Intelligent Watch Receiver Film-Tearing Assistance Device and Its Operation Method

Abstract

The present invention relates to an intelligent watch earphone film tearing auxiliary device and an operation method thereof. The auxiliary device includes a film tearing unit, a clamping unit, a linear cam unit and a linear driving unit. The linear driving unit includes a bottom plate, a sliding plate and a micro screw rod motor. The micro screw rod motor is installed on the bottom plate, and the micro screw rod motor can drive the sliding plate to slide along the bottom plate. The linear cam unit is installed on the linear driving unit, and the linear driving unit can drive the flexible pressing plate to run back and forth. The clamping unit is installed on the film tearing unit. The first driving cylinder can drive the clamping unit to run back and forth along the film tearing unit. The second driving cylinder can drive the pressing plate to run up and down to clamp the film. The structure of the present invention is simple, the operation is convenient and the automation degree is high. It not only improves the efficiency of the film tearing process, but also greatly improves the qualification rate of the products after film tearing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a film tearing device, and particularly to an intelligent watch earphone film tearing auxiliary device and an operation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science, various wearable devices have become more and more popular. Wearable devices such as smart glasses and smart watches have become increasingly popular. Among them, the earphone is an essential core component of an intelligent watch. During the assembly process of the watch, it is necessary to tear off the protective film on the earphone. At present, the method of manual film tearing is mostly used, which not only has low work efficiency, but also because there is a large amount of glue on the protective film, it is very easy for the glue to enter the earphone during the manual film tearing process, resulting in poor product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above defects, the present invention provides an intelligent watch earphone film tearing auxiliary device. The auxiliary device clamps the film by using a film tearing unit and a clamping unit, and presses the product by using a linear cam unit, so as to help the robotic arm complete the film tearing process in two stages, effectively preventing the glue on the film from entering the product interior.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] An intelligent watch earphone film tearing auxiliary device includes a film tearing unit, a clamping unit, a linear cam unit and a linear driving unit.

[0006] The linear driving unit includes a bottom plate, a sliding plate and a micro screw rod motor. The micro screw rod motor is installed on the bottom plate, and the micro screw rod motor can drive the sliding plate to slide along the bottom plate.

[0007] The linear cam unit includes a bearing support, a bearing module, a first rotating shaft, a flexible pressing plate and a linear cam. The bearing support is installed on the bottom plate, the linear cam is installed on the sliding plate, the first rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the bearing support through the bearing module, and the first rotating shaft is slidably placed in the linear cam. The flexible pressing plate is fixed on the linear cam.

[0008] The film tearing unit includes a first support frame, a clamping plate and a first driving cylinder. The clamping plate is fixed on the first support frame, and the first driving cylinder is installed on the first support frame and the first driving cylinder is connected to the clamping unit.

[0009] The clamping unit includes a second support frame, a second driving cylinder and a pressing plate. The second driving cylinder is installed on the first support frame, the pressing plate is fixed on the second support frame, and the second driving cylinder is connected to the second support frame and can drive the second support frame to move up and down.

[0010] Preferably, two parallel slide rails are provided on the bottom plate. The sliding plate is slidably connected to the slide rails through sliders. The nut on the micro screw rod motor is fixedly connected to the sliding plate. A position sensor is also provided on the bottom plate.

[0011] Preferably, the linear cam unit further includes a second rotating shaft and a cam bracket. The cam bracket is fixedly installed on the sliding plate. The linear cam is rotatably installed on the cam bracket through the second rotating shaft. A chute is provided on one side of the linear cam. The first rotating shaft is slidably placed in the chute.

[0012] Preferably, the chute is of a three-section structure. The first-section chute and the third-section chute are horizontally arranged and the first-section chute is located below the third-section chute. The second-section chute is obliquely arranged and connected to the first-section chute and the third-section chute.

[0013] Preferably, the film tearing unit further includes a connecting cylinder. The connecting cylinder is installed on the first support frame. The clamping plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first support frame. A positioning hole is provided on the clamping plate. The first driving cylinder is horizontally fixed on the first support frame.

