CONTINUOUS ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS
The present invention relates to a continuous electrochemical processing apparatus, which comprises an electrode transport module, an electrode module, and a material-tape conveying mechanism. The electrode module is connected with the electrode transport module and includes an electrode. The material-tape conveying mechanism is disposed corresponding to the electrode module and used for conveying a material tape. Thereby, the electrode of the electrode module may continuously electrochemical process the material tape.
The present invention relates generally to electrochemical processing, and particularly to an electrochemical processing apparatus capable of electrochemically processing a workpiece continuously.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONElectrochemical processing is a non-traditional processing method. Removal from a workpiece is achieved by electrochemical reactions undergone in the electrolyte between the electrode and the workpiece. Due to its many advantages, electrochemical processing satisfies various special requirements in metal processing.
SUMMARYThe present invention discloses a continuous electrochemical processing apparatus, which comprises an electrode transport module, an electrode module, and a material-tape conveying mechanism. The electrode module is connected with the electrode transport module and includes an electrode. The material-tape conveying mechanism is disposed corresponding to the electrode module and includes a fixing base, a moving module, and a plurality of clip units. The moving module is located and moves on the fixing base. The plurality of clip units are disposed at the moving module and the base, respectively.
In order to make the structure and characteristics as well as the effectiveness of the present invention to be further understood and recognized, the detailed description of the present invention is disclosed as follows along with embodiments and accompanying figures.
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According to the present embodiment, the electrode transport module 11 and the electrode module 13 are located above the material-tape conveying mechanism 15. The electrode transport module 11 is used for lifting and lowering the electrode module 13. Namely, it controls the supply and the processing path of the electrode 131. The electrode 131 corresponds to the material tape 150 conveyed by the material-tape conveying mechanism 15 and electrochemically processes the material tape 150. In addition, the material-tape conveying mechanism 15 will remove the electrochemically processed material-tape segment from the procession region. Thereby, the material tape 150 may be processed continuously.
According to the present embodiment, the electrochemical processing apparatus 1 further comprises a frame 17 disposed on the fixing base 151. Alternatively, the frame 17 may be disposed on the base 10. The electrode transport module 11 is disposed at the frame 17. Please refer to
Besides, the electrode transport module 11 further include a housing 110, at least one sliding rail 119, and at least one sliding member 120. The housing is fixed at the frame 17. One side surface of the housing 110 includes an opening 112. The sliding rail 119 is disposed at the housing 110 and located on both sides of the opening 112. The at least one sliding member 120 is disposed on and sliding along the sliding rail 119. The driver 111 is disposed at the housing 110. The screw 113 and the transport rod 117 are disposed in the housing 110. The sliding member 120 passes through the opening 112 and is connected to the moving member 115. Thereby, when the moving member 115 moves along the screw 113, the sliding member 120 slides along the sliding rail 119. Consequently, shaking of the screw 113 and the transport rod 117 may be avoided when the driver 111 is operating. The error of the electrode 131 of the electrode module 13 processing the material tape 150 may be thus reduced.
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According to the present embodiment, the horizontally moving assembly 161 includes two horizontally moving shafts 164 and a plurality of horizontally moving members 165. The plurality of horizontally moving members 165 are disposed at the bottom of the active base 162. In addition, a plurality of fixing members 166 are fixed on the fixing base 151 and located on the inner side of the plurality of horizontally moving members 165, respectively, and hence corresponding to the plurality of horizontally moving members 165. Each horizontally moving shaft 164 passes through the corresponding two horizontally moving members 165 and two fixing members 166, respectively. Both ends of the horizontally moving shaft 164 are disposed at two horizontally moving members 165, respectively. The horizontally moving shaft 164 may move horizontally on the fixing member 166. That is to say, the horizontally moving assembly 161 is disposed on the active base 162 and the fixing base 151 and moves horizontally on the fixing base 151. There is a gap D between each horizontally moving member 165 and each fixing member 166. In other words, the movable horizontal distance of the active base 162 with respect to the fixing base 151 is the gap D. The plurality of fixing members 166 limit the traveling distance of the active base 162. When the driving module 163 drives the active base 162 to move forward, the fixing member 166 behind may block the horizontally moving member 165 behind and thus limiting the traveling distance of the horizontally moving member 165 behind. Likewise, when the driving module 163 drives the active base 162 to move backward, the fixing member 166 ahead may limit the traveling distance of the horizontally moving member 165 ahead.
The plurality of clip units 155 are disposed on the base 10 and the movable base 162 of the moving module 153. The clip units 155 on the base 10 may be disposed on the fixing base 151 as well. According to the present embodiment, three clip units 155 are adopted for the following description. The movable base 162 includes an opening 168. According to an embodiment, the opening 168 is disposed at the center of the movable base 162. Two clip units 155 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the movable base 162. The remaining clip unit 155 is disposed on the base or the fixing base 151. The plurality of clip units 155 are arranged in a line. In addition, a conductive member 181 is fixed on an insulating plate 183. The insulating plate 183 is disposed on the fixing base 151 and corresponding to the opening 168, and hence the conductive member may be disposed on the fixing base 151. The conductive member 181 is coupled to a power supply unit 30 (as shown in
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According to the present embodiment, the electrochemical processing apparatus 1 may perform electrochemical processes on the material tape 150 continuously. It is applicable to thin workpieces, able to enhance the processing efficacy, and convenient for retrieving the material tape and conveyance.
