PCBA production feeder and production process

By designing a PCBA production feeding machine with a positioning mechanism including a driving assembly and an adjustment block, the problem of inconvenience in positioning of various specifications in the prior art is solved, and adaptive positioning and compression of different sizes of bases is achieved, which improves production efficiency and reduces the risk of workpiece damage.

CN119057450BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22SUZHOU ZHONGHUITENG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411214275.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-31
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-31

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, multiple bases of different specifications need to be positioned simultaneously during the PCBA production process, resulting in the need to design multiple positioning mechanisms at different locations, which is extremely inconvenient to control and adjust. Once a failure occurs, it needs to be completely removed and repaired, which affects production efficiency.

Method used

A feeding machine for PCBA production is designed, using a positioning mechanism including driving components and adjustment blocks. Through the adjustment station and compression station of the adjustment block, combined with the design of the linkage block, adaptive positioning and compression of the bases of different sizes is achieved, avoiding the risk of compression and damage to the workpiece on both sides.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible positioning and compression of various bases of different specifications, avoids inconvenience in installation and maintenance of multiple sets of positioning mechanisms, improves production efficiency, and reduces the risk of workpiece damage.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of transportation devices, and in particular, relates to a feeder and production process for PCBA production. The device includes: a conveyor line, which is suitable for conveying a base, and the base is suitable for placing workpieces; a screw assembly mechanism, which is located above the conveyor line, and the movable end of the screw assembly mechanism has a screw locking member, and the screw locking member faces the conveyor line; a positioning mechanism, which is located on one side of the conveyor line, and includes a drive assembly and an adjustment block, and the adjustment block is hinged to the movable end of the drive assembly. The adjustment block has an adjustment station and a clamping station; the bottom of the adjustment block has a linkage block. By setting the adjustment block to position the workpiece on the base from top to bottom, rather than clamping from the left and right sides, damage to the workpiece is avoided when clamping from the left and right sides, and the drive cylinder that can move in the vertical direction cooperates with the adjustment station, so that the clamping station can move up and down synchronously to adapt to bases of different sizes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of transport devices, and specifically relates to linear sliding transport equipment, and more particularly to a feeder and production process for PCBA production. Background Art

[0002] PCBA board (Printed Circuit Board Assembly board) is a brushed circuit board. During the production process, an automatic screw tightening machine is needed to install the PCBA circuit board body on the base.

[0003] In the related art, the same conveyor production line needs to continuously convey multiple bases of different specifications, and their heights are inconsistent. Therefore, when screwing, the above bases of different specifications need to be positioned at the same time, so it is necessary to design multiple positioning mechanisms in different positions to correspond to bases of various sizes. However, the control and adjustment of multiple positioning mechanisms are extremely inconvenient, and if one fails, the entire positioning mechanism may need to be completely disassembled for maintenance, affecting production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to design a feeding machine for PCBA production to solve the technical problems of inconvenient installation, maintenance and control of multiple sets of positioning mechanisms. Summary of the invention

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure at least provide a loader and production process for PCBA production.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a loader for PCBA production, comprising: a conveyor line, which is suitable for conveying a base, and the base is suitable for placing workpieces;

[0007] A screw assembly mechanism is located above the conveyor line, and a movable end of the screw assembly mechanism has a screw locking piece, and the screw locking piece faces the conveyor line;

[0008] The positioning mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line and includes a driving assembly and an adjusting block, wherein the adjusting block is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly;

[0009] The adjusting block is provided with an adjusting station and a pressing station;

[0010] The bottom of the adjusting block is provided with a linkage block; and

[0011] When the workpiece moves along the conveyor line to one side of the positioning mechanism, the driving assembly drives the adjusting block to approach the base so that the adjusting station abuts against the workpiece. Then the adjusting block drives the driving assembly to lift along the adjusting station so that the pressing station rises to fit the upper surface of the workpiece. Then the linkage block abuts against the base, and the base pushes the linkage block to drive the adjusting block to rotate downward around the hinge so that the adjusting block presses the workpiece through the pressing station.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustment block has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjustment station;

[0013] The adjusting station is inclined toward one side of the workpiece along the height direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the highest height of the adjustment station is higher than the upper surface of the workpiece;

[0015] The lowest height of the adjustment station is lower than the upper surface of the workpiece.

[0016] Furthermore, a plurality of ventilation holes are provided on the pressing station and the adjusting station.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a driving cylinder and a movable seat installed on the movable end of the driving cylinder, and the adjusting block is hinged to the movable seat.

