Assembly device and assembly method

Abstract

The application provides an assembling device and an assembling method. The assembling device is applied to an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a shell and a flexible circuit board. The shell has a receiving space. The assembling device comprises a base, a first support and a second support. The first support is used for carrying the flexible circuit board. The second support is used for carrying the shell. The second support can be arranged on one side of the first support. The first support and the second support can move relative to each other, so that the flexible circuit board and the shell are close to each other, at least part of the flexible circuit board and at least part of the first support are arranged in the receiving space, and the flexible circuit board is arranged on the inner side wall of the shell. The assembling device provided by the application has a simple structure. Through the cooperation of the first support and the second support, at least part of the flexible circuit board can be arranged in the shell and assembled, so as to reduce the assembly difficulty of the flexible circuit board assembled on the inner side wall of the shell and improve the assembly efficiency of the flexible circuit board assembled on the inner side wall of the shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of aerosol generation device installation technology, specifically relating to assembly devices and assembly methods. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cigarettes produce smoke containing harmful substances such as tar. Users typically smoke traditional cigarettes by lighting them, but long-term inhalation of these harmful substances can be detrimental to health. To overcome the harmful substances produced by the combustion of traditional cigarettes, aerosol generating devices have been developed. These devices heat but do not burn traditional cigarettes to produce aerosols, thereby reducing harmful substances and minimizing harm to the human body.

[0003] In related technologies, aerosol generating devices are usually activated by pressure sensing. Typically, a pressure-sensitive flexible circuit board is installed inside the housing of the aerosol generating device. Currently, the flexible circuit board is manually assembled into the housing. Due to the small space inside the housing, the actual operation is difficult and the assembly efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the first aspect of this application provides an assembly apparatus for use in an aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device including a housing and a flexible circuit board, the housing having a receiving space, and the assembly apparatus including:

[0005] Base;

[0006] A first bracket is connected to the base, and the first bracket is used to support the flexible circuit board;

[0007] The second bracket is connected to the base and is used to support the housing. The second bracket can be located on one side of the first bracket.

[0008] The first bracket and the second bracket are capable of relative movement, so that the flexible circuit board and the housing are brought closer to each other, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed in the receiving space, and the flexible circuit board is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing.

[0009] The assembly apparatus provided in the first aspect of this application effectively fixes the flexible circuit board and the housing by using a first bracket to support the flexible circuit board and a second bracket to support the housing. The first and second brackets are connected to a base, providing a basis for subsequent relative movement between the first and second brackets, i.e., for relative movement between the flexible circuit board and the housing. Furthermore, the second bracket is located on one side of the first bracket to facilitate subsequent relative movement between the first and second brackets, thereby achieving the assembly of the flexible circuit board and the housing.

[0010] Specifically, by moving the first and second supports relative to each other, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board is positioned within the receiving space, i.e., a portion of the flexible circuit board is positioned within the housing, providing a good foundation for the subsequent mounting of the flexible circuit board onto the inner wall of the housing. A portion of the first support is also positioned within the receiving space to support the portion of the flexible circuit board positioned within the receiving space. Furthermore, this application also mounts the flexible circuit board onto the inner wall of the housing to achieve assembly of the flexible circuit board onto the housing.

[0011] In summary, the assembly device provided by this application has a simple structure. By cooperating with the first bracket and the second bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board can be disposed inside the housing and assembled, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board to the inner wall of the housing and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board to the inner wall of the housing.

[0012] The assembly device satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0013] The first support can move in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base;

[0014] The first support can move in a direction that is closer to or farther away from the second support;

[0015] The second bracket can move in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base;

[0016] The second support can move in a direction that is closer to or farther away from the first support.

[0017] The first bracket is used to drive the flexible circuit board to move in a direction closer to or away from the base;

[0018] The first bracket can move the flexible circuit board along the direction close to the base, so that the flexible circuit board is aligned with the receiving space; the first bracket can also move the flexible circuit board away from the base, so that the flexible circuit board is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing.

[0019] The second bracket is slidably connected to the base, allowing the second bracket to slide in a direction that is closer to or farther from the first bracket;

[0020] The second bracket can drive the housing to slide in a direction close to the first bracket, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space.

[0021] The first bracket is provided with a first mounting part, which includes a base and a first protrusion on the side of the base near the second bracket. The flexible circuit board is supported on the side of the base and the first protrusion away from the base.

[0022] The first bracket also includes a second protrusion located on the side of the first protrusion facing away from the base, and a portion of the flexible circuit board is located on the side of the second protrusion facing away from the first protrusion.

[0023] The first bracket is further provided with a first limiting groove, which is located on the side of the second protrusion away from the first protrusion, and part of the flexible circuit board is located in the first limiting groove.

[0024] The first bracket is further provided with an adhesive part, which is located in the first limiting groove and is used to bond the flexible circuit board.

[0025] The substrate is provided with a second limiting groove, which is located on the side of the substrate away from the base. A portion of the flexible circuit board is disposed in the second limiting groove, and the shape of the second limiting groove matches the shape of the flexible circuit board.

[0026] The substrate has a retrieval space located on the side of the substrate away from the base, and at least a portion of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the retrieval space.

[0027] The first bracket is provided with a fixing part, a first mounting part, and an elastic element. The fixing part is fixed to the base, the first mounting part is slidably connected to the fixing part, the flexible circuit board is supported on the side of the first mounting part away from the base, and the opposite ends of the elastic element abut against the first mounting part and the fixing part, respectively.

[0028] The first mounting portion is slidable in a direction close to or away from the fixed portion; the elastic member is in a compressed state, and when the first mounting portion slides in a direction close to the fixed portion, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the elastic member in the compressed state enables the first mounting portion to slide in a direction away from the fixed portion.

[0029] The elastic element has a natural state. When the elastic element is in its natural state, the distance from the flexible circuit board to the base is greater than or equal to the distance from the housing to the base.

[0030] The second bracket has a sliding part and a second mounting part. The second mounting part has a bearing part. The sliding part is slidably connected to the base. The second mounting part is connected to the sliding part. The bearing part is located on the side of the second mounting part close to the first bracket. The housing is fitted with the bearing part, and the bearing part abuts against a portion of the inner wall of the housing.

[0031] The sliding part is provided with a third protrusion, and the base is provided with a fourth protrusion. The fourth protrusion is closer to the first bracket than the third protrusion.

[0032] When the second bracket slides in a direction close to the first bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and at least a portion of the third protrusion abuts against at least a portion of the fourth protrusion.

[0033] The assembly device further includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component is disposed on the third protrusion and the second magnetic component is disposed on the fourth protrusion;

[0034] When the second bracket slides in a direction close to the first bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and the first magnetic element is magnetically connected to the second magnetic element.

