Salt-carving electrolytic coloring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to salt sculpture coloring technical field discloses a kind of salt sculpture electrolytic coloring device, including support platform, the support platform upper surface is fixedly connected with support, the support upper surface is fixedly connected with slide rail, the slide rail outer wall is slidably connected with sliding table, the sliding table is installed with support plate directly above, the support plate outer wall one side is fixedly connected with pneumatic cylinder, the pneumatic cylinder output end is installed with spraying mechanism, and the support outer wall is equipped with transmission mechanism;The spraying mechanism includes storage tank, the storage tank outer wall one side is fixedly connected in pneumatic cylinder output end, and the storage tank inside is rotatably connected with rotating ring.In the utility model, the device utilizes motor, hydraulic cylinder and cylinder to constitute three-axis platform, can accurately guide nozzle to move according to preset program.This realizes uniform, controllable automatic electrolytic coloring, completely replaces unstable manual work, guarantees color consistency, to greatly improve production efficiency and product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of salt carving coloring technology, and in particular to a salt carving electrolytic coloring device. Background Technology

[0002] Salt sculpture, as an emerging art form, is highly favored for its crystal-clear, rustic, and natural beauty. To further enhance its artistic expression and aesthetic value, coloring is a crucial step in its production process. By applying rich and stable colors to the surface of salt sculptures, it is possible not only to simulate the colors of various natural minerals but also to create more visually impactful artistic effects. Therefore, the level of coloring craftsmanship directly determines the final quality and market competitiveness of salt sculpture products.

[0003] Currently, the industry primarily relies on traditional manual methods for coloring salt sculptures. In more rudimentary processes, operators use brushes, spray guns, and other tools to directly coat or spray dye or pigment solutions onto the salt sculpture surface. In more advanced electrolytic coloring processes, the salt sculpture is typically placed on a worktable as the anode. The operator holds a cathode nozzle connected to an electrolyte supply pipe and manually controls the nozzle's movement above the salt sculpture, visually judging its position to apply the color. Throughout the process, the movement speed, the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece, the spraying time, and the uniformity of coverage depend entirely on the operator's experience and the consistency of their technique.