[0018] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism also includes a U-shaped cover, and the driving component is slidably arranged in the U-shaped cover.

[0019] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism also includes a bracket and a positioning assembly mounted on the bracket, and the positioning assembly includes a positioning cylinder and a positioning block mounted on a movable end of the positioning cylinder;

[0020] The positioning block corresponds to the base.

[0021] Furthermore, the PCBA production feeder also includes a matching component and a blocking component, the matching component and the positioning mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the conveying line, and the blocking component is located in the middle of the conveying line;

[0022] The mating assembly comprises a mating cylinder and a clamping block mounted on the movable end of the mating cylinder;

[0023] The blocking assembly comprises a blocking cylinder and a lifting block installed at the movable end of the blocking cylinder.

[0024] Furthermore, the screw assembly mechanism includes an assembly frame, the assembly frame has a horizontal slide rail, a translation seat is slidably arranged on the horizontal slide rail, a translation motor is installed on one side of the assembly frame, a lead screw is installed on the movable end of the translation motor, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the translation seat;

[0025] The translation seat is provided with a vertical slide rail, a lifting seat is slidably arranged on the vertical slide rail, a vertical cylinder is installed on the translation seat, and a movable end of the vertical cylinder is connected to the lifting seat;

[0026] An assembly motor is installed on the lifting seat, and a screw locking piece is installed on the movable end of the assembly motor.

[0027] In a second aspect, the disclosed embodiment further provides a loader for PCBA production, comprising: a conveyor line, which is suitable for conveying a base, and the base is suitable for placing workpieces;

[0028] A screw assembly mechanism is located above the conveyor line, and a movable end of the screw assembly mechanism has a screw locking piece, and the screw locking piece faces the conveyor line;

[0029] The positioning mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor line and includes a driving assembly and an adjusting block, wherein the adjusting block is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly;

[0030] The adjusting block is provided with an adjusting station and a pressing station;

[0031] The bottom of the adjusting block is provided with a linkage block; and

[0032] When the workpiece moves along the conveyor line to one side of the positioning mechanism, the driving assembly drives the adjusting block to approach the base so that the adjusting station contacts the workpiece, and then the adjusting block drives the driving assembly to rise along the adjusting station so that the pressing station rises to contact the upper surface of the workpiece, and then the linkage block contacts the base, and the base pushes the linkage block to drive the adjusting block to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjusting block presses the workpiece through the pressing station;

[0033] The adjusting block has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjusting station;

[0034] The adjusting station is inclined 40°-55° toward one side of the workpiece in the height direction;

[0035] The two ends of the adjustment station (321) are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the workpiece;

[0036] A plurality of vent holes are provided on the pressing station.

[0037] In a third aspect, the embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a PCBA production process, which is produced using the PCBA production feeder as described above, and includes the following steps:

[0038] Step S1, the workpiece moves along the conveyor line to one side of the positioning mechanism;

[0039] Step S2, the driving assembly drives the adjusting block to approach the base so that the adjusting station abuts against the workpiece;

[0040] Step S3, the adjusting block drives the driving assembly to rise along the adjusting station, so that the pressing station rises to fit with the upper surface of the workpiece;

[0041] Step S4, the linkage block abuts against the base, and the base pushes the linkage block to drive the adjustment block to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjustment block passes through the pressing station to press the workpiece.

[0042] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the present invention positions the workpiece on the base from top to bottom by arranging an adjustment block, rather than pressing it from the left and right sides, thereby avoiding damage to the workpiece when pressing from the left and right sides, and by cooperating with the adjustment station through a driving cylinder that can move in the vertical direction, the pressing station can move up and down synchronously to adapt to bases of different sizes.

[0043] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention are realized and obtained by the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims and drawings.

