JP2013160380A - Protector for material to be plated - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a protector for material to be plated, which enables required plating treatment to be performed on an overall surface of the material to be plated including a required portion while being mounted removably to that portion.SOLUTION: A protector 1A is mounted to a material W1 to be plated in which a ring-shaped protrusion R is formed a little inwardly from an end E of a pipe body P, and a seal surface (protection surface) S is formed between the ring-shaped protrusion R and the end E of the pipe body P. The protector 1A comprises: an engage part 1 which is loosely engaged with the ring-shaped protrusion R; and a body part 2 which is disposed in an outer periphery of the protection surface S with a required void interposed therebetween. The body part 2 is formed from assembly of a plurality of linear members arrayed in a ring shape at required intervals, and a plating solution flowing hole 24 is formed between two linear members disposed adjacently. Furthermore, between respective portions of an outer surface of the pipe body P and respective portions of an inner surface of the protector 1A, required plating solution flowing paths 17, 26 are formed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a protector for a material to be plated, and in particular, attaches to a portion that needs to be protected in a pre-plating process in a detachable manner, and performs the plating process on the material to be plated as it is. Regarding possible protective equipment.

  Many industrial products are subjected to plating treatments such as electroplating, electroless plating, vapor deposition plating, and chemical conversion treatment in order to impart decorativeness, rust prevention, wear resistance, electrical conductivity, and the like. Among these industrial products that handle fluids, if the seal surface, which is a joint part with other members, is damaged, the proper airtightness will be impaired and fluid leakage will occur. It will be disposed of as a defective product. In this way, for industrial products that are particularly required to prevent damage to specific parts in the material to be plated, in order to reduce the defective product rate and increase product productivity, some protective equipment is attached to the parts. However, at present, no suitable protective equipment is provided, and the actual condition is that the plating material is plated without wearing the protective equipment. For this reason, it is necessary to carefully perform various operations from the production of the material to be plated to the shipment of the product, and it is difficult to improve the productivity, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of some defective products. This is not possible, and there is a limit to reducing the defective product rate.

  In addition, as a protector for the tube end after finishing the plating process, a protective device having a cap-like appearance formed of rubber or a synthetic resin and having its inner surface in close contact with the tube end at the time of mounting is conventionally used. It is known (see Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3). Since these protectors make the inner surface of the protector formed like a cap closely contact the tube end, it is possible to protect the tube end from the action of external force, intrusion of dust, and the like.

JP 2002-174395 A Special table 2003-506644 gazette JP 2004-068978 A

  However, since the protectors described in Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3 have their inner surfaces in close contact with the end portions of the tube during mounting, the end portions of the tube mounted with the protectors cannot be plated. Therefore, the protective device described in Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3 cannot be diverted to the protective device at the time of the plating treatment of the material to be plated, and the portion is attached to the portion requiring protection. Development of a protector capable of performing a required plating process on the entire surface of the material to be plated is desired.

  The present invention has been invented in view of the situation of such prior art, and its purpose is to provide a desired surface over the entire surface of the material to be plated including the part in a state in which the part is detachably mounted. It is providing the protector of the to-be-plated material which can be plated.

  In order to solve such technical problems, the present invention removably attaches around a protective surface provided on a part of the material to be plated, and protects the protective surface from damage caused by collision with other objects. In the protector for the material to be plated, when the plating solution has a through hole penetrating from the outer surface to the inner surface of the protector and is mounted around the protector surface, between the material to be plated and the inner surface of the protector A gap is formed through which the plating solution can flow.

  If a protective device is attached around the protective surface after the material to be plated is manufactured, the impact force is protected even if another material or jig collides in the process after the protective device is attached. Since it is relieved by the tool, damage to the protective surface can be prevented. In addition, a plating solution circulation hole that penetrates from the outer surface to the inner surface of the protector is formed, and a gap through which the plating solution can flow is formed between the material to be plated and the inner surface of the protector when mounted around the protective surface. Then, the plating solution, cleaning solution and dry air can be brought into contact with the material to be plated through these plating solution flow holes and voids as necessary, so that the required thin film or film is applied to the entire material to be plated including the protective surface. It can be formed properly. The plating treatment includes electroplating, electroless plating, and chemical conversion treatment. Moreover, although it has not been confirmed, it is estimated that the present invention can also be applied to a material to be plated on which vapor deposition such as physical vapor deposition or chemical vapor deposition is performed.

