Automatic aligning and laminating equipment and method

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic aligning and laminating method which comprises the following steps: 1, a product A is placed on a left platform, and the left platform is located at a left discharging position; 2, the left platform moves to a material taking position; 3, the manipulator sucks the product A; fourthly, the left platform moves to a left discharging position; 5, photographing the product A by the visual camera; 6, straightening the product A by an alignment mechanism according to a signal of the visual camera; seventhly, the mechanical arm places the product A on a product B on a right platform for pre-pasting, and the right platform is located at the pre-pasting position; through visual identification, the purpose of precise pre-pasting of the product B and the product A is achieved. 8, the right platform moves to a pressing position; the pressing mechanism downwards presses the product A and the product B; 9, resetting the pressing mechanism; and 10, taking out a finished product. And a new product B is put into the right platform, a new product A is put into the left platform, and the next workpiece is aligned and attached. Traditional positioning is replaced, higher precision is achieved, and consistency is high. The invention also provides automatic alignment and lamination equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automatic alignment and bonding device and method for touch screens, belonging to the field of touch screen processing technology. Background Technology

[0002] Alignment and bonding equipment is a precision automated device integrating optics, mechanics, electronics, vision, and vacuum technology. Its core function is the positioning and bonding of two workpieces. Widely used in industries such as displays, electronics, and optics, it is a key piece of equipment for improving yield and efficiency. However, existing alignment and bonding equipment has shortcomings. Relying on manual alignment of the two workpieces results in large alignment deviations and low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide an automatic alignment and bonding device and method to improve the positioning and bonding efficiency of two workpieces.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an automatic alignment and bonding method, comprising the following steps:

[0005] (a) Product A is placed on the left platform, which is located at the left loading position;

[0006] (II) The left platform moves to the material handling position:

[0007] (III) The robotic arm picks up product A;

[0008] (iv) The left platform moves to the left material feeding position;

[0009] (v) The visual camera takes a picture of product A;

[0010] (vi) Alignment mechanism aligns product A;

[0011] (vii) The robotic arm places product A on product B on the right platform for pre-attachment, and the right platform is in the pre-attachment position;

[0012] (viii) The right platform moves to the pressing position; the pressing mechanism presses down on products A and B;

[0013] (ix) Reset of the pressing mechanism;

[0014] (x) Take out the finished product.

[0015] A further provision of the present invention is that: before pre-applying in step seven, product B is placed on the right platform, and the right platform moves from the right feeding position to the pre-applying position;

[0016] A further feature of the present invention is that, before the pressing mechanism presses down in step eight, it first descends to the buffer position.

[0017] This invention also provides an automatic alignment and bonding device, including a cabinet, a left platform, a right platform, a first support, a pressing mechanism, and a robotic arm. The left and right platforms are slidably connected to the cabinet. The robotic arm moves product A, which is placed on the left platform, to product B, which is placed on the right platform. The pressing mechanism is connected to the cabinet via the first support and presses product B and product A together on the right platform. The robotic arm is equipped with a vision camera, an adsorption mechanism, and an alignment mechanism. The adsorption mechanism adsorbs product A, the vision camera takes a picture of product A, and the alignment mechanism adjusts the position of product A.

[0018] The present invention is further configured such that: the pressing mechanism includes a buffer cylinder, a pressing cylinder, a plurality of guide rods and a pressure plate; the fixed end of the buffer cylinder is fixedly connected to the first bracket; the movable end of the buffer cylinder is connected to the movable end of the pressing cylinder; and the fixed end of the pressing cylinder is connected to the pressure plate; a plurality of guide rods are fixedly connected to the pressure plate; and the guide rods are slidably connected to the first bracket.

[0019] The invention is further configured such that: a left push cylinder and a right push cylinder are provided on the cabinet, and the movable ends of the left push cylinder and the right push cylinder are respectively connected to the left platform and the right platform; the left platform and the right platform are slidably connected to the cabinet via slide rails.

