Flexible film imprinting device

Through the design of the flexible film imprinting device, the control of the upper computer and real-time deviation correction are used to achieve high accuracy and uniformity of double-sided synchronous imprinting in nanoimprinting technology, solving the problem of uneven imprinting and alignment difficulties, and improving the Imprinting effect and reliability.

CN119200325AActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27HUAZHONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Application Number
CN202411502629.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-25

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Technical Problem

In nanoimprinting technology, there are problems of uneven imprinting leading to surface unevenness and defects, especially when double-sided imprinting, it is difficult to align the micro-nano structure on both sides, which affects the imprinting effect.

Method used

Design a flexible film imprinting device, including loading, dispensing, imprinting and unloading mechanism, realize double-sided synchronous imprinting by providing the first and second imprinting components, and control the precise operation of each component through the upper machine , real-time correction and compensation to ensure the imprinting effect.

Benefits of technology

The high precision and uniformity of double-sided imprinting are achieved, which eliminates the accuracy problems caused by film stretching or deformation, improves the imprinting effect and overall reliability, and ensures that the flexible film does not deform during operation.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a flexible film impressing device, which belongs to the technical field of impressing devices and comprises a feeding mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, an impressing mechanism and a discharging mechanism which are sequentially arranged along the production direction. The feeding mechanism comprises an unwinding piece, and the flexible film is unwound through the unwinding piece. The impressing mechanism comprises a first impressing assembly and a second impressing assembly. The first impressing assembly comprises a first driving piece and a first impressing piece. The second impressing assembly comprises a second impressing piece and a second driving piece. The system further comprises an upper computer. The dispensing mechanism comprises a first dispensing part and a second dispensing part. And the curing mechanism comprises a mounting part, a curing part and an observation part. The discharging mechanism comprises a winding piece and a third driving piece. According to the flexible film impressing device, double-sided synchronous impressing of the flexible film is achieved by arranging the first impressing piece and the second impressing piece, meanwhile, the upper computer is arranged to control all the components so that all the steps can be controlled and reliable, and the whole impressing process is high in precision and good in effect.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of stamping devices, and in particular relates to a flexible film stamping device. Background Art

[0002] Nanoimprinting is a new pattern transfer device that is different from traditional photolithography technology. It can copy nano patterns from templates to substrates, and has the advantages of high yield, low cost and simple process. In the future, this device may gradually replace traditional photolithography technology and become an important processing method in the field of microelectronics and materials.

[0003] However, nanoimprinting devices require complex process flows and parameter adjustments, and operators need to have professional skills and experience. The interaction between the material being imprinted and the mold may not be ideal, and the pressure applied by the imprinting device is unevenly distributed, which will cause the nanostructure to be uneven during the imprinting process. Nanoimprinting causes the surface to be uneven, and defects or uneven nanostructures appear. In addition, the current nanoimprinting technology can only achieve single-sided imprinting, or when achieving double-sided imprinting, the micro-nano structures formed on both sides of the material to be processed cannot be well aligned, affecting the effect of double-sided imprinting. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of one or more of the above defects or improvement needs of the prior art, the present invention provides a flexible film imprinting device, which can realize imprinting of two surfaces of a diffraction grating through a nanoimprinting device while ensuring a good imprinting effect.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a flexible film imprinting device, which comprises a feeding mechanism, a glue dispensing mechanism, an imprinting mechanism and a feeding mechanism which are sequentially arranged along a production direction;

[0006] The feeding mechanism comprises an unwinding member, through which the flexible film is unwinded;

[0007] The stamping mechanism comprises a first stamping assembly and a second stamping assembly, wherein the first stamping assembly comprises a first driving member and a first stamping member, wherein the first driving member drives the first stamping member to move, and a first pattern is printed on the first stamping member; the second stamping assembly comprises a second stamping member and a second driving member, wherein the second driving member drives the second stamping member to rotate, the second stamping member is arranged corresponding to the first stamping member, and a second pattern is printed on the second stamping member, and a flexible film passes between the first stamping member and the second stamping member;

[0008] It also includes a host computer, the first driving member and the second driving member are electrically connected to the host computer;

[0009] The dispensing mechanism includes a first dispensing member and a second dispensing member, wherein the first dispensing member is arranged between the feeding mechanism and the stamping mechanism, and the first dispensing member can drop glue on a side of the flexible film facing the first dispensing member; the second dispensing member is arranged between the first stamping member and the flexible film, and the second dispensing member can drop glue on a side of the first stamping member facing the second dispensing member;

