A flexible circuit board assembly device and assembly method

Abstract

This invention relates to a flexible circuit board assembly apparatus and method, comprising: a loading assembly including a movable loading platform with a first slot; a transport assembly including a movable suction plate with a first suction hole; a feeding assembly including a movable feeding platform connected to a first feeding block, the first feeding block including a support portion extending away from the first feeding block, one end of the support portion being able to extend into the first slot, the suction plate being able to move the flexible circuit board located on the loading platform to the feeding platform; and an assembly assembly including a movable first suction block with a second suction hole facing the first slot, the first suction block being able to move towards the first slot, and the first suction block being able to move along the centerline of the first slot. This invention provides a flexible circuit board assembly apparatus and method that can prevent damage to the flexible circuit board during assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of assembly equipment technology, and in particular to a flexible circuit board assembly device and assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] A visual electric toothbrush is an electric toothbrush with a camera that allows users to observe their teeth while brushing. Currently, the camera is located at the end of a flexible circuit board. During assembly, the flexible circuit board is inserted into a sleeve, positioning the camera in its mounting position and facing the opening of the sleeve. Then, a cover plate is placed in the opening, with the camera facing the cover plate. Currently, the flexible circuit board is pushed into the sleeve using a pusher method during assembly. However, because the flexible circuit board is made of a soft and easily damaged material, it is prone to deformation and damage during the pushing process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a flexible circuit board assembly device and assembly method that can avoid damage to the flexible circuit board during the assembly process.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a flexible circuit board assembly device, comprising: a loading assembly including a movable loading platform, the loading platform having a first slot; a transport assembly including a movable suction plate, the suction plate having a first suction hole; a feeding assembly including a movable feeding platform, the feeding platform being connected to a first feeding block, the first feeding block including a support portion extending away from the first feeding block, one end of the support portion being able to extend into the first slot, the suction plate being able to move the flexible circuit board located on the loading platform to the feeding platform; and an assembly assembly including a movable first suction block, the first suction block having a second suction hole, the second suction hole being able to face the first slot, the first suction block being able to move towards the first slot, and the first suction block being able to move along the centerline of the first slot.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the material carrier platform includes a first material carrier block, the first material carrier block is provided with a plurality of card blocks, and a material carrier space is formed between two adjacent card blocks. A third adsorption hole is provided on the first material carrier block at a position corresponding to the material carrier space.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the loading platform further includes a second loading block and a third loading block, the first slot is located on the second loading block, the bottom of the first slot is provided with a fourth adsorption hole, the third loading block is provided with a positioning block, and the positioning block is provided with a fifth adsorption hole.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a pressing assembly is further included. The pressing assembly includes a first mounting plate, a first driving member, a first movable block, a pressing member, and a limiting member. The first mounting plate is connected to the loading platform, the first driving member is connected to the first mounting plate, the first movable block is slidably connected to the first mounting plate, and the first movable block is connected to the output end of the first driving member. The first movable block and the first mounting plate are both hinged to the pressing member. The pressing end of the pressing member faces the first slot. The limiting member is connected to the pressing member, and the end of the limiting member can abut against the loading platform.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the conveying assembly further includes a second driving member, the output end of the second driving member being connected to the adsorption plate, the adsorption side of the adsorption plate being provided with a protrusion and a receiving groove, the receiving groove being located at one end of the protrusion, and the first adsorption hole being located on the protrusion.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the support portion is provided with a sixth adsorption hole, and the edge of the support portion is provided with a flange.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding platform is further connected to a second feeding block, the second feeding block abutting against the first feeding block, the second feeding block having a boss, and a plurality of seventh adsorption holes being provided on the second feeding block along the edge of the boss.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly further includes a second mounting plate, the feeding table is slidably connected to the second mounting plate, the second mounting plate is connected to a connecting block, a pressure sensor is connected between the connecting block and the feeding table, and the pressure sensor is connected to a controller.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the assembly component includes a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes a third driving member, a first connecting frame and a second movable block, the output end of the third driving member is connected to the first connecting frame, the second movable block is slidably connected to the first connecting frame, and an elastic member is connected between the end of the second movable block and the first connecting frame, and the first adsorption block is connected to the second movable block.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first adsorption block includes a first mounting base and a first adsorption platform, the first adsorption platform is located on the first mounting base, the second adsorption hole is located at the end of the first adsorption platform, and the end of the first adsorption platform is also provided with a clearance groove.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the assembly component further includes a movable second adsorption block, the second adsorption block including a second mounting base and a second adsorption platform, the second adsorption platform being located on the second mounting base, the second adsorption platform being provided with an adsorption groove, the bottom of the adsorption groove being provided with an eighth adsorption hole, the eighth adsorption hole being oriented toward the positioning block.

