Automatic printer of flexible circuit

By using the station switching and preheating curing mechanism of the flexible circuit automatic printer, the problems of delamination and bubbling caused by moisture absorption during transportation and storage of flexible circuit boards have been solved, realizing efficient automated production and improving product stability and production efficiency.

CN121928882APending Publication Date: 2026-04-28JIAXING UNIV
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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JIAXING UNIV
Filing Date
2026-03-23
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies cannot effectively solve the problems of delamination and blistering caused by moisture absorption during transportation and storage of flexible circuit boards, and lack real-time workstation switching and post-processing curing treatment, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

An automated printer for flexible circuits was designed, comprising a station switching mechanism, a preheating and curing mechanism, and a printing drive mechanism. This enables automated station switching, preheating, and drying and curing of flexible circuit boards, reducing reliance on manual labor and improving production efficiency.

Benefits of technology

By using automated workstation switching and preheating curing, delamination and bubbling of flexible circuit boards during the printing process are avoided, the bonding strength of materials is enhanced, the stability and reliability of products are improved, labor costs are reduced, and production efficiency is increased.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic printer of a flexible circuit, which belongs to the technical field of circuit board printing, and is technically characterized by comprising a supporting table, and the direction-controllable printing processing of the flexible circuit board can be realized through an arranged printing driving mechanism; the station switching of the first tool table and the second tool table can be correspondingly realized through the arranged station switching mechanism, the labor cost is reduced, the overall printing production efficiency is improved, the arranged preheating curing mechanism is correspondingly driven by the station switching mechanism, the preheating treatment of the to-be-processed flexible circuit board can be realized, and the working efficiency of the to-be-processed flexible circuit board is improved. According to the invention, thermal stress in the subsequent processing process is reduced, meanwhile, the processed flexible circuit board can be dried and cured, the durability and reliability of the flexible circuit board are improved, and the flexible circuit board can better resist erosion of environmental factors such as moisture and dust and keep stable, so that the service life of the flexible circuit board is prolonged. The device has the advantages of being convenient to automatically switch stations, capable of carrying out preheating treatment and convenient to dry and cure.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of circuit board printing, and more specifically to an automatic printer for flexible circuits. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, the demand for thinner, lighter, more flexible, and customized electronic products is increasing, which places higher demands on the manufacturing technology of electronic circuits. Traditional rigid circuit boards can no longer meet these emerging demands, while flexible circuit boards (FPCs), with their advantages of flexibility, thinness, and adaptability, are gradually becoming an important development direction for the electronics manufacturing industry.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN114173481A discloses a process including a worktable, Y-shaped moving beams slidably connected to both ends of the top of the worktable, X-shaped moving beams on top of the Y-shaped moving beams, a support plate slidably connected to one end of the X-shaped moving beams, a moving plate slidably connected to one end of the support plate, and a Z-axis motion mechanism and other components between the support plate and the moving plate. While this process can print circuit boards, FPCs are generally not vacuum-packed at the factory, making them prone to absorbing moisture from the air during transportation and storage. Without preheating, this moisture will quickly vaporize into water vapor under the high temperature impact of reflow soldering, potentially causing defects such as FPC delamination and blistering. The document lacks corresponding pretreatment measures for FPCs, and the disclosed document does not allow for real-time station switching during FPC printing; disassembly and reloading are required after processing, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Furthermore, it lacks corresponding post-processing curing or drying measures, failing to meet practical application requirements.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an automatic printer with flexible circuitry designed to address the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic printer with flexible circuits, which aims to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic printer for flexible circuits includes a support platform, on which a worktable for mounting flexible circuit boards is movably mounted. The worktable is fixedly mounted to a movable plate via a mounting plate, and the movable plate is movably mounted to the support platform. The worktable is provided with a first fixture and a second fixture for placing and mounting the circuit boards. The printer also includes: A workstation switching mechanism is installed on a workbench and is used to drive the first tooling table and the second tooling table to switch workstations. The workstation switching mechanism includes a drive rod and a vertical plate for driving the first tooling table and the second tooling table to switch workstations, and a synchronous belt for synchronously pulling the first tooling table and the second tooling table to move. The drive rod is fixedly installed on one side of the first tooling table through a first support plate. One end of the drive rod is rotatably connected to a drive pulley. The vertical plate is provided with a drive groove adapted to connect the drive pulley. The preheating and curing mechanism is installed on the workbench and driven by the workstation switching mechanism. It is used to preheat and dry the flexible circuit boards on the first and second workbenches. The preheating and curing mechanism includes a switch mounting base for triggering preheating or drying and curing. The switch mounting base is fixedly connected to the vertical plate through a slide mounting base. The switch mounting base is provided with a first proximity switch and a second proximity switch. A printing drive mechanism is mounted on a support platform, the printing drive mechanism including a print head for printing, the print head being movably mounted above the support platform.