[0010] It also includes a curing mechanism, which includes a mounting member, a curing member and an observation member, wherein the curing member and the observation member are mounted on the mounting member, the curing member and the observation member are located in the second stamping member, and the curing member can cure the glue on the flexible film; the observation member is electrically connected to the host computer, and the observation member can detect the real-time positions of the first stamping member and the second stamping member and transmit the data to the host computer;

[0011] The unloading mechanism comprises a winding member and a third driving member. The third driving member drives the winding member to rotate, and the flexible film is wound by the winding member.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first stamping assembly further includes an active member and a driven member, the two ends of the first stamping member are respectively connected to the active member and the driven member, the first driving member drives the active member to rotate, the active member drives the first stamping member to move, and the first stamping member drives the driven member to rotate;

[0013] The driven member is connected with a control component, and the control component is electrically connected to the host computer.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the active member and the driven member are provided with positioning members, the first stamping member is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning members, and the positioning member can pass through the positioning holes and position the first stamping member;

[0015] The active member and the driven member are both connected to a first detection member, the first detection member is electrically connected to the host computer, and the first detection member can detect the running position of the first stamping member and transmit data to the host computer.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second stamping assembly further includes an adjustment platform, the second stamping member is connected to the adjustment platform, the adjustment platform is connected to a fourth driving member and a fifth driving member, the fourth driving member and the fifth driving member are electrically connected to the host computer, the fourth driving member drives the adjustment platform to move in the first direction, and the fifth driving member drives the adjustment platform to move in the second direction;

[0017] The first direction is parallel to the production direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the second direction is parallel to the plane where the adjustment platform is located.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second stamping component also includes a limiting component, the limiting component includes a limiting part and a moving component, the limiting part abuts against the second stamping part, the moving component is electrically connected to the upper computer, the moving component is connected to the limiting part, and the upper computer can control the moving component to drive the limiting part to move along a third direction; the third direction is perpendicular to the plane where the first direction and the second direction are located.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second stamping assembly also includes a supporting assembly, which is connected to the adjusting platform, and includes a first supporting member, a second supporting member and a third supporting member, wherein the first supporting member supports the flexible film, the second supporting member supports the first stamping member, and the third supporting member supports the second stamping member.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention, the feeding mechanism also includes a first correcting member and a second detecting member, the first correcting member is arranged between the unwinding member and the dispensing mechanism, and the flexible film passes through the first correcting member; the second detecting member is electrically connected to the first correcting member, and the second detecting member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the first correcting member.

[0021] As a further improvement of the present invention, the feeding mechanism also includes a first control component and a third detection component, the third detection component and the first control component are electrically connected to the host computer, the first control component is connected to the unwinding component, the third detection component detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer, and the host computer enables the first control component to control the tension of the unwinding component.

[0022] As a further improvement of the present invention, the unloading mechanism also includes a second correcting member and a fourth detecting member, the second correcting member is arranged between the stamping mechanism and the winding member, and the flexible film passes through the second correcting member; the fourth detecting member is electrically connected to the second correcting member, and the fourth detecting member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the second correcting member.

[0023] As a further improvement of the present invention, the unloading mechanism also includes a second control component and a fifth detection component, the fifth detection component and the second control component are electrically connected to the host computer, the second control component is connected to the winding component, the fifth detection component detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer, and the host computer enables the second control component to control the tension of the winding component.

[0024] The above-mentioned improved technical features can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0025] In general, compared with the prior art, the above technical solution conceived by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] (1) The flexible film imprinting device of the present invention realizes the double-sided synchronous imprinting of the flexible film by setting a first imprinting member and a second imprinting member, and at the same time sets a host computer to control each component so that each step is controllable and reliable, so that the entire imprinting process has high precision and good effect. In principle, by transferring the traditional alignment method on the flexible film to the current alignment on the master plate, the influence of factors such as the film being easily stretched and deformed on the overprinting accuracy is eliminated.

[0027] (2) The flexible film imprinting device of the present invention performs real-time compensation through the control platform, and performs real-time compensation adjustment for the first direction and the second direction according to the visual positioning deviation of the observation piece. At the same time, the first imprinting component can also perform deviation correction, and the control component is used to control the first imprinting component to ensure high-precision operation of the first imprinting component, which can be used as a positioning reference.