[0020] The invention is further configured such that: the robotic arm includes a second support, an X-axis drive mechanism, a Y-axis drive mechanism, and a Z-axis drive mechanism; the fixed end of the X-axis drive mechanism is fixedly connected to the cabinet via the second support; the fixed end of the Y-axis drive mechanism is fixedly connected to the movable end of the X-axis drive mechanism; the fixed end of the Z-axis drive mechanism is fixedly connected to the movable end of the Y-axis drive mechanism; the X-axis drive mechanism drives the Y-axis drive mechanism to move in the X-axis direction; the Y-axis drive mechanism drives the Z-axis drive mechanism to move in the Y-axis direction; and the Z-axis drive mechanism drives the alignment mechanism and the adsorption mechanism to move; the movable end of the Z-axis drive mechanism is connected to the alignment mechanism and the adsorption mechanism.

[0021] A further feature of the present invention is that the product B is provided with a plurality of riveting posts, which are thermally riveted to the workpiece A.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Product A is placed on the left platform, which moves from the left feeding position to the picking position. The adsorption mechanism picks up product A, and then the left platform moves from the picking position to the left feeding position. A vision camera takes a picture of product A, and the alignment mechanism aligns product A according to the signal from the vision camera. A robotic arm moves product A to the right platform for pre-attachment with product B on the right platform. Through visual recognition, precise pre-attachment of product B and product A is achieved. Afterward, the robotic arm resets. The right platform carries product B and product A to the pressing position, where a buffer cylinder drives the pressure plate to descend to the buffer position, and then the pressing cylinder drives the pressure plate to press down on product A and product B. Then, the pressing mechanism resets, and the finished product is removed from the right platform. A new product B is placed on the right platform, and a new product A is placed on the left platform for the next workpiece alignment and bonding. This invention replaces traditional positioning, achieving higher precision and consistency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic alignment and bonding equipment.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of an automatic alignment and bonding device;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the left platform, right platform, and pressing mechanism;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the automatic alignment and bonding method.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the riveting post for product B.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Safety light curtain; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Vision camera; 4. Left platform; 5. Operation buttons; 6. Right platform; 7. Pressing mechanism; 8. Touch screen; 9. Air pressure adjustment knob; 10. Display screen; 11. Tri-color light; 21. First support; 22. Buffer cylinder; 23. Pressing cylinder; 24. Guide rod; 25. Pressure plate; 26. Left push cylinder; 27. Right push cylinder; 28. Cabinet; 29. ​​Slide rail; 30. Product B; 31. Product A; 32. Riveting column; 33. Second support; 34. X-axis drive mechanism; 35. Y-axis drive mechanism; 36. Z-axis drive mechanism; 37. Alignment mechanism; 38. Adsorption mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more explicit definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example 1: See Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment is an automatic alignment and bonding device, including a cabinet 28, a left platform 4, a right platform 6, a first support 21, a pressing mechanism 7, and a robotic arm 2. The left platform 4 and the right platform 6 are slidably connected to the cabinet 28. The robotic arm 2 moves product A31, which is set on the left platform 4, to product B30, which is set on the right platform 6. The pressing mechanism 7 is connected to the cabinet 28 through the first support 21, and the pressing mechanism 7 presses product B30 and product A31 on the right platform 6 together. The robotic arm 2 is equipped with a vision camera 3, an adsorption mechanism 38, and an alignment mechanism 37. The adsorption mechanism 38 adsorbs product A31, the vision camera 3 takes a picture of product A31, and the alignment mechanism 37 adjusts the position of product A31.

[0032] The pressing mechanism 7 includes a buffer cylinder 22, a pressing cylinder 23, several guide rods 24, and a pressure plate 25. The fixed end of the buffer cylinder 22 is fixedly connected to the first bracket 21, the movable end of the buffer cylinder 22 is connected to the movable end of the pressing cylinder 23, and the fixed end of the pressing cylinder 23 is connected to the pressure plate 25. Several guide rods 24 are fixedly connected to the pressure plate 25, and the guide rods 24 are slidably connected to the first bracket 21.

