An electronic product shell automatic film pasting robot

By designing an automated film-applying robot, and utilizing the cooperation of a transmission mechanism, a pressing component, and a rotating seat, the problem that existing equipment cannot complete the application of film to both sides of electronic products in one go has been solved, achieving efficient film application operations on both the top and bottom surfaces.

CN117382974BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05SHENZHEN LANKEL AUTOMATIC EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN LANKEL AUTOMATIC EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-11-22
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Technical Problem

Existing screen protector application equipment cannot complete the application of film to both sides of electronic products in one go, resulting in cumbersome operation and low efficiency.

Method used

Design an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings. The robot uses a transmission mechanism, a pressing component, a first film-applying mechanism, and a rotating seat to automatically apply films to the top and bottom surfaces of electronic products.

Benefits of technology

This allows for efficient film application to the top and bottom surfaces of electronic products on the same production line, improving the efficiency of film application.

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Abstract

The application discloses an automatic film pasting robot for electronic product shells, which comprises a rack, a transmission mechanism installed in the rack along the length direction, and a shell arranged at the tail of the rack. The transmission mechanism comprises a conveying belt for conveying the electronic products. An operation table is installed at the tail of the rack, and a pressing assembly is installed on the top surface of the rack. The first film pasting mechanism comprises a frame, a conveying belt arranged in the frame, and a film pasting assembly installed at the bottom of the frame. The film pasting assembly is arranged below the conveying belt. The pressing assembly presses and fixes the electronic product from top to bottom, and the film pasting assembly pastes the film on the bottom surface of the electronic product from bottom to top. A rotating seat is installed on the shell, and a plurality of second film pasting assemblies are fixed on the circumferential side of the rotating seat. After the conveying belt conveys the electronic product to the operation table, the rotating seat rotates to drive one of the second film pasting assemblies to rotate above the electronic product and paste the film on the upper surface of the electronic product.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of film application equipment technology, specifically to an automatic film application robot for electronic product casings. Background Technology

[0002] Some electronic products require film to be applied to both sides during manufacturing. Current film-applying equipment primarily applies film to one surface of the electronic product. After film is applied to one surface, the product is moved to a workbench where it is manually flipped over and then placed back into the film-applying equipment to apply film to the other side. This process requires manual flipping of the product, followed by the use of two machines to apply film, or flipping the product and placing it back into the equipment for film application. This method cannot complete film application to both surfaces of the electronic product in one operation, making it cumbersome and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings, which can apply films to both surfaces of electronic products in one device with high efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] An automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings includes a frame, a transmission mechanism mounted along the length of the frame, and the casing disposed on the side of the rear end of the frame. The transmission mechanism includes a conveyor belt for transporting the electronic product, and an operating table mounted at the rear end of the frame. The robot also includes:

[0006] The pressing component is mounted on the top surface of the frame;

[0007] The first film-applying mechanism includes a frame, a conveyor belt is disposed within the frame, and a film-applying assembly that can be raised and lowered longitudinally is installed at the bottom of the frame; the film-applying assembly is located below the conveyor belt.

[0008] When the conveyor belt transports the electronic product between the pressing component and the film-applying component, the pressing component presses and fixes the electronic product from top to bottom, and the film-applying component applies the film to the bottom surface of the electronic product from bottom to top.

[0009] The second film application assembly is rotatably mounted on the housing, and multiple second film application assemblies are respectively fixed to the periphery of the rotating base;

[0010] After the conveyor belt transports the electronic product to the operating table, the rotating seat rotates to drive one of the second film-applying components to rotate above the electronic product and apply the film downwards to the upper surface of the electronic product.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of this invention:

[0012] The pressing component and the first film-applying mechanism work together to apply the film to the lower surface of the electronic product. On the same production line, the operating table and the second film-applying component work together to apply the film to the upper surface of the electronic product, thereby applying the film to both the upper and lower surfaces of the electronic product on a single production line, improving the efficiency of film application to the upper and lower surfaces of the electronic product. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a first-person perspective 3D view of an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a stereoscopic view from a second-person perspective of an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings.

[0015] Figure 3 This is an appendix to the present invention. Figure 2 The enlarged view of the area corresponding to the symbol B in the middle.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a stereoscopic view from a third-person perspective of an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a side view of an automated film-applying robot for electronic product casings.

