A camera module FPC bending mechanism

Abstract

The application aims to provide a camera module FPC bending mechanism which is compact in structure, high in safety and accurate in FPC positioning. The application comprises a base, a pre-pressing upper module, a pre-pressing lower module and a transfer module, the transfer module is arranged on the base, the pre-pressing lower module is connected with the movable end of the transfer module, the base is provided with a supporting table and an elastic top pressing assembly, the pre-pressing upper module is fixedly connected with the pre-pressing upper module, the elastic top pressing assembly is top pressing matched with the pre-pressing lower module, and the pre-pressing upper module and the pre-pressing lower module are matched to press and bend the product. The application is applied to the technical field of camera module FPC bending mechanism.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of a camera module FPC bending mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] FPC is widely applied to power batteries of new energy vehicles, and the power batteries of the new energy vehicles have the physical characteristic of thermal expansion and cold contraction, so the FPC inside the battery needs to have a buffer area. The buffer area of the FPC adopts a FPC bending form.

[0003] A Chinese patent with the publication number CN110978467A discloses an FPC bending forming device and an FPC bending forming equipment, which comprises a pressing assembly, a forming assembly, a forming piece, a bearing table, the pressing assembly comprises a middle plate, a pressing plate and a guide assembly, the forming assembly comprises a pressing head, a sliding block and a stopper, the forming piece comprises a body part and a forming part, and the bearing table comprises a bearing part and a step part; the pressing plate vertically moves downward in a straight line, drives the pressing head to press and position the FPC on the bearing part, and drives the forming part to press the opposite FPC on the step part, the stopper pushes the forming part of the forming piece fixed with the sliding block to slide towards the wedge-shaped structure of the step part through the vertical downward linear motion of the middle plate, and the FPC bending processing process is automated through cooperation of the pressing assembly and the forming assembly, but the FPC needs to be placed by workers in the using process, and the hands of the workers are easy to be pressed and injured to cause safety accidents if misoperation occurs during the placing. SUMMARY

[0004] The application aims to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a camera module FPC bending mechanism which is compact in structure, high in safety degree and accurate in FPC positioning.

[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the application is as follows: the application comprises a base, a pre-pressing upper die assembly, a pre-pressing lower die assembly and a transfer assembly, the transfer assembly is arranged on the base, the pre-pressing lower die assembly is connected with a movable end of the transfer assembly, the base is provided with a supporting table and an elastic top pressing assembly, the pre-pressing upper die assembly is fixedly connected to the supporting table, the elastic top pressing assembly is top pressing matched with the pre-pressing lower die assembly, and the pre-pressing upper die assembly and the pre-pressing lower die assembly are matched to press and bend the product.

[0006] Furthermore, the pre-pressing upper mold group includes a first pressing device, a second pressing device, a pressing assembly, a positioning member and a limiting member. The first pressing device is fixedly connected to the support platform, the second pressing assembly is connected to the output end of the first pressing device, and the pressing assembly is connected to the output end of the second pressing device. The positioning member is connected to the fixed end of the second pressing device and is provided with a clearance groove adapted to the pressing assembly. The limiting member is arranged below the positioning member and cooperates with the pre-pressing lower mold group to limit the position.

[0007] Furthermore, the down-pressing assembly includes a connecting block, a down-pressing block and a first pre-pressing block. The connecting block is provided with a slot that is engaged and connected to the output end of the second down-pressing device. The connecting block is fixedly connected to the down-pressing block. The down-pressing block is provided with a pressure head, and the pressure head is bent in coordination with the product. The first pre-pressing block is floatingly connected to the down-pressing block through a first elastic member.

[0008] Furthermore, two groups of guide rods and a second pre-compression block are provided on the positioning member, and the two groups of guide rods are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the positioning member. The second pre-compression block is floatingly connected to the positioning member through a second elastic member, and the lower surface of the second pre-compression block is buffer-pressed with the product.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting component is symmetrically provided with two groups of limiting columns, and the lower ends of the two groups of limiting columns are limitedly matched with the pre-pressed lower module.

[0010] Furthermore, the pre-stressed lower module includes a base frame, a splint, a product fixing part, a product limiting part, a jacking device and a pressure part. The base frame is fixedly connected to the movable end of the transfer module, the jacking device is arranged on the base frame, the splint is arranged at the upper end of the base frame, the pressure part is floatingly matched with the splint, and the movable end of the jacking device drives the pressure part to bend the product, the product limiting part is slidably connected to the base frame, the product fixing part is fixedly connected to the splint, and the product limiting part is slidably matched with the splint.

[0011] Furthermore, the splint is provided with a vacuum air duct, which is connected to an external vacuum generating mechanism and vacuum-adsorbs the product.