  According to the present invention, in the protector for a material to be plated having the above-described configuration, a ring-shaped protrusion is formed slightly inside the end portion of the tubular body, and the protective surface is formed between the ring-shaped protrusion and the end portion of the tubular body. A protective device to be mounted on the plated material, and having an engaging portion that is gently snap-coupled to the ring-shaped protrusion, and a main body portion that is disposed on the outer periphery of the protective surface via a required gap. The main body portion is formed by a set of a plurality of linear members arranged in a ring shape with a required interval, and the plating solution circulation hole is formed between two linear members arranged adjacent to each other. It is characterized by that.

  The protector of this configuration can be applied to a material to be plated in which a protective surface is formed at the end of the tubular body.

  According to the present invention, in the protector for a material to be plated having the above structure, a ring-shaped connector portion is formed at an end portion of a tubular body, and first and second protective surfaces are formed on both front and back surfaces of the connector portion. A protector mounted on a plating material, the first half disposed opposite to the first protective surface via a required gap, and opposed to the second protective surface via a required gap. A second half, a hinge portion for connecting a part of the first and second halves so as to be bendable, and the first and second halves. It has an engagement connection part connected so that attachment or detachment is possible, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The protector of this configuration can be applied to a material to be plated in which a ring-shaped connector portion is formed at an end portion of a tubular body, and first and second protective surfaces are formed on both front and back surfaces of the connector portion.

  According to the protector for the material to be plated according to the present invention, the plating solution circulation hole penetrating from the outer surface to the inner surface of the protector is formed, and the inner surface of the material to be plated and the protector when mounted around the protective surface. Since a gap that allows the plating solution to flow is formed between the plate and the plate, it can be attached to the material to be plated before the start of the plating process. A required thin film or film can be appropriately formed on the entire material to be plated including the protective surface while preventing the resulting protective surface from being damaged. Therefore, it is possible to greatly improve the defective product rate of the plated product while improving the efficiency of the plating process, and it is possible to increase the productivity of the plated product.

It is a front view of the to-be-plated material which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and the protector with which this is mounted | worn. It is the perspective view seen from the snap engagement part side of the protector which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the perspective view seen from the main-body part side of the protector which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the side view seen from the main-body part side of the protector which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view of the to-be-plated material which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, and the protector with which this is mounted | worn. It is a top view of the deployment state of the protector concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a side view of the deployment state of the protector concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment method of the protector which concerns on 2nd Embodiment with respect to the to-be-plated material which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the protector which concerns on 2nd Embodiment with respect to the to-be-plated material which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the attachment state of the protector which concerns on 2nd Embodiment with respect to the to-be-plated material which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG.

  Hereinafter, the protector for a material to be plated according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings for each embodiment, taking a fluid coupling as an example. In each embodiment, the seal surfaces S, S1, and S2 are protective surfaces that are protected by the protectors 1A and 1B according to the present invention.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the protector 1A for a material to be plated according to the first embodiment has a ring-shaped protrusion R formed slightly inside the end E of the tube P, and the ring-shaped protrusion R and the tube P A part to be plated is mounted on the material to be plated W <b> 1, which is a seal surface S for connecting a not-shown counterpart joint. In addition, since the protective device 1A for the material to be plated of this example is excellent in heat resistance and chemical resistance and is insoluble in various solvents, it is integrally formed using fluororesin, 11 nylon, 12 nylon, or the like. The

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, a protector 1A for a material to be plated according to the first embodiment includes an engaging portion 1 that is engaged with a ring-shaped protrusion R, and a main body portion 2 that covers the periphery of the seal surface S. Consists of.