[0018] Figure 6 This is an end view of the automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the pressing component of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the first film-coated structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 9 This is an appendix to the present invention. Figure 8 A magnified view of the area corresponding to the symbol A in the image.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a side view of the first film-coated structure of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a top-view perspective of the second film application mechanism.

[0024] Figure 12This is a top view of the second film application mechanism.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional view of the second film-applying mechanism from one end.

[0026] Figure 14 This is a side view of the second film application mechanism.

[0027] Figure 15 This is a 3D view of the rotating base.

[0028] 1. Frame; 101. Flexible plate; 102. Support rail; 2. Addition box;

[0029] 3. Pressing assembly; 31. Mounting base; 32. Mounting base; 33. Spring clip; 34. Rubber block;

[0030] 4. Transmission mechanism; 41. Conveyor belt;

[0031] 5. First film application assembly; 51. Support base; 52. Frame; 53. Conveyor belt; 54. Base; 55. Linear motor; 56. Film application assembly; 561. First application plate; 562. Support frame; 563. Second linear motor; 564. Tensioning rod; 565. Top plate; 566. Horizontal plate; 567. First pressing roller;

[0032] 6. Control panel; 7. Casing;

[0033] 8. Rotary seat; 81. End plate; 82. Bearing frame;

[0034] 9. Second film application assembly; 91. Third linear motor; 92. Track; 93. Slide; 94. Connecting rod; 95. Film application base; 96. Second pressing roller; 97. Moving block; 98. Second application plate; 99. Connecting plate; 910. Iron block; 911. Electromagnet; Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0036] Example

[0037] Applying film to electronic products is a cumbersome and inefficient process because it's impossible to apply the film to both sides of the product in one go.

[0038] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this embodiment provides an automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings includes a frame 1, a transmission mechanism 4 installed along its length within the frame 1, and a casing 7 bolted to the side of the rear of the frame 1. The transmission mechanism 4 includes a conveyor belt 41, driven by a first motor. Electronic products are placed on the conveyor belt 41, which in turn moves the electronic products.

[0039] The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings also includes a pressing component 3, which is bolted to the top surface of the frame 1.

[0040] The frame 1 includes a support rail 102, and the conveyor belt 41 runs above the support rail 102. An elastic plate 101 is pivotally connected to the bottom of the top of the frame 1, and the bottom of the elastic plate 101 contacts the electronic product laterally, maintaining elastic contact with the top surface of the electronic product to ensure that the electronic product is transported smoothly.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 8 The first film application mechanism 5 includes a frame 52. Driven by a motor, the conveyor belt 53 moves along the length direction within the frame 52. A film application component 56 that can be raised and lowered along the longitudinal direction is installed at the bottom of the frame 52. The frame 52 conveys the film to the top surface of the film application component 56 to prepare for subsequent film application work.

[0042] In the longitudinal direction, the film-applying assembly 56 is located below the conveyor belt 41.

[0043] The conveyor belt 41 transports the electronic product to the area below the pressing component 3 and above the film-applying component 56. Then, the pressing component 3 presses and fixes the electronic product from above downwards, and the film-applying component 56 applies the film to the bottom surface of the electronic product from below upwards.

[0044] The operating table 6 is bolted to the rear of the frame 1 and is used to receive and support electronic products so as to apply film to the upper surface of the electronic products.

[0045] The rotating base 8 is rotatably mounted on the housing 7, and a plurality of second film-applying assemblies 9 are respectively fixed to the periphery of the rotating base 8 with bolts. In this embodiment, four second film-applying assemblies 9 are installed on the periphery of one rotating base 8.

[0046] The second motor drives the rotating seat 8 to rotate, and the rotating seat 8 drives the second film-applying assembly 9 to rotate. After the conveyor belt 41 transports the electronic product to the operating table 6, the rotating seat 8 rotates to rotate one of the second film-applying assemblies 9 above the electronic product and applies the film downwards to the upper surface of the electronic product.

[0047] The pressing component 3 and the first film-applying mechanism 5 work together to apply the film to the lower surface of the electronic product. On the same production line, the operating table 6 and the second film-applying component 9 work together to apply the film to the upper surface of the electronic product, thereby applying the film to both the upper and lower surfaces of the electronic product on a single production line, improving the efficiency of film application to the upper and lower surfaces of the electronic product.

