A convenient vacuum coating equipment

By adapting the clamping mechanism and quick-release clamping block assembly, the problem of poor fixation effect of existing vacuum coating equipment on workpieces of different sizes has been solved, realizing convenient workpiece clamping and quick replacement, and improving the efficiency of coating operation.

CN224578331UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31WUHAN PUDI VACUUM TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN PUDI VACUUM TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-28
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vacuum coating equipment has poor workpiece fixation and is difficult to adapt to workpieces of different sizes, resulting in inconvenience in coating operations.

Method used

The device employs an adaptive clamping mechanism, including a motor, support bars, rotating shaft, gears, and quick-release clamping block assembly, to achieve stable clamping of workpieces of different sizes, and allows for quick replacement of clamping plates via the quick-release clamping block assembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping of workpieces of different sizes, improves the ease of operation and fixing effect of coating equipment, and facilitates quick and easy workpiece replacement.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a convenient vacuum coating equipment, relating to the field of vacuum coating technology. The adaptive clamping mechanism includes a motor fixedly connected to the top of the base, two support bars, and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the top of the base. A first gear is fixedly connected to the surface of the motor output shaft. A guide frame is fixedly connected between the two support bars. Two sliders are slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sliders. This utility model, through the adaptive clamping mechanism, can clamp workpieces of different sizes in a suitable manner, making them stable and providing a good fixing effect. At the same time, the quick-release clamping block assembly allows for quick disassembly and assembly of the clamping plate, which is directly used for clamping and needs to directly contact the workpiece, allowing for rapid replacement and convenience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vacuum coating technology, specifically to a vacuum coating device that is easy to operate. Background Technology

[0002] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN217052365U, published on July 26, 2022, which discloses a vacuum coating equipment for uniformly heating workpieces. The equipment includes a vacuum coating chamber with supporting feet fixedly installed on its lower left and right sides. A rotating device is movably installed on the lower inner wall of the chamber. A heating device is fixedly installed on the upper part of the chamber. An observation device is fixedly installed on the right side of the chamber. Two connecting frames are fixedly installed on the front left side of the chamber, symmetrically distributed vertically. A chamber door is movably installed on the right side of both connecting frames, and a handle is fixedly installed in the middle of the left side of the door. This invention, a vacuum coating equipment for uniformly heating workpieces, improves the coating effect and success rate by using the rotating and heating devices. The observation device allows for control over the coating process, thus enhancing the practicality of the equipment.

[0003] However, the device still has the following drawbacks: poor workpiece fixation effect, inconvenient clamping and fixing of workpieces of different sizes, making it inconvenient to process and coat workpieces of different sizes, and inconvenient to coat workpieces. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a vacuum coating equipment that is easy to operate. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a convenient vacuum coating device to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A user-friendly vacuum coating device includes a base, a processing box, and a coating machine body, wherein the top of the base is provided with an adaptive clamping mechanism.

[0007] The adapter clamping mechanism includes a motor fixedly connected to the top of the base, two support bars, and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the top of the base. A first gear is fixedly connected to the surface of the motor output shaft. A guide frame is fixedly connected between the two support bars. Two sliders are slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sliders. A quick-release clamping block assembly is provided on the top of each of the two connecting shafts. A second gear and a rotating disk are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft, respectively. Two connecting arms are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating disk.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the quick-release clamping block assembly on the left side includes an installation strip fixedly connected to the top end of the left connecting shaft, a connecting block and four positioning rods are slidably connected to the installation strip, a clamping plate is fixedly connected between the connecting block and the four positioning rods, and two bolts are threadedly connected between the installation strip and the connecting block.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the coating machine body is fixedly connected to the processing box, the inner wall of the processing box is rotatably connected to a door hinge, the surface of the door hinge is fixedly connected to a door panel, and the front of the door panel is fixedly connected to a handle.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: four support columns are fixedly connected to the bottom of the processing box, and all four support columns are fixedly connected to the top of the base.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first gear and the second gear mesh with each other, and the two connecting arms are rotatably connected to the adjacent connecting shafts respectively.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the two quick-release clamping block assemblies have the same structure and are symmetrically distributed on the top of the two connecting shafts. Beneficial effects

