Glass separation and cutting systems for electronic mobile device repair

Abstract

The present invention provides a system for separating the front and rear outer glass layers from the shell / body of an electronic mobile device and cutting the mobile device screen protector by laser ablation and cutting, the system comprising a housing, such housing containing: a laser; a mirror galvanometer; a safety chamber outer cover; a metal plate with an inner glass sheet; a chamber with an opening and closing lid, a lid button and a lid sensor; a control printed circuit board with a processor; a power inlet; a power supply; and an on / off switch.

Description

Background Art

[0001] Mobile electronic devices such as (but not limited to) tablet computers, mobile phones, mobile smart phones, and gaming devices have become increasingly popular. Most mobile electronic devices have a front screen display and / or a rear glass housing, which are relatively easy to crack and break when a user accidentally drops the mobile electronic device.

[0002] Current commercially available screen displays consist of a front glass layer that is bonded to a touch-sensitive display or a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a touch-sensitive organic light-emitting diode display (OLED) or other type of display screen with a transparent adhesive. In most cases, when the screen display is broken, only the front glass layer has been broken, and the underlying display is still fully functional. In the case of a broken screen display of an electronic mobile device, users of such devices have the unfortunate experience of having to replace the screen display with a new screen display, which has a complete front glass and underlying display (LCD (liquid crystal display) or OLED (organic light-emitting diode) or other display), because in a mobile repair shop environment, it is extremely difficult to separate the broken front glass from the underlying display, and in most cases also separate it from the electronic mobile device housing, because the front glass and the underlying display are bonded together with a very strong adhesive. This is very expensive for the owner of the electronic mobile device, because he / she has to pay for a complete new screen display, and in the case where the owner decides to replace the broken screen display of his electronic mobile device with a non-original, less expensive screen display, the result is that the quality, performance and specifications of his / her electronic mobile device have been reduced.

[0003] In the event that the rear glass case of the electronic mobile device is cracked, the owner will most likely have the experience of having to pay an official service agent for a replacement electronic mobile device because it is extremely difficult to debond the rear glass case from the underlying case of the electronic mobile device, and the official service agent would rather replace such a damaged electronic mobile device than repair the electronic mobile device. In the event that the owner of the electronic mobile device is able to find a service agent willing to remove and replace the broken rear glass case, the cost is high and the repair may take several days, thereby preventing the owner of the electronic mobile device from using his / her electronic mobile device for several days.

[0004] Laser systems for separating the back glass of an electronic mobile device from the underlying housing are also known in the art. These laser systems operate by placing the electronic mobile device on a base plate with a laser located directly above the electronic mobile device; then using a laser beam to burn away the adhesive between the back glass of the electronic mobile device and the underlying housing; thereafter, a large amount of physical labor and force is applied with various tools to separate the back glass from the underlying housing. This process is not efficient, requires a lot of labor from a well-trained and experienced technician, requires a large amount of time, and has a high level of difficulty. This process is also extremely dangerous because the laser beam is directed downwardly in the open air onto the electronic mobile device, resulting in the following potential risks: the laser beam injures the technician or another person if he / she accidentally places his / her hand or part of the body in the path of the laser beam. There is also a risk of the laser beam damaging the technician / person's eyes. In addition, once the laser burns away the adhesive between the back glass of the electronic mobile device and the underlying housing, there is the following potential risk: toxic fumes are released, which may poison and injure people who inhale these fumes. New models of electronic mobile devices are released regularly. This requires frequent setup and software upgrades for the laser system, as each screen display is unique and requires different laser ablation zones and settings. Frequent setup and software upgrades require field software upgrades and may even require changes to mechanical settings. This is a costly, time-inefficient, and difficult practice to do on a regular basis, and can result in repair failures if not done correctly. Additionally, if frequent setup and software upgrades are not done on a regular basis, the laser will not be able to service new electronic mobile device models.Other difficulties encountered by the laser machines mentioned above are: the laser machines do not have Internet communication hardware and software to allow them to connect to a central server via the Internet to facilitate the transmission and reception of instructions and data between the laser machines and the central server, the laser machines cannot remotely receive instructions, data and laser parameters (laser cutting and burning dimensions, laser intensity) specifically for a specific mobile device from a central server in real time via the Internet, the laser machine's software and laser parameters cannot be remotely updated via the Internet, and there is no real-time machine website control platform or application control platform and database based on which the owner of one or more machines can remotely update one or more machine software and settings and / or remotely control one or more machines. operation of such machines, and / or remote activation and deactivation of one or more machines, and / or immediate remote access to real-time or historical data information related to repairs performed on such machines, repairs performed on each model of electronic mobile equipment, repairs performed by each technician, repairs performed in each time period, repairs performed at each location, repairs performed on each classification model of electronic mobile equipment, technicians, time periods and locations, repair success rates, number of repairs, models of electronic mobile equipment repaired, technician identities, machine defects, incorrect machine settings, user-identified machine defaults, required consumables and parts, so that such consumables and parts can be immediately ordered via the machine website control platform or application control platform. Summary of the invention

