An automatic cover mounting device and process method for an FPC connector assembly device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic cover mounting device and a process method for an FPC connector assembly device, including a bracket base. A cover feeding mechanism, a cutting and pushing mechanism, and a stroke adjustable mechanism are arranged on the bracket base. The cover feeding mechanism is sequentially connected to the cutting and pushing mechanism and the stroke adjustable mechanism. A vertical movement mechanism is arranged on the lower side of the end of the stroke adjustable mechanism. The stroke adjustable mechanism and the vertical movement mechanism are respectively matched with an assembly runner. The assembly runner is arranged on one side of the cutting and pushing mechanism, and a connector is placed in the assembly runner. The present invention realizes the optimal and automatic rapid and efficient insertion of the FPC connector cover, improves the production efficiency, reduces the occurrence of safety accidents, liberates the operator from dangerous, monotonous and heavy physical labor, and effectively reduces the labor cost. In addition, the present invention has a compact structure, is convenient for disassembly, repair and maintenance, is economical and practical, has a high product qualification rate, and has a large market competitiveness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of FPC connector assembly equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic cover loading device and a process method for FPC connector assembly equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing popularity of mobile phones, the requirements for the quantity and quality of 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: a main body, a cover, terminals, and a cover buckle. Among them, the terminals and the cover buckle are sheet metal parts, and the packaging method is tape packaging; the main body and the cover are plastic parts. The existing fully manual assembly method or semi-automatic assembly method for FPC connector covers has low production efficiency, low product qualification rate, resulting in high product cost and low 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 the cover of the FPC connector, one of the main components, 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 an automatic cover loading device and a process method for FPC connector assembly equipment, and 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 an automatic cover loading device for FPC connector assembly equipment, which includes a support base. A cover feeding mechanism, a cutting and pushing mechanism, and a stroke adjustable mechanism are arranged on the support base. The cover feeding mechanism is sequentially connected to the cutting and pushing mechanism and the stroke adjustable mechanism. A vertical movement mechanism is arranged on the lower side of the end of the stroke adjustable mechanism. The stroke adjustable mechanism and the vertical movement mechanism are respectively matched with an assembly flow channel. The assembly flow channel is arranged on one side of the cutting and pushing mechanism, and connectors are placed in the assembly flow channel.

[0005] Further, the cover feeding mechanism includes a vibrating disk, a feeding track, a motor, a first feeding chute, and a rubber roller. The vibrating disk and the motor are respectively arranged on the support base. A spiral track is arranged inside the vibrating disk. The spiral track is connected to the first feeding chute through the feeding track. The rubber roller is arranged on one side of the first feeding chute and is frictionally connected to the first feeding chute. The rubber roller is also connected to the motor.

[0006] Further, the cutting and pushing mechanism includes a second cylinder, a cutting push rod, a cutting groove, a second feeding slideway, a pneumatic slide table and a feeding push rod. The second cylinder is arranged on the bracket base, the second cylinder is connected with the cutting push rod, the cutting push rod is movably arranged on the cutting groove, the cutting groove is vertically connected with the first feeding slideway and the second feeding slideway respectively, and the first feeding slideway and the second feeding slideway are respectively located on both sides of the cutting groove. The pneumatic slide table is arranged on one side of the first feeding slideway, the feeding push rod is slidably arranged on the pneumatic slide table, and the feeding push rod is in contact and cooperation with the second feeding slideway.

[0007] Further, the stroke adjustable mechanism includes a horizontal sliding guide rail, a horizontal slider, a stroke adjustable cylinder and a clamping seat. The horizontal sliding guide rail is arranged on the bracket base, the horizontal slider is slidably arranged on the horizontal sliding guide rail and is connected with the stroke adjustable cylinder. The stroke adjustable cylinder is arranged at one end of the horizontal sliding guide rail, the clamping seat is arranged at one end of the horizontal slider, and the clamping seat is located at the end of the second feeding slideway and is matched with the lid.