[0035] A second aspect of this application provides an assembly method applied to an aerosol generating apparatus, the assembly method comprising:

[0036] A flexible circuit board, a housing, and an assembly device as provided in the first aspect are provided, the housing having a receiving space;

[0037] The flexible circuit board is supported on the first bracket, and the housing is supported on the second bracket; and

[0038] Control the relative movement of the first bracket and the second bracket to bring the flexible circuit board and the housing closer together, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and the flexible circuit board is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing.

[0039] The assembly method provided in the second aspect of this application effectively fixes the flexible circuit board and the housing by using a first bracket to support the flexible circuit board and a second bracket to support the housing. The first and second brackets are connected to a base, providing a basis for subsequent relative movement between the first and second brackets, i.e., for relative movement between the flexible circuit board and the housing. Furthermore, the second bracket is located on one side of the first bracket to facilitate subsequent relative movement between the first and second brackets, thus achieving the assembly of the flexible circuit board and the housing.

[0040] Specifically, by moving the first and second supports relative to each other, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board is positioned within the receiving space, i.e., at least a portion of the flexible circuit board is positioned within the housing, providing a good foundation for the subsequent mounting of the flexible circuit board onto the inner wall of the housing. A portion of the first support is also positioned within the receiving space to support the portion of the flexible circuit board positioned within the receiving space. Furthermore, this application also mounts the flexible circuit board onto the inner wall of the housing to achieve assembly of the flexible circuit board onto the housing.

[0041] In summary, the assembly method provided by this application is simple. By controlling the cooperation between the first bracket and the second bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board can be disposed inside the housing and assembled, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board to the inner wall of the housing and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board to the inner wall of the housing.

[0042] Wherein, "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes:

[0043] Control the first bracket to move in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base;

[0044] And / or, control the first support to move in a direction closer to or further away from the second support;

[0045] And / or, control the second bracket to move in a direction closer to or further away from the base;

[0046] And / or, control the second bracket to move in a direction closer to or further away from the first bracket.

[0047] Wherein, "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes:

[0048] Control the first bracket to move the flexible circuit board along a direction close to the base, so that the flexible circuit board is aligned with the receiving space; and

[0049] The control of the first bracket also drives the flexible circuit board to move away from the base, so that the flexible circuit board is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing.

[0050] Wherein, "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes:

[0051] The second bracket is controlled to slide the housing in a direction close to the first bracket, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space.

[0052] The inner wall of the housing has an assembly groove; the phrase "controlling the first bracket to also drive the flexible circuit board to move away from the base" includes:

[0053] The control of the first bracket also drives the flexible circuit board to move away from the base, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board approaches and is installed in the assembly slot.

[0054] The inner wall of the housing has an assembly groove, and the first bracket has a first mounting portion, which includes a base, a first protrusion on the base near the second bracket, and a second protrusion on the side of the first protrusion away from the base; the "controlling the second bracket to slide along the direction close to the first bracket" includes:

[0055] The second bracket is controlled to slide in a direction close to the first bracket so that a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first protrusion are disposed within the receiving space, and the second protrusion is aligned with the assembly groove. Attached Figure Description

[0056] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device in one embodiment of this application.

[0058] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application.

[0059] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in another embodiment of this application.

[0060] Figure 4 This is a side view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application.

[0061] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application.

[0062] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first support in one embodiment of this application.

[0063] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first bracket and the flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application.

[0064] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support in one embodiment of this application.

[0065] Figure 9 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a partial enlarged view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in conjunction.

[0066] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support in another embodiment of this application.

[0067] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in another embodiment of this application.

[0068] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base and the second support in one embodiment of this application.

[0069] Figure 13 This is a top view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application.

[0070] Figure 14 This is a top view of the assembly device according to one embodiment of this application.

[0071] Figure 15 This is a flowchart of an assembly method according to one embodiment of this application.

[0072] Figure 16 for Figure 15 The flowchart shown illustrates the control process for the first and second supports in the assembly method.

[0073] Figure 17 for Figure 16 The flowchart shown illustrates the control process for the first and second supports in the assembly method.

[0074] Label Explanation:

[0075] Assembly device-1, flexible circuit board-10, housing-11, receiving space-11a, assembly slot-111, base-12, fourth protrusion-121, fifth protrusion-122, first bracket-13, first mounting part-131, base-132, first sliding column-1321, protrusion-1322, second sliding column-1323, first protrusion-133, second protrusion-134, first limiting groove- 1341, Adhesive part - 1342, Second limiting groove - 135, Removal space - 136, Fixing part - 137, Fixing plate - 1371, First mating part - 1372, Second mating part - 1373, Elastic element - 138, Second bracket - 14, Sliding part - 141, Second mounting part - 142, Bearing part - 143, Third protrusion - 144, First magnetic element - 151, Second magnetic element - 152. Detailed Implementation

[0076] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0077] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0078] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0079] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-3 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application. Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in another embodiment of this application.

[0080] This embodiment provides an assembly device 1 applied to an aerosol generating apparatus. The aerosol generating apparatus includes a housing 11 and a flexible circuit board 10. The housing 11 has a receiving space 11a. The assembly device 1 includes a base 12, a first support 13, and a second support 14. The first support 13 is connected to the base 12 and supports the flexible circuit board 10. The second support 14 is connected to the base 12 and supports the housing 11. The second support 14 can be disposed on one side of the first support 13.

[0081] The first support 13 and the second support 14 are capable of relative movement, so that the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 are brought closer to each other, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0082] The assembly device 1 includes a base 12, which connects a first support 13 and a second support 14, providing a basis for the relative movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14, i.e., providing a basis for the relative movement of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11. The first support 13 is connected to the base 12 and can move relative to the base 12; alternatively, the second support 14 is connected to the base 12 and can move relative to the base 12. The first support 13 and / or the second support 14 can move up and down, left and right, and forward and backward relative to the base 12. This embodiment does not limit the direction of movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14.

[0083] The assembly device 1 includes a first bracket 13 and a second bracket 14. The first bracket 13 supports the flexible circuit board 10, and the second bracket 14 supports the housing 11, effectively fixing the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11. The first bracket 13 supports the flexible circuit board 10, exposing at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 to facilitate subsequent mounting of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11. The second bracket 14 supports the housing 11, with a receiving space 11a exposed near the first bracket 13 to facilitate subsequent placement of at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 within the receiving space 11a. The housing 11 has a receiving hole or a receiving groove to provide the receiving space 11a. Furthermore, the second bracket 14 is located on one side of the first bracket 13 to allow for relative movement between the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14, enabling the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11.

