A special material storage tool for electroplating groove of microwave module assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of microwave module assembly electroplating tank special material accumulation tool in the field of microwave module assembly processing auxiliary equipment, including the base plate assembled in electroplating machine box, electroplating solution groove is preset on the base plate, further include: the cover plate of the closure electroplating solution groove is covered on the base plate;The lower end surface of the cover plate is provided with the positioning component matched with the size of electroplating solution groove;Two groups of guide grooves are symmetrically opened on the positioning component, each group The guide groove is provided with multiple, and equidistantly arranged on positioning component;The present application is matched by the lower end inclined surface of clamping plate and elastic component, realizes that clamping plate is automatically opened and automatically clamped when component is pushed, and automatically resets after electroplating, without manually adjusting reset and additional driving mechanism, simplify operation, simplify tool structure to reduce maintenance, and elastic component and air bag combination can be adapted to multiple specifications components, expand tool application range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a special storage fixture for electroplating tanks of microwave module components, and in particular to a special storage fixture for electroplating tanks of microwave module components used in the field of auxiliary equipment for microwave module component processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of microwave module components, electroplating is a key step to improve the surface performance of the components, enhance their corrosion resistance and conductivity. To ensure the quality of electroplating, the microwave module components need to be fixed in the electroplating bath using a special storage tool, so that the components are stably immersed in the electroplating solution and to avoid uneven coating caused by component displacement during the electroplating process.

[0003] However, the electroplating fixtures for microwave module components currently on the market, in actual use:

[0004] Firstly, the operation process is cumbersome. Most tooling requires manual adjustment of the position of the clamping parts to fix the components, and some even require manual control of the clamping force. After electroplating, the clamping structure must be manually reset, which not only increases the labor intensity of operators, but also seriously affects production efficiency.

[0005] Secondly, the structural design is complex. In order to drive and adjust the clamping plate, it is often necessary to add additional drive mechanisms such as motors and cylinders, which increases the number of tooling parts, not only increasing manufacturing costs but also increasing the risk of drive component failure, and significantly increasing the difficulty and cost of later maintenance.

[0006] Third, it has poor adaptability. For components of different specifications and sizes, it is often necessary to replace them with special clamping modules, which cannot achieve adaptive adjustment. This not only increases the cost of tooling procurement, but also further reduces production efficiency due to frequent component replacement, making it difficult to meet diverse production needs. Therefore, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem that this utility model aims to solve in view of the above-mentioned prior art is that the current microwave module component electroplating storage tooling has the following problems: the operation process is cumbersome, requiring manual adjustment of clamping position, force and reset; the structural design is complex, requiring an additional drive mechanism, which increases the cost and failure risk; and the adaptability is poor, unable to adapt to different specifications of components, requiring frequent replacement of special modules, which in turn affects production efficiency and increases costs.

[0008] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a special storage fixture for electroplating tanks of microwave module components. It includes a substrate assembled within an electroplating machine housing, on which an electroplating bath is pre-set. The fixture further includes a cover plate covering the electroplating bath on the substrate; a positioning component matching the size of the electroplating bath is provided on the lower end face of the cover plate; two sets of guide grooves are symmetrically formed on the positioning component, with multiple guide grooves in each set, arranged equidistantly on the positioning component; a clamping plate is slidably connected within each guide groove, the lower end sidewall of the clamping plate being inclined; an elastic component disposed inside the guide groove is located between the sidewall of the clamping plate and the groove wall; and an inflatable airbag is embedded in the sidewall of the clamping plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of this application, the positioning component includes a positioning block integrally formed with the cover plate, the positioning block being inserted into the electroplating bath.

[0010] As a further improvement of this application, sealing gaskets are provided around the outer wall of the positioning block, and the sealing gaskets are in contact with the wall of the electroplating bath.

[0011] As a further improvement of this application, the guide groove adopts a cross-shaped structure, and the shape of the upper end of the clamping plate is the same as that of the guide groove.

[0012] As another improvement of this application, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the wall of the guide groove, and a slider is slidably connected inside the sleeve. The slider is fixedly connected to the clamping plate through a connecting rod.

[0013] As a further improvement to this application, the elastic component includes a corrosion-resistant soft elastomer disposed within the sleeve, one end of which is fixedly connected to the slider and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0014] As a further improvement to this application, the sleeve is pre-stored with gas for inflating the airbag, the slider is a piston disc, the sleeve is connected to the airbag through an air supply pipe, and a valve switch is provided on the air supply pipe.