[0048] Further, refer to Figure 7 The pressing component 3 includes a mounting base 31, which is bolted to the top of the frame 1. A mounting base 32 is bolted to the bottom of the mounting base 31. The mounting base 32 includes three bent sections: the upper first section and the middle second section are bent into triangles, and the middle second section and the lower third section are bent into triangles. The lower third section is placed horizontally.

[0049] A spring clip 33 is held at the bottom of the mounting base 32. The wedge-shaped spring clip 33 is held in the triangular space between the second section and the lower third section. The spring clip 33 is made of spring steel. The two sides of the spring clip 33 generate elastic tension and abut against the second section and the lower third section respectively. The third section is firmly pressed against the upper surface of the electronic product under the compression of the spring clip 33, which is used to squeeze the electronic product tightly and assist in applying film to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

[0050] The two sides of the rubber block 34 form a wedge shape. The rubber block 34 is clamped in the spring clip 33. The rubber block 34 is used to support the spring clip 33 to improve the stability of the support of the spring clip 33 to the mounting base 32 and improve the stability of the mounting base 32 for longitudinal pressing of electronic products.

[0051] Further, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 The first film-applying structure 5 includes a support base 51, and the frame 52 is welded to the top of the support base 51. The frame 52 extends laterally to the bottom of the conveyor belt 41.

[0052] A rectangular base 54 is vertically fixed to the bottom of the frame 52 with bolts. A linear motor 55 is bolted to the bottom of the base 54. The linear motor 55 drives the film application assembly 56 to move longitudinally within the base 54. The film application assembly 56 moves upward to a position close to the conveyor belt 41, and the film application assembly 56 presses the film on its top surface against the bottom surface of the electronic product, thus applying the film to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

[0053] Further, refer to Figure 9 The film application assembly 56 includes a support frame 562, with a first application plate 561 pivotally connected to the top of the support frame 562. A linear motor 55 pushes a top plate 565 to slide to the lower end of the support frame 562. A clamping rod 564 is vertically fixed to both ends of the top surface of the top plate 565 with bolts. The linear motor 55 drives the top plate 565 to move upwards along a straight line to the lower end of the support frame 562. The top plate 565 lifts the support frame 562 upwards, and pushes the clamping rod 564 longitudinally within a cavity in the side wall of the support frame 562. The clamping rod 564 is T-shaped, and a rubber gasket is filled between the top of the clamping rod 564 and the top surface of the cavity.

[0054] Under the combined pushing action of the top plate 565 and the clamping rod 564, the support frame 562 presses the first adhesive plate 561 against the bottom surface of the electronic product, causing the first adhesive plate 561 to squeeze the film onto the bottom surface of the electronic product.

[0055] Further, refer to Figure 9 The film-applying assembly 56 includes a horizontal plate 566, which is bolted to the side wall of the support frame 562 and extends laterally. A second linear motor 563 is bolted to the end of the support frame 562. A groove extending laterally is formed in the horizontal plate 566, and the end of a first pressing roller 567 rolls laterally within the groove of the horizontal plate 566. The end of the output shaft of the first pressing roller 567 is pivotally connected to the output shaft of the second linear motor 563.

[0056] When the output shaft of the second linear motor 563 moves linearly, it drives the first pressing roller 567 to rotate. When the first pressing roller 567 rotates, its outer wall rolls against the back of the first bonding plate 561. Under the pressing action of the first pressing roller 567, the film placed on the top surface of the first bonding plate 561 is firmly bonded to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

[0057] Furthermore, the second linear motor 563 can drive the first pressing roller 567 to reciprocate along a straight line multiple times, so as to cause the first pressing roller 567 to repeatedly squeeze the first bonding plate 561, thereby improving the adhesion of the film to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

[0058] Further, refer to Figure 11 The second film-applying mechanism 9 includes a film-applying base 95, and a plurality of connecting rods 94 are respectively threaded onto both ends of the film-applying base 95. The connecting rods 94 thread the film-applying base 95 onto the rotating base 8.

[0059] The second application plate 98 is pivotally connected to the bottom of the film-applying base 95 via a connecting plate 99. Two iron blocks 910 are respectively welded to both ends of the second application plate 98. An electromagnet 911 is fixed to both ends of the film-applying base 95 with bolts and is positioned above the iron blocks 910.

