A glass substrate support basket and method of use thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of glass substrate support basket, including basket frame (1) and glass holder (2) being arranged at the bottom of basket frame (1), the glass substrate is placed in basket frame (1), glass limiting side tooth (3) is equipped inside basket frame (1), glass guiding mechanism (4) is equipped above glass limiting side tooth (3), glass limiting side tooth (3) and glass guiding mechanism (4) are set in the same direction, the three-dimensional collaborative function system of the upper guide, the middle limiting, the lower support is constructed, the insertion motion trajectory of glass substrate is limited to single vertical direction, reduce the condition that glass substrate collides, scratches, extrusion due to lateral deviation, position deviation in insertion process, improve glass substrate limiting effect while reducing operation difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of glass substrate processing equipment. Specifically, this invention relates to a glass substrate support basket. Background Technology

[0002] Current glass substrate thinning processes commonly employ top-spray etching. The glass substrate is loaded into an etching machine using a tooling basket and etched vertically. Traditional baskets used in spray etching workshops typically consist of bottom teeth, side teeth, and side baffles. The side teeth often employ a 35-tooth abacus bead structure to fix the glass substrate. In practice, the glass substrate is prone to bumping against the side teeth during basket insertion, leading to corner expansion, cracks, or even breakage. Furthermore, the traditional bottom teeth, with their parallel, full-contact structure, cause significant contact between the substrate bottom and the bottom teeth, hindering the smooth flow and drainage of the etching solution. This results in uneven etching and poor surface quality. Additionally, traditional basket structures require precise operation and are susceptible to deformation of the bottom teeth, affecting product yield. Therefore, they cannot meet the demands of efficient, high-yield glass etching thinning production.

[0003] According to the inventor's search, a glass cleaning basket disclosed on February 20, 2024, with application number CN202323136898.9, includes a frame, a clamping device, and two fixing plates. The two fixing plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame along a first direction. Each fixing plate has an abutment portion on its inner side, which extends along the vertical direction of the frame. The clamping device includes a movable clamping assembly, which includes two movable parts. The two movable parts are symmetrically arranged on the two fixing plates along the first direction. The movable parts are spaced apart from the abutment portions along a second direction to define a movable slot for clamping glass. The first direction, the second direction, and the vertical direction of the frame are all orthogonal to each other. The position of the movable parts relative to the abutment portions along the second direction is adjustable. Although this utility model can hold glass, it is inconvenient to insert the glass and the glass edges do not contact the liquid evenly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a glass substrate support basket that facilitates glass insertion and improves the uniformity of glass etching. To achieve this objective, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows: A glass substrate support basket includes a basket frame and a glass support at the bottom of the basket frame. The glass substrate is placed inside the basket frame. The basket frame has glass limiting side teeth inside, and a glass guiding mechanism is provided above the glass limiting side teeth. The glass limiting side teeth and the glass guiding mechanism are arranged in the same direction.

[0005] The basketball frame includes a main support plate arranged opposite to each other, and a support side plate is provided between the main support plates. The support side plate is located at both ends of the main support plate.

[0006] The glass support includes a support plate and a limiting plate arranged in the same direction as the support plate. Both ends of the support plate are connected to the main support plate, and both ends of the limiting plate are connected to the main support plate. The support plate has at least one support plate and the limiting plate has at least one limiting plate.

[0007] The upper end of the support plate is provided with a support strip, which extends from one end of the support plate to the other end. The upper end of the limiting plate is provided with a limiting block, and the upper end of the limiting block is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting blocks are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the limiting plate, and the extending direction of the limiting groove is perpendicular to the length direction of the limiting plate.

[0008] The glass limiting side teeth include a pair of abacus bead side teeth, each abacus bead side teeth has a groove spaced apart, and both ends of the abacus bead side teeth are connected to the support main board. The abacus bead side teeth are located at both ends of the support main board.

[0009] The glass guiding mechanism includes rollers and rollers mounted on the rollers. The rollers are arranged in pairs at both ends of the supporting main board, and the rollers are spaced apart along the length of the rollers.

[0010] The gap between the rollers on the roller rod is the same as the thickness of the glass substrate. The distance between the grooves on the opposite abacus bead side teeth is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The distance between the roller rods is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The gap between the rollers and the corresponding groove on the abacus bead side teeth are located in the same vertical direction. The groove on the abacus bead side teeth and the corresponding limiting groove are located in the same vertical direction.

[0011] The support motherboard is equipped with multiple weight reduction observation holes.

