Ultrathin flexible glass etching treatment device
By designing an ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing device that includes a pure water tank and a robotic arm, the problems of uneven etching and multi-stage processing were solved, achieving efficient and automated glass etching and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520533113.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
The etching process for ultrathin flexible glass in the existing technology has the problem of uneven etching amount, and the process requires multiple stages to complete, resulting in low yield and high cost.
A device was designed that includes a first pure water tank, a medicine tank, a second pure water tank, a third pure water tank, a glass basket, and a robotic arm. The robotic arm drives the glass basket through each tank in sequence for cleaning, etching, and secondary cleaning, ensuring uniform etching effect and automated operation.
It achieves uniformity and automation in glass etching, reduces the labor intensity of operators, simplifies the process, and lowers costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ultra-thin flexible glass production technology, and more specifically, it relates to an ultra-thin flexible glass etching process device. Background Technology
[0002] Foldable screen phones are a mainstay in the high-end market, and the future development trend of foldable screens is to use ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG) as the flexible cover material; the bending performance of UTG is a fundamental requirement. Current UTG chemical etching processes suffer from uneven etching amounts, and the process requires multiple repetitions on the etching machine to complete the input and output processing. This not only leads to low yield rates but also results in high costs in terms of time, labor, and materials.
[0003] Existing technology includes a workpiece titled "A Micro-etching Fixture for Ultrathin Flexible Glass," with publication number CN215799187U. This technology belongs to the field of fixture technology. The micro-etching fixture includes a fixed base plate with clamping plates fixed to both sides. Multiple positioning brackets are slidably connected between the clamping plates. These brackets clamp and position multiple vertically spaced ultrathin glass sheets on three sides. The advantages of this invention are that the micro-etching fixture has a simple structure, low cost, and strong versatility. It can ensure that the ultrathin glass is stably positioned within the fixture without contacting it, allowing for large-scale production and ensuring good stability in the micro-etching process. This technology does not address the technical problems or solutions of this application. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ultra-thin flexible glass etching device that is simple in structure, can easily and efficiently complete glass etching, reduce the labor intensity of operators, effectively ensure the uniformity of etching effect of UTG surface chemical treatment, improve strength, and at the same time simplify the etching process and reduce costs, in order to address the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] This utility model is an ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing device, including a first pure water tank, a medicine tank, a second pure water tank, a third pure water tank, a glass basket, and a robotic arm. The first pure water tank, the medicine tank, the second pure water tank, and the third pure water tank are arranged from one side to the other with gaps between them.
[0007] The robotic arms include multiple types: a first robotic arm is positioned near the first pure water tank, a second robotic arm is positioned near the medicine tank, a third robotic arm is positioned near the second pure water tank, and a fourth robotic arm is positioned near the third pure water tank.
[0008] The aforementioned robotic arm is provided, and a crossbeam is provided above the first pure water tank, the medicine tank, the second pure water tank, and the third pure water tank, on which the robotic arm is mounted.
[0009] Each robotic arm includes a robotic arm base, a rotary motor, and a robotic arm body. The robotic arm base is connected to the rotary motor, the rotary motor is connected to a telescopic component, and the telescopic component is connected to the robotic arm body.
[0010] The robotic arm includes a robotic arm body, a telescopic component connected to the robotic arm body, a rotary motor connected to the telescopic component, and a rotary motor that is movably mounted on a crossbeam via a mounting bracket.
[0011] The telescopic component is a telescopic air cylinder or a telescopic hydraulic cylinder.
[0012] The crossbeam is an I-beam, with a rack on it, and a drive motor on the mounting bracket. The gear on the drive motor's shaft meshes with the rack.
[0013] The robotic arm body includes a clamping part and a joint part. The upper ends of the two clamps of the clamping part are hinged together, and the upper end of one of the clamps is fixedly connected to the joint part.
[0014] Two clamps are connected near the top via a telescopic component. The joint includes a first joint and a second joint, which are hinged together and connected via a telescopic component.