  The engaging portion 1 is erected vertically from one end surface of the annular portion 11 having an inner diameter into which the tip end portion of the tubular body P can be inserted, and has a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the annular portion 11. A plurality of (in the illustrated example, four) elastic deformation portions 12 that are equally spaced apart from each other, and a locking claw 13 that is formed on the inner surface side of the distal end portion of the elastic deformation portion 12 are disposed adjacent to each other. Are formed on the inner surface side of the tip end portion of the projecting piece 14 and the projecting piece 14 standing vertically from the intermediate position of the two elastic deforming portions 12 with a certain distance from each other. The abutting protrusion 15 and an arc-shaped gripping portion 16 projecting outward from the outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped portion 11.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the inner width of the elastically deformable portion 12 and the projecting piece 14 (the projecting piece 14 is not shown) is about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm larger than the outer diameter of the ring-shaped projection R. In addition, a flow path for the plating solution is formed between the inner surface of the elastic deformation portion 12 and the top surface of the ring-shaped protrusion R, and between the protrusion 14 and the top surface of the ring-shaped protrusion R. Further, the inner width of the locking claw 13 and the abutting protrusion 15 (the abutting protrusion 15 is not shown) is about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm larger than the outer diameter of the tube P, A flow path for the plating solution is also formed between the tip of the locking claw 13 and the tube P and between the tip of the abutting protrusion 15 and the tube P. Further, the distance between the lower surface of the locking claw 13 and the top surface of the abutting protrusion 15 is about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm larger than the thickness of the annular protrusion R. A flow path for the plating solution is also formed between R and the top surface of the butting protrusion 15 and the ring-shaped protrusion R. Note that the inner diameter of the ring-shaped portion 11 is the same as the inner width of the elastically deformable portion 12 and the protruding piece 14, and a sufficiently large plating solution flow passage is formed between the outer surface of the tube body P. Reference numeral 17 shown in FIG. 5 indicates a plating solution flow passage formed between the pipe body P and the engaging portion 1.

  As apparent from FIGS. 1 and 5, the locking claw 13 is formed in a substantially mountain shape so that the protector 1 </ b> A can be easily attached to and detached from the tubular body P. On the other hand, the top surface of the abutting protrusion 15 is formed in a flat shape so that the abutting protrusion 15 does not easily get over the annular protrusion R formed on the tube P.

  The main body 2 is erected vertically from the other end face of the ring-shaped portion 11 and is arranged in a plurality of pieces (eight in the illustrated example) that are equally spaced in the circumferential direction of the ring-shaped portion 11. An L-shaped linear member 21, a connecting ring 22 that connects the leading ends of each of these linear members 21, and a central protrusion 23 that stands vertically from the inner surface of the central portion of the connecting ring 22 toward the annular portion 11. Consists of. Reference numeral 24 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 indicates a plating solution circulation hole formed between two linear members 21 arranged adjacent to each other. In addition, the central protrusion 23 is formed with a slit 25 for circulating the plating solution.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the inner width of the linear member 21 is the same as the inner diameter of the ring-shaped portion 11, and a sufficiently large plating solution flow passage is formed between the outer surface of the tube P (seal surface S). It is formed. The length of the linear member 21 is designed such that a sufficiently large plating solution passage is formed between the end surface of the tube P and the inner surface of the connecting ring 22. Further, the outer diameter of the central protrusion 23 is smaller by about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm than the inner diameter of the tube P, and the plating solution flow path is formed between the outer surface of the central protrusion 23 and the inner surface of the tube P. Is to be formed. Reference numeral 26 shown in FIG. 5 indicates a plating solution flow passage formed between the tube P and the main body 2.

  The protection tool 1A is attached to the tube P in the following procedure. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the end of the tube P is inserted into the annular portion 11 with the engaging portion 1 facing the end of the tube P. When a further force is applied after the outer surface of the locking claw 13 abuts on the ring-shaped protrusion R formed on the tube P, a force from the ring-shaped protrusion R is applied to the inclined surface of the locking claw 13 and the elastic deformation portion. 12 is elastically deformed outward. When further force is applied from this state, the elastic deformable portion 12 returns to its original shape by its own elastic force when the locking claw 13 gets over the ring-shaped protrusion R. At this time, the central projection 23 of the main body 2 is inserted into the tube P. Thereby, the protector 1A is gently attached to the pipe body P. When removing the protector 1A from the tubular body P, a force opposite to that at the time of wearing may be applied to the protector 1A, and the engagement between the locking claw 13 and the ring-shaped protrusion R may be released.

  As described above, when the protector 1A according to the first embodiment is attached to the tube P, at least about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm between each surface of the tube P and each surface of the protector 1A. The plating solution flow passages 17 and 26 are formed, and a plating solution flow hole 24 penetrating the front and back is formed in the main body portion 2, and further, there is a required space between the elastic deformation portion 12 and the projecting piece 14. Since the gap is provided, the plating solution, the cleaning solution, and the dry air are brought into contact with the seal surface S of the material W1 through the plating solution flow passages 17 and 26, the plating solution flow hole 24, and the like at the time of the plating process. Can be made. Therefore, by attaching the protector 1A to the material to be plated W1 before the start of the plating process, the seal surface S is prevented from being damaged due to the collision with other materials to be plated or jigs. Since the required thin film and film can be appropriately formed on the entire material to be plated W1 including the surface S, it is possible to greatly improve the defective product rate of the plated product while improving the efficiency of the plating process. Productivity of plated products can be increased. Moreover, since the protective equipment 1A is integrally formed with fluororesin, 11 nylon, 12 nylon, etc. excellent in heat resistance and chemical resistance, it can be used repeatedly and is economical. Furthermore, since it can be appropriately attached to and detached from the material to be plated W1, the sealing surface S is completely protected by leaving it attached to the material to be plated W1 until the product is shipped or connected to another fluid coupling. Can be made.

