Radio frequency component handling apparatus for 5g antennas

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of 5G antenna manufacturing technology, and particularly relates to a radio frequency (RF) component processing equipment for 5G antennas, comprising: a conveying channel arranged along a second direction, with a discharge groove at the end of the conveying channel; a docking device including a docking drive cylinder and a docking seat; a processing device including a processing drive cylinder, a moving mold base, a strip cutting knife, a strip cutting block, and a pre-bending stamping knife; the processing device also includes two mating rods, each connected to one end of the moving mold base; and a bending device including two bending members arranged opposite each other along a first direction between the conveying channel and the docking device, the bending members slidingly engaging with the mating rods to drive the bending members to move along the first direction; this RF component processing equipment has a simple and reliable structure, with tight coordination among the mechanisms, and can combine cutting and bending of RF components together, effectively improving production efficiency and achieving high product consistency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of 5G antenna manufacturing technology, and in particular to a radio frequency component processing device for 5G antennas. Background Technology

[0002] 5G antennas contain multiple radio frequency (RF) components. These components are typically small, lightweight, and easy to handle, requiring connection via ribbon. During processing, these RF components must first be cut and bent before being installed into their respective modules. However, the cutting and bending of these RF components is still done independently—cutting first and then bending—making it difficult to guarantee the consistency of each component and resulting in extremely low processing efficiency, thus impacting overall production.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of at least one of the above technical problems, this application provides a radio frequency component processing device for 5G antennas, which has a simple and reliable structure, high cutting and bending efficiency, and high consistency of the radio frequency components produced.

[0005] This application provides an embodiment of a radio frequency component processing device for a 5G antenna, including:

[0006] The conveying channel is arranged along the second direction, and the end of the conveying channel has a discharge chute;

[0007] The docking device includes a docking drive cylinder and a docking seat. The drive cylinder is installed on one side of the conveying channel along the second direction. The output end of the drive cylinder is connected to the docking seat and is used to drive the docking seat to fit against or move away from the end of the conveying channel. The docking seat has two mating grooves arranged in opposite directions.

[0008] The processing device includes a processing drive cylinder, a moving mold base, a strip cutter, a strip cutting block, and a pre-bending punch. The processing drive cylinder is installed at intervals along a third direction on one side of the conveying channel. The output end of the processing drive cylinder is connected to the moving mold base and is used to drive the moving mold base to move closer to or away from the conveying channel. There are two of each of the strip cutter, strip cutting block, and pre-bending punch. The strip cutter, strip cutting block, and pre-bending punch are arranged sequentially on the moving mold base from the conveying channel to the docking device. The strip cutting block is arranged corresponding to the discharge groove.

[0009] The processing device also includes two mating rods, which are respectively connected to both ends of the movable mold base;

[0010] A bending device includes two bending members arranged opposite each other in a first direction between a conveying channel and a docking device. The bending members are slidably engaged with a mating rod to drive the bending members to move in the first direction.

[0011] The docking seat connects to the conveyor channel under drive, and an RF component with pre-cut strip enters the docking seat. During the downward movement of the moving mold base, the strip cutter, strip cutting block, and pre-bending punch move towards the conveyor channel under drive. The strip cutter cuts one end of the strip at the opening of the discharge trough, the strip cutting block presses down on the strip at the opening of the discharge trough after cutting, causing the strip to separate, and the pre-bending punch pre-bends the two terminals of the RF component into the mating groove. During the upward movement of the moving mold base, the mating rod slides into the bending component, allowing the bending component to enter the mating groove and bend the two terminals of the pre-bent RF component.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this RF component processing equipment has a simple and reliable structure, with close cooperation between its various mechanisms. It can combine cutting and bending of RF components, effectively improving production efficiency and achieving high product consistency.

[0013] In some alternative implementations, the bending device also includes a bending seat and a spring. The bending seat is located between the conveyor and the processing device. The bending part is movably mounted on the bending seat. One end of the spring abuts against the bending seat, and the other end of the spring abuts against the end of the bending part away from the mating rod.

[0014] In some alternative implementations, the bending seat has a through slot, and part of the bent component passes through the through slot.

[0015] In some alternative implementations, the bending component includes a main body, a bending part, and a mating part. The bending part and the mating part are respectively connected to both ends of the main body. The bending part passes through a slot, and the mating part slides with the mating rod.