[0015] The present invention also provides a flexible circuit board assembly method, wherein the flexible circuit board is assembled with a sleeve, the sleeve having an opening, and the flexible circuit board is assembled using the aforementioned flexible circuit board assembly device, comprising the following steps: S1: placing both the flexible circuit board and the sleeve on a material carrier platform, wherein the sleeve engages with a first slot; S2: moving the flexible circuit board onto a first feeding block, with the end of the flexible circuit board located on the support portion of the first feeding block; S3: moving the feeding platform until the end of the flexible circuit board is located inside the sleeve, and the end of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the opening position of the sleeve; S4: a first adsorption block penetrates the opening of the sleeve and adsorbs the flexible circuit board, the first adsorption block driving the flexible circuit board to the assembly position.

[0016] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0017] The flexible circuit board assembly device and method described in this invention support the flexible circuit board through a support portion, preventing deformation during assembly. The support portion moves the flexible circuit board, and the first adsorption block further moves the flexible circuit board, thus improving the accuracy of the movement process through two movements. This allows the flexible circuit board to be accurately positioned with the sleeve, preventing damage during assembly. The adsorption plate allows the sleeve, flexible circuit board, and cover plate to be fed via a feeding platform, eliminating the need for separate external feeding of the flexible circuit board to the feeding platform. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible circuit board assembly device according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the feeding assembly;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the loading platform and the pressing assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the transport component;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adsorption plate structure;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the feeding assembly;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the feeding table;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the assembled components;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first adsorption block;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second adsorption block.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Loading assembly; 2. Handling assembly; 3. Feeding assembly; 4. Assembly assembly; 5. Support plate; 6. Pressing assembly; 7. First suction block; 8. Second suction block; 11. Fourth driving component; 12. First loading block; 13. Second loading block; 14. Third loading block; 15. Locking block; 16. First locking slot; 17. Positioning block; 18. Support frame; 21. First driving module; 22. Second driving component; 23. First detection component; 24. Second detection component; 25. Second connecting frame; 26. Suction plate; 27. Protrusion; 28. Receiving groove; 31. Second driving module; 32. Feeding table; 3 3. Pressure sensor; 34. Connecting block; 35. First feeding block; 36. Support part; 37. Second feeding block; 38. Boss; 41. Third drive module; 42. Fifth drive component; 43. Third drive component; 44. Third detection component; 45. Fourth detection component; 46. Elastic component; 47. Second movable block; 48. First connecting frame; 61. First mounting plate; 62. First drive component; 63. First movable block; 64. Pressing component; 65. Pressing block; 66. Limiting component; 71. First mounting base; 72. First adsorption platform; 73. Clearance groove; 81. Second mounting base; 82. Second adsorption platform; 83. Adsorption groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 9As shown, a flexible circuit board assembly device of the present invention includes: a loading assembly 1, including a movable loading platform, the loading platform having a first slot 16; a transport assembly 2, including a movable adsorption plate 26, the adsorption plate 26 having a first adsorption hole; a feeding assembly 3, including a movable feeding platform 32, the feeding platform 32 being connected to a first feeding block 35, the first feeding block 35 including a support portion 36 extending away from the first feeding block 35, one end of the support portion 36 being able to extend into the first slot 16, the adsorption plate 26 being able to move the flexible circuit board located on the loading platform to the feeding platform 32; and an assembly assembly 4, including a movable first adsorption block 7, the first adsorption block 7 having a second adsorption hole, the second adsorption hole being able to face the first slot 16, the first adsorption block 7 being able to move towards the first slot 16, and the first adsorption block 7 being able to move along the center line of the first slot 16.

