A quick-insert terminal device and process method for an FPC connector assembly device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a quick-insert terminal device and a process method for an FPC connector assembly device, which includes a box body and a workbench. The box body is slidably arranged on the workbench through a ball linear guide rail and is limited by a limit block arranged at one end of the workbench. Inside the box body, a feeding mechanism, a raw material cutting mechanism, and a quick-insert terminal mechanism are sequentially connected from top to bottom. The quick-insert terminal mechanism is connected with a waste material cutting mechanism, and the waste material cutting mechanism is arranged below the box body. A detection and adjustment mechanism is arranged on one side of the workbench. The detection and adjustment mechanism includes a vertical toggle clamp and a quick-insert terminal detection module. The quick-insert terminal detection module includes a plurality of light-shielding sheets and a plurality of photoelectric sensors. The plurality of light-shielding sheets are arranged at intervals on the top of the box body, and the plurality of photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on the light-shielding sheets for detecting and recording the state of the quick-insert terminals. The present invention realizes the automatic and rapid insertion of FPC connector terminals and the detection and recording of the terminal state, improves the production efficiency and product qualification rate, and reduces safety accidents and labor costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of FPC connector assembly equipment, and in particular to a quick-insert terminal device and a process method for FPC connector assembly equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing popularity of mobile phones, the quantity and quality requirements for mobile phone components are getting higher and higher. As one of the mobile phone components, the FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector consists of four parts, namely: the main body, the cover, the terminal, and the cover buckle. Among them, the terminal and the cover buckle are sheet metal parts, and the packaging method is tape packaging; the main body and the cover are plastic parts. There is a row of parallel terminals on an FPC connector, and the quantity is uncertain. The existing fully manual assembly method or semi-automatic assembly method has low production efficiency and low product qualification rate, resulting in high product cost and small competitiveness, and can no longer meet the market demand. In view of this situation, there is an urgent need for a device that can quickly insert one of the main components of the FPC connector, the FPC connector terminal, to improve efficiency, reduce the occurrence of safety accidents, liberate operators from dangerous, monotonous, and heavy physical labor, and effectively reduce labor costs, etc. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to design a quick-insert terminal device and a process method for FPC connector assembly equipment to solve the technical problems of low existing production efficiency, low qualification rate, high product cost, and frequent safety accidents.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a quick-insert terminal device for FPC connector assembly equipment, which includes: a box body and a workbench. The box body is slidably arranged on the workbench through a ball linear guide rail and is accurately positioned by a limit block arranged at one end of the workbench. Inside the box body, a feeding mechanism, a raw material cutting mechanism, and a quick-insert terminal mechanism are sequentially connected and arranged from top to bottom. The quick-insert terminal mechanism is also connected with a waste material cutting mechanism. The waste material cutting mechanism is arranged below the box body and fixed on the workbench. A detection and adjustment mechanism is arranged on one side of the workbench. The detection and adjustment mechanism includes a vertical toggle clamp and a quick-insert terminal detection module. Among them, the quick-insert terminal detection module includes a plurality of light-shielding sheets and a plurality of photoelectric sensors. The plurality of light-shielding sheets are arranged at intervals on the top of the box body, and the plurality of photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on the light-shielding sheets for detecting and recording the state of the quick-insert terminal device.

[0005] Further, the feeding mechanism includes a first motor, a frame, a feeding ratchet, a pressing plate, a terminal strip, and a fixing plate. The first motor is fixed to the box body through the frame. The first motor is connected to the feeding ratchet. The feeding ratchet is cooperatively connected to the terminal strip. The terminal strip is disposed in a guide groove formed between the pressing plate and the fixing plate. The pressing plate and the fixing plate are respectively fixed on the frame.

[0006] Further, the raw material cutting mechanism includes a driving module and a first cutting module. Among them, the driving module includes a second motor, a driving wheel, a synchronous belt, a driven wheel, and a driven shaft. The second motor is sequentially connected to the driven shaft through the driving wheel, the synchronous belt, and the driven wheel. The driven shaft penetrates through the box body and is connected to the first cutting module.