[0012] The support plate is provided with a plurality of first weight-reducing holes, and the limiting plate is provided with a plurality of second weight-reducing holes.

[0013] A method for using a glass substrate support basket includes: first, measuring the dimensions of the glass substrate; selecting appropriate support main plates, support side plates, glass supports, glass limiting side teeth, and glass guide mechanisms based on the dimensions of the glass substrate; assembling the opposing support main plates and the support side plates at both ends to form a basket frame; then installing the support plate and limiting plate at the bottom of the basket frame to form a glass support; fixing the paired abacus bead side tooth rods at both ends of the support main plates; and finally installing the paired glass guide mechanisms at both ends of the support main plates; during installation, adjusting the spacing between the opposing rollers to match the length of the glass substrate, and adjusting the gap between the rollers to... The glass substrate is the same thickness as the glass substrate. The groove spacing of the toothed rod on the abacus bead side is adjusted to be equal to the length of the glass. At the same time, the roller gap, the groove of the toothed rod on the abacus bead side, and the limiting groove of the limiting block are in the same vertical direction. After the assembly and size adaptation are completed, the glass substrate is slid vertically downward into the basket frame along the roller gap of the glass guide mechanism. The glass substrate is guided by the rollers into the groove of the toothed rod on the abacus bead side. The bottom of the glass substrate falls onto the support strip of the support plate and into the limiting groove of the limiting plate. After all the glass substrates are inserted, the glass guide mechanism is removed. Then the basket can be sent into the etching machine for etching.

[0014] The technical effects of the present invention are as follows: The present invention is a glass substrate support basket, including a basket frame and a glass support at the bottom of the basket frame. The glass substrate is placed inside the basket frame. The basket frame is provided with glass limiting side teeth. A glass guiding mechanism is provided above the glass limiting side teeth. The glass limiting side teeth and the glass guiding mechanism are arranged in the same direction. This invention constructs a vertical insertion channel from top to bottom. The upper glass guide mechanism limits the movement trajectory of the glass, reducing the probability of impact and scratches caused by lateral offset and angular deviation during insertion. Combined with the smoothly transitioned abacus-bead-style glass limiting side teeth in the middle and the limiting plate at the bottom, it can limit the offset of the glass substrate during insertion. Secondly, addressing the uniformity requirements of the etching process, this invention adopts a transparent flow structure design. The weight-reducing observation hole supporting the main board, the flow holes in the support plate, and the flow holes in the limiting plate, along with the spaced glass limiting side teeth, reduce the dead corners of liquid accumulation and areas of chemical obstruction present in traditional tooling. This allows the chemical solution for top-spray etching to flow evenly to both sides of the glass and the bottom edge, reducing the probability of excessive bottom etching, edge color difference, inconsistent etching speeds on both sides, and excessive local thickness deviations present in traditional tooling. Simultaneously, the uniform flow field also improves the etching uniformity of all glass in the entire basket. The basket exhibits high consistency, reducing processing variations in glass at different locations. Its modular, split-structure design allows for independent disassembly and repositioning of functional components, enabling assembly, debugging, and dimensional adaptation to glass substrates of varying sizes and thicknesses. This eliminates the need for custom-designed baskets for different product specifications, and the standardized component design reduces tooling manufacturing and inventory costs, enhancing the production line's flexibility. The design of the weight-reduction observation hole, first weight-reduction hole, and second weight-reduction hole reduces the overall weight of the basket. The observation hole also provides an observation window for operators, allowing them to observe the placement of the internal glass after insertion, promptly identifying abnormalities such as improper insertion or misalignment, thus improving the controllability of the production process. Furthermore, the basket employs a purely mechanical structure design without complex transmission components. Combined with its transparent structure, this effectively reduces the residue and retention of acidic chemicals, minimizing acid corrosion of the tooling and extending the lifespan of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] This manual includes the following figures, which illustrate the following: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a glass substrate support basket according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the glass substrate support basket of the present invention in use; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the glass guide mechanism of a glass substrate support basket according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a glass support base for a glass substrate support basket according to the present invention; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A of a schematic diagram of a glass support for a glass substrate support basket.

[0016] The following are marked in the diagram: 1. Basket frame, 11. Support main board, 12. Support side plate, 111. Weight reduction observation hole, 2. Glass support, 21. Support plate, 22. Limiting plate, 211. Support strip, 212. First weight reduction hole, 221. Limiting block, 222. Limiting groove, 223. Second weight reduction hole, 3. Glass limiting side tooth, 31. Abacus bead side tooth rod, 311. Groove, 4. Glass guide mechanism, 41. Roller, 42. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order to help those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, and to facilitate its implementation.