[0008] Further, the vertical moving mechanism includes a vertical sliding guide rail, a cylinder support, a first cylinder and a vertical slider. The vertical sliding guide rail is fixedly arranged at the end of the horizontal slider and is located below the horizontal sliding guide rail. The cylinder support is fixedly connected to the end of the vertical sliding guide rail. The first cylinder is arranged on the cylinder support. The vertical slider is slidably arranged on the vertical sliding guide rail and is connected with the first cylinder. The vertical slider is located directly below the clamping seat.

[0009] The present invention also provides an automatic lid mounting process method for an FPC connector assembly device, which includes the following steps:

[0010] S1. Place the FPC connector lid into the vibrating tray;

[0011] S2. The lid feeding mechanism orderly sends the FPC connector lids to the first feeding slideway;

[0012] S3. The cutting and pushing mechanism cuts and separates the continuous FPC connector lids and pushes them to the second feeding slideway;

[0013] S4. The pneumatic slide table drives the feeding push rod to push the FPC connector lid on the second feeding slideway to the clamping seat;

[0014] S5. The stroke adjustable mechanism inserts the FPC connector lid on the clamping seat into the connector FPC body in the assembly flow channel;

[0015] S6. The vertical moving mechanism separates the clamping seat from the FPC connector lid;

[0016] S7, the stroke adjustable mechanism and the vertical moving mechanism are reset.

[0017] Advantages of the present invention: Through the feeding mechanism, the cutting and pushing mechanism, the stroke adjustable mechanism and the vertical moving mechanism, the optimal and automated rapid and efficient insertion of the FPC connector cover is achieved, improving the production efficiency, reducing the occurrence of safety accidents, liberating the operators from dangerous, monotonous and heavy manual labor, and effectively reducing the labor cost. In addition, the present invention has a compact structure, is convenient for disassembly, repair and maintenance, is economical and practical, has a high product qualification rate, and has a large market competitiveness. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] The following further clarifies the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 is the overall axonometric view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is the top view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is the partial cross-sectional view of the present invention. Specific Embodiments

[0022] Combined with Figures 1-3 , the automatic cover mounting device for the FPC connector assembly equipment of the present invention includes a bracket base 21, on which a cover feeding mechanism 22, a cutting and pushing mechanism 23 and a stroke adjustable mechanism 24 are arranged. The cover feeding mechanism 22 is sequentially connected to the cutting and pushing mechanism 23 and the stroke adjustable mechanism 24. A vertical moving mechanism 25 is arranged on the lower side of the end of the stroke adjustable mechanism 24. The stroke adjustable mechanism 24 and the vertical moving mechanism 25 are respectively matched with the assembly flow channel 18. The assembly flow channel 18 is arranged on one side of the cutting and pushing mechanism 23, and a connector is placed in the assembly flow channel 18.

[0023] Through the feeding mechanism 22, the cutting and pushing mechanism 23, the stroke adjustable mechanism 24 and the vertical moving mechanism 25, the present invention realizes the optimal and automated rapid and efficient insertion of the FPC connector cover, improves the production efficiency, reduces the occurrence of safety accidents, liberates the operators from dangerous, monotonous and heavy manual labor, and effectively reduces the labor cost. In addition, the present invention has a compact structure, is convenient for disassembly, repair and maintenance, is economical and practical, has a high product qualification rate, and has a large market competitiveness.

[0024] Specifically, the lid feeding mechanism 22 includes a vibrating bowl 1, a feeding track 2, a motor 3, a first feeding chute 17, and a rubber roller 16. The vibrating bowl 1 and the motor 3 are respectively arranged on the bracket base 21. A spiral track 26 is arranged inside the vibrating bowl 1. The spiral track 26 is connected to the first feeding chute 17 through the feeding track 2. The rubber roller 16 is arranged on one side of the first feeding chute 17 and is in frictional connection with the first feeding chute 17. The rubber roller 16 is also connected to the motor 3. In the present invention, the lid parts in a disorderly state in the hopper of the vibrating bowl 1 descend along the spiral track 26 under vibration. At the same time, through a series of vibration screening and attitude changes, finally the parts are arranged neatly and accurately and conveyed onto the feeding track 2, and then enter the first feeding chute 17 in sequence. At this time, the motor 3 drives the rubber roller 15, and under the frictional action of its wheel rim, the lid parts advance on the first feeding chute 17 in sequence.

