PCB processing equipment and PCB processing method

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of PCB manufacturing, and relates to PCB processing equipment and a PCB processing method. The PCB processing equipment comprises a main machine and a feeding mechanism, the main machine comprises a base, a portal frame and a moving platform, the portal frame is erected on the base, the moving platform is movably connected to the base, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the portal frame; a feeding area and a machining area are arranged on the base, and the moving platform can move between the feeding area and the machining area in a reciprocating mode. When the moving platform is located in the feeding area, the feeding mechanism can transfer the PCBs to the moving platform. According to the PCB processing equipment, the occupied space of the processing area on the front side of the rack can be reduced, and the equipment is more convenient to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of PCB manufacturing, and in particular relates to a PCB processing device and a PCB processing method. Background Art

[0002] Existing PCB (Printed Circuit Board) processing equipment generally sets up a spindle structure and a loading mechanism in the processing area on the front side of the main machine. When processing PCB, the material is first loaded through the loading mechanism, and then the main shaft structure processes the plate to be processed. However, due to the complex structure of the loading mechanism, it takes up more space on the front side of the main machine, which is not easy to maintain and affects production efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: to provide a PCB processing device and a PCB processing method in view of the technical problem that the structure of the front side of the existing PCB processing equipment is relatively complex and difficult to maintain.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, on the one hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB processing device, including a host and a feeding mechanism, the host includes a base, a gantry and a mobile platform, the gantry is erected on the base, the mobile platform is movably connected to the base, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the gantry; A loading area and a processing area are provided on the base, and the mobile platform can reciprocate between the loading area and the processing area; When the mobile platform is located in the loading area, the loading mechanism can transfer the PCB to the mobile platform.

[0005] According to the PCB processing equipment of the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile platform can reciprocate between the loading area and the processing area. When performing the loading operation, the mobile platform can be moved to the loading area first, and the PCB can be transferred to the mobile platform through the loading mechanism. Then, the mobile platform provides the PCB to the processing area to process the PCB. In this way, the occupied space of the processing area can be reduced, making the equipment maintenance more convenient.

[0006] Optionally, the loading area and the processing area are respectively located on two opposite sides of the gantry along the first direction.

[0007] Optionally, the PCB has a fixing pin, and the feeding mechanism includes a moving component and a limiting mechanism connected to each other, the limiting mechanism can limit the fixing pin, and the moving component can drive the limiting mechanism to move, so as to drive the PCB to move through the fixing pin.

[0008] Optionally, the limiting mechanism includes a material taking component, and the material taking component can limit the fixing pin to drive the PCB to rise and fall; Alternatively, the limiting mechanism includes a material moving component, and the material moving component can limit at least one end of the fixing pin to push or drag the PCB.

[0009] Optionally, the feeding mechanism further includes a support frame, the moving assembly includes a Z-axis motion platform, the Z-axis motion platform is connected to the support frame, and the material picking assembly is connected to the Z-axis motion platform.

[0010] Optionally, the moving assembly further includes an X-axis motion platform and a Y-axis motion platform, the X-axis motion platform is connected to the support frame, the Y-axis motion platform is connected to the X-axis motion platform, and the Z-axis motion platform is connected to the Y-axis motion platform.

[0011] Optionally, the material picking assembly includes a suction structure and / or a clamping structure.

[0012] Optionally, the material picking assembly includes at least the clamping structure, the clamping structure includes a connected jaw driving component and a jaw, the jaw driving component is installed on the Z-axis motion platform, and the jaw driving component can drive the jaw to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin, and drive the PCB to rise and fall through the Z-axis motion platform.

[0013] Optionally, at least two fixing pins are arranged at intervals on the PCB; The material taking assembly is provided with at least two clamping structures, and each of the clamping structures can clamp or release the corresponding fixing pin respectively.

[0014] Optionally, the at least two fixing pins are spaced apart along the first direction and are located in the middle of the PCB along the second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0015] Optionally, the limiting mechanism further includes a mounting frame and a supporting assembly, the mounting frame is connected to the Z-axis motion platform, the supporting assembly includes a supporting drive and a supporting plate, the supporting drive is mounted on the mounting frame, and the output end of the supporting drive is connected to the supporting plate; The support plate has an avoidance position and a material supporting position, and the material supporting driving member can drive the support plate to reciprocate between the material supporting position and the avoidance position; In the avoidance position, the clamping structure can clamp the fixing pin; In the supporting position, the supporting plate supports one end of the PCB away from the mounting frame.