[0060] After the bottom surface of the electronic product is coated, it is transported to the operating table 6 with the top surface of the electronic product facing upwards. Before coating the top surface of the electronic product, the electromagnet 911 is in a charging state. The electromagnet 911 generates magnetic force to attract the iron block 910. The iron block 910 is attracted to the electromagnet 911. At the same time, the second coating plate 98 is attached to the bottom of the coating holder 95 under the action of the iron block 910.

[0061] After the electronic product is placed on the operating table 6, the electromagnet 911 is de-energized. After the power is de-energized, the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet 911 disappears, and the electromagnet 911 releases the iron block 910. At the same time, the second adhesive plate 98 descends to the vicinity of the electronic product and attaches the film to the upper surface of the electronic product.

[0062] Further, refer to Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 The second film-applying mechanism 9 includes a track 92, which is bolted to the bottom of the film-applying base 95, and a slide block 93 slides along the track 92. One end of the second pressing roller 96 is pivotally connected to the slide block 93, and the other end slides within the side wall of the film-applying base 95. A moving block 97 slides along the track 92.

[0063] The third linear motor 91 is bolted to the end of the film-applying base 95. When the output shaft of the third linear motor 91 moves in a straight line, it drives the moving block 97 to move in a straight line. The moving block 97 pushes the slide 93 to move. The slide 93 drives the second pressing roller 96 to move. The second pressing roller 96 rolls on the second applicator plate 98. Under the pressure of the second pressing roller 96, the second applicator plate 98 applies the film to the upper surface of the electronic product.

[0064] Furthermore, the third linear motor 91 drives the moving block 97 to drive the slide block 93 and the second rolling roller 96 to reciprocate along a straight line on the second bonding plate 98, so as to achieve multiple rolling of the second bonding plate 98 and improve the stability of the film bonding on the surface of electronic products.

[0065] Further, refer to Figure 11Two third linear motors 91 are respectively bolted to both ends of the film-applying base 95. The two third linear motors 91 drive the two moving blocks 97 to move along a straight line. The two moving blocks 97 drive the slide block 93 to move from both sides, so as to drive the second pressing roller 96 to roll on the second applying plate 98, so as to make the second applying plate 98 firmly apply the film to the surface of the electronic product.

[0066] Further, refer to Figure 15 The rotating base 8 includes an end plate 81, and a cross-shaped support frame 82 is vertically fixed to one side of the end plate 81 with bolts. The second film-applying mechanism 9 is threadedly fixed to the support frame 82 via the connecting rod 94. The rotating base 8 is located within the cross-shaped space of the support frame 82. Driven by a motor, the rotating base 8 rotates to rotate one of the second film-applying mechanisms 9 to a position aligned longitudinally with the electronic product below. The second film-applying mechanism 9 then applies a film to the upper surface of the electronic product. By arranging multiple second film-applying mechanisms 9 around the rotating base 8, and by having the rotating base 8 drive these mechanisms to rotate to positions aligned with the electronic product below, and then applying the film to the surface of the electronic product, continuous film application to the upper surfaces of multiple electronic products can be achieved through cyclical operation, thereby improving the efficiency of film application.

[0067] Working principle:

[0068] The electronic product requiring film application is placed from the application box 2 onto the transmission mechanism 4. Driven by the transmission mechanism 4, the electronic product is conveyed between the pressing component 3 and the first film application component 5. After the photoelectric sensor mounted on the frame 1 detects that the electronic product has been conveyed above the first film application component 5, it sends a signal to the main controller (implemented by a DSP digital signal processor). The main controller sends a command to the motor controller (implemented by a microcontroller) that controls the transmission mechanism 4 to stop the operation of the transmission mechanism 4. Then, the main controller sends a command to the controller of the linear motor 55. The linear motor 55 drives the film application component 56 to move longitudinally to push the film upward to the bottom surface of the electronic product, where the film is applied.

[0069] Subsequently, the main controller sends a command to the motor controller of the transmission mechanism 4, which transports the electronic product to the operating table 6. The main controller then sends a command to the motor controller of the rotating base 8, driving the rotating base 8 to rotate one of the second film-applying components 9 to directly above the electronic product. The second film-applying component 9 then applies a film to the upper surface of the electronic product.