[0015] As a further improvement to this application, the clamping plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the airbag is located in the limiting groove.

[0016] As a further improvement to this application, the cover plate is symmetrically and fixedly connected with handles.

[0017] In summary, the inclined surface design at the lower end of the clamping plate in this application, combined with the adaptive extension and retraction of the elastic component, allows the clamping plate to open naturally and automatically clamp initially when the component is pushed, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of the clamping position and simplifying the operation steps. After electroplating, the corrosion-resistant soft elastic body drives the clamping plate and slider to automatically reset, eliminating the need for manual reset and improving operation efficiency.

[0018] The clamping plate is pushed along the guide groove by the thrust of the component itself, without the need for an additional drive mechanism. This simplifies the overall structure of the tooling, reduces the number of parts, lowers manufacturing costs, and reduces the risk of drive component failure, as well as the difficulty and cost of later maintenance.

[0019] The elasticity of the elastic component combined with the controllable expansion of the airbag allows for automatic adjustment according to microwave module components of different sizes, eliminating the need to replace special clamping components. This adapts to components of various sizes and expands the applicability of the tooling.

[0020] The combination of the cushioning effect of the elastic component and the flexible clamping of the airbag avoids the squeezing damage to the component surface caused by traditional rigid clamping, protecting the component's precision. At the same time, when the airbag inflates, it only exerts force in the direction of the component, and the clamping force is uniform and controllable, further reducing the risk of component deformation and surface scratches. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the substrate, cover plate, and positioning block of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cover plate, positioning block, and clamping plate of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the cover plate and positioning block of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve and clamping plate of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0029] 1. Substrate; 101. Electroplating bath; 2. Cover plate; 201. Handle; 202. Positioning block; 203. Sealing gasket; 3. Guide groove; 301. Clamping plate; 302. Limiting groove; 303. Airbag; 304. Sleeve; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Slider; 307. Corrosion-resistant soft elastomer; 308. Gas pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 The invention illustrates a special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank, comprising a substrate 1 assembled inside an electroplating machine housing, wherein an electroplating bath 101 is pre-set on the substrate 1, and further comprising: a cover plate 2 covering the substrate 1 to close the electroplating bath 101; a positioning component matching the size of the electroplating bath 101 is provided on the lower end face of the cover plate 2; two sets of guide grooves 3 are symmetrically opened on the positioning component, each set of guide grooves 3 having multiple grooves arranged at equal intervals on the positioning component; a clamping plate 301 is slidably connected in each guide groove 3, the lower end sidewall of the clamping plate 301 being inclined; an elastic component disposed inside the guide groove 3 is located between the sidewall of the clamping plate 301 and the groove wall of the guide groove 3; and an inflatable airbag 303 is embedded in the sidewall of the clamping plate 301.

[0032] In use, firstly, an appropriate amount of electroplating solution is injected into the electroplating bath 101. Then, the microwave module assembly to be electroplated is transferred between the two sets of clamping plates 301. Next, the assembly is pushed inwards towards the clamping plates 301. When the assembly contacts the inclined surface at the lower end of the clamping plate 301, the assembly will naturally push the clamping plates 301 on both sides to slide outwards along the guide groove 3 with the help of the guiding effect of the inclined surface. At the same time, it compresses the elastic component located inside the guide groove 3. This structural design, which uses the component's own thrust to open the clamping plate 301, does not require an additional drive mechanism, simplifies the overall structure of the tooling, reduces manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, and improves the ease of operation. The electroplating bath 101 can be made of resin or nylon material with excellent acid and alkali resistance and corrosion resistance.

[0033] Once the component is pushed into place, the clamping plate 301 automatically moves closer to the component under the pre-tightening force generated by the reset of the elastic component, forming a preliminary clamping. If it is necessary to further enhance the clamping force, the air bladder 303 embedded in the side wall of the clamping plate 301 can expand. The expanded air bladder 303 can fit more tightly against the side wall of the component, achieving a stable clamping of the component and effectively preventing the component from shifting during the electroplating process.