[0044] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0046] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a PCBA production loader provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a screw assembly mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 3 A top view of a conveyor line provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the positions of a matching component and a blocking component provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a positioning mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure

[0051] Figure 6 A bottom view of an adjustment block provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] In the figure:

[0053] 1. Conveyor line; 10. Base;

[0054] 2. Screw assembly mechanism; 21. Screw locking member; 22. Assembly frame; 221. Horizontal slide rail; 222. Translation seat; 223. Translation motor; 224. Vertical slide rail; 225. Lifting seat; 226. Vertical cylinder; 227. Assembly motor;

[0055] 3. Positioning mechanism; 31. Driving assembly; 311. Driving cylinder; 312. Movable seat; 32. Adjusting block; 321. Adjusting station; 322. Pressing station; 323. Ventilation hole; 33. Linkage block; 34. U-shaped cover; 35. Bracket; 36. Positioning assembly; 361. Positioning cylinder; 362. Positioning block;

[0056] 4. Matching components; 41. Matching cylinder; 42. Clamping block;

[0057] 5. Blocking assembly; 51. Blocking cylinder; 52. Lifting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] After research, it is found that in the related technology, the same conveyor production line needs to continuously convey multiple bases 10 of different specifications, and their heights are inconsistent. Therefore, when screwing, the above-mentioned bases 10 of different specifications need to be positioned at the same time, so it is necessary to design multiple positioning mechanisms 3 in different positions to correspond to bases 10 of various sizes. However, the control and adjustment of multiple positioning mechanisms 3 are extremely inconvenient, and if one fails, the entire positioning mechanism 3 may need to be completely disassembled for maintenance, affecting production efficiency.

[0060] Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0061] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced in order to effectively describe the technical content.

[0062] Based on the above research, the present disclosure provides a PCBA production feeder, referring to Figure 1, including: a conveyor line 1, a screw assembly mechanism 2, and a positioning mechanism 3. The conveyor line 1 is suitable for conveying a base 10, and the base 10 is suitable for placing workpieces. The screw assembly mechanism 2 is located above the conveyor line 1, and the positioning mechanism 3 is located on one side of the conveyor line 1. The movable end of the screw assembly mechanism 2 has a screw locking member 21, and the screw locking member 21 faces the conveyor line 1. The positioning mechanism 3 corresponds to the screw locking member 21. Specifically, when the base 10 carries the workpiece and moves to one side of the positioning mechanism 3, the positioning mechanism 3 presses the workpiece and the base 10 to position them, and then the screw locking member 21 can descend and align the workpiece with the corresponding hole on the base 10 through the screw to achieve assembly.

[0063] On the other hand, in order to adapt to the bases 10 of various specifications during transportation, the positioning mechanism 3 can adaptively adjust the clamping position to ensure that the workpiece is positioned with the base 10. The positioning mechanism 3 includes a driving assembly 31 and an adjusting block 32, and the adjusting block 32 is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly 31. The adjusting block 32 has an adjusting station 321 and a clamping station 322, and the bottom of the adjusting block 32 has a linkage block 33. The driving assembly 31 drives the adjusting block 32 to approach the base 10 so that the adjusting station 321 abuts against the workpiece. As the driving assembly 31 continues to push, the adjusting block 32 is lifted along the side wall of the workpiece through the adjusting station 321, and the adjusting block 32 drives the driving assembly 31 to be lifted synchronously until the adjusting station 321 is separated from the side wall of the workpiece, and the clamping station 322 is in contact with the upper surface of the workpiece. Then the driving assembly 31 continues to push until the linkage block 33 abuts against the base 10, and the base 10 pushes the linkage block 33, so that the linkage block 33 drives the adjustment block 32 to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the clamping station 322 synchronously presses the workpiece and the base 10 from top to bottom, thereby achieving the effect of positioning the relative position of the workpiece and the base 10.

[0064] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 The PCBA production feeder also includes a matching component 4 and a positioning mechanism 3, which are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor line 1 and are arranged oppositely. The blocking component 5 is located in the middle of the conveyor line 1, and the blocking component 5 is suitable for lifting and lowering in the vertical direction. When the workpiece moves between the matching component 4 and the positioning mechanism 3, the blocking component 5 rises to block in front of the base 10, blocking the base 10 from continuing to be conveyed forward with the conveyor line 1, and then the positioning mechanism 3 and the matching component 4 clamp the two sides of the base 10 from both sides to position the base 10. Then, the workpiece and the base 10 can be positioned by the driving component 31 and the adjusting block 32, and finally the screw is locked by the screw locking member 21. In the above process, the workpiece and the base 10 are pressed from top to bottom by the pressing station 322, which can also avoid the problem of over-travel extrusion of the workpiece to ensure the pressing effect in the conventional design when the workpiece is pressed by the left and right sides, resulting in damage to the workpiece.