[0084] The movement of the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 can be achieved manually by the user; alternatively, the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 can be connected to a drive mechanism, and the movement of the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 can be controlled by the drive mechanism. Furthermore, the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 11 by means including but not limited to bonding, snap-fitting, etc.

[0085] For example, the flexible circuit board 10 is provided with adhesive on the side opposite to the first support 13, and / or the inner wall of the housing 11 is provided with adhesive; so that the flexible circuit board 10 is bonded to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0086] For example, the flexible circuit board 10 has a first latching part on the side away from the first support 13, and the inner sidewall of the housing 11 has a second latching part; the first latching part and the second latching part cooperate with each other so that at least part of the first latching part is located in at least part of the second latching part, or at least part of the second latching part is located in at least part of the first latching part, thereby making the flexible circuit board 10 latched to the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0087] in, Figure 1 The first support 13 does not support the flexible circuit board 10, and the second support 14 does not support the housing 11. Figure 2 The first bracket 13 supports the flexible circuit board 10, and the second bracket 14 supports the housing 11, but the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 are not fully assembled. Figure 3 The assembly device 1 in the middle realizes the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 by using the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14.

[0088] Specifically, by moving the first support 13 relative to the second support 14, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed within the receiving space 11a, that is, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed within the housing 11, providing a good foundation for the subsequent mounting of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11. A portion of the first support 13 is also disposed within the receiving space 11a to support a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 disposed within the receiving space 11a. Furthermore, this embodiment also mounts the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 to achieve assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11.

[0089] In one embodiment, the assembly device 1 satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0090] The first support 13 is capable of moving toward or away from the base 12.

[0091] The first support 13 can move in a direction that is closer to or further away from the second support 14.

[0092] The second bracket 14 is capable of moving toward or away from the base 12.

[0093] The second support 14 can move in a direction that is closer to or farther away from the first support 13.

[0094] This embodiment does not limit the movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14. For example, the first support 13 can move up and down relative to the base 12; the first support 13 can move left and right relative to the second support 14; the second support 14 can move up and down relative to the base 12; the second support 14 can move left and right relative to the first support 13. In other words, this application does not limit the movement direction of the first support 13 and the second support 14 provided in this embodiment, and both the first support 13 and the second support 14 can move up, down, left, and right.

[0095] For example, the first support 13 moves relative to the base 12, while the second support 14 remains stationary relative to the base 12. That is, the first support 13 moves while the second support 14 remains stationary, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, thereby realizing the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11.

[0096] For example, the second support 14 moves relative to the base 12, while the first support 13 remains stationary relative to the base 12. That is, the second support 14 moves while the first support 13 remains stationary, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, thereby realizing the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11.

[0097] For example, the first support 13 moves relative to the base 12, and the second support 14 moves relative to the base 12, that is, the first support 13 moves and the second support 14 moves, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, thereby realizing the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 on the housing 11.

[0098] Furthermore, after the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 11, the first support 13 and the second support 14 can move relative to each other, causing the first support 13 and the second support 14 to move away from each other. After the housing 11 that has been assembled is removed, preparation is made for the assembly of another flexible circuit board 10 with another housing 11. Here, the aforementioned assembled housing 11 refers to the housing 11 on which the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall.

[0099] In summary, the assembly device 1 provided in this embodiment has a simple structure. By cooperating with the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 can be disposed in the housing 11 and assembled, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0100] Please refer to this as well. Figures 4-5 , Figure 4 This is a side view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in cooperation according to one embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the first bracket 13 is used to drive the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction closer to or away from the base 12; wherein, the first bracket 13 can drive the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction closer to the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is directly corresponding to the receiving space 11a; the first bracket 13 can also drive the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction away from the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is close to and mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0101] In another embodiment, the second bracket 14 is slidably connected to the base 12, so that the second bracket 14 can slide in a direction closer to or farther from the first bracket 13;

[0102] The second bracket 14 can drive the housing 11 to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a.

[0103] The above describes the movement states of the first support 13 and the second support 14 in one embodiment. They can be used separately or in combination. For example, the first support 13 can be used in combination with a movement mode other than that of the second support 14; another example is the combination of a movement mode other than that of the first support 13 with the movement mode of the second support 14; yet another example is the combination of the first support 13 and the second support 14. The following describes the combination of the movement modes of the first support 13 and the second support 14.

[0104] like Figure 4 As shown, firstly, the first bracket 13 drives the flexible circuit board 10 along a direction close to the base 12 (e.g., Figure 4The first support 13 moves the flexible circuit board 10 downwards in the direction shown in D1, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is aligned with the receiving space 11a, providing a basis for at least a portion of the subsequent flexible circuit board 10 to be disposed in the receiving space 11a.

[0105] like Figure 4 As shown, then, since the flexible circuit board 10 is now corresponding to the receiving space 11a, by moving the second support 14 in a direction close to the first support 13 (e.g. Figure 4 Sliding in the direction of D2, the second bracket 14 moves the housing 11, thereby causing the housing 11 to be fitted onto at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10, that is, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed within the receiving space 11a, providing a good foundation for the subsequent installation of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0106] like Figure 5 As shown, subsequently, the first bracket 13 drives the flexible circuit board 10 in a direction away from the base 12 (e.g., Figure 5 (As shown in the D3 direction) the first bracket 13 moves the flexible circuit board 10 along the direction close to the inner wall of the housing 11, that is, the first bracket 13 moves the flexible circuit board 10 upward so that the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 11, so as to realize the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 on the housing 11.

[0107] This embodiment simply controls the movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14 to first make the flexible circuit board 10 correspond to the receiving space 11a, then make at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 disposed in the receiving space 11a, and then install the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11 to achieve assembly, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11.

[0108] Furthermore, after the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 11, the first support 13 can move in a direction close to the base 12, separating the first support 13 from the flexible circuit board 10; at this time, the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 11. The second support 14 can slide in a direction away from the first support 13, separating the first support 13 from the housing 11; at this time, the second support 14 can drive the housing 11 and the flexible circuit board 10 to slide in a direction away from the first support 13. The first support 13 can also move in a direction away from the base 12, moving to its initial position to restore the first support 13 to its initial state. After the housing 11 to be assembled is removed, preparation is made for the assembly of another flexible circuit board 10 with another housing 11.

[0109] The aforementioned initial position refers to the position of the first support 13 in the initial state, that is, the position where the first support 13 has not yet moved the flexible circuit board 10. The assembly device 1 has an initial state, which refers to the position where the first support 13 and the second support 14 have not moved relative to each other. That is, the position of the first support 13 and the second support 14 when the assembly device 1 has not yet started assembly work. At this time, the flexible circuit board 10 can be placed on the first support 13, and the housing 11 can be placed on the second support 14; or, the flexible circuit board 10 has not yet been placed on the first support 13, and the housing 11 has not yet been placed on the second support 14.