[0028] (3) The flexible film stamping device of the present invention is connected to the second driving member through the host computer, and the running position signal of the first stamping member is matched in real time with the signal of the second driving member driving the second stamping member. And the driving force of the second driving member is dynamically modified to perform position compensation in real time. At the same time, a flexible belt is used on the back to carry the back master, that is, the first stamping member, and the wrap angle range of the front master and the back master is increased in a flexible manner. During the stamping process, the pressing surface area is increased, which is beneficial to the curing effect and the demolding effect.

[0029] (4) The flexible film stamping device of the present invention can control the tension of the flexible film by loading and unloading materials by setting the first control member and the second control member in coordination with other structures, thereby ensuring that the flexible film does not deform during operation, achieving better stamping effect and being more reliable as a whole.

[0030] (5) The flexible film stamping device in the present invention can realize double-sided synchronous stamping. The front master and the back master run synchronously to overprint the front pattern and the back pattern onto the intermediate film. With the back master and the first stamping piece as the reference, the registration accuracy is controlled by controlling the offset of the front master, i.e., the second stamping piece. At the same time, an observation piece is set to monitor the angle deviation value of the first stamping piece and the second stamping piece, and the corresponding deviation value is transmitted to the adjustment platform, and the adjustment platform compensates for the deviation value accordingly. In addition, the setting of the first support member limits the feeding path of the flexible film and provides a demolding angle for demolding. And by adjusting the position, the back demolding is completed first, and then the front demolding is completed during the demolding process. At the same time, the tension of the flexible film loading and unloading is controllable to ensure that the flexible film does not deform during operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments 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 paying creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 is a side view of the overall structure of the flexible film imprinting device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flexible film imprinting device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a feeding mechanism and a first glue dispensing member of a flexible film imprinting device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a material unloading mechanism of a flexible film imprinting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a first stamping component of a flexible film stamping device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a second stamping assembly of a flexible film stamping device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a curing mechanism of a flexible film imprinting device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] In all the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same technical features, specifically:

[0040] 1. Loading mechanism; 2. Gluing mechanism; 3. Imprinting mechanism; 4. Unloading mechanism; 5. Curing mechanism;

[0041] 101, unwinding member; 102, first deviation correcting member;

[0042] 201, first dispensing part; 202, second dispensing part;

[0043] 301, first stamping component; 302, second stamping component; 3011, first driving member; 3012, first stamping member; 3013, active member; 3014, driven member; 3015, control component; 3016, first detection member; 30121, positioning hole; 3021, second stamping member; 3022, second driving member; 3023, adjustment platform; 3024, limiter component; 3025, support component; 30241, limiter; 30242, moving component; 30251, first support member; 30252, second support member; 30253, third support member;

[0044] 401, winding member; 402, third driving member; 403, second deviation correcting member;

[0045] 501, installation part; 502, curing part; 503, observation part;

[0046] a, first direction; b, second direction; c, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0050] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0052] Example:

[0053] See also Figure 1 to Figure 7 ,like Figure 1 As shown, the flexible film imprinting device in the preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a feeding mechanism 1, a glue dispensing mechanism 2, an imprinting mechanism 3 and a feeding mechanism 4 which are sequentially arranged along the production direction. The flexible film to be imprinted will pass through the feeding mechanism 1, the glue dispensing mechanism 2, the imprinting mechanism 3 and the feeding mechanism 4 in sequence to complete the overall imprinting process. In the preferred embodiment, a host computer is also provided, and the host computer is electrically connected to each component to control the overall operation process of the device.

[0054] Specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the loading mechanism 1 includes a unwinding member 101, and the flexible film is unwound by the unwinding member 101. In the specific implementation, the unwinding member 101 is a hand-expanding shaft, which is convenient for the flexible film to be stored and released. Similarly, the unloading mechanism 4 includes a winding member 401 and a third driving member 402. The third driving member 402 drives the winding member 401 to rotate, and the flexible film is wound by the winding member 401. In the specific implementation, the winding member 401 is a hand-expanding shaft, which is convenient for the flexible film to be stored and released. It can be understood that one end of the flexible film is connected to the unwinding member 101, and the other end is connected to the winding member 401. When the third driving member 402 drives the winding member 401 to rotate, the flexible film connected to the winding member 401 will also move, thereby driving the unwinding member 101 at the other end of the flexible film to rotate, thereby realizing unwinding. The third driving member 402 can use a motor to drive the winding member 401. The upper computer is electrically connected to the third driving member 402 to realize the upper computer's control over the third driving member 402. The driving force of the third driving member 402 can be adjusted according to actual conditions to control the rotation speed of the winding member 401 and thus control the moving speed of the flexible film.