[0016] In some alternative implementations, the mating part includes a rotating wheel, and the bottom of the mating rod has a slope that slides with the rotating wheel. The slope has a first inclined surface, a raised arc surface, and a second inclined surface connected in sequence, with the raised arc surface protruding towards the drive wheel.

[0017] In some alternative implementations, the docking device also includes a movable block, the output end of the docking drive cylinder is connected to the movable block, and the docking seat is mounted on the movable block.

[0018] In some alternative implementations, the docking device also includes a guide rail and a slider, with the guide rail located on one side of the conveying channel along the second direction, the slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the moving block connected to the slider.

[0019] In some alternative implementations, the mating seat includes a pressing block and a support block, with the support block disposed on the movable block. The pressing block is attached to the support block and connected to the movable block to lock the support block onto the movable block.

[0020] In some alternative implementations, the end of the support block is provided with a first support portion and a second support portion, and a receiving cavity is formed between the first support portion and the second support portion for receiving radio frequency components. The first support portion and the second support portion are used to support the terminals of the radio frequency components.

[0021] In some alternative implementations, the first support and the second support are provided with corresponding mating grooves.

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first structural diagram of the radio frequency component processing device shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a second structural diagram of the radio frequency component processing device shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the processing of the radio frequency components shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bending device shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the docking seat shown in the embodiment of this application;

[0029] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0030] 100. Conveying channel;

[0031] 200. Docking device; 210. Docking drive cylinder; 220. Docking seat; 230. Moving block;

[0032] 221. Mating groove; 222. Pressing block; 223. Support block;

[0033] 2231. First support portion; 2232. Second support portion; 2233. Receiving cavity;

[0034] 300. Processing device; 310. Processing drive cylinder; 320. Moving mold base; 330. Strip cutting blade; 340. Strip cutting block;

[0035] 350. Pre-bending stamping cutter; 360. Matching rod; 361. Slope section;

[0036] 400. Bending device; 410. Press-bending component; 420. Bending seat; 430. Spring;

[0037] 421. Through groove; 411. Main body; 412. Bending part; 413. Mating part; 4131. Rotating wheel; Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the embodiments of this application, the first direction corresponds to the X-axis (i.e., the left-right direction) of the spatial coordinate axis, the second direction corresponds to the Y-axis (i.e., the front-back direction) of the spatial coordinate axis, and the third direction corresponds to the Z-axis (i.e., the up-down direction) of the spatial coordinate axis.

[0043] 5G antennas contain multiple radio frequency (RF) components. These components are typically small, lightweight, and easy to handle, requiring connection via tape. Currently, these RF components are first cut and bent before being installed into various modules. However, the cutting and bending of these components are still done independently, making it difficult to guarantee consistency between each component and resulting in extremely low processing efficiency, impacting production. Compared to existing technologies, this RF component processing equipment features a simple and reliable structure, tightly integrated mechanisms, and combines cutting and bending processes, effectively improving production efficiency and achieving high product consistency.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 ,in, Figure 1 This is a first structural diagram of the radio frequency component processing device shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a second structural diagram of the radio frequency component processing device shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the processing of the radio frequency components shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bending device shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the docking seat shown in the embodiment of this application; the embodiment of this application provides a radio frequency component processing device for 5G antennas, including a conveying channel 100, a docking device 200, a processing device 300, and a bending device 400.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown below, the specific structure of the radio frequency component processing equipment will be described in detail.

[0046] The conveying channel 100 is arranged along the second direction, and the end of the conveying channel 100 has a discharge chute;

[0047] The docking device 200 includes a docking drive cylinder 210 and a docking seat 220. The drive cylinder is installed on one side of the conveying channel 100 along the second direction. The output end of the drive cylinder is connected to the docking seat 220 and is used to drive the docking seat 220 to fit against or move away from the end of the conveying channel 100. The docking seat 220 has two mating grooves 221 arranged in opposite directions.