[0015] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] The ultra-thin flexible glass etching device of this utility model is structurally configured with a first pure water tank, a chemical solution tank, a second pure water tank, a third pure water tank, a glass basket, and a robotic arm. The first, second, and third pure water tanks contain pure water for cleaning the glass, while the chemical solution tank contains etching solution for etching the glass in the glass basket. The glass basket is used to hold and limit multiple pieces of glass, and the robotic arm is used to grasp the glass basket, allowing it to pass sequentially through the first, second, and third pure water tanks. These tanks are arranged from one side to the other with gaps between them, ensuring that the glass passes through them sequentially during etching. An incorrect sequence will affect the etching effect. The robotic arm can accurately and stably move the glass basket into and out of the corresponding tanks, reliably controlling the speed of rotation or movement and the holding time after entry, thereby effectively improving etching quality and uniformity. A robotic arm carries a glass basket into a first pure water tank for pre-etching cleaning to remove impurities. After etching, the basket is moved into a chemical solution tank for etching. Then, the basket is moved into a second pure water tank for a primary cleaning of the etched glass. Finally, the basket is moved into a third pure water tank for a secondary cleaning, completing the etching process. The entire system is simple in structure, automated, and effectively meets the needs of on-site glass etching. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The following is a brief explanation of the contents depicted in the accompanying drawings and the markings therein:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing device of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing device of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the glass basket of the present invention when it is flipped over;
[0021] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. First pure water tank; 2. Medicine tank; 3. Second pure water tank; 4. Third pure water tank; 5. Glass basket; 6. Robotic arm; 7. Crossbeam. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed explanation of the specific embodiments of this utility model, including the shape and structure of each component, the relative positions and connections between the parts, the functions and working principles of each part:
[0023] As attached Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 3 As shown, this utility model is an ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing device, including a first pure water tank 1, a chemical solution tank 2, a second pure water tank 3, a third pure water tank 4, a glass basket 5, and a robotic arm 6. The first pure water tank 1, chemical solution tank 2, second pure water tank 3, and third pure water tank 4 are arranged from one side to the other with gaps between them. The above structure addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by proposing an improved technical solution. In the structural configuration, the first pure water tank 1, chemical solution tank 2, second pure water tank 3, third pure water tank 4, glass basket 5, and robotic arm 6 are respectively arranged. The first pure water tank 1, second pure water tank 3, and third pure water tank 4 are filled with pure water for cleaning the glass, while the chemical solution tank 2 contains etching solution for etching the glass on the glass basket 5. The glass basket 5 is used to place and limit multiple pieces of glass. The robotic arm 6 is used to grasp the glass basket 5. It can grasp the glass basket 5 and pass it sequentially through the first pure water tank 1, the chemical solution tank 2, the second pure water tank 3, and the third pure water tank 4. The first pure water tank 1, the chemical solution tank 2, the second pure water tank 3, and the third pure water tank 4 are arranged from one side to the other with gaps. During glass etching, the glass basket 5 passes through the first pure water tank 1, the chemical solution tank 2, the second pure water tank 3, and the third pure water tank 4 in that order. If the order is disordered, it will affect the etching effect. The robotic arm 6 moves the glass basket 5 into the first pure water tank 1 for pre-etching cleaning to remove impurities. After the glass basket 5 is etched, the robotic arm 6 moves it into the chemical solution tank 2. Then, the robotic arm 6 moves the glass basket 5 into the second pure water tank 3 for the first cleaning of the etched glass. Then, the robotic arm 6 moves the glass basket 5 into the third pure water tank 4 for the second cleaning of the etched glass. Finally, the robotic arm 6 moves the glass basket 5 out of the third pure water tank 4, completing the glass etching process. The entire device has a simple structure and automated operation, effectively meeting the needs of on-site glass etching. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching device described in this invention has a simple structure, enabling convenient and efficient glass etching, reducing the labor intensity of operators, effectively ensuring the uniformity of the etching effect of UTG surface chemical treatment, improving strength, and simplifying the etching process while reducing costs.
[0024] The robotic arms 6 include multiple arms: a first robotic arm is positioned near the first pure water tank 1, a second robotic arm is positioned near the medicine tank 2, a third robotic arm is positioned near the second pure water tank 3, and a fourth robotic arm is positioned near the third pure water tank 4. In this embodiment 1, multiple robotic arms are used, each performing a different function. The first robotic arm near the first pure water tank 1 is used to grasp a glass basket and place it into the first pure water tank; the second robotic arm near the medicine tank 2 is used to grasp a glass basket from the first pure water tank and place it into the medicine tank; the third robotic arm near the second pure water tank 3 is used to grasp a glass basket from the medicine tank and place it into the second pure water tank; and the fourth robotic arm near the third pure water tank 4 is used to grasp a glass basket from the second pure water tank and place it into the third pure water tank, and simultaneously to grasp a glass basket from the third pure water tank and remove it from the third pure water tank.
[0025] The aforementioned robotic arm 6 is provided, and a crossbeam 7 is provided above the first pure water tank 1, the medicine tank 2, the second pure water tank 3, and the third pure water tank 4. The robotic arm 6 is mounted on the crossbeam 7. In the above structure, as an embodiment 2, a single robotic arm is provided. The robotic arm can move along the crossbeam, that is, it can move from above the first pure water tank to above the third pure water tank. The robotic arm can grasp the glass basket and then sequentially enter and exit the first pure water tank 1, the medicine tank 2, the second pure water tank 3, and the third pure water tank 4 to complete the pre-etching cleaning, etching, and post-etching cleaning of the glass.
[0026] Each robotic arm 6 includes a robotic arm base, a rotary motor, and a robotic arm body. The robotic arm base is connected to the rotary motor, the rotary motor is connected to a telescopic component, and the telescopic component is connected to the robotic arm body. As an embodiment 1, this structure allows each robotic arm to rotate and extend, meeting the needs of the robotic arm body entering and exiting the corresponding container, thus achieving automated grasping of glass baskets.
[0027] The robotic arm 6 includes a robotic arm body, a telescopic component connected to the robotic arm body, a rotary motor connected to the telescopic component, and the rotary motor being movably mounted on the crossbeam 7 via a mounting bracket. In this structure, as Embodiment 2, each robotic arm can rotate and extend, fulfilling the requirement for the robotic arm body to enter and exit the corresponding box. Simultaneously, the robotic arm can move along the crossbeam 7.