[0033] In this embodiment, a flexible circuit board assembly device includes a sleeve and a flexible circuit board, both located on a loading platform. The sleeve engages with a first slot 16. Both the sleeve and the flexible circuit board are moved to the assembly position via the loading platform. Then, an adsorption plate 26 adsorbs the flexible circuit board through a first adsorption hole, moving the flexible circuit board from the loading platform to a feeding platform 32. At this point, the end of the flexible circuit board with the camera is positioned on a support 36. Further, the feeding platform 32 moves the flexible circuit board, causing the support 36 to extend into the sleeve. The camera at the end of the flexible circuit board aligns with the opening of the sleeve. Finally, a first adsorption block 7 penetrates the opening of the sleeve and adsorbs the flexible circuit board, moving it to the assembly position. The support 36 supports the flexible circuit board, preventing deformation during assembly. The movement of the flexible circuit board by the support 36 and the subsequent movement by the first adsorption block 7 improves the accuracy of the movement, ensuring precise positioning between the flexible circuit board and the sleeve and preventing damage during assembly. With the adsorption plate 26, the sleeve, flexible circuit board and cover plate can all be fed through the material carrier, and the flexible circuit board does not need to be fed to the material carrier 32 separately.

[0034] The flexible circuit board assembly device in this embodiment also includes a support plate 5, and the feeding component 1, the conveying component 2, the feeding component 3 and the assembly component 4 are all connected to the support plate 5.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the feeding assembly 1 includes a movable loading platform with a first slot 16. Specifically, the loading platform includes a first loading block 12, a second loading block 13, a third loading block 14, a support frame 18, and a fourth driving member 11. The fourth driving member 11 is a linear driving member and is connected to the support plate 5. The support frame 18 is connected to the output end of the fourth driving member 11, and the fourth driving member 11 can drive the support frame 18 to move. The first loading block 12, the second loading block 13, and the third loading block 14 are all connected to the top side of the support frame 18.

[0036] The first loading block 12 is used to support the flexible circuit board. Multiple locking blocks 15 are provided on the top side of the first loading block 12. A loading space is formed between two adjacent locking blocks 15. The cross-section of the loading space is the same as the shape of the flexible circuit board, allowing the flexible circuit board to be located within the loading space. The locking blocks 15 abut against the edges of the flexible circuit board, thereby positioning the flexible circuit board. A third adsorption hole is provided on the first loading block 12 at a position corresponding to the loading space. The third adsorption hole is connected to an external vacuum source and can adsorb the flexible circuit board, causing the flexible circuit board to adhere and be fixed to the first loading block 12. This further improves the stability of the flexible circuit board within the loading space and prevents the flexible circuit board from shaking during the movement of the support frame 18 driven by the fourth driving component 11.

[0037] The second material carrier block 13 is used to support the sleeve. The first slot 16 is located on the second material carrier block 13, and the sleeve can engage with the first slot 16. The bottom of the first slot 16 is provided with a fourth adsorption hole that communicates with an external vacuum source. The fourth adsorption hole can adsorb the sleeve, so that the sleeve fits against the side wall of the first slot 16, thereby keeping the sleeve stable within the first slot 16. The second material carrier block 13 is located on the support frame 18 near the edge of the feeding assembly 3, and the end of the first slot 16 corresponds to the support part 36 in the feeding assembly 3.

[0038] The third loading block 14 is used to support the cover plate. The third loading block 14 is provided with a positioning block 17, which is used to support the cover plate and position it. The top side of the positioning block 17 is provided with a fifth adsorption hole that is connected to an external vacuum source. The fifth adsorption hole can adsorb the cover plate, thereby keeping the cover plate stable.

[0039] The flexible circuit board assembly device of this embodiment also includes a pressing component 6. The pressing component 6 includes a first mounting plate 61, a first driving member 62, a first movable block 63, a pressing member 64, and a limiting member 66. The first mounting plate 61 is connected to the side of the support frame 18 in the material carrier platform near the second material carrier block 13, and the plane of the first mounting plate 61 is perpendicular to the top side of the support frame 18. The first driving member 62 is a linear driving member and is connected to the first mounting plate 61. The first movable block 63 is slidably connected to the first mounting plate 61, and the bottom side of the first movable block 63 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 62. The first driving member 62 can drive the first movable block 63 to rise and fall. The first movable block 63 and the first mounting plate 61 are both hinged to the pressing member 64, wherein the top side of the first movable block 63 is hinged to the end of the pressing member 64. The pressing member 64 includes a V-shaped bend, and the top end of the first mounting plate 61 is hinged to the bottom end of the V-shaped bend. The pressing end of the pressing component 64 faces the first slot 16, and a pressing block 65 is connected to the pressing end of the pressing component 64. The first driving component 62 drives the first movable block 63 to rise, thereby causing the pressing component 64 to rotate. The pressing block 65 can abut against the sleeve located in the first slot 16, thereby further improving the stability and positioning accuracy of the sleeve. The limiting component 66 is rod-shaped and connected to the pressing component 64. When the first driving component 62 drives the pressing component 64 to rotate so that the pressing block 65 abuts against the sleeve, the end of the limiting component 66 abuts against the loading platform. The limiting component 66 is used to limit the extreme rotation position of the pressing component 64 and prevent the pressing block 65 from damaging the sleeve.