[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a glass substrate support basket includes a basket frame 1 and a glass support 2 located at the bottom of the basket frame 1. The glass substrate is placed inside the basket frame 1. The basket frame 1 has glass limiting side teeth 3 inside, and a glass guide mechanism 4 is located above the glass limiting side teeth 3. The glass limiting side teeth 3 and the glass guide mechanism 4 are arranged in the same direction. From an overall structural perspective, a complete functional structural system is constructed, with the basket frame 1 as the overall load-bearing body, the glass support 2 as the bottom support body, the glass limiting side teeth 3 as the lateral limiting body, and the glass guide mechanism 4 as the insertion guide body. All components are fixed together with acid- and heat-resistant bolts. By adopting a layout where the glass limiting side teeth 3 and the glass guide mechanism 4 are arranged in the same direction, the insertion trajectory of the glass substrate is limited to a single vertical direction, avoiding problems such as collisions and scrapes between the glass substrate and the side teeth structure due to lateral offset, angle tilt, or positional deviation during insertion. Simultaneously, a vertically layered functional layout of upper guide, middle limiting, and lower support is formed, allowing the glass substrate to move smoothly from insertion... The entire process from positioning to support is under stable and controlled conditions, which not only improves the smoothness and safety of the insertion operation, but also keeps the glass substrate in a fixed position during the etching operation. The modular structure also provides a convenient structural foundation for subsequent adaptation and adjustment of glass substrates of different sizes and specifications, component replacement, maintenance and repair. The whole adopts a pure mechanical structure design without complex transmission and electrical control components, which can adapt to the harsh production environment of high temperature, acidity and spray impact in the etching workshop. The structural reliability and durability meet the requirements of long-term continuous production and use. The functional components have clear division of labor and work together to improve the problems of traditional top spray etching baskets, such as easy bumping of the basket, uneven acid etching at the bottom, easy breakage of glass corners, and poor appearance quality.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the basketball frame 1 includes opposing support main plates 11, with support side plates 12 positioned between the support main plates 11 at both ends. The symmetrically arranged support main plates 11 and support side plates 12 form the main load-bearing facade structure of the basketball frame 1, providing an installation reference surface for the glass support 2, glass limiting side teeth 3, and glass guiding mechanism 4. This improves the coaxiality, parallelism, and perpendicularity of all functional components after installation, reducing issues such as glass substrate positioning deviation, insertion jamming, or uneven stress caused by installation reference deviations. The support side plates 12 connect to both ends of the support main plates 11, forming a closed and stable rectangular frame structure. This enhances the overall bending strength, torsional stiffness, and deformation resistance of the basketball frame 1, maintaining structural rigidity and stability even when subjected to combined forces such as the vertical gravity load of multiple glass substrates, the impact load of chemical spraying inside the etching machine, and the vibration and bump loads during workshop transport. The support side plates 12 are located at both ends of the support main plate 11 rather than in the middle area, which can maximize the preservation of the transparent insertion space in the middle area of ​​the basket, ensuring that the vertical insertion path of the glass substrate is unobstructed and unimpeded. At the same time, the support side plates 12 form an outer physical protection boundary, reducing the risk of damage to the internal glass substrate and various functional components caused by external object collisions. The overall frame structure is simple and smooth, with no dead corners for liquid accumulation or areas where the liquid can remain, which facilitates the rapid flow of chemical etching liquid and the overall cleaning of the tooling, reduces the corrosion and wear of acidic liquid residue on the support main plate 11 and support side plates 12, and extends the overall service life of the basket frame 1. The symmetrical structural design makes the overall force evenly distributed, and the deformation of the frame is small after long-term use, which can improve the positioning accuracy and insertion stability of the glass substrate.