[0016] Optionally, the support driving member includes a first driving module and a second driving module, the first driving module is installed on the mounting frame, the output end of the first driving module is connected to the second driving module, and the first driving module is used to drive the second driving module to move along the third direction; The output end of the second driving module is connected to the supporting plate, and the second driving module is used to drive the supporting plate to rotate around a third direction, so as to drive the supporting plate to reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoidance position.

[0017] Optionally, a plurality of the supporting assemblies are provided, and the plurality of the supporting assemblies are installed on the mounting frame at intervals.

[0018] Optionally, an avoidance hole is provided on the mobile platform, and the loading mechanism can transfer the PCB to the mobile platform and align the fixing pin with the avoidance hole.

[0019] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment further comprises a positioning tool, one end of which can be plugged into the avoidance hole, and the other end of which can be limited by the limiting mechanism.

[0020] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment includes a plurality of the mobile platforms, and the plurality of the mobile platforms are arranged along the second direction; The loading mechanism is capable of transferring the PCB to at least one of the moving platforms.

[0021] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment is a PCB gong machine. Optionally, the loading mechanism is connected to the base, and / or the loading mechanism is connected to the gantry, and the mobile platform can move into the loading mechanism.

[0022] Optionally, the loading mechanism is located at one side of the base and is mounted on the base, and the mobile platform can move into the loading mechanism.

[0023] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB processing method, which is applied to the above-mentioned PCB processing equipment, and the processing method includes: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; The loading mechanism transfers the PCB to the mobile platform; The mobile platform drives the PCB to move to the processing area; The PCB is processed.

[0024] According to the PCB processing method of the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile platform can move back and forth between the loading area and the processing area. When performing the loading operation, the mobile platform can be moved to the loading area first, and the PCB can be transferred to the mobile platform through the loading mechanism. Then, the mobile platform provides the PCB to the processing area to process the PCB. In this way, the occupied space of the processing area can be reduced, making equipment maintenance more convenient.

[0025] Optionally, the PCB has a fixing pin, the feeding mechanism includes a clamping structure, and the step of transferring the PCB to the mobile platform by the feeding mechanism specifically includes: The clamping structure clamps the fixing pin and drives the PCB to move above the moving platform; The clamping structure releases the fixing pin to place the PCB on the moving platform.

[0026] Optionally, the feeding mechanism further comprises a supporting assembly, the supporting assembly comprises a supporting driving member and a supporting plate, and the supporting plate has an avoidance position and a supporting position; Before the step of the clamping structure clamping the fixing pin, the method includes: the support driving member drives the support plate to move to the avoidance position; After the step of the clamping structure clamping the fixing pin, the method further comprises: the supporting driving member drives the supporting plate to move to the supporting position; Before the step of releasing the fixing pin by the clamping structure, or after the step of releasing the fixing pin by the clamping structure, the method includes: the supporting driving member drives the supporting plate to move to the avoidance position.

[0027] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment includes a positioning tool, the feeding mechanism includes a limiting mechanism, the mobile platform is provided with an avoidance hole, and before the step of transferring the PCB to the mobile platform by the feeding mechanism, the step further includes: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; One end of the positioning tool is plugged into the avoidance hole; The feeding mechanism moves to the feeding area; Adjusting the position of the limiting mechanism so that the limiting mechanism can clamp the other end of the positioning tool; After the positioning is completed, the positioning tool is removed.

[0028] Optionally, the mobile platform is provided with an avoidance hole, the feeding mechanism includes a limiting mechanism, and before the step of transferring the PCB to the mobile platform by the feeding mechanism, the step further includes: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; Obtaining the position coordinates corresponding to the avoidance hole; The feeding mechanism moves to the feeding area; The position of the limiting mechanism is adjusted so that the limiting mechanism reaches the position coordinate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a PCB processing device provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram from another angle; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Assembly drawing of the plate to be processed and the plate fixing structure; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of the center C; Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the mobile platform; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram of point D in the middle; Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a mobile platform with a pin inserted therein; Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of a positioning tool for PCB processing equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.11 It is a schematic flow chart of a PCB processing method provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig.12 yes Fig.11 Specific flow diagram of step S2; Fig.13 yes Fig.11 Schematic diagram of the process before step S2; Fig.14 yes Fig.11 Another flow chart before step S2 in FIG.