[0014] Preferably, the second driving cylinder is slidably installed on the first support frame through a support plate. A connecting block is fixedly provided on the support plate. The piston rod of the first driving cylinder is connected to the connecting block and the first driving cylinder can drive the connecting block to slide back and forth.

[0015] Preferably, the second driving cylinder is vertically arranged on the support plate, and the piston rod of the second driving cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second support frame. The pressing plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second support frame, and a positioning pin capable of inserting into the positioning hole is provided on the pressing plate.

[0016] The present invention also provides an operation method for an intelligent watch earphone film tearing assisting device, including the following steps:

[0017] Step 1: The robotic arm is connected to the connecting cylinder. The linear driving unit is installed on the workbench. The robotic arm controls the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to run to the product on the workbench, and the film on the product is placed on the clamping plate of the film tearing unit.

[0018] Step 2: The second driving cylinder drives the pressing plate to move downward until the pressing plate is pressed against the clamping plate to clamp and fix the film on the product.

[0019] Step 3: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to move upward to complete the first film tearing action. At this time, part of the product is exposed, and the flexible pressing plate presses the exposed product under the action of the linear driving unit.

[0020] Step 4: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to move forward. After completely tearing off the film, the robotic arm runs to the preset position again. The second driving cylinder drives the pressing plate to move upward, and the first driving cylinder drives the support plate to slide backward. The pressing plate drives the torn film to the waste box and automatically throws the film into the waste box.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The present invention includes a film tearing unit, a clamping unit, a linear cam unit, and a linear driving unit. The clamping unit is installed on the film tearing unit, and the linear cam unit is installed on the linear driving unit. The film tearing unit and the clamping unit are used to clamp the film on the product. The linear driving unit is used to drive the linear cam unit to press the product after partial film tearing. The present invention can cooperate with the robotic arm to first complete the upward film tearing action. After exposing part of the product, the flexible pressing plate is pressed against the product by the linear driving unit, and then the horizontal film tearing action is completed, thus effectively preventing a large amount of glue on the film from entering the earpiece during the film tearing process and causing the earpiece to fail; after the film tearing is completed, the first driving cylinder drives the support plate to slide backward. The pressing plate drives the torn film to the waste box and automatically throws the film into the waste box, thus completing the automatic film throwing operation; the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and has a high degree of automation. It not only improves the efficiency of the film tearing process but also greatly improves the qualification rate of the product after film tearing. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the film tearing unit and the clamping unit of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the linear cam unit of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the linear driving unit of the present invention;

[0026] In the figure: 10 - film tearing unit, 11 - connecting cylinder, 12 - first support frame, 13 - clamping plate, 14 - positioning hole, 15 - first driving cylinder,

[0027] 20 - clamping unit, 21 - second support frame, 22 - second driving cylinder, 23 - pressing plate, 24 - positioning pin, 25 - support plate, 26 - connecting block,

[0028] 30 - linear cam unit, 31 - bearing support, 32 - bearing module, 33 - first rotating shaft, 34 - second rotating shaft, 35 - cam support, 36 - flexible pressing plate, 37 - linear cam, 38 - chute, 39 - C-shaped retaining ring,

[0029] 40 - Linear drive unit, 41 - Base plate, 42 - Slide rail, 43 - Slide block, 44 - Slide plate, 45 - Micro screw motor, 46 - Position sensor. Detailed implementation mode

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application and the above - mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order different from those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non - exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0032] For the sake of description, spatial relative terms such as "above...", "over...", "on the upper surface of...", "upper" etc. can be used here to describe the spatial position relationship between a device or feature shown in the figure and other devices or features. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure for the device. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "over other devices or structures" will then be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "under other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above..." can include both the orientations of "above..." and "below...". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and corresponding explanations are made for the spatial relative descriptions used here.

