A novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys

Abstract

This utility model discloses a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys, belonging to the field of PVD preparation technology for die-cast aluminum alloys. Key technical features include a housing with a preparation mechanism fixedly connected to its front side, and auxiliary mechanisms fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing. The preparation mechanism includes a target assembly, a vacuum chamber, a preparation ring, several cathode target heads, an auxiliary anode, a support, a mounting platform, a motor, and a processing table. The target assembly is fixedly connected to the front side of the preparation mechanism. By setting up the preparation mechanism and adopting a design of simultaneous deposition of multiple targets and rotation of the workpiece, several cathode target heads are distributed in a ring, combined with a ring permanent magnet to enhance plasma density. The motor drives the processing table to rotate, ensuring uniform film deposition. Furthermore, a hydraulic rod adjusts the height of the mounting platform to accommodate workpieces of different sizes, increasing film-forming efficiency several times that of traditional devices, improving film adhesion, and solving the problem of low film-forming efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PVD preparation technology for die-cast aluminum alloys, and in particular to a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys. Background Technology

[0002] The new high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys is a special coating equipment that deeply integrates physical vapor deposition technology with the processing requirements of die-cast aluminum alloy workpieces. It is optimized to address the problems of low efficiency, poor adhesion, and insufficient process adaptability of traditional PVD equipment in aluminum alloy processing.

[0003] Aluminum alloy profiles are one of the most widely used non-ferrous metal structural materials in industry, and are widely used in machinery manufacturing, transportation machinery, power machinery and aerospace industry. Aircraft fuselages, skins, compressors and other components are often made of aluminum alloys to reduce weight. Using aluminum alloys instead of steel plates for welding can reduce the structural weight by more than half. In the production process of aluminum alloy profiles, the surface needs to be polished. The traditional method is to polish them manually, which is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient.

[0004] The existing patent (publication number: CN218776347U) includes a worktable, a support, a clamping device, a left-right moving device, a front-back moving device, and a grinding and polishing device. The worktable is connected to the support and the clamping device. The support is connected to the left-right moving device and the front-back moving device. The front-back moving device is connected to the grinding and polishing device. In use, the hydraulic rod extends to push the pressure plate to clamp the material. The first motor drives the second gear and the rotating rod to rotate, causing the pad to rotate and adjust the rotation direction of the material. The second motor drives the first threaded rod to rotate, causing the sliding block to move and adjust the position of the grinding wheel. The third motor drives the third gear to rotate in the tooth groove, causing the slider to move and adjust the position of the grinding wheel. The fourth motor drives the second threaded rod to rotate, causing the sliding rod to push the grinding wheel down to approach the material. The fifth motor drives the grinding wheel to perform the grinding operation, thereby automatically completing the polishing operation of the aluminum alloy profile.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, existing patents have provided solutions. However, existing novel high-efficiency PVD preparation devices for die-cast aluminum alloys typically involve directly placing the aluminum alloy to be die-cast onto the top of the processing table, and then using a target assembly and heating to deposit a functional thin film on the surface of the die-cast aluminum alloy. While this method can perform film-forming operations on die-cast aluminum alloys, the film-forming efficiency is low, the function is relatively simple, and no other auxiliary effects can be achieved during the film-forming process, resulting in insufficient practicality.

[0006] To address this, a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys. This device addresses the problems of existing high-efficiency PVD preparation devices for die-cast aluminum alloys, which typically involve placing the aluminum alloy to be die-cast directly onto the top of the processing table and then depositing a functional thin film on the surface of the die-cast aluminum alloy using a target and heating. While this method can perform film preparation on die-cast aluminum alloys, it suffers from low efficiency, limited functionality, and the inability to achieve other auxiliary effects during the film preparation process, resulting in insufficient practicality.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys, comprising a housing, a preparation mechanism fixedly connected to the front side of the housing, and auxiliary mechanisms fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing;

[0009] The preparation mechanism includes a target assembly, a vacuum chamber, a preparation ring, several cathode target heads, an auxiliary anode, a support, a mounting platform, a motor, and a processing table. The target assembly is fixedly connected to the front side of the preparation mechanism. The vacuum chamber is formed on the inner wall of the housing. The preparation ring is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly. The several cathode target heads are fixedly connected to the bottom of the preparation ring. The auxiliary anode is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly. The support is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber. The mounting platform is movably connected to the inner wall of the support. The motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the mounting platform. The processing table is fixedly connected to the surface of the motor output end.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary mechanism includes a circulating fan and a PLC controller. The circulating fan is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing, and the PLC controller is fixedly connected to the front side of the housing.

[0011] Preferably, a feeding mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the housing, and the bottom of the feeding mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber.

[0012] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the housing, and a vacuum pump is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate.

[0013] Preferably, a vacuum gauge is fixedly connected between the vacuum pump and the vacuum chamber, and a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the inner rear wall of the housing.