[0070] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings, comprising a frame (1), a transmission mechanism (4) installed along the length direction within the frame (1), and a casing (7) disposed on the side of the tail end of the frame (1); the transmission mechanism (4) includes a conveyor belt (41) for conveying electronic products, and an operating table (6) installed at the tail end of the frame (1), characterized in that... It also includes: The pressing component (3) is installed on the top surface of the frame (1); A first film-applying mechanism (5) includes a frame (52), a conveyor belt (53) is provided inside the frame (52), and a film-applying assembly (56) that can be raised and lowered longitudinally is installed at the bottom of the frame (52); the film-applying assembly (56) is located below the conveyor belt (41); When the conveyor belt (41) transports the electronic product between the pressing assembly (3) and the film-applying assembly (56), the pressing assembly (3) presses and fixes the electronic product from above and below, and the film-applying assembly (56) applies the film to the bottom surface of the electronic product from below and above. The second film application assembly (9) is rotatably mounted on the outer casing (7) and a plurality of the second film application assemblies (9) are respectively fixed on the periphery of the rotating base (8); After the conveyor belt (41) transports the electronic product to the operating table (6), the rotating seat (8) rotates to drive one of the second film-applying components (9) to rotate above the electronic product and apply the film downwards to the upper surface of the electronic product. The pressing assembly (3) includes a first mounting base (31), which is fixed to the top of the frame (1), and a second mounting base (32) installed at the bottom of the first mounting base (31). A spring clip (33) is held in the bottom of the second mounting base (32), and a rubber block (34) is clamped in the spring clip (33). The spring clip (33) opens outward to push the second mounting base (32) to press stably against the electronic product. The second film application assembly (9) includes a film application base (95), and multiple connecting rods (94) are respectively disposed at both ends of the film application base (95) for connecting the film application base (95) to the rotating base (8); a second application plate (98) is pivotally connected to the bottom of the film application base (95) via a connecting plate (99); two iron blocks (910) are respectively installed at both ends of the second application plate (98); and an electromagnet (911) is fixed at both ends of the film application base (95). When the electromagnet (911) is de-energized, it releases the iron block (910), and the second bonding plate (98) then descends to the vicinity of the electronic product to attach the film to the upper surface of the electronic product.

2. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first film application mechanism (5) includes a support base (51), the frame (52) is mounted on the top of the support base (51); the base (54) is fixed to the bottom of the frame (52), and the linear motor (55) is fixed to the bottom of the base (54); the linear motor (55) drives the film application assembly (56) to move longitudinally within the base (54) so ​​that the film application assembly (56) applies the film upward to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

3. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 2, characterized in that, The film application assembly (56) includes a support frame (562), with a first application plate (561) pivotally connected to the top of the support frame (562); a linear motor (55) pushes a top plate (565) to slide to the lower end of the support frame (562); a clamping rod (564) is vertically fixed at both ends of the top surface of the top plate (565); the top plate (565) pushes the clamping rod (564) to slide into the support frame (562) to lift the support frame (562) upward, causing the first application plate (561) to press the film onto the bottom surface of the electronic product.

4. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 3, characterized in that, The film application assembly (56) includes a horizontal plate (566) which is fixed laterally to the side wall of the support frame (562); a second linear motor (563) is mounted at the end of the support frame (562); and the end of a first rolling roller (567) rolls laterally along the horizontal plate (566). When the output shaft of the second linear motor (563) drives the first rolling roller (567) to rotate, the outer wall of the first rolling roller (567) rolls onto the first bonding plate (561) to make the film of the first bonding plate (561) firmly adhere to the bottom surface of the electronic product.

5. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second film application assembly (9) includes a track (92) fixed to the bottom of the film application base (95); a slide (93) slides along the track (92); one end of the second pressing roller (96) is pivotally connected to the slide (93), and the other end slides within the side wall of the film application base (95); a moving block (97) slides along the track (92); The third linear motor (91) is installed at the end of the film-applying base (95) and drives the moving block (97) and the slide (93) to move, so as to drive the second rolling roller (96) to roll on the second applicator plate (98) and apply the film attached to the surface of the second applicator plate (98) to the surface of the electronic product.

6. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 5, characterized in that... , Two third linear motors (91) are respectively installed at both ends of the film-applying base (95); the two third linear motors (91) drive the two moving blocks (97) respectively, and the two moving blocks (97) drive the slide (93) from both sides to move, so as to drive the second pressing roller (96) to roll on the second applicator plate (98).

7. The automatic film-applying robot for electronic product casings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating seat (8) includes an end plate (81), and a cross-shaped support frame (82) is vertically fixed to one side of the end plate (81); the second film-applying assembly (9) is fixed in the cross-shaped space of the support frame (82).