[0040] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the conveying assembly 2 includes a movable adsorption plate 26 with a first adsorption hole. Specifically, the conveying assembly 2 also includes a first drive module 21, a second drive component 22, a first detection component 23, and a second detection component 24. The first drive module 21 can be considered a three-axis moving module and is connected to the support plate 5. The first and second detection components 23 and 24 can both be considered visual positioning devices and are connected to the controller. The output end of the first drive module 21 is connected to the second drive component 22 and the first detection component 23. The first drive module 21 can drive the second drive component 22 and the first detection component 23 to move towards the loading platform. The first drive module 21 can also drive the second drive component 22 and the first detection component 23 to move towards the feeding platform 32. The second drive component 22 is a rotary drive component. The output end of the second drive component 22 is connected to the adsorption plate 26 through a second connecting frame 25. The second drive component 22 can drive the adsorption plate 26 to rotate. The adsorption side of the adsorption plate 26 is provided with a protrusion 27 and a receiving groove 28. The cross-sectional shape of the protrusion 27 is the same as that of the flexible circuit board. The first adsorption hole is located on the protrusion 27 and is connected to an external vacuum source. The receiving groove 28 is located at one end of the protrusion 27. The receiving groove 28 is used to accommodate the camera at the end of the flexible circuit board, thereby avoiding damage to the camera after it collides with the adsorption plate 26.

[0041] The detection end of the first detection element 23 faces the support plate 5. When the first drive module 21 moves the first detection element 23 to a position corresponding to the first material block 12, the first detection element 23 identifies the position of the flexible circuit board on the first material block 12. This allows the second drive element 22 to fine-tune the posture of the adsorption plate 26. As a result, during the movement of the adsorption plate 26 by the first drive module 21, the protrusion 27 can accurately correspond to the position of the flexible circuit board on the first material block 12 and adsorb the flexible circuit board through the first adsorption hole. The second detection element 24 is connected to the support plate 5, and the detection end of the second detection element 24 faces the movement path of the adsorption plate 26. After the protrusion 27 adsorbs the flexible circuit board, the second detection element 24 can detect whether the adsorption position of the flexible circuit board corresponds to that of the protrusion 27, thereby improving the accuracy of the adsorption plate 26 when placing the flexible circuit board.

[0042] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the feeding assembly 3 includes a movable feeding table 32, which is connected to a first feeding block 35. The first feeding block 35 includes a support portion 36 extending away from the first feeding block 35, one end of which can extend into a first slot 16. Specifically, the feeding assembly 3 also includes a second drive module 31 and a second mounting plate. The second drive module 31 can be considered as a dual-axis moving module and is connected to the support plate 5. The second mounting plate is connected to the output end of the second drive module 31, which can drive the second mounting plate to rise and fall and move towards the loading platform. The feeding table 32 is slidably connected to the second mounting plate, and the movement path of the feeding table 32 is parallel to the center line of the first slot 16. The second mounting plate is connected to a connecting block 34, and a pressure sensor 33 is connected between the connecting block 34 and the feeding table 32. The pressure sensor 33 is connected to the side of the feeding table 32 away from the loading platform and is connected to a controller.

