FPC cable punching equipment

Abstract

The present application relates to an FPC cable perforation device. The FPC cable perforation device includes an FPC bearing mechanism, a mounting seat, a folding mechanism and a shaping mechanism. The FPC bearing mechanism is used to bear the FPC and can move along a first direction; the mounting seat is used to place a backlight module and is located below the FPC bearing mechanism along the first direction; the folding mechanism is used to bend the FPC cable of the FPC; when the FPC bearing mechanism moves toward the direction close to the mounting seat to an insertion position, the shaping mechanism shapes the bent FPC cable so that the bent FPC cable can pass through the backlight module. The FPC cable perforation device utilizes the FPC bearing mechanism, the folding mechanism, the mounting seat and the shaping mechanism to assemble the FPC cable of the FPC to the backlight module, thereby improving the automation level of the FPC cable assembly and the smoothness of the FPC cable passing through the backlight module, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the FPC.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cable perforation, and in particular to an FPC cable perforation device. Background Art

[0002] In the current display module, in order to improve the appearance of the product (to meet the requirements of narrow frame) and the dustproof, waterproof and smokeproof performance of the product, the FPC cable on the backlight module needs to be assembled by perforation, which requires the introduction of a fixture for perforating and assembling the FPC cable. The existing FPC cable perforation requires manual tools to pick or clamp the cable out of the hole or groove, which is easy to damage the FPC cable and cause poor assembly effect. At the same time, manual work takes a long time and is inefficient. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can efficiently assemble damaged FPC cables. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problem of low installation efficiency of FPC cables of FPC assembled on a backlight module when the existing FPC cable punching equipment is in operation, the present application proposes an FPC cable punching equipment, which has the technical effect of automatically assembling the FPC cables of FPC on the backlight module, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the FPC cables of FPC assembled on the backlight module.

[0004] An FPC cable punching device, comprising:

[0005] The FPC bearing mechanism is used to bear the FPC and can move along a first direction;

[0006] A mounting seat, used for placing a backlight module and located below the FPC bearing mechanism along the first direction;

[0007] A folding mechanism, used for bending the FPC cable of the FPC; and

[0008] Shaping mechanism; when the FPC bearing mechanism moves to the insertion position in the direction close to the mounting seat, the shaping mechanism shapes the bent FPC cable so that the bent FPC cable can pass through the backlight module.

[0009] In one embodiment, the FPC bearing mechanism adsorbs the FPC on a side facing the mounting seat;

[0010] The folding mechanism is arranged on the FPC carrying mechanism and can rotate back and forth around the FPC carrying mechanism between a first position and a second position;

[0011] Among them, the FPC cable is exposed to the side where the folding mechanism is located. When it is in the first position, the folding mechanism is located on the side of the FPC supporting mechanism away from the mounting seat; when it is in the second position, the folding mechanism is located on the side of the FPC supporting mechanism close to the mounting seat and abuts against the FPC cable, and the FPC cable is bent.

[0012] In one embodiment, the folding mechanism also includes a folding piece and a suction nozzle, one end of the folding piece is rotatably connected to the FPC supporting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the suction nozzle, the folding piece can switch between the first position and the second position, and the suction nozzle is arranged corresponding to the FPC cable to limit the FPC cable.

[0013] In one embodiment, the shaping mechanism includes a bracket and a guide assembly, and the guide assembly and the bracket are movably connected to move into or out between the FPC bearing mechanism and the mounting seat;

[0014] The guide assembly has a guide channel, and the guide channel is connected to the backlight module for the bent FPC cable to enter.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the guide assembly includes a first half clamp and a second half clamp, and the first half clamp and the second half clamp are movably connected on the bracket. The first half clamp and the second half clamp can move toward and in opposite directions. When the first half clamp and the second half clamp move toward and in opposite directions to a preset position, the guide channel is formed between the two to clamp the bent FPC cable and guide it.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first half clamp and the second half clamp move back and forth along the second direction, the first half clamp and the second half clamp are extended along the third direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect, and the plane constructed by the two is parallel to the surface of the FPC supporting mechanism supporting the FPC.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first half clamp and the second half clamp can both move along the first direction to guide the bent FPC cable in the first direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the shaping mechanism further includes a shaping component, the shaping component is located on a side of the mounting seat away from the FPC bearing mechanism, the shaping component includes a frame and a clamping member, and the clamping member is movably mounted on the frame along the first direction;