[0007] Further, the first cutting module includes an upper disk cam, a lower disk cam, a second push rod, a first push rod, a rotating pin, a bearing roller, a rectangular sliding guide rail, a cutting support, a first slider, a first cutting block, a cylindrical linear guide rail, a second cutting block, and a second slider. The upper disk cam and the lower disk cam are respectively sleeved on the driven shaft. The upper disk cam and the lower disk cam are respectively connected to the first push rod and the second push rod through rollers. The first push rod and the second push rod are respectively disposed on the box body through the rotating pin. The first push rod and the second push rod are also respectively connected to the first slider and the second slider through the bearing roller. The first slider and the second slider are respectively slidably disposed on the cylindrical linear guide rail. The first cutting block and the second cutting block are respectively fixed on the first slider and the second slider. The first cutting block and the second cutting block correspond to the terminal strip. The cylindrical linear guide rail is disposed on the cutting support. The cutting support is slidably disposed on the rectangular sliding guide rail. The rectangular sliding guide rail is disposed on the box body.

[0008] Further, the quick-insert terminal mechanism includes an upper push rod, an insertion plate, and a lower push rod. One ends of the upper push rod and the lower push rod are respectively connected to the driving module. The other end of the lower push rod is connected to the cutting support. The other end of the upper push rod is connected to the insertion plate. The insertion plate corresponds to the socket of the terminal connection seat.

[0009] Further, the waste material cutting mechanism includes a feeding ratchet and a second cutting module. The feeding ratchet is arranged on one side of the box body, and the feeding ratchet cooperates with the terminal tape. The second cutting module is arranged below the feeding ratchet, and a waste material box is arranged below the second cutting module. The second cutting module includes a cylinder, a cylinder seat, a push rod, a sliding cutting block, a fixed cutting block and a chute. The cylinder is connected to the sliding cutting block through the push rod. The sliding cutting block and the fixed cutting block are respectively arranged in the chute, and the sliding cutting block cooperates with the fixed cutting block. The cylinder and the chute are respectively fixed on the cylinder seat, and the cylinder seat is fixed on the workbench.

[0010] Further, the vertical toggle clamp includes a handle, a swing plate, a vertical arm, a fastening plug, a fixed block and a base. The handle is arranged on the swing plate. One end of the swing plate is fixed on the workbench through the base, and the other end is connected to the vertical arm. The vertical arm is connected to the fixed block through the fastening plug, and the fixed block is fixed on the workbench.

[0011] The present invention also provides a quick-insert terminal process method for an FPC connector assembly device, which includes the following steps:

[0012] S1. The vertical toggle clamp adjusts and fixes the workbench;

[0013] S2. The feeding mechanism sends the terminal tape to the raw material cutting mechanism;

[0014] S3. The raw material cutting mechanism cuts the terminals from the terminal tape;

[0015] S4. The quick-insert terminal mechanism quickly inserts the cut terminals into the FPC main body of the connector;

[0016] S5. The quick-insert terminal detection module detects and records the state of the quick-insert terminals;

[0017] S6. The waste material cutting mechanism cuts and drops the waste of the cut terminal tape into the waste material box.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention: Through the feeding mechanism, the raw material cutting mechanism, the quick-insert terminal mechanism and the waste material cutting mechanism, the automatic, rapid and efficient insertion of FPC connector terminals is realized, the production efficiency is improved, the occurrence of safety accidents is reduced, the operators are liberated from dangerous, monotonous and heavy physical labor, and the labor cost is effectively reduced; at the same time, through the vertical toggle clamp and the quick-insert terminal detection module in the detection and adjustment mechanism, the detection and recording of the state of the quick-insert terminal device are realized, and the stability of the device, the product qualification rate and the market competitiveness are improved. In addition, the structure of the present invention is compact, and it is convenient for disassembly, repair and maintenance, and it is economical and practical. Description of the Drawings