[0030] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows: 10. PCB processing equipment; 1. Frame; 101. Processing area; 1011. Spindle structure; 102. Loading area; 11. Base; 12. Gantry; 2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Moving assembly; 211. Z-axis motion platform; 212. X-axis motion platform; 213. Y-axis motion platform; 22. Limiting mechanism; 221. Picking assembly; 2211. Clamping structure; 22111. Sliding block; 22112. Lifting drive member; 222. Mounting frame; 2221. Sliding hole; 2222. Positioning groove; 2223. Vertical plate; 2224. Horizontal plate; 223. Supporting assembly; 2231. Supporting drive member; 22311. First drive module; 22312. Second drive module; 2232. Supporting plate; 23. Support frame; 4. Mobile platform; 41. Avoidance hole; 42. Pin hole; 43. Pin; 5. Positioning tool; 51. First end; 52. Second end; 20, PCB; 201, positioning hole; 202, fixing pin; y, first direction; x, second direction; z, third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by 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.

[0032] Embodiment 1 like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the PCB processing equipment 10 provided in the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main machine and a feeding mechanism 2, wherein the main machine includes a frame 1 and a mobile platform 4. The frame 1 includes a base 11 and a gantry 12, wherein the gantry 12 is disposed on the base 11, the mobile platform 4 is movably connected to the base 11, and the feeding mechanism 2 is located on one side of the gantry 12.

[0033] A loading area 102 and a processing area 101 are provided on the base 11 , and the movable platform 4 can reciprocate between the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 .

[0034] When the mobile platform 4 is located in the loading area 102 , the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the external PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4 .

[0035] The processing area 101 is used to process the PCB 20 .

[0036] The PCB processing equipment 10 provided in the embodiment of the present invention enables the mobile platform 4 to reciprocate between the loading area 102 and the processing area 101. When performing the loading operation, the mobile platform 4 can be first moved to the loading area 102, and the external PCB 20 can be transferred to the mobile platform 4 through the loading mechanism 2, and then the mobile platform 4 provides the PCB 20 to the processing area 101 to process the PCB 20. In this way, the occupied space of the processing area 101 on the front side of the frame 1 can be reduced, making the equipment maintenance more convenient. Among them, during the loading process, the PCB 20 can be first transported to a place where the loading mechanism 2 can obtain it by a conveying trolley, and then the PCB 20 on the conveying trolley can be transferred to the mobile platform 4 by the loading mechanism 2 to achieve loading.

[0037] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the processing area 101 may be provided with a spindle structure 1011 so as to process the PCB 20 through the spindle structure 1011 .

[0038] In one embodiment, the first direction y is the front-rear direction of the frame 1. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the processing area 101 can be arranged at the front side of the gantry 12, and the loading area 102 can be arranged at the rear side of the gantry 12, so that the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are respectively located on the opposite sides of the gantry 12 along the first direction y, so that the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are arranged on the base 11. At this time, along the third direction z, the gantry 12 will not block the loading area 102, and the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4 in the third direction z.

[0039] In other embodiments, the processing area 101 may be arranged at the front side of the gantry 12, and the loading area 102 may be arranged at the rear lower part of the gantry 12, so that the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are arranged on the base 11 along the first direction y. In this case, the loading mechanism 2 needs to extend under the gantry 12 to reach the loading area 102, and transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4.

[0040] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the PCB 20 has fixing pins 202 .

[0041] The loading mechanism 2 includes a connected moving component 21 and a limiting mechanism 22. The limiting mechanism 22 can limit the fixing pin 202. The moving component 21 can drive the limiting mechanism 22 to move, so as to drive the PCB 20 to move through the fixing pin 202, so that the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the moving platform 4.

[0042] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the limiting mechanism 22 includes a material picking component 221, which can limit the fixing pin 202 to drive the PCB 20 to rise and fall, and then in cooperation with the moving component 21, the PCB 20 can be placed on the moving platform 4 along the vertical direction (that is, the third direction z below).

[0043] In other embodiments, the limiting mechanism may also include a material moving assembly, which can limit at least one end of the fixed pin to push or drag the PCB, so that the PCB can slide horizontally onto the mobile platform under the pushing or dragging action of the material moving assembly.

[0044] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the feeding mechanism 2 also includes a support frame 23, and the moving assembly 21 includes a Z-axis motion platform 211, the Z-axis motion platform 211 is connected to the support frame 23, and the material picking assembly 221 is connected to the Z-axis motion platform 211, so that the material picking assembly 221 can be driven to move along the third direction z by the Z-axis motion platform 211. In some embodiments, the moving platform 4 can move to the inside of the feeding mechanism 2. At this time, the feeding process is that the feeding mechanism 2 first grabs the external PCB 20 through the material picking assembly 221, and drives the PCB 20 to rise through the Z-axis motion platform 211, and then the moving platform 4 moves to the inside of the feeding mechanism 2, located directly below the material picking assembly 221, and then drives the PCB 20 to descend through the Z-axis motion platform 211 until the PCB 20 is transferred to the moving platform 4.

