Circuit board conveying device for plug-in machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a circuit board conveying device for an insertion machine, which belongs to the technical field of conveying devices, and includes a bracket, a first support plate and a second support plate, wherein a first push channel and a second push channel are respectively provided on the first support plate and the second support plate, which together form a conveying path for the movement of the circuit board. The device is also equipped with a first push unit and a second push unit for pushing the circuit board to move in the channel. A first slideway and a second slideway are arranged inside the first push channel, and there is a height difference between the two slideways, and they are connected by a medium channel. This design enables the circuit board to smoothly transition from the first slideway to the second slideway. A through groove and a connecting plate are also provided at the bottom of the medium channel, and a plurality of push rollers and slide rods are installed on the connecting plate. The circuit board conveying device of the present invention ensures the stability of the circuit board during the conveying process, and also lays a foundation for subsequent high-precision operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conveying devices, and in particular to a circuit board conveying device for an inserter. Background Art

[0002] In the modern electronic manufacturing industry, the production and assembly process of circuit boards is highly automated, which places extremely high demands on production efficiency and precision.

[0003] Most existing circuit board conveying devices use conveyor belts or robotic arms for conveying, but these methods often cannot guarantee the stability and positioning accuracy of the circuit board during the conveying process. In particular, when the circuit board needs to be plugged in and other high-precision operations, the traditional conveying method is more likely to cause the circuit board to be offset or damaged. Although the conventional conveyor belt conveying method can increase the transmission speed, it still requires secondary positioning during processing, which takes a lot of time. Although the conveying method using robotic arms has improved accuracy, the transmission speed is slow.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides a circuit board conveying device for an inserter that solves the above-mentioned problem. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical deficiencies, an object of the present invention is to provide a circuit board conveying device for an insertion machine, which can realize fast transmission and fast positioning.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides a circuit board conveying device for an insertion machine, comprising a bracket, on which a first support plate and a second support plate are installed, and the first support plate and the second support plate are respectively provided with a first pushing channel and a second pushing channel, and the first pushing channel and the second pushing channel form a conveying channel for the movement of the circuit board.

[0007] A first pushing unit and a second pushing unit for pushing the circuit board to move are respectively installed inside the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate.

[0008] Among them, the first support plate is fixed on the bracket, and the second support plate is rotatably installed on the bracket. When the second support plate rotates, the second pushing channel can follow the inclination of the second support plate. The first pushing channel is provided with a first slide and a second slide. There is a height difference between the first slide and the second slide. A medium channel is provided between the first slide and the second slide. The first slide and the second slide extend to the inside of the medium channel respectively. The circuit board can be transferred from the first slide to the inside of the second slide through the medium channel.

[0009] A plurality of pressing plates are movably mounted on the first supporting plate, and the pressing plates can push one end of the circuit board to move in the medium channel.

[0010] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the first slide and the second slide are both equipped with multiple rotatable push rollers, and the upper end of the medium channel is also rotatably equipped with multiple push rollers, and the push rollers at the upper end of the first slide and the push rollers at the upper end of the medium channel are on the same straight line.

[0011] Preferably, a through groove is provided at the bottom of the medium channel, a connecting plate is fixed inside the through groove, a plurality of rotatable push rollers are rotatably installed on the surface of the connecting plate, a plurality of sliding rods are slidably installed inside the connecting plate through springs, the upper end of the sliding rod extends to the inside of the medium channel, and a steel ball is rotatably installed on one end of the sliding rod extending to the inside of the medium channel, and in an initial state, the steel ball and the push roller at the bottom of the first slide are in the same plane.

[0012] Preferably, a side edge of the medium channel close to the second slideway is a positioning surface of the circuit board.