[0065] In at least one embodiment, reference Figure 1 Optionally, the adjusting block 32 has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjusting station 321. The adjusting station 321 is inclined toward one side of the workpiece in the height direction. Through the above arrangement, when the driving component 31 drives the adjusting block 32 to approach the workpiece in the horizontal direction, the adjusting station 321 abuts against the side wall of the workpiece. As the driving component 31 continues to transport, the workpiece can apply a reaction force to the adjusting block 32 through the inclined surface where the adjusting station 321 is located, so that the adjusting block 32 is lifted along the adjusting station 321 until the pressing station 322 fits against the upper surface of the workpiece.

[0066] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 For the size of the base 10 within the optional range, it is only necessary to keep the highest height of the adjustment station 321 higher than the upper surface of the workpiece, and the lowest height of the adjustment station 321 lower than the upper surface of the workpiece, so as to achieve the effect that when the drive assembly 31 drives the adjustment block 32 to approach the workpiece in the horizontal direction, the adjustment block 32 is lifted along the adjustment station 321. This avoids the problem of installing multiple sets of mechanisms to achieve positioning of bases 10 of different sizes.

[0067] In at least one embodiment, reference Figure 6 , a number of vents 323 are provided on the clamping station 322 and the adjusting station 321. The adjusting block 32 is hollow inside and can be connected to an external power device through an air pipe to achieve the effect of suction or blowing. The clamping station 322 is also provided with a proximity switch. It should be noted that in order to enhance the performance of the screw, a loose coating will be applied on the outer wall of the screw thread. After the screw locking member 21 tightens the screw, part of the coating will fall off and remain on the upper surface of the workpiece, affecting the appearance. Therefore, after the screw locking member 21 tightens the screw, the vents 323 on the adjusting station 321 blow air outward to remove debris on the upper surface of the workpiece. On the other hand, after the blowing is completed, the vent hole 323 on the pressing station 322 inhales air, and when the driving assembly 31 retreats, the adjusting block 32 is lifted. At this time, if the screw locking member 21 correctly drives the screw into the workpiece and the base 10, the workpiece connection is firm, and the vent hole 323 of the pressing station 322 cannot suck up the workpiece. If the screw locking member 21 does not correctly drive the screw into the workpiece and the base 10, the workpiece connection is loose and has a certain amount of room for movement. At this time, the pressing station 322 can suck up the workpiece through the vent hole 323. At this time, the proximity switch can be used to determine whether the workpiece is sucked up and whether the screw is firmly locked.

[0068] In order to achieve the effect of driving the adjusting block 32 to move horizontally by the driving component 31, refer to Figure 5The driving assembly 31 includes a driving cylinder 311 and a movable seat 312 installed at the movable end of the driving cylinder 311, and the adjusting block 32 is hinged to the movable seat 312. At the same time, a torsion spring is provided at the hinge between the adjusting block 32 and the movable seat 312, so that the adjusting block 32 can maintain a relatively fixed position with the movable seat 312 when no external force is applied.

[0069] In order to guide the effect of the driving assembly 31 rising and falling with the adjusting block 32, refer to Figure 5 The positioning mechanism 3 further includes a U-shaped cover 34, and the driving assembly 31 is slidably disposed in the U-shaped cover 34. When the adjustment block 32 is lifted, the driving assembly 31 can be lifted and lowered along the inner wall of the U-shaped cover 34.

[0070] In order to achieve the effect of positioning the base 10, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The positioning mechanism 3 further includes a bracket 35 and a positioning assembly 36 mounted on the bracket 35, and the positioning assembly 36 includes a positioning cylinder 361 and a positioning block 362 mounted on the movable end of the positioning cylinder 361. The positioning block 362 corresponds to the base 10. At the same time, the matching assembly 4 includes a matching cylinder 41 and a clamping block 42 mounted on the movable end of the matching cylinder 41. When the base 10 moves between the positioning assembly 36 and the matching assembly 4, the positioning cylinder 361 and the matching cylinder 41 respectively drive the positioning block 362 and the clamping block 42 to move toward each other, so as to clamp the base 10 from both sides.

[0071] In order to achieve the effect of blocking the base 10 from moving forward, refer to Figure 4 The blocking assembly 5 comprises a blocking cylinder 51 and a lifting block 52 installed at the movable end of the blocking cylinder 51. The blocking cylinder 51 is installed at the bottom of the conveying line 1, and the movable end of the blocking cylinder 51 is vertically arranged upward.