[0014] Preferably, a heating device is fixedly connected to the rear side of the housing, and the front side of the heating device is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber.

[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the preparation ring is fitted with a ring-shaped permanent magnet, and a storage box is movably connected to the front side of the housing.

[0016] Preferably, the top two sides of the processing table are fixedly connected to a limiting frame, and an electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting frame.

[0017] Preferably, a limit clamp is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod facing each other, and a hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the top of the support.

[0018] Preferably, a mounting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the mounting platform, and the top of the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting block.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] 1. This application sets up a preparation mechanism and adopts a multi-target synchronous deposition and workpiece rotation design. Several cathode target heads are distributed in a ring, and a ring permanent magnet is used to enhance plasma density. The motor drives the processing table to rotate so that the film is deposited evenly. The hydraulic rod adjusts the height of the mounting table to adapt to workpieces of different sizes. The film forming efficiency is increased to several times that of traditional devices, and the adhesion of the film is improved, solving the problems of low film forming efficiency and poor adhesion.

[0021] 2. This application achieves automated operation by setting up a PLC controller in the auxiliary mechanism to control each component in a linkage manner. The feeding mechanism automatically transports the workpiece without manual intervention. The vacuum pump and vacuum gauge accurately control the vacuum degree of the cavity. The heating device and temperature sensor work together to achieve precise temperature control. The circulating fan optimizes the airflow in the cavity. The limit clamps stably fix the workpiece, improving the practicality of the equipment and its adaptability to large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the rear side of the housing of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the vacuum chamber of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the top of the support of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram, 1. Preparation mechanism; 11. Target assembly; 12. Vacuum chamber; 13. Preparation ring; 14. Cathode target head; 15. Auxiliary anode; 16. Support; 17. Mounting platform; 18. Motor; 19. Processing table; 2. Auxiliary mechanism; 21. Circulating fan; 22. Feeding mechanism; 23. PLC controller; 24. Support plate; 25. Vacuum pump; 26. Heating device; 27. Vacuum gauge; 28. Ring permanent magnet; 29. ​​Temperature sensor; 3. Housing; 4. Limiting frame; 5. Electric push rod; 6. Hydraulic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0030] A novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloy includes a housing 3, a preparation mechanism 1 fixedly connected to the front side of the housing 3, and auxiliary mechanisms 2 fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing 3.

[0031] The preparation mechanism 1 includes a target assembly 11, a vacuum chamber 12, a preparation ring 13, several cathode target heads 14, an auxiliary anode 15, a support 16, a mounting platform 17, a motor 18, and a processing platform 19. The target assembly 11 is fixedly connected to the front side of the preparation mechanism 1. The vacuum chamber 12 is opened on the inner wall of the housing 3. The preparation ring 13 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly 11. Several cathode target heads 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the preparation ring 13. The auxiliary anode 15 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly 11. The support 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber 12. The mounting platform 17 is movably connected to the inner wall of the support 16. The motor 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the mounting platform 17. The processing platform 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the output end of the motor 18.

[0032] In this embodiment: by setting the housing 3, it can serve as a sealed frame for the equipment and is made of stainless steel to ensure the sealing of the vacuum chamber 12. By setting the preparation mechanism 1, PVD coating can be achieved. By setting the auxiliary mechanism 2, support can be provided in terms of automation control, environmental regulation, and material conveying. The two work together to achieve an integrated process of automatic feeding, vacuum coating, and precise temperature control.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the auxiliary mechanism 2 includes a circulating fan 21 and a PLC controller 23. The circulating fan 21 is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing 3, and the PLC controller 23 is fixedly connected to the front side of the housing 3.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a feeding mechanism 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 3, and the bottom of the feeding mechanism 22 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber 12.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a support plate 24 is fixedly connected to the left side of the housing 3, and a vacuum pump 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 24.

[0036] In this embodiment: by setting up a feeding mechanism 22, which is a belt conveyor structure, the aluminum alloy workpiece can be automatically transported to the processing table 19, reducing manual operation. By setting up a vacuum pump 25, the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber 12 can be evacuated to the required level.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a vacuum gauge 27 is fixedly connected between the vacuum pump 25 and the vacuum chamber 12, and a temperature sensor 29 is fixedly connected to the inner rear wall of the housing 3.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a heating device 26 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the housing 3, and the front side of the heating device 26 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber 12.

[0039] In this embodiment: by setting a vacuum gauge 27, data can be monitored and fed back to the PLC controller 23 in real time; by setting a heating device 26, which can be a resistance heater, the cavity temperature can be heated to the required temperature; by setting a temperature sensor 29, the temperature can be accurately monitored to ensure the stability of the coating process.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, a ring-shaped permanent magnet 28 is snapped into the inner wall of the preparation ring 13, and a storage box is movably connected to the front side of the housing 3.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, limit frames 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the processing table 19, and electric push rods 5 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limit frames 4.

