Flexible circuit board manufacturing apparatus with bend protection structure and process

By designing flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure and adopting a fully automated feeding, conveying, pre-treatment and coating mechanism, the problem of copper foil oxidation was solved, production efficiency was improved and errors were reduced.

CN115835520BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23CHONGQING XINCHANGWANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211471555.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-23
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-23

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the copper foil on flexible circuit boards is easily exposed to air, leading to oxidation problems.

Method used

A flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure was designed, including a feeding, conveying, pretreatment and coating mechanism. The copper foil is protected from exposure to air through fully automated operation, and the preheating and coating mechanism are used for processing.

Benefits of technology

The fully automated coating process was achieved, protecting the copper foil from oxidation, improving production efficiency, and reducing production errors.

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Abstract

The application provides a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure and a process thereof, and relates to the field of circuit board processing. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with the bending protection structure comprises a bottom plate, one end surface of the bottom plate is provided with a feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism is used for feeding operation of a circuit board to be processed, a conveying mechanism is installed on the surface of the bottom plate at the output end of the feeding mechanism, the conveying mechanism is used for conveying the circuit board to be processed, pretreatment mechanisms are installed on the surface of the bottom plate at both sides of the middle part of the conveying mechanism, the pretreatment mechanisms are used for dust removal treatment and pre-heating treatment of the surface of the circuit board to be processed, mounting frames are installed on the surface of the bottom plate at both sides of the end part of the conveying mechanism, film coating mechanisms for coating the circuit board to be processed are installed on the mounting frames, and the problem that copper foils on the circuit board are exposed to air and oxidized is solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of circuit board processing technology, specifically to a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment and process with a bending protection structure. Background Technology

[0002] FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) boards, also known as flexible printed circuit boards, are highly reliable circuit boards made with polyimide or polyester film as the substrate. To protect the copper foil on the circuit board from exposure to air and prevent oxidation, a flexible printed circuit board manufacturing device is provided. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment and process with a bending protection structure, which solves the problem of protecting the copper foil on the circuit board from exposure to air and preventing copper foil oxidation.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] On one hand, a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure is provided, including a base plate. A feeding mechanism is installed on one end surface of the base plate for feeding circuit boards to be processed. A conveying mechanism is installed on the base plate surface at the output end of the feeding mechanism for conveying the circuit boards to be processed. A pre-treatment mechanism is installed on the base plate surface on both sides of the middle of the conveying mechanism for cleaning and preheating the surface of the circuit boards to be processed. A mounting frame is installed on the base plate surface on both sides of the end of the conveying mechanism, and a coating mechanism for coating the circuit boards to be processed is installed on the mounting frame.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding box fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate. The feeding box is used to store the circuit board to be processed. A top feeding hole is opened at the bottom of the feeding box. A first electric push rod is installed at the bottom of the base plate below the top feeding hole. The output end of the first electric push rod extends out of the base plate and is provided with a top feeding plate fixedly connected to it. The cross-sectional diameter of the top feeding plate is smaller than the diameter of the top feeding hole. U-shaped frames are fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate on both sides of the feeding box. A sliding groove is opened in the middle of the surface of the U-shaped frame. A second electric push rod is installed on the surface of the U-shaped frame. A slider is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. The slider is slidably connected to the sliding groove. A connecting rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider. A feeding plate for feeding is provided at the end of the connecting rod.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes four support legs fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate, a conveyor belt is installed on the top of the support legs, and the surface of the conveyor belt is provided with an anti-slip layer.

[0010] Preferably, the pretreatment mechanism includes a support rod fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate, a bellows is installed on the top of the support rod, and an air outlet is provided at the output end of the bellows.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting plate is installed in the middle of the support rod, and a heating wire is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the coating mechanism includes a motor fixedly installed on the side of the mounting frame, the output end of the motor extending into the inner wall of the mounting frame and having a fixedly connected output rod, the end of the output rod being rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting frame, one end of the output rod having a fixedly connected output gear, a first transmission rod being rotatably connected between the two side walls of the mounting frame located below the output rod, the end of the first transmission rod being fitted with a driven gear fixedly connected and meshing with the output gear, and a first pressure roller fixedly connected to the middle of the first transmission rod;

[0013] The other end of the output rod is provided with a fixedly connected output pulley. A second transmission rod is provided between the two side walls of the mounting frame located below the first transmission rod. The second transmission rod is provided with a driven pulley adapted to the output pulley. A belt is sleeved between the output pulley and the transmission pulley. A second pressure roller is sleeved in the middle of the second transmission rod and fixedly connected.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the base plate is equipped with a storage box for storing the circuit board to be processed and the tools used to process the circuit board.

[0015] Preferably, the base plate surface is fitted with an outer cover for dust protection and heat insulation.