[0072] Reference Figure 2The screw assembly mechanism 2 includes an assembly frame 22, which has a horizontal slide rail 221, on which a translation seat 222 is slidably arranged, and a translation motor 223 is installed on one side of the assembly frame 22, and a screw rod is installed on the movable end of the translation motor 223, and the screw rod is threadedly connected with the translation seat 222. When the translation motor 223 is started, the translation seat 222 can be driven to slide along the horizontal slide rail 221 through the screw rod. The translation seat 222 has a vertical slide rail 224, on which a lifting seat 225 is slidably arranged, and a vertical cylinder 226 is installed on the translation seat 222, and the movable end of the vertical cylinder 226 is connected to the lifting seat 225. The lifting seat 225 is installed with an assembly motor 227, and the screw locking member 21 is installed on the movable end of the assembly motor 227. When the vertical cylinder 226 is started, the lifting seat 225 can be driven to rise and fall along the vertical slide rail 224. When the assembly motor 227 is started, the screw locking member 21 can be driven to rotate so that the screw locking member 21 can lock the screw.

[0073] At least one embodiment provides a PCBA production feeder, referring to Figure 1 , including: a conveyor line 1, a screw assembly mechanism 2, and a positioning mechanism 3. The conveyor line 1 is suitable for conveying a base 10, and the base 10 is suitable for placing workpieces. The screw assembly mechanism 2 is located above the conveyor line 1, and the positioning mechanism 3 is located on one side of the conveyor line 1. The movable end of the screw assembly mechanism 2 has a screw locking member 21, and the screw locking member 21 faces the conveyor line 1. The positioning mechanism 3 corresponds to the screw locking member 21. Specifically, when the base 10 carries the workpiece and moves to one side of the positioning mechanism 3, the positioning mechanism 3 presses the workpiece and the base 10 to position them, and then the screw locking member 21 can descend and align the workpiece with the corresponding hole on the base 10 through the screw to achieve assembly.

[0074] On the other hand, in order to adapt to the bases 10 of various specifications during transportation, the positioning mechanism 3 can adaptively adjust the clamping position to ensure that the workpiece is positioned with the base 10. The positioning mechanism 3 includes a driving assembly 31 and an adjusting block 32, and the adjusting block 32 is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly 31. The adjusting block 32 has an adjusting station 321 and a clamping station 322, and the bottom of the adjusting block 32 has a linkage block 33. The driving assembly 31 drives the adjusting block 32 to approach the base 10 so that the adjusting station 321 abuts against the workpiece. As the driving assembly 31 continues to push, the adjusting block 32 is lifted along the side wall of the workpiece through the adjusting station 321, and the adjusting block 32 drives the driving assembly 31 to be lifted synchronously until the adjusting station 321 is separated from the side wall of the workpiece, and the clamping station 322 is in contact with the upper surface of the workpiece. Then the driving assembly 31 continues to push until the linkage block 33 abuts against the base 10, and the base 10 pushes the linkage block 33, so that the linkage block 33 drives the adjustment block 32 to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the clamping station 322 synchronously presses the workpiece and the base 10 from top to bottom, thereby achieving the effect of positioning the relative position of the workpiece and the base 10.

[0075] Reference Figure 1 Optionally, the adjustment block 32 has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjustment station 321. The adjustment station 321 is inclined toward one side of the workpiece in the height direction. The inclination angle is 40°-55°, wherein when the inclination angle is 40°, it is suitable for a drive assembly 31 with a larger torque and a shorter stroke, and when the inclination angle is 55°, it is suitable for a drive assembly 31 with a smaller torque and a longer stroke. Through the above arrangement, when the drive assembly 31 drives the adjustment block 32 to approach the workpiece in the horizontal direction, the adjustment station 321 abuts against the side wall of the workpiece, and as the drive assembly 31 continues to be transported, the workpiece can apply a reaction force to the adjustment block 32 through the inclined surface where the adjustment station 321 is located, so that the adjustment block 32 is lifted along the adjustment station 321 until the pressing station 322 fits against the upper surface of the workpiece.

[0076] Reference Figure 1 For the size of the base 10 within the optional range, the two ends of the adjustment station 321 are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the workpiece, so that the effect of the adjustment block 32 being lifted along the adjustment station 321 when the driving assembly 31 drives the adjustment block 32 to approach the workpiece in the horizontal direction can be achieved. This avoids the problem of installing multiple sets of mechanisms to achieve positioning of bases 10 of different sizes.