[0004] However, the traditional coloring method, which relies entirely on manual operation, has insurmountable technological flaws. The core problem lies in the extremely poor precision and consistency of the coloring process. Because the operator's arm cannot guarantee an absolutely uniform speed and stable trajectory during movement, it is easy for some areas of the salt sculpture to linger too long while others are only briefly touched, resulting in inconsistent color depth, streaks, or spots on the final product. For products requiring mass production, it is difficult to maintain consistent color between different batches, and even between different products within the same batch, severely impacting product standardization and quality stability. This highly experience-dependent operation method is not only inefficient but also demands extremely high technical skills from operators, leading to high overall production costs and a significant risk of product quality fluctuations. Therefore, a salt sculpture electrolytic coloring device is proposed to address these problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a salt carving electrolytic coloring device, aiming to improve the traditional manual coloring method, which suffers from uneven coloring, defects, and poor color consistency between batches of products due to the inability to guarantee uniform speed and stable trajectory, thus affecting quality stability. This method heavily relies on manual experience, resulting in low efficiency and high cost.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a salt carving electrolytic coloring device, comprising a support platform, a bracket fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform, a slide rail fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bracket, a sliding platform slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail, a support plate installed directly above the sliding platform, a cylinder fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support plate, a spraying mechanism installed at the output end of the cylinder, and a transmission mechanism installed on the outer wall of the bracket; The spraying mechanism includes a storage tank, one side of which is fixedly connected to the cylinder output end. A rotating ring is rotatably connected inside the storage tank. A discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating ring. Multiple cathode nozzles are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe. A transmission mechanism is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support platform. A protective pool is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform. A conductive base is slidably connected inside the protective pool. An angle adjustment component is installed on one side of the outer wall of the storage tank.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: The transmission mechanism includes a motor, one side of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bracket. A lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the outer wall of the lead screw is threadedly connected to the inside of the sliding table. A transverse transmission component is installed on the upper surface of the sliding table.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: The transverse transmission assembly includes a connecting block, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding platform, a limit frame is slidably connected inside the connecting block, one side of the upper surface of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate, and a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the limit frame, with the output end of the hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting block.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: The angle adjustment assembly includes a second motor, one side of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage tank. A first gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and a second gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe. The second gear meshes with the tooth end of the first gear.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: A second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support platform, and the output end of the second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the conductive base.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: The outer wall of the bracket is rotatably connected to two symmetrical protective doors, which are used to prevent electrolyte splashing.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: The transmission mechanism includes a storage box, the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support platform, a transmission pump fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage box, a transmission pipe fixedly connected to the output end of the transmission pump, and the input end of the transmission pump fixedly connected to the inside of the storage box.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: One end of the transmission pipe is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage tank, and the transmission pipe is used to transmit liquid.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this invention, a three-axis motion platform is formed by using a transmission mechanism consisting of a motor and a lead screw to control the longitudinal movement of the sliding table, a hydraulic cylinder to control the lateral movement of the support plate, and a pneumatic cylinder to control the vertical lifting and lowering of the spraying mechanism. This platform can drive the cathode nozzle to move precisely along a preset path above the salt sculpture, thereby achieving uniform and controllable electrolytic spraying coloring on all surfaces of the salt sculpture. This automated operation method completely replaces the uncertainty of traditional manual coloring, ensuring the uniformity and consistency of color, and significantly improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0015] 2. In this invention, the adaptability and coloring effect of the device are significantly enhanced by setting an angle adjustment component and a lifting conductive base. The motor in the angle adjustment component drives a gear set, causing the discharge pipe and its multiple cathode nozzles to rotate. This allows for spraying of the grooves, sidewalls, and irregular curved surfaces of the salt sculpture from different angles, solving the problem of dead corners that are difficult to cover with traditional vertical spraying and ensuring the coloring integrity of complex-shaped salt sculptures. Simultaneously, the conductive base, driven by a hydraulic cylinder, can be adjusted up and down, facilitating the loading and unloading of salt sculptures of different heights. More importantly, it allows for precise control of the distance between the salt sculpture and the cathode nozzles. This distance is a key parameter affecting electrolysis efficiency and coloring quality, ensuring the achievement of optimal process conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a salt carving electrolytic coloring device proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective pool section of a salt carving electrolytic coloring device proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding table part of the salt carving electrolytic coloring device proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating ring part of a salt carving electrolytic coloring device proposed in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the conductive base portion of a salt carving electrolytic coloring device proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Legend: 1. Support platform; 2. Bracket; 3. Slide rail; 4. Motor 1; 5. Lead screw; 6. Sliding table; 7. Connecting block; 8. Limiting frame; 9. Hydraulic cylinder 1; 10. Support plate; 11. Cylinder; 12. Storage tank; 13. Rotating ring; 14. Discharge pipe; 15. Cathode nozzle; 16. Motor 2; 17. Gear 1; 18. Gear 2; 19. Protective pool; 20. Hydraulic cylinder 2; 21. Conductive base; 22. Storage box; 23. Transfer pump; 24. Transfer pipe; 25. Protective door. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 5This utility model provides an embodiment of a salt carving electrolytic coloring device, comprising a support platform 1 for providing basic support, a bracket 2 for mounting a motion platform fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform 1, a slide rail 3 for guiding longitudinal movement fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bracket 2, a slide table 6 serving as a longitudinal movement carrier slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail 3, a support plate 10 for supporting a spraying system installed directly above the slide table 6, a cylinder 11 for vertical lifting fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support plate 10, a spraying mechanism for performing spraying operations installed at the output end of the cylinder 11, and a transmission mechanism for providing longitudinal driving force installed on the outer wall of the bracket 2; the spraying mechanism includes a storage tank 12 for containing electrolyte, one side of the outer wall of the storage tank 12 fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 11 to rise and fall with it, and a rotating ring 13 serving as a rotating component rotatably connected inside the storage tank 12. The lower surface of the support platform 13 is fixedly connected to a discharge pipe 14 for conveying electrolyte. Multiple cathode nozzles 15 serving as electrolytic cathodes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe 14. A transmission mechanism for replenishing electrolyte is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support platform 1. A protective pool 19 for collecting waste liquid and providing safety protection is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform 1. A conductive base 21 for placing and conducting salt carving workpieces is slidably connected inside the protective pool 19. An angle adjustment assembly for adjusting the nozzle angle is also installed on one side of the outer wall of the storage tank 12. The angle adjustment assembly includes a second motor 16 that provides rotational power. One side of the outer wall of the second motor 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the storage tank 12. A gear 17 serving as a driving wheel is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 16. A gear 18 serving as a driven wheel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe 14. The gear 18 and the gear 17 are connected by meshing to achieve transmission.