[0033] The cabinet 28 is equipped with a left push cylinder 26 and a right push cylinder 27. The movable ends of the left push cylinder 26 and the right push cylinder 27 are respectively connected to the left platform 4 and the right platform 6. The left platform 4 and the right platform 6 are slidably connected to the cabinet 28 through slide rails 29.

[0034] The robotic arm 2 includes a second support 33, an X-axis drive mechanism 34, a Y-axis drive mechanism 35, and a Z-axis drive mechanism 36. The fixed end of the X-axis drive mechanism 34 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 28 via the second support 33. The fixed end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 35 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the X-axis drive mechanism 34. The fixed end of the Z-axis drive mechanism 36 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the Y-axis drive mechanism 35. The X-axis drive mechanism 34 drives the Y-axis drive mechanism 35 to move in the X-axis direction. The Y-axis drive mechanism 35 drives the Z-axis drive mechanism 36 to move in the Y-axis direction. The Z-axis drive mechanism 36 drives the alignment mechanism 37 and the adsorption mechanism 38 to move. The movable end of the Z-axis drive mechanism 36 is connected to the alignment mechanism 37 and the adsorption mechanism 38.

[0035] The cabinet 28 is equipped with an outer shell, on which a tri-color light 11 is installed. The side of the outer shell is equipped with a touch screen 8, an air pressure adjustment knob 9, a display screen 10 and a window. Safety light curtains 1 are installed on both sides of the window. The outside of the cabinet 28 is equipped with operation buttons 5. The air pressure adjustment knob 9 adjusts the working air pressure of the adsorption mechanism 38.

[0036] The product B30 is provided with a plurality of riveting posts 32, which are thermally riveted to the workpiece A31.

[0037] In summary, the automatic alignment and bonding equipment shown in Embodiment 1 is used as follows: Product A31 is placed on the left platform 4. The left platform 4 moves from the left feeding position to the picking position. The adsorption mechanism 38 picks up product A31, and then the left platform 4 moves from the picking position to the left feeding position. The vision camera 3 takes a picture of product A31, and the alignment mechanism 37 aligns product A31 according to the signal from the vision camera 3. The robot arm 2 moves product A31 to the right platform 6 for pre-bonding with product B30 on the right platform 6. Through visual recognition, the purpose of precise pre-bonding of product B30 and product A31 is achieved. Afterward, the robot arm 2 resets. The right platform 6 carries product B30 and product A31 to the pressing position. The buffer cylinder 22 drives the pressure plate 25 to descend to the buffer position, and then the pressing cylinder 23 drives the pressure plate 25 to press down on products A and B. Then, the pressing mechanism 7 resets. The finished product is taken out from the right platform 6. A new product B30 is placed in the right platform 6, and a new product A31 is placed in the left platform 4, for the next workpiece alignment and bonding. This invention replaces traditional positioning, achieving higher precision and consistency.

[0038] Example 2: See Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment is an automatic alignment and bonding method, including the following steps:

[0039] (a) Product A is placed on the left platform, which is located at the left loading position;

[0040] (II) The left platform moves to the material handling position:

[0041] (III) The robotic arm picks up product A;

[0042] (iv) The left platform moves to the left material feeding position;

[0043] (v) The visual camera takes a picture of product A;

[0044] (vi) Alignment mechanism aligns product A;

[0045] (vii) The robotic arm places product A on product B on the right platform for pre-attachment, and the right platform is in the pre-attachment position;

[0046] (viii) The right platform moves to the pressing position; the pressing mechanism presses down on products A and B;

[0047] (ix) Reset of the pressing mechanism;

[0048] (x) Take out the finished product.

[0049] Before pre-applying in step seven, product B is placed on the right platform, and the right platform moves from the right feeding position to the pre-applying position; before the pressing mechanism presses down in step eight, it first descends to the buffer position.

