A structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions

Abstract

This application discloses a structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions, relating to the field of electroplating technology for automotive parts. The structure includes a frame comprising a first frame and a second frame; a material handling device comprising a first driving component and a material handling component, the material handling component being slidably disposed on the first frame to allow vertical movement; the first driving component being disposed on the frame and used to drive the material handling component to rise or fall; the material handling component being provided with a material handling head for gripping materials; and a liquid receiving device disposed on the second frame, comprising a liquid receiving tray capable of reciprocating horizontally, the liquid receiving tray being able to move onto the movement path of the material handling head. The added liquid receiving device effectively solves the problem of electroplating solution spillage during the movement of electroplated products in multi-color electroplating production processes, preventing different electroplating solutions from spilling into other electroplating tanks and causing color cross-contamination that affects the electroplating effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electroplating technology for automotive parts, and in particular to a structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, existing electroplating production lines for automotive parts and components involve mixing multiple plating colors together. Each tank has a different chemical formula, and cross-contamination must be avoided. Until the cross-contamination problem is solved, production can only be completed for one color before switching to another. This often results in small batches of defective products and wasted production efficiency due to cross-contamination of chemicals. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, embodiments of this application provide a structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions.

[0004] According to an embodiment of this application, an anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution is provided, including a frame, comprising a first frame and a second frame; The material handling device includes a first driving component and a material handling component. The material handling component is slidably disposed on the first frame so that the material handling component can move in the vertical direction. The first driving component is disposed on the frame and is used to drive the material handling component to rise or fall. The material handling component is provided with a material handling head for gripping materials. A liquid receiving device is disposed on the second frame. The liquid receiving device includes a liquid receiving tray that can reciprocate in the horizontal direction and can move onto the movement path of the material receiving head.

[0005] The aforementioned anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions has at least the following beneficial effects: When using a multi-color electroplating production line, the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions of this application is suspended above the electroplating tank by a mobile device. After the product in one electroplating tank is electroplated, the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions of this application moves above the corresponding electroplating tank. Then, the picking head of the picking device descends to the lowest point under the action of the first driving structure so as to be able to grab the electroplated product in the electrolytic tank. After the picking head rises to a certain height, the receiving plate of the receiving device moves along the movement path of the picking head (that is, moves below the picking head) so that when the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions of this application moves, the residual electroplating solution of the electroplated product can be caught by the receiving plate when it falls during the movement, avoiding the electroplating solution from falling into other color electroplating tanks and causing cross-contamination. When the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions of this application moves to the discharge position, the receiving plate is restored, the picking head descends and releases the product.

[0006] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, when the material receiving head descends to its lowest point, the horizontal position of the liquid receiving tray is higher than the horizontal position of the material receiving head, and the material receiving component is located between the first frame and the second frame.

[0007] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the liquid receiving device further includes a second driving component and a transmission component. The second driving component is connected to the liquid receiving tray through the transmission component, wherein the transmission component is capable of converting the vertical linear motion of the second driving component into the horizontal linear motion of the liquid receiving tray.

[0008] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the second driving component is a cylinder, which is rotatably mounted on the second frame, and the transmission component is a linkage structure.

[0009] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the transmission component includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first transmission component is rotatably disposed on the second frame. One end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod of the cylinder. The other end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission component. The other end of the second transmission component is rotatably connected to the liquid receiving tray.

[0010] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the first transmission component includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the included angle between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is an acute angle. The rotation center of the first transmission component is located at the connection between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the liquid receiving tray.

[0011] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the cylinder rod is arranged downwards, the length of the first connecting rod is shorter than the length of the second connecting rod, and when the cylinder performs telescopic movement, the second connecting rod swings and pulls the liquid receiving tray through the second connecting rod.

[0012] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the liquid receiving tray is slidably disposed on the second frame via a slide rail structure.

[0013] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, the slide rail structure includes a sliding frame and several pulleys. The liquid receiving tray is fixed to the sliding frame. A guide rail is provided on the inner side of the sliding frame. At least two rows of pulleys are provided on the second frame body, and the two rows of pulleys form a channel for the guide rail to slide.

[0014] According to the anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution described in the embodiments of this application, guide rails are provided on both sides of the first frame, and the material picking component is provided with a roller group that cooperates with the guide rails. The roller group forms a sliding groove that cooperates with the guide rails. The first driving component is a motor, and the motor drives the material picking component to rise or fall through a chain or belt structure.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-cross-contamination structure for the electroplating solution in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 .