[0005] A system is provided, comprising: a central laser machine incorporating internet data communications hardware and software and a laser room that is not visible or accessible to users of the central laser machine when the laser room is closed; a mold that allows a laser beam to burn and / or cut only desired areas of an electronic mobile device screen, back glass or housing, or mobile device screen protector (glass or plastic) housed therein; and a central computer server that hosts and operates a web-based and / or mobile application-based software application that is connected to the central laser machine via the internet. The system:

[0006] A. Effectively separate the broken front glass layer of the electronic mobile device screen from the underlying display (LCD or OLED or other display);

[0007] B. Effectively separate the broken front glass layer of the electronic device screen from the frame and / or bottom shell of the electronic mobile device;

[0008] C. Ensure the safety of technicians, nearby personnel and the mobile repair shop environment when the machine and laser are operating and likewise when the machine and laser are not operating;

[0009] D. Perform remote central laser machine software and settings updates to accommodate new electronic mobile device models as they enter the market, to correct machine operating deficiencies, to improve machine functionality, and also to add additional central laser machine functionality;

[0010] E. Real-time remote transmission and reception of instructions, laser parameters (laser cutting and ablation dimensions, laser intensity, laser time) and data specifically for a specific mobile device model, between the central laser machine and the central server via the Internet;

[0011] F. Performing real-time transmission and reception of data between the central laser machine and the central server via the Internet, thereby facilitating the updating of the software of the central laser machine to accommodate effective and correct laser ablation and cutting of new electronic mobile device models, to correct operational defects of the central laser machine, to improve the efficiency and functionality of the central laser machine, and to add additional central laser machine functionality;

[0012] G. remotely sending and receiving instructions, laser parameters (laser cutting and ablation dimensions, laser intensity, laser time) and data specific to a particular mobile device model to and from a central laser machine and a central server via the Internet to facilitate the central laser machine to cut the mobile device screen protector (glass or plastic) into the precise dimensions required for the particular mobile device model; and

[0013] H. Includes a real-time web-based central laser machine control software platform and database, allowing remote central laser machine control and remote access to real-time and historical central laser machine operation and maintenance / refurbishment related data.

[0014] In one aspect of the present technology, a system is disclosed for separating the front screen glass and / or rear glass from the casing / body of an electronic mobile device (such as but not limited to mobile phones, smart phones, tablet computers, gaming devices, and PDAs (personal digital assistants)) by laser ablation and / or cutting, and also for cutting the mobile device screen protector (glass and / or plastic) into specific mobile device model sizes by laser ablation and / or cutting.

[0015] The system includes: a central laser machine that combines Internet data communication hardware and software and a laser room; molds that have different sizes that match the sizes of various electronic mobile devices and mobile device screen protectors; and a central computer server that hosts and operates a web-based and / or mobile application-based software application that connects to the Internet, communicates with the Internet, exchanges data, updates software, and operates the central laser machine via the Internet.

[0016] In one aspect, the central laser machine is constructed of 6 panels that are connected together by 4 internal metal posts and screws to form the central laser machine housing. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing includes one or more of the following components and features. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing includes: a mirror galvanometer; and a laser that emits a laser beam in an upward direction and is used to melt the adhesive between the front glass and / or back glass of an electronic mobile device and the underlying body / casing to debond and separate them, and it is also used to melt and cut the mobile device screen protector (glass or plastic) into specific mobile device model sizes. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing includes a safety room / safety enclosure, within which the laser beam is guided to ensure that the laser is safely operated only within the dimensions of the room.