[0045] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the moving assembly 21 also includes an X-axis motion platform 212 and a Y-axis motion platform 213. The X-axis motion platform 212 is connected to the support frame 23, and the Y-axis motion platform 213 is connected to the X-axis motion platform 212, so as to drive the Y-axis motion platform 213 to move along the second direction x through the X-axis motion platform 212.

[0046] The Z-axis motion platform 211 is connected to the Y-axis motion platform 213 , so that the Z-axis motion platform 211 is driven to move along the first direction y through the Y-axis motion platform 213 .

[0047] The first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z are perpendicular to each other, and the first direction y is the front-rear direction of the rack 1 , the second direction x is the left-right direction of the rack 1 , and the third direction z is the height direction of the rack 1 .

[0048] The X-axis motion platform 212 , the Y-axis motion platform 213 and the Z-axis motion platform 211 cooperate to drive the material picking component 221 to move along the first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z, so that the material picking component 221 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4 .

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the X-axis motion platform 212 includes a first base plate and a first sliding member. The first base plate is connected to the support frame 23 , and the first sliding member is slidably connected to the first base plate along the second direction x.

[0050] The Y-axis motion platform 213 includes a second bottom plate and a second sliding member. The second bottom plate is connected to the first sliding member, and the second sliding member is slidably connected to the second bottom plate along a first direction y.

[0051] The Z-axis motion platform 211 includes a third base plate and a third sliding member. The third base plate is connected to the second sliding member. The third sliding member is slidably connected to the third base plate along a third direction z.

[0052] The movement of the material taking component 221 along the first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z is achieved through the connection and cooperation between each bottom plate and each sliding member.

[0053] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, the material picking assembly 221 can be connected to the third sliding member through the mounting bracket 222 to achieve the connection between the material picking assembly 221 and the Z-axis motion platform 211.

[0054] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the material picking component 221 includes a clamping structure 2211, which drives the PCB 20 to move by clamping the fixing pin 202. The clamping structure 2211 can adopt a conventional robot structure.

[0055] In other embodiments, the material taking component may also include an adsorption structure to drive the PCB 20 to move by adsorbing the PCB 20. The adsorption structure may be a suction cup or a magnetic attraction mechanism.

[0056] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the material picking component 221 at least includes a clamping structure 2211, and the clamping structure 2211 includes a clamping jaw driving member and a clamp (located on the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20, not shown in the figure), and the clamping jaw driving member is installed on the Z-axis motion platform 211. Specifically, the clamping jaw driving member can be installed on the mounting frame 222 so as to be indirectly installed on the Z-axis motion platform 211 through the mounting frame 222.

[0057] The clamp driving member can drive the clamp to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin 202, and drive the PCB 20 to rise and fall through the Z-axis motion platform 211, so that the PCB 20 can be placed on the moving platform 4 along the vertical direction.

[0058] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clamping structure 2211 also includes a slider 22111 and a lifting drive member 22112. The slider 22111 is slidably installed on the mounting frame 222 along the first direction y, and the lifting drive member 22112 is installed on the slider 22111. The output end of the lifting drive member 22112 is connected to the clamping claw drive member, and the lifting drive member 22112 is used to drive the clamping claw drive member to move along the third direction z.

[0059] The clamp driving member and the clamp are slidably installed on the mounting frame 222 along the first direction y through the slider 22111, so that the clamp can move to the top of the fixing pin 202. After clamping the fixing pin 202, the clamp driving member and the clamp can be driven by the lifting driving member 22112 to move along the third direction z, so that the clamp can drive the PCB close to the mounting frame 222.

[0060] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the mounting frame 222 is provided with a sliding hole 2221 extending along the first direction y, and the slider 22111 is slidably matched with the sliding hole 2221 to realize the sliding connection between the slider 22111 and the mounting frame 222. At this time, the lifting drive member 22112 can be arranged on the side of the mounting frame 222 facing away from the PCB 20, and the output end of the lifting drive member 22112 sequentially passes through the slider 22111 and the sliding hole 2221 to extend to the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20, so that the clamping claw driving member and the clamping claw are installed on the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20, so as to clamp the fixing pin 202.

[0061] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, at least two fixing pins 202 are arranged at intervals on the PCB 20. The material taking component 221 is provided with at least two clamping structures 2211, at least two clamping structures 2211 are arranged correspondingly to at least two fixing pins 202, or a single clamping structure 2211 is arranged correspondingly to multiple fixing pins 202, or multiple clamping structures 2211 are arranged correspondingly to a single fixing pin 202.