[0048] The processing device 300 includes a processing drive cylinder 310, a moving mold base 320, a strip cutter 330, a strip cutting block 340, and a pre-bending punch 350. The processing drive cylinder 310 is installed at intervals along a third direction on one side of the conveying channel 100. The output end of the processing drive cylinder 310 is connected to the moving mold base 320 and is used to drive the moving mold base 320 to move closer to or away from the conveying channel 100. There are two of each of the strip cutter 330, the strip cutting block 340, and the pre-bending punch 350. The strip cutter 330, the strip cutting block 340, and the pre-bending punch 350 are arranged sequentially on the moving mold base 320 from the conveying channel 100 to the docking device 200. The strip cutting block 340 is arranged corresponding to the discharge groove.

[0049] The processing device 300 also includes two mating rods 360, which are respectively connected to both ends of the movable mold base 320.

[0050] The bending device 400 includes a bending member 410. Two bending members 410 are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction between the conveying channel 100 and the docking device 200. The bending member 410 is slidably engaged with the mating rod 360 to drive the bending member 410 to move in the first direction.

[0051] In this process, the docking seat 220 is driven to dock with the conveyor channel 100, and a radio frequency component that has completed the strip cutting enters the docking seat 220. During the downward movement of the moving mold base 320, the strip cutting blade 330, the strip cutting block 340, and the pre-bending punching blade 350 move towards the conveyor channel 100 under the drive. The strip cutting blade 330 cuts one end of the strip located at the opening of the discharge trough, and the strip cutting block 340 presses down on the strip located at the opening of the discharge trough after cutting, so that the strip is separated. The pre-bending punching blade 350 pre-bends the two terminals of the radio frequency component into the mating groove 221. During the upward movement of the moving mold base 320, the mating rod 360 slides with the bending member 410, so that the bending member 410 enters the mating groove 221 and bends the two terminals of the radio frequency component that has completed the pre-bending.

[0052] It is worth noting that during the downward movement of the moving mold base 320, the sliding engagement between the mating rod 360 and the bending member 410 allows the bending member 410 to enter the mating groove 221 of the docking seat 220. However, since the pre-bending punch 350 has not yet bent and punched the terminal, the bending member 410 will not contact the terminal at this time. During the upward movement of the moving mold base 320, the sliding engagement between the mating rod 360 and the bending member 410 allows the bending member 410 to enter the mating groove 221 of the docking seat 220 again. Since the pre-bending punch 350 has already bent and punched the terminal, the bending member 410 can bend the terminal, thus making the terminal bend more complete.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the bending device 400 also includes a bending seat 420 and a spring 430. The bending seat 420 is located between the conveying channel 100 and the processing device 300. The bending member is movably mounted on the bending seat 420. One end of the spring 430 abuts against the bending seat 420, and the other end of the spring 430 abuts against the end of the bending member 410 away from the mating rod 360.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the bending seat 420 has a through groove 421, and a portion of the bending member 410 passes through the through groove 421.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the bending member 410 includes a main body 411, a bending part 412, and a mating part 413. The bending part 412 and the mating part 413 are respectively connected to both ends of the main body 411. The bending part 412 is disposed through the through groove 421, and the mating part 413 is slidably engaged with the mating rod 360.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the mating part 413 includes a rotating wheel 4131, and the bottom of the mating rod 360 has a slope part 361 that slides with the rotating wheel 4131. The slope part 361 has a first inclined surface, a raised arc surface and a second inclined surface connected in sequence, and the raised arc surface protrudes toward the transmission wheel.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the docking device 200 further includes a movable block 230, the output end of the docking drive cylinder 210 is connected to the movable block 230, and the docking seat 220 is mounted on the movable block 230.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the docking device 200 also includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is disposed on one side of the conveyor channel 100 along the second direction, the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the moving block 230 is connected to the slider. By setting the guide rail and slider, the moving block can move more smoothly, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the mating seat 220 includes a pressing block 222 and a support block 223. The support block 223 is disposed on the moving block 230. The pressing block 222 is attached to the support block 223 and connected to the moving block 230 to lock the support block 223 onto the moving block 230.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some examples, the end of the support block 223 is provided with a first support portion 2231 and a second support portion 2232. A receiving cavity 2233 is formed between the first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232 for receiving radio frequency components. The first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232 are used to support the terminals of the radio frequency components. The first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232 are provided with corresponding mating grooves 221.