[0043] The feeding table 32 is also connected to a second feeding block 37. Both the first feeding block 35 and the second feeding block 37 are connected to the top side of the feeding table 32. The support portion 36 of the first feeding block 35 is elongated, and the width of the support portion 36 is smaller than the diameter of the sleeve. The support portion 36 extends towards the moving path of the loading table, and the center line of the support portion 36 is parallel to the center line of the first slot 16. The support portion 36 is provided with a sixth adsorption hole that communicates with an external vacuum source, and the first feeding block 35 is also provided with a sixth adsorption hole at the position where it is attached to the flexible circuit board. The sixth adsorption hole can adsorb the flexible circuit board located on the first feeding block 35, thereby keeping the flexible circuit board stable during the movement of the feeding table 32. The edges on both sides of the support portion 36 are provided with flanges, and the flange on the side of the support portion 36 near the second feeding block 37 is provided with a notch. The notch is located on the support portion 36 away from the loading table. The notch allows the flexible circuit board to slide along the support portion 36, and the flange can guide the movement of the flexible circuit board. The second feeding block 37 abuts against the first feeding block 35. The second feeding block 37 has a protrusion 38, the edge of which is shaped like a flexible circuit board. This means the sidewall of the protrusion 38 can fit against the edge of the flexible circuit board, and the protrusion 38 fits against the edge of the flexible circuit board away from the loading platform, thus preventing the protrusion 38 from obstructing the movement of the flexible circuit board. Multiple seventh adsorption holes are provided along the edge of the protrusion 38 on the second feeding block 37. These seventh adsorption holes are connected to an external vacuum source and can adsorb the flexible circuit board that is attached to the second feeding block 37. In other words, the flexible circuit board can be completely adsorbed through the sixth and seventh adsorption holes, thus maintaining the overall stability of the flexible circuit board during the movement of the feeding platform 32. Driven by the first drive module 21, the first detection element 23 positions the flexible circuit board on the first feeding block 35 and the second feeding block 37. In conjunction with the second detection element 24, it positions the flexible circuit board adsorbed on the protrusion 27. The adsorption plate 26 moves towards the loading platform until it places the flexible circuit board on the first feeding block 35 and the second feeding block 37. During this process, the second drive element 22 fine-tunes the posture of the adsorption plate 26, ensuring the end of the flexible circuit board is accurately positioned on the support part 36. In other words, the adsorption plate 26 moves the flexible circuit board from the loading platform to the feeding platform 32. As the second drive module 31 moves the feeding platform 32 towards the loading platform, the end of the support part 36 extends into the sleeve of the first slot 16 until it abuts against the end inside the sleeve. At this point, the pressure sensor 33 changes value, and the second drive module 31 stops driving the feeding platform 32.

[0044] Reference Figures 8 to 10As shown, the assembly component 4 includes a movable first adsorption block 7 with a second adsorption hole facing the first slot 16. The first adsorption block 7 can move towards the first slot 16 and along the centerline of the first slot 16. Specifically, the assembly component 4 also includes a third drive module 41 and a drive mechanism. The third drive module 41 can be considered a dual-axis moving module and is connected to the support plate 5. The drive mechanism is connected to the output end of the third drive module 41, and the third drive module 41 can drive the drive mechanism to move towards the loading platform. The drive mechanism includes a third drive member 43, a fifth drive member 42, a first connecting frame 48, and a second movable block 47. The third drive member 43 is a rotary drive member, and the fifth drive member 42 is a linear drive member. The fifth drive member 42 is connected to the output end of the third drive module 41, and the third drive member 43 is connected to the output end of the fifth drive member 42. The fifth drive member 42 can drive the third drive member 43 to rise and fall. The output end of the third driving component 43 is connected to the first connecting frame 48. The second movable block 47 is slidably connected to the first connecting frame 48, and an elastic element 46 is connected between the top of the second movable block 47 and the top of the first connecting frame 48. The elastic element 46 can be regarded as a spring. The first adsorption block 7 is connected to the bottom side of the second movable block 47. The first adsorption block 7 includes a first mounting base 71 and a first adsorption platform 72. The first mounting base 71 is connected to the bottom side of the second movable block 47. The first adsorption platform 72 is located on the first mounting base 71. The second adsorption hole is connected to an external vacuum source and is located at the end of the first adsorption platform 72. The bottom end of the first adsorption platform 72 is also provided with a clearance groove 73, which can accommodate a camera located at the end of the flexible circuit board. With the cooperation of the third drive module 41 and the drive mechanism, the first adsorption block 7 can move towards the first slot 16, and the first adsorption block 7 can pass through the opening of the sleeve and adsorb the end of the flexible circuit board. At this time, the elastic element 46 has a buffering effect when the first adsorption block 7 and the flexible circuit board come into contact. At this time, the camera is located in the clearance groove 73. Then, with the cooperation of the third drive module 41 and the drive mechanism, the first adsorption block 7 can drive the flexible circuit board to move along the center line of the first slot 16. That is, the first adsorption block 7 drives the flexible circuit board to move in the sleeve until the flexible circuit board moves to the designated position.