[0055] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the feeding mechanism 1 also includes a first deviation correcting member 102 and a second detection member. The first deviation correcting member 102 is arranged between the unwinding member 101 and the dispensing mechanism 2, and the flexible film passes through the first deviation correcting member 102. The second detection member is electrically connected to the first deviation correcting member 102. The second detection member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the first deviation correcting member 102, and then the first deviation correcting member 102 performs real-time deviation correction. In specific implementation, the first deviation correcting member 102 can use a deviation corrector, and the second detection member uses an edge detection sensor, which can detect the current position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the deviation corrector in real time for real-time deviation correction. The operator can preset a program in the first deviation correcting member 102 in advance, so that the flexible film passes according to a preset position during the process, to prevent the material from serpentine or uneven edges when entering the next process.

[0056] Optionally, a steering roller may be provided between the first deviation-correcting member 102 and the first glue-dispensing member 201 according to actual conditions, so that the flexible film can better perform subsequent work.

[0057] In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the feeding mechanism 1 also includes a first control member and a third detection member. The third detection member and the first control member are electrically connected to the host computer. The first control member is connected to the unwinding member 101. The third detection member detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer. The host computer can enable the first control member to control the tension of the unwinding member 101. In specific implementation, the third detection member can use a sensor to monitor the number of rotations of the unwinding member 101. The first control member can use a magnetic powder clutch, which cooperates with the unwinding member 101 using a hand expansion shaft to provide unwinding tension control. By setting the roll diameter, film thickness, magnetic powder force and combining the number of rotations of the unwinding member 101 detected by the third detection member, PID control is performed to maintain and ensure that the tension of the flexible film is always constant during continuous operation, so as to avoid changes in the shape of the flexible film due to changes in tension and subsequent printing errors.

[0058] Similarly, if Figure 4 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the unloading mechanism 4 also includes a second deviation correcting member 403 and a fourth detection member. The second deviation correcting member 403 is arranged between the stamping mechanism 3 and the winding member 401, and the flexible film passes over the second deviation correcting member 403. The fourth detection member is electrically connected to the second deviation correcting member 403. The fourth detection member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the second deviation correcting member 403, and then perform real-time deviation correction through the second deviation correcting member 403. In specific implementation, the second deviation correcting member 403 can use a deviation corrector, and the second detection member uses an edge detection sensor, which can detect the current position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the deviation corrector in real time for real-time deviation correction. The operator can preset a program in the second deviation correcting member 403 in advance, so that the flexible film passes according to a preset position during the process, to prevent the material from serpentine or uneven edges when winding.

[0059] Optionally, a steering roller may be provided between the second deviation-correcting member 403 and the stamping mechanism 3 according to actual conditions, so that the flexible film can better perform subsequent work.

[0060] In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the unloading mechanism 4 also includes a second control member and a fifth detection member. The fifth detection member and the second control member are electrically connected to the host computer. The second control member is connected to the winding member 401. The fifth detection member detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer. The host computer can enable the second control member to control the tension of the winding member 401. In specific implementation, the fifth detection member can use a sensor to monitor the number of rotations of the winding member 401. The second control member can use a magnetic powder clutch, which cooperates with the winding member 401 using a hand expansion shaft to provide material receiving tension control. By setting the roll diameter, film thickness, magnetic powder force and combining the number of rotations of the winding member 401 detected by the fifth detection member, PID control is performed to maintain and ensure that the tension of the flexible film is always constant during continuous operation, so as to avoid changes in the shape of the flexible film due to changes in tension and changes in the imprinted pattern during winding.

[0061] Furthermore, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the stamping mechanism 3 includes a first stamping component 301 and a second stamping component 302. The first stamping component 301 includes a first driving member 3011 and a first stamping member 3012. The first driving member 3011 drives the first stamping member 3012 to move, and a first pattern is printed on the first stamping member 3012. The second stamping component 302 includes a second stamping member 3021 and a second driving member 3022. The second driving member 3022 drives the second stamping member 3021 to rotate. The second stamping member 3021 is arranged corresponding to the first stamping member 3012, and a second pattern is printed on the second stamping member 3021. The flexible film passes between the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021. In this way, when the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021 work at the same time, double-sided stamping of the flexible film can be achieved.