[0019] When the clamp is in a clamped state, the bent FPC cable passes through the backlight module and is clamped by the clamp. The bent FPC cable and the FPC bearing mechanism move in the first direction away from the mounting seat driven by the clamp.

[0020] In one of the embodiments, the clamping member is also capable of moving relative to the frame along the second direction, and the clamping member moves along the second direction to switch between the clamping state and the loosened state. In the loosened state, the clamping member avoids the mounting seat.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, the shaping component further includes a sensor, which is located on one side of the clamping member and is used to sense the FPC cable after bending, wherein the clamping member is controlled by the sensor to switch between the clamping state and the loosened state.

[0022] In one of the embodiments, the mounting seat includes a supporting member, a first limiting member and a second limiting member, the supporting member is used to support the backlight module, and the first limiting member and the second limiting member together form a positioning space to position the backlight module.

[0023] In one of the embodiments, the mounting base further includes a correction component, which is mounted on the carrier and is used to perform posture correction on the backlight module.

[0024] In one of the embodiments, the mounting seat further includes an adsorption component, which is disposed on the supporting component and located in the limiting space, and is used to adsorb the backlight module.

[0025] In one embodiment, the mounting seat further comprises a seat body, and the bearing member is movably mounted on the seat body and performs reciprocating motion along an extension direction of the seat body.

[0026] The FPC cable perforating device utilizes an FPC bearing mechanism, a folding mechanism, a mounting seat and a shaping mechanism to assemble the FPC cable of the FPC to the backlight module, thereby improving the automation level of the FPC cable assembly and improving the smoothness of the FPC cable passing through the backlight module, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the FPC. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an FPC cable punching device provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the FPC cable punching device provided in some embodiments of the present application with part of the structure hidden.

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the FPC cable punching device provided in some embodiments of the present application with part of the structure hidden.

[0030] Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of the shaping mechanism of the FPC cable perforating device provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a shaping component of an FPC cable perforating device provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a mounting base for an FPC cable perforating device provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 100, FPC bearing mechanism; 200, mounting seat; 210, bearing member; 220, first limit member; 230, second limit member; 240, correction component; 250, adsorption member; 260, seat body; 300, folding mechanism; 310, folding member; 320, suction nozzle; 400, shaping mechanism; 410, bracket; 420, guide assembly; 421, guide channel; 422, first half clamp; 423, second half clamp; 430, shaping assembly; 431, rack; 432, clamping member; 433, sensor; 1000, FPC cable punching equipment; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] In the description of the present application, 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 application 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 a limitation on the present application.

[0037] 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 this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0038] In this application, 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 this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present application, 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”, and “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”, and “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.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0041] See also Figures 1 to 6In some embodiments of the present application, a FPC cable perforating device 1000 is provided, which includes an FPC bearing mechanism 100, a mounting seat 200, a folding mechanism 300 and a shaping mechanism 400. The FPC bearing mechanism 100 is used to bear the FPC and can move along a first direction X; the mounting seat 200 is used to place the backlight module and is located below the FPC bearing mechanism 100 along the first direction X; the folding mechanism 300 is used to bend the FPC cable of the FPC. When the FPC bearing mechanism 100 moves toward the direction close to the mounting seat 200 to the insertion position, the shaping mechanism 400 shapes the bent FPC cable so that the bent FPC cable can pass through the through hole of the backlight module.

[0042] The backlight module is one of the key components of the LCD panel, and its shape is roughly rectangular. The function of the backlight module is to provide sufficient brightness and evenly distributed light source so that it can display images normally. FPC is a flexible circuit board, and the FPC cable is a group of connecting wires that can be bent to a certain extent.