[0028] The telescopic component is either a telescopic air cylinder or a telescopic hydraulic cylinder. In this structure, the telescopic component has a telescopic function, controlling the telescopic movement of the robotic arm body to achieve positional changes in the robotic arm body.
[0029] The crossbeam 7 is an I-beam with a rack mounted on it. A drive motor is mounted on the mounting base, and the gear on the drive motor's shaft meshes with the rack. This structure allows the drive motor to move along the crossbeam, the mounting base to move, and ultimately, the robotic arm to move, through the rotation of the drive motor.
[0030] The robotic arm 6 comprises a gripping section and a joint section. The upper ends of the two grippers in the gripping section are hinged together, with one gripper fixedly connected to the joint section at its upper end. The two grippers are connected near their upper ends via a telescopic component. The joint section includes a first joint and a second joint, which are hinged together and connected via the telescopic component. This structure defines the robotic arm's structure. Under the telescopic control of the corresponding telescopic component, the two grippers of the gripping arm can change position, opening and closing to clamp or release the glass basket. The connection between the first and second joints via the telescopic component allows for angle changes, enabling the glass basket to be flipped in a liquid tank or pure water tank to ensure thorough etching or cleaning.
[0031] The ultra-thin flexible glass etching device of this utility model is equipped with a first pure water tank 1, a chemical solution tank 2, a second pure water tank 3, a third pure water tank 4, a glass basket 5, and a robotic arm 6. The first, second, and third pure water tanks 1, 3, and 4 contain pure water for cleaning the glass, while the chemical solution tank 2 contains etching solution for etching the glass on the glass basket 5. The glass basket 5 is used to place and limit multiple pieces of glass, and the robotic arm 6 is used to grasp the glass basket 5, passing it sequentially through the first, second, and third pure water tanks 1, 2, 3, and 4. The first, second, and third pure water tanks 1, 2, 3, and 4 are arranged from one side to the other with gaps between them. During glass etching, the glass passes through the first, second, and third pure water tanks 1, 2, 3, and 4 in that order. An incorrect order will affect the etching effect. The robotic arm 6 pulls the glass basket 5 into the first pure water tank 1 for pre-etching cleaning to remove impurities. After etching, the robotic arm 6 then pulls the glass basket 5 into the chemical solution tank 2 for etching. Next, the robotic arm 6 pulls the glass basket 5 into the second pure water tank 3 for a first cleaning of the etched glass. Then, the robotic arm 6 pulls the glass basket 5 into the third pure water tank 4 for a second cleaning. Finally, the robotic arm 6 pulls the glass basket 5 out of the third pure water tank 4, completing the glass etching process. The entire device has a simple structure, is automated, and effectively meets the needs of on-site glass etching.
[0032] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An ultra-thin flexible glass etching processing apparatus, characterized in that: Including first pure water tank (1), liquid medicine tank (2), second pure water tank (3), third pure water tank (4), glass basket (5), mechanical arm (6), first pure water tank (1), liquid medicine tank (2), second pure water tank (3), third pure water tank (4) are arranged from one side to the other side by clearance.
2. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The mechanical arm (6) includes multiple, the first mechanical arm is arranged near the first pure water tank (1), the second mechanical arm is arranged near the liquid medicine tank (2), the third mechanical arm is arranged near the second pure water tank (3), and the fourth mechanical arm is arranged near the third pure water tank (4).
3. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The mechanical arm (6) is provided with one, and the first pure water tank (1), the liquid medicine tank (2), the second pure water tank (3) and the third pure water tank (4) are provided with a cross beam (7) above, and the mechanical arm (6) is installed on the cross beam (7).
4. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 2, wherein: Each mechanical arm (6) includes a mechanical arm base, a rotary motor, a mechanical arm body, the mechanical arm base is connected with the rotary motor, the rotary motor is connected with a telescopic component, and the telescopic component is connected with the mechanical arm body.
5. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The mechanical arm (6) includes a mechanical arm body, the mechanical arm body is connected with a telescopic component, the telescopic component is connected with a rotary motor, and the rotary motor is movably clamped on the cross beam (7) through a clamping base.
6. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 4 or 5, wherein: The telescopic component is a telescopic cylinder or a telescopic oil cylinder.
7. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The cross beam (7) is an I-beam, a rack is arranged on the I-beam, a driving motor is arranged on the clamping base, and the gear of the rotating shaft of the driving motor is engaged with the rack.
8. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 4 or 5, wherein: The mechanical arm body of the mechanical arm (6) includes a clamping part and a joint part, the upper ends of two clamps of the clamping part are hingedly connected, and the upper end of one clamp is fixedly connected with the joint part.
9. The ultra-thin flexible glass etching apparatus of claim 8, wherein: The two clamps are connected by the telescopic component near the upper end, the joint part includes a first joint and a second joint, the first joint and the second joint are hingedly connected, and the first joint and the second joint are connected by the telescopic component.