[0012] Furthermore, the transfer module includes a slide, a slider, a transfer drive device, a driven wheel and a transmission belt. The slide is arranged on the base, the slider is slidably connected to the slide, the fixed end of the transfer drive device is fixedly connected to the base, the output end of the transfer drive device is provided with a rotating wheel, the driven wheel is arranged at one end of the base away from the transfer drive device, the transmission belt is sequentially wound around the rotating wheel and the driven wheel, and the slider is clamped in cooperation with the transmission belt.

[0013] Furthermore, the elastic pressing assembly includes a fixing frame, a pressing rod and a pressing elastic member, the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the support platform, the pressing rod is slidably connected to the fixing frame, one end of the pressing elastic member is pressed into engagement with the fixing frame, and the other end of the pressing elastic member is engaged with the pressing rod.

[0014] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that: since the transfer device of the present invention drives the pre-stressing lower module to move to the bottom of the pre-stressing upper module, the elastic top pressing component cooperates with the pre-stressing lower module to limit the X-axis and Y-axis of the product, and the pre-stressing upper module moves downward to cooperate with the pre-stressing lower module guide, the pre-stressing upper module performs initial pre-stressing on the product, and then the pre-stressing upper module moves downward a second time to pre-stress the product and bend the end of the product, followed by the pre-stressing upper module retracting to the pre-stressing state, and the pre-stressing lower module pushes upward to bend the product upward at the camera module. After the bending is completed, the pre-stressing upper module and the pre-stressing lower module are reset, and the transfer module drives the pre-stressing lower module to the removal station, and the staff takes out the product. The overall structure is compact, and through the operations of vacuum adsorption, pre-stressing and pre-bending, the product positioning is accurate, effective and easy to use, and the transfer module drives the pre-stressing lower module to move back and forth, so that the staff can load and unload materials in a safe position, effectively reducing the occurrence of safety accidents. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the pre-pressed lower module of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the pressing assembly of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the positioning member of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the limiting member of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the pre-pressed lower module of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the splint of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer module and the elastic top pressing component of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the present invention includes a base 1, a pre-stressing upper module 2, a pre-stressing lower module 3 and a transfer module 4, the transfer module 4 is arranged on the base 1, the pre-stressing lower module 3 is connected to the movable end of the transfer module 4, the base 1 is provided with a support platform 5 and an elastic top-pressing component 6, the pre-stressing upper module 2 is fixedly connected to the support platform 5, the elastic top-pressing component 6 is pressed together with the pre-stressing lower module 3, the pre-stressing upper module 2 and the pre-stressing lower module 3 cooperate to press and bend the product, before the product is put in, the pre-stressing lower module 3 is located at the end of the transfer module 4 away from the support seat, the operator puts the product in and positions it in the pre-stressing lower module 3, the transfer module 4 drives the pre-stressing lower module 3 to move to the bottom of the pre-stressing upper module 2, the elastic top-pressing component 6 is pressed together with the pre-stressing lower module 3 The press fit makes the X-axis and Y-axis of the product engage and limit, the pre-stressing upper module 2 moves downward to cooperate with the pre-stressing lower module 3, the pre-stressing upper module 2 performs initial pre-stressing on the product, and then the pre-stressing upper module 2 moves downward a second time to pre-stress the product and bend the end of the product, then the pre-stressing upper module 2 retracts to the pre-stressing state, the pre-stressing lower module 3 pushes upward to bend the product upward at the camera module, after the bending is completed, the pre-stressing upper module 2 and the pre-stressing lower module 3 are reset, the transfer module 4 drives the pre-stressing lower module 3 to the removal station, the staff takes out the product, the overall structure is compact, through the vacuum adsorption, pre-stressing and pre-bending operations, the product positioning is accurate, effective and easy to use, and the transfer module 4 drives the pre-stressing lower module 3 to move back and forth, so that the staff can load and unload materials in a safe position, effectively reducing the occurrence of safety accidents.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the pre-pressing upper mold group 2 includes a first pressing device 21, a second pressing device 22, a pressing assembly 23, a positioning member 24 and a limiting member 25. The first pressing device 21 is fixedly connected to the support platform 5, the second pressing device 22 is connected to the output end of the first pressing device 21, the pressing assembly 23 is connected to the output end of the second pressing device 22, the positioning member 24 is connected to the fixed end of the second pressing device 22 and is provided with a makeshift groove adapted to the pressing assembly 23, the limiting member 25 is arranged below the positioning member 24 and is limitedly matched with the pre-pressing lower mold group 3, the first pressing device 21 and the second pressing device 22 are both telescopic cylinders, the first pressing device 21 mainly enables the pre-pressing block on the positioning member 24 to pre-press and position the product, drives the positioning member 24 to descend and cooperate with the pre-pressing lower mold group 3, and the second pressing device 22 drives the pressing assembly 23 to move downward in the vertical direction, so that the pressing assembly 23 pre-presses and preliminarily bends the product. The product position is fixed by double pre-compression, which has a compact structure. The two sets of pre-compression positions are elastically pressed and positioned according to different positions of the product, effectively avoiding damage to the product caused by rigid collision and thus affecting the use effect.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the pressing assembly 23 includes a connecting block 231, a pressing block 232 and a first pre-pressing block 233, the connecting block 231 is provided with a slot that is engaged with the output end of the second pressing device 22, the connecting block 231 is fixedly connected to the pressing block 232, the pressing block 232 is provided with a pressing head 234, the pressing head 234 cooperates with the product to bend, the first pre-pressing block 233 is floatingly connected to the pressing block 232 through a first elastic member, the connecting block 231 is provided with a slot, the slot is connected to the movable end of the second pressing device 22, the pressing block 232 is provided with a through hole, the first pre-pressing block 233 slides in the through hole, and in a normal state, the length of the first pre-pressing block 233 is greater than the length of the pressing head 234, the first pre-pressing block 233 first presses the product, and then continues to press down, and the pressing head 234 pre-bends the product.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, two groups of guide rods 241 and a second pre-compression block 242 are provided on the positioning member 24, and the two groups of guide rods 241 are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the positioning member 24. The second pre-compression block 242 is floatingly connected to the positioning member 24 through a second elastic member. The lower surface of the second pre-compression block 242 is buffer-pressed with the product. The second elastic member is a spring. A reserved groove is provided on the lower surface of the second pre-compression block 242, and the reserved groove is tightly fitted with a preset fixing member of the product.

