Electroplating dryer

By using a servo motor-driven gear system and adjustable clamping blocks, the electroplating dryer achieves comprehensive cleaning and drying, solving the problem of low efficiency in existing equipment and improving cleaning and drying efficiency.

CN224470668UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07TIANJIN HAOJINRUI METAL SURFACE TREATMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN HAOJINRUI METAL SURFACE TREATMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electroplating dryers are unable to thoroughly rinse and dry automotive trim parts, resulting in low drying efficiency.

Method used

A servo motor-driven gear system rotates the material, and combined with adjustable clamping blocks and a water spray and drying structure, it achieves comprehensive cleaning and drying of the material.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cleaning and drying efficiency of the electroplating dryer, adapts to the clamping requirements of materials of different specifications, and enhances the practicality of the equipment.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an electroplating dryer, relating to the field of electroplating technology. It includes a drying chamber with a placement box inserted inside. A drain mesh plate is fixedly connected inside the placement box, and multiple second connecting rods are fixedly connected to the top of the drain mesh plate. A first rotating column is rotatably connected to the inside of each second connecting rod via bearings. A pin slot is provided inside the first rotating column. Multiple internal slots are provided inside the drying chamber, and pins are rotatably connected to the inside of each internal slot via bearings. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the reciprocating operation of the servo motor drives the drive gear column to reciprocate, thereby causing the rack to slide reciprocally inside the T-shaped sliding groove, which in turn drives multiple driven gear columns to reciprocate. Then, the pins drive the pin slots and mounting blocks to rotate, thereby causing the clamped material to rotate, thus facilitating comprehensive cleaning and drying of the material.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electroplating technology, specifically to an electroplating dryer. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive trim parts are the component systems in which plastic materials are most widely used in automobiles. Modern car trim parts are generally made using injection molding, followed by painting or textured treatment. Automotive trim parts involve a variety of processing techniques. In the production process of automotive trim parts, chromium electroplating is required. The trim parts to be electroplated are immersed in a chemical bath to form a chromium layer. After all the chemical electroplating chromium treatment processes of automotive trim parts are completed, a large amount of plating solution will adhere to the surface and pores of the plated parts. If not cleaned, the residual corrosive plating solution will damage the plating layer and the substrate, leading to defects such as blistering, peeling, and discoloration. Therefore, it is necessary to clean and then dry them.

[0003] Chinese patent application number 202321716778.3 discloses an electroplating dryer for automotive trim parts, including a drying chamber for cleaning and drying automotive trim parts. A drying device for drying automotive trim parts is fixedly installed above the drying chamber. A cleaning device for cleaning automotive trim parts is provided on the right side of the drying device. The lower end of the cleaning device is fixedly installed on the surface of the drying chamber. A door for convenient insertion and removal of automotive trim parts is hinged to the right side of the drying chamber. The drying chamber includes an outer shell. A slide rail is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer shell. Electroplated automotive trim parts are fixed by a trim fixing frame. The automotive trim parts are arranged horizontally inside the drying chamber through the cooperation of the mounting frame and the locking block. The door and the cooperation of the slide rail, mounting frame and ball bearings facilitate the removal of the trim fixing frame from the outer shell for easy loading and unloading. The mounting frame is limited by the setting of the limiting groove and the fixing plate to prevent the mounting frame from derailing and affecting the operation of the equipment, thereby achieving the functions of accelerating the drying speed and improving the drying efficiency.

[0004] The current electroplating dryer for automotive trim parts fixes the electroplated trim parts on a frame and then washes and dries them using water spray nozzles and air spray nozzles installed on the top of the drying chamber. However, it cannot thoroughly wash and dry the trim parts, which reduces its drying efficiency. Therefore, we propose an electroplating dryer. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an electroplating dryer that solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an electroplating dryer includes a drying chamber, a placement box inserted inside the drying chamber, a drain mesh plate fixedly connected inside the placement box, a plurality of second connecting rods fixedly connected to the top of the drain mesh plate, a first rotating column rotatably connected inside the second connecting rods via bearings, a pin groove opened inside the first rotating column, a plurality of internal grooves opened inside the drying chamber, a pin rotatably connected inside the internal grooves via bearings, a transmission groove opened inside the drying chamber, a T-shaped sliding groove opened inside the drying chamber and on one side of the transmission groove, a plurality of driven gear columns rotatably connected inside the transmission groove via bearings, one end of the driven gear column being fixedly connected to the pin.