[0017] In one aspect, the central laser machine housing comprises one or more of the following components and features. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing comprises a metal peripheral steel plate with an inner glass sheet located on top of the safety room / safety enclosure, thereby sealing the safety room / safety enclosure and ensuring that no dust or objects fall into the safety room / safety enclosure and onto the mirror galvanometer and laser assembly. In one aspect, the above-mentioned metal peripheral steel plate with the inner glass sheet has an adjustable base on top of the inner glass sheet, which is attached to the metal peripheral plate via 4 screws, which when turned cause the height of the adjustable base to increase or decrease and are used for the purpose of adjusting the focus of the laser beam emitted by the laser beam and guided by the mirror galvanometer through the safety room / safety enclosure and through the inner glass sheet. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing also includes a cover that opens and closes using a hinge and a switch button, which is positioned on the top housing panel, thereby forming a chamber on top of the internal glass sheet so that a mold containing an electronic mobile device being repaired or a mobile device screen protector to be cut can be placed on an adjustable base and then the cover closed, thereby ensuring the safety of laser operation and keeping the laser beam strictly within the above-mentioned chamber and focusing on laser work on the mold containing the electronic mobile device or mobile device screen protector, or in the absence of a mold, laser work on any other object that has been placed in the chamber (such as but not limited to, a mobile device screen protector, a mobile device, a mobile device screen).

[0018] In one aspect, the central laser machine housing also includes a sensor mounted on the base of the lid, which ensures that the laser cannot be operated unless the lid is closed. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing includes a control printed circuit board with a processor and operating system software, which is connected to the mirror galvanometer, the laser, the lid sensor, the power inlet, the central laser machine button, and a communication printed circuit board as described below and capable of operating and controlling the central laser machine. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing includes a power inlet on the rear panel, which is connected to the control printed circuit board and an internal power supply unit that supplies power to the laser.

[0019] The system may also include one or more of the following features. In one aspect, the central laser machine housing may also include: a communication printed circuit board having a processor and an operating software system for enabling two-way data communication between the control printed circuit board and the central computer server via the Internet; a Wi-Fi antenna having a WPS (Wi-Fi security setting) switch for connecting the communication printed circuit board to a wireless Internet network; an Ethernet input port for connecting the communication printed circuit board to a wired Internet network; a USB (universal serial bus) or other communication port for on-site machine software upgrades and machine diagnostics; and a screen display for on-site control and operation of the central laser machine and for displaying functionality and operating information of the central laser machine.

[0020] In one aspect of the present technology, a variety of molds are disclosed that are designed to conform to the sizes of various models of electronic mobile devices and mobile device screen protectors. In one aspect, all of these molds include a central base unit having a chamber having a recess that is compatible with the sizes of one or more models of electronic mobile devices and / or mobile device screen protectors, and when placed inside the recess chamber, these electronic mobile devices and / or mobile device screen protectors are assembled in the central base unit of the mold. The recess size varies based on the size of the design object of the mold - the electronic mobile device and / or mobile device screen protector. In one aspect, the bottom side of the central base unit of the mold has a specific design with a specific opening, according to which the laser beam directed to the lower side of the mold can only burn and / or cut the area of ​​the object contained in the mold and exposed to the laser (the external glass, adhesive and underlying shell of the electronic mobile device or electronic device screen protector or mobile electronic device or mobile device part). In one aspect, the bottom side of the mold base is closed by a glass layer that allows the laser beam to pass through the glass layer and reach the exposed portion of the object contained in the mold. In one aspect, the mold includes a top sliding cover or a magnetic cover that, when in place, seals off a recessed chamber housing an electronic mobile device and / or mobile device screen protector, thereby ensuring that toxic fumes generated when the laser beam ablates and / or cuts objects housed in the mold are captured and allowed to settle into dust before such objects are removed from the mold recessed chamber, thereby preventing the toxic fumes from poisoning people in the vicinity.

[0021] In one aspect, the system may also include a central computer server that hosts and operates a web-centric and / or mobile application software application for remotely operating the central laser machine unit via the Internet and / or remotely updating the central laser machine software and settings via the Internet, and also for providing system users with real-time and historical central laser machine operation data, based on which owners of one or more central laser machines can remotely update one or more central laser machine software and settings and / or remotely control the operation of one or more central laser machines and / or remotely activate and deactivate one or more central laser machines and / or instantly remotely access real-time or historical data information related to the following items: repairs performed on such machines, repairs performed for each electronic mobile device model, repairs performed by each technician, repairs performed by each time period, repairs performed by each location, repairs performed by each electronic mobile device classification model, technician, time period and location, repair success rate, number of repairs, electronic mobile device model repaired, technician identity, machine defects, incorrect machine settings, user-identified machine defaults, required consumables and parts, so as to be able to immediately order such consumables and parts via the web-centric and / or mobile application software application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1A is an illustration of a system in accordance with one or more aspects of the present technology.