[0043] The FPC bearing mechanism 100 includes a base, a body and a first driving member, wherein the body is used to place the FPC, one end of the first driving member is connected to the base, and the other end is drivingly connected to the body to drive the body to move relative to the base in a first direction X. The connection between the body and the base may be, but is not limited to, a sliding connection.

[0044] The working principle of the FPC cable punching device 1000 is described below in conjunction with a specific embodiment.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the FPC bearing mechanism 100, the folding mechanism 300, the mounting seat 200 and the shaping mechanism 400 can be distributed in sequence along the first direction X, wherein the FPC bearing mechanism 100 is located at the top. The FPC is placed on the FPC bearing mechanism 100, and the backlight module is placed on the mounting seat 200. The FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200 are provided with fasteners, and the FPC and the backlight module are limited by different fasteners respectively, so as to reduce the probability that the FPC and the backlight module move during operation and cause the FPC cable to fail to be smoothly inserted into the backlight module.

[0046] Of course, the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200 may also be provided with components such as a suction nozzle 320 to limit the position of the FPC or the backlight module, which is not specifically limited here.

[0047] When the FPC and the backlight module are installed, the folding mechanism 300 starts to work. The folding mechanism 300 bends the FPC cable of the FPC so that the FPC cable is bent at a right angle or other angles relative to the FPC. In the subsequent process, the FPC cable always runs in this posture until the FPC cable is inserted into the backlight module.

[0048] Subsequently, the FPC bearing mechanism 100 moves along the first direction X toward the direction close to the mounting seat 200. When the FPC bearing mechanism 100 moves to the insertion position, the shaping mechanism 400 starts to operate. The shaping mechanism 400 can shape the bent FPC cable, such as guiding and clamping the FPC cable, to ensure that the FPC cable can smoothly enter the backlight module. In the process of the movement of the shaping mechanism 400, the FPC bearing mechanism 100 always moves toward the direction close to the mounting seat 200, so that the FPC cable can smoothly pass through the backlight module.

[0049] In summary, the FPC cable of the FPC is assembled to the backlight module using the FPC supporting mechanism 100, the folding mechanism 300, the mounting seat 200 and the shaping mechanism 400, which improves the automation level of the FPC cable assembly and the smoothness of the FPC cable passing through the backlight module, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the FPC.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the FPC carrier mechanism 100 absorbs the FPC toward one side of the mounting seat 200; the folding mechanism 300 is disposed on the FPC carrier mechanism 100 and can rotate back and forth between the first position and the second position around the FPC carrier mechanism 100. The FPC cable is exposed to the side where the folding mechanism 300 is located. When in the first position, the folding mechanism 300 is located on the side of the FPC carrier mechanism 100 away from the mounting seat 200; when in the second position, the folding mechanism 300 is located on the side of the FPC carrier mechanism 100 close to the mounting seat 200, and abuts against the FPC cable, and the FPC cable is bent.

[0051] For example, the structure of the FPC carrier mechanism 100 may be in the shape of a plate, and a suction nozzle 320 is provided on the surface facing the mounting seat 200, and the FPC is sucked by the suction nozzle 320 to improve the connection stability between the FPC carrier mechanism 100 and the FPC, and to facilitate loading the FPC. The FPC is mounted on the first end of the FPC carrier mechanism 100, and when the FPC is sucked on the FPC carrier mechanism 100, the FPC cable of the FPC is protruded relative to the first end.

[0052] The folding mechanism 300 is installed at the first end of the FPC carrier 100 and can rotate around the first end. When the folding mechanism 300 is in the first position, the folding mechanism 300 is located on the side of the FPC carrier 100 away from the mounting seat 200. Assuming that the folding mechanism 300 rotates counterclockwise around the first end, the folding mechanism 300 can continuously approach the FPC cable, then abut against the FPC, and push the FPC cable to bend relative to the FPC until the FPC is bent to the bending position, and the folding mechanism 300 stops operating.

