Device for burnishing and smoothing metal parts

Abstract

A device for burnishing and smoothing metal parts, particularly suitable for use in mechanical-galvanic processes, comprising a main body having a fastening disc to which guides are radially coupled and the body of which includes at least three mobile propelling systems which are actuated by electro-mechanical means and move in a synchronized concentric manner, approaching and moving away from the central point and acting on a rotating frame from equidistant angles. The frame is configured to secure pieces to be treated and it also has a detachable head that is disposed centrally above a cylindrical tank. The propelling systems, provided with brushes, move from an open position in which they remain separate from one another and at a distance from the center, into a closed position in which they are joined to one another in the center of the tank, coming into contact with the structure containing the parts to be treated.

Claims

1. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces, applicable to mechanical-galvanic burnishing and polishing processes, comprising: a main body; a tank configured to receive an electrolytic solution; a frame comprising a support member configured to retain pieces to be treated, the frame positioned substantially in the center of the main body, whereby the frame further comprises an extractable head; a plurality of propelling systems disposed within the main body, each of the plurality of propelling systems comprising brushes, the plurality of propelling systems positioned in the main body radially surrounding the frame, whereby each of the propelling systems is configured to be driven electromechanically in a first direction toward the frame and in a second direction retreating from the frame.

2. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to claim 1, whereby the plurality of propelling systems are configured in a first, open position wherein each propelling system remains separated from each other and away from the center, whereby when the plurality of propelling systems move in the first direction they assume a second, closed position wherein each of the propelling systems contact the frame.

3. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to either claim 1 or 2, whereby the propelling systems are coupled to a lower part of the main body and mounted above the tank.

4. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to claim 3, whereby the tank is cylindrical and the main body comprises a circular plan.

5. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to claim 4, whereby the main body comprises a fastening disk unto which guides are coupled radially, on which the propelling systems are run, tracing an approaching and retreating concentric synchronized movement to the center.

6. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to claim 5, whereby the brush of each of the propelling systems comprises a vertical structure.

7. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to any of claim 2, whereby the frame is configured for rotational movement, and wherein the frame rotates at the center of the tank when the propelling systems are in the second, closed position.

8. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to any of claim 1 or 7, whereby the frame comprises a vertical rod provided with fastening means configured to retain the pieces to be treated.

9. Device for polishing and burnishing of metallic pieces according to claim 8, whereby the vertical rod has an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is coupled to a shell provided in the main body.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

(1) To complement the description being undertaken, and with the objective of helping to render better comprehension of the features of the invention, together with the present description, as integral part of the same, a set of figures are attached, whereby in an illustrative manner and not a limitative one, the following is represented:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a section view, according to a vertical cut, of an example of the device for burnishing and polishing of metallic pieces, object of the invention, represented with all of its elements mounted and coupled, in such a way that its general configuration and the main parts and elements it comprises can be seen, as well as the configuration and disposition thereof.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a section view of the same example of the device, according to the invention, shown in the preceding figure, in this case represented with the head and the frame separated from the main body and tank, thereby allowing to more clearly be able to see the configuration and the disposition of the element of the frame for the pieces to be treated.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a section view of the tank only with the main body where the brushes are incorporated, represented with the brushes separated from the tank thereby being able to more clearly see the configuration and disposition of such brushes.

(5) FIGS. 4A and 4B show a lower plan view of the main body of the device, represented with the brushes in an open and closed position, respectively.

(6) FIGS. 5A and 5B show an upper view of the main body which incorporates the displacement guides of the brushes, also represented in an open and closed position, respectively.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

(7) In light of the above mentioned figures and according to the adopted numbering, it can be appreciated that in them one can see the preferred embodiment, but not limitative of the described device for burnishing and polishing of metallic pieces, which comprises parts and elements which are described and indicated in detail as follows.

(8) Such as can be seen in the figures, the device (1) in question, applicable to electrolytic processes for polishing and cleaning of jewelry pieces, is configured essentially from a tank (2) into which an electrolytic solution is introduced with a main body (3) which is coupled centrally and on its upper portion to an extractable head (4) which serves as a support element for the frame (41) unto which the pieces to be treated (not included in the figures) are placed, such that upon coupling it over the main body (3) of the tank (2) they are submerged in the solution. Additionally, said main body (3) contains three mobile propelling systems (5) which are activated by electromechanical means provided for this purpose on said main body, present an approach and retreating concentric displacement movement from the central point, acting from equidistant angles on the frame (41), and thus on the metallic pieces which are incorporated within it.

(9) In the preferred embodiment of the device (1), the tank (2) is cylindrical and the main body (3), also having a circular plan, consists with a fastening disk (6) unto which some guides (7) are coupled radially, on which the propelling systems (5) are run, tracing the described approaching and retreating concentric synchronized movement from an open position (FIGS. 4-A and 5-A) on which they remain separated from each other and away from the center, to a closed position (FIGS. 4-A and 4-B) in which they join with each other at the center of the tank (2) coming in contact with the frame (41).

(10) As FIG. 3 shows, the propelling systems (5) have a vertical structure which comprises some brushes (51) made from a soft material, suitable for acting on the pieces without damaging them, and a support (52) unto which the sheets (51) are fixed and which, in turn, is coupled by means of a platen (53) to which the guides (7) are screwed unto on its upper portion.

(11) Meanwhile, the frame (41), which as previously highlighted, is coupled on its lower part unto an extractable head (4) which is coupled to the main body through a central orifice provided thereof and which also is incorporated in the tank (2), consists with, at least, one vertical rod, conveniently provided along the length of the same with fastening means (42), clearly visible in FIG. 2; rod which is coupled on its upper end to a shell (8) provided for this purpose on the lower central part of the frame (41).

(12) This frame (41) preferably, presents a rotational movement, driven by electromagnetic means provided on the head in such a way that, at least one rod which constitutes it, with the pieces to be treated, turns at the center of the tank (2) at the same time that it is attacked by the action of the concentric movement of the propelling systems (5).

(13) Having described the nature of present invention sufficiently, as well as having undertaken its practice, it is considered that it is not necessary to further explain it in order for a person skilled in the art to understand its scope and the advantages it provides, noting that within its essence, other undertakings of it which could differ in their detail from that of the example title of the invention could be carried out, all of which would attain equally the protection sought, as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.