[0023] Figure 1B It is a side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the laser, laser power supply, mirror galvanometer, safety chamber outer cover, metal peripheral steel plate, central laser machine button, bottom housing panel, base, front housing panel, rear housing panel, and the direction and position of the laser beam emitted from the laser and guided by the mirror galvanometer.

[0024] Figure 1C is a front view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the front housing panel, left housing panel, right housing panel, top housing panel, access cover in the closed position, central laser machine buttons and screen display.

[0025] Figure 1D A front view of the Central Laser showing how the lid opens and closes.

[0026] Figure 1E It is a side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the front housing panel, central laser machine button, screen display, bottom housing panel, rear housing panel, mirror galvanometer, base, laser, safety room outer cover, metal peripheral steel plate and opening and closing cover.

[0027] Figure 1F It is a bottom side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the bottom housing panel, front housing panel, rear housing panel, Wi-Fi antenna, mirror galvanometer, base, laser, safety room outer cover, internally assembled glass sheet, metal peripheral steel plate, laser power supply and opening and closing cover.

[0028] Figure 1G is a side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the bottom housing panel, front housing panel, rear housing panel, Wi-Fi antenna, mirror galvanometer, base, laser, safety chamber outer cover, metal peripheral steel plate, top housing panel, laser power supply, and the open and close cover in the closed position.

[0029] Figure 1H is a side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the control printed circuit board with processor and operating system software, the communication printed circuit board with processor, the bottom housing panel, the top housing panel, the opening and closing cover, the front panel housing, the screen display, the central laser machine button, the rear housing panel, the on / off switch, the Wi-Fi antenna, the WPS switch, the Ethernet input port, the USB input port and the power input port.

[0030] Fig. 1Iis a side view of the central laser machine, specifically showing the control printed circuit board with processor and operating system software, the communication printed circuit board with processor, the bottom housing panel, the top housing panel, the opening and closing cover, the front panel housing, the screen display, the rear housing panel, the on / off switch and the Wi-Fi antenna.

[0031] Figure 2A is a top view of the Central Laser Machine specifically showing the top housing panel, opening and closing cover, internally assembled glass sheet, metal peripheral steel plate, adjustable peripheral base with 4 height adjustment screws, Wi-Fi antenna, on / off switch, WPS button, front housing panel, rear housing panel, left housing panel and right housing panel.

[0032] Figure 2B It is a side view, specifically showing: a metal peripheral steel plate; an adjustable base, which is on top of an inner glass sheet, the inner glass sheet is attached to the metal peripheral plate via 4 screws with a spring, the spring maintains an upward force on the adjustable base; and a laser mold, which is placed on the adjustable base.

[0033] Figure 2C It is a top view, specifically showing the metal peripheral steel plate, the inner glass sheet, and the adjustable base, which is attached to the metal peripheral steel plate via 4 screws and a spring, which maintains an upward force on the adjustable base.

[0034] Figure 2D is a top view, specifically showing: the metal peripheral steel plate; the adjustable base, attached to the metal peripheral steel plate via 4 screws and springs, the springs maintaining an upward force on the adjustable base; and the laser mold, placed on top of the adjustable base.

[0035] Figure 2E is a side view specifically showing the metal perimeter steel plate and the adjustable base on top of the inner glass sheet, and showing how the height of the adjustable base can be increased or decreased by turning the screws connecting the adjustable base to the metal perimeter steel plate.

[0036] Figure 3A is a side view of the laser mold showing the central base unit, the recessed chamber, the top sliding cover, and the electronic mobile device assembled in the recessed chamber.

[0037] Figure 3B is a top view of the mold showing the central base unit, the recessed chamber, the top sliding cover, the bottom side of the central base unit of a specific design with a specific opening, the glass layer on the bottom side of the central base unit, and the electronic mobile device assembled in the recessed chamber.

[0038] Figure 3Cis a side view of the laser mold showing the central base unit, the recessed chamber, the top sliding cover, the bottom side of the central base unit of a specific design with specific openings, and the glass layer on the bottom side of the central base unit.

[0039] Figure 3D is a top side view of the laser mold showing the central base unit, the recessed chamber, the top sliding cover having been slid into the central base unit, and the electronic mobile device assembled in the recessed chamber.

[0040] Figure 3E is a top side view of the laser mold showing the central base unit, the top sliding cover having been slid all the way into the central base unit to create an airtight enclosure containing an electronic mobile device.

[0041] Figure 3F is a bottom view of the laser mold, showing the central base unit, the underside of the recessed chamber, the bottom side of the central base unit of a specific design with a specific opening, the glass layer on the bottom side of the central base unit, and the electronic mobile device tightly assembled in the recessed chamber.