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, the first driving member 3011 and the second driving member 3022 are electrically connected to the host computer, and the operator can set it in advance in the host computer so that the driving of the first driving member 3011 and the second driving member 3022 is synchronized and stable. It can be understood that the first pattern printed on the first stamping member 3012 is the back pattern to be stamped on the flexible film, that is, the first stamping member 3012 can realize the back master function, and similarly, the second pattern on the second stamping member 3021 can be the front pattern to be stamped on the flexible film, and the second stamping member 3021 can realize the front master function. Marking points are set on the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021 to facilitate the synchronization of the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021 during operation.

[0063] In detail, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the dispensing mechanism 2 includes a first dispensing member 201 and a second dispensing member 202. The first dispensing member 201 is disposed between the feeding mechanism 1 and the stamping mechanism 3. The first dispensing member 201 can drop glue on a side of the flexible film facing the first dispensing member 201. The second dispensing member 202 is disposed between the first stamping member 3012 and the flexible film. The second dispensing member 202 can drop glue on a side of the first stamping member 3012 facing the second dispensing member 202.

[0064] It is understandable that since both sides of the flexible film need to be embossed, both sides also need to be coated with UV glue to facilitate subsequent embossing and curing. The first glue dispensing component 201 and the second glue dispensing component 202 can be electrically connected to the host computer, and the host computer controls the first glue dispensing component 201 and the second glue dispensing component 202 to automatically and according to the actual situation to drip glue. The UV glue dripped by the first glue dispensing component 201 can be dripped on the side of the flexible film facing it, that is, the front side of the flexible film, and the UV glue dripped by the second glue dispensing component 202 is dripped on the surface of the first embossing component 3012. When the subsequent flexible film passes by, the glue can be applied to the back of the flexible film, which is convenient for subsequent embossing. Optionally, the glue dispensing mechanism 2 can also be provided with a scraper and anilox roller according to the first glue dispensing component 201 and the second glue dispensing component 202, respectively. After the first glue dispensing component 201 and the second glue dispensing component 202 drip the UV glue onto the surface of the flexible film and the surface of the first embossing component 3012, the UV glue is evenly coated using the scraper and the anilox roller.

[0065] In addition, if Figure 7 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the flexible film imprinting device further includes a curing mechanism 5, which includes a mounting member 501, a curing member 502 and an observation member 503. The curing member 502 and the observation member 503 are mounted on the mounting member 501, and the curing member 502 and the observation member 503 are located in the second imprinting member 3021. The curing member 502 can cure the glue on the flexible film. The observation member 503 is electrically connected to the host computer, and the observation member 503 can detect the real-time position of the first imprinting member 3012 and the second imprinting member 3021 and transmit the data to the host computer.

[0066] In specific implementation, the mounting member 501 can be a mounting frame with a certain height, so that it can pass through the middle of the second stamping member 3021 and place the curing member 502 and the observation member 503 therein. The curing member 502 can be a UV lamp, and the UV light emitted by it passes through the second stamping member 3021 and the transparent flexible film to simultaneously cure the micro-patterns embossed on the UV glue on both sides of the flexible film. The observation member 503 can be a visual camera, two of which are provided, and a 45-degree angle reflector is used to realize the optical path turning, realize the real-time position display, and can detect the marking points in the second stamping member 3021 and the marking points on the pattern of the first stamping member 3012, and provide real-time feedback on the current position deviation of the two marking points. The observation member 503 can well observe and photograph the position deviation between the marking points on the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021, and transmit it to the host computer, and then the host computer controls the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021 to make them run in unison.

[0067] More specifically, if Figure 5As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the first stamping component 301 also includes an active member 3013 and a driven member 3014, and the two ends of the first stamping member 3012 are respectively connected to the active member 3013 and the driven member 3014, the first driving member 3011 drives the active member 3013 to rotate, the active member 3013 drives the first stamping member 3012 to move, and the first stamping member 3012 drives the driven member 3014 to rotate.

[0068] In specific implementation, the first stamping member 3012 may be a steel belt, and the first pattern may be attached to the steel belt. During operation, the steel belt reciprocates to realize the cyclic reciprocating operation of the pattern. The first driving member 3011 may be a right-angle reducer and a servo motor, the active member 3013 is a driving wheel, and the driven member 3014 is a driven wheel. The right-angle reducer and the servo motor provide power to the driving wheel, thereby driving the steel belt to run, and then driving the driven wheel connected to the other end of the steel belt to rotate.