[0025] Specifically, the cutting and pushing mechanism 23 includes a second cylinder 11, a cutting push rod 14, a cutting groove 15, a second feeding chute 19, a pneumatic slide 4, and a feeding push rod 12. The second cylinder 11 is arranged on the bracket base 21. The second cylinder 11 is connected to the cutting push rod 14. The cutting push rod 14 is movably arranged on the cutting groove 15. The cutting groove 15 is respectively vertically connected to the first feeding chute 17 and the second feeding chute 19, and the first feeding chute 17 and the second feeding chute 19 are respectively located on both sides of the cutting groove 15. The pneumatic slide 4 is arranged on one side of the first feeding chute 17. The feeding push rod 12 is slidably arranged on the pneumatic slide 4, and the feeding push rod 12 is in contact and cooperation with the second feeding chute 19. The cutting push rod 14 driven by the second cylinder 11 separates the continuously arranged lid parts. Each time it is pushed, the cutting groove 15 under the cutting push rod 14 sends a single part into the second feeding chute 19. When the part is pushed onto the feeding chute 19, the pneumatic slide 4 pushes the feeding push rod 12 to push the part along the second feeding chute 19 into the card seat 13.

[0026] Specifically, the stroke adjustable mechanism 24 includes a horizontal sliding guide rail 8, a horizontal slider 9, a stroke adjustable cylinder 10, and a card seat 13. The horizontal sliding guide rail 8 is arranged on the bracket base 21. The horizontal slider 9 is slidably arranged on the horizontal sliding guide rail 8 and is connected to the stroke adjustable cylinder 10. The stroke adjustable cylinder 10 is arranged at one end of the horizontal sliding guide rail 8. The card seat 13 is arranged at one end of the horizontal slider 9, and the card seat 13 at the end of the second feeding chute 19 is matched with the lid. The stroke adjustable cylinder 10 is used to push the horizontal slider 9 to move along the horizontal sliding guide rail 8 towards the assembly flow channel 18, driving the card seat 13 fixedly connected to the horizontal slider 9 to move. The lid in the card seat 13 is inserted into the connector in the assembly flow channel 18. The use of the stroke adjustable cylinder 10 makes the device have a certain flexibility and can adapt to FPC connectors with different lengths.

[0027] Specifically, the vertical movement mechanism 25 includes a vertical sliding guide rail 7, a cylinder support 20, a first cylinder 6, and a vertical slider 5. The vertical sliding guide rail 7 is fixedly provided at the end of the horizontal slider 9 and is located below the horizontal sliding guide rail 8. The cylinder support 20 is fixedly connected to the end of the vertical sliding guide rail 7. The first cylinder 6 is arranged on the cylinder support 20. The vertical slider 5 is slidably arranged on the vertical sliding guide rail 7 and is connected to the first cylinder 6. The vertical slider 5 is located directly below the card seat 13. Since the vertical sliding guide rail 7, the horizontal slider 9, the cylinder support 20, and the first cylinder 6 are fixedly connected to each other, the first cylinder 6, the vertical sliding guide rail 7, the cylinder support 20, and the vertical slider 5 move forward together with the horizontal slider 9. After inserting the lid into the connector, since the lid is still embedded in the card seat 13, at this time, the first cylinder 6 pushes the vertical slider 5 along the vertical sliding guide rail 7 to move the card seat 13 upward to separate from the lid. Then, the horizontal slider 9 moves back to the initial position, and the vertical slider 5 also moves downward to the initial position. Thus, the lid inserting operation of one part is completed.