[0042] Figure 4A is a graphical depiction showing the connection of a central laser machine and a central computer server via the Internet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The described technology may be best understood by referring to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying representative drawings.

[0044] Now turn to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1I , various views of a central laser machine 17 according to one or more aspects of the present technology are shown. A rear housing panel 4, a front housing panel 11, a bottom housing panel 13, a left side panel 5, a right side panel 12, and a top housing panel 16 are shown. The four corners of the top housing panel 16 are screwed to the top ends of four steel columns 15, and the bottom ends of the four steel columns 15 are screwed to the four corners of the bottom housing panel 13. The front housing panel 11, the rear housing panel 4, the left side panel 5, and the right side panel 12 are fixed or screwed to the four steel columns 15, thereby forming the housing of the central laser machine.

[0045] Within the housing of the central laser machine 17, a base 6 is also shown which is screwed to the bottom housing panel 13 and serves as a base mount for the laser 7. A mirror galvanometer 14 is also shown which is attached inverted to the bottom end of the safety chamber outer housing 8. The mirror galvanometer 14 is connected to the laser 7 via an optical cable and is used to direct the laser beam generated by the laser 7. The exit point of the mirror galvanometer 14 is connected at the bottom end of the safety chamber outer housing 8 so that the laser beam generated and emitted by the laser 7 and directed by the mirror galvanometer 14 is directed as shown in FIG. Figure 1BThe housing is shown in an upward orientation and is contained within a safety chamber outer housing 8 for safety purposes.

[0046] Also shown is a metal peripheral steel plate 3 with an internally mounted glass sheet 10. The metal peripheral steel plate 3 with an internally mounted quartz glass sheet 10 is attached on the top end of the safety room outer housing 8 and serves the purpose of closing the safety room outer housing 8 so that no dust or objects fall into the safety room outer housing 8 and onto the laser assembly. In addition, the internally mounted glass sheet 10 serves the purpose of maintaining the sealing of the safety room outer housing 8 while still allowing the laser beam generated and emitted from the laser 7 and guided by the mirror galvanometer 14 to pass through the internally mounted glass sheet 10 within the safety room outer housing 8 and reach the mold or any object that has been placed on the internally mounted glass sheet 10, which accommodates the electronic mobile device 33 or mobile device screen protector (or any other object) or electronic mobile device parts placed on the internally mounted glass sheet 10.

[0047] Also shown is an adjustable peripheral mount 18. The adjustable peripheral mount 18 is attached to the metal peripheral steel plate 3 via four screws 19 which when turned cause the height of the adjustable peripheral mount 18 to increase or decrease and serve the purpose of adjusting the focus of the laser beam emitted from the laser 7 and directed by the mirror galvanometer 14 through the safety chamber outer housing 8 and through the glass sheet 10 mounted inside.

[0048] The opening and closing of the lid 1 is also shown. The lid 1 is located on the top housing panel 16 and the top of the glass sheet 10 assembled inside forms a chamber so that the laser mold 29 containing the electronic mobile device 33 being repaired or the mobile device screen protector to be cut can be placed on the adjustable peripheral base 18, and then the lid 1 is closed, thereby ensuring the safety of the laser operation and keeping the laser beam strictly in the above-mentioned chamber and focusing on melting and / or cutting the electronic mobile device 33 or the mobile device screen protector or any other object placed in the laser mold 29 or on the adjustable peripheral base 18. A sensor mounted on the base of the lid 20 is also shown. The sensor ensures that the laser cannot operate unless the lid 1 is closed. The opening button 2 is also shown. Pressing the opening button 2 releases the lid 1 and enables it to move upward to open. The power supply 28 is also shown. The power supply 28 is connected to the power inlet port 22 and provides power to the laser 7.

[0049] A control PCB (printed circuit board) 21 is shown (with a built-in processor and operating system software not shown). The control PCB 21 is connected to the LCD screen 9, mirror galvanometer 14, laser 7, lid sensor 20, power inlet 22, USB inlet 23 and central laser machine button 24 via electrical copper cables and is used to control the operation and function of these components and the overall function and operation of the central laser machine 17.