[0069] In the preferred embodiment, the driven member 3014 is connected to a control component 3015, and the control component 3015 is electrically connected to the upper computer. In specific implementation, two control components 3015 can be provided, located on both sides of the end where the driven member 3014 is provided, and can adjust the left and right sides of the driven member 3014. The control component 3015 can use a servo motor with a screw module, and adopt a torque mode during operation to ensure that the force on both sides is uniform, thereby controlling the error of the steel strip.

[0070] Preferably, in the preferred embodiment, positioning members are provided on the active member 3013 and the driven member 3014, and the first stamping member 3012 is provided with a positioning hole 30121 corresponding to the positioning member, and the positioning member can pass through the positioning hole 30121 and position the first stamping member 3012. In specific implementation, the positioning member can be a positioning pin, which can mesh with the positioning hole 30121, and the matching of the two is equivalent to the meshing between gears, which can control the running accuracy of the first stamping member 3012 and eliminate the slippage between the steel belt and the wheel.

[0071] Since the first stamping member 3012 is made of a steel belt, one side of the circulating steel belt is longer and is prone to collapse due to gravity. One or more support rollers can be placed under the collapsed steel belt to support the steel belt, ensuring better and more reliable stamping.

[0072] In addition, in the preferred embodiment, the active member 3013 and the driven member 3014 are both connected to the first detection member 3016, and the first detection member 3016 is electrically connected to the host computer. The first detection member 3016 can detect the running position of the first stamping member 3012 and transmit the data to the host computer. It is understandable that the first detection member 3016 can use an external encoder, which is connected to the active member 3013 and the driven member 3014 by friction, and can monitor the running position of the steel belt in real time and feedback to the host computer, and then the operation of the first stamping member 3012 is regulated by the host computer.

[0073] In more detail, Figure 6 As shown, in the preferred embodiment, the second stamping component 302 further includes an adjustment platform 3023, the second stamping component 3021 is connected to the adjustment platform 3023, the adjustment platform 3023 is connected with a fourth driving member and a fifth driving member, the fourth driving member and the fifth driving member are electrically connected to the host computer, the fourth driving member drives the adjustment platform 3023 to move along the first direction a, and the fifth driving member drives the adjustment platform 3023 to move along the second direction b. Among them, the first direction a is a direction parallel to the production direction, the second direction b is perpendicular to the first direction a, and the second direction b is parallel to the plane where the adjustment platform 3023 is located.

[0074] It is understandable that a base can also be provided so that the fourth drive member and the fifth drive member are placed on the base, so that the fourth drive member and the fifth drive member can work. The base can adopt a UVW platform, which can be docked with a visual CCD correction system to achieve high-precision correction. During specific implementation, the fourth drive member and the fifth drive member can both use motors, the fourth drive member can be provided with two, the fifth drive member can be provided with one, or the fourth drive member can be provided with one, and the fifth drive member can be provided with two, so that the adjustment platform 3023 can be realized with the plane where the first direction a and the second direction b are located as the reference plane, and rotates around any point as the center. At the same time, the observation member 503 in the curing mechanism 5 can transmit the detected result to the host computer, and the host computer can control the fourth drive member and the fifth drive member according to the result to adjust the adjustment platform 3023, so as to ensure that the imprinting process is highly accurate and reliable.

[0075] Since the second stamping member 3021 stamps the upper surface of the flexible film, and the second stamping member 3021 needs to stamp the lower surface of the flexible film, a mounting hole can be opened on the adjustment platform 3023 to allow the first stamping component 301 to pass through, and the first stamping member 3012 is correspondingly arranged directly below the second stamping member 3021. When the second stamping component 302 needs to be adjusted, the adjustment platform 3023 can be adjusted to move around the first stamping component 301, thereby making the structure more compact and achieving a better double-sided stamping effect.

[0076] In specific implementation, the second driving member 3022 provides power for the second stamping member 3021, and can be controlled by a position loop electronic cam. At the same time, since the second driving member 3022 and some components in the first stamping assembly 301 are electrically connected to the host computer, the host computer can dynamically modify the electronic gear ratio of the second driving member 3022 according to the signal of the running position of the first stamping member 3012, and perform position compensation in real time to ensure that the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021 are synchronized, and the patterns stamped on both sides of the flexible film correspond. The second stamping member 3021 can be a quartz roller, which is a transparent roller, and the second pattern printed on it is also a transparent master. During operation, the second pattern on the roller can be operated through the operation of the quartz roller to achieve a cyclic reciprocating operation.