[0110] Please refer to this as well. Figures 6-8 , Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first support in one embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first bracket and the flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support in one embodiment of this application.

[0111] In this embodiment, the first bracket 13 is provided with a first mounting part 131, the first mounting part 131 includes a base 132 and a first protrusion 133 provided on the side of the base 132 near the second bracket 14, and the flexible circuit board 10 is supported on the side of the base 132 and the first protrusion 133 away from the base 12.

[0112] The first mounting portion 131 is movable in a direction close to or away from the base 12; when the second bracket 14 slides in a direction close to the first bracket 13, at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 and a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 are disposed within the receiving space 11a.

[0113] The first mounting portion 131 includes a base 132 and a first protrusion 133. The base 132 is used to connect the first protrusion 133. The first protrusion 133 protrudes from the base 132 on the side near the second bracket 14 so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed in the receiving space 11a.

[0114] The first mounting portion 131 is movable in a direction approaching or moving away from the base 12, thereby causing the flexible circuit board 10 to move in the same direction. Specifically, the first mounting portion 131 moves the flexible circuit board 10 in a direction approaching the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 and the first protrusion 133 correspond precisely to the receiving space 11a. Furthermore, when the second bracket 14 is slidable in a direction approaching the first bracket 13, at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 and a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 supported on the first protrusion 133 are disposed within the receiving space 11a.

[0115] This embodiment provides a first mounting part 131, and utilizes the base 132 and the first protrusion 133 of the first mounting part 131 to allow a portion of the first bracket 13 to be disposed within the receiving space 11a, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0116] Please refer to this as well. Figures 6-8 ,and Figure 9 , Figure 9 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a partial enlarged view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in conjunction. In this embodiment, the first bracket 13 is further provided with a second protrusion 134, which is located on the side of the first protrusion 133 away from the base 12. A portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is located on the side of the second protrusion 134 away from the first protrusion 133.

[0117] When the first mounting part 131 moves away from the base 12, the portion of the second protrusion 134 used to drive the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed in the assembly groove 111 on the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0118] The first bracket 13 is provided with a second protrusion 134, which is used to drive a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 to engage with the assembly groove 111. The second protrusion 134 is located on the side of the first protrusion 133 away from the base 12, or the second protrusion 134 is also located at the end of the first protrusion 133 near the second bracket 14.

[0119] The flexible circuit board 10 includes a flexible circuit board body and an assembly portion disposed on the flexible circuit board body. The assembly portion may be provided with adhesive or snap-fit ​​components to bond or snap the flexible circuit board 10 to the housing 11. The flexible circuit board body is supported on a substrate 132, a first protrusion 133, and a second protrusion 134. The assembly portion is disposed on the surface of the flexible circuit board body opposite to the first mounting portion 131, so that the assembly portion is exposed. The assembly portion and the second protrusion 134 are disposed directly opposite each other.

[0120] The second support 14 can slide along a direction close to the first support 13, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, and the second protrusion 134 is aligned with the mounting groove 111. The second protrusion 134 can drive the assembly part to move along a direction close to the mounting groove 111, so that the assembly part abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove 111 and is mounted on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 111.

[0121] When the first mounting part 131 moves away from the base 12, the second protrusion 134 can drive a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 to be disposed in the mounting groove 111 on the inner sidewall of the housing 11. That is, the second protrusion 134 drives a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction close to the mounting groove 111, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove 111 and a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 111.

[0122] This embodiment provides a second protrusion 134, which enables the flexible circuit board 10 to be partially positioned within the assembly groove 111. This not only reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improves the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11, but also improves the assembly accuracy of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11, thereby enhancing the assembly effect of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0123] Please refer to this again. Figures 6-8 In this embodiment, the first bracket 13 is further provided with a first limiting groove 1341. The first limiting groove 1341 is provided on the side of the second protrusion 134 away from the first protrusion 133, and part of the flexible circuit board 10 is provided in the first limiting groove 1341.

[0124] This embodiment provides a first limiting groove 1341 on the second protrusion 134 to restrict the movement of the flexible circuit board 10, thereby reducing the probability that the flexible circuit board 10 moves relative to the first support 13 when the first support 13 moves the flexible circuit board 10. This reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improves the assembly accuracy of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0125] In one embodiment, the first bracket 13 is further provided with an adhesive portion 1342, which is disposed in the first limiting groove 1341 and is used to bond the flexible circuit board 10.

[0126] This embodiment further restricts the movement of the flexible circuit board 10 by providing an adhesive part 1342 in the first limiting groove 1341, thereby further reducing the probability that the flexible circuit board 10 moves relative to the first support 13 when the first support 13 drives the flexible circuit board 10 to move, further reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11, and further improving the assembly accuracy of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0127] It should be noted that although the adhesive portion 1342 can restrict the movement of the flexible circuit board 10 relative to the first support 13 by bonding, the adhesive portion 1342 has a weak adhesive bond to the flexible circuit board 10. Therefore, the adhesive portion 1342 will not affect the installation of the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner wall of the housing 11. In other words, although the first limiting groove 1341 is provided with the adhesive portion 1342, the assembly device 1 can still realize the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11.

[0128] For example, when the flexible circuit board 10 is provided with adhesive on the side away from the first support 13, and / or the inner wall of the housing 11 is provided with adhesive, the adhesive force of the adhesive is greater than the adhesive force of the adhesive part 1342, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the housing 11.

[0129] For example, when the flexible circuit board 10 is provided with a first latching part on the side away from the first support 13, and the inner sidewall of the housing 11 is provided with a second latching part, the force between the first latching part and the second latching part is greater than the adhesive force of the adhesive part 1342, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is installed on the housing 11.

[0130] Please refer to this again. Figures 6-8 In this embodiment, the substrate 132 is provided with a second limiting groove 135, which is located on the side of the substrate 132 away from the base 12. A portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed in the second limiting groove 135, and the shape of the second limiting groove 135 matches the shape of the flexible circuit board 10.

[0131] The shape of the second limiting groove 135 is similar to that of the flexible circuit board 10, and the size of the second limiting groove 135 is larger than that of the flexible circuit board 10, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed within the second limiting groove 135. For example, if a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is rectangular, the second limiting groove 135 is also rectangular. Or, for example, if a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is trapezoidal, the second limiting groove 135 is also trapezoidal.