[0042] In this embodiment: by setting the target assembly 11, the target material raw material for PVD coating can be provided, and the number of cathode target heads 14 distributed in a ring on the preparation ring 13 is allocated and installed according to the specific situation. By setting the ring permanent magnet 28, it can cooperate with the cathode target head 14 to enhance the plasma density and improve the coating rate. By setting the auxiliary anode 15, the electric field distribution can be adjusted to make the film deposition more uniform. By setting the motor 18, the processing table 19 can be driven to rotate to avoid uneven film thickness.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, a limit clamp is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod 5 facing each other, and a hydraulic rod 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the support 16.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, a mounting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the mounting platform 17, and the top of the hydraulic rod 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting block.

[0045] In this embodiment: by setting an electric push rod 5 on the limiting frame 4, the limiting fixture can be driven to adaptively clamp aluminum alloy workpieces of different sizes, avoiding workpiece displacement during the coating process. By setting a hydraulic rod 6, the height of the mounting platform 17 can be adjusted to adapt to different target materials and workpiece distances, optimizing the coating effect. By setting a circulating fan 21, the airflow circulation in the vacuum chamber 12 can be promoted, improving temperature uniformity. By setting a storage box, it can be used to collect the finished products after coating, facilitating subsequent transportation.

[0046] Working Principle: When the user needs to perform PVD coating on die-cast aluminum alloy, the process parameters are first set through the PLC controller 23, such as vacuum threshold, chamber temperature, machining table 19 rotation speed, and coating time. After completion, the power is turned on and the equipment is started. The feeding mechanism 22 transports the aluminum alloy workpiece to be processed to the machining table 19 inside the vacuum chamber 12. At this time, the electric push rod 5 drives the limit clamp to clamp the workpiece, and the hydraulic rod 6 adjusts the height of the mounting table 17 to the preset position. After completion, the vacuum pump 25 starts to evacuate the chamber to the target vacuum level. The vacuum gauge 27 provides real-time data feedback. After the target is reached, the heating device 26 starts. Temperature sensor 29 monitors the cavity temperature. Once the set value is reached, target assembly 11 is activated, and cathode target head 14 generates plasma. Under the action of annular permanent magnet 28 and auxiliary anode 15, the plasma is uniformly deposited on the rotating workpiece surface. During this process, circulating fan 21 is activated and continues to work to ensure uniform cavity temperature. When the coating is completed, heating device 26 and target assembly 11 stop working, the cavity cools naturally to room temperature, vacuum pump 25 depressurizes, limit clamps are released, and feeding mechanism 22 conveys the finished product out of housing 3 and places it in storage box. If continuous processing is required, the above steps can be repeated.

[0047] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements 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 novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys, comprising a housing (3), characterized in that: The front side of the housing (3) is fixedly connected to the preparation mechanism (1), and the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing (3) are fixedly connected to the auxiliary mechanism (2). The preparation mechanism (1) includes a target assembly (11), a vacuum chamber (12), a preparation ring (13), several cathode target heads (14), an auxiliary anode (15), a support (16), a mounting platform (17), a motor (18), and a processing table (19). The target assembly (11) is fixedly connected to the front side of the preparation mechanism (1). The vacuum chamber (12) is opened on the inner wall of the housing (3). The preparation ring (13) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly (11). On one side, the plurality of cathode target heads (14) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the preparation ring (13), the auxiliary anode (15) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the target assembly (11), the support (16) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber (12), the mounting platform (17) is movably connected to the inner wall of the support (16), the motor (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the mounting platform (17), and the processing platform (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the output end of the motor (18).

2. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (2) includes a circulating fan (21) and a PLC controller (23). The circulating fan (21) is fixedly connected to the inner walls of the left and right sides of the housing (3), and the PLC controller (23) is fixedly connected to the front side of the housing (3).

3. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the housing (3) is fixedly connected to a feeding mechanism (22), and the bottom of the feeding mechanism (22) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber (12).

4. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (24) is fixedly connected to the left side of the housing (3), and a vacuum pump (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (24).

5. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vacuum gauge (27) is fixedly connected between the vacuum pump (25) and the vacuum chamber (12), and a temperature sensor (29) is fixedly connected to the inner rear wall of the housing (3).

6. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating device (26) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the housing (3), and the front side of the heating device (26) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the vacuum chamber (12).

7. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the preparation ring (13) is fitted with a ring-shaped permanent magnet (28), and a storage box is movably connected to the front side of the housing (3).

8. The novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top two sides of the processing table (19) are fixedly connected to a limit frame (4), and an electric push rod (5) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limit frame (4).

9. A novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 8, characterized in that: A limit clamp is fixedly connected to one side of the electric push rod (5) facing each other, and a hydraulic rod (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the support (16).

10. A novel high-efficiency PVD preparation device for die-cast aluminum alloys according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting platform (17) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the mounting block, and the top of the hydraulic rod (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting block.

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