[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 4As shown, the glass support 2 includes a support plate 21 and a limiting plate 22 arranged in the same direction as the support plate 21. The two ends of the support plate 21 are connected to the main support plate 11, and the two ends of the limiting plate 22 are connected to the main support plate 11. There are multiple support plates 21 and at least one limiting plate 22. The glass support 2 is divided into two main functional components: a support plate 21 and a limiting plate 22. This integrates the dual functions of bottom support and bottom limiting. The support plate 21 primarily provides vertical gravity support for the glass substrate, while the limiting plate 22 primarily provides lateral limiting and anti-swaying for the bottom of the glass substrate. Their combined action not only stably supports the glass substrate but also restricts lateral swaying of the glass bottom during etching. This alleviates issues such as uneven bottom etching, damage to the bottom edge of the glass, and stress concentration associated with traditional full-contact bottom tooth structures. The support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22 are arranged in the same direction, consistent with the insertion direction of the glass substrate. This allows the bottom of the glass substrate to be smoothly positioned, mitigating jamming, bumps, and scratches, and protecting the integrity and surface quality of the bottom edge of the glass substrate. Both ends of the support plate 21 are connected to the main support plate 11 via acid- and heat-resistant bolts, and both ends of the limiting plate 22 are similarly connected via… Acid- and heat-resistant bolts are connected to the main support plate 11, and the connection method is firm, reliable and easy to disassemble and assemble. The number, spacing and installation position of the support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22 can be adjusted according to parameters such as the thickness, length and weight of the glass substrate, which improves the adaptability and versatility of the invention to glass substrates of different specifications. Setting multiple support plates 21 can achieve multi-point distributed support, so that the bottom of the glass substrate is evenly stressed, which alleviates the existing problems such as stress concentration, cracking and breakage at the bottom of the glass caused by single-point support or local concentrated stress. Setting at least one limiting plate 22 can achieve lateral limiting at the bottom of the glass substrate, improve the uniformity of contact between the sprayed liquid and the glass surface, improve the consistency of the etching process and the product yield. The bottom adopts an open structure design without liquid accumulation dead corners, which facilitates the rapid flow of chemical liquid across the bottom of the glass, and alleviates the problems such as excessive bottom etching, edge color difference and appearance defects caused by liquid accumulation in the traditional parallel bottom tooth structure.

[0021] like Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the upper end of the support plate 21 is provided with a support strip 211, which extends from one end of the support plate 21 to the other end. The upper end of the limiting plate 22 is provided with a limiting block 221, and the upper end of the limiting block 221 is provided with a limiting groove 222. The limiting blocks 221 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the limiting plate 22, and the extension direction of the limiting groove 222 is perpendicular to the length direction of the limiting plate 22. The support strip 211 at the upper end of the support plate 21 is made of acid-resistant nylon and extends from one end of the support plate 21 to the other. It can provide continuous, stable and uniform linear support for the bottom of the glass substrate. The nylon material has a certain elasticity, which can alleviate defects such as indentation, edge chipping and microcracks caused by excessive local pressure on the bottom of the glass. The support strip 211 is in surface contact with the bottom of the glass substrate, which reduces the contact area between the glass and the support strip 211, increases the flow space of the chemical solution, and improves the uneven acid etching, edge mottled and poor appearance caused by bottom liquid accumulation and chemical solution retention. The limiting blocks 221 arranged at intervals at the upper end of the limiting plate 22 can provide an independent bottom limiting position for each glass substrate, avoiding mutual squeezing, displacement and collision between multiple glass substrates. The limiting groove 2 at the upper end of the limiting block 221 The 222 can precisely hold the bottom edge of the glass substrate, restricting the displacement and sway of the glass substrate and improving the stability of the glass posture during the etching process. The extension direction of the limiting groove 222 is perpendicular to the length direction of the limiting plate 22 and consistent with the vertical insertion direction of the glass substrate, allowing the glass to fall into the limiting groove 222. The spaced arrangement of the limiting blocks 221 ensures the limiting effect while retaining sufficient channels for the flow of chemical solution, allowing the chemical solution to pass smoothly through the area of ​​the limiting plate 22, improving the uniformity and consistency of etching. The support strip 211 works in conjunction with the limiting groove 222 to achieve the synergistic effect of bottom support and bottom limiting, protecting the bottom of the glass from damage and improving the accuracy of glass positioning, meeting the requirements of acid resistance, heat resistance, and spray impact resistance, and improving the overall service life and production stability of the tooling.