[0033] Embodiment: As Figures 1-4 shown, an intelligent watch earpiece film - tearing assisting device includes a film - tearing unit 10, a clamping unit 20, a linear cam unit 30 and a linear drive unit 40;

[0034] The linear drive unit 40 includes a base plate 41, a slide plate 44, and a micro lead screw motor 45. The micro lead screw motor 45 is installed on the base plate 41, and the micro lead screw motor 45 can drive the slide plate 44 to slide along the base plate 41;

[0035] The linear cam unit 30 includes a bearing bracket 31, a bearing module 32, a first rotating shaft 33, a flexible pressing plate 36, and a linear cam 37. The bearing bracket 31 is installed on the base plate 41. The linear cam 37 is installed on the slide plate 44. The first rotating shaft 33 is rotatably installed on the bearing bracket 31 through the bearing module 32, and the first rotating shaft 33 is slidably placed inside the linear cam 37. The flexible pressing plate 36 is fixed to the linear cam 37;

[0036] The film tearing unit 10 includes a first support frame 12, a clamping plate 13, and a first driving cylinder 15. The clamping plate 13 is fixed to the first support frame 12. The first driving cylinder 15 is installed on the first support frame 12 and the first driving cylinder 15 is connected to the clamping unit 20;

[0037] The clamping unit 20 includes a second support frame 21, a second driving cylinder 22, and a pressing plate 23. The second driving cylinder 22 is installed on the first support frame 12. The pressing plate 23 is fixed to the second support frame 21. The second driving cylinder 22 is connected to the second support frame 21 and can drive the second support frame 21 to move up and down.

[0038] The present invention is used for clamping and pasting film during the process of tearing the film of the smart watch earpiece, and includes a film tearing unit 10, a clamping unit 20, a linear cam unit 30, and a linear drive unit 40. The linear drive unit is used to drive the linear cam unit to move back and forth. The film tearing unit is installed on the robotic arm. The clamping unit 20 is installed on the film tearing unit. During operation, after the robotic arm controls the film tearing unit 10 to run to the preset position, the film on the earpiece is placed on the clamping plate 13. The second driving cylinder 22 drives the pressing plate 23 to move downward to clamp the film. Driven by the robotic arm, the clamping plate and the pressing plate drive the film to move upward to tear the film upward, exposing part of the product. Then, the micro lead screw motor 45 drives the linear cam unit 30 to move forward, so that the flexible pressing plate 36 presses the exposed product. The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit to move horizontally again to completely tear the film on the product. The present invention cooperates with the robotic arm to realize the segmented film tearing process of the film on the earpiece, effectively preventing a large amount of glue on the film from entering the earpiece and causing the earpiece to fail.

[0039] Such as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, two parallel slide rails 42 are provided on the bottom plate 41. The slide plate 44 is slidably connected to the slide rails 42 through sliders 43. The nut on the micro lead screw motor 45 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 44. A position sensor 46 is also provided on the bottom plate 41. The micro lead screw motor 45 is fixedly installed on the bottom plate 41. When the micro lead screw motor 45 drives the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw drives the nut to move linearly, thereby driving the slide plate 44 to move back and forth along the slide rails. The position sensor 46 is used to sense the position of the product.

[0040] As Figure 3 shown, the linear cam unit 30 further includes a second rotating shaft 34 and a cam bracket 35. The cam bracket 35 is fixedly installed on the slide plate 44. The linear cam 37 is rotatably installed on the cam bracket 35 through the second rotating shaft 34. A chute 38 is provided on one side of the linear cam 37. The first rotating shaft 33 is slidably placed in the chute 38.

[0041] The chute 38 has a three-section structure. The first-section chute and the third-section chute are horizontally arranged and the first-section chute is located below the third-section chute. The second-section chute is obliquely arranged and connected to the first-section chute and the third-section chute. A C-shaped snap ring 39 is installed between the linear cam 37 and the second rotating shaft 34. Initially, the first rotating shaft 33 is placed in the first-section chute. When the linear cam 37 moves linearly forward under the drive of the micro lead screw motor 45, the first rotating shaft 33 slides into the inclined second-section chute, applying a downward pressure to the flexible pressing plate 36 until the first rotating shaft slides into the third-section chute to press the product, i.e., the earphone tightly. By using the linear cam 37, the flexible pressing plate 36 is tilted downward while moving forward, thereby pressing and fixing the earphone firmly, facilitating that the product does not move during the second horizontal film tearing and preventing glue from entering the earphone during the film tearing process.