[0013] Preferably, a driving shaft is rotatably mounted on the bracket, and the driving shaft is arranged on one side of the first supporting plate along the length direction of the first supporting plate, and one end of each of the plurality of pressing plates is fixedly mounted on the driving shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the pressure plate is a split structure, which includes a fixed plate fixedly connected to the drive shaft and a movable plate movably connected to the fixed plate. The movable plate is connected to the fixed plate by bolts, and the end of the movable plate extends to the outside of the first pushing channel and is arc-shaped.

[0015] Preferably, an arc plate is installed at the bottom of the second support plate, an arc groove adapted to the arc plate is provided inside the bracket, one end of the arc plate is adapted to the arc groove and slidably installed inside the arc groove, and an elastic body acting on the end of the arc plate is installed inside the arc groove.

[0016] Preferably, the first slideway and the second slideway are provided with openings on one side away from the medium channel.

[0017] Preferably, a conveyor belt is installed on the second supporting plate, and the conveyor belt is attached to the bottom surface of the second pushing channel for transmission, and a plurality of pushing rollers are rotatably installed on the upper end of the second pushing channel.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The present invention combines a first pushing unit and a second pushing unit, and utilizes the rolling action of a pushing roller to clamp and push both sides of a circuit board at the same time, thereby ensuring the stability of the circuit board during the transmission process. In addition, the second support plate is designed to be tiltable, and a first pushing channel adapted to the tilted circuit board is provided inside the first support plate. The first pushing channel contains a first slideway and a second slideway of different heights, which are adapted to tilted and horizontal circuit boards respectively, and the medium channel serves as a bridge connecting the two slideways. In the medium channel, the circuit board will rest against the positioning surface. This process ensures the accuracy of the position of the circuit board and provides a basis for subsequent high-precision operations. At the same time, the pressure plate will also apply appropriate pressure to the circuit board, thereby further enhancing the stability of the circuit board. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission device.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the bracket, the first support plate and the second support plate.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the first support plate and the connecting plate in the initial state in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the first support plate and the connection plate after the pressure plate is pressed in the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 It is an internal cross-sectional view of the second support plate of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting plate of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in .

[0027] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in .

[0028] In the figure:

[0029] 1. Bracket, 2. First support plate, 201. First push channel, 2011. First slide, 2012. Second slide, 2013. Medium channel, 3. Second support plate, 301. Second push channel, 4. Pressing plate, 5. Driving shaft, 6. Connecting plate, 7. Sliding rod, 8. Conveyor belt, 9. Arc plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention is described below with specific embodiments, but they are not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0031] Embodiment 1

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a circuit board conveying device for an insertion machine is provided, including a bracket 1, which is responsible for carrying and installing other components of the conveying device. These components are all fixed on the bracket 1, and the bracket 1 is installed horizontally and is built into the machine of the insertion machine, which not only optimizes space utilization but also realizes the conveying function. The bracket 1 is installed with a first support plate 2 and a second support plate 3, and the first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3 can be arranged horizontally on the bracket 1. The first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3 are respectively provided with a first push channel 201 and a second push channel 301, which are arranged inside the two opposite sides of the first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3. The first push channel 201 and the second push channel 301 are arranged inside the two opposite sides of the first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3. The second pushing channel 301 forms a conveying channel for the movement of the circuit board. The two side edges of the circuit board extend into the internal space of the first pushing channel 201 and the second pushing channel 301 respectively. Subsequently, these circuit boards are driven by the built-in pushing units in these channels and move along a preset path. The first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012 are provided with openings on the side away from the medium channel 2013. The circuit board can enter the interior of the first slide 2011 from the opening of the first slide 2011, and can slide away from the second slide 2012 from the opening of the second slide 2012.

[0033] The first and second push units for pushing the circuit board to move are installed inside the first support plate 2 and the second support plate 3, respectively. The first and second push units act on the two sides of the circuit board respectively to ensure that the circuit board is supported in a balanced manner during the movement. The first and second push units maintain the same pushing speed. This synchronization design ensures that the circuit board can move smoothly.