[0007] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the workstation switching mechanism further includes a third support plate for guiding the first tooling table to descend. A plurality of guide cylinders are fixedly connected to the third support plate, and a plurality of guide columns are fixedly connected to the first support plate. The guide columns are adapted to slide on the guide cylinders and the third support plate, and a limit plate is fixedly connected to one end of the guide column.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the workstation switching mechanism further includes a pulley for guiding the movement of the first tooling table and the second tooling table. The pulley is rotatably mounted on the worktable and is connected to the pulley by a synchronous belt drive. One side of the third support plate is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt through a second synchronous belt connecting block. The second tooling table is fixedly connected to the second support plate, and the second support plate is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt through a first synchronous belt connecting block.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the workstation switching mechanism further includes a linear slider and a linear lead screw for driving the first workbench and the second workbench to switch positions. The second support plate is fixedly connected to the linear slider by an L-shaped fixing plate. The linear slider is limited and slidably connected to a fixed seat. The fixed seat is fixedly installed on the outside of the workbench. The linear lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed seat, and the linear slider is threadedly connected to the linear lead screw. The linear lead screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of a motor, and the motor is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed seat.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the workstation switching mechanism further includes a fourth dovetail slider and a second dovetail slider for guiding sliding connection. The second dovetail slider is fixedly connected to the third support plate. The slide table mounting base is provided with a first dovetail slider that is adapted to and slidably connected to the second dovetail slider. The fourth dovetail slider is fixedly connected to the second support plate. The worktable is provided with a third dovetail slider that is adapted to and slidably connected to the fourth dovetail slider.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the preheating and curing mechanism further includes a first heating plate and a second heating plate for preheating or curing and drying treatment, wherein the second heating plate is fixedly installed inside the workbench and the first heating plate is fixedly installed on the workbench by a support frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the preheating and curing mechanism further includes a proximity plate for triggering preheating and curing during workstation switching. The proximity plate is fixedly connected to the second dovetail slider and is movably connected to the outside of the first proximity switch and the second proximity switch.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the printing drive mechanism further includes an X-moving module, a Z-moving module, and a Y-moving module for linear driving, wherein the print head is mounted on the X-moving module, the X-moving module is mounted on the Z-moving module, and the movable plate is mounted on the Y-moving module.

[0014] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: This invention enables controllable directional printing of flexible circuit boards through a set printing drive mechanism, facilitating printing and processing. Furthermore, the set station switching mechanism enables corresponding switching between the first and second tooling tables. This automated switching mode reduces reliance on manual operators and lowers labor costs. This parallel processing capability significantly reduces waiting time and improves the overall efficiency of printing production.

[0015] The preheating and curing mechanism, driven by the station switching mechanism, preheats the flexible circuit board to be processed. Preheating helps to slowly expel moisture from the flexible circuit board, preventing delamination, blistering, and other defects caused by rapid moisture vaporization during subsequent printing. Preheating also allows the flexible circuit board material to reach a certain thermal equilibrium, reducing thermal stress during subsequent processing and improving product stability and reliability. Simultaneously, it allows for drying and curing of the processed flexible circuit board. This drying and curing process enhances the bonding between the conductive material and the substrate, preventing detachment or peeling during use. This improves the durability and reliability of the flexible circuit board and allows it to better resist the erosion of environmental factors such as moisture and dust, maintaining long-term stable performance.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the workbench in an embodiment of the invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the workbench connection in an embodiment of the invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the internal connection structure of the workbench in an embodiment of the invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another side view of the internal connection of the workbench in an embodiment of the invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the workbench in an embodiment of the invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the slide mounting base in an embodiment of the invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the state structure of switching the workstation to the middle in an embodiment of the invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal state structure of the switching station to the middle in an embodiment of the invention.