[0077] Preferably, in the preferred embodiment, the second stamping component 302 further includes a limiting component 3024, the limiting component 3024 includes a limiting member 30241 and a moving component 30242, the limiting member 30241 abuts against the second stamping component 3021, the moving component 30242 is electrically connected to the host computer, the moving component 30242 is connected to the limiting member 30241, and the host computer can control the moving component 30242 to drive the limiting member 30241 to move along the third direction c. The third direction c is perpendicular to the plane where the first direction a and the second direction b are located.

[0078] It is understandable that the moving assembly 30242 may include a cylinder, a linear rail and a connector. The moving assembly 30242 may use a cylinder in conjunction with a linear rail to drive the connector to move along the linear rail. The limiter 30241 is connected to the connector, so that the cylinder drives the connector to drive the limiter 30241 to move. The limiter 30241 may use a grabbing clamp, and one may be provided on both sides of the top and both ends of the second stamping member 3021 to control the position of the second stamping member 3021 in the third direction c, i.e., the height direction. The radial force of the bearing on the limiter 30241 presses down the second stamping member 3021, and rotates synchronously with the second stamping member 3021. The axial force of the bearing on the limiter 30241 controls the side end of the expansion sleeve on the second stamping member 3021 to limit the movement of the second stamping member 3021 in the front and rear directions. Optionally, a plurality of position-limiting members 30241 and movable components 30242 may be correspondingly disposed at the bottom of the second stamping member 3021 , so as to coordinate with adjusting the position of the second stamping member 3021 and also perform further position limiting.

[0079] More preferably, in the preferred embodiment, the second stamping component 302 also includes a support component 3025, the support component 3025 is connected to the adjustment platform 3023, the support component 3025 includes a first support member 30251, a second support member 30252 and a third support member 30253, the first support member 30251 supports the flexible film, the second support member 30252 supports the first stamping member 3012, and the third support member 30253 supports the second stamping member 3021.

[0080] It is understandable that the first support member 30251, the second support member 30252 and the third support member 30253 can all be rollers, and two rollers can be provided for each, located on both sides of the components to be supported. Since the first stamping member 3012 needs to be placed below the second stamping member 3021, the first stamping assembly 301 can be installed below the second stamping member 3021 through the mounting hole provided on the adjustment platform 3023, so the first stamping member 3012 is located between the second stamping member 3021 and the adjustment platform 3023, and the flexible film needs to be between the first stamping member 3012 and the second stamping member 3021. Therefore, the first support member 30251 is correspondingly arranged to be located below the flexible film during operation and can support the flexible film, the second support member 30252 is located below the first stamping member 3012 during operation and can support the first stamping member 3012, and the third support member 30253 can support the second stamping member 3021. At the same time, the first support member 30251 can also control the running direction of the flexible film, ensuring that the moving direction of the flexible film is along the first support member 30251, so as to achieve the feeding and pressing of the flexible film and the discharging and demolding of the flexible film, and the second support member 30252 can control the running direction of the first stamping member 3012, so that the first stamping member 3012 runs along the direction of the second support member 30252, so as to achieve high-precision operation of the first stamping member 3012. The third support member 30253 can also control the position of the second stamping member 3021, and provide support for the second stamping member 3021.

[0081] The flexible film embossing device in the present invention can realize double-sided synchronous embossing, and the front master and the back master are operated synchronously to overprint the front pattern and the back pattern onto the intermediate film. With the back master and the first embossing member as the reference, the registration accuracy is controlled by controlling the offset of the front master, i.e., the second embossing member. At the same time, an observation member is set to monitor the angle deviation value of the first embossing member and the second embossing member, and the corresponding deviation value is transmitted to the adjustment platform, and the adjustment platform compensates for the deviation value accordingly. In addition, the setting of the first support member limits the feeding path of the flexible film and provides a demoulding angle for demoulding. And by adjusting the position, the back demoulding is completed first, and then the front demoulding is completed during the demoulding process. At the same time, the tension of the flexible film loading and unloading is controllable to ensure that the flexible film does not deform during operation.