[0034] After the components are fixed, the cover plate 2 is placed on the substrate 1. The precise cooperation between the positioning component on the lower end face of the cover plate 2 and the electroplating bath 101 ensures that the components are completely immersed in the electroplating solution. During this process, the closing effect of the cover plate 2 on the electroplating bath 101 reduces the evaporation of the electroplating solution, reduces raw material loss, and improves the operating environment. Furthermore, the adaptive expansion and contraction characteristics of the elastic component combined with the controllable expansion of the airbag 303 not only flexibly adapt to microwave module components of different specifications and sizes, expanding the applicability of the tooling, but also avoids surface damage to the components that may be caused by traditional rigid clamping through flexible clamping, ensuring component accuracy. At the same time, the stable clamping state ensures that the position of the components remains consistent throughout the electroplating process, which is conducive to improving the uniformity of the plating layer and the stability of the electroplating quality, thereby improving production efficiency and product qualification rate.

[0035] Figure 3 As shown, the positioning component includes a positioning block 202 integrally formed with the cover plate 2. Its outer dimensions are precisely matched with the inner wall dimensions of the electroplating bath 101. It can be inserted vertically along the inner wall of the electroplating bath 101. After insertion, the outer wall of the positioning block 202 fits tightly with the inner wall of the electroplating bath 101, so as to achieve precise docking between the cover plate 2 and the substrate 1.

[0036] When it is necessary to close the cover plate 2, the positioning block 202 is aligned with the opening of the electroplating bath 101 and placed vertically downwards. The positioning block 202 slides into the inner wall of the electroplating bath 101. With the size matching between the positioning block 202 and the electroplating bath 101, it provides stable support and guidance for the cover plate 2, ensuring that the cover plate 2 can be closed smoothly and accurately on the substrate 1, and avoiding unstable closing due to shaking or displacement of the cover plate 2.

[0037] Meanwhile, after the positioning block 202 is inserted, it forms a tight fit with the electroplating bath 101, effectively sealing the opening of the electroplating bath 101, reducing the evaporation of the solution and the intrusion of external impurities during the electroplating process. This one-piece molded structure design not only ensures the connection strength between the positioning block 202 and the cover plate 2, but also achieves stable sealing of the cover plate 2 and the bath through mechanical cooperation. It simplifies the positioning structure while improving the sealing performance of the tooling, ensuring that the electroplating process is carried out in a relatively closed environment, which is conducive to maintaining stable solution concentration and improving electroplating quality.

[0038] Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, sealing gaskets 203 are provided around the outer wall of the positioning block 202. The sealing gaskets 203 are in contact with the wall of the electroplating bath 101. The sealing gaskets 203 are made of an elastic material (such as fluororubber) that is resistant to electroplating solution corrosion.

[0039] When the cover plate 2 is closed, the positioning block 202 drives the sealing gasket 203 to be inserted into the electroplating bath 101. As the positioning block 202 moves downward, the sealing gasket 203 contacts and is squeezed against the inner wall of the electroplating bath 101. Due to its elasticity, it deforms, thereby filling the gap between the positioning block 202 and the bath wall, forming a multi-layer sealing structure. This design, based on the stable closing of the cover plate 2 and the initial sealing of the bath by the positioning block 202, further enhances the sealing effect through the elastic deformation of the sealing gasket 203. On the one hand, it can effectively prevent the electroplating solution from evaporating or leaking from the gap, reducing raw material loss, and at the same time preventing the solution from corroding the electroplating machine, extending the service life of the equipment. On the other hand, it can isolate external dust and impurities from entering the bath, ensuring the purity of the electroplating solution and ensuring the stability of the plating quality. In addition, the elastic characteristics of the sealing gasket 203 can also buffer the rigid contact between the positioning block 202 and the bath wall, reducing the collision noise when closing. At the same time, it can still ensure the sealing effect when there is a slight dimensional error in the positioning block 202, improving the adaptability of the tooling.

[0040] Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the guide groove 3 adopts a cross-shaped structure design, which is composed of mutually perpendicular horizontal grooves and vertical grooves. The inside of the groove is smooth and has high dimensional accuracy. The upper end of the clamping plate 301 is processed into a cross-shaped protrusion that perfectly matches the cross-shaped guide groove 3. The outer wall of the protrusion is clearance-fitted with the inner wall of the guide groove 3 to ensure that the clamping plate 301 can slide smoothly along the groove without obvious shaking.

