Application of a PCB Board Clamping Device in a PCB Board Printing Machine

By designing a PCB board clamping device, precise clamping is achieved using cylinder-driven sliding platform and loose jaws, and combining with PLC control system and moving device, the complex clamping operation in PCB board printing is solved, and printing quality and efficiency are improved.

CN111017551BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08JIANGXI XINJINHUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN201911412367.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-12-31
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2039-12-31

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Technical Problem

During the PCB board printing process, the clamping process is complex and affects printing quality and efficiency.

Method used

A PCB board clamping device is designed, including a fixed platform, a sliding platform, a cylinder, a fixed column, a loose clamping device, etc. The precise clamping of the PCB board is achieved through the cylinder driving the sliding platform and a loose clamping jaw. Combined with the PLC control system and a moving device, the lifting and horizontal movement of the PCB board is realized, and the operation process is simplified.

Benefits of technology

It improves the working quality and efficiency of PCB board printing, is simple and convenient to operate, and enhances the accuracy of clamping and printing effect.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a PCB board clamping device and its application in a PCB board printing machine. The PCB board clamping device includes a fixed platform, a sliding platform, a sliding block, a first cylinder, a fixed column, a first fixing block, a second fixing block, a third fixing block, a fourth fixing block and a clamping and unclamping device. The application of the PCB board clamping device in a PCB thin board printing machine includes four such PCB board clamping devices, and also includes a frame, a PLC control system, a printing device, a sorting device and a motion device. In the PCB board clamping device, the operation of the first cylinder drives the movement of the sliding platform, thereby completing the operation of the clamping claws. And with the simultaneous operation of the first cylinders in the two-side PCB board clamping devices, the clamping and unclamping operation of the PCB board can be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple. In the motion device, there are a second cylinder, a first transmission link, a second transmission link and a third transmission link. Only by the operation of the second cylinder, the lifting operation of the PCB board clamping device can be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of PCB board printing, and in particular to the application of a PCB board clamping device in a PCB board printing machine. Background Art

[0002] A PCB (Printed Circuit Board), with the Chinese name of printed circuit board, also known as printed wiring board, is an important electronic component, a support for electronic components, and a carrier for electrical connection of electronic components. Since it is made by electronic printing technology, it is called a "printed" circuit board.

[0003] During the entire PCB board printing process, the clamping of the PCB board is an indispensable process. It can be said that the operation of clamping the PCB board directly affects the working quality and working efficiency of the entire PCB board printing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides the application of a PCB board clamping device in a PCB board printing machine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] The first object of the present invention is to provide a PCB board clamping device, including a fixed platform, a sliding platform, a sliding block, a first cylinder, a fixed column, a first fixing block, a second fixing block, a third fixing block, a fourth fixing block and a clamping and unclamping device. On both sides of the front end of the fixed platform, two of the first fixing blocks are respectively provided. On both the upper and lower sides of each of the first fixing blocks, the second fixing blocks and the third fixing blocks that are vertically aligned are respectively provided. The fixed column is provided on the second fixing block. The third fixing block is connected to the clamping and unclamping device. On both sides of the lower end surface of the rear end of the fixed platform, the sliding blocks that are slidably connected to the slide rails are respectively provided. The lower end surface of the sliding block is fixedly connected to the sliding platform. The first cylinder is also fixedly provided on the fixed platform. The sliding platform is fixedly connected to the operating rod of the first cylinder. On both sides of the front end of the sliding platform, the fourth fixing blocks are respectively provided. The fourth fixing blocks are provided with through grooves. The fourth fixing blocks are connected to the clamping and unclamping device. Among them,

[0007] The loosening and clamping device includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a connecting seat, a connecting pin and a loosening and clamping claw. The loosening and clamping claw is provided on the upper end surface of the connecting seat. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively provided at the lower end of the connecting seat. The second connecting rod is connected to the third connecting rod by a pin. The third connecting rod is connected to the upper end of the third fixing block by a pin. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to the lower end of the connecting seat by a pin, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting pin passing through the through groove. One end of the fourth connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the third fixing block, and the other end is connected to the middle of the first connecting rod by a pin.