[0027] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the limiting member 25 is symmetrically provided with two groups of limiting columns 251 , and the lower ends of the two groups of limiting columns 251 are limitedly matched with the pre-pressing lower die set 3 .

[0028] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the pre-pressing lower module 3 includes a base frame 31, a clamping plate 32, a product fixing part 33, a product limiting part 34, a lifting device 35 and a pressing part 36. The base frame 31 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the transfer module 4, the lifting device 35 is arranged on the base frame 31, the clamping plate 32 is arranged at the upper end of the base frame 31, the pressing part 36 is floatingly matched with the clamping plate 32, the movable end of the lifting device 35 drives the pressing part 36 to bend the product, the product limiting part 34 is slidably connected to the base frame 31, and the product fixing part 33 is slidably connected to the base frame 31. It is fixedly connected to the splint 32, and the product limiter 34 is slidably matched with the splint 32. The lifting device 35 is a pushing cylinder. Springs are provided on the left and right sides of the pushing member, and automatic rebound is achieved through the spring and the splint 32. The product fixing member 33 is provided with a slot adapted to the product. The product limiter 34 is matched with the splint 32 through spring pressing. When the product limiter 34 is connected to the elastic pressing component 6, when the pre-pressed lower module 3 moves, the elastic pressing component 6 presses against the product limiter 34, so that the product limiter 34 is pushed forward, thereby further limiting and fixing the product, thereby improving the bending accuracy.

[0029] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the splint 32 is provided with a vacuum air duct 37, and the vacuum air duct 37 is connected to an external vacuum generating mechanism and vacuum-adsorbs the product, and the product is adsorbed tightly to the surface of the splint 32 by vacuum adsorption.

[0030] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the transfer module 4 includes a slide 41, a slider 42, a transfer drive device 43, a driven wheel 44 and a transmission belt 45. The slide 41 is arranged on the base 1, the slider 42 is slidably connected to the slide 41, the fixed end of the transfer drive device 43 is fixedly connected to the base 31, and the output end of the transfer drive device 43 is provided with a rotating wheel 46. The driven wheel 44 is arranged at one end of the base 1 away from the transfer drive device 43. The transmission belt 45 is wound around the rotating wheel 46 and the driven wheel 44 in turn. The slider 42 is clamped with the transmission belt 45. The transfer drive device 43 is a rotating motor, and the transmission belt 45 is a belt with good transmission performance. The belt drive makes the transmission of the pre-pressed lower module 3 simple and fast, and the bending and material picking and unloading positions are separated, which improves the work safety of the staff and avoids accidents.

[0031] In this embodiment, the elastic pressing assembly 6 includes a fixing frame 61, a pressing rod 62 and a pressing elastic member 63. The fixing frame 61 is fixedly connected to the support platform 5, and the pressing rod 62 is slidably connected to the fixing frame 61. One end of the pressing elastic member 63 is pressed together with the fixing frame 61, and the other end of the pressing elastic member 63 is matched with the pressing rod 62. The pressing elastic member 63 is a spring.