[0132] This embodiment provides a second limiting groove 135 on the base 132 to restrict the movement of the flexible circuit board 10, thereby reducing the probability that the flexible circuit board 10 moves relative to the first support 13 when the first support 13 moves it. This reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improves the assembly accuracy of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0133] One end of the flexible circuit board 10 is located in the first limiting groove 1341, and the other end is located in the second limiting groove 135, so as to further restrict the movement of the flexible circuit board 10, thereby further reducing the probability of the flexible circuit board 10 moving relative to the first support 13 when the first support 13 drives the flexible circuit board 10 to move, further reducing the assembly difficulty of the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11, and further improving the assembly accuracy of the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0134] Please refer to this again. Figures 6-8 In this embodiment, the substrate 132 is provided with a retrieval space 136, which is located on the side of the substrate 132 opposite to the base 12, and at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 corresponds to the retrieval space 136. Optionally, in one embodiment, the retrieval space 136 is connected to a portion of the second limiting groove 135.

[0135] The substrate 132 also has a retrieval space 136, which corresponds to at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 to facilitate the placement or movement of the flexible circuit board 10. A portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is disposed within the retrieval space 136. The retrieval space 136 can be a retrieval hole or a retrieval slot, etc. When a user or a moving mechanism places or moves the flexible circuit board 10, the user or moving mechanism can retrieve at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 within the retrieval space 136, facilitating user or moving mechanism movement. This increases the speed at which the flexible circuit board 10 is placed on the substrate 132, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0136] The flexible circuit board 10 includes a first sub-flexible circuit board and a second sub-flexible circuit board that are bent and connected. The retrieval space 136 includes a first sub-space and a second sub-space that are connected, with a portion of the first sub-flexible circuit board corresponding to the first sub-space and a portion of the second sub-flexible circuit board corresponding to the second sub-space. In other words, the flexible circuit board 10 has a bent portion, and the bent portion of the flexible circuit board 10 corresponds to the retrieval space 136. The portion of the first sub-flexible circuit board is located in the first sub-space, and the portion of the second sub-flexible circuit board is located in the second sub-space. Since the bent portion of the flexible circuit board 10 has a larger contact area, the user or a moving mechanism, in conjunction with the retrieval space 136, can place or move the flexible circuit board 10 using the bent portion, thereby increasing the speed at which the flexible circuit board 10 is placed on the substrate 132. This further reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11 and further improves the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0137] Please refer to this as well. Figure 6 ,and Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket in another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the first bracket 13 is provided with a fixing part 137, a first mounting part 131, and an elastic member 138. The fixing part 137 is fixed to the base 12, the first mounting part 131 is slidably connected to the fixing part 137, the flexible circuit board is supported on the side of the first mounting part 131 away from the base 12, and the opposite ends of the elastic member 138 abut against the first mounting part 131 and the fixing part 137, respectively. The elastic member 138 has a natural state and a compressed state.

[0138] The first mounting portion 131 is slidable in a direction close to or away from the fixing portion 137; the elastic member 138 is in a compressed state, and when the first mounting portion 131 slides in a direction close to the fixing portion 137, the elastic member 138 is in a compressed state, and the elastic member 138 in the compressed state can cause the first mounting portion 131 to slide in a direction away from the fixing portion 137.

[0139] Optionally, the elastic element 138 can be a helical spring, spiral spring, leaf spring, disc spring, etc.

[0140] The first bracket 13, by setting a fixing part 137 and an elastic member 138, utilizes the rebound force of the elastic member 138 to enable the first mounting part 131 to slide in a direction away from the fixing part 137, thus providing a basis for the first mounting part 131 to drive the flexible circuit board 10 to slide in a direction away from the fixing part 137, thereby realizing the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11.

[0141] Furthermore, the first mounting part 131 can be slid along the direction close to the fixed part 137 by the user or the driving mechanism, so that the elastic element 138 is in a compressed state, providing a basis for the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11.

[0142] The first mounting portion 131 further includes a first sliding post 1321, which is disposed on the side of the base 132 near the fixing portion 137. The fixing portion 137 has a first through hole and includes a fixing plate 1371 and a first mating portion 1372 disposed on the side of the fixing plate 1371 away from the first mounting portion 131. The first mating portion 1372 has a first accommodating space communicating with the first through hole. The first sliding post 1321 passes through the first through hole and the first accommodating space. The outer side wall of the first sliding post 1321 has a protrusion 1322. The elastic member 138 is disposed in the first accommodating space, and the opposite ends of the elastic member 138 respectively abut against the protrusion 1322 and the first mating portion 1372.

[0143] The first mounting portion 131 further includes a second sliding post 1323, which is disposed on the side of the base 132 near the fixing portion 137. The fixing portion 137 is provided with a second through hole and includes a fixing plate 1371 and a second mating portion 1373 disposed on the side of the fixing plate 1371 away from the first mounting portion 131. The second mating portion 1373 has a second accommodating space communicating with the second through hole. The second sliding post 1323 passes through the second through hole and the second accommodating space. In the radial direction of the second sliding post 1323, the size of the second sliding post 1323 near the end of the base 12 is larger than the size of the second mating portion 1373 near the end of the base 12. When the rebound force of the elastic member 138 causes the first mounting portion 131 to slide in a direction away from the fixing portion 137, the end of the second sliding post 1323 near the base 12 abuts against the end of the second mating portion 1373 near the base 12, and puts the first mounting portion 131 in the initial position.

[0144] This embodiment makes the radial dimension of the end of the second sliding column 1323 larger than the radial dimension of the end of the second mating part 1373, so that the second mating part 1373 can restrict the sliding of the second sliding column 1323. That is, the fixing part 137 has a limiting structure to limit the sliding of the first mounting part 131, thereby determining the maximum sliding distance of the first mounting part 131, which facilitates the control of the movement of the first bracket 13 and reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11. In addition, the limiting structure can also ensure that the first bracket 13 can return to its initial position after the flexible circuit board 10 is assembled with the housing 11, thereby improving the stability of the assembly device 1 and reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0145] Please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in cooperation according to another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the elastic member 138 has a natural state. When the elastic member 138 is in its natural state, the distance from the flexible circuit board 10 to the base 12 is greater than or equal to the distance from the housing 11 to the base 12. The natural state refers to the state of the elastic member 138 when the first mounting part 131 is not sliding towards the fixing part 137. In other words, when the elastic member 138 is in its natural state, the flexible circuit board 10 is farther away from the base 12 relative to the housing 11; or the surface of the flexible circuit board 10 facing away from the base 12 is flush with the surface of the housing 11 facing away from the base 12.