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a side view of the internal structure of the switching station to the middle in an embodiment of the invention.

[0028] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified structural diagram of B in the diagram.

[0029] Reference numerals: 1. Support platform; 2. Movable plate; 3. Print head; 4. X-moving module; 5. Z-moving module; 6. Y-moving module; 7. Worktable; 8. Mounting plate; 9. First tooling table; 10. Second tooling table; 11. Second support plate; 12. L-shaped fixing plate; 13. Linear slider; 14. Linear lead screw; 15. Fixed seat; 16. Motor; 17. First support plate; 18. Guide column; 19. Guide cylinder; 20. Limiting plate; 21. Third support plate; 22. Drive rod; 23. Drive pulley; 24. Vertical plate; 25. Drive groove; 26. Slide table mounting base; 27. First dovetail slider; 28. Second dovetail slider; 29. ​​Proximity plate; 30. Switch mounting base; 31. First proximity switch; 32. Second proximity switch; 33. First synchronous belt connecting block; 34. Second synchronous belt connecting block; 35. Pulley; 36. Third dovetail slider; 37. Fourth dovetail slider; 38. Support frame; 39. First heating plate; 40. Second heating plate; 41. Synchronous belt. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0032] Example 1 See Figures 1-3 An automatic printer for flexible circuits includes a support platform 1, on which a worktable 7 for mounting flexible circuit boards is movably mounted. The worktable 7 is fixedly mounted on a movable plate 2 via a mounting plate 8, and the movable plate 2 is movably mounted on the support platform 1. The worktable 7 is provided with a first fixture 9 and a second fixture 10 for placing and mounting the circuit boards. The printer also includes: A printing drive mechanism is mounted on a support platform 1. The printing drive mechanism includes a print head 3 for printing, which is movably mounted above the support platform 1.

[0033] Furthermore, the printing drive mechanism also includes an X-moving module 4, a Z-moving module 5, and a Y-moving module 6 for linear drive. The printhead 3 is mounted on the X-moving module 4, the X-moving module 4 is mounted on the Z-moving module 5, and the movable plate 2 is mounted on the Y-moving module 6.

[0034] Preferably, when printing flexible circuit boards, the flexible circuit board is placed on the first fixture 9 and the second fixture 10 fixed on the worktable 7. The X-moving module 4 drives the print head 3 to perform printing in the X-axis direction, the Z-moving module 5 drives the print head 3 to perform printing in the Z-axis direction, and the Y-moving module 6 can drive the worktable 7 to adjust the printing position.

[0035] It should be noted that the drivers for X mobile module 4, Z mobile module 5 and Y mobile module 6 are common knowledge known to those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated upon further in this article.

[0036] Example 2 like Figures 1-12 As shown, this embodiment, based on embodiment 1, also includes a workstation switching mechanism, which is installed on the workbench 7 and is used to drive the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10 to switch workstations. The workstation switching mechanism includes a drive rod 22 and a vertical plate 24 for driving the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10 to switch workstations, and a synchronous belt 41 for synchronously pulling the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10 to move. The drive rod 22 is fixedly installed on one side of the first tooling table 9 through the first support plate 17. One end of the drive rod 22 is rotatably connected to a drive pulley 23. The vertical plate 24 is provided with a drive groove 25 adapted to connect the drive pulley 23.

[0037] Furthermore, the workstation switching mechanism also includes a third support plate 21 for guiding the first tooling table 9 to descend. Several guide cylinders 19 are fixedly connected to the third support plate 21, and several guide columns 18 are fixedly connected to the first support plate 17. The guide columns 18 are adapted to slide on the guide cylinders 19 and the third support plate 21, and a limit plate 20 is fixedly connected to one end of the guide column 18.