[0016] On the other hand, a manufacturing process for a flexible circuit board with a bending protection structure is provided, including:

[0017] Loading: The circuit board to be processed is placed in the loading box, ensuring that there is only one circuit board to be processed on the top of the loading box. Driven by the second electric push rod, the slider slides in the groove. The slider drives the loading plate below the connecting rod to push the circuit board to be processed exposed on the top of the loading box to the surface of the transmission belt. Then, the first electric push rod pushes the circuit board to be processed at the top to the outside of the loading box, waiting for the next loading.

[0018] Pre-processing: The transmission belt drives the circuit board to be processed to move to the bottom of the pre-processing mechanism. The surface of the circuit board is cleaned by the air box and air outlet. The heating wire is used to preheat the upright plate of the processing line.

[0019] Coating: The pre-treated circuit board to be processed is transported to one side of the coating mechanism via a transmission belt. The output rod is driven to rotate by a motor. The output gear on the output rod drives the driven gear to rotate. The driven gear drives the first pressure roller on the first driven rod to rotate in the forward direction. The output pulley on the output rod drives the driven pulley to rotate via a belt. The driven pulley drives the second pressure roller on the second driven rod to rotate in the reverse direction. The first pressure roller and the second pressure roller are used to coat the circuit board to be processed.

[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0021] This invention discloses a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment and process with a bending protection structure, which solves the problem of protecting the copper foil on the circuit board from exposure to air and avoiding oxidation of the copper foil. It realizes a fully automatic coating operation for the circuit boards to be processed, improves production efficiency, and reduces production errors. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of part of the feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pretreatment mechanism of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the coating mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Among them, 100 is the base plate; 200 is the mounting frame; 300 is the film coating mechanism; 311 is the output rod; 312 is the output gear; 313 is the output pulley; 321 is the driven gear; 322 is the first transmission rod; 323 is the first pressure roller; 331 is the driven pulley; 332 is the belt; 333 is the second transmission rod; 334 is the second pressure roller; 400 is the conveying mechanism; 500 is the feeding mechanism; and 511 is the first electric... 512. Moving push rod; 512. Feeding box; 5121. Top material hole; 513. Top material plate; 521. U-shaped frame; 522. Second electric push rod; 523. Slide groove; 524. Slider; 525. Connecting rod; 526. Feeding plate; 600. Pre-treatment mechanism; 610. Support rod; 621. Air box; 622. Air outlet; 631. Connecting plate; 632. Heating wire; 700. Storage base box; 800. Outer cover. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, one aspect of the present invention provides a flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure, including a base plate 100. A feeding mechanism 500 is installed on one end surface of the base plate 100 for feeding circuit boards to be processed. A conveying mechanism 400 is installed on the surface of the base plate 100 at the output end of the feeding mechanism 500 for conveying the circuit boards to be processed. A pretreatment mechanism 600 is installed on the surface of the base plate 100 on both sides of the middle part of the conveying mechanism 400 for cleaning the surface of the circuit boards to be processed and for preheating. An installation frame 200 is installed on the surface of the base plate 100 on both sides of the end of the conveying mechanism 400. A coating mechanism 300 for coating the circuit boards to be processed is installed on the installation frame 200. By using the feeding mechanism 500, the conveying mechanism 400, the pre-treatment mechanism 600, and the coating mechanism 300, the problem of protecting the copper foil on the circuit board from exposure to air and avoiding oxidation of the copper foil is solved. The coating operation of the circuit board to be processed is fully automated, which improves production efficiency and reduces production errors.

[0032] Please refer to 3-4. Optionally, the feeding mechanism 500 includes a feeding box 512 fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate 100. The feeding box 512 is used to store the circuit board to be processed. A top-feeding hole 5121 is opened at the bottom of the feeding box 512. A first electric push rod 511 is installed at the bottom of the base plate 100 below the top-feeding hole 5121. The output end of the first electric push rod 511 extends out of the base plate 100 and is fixedly connected to a top-feeding plate 513. The cross-sectional diameter of the top-feeding plate 513 is smaller than... The size of the top material hole 5121; U-shaped frames 521 are fixedly installed on the surface of the bottom plate 100 located on both sides of the feeding box 512. A sliding groove 523 is opened in the middle of the surface of the U-shaped frame 521. A second electric push rod 522 is installed on the surface of the U-shaped frame 521. A slider 524 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. The slider 524 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 523. A connecting rod 525 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider 524. A feeding plate 526 for feeding is provided at the end of the connecting rod 525. The circuit board to be processed is stored in the loading box 512, ensuring that there is only one circuit board to be processed on the top of the loading box 512. Driven by the second electric push rod 522, the slider 524 slides in the slide groove 523. The slider 524 drives the loading plate 526 below the connecting rod 525 to push the circuit board to be processed exposed on the top of the loading box 512 to the surface of the transmission belt. Then, the first electric push rod 511 pushes the circuit board to be processed at the top to the outside of the loading box 512, waiting for the next loading.