[0017] Reference numerals: First frame 110, guide rail 111, second frame 120, pulley 121, top frame 130, first drive component 200, material picking component 300, material picking head 310, second drive component 410, first connecting rod 421, second connecting rod 422, second transmission component 423, sliding frame 430, guide rail 431, liquid receiving tray 440. Detailed Implementation

[0018] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of this application. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of this application, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, 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 this application 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 this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] Currently, traditional electroplating production systems are single-function and cannot continuously produce multiple colors simultaneously. Furthermore, cross-contamination of the electroplating solution can occur during the production process, frequently leading to product scrap and requiring a significant amount of time for electrolytic treatment to meet production needs, directly increasing scrap costs and production time.

[0023] To address the cross-contamination of electroplating solutions produced simultaneously with multiple colors, extend the lifespan of the electroplating solutions, and ensure stable production quality, the following measures were taken: Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions. Specifically, the structure includes a frame, a material handling device, and a liquid receiving device.

[0024] The frame serves as the installation reference for the entire electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure. The frame includes a first frame 110 and a second frame 120. The first frame 110 and the second frame 120 are parallel to each other and arranged vertically, and there is a gap between the first frame 110 and the second frame 120.

[0025] The material handling device includes a first driving component 200 and a material handling component 300. The material handling component 300 is slidably disposed on the first frame 110 so that the material handling component 300 can move in the vertical direction. The first driving component 200 is disposed on the frame and is used to drive the material handling component 300 to rise or fall. The material handling component 300 is provided with a material handling head 310 for gripping materials.

[0026] The liquid receiving device is installed on the second frame 120. The liquid receiving device includes a liquid receiving tray 440 that can reciprocate in the horizontal direction. The liquid receiving tray 440 can move to the movement path of the material receiving head 310.

[0027] When using a multi-color electroplating production line, the anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution of this application is suspended above the electroplating tank by a mobile device, so that the anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution of this application can move back and forth between each electroplating tank. When the product in one electroplating tank is electroplated, the anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution of this application moves to the corresponding electroplating tank under the drive of the mobile device. Then, the picking head 310 of the picking device descends to the lowest point under the action of the first drive structure so as to be able to grab the electroplated product in the electrolytic tank. Then the picking head 310... After the liquid receiving device rises to a certain height, the liquid receiving tray 440 moves along the movement path of the material receiving head 310 (that is, moves below the material receiving head 310) so that when the electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure of this application moves, the residual electroplating solution of the electroplated product can be caught by the liquid receiving tray 440 when it falls during the movement, so as to avoid the electroplating solution falling into the electroplating tank of other colors and causing cross-contamination. When the electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure of this application moves to the discharge position, the liquid receiving tray 440 returns to its original position, the material receiving head 310 descends and releases the product.

[0028] The added liquid receiving device can effectively solve the problem of electroplating solution falling during the movement of electroplated products in the multi-color electroplating production process, and prevent different colors of electroplating solution from falling into other electroplating tanks, which would cause color cross-contamination and affect the electroplating effect.

[0029] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the feeding head 310 descends to its lowest point, the horizontal position of the receiving tray 440 is higher than that of the feeding head 310, thus avoiding interference between the entire electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure and the top of the electrolytic cell during the movement process.

[0030] The material handling component 300 is located between the first frame 110 and the second frame 120, which effectively utilizes the space between the first frame 110 and the second frame 120. This also allows the width of the entire electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure to be narrower, reducing the space occupied by the entire electroplating solution anti-cross-contamination structure.

[0031] In some other embodiments, the liquid receiving device further includes a second driving member 410 and a transmission member. The second driving member 410 is connected to the liquid receiving tray 440 via the transmission member, wherein the transmission member can convert the vertical linear motion of the second driving member 410 into the horizontal linear motion of the liquid receiving tray 440. The arrangement of the second driving member 410 in conjunction with the transmission member allows the entire anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution to be made more compact. If the second driving structure directly drives the liquid receiving tray 440 to move horizontally, the width of the anti-cross-contamination structure of the electroplating solution would increase.

[0032] In some specific embodiments, the second driving component 410 is a cylinder, which is rotatably mounted on the second frame 120 and located above the liquid receiving tray 440. The transmission component is a linkage structure, wherein the cylinder is vertically mounted and the linkage structure is located between the cylinder and the liquid receiving tray 440. The linkage structure can effectively convert the extension and retraction motion of the cylinder into the horizontal linear reciprocating motion of the liquid receiving tray 440.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transmission component includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component 423. The first transmission component is rotatably mounted on the second frame 120. One end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod of the cylinder, and the other end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission component 423. The other end of the second transmission component 423 is rotatably connected to the liquid receiving tray 440.

[0034] When the cylinder extends and retracts, the first transmission component rotates. Since the first transmission component is connected to the liquid receiving tray 440 through the second transmission component 423, and the liquid receiving tray 440 can only move in the horizontal direction, during the reciprocating swing of the first transmission component, the liquid receiving tray 440 can be driven to perform a linear reciprocating motion in the horizontal direction through the second transmission component 423.