[0008] Further, the fixing column is arranged flush with the loosening and clamping claw on the same horizontal plane, and the fixing column and the loosening and clamping claw cooperate with each other to precisely loosen and clamp the PCB board.

[0009] Furthermore, anti-slip patterns are provided on the upper end surface of the fixing column and the lower end surface of the claw end of the loosening and clamping claw to enhance the loosening and clamping effect.

[0010] Further, the first air cylinder is arranged at the front middle of the fixing platform, making it more labor-saving and convenient to operate the sliding platform.

[0011] The second object of the present invention is to provide the application of the PCB board clamping device in a PCB board printing machine. It includes four PCB board clamping devices, and is characterized in that it further includes a frame, a PLC control system, a printing device, a sorting device and a motion device. The PLC control system and the printing device are provided on the upper end of the frame. The sorting devices are provided at both ends inside the frame. The motion device is provided below the sorting device. The PLC control system controls the printing device, the sorting device and the motion device respectively. Among them,

[0012] The motion device includes a second air cylinder, a lifting connecting rod, a sliding seat, an upper base, a lower base, a first transmission connecting rod, a second transmission connecting rod, a third transmission connecting rod, a linear guide rail, a servo motor and a pulling synchronous belt. Lower bases are provided on both sides of the lower end surface of each PCB board clamping device. The upper end of the lifting connecting rod is connected to the lower base by a pin, and the lower end is connected to the upper base by a pin. The sliding seat is provided at the lower end of the upper base. The sliding seat is slidably connected to the linear guide rail. The pulling synchronous belt connected to the servo motor is provided at the lower end of the linear guide rail. Among them,

[0013] Every two of the PCB board clamping devices form a group, and there are two groups in total, which are respectively arranged on the front and back sides inside the frame. A second cylinder is provided below one of the PCB board clamping devices. The operating rod at one end of the second cylinder is connected to the lower end of a lifting link through a cam, and the other end is fixedly connected to one end of a first transmission link. The other end of the first transmission link is connected to the lower end of another lifting link through a cam. The lower end of this lifting link is also connected to one end of a second transmission link through a cam. The other end of the second transmission link is connected to the lower end of the lifting link below another PCB board clamping device through a cam. The lower ends of the two lifting links below another PCB board clamping device are respectively connected to both ends of a third transmission link through a cam.

[0014] Furthermore, the printing device includes a sliding track and printing equipment. The printing equipment includes a third cylinder and a printing sheet. The two printing sheets are respectively fixedly connected to the operating rods of the two third cylinders. The two third cylinders respectively control the two printing sheets to print the PCB board back and forth twice to enhance the printing effect.

[0015] Furthermore, a support plate is also provided inside the frame to provide support for the PCB board before, during, and after printing.

[0016] Furthermore, shock-absorbing feet are provided at the bottom end of the frame to reduce the damage to the ground caused by printing operations.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: In the PCB board clamping device, the operation of the first cylinder drives the movement of the sliding platform, and the operation of the loose clamping jaws can be completed. Moreover, under the combined operation of the first cylinders in the two PCB board clamping devices on both sides, the loose clamping operation of the PCB board can be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple; in the movement device, there are a second cylinder, a first transmission link, a second transmission link, and a third transmission link. Only by the operation of the second cylinder, the lifting operation of the PCB board clamping device can be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the PCB board clamping device in the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a partial screenshot of the PCB board clamping device in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lower end of the PCB board clamping device in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the movement device in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the application of the PCB board clamping device in the PCB board printing machine in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial top view of the application of the PCB board clamping device in the PCB board printing machine in the present invention;