[0042] As Figure 2 shown, the film tearing unit 10 further includes a connecting cylinder 11. The connecting cylinder 11 is installed on the first support frame 12. The clamping plate 13 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first support frame 12. A positioning hole 14 is provided on the clamping plate 13. The first driving cylinder 15 is horizontally fixed on the first support frame 12. The robotic arm is connected to the connecting cylinder 11. Therefore, the robotic arm can control the operation of the film tearing unit 10 and the clamping unit 20.

[0043] The second driving cylinder 22 is slidably mounted on the first support frame 12 through a support plate 25. A connecting block 26 is fixedly provided on the support plate 25. The piston rod of the first driving cylinder 15 is connected to the connecting block 26 and the first driving cylinder can drive the connecting block to slide back and forth. The support plate 25 is horizontally slidably mounted on the first support frame 12 through a sliding plate and a slide rail. When the first driving cylinder drives the connecting block to slide back and forth, the connecting block 26 drives the support plate and the clamping unit 20 to slide back and forth along the horizontal direction of the first support frame.

[0044] The second driving cylinder 22 is vertically arranged on the support plate 25, and the piston rod of the second driving cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second support frame 21. The pressing plate 23 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the second support frame 21, and a positioning pin 24 capable of inserting into the positioning hole 14 is provided on the pressing plate 23. Therefore, the second driving cylinder 22 can drive the second support frame 21 to move up and down. When it is necessary to clamp the film, the second driving cylinder drives the second support frame 21 to move downward, and the positioning pin 24 just inserts into the positioning hole 14 on the clamping plate, and the clamping plate and the pressing plate clamp and fix the film; when the film is completely torn off, after the second driving cylinder 22 drives the second support frame 21 to move slightly upward, the first driving cylinder 15 drives the support plate to slide backward, and the pressing plate drives the torn-off film to run to the waste box, and the film is automatically thrown into the waste box.

[0045] The operation process of the present invention is as follows:

[0046] Step 1: The robotic arm is connected to the connecting cylinder 11. The linear driving unit 40 is mounted on the workbench. The robotic arm controls the film tearing unit 10 and the clamping unit 20 to run to the product on the workbench, and the film on the product is placed on the clamping plate 13 of the film tearing unit; the clamping unit 20 is mounted on the film tearing unit 10, and the film tearing unit is mounted on the robotic arm through the connecting cylinder 11. Therefore, the robotic arm can control the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to run together. The linear cam unit 30 is mounted on the linear driving unit 40, and the linear driving unit 40 is mounted on the preset position of the workbench through the bottom plate 41, so as to facilitate the linear cam unit 30 to act on the product on the workbench; initially, the product is completely covered by the film, and the area of the film is larger than the area of the product, and the part of the film exceeding the product is placed on the clamping plate.

[0047] Step 2: The second driving cylinder 22 drives the pressing plate 23 to move downward until the pressing plate 23 is pressed against the clamping plate 13 to clamp and fix the film on the product; the positioning pin 24 on the pressing plate just inserts into the positioning hole 14 on the clamping plate, further improving the firmness of the film fixation. Without moving the robotic arm, start the second driving cylinder 22 to run, and drive the second support frame 21 and the pressing plate 23 to move downward synchronously.

[0048] Step 3: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit 10 and the clamping unit 20 to move upward to complete the first film tearing action. At this time, part of the product is exposed, and the flexible pressing plate 36 presses the exposed product under the action of the linear drive unit 40. Specifically, when the micro screw motor 45 drives the screw to rotate, the screw drives the nut to move linearly, and then drives the slide plate 44 to move back and forth along the slide rail. The slide plate drives the linear cam 37 to move back and forth, and the flexible pressing plate 36 moves forward and downward under the drive of the linear cam to press the product.