[0035] In some examples, the first transmission component includes a first link 421 and a second link 422, one end of the first link 421 is connected to one end of the second link 422, and the included angle between the first link 421 and the second link 422 is an acute angle, so that the first transmission component is L-shaped, which facilitates the first transmission component to convert the extension and retraction motion of the cylinder into a large-amplitude rotation.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, the rotation center of the first transmission component is located at the connection between the first connecting rod 421 and the second connecting rod 422. The other end of the first connecting rod 421 is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod 422 is rotatably connected to the liquid receiving tray 440.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, the cylinder rod is positioned downwards, and the length of the first connecting rod 421 is shorter than the length of the second connecting rod 422. When the cylinder performs a telescopic movement, the second connecting rod 422 swings and pulls the liquid receiving tray 440. The fact that the first connecting rod 421 is shorter than the second connecting rod 422 allows the shorter telescopic movement to be converted into a swinging motion at the end of the second connecting rod 422, thereby maximizing the stroke of the liquid receiving tray.

[0038] In some other embodiments, the liquid receiving tray 440 is slidably mounted on the second frame 120 via a slide rail structure so that the liquid receiving tray 440 can slide in the horizontal direction.

[0039] The slide rail structure includes a sliding frame 430 and several pulleys 121. The liquid receiving tray 440 is fixed to the sliding frame 430. The inner side of the sliding frame 430 is provided with a guide rail 431. The second frame 120 is provided with at least two rows of pulleys 121. The two rows of pulleys 121 form a channel for the guide rail 431 to slide, so that the sliding of the liquid receiving tray 440 is smoother.

[0040] In this embodiment of the application, the frame also includes a top frame 130, a first frame 110 and a second frame 120 are fixed to the lower part of the top frame 130, and a first driving member 200 is disposed on the top frame 130.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, guide rails 111 are provided on both sides of the first frame 110, and the material picking component 300 is provided with a roller assembly that cooperates with the guide rails 111. The roller assembly forms a sliding groove that cooperates with the guide rails 111. The cooperation between the sliding groove and the guide rails 111 enables the material picking component 300 to slide in the vertical direction.

[0042] The first driving component 200 is a motor, which drives the material handling component 300 to rise or fall via a chain or belt structure.

[0043] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application.

Claims

1. A structure for preventing cross-contamination of electroplating solutions, characterized in that: include The frame includes a first frame and a second frame; The material handling device includes a first driving component and a material handling component. The material handling component is slidably disposed on the first frame so that the material handling component can move in the vertical direction. The first driving component is disposed on the frame and is used to drive the material handling component to rise or fall. The material handling component is provided with a material handling head for gripping materials. A liquid receiving device is disposed on the second frame. The liquid receiving device includes a liquid receiving tray that can reciprocate in the horizontal direction and can move onto the movement path of the material receiving head.

2. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the material receiving head descends to its lowest point, the horizontal position of the liquid receiving tray is higher than the horizontal position of the material receiving head, and the material receiving component is located between the first frame and the second frame.

3. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid receiving device further includes a second driving component and a transmission component. The second driving component is connected to the liquid receiving tray through the transmission component, wherein the transmission component is capable of converting the vertical linear motion of the second driving component into the horizontal linear motion of the liquid receiving tray.

4. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second driving component is a cylinder, which is rotatably mounted on the second frame, and the transmission component is a connecting rod structure.

5. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission component includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component. The first transmission component is rotatably mounted on the second frame. One end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod of the cylinder. The other end of the first transmission component is rotatably connected to one end of the second transmission component. The other end of the second transmission component is rotatably connected to the liquid receiving tray.

6. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first transmission component includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the included angle between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is an acute angle. The rotation center of the first transmission component is located at the connection between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. The other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the cylinder rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is connected to the liquid receiving tray.

7. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solutions according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cylinder rod is positioned downwards, and the length of the first connecting rod is shorter than the length of the second connecting rod. When the cylinder performs telescopic movement, the second connecting rod swings and pulls the liquid receiving tray.

8. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid receiving tray is slidably mounted on the second frame via a slide rail structure.

9. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 8, characterized in that: The slide rail structure includes a sliding frame and several pulleys. The liquid receiving tray is fixed to the sliding frame. A guide rail is provided on the inner side of the sliding frame. At least two rows of pulleys are provided on the second frame. The two rows of pulleys form a channel for the guide rail to slide.

10. The anti-cross-contamination structure for electroplating solution according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first frame is provided with guide rails on both sides, and the material picking component is provided with a roller group that cooperates with the guide rails. The roller group forms a sliding groove that cooperates with the guide rails. The first driving component is a motor, which drives the material picking component to rise or fall through a chain or belt structure.

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