The electroplating solution inside the tank 1 is energized through the anode end 14 and cathode end 15, thus electroplating the metal surface. After electroplating, electroplating solution is added to the measuring cylinder 5. The scale line 6 allows the electroplating solution to reach the specified volume level inside the measuring cylinder 5. Then, the manual valve 4 is opened, and the electroplating solution inside the measuring cylinder 5 is automatically discharged into the manual valve 4 under gravity. The electroplating solution flows through the manual valve 4 into the connecting pipe 3, and then into the drain pipe 2. The drain pipe 2 discharges the electroplating solution onto the electroplating solution inside the electroplating tank 1. The splashed electroplating solution comes into contact with the baffle 7, which prevents the electroplating solution from splashing downwards, thus avoiding waste.

[0025] Example 2;

[0026] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, this embodiment provides a reinforcing assembly on the outer wall of the electroplating tank 1. The reinforcing assembly includes: a bottom tank seat 11, fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electroplating tank 1, which supports the electroplating tank 1; multiple reinforcing strips 12, respectively fixed on the outer wall of the electroplating tank 1, with a lower drain valve 13 installed at the top of the inner wall of the bottom tank seat 11; and a protective sleeve 16, located between two reinforcing strips 12, which is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank 1. The protective sleeve 16 has a positive end 14 and a negative end 15 installed inside, with the negative end 15 located above the positive end 14 and electrically connected in series with the positive end 14. The multiple reinforcing strips 12 are arranged in a circumferentially equidistant distribution, supporting the electroplating tank 1. The bottom tank seat 11 and the multiple reinforcing strips 12 are all made of stainless steel. The top end of the lower drain valve 13 is connected to the bottom end of the electroplating tank 1. The protective sleeve 16 supports the positive end 14, and the negative end 15 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 16.

[0027] In use, the electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid addition technology is supported by the bottom tank base 11, and multiple reinforcing strips 12 provide reinforcement support to the outside of the electroplating tank 1. The protective sleeve 16 reinforces and protects the outside of the anode end 14 and the cathode end 15. At the same time, the fixing column 10 is located on the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1 and provides counterweight to the center point of the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1 to prevent the electroplating tank 1 from shaking. In this way, the outer wall of the electroplating tank 1 is reinforced, and the inner wall of the electroplating tank 1 is also reinforced. The internal and external reinforcement and support are strengthened simultaneously, which greatly improves the internal and external stability of the electroplating tank 1 during use.

[0028] All contents not described in detail in the specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art, and the model parameters of each electrical appliance are not specifically limited; conventional equipment can be used. Electrical control components not mentioned in this technical solution are not shown in the figures because they are existing technologies, and will not be described here.

[0029] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An electroplating tank for metal surface treatment with automatic liquid dispensing, characterized in that, The system includes an electroplating tank (1), inside which a lower drain pipe (2) is installed. A liquid addition blocking assembly is installed at the top of the lower drain pipe (2). The liquid addition blocking assembly includes: A connecting pipe (3) is fixedly connected to the top end of the lower pipe (2), and the connecting pipe (3) is connected to the lower pipe (2); A manual valve (4) is threaded to the top of a connecting pipe (3), and a measuring cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the manual valve (4). The graduation line (6) is located on the outer wall of the measuring cylinder (5); A baffle (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower pipe (2). A sleeve (8) is provided on one side of the baffle (7). The sleeve (8) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (3). A support column (9) is fixedly connected between the electroplating tank (1) and the sleeve (8).

2. The electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls of the lower pipe (2) and the connecting pipe (3) are both smooth surfaces, and the top cross-sectional shape of the measuring cylinder (5) is circular.

3. The electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the electroplating tank (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing column (10), and the cross-sectional shape of the fixing column (10) is circular.

4. The electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the electroplating tank (1) is provided with a reinforcing component, the reinforcing component including: A bottom tank (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the electroplating tank (1), and the bottom tank (11) is used to support the electroplating tank (1); Multiple reinforcing strips (12) are fixed on the outer wall of the electroplating tank (1), and a bottom valve (13) is installed on the top of the inner wall of the bottom tank seat (11); A protective sleeve (16) is located between two reinforcing strips (12). The protective sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to the electroplating tank (1). The protective sleeve (16) has an anode (14) and a cathode (15) installed inside. The cathode (15) is located above the anode (14). The cathode (15) and the anode (14) are electrically connected in series.

5. An electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple reinforcing strips (12) are arranged in a circumferentially equidistant pattern, and the reinforcing strips (12) are used to support the electroplating tank (1).

6. The electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom groove seat (11) and multiple reinforcing strips (12) are all made of stainless steel, and the top of the bottom valve (13) is connected to the bottom of the electroplating tank (1).

7. An electroplating tank for automatic liquid addition for metal surface treatment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective sleeve (16) is used to support the male end (14), and the female end (15) is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve (16).

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  • Automatic plating solution addition machine

    CN203333806U