[0045] Reference Figure 11As shown, assembly component 4 includes two drive mechanisms, and also includes a third detection element 44 and a fourth detection element 45 connected to the controller. Both the third detection element 44 and the fourth detection element 45 can be considered visual positioning devices and are connected to the controller. Both drive mechanisms are connected to the output end of the third drive module 41, and the third detection element 44 is also connected to the output end of the third drive module 41. The third detection element 44 is located between the two drive mechanisms, with its detection end facing the support plate 5. The fourth detection element 45 is connected to the support plate 5, and its detection end faces the movement path of the drive mechanism. Assembly component 4 also includes a movable second adsorption block 8, which is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism. That is, the first adsorption block 7 and the second adsorption block 8 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two drive mechanisms. The second adsorption block 8 includes a second mounting base 81 and a second adsorption stage 82. The second mounting base 81 is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism. The second adsorption stage 82 is located on the second mounting base 81 and has an adsorption groove 83. The bottom of the adsorption groove 83 has an eighth adsorption hole that communicates with an external vacuum source. The adsorption groove 83 can adsorb the cover plate located on the third loading block 14 through the eighth adsorption hole, and the cover plate can fit against the side wall of the adsorption groove 83. Through the cooperation of the third drive module 41 and the drive mechanism, the third detection element 44 can position the opening of the sleeve located in the first slot 16, and the third detection element 44 can also position the cover plate located on the positioning block 17, so that the third drive element 43 of the two drive mechanisms can respectively fine adjust the posture of the first adsorption block 7 and the second adsorption block 8. With the cooperation of the third drive module 41 and the drive mechanism, the second adsorption block 8 can be moved to the position corresponding to the third material loading block 14. At this time, the eighth adsorption hole faces the positioning block 17. Then, the second adsorption block 8 can be attached to the cover plate and adsorb the cover plate through the eighth adsorption hole. Then, the fourth detection element 45 positions the cover plate adsorbed on the second adsorption block 8. With the cooperation of the third detection element 44 to position the sleeve opening, the second adsorption block 8 can drive the cover plate to move accurately to the opening position of the sleeve, thereby completing the assembly of the cover plate and the sleeve.

[0046] This invention also provides a flexible circuit board assembly method, in which a flexible circuit board is assembled with a sleeve, the sleeve having an opening, and the flexible circuit board is assembled using the aforementioned flexible circuit board assembly device, comprising the following steps: S1: placing both the flexible circuit board and the sleeve on a loading platform, wherein the sleeve engages with a first slot 16; S2: moving the flexible circuit board onto a first feeding block 35, with the end of the flexible circuit board positioned on a support 36 of the first feeding block 35; S3: moving the feeding platform 32 until the end of the flexible circuit board is located inside the sleeve, and the end of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the opening position of the sleeve; S4: a first adsorption block 7 penetrates the opening of the sleeve and adsorbs the flexible circuit board, the first adsorption block 7 driving the flexible circuit board to the assembly position. After step S4, a cover plate assembly step is also included, in which the cover plate moves to the opening position of the sleeve, specifically, the cover plate is moved to the opening position of the sleeve by a second adsorption block 8. Step S1 also includes a loading step, in which the flexible circuit board, sleeve, and cover plate are all placed on the loading platform. The loading platform is moved to the assembly position. Specifically, the sleeve engages with the first slot 16, and the opening of the sleeve is located away from the loading platform. The flexible circuit board is located in the loading space, and the cover plate is attached to the positioning block 17. In step S2, the flexible circuit board is moved from the loading platform to the first feeding block 35 via the adsorption plate 26, and the end of the flexible circuit board with the camera is located on the support part 36 of the first feeding block 35. In step S3, the end of the flexible circuit board with the camera corresponds to the opening position of the sleeve. After step S4, a feeding platform reset step is included. The feeding platform reset step is performed before the cover plate assembly step. After the first adsorption block 7 moves the flexible circuit board to the assembly position, the first adsorption block 7 continues to adsorb the flexible circuit board. At the same time, the feeding platform descends, thereby causing the flexible circuit board to detach from the feeding platform. Then the feeding platform resets, and the first adsorption block 7 stops adsorbing the flexible circuit board. At this time, the sleeve supports the flexible circuit board. After the cover plate assembly step is completed, the assembly components are reset, and the external transfer device removes the assembled sleeve, flexible circuit board and cover plate from the loading platform. Finally, the loading components are reset for the next loading.