[0049] Step 4: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit 10 and the clamping unit 20 to move forward. After the film is completely torn off, the robotic arm runs to the preset position again. The second driving cylinder 22 drives the pressing plate 23 to move upward. The pressing plate moves slightly upward to facilitate the sliding of the pressing plate relative to the clamping plate 13. The first driving cylinder 15 drives the support plate 25 to slide backward. The pressing plate 23 drives the torn film to run to the waste box and automatically throws the film into the waste box. Therefore, the whole film tearing process is divided into two steps: the first step is vertical film tearing, and the second step is horizontal film tearing. The two film tearing processes are both completed by the robotic arm driving the film tearing unit 10 and the clamping unit 20. After the first step of vertical film tearing is completed, part of the product, i.e., the earpiece, is exposed, but the film still covers the holes on the earpiece. At this time, if the film is torn vertically upward continuously, the glue is likely to fall into the holes of the earpiece. Therefore, the flexible pressing plate 36 is used to press the part of the product where the film has been torn off, and then the film is completely torn off horizontally by the robotic arm, effectively preventing the glue from falling into the holes of the earpiece and causing product failure.

[0050] It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An auxiliary device for tearing the film of a smartwatch earpiece, characterized in that: It includes a film tearing unit, a clamping unit, a linear cam unit and a linear drive unit. The linear drive unit includes a base plate, a sliding plate and a micro screw motor. The micro screw motor is installed on the base plate, and the micro screw motor can drive the sliding plate to slide along the base plate. The linear cam unit includes a bearing bracket, a bearing module, a first rotating shaft, a flexible pressing plate and a linear cam. The bearing bracket is installed on the base plate, the linear cam is installed on the sliding plate, the first rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the bearing bracket through the bearing module, and the first rotating shaft is slidably placed in the linear cam. The flexible pressing plate is fixed on the linear cam. The film tearing unit includes a first support frame, a clamping plate and a first driving cylinder. The clamping plate is fixed on the first support frame, and the first driving cylinder is installed on the first support frame and the first driving cylinder is connected to the clamping unit. The clamping unit includes a second support frame, a second driving cylinder and a pressing plate. The second driving cylinder is installed on the first support frame, the pressing plate is fixed on the second support frame, and the second driving cylinder is connected to the second support frame and can drive the second support frame to move up and down. Two parallel slide rails are provided on the base plate. The sliding plate is slidably connected to the slide rails through sliders. The nut on the micro screw motor is fixedly connected to the sliding plate. A position sensor is also provided on the base plate. The linear cam unit further includes a second rotating shaft and a cam bracket. The cam bracket is fixedly installed on the sliding plate. The linear cam is rotatably installed on the cam bracket through the second rotating shaft. A chute is provided on one side of the linear cam, and the first rotating shaft is slidably placed in the chute. The chute is of a three-section structure. The first section chute and the third section chute are horizontally arranged and the first section chute is located below the third section chute. The second section chute is inclined and connected to the first section chute and the third section chute. The film tearing unit further includes a connecting cylinder. The connecting cylinder is installed on the first support frame. The clamping plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first support frame. A positioning hole is provided on the clamping plate. The first driving cylinder is horizontally fixed on the first support frame.

2. The auxiliary device for tearing the film of a smartwatch earpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving cylinder is slidably installed on the first support frame through a support plate. A connecting block is fixedly provided on the support plate. The piston rod of the first driving cylinder is connected to the connecting block and the first driving cylinder can drive the connecting block to slide back and forth.

3. The auxiliary device for tearing the film of a smartwatch earpiece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second driving cylinder is vertically arranged on the support plate, and the piston rod of the second driving cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second support frame. The pressing plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second support frame, and a positioning pin capable of inserting into the positioning hole is provided on the pressing plate.

4. An operation method of the auxiliary device for tearing the film of a smartwatch earpiece according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: Step 1: The robotic arm is connected to the connecting cylinder. The linear drive unit is installed on the workbench. The robotic arm controls the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to operate to the product on the workbench, and the film on the product is placed on the clamping plate of the film tearing unit. Step 2: The second driving cylinder drives the pressing plate to move downward until the pressing plate is pressed against the clamping plate to clamp and fix the film on the product. Step 3: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to move upward to complete the first film tearing action. At this time, part of the product is exposed, and the flexible pressing plate presses the exposed product under the action of the linear driving unit. Step 4: The robotic arm drives the film tearing unit and the clamping unit to move forward. After the film is completely torn off, the robotic arm runs to the preset position again. The second driving cylinder drives the pressing plate to move upward, and the first driving cylinder drives the support plate to slide backward. The pressing plate drives the torn film to the waste box and automatically throws the film into the waste box.

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