[0007] Preferably, a rack is slidably connected inside the T-shaped chute, and a drive gear column is rotatably connected inside the transmission groove via a bearing. Both the driven gear column and the drive gear column mesh with the rack. The drive gear column can drive the rack to slide back and forth inside the T-shaped chute, thereby driving multiple driven gear columns to rotate back and forth. Then, the pin slot and mounting block are rotated through the insertion pin, thereby driving the clamped material to rotate, which facilitates the comprehensive cleaning and drying of the material.

[0008] Preferably, an electromechanical box is fixedly installed on the outside of the drying chamber, and a servo motor is fixedly installed inside the electromechanical box. The output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the drive gear column. The reciprocating operation of the servo motor can drive the drive gear column to rotate reciprocally, thereby driving the rack to slide reciprocally.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the drain mesh plate is fixedly connected to a plurality of first connecting rods, the first connecting rods having a sliding groove inside, a sliding rod being slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and a rotating disk being rotatably connected to one side of the sliding rod via a rotating shaft. Mounting blocks are fixedly connected to the corresponding sides of the rotating disk and the first rotating column. Through the cooperation of the sliding rod, the first connecting rod and the sliding groove, the extension length of the sliding rod can be adjusted according to the specifications of the material.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting block has two corresponding adjustment slots inside, an adjustment rod is slidably connected inside the adjustment slot, a slot is provided inside the adjustment rod, a plug is inserted into the slot, and a clamping block is fixedly connected to one side of the plug. The clamping block is not limited to rectangular or arc-shaped. Through the cooperation of the adjustment slots and the adjustment rod, the clamping block can easily clamp the material. Through the cooperation of the slots and the plug, the clamping block can be replaced according to the usage requirements.

[0011] Preferably, the drying chamber has a drainage channel inside, the placement box and the drainage mesh plate cooperate with the drainage channel, and a drain pipe is fixedly connected inside the drainage channel.

[0012] Preferably, a water outlet pipe is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber, and multiple water spray heads are fixedly connected inside the water outlet pipe. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the water outlet pipe, and one end of the connecting pipe extends into the water tank. An air outlet pipe is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber, and multiple air outlet heads are fixedly connected inside the air outlet pipe. A hot air blower is fixedly installed on the top of the drying chamber, and one end of the air outlet pipe extends into the interior of the hot air blower. A fan and an electric heating element are fixedly installed inside the hot air blower. A controller is provided on the outside of the drying chamber.

[0013] This utility model provides an electroplating dryer, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This electroplating dryer uses a servo motor to drive the drive gear column to rotate back and forth, which in turn drives the rack to slide back and forth inside the T-shaped slide groove, thereby driving multiple driven gear columns to rotate back and forth. Then, through the insertion pin, the insertion pin groove and the mounting block rotate, which in turn drives the clamped material to rotate, thus facilitating the comprehensive cleaning and drying of the material and improving the practicality of the electroplating dryer.

[0015] 2. This electroplating dryer, through the cooperation of the sliding rod, the first connecting rod and the sliding groove, allows the extension length of the sliding rod to be adjusted according to the specifications of the material. Through the cooperation of the adjusting groove and the adjusting rod, the clamping block can be used to clamp the material. Through the cooperation of the slot and the insert, the clamping block can be replaced according to the usage requirements, thus improving the practicality of the electroplating dryer. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement box of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transmission groove of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting block of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the drying chamber of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Drying chamber; 2. Controller; 3. Placement box; 4. Drainage mesh plate; 5. First connecting rod; 6. Second connecting rod; 7. First rotating column; 8. Pin slot; 9. Mounting block; 10. Sliding rod; 11. Rotating disk; 13. Adjustment groove; 14. Adjustment rod; 15. Slot; 16. Insertion block; 17. Clamping block; 18. Transmission groove; 19. T-shaped slide groove; 20. Driven gear column; 21. Gear rack; 22. Internal groove; 23. Insertion pin; 24. Drive gear column; 25. Servo motor; 26. Air outlet pipe; 27. Water outlet pipe; 28. Hot air blower; 29. ​​Connecting pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an electroplating dryer, including a drying chamber 1, a placement box 3 inserted inside the drying chamber 1, a drain mesh plate 4 fixedly connected inside the placement box 3, a plurality of second connecting rods 6 fixedly connected to the top of the drain mesh plate 4, a first rotating column 7 rotatably connected inside the second connecting rod 6 via bearings, a pin groove 8 opened inside the first rotating column 7, a plurality of internal grooves 22 opened inside the drying chamber 1, a pin 23 rotatably connected inside the internal grooves 22 via bearings, a transmission groove 18 opened inside the drying chamber 1, a T-shaped sliding groove 19 opened inside the drying chamber 1 and located on one side of the transmission groove 18, a plurality of driven gear columns 20 rotatably connected inside the transmission groove 18 via bearings, one end of the driven gear column 20 being fixedly connected to the pin 23;