[0047] This invention provides a flexible circuit board assembly apparatus and method. The support part 36 supports the flexible circuit board, preventing deformation during assembly. The support part 36 moves the flexible circuit board, and the first adsorption block 7 further moves the flexible circuit board, thus improving the accuracy of the movement process through two movements. This allows for precise positioning of the flexible circuit board with the sleeve, preventing damage during assembly. The adsorption plate 26 allows the sleeve, flexible circuit board, and cover plate to be fed via the feeding table, eliminating the need for separate external feeding of the flexible circuit board to the feeding table 32.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A flexible circuit board assembly device, characterized in that, include: The feeding assembly includes a movable loading platform, the loading platform being provided with a first slot; The conveying assembly includes a movable adsorption plate with a first adsorption hole; the conveying assembly also includes a second driving member, the output end of which is connected to the adsorption plate, the adsorption side of the adsorption plate is provided with a protrusion and a receiving groove, the receiving groove is located at one end of the protrusion, and the first adsorption hole is located on the protrusion; A feeding assembly includes a movable feeding platform connected to a first feeding block. The first feeding block includes a support extending away from the first feeding block, one end of which can extend into a first slot. An adsorption plate can move a flexible circuit board located on the loading platform onto the feeding platform. The loading platform also includes a second loading block and a third loading block. The first slot is located on the second loading block, and a fourth adsorption hole is provided at the bottom of the first slot. The third loading block has a positioning block with a fifth adsorption hole. The feeding platform is also connected to a second feeding block that abuts against the first feeding block. The second feeding block has a boss and a plurality of seventh adsorption holes along the edge of the boss. The assembly includes a movable first adsorption block with a second adsorption hole facing a first slot. The first adsorption block can move towards the first slot and along the centerline of the first slot. The assembly also includes a drive mechanism comprising a third drive member, a first connecting frame, and a second movable block. The output end of the third drive member is connected to the first connecting frame. The second movable block is slidably connected to the first connecting frame, and an elastic element connects the end of the second movable block to the first connecting frame. The first adsorption block is connected to the second movable block. The assembly further includes a movable second adsorption block comprising a second mounting base and a second adsorption platform. The second adsorption platform is located on the second mounting base and has an adsorption groove. The bottom of the adsorption groove has an eighth adsorption hole facing the positioning block. It also includes a pressing assembly, which includes a first mounting plate, a first driving member, a first movable block, a pressing component, and a limiting member. The first mounting plate is connected to the loading platform, the first driving member is connected to the first mounting plate, the first movable block is slidably connected to the first mounting plate, and the first movable block is connected to the output end of the first driving member. The first movable block and the first mounting plate are both hinged to the pressing component. The pressing end of the pressing component faces the first slot. The limiting member is connected to the pressing component, and the end of the limiting member can abut against the loading platform.

2. The flexible circuit board assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material loading platform includes a first material loading block, which has multiple locking blocks. The material loading space is formed between two adjacent locking blocks, and a third adsorption hole is provided on the first material loading block at the position corresponding to the material loading space.

3. The flexible circuit board assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion is provided with a sixth adsorption hole, and the edge of the support portion is provided with a flange.

4. The flexible circuit board assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further includes a second mounting plate, the feeding table is slidably connected to the second mounting plate, the second mounting plate is connected to a connecting block, a pressure sensor is connected between the connecting block and the feeding table, and the pressure sensor is connected to a controller.

5. The flexible circuit board assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first adsorption block includes a first mounting base and a first adsorption platform. The first adsorption platform is located on the first mounting base, and the second adsorption hole is located at the end of the first adsorption platform. The end of the first adsorption platform is also provided with a clearance groove.

6. A method for assembling a flexible circuit board, wherein the flexible circuit board is assembled with a sleeve, the sleeve having an opening, characterized in that, Assembling a flexible circuit board using the flexible circuit board assembly apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5 includes the following steps: S1: Place the flexible circuit board and the sleeve on the material carrier, wherein the sleeve is engaged with the first slot. S2: The flexible circuit board moves onto the first feeding block, and the end of the flexible circuit board is located on the support part of the first feeding block; S3: The feeding table moves until the end of the flexible circuit board is inside the sleeve and the end of the flexible circuit board corresponds to the opening position of the sleeve. S4: After the first adsorption block penetrates the opening of the sleeve, it adsorbs the flexible circuit board, and the first adsorption block drives the flexible circuit board to the assembly position.

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