[0024] In the figure: 1. Fixed platform; 2. Slide rail; 3. Slide block; 4. Sliding platform; 5. Fourth fixed block; 6. Through groove; 7. First connecting rod; 8. Connecting pin; 9. Connecting seat; 10. Third fixed block; 11. Third connecting rod; 12. Second connecting rod; 13. Loose clamping jaw; 14. Fixed column; 15. Anti-slip pattern; 16. First fixed block; 17. First cylinder; 18. Second cylinder; 19. Lifting link; 20. Pulling synchronous belt; 21. Linear guide; 22. First transmission link; 23. Servo motor; 24. Sliding block; 25. Upper base; 26. PCB board clamping device; 27. Frame; 28. Shock-absorbing foot; 29. PLC control system; 30. Third cylinder; 31. Printing plate; 32. Sorting device; 33. Sliding track; 34. Second transmission link; 35. Second fixed block; 36. Fourth connecting rod; 37. Third transmission link. Specific embodiments

[0025] The following combines the drawings to make a detailed description of the present invention:

[0026] As Figure 1-6 shown, the first object of the present invention is to provide a PCB board clamping device 26, including a fixed platform 1, a sliding platform 4, a sliding block 24, a first cylinder 17, a fixed column 14, a first fixed block 16, a second fixed block 35, a third fixed block 10, a fourth fixed block 5 and a loose clamping device. Two first fixed blocks 16 are respectively provided on both sides of the front end of the fixed platform 1. On both sides of the upper end and both sides of the lower end of each first fixed block 16, second fixed blocks 35 and third fixed blocks 10 are provided in an up-and-down alignment. A fixed column 14 is provided on the second fixed block 35. The third fixed block 10 is connected to the loose clamping device. On both sides of the lower end surface of the rear end of the fixed platform 1, sliding blocks 24 slidably connected to the slide rail 2 are respectively provided. The lower end surface of the sliding block 24 is fixedly connected to the sliding platform 4. A first cylinder 17 is also fixedly provided on the fixed platform 1. The sliding platform 4 is fixedly connected to the operating rod of the first cylinder 17. Fourth fixed blocks 5 are respectively provided on both sides of the front end of the sliding platform 4. A through groove 6 is provided on the fourth fixed block 5. The fourth fixed block 5 is connected to the loose clamping device. Among them,

[0027] The clamping release device includes a first connecting rod 7, a second connecting rod 12, a third connecting rod 11, a fourth connecting rod 36, a connecting seat 9, a connecting pin 8, and a clamping release jaw 13. The upper end surface of the connecting seat 9 is provided with the clamping release jaw 13. The lower end of the connecting seat 9 is respectively provided with the first connecting rod 7 and the second connecting rod 12. The second connecting rod 12 is connected to the third connecting rod 11 by a pin. The third connecting rod 11 is connected to the upper end of the third fixing block 10 by a pin. One end of the first connecting rod 7 is connected to the lower end of the connecting seat 9 by a pin, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting pin 8 passing through the through groove 6. One end of the fourth connecting rod 36 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the third fixing block 10, and the other end is connected to the middle of the first connecting rod 7 by a pin.

[0028] The fixing post 14 is arranged in alignment with the clamping release jaw 13 on the same horizontal plane. The fixing post 14 and the clamping release jaw 13 cooperate with each other to precisely clamp and release the PCB board.

[0029] The upper end surface of the fixing post 14 and the lower end surface of the claw end of the clamping release jaw 13 are both provided with anti-slip lines 15 to enhance the clamping release effect.

[0030] The first air cylinder 17 is arranged at the front end of the middle part of the fixed platform 1, making it more labor-saving and convenient to operate the sliding platform 4.