[0033] Optionally, the conveying mechanism 400 includes four support legs fixedly mounted on the surface of the base plate 100, with a conveyor belt mounted on the top of the support legs and an anti-slip layer on the surface of the conveyor belt.

[0034] Please refer to the figure. Figure 5 Optionally, the pretreatment mechanism 600 includes a support rod 610 fixedly mounted on the surface of the base plate 100. A bellows 621 is mounted on the top of the support rod 610, and an air outlet 622 is provided at the output end of the bellows 621. A connecting plate 631 is mounted in the middle of the support rod 610, and a heating wire 632 is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate 631. A transmission belt drives the circuit board to be processed to move below the pretreatment mechanism 600. The bellows 621, in conjunction with the air outlet 622, performs surface cleaning of the circuit board, and the heating wire 632 preheats the circuit board.

[0035] Please see Figure 6Optionally, the laminating mechanism 300 includes a motor fixedly mounted on the side of the mounting frame 200. The output end of the motor extends into the inner wall of the mounting frame 200 and is fixedly connected to an output rod 311. The end of the output rod 311 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame 200. One end of the output rod 311 is fixedly connected to an output gear 312. A first transmission rod 322 is rotatably connected between the two side walls of the mounting frame 200 below the output rod 311. The end of the first transmission rod is fitted with a driven gear 321 fixedly connected and meshing with the output gear 312. A first pressure roller 323 is fixedly connected to the middle of the first transmission rod 322. The pre-treated circuit board to be processed is transported to one side of the laminating mechanism 300 via a transmission belt. The output rod 311 is rotated by the motor, and the output gear 312 on the output rod 311 drives the driven gear 322 to rotate. The driven gear 321 rotates, and the driven gear 321 drives the first pressure roller 323 on the first driven rod to rotate in the forward direction. The other end of the output rod 311 is provided with an output pulley 313 fixedly connected. A second transmission rod 333 is rotatably connected between the two side walls of the mounting frame 200 located below the first transmission rod 322. The second transmission rod 333 is provided with a driven pulley 331 adapted to the output pulley 313. A belt 332 is sleeved between the output pulley 313 and the transmission pulley. A second pressure roller 334 is fixedly connected in the middle of the second transmission rod 333. The output pulley 313 on the output rod 311 drives the driven pulley 331 to rotate through the belt 332. The driven pulley 331 drives the second pressure roller 334 on the second driven rod to rotate in the reverse direction. The first pressure roller 323 and the second pressure roller 334 are used to perform a coating process on the circuit board to be processed.

[0036] Of course, optional, the bottom of the base plate 100 is equipped with a storage box 700 for storing the circuit board to be processed and the tools used to process the circuit board.

[0037] Please see Figure 2 Of course, optional, the base plate 100 is fitted with an outer cover 800 for dust protection and heat insulation.

[0038] On the other hand, a manufacturing process for a flexible circuit board with a bending protection structure is provided, including:

[0039] Loading: The circuit board to be processed is stored in the loading box 512, ensuring that there is only one circuit board to be processed on the top of the loading box 512. Driven by the second electric push rod 522, the slider 524 slides in the slide groove 523. The slider 524 drives the loading plate 526 below the connecting rod 525 to push the circuit board to be processed exposed on the top of the loading box 512 to the surface of the transmission belt. Then, the first electric push rod 511 pushes the circuit board to be processed at the top to the outside of the loading box 512, waiting for the next loading.

[0040] Pre-processing: The transmission belt drives the circuit board to be processed to move to the area below the pre-processing mechanism 600. The air box 621 and the air outlet 622 are used to clean the surface of the circuit board to be processed. The heating wire 632 is used to preheat the upright plate of the processing line.