[0062] Each clamping structure 2211 can clamp or release the corresponding fixing pin 202 , so that the loading of the PCB 20 is more stable through the cooperation between the multiple clamping structures 2211 and the multiple fixing pins 202 .

[0063] like Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, two fixing pins 202 are arranged at intervals on the PCB 20. The material taking component 221 is provided with two clamping structures 2211, and the two clamping structures 2211 are arranged one by one corresponding to the two fixing pins 202, and each clamping structure 2211 is used to clamp and release the corresponding fixing pin 202, so that multiple fixing pins 202 are clamped synchronously by multiple clamping structures 2211, so that the loading of the PCB 20 is more stable.

[0064] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, at least two fixing pins 202 are arranged at intervals along the first direction y and are located in the middle of the PCB 20 along the second direction x, so as to fix the middle of both ends of the PCB 20 along the first direction y. Each clamping structure 2211 can be installed on the mounting frame 222 at intervals along the first direction y to ensure the clamping of each fixing pin 202. At the same time, since the clamping part is located in the middle of the PCB 20, the stability of the PCB 20 during transportation can be improved and the deflection of the PCB 20 can be reduced.

[0065] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, a positioning groove 2222 extending along the first direction y is provided on one side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20. The positioning groove 2222 can be used to position each fixing pin 202 to adjust the angle of the PCB 20 in the horizontal direction. Specifically, each fixing pin 202 can be partially inserted into the positioning groove 2222 to achieve the positioning of each fixing pin 202 by the positioning groove 2222.

[0066] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the limiting mechanism 22 also includes a mounting frame 222 and a support assembly 223, and the mounting frame 222 is mounted on the Z-axis motion platform 211. The support assembly 223 includes a support drive 2231 and a support plate 2232, and the support drive 2231 is mounted on the mounting frame 222, and the output end of the support drive 2231 is connected to the support plate 2232.

[0067] The support plate 2232 has a support position and an avoidance position, and the support driving member 2231 is used to drive the support plate 2232 to reciprocate between the support position and the avoidance position.

[0068] In the avoidance position, the clamping structure 2211 can clamp the fixing pin 202 .

[0069] In the supporting position, the supporting plate 2232 supports one end of the PCB 20 facing away from the mounting frame 222 .

[0070] When loading materials, the support plate 2232 can be driven to move to the avoidance position by the support driving member 2231. After the clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixing pin 202, the support driving member 2231 can be used to drive the support plate 2232 to move to the support position, so that the support plate 2232 is at least partially located on the side of the PCB 20 facing away from the mounting frame 222, so as to support the side of the PCB 20 facing away from the mounting frame 222, so that the PCB 20 can be transferred to the mobile platform 4 more smoothly.

[0071] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the material support driving member 2231 includes a first driving module 22311 and a second driving module 22312. The first driving module 22311 is installed on the mounting frame 222. The output end of the first driving module 22311 is connected to the second driving module 22312. The first driving module 22311 is used to drive the second driving module 22312 to move along the third direction z.

[0072] The output end of the second driving module 22312 is connected to the support plate 2232, and the second driving module 22312 is used to drive the support plate 2232 to rotate around the third direction z, so as to drive the support plate 2232 to reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoidance position.

[0073] Through the cooperation between the first driving module 22311 and the second driving module 22312, the support plate 2232 can reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoidance position.

[0074] In one embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, there are multiple support assemblies 223, and multiple support assemblies 223 are installed at intervals on the mounting frame 222 to stabilize the PCB 20 from multiple positions. Further, multiple support assemblies 223 are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the mounting frame 222 to ensure force balance and improve the stability of the PCB 20 when transporting.

[0075] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the mounting frame 222 includes a vertical plate 2223 and a horizontal plate 2224. The vertical plate 2223 is mounted on the Z-axis motion platform 211 to achieve the connection between the mounting frame 222 and the Z-axis motion platform 211. The horizontal plate 2224 is connected to the vertical plate 2223, and the horizontal plate 2224 has a first side and a second side that are oppositely arranged in a horizontal direction (a direction perpendicular to the third direction z).

[0076] Some of the supporting components 223 are installed at intervals on the first side, and the remaining supporting components 223 are installed at intervals on the second side, so that each supporting component 223 is installed on the transverse plate 2224.

[0077] In one embodiment, if Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the mobile platform 4 is provided with an avoidance hole 41 , and the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4 and align the fixing pin 202 with the avoidance hole 41 to align the position of the PCB 20 on the mobile platform 4 .

[0078] The PCB processing equipment 10 further includes a positioning tool 5 , a first end 51 of the positioning tool 5 can be inserted into the avoidance hole 41 , and a second end 52 of the positioning tool 5 opposite to the first end 51 can be limited by the limiting mechanism 22 .