[0020] Specifically, when it is necessary to color areas that are difficult to reach with vertical spraying, such as the grooves or sidewalls of the salt sculpture, the angle adjustment component is activated. Motor 2 16 operates, driving gear 2 18, which is meshed with gear 17 at its output end, precisely rotating gear 2 18 fixed on the discharge pipe 14. This rotation causes the entire discharge pipe 14 and the multiple cathode nozzles 15 below it to rotate synchronously to a preset tilt angle. Combined with the translation of the spraying mechanism in three-dimensional space controlled by cylinder 11 and the transmission mechanism, the tilted nozzles can be aimed at the target area at the optimal angle for spraying, ensuring that the electrolyte can evenly cover all surfaces. This solves the problem of coloring dead angles in complex shapes and guarantees the integrity and uniformity of the final product's color.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 5The transmission mechanism includes a motor 4, which serves as the main power source for longitudinal movement. One side of the outer wall of the motor 4 is securely fixed to one side of the outer wall of the support 2. The output end of the motor 4 is fixedly connected to a lead screw 5, which converts rotational motion into linear motion. The outer wall of the lead screw 5 is connected to the interior of the sliding table 6 via a threaded transmission. A lateral transmission assembly for achieving lateral movement is installed on the upper surface of the sliding table 6. The lateral transmission assembly includes a connecting block 7, which serves as a basic connecting member. The lower surface of the connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding table 6 to move longitudinally with it. A limiting frame 8, which serves as a lateral movement actuator, is slidably connected inside the connecting block 7. One side of the upper surface of the connecting block 7 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate 10 to drive its lateral movement. A hydraulic cylinder 9, which provides lateral driving force, is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the limiting frame 8. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting block 7, achieving relative displacement through extension and retraction. A hydraulic cylinder 20 for adjusting the height of the workpiece is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support 1. The output end of the hydraulic cylinder 20 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the conductive base 21 to drive its lifting and lowering. A protective door 25 is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the outer wall of the support 2. When the two protective doors 25 are closed, they can form a working area to effectively prevent the electrolyte from splashing outward during the spraying process. The transmission mechanism includes a storage tank 22 for storing a large capacity of spare electrolyte. The lower surface of the storage tank 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support 1. A transmission pump 23 for providing liquid transportation power is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage tank 22. The output end of the transmission pump 23 is fixedly connected to a transmission pipe 24 for transporting liquid. The input end of the transmission pump 23 is connected to the inside of the storage tank 22 to draw liquid. The other end of the transmission pipe 24 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage tank 12. The transmission pipe 24 forms a complete liquid replenishment channel for transporting liquid from the storage tank 22 to the spraying mechanism.

[0022] Specifically, during the coloring process, the control system activates motor 4, whose rotation is converted into precise longitudinal X-axis feed of the sliding table 6 via lead screw 5. Simultaneously, hydraulic cylinder 9 drives the support plate 10 and the entire spraying mechanism to achieve lateral Y-axis translation through its extension and retraction. Combined with the vertical Z-axis lifting control of the spraying mechanism by cylinder 11, this forms a three-axis linkage platform, enabling the nozzle to move along a preset spatial path. Furthermore, hydraulic cylinder 20 can independently adjust the height of the conductive base 21 to accommodate salt sculpture workpieces of different sizes and optimize the spraying distance. The entire process is continuously supplied with electrolyte by the transmission mechanism and carried out under the protection of the protective door 25, ultimately achieving automation, precision, and safety in the salt sculpture coloring process, ensuring high efficiency and high quality in processing.