[0053] In this way, the FPC and the folding mechanism 300 are arranged at the same end of the FPC supporting mechanism 100, which not only exposes the FPC cable, but also facilitates the folding mechanism 300 to bend the FPC cable and reduces the probability of interference between the folding mechanism 300 and other components.

[0054] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the folding mechanism 300 also includes a folding piece 310 and a suction nozzle 320. One end of the folding piece 310 is rotatably connected to the FPC supporting mechanism 100, and the other end is connected to the suction nozzle 320. The folding piece 310 can switch between a first position and a second position. The suction nozzle 320 is arranged corresponding to the FPC cable to limit the FPC cable.

[0055] Exemplarily, the folding mechanism 300 includes a rotary cylinder, a folding member 310, a transmission member, and a suction nozzle 320. The folding member 310 may be roughly in the shape of a long strip, and a transmission member is connected to each end of the folding member 310. The suction nozzle 320 is disposed in the middle of the folding member 310, and the suction nozzle 320 corresponds to the FPC cable one by one, that is, one suction nozzle 320 sucks one FPC cable.

[0056] The rotary cylinder is mounted on the first end, one end of the transmission member is connected to the rotary cylinder, and the other end is connected to the end of the folding member 310. When the rotary cylinder moves, it drives the transmission member to operate, and drives the folding member 310 to rotate through the transmission member. When the folding member 310 rotates, the suction nozzle 320 rotates synchronously with the folding member 310. The transmission member may include a synchronous belt and a synchronous wheel connected to each other, one end of the synchronous belt is connected to the rotary cylinder, and the other end is connected to the synchronous wheel, and the end of the synchronous wheel away from the synchronous belt is connected to the folding member 310.

[0057] When the folding mechanism 300 is not in operation, the FPC is sucked by the FPC bearing mechanism 100, the folding member 310 is in the first position, and the FPC cable is sucked by the suction nozzle 320. When the folding mechanism 300 starts to operate, the folding member 310 rotates counterclockwise from the first position to the second position, and the suction nozzle 320 also rotates from the first position to the second position with the folding member 310. During this process, the suction nozzle 320 keeps sucking the FPC cable to ensure that the FPC cable can be smoothly bent to the preset angle.

[0058] When the FPC cable enters the next process, the folding member 310 can rotate clockwise from the second position to the first position to reduce the probability of interference between the folding member 310 and other components.

[0059] In this way, by setting a suction nozzle 320 on the folding piece 310 and using the suction nozzle 320 to continuously absorb the FPC cable during the bending process, the FPC cable can be accurately bent to a preset angle, and the probability of the FPC cable colliding during the bending process and causing deformation of the FPC cable is reduced, thereby improving the bending effect of the folding piece 310.

[0060] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the shaping mechanism 400 includes a bracket 410 and a guide assembly 420, and the guide assembly 420 and the bracket 410 are movably connected to move in or out between the FPC supporting mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200; wherein the guide assembly 420 has a guide channel 421, and the guide channel 421 is connected to the backlight module for the bent FPC cable to enter.

[0061] The connection between the guide assembly 420 and the bracket 410 can be, but is not limited to, a sliding connection. When the guide assembly 420 is in an idle state, the guide assembly 420 is not located between the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200. When the FPC cable is bent, the guide assembly 420 moves between the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200, and the guide channel 421 of the guide assembly 420 is arranged opposite to the bent FPC cable. When the FPC bearing mechanism 100 continues to move toward the mounting seat 200, the bent FPC cable can enter the guide channel 421. Because the guide channel 421 is connected to the backlight module, the bent FPC cable can enter the backlight module through the guide channel 421, which improves the smoothness of the bent FPC cable entering the backlight module.

[0062] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the guide assembly 420 includes a first half clamp 422 and a second half clamp 423, and the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are movably connected to the bracket 410. The first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 can move toward and in opposite directions. When the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 move toward each other to a preset position, a guide channel 421 is formed between the two to clamp the bent FPC cable and guide it.