[0019] The following further elaborates on the specific implementation manners of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is the overall axonometric view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is the overall sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the partial enlarged view of 11 in

[0023] Figure 4 is the structure diagram of the feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 is the structure diagram of the raw material cutting mechanism and the quick-insert terminal mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 is the structure diagram of the waste material cutting mechanism of the present invention. Specific implementation manners

[0026] In conjunction with Figures 1-6 , the quick-insert terminal device for an FPC connector assembly device of the present invention includes:

[0027] A box body 43 and a workbench 9. The box body 43 is slidably arranged on the workbench 9 through a ball linear guide rail 8, and is accurately positioned by a limit block 7 arranged at one end of the workbench 9. Inside the box body 43, a feeding mechanism 44, a raw material cutting mechanism 45, and a quick-insert terminal mechanism 46 are sequentially connected and arranged from top to bottom. The quick-insert terminal mechanism 46 is further connected with a waste material cutting mechanism 47. The waste material cutting mechanism 47 is arranged below the box body 43 and fixed on the workbench 9. A detection and adjustment mechanism 48 is arranged on one side of the workbench 9. The detection and adjustment mechanism 48 includes a vertical toggle clamp 49 and a quick-insert terminal detection module 50. Among them, the quick-insert terminal detection module 50 includes a plurality of light-shielding sheets 51 and a plurality of photoelectric sensors. The plurality of light-shielding sheets 51 are arranged at intervals on the top of the box body 43, and the plurality of photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on the light-shielding sheets 51 for detecting and recording the state of the quick-insert terminal device.

[0028] The present invention realizes the automatic, rapid, and efficient insertion of FPC connector terminals through the feeding mechanism 44, the raw material cutting mechanism 45, the quick-insert terminal mechanism 46, and the waste material cutting mechanism 47, improves the production efficiency, reduces the occurrence of safety accidents, liberates the operators from dangerous, monotonous, and heavy physical labor, and effectively reduces the labor cost; at the same time, through the vertical toggle clamp 49 and the quick-insert terminal detection module 50 in the detection and adjustment mechanism 48, the state of the quick-insert terminal device is detected and recorded, improving the stability of the device, the product qualification rate, and the market competitiveness. In addition, the present invention has a compact structure, is convenient for disassembly, repair, and maintenance, and is economical and practical.

[0029] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 44 includes a first motor 19, a frame 20, a feeding ratchet 21, a pressing plate 22, a terminal strip 23, and a fixing plate 24. The first motor 19 is fixed to the box body 43 through the frame 20. The first motor 19 is connected to the feeding ratchet 21. The feeding ratchet 21 is cooperatively connected with the terminal strip 23. The terminal strip 23 is arranged in a guide groove formed between the pressing plate 22 and the fixing plate 24. The pressing plate 22 and the fixing plate 24 are respectively fixed on the frame 20. By driving the feeding ratchet 21 to rotate through the first motor 19, the pawls on the feeding ratchet 21 are engaged with the positioning holes on the terminal strip 23. When the feeding ratchet 21 rotates, the terminal strip 23 is transported from top to bottom through the guide groove between the fixing plate 24 and the pressing plate 22. For each rotation of the angle of one pawl, one unit of the workpiece on the terminal strip 23 is transferred to the next process, realizing feeding.

