Electroplating Rack Fixing Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electroplating rack fixing devices suffer from inaccurate positioning and slippage issues due to the protrusion of the tapered portion into the V-shaped groove, leading to poor electrical contact, increased energy consumption, and accelerated component aging, affecting plating quality.
Innovation Solution
A fixing device comprising conductive elements and conductive bases with tapered holes and recesses, along with a tightening spring, ensures stable and accurate positioning of the electroplating rack, preventing slippage and ensuring continuous electrical connection, thereby improving plating quality and reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the tapered portion of the electrode base is used to match the V-shaped groove of the conductive base, then the electroplating rack can be lowered and contacted to form electrical connection, but the position cannot be accurately controlled and positioned, leading to slippage and poor contact
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive base is divided into multiple conductive sheets (first conductive sheet, second conductive sheet, third conductive sheet) that can independently deform and adapt to the conductive element, providing both positioning accuracy and reliable electrical contact through distributed contact points
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive sheets are designed with elastic properties that allow them to change shape and thickness in response to the conductive element insertion, transforming from a rigid V-shaped groove to a flexible adaptive structure that ensures precise positioning and stable electrical connection
2Productivity
If the tapered portion and V-shaped groove structure is used, then the electroplating operation can be started, but the structure is easily deformed resulting in poor contact and increased energy consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic conductive sheets are pre-configured to deform and cushion the conductive element before full contact is made, absorbing mechanical stresses and preventing structure deformation that would lead to poor contact and energy loss during electroplating operation
3Ease of operation
If the tapered portion protrudes into the V-shaped groove, then contact can be made, but the position is impossible to control and the components age faster
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive sheets transition from a static rigid structure to a dynamic elastic structure that can deform and recover, allowing easy contact operation while distributing mechanical stress to prevent component aging and extend service life
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution allows for precise control and stable positioning of the electroplating rack, enhancing plating quality, reducing energy consumption, and simplifying maintenance and cleaning processes while preventing component aging.
Implementation Method 1
the conductive sheets are compressed and electrically connected to the conductive element
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AI summary
A fixing device of an electroplating rack (101) is provided. The fixing device includes at least one conductive element (2) and at least one conductive base (3). The conductive element (2) is disposed on the electroplating rack (101), the conductive base (3) is arranged on a platform (102) and opposite the conductive element (2), and the conductive base (3) includes a plurality of conductive sheets (31) and a hole (32). The position of the electroplating rack (101) after being lowered can be accurately controlled and positioned by the conductive element (2) and the conductive sheets (31) being pressed against each other, and the conductive element (2) does not easily slip off.