[0063] For example, when the guide assembly 420 is in an idle state, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are not located between the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200. When the bent FPC cable needs to be guided, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 move toward each other, and the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are moved between the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200, and the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 move to a preset position, and finally a guide channel 421 is formed between the two.

[0064] When the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 do not need to guide the bent FPC cable, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 move in opposite directions until the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are both moved out of between the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and the mounting seat 200. This arrangement simplifies the structure of the guide assembly 420.

[0065] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 move back and forth along the second direction Y, and the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are extended along the third direction Z, the second direction Y and the third direction Z intersect, and the plane constructed by the two is parallel to the surface of the FPC supporting mechanism 100 supporting the FPC.

[0066] Exemplarily, the guide assembly 420 further includes a second driving member, and each half clamp is equipped with a second driving member. Taking the first half clamp 422 as an example, one end of the second driving member is connected to the bracket 410, and the other end is connected to the first half clamp 422, so as to drive the first half clamp 422 to move along the second direction Y. It should be noted that the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 are synchronously operated.

[0067] The first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 have similar structures, and are both extended along the third direction Z to adapt to FPC cables of different lengths and located at different positions. It can be understood that the guide channel 421 formed by the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 can simultaneously clamp multiple FPC cables of different lengths and located at different positions. In this way, the use range of the guide assembly 420 is widened.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 can both move along the first direction X to guide the bent FPC cable in the first direction X.

[0069] For example, the guide assembly 420 further includes a third driving member, and each half clamp is equipped with a third driving member. Taking the first half clamp 422 as an example, one end of the third driving member is connected to the bracket 410, and the other end is connected to the first half clamp 422 to drive the first half clamp 422 to move along the first direction X.

[0070] After the bent FPC cable enters the guide channel 421, the FPC bearing mechanism 100 will continue to move toward the mounting seat 200 until the FPC cable passes through the backlight module. During this process, the first half clamp 422 and the second half clamp 423 can follow the FPC bearing mechanism 100 along the first direction X under the action of the third driving member until the shaping mechanism 400 performs other operations on the bent FPC cable.

[0071] With such an arrangement, the bent FPC cable can be guided and shaped for a long time, thereby improving the guiding and shaping capabilities of the shaping mechanism 400 .

[0072] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the shaping mechanism 400 further includes a shaping component 430, which is located on the side of the mounting seat 200 away from the FPC bearing mechanism 100, and the shaping component 430 includes a frame 431 and a clamping member 432, and the clamping member 432 is movably mounted on the frame 431 along the first direction X. When the clamping member 432 is in a clamping state, the bent FPC cable passes through the backlight module and is clamped by the clamping member 432, and the bent FPC cable and the FPC bearing mechanism 100 are driven by the clamping member 432 to move in the first direction X in a direction away from the mounting seat 200.

[0073] Exemplarily, the shaping assembly 430 further includes a fourth driving member, which is mounted on the frame 431 , and the clamping member 432 moves along the first direction X under the drive of the fourth driving member.

[0074] After the bent FPC cable is passed through the backlight module, the clamping member 432 can move to the bottom of the bent FPC cable, and the clamping member 432 switches to a clamping state to clamp the bent FPC cable. Subsequently, the clamping member 432 drives the bent FPC cable to move in the first direction X in a direction away from the mounting seat 200, and the FPC bearing mechanism 100 also moves synchronously with the clamping member 432 in the same direction.

[0075] Such an arrangement speeds up the passing of the bent FPC cable through the backlight module, thereby speeding up the efficiency of assembling the FPC on the backlight module.

[0076] In some embodiments, the clamp 432 can also move along the second direction Y relative to the frame 431 . The clamp 432 moves along the second direction Y to switch between a clamped state and a loosened state. In the loosened state, the clamp 432 avoids the mounting seat 200 .