[0022] like Figure 1As shown, the glass limiting side teeth 3 include a pair of abacus bead side teeth 31. The abacus bead side teeth 31 have spaced grooves 311. Both ends of the abacus bead side teeth 31 are connected to the support main board 11. The abacus bead side teeth 31 are located at both ends of the support main board 11. The paired abacus bead side teeth 31 can simultaneously clamp and position the glass substrate from both sides, keeping the glass substrate vertical inside the basket. The spaced grooves 311 on the abacus bead side teeth 31 provide an independent lateral positioning position for each glass substrate. The spacing and size of the grooves 311 are adapted to the thickness of the glass substrate, ensuring stable clamping of the glass side. The abacus bead structure of the side teeth 31 has a smooth, rounded surface without sharp edges or steps, ensuring gentle contact with the glass substrate during insertion and further reducing the risk of glass corner impact, cracking, or breakage. Both ends of the abacus bead side teeth 31 are directly and fixedly connected to the support main board 11. The installation is firm, the position is precise, and it is not easy to loosen or shift. It can maintain positioning accuracy for a long time and meet the needs of continuous batch production. The abacus bead side tooth rod 31 is arranged at both ends of the support main board 11, which can maximize the use of the internal space of the basket, ensure the number of glass substrates inserted and the loading efficiency. At the same time, the symmetrical arrangement ensures that the glass substrates are evenly stressed on both sides, avoiding problems such as tilting, shifting, and stress concentration caused by unilateral stress. The grooves 311 are arranged at intervals to ensure that the spacing between multiple glass substrates is maintained, providing a uniform flow channel for chemical liquid, so that the liquid is evenly covered on the surface of each glass, improving the processing consistency and product yield of the entire basket of glass.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the glass guiding mechanism 4 includes a roller 41 and rollers 42 disposed on the roller 41. The rollers 41 are arranged in pairs at both ends of the supporting main plate 11, and the rollers 42 are spaced apart along the length of the roller 41. The rollers 41, serving as the mounting carriers for the rollers 42, are paired and arranged at both ends of the main support plate 11 to form a symmetrical guide structure, providing a stable upper guide foundation for glass substrate insertion. The rollers 42 are arranged at intervals along the length of the rollers 41, corresponding one-to-one with the insertion positions of the glass substrates. The rollers 42 adopt a rotating structure, transforming the sliding friction during glass substrate insertion into rolling friction, reducing insertion resistance, and making the insertion process more labor-saving, smoother, and faster. This alleviates the tilting, jamming, and bumping of the glass substrate caused by excessive frictional resistance and uneven force. The rollers 42 have smooth and rounded surfaces with no sharp parts, making them less prone to scratches, chipping, and other defects when in contact with the glass substrate, thus protecting the glass substrate. The glass guide mechanism 4 formed by the combination of rollers 41 and rollers 42 is stable and rotates smoothly, maintaining guidance accuracy over a long period. The upper guide structure allows operators to complete the insertion operation without visually aligning the components precisely, reducing operational difficulty and labor intensity, and improving insertion efficiency and operational safety.

[0024] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the gap between the rollers 42 on the roller 41 is the same as the thickness of the glass substrate. The distance between the grooves 311 on the opposite abacus bead side toothed rod 31 is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The distance between the rollers 41 is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The gap between the rollers 42 and the corresponding grooves 311 on the abacus bead side toothed rod 31 are located in the same vertical direction. The grooves 311 on the abacus bead side toothed rod 31 and the corresponding limiting grooves 222 are located in the same vertical direction. The gap between the rollers 42 is consistent with the thickness of the glass substrate, which can form a more precise limit and guide on the upper part of the glass substrate, alleviating the left and right swaying, offset, and tilting of the glass substrate during insertion, so that the glass slides smoothly in the vertical direction. The distance between the grooves 311 on the abacus bead side tooth 31 is equal to the length of the glass substrate, which can make the two sides of the glass substrate fall into the grooves 311, achieving precise lateral positioning. The distance between the rollers 41 is equal to the length of the glass substrate, so that the glass guide mechanism 4 and the glass limiting side tooth 3 form a matching positioning size system. The gap of the rollers 42, the grooves 311, and the limiting grooves 222 are all in the same vertical direction, constructing a vertical insertion channel that is completely connected from top to bottom, so that the glass... The substrate can be smoothly inserted along a single vertical path, reducing the possibility of collisions between the glass substrate and structures such as the glass limiting side teeth 3 and the glass support 2, protecting the edges and surface quality of the glass substrate. The unified vertical positioning channel makes the insertion operation simple and easy. Operators can complete batch insertion without adjusting the angle, precise alignment, or complicated techniques, which greatly improves work efficiency and production safety. It allows the sprayed solution to act evenly on the surface of each glass piece, improving the etching uniformity, quality stability, and yield of the entire basket of glass. The size matching and vertical coaxial layout also enable the invention to quickly adapt to glass substrates of different specifications. Changeover can be completed simply by adjusting the spacing of the corresponding components, improving the tooling versatility and production flexibility.