[0030] Specifically, the raw material cutting mechanism 45 includes a driving module 52 and a first cutting module 53. Among them, the driving module 52 includes a second motor 15, a driving wheel 14, a synchronous belt 13, a driven wheel 12 and a driven shaft 16. The second motor 15 is sequentially connected to the driven shaft 16 through the driving wheel 14, the synchronous belt 13 and the driven wheel 12. The driven shaft 16 is disposed through the box body 43 and connected to the first cutting module 53. Specifically, the first cutting module 53 includes an upper disc cam 18, a lower disc cam 17, a second push rod 25, a first push rod 27, a rotating pin 28, a bearing roller 29, a rectangular sliding guide rail 30, a cutting support 31, a first slider 32, a first cutting block 33, a cylindrical linear guide rail 34, a second cutting block 35 and a second slider 36. The upper disc cam 18 and the lower disc cam 17 are respectively sleeved on the driven shaft 16, and the upper disc cam 18 and the lower disc cam 17 are respectively connected to the first push rod 27 and the second push rod 25 through rollers 26. The first push rod 27 and the second push rod 25 are respectively disposed on the box body 43 through the rotating pin 28, and the first push rod 27 and the second push rod 25 are also respectively connected to the first slider 32 and the second slider 36 through the bearing rollers 29 correspondingly. The first slider 32 and the second slider 36 are respectively slidably disposed on the cylindrical linear guide rail 34. The first cutting block 33 and the second cutting block 35 are respectively fixed on the first slider 32 and the second slider 36, and the first cutting block 33 and the second cutting block 35 correspond to the terminal strip 23. The cylindrical linear guide rail 34 is disposed on the cutting support 31, and the cutting support 31 is slidably disposed on the rectangular sliding guide rail 30. The rectangular sliding guide rail 30 is disposed on the box body 43. In this embodiment, by rotating the second motor 15, the driven shaft 16 is driven to rotate synchronously through the driving wheel 14, the synchronous belt 13 and the driven wheel 12 in sequence. At this time, the double disc cam structure also rotates accordingly, that is, the upper disc cam 18 and the lower disc cam 17 respectively drive the first push rod 27 and the second push rod 25 to swing through the rollers 26 and the rotating pin 28. The first push rod 27 and the second push rod 25 respectively drive the bearing rollers 29 on both sides to drive the first slider 32 and the second slider 36 to slide towards the terminal on the cylindrical linear guide rail 34. The first cutting block 33 fixed on the first slider 32 moves leftward, and the second cutting block 35 fixed on the second slider 36 moves rightward, pressing the terminal strip 23 between the first cutting block 33 and the second cutting block 35. At this time, the first cutting block 33 and the second cutting block 35 move leftward or rightward together to cut the terminal from the terminal strip 23, completing the cutting process.

[0031] Specifically, the quick-insert terminal mechanism 46 includes an upper push rod 111, an insertion plate 112, and a lower push rod 113. One end of the upper push rod 111 and the lower push rod 113 are respectively connected to the driving module 52. The other end of the lower push rod 113 is connected to the cutting support 31. The other end of the upper push rod 111 is connected to the insertion plate 112, and the insertion plate 112 corresponds to the socket of the terminal connection base. In this embodiment, by designing a specific double-disk cam surface shape, the cam motion law of the quick-insert terminal mechanism 46 is made similar to the cutting process. After cutting is completed, the second motor 15 continues to rotate, driving the lower push rod 113 to push the cutting support 31 to slide forward along the rectangular sliding guide 30, that is, the first cutting block 33 and the second cutting block 35 together with the terminal move forward, and the cut part of the terminal is inserted into the FPC main body; at the same time, the upper push rod 111 is driven to push the insertion plate 112 forward, inserting the cut terminal into the precise position in the connection base, completing the quick-insert terminal process.

[0032] Specifically, the waste cutting mechanism 47 includes a feeding ratchet 10 and a second cutting module 54. The feeding ratchet 10 is arranged on one side of the box body 43, and the feeding ratchet 10 cooperates with the terminal strip 23. The second cutting module 54 is arranged below the feeding ratchet 10, and a waste box is arranged below the second cutting module 54. The second cutting module 54 includes a cylinder 37, a cylinder seat 38, a push rod 39, a sliding cutting block 40, a fixed cutting block 41, and a chute 42. The cylinder 37 is connected to the sliding cutting block 40 through the push rod 39. The sliding cutting block 40 and the fixed cutting block 41 are respectively arranged in the chute 42, and the sliding cutting block 40 cooperates with the fixed cutting block 41. The cylinder 37 and the chute 42 are respectively fixed on the cylinder seat 38, and the cylinder seat 38 is fixed on the workbench 9. The cut terminal strip 23 is conveyed to the second cutting module 54 at the same speed along the feeding direction by the feeding ratchet 10; when the cut terminal strip 23 accumulates to a certain length, the cylinder 37 drives the push rod 39 to push the sliding cutting block 40 to move in the chute 42 and cooperate with the fixed cutting block 41 to complete the cutting process, and the waste falls into the waste box below.