[0077] Similarly, the shaping assembly 430 further includes a fifth driving member and a solenoid valve, the driving member is mounted on the frame 431, and the clamping member 432 is driven by the fifth driving member to move along the second direction Y. The clamping member 432 is controlled by the solenoid valve to switch between a clamping state and a loose state.

[0078] When the clamping member 432 is in an idle state, the clamping member 432 is not located below the mounting seat 200 and is in a loose state. When the clamping member 432 moves, the clamping member 432 moves to the bottom of the mounting seat 200 along the second direction Y. When the clamping member 432 is arranged opposite to the bent FPC cable, the clamping member 432 can clamp the bent FPC cable, and the clamping member 432 switches from a loose state to a clamped state.

[0079] The above arrangement reduces the probability of interference between the clamping member 432 and components on the mounting base 200 , thereby extending the service life of the clamping member 432 .

[0080] In some embodiments, the shaping component 430 further includes a sensor 433, which is located on one side of the clamp 432 and is used to sense the bent FPC cable, wherein the clamp 432 is controlled by the sensor 433 to switch between a clamped state and a loosened state.

[0081] The sensor 433 may be, but is not limited to, an optical fiber sensor 433. When the clamp 432 moves along the second direction Y to the bottom of the mounting base 200 and is arranged opposite to the bent FPC cable, the sensor 433 can sense the bent FPC cable. The sensor 433 then sends a signal to the clamp 432, and the clamp 432 switches from a loose state to a clamped state to clamp the bent FPC cable. In this way, the accuracy of the operation of the clamp 432 is improved, and the bent FPC cable can be clamped accurately.

[0082] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting base 200 includes a supporting member 210, a first limiting member 220 and a second limiting member 230, the supporting member 210 is used to support the backlight module, and the first limiting member 220 and the second limiting member 230 together form a positioning space to position the backlight module.

[0083] The first stopper 220 may be, but is not limited to, a bump, which can stop the backlight module in the second direction Y. The second stopper 230 has a similar structure to the first stopper 220 and is used to stop the backlight module in the third direction Z.

[0084] When the backlight module is installed in the positioning space, the first limiting member 220 and the second limiting member 230 simultaneously limit the backlight module in different directions, thereby reducing the probability that the backlight module deviates from the installation position due to external force, thereby causing the FPC cable of the FPC to be unable to pass through the backlight module, thereby improving the installation stability of the backlight module.

[0085] In some embodiments, the mounting base 200 further includes a correction component 240 , which is mounted on the carrier 210 and is used to perform posture correction on the backlight module.

[0086] Exemplarily, the correction component 240 includes a second direction correction member and a third direction correction member, which can be located outside the positioning space, and each direction correction member is driven by a cylinder. When the backlight module is placed in the positioning space, the second direction correction member and the third direction correction member can abut against different parts of the backlight module to correct the posture of the backlight module at any time, so that the posture of the backlight module is always in a correct state, thereby improving the smoothness of the FPC cable passing through the backlight module through the through hole.

[0087] In some embodiments, the mounting base 200 further includes an adsorption member 250 . The adsorption member 250 is disposed on the carrier 210 and is located in the limiting space. The adsorption member 250 is used to adsorb the backlight module.

[0088] Exemplarily, an assembly jig is provided on the carrier 210 , on which a suction member 250 is provided. The assembly jig is used to place the backlight module and pre-position the backlight module. The suction member 250 can suction the backlight module, thereby improving the installation stability of the backlight module.

[0089] In some embodiments, the mounting base 200 further includes a base body 260 , and the supporting member 210 is movably mounted on the base body 260 and performs reciprocating motion along the extension direction of the base body 260 .

[0090] Exemplarily, the seat 260 can be extended along the second direction Y, and the seat 260 can extend to the previous station or the next station. For example, the seat 260 can extend to the CCD photography station. Before the FPC is assembled to the backlight module, the carrier 210 is loaded with the backlight module and is located at the photography station. When the FPC is assembled to the backlight module, the carrier 210 can be moved along the seat 260 to the assembly station so that the FPC bearing mechanism 100 and other components can operate, and a series of operations can be performed on the FPC and the backlight module.