[0146] like Figure 11As shown, in the initial state, the elastic member 138 is in its natural state, and the distance H1 from the side surface of the flexible circuit board 10 away from the base 12 to the base 12 is greater than or equal to the distance H2 from the side surface of the housing 11 away from the base 12 to the base 12. Therefore, when the first mounting part 131 slides away from the fixed part 137 using the rebound force of the elastic member 138, thereby causing the flexible circuit board 10 to slide away from the base 12, the first mounting part 131 tends to cause the flexible circuit board 10 to return to its initial position due to the rebound force, and the initial position of the flexible circuit board 10 is farther away from the base 12 than the housing 11. However, at this time, part of the flexible circuit board 10 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 11, so the flexible circuit board 10 cannot return to its initial position. Under the action of the rebound force, the tightness of the assembly between the flexible circuit board 10 and the inner wall of the housing 11 is improved, thereby further improving the assembly effect of the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0147] Please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base and the second bracket according to one embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the second bracket 14 is provided with a sliding part 141 and a second mounting part 142. The second mounting part 142 is provided with a bearing part 143. The sliding part 141 is slidably connected to the base 12, and the second mounting part 142 is connected to the sliding part 141. The bearing part 143 is provided on the side of the second mounting part 142 near the first bracket 13. The housing 11 is fitted with the bearing part 143, and the bearing part 143 abuts against a portion of the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0148] The second support 14 includes a sliding portion 141 for moving relative to the base 12. A slider is provided on the side of the sliding portion 141 near the base 12, and the base 12 has a slide rail; alternatively, the sliding portion 141 has a slide rail on the side near the base 12, and the base 12 has a slider, with the slider and slide rail engaging to allow the sliding portion 141 to slidably connect to the base 12. The second support 14 includes a bearing portion 143 for supporting the housing 11. A portion of the inner wall of the housing 11 abuts against the bearing portion 143; alternatively, the bearing portion 143 is interference-fitted with the housing 11.

[0149] This embodiment provides a basis for assembling the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 by providing a sliding part 141 and a bearing part 143, so that the second bracket 14 can move relative to the base 12 and bear the housing 11.

[0150] Please refer to this as well. Figure 2 , Figure 12 ,and Figures 13-14 , Figure 13This is a top view of the assembly device, housing, and flexible circuit board in one embodiment of this application. Figure 14 This is a top view of the assembly device according to one embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the sliding part 141 is provided with a third protrusion 144, and the base 12 is provided with a fourth protrusion 121. The fourth protrusion 121 is closer to the first bracket 13 than the third protrusion 144.

[0151] When the second bracket 14 slides in a direction close to the first bracket 13, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, and at least a portion of the third protrusion 144 abuts against at least a portion of the fourth protrusion 121.

[0152] In this embodiment, by providing a third protrusion 144 and a fourth protrusion 121, the sliding distance of the second bracket 14 is limited, thereby restricting the position of the housing 11 on the second bracket 14. When the third protrusion 144 abuts against the fourth protrusion 121, the second bracket 14, carrying the housing 11, reaches a preset position. At this time, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0153] In another embodiment, the assembly device 1 further includes a first magnetic element 151 and a second magnetic element 152, wherein the first magnetic element 151 is disposed on the third protrusion 144 and the second magnetic element 152 is disposed on the fourth protrusion 121.

[0154] When the second bracket 14 slides in a direction close to the first bracket 13, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a, and the first magnetic element 151 is magnetically connected to the second magnetic element 152.

[0155] The assembly device 1 further includes a first magnetic element 151 and a second magnetic element 152, which are used to enable the third protrusion 144 on which the first magnetic element 151 is mounted and the fourth protrusion 121 on which the second magnetic element 152 is mounted to attract each other. That is, the first magnetic element 151 is magnetically connected to the second magnetic element 152 to ensure that the second support 14 will not slide or shift during the installation of the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner wall of the housing 11, thus ensuring the stability of the operation. The first magnetic element 151 is disposed on the side of the third protrusion 144 near the fourth protrusion 121, and the second magnetic element 152 is disposed on the side of the fourth protrusion 121 near the third protrusion 144. The first magnetic element 151 penetrates through the third protrusion 144.

[0156] When the second bracket 14 slides in a direction close to the first bracket 13, a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the first magnetic element 151 and the second magnetic element 152 attract each other, and the third protrusion 144 abuts against the fourth protrusion 121.

[0157] This embodiment utilizes the first magnetic element 151 and the second magnetic element 152 to improve the ability to effectively maintain the working position of the second support 14 when it slides toward the first support 13 to a preset position, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and a portion of the first support 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0158] The base 12 is provided with a fifth protrusion 122, which is farther away from the first bracket 13 than the third protrusion 144; wherein, when the second bracket 14 slides to the initial position in a direction away from the first bracket 13, at least a portion of the third protrusion 144 abuts against at least a portion of the fifth protrusion 122.

[0159] The assembly device 1 further includes a third magnetic component, which is disposed on the fifth protrusion 122; wherein, when the second bracket 14 slides to its initial position away from the first bracket 13, the first magnetic component 151 is magnetically connected to the third magnetic component. The third magnetic component is disposed on the side of the fifth protrusion 122 near the third protrusion 144.

[0160] After the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 are assembled, the third protrusion 144 and the fifth protrusion 122 can be used to restrict the sliding position of the second support 14, allowing the second support 14 to slide to its initial position away from the first support 13. After the assembled housing 11 is removed, it provides a basis for assembling another flexible circuit board 10 with another housing 11. The aforementioned initial position refers to the position of the second support 14 in its initial state, that is, the position where the second support 14 has not moved the housing 11.

[0161] Furthermore, the third magnetic element can cooperate with the first magnetic element 151 to improve the ability to effectively maintain the initial position of the second support 14 when it slides away from the first support 13 to the initial position.

[0162] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-3 , Figure 15 , Figure 15This is a flowchart of an assembly method according to one embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the assembly method is applied to an aerosol generating apparatus. The hot-melt method includes providing an assembly device 1 as described in any of the foregoing embodiments. The assembly device 1 includes a base 12, a first support 13, and a second support 14. The first support 13 is connected to the base 12. The first support 13 is used to support the flexible circuit board 10 and expose the flexible circuit board 10. The second support 14 is connected to the base 12. The second support 14 is used to support the housing 11. The second support 14 can be disposed on one side of the first support 13.

[0163] The first support 13 and the second support 14 are able to move relative to each other, so that the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 are close to each other, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and a portion of the first support 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0164] In this embodiment, the assembly method specifically includes steps S100, S200, and S300. Steps S100, S200, and S300 will be described in detail below.

[0165] S100, a flexible circuit board 10, a housing 11, and an assembly device 1 as described in any of the preceding embodiments are provided, the housing 11 having a receiving space 11a.

[0166] The structure of the assembly device 1 has been described in detail above in this application, and will not be repeated here in this embodiment.

[0167] S200, the flexible circuit board 10 is supported on the first support 13, and the housing 11 is supported on the second support 14.