[0082] It will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible film imprinting device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, a stamping mechanism and a feeding mechanism which are arranged in sequence along the production direction; The feeding mechanism comprises an unwinding member, through which the flexible film is unwinded; The stamping mechanism comprises a first stamping assembly and a second stamping assembly, wherein the first stamping assembly comprises a first driving member and a first stamping member, wherein the first driving member drives the first stamping member to move, and a first pattern is printed on the first stamping member; the second stamping assembly comprises a second stamping member and a second driving member, wherein the second driving member drives the second stamping member to rotate, the second stamping member is arranged corresponding to the first stamping member, and a second pattern is printed on the second stamping member, and a flexible film passes between the first stamping member and the second stamping member; It also includes a host computer, the first driving member and the second driving member are electrically connected to the host computer; The dispensing mechanism includes a first dispensing member and a second dispensing member, wherein the first dispensing member is arranged between the feeding mechanism and the stamping mechanism, and the first dispensing member can drop glue on a side of the flexible film facing the first dispensing member; the second dispensing member is arranged between the first stamping member and the flexible film, and the second dispensing member can drop glue on a side of the first stamping member facing the second dispensing member; It also includes a curing mechanism, the curing mechanism includes a mounting member, a curing member and an observation member, the curing member and the observation member are mounted on the mounting member, the curing member and the observation member are located in the second stamping member, and the curing member can cure the glue on the flexible film; The observation piece is electrically connected to the host computer, and the observation piece can detect the real-time positions of the first stamping piece and the second stamping piece and transmit the data to the host computer; The unloading mechanism comprises a winding member and a third driving member. The third driving member drives the winding member to rotate, and the flexible film is wound by the winding member.

2. The flexible film imprinting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first stamping assembly further includes an active member and a driven member, two ends of the first stamping member are respectively connected to the active member and the driven member, the first driving member drives the active member to rotate, the active member drives the first stamping member to move, and the first stamping member drives the driven member to rotate; The driven member is connected with a control component, and the control component is electrically connected to the host computer.

3. The flexible film imprinting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active member and the driven member are provided with positioning members, the first stamping member is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning members, and the positioning members can pass through the positioning holes and position the first stamping member; The active member and the driven member are both connected to a first detection member, the first detection member is electrically connected to the host computer, and the first detection member can detect the running position of the first stamping member and transmit data to the host computer.

4. The flexible film imprinting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second stamping assembly further includes an adjustment platform, the second stamping member is connected to the adjustment platform, the adjustment platform is connected to a fourth driving member and a fifth driving member, the fourth driving member and the fifth driving member are electrically connected to the host computer, the fourth driving member drives the adjustment platform to move in the first direction, and the fifth driving member drives the adjustment platform to move in the second direction; The first direction is parallel to the production direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the second direction is parallel to the plane where the adjustment platform is located.

5. The flexible film imprinting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second stamping component also includes a limiting component, which includes a limiting part and a moving component, the limiting part abuts against the second stamping part, the moving component is electrically connected to the upper computer, and the moving component is connected to the limiting part, and the upper computer can control the moving component to drive the limiting part to move along a third direction; the third direction is perpendicular to the plane where the first direction and the second direction are located.

6. The flexible film imprinting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second stamping component also includes a supporting component, which is connected to the adjusting platform, and includes a first supporting member, a second supporting member and a third supporting member, wherein the first supporting member supports the flexible film, the second supporting member supports the first stamping member, and the third supporting member supports the second stamping member.

7. The flexible film imprinting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a first correcting member and a second detecting member. The first correcting member is arranged between the unwinding member and the dispensing mechanism, and the flexible film passes through the first correcting member. The second detecting member is electrically connected to the first correcting member, and the second detecting member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the first correcting member.

8. The flexible film imprinting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a first control component and a third detection component. The third detection component and the first control component are electrically connected to the host computer. The first control component is connected to the unwinding component. The third detection component detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer. The host computer can enable the first control component to control the tension of the unwinding component.

9. The flexible film imprinting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism also includes a second correcting member and a fourth detecting member. The second correcting member is arranged between the stamping mechanism and the winding member, and the flexible film passes through the second correcting member. The fourth detecting member is electrically connected to the second correcting member, and the fourth detecting member can detect the position of the flexible film in real time and feed back to the second correcting member.

10. The flexible film imprinting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism also includes a second control component and a fifth detection component. The fifth detection component and the second control component are electrically connected to the host computer. The second control component is connected to the winding component. The fifth detection component detects the state of the flexible film and feeds it back to the host computer. The host computer can enable the second control component to control the tension of the winding component.

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