Second Embodiment
As shown in FIG. 6, the protector 1 </ b> B for the material to be plated according to the second embodiment has a ring-shaped connector portion C having a center hole H communicating with the tube body P attached to the end portion of the tube body P. The second material to be plated W2 is mounted. This second material to be plated W2 is called an eye (EYE) joint, and both the front and back surfaces of the connector C are sealed surfaces S1 and S2 for maintaining confidentiality with the other joint (not shown). It has become. Further, on the outer surface of the connector part C, a detent protrusion D for engaging with a mating joint (not shown) is provided. The protector 1B for the material to be plated of this example is also integrally formed using fluororesin, 11 nylon, 12 nylon, etc., which are excellent in heat resistance and chemical resistance and insoluble in various solvents.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 12, the protector 1B for a material to be plated according to the second embodiment includes a first half 3 disposed opposite to the seal surface S1, and a first disposed opposite to the seal surface S2. 2 halves 4, a hinge portion 5 that connects the first half 3 and the second half 4 so as to be bendable, and an engagement connecting portion 6 that detachably connects the first and second halves.

  The first half 3 is formed of a ring-shaped plate material whose outer diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the seal surface S1 and whose inner diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the center hole H, and in the circumferential direction from the outer surface to the inner surface. A plurality of (12 in the illustrated example) plating solution flow holes 31 are formed at regular intervals. An annular rib 32 that can be gently inserted into the center hole H is formed at the inner peripheral end. The outer diameter of the rib 32 is smaller than the inner diameter of the center hole H by about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.

  The second half 4 has the same shape, and is formed of a ring-shaped plate material whose outer diameter is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the seal surface S2 and whose inner diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the center hole H. A plurality of (12 in the illustrated example) plating solution circulation holes 41 penetrating from the outer surface to the inner surface are formed at equal intervals. An annular rib 42 that can be gently inserted into the center hole H is formed at the inner peripheral end. The outer diameter of the rib 42 is smaller than the inner diameter of the center hole H by about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm.

  The hinge portion 5 has one end connected to the inner surface of the first half 3 (the standing side of the rib 32) and one end connected to the inner surface of the second half 4 (the standing side of the rib 42). The high-stiffness second base 52 and the thin portion 53 formed between the bases 51 and 52 are formed.

  The engagement connecting portion 6 includes a highly rigid first base 61 whose one end is connected to the inner surface of the first half 3 (the standing side of the rib 32), and an engagement recess formed at the distal end of the first base 61. 62, a highly rigid second base 63 having one end connected to the inner surface of the second half 4 (the standing side of the rib 42), and a locking claw 64 formed at the tip of the second base 63. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the base portions 51 and 52 of the hinge portion 5 and the base portions 61 and 63 of the engagement connecting portion 6 are arranged on a straight line passing through the center lines of the first and second halves 3 and 4. The Moreover, the hinge part 5 and the engagement connection part 6 are formed in the substantially same width, and as shown in FIG.11 and FIG.12, the protector 1B is mounted | worn on the outer periphery of the connector part C, and an engagement connection part When the six locking claws 64 are engaged with the engaging recess 62, the inner surfaces of the first and second halves 3 and 4 are arranged in parallel with the seal surfaces S1 and S2, respectively. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the widths of the hinge portion 5 and the engagement connecting portion 6 are set between the first half 3 and the seal surface S1 and between the second half 4 and the seal surface S2 when mounted on the connector portion C. Are designed so that gaps of about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm are formed respectively. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, it is also 0.1 mm-1. mm between the inner surface of the hinge part 5 and the outer surface of the connector part C, and between the inner surface of the engagement connection part 6 and the outer surface of the connector part C, respectively. The shapes of the hinge portion 5 and the engagement connecting portion 6 are designed so that a gap of about 0 mm is formed. Each of these voids functions as a plating solution flow path during the plating process. The code | symbol 65 described in FIG. 12 has shown the plating solution flow path formed between each surface of these to-be-plated materials W2, and each surface of the protector 1B.