[0033] To ensure the safety and stability of the work and facilitate the maintenance of the device, specifically, a detection and adjustment mechanism 48 is arranged on one side of the workbench 9 in the present invention. Its vertical toggle clamp 49 includes a handle 2, a swing plate 1, a vertical arm 3, a fastening plug 4, a fixed block 5, and a base 6. The handle 2 is arranged on the swing plate 1. One end of the swing plate 1 is fixed on the workbench 9 through the base 6, and the other end is connected to the vertical arm 3. The vertical arm 3 is connected to the fixed block 5 through the fastening plug 4, and the fixed block 5 is fixed on the workbench 9. When clamping is required, turn the handle 2 downward, the swing plate 1 rotates counterclockwise by a certain angle, driving the vertical arm 3 to extend forward, pressing the fastening plug 4 against the fixed block 5 fixed on the workbench 9, and the workbench 9 moves forward along the ball linear guide 8 until it reaches the limit block 7 for clamping; when loosening is required, just turn the handle 2 upward.

[0034] The present invention also provides a quick-insert terminal process method for an FPC connector assembly device, which includes the following steps:

[0035] S1. The vertical elbow clamp 49 adjusts and fixes the workbench 9;

[0036] S2. The feeding mechanism 44 feeds the terminal tape 23 into the raw material cutting mechanism 45;

[0037] S3. The raw material cutting mechanism 45 cuts the terminals from the terminal tape 23;

[0038] S4. The quick-insert terminal mechanism 46 quickly inserts the cut terminals into the FPC main body of the connector;

[0039] S5. The quick-insert terminal detection module 50 detects and records the status of the quick-insert terminals, and detects and removes unqualified products;

[0040] S6. The waste cutting mechanism 47 cuts and shears the waste of the terminal tape 23 after cutting and drops it into the waste bin.