[0034] The second support plate 301 is fixed on the bracket 1, and the second support plate 3 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 1. The second support plate 3 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 1 through a hinge shaft. When the second support plate 3 rotates, the second push channel 301 can follow the second support plate 3 to tilt. The second support plate 3 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 1 located at the bottom thereof through a corresponding rotating shaft. Since the second push channel 301 is opened inside the side of the second support plate 3, the second push channel 301 is opened on a side away from the corresponding rotating shaft. The first push channel 201 is provided with a first slide 2011 and a second slide 2012 inside. There is a height difference between the first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012. The inclination angle of the circuit board is closely related to the arrangement of the two slides (the first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012). Specifically, when the first support plate 2 maintains a horizontal state, the inclination angle of the circuit board just matches the inclination angle of the second slide 2012, so that the side of the circuit board can be smoothly embedded in the second slide 2012. When one end of the first support plate 2 tilts up, the inclination angle of the circuit board is automatically adjusted to be consistent with the inclination angle of the first slide 2011, and at this time, one end of the circuit board will be embedded in the first slide 2011. This process ensures that the circuit board can be firmly and accurately aligned with and embedded in the corresponding slide in different states. A medium channel 2013 is provided between the first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012. The first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012 extend to the inside of the medium channel 2013 respectively. The circuit board can be transferred from the first slide 2011 to the inside of the second slide 2012 through the medium channel 2013. The first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012 are both linear channels. One end of the first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012 extending to the inside of the medium channel 2013 has an overlapping portion in the projection perpendicular to the surface of the first support plate 2, and the overlapping portion coincides with the medium channel 2013.

[0035] A plurality of pressing plates 4 are movably mounted on the first support plate 2. The pressing plates 4 can push one end of the circuit board to move in the medium channel 2013. In the working state, one end of the circuit board extends to the inside of the first push channel 201, and the other end enters the second push channel 301. At the same time, the second support plate 3 and the circuit board are both naturally tilted. In this state, the circuit board and the first slide 2011 are in the same plane. When an external force is applied, especially through the pressing action of the pressing plate 4, the external force will generate a downward pressure on the circuit board, thereby causing the circuit board and the second support plate 3 to rotate together around the rotating shaft located on one side of the second support plate 3. As the rotation proceeds, the circuit board finally reaches a horizontal state. In this state, the circuit board and the second slide 2012 are in the same plane, providing conditions for the circuit board to move from the medium channel 2013 to the second slide 2012.

[0036] Embodiment 2

[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 8 As shown, based on the first embodiment, this embodiment provides a method for moving and positioning the circuit board inside the pushing channel, which is as follows:

[0038] A plurality of rotatable push rollers are installed at the upper and lower ends of the first slide 2011 and the second slide 2012, and a plurality of rotatable push rollers are also installed at the upper end of the medium channel 2013. The push rollers at the upper end of the first slide 2011 and the push rollers at the upper end of the medium channel 2013 are on the same straight line, and the push rollers are evenly arranged along the transmission direction. When the push rollers inside the first slide 2011 rotate, they can drive the circuit board inside the first channel to move toward the direction of the medium channel 2013.

[0039] A through groove is provided at the bottom of the medium channel 2013, and a connecting plate 6 is fixed inside the through groove. A plurality of push rollers that can rotate are rotatably installed on the surface of the connecting plate 6. A plurality of slide bars 7 are slidably installed inside the connecting plate 6 through springs. The upper end of the slide bar 7 extends to the inside of the medium channel 2013, and a steel ball is rotatably installed at one end of the slide bar 7 extending to the inside of the medium channel 2013. In the initial state, the steel ball and the push roller at the bottom of the first slide 2011 are in the same plane. Driven by the upward potential energy given by the spring, the slide bar 7 ensures the initial state of the slide system. This potential energy not only constructs a channel for the circuit board to move smoothly between the first slide 2011 and the medium channel 2013, but also enables the circuit board to move forward along this path. When the circuit board enters the inside of the medium channel 2013, the pressing plate 4 applies a downward pressure to the circuit board. This pressure is sufficient to overcome the supporting force provided by the slide bar 7 and push the pressing plate 4 to slide downward along a predetermined trajectory.