[0168] The flexible circuit board 10 is supported on the first support 13, with at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 exposed. The housing 11 is supported on the second support 14.

[0169] S300, control the relative movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14 so that the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 move closer to each other, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing 11.

[0170] In one embodiment, "controlling the relative movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14" includes: controlling the first support 13 to move in a direction approaching or away from the base 12; and / or controlling the first support 13 to move in a direction approaching or away from the second support 14; and / or controlling the second support 14 to move in a direction approaching or away from the base 12; and / or controlling the second support 14 to move in a direction approaching or away from the first support 13.

[0171] This embodiment does not limit the movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14. For example, the first support 13 can move up and down relative to the base 12; the first support 13 can move left and right relative to the second support 14; the second support 14 can move up and down relative to the base 12; the second support 14 can move left and right relative to the first support 13. In other words, this application does not limit the movement direction of the first support 13 and the second support 14 provided in this embodiment, and both the first support 13 and the second support 14 can move up, down, left, and right.

[0172] The assembly method provided in this embodiment effectively fixes the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11 by using a first bracket 13 to support the flexible circuit board 10 and a second bracket 14 to support the housing 11. The first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 are connected to the base 12, providing a basis for the relative movement of the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14, i.e., providing a basis for the relative movement of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11. Furthermore, the second bracket 14 is located on one side of the first bracket 13 to facilitate the relative movement of the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14, thereby achieving the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 and the housing 11.

[0173] Specifically, by moving the first support 13 relative to the second support 14, a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is positioned within the receiving space 11a, i.e., a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is positioned within the housing 11, providing a good foundation for the subsequent mounting of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11. A portion of the first support 13 is also positioned within the receiving space 11a to support the portion of the flexible circuit board 10 positioned within the receiving space 11a. Furthermore, this application also mounts the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 to achieve assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11.

[0174] In summary, the assembly method provided by this embodiment is simple. By controlling the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 to cooperate with each other, a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 can be disposed in the housing 11 and assembled, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 to the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0175] Please refer to this as well. Figures 4-5 ,and Figure 16 , Figure 16 for Figure 15 The flowchart illustrates the control of the first support 13 and the second support 14 in the assembly method shown. In this embodiment, "controlling the relative movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14" includes: controlling the first support 13 to move the flexible circuit board 10 along a direction close to the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is directly aligned with the receiving space 11a. The first support 13 also moves the flexible circuit board 10 along a direction away from the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is close to and mounted on the inner wall of the housing 11. The second support 14 slides along a direction close to the first support 13, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first support 13 are disposed within the receiving space 11a.

[0176] In this embodiment, the method for controlling the first support 13 and the second support 14 specifically includes steps S310 and S320. The movement of the first support 13, specifically steps S310 and S320, will be described in detail below.

[0177] S310, control the first bracket 13 to drive the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction close to the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is directly aligned with the receiving space 11a.

[0178] The first support 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 so that the flexible circuit board 10 is aligned with the receiving space 11a, providing a basis for the subsequent placement of a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 within the receiving space 11a.

[0179] S320, the first bracket 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 away from the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0180] This embodiment simply controls the movement of the first support 13 and the second support 14 to first make the flexible circuit board 10 correspond to the receiving space 11a, then make a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 disposed in the receiving space 11a, and then install the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11 to achieve assembly, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11 and improving the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner side wall of the housing 11.

[0181] In another embodiment, the method for controlling the first support 13 and the second support 14 specifically includes step S330. The movement of the second support 14 in step S330 will be described in detail below.

[0182] S330, control the second bracket 14 to drive the housing 11 to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a.

[0183] The second support 14 is controlled to move the housing 11 so that the housing 11 is fitted onto a portion of the flexible circuit board 10, that is, a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is placed in the receiving space 11a, providing a good foundation for the subsequent installation of the flexible circuit board 10 on the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0184] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first support 13 and the second support 14 are controlled to move in a preset order, wherein the preset order is that the first support 13 moves first, the second support 14 moves later, and the first support 13 moves again.

[0185] Specifically, firstly, the first support 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 along the direction close to the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is directly aligned with the receiving space 11a.

[0186] Then, the second bracket 14 is controlled to slide the housing in a direction close to the first bracket 13, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first bracket 13 are disposed in the receiving space 11a.

[0187] Subsequently, the first support 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 away from the base 12, so that the flexible circuit board 10 is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0188] In one embodiment, after the "flexible circuit board 10 is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing 11" step, the following is included:

[0189] The first bracket 13 is controlled to move in a direction close to the base 12 so that the first bracket 13 is separated from the flexible circuit board 10.

[0190] The second bracket 14 is controlled to drive the housing 11 and the flexible circuit board 10 to slide in a direction away from the first bracket 13, so that the housing 11 and the first bracket 13 are spaced apart.

[0191] Separate the housing 11, which is equipped with the flexible circuit board 10, from the second bracket 14.

[0192] In this embodiment, firstly, the first support 13 is pressed down to separate the first support 13 from the flexible circuit board 10; then, the second support 14 is moved so that the first support 13 is no longer located in the receiving space 11a of the housing 11; in other words, the second support 14 carries the housing 11 with the flexible circuit board 10 away from the first support 13; subsequently, the housing 11 with the flexible circuit board 10 is removed from the second support 14.

[0193] Please refer to this as well. Figures 6-9 ,and Figure 17 , Figure 17 for Figure 16 The flowchart illustrates the control of the first bracket 13 and the second bracket 14 in the assembly method shown. The method for controlling the first bracket 13 specifically includes step S321. Step S331 will now be described in detail. In this embodiment, the inner wall of the housing 11 has an assembly groove 111. The phrase "controlling the first bracket 13 also drives the flexible circuit board 10 to move in a direction away from the base 12" includes:

[0194] The control of the first bracket 13 also drives the flexible circuit board 10 to move away from the base 12, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is close to and installed in the assembly groove 111.

[0195] S321, the first bracket 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 away from the base 12, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is brought close to and installed in the assembly groove 111.

[0196] The first support 13 is controlled to move the flexible circuit board 10 so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 is brought close to and installed in the assembly groove 111, thereby realizing the assembly of the flexible circuit board 10 onto the housing 11.

[0197] This embodiment aligns the second protrusion 134 with the assembly groove 111, enabling the second protrusion 134 to drive a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 into the assembly groove 111. This not only reduces the assembly difficulty of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11 and improves the assembly efficiency of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11, but also improves the assembly accuracy of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11, thereby improving the assembly effect of assembling the flexible circuit board 10 onto the inner wall of the housing 11.