[0079] Specifically, before loading, the first end 51 of the positioning tool 5 can be inserted into the avoidance hole 41, and then the clamping structure 2211 of the limiting mechanism 22 can clamp the second end 52 of the positioning tool 5 through the cooperation of the X-axis motion platform 212, the Y-axis motion platform 213 and the Z-axis motion platform 211. When the clamping structure 2211 can clamp the second end 52 of the positioning tool 5, the positioning between the mobile platform 4 and the limiting mechanism 22 is completed.

[0080] In one embodiment, if Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the mobile platform 4 is further provided with a pin hole 42 , in which a pin 43 can be inserted, and the pin 43 can be inserted into the positioning hole 201 of the PCB 20 to achieve positioning between the mobile platform 4 and the PCB 20 .

[0081] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the PCB processing equipment includes a plurality of mobile platforms 4, and the plurality of mobile platforms 4 are spaced apart on the base 11 along the second direction x. The loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to at least one mobile platform 4, that is, the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to a single preset mobile platform 4, or can transfer the PCB 20 to a plurality of mobile platforms 4 to achieve loading. It can be understood that the number of the loading mechanisms 2 can also be set according to the number of the mobile platforms 4, that is, each mobile platform 4 is correspondingly provided with a loading mechanism 2.

[0082] In one embodiment, the PCB processing equipment 10 may be a PCB processing machine.

[0083] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism 2 is connected to the base 11, and / or the feeding mechanism 2 is connected to the gantry 12, so as to realize the connection between the feeding mechanism 2 and the frame 1. The mobile platform 4 can be moved into the feeding mechanism 2, so that the feeding mechanism 2 transfers the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4. Specifically, the support frame 23 of the feeding mechanism 2 can be connected to the base 11 and / or the gantry 12 to realize fixation.

[0084] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism 2 is located on one side of the base 11 and is mounted on the base 11, so that the feeding mechanism 2 is arranged on the frame 1. The mobile platform 4 can be moved into the feeding mechanism 2 so that the feeding mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4. Specifically, the support frame 23 of the feeding mechanism 2 can also be set on the ground and mounted on the base 11.

[0085] Embodiment 2 The second embodiment of the present invention provides a PCB processing method, which is used for the PCB processing device 10 of the first embodiment. Fig.11 As shown, the processing method includes: Step S1 : The mobile platform 4 moves to the loading area 102 .

[0086] Step S2: The feeding mechanism 2 transfers the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4. Before performing step S2, the feeding mechanism 2 may be fed with materials by an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0087] Step S3 : The mobile platform 4 drives the PCB 20 to move to the processing area 101 .

[0088] Step S4: processing the PCB 20.

[0089] The PCB processing method provided by the embodiment of the present invention enables the mobile platform 4 to reciprocate between the loading area 102 and the processing area 101. When performing the loading operation, the mobile platform 4 can first be moved to the loading area 102, and the PCB 20 can be transferred to the mobile platform 4 through the loading mechanism 2. Then, the mobile platform 4 provides the PCB 20 to the processing area 101 to process the PCB 20. In this way, the occupied space of the processing area 101 on the front side of the frame 1 can be reduced, making equipment maintenance more convenient.

[0090] In one embodiment, if the PCB 20 has a fixing pin 202, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a clamping structure 2211. Fig.12 As shown, the above step S2 specifically includes: Step S21 : The clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixing pin 202 and drives the PCB 20 to move above the moving platform 4 .

[0091] Step S22 : The clamping structure 2211 releases the fixing pin 202 to place the PCB 20 on the moving platform 4 .

[0092] Through the above steps S21 and S22, the feeding mechanism 2 transfers the PCB 20.

[0093] In one embodiment, if the feeding mechanism 2 further includes a material supporting assembly 223 , the material supporting assembly 223 includes a material supporting driving member 2231 and a supporting plate 2232 , and the supporting plate 2232 has an avoidance position and a material supporting position.

[0094] In the above step S21, before the clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixing pin 202, the step includes: the support driving member 2231 drives the support plate 2232 to move to the avoidance position to avoid the support plate 2232 interfering with the clamping of the fixing pin 202, thereby ensuring the clamping of the fixing pin 202 by the support plate 2232.

[0095] In the above step S21, after the clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixing pin 202, the following steps are included: the support driving member 2231 drives the support plate 2232 to move to the support position to support the side of the PCB 20 facing away from the mounting frame 222, so that the PCB 20 can be transferred to the mobile platform 4 more smoothly.