[0038] Furthermore, the workstation switching mechanism also includes a pulley 35 for guiding the movement of the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10. The pulley 35 is rotatably mounted on the worktable 7, and the synchronous belt 41 is connected to the pulley 35. One side of the third support plate 21 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 41 through the second synchronous belt connecting block 34. The second tooling table 10 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 11, and the second support plate 11 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 41 through the first synchronous belt connecting block 33.

[0039] Furthermore, the workstation switching mechanism also includes a linear slider 13 and a linear lead screw 14 for driving the first workbench 9 and the second workbench 10 to switch workstations. The second support plate 11 is fixedly connected to the linear slider 13 by an L-shaped fixing plate 12. The linear slider 13 is limited and slidably connected to the fixed seat 15. The fixed seat 15 is fixedly installed on the outside of the workbench 7. The linear lead screw 14 is rotatably connected to the fixed seat 15, and the linear slider 13 is threadedly connected to the linear lead screw 14. The linear lead screw 14 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 16. The motor 16 is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed seat 15.

[0040] Furthermore, the workstation switching mechanism also includes a fourth dovetail slider 37 and a second dovetail slider 28 for guiding sliding connection. The second dovetail slider 28 is fixedly connected to the third support plate 21. The slide table mounting base 26 is provided with a first dovetail slider 27 that is adapted to slide and connected to the second dovetail slider 28. The fourth dovetail slider 37 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 11. The worktable 7 is provided with a third dovetail slider 36 that is adapted to slide and connected to the fourth dovetail slider 37.

[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, when the flexible circuit board at the second tooling table 10 has been printed and the flexible circuit board to be printed at the first tooling table 9 has been fixed on the worktable 7, and it is necessary to replace the flexible circuit board for printing, the output shaft of the motor 16 drives the linear lead screw 14 to rotate. With the linear slider 13 and the linear lead screw 14 threadedly connected, the second support plate 11 can drive the flexible circuit board on the second tooling table 10 to move closer to the motor 16. The second support plate 11 is limited to move on the worktable 7 by the fourth dovetail slider 37 and the third dovetail slider 36. At this time, since the synchronous belt 41 is connected to the pulley 35, and the second support plate 11 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 41 through the first synchronous belt connecting block 33, and the third support plate 21 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 41 through the second synchronous belt connecting block 34, the first tooling table 9 can be driven to move away from the motor 16 under the transmission and guidance of the synchronous belt 41, thus completing the opposite movement of the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10. Correspondingly, since the drive rod 22 fixedly connected to one side of the first support plate 17 is transmitted to the drive groove 25 on the vertical plate 24 by the drive pulley 23, under the limiting drive of the drive groove 25 and the guiding action of the guide column 18 and guide cylinder 19, when the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10 have both moved to the middle position of the worktable 7, due to the vertical driving limit of the drive groove 25, the first tooling table 9 drives the guide column 18 to move downward. At this time, the second tooling table 10 is in the position above the first tooling table 9, and the first tooling table 9 is in the position below the second tooling table 10. This realizes the avoidance treatment for the switching of the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10, so that the first tooling table 9 can move to the processing position, while the second tooling table 10 moves to the initial position. Specifically, see Figure 8 As shown, this automated switching mode reduces reliance on human operators and lowers labor costs. This parallel processing capability significantly reduces waiting time and improves the overall efficiency of printing production.

[0042] It should be noted that the output shaft of motor 16 can be driven in both forward and reverse directions.

[0043] Example 3 like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this embodiment, based on the above embodiment, also includes a preheating and curing mechanism, which is installed on the workbench 7 and driven by the workstation switching mechanism. It is used to preheat and dry the flexible circuit boards on the first tooling table 9 and the second tooling table 10. The preheating and curing mechanism includes a switch mounting base 30 for triggering preheating or drying and curing. The switch mounting base 30 is fixedly connected to the upright plate 24 through the slide mounting base 26. A first proximity switch 31 and a second proximity switch 32 are provided on the switch mounting base 30.