[0032] Working principle of the present invention:

[0033] After the product is put into the prestressing state, the lifting device 35 pushes the pressing part 36 to push the product upward near the camera module. After the bending is completed, the prestressing upper module 2 and the prestressing lower module 3 are reset, and the loading module 4 drives the prestressing lower module 3 to the removal station, and the staff takes out the product.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described with practical solutions, they do not limit the meaning of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious to modify the implementation scheme and combine it with other solutions based on this description.

Claims

1. A camera module FPC bending mechanism, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The camera module FPC bending mechanism further comprises a pre-stressing upper module (2), a pre-stressing lower module (3) and a transfer module (4); the transfer module (4) is arranged on the base (1); the pre-stressing lower module (3) is connected to the movable end of the transfer module (4); a support platform (5) and an elastic top-pressing component (6) are provided on the base (1); the pre-stressing upper module (2) is fixedly connected to the support platform (5); the elastic top-pressing component (6) is top-pressed with the pre-stressing lower module (3); the pre-stressing upper module (2) and the pre-stressing lower module (3) cooperate to press and bend the product; The pre-pressing upper die set (2) comprises a first pressing device (21), a second pressing device (22), a pressing assembly (23), a positioning member (24) and a limiting member (25), wherein the first pressing device (21) is fixedly connected to the support platform (5), the second pressing device (22) is connected to the output end of the first pressing device (21), the pressing assembly (23) is connected to the output end of the second pressing device (22), the positioning member (24) is connected to the fixed end of the second pressing device (22) and is provided with a clearance groove adapted to the pressing assembly (23), and the limiting member (25) is arranged below the positioning member (24) and is limitedly matched with the pre-pressing lower die set (3); The pressing assembly (23) includes a connecting block (231), a pressing block (232) and a first pre-pressing block (233), the connecting block (231) is provided with a slot for engaging with the output end of the second pressing device (22), the connecting block (231) is fixedly connected to the pressing block (232), the pressing block (232) is provided with a pressing head (234), the pressing head (234) is bent in coordination with the product, and the first pre-pressing block (233) is floatingly connected to the pressing block (232) via a first elastic member; The positioning member (24) is provided with two groups of guide rods (241) and a second pre-pressing block (242). The two groups of guide rods (241) are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the positioning member (24). The second pre-pressing block (242) is floatingly connected to the positioning member (24) through a second elastic member. The lower surface of the second pre-pressing block (242) is buffer-pressed with the product.

2. The camera module FPC bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting member (25) is symmetrically provided with two groups of limiting columns (251), and the lower ends of the two groups of limiting columns (251) are in limiting cooperation with the pre-pressing lower die set (3).

3. The camera module FPC bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-pressing lower module (3) includes a base frame (31), a clamping plate (32), a product fixing member (33), a product limiting member (34), a lifting device (35) and a pressing member (36); the base frame (31) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the transfer module (4); the lifting device (35) is arranged on the base frame (31); the clamping plate (32) is arranged at the upper end of the base frame (31); the pressing member (36) and the clamping plate (32) are floatingly matched; the movable end of the lifting device (35) drives the pressing member (36) to bend the product; the product limiting member (34) is slidably connected to the base frame (31); the product fixing member (33) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (32); and the product limiting member (34) and the clamping plate (32) are slidably matched.

4. The camera module FPC bending mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping plate (32) is provided with a vacuum air passage (37), and the vacuum air passage (37) is connected to an external vacuum generating mechanism and vacuum-adsorbs the product.

5. The camera module FPC bending mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer module (4) includes a slideway (41), a slider (42), a transfer drive device (43), a driven wheel (44) and a transmission belt (45), wherein the slideway (41) is arranged on the base frame (31), the slider (42) is slidably connected to the slideway (41), the fixed end of the transfer drive device (43) is fixedly connected to the base (1), the output end of the transfer drive device (43) is provided with a rotating wheel (46), the driven wheel (44) is arranged at one end of the base (1) away from the transfer drive device (43), the transmission belt (45) is wound around the rotating wheel (46) and the driven wheel (44) in sequence, and the slider (42) is clamped with the transmission belt (45).

6. The camera module FPC bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic pressing assembly (6) includes a fixing frame (61), a pressing rod (62) and a pressing elastic member (63); the fixing frame (61) is fixedly connected to the support platform (5); the pressing rod (62) is slidably connected to the fixing frame (61); one end of the pressing elastic member (63) is pressed and matched with the fixing frame (61); and the other end of the pressing elastic member (63) is matched with the pressing rod (62).

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