[0023] Working principle: When the coloring device is needed, firstly, the salt sculpture workpiece to be colored is placed on the conductive base 21 inside the protective pool 19, and adjusted to a suitable initial height by the hydraulic cylinder 20 below; then, the transfer pump 23 in the transfer mechanism draws the pre-mixed electrolyte from the storage tank 22, and transports it through the transfer pipe 24 to fill the storage tank 12 of the spraying mechanism, providing raw materials for the coloring process; Secondly, after the operation begins, the control system is activated; the motor 4 in the transmission mechanism drives the lead screw 5 to rotate, which in turn drives the sliding table 6, which is threadedly connected to it, to move precisely along the slide rail 3 in the longitudinal X-axis direction; at the same time, the hydraulic cylinder 9 in the transverse transmission assembly drives the limit frame 8 and the support plate 10 to realize the transverse Y-axis translation of the spraying mechanism; the cylinder 11 controls the entire spraying mechanism to move vertically along the Z-axis; through the coordinated movement of up, down, left, and right, the cathode nozzle 15 below can reach any predetermined coordinate point above the salt sculpture; After the nozzle moves to the working position, the circuit of the device is turned on, and an electric field is formed between the salt sculpture workpiece as the anode and the cathode nozzle 15 as the cathode. The electrolyte is evenly sprayed from the storage tank 12 to the surface of the salt sculpture through the discharge pipe 14. Under the action of the electric field, the metal ions in the electrolyte undergo an electrochemical reaction on the surface of the salt sculpture, depositing and forming a dense film with a specific color. When processing complex curved surfaces or concave areas, the motor 16 in the angle adjustment component will be started. Through the meshing transmission of gear 17 and gear 18, the discharge pipe 14 and the cathode nozzle 15 will be rotated to a specific angle for tilting spraying to ensure no dead angle coverage.

[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A salt carving electrolytic coloring device, characterized in that, Includes a support platform (1), a bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform (1), a slide rail (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the bracket (2), a sliding table (6) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail (3), a support plate (10) is installed directly above the sliding table (6), a cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support plate (10), a spraying mechanism is installed at the output end of the cylinder (11), and a transmission mechanism is installed on the outer wall of the bracket (2); The spraying mechanism includes a storage tank (12), one side of the outer wall of the storage tank (12) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (11), a rotating ring (13) is rotatably connected inside the storage tank (12), a discharge pipe (14) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating ring (13), a plurality of cathode nozzles (15) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe (14), a transmission mechanism is installed on one side of the outer wall of the support platform (1), a protective pool (19) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support platform (1), a conductive base (21) is slidably connected inside the protective pool (19), and an angle adjustment component is installed on one side of the outer wall of the storage tank (12).

2. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a motor (4), one side of the outer wall of the motor (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the bracket (2), and a lead screw (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (4). The outer wall of the lead screw (5) is threadedly connected to the inside of the sliding table (6), and a transverse transmission component is installed on the upper surface of the sliding table (6).

3. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transverse transmission assembly includes a connecting block (7), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding table (6), a limit frame (8) is slidably connected inside the connecting block (7), one side of the upper surface of the connecting block (7) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support plate (10), and a hydraulic cylinder (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the limit frame (8), with the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (9) fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the connecting block (7).

4. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment assembly includes a second motor (16), one side of the outer wall of the second motor (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the storage tank (12), the output end of the second motor (16) is fixedly connected to a first gear (17), the outer wall of the discharge pipe (14) is fixedly connected to a second gear (18), and the second gear (18) meshes with the tooth end of the first gear (17).

5. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hydraulic cylinder (20) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support platform (1), and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder (20) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the conductive base (21).

6. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (2) has a rotatably connected protective door (25) on one side of its outer wall. The two protective doors (25) are used to prevent electrolyte from splashing.

7. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a storage box (22), the lower surface of which is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support platform (1), a transmission pump (23) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage box (22), a transmission pipe (24) is fixedly connected to the output end of the transmission pump (23), and the input end of the transmission pump (23) is fixedly connected inside the storage box (22).

8. The salt carving electrolytic coloring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the transmission pipe (24) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the storage tank (12), and the transmission pipe (24) is used to transmit liquid.

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