[0041] When the microwave module assembly to be electroplated is pushed between the clamping plates 301, the assembly contacts the inclined surface at the lower end of the clamping plate 301, pushing the clamping plates 301 on both sides to slide outward along the cross-shaped guide groove 3. At this time, the cross-shaped guide groove 3 provides a clear guide path for the movement of the clamping plate 301 by precisely matching the cross-shaped protrusion at the upper end of the clamping plate 301, strictly limiting the clamping plate 301 to slide only in a preset direction, effectively preventing it from deviating, tilting or jamming during the sliding process, and ensuring that the clamping plate 301 always maintains the correct alignment with the assembly.

[0042] Figure 4 , Figure 7 As shown, a sleeve 304 is fixedly connected to the wall of the guide groove 3, and a slider 306 is slidably connected inside the sleeve 304. The slider 306 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 301 through the connecting rod 305.

[0043] When the clamping plate 301 is moved by force, the connecting rod 305 drives the slider 306 to slide synchronously in the sleeve 304. The sleeve 304 provides guidance for the slider 306, ensuring that the clamping plate 301 moves in a fixed direction, avoiding tilting or jamming during the sliding process, and improving the stability of the clamping plate 301 when it moves.

[0044] Figure 4 , Figure 7 As shown, the elastic component includes a corrosion-resistant soft elastic body 307 disposed in the sleeve 304, one end of which is fixedly connected to the slider 306 and the other end is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 304.

[0045] When the microwave module assembly to be electroplated is pushed between the clamping plates 301, the assembly contacts the inclined surface at the lower end of the clamping plate 301, pushing the clamping plates 301 on both sides to slide outward along the cross-shaped guide groove 3. At the same time, the connecting rod 305 pushes the slider 306 to compress the corrosion-resistant soft elastic body 307. The reaction force of the corrosion-resistant soft elastic body 307 keeps the clamping plate 301 in contact with the surface of the assembly, achieving self-adaptive clamping.

[0046] After electroplating is completed, the component is removed, the corrosion-resistant soft elastomer 307 resets and drives the clamping plate 301 back to the initial position. This design can clamp components of different sizes without additional power, simplifying the operation process. At the same time, the buffering effect of the corrosion-resistant soft elastomer 307 can avoid component damage caused by rigid contact; and the corrosion-resistant soft elastomer 307 has good corrosion resistance.

[0047] Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 As shown, the sleeve 304 is pre-stored with gas for inflating the airbag 303. The slider 306 adopts a piston disc that seals with the inner wall of the sleeve 304. The sleeve 304 is connected to the airbag 303 through the air supply pipe 308. A valve switch that can be manually or automatically controlled is installed on the air supply pipe 308.

[0048] In the initial state, the valve on the gas supply pipe 308 is closed and the air bag 303 is in a contracted state. When the microwave module assembly to be electroplated is fixed, the assembly is pushed to make the clamping plate 301 slide outward along the guide groove 3. The clamping plate 301 drives the slider 306 to move synchronously in the sleeve 304 through the connecting rod 305. Since the gas is compressible, the slider 306 will compress the gas in the sleeve 304 when it moves. During this process, the gas compression will not interfere with the movement of the slider 306, ensuring that the clamping plate 301 can smoothly follow the movement of the assembly, and successfully complete the initial positioning and clamping of the assembly, avoiding the clamping action jam caused by the obstruction of the gas path, and improving the smoothness of operation.

[0049] When the component is initially fixed and further clamping force is required, the valve switch is opened. At this time, the compressed gas in the sleeve 304 is quickly filled into the air bag 303 through the gas supply pipe 308 due to the pressure difference. After the air bag 303 expands, it fits tightly against the side wall of the component, providing additional thrust to the clamping plate 301, thereby strengthening the clamping of the component and effectively preventing the component from shifting due to vibration or solution flow during the electroplating process, thus ensuring the electroplating accuracy.

[0050] After electroplating is completed, the component is removed. The corrosion-resistant soft elastomer 307 inside the sleeve 304 releases its elastic potential energy to reset, driving the slider 306 to move to the initial position. During the movement of the slider 306, a negative pressure is formed inside the sleeve 304, causing the gas inside the airbag 303 to flow back to the sleeve 304 through the air supply pipe 308. The airbag 303 returns to its contracted state. At the same time, the clamping plate 301 returns to the initial position under the action of the connecting rod 305, preparing for the next clamping operation.