[0024] The T-shaped chute 19 is internally connected to a rack 21, and the transmission groove 18 is internally connected to a drive gear 24 via a bearing. Both the driven gear 20 and the drive gear 24 mesh with the rack 21. The drive gear 24 can drive the rack 21 to slide back and forth inside the T-shaped chute 19, thereby driving multiple driven gear 20 to rotate back and forth. Then, the pin 23 drives the pin groove 8 and the mounting block 9 to rotate, thereby driving the clamped material to rotate, which facilitates the comprehensive cleaning and drying of the material.

[0025] An electromechanical box is fixedly installed on the outside of the drying chamber 1. A servo motor 25 is fixedly installed inside the electromechanical box. The output end of the servo motor 25 is fixedly connected to the drive gear column 24. The reciprocating operation of the servo motor 25 can drive the drive gear column 24 to reciprocate, thereby driving the rack 21 to reciprocate.

[0026] The top of the drain mesh plate 4 is fixedly connected with multiple first connecting rods 5. The first connecting rod 5 has a sliding groove inside. A sliding rod 10 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. A rotating disk 11 is rotatably connected to one side of the sliding rod 10 through a rotating shaft. Mounting blocks 9 are fixedly connected to the corresponding side of the rotating disk 11 and the first rotating column 7. Through the cooperation of the sliding rod 10, the first connecting rod 5 and the sliding groove, the extension length of the sliding rod 10 can be adjusted according to the specifications of the material.

[0027] The mounting block 9 has two corresponding adjustment slots 13 inside. An adjustment rod 14 is slidably connected inside the adjustment slot 13. A slot 15 is opened inside the adjustment rod 14. A plug block 16 is inserted into the slot 15. A clamping block 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the plug block 16. The clamping block 17 is not limited to rectangular, arc-shaped and other shapes. Due to mass production, it can be customized according to the end shape of the product produced by the factory. The clamping block 17 can clamp the material by the cooperation of the adjustment slot 13 and the adjustment rod 14. The clamping block 17 can be replaced according to the usage requirements by the cooperation of the slot 15 and the plug block 16.

[0028] The interior of the drying chamber 1 is provided with a water leakage channel. The placement box 3 and the water leakage mesh plate 4 cooperate with the water leakage channel. A drain pipe is fixedly connected inside the water leakage channel.

[0029] A water outlet pipe 27 is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber 1. Multiple water spray heads are fixedly connected inside the water outlet pipe 27. A connecting pipe 29 is fixedly connected to one end of the water outlet pipe 27. One end of the connecting pipe 29 extends into the water tank. An air outlet pipe 26 is fixedly connected inside the drying chamber 1. Multiple air outlet heads are fixedly connected inside the air outlet pipe 26. A hot air blower 28 is fixedly installed on the top of the drying chamber 1. One end of the air outlet pipe 26 extends into the interior of the hot air blower 28. A fan and an electric heating element are fixedly installed inside the hot air blower 28. A controller 2 is installed on the outside of the drying chamber 1.