[0041] Coating: The pre-treated circuit board to be processed is transported to one side of the coating mechanism 300 via a transmission belt. The output rod 311 is driven to rotate by a motor. The output gear 312 on the output rod 311 drives the driven gear 321 to rotate. The driven gear 321 drives the first pressure roller 323 on the first driven rod to rotate in the forward direction. The output pulley 313 on the output rod 311 drives the driven pulley 331 to rotate via a belt 332. The driven pulley 331 drives the second pressure roller 334 on the second driven rod to rotate in the reverse direction. The first pressure roller 323 and the second pressure roller 334 perform the coating process on the circuit board to be processed.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure, characterized in that, The system includes a base plate (100), on one end of which a feeding mechanism (500) is mounted. The feeding mechanism (500) is used for feeding circuit boards to be processed. A conveying mechanism (400) is mounted on the surface of the base plate (100) at the output end of the feeding mechanism (500). The conveying mechanism (400) is used for conveying the circuit boards to be processed. A pre-treatment mechanism (600) is mounted on the surface of the base plate (100) on both sides of the middle part of the conveying mechanism (400). The pre-treatment mechanism is used for cleaning the surface of the circuit boards to be processed and for preheating. An installation frame (200) is mounted on the surface of the base plate (100) on both sides of the end of the conveying mechanism (400). A coating mechanism (300) for coating the circuit boards to be processed is mounted on the installation frame (200). The feeding mechanism (500) includes a feeding box (512) fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate (100). The feeding box (512) is used to store circuit boards to be processed. A top feeding hole (5121) is provided at the bottom of the feeding box (512). A first electric push rod (511) is installed at the bottom of the base plate (100) below the top feeding hole (5121). The output end of the first electric push rod (511) extends out of the base plate (100) and is fixedly connected to a top feeding plate (513). The cross-sectional diameter of the top feeding plate (513) is smaller than that of the top feeding hole (5121). The aperture size of the hole; a U-shaped frame (521) is fixedly installed on the surface of the bottom plate (100) on both sides of the feeding box (512). A sliding groove (523) is opened in the middle of the surface of the U-shaped frame (521). A second electric push rod (522) is installed on the surface of the U-shaped frame (521). A slider (524) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. The slider (524) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (523). A connecting rod (525) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slider (524). A feeding plate (526) for feeding is provided at the end of the connecting rod (525). The coating mechanism (300) includes a motor fixedly installed on the side of the mounting frame (200). The output end of the motor extends into the inner wall of the mounting frame (200) and is provided with a fixedly connected output rod (311). The end of the output rod (311) is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the mounting frame (200). One end of the output rod (311) is provided with a fixedly connected output gear (312). A first transmission rod (322) is rotatably connected between the two side walls of the mounting frame (200) below the output rod (311). The end of the first transmission rod is fitted with a driven gear (321) fixedly connected and meshing with the output gear (312). A first pressure roller (323) is fixedly connected to the middle of the first transmission rod (322). The output rod (311) has an output pulley (313) fixedly connected to the other end. A second transmission rod (333) is rotatably connected between the two side walls of the mounting frame (200) located below the first transmission rod (322). The second transmission rod (333) has a driven pulley (331) adapted to the output pulley (313). A belt (332) is sleeved between the output pulley (313) and the transmission pulley. A second pressure roller (334) is fixedly connected to the middle of the second transmission rod (333).

2. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (400) includes four support legs fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate (100), and a conveyor belt is installed on the top of the support legs. The surface of the conveyor belt is provided with an anti-slip layer.

3. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pretreatment mechanism (600) includes a support rod (610) fixedly installed on the surface of the base plate (100), and a bellows (621) is installed on the top of the support rod (610). The output end of the bellows (621) is provided with an air outlet (622).

4. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting plate (631) is installed in the middle of the support rod (610), and a heating wire (632) is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate (631).

5. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base plate (100) is equipped with a storage box (700) for storing the circuit board to be processed and the tools used to process the circuit board.

6. The flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (100) is fitted with an outer cover (800) for dust protection and heat preservation.

7. A manufacturing process for a flexible circuit board with a bending protection structure, comprising the flexible circuit board manufacturing equipment with a bending protection structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The manufacturing process includes: Loading: The circuit board to be processed is stored in the loading box (512), ensuring that there is only one circuit board to be processed on the top of the loading box (512) outside the loading box (512). Driven by the second electric push rod (522), the slider (524) slides in the slide groove (523). The slider (524) drives the loading plate (526) below the connecting rod (525) to push the circuit board to be processed exposed on the top of the loading box (512) to the surface of the transmission belt. Then, the first electric push rod (511) pushes the circuit board to be processed at the top to the outside of the loading box (512) and waits for the next loading. Pre-processing: The transmission belt drives the circuit board to be processed to move to the pre-processing mechanism (600). The surface of the circuit board to be processed is cleaned by the air box (621) and the air outlet (622). The heating wire (632) is used to preheat the upright plate of the circuit board to be processed. Coating: The pre-treated circuit board to be processed is transported to one side of the coating mechanism (300) via a transmission belt. The output rod (311) is driven to rotate by a motor. The output gear (312) on the output rod (311) drives the driven gear (321) to rotate. The driven gear (321) drives the first pressure roller (323) on the first driven rod to rotate in the forward direction. The output pulley (313) on the output rod (311) drives the driven pulley (331) to rotate via a belt (332). The driven pulley (331) drives the second pressure roller (334) on the second driven rod to rotate in the reverse direction. The first pressure roller (323) and the second pressure roller (334) are used to coat the circuit board to be processed.

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