[0013] This invention provides a convenient vacuum coating device. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0014] This utility model, through its adaptable clamping mechanism, can clamp workpieces of different sizes in a suitable manner, securing them firmly with good fixation. At the same time, the quick-release clamping block assembly allows for the rapid assembly and disassembly of the clamping plate, which is directly used for clamping and needs to directly contact the workpiece, enabling quick and convenient replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a main body diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a plan view of the present invention after the door panel has been removed;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 A perspective view of the clamping mechanism adapted to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a partial structural disassembly diagram of the clamping mechanism adapted to this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6This is a first-view view of the quick-release clamping block assembly after disassembly.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a second-view view of the quick-release clamping block assembly after disassembly.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Processing box; 3. Coating machine body; 4. Adaptive clamping mechanism; 41. Motor; 42. Support bar; 43. Rotating shaft; 44. First gear; 45. Guide frame; 46. Slider; 47. Connecting shaft; 48. Quick-release clamping block assembly; 481. Mounting bar; 482. Connecting block; 483. Positioning rod; 484. Clamping plate; 485. Bolt; 49. Second gear; 410. Rotating disk; 411. Connecting arm; 5. Door hinge; 6. Door panel; 7. Handle; 8. Support column. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model is a convenient vacuum coating equipment, including a base 1, a processing box 2, and a coating machine body 3. A clamping mechanism 4 is provided on the top of the base 1. The clamping mechanism 4 includes a motor 41 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, two support bars 42, and a rotating shaft 43 rotatably connected to the top of the base 1. The motor 41 is a servo geared motor, which can precisely control the rotation speed and angle of the output shaft. Its output shaft also has a reverse function; reversing the output shaft releases the clamping state. Simultaneously, its output shaft has a locking function, which locks the output shaft after clamping to ensure clamping stability. The motor 41 has a first gear 44 fixedly connected to the surface of its output shaft. A guide frame 45 is fixedly connected between two support bars 42. Two sliders 46 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame 45. A connecting shaft 47 is fixedly connected to the top of each slider 46. A quick-release clamping block assembly 48 is provided on the top of each connecting shaft 47. A second gear 49 and a rotating disk 410 are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 43. Two connecting arms 411 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating disk 410. Through the adaptive clamping mechanism 4, workpieces of different sizes can be clamped in a suitable manner, making them stable and providing a good fixing effect.

[0025] The left quick-release clamping block assembly 48 includes a mounting strip 481 fixedly connected to the top of the left connecting shaft 47. A connecting block 482 and four positioning rods 483 are slidably connected to the mounting strip 481. A clamping plate 484 is fixedly connected between the connecting block 482 and the four positioning rods 483. Two bolts 485 are threadedly connected between the mounting strip 481 and the connecting block 482. The inner walls of the mounting strip 481 and the connecting block 482 are provided with two threaded grooves that are compatible with the adjacent bolts 485. At the same time, the clamping plate 484, which is directly used for clamping and needs to directly contact the workpiece, can be quickly disassembled and assembled through the quick-release clamping block assembly 48, so that it can be quickly replaced, which is convenient and fast.

[0026] The coating machine body 3 is fixedly connected to the processing box 2. In a vacuum coating equipment that is easy to operate, the coating machine body 3 is the core component for realizing the vacuum environment and automatic coating function. By integrating the vacuum system, coating source and automatic control system, it completes the entire material deposition process in the vacuum chamber. Through the pumping system such as mechanical pump and diffusion pump, it reduces the air pressure in the vacuum chamber to a high vacuum state below 10⁻³ Pa. This environment can avoid gas molecule interference, ensure the purity of the film layer, and at the same time reduce the material evaporation temperature and reduce the risk of thermal damage. The coating parameters (such as temperature, time and air pressure) can be preset to realize the fully automated operation. According to the preset program, the system automatically selects the coating source (such as electron beam evaporation or magnetron sputtering). The evaporation source heats the target material to a gaseous state, and atomic clusters are deposited on the workpiece surface through a film formation process (scattered points → island structure → wandering structure → layered growth). The rotating frame system drives the workpiece to rotate, ensuring uniform film coverage. After coating is completed, the system automatically shuts off the coating source and vacuum pump, slowly releasing the gas pressure inside the chamber. This is existing technology and will not be elaborated further in this article. The coating machine body 3 is electrically connected to an external power source and is controlled by an external program. A door hinge 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the processing box 2. A door panel 6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the door hinge 5, and a handle 7 is fixedly connected to the front of the door panel 6.