[0030] In summary, when using this electroplating dryer, the operator first replaces the clamping block 17 according to the shape requirements of the workpiece that needs to be cleaned and dried after electroplating. The insert block 16 is then inserted into the slot 15 and secured with fixing bolts. Next, the distance between the two sets of clamping blocks 17 is adjusted by pushing the sliding rod 10 according to the length of the material. Then, the two sets of adjusting rods 14 and clamping blocks 17 are pushed to clamp the electroplated workpiece and secured with fixing bolts. The placement box 3 is then pushed into the drying chamber 1. The positioning rod on the outside of the placement box 3 can position it, thereby inserting multiple first rotating columns 7 into the inner slot 22 and inserting the insertion pin 23 into the pin slot 8. The chamber door is then closed to limit the placement box 3. Finally, the drying chamber 1 is powered on and started via the controller 2. The servo motor 25 reciprocates, driving the drive gear column 24 to slowly reciprocate, which in turn drives the rack 21 to slide back and forth inside the T-shaped slide groove 19, thereby driving multiple driven gear columns 20 to reciprocate. Then, through the insertion pin 23, the insertion pin groove 8 and the mounting block 9 reciprocate, thereby driving the clamped material to reciprocate. At the same time, the pressure pump in the water tank sends the cleaning water in the water tank into the water outlet pipe 27 through the connecting pipe 29, which sprays it into the drying chamber 1 to thoroughly clean the rotating material. The wastewater leaks through the water leakage mesh plate 4 into the water leakage trough, and then is discharged through the drain pipe. Then, the controller 2 starts the fan and electric heating tube in the hot air blower 28 to heat the air, which is then sent into the drying chamber 1 through the air outlet pipe 26 to dry the material.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electroplating dryer, comprising a drying chamber (1), characterized in that: The drying chamber (1) is fitted with a placement box (3), and a drain mesh plate (4) is fixedly connected inside the placement box (3). Multiple second connecting rods (6) are fixedly connected to the top of the drain mesh plate (4). A first rotating column (7) is rotatably connected inside the second connecting rod (6) via a bearing. A pin groove (8) is provided inside the first rotating column (7). Multiple internal grooves (22) are provided inside the drying chamber (1). A pin (23) is rotatably connected inside the internal groove (22) via a bearing. A transmission groove (18) is provided inside the drying chamber (1). A T-shaped slide groove (19) is provided inside the drying chamber (1) and on one side of the transmission groove (18). Multiple driven gear columns (20) are rotatably connected inside the transmission groove (18) via a bearing. One end of the driven gear column (20) is fixedly connected to the pin (23).

2. The electroplating dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The T-shaped groove (19) is slidably connected to a rack (21), and the transmission groove (18) is rotatably connected to a drive gear column (24) via a bearing. Both the driven gear column (20) and the drive gear column (24) mesh with the rack (21).

3. The electroplating dryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: An electromechanical box is fixedly installed on the outside of the drying chamber (1), and a servo motor (25) is fixedly installed inside the electromechanical box. The output end of the servo motor (25) is fixedly connected to the drive gear column (24).

4. The electroplating dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the drain mesh plate (4) is fixedly connected with a plurality of first connecting rods (5). The first connecting rod (5) has a sliding groove inside. A sliding rod (10) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove. A rotating disk (11) is rotatably connected to one side of the sliding rod (10) through a rotating shaft. An installation block (9) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating disk (11) and the first rotating column (7).

5. An electroplating dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting block (9) has two corresponding adjustment slots (13) inside. An adjustment rod (14) is slidably connected inside the adjustment slot (13). A slot (15) is provided inside the adjustment rod (14). A plug (16) is inserted into the slot (15). A clamping block (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the plug (16).

6. The electroplating dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying chamber (1) is provided with a water leakage channel inside. The placement box (3) and the water leakage mesh plate (4) cooperate with the water leakage channel. A drain pipe is fixedly connected inside the water leakage channel.

7. An electroplating dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying chamber (1) is fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe (27), and multiple water spray heads are fixedly connected inside the water outlet pipe (27). One end of the water outlet pipe (27) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (29), and one end of the connecting pipe (29) extends into the water tank. The drying chamber (1) is fixedly connected to an air outlet pipe (26), and multiple air outlet heads are fixedly connected inside the air outlet pipe (26). A hot air blower (28) is fixedly installed on the top of the drying chamber (1). One end of the air outlet pipe (26) extends into the interior of the hot air blower (28). A fan and an electric heating tube are fixedly installed inside the hot air blower (28). A controller (2) is provided on the outside of the drying chamber (1).