[0077] Reference Figure 6, a number of vents 323 are provided on the clamping station 322 and the adjusting station 321. The adjusting block 32 is hollow inside and can be connected to an external power device through an air pipe to achieve the effect of suction or blowing. The clamping station 322 is also provided with a proximity switch. It should be noted that in order to enhance the performance of the screw, a loose coating will be applied on the outer wall of the screw thread. After the screw locking member 21 tightens the screw, part of the coating will fall off and remain on the upper surface of the workpiece, affecting the appearance. Therefore, after the screw locking member 21 tightens the screw, the vents 323 on the adjusting station 321 blow air outward to remove debris on the upper surface of the workpiece. On the other hand, after the blowing is completed, the vent hole 323 on the pressing station 322 inhales air, and when the driving assembly 31 retreats, the adjusting block 32 is lifted. At this time, if the screw locking member 21 correctly drives the screw into the workpiece and the base 10, the workpiece connection is firm, and the vent hole 323 of the pressing station 322 cannot suck up the workpiece. If the screw locking member 21 does not correctly drive the screw into the workpiece and the base 10, the workpiece connection is loose and has a certain amount of room for movement. At this time, the pressing station 322 can suck up the workpiece through the vent hole 323. At this time, the proximity switch can be used to determine whether the workpiece is sucked up and whether the screw is firmly locked.

[0078] In addition, at least one embodiment further provides a PCBA production process, which uses the PCBA production feeder as described above for production, including the following steps:

[0079] Step S1, the workpiece moves along the conveyor line 1 to one side of the positioning mechanism 3;

[0080] Step S2, the driving assembly 31 drives the adjusting block 32 to approach the base 10, so that the adjusting station 321 abuts against the workpiece;

[0081] Step S3, the adjusting block 32 drives the driving assembly 31 to rise along the adjusting station 321, so that the pressing station 322 rises to fit the upper surface of the workpiece;

[0082] In step S4 , the linkage block 33 abuts against the base 10 , and the base 10 pushes the linkage block 33 to drive the adjustment block 32 to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjustment block 32 passes through the pressing station 322 to press the workpiece.

[0083] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed.

[0084] Based on the above ideal embodiments of the present invention, the relevant staff can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of the present invention through the above description. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A PCBA production feeder, characterized in that: include: A conveying line (1) adapted to convey a base (10), wherein the base (10) is adapted to place workpieces; A screw assembly mechanism (2) is located above the conveyor line (1), and a movable end of the screw assembly mechanism (2) has a screw locking member (21), and the screw locking member (21) faces the conveyor line (1); The positioning mechanism (3) is located on one side of the conveyor line (1), and comprises a driving assembly (31) and an adjusting block (32), wherein the adjusting block (32) is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly (31); The adjusting block (32) has an adjusting station (321) and a pressing station (322); The bottom of the adjusting block (32) is provided with a linkage block (33); and When the workpiece moves along the conveyor line (1) to one side of the positioning mechanism (3), the driving assembly (31) drives the adjusting block (32) to approach the base (10) so that the adjusting station (321) abuts against the workpiece, and then the adjusting block (32) drives the driving assembly (31) to rise along the adjusting station (321) so that the pressing station (322) rises to fit with the upper surface of the workpiece, and then the linkage block (33) abuts against the base (10), and the base (10) pushes the linkage block (33) to drive the adjusting block (32) to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjusting block (32) presses the workpiece through the pressing station (322); The adjusting block (32) has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjusting station (321); The adjusting station (321) is inclined toward one side of the workpiece along the height direction; The maximum height of the adjustment station (321) is higher than the upper surface of the workpiece; The lowest height of the adjustment station (321) is lower than the upper surface of the workpiece; The positioning mechanism (3) further comprises a U-shaped cover (34), a bracket (35), and a positioning assembly (36) mounted on the bracket (35); The driving assembly (31) is slidably disposed in the U-shaped cover (34); The positioning assembly (36) comprises a positioning cylinder (361) and a positioning block (362) mounted on a movable end of the positioning cylinder (361); The positioning block (362) corresponds to the base (10); The PCBA production loading machine further comprises a matching component (4) and a blocking component (5), wherein the matching component (4) and the positioning mechanism (3) are respectively located on both sides of the conveying line (1), and the blocking component (5) is located in the middle of the conveying line (1); The mating assembly (4) comprises a mating cylinder (41) and a clamping block (42) mounted on a movable end of the mating cylinder (41); The blocking assembly (5) comprises a blocking cylinder (51) and a lifting block (52) mounted on the movable end of the blocking cylinder (51).