[0040] As the pressing plate 4 slides downward, the circuit board is safely guided to the bottom of the medium channel 2013 and fits tightly onto the push roller located there. At this time, the push roller uses its own rotational power to smoothly push the circuit board into the second slideway 2012, thereby completing the entire transmission process of the circuit board from the initial position to the target position.

[0041] The side edge of the medium channel 2013 close to the second slide 2012 is the positioning surface of the circuit board. After the circuit board moves from the first slide 2011 to the inside of the medium channel 2013, the circuit board will rest on this positioning surface to complete the positioning of the circuit board and ensure that the circuit board can slide down smoothly.

[0042] Embodiment 3

[0043] like Figure 1-Figure 8 As shown, based on the first and second embodiments, this embodiment provides a method for installing the pressing plate 4, which is as follows:

[0044] A driving shaft 5 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 1. The driving shaft 5 is arranged on one side of the first support plate 2 along the length direction of the first support plate 2. One ends of multiple pressure plates 4 are fixedly mounted on the driving shaft 5. A driving device for driving the driving shaft 5 to rotate is fixed on the bracket 1. The driving device can be a motor or other components that can drive the driving shaft 5 to rotate a certain angle. When the driving device drives the pressure plate 4 to rotate toward the circuit board, pressure can be applied to the circuit board, causing the circuit board to rotate downward inside the medium channel 2013.

[0045] The pressing plate 4 is a split structure, and the pressing plate 4 includes a fixed plate fixedly connected to the driving shaft 5, and a movable plate movably connected to the fixed plate. The movable plate and the fixed plate are connected by bolts, and the position of the movable plate on the fixed plate can be adjusted, so that the movable plate can be flexibly adjusted, and the end of the movable plate extends to the outside of the first pushing channel 201 and is arc-shaped. The end of the arc is in contact with the circuit board. The arc shape can more easily protect the circuit board and reduce the probability of scratching the circuit board.

[0046] An arc plate 9 is installed at the bottom of the second support plate 3, and an arc groove adapted to the arc plate 9 is provided inside the bracket 1. One end of the arc plate 9 is adapted to the arc groove and slidably installed inside the arc groove. An elastic body acting on the end of the arc plate 9 is installed inside the arc groove. The arc plate 9 and the arc groove both take the hinge axis of rotation of the second support plate 3 as the center of the circle to ensure that the second support plate 3 can rotate smoothly. Under the action of the elastic body, the second support plate 3 is usually in a tilted state, and the extension direction of the second push channel 301 on the second support plate 3 coincides with the first slide 2011 in the first push channel 201, ensuring that the circuit board can smoothly enter the first push channel 201 and the second push channel 301.

[0047] A conveyor belt 8 is installed on the second support plate 3, and the conveyor belt 8 is attached to the bottom surface of the second pushing channel 301 for transmission. A plurality of pushing rollers are rotatably installed on the upper end of the second pushing channel 301, and one side of the circuit board is arranged between the conveyor belt 8 and the pushing rollers, and the conveyor belt 8 drives the circuit board to move inside the second pushing channel 301.

[0048] Working principle:

[0049] This conveying device ensures the smooth flow and fixation of circuit boards in the production process. First, the circuit board from the previous process is precisely aligned to the conveying path formed by the inclined second support plate 3 at the entrance of this device through a dedicated conveying mechanism to achieve seamless access. Then, the circuit board enters the interior of this device and is smoothly pushed into the medium channel 2013 under the joint action of multiple push rollers and processed by the insertion machine.

[0050] In the medium channel 2013, the circuit board will be against the positioning surface, and this process ensures the accurate position of the circuit board, laying a foundation for subsequent operations. Then, the pressing plate 4 applies a proper amount of pressure to the circuit board to enhance the stability of the circuit board.