[0050] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it. They should not be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic alignment and bonding method, characterized in that, The method includes the following steps: (a) Product A (31) is placed on the left platform (4), and the left platform (4) is on the left material placement position; (ii) The left platform (4) moves to the material picking position: (III) The robotic arm (2) picks up product A (31); (iv) The left platform (4) moves to the left material feeding position; (v) The visual camera (3) takes a picture of product A (31); (vi) Alignment mechanism aligns product A (31); (vii) The robotic arm (2) places product A (31) on product B (30) on the right platform (6) for pre-attachment, and the right platform (6) is in the pre-attachment position; (viii) The right platform (6) moves to the pressing position; the pressing mechanism (7) presses down on product A (31) and product B (30); (ix) The pressing mechanism (7) is reset; (x) Take out the finished product.

2. The automatic alignment and bonding method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before pre-applying in step seven, product B (30) is placed on the right platform (6), and the right platform (6) moves from the right feeding position to the pre-applying position.

3. The automatic alignment and bonding method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before pressing down in step eight, the pressing mechanism (7) first descends to the buffer position.

4. An automatic alignment and bonding device, comprising a cabinet (28), a left platform (4), a right platform (6), a first bracket (21), a pressing mechanism (7), and a robot (2). The left platform (4) and the right platform (6) are slidably connected to the cabinet (28). The robot (2) moves product A (31) set on the left platform (4) to product B (30) set on the right platform (6). The pressing mechanism (7) is connected to the cabinet (28) through the first bracket (21). The pressing mechanism (7) presses product B (30) and product A (31) on the right platform (6). Its features are, The robotic arm (2) is equipped with a vision camera (3), an adsorption mechanism (38) and an alignment mechanism (37). The adsorption mechanism (38) adsorbs the product A (31), the vision camera (3) takes a picture of the product A (31), and the alignment mechanism (37) adjusts the position of the product A (31).

5. The automatic alignment and bonding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism (7) includes a buffer cylinder (22), a pressing cylinder (23), several guide rods (24) and a pressure plate (25). The fixed end of the buffer cylinder (22) is fixedly connected to the first bracket (21), the movable end of the buffer cylinder (22) is connected to the movable end of the pressing cylinder (23), and the fixed end of the pressing cylinder (23) is connected to the pressure plate (25). Several guide rods (24) are fixedly connected to the pressure plate (25), and the guide rods (24) are slidably connected to the first bracket (21).

6. The automatic alignment and bonding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cabinet (28) is provided with a left push cylinder (26) and a right push cylinder (27). The movable ends of the left push cylinder (26) and the right push cylinder (27) are respectively connected to the left platform (4) and the right platform (6). The left platform (4) and the right platform (6) are slidably connected to the cabinet (28) through slide rails (29).

7. The automatic alignment and bonding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The robotic arm (2) includes a second bracket (33), an X-axis drive mechanism (34), a Y-axis drive mechanism (35), and a Z-axis drive mechanism (36). The fixed end of the X-axis drive mechanism (34) is fixedly connected to the cabinet (28) through the second bracket (33). The fixed end of the Y-axis drive mechanism (35) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the X-axis drive mechanism (34). The fixed end of the Z-axis drive mechanism (36) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the Y-axis drive mechanism (35). The X-axis drive mechanism (34) drives the Y-axis drive mechanism (35) to move in the X-axis direction. The Y-axis drive mechanism (35) drives the Z-axis drive mechanism (36) to move in the Y-axis direction. The Z-axis drive mechanism (36) drives the alignment mechanism (37) and the adsorption mechanism (38) to move. The movable end of the Z-axis drive mechanism (36) is connected to the alignment mechanism (37) and the adsorption mechanism (38).

8. The automatic alignment and bonding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The product B (30) is provided with a plurality of riveting posts (32), which are thermally riveted to the workpiece A (31).

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