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When the inspection unit 192 inspects the processed material tape 150, a piece of inspection information representing the outline state of the material tape 150 will be produced. The control module 20 receives the inspection information and judges if the outline of the material tape 150 differs from the predetermined one. If so, the control module 20 will adjust the processing parameters of the electrochemical processing apparatus 1 and fix the difference, hence improving the accuracy of the electrochemical process. The control module 20 may control the electrode transport module 11 for adjusting the processing path of the electrode 131. In addition, the control module may also control the electrolyte transport module 40 for adjusting the pressure of transporting the electrolyte. Alternatively, the control module 20 may control the power supply unit 30 for controlling the voltage level. According to an embodiment, the control module 20 may be a computer, a microprocessor chip, or other electronic devices having information processing capabilities.
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The operational unit 26 receives the inspection information and compares it with the reference information in the first database 22 to give a piece of compared information. Then, according to the compared information and the plurality of comparison information, the corresponding reference processing parameter is given. According to the reference processing parameter, the processing parameter for subsequent electrochemical processes may be determined and thus controlling the electrode transport module 11, the power supply unit 30, or/and the electrolyte transport module 40. According to an embodiment, the operational unit 26 transmits the determined processing parameter to the control unit 28. The control unit 28 controls the electrode transport module 11, the power supply unit 30, or/and the electrolyte transport module 40 according to the processing parameter. The plurality of reference processing parameters in the second database 24 are given by prior electrochemical processing tests or simulations according to the predetermined outline and various processing conditions and used as the reference for the operational unit 26 to determine the processing parameter. The state of the processed material tape 150, such as the processing error, may be given by measuring the electrochemically processed material tape 150. Then the processing state may be used to determine the processing condition for subsequent electrochemical processes in order to compensate the processing error.
Accordingly, the present invention conforms to the legal requirements owing to its novelty, nonobviousness, and utility. However, the foregoing description is only embodiments of the present invention, not used to limit the scope and range of the present invention. Those equivalent changes or modifications made according to the shape, structure, feature, or spirit described in the claims of the present invention are included in the appended claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A continuous electrochemical processing apparatus, comprising:
- an electrode transport module;
- an electrode module, having an electrode and connected with said electrode transport module; and
- a material-tape conveying mechanism, corresponding to said electrode module and including: a fixing base; a moving module, located and moving on said fixing base; a plurality of clip units, disposed at said moving module and on said fixing base, respectively.
2. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said electrode transport module includes:
- a driver;
- a screw, connected to said driver;
- a moving member, disposed at and moving along said screw; and
- a transport rod, having two ends, one end of said transport rod connected to said moving member, and said electrode module connected to the other end of said transport rod.
3. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said electrode module further includes an electrode channel disposed at said electrode.
4. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said material-tape conveying mechanism further includes a driving module, and said moving module includes:
- a movable base, connected to said driving module; and
- a horizontally moving assembly, disposed on said movable base and said fixing base and moving on said fixing base.
5. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 4, wherein said driving module includes:
- a driver;
- a screw, connected to said driver;
- a moving member, disposed at and moving along said screw; and
- a connecting assembly, having two ends, one end of said connecting assembly connected to said moving member, and said movable base connected to the other end of said connecting assembly.
6. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 4, further comprising:
- a conductive member, disposed on said fixing base and corresponding to said movable base; and
- a positioning module, disposed on said fixing base and connected on both sides of said conductive member.
7. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein each clip unit includes:
- a channel;
- a pressing member, corresponding to said channel; and
- an elastic member, against said pressing member.
8. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 1, further including an inspection module, having a moving mechanism and an inspection unit disposed at said moving mechanism.
9. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 8, further including a control module, coupled to said inspection unit and said electrode transport module, receiving a piece of inspection information of said inspection unit, and controlling said electrode transport module according to said inspection information.
10. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 9, wherein said control module includes:
- a first database, storing a piece of reference information;
- a second database, storing a plurality of reference processing parameters; and
- an operational unit, coupled to said first database and said second database, and comparing said inspection information and said reference information to give a piece of compared information;
- wherein said control module controls said electrode transport module according to said compared information and said plurality of reference processing parameters.
11. The continuous electrochemical processing apparatus of claim 8, further comprising:
- a power supply unit, coupled to said electrode module;
- an electrolyte transport module, corresponding to said electrode module; and
- a control module, coupled to said inspection unit, said power supply unit, and said electrolyte transport module, receiving a piece of inspection information of said inspection unit, and controlling said power supply unit or said electrolyte transport module according to said inspection information.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 30, 2015
Publication Date: Jun 15, 2017
Inventors: YOU-LUN CHEN (KAOHSIUNG CITY), DA-YU LIN (KAOHSIUNG CITY), HUNG-YI CHEN (KAOHSIUNG CITY), WEN-CHIEH WU (KAOHSIUNG CITY), CHIN-WEI LIU (KAOHSIUNG CITY), CHEN-WEI WU (KAOHSIUNG CITY), KUEN-CHIH LAN (KAOHSIUNG CITY), HO-CHUNG FU (KAOHSIUNG CITY)
Application Number: 14/984,114