[0051] After completing the above positioning and calibration steps, the circuit board is again accurately pushed to the conveying mechanism at the discharge end along the conveying path formed by the second support plate 3 in the horizontal state with the help of the force of the push roller.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate rather than limit the technical solutions of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention can still be modified or replaced by equivalents. Any modification or partial replacement that does not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A circuit board conveying device for an inserter, comprising a bracket (1), characterized in that: The support (1) is provided with a first support plate (2) and a second support plate (3), the first support plate (2) and the second support plate (3) are respectively provided with a first push channel (201) and a second push channel (301), the first push channel (201) and the second push channel (301) forming a conveying path for the circuit board to move; A first pushing unit and a second pushing unit for pushing the circuit board are respectively installed inside the first supporting plate (2) and the second supporting plate (3); The first support plate (2) is fixed on the bracket (1), and the second support plate (3) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (1); when the second support plate (3) rotates, the second push channel (301) can follow the second support plate (3) to tilt; a first slideway (2011) and a second slideway (2012) are provided inside the first push channel (201); there is a height difference between the first slideway (2011) and the second slideway (2012); a medium channel (2013) is provided between the first slideway (2011) and the second slideway (2012); the first slideway (2011) and the second slideway (2012) respectively extend to the inside of the medium channel (2013); and the circuit board can be transferred from the first slideway (2011) to the inside of the second slideway (2012) through the medium channel (2013); A plurality of pressing plates (4) are movably mounted on the first support plate (2), and the pressing plates (4) are capable of pushing one end of the circuit board to move in the medium channel (2013); The upper and lower ends of the first slideway (2011) and the second slideway (2012) are both provided with a plurality of rotatable push rollers, and the upper end of the medium channel (2013) is also provided with a plurality of rotatable push rollers, and the push rollers at the upper end of the first slideway (2011) and the push rollers at the upper end of the medium channel (2013) are on the same straight line; A through groove is provided at the bottom of the medium channel (2013), a connecting plate (6) is fixed inside the through groove, a plurality of rotatable push rollers are rotatably mounted on the surface of the connecting plate (6), a plurality of slide bars (7) are slidably mounted inside the connecting plate (6) via springs, the upper ends of the slide bars (7) extend into the medium channel (2013), and a steel ball is rotatably mounted on one end of the slide bar (7) extending into the medium channel (2013), and in an initial state, the steel ball and the push roller at the bottom of the first slideway (2011) are in the same plane.

2. A circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side edge of the medium channel (2013) close to the second slideway (2012) is a positioning surface for the circuit board.

3. The circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive shaft (5) is rotatably mounted on the bracket (1); the drive shaft (5) is arranged on one side of the first support plate (2) along the length direction of the first support plate (2); one end of each of the plurality of pressure plates (4) is fixedly mounted on the drive shaft (5).

4. A circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing plate (4) is a split structure, comprising a fixed plate fixedly connected to the drive shaft (5), and a movable plate movably connected to the fixed plate, the movable plate and the fixed plate being connected by bolts, and an end of the movable plate extending to the outside of the first pushing channel (201) and being in an arc shape.

5. The circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arc plate (9) is installed at the bottom of the second support plate (3); an arc groove adapted to the arc plate (9) is provided inside the bracket (1); one end of the arc plate (9) is adapted to the arc groove and slidably installed inside the arc groove; an elastic body acting on the end of the arc plate (9) is installed inside the arc groove.

6. The circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first slideway (2011) and the second slideway (2012) are provided with openings on a side away from the medium channel (2013).

7. A circuit board conveying device for an inserter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor belt (8) is installed on the second support plate (3), and the conveyor belt (8) is attached to the bottom surface of the second pushing channel (301) for transmission. A plurality of pushing rollers are rotatably installed on the upper end of the second pushing channel (301).

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