[0091] The above arrangement facilitates the movement of the backlight module between different workstations, thus reducing the difficulty of transferring the backlight module.

[0092] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0093] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An FPC cable perforating device, characterized in that: include: The FPC bearing mechanism is used to bear the FPC and can move along a first direction; A mounting seat, used for placing a backlight module and located below the FPC bearing mechanism along the first direction; A folding mechanism, used for bending the FPC cable of the FPC; as well as Plastic surgery institutions; When the FPC bearing mechanism moves to the insertion position in a direction close to the mounting seat, the shaping mechanism shapes the bent FPC cable so that the bent FPC cable can pass through the backlight module.

2. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The FPC bearing mechanism adsorbs the FPC toward one side of the mounting seat; The folding mechanism is arranged on the FPC carrying mechanism and can rotate back and forth around the FPC carrying mechanism between a first position and a second position; Among them, the FPC cable is exposed to the side where the folding mechanism is located. When it is in the first position, the folding mechanism is located on the side of the FPC supporting mechanism away from the mounting seat; when it is in the second position, the folding mechanism is located on the side of the FPC supporting mechanism close to the mounting seat and abuts against the FPC cable, and the FPC cable is bent.

3. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The folding mechanism also includes a folding piece and a suction nozzle. One end of the folding piece is rotatably connected to the FPC supporting mechanism, and the other end is connected to the suction nozzle. The folding piece can switch between the first position and the second position. The suction nozzle is arranged corresponding to the FPC cable to limit the FPC cable.

4. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shaping mechanism includes a bracket and a guide assembly, and the guide assembly is movably connected to the bracket to move in or out between the FPC bearing mechanism and the mounting seat; The guide assembly has a guide channel, and the guide channel is connected to the backlight module for the bent FPC cable to enter.

5. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a first half clamp and a second half clamp, and the first half clamp and the second half clamp are movably connected to the bracket. The first half clamp and the second half clamp can move toward and in opposite directions. When the first half clamp and the second half clamp move toward and in opposite directions to a preset position, the guide channel is formed between the two to clamp the bent FPC cable and guide it.

6. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first half clamp and the second half clamp move back and forth along the second direction, the first half clamp and the second half clamp are extended along the third direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect, and the plane constructed by the two is parallel to the surface of the FPC supporting mechanism supporting the FPC.

7. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first half clamp and the second half clamp can both move along the first direction to guide the bent FPC cable in the first direction; and / or The shaping mechanism further includes a shaping component, the shaping component is located on a side of the mounting seat away from the FPC bearing mechanism, the shaping component includes a frame and a clamping member, and the clamping member is movably mounted on the frame along the first direction; When the clamp is in a clamped state, the bent FPC cable passes through the backlight module and is clamped by the clamp. The bent FPC cable and the FPC bearing mechanism move in the first direction away from the mounting seat driven by the clamp.

8. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping member can also move relative to the frame along the second direction, and the clamping member moves along the second direction to switch between the clamping state and the loosened state. In the loosened state, the clamping member avoids the mounting seat.

9. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shaping component also includes a sensor, which is located on one side of the clamping member and is used to sense the FPC cable after bending, wherein the clamping member is controlled by the sensor to switch between the clamping state and the loosening state.

10. The FPC cable punching equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat includes a bearing member, a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The bearing member is used to bear the backlight module. The first limiting member and the second limiting member together form a positioning space to position the backlight module.

11. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The mounting seat also includes a correction component, which is mounted on the bearing component and is used to perform posture correction on the backlight module.

12. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The mounting seat further comprises an adsorption member, which is arranged on the bearing member and located in the limiting space, and is used for adsorbing the backlight module.

13. The FPC cable punching device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The mounting seat also includes a seat body, and the bearing member is movably mounted on the seat body and performs reciprocating motion along the extending direction of the seat body.

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