2. The PCBA production feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of vent holes (323) are provided on the pressing station (322) and the adjusting station (321).

3. The PCBA production feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly (31) comprises a driving cylinder (311) and a movable seat (312) mounted on a movable end of the driving cylinder (311), and the adjusting block (32) is hingedly connected to the movable seat (312).

4. The PCBA production feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screw assembly mechanism (2) comprises an assembly frame (22), the assembly frame (22) having a horizontal slide rail (221), a translation seat (222) slidably arranged on the horizontal slide rail (221), a translation motor (223) mounted on one side of the assembly frame (22), a screw rod mounted on the movable end of the translation motor (223), and the screw rod being threadedly connected to the translation seat (222); The translation seat (222) has a vertical slide rail (224), a lifting seat (225) is slidably arranged on the vertical slide rail (224), a vertical cylinder (226) is installed on the translation seat (222), and a movable end of the vertical cylinder (226) is connected to the lifting seat (225); An assembly motor (227) is mounted on the lifting seat (225), and a screw locking member (21) is mounted on the movable end of the assembly motor (227).

5. A PCBA production feeder, characterized in that: include: A conveying line (1) adapted to convey a base (10), wherein the base (10) is adapted to place workpieces; A screw assembly mechanism (2) is located above the conveyor line (1), and a movable end of the screw assembly mechanism (2) has a screw locking member (21), and the screw locking member (21) faces the conveyor line (1); The positioning mechanism (3) is located on one side of the conveyor line (1), and comprises a driving assembly (31) and an adjusting block (32), wherein the adjusting block (32) is hinged to the movable end of the driving assembly (31); The adjusting block (32) has an adjusting station (321) and a pressing station (322); The bottom of the adjusting block (32) is provided with a linkage block (33); and When the workpiece moves along the conveyor line (1) to one side of the positioning mechanism (3), the driving assembly (31) drives the adjusting block (32) to approach the base (10) so that the adjusting station (321) abuts against the workpiece, and then the adjusting block (32) drives the driving assembly (31) to rise along the adjusting station (321) so that the pressing station (322) rises to fit with the upper surface of the workpiece, and then the linkage block (33) abuts against the base (10), and the base (10) pushes the linkage block (33) to drive the adjusting block (32) to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjusting block (32) presses the workpiece through the pressing station (322); The adjusting block (32) has an inclined surface on one side facing the workpiece to form an adjusting station (321); The maximum height of the adjustment station (321) is higher than the upper surface of the workpiece; The lowest height of the adjustment station (321) is lower than the upper surface of the workpiece; The adjusting station (321) is inclined 40°-55° toward one side of the workpiece in the height direction; The pressing station (322) is provided with a plurality of vent holes (323); The positioning mechanism (3) further comprises a U-shaped cover (34), a bracket (35), and a positioning assembly (36) mounted on the bracket (35); The driving assembly (31) is slidably disposed in the U-shaped cover (34); The positioning assembly (36) comprises a positioning cylinder (361) and a positioning block (362) mounted on a movable end of the positioning cylinder (361); The positioning block (362) corresponds to the base (10); The PCBA production loading machine further comprises a matching component (4) and a blocking component (5), wherein the matching component (4) and the positioning mechanism (3) are respectively located on both sides of the conveying line (1), and the blocking component (5) is located in the middle of the conveying line (1); The mating assembly (4) comprises a mating cylinder (41) and a clamping block (42) mounted on a movable end of the mating cylinder (41); The blocking assembly (5) comprises a blocking cylinder (51) and a lifting block (52) mounted on the movable end of the blocking cylinder (51).

6. A PCBA production process, characterized in that: The production is carried out using the PCBA production feeder as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising the following steps: Step S1, the workpiece moves along the conveyor line (1) to one side of the positioning mechanism (3); Step S2, the driving assembly (31) drives the adjusting block (32) to approach the base (10) so that the adjusting station (321) abuts against the workpiece; Step S3, the adjusting block (32) drives the driving assembly (31) to rise along the adjusting station (321), so that the pressing station (322) rises to fit the upper surface of the workpiece; In step S4, the linkage block (33) abuts against the base (10), and the base (10) pushes the linkage block (33) to drive the adjustment block (32) to rotate downward around the hinge, so that the adjustment block (32) passes through the pressing station (322) to press the workpiece.

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