[0050] Also shown is a communications printed circuit board 26 (having a built-in processor and operating system software not shown). The communications printed circuit board 26 has a built-in processor and operating system software and is used as a bridge to provide Internet two-way data and command communications between the control PCB 21 and a central computer server 25 that hosts and operates a web-centric and / or mobile application software application that remotely operates the central laser machine 17 via the Internet, sends real-time laser ablation, cutting, size, timing and operating instructions to the central laser machine 17 that are specific to the mobile device model being repaired or the mobile device screen being cut, remotely updates the central laser machine 17 software and settings via the Internet, provides real-time and historical central laser machine 17 operating data to system users, and also authorizes the owner of one or more central laser machines 17 to remotely update one or more central laser machine 17 software and settings, and / or remotely control the operation of one or more central laser machines 17, and and / or remotely activate and deactivate one or more central laser machines 17, and / or instantly remotely access real-time or historical data information related to: repairs performed by such machines, repairs performed for each electronic mobile device model, repairs performed by each technician, repairs performed in each time period, repairs performed at each location, repairs performed for each electronic mobile device classification model, technicians, time periods and locations, repair success rate, number of repairs, electronic mobile device models repaired, technician identity, defects in central laser machines 17, incorrect central laser machine 17 settings, user identification of central laser machine 17 defects, required consumables and parts, so that such consumables and parts can be immediately ordered via web-centric and / or mobile application software applications.

[0051] A Wi-Fi antenna 27 with a WPS button 30, an on / off power switch 36, an Ethernet input port 40, a USB input port 23, and a power input port 22 are shown. The Wi-Fi antenna 27 with the WPS button 30 is used to connect the communication printed circuit board 26 to a wireless Internet network, the on / off power switch 36 powers on and off the machine unit 17, the Ethernet input port 40 is used to connect the communication printed circuit board 26 to a wired Internet network, the USB input port 23 is used to provide access to the operating software system of the control printed circuit board 21 from an external computer, and is also used to update the software on the control printed circuit board 21, and the power input port 22 is used to connect power to the control printed circuit board 21 and the power supply 28.

[0052] Now turn to Figure 2A , also showing the metal peripheral steel plate 3, the glass sheet 10 assembled inside, the adjustable peripheral base 18, and Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 1D , Figure 1E and Figure 1F The cover 1 is shown. Figure 2A The top view specifically shows: how to place the internally assembled glass piece 10 within the periphery of the metal peripheral steel plate 3; the position of the lid 19 opened in the upward direction; and how to seat the adjustable peripheral base 18 on top of the internally assembled glass piece 10.

[0053] Now turn to FIG. 2B to FIG. 2E , also showing the metal peripheral steel plate 3, the glass sheet 10 assembled inside, the adjustable peripheral base 18, the screws 19, and Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 1D , Figure 1E and Figure 1F The base spring 41 is shown. The screw 19 is used for the following purposes: attaching the adjustable peripheral base 18 to the metal peripheral base steel plate 3; and increasing or decreasing the height of the adjustable peripheral base in order to change the focus of the laser beam generated by the laser 7 and guided by the mirror galvanometer 14. The base spring 41 is used to provide an upward force to the adjustable peripheral base 18.

[0054] Now turn to Figure 2D , showing the metal peripheral steel plate 3, the glass sheet 10 assembled inside, the adjustable peripheral base 18, the screws 19, and Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 1D , Figure 1E and Figure 1F The base spring 41 is shown. The laser mold 29 is also shown. The adjustable peripheral base 18 is used as a base in which the mold 29 is placed so that the laser beam emitted from the laser 7 and guided by the mirror galvanometer 14 passes through the safety chamber outer cover 8, passes through the glass sheet 10 assembled inside and reaches the bottom end of the mold 29.