[0051] The entire gas circuit process does not require an external gas source. It utilizes the compressibility of gas and the corrosion-resistant soft elastomer 307 to achieve gas recycling, simplifying the tooling structure and reducing the cost of use.

[0052] It should be noted that the gas supply pipe 308 is a stretchable and retractable hose, so the gas supply pipe 308 will not interfere with the movement of the clamping plate 301.

[0053] Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the clamping plate 301 is provided with a limiting groove 302, and the airbag 303 is located in the limiting groove 302;

[0054] In actual operation, when the microwave module component is pushed into the clamping plate 301, the limiting groove 302 on the side wall of the clamping plate 301 will cooperate with the edge of the component, which will play a clear limiting and guiding role on the movement path of the component, effectively preventing the component from shifting or tilting laterally during the pushing process, ensuring that the component can accurately enter the preset clamping position, and improving the convenience of operation and positioning accuracy.

[0055] Meanwhile, since the airbag 303 is embedded in the limiting groove 302, when the airbag 303 is inflated, the groove structure of the limiting groove 302 will form a circumferential constraint on the airbag 303, preventing it from expanding outwards or in other non-clamping directions. This forces the expansion force to concentrate on the side closer to the component. This structural design not only allows the force of the airbag 303 to act more concentratedly on the surface of the component, enhancing the stability of the clamping and avoiding the weakening of the clamping effect due to force dispersion, but also reduces the wear caused by direct friction between the airbag 303 and the component or other parts through the protection of the groove, thus extending the service life of the airbag 303.

[0056] Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the handle 201 adopts a U-shaped structure, is made of corrosion-resistant high-strength plastic, and is fixed or welded to the cover plate 2 by bolts, and is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the cover plate 2.

[0057] Operators can pick up, place, and close the cover plate 2 by holding the handle 201. The symmetrical design ensures that the cover plate 2 is subjected to balanced force, avoiding positioning deviation caused by uneven force when closing. At the same time, the handle 201 provides a comfortable grip point, making it easy for operators to quickly load and unload the cover plate 2, improving operational convenience, reducing labor intensity, and increasing work efficiency.

[0058] In light of current practical needs, the above-described embodiments adopted in this application are not limited to these. Any changes made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the concept of this application still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank, comprising a substrate (1) assembled inside an electroplating machine housing, wherein an electroplating bath (101) is pre-set on the substrate (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The substrate (1) is covered by a cover plate (2) for a closed electroplating bath (101); The lower end face of the cover plate (2) is provided with a positioning component that matches the size of the electroplating bath (101); The positioning component is provided with two sets of guide grooves (3) symmetrically, and each set of guide grooves (3) is provided with multiple grooves, which are arranged at equal intervals on the positioning component; Each of the guide grooves (3) is slidably connected to a clamping plate (301), and the lower end sidewall of the clamping plate (301) is inclined. The elastic component disposed inside the guide groove (3) is located between the side wall of the clamping plate (301) and the groove wall of the guide groove (3); An inflatable airbag (303) is embedded in the side wall of the clamping plate (301).

2. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes a positioning block (202) integrally formed with the cover plate (2), and the positioning block (202) is inserted into the electroplating bath (101).

3. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning block (202) is provided with sealing gaskets (203) around its outer wall, and the sealing gaskets (203) are in contact with the wall of the electroplating bath (101).

4. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide groove (3) adopts a cross-shaped structure, and the shape of the upper end of the clamping plate (301) is the same as that of the guide groove (3).

5. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sleeve (304) is fixedly connected to the wall of the guide groove (3), and a slider (306) is slidably connected inside the sleeve (304). The slider (306) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (301) through a connecting rod (305).

6. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic component includes a corrosion-resistant soft elastic body (307) disposed in the sleeve (304), one end of which is fixedly connected to the slider (306) and the other end is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sleeve (304).

7. A special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sleeve (304) is pre-stored with gas for inflating the airbag (303). The slider (306) is a piston disc. The sleeve (304) is connected to the airbag (303) through the air supply pipe (308). The air supply pipe (308) is equipped with a valve switch.

8. The special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping plate (301) is provided with a limiting groove (302), and the airbag (303) is located in the limiting groove (302).

9. A special storage fixture for a microwave module component electroplating tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Handles (201) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the cover plate (2).

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