[0027] The bottom of the processing box 2 is fixedly connected to four support columns 8. The design of multiple support columns 8 ensures the stability of the processing box 2 and all its structures. All four support columns 8 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 1.

[0028] The first gear 44 and the second gear 49 mesh together, with a transmission ratio of 5:1. The first gear 44 drives the second gear 49 to rotate, allowing for more precise control of the clamping force. The two connecting arms 411 are rotatably connected to adjacent connecting shafts 47.

[0029] The two quick-release clamping block assemblies 48 have the same structure and are symmetrically distributed on the top of the two connecting shafts 47. By using the two quick-release clamping block assemblies 48 together, the two clamping plates 484 can be quickly disassembled and replaced.

[0030] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, insert the connecting block 482 and four positioning rods 483 on the left into the mounting strip 481 on the left to initially install the left clamping plate 484 on the left mounting strip 481. Then, tighten the two bolts 485 to thread the connecting block 482 and the clamping plate 484 together, achieving quick installation of the left clamping plate 484. Continue this operation to quickly install the right clamping plate 484 as well. Then, place the coated workpiece in the middle of the two clamping plates 484, and start the motor 41 to drive the first gear 44 to rotate through the output shaft. When the first gear 44 rotates, it drives the second gear 49, causing the second gear 49 to rotate. The rotating shaft 43 rotates on the top of the base 1. When the rotating shaft 43 rotates, it drives the second gear 49 to rotate synchronously. When the second gear 49 rotates, it drives the two connecting shafts 47 through the two connecting arms 411. The two connecting shafts 47 slide in opposite directions through the two sliders 46 on the inner wall of the guide frame 45. When the two connecting shafts 47 move, they drive the quick-release clamping block assemblies 48 on both sides and bring the two clamping plates 484 closer together to clamp the workpiece. Then, by holding the handle 7, the door panel 6 is rotated in the inner wall of the processing box 2 through the door hinge 5 to close the door panel 6. Finally, the film machine body 3 is started to perform automatic coating work.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A convenient vacuum coating equipment, comprising a base (1), a processing box (2) and a coating machine body (3), characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with an adapter clamping mechanism (4). The adapter clamping mechanism (4) includes a motor (41) fixedly connected to the top of the base (1), two support bars (42) and a rotating shaft (43) rotatably connected to the top of the base (1). A first gear (44) is fixedly connected to the surface of the output shaft of the motor (41). A guide frame (45) is fixedly connected between the two support bars (42). Two sliders (46) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide frame (45). A connecting shaft (47) is fixedly connected to the top of each of the two sliders (46). A quick-release clamping block assembly (48) is provided on the top of each of the two connecting shafts (47). A second gear (49) and a rotating disk (410) are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (43). Two connecting arms (411) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating disk (410).

2. The vacuum coating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The quick-release clamping block assembly (48) on the left side includes an mounting strip (481) fixedly connected to the top of the left connecting shaft (47). A connecting block (482) and four positioning rods (483) are slidably connected on the mounting strip (481). A clamping plate (484) is fixedly connected between the connecting block (482) and the four positioning rods (483). Two bolts (485) are threadedly connected between the mounting strip (481) and the connecting block (482).

3. The vacuum coating machine of claim 1, wherein: The coating machine body (3) is fixedly connected to the processing box (2). The inner wall of the processing box (2) is rotatably connected to a door hinge (5). A door panel (6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the door hinge (5). A handle (7) is fixedly connected to the front of the door panel (6).

4. The vacuum coating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the processing box (2) is fixedly connected to four support columns (8), and the four support columns (8) are all fixedly connected to the top of the base (1).

5. The vacuum coating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The first gear (44) and the second gear (49) mesh with each other, and the two connecting arms (411) are rotatably connected to the adjacent connecting shafts (47).

6. The vacuum coating apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The two quick-release clamping block assemblies (48) have the same structure and are symmetrically distributed on the top of the two connecting shafts (47).