[0096] Furthermore, in the above step S22, the support driving member 2231 may drive the support plate 2232 to move to the avoidance position before the clamping structure 2211 releases the fixing pin 202. At this time, the clamping structure 2211 drives the PCB 20 to move above the mobile platform 4, and the support driving member 2231 drives the support plate 2232 to move to the avoidance position to avoid interference with the falling and placement of the PCB 20, and then the clamping structure 2211 releases the fixing pin 202 to place the PCB 20 on the mobile platform 4.

[0097] Alternatively, in the above step S22, after the clamping structure 2211 releases the fixing pin 202, the support driving member 2231 can drive the support plate 2232 to move to the avoidance position. At this time, the clamping structure 2211 drives the PCB 20 to move above the mobile platform 4, and the clamping structure 2211 releases the fixing pin 202 first, loosening the clamping structure 2211 from fixing the PCB 20, so that the PCB 20 is supported only by the support plate 2232. Then, the support driving member 2231 drives the support plate 2232 to move to the avoidance position, so that the PCB 20 supported on the support plate 2232 falls to the mobile platform 4.

[0098] In some embodiments, the mobile platform 4 is also provided with a liftable lifting roller. Before step S22, the lifting roller is first driven to rise until the lifting roller supports the bottom end of PCB20. Alternatively, the lifting roller is first driven to rise, and then the clamping structure 2211 is driven to drive PCB20 to descend until the lifting roller supports the bottom end of PCB20, and then the clamping structure 2211 and / or the supporting assembly 223 releases PCB20.

[0099] In one embodiment, the PCB processing equipment 10 includes a positioning fixture 5, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a limiting mechanism 22, and the mobile platform 4 is provided with an avoidance hole 41. Fig.13 As shown, before the above step S2, the following steps are also included: Step S01 : The mobile platform 4 moves to the loading area 102 .

[0100] Step S02 , one end of the positioning tool 5 is inserted into the avoidance hole 41 .

[0101] Step S03 , the loading mechanism 2 moves to the loading area 102 .

[0102] Step S04 , adjusting the position of the limiting mechanism 22 so that the limiting mechanism 22 can clamp the other end of the positioning tool 5 .

[0103] Step S05: After positioning is completed, remove the positioning tool 5.

[0104] Through the above steps S01 to S05 , the limiting mechanism 22 and the moving platform 4 are positioned before step S2 , so as to ensure that the PCB 20 is subsequently transferred to the position on the moving platform 4 .

[0105] In one embodiment, the mobile platform 4 is provided with an avoidance hole 41, and the feeding mechanism 2 includes a limiting mechanism 22. Fig.14 As shown, before the above step S2, the following steps are also included: Step S001, the mobile platform 4 moves to the loading area 102; Step S002, obtaining the position coordinates corresponding to the avoidance hole 41; Step S003, the feeding mechanism 2 moves to the feeding area 102; Step S004: adjust the position of the limiting mechanism 22 so that the limiting mechanism 22 reaches the position coordinate.

[0106] Through the above steps S001 to S004 , the limiting mechanism 22 and the moving platform 4 are positioned before performing step S2 .

[0107] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are 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 PCB processing equipment, characterized in that: It comprises a main machine and a feeding mechanism, wherein the main machine comprises a base, a gantry and a mobile platform, the gantry is erected on the base, the mobile platform is movably connected to the base, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the gantry; A loading area and a processing area are provided on the base, and the mobile platform can reciprocate between the loading area and the processing area; When the mobile platform is located in the loading area, the loading mechanism can transfer the external PCB to the mobile platform.

2. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading area and the processing area are respectively located on two opposite sides of the gantry along the first direction.

3. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB has a fixing pin, and the feeding mechanism includes a moving component and a limiting mechanism connected to each other. The limiting mechanism can limit the fixing pin, and the moving component can drive the limiting mechanism to move, so as to drive the PCB to move through the fixing pin.

4. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a material taking component, and the material taking component can limit the fixing pin to drive the PCB to rise and fall; Alternatively, the limiting mechanism includes a material moving component, and the material moving component can limit at least one end of the fixing pin to push or drag the PCB.

5. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a support frame, the moving assembly includes a Z-axis motion platform, the Z-axis motion platform is connected to the support frame, and the material picking assembly is connected to the Z-axis motion platform.

6. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving assembly also includes an X-axis motion platform and a Y-axis motion platform, the X-axis motion platform is connected to the support frame, the Y-axis motion platform is connected to the X-axis motion platform, and the Z-axis motion platform is connected to the Y-axis motion platform.

7. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material taking component comprises a suction structure and / or a clamping structure.

8. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material picking assembly at least includes the clamping structure, and the clamping structure includes a connected jaw driving member and a jaw, and the jaw driving member is installed on the Z-axis motion platform. The jaw driving member can drive the jaw to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin, and drive the PCB to rise and fall through the Z-axis motion platform.

9. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least two fixing pins are arranged at intervals on the PCB; The material taking assembly is provided with at least two clamping structures, and each of the clamping structures can clamp or release the corresponding fixing pin respectively.

10. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The at least two fixing pins are arranged at intervals along a first direction and are located in the middle of the PCB along a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

11. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism further includes a mounting frame and a supporting assembly, wherein the mounting frame is connected to the Z-axis motion platform, and the supporting assembly includes a supporting driving member and a supporting plate, wherein the supporting driving member is mounted on the mounting frame, and an output end of the supporting driving member is connected to the supporting plate; The support plate has an avoidance position and a material supporting position, and the material supporting driving member can drive the support plate to reciprocate between the material supporting position and the avoidance position; In the avoidance position, the clamping structure can clamp the fixing pin; In the supporting position, the supporting plate supports one end of the PCB away from the mounting frame.

12. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that: The support drive member includes a first drive module and a second drive module, the first drive module is installed on the mounting frame, the output end of the first drive module is connected to the second drive module, and the first drive module is used to drive the second drive module to move along the third direction; The output end of the second driving module is connected to the supporting plate, and the second driving module is used to drive the supporting plate to rotate around the third direction, so as to drive the supporting plate to reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoidance position.

13. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that: The supporting components are provided in plurality, and the plurality of supporting components are installed on the mounting frame at intervals.

14. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mobile platform is provided with an avoidance hole, and the loading mechanism can transfer the PCB to the mobile platform and align the fixing pin with the avoidance hole.

15. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that: The PCB processing equipment further comprises a positioning tool, one end of which can be plugged into the avoidance hole, and the other end of which can be limited by the limiting mechanism.

16. The PCB processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PCB processing equipment comprises a plurality of the mobile platforms, and the plurality of the mobile platforms are arranged along the second direction; The loading mechanism is capable of transferring the PCB to at least one of the moving platforms.

17. The PCB processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The PCB processing equipment is a PCB gong machine.

18. The PCB processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The loading mechanism is connected to the base, and / or the loading mechanism is connected to the gantry, and the mobile platform can move into the loading mechanism.

19. The PCB processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The loading mechanism is located at one side of the base and is mounted on the base, and the mobile platform can move into the loading mechanism.

20. A PCB processing method, characterized in that: Applicable to the PCB processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 19, the processing method comprising: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; The loading mechanism transfers the PCB to the mobile platform; The mobile platform drives the PCB to move to the processing area; The PCB is processed.

21. The processing method according to claim 20, characterized in that: The PCB has a fixing pin, the feeding mechanism includes a clamping structure, and the step of transferring the PCB to the mobile platform by the feeding mechanism specifically includes: The clamping structure clamps the fixing pin and drives the PCB to move above the moving platform; The clamping structure releases the fixing pin to place the PCB on the moving platform.

22. The processing method according to claim 21, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism further includes a supporting assembly, the supporting assembly includes a supporting driving member and a supporting plate, and the supporting plate has an avoidance position and a supporting position; Before the step of the clamping structure clamping the fixing pin, the method includes: the support driving member drives the support plate to move to the avoidance position; After the step of the clamping structure clamping the fixing pin, the method further comprises: the supporting driving member drives the supporting plate to move to the supporting position; Before the step of releasing the fixing pin by the clamping structure, or after the step of releasing the fixing pin by the clamping structure, the method includes: the supporting driving member drives the supporting plate to move to the avoidance position.

23. The processing method according to claim 20, characterized in that: The PCB processing equipment includes a positioning tool, the feeding mechanism includes a limiting mechanism, the mobile platform is provided with an avoidance hole, and before the feeding mechanism transfers the PCB to the mobile platform, it also includes: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; One end of the positioning tool is plugged into the avoidance hole; The feeding mechanism moves to the feeding area; Adjusting the position of the limiting mechanism so that the limiting mechanism can clamp the other end of the positioning tool; After the positioning is completed, the positioning tool is removed.

24. The processing method according to claim 20, characterized in that: The mobile platform is provided with an avoidance hole, the feeding mechanism includes a limiting mechanism, and before the feeding mechanism transfers the PCB to the mobile platform, the step further includes: The mobile platform moves to the loading area; Obtaining the position coordinates corresponding to the avoidance hole; The feeding mechanism moves to the feeding area; The position of the limiting mechanism is adjusted so that the limiting mechanism reaches the position coordinate.

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