[0198] The method for controlling the second bracket 14 specifically includes step S331. Step S331 will now be described in detail. In this embodiment, the inner wall of the housing 11 has an assembly groove 111, and the first bracket 13 is provided with a first mounting portion 131. The first mounting portion 131 includes a base 132, a first protrusion 133 located on the side of the base 132 near the second bracket 14, and a second protrusion 134 located on the side of the first protrusion 133 facing away from the base 12.

[0199] The phrase "controlling the second bracket 14 to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13" includes:

[0200] S331, control the second bracket 14 to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the second protrusion 134 is aligned with the assembly groove 111.

[0201] The second support 14 is controlled to move the housing 11 so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the second protrusion 134 of the first support 13 corresponds to the mounting groove 111 of the housing 11, providing a good foundation for the subsequent installation of a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 in the mounting groove 111 of the housing 11.

[0202] Optionally, in one embodiment, firstly, the second bracket 14 is controlled to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the second protrusion 134 is aligned with the mounting groove 111.

[0203] Then, the second bracket 14 is controlled to slide in a direction close to the first bracket 13 so that a portion of the flexible circuit board 10 and at least a portion of the first protrusion 133 are disposed in the receiving space 11a, and the second protrusion 134 is aligned with the mounting groove 111.

[0204] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application, and such improvements and refinements are also considered to be within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly device applied to an aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The aerosol generating device includes a housing and a flexible circuit board, the housing having a receiving space, and the assembly device including: Base; A first bracket is connected to the base, and the first bracket is used to support the flexible circuit board; The second bracket is connected to the base and is used to support the housing. The second bracket is located on one side of the first bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket are capable of relative movement, so that the flexible circuit board and the housing are brought closer to each other, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed in the receiving space, and the flexible circuit board is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing. The first bracket is used to move the flexible circuit board in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base; The first bracket can move the flexible circuit board along the direction close to the base so that the flexible circuit board is aligned with the receiving space; the first bracket can also move the flexible circuit board away from the base so that the flexible circuit board is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing. The first bracket has a fixing part, a first mounting part, and an elastic element. The fixing part is located on the base. The first mounting part is slidably connected to the fixing part. The flexible circuit board is supported on the side of the first mounting part away from the base. The opposite ends of the elastic element abut against the first mounting part and the fixing part, respectively. The first mounting portion is slidable in a direction close to or away from the fixed portion; the elastic member is in a compressed state, and when the first mounting portion slides in a direction close to the fixed portion, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the elastic member in the compressed state enables the first mounting portion to slide in a direction away from the fixed portion.

2. The assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly device satisfies at least one of the following conditions: The first support can move in a direction that is closer to or farther away from the second support; The second bracket can move in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base; The second support can move in a direction that is closer to or farther away from the first support.

3. The assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second bracket is slidably connected to the base, allowing the second bracket to slide in a direction closer to or further away from the first bracket; The second bracket can drive the housing to slide in a direction close to the first bracket, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space.

4. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first bracket is provided with a first mounting part, which includes a base and a first protrusion on the side of the base near the second bracket. The flexible circuit board is supported on the side of the base and the first protrusion away from the base.

5. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first bracket is also provided with a second protrusion, which is located on the side of the first protrusion away from the base, and a portion of the flexible circuit board is located on the side of the second protrusion away from the first protrusion.

6. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first bracket is also provided with a first limiting groove, which is located on the side of the second protrusion away from the first protrusion, and part of the flexible circuit board is located in the first limiting groove.

7. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The first bracket is further provided with an adhesive part, which is located in the first limiting groove and is used to bond the flexible circuit board.

8. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The substrate is provided with a second limiting groove, which is located on the side of the substrate away from the base. A portion of the flexible circuit board is located in the second limiting groove, and the shape of the second limiting groove matches the shape of the flexible circuit board.

9. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The substrate has a retrieval space located on the side of the substrate away from the base, and at least a portion of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the retrieval space.

10. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The elastic element has a natural state. When the elastic element is in its natural state, the distance from the flexible circuit board to the base is greater than or equal to the distance from the housing to the base.

11. The assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second bracket has a sliding part and a second mounting part. The second mounting part has a bearing part. The sliding part is slidably connected to the base. The second mounting part is connected to the sliding part. The bearing part is located on the side of the second mounting part close to the first bracket. The housing is fitted with the bearing part, and the bearing part abuts against a portion of the inner wall of the housing.

12. The assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The sliding part is provided with a third protrusion, and the base is provided with a fourth protrusion. The fourth protrusion is closer to the first bracket than the third protrusion. When the second bracket slides in a direction close to the first bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and at least a portion of the third protrusion abuts against at least a portion of the fourth protrusion.

13. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component is disposed on the third protrusion and the second magnetic component is disposed on the fourth protrusion; When the second bracket slides in a direction close to the first bracket, at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and the first magnetic element is magnetically connected to the second magnetic element.

14. An assembly method applied to an aerosol generating device, characterized in that, The assembly method includes: A flexible circuit board, a housing, and an assembly apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-13 are provided, wherein the housing has a receiving space; The flexible circuit board is supported on the first bracket, and the housing is supported on the second bracket; and Control the relative movement of the first bracket and the second bracket to bring the flexible circuit board and the housing closer together, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space, and the flexible circuit board is mounted on the inner sidewall of the housing.

15. The assembly method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes: Control the first bracket to move in a direction that is closer to or farther from the base; And / or, control the first support to move in a direction closer to or further away from the second support; And / or, control the second bracket to move in a direction closer to or further away from the base; And / or, control the second bracket to move in a direction closer to or further away from the first bracket.

16. The assembly method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes: Control the first bracket to move the flexible circuit board along a direction close to the base, so that the flexible circuit board is aligned with the receiving space; and The control of the first bracket also drives the flexible circuit board to move away from the base, so that the flexible circuit board is close to and installed on the inner wall of the housing.

17. The assembly method as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The "controlling the relative movement between the first support and the second support" includes: The second bracket is controlled to slide the housing in a direction close to the first bracket, so that at least a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first bracket are disposed within the receiving space.

18. The assembly method as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing has an assembly groove; the phrase "controlling the first bracket to also drive the flexible circuit board to move away from the base" includes: The control of the first bracket also drives the flexible circuit board to move away from the base, so that a portion of the flexible circuit board approaches and is installed in the assembly slot.

19. The assembly method as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The inner wall of the housing has an assembly groove, and the first bracket has a first mounting portion, the first mounting portion including a base, a first protrusion on the side of the base near the second bracket, and a second protrusion on the side of the first protrusion away from the base; the "controlling the second bracket to slide along the direction close to the first bracket" includes: The second bracket is controlled to slide in a direction close to the first bracket so that a portion of the flexible circuit board and at least a portion of the first protrusion are disposed within the receiving space, and the second protrusion is aligned with the assembly groove.

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