公开(公告)号：US4459183A

公开(公告)日：1984-07-10

申请号：US473079

申请日：1983-03-07

申请人： Joseph M. Brady ,  Franz R. Cordes ,  Klaus H. Gedrat ,  Daniel L. Goffredo ,  Walter Meyer ,  Conrad D. Shakley

发明人： Joseph M. Brady ,  Franz R. Cordes ,  Klaus H. Gedrat ,  Daniel L. Goffredo ,  Walter Meyer ,  Conrad D. Shakley

IPC分类号： C25D17/00 ,  H05K3/24 ,  C25D7/06 ,  C25D17/06 ,  C25D17/28 ,  C25D21/10

CPC分类号： C25D7/0621 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/02 ,  C25D21/10 ,  C25D7/0657 ,  H05K3/241

摘要： An electroplating apparatus and method is provided, whereby generally flat workpieces, such as metal plates and the like may be electroplated, on a continuous basis, automatically and without manual intervention. The workpieces are delivered horizontally through a bath of electrolyte. They are conveyed through the bath by being engaged by driven contact wheels that also serve as one of the electrodes. The other electrode is in the bath electrolyte solution. As the workpieces are delivered through the bath, they are engaged and disengaged by the contact wheels, but are always in engagement with contact wheels for not only continuous conveyance, but for continuous electrical connection therewith. A particular slide mount is provided for holding an opposite side of the plate as the plate is carried along its flow path, and this mount is adjustably positionable to accommodate different width workpieces. Solution flow through the electrolyte path is provided on a continuous basis, and both agitates and replenishes the electrolyte solution. Dams are created at ends of the flow path, by the action of squeezing rollers, to prevent passage of electrolyte. Wipers are provided for preventing the turbulence of newly-delivered electrolyte in the bath zone from immediately contacting the contact wheels. Other features are also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种电镀设备和方法，由此可以自动且无需人工干预地连续地电镀大体平坦的工件，例如金属板等。 工件通过电解液浴水平地输送。 它们通过与用作电极之一的被动接触轮接合而被输送通过浴槽。 另一个电极是在电解液中。 当工件通过浴槽输送时，它们通过接触轮接合和脱开，但是不仅连续输送而且与其连续地电连接，它们始终与接触轮接合。 提供特定的滑动支架，用于当板沿着其流动路径承载时保持板的相对侧，并且该支架可调节地定位以适应不同宽度的工件。 通过电解质通路的溶液流连续地提供，并且搅拌并补充电解质溶液。 通过挤压辊的作用在流路的端部产生大坝，以防止电解液通过。 提供刮水器以防止浴区中新输送的电解液的湍流立即接触接触轮。 还提供其他功能。

公开(公告)号：US4385967A

公开(公告)日：1983-05-31

申请号：US309180

申请日：1981-10-07

申请人： Joseph M. Brady ,  Franz R. Cordes ,  Klaus H. Gedrat ,  Daniel L. Goffredo ,  Walter Meyer ,  Conrad D. Shakley

发明人： Joseph M. Brady ,  Franz R. Cordes ,  Klaus H. Gedrat ,  Daniel L. Goffredo ,  Walter Meyer ,  Conrad D. Shakley

IPC分类号： C25D5/00 ,  C25D7/00 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D17/06 ,  H05K3/18 ,  H05K3/24 ,  C25D7/06 ,  C25D17/28 ,  C25D21/10

CPC分类号： C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/02 ,  C25D21/10 ,  C25D7/0621 ,  C25D7/0657 ,  H05K3/241

摘要： An electroplating apparatus and method is provided, whereby generally flat workpieces, such as metal plates and the like may be electroplated, on a continuous basis, automatically and without manual intervention. The workpieces are delivered horizontally through a bath of electrolyte. They are conveyed through the bath by being engaged by driven contact wheels that also serve as one of the electrodes. The other electrode is in the bath electrolyte solution. As the workpieces are delivered through the bath, they are engaged and disengaged by the contact wheels, but are always in engagement with contact wheels for not only continuous conveyance, but for continuous electrical connection therewith. A particular slide mount is provided for holding an opposite side of the plate as the plate is carried along its flow path, and this mount is adjustably positionable to accommodate different width workpieces. Solution flow through the electrolyte bath is provided on a continuous basis, and both agitates and replenishes the electrolyte solution. Dams are created at ends of the flow path, by the action of squeezing rollers, to prevent passage of electrolyte. Wipers are provided for preventing the turbulence of newly-delivered electrolyte in the bath zone from immediately contacting the contact wheels. Other features are also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种电镀设备和方法，由此可以自动且无需人工干预地连续地电镀大体平坦的工件，例如金属板等。 工件通过电解液浴水平地输送。 它们通过与用作电极之一的被动接触轮接合而被输送通过浴槽。 另一个电极是在电解液中。 当工件通过浴槽输送时，它们通过接触轮接合和脱开，但是不仅连续输送而且与其连续地电连接，它们始终与接触轮接合。 提供特定的滑动支架，用于当板沿着其流动路径承载时保持板的相对侧，并且该支架可调节地定位以适应不同宽度的工件。 在电解槽中连续提供溶液流，同时搅拌并补充电解质溶液。 通过挤压辊的作用在流路的端部产生大坝，以防止电解液通过。 提供刮水器以防止浴区中新输送的电解液的湍流立即接触接触轮。 还提供其他功能。

公开(公告)号：US4487681A

公开(公告)日：1984-12-11

申请号：US458668

申请日：1983-01-17

申请人： Franz R. Cordes

发明人： Franz R. Cordes

IPC分类号： G01N27/42 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/42

CPC分类号： G01N27/42 ,  H05K1/0266 ,  H05K3/423

摘要： An electroplating test cell is disclosed which permits the measurement of the throwing power of an acid. The cell comprises a cathode having a member which is surrounded by an insulating tube. The tube redirects the current in the cell, thereby reducing the amount of metal deposited on the cathode. The pattern of metal deposition on the cathode can be used to estimate the throwing power of the acid in the electrolyte.

摘要翻译： 公开了允许测量酸的投掷力的电镀测试电池。 电池包括具有由绝缘管包围的构件的阴极。 管重新定向电池中的电流，从而减少沉积在阴极上的金属的量。 阴极上的金属沉积图案可用于估算电解液中酸的投掷能力。