[0055] Now turn to FIG. 3A to FIG. 3F , various views of a laser mold 29 according to one or more aspects of the present technology are shown. The mold 29 is designed to fit the size of various models of electronic mobile devices and / or mobile device screen protectors. A mold central base unit 32 and a recessed chamber 31 are shown. The recessed chamber 31 is used to place an electronic mobile device 33 or a mobile device screen protector (glass or plastic) inside the recessed chamber 31, such as Figure 3D and Figure 3F As shown. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the size of the recessed chamber 31 can vary depending on the design object of the mold 29 - the electronic mobile device 33 and / or the mobile device screen protector - however, the outer size of the mold central base unit 32 does not change. The bottom side of the mold central base unit 32 has a specific design with a specific opening, such as Figure 3FAs shown, according to this opening, the laser beam emitted from the laser 7 and guided by the mirror galvanometer 14 through the safety room outer cover 8, through the glass sheet 10 assembled inside, and reaching the bottom end of the mold 29 can only burn and / or cut the surface of the object (electronic mobile device 33 or mobile device screen protector or any other object that the user of the central laser machine 17 wishes to burn or cut) contained in the laser mold (29) and exposed to the laser beam. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the design and specific openings on the bottom side of the mold central base unit 32 can vary. In addition, those skilled in the art will recognize that the front glass, adhesive, back glass and underlying housing of the electronic mobile device 33 can all be laser burned and / or cut, depending on which side of the electronic mobile device 33 is placed in the mold 29 facing the laser beam. A glass layer 34 is also shown. The glass layer 34 is used to seal and encapsulate the bottom end of the mold 29, but also allows the laser beam emitted from the laser 7 and guided by the mirror galvanometer 14 to pass through the glass layer 34 and burn the exposed area of ​​the object contained in the laser mold 29. A top sliding cover 35 is also shown. The top sliding cover 35 is used to seal the recess chamber 31, thereby ensuring that the toxic fumes generated when the laser beam burns the outer glass, adhesive and underlying shell of the electronic mobile device 33 contained in the mold 29 are captured and allowed to settle into dust before the electronic mobile device 33 is removed from the recess chamber 31, thereby preventing the toxic fumes from poisoning people nearby. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the top sliding cover 35 can also be a magnetic top cover or a cover with a hinge or any other mechanism that allows the cover to seal the recess chamber 31.

[0056] Now turn to Figure 4A, a view showing the connection and communication between: a central laser machine 17; a central computer server 25, hosting a web-centric and / or mobile application based software application; and a central laser machine user computer 38, according to one or more aspects of the present technology. The central computer server 25 is shown. The central computer server 25 is connected to the control PCB 21 via a communication PCB 26 using a two-way data internet connection. The central computer server 25 communicates with the control PCB 21 via two-way internet data communications and controls all functions of the central laser machine 17 using a user-friendly web-centric and / or mobile application software application 37, which is hosted on the central computer server 25 and operated by a technician / owner on the central laser machine user computer 38. The web-centric and / or mobile application software application 37 is also shown. The web-centric and / or mobile application software application 37 is hosted on the central computer server 25 and operated by the technician / owner on the central laser machine user's computer 38 and is used to generate real-time functional and operational commands for the central laser machine 17 that are specific to the mobile device model being repaired and / or the mobile device screen protector being cut. The web-centric and / or mobile application software application 37 also sends real-time laser ablation, cutting, sizing, timing and operational instructions to the central laser machine 17 that are specific to the mobile device model being repaired or the mobile device screen protector being cut, remotely updates the central laser machine 17 software and settings via the Internet, provides real-time and historical central laser machine 17 operational data to system users, and also authorizes the owner of one or more central laser machines 17 to remotely update one or more central laser machine 17 software and settings, and / or remotely control the operation of one or more central laser machines 17, and / or remotely activate and deactivate one or more central laser machines 17, and / or instantly Remotely access real-time or historical data information related to the following items: repairs performed by such machine, repairs performed by each electronic mobile device model, repairs performed by each technician, repairs performed by each time period, repairs performed by each location, repairs performed by each electronic mobile device classification model, technicians, time periods and locations, repair success rate, number of repairs, electronic mobile device models repaired, technician identity, central laser machine 17 defects, incorrect central laser machine 17 settings, user identification of central laser machine 17 defects, required consumables and parts, so as to enable immediate online ordering of such consumables and parts via web-centric and / or mobile application software applications.

[0057] Reference has been made to the examples shown in the accompanying drawings, and specific language has been used herein to describe these examples. However, it should be understood that no limitation is intended to the scope of the present technology. Changes and further modifications to the features shown herein and additional applications of the examples shown herein will be considered to be within the scope of the specific embodiments.

[0058] In addition, the features, structures or characteristics described may be combined in one or more examples in any suitable manner. In the foregoing detailed description, many specific details (such as examples of various configurations) are provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the examples of the technology. However, it will be appreciated that the technology may be practiced without one or more specific details or practiced with other methods, components, devices, etc. In other cases, well-known structures or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid blurring some aspects of the technology.

[0059] Although the subject matter has been described in language specifically directed to structural features and / or operations, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features and operations described above. On the contrary, the specific features and operations described above are disclosed as exemplary implementation forms of the claims. Many modifications and alternative arrangements may be designed without departing from the spirit and scope of the technology.

