Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products
Patent
1982-04-16
1983-09-06
Tufariello, T. M.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
204198, 204202, 204224R, C25D 502, C25D 1706, C25D 1728
Patent
active
044028008
ABSTRACT:
Printed circuit boards are carried generally vertically, along a path, with the tabs at the lower end being immersed in an electrolyte. The boards are automatically conveyed through opposed serially arranged pairs of rollers, which drive them along their path. Brushes wipe the boards to prevent contact with electrolyte above the desired contact level, as they are conveyed along the path. The solution is constantly replenished and turbulence provided by delivering electrolyte solution, with insoluble metallic ions in it, by pumping the solution from a sump, through an array of nozzles along each side of the path, thus providing fresh electrolyte along with providing turbulence to the electrolyte. The nozzles are charged at a sufficiently low level to avoid their destruction. Electrical contact is made with the printed circuit boards, by means of serially engaging the boards with spring fingers of a continuous conductor along each side of the boards as they are conveyed along their path, and thereby conducting the applied charge to the immersed tabs, whereby the tabs function as cathodes for electrodeposition of metallic ions thereon. The drive for the boards is provided by means of opposed pairs of rollers. One roller in each pair is a driving roller, with the opposing roller functioning as an idler, but forming an interference fit between the rollers as the boards are carried therebetween.
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Ash James J.
Brady Joseph M.
Goffredo Daniel L.
Shakley Conrad D.
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