[0044] Furthermore, the preheating and curing mechanism also includes a first heating plate 39 and a second heating plate 40 for preheating or curing and drying. The second heating plate 40 is fixedly installed inside the workbench 7, and the first heating plate 39 is fixedly installed on the workbench 7 via a support frame 38.

[0045] Furthermore, the preheating and curing mechanism also includes a proximity plate 29 for triggering preheating and curing during workstation switching. The proximity plate 29 is fixedly connected to the second dovetail slider 28 and is movably connected to the outside of the first proximity switch 31 and the second proximity switch 32.

[0046] Preferably, in this embodiment, based on the workstation switching, since the third support plate 21 is slidably connected to the first dovetail slider 27 via the second dovetail slider 28, whenever the third support plate 21 switches workstations, it correspondingly drives the proximity plate 29 to move. Whenever the first fixture table 9 and the second fixture table 10 are at the overlapping position of the workstation switching, since the proximity plate 29 first passes the first proximity switch 31 and then reaches the second proximity switch 32, the first fixture table 9 is located below the second fixture table 10. The first fixture table 9 contains the flexible circuit board to be printed, while the second fixture table 10 contains the flexible circuit board to be printed. The flexible circuit board on table 10 has already been printed. At this time, the second heating plate 40 is located above the first tooling table 9. The second heating plate 40 preheats the flexible circuit board on the first tooling table 9. This is mainly because the flexible circuit board is prone to absorbing moisture from the air during transportation and storage. Preheating can help to slowly remove this moisture, avoiding delamination, blistering and other defects caused by rapid vaporization of moisture during subsequent printing. At the same time, preheating can bring the flexible circuit board material to a certain thermal equilibrium state, reducing thermal stress during subsequent processing, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the product. A first heating plate 39 is provided above the corresponding second tooling table 10 to perform heat-induced drying and curing treatment on the flexible circuit board on the second tooling table 10. The drying and curing treatment helps to enhance the bonding force between the conductive material and the substrate, and prevents detachment or peeling during use. This improves the durability and reliability of the flexible circuit board. At the same time, through the drying and curing treatment, the flexible circuit board can better resist the erosion of environmental factors such as moisture and dust, and maintain long-term stable performance.

[0047] Conversely, when the flexible circuit board on the first fixture 9 is finished and the flexible circuit board to be processed on the second fixture 10 is fixed, when the first fixture 9 moves back to the initial position for station switching, it first passes the second proximity switch 32 and then reaches the first proximity switch 31. At this time, the second heating plate 40 can perform heat drying and curing treatment on the flexible circuit board that has been finished on the first fixture 9, while the first heating plate 39 preheats the flexible circuit board to be processed on the second fixture 10, thus forming a cycle and significantly improving the printing and processing efficiency of flexible circuit boards.

[0048] It should be noted that the preheating or drying and curing processes of the first heating plate 39 and the second heating plate 40 are controlled by the movement of the approach plate 29.

[0049] It should also be noted that the preheating stage is usually to bring the flexible circuit board to an initial temperature suitable for further processing. The power of this stage may be relatively low to avoid thermal stress or damage to the circuit board due to sudden heating. Meanwhile, the heating and drying stage is to remove moisture or solvents from the circuit board to achieve the required degree of dryness. The power of this stage may be relatively high to ensure sufficient heat input to achieve the drying effect.