[0061] When the RF component moves onto the mating seat 220, the body of the RF component is located in the receiving cavity 2233. The two terminals of the RF component are located on the first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232, respectively, and extend out of the first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232, protruding directly above the mating groove 221. When the pre-bending punch 350 moves toward the mating groove 221, it first contacts the two terminals of the RF component, and then cooperates with the first support portion 2231 and the second support portion 2232 to bend the terminals, causing the terminals to bend into the mating groove 221.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not constitute any limitation on this application. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this application, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the shape, structure, and principle of this application without departing from the content of the technical solution of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A radio frequency component handling apparatus for 5G antennas, characterized by, include: A conveying channel is provided along a second direction, and the end of the conveying channel has a discharge chute; The docking device includes a docking drive cylinder and a docking seat. The drive cylinder is installed on one side of the conveying channel along a second direction. The output end of the drive cylinder is connected to the docking seat and is used to drive the docking seat to fit against or move away from the end of the conveying channel. The docking seat has two mating grooves arranged in opposite directions. The processing device includes a processing drive cylinder, a moving mold base, a strip cutter, a strip cutting block, and a pre-bending stamping knife. The processing drive cylinder is installed at intervals along a third direction on one side of the conveying channel. The output end of the processing drive cylinder is connected to the moving mold base and is used to drive the moving mold base to move closer to or away from the conveying channel. There are two of each of the strip cutter, strip cutting block, and pre-bending stamping knife. The strip cutter, strip cutting block, and pre-bending stamping knife are arranged sequentially on the moving mold base from the conveying channel to the docking device. The strip cutting block is arranged corresponding to the discharge groove. The processing device further includes two mating rods, which are respectively connected to both ends of the movable mold base; A bending device includes two bending members arranged opposite each other in a first direction between the conveying channel and the docking device. The bending members are slidably engaged with the mating rod to drive the bending members to move in the first direction. The docking seat is driven to dock with the conveyor channel, and a radio frequency (RF) component with pre-cut strip enters the docking seat. During the downward movement of the moving mold base, the strip cutting blade, strip cutting block, and pre-bending stamping blade move towards the conveyor channel under drive. The strip cutting blade cuts one end of the strip located at the opening of the discharge trough, the strip cutting block presses down on the strip located at the opening of the discharge trough after cutting, causing the strip to separate, and the pre-bending stamping blade pre-bends the two terminals of the RF component into the mating groove. During the upward movement of the moving mold base, the mating rod slides with the bending member, causing the bending member to enter the mating groove and bend the two terminals of the pre-bent RF component. The bending device further includes a bending seat and a spring. The bending seat is located between the conveying channel and the processing device. The bending member is movably mounted on the bending seat. One end of the spring abuts against the bending seat, and the other end of the spring abuts against the end of the bending member away from the mating rod. The bending member includes a main body, a bending part, and a mating part. The bending part and the mating part are respectively connected to both ends of the main body, and the mating part is slidably engaged with the mating rod. The mating part includes a rotating wheel, and the bottom of the mating rod has a slope that slides with the rotating wheel. The slope has a first inclined surface, a raised arc surface and a second inclined surface connected in sequence, and the raised arc surface protrudes towards the rotating wheel.

2. The radio frequency component handling apparatus for 5G antennas of claim 1, wherein, The bending seat has a through groove, and part of the bending member passes through the through groove.

3. The radio frequency component processing equipment for 5G antennas according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bending section passes through the through groove.

4. The radio frequency component handling apparatus for 5G antennas of claim 1, wherein, The docking device further includes a movable block, the output end of the docking drive cylinder is connected to the movable block, and the docking seat is mounted on the movable block.

5. The radio frequency component handling apparatus for 5G antennas of claim 4, wherein, The docking device also includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is located on one side of the conveying channel along the second direction, the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the moving block is connected to the slider.

6. The radio frequency component handling device for 5G antennas of claim 5, wherein, The docking seat includes a pressing block and a supporting block. The supporting block is disposed on the moving block. The pressing block is attached to the supporting block and connected to the moving block to lock the supporting block onto the moving block.

7. The radio frequency component handling device for 5G antennas of claim 6, wherein, The support block has a first support portion and a second support portion at its end. A receiving cavity is formed between the first support portion and the second support portion for receiving radio frequency components. The first support portion and the second support portion are used to support the terminals of the radio frequency components.

8. The radio frequency component processing device for 5G antennas according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first support portion and the second support portion are provided corresponding to the mating groove.

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