Claims

1. A system for separating the front and / or rear outer glass layer from the housing / body of an electronic mobile device and cutting a mobile device screen protector by laser ablation and cutting, the system comprising: A housing, the housing comprising: a laser for generating a laser beam; a mirror galvanometer for directing the laser beam generated by the laser; a safety chamber housing through which the laser beam generated by the laser and directed by the mirror galvanometer is directed for safety purposes; a metal plate with an inner glass sheet, the metal plate being used to close the safety chamber outer housing and allowing the laser beam to pass through the glass sheet; a chamber with an opening and closing lid, the chamber being mounted on top of the metal plate with an inner glass sheet, in which the electronic mobile device or its parts or the mobile device screen protection sheet is placed; A button, the button being used to open the cover; a control printed circuit board having a processor, the control printed circuit board being capable of controlling the operation of the laser and the mirror galvanometer; a power inlet for providing power to the control printed circuit board and to an internal power supply of the laser; The internal power supply is used to provide power to the laser; as well as an on / off switch, the on / off switch being used to power the system on and off and also to operate the system, The system also includes an LCD / OLED display panel for displaying information about the operation of the system and for operating the system.

2. The system of claim 1 further comprising an Ethernet input port, a Wi-Fi antenna, a WPS switch and a communication printed circuit board having a processor and operating system software for connecting the system to a central computer server via a two-way data Internet connection, enabling the system to be operated via the central computer server.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a central computer server that hosts and operates web-centric and / or mobile application software applications to allow users of the system to remotely operate the system via the Internet, remotely update the system software and settings via the Internet, and also to obtain real-time and historical system operation data.

4. The system of claim 1 further comprising a heat sink with a fan for laser cooling purposes.

5. The system of claim 1 further comprising a height adjustable base within the chamber for adjusting the focus of the laser beam.

6. The system of claim 1 further comprising a communication port mounted on the housing for field system software upgrades and system diagnostics.

7. The system of claim 1 further comprising a central laser machine button mounted on said housing for executing various defined machine functions.

8. The system according to claim 1 further includes a laser mold, which accommodates the electronic mobile device being repaired and / or the mobile device screen protector to be cut, and only exposes a portion of the electronic mobile device and / or the mobile device screen protector to the laser beam generated by the laser and guided by the mirror galvanometer.

9. The system of claim 1 further comprising a sensor mounted on a base of the cover which ensures that the laser cannot operate unless the cover is closed.

10. The system of claim 9 further comprising an Ethernet input port, a Wi-Fi antenna, a WPS switch and a communication printed circuit board having a processor and operating system software for connecting the system to a central computer server via a two-way data Internet connection, enabling the system to operate via the central computer server.

11. The system of claim 10, further comprising a central computer server that hosts and operates web-centric and / or mobile application software applications to allow users of the system to remotely operate the system via the Internet, remotely update the system software and settings via the Internet, and also to obtain real-time and historical system operation data.

12. The system of claim 11, further comprising a heat sink with a fan for laser cooling purposes.

13. The system of claim 12, further comprising a height adjustable base within the chamber for adjusting the focus of the laser beam.

14. The system of claim 13, further comprising a communication port mounted on the housing for field system software upgrades and system diagnostics.

15. The system of claim 14, further comprising a central laser machine button mounted on the housing for executing various defined machine functions.

16. The system according to claim 15 further includes a laser mold, which accommodates the electronic mobile device being repaired and / or the mobile device screen protector to be cut, and only exposes a portion of the electronic mobile device and / or the mobile device screen protector to the laser beam generated by the laser and guided by the mirror galvanometer.

17. A laser mold for accommodating an electronic mobile device and / or an electronic mobile device part and / or a mobile device screen protector, and for exposing only a portion of the electronic mobile device and / or the electronic mobile device part and / or the mobile device screen protector to a laser beam directed toward a bottom end of the mold, the laser mold comprising: a metal base having a cutout on a bottom of the metal base so as to allow a laser beam to pass through the cutout; a chamber having a recess that matches the design and size of the electronic mobile device and / or the electronic mobile device part and / or the mobile device screen protector, so that the electronic mobile device and / or the electronic mobile device part and / or the mobile device screen protector can be assembled in the chamber; a glass sheet configured to seal the bottom end of the metal base and allow a laser beam to pass through the glass sheet and burn the exposed portion of the electronic mobile device and / or the electronic mobile device part and / or the mobile device screen protector contained in the mold; as well as a top sliding cover or a magnetic cover configured to close the chamber with a recess to capture toxic fumes generated when the laser beam ablates the contents of the mold to allow the toxic fumes to settle, and It is characterized in that the laser mold works with the LCD / OLED display panel to display information about the operation of the system and for operating the system, wherein the system is used to separate the front and / or rear outer glass layers from the case / body of the electronic mobile device by laser burning and cutting and to cut the mobile device screen protection sheet.

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