[0050] It should be noted that the components in this application are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art, which effectively solve the technical problems raised in the background art.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic printer with flexible circuitry, comprising a support platform (1), characterized in that, A workbench (7) for mounting flexible circuit boards is movably mounted on the support platform (1). The workbench (7) is fixedly mounted on the movable plate (2) via a mounting plate (8). The movable plate (2) is movably mounted on the support platform (1). The workbench (7) is provided with a first fixture (9) and a second fixture (10) for placing and mounting circuit boards. The workbench (7) also includes: The workstation switching mechanism is installed on the workbench (7) and is used to drive the first tooling table (9) and the second tooling table (10) to switch workstations. The workstation switching mechanism includes a drive rod (22) and a vertical plate (24) for driving the first tooling table (9) and the second tooling table (10) to switch workstations, and a synchronous belt (41) for synchronously pulling the first tooling table (9) and the second tooling table (10) to move. The drive rod (22) is fixedly installed on one side of the first tooling table (9) through the first support plate (17). One end of the drive rod (22) is rotatably connected to a drive pulley (23). The vertical plate (24) is provided with a drive groove (25) adapted to connect the drive pulley (23). The preheating and curing mechanism is installed on the workbench (7) and driven by the workstation switching mechanism. It is used to preheat and dry the flexible circuit boards on the first tooling table (9) and the second tooling table (10) that it passes through. The preheating and curing mechanism includes a switch mounting base (30) for triggering preheating or drying and curing. The switch mounting base (30) is fixedly connected to the upright plate (24) through the slide mounting base (26). The switch mounting base (30) is provided with a first proximity switch (31) and a second proximity switch (32). A printing drive mechanism is mounted on a support platform (1), the printing drive mechanism including a print head (3) for printing, the print head (3) being movably mounted above the support platform (1).

2. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workstation switching mechanism also includes a third support plate (21) for guiding the first tooling table (9) to descend. Several guide cylinders (19) are fixedly connected to the third support plate (21), and several guide columns (18) are fixedly connected to the first support plate (17). The guide columns (18) are adapted to slide on the guide cylinders (19) and the third support plate (21), and a limit plate (20) is fixedly connected to one end of the guide column (18).

3. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 2, characterized in that, The workstation switching mechanism also includes a pulley (35) for guiding the first tooling table (9) and the second tooling table (10) to move. The pulley (35) is rotatably mounted on the workbench (7), and the synchronous belt (41) is connected to the pulley (35). One side of the third support plate (21) is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt (41) through the second synchronous belt connecting block (34). The second tooling table (10) is fixedly connected to the second support plate (11), and the second support plate (11) is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt (41) through the first synchronous belt connecting block (33).

4. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 3, characterized in that, The workstation switching mechanism also includes a linear slider (13) and a linear lead screw (14) for driving the first workbench (9) and the second workbench (10) to switch workstations. The second support plate (11) is fixedly connected to the linear slider (13) by an L-shaped fixing plate (12). The linear slider (13) is limited and slidably connected to the fixed seat (15). The fixed seat (15) is fixedly installed on the outside of the workbench (7). The linear lead screw (14) is rotatably connected to the fixed seat (15), and the linear slider (13) is threadedly connected to the linear lead screw (14). The linear lead screw (14) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (16). The motor (16) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed seat (15).

5. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 2, characterized in that, The workstation switching mechanism also includes a fourth dovetail slider (37) and a second dovetail slider (28) for guiding sliding connection. The second dovetail slider (28) is fixedly connected to the third support plate (21). The slide table mounting base (26) is provided with a first dovetail slider (27) that is adapted to slide and connected to the second dovetail slider (28). The fourth dovetail slider (37) is fixedly connected to the second support plate (11). The worktable (7) is provided with a third dovetail slider (36) that is adapted to slide and connected to the fourth dovetail slider (37).

6. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 5, characterized in that, The preheating and curing mechanism also includes a first heating plate (39) and a second heating plate (40) for preheating or curing and drying. The second heating plate (40) is fixedly installed inside the workbench (7), and the first heating plate (39) is fixedly installed on the workbench (7) by a support frame (38).

7. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 6, characterized in that, The preheating and curing mechanism also includes a proximity plate (29) for triggering preheating and curing during workstation switching. The proximity plate (29) is fixedly connected to the second dovetail slider (28) and is movably connected to the outside of the first proximity switch (31) and the second proximity switch (32).

8. The automatic printer with flexible circuitry according to claim 1, characterized in that, The printing drive mechanism further includes an X-moving module (4), a Z-moving module (5), and a Y-moving module (6) for linear drive. The print head (3) is mounted on the X-moving module (4), the X-moving module (4) is mounted on the Z-moving module (5), and the movable plate (2) is mounted on the Y-moving module (6).

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    CN114173481A