[0031] The second object of the present invention is to provide the application of the PCB board clamping device 26 in a PCB board printing machine. It includes four PCB board clamping devices 26, and is characterized in that it further includes a frame 27, a PLC control system 29, a printing device, a sorting device 32, and a motion device. The upper end of the frame 27 is provided with the PLC control system 29 and the printing device. The two ends inside the frame 27 are provided with the sorting device 32. The motion device is arranged below the sorting device 32. The PLC control system 29 controls the printing device, the sorting device 32, and the motion device respectively. Among them,

[0032] The motion device includes a second air cylinder 18, a lifting connecting rod 19, a sliding seat, an upper base 25, a lower base, a first transmission connecting rod 22, a second transmission connecting rod 34, a third transmission connecting rod 37, a linear guide rail 21, a servo motor 23, and a pulling synchronous belt 20. The lower bases are arranged on both sides of the lower end surface of each PCB board clamping device 26. The upper end of the lifting connecting rod 19 is connected to the lower base by a pin, and the lower end is connected to the upper base 25 by a pin. The lower end of the upper base 25 is provided with a sliding seat, and the sliding seat is slidably connected to the linear guide rail 21. The lower end of the linear guide rail 21 is provided with the pulling synchronous belt 20 connected to the servo motor 23. Among them,

[0033] Every two PCB board clamping devices 26 form a group, and there are two groups in total, which are respectively arranged on the front and back sides inside the frame 27. A second cylinder 18 is provided below one of the PCB board clamping devices 26. The operating rod at one end of the second cylinder 18 is connected to the lower end of a lifting link 19 through a cam, and the other end is fixedly connected to one end of a first transmission link 22. The other end of the first transmission link 22 is connected to the lower end of another lifting link 19 through a cam. The lower end of this lifting link 19 is also connected to one end of a second transmission link 34 through a cam. The other end of the second transmission link 34 is connected to the lower end of the lifting link 19 below another PCB board clamping device 26 through a cam. And the lower ends of the two lifting links 19 below another PCB board clamping device 26 are respectively connected to both ends of a third transmission link 37 through cams.

[0034] The printing device includes a sliding track 33 and printing equipment. The printing equipment includes a third cylinder 30 and a printing plate 31. The two printing plates 31 are respectively fixedly connected to the operating rods of the two third cylinders 30. The two third cylinders 30 respectively control the two printing plates 31 to print the PCB board back and forth twice to enhance the printing effect.

[0035] A support plate is also provided inside the frame 27 to provide support for the PCB board before, during, and after printing.

[0036] The bottom end of the frame 27 is provided with shock-absorbing feet 28 to reduce the damage to the ground caused by printing operations.

[0037] The working principle of the present invention is as follows:

[0038] As Figure 1-6 shown, in the PCB board clamping device 26, the operation of the first cylinder 17 drives the sliding platform 4 to move horizontally and drives the clamping and unclamping device to operate, that is, to perform the unclamping operation of the clamping jaw 13. In the application of the PCB board clamping device 26 in the PCB board printing machine, under the control of the PLC control system 29, the second cylinder 18 operates, so that the PCB board clamping device 26 performs a lifting operation. The operation of the servo motor 23 drives the pulling synchronous belt 20 to operate, so that the linear guide rail 21 drives the two groups of PCB board clamping devices 26 to move horizontally. At the same time, before printing, when placing the PCB board, the sorting device 32 adjusts the position of the PCB board. Then, the PCB board clamping device 26 drives the PCB board to move to the middle of the frame 27 for printing. After printing, the sorting device 32 adjusts the PCB board again, and a printing operation can be completed.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0040] In the PCB board clamping device 26, the operation of the first cylinder 17 drives the movement of the sliding platform 4, thus completing the operation of the loose clamping jaws 13. Moreover, under the combined operation of the first cylinders 17 in the PCB board clamping devices 26 on both sides, the loose clamping operation of the PCB board can be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple. In the moving device, there are a second cylinder 18, a first transmission link 22, a second transmission link 34 and a third transmission link 37. Only by the operation of the second cylinder 18 can the lifting operation of the PCB board clamping device 26 be completed, and the operation is convenient and simple.

[0041] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and thus do not limit the patent protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention by the same token.