[0028] The automatic lid mounting process method for an FPC connector assembly device provided by the present invention includes the following steps:

[0029] S1. Place the FPC connector lid into the vibrating bowl 1;

[0030] S2. The lid feeding mechanism 22 orderly feeds the FPC connector lids onto the first feeding chute 17;

[0031] S3. The cutting and pushing mechanism 23 cuts and separates the continuous FPC connector lids and pushes them onto the second feeding chute 19;

[0032] S4. The pneumatic slide 4 drives the feeding push rod 12 to push the FPC connector lid on the second feeding chute 19 onto the card seat 13;

[0033] S5. The stroke adjustable mechanism 24 inserts the FPC connector lid on the card seat 13 into the connector FPC body in the assembly flow channel 18;

[0034] S6. The vertical movement mechanism 25 separates the card seat 13 from the FPC connector lid;

[0035] S7. The stroke adjustable mechanism 24 and the vertical movement mechanism 25 are reset.

[0036] The automatic lid mounting process method for the FPC connector assembly device of the present invention effectively integrates the feeding, cutting, feeding, and assembly processes, realizes the optimization and automation of quickly and efficiently inserting the FPC connector lid, and the process flow is simple and reliable.

[0037] Numerous specific details have been 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, or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. 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 protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cover mounting device for an FPC connector assembly device, including a support base (21), characterized in that: A cover feeding mechanism (22), a cutting and pushing mechanism (23) and a stroke adjustable mechanism (24) are arranged on the bracket base (21). The cover feeding mechanism (22) is sequentially connected to the cutting and pushing mechanism (23) and the stroke adjustable mechanism (24). A vertical moving mechanism (25) is arranged on the lower side of the end of the stroke adjustable mechanism (24). The stroke adjustable mechanism (24) and the vertical moving mechanism (25) are respectively matched with the assembly flow channel (18). The assembly flow channel (18) is arranged on one side of the cutting and pushing mechanism (23), and a connector is placed in the assembly flow channel (18). The cover feeding mechanism (22) includes a vibrating bowl (1), a feeding track (2), a motor (3), a first feeding chute (17) and a rubber roller (16). The vibrating bowl (1) and the motor (3) are respectively arranged on the bracket base (21). A spiral track (26) is arranged inside the vibrating bowl (1). The spiral track (26) is connected to the first feeding chute (17) through the feeding track (2). The rubber roller (16) is arranged on one side of the first feeding chute (17) and is in frictional connection with the first feeding chute (17). The rubber roller (16) is also connected to the motor (3). The cutting and pushing mechanism (23) includes a second air cylinder (11), a cutting push rod (14), a cutting groove (15), a second feeding chute (19), a pneumatic slide (4) and a feeding push rod (12). The second air cylinder (11) is arranged on the bracket base (21). The second air cylinder (11) is connected to the cutting push rod (14). The cutting push rod (14) is movably arranged on the cutting groove (15). The cutting groove (15) is respectively vertically connected to the first feeding chute (17) and the second feeding chute (19). The first feeding chute (17) and the second feeding chute (19) are respectively located on both sides of the cutting groove (15). The pneumatic slide (4) is arranged on one side of the first feeding chute (17). The feeding push rod (12) is slidably arranged on the pneumatic slide (4), and the feeding push rod (12) is in contact and cooperation with the second feeding chute (19). The stroke adjustable mechanism (24) includes a horizontal sliding guide rail (8), a horizontal slider (9), a stroke adjustable air cylinder (10) and a clamping seat (13). The horizontal sliding guide rail (8) is arranged on the bracket base (21). The horizontal slider (9) is slidably arranged on the horizontal sliding guide rail (8) and is connected to the stroke adjustable air cylinder (10). The stroke adjustable air cylinder (10) is arranged at one end of the horizontal sliding guide rail (8). The clamping seat (13) is arranged at one end of the horizontal slider (9), and the clamping seat (13) is located at the end of the second feeding chute (19) and is matched with the cover. The vertical moving mechanism (25) includes a vertical sliding guide rail (7), a cylinder support (20), a first cylinder (6) and a vertical slider (5). The vertical sliding guide rail (7) is fixedly arranged at the end of the horizontal slider (9) and is located below the horizontal sliding guide rail (8). The cylinder support (20) is fixedly connected to the end of the vertical sliding guide rail (7). The first cylinder (6) is arranged on the cylinder support (20). The vertical slider (5) is slidably arranged on the vertical sliding guide rail (7) and is connected to the first cylinder (6). The vertical slider (5) is located directly below the card holder (13).

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