[0041] Many specific details are set forth in the above description to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed above. At the same time, any person skilled in the art can make many possible changes and modifications to the technical solution of the present invention by using the methods and technical contents disclosed above within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes. All simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A quick-insert terminal device for an FPC connector assembly device, comprising a box body (43) and a workbench (9), characterized in that: The box body (43) is slidably arranged on the workbench (9) through a ball linear guide (8), and is accurately positioned by a limit block (7) arranged at one end of the workbench (9). Inside the box body (43), a feeding mechanism (44), a raw material cutting mechanism (45), and a quick-insert terminal mechanism (46) are sequentially connected from top to bottom. The quick-insert terminal mechanism (46) is also connected to a waste material cutting mechanism (47). The waste material cutting mechanism (47) is arranged below the box body (43) and fixed on the workbench (9). A detection and adjustment mechanism (48) is arranged on one side of the workbench (9). The detection and adjustment mechanism (48) includes a vertical toggle clamp (49) and a quick-insert terminal detection module (50). Among them, the quick-insert terminal detection module (50) includes a plurality of light-shielding sheets (51) and a plurality of photoelectric sensors. The plurality of light-shielding sheets (51) are arranged at intervals on the top of the box body (43), and the plurality of photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on the light-shielding sheets (51) for detecting and recording the state of the quick-insert terminal device; The feeding mechanism (44) includes a first motor (19), a frame (20), a feeding ratchet wheel (21), a pressing plate (22), a terminal strip (23), and a fixing plate (24). The first motor (19) is fixed on the box body (43) through the frame (20). The first motor (19) is connected to the feeding ratchet wheel (21). The feeding ratchet wheel (21) is cooperatively connected with the terminal strip (23). The terminal strip (23) is arranged in a guide groove formed between the pressing plate (22) and the fixing plate (24). The pressing plate (22) and the fixing plate (24) are respectively fixed on the frame (20); The raw material cutting mechanism (45) includes a driving module (52) and a first cutting module (53). Among them, the driving module (52) includes a second motor (15), a driving wheel (14), a synchronous belt (13), a driven wheel (12), and a driven shaft (16). The second motor (15) is sequentially connected to the driven shaft (16) through the driving wheel (14), the synchronous belt (13), and the driven wheel (12). The driven shaft (16) passes through the box body (43) and is connected to the first cutting module (53); The waste cutting mechanism (47) includes a feeding ratchet wheel (10) and a second cutting module (54). The feeding ratchet wheel (10) is arranged on one side of the box body (43), and the feeding ratchet wheel (10) cooperates with the terminal strip (23). The second cutting module (54) is arranged below the feeding ratchet wheel (10), and a waste box is arranged below the second cutting module (54). The second cutting module (54) includes a cylinder (37), a cylinder seat (38), a push rod (39), a sliding cutting block (40), a fixed cutting block (41) and a chute (42). The cylinder (37) is connected to the sliding cutting block (40) through the push rod (39). The sliding cutting block (40) and the fixed cutting block (41) are respectively arranged in the chute (42), and the sliding cutting block (40) cooperates with the fixed cutting block (41). The cylinder (37) and the chute (42) are respectively fixed on the cylinder seat (38), and the cylinder seat (38) is fixed on the workbench (9).

2. The quick-insert terminal device for an FPC connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cutting module (53) includes an upper disc cam (18), a lower disc cam (17), a second push rod (25), a first push rod (27), a rotating pin (28), a bearing roller (29), a rectangular sliding guide rail (30), a cutting support (31), a first slider (32), a first cutting block (33), a cylindrical linear guide rail (34), a second cutting block (35) and a second slider (36). The upper disc cam (18) and the lower disc cam (17) are respectively sleeved on the driven shaft (16), and the upper disc cam (18) and the lower disc cam (17) are respectively connected to the first push rod (27) and the second push rod (25) through rollers (26). The first push rod (27) and the second push rod (25) are respectively arranged on the box body (43) through the rotating pin (28), and the first push rod (27) and the second push rod (25) are also respectively connected to the first slider (32) and the second slider (36) through the bearing roller (29). The first slider (32) and the second slider (36) are respectively slidably arranged on the cylindrical linear guide rail (34). The first cutting block (33) and the second cutting block (35) are respectively fixed on the first slider (32) and the second slider (36), and the first cutting block (33) and the second cutting block (35) correspond to the terminal strip (23). The cylindrical linear guide rail (34) is arranged on the cutting support (31), and the cutting support (31) is slidably arranged on the rectangular sliding guide rail (30). The rectangular sliding guide rail (30) is arranged on the box body (43).

3. The quick-insert terminal device for an FPC connector assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The quick-insert terminal mechanism (46) includes an upper push rod (111), a plug board (112) and a lower push rod (113). One ends of the upper push rod (111) and the lower push rod (113) are respectively connected to the driving module (52). The other end of the lower push rod (113) is connected to the cutting support (31). The other end of the upper push rod (111) is connected to the plug board (112). The plug board (112) corresponds to the socket of the terminal connection base.

4. The quick-insert terminal device for an FPC connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical toggle clamp (49) includes a handle (2), a swing plate (1), a vertical arm (3), a fastening plug (4), a fixed block (5) and a base (6). The handle (2) is arranged on the swing plate (1). One end of the swing plate (1) is fixed on the workbench (9) through the base (6), and the other end is connected to the vertical arm (3). The vertical arm (3) is connected to the fixed block (5) through the fastening plug (4). The fixed block (5) is fixed on the workbench (9).

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