Claims

1. Application of a PCB board clamping device in a PCB thin plate printing machine, characterized in that, It includes four PCB board clamping devices, and also includes a frame, a PLC control system, a printing device, a sorting device, and a motion device. The upper end of the frame is provided with the PLC control system and the printing device. The two ends inside the frame are provided with the sorting device. The motion device is provided below the sorting device. The PLC control system controls the printing device, the sorting device, and the motion device respectively. Among them, the motion device includes a second cylinder, a lifting connecting rod, a sliding seat, an upper base, a lower base, a first transmission connecting rod, a second transmission connecting rod, a third transmission connecting rod, a linear guide rail, a servo motor, and a pulling synchronous belt. The lower bases are arranged on both sides of the lower end surface of each PCB board clamping device. The upper end of the lifting connecting rod is connected to the lower base by a pin, and the lower end is connected to the upper base by a pin. The sliding seat is arranged at the lower end of the upper base. The sliding seat is slidably connected to the linear guide rail. The pulling synchronous belt connected to the servo motor is arranged at the lower end of the linear guide rail. Among them, the PCB board clamping device includes a fixed platform, a sliding platform, a sliding block, a first cylinder, a fixed column, a first fixing block, a second fixing block, a third fixing block, a fourth fixing block, and a clamping release device. Two first fixing blocks are respectively arranged on both sides of the front end of the fixed platform. The second fixing blocks and the third fixing blocks which are vertically aligned are respectively arranged on both the upper and lower sides of each first fixing block. The fixed column is arranged on the second fixing block. The third fixing block is connected to the clamping release device. The sliding blocks which are slidably connected to the slide rails are respectively arranged on both sides of the lower end surface of the rear end of the fixed platform. The lower end surface of the sliding block is fixedly connected to the sliding platform. The first cylinder is also fixedly arranged on the fixed platform. The sliding platform is fixedly connected to the operating rod of the first cylinder. The fourth fixing blocks are respectively arranged on both sides of the front end of the sliding platform. A through groove is arranged on the fourth fixing block. The fourth fixing block is connected to the clamping release device. Among them, the clamping release device includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a connecting seat, a connecting pin, and a clamping release claw. The clamping release claw is arranged on the upper end surface of the connecting seat. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively arranged at the lower end of the connecting seat. The second connecting rod is connected to the third connecting rod by a pin. The upper end of the third connecting rod is connected to the third fixing block by a pin. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to the lower end of the connecting seat by a pin, and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting pin passing through the through groove. One end of the fourth connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the third fixing block, and the other end is connected to the middle part of the first connecting rod by a pin; Every two PCB board clamping devices form a group, and there are two groups in total, which are respectively arranged on the front and rear sides inside the frame. The second cylinder is provided below one of the PCB board clamping devices. The operating rod at one end of the second cylinder is connected to the lower end of one of the lifting linkages through a cam, and the other end is fixedly connected to one end of the first transmission linkage. The other end of the first transmission linkage is connected to the lower end of another lifting linkage through a cam. The lower end of this lifting linkage is also connected to one end of the second transmission linkage through a cam. The other end of the second transmission linkage is connected to the lower end of the lifting linkage below another PCB board clamping device through a cam. The lower ends of the two lifting linkages below another PCB board clamping device are respectively connected to both ends of the third transmission linkage through cams.

2. The application of the PCB board clamping device according to claim 1 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that, The printing device includes a sliding track and printing equipment. The printing equipment includes a third cylinder and a printing plate. The two printing plates are respectively fixedly connected to the operating rods of the two third cylinders.

3. The application of the PCB board clamping device according to claim 1 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that A support plate is also provided inside the frame.

4. The application of the PCB board clamping device according to claim 1 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that, Shock-absorbing feet are provided at the bottom end of the frame.

5. The application of the PCB board clamping device according to claim 1 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that, The fixed column is arranged flush with the same horizontal plane as the loose clamping jaw.

6. The application of the PCB board clamping device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that, Anti-slip patterns are provided on the upper end surface of the fixed column and the lower end surface of the claw tip of the loose clamping jaw.

7. Application of the PCB board clamping device according to claim 1 in a PCB board printing machine, characterized in that, The first cylinder is arranged at the middle front end of the fixed platform.

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