  When mounting the protector 1B according to the second embodiment to the connector portion C of the material W2 to be plated, first, as shown in FIG. 6, in the state where the first and second halves 3 and 4 are opened, the connector The inner surface of the second half 4 is opposed to the seal surface S2 of the part C. Next, the thin-walled portion 53 of the hinge portion 5 is bent, and the first half 3 is turned above the seal surface S1 as indicated by an arrow in FIG. Finally, as shown in FIG. 11, the first and second halves 3 and 4 are connected by engaging the engaging claw 64 of the engaging connecting portion 6 with the engaging recess 62. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the inner surfaces of the first and second halves 3 and 4 are opposed to the seal surfaces S1 and S2, respectively, and the seal surfaces S1 and S2 are protected. When removing the protector 1B from the connector portion C of the material to be plated W2, the engagement between the locking claw 64 and the engagement recess 62 is released using a suitable tool such as a flat-blade screwdriver. In this way, the first half 3 is automatically developed by the elastic force of the thin wall portion 53. When the deployment amount of the first half 3 is insufficient, the worker may forcibly deploy the first half 3 with a finger.

  The protective device 1B according to the second embodiment also opens the plating solution circulation holes 31 and 41 in the first and second halves 3 and 4, and the second half 4 between the first half 3 and the seal surface S1. Between the inner surface of the hinge portion 5 and the outer surface of the connector portion C, and between the inner surface of the engagement connecting portion 6 and the outer surface of the connector portion C, respectively. Since the plating solution passage 65 having a size of about is formed, it is mounted on the periphery of the connector part C in the pretreatment process of the plating process, thereby protecting the sealing surfaces S1 and S2 and plating the material W2 to be plated. Processing can be performed. Other effects are also the same as those of the protective equipment 1A according to the first embodiment.

  The present invention can be used to protect a material to be plated during plating.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1A, 1B Protective tool 1 Engagement part 2 Main-body part 3 1st half 4 2nd half 5 Hinge part 6 Engagement connection part 11 Ring-shaped part 12 Elastic deformation part 13 Locking claw 14 Projection piece 15 Abutting protrusion 16 Holding part 17 Plating solution flow path 21 Linear member 22 Connecting ring 23 Central protrusion 24 Plating solution flow hole 25 Slit 26 Plating solution flow path 31 Plating solution flow hole 32 Rib 41 Plating solution flow hole 42 Rib 51 First base portion 52 Second base portion 53 Thin wall Part 61 First base 62 Engaging recess 63 Second base 64 Locking claw 65 Plating solution flow path C Connector part P Body R Ring-shaped protrusion S, S1, S2 Seal surface (protective surface)
W1, W2 Material to be plated

Claims (3)

In the protector for the material to be plated, which is detachably mounted around the protective surface provided on a part of the material to be plated, and protects the protective surface from damage caused by collision with other objects.
When there is a plating solution flow hole penetrating from the outer surface to the inner surface of the protector and when mounted around the protect surface, a gap is formed between the material to be plated and the inner surface of the protector so that the plating solution can flow. The protector of the to-be-plated material characterized by the above-mentioned.   A ring-shaped protrusion is formed slightly inside the end of the tubular body, and the protective device is attached to the material to be plated in which the protective surface is formed between the annular protrusion and the end of the tubular body, An engaging portion that is gently snap-coupled to the protrusion, and a main body portion that is disposed on the outer periphery of the protective surface via a required gap, and the main body portions are arranged in a ring shape with a predetermined interval. 2. The plating material according to claim 1, wherein the plating solution circulation hole is formed between two linear members arranged adjacent to each other, and formed with a set of a plurality of linear members. Protective equipment.   A protective device attached to a material to be plated, in which a ring-shaped connector portion is formed at an end portion of a tubular body, and first and second protective surfaces are formed on both front and back surfaces of the connector portion, the first protection A first half disposed opposite to the surface via a required gap, a second half disposed opposite to the second protective surface via a required gap, and one of the first and second halves. A hinge part for connecting the parts in a bendable manner, and an engagement connecting part formed in each of the first and second halves for detachably connecting the first and second halves. The protector of the to-be-plated material of Claim 1 to do.

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