[0025] like Figure 1As shown, the support motherboard 11 has multiple weight reduction observation holes 111. The presence of multiple weight-reduction observation holes 111 on the support motherboard 11 effectively reduces the overall weight of the basket frame 1, lowers the tooling weight, facilitates handling, transportation, and disassembly by operators, reduces labor intensity, and decreases material usage and tooling manufacturing costs. The weight-reduction observation holes 111 also improve the internal permeability and flow of chemicals within the basket, allowing the chemicals to quickly pass through the support motherboard 11 area and evenly contact all surfaces of the glass substrate. This alleviates problems such as poor flow of chemicals and uneven etching caused by the support motherboard 11 obstructing the process. The weight-reduction observation holes 111 also provide observation functionality, allowing operators to directly observe the glass substrate's insertion status, positioning, bottom placement, and the surface condition of the glass during etching. This facilitates timely detection and rapid handling of abnormalities such as improper insertion, misalignment, jamming, and breakage, improving production process controllability. Furthermore, the weight-reduction observation holes 111 reduce chemical residue and accumulation, facilitating tooling cleaning and maintenance, keeping the tooling clean, preventing residual chemicals from contaminating the glass substrate or corroding the tooling structure, and extending the tooling's service life.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the support plate 21 is provided with multiple first weight-reducing holes 212, and the limiting plate 22 is provided with multiple second weight-reducing holes 223. The first weight-reducing holes 212 and the second weight-reducing holes 223 reduce the weight of the parts without affecting the structural strength and rigidity, can disperse stress, reduce stress concentration to improve fatigue resistance, and facilitate handling and assembly. The first weight-reducing holes 212 and the second weight-reducing holes 223 can improve the flow capacity of the chemical solution in the bottom area, allowing the chemical solution to pass smoothly through the support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22, improving etching uniformity, and improving problems such as poor bottom acid etching, edge color difference, and surface defects caused by traditional full-contact bottom teeth. The first weight-reducing holes 212 and the second weight-reducing holes 223 are evenly arranged, and at the same time, the first weight-reducing holes 212 and the second weight-reducing holes 223 can quickly drain the chemical solution and cleaning solution, avoiding problems such as liquid accumulation, residue, and scaling, facilitating tooling cleaning and maintenance, reducing the corrosion of the support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22 by acidic solutions, and extending the service life of the tooling.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a method for using a glass substrate support basket is as follows: First, measure the dimensions of the glass substrate, and select appropriate support main plate 11, support side plates 12, glass support 2, glass limiting side teeth 3, and glass guide mechanism 4 according to the dimensions of the glass substrate; first, assemble the oppositely arranged support main plate 11 and the support side plates 12 at both ends to form a basket frame 1, then install the support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22 at the bottom of the basket frame 1 to form the glass support 2, fix the paired abacus bead side tooth rods 31 at both ends of the support main plate 11, and then install the paired glass guide mechanism 4 at both ends of the support main plate 11; during installation, adjust the distance between the relative rollers 41 to be consistent with the length of the glass substrate, and adjust the gap between the rollers 42 to be consistent with the glass substrate length. With the substrates of the same thickness, the spacing of the grooves 311 on the abacus bead-side toothed rod 31 is adjusted to be equal to the length of the glass. At the same time, the gap of the rollers 42, the grooves 311 on the abacus bead-side toothed rod 31, and the limiting grooves 222 of the limiting block 221 are in the same vertical direction. After assembly and size adaptation, the glass substrate is slid vertically downward into the basket frame 1 along the gap of the rollers 42 of the glass guide mechanism 4. The glass substrate is guided by the rollers 42 into the grooves 311 on the abacus bead-side toothed rod 31. The bottom of the glass substrate falls onto the support strip 211 of the support plate 21 and into the limiting groove 222 of the limiting plate 22. After all the glass substrates are inserted, the glass guide mechanism 4 is removed, and then the basket can be sent to the etching machine for etching.

[0028] This invention relates to a glass substrate support basket, comprising a basket frame 1 and a glass support 2 disposed at the bottom of the basket frame 1. The glass substrate is placed inside the basket frame 1. The basket frame 1 is provided with glass limiting side teeth 3 inside, and a glass guiding mechanism 4 is provided above the glass limiting side teeth 3. The glass limiting side teeth 3 and the glass guiding mechanism 4 are arranged in the same direction. In use, first measure the size of the glass substrate, and select appropriate support main plate 11, support side plate 12, glass support 2, glass limiting side teeth 3 and glass guiding mechanism 4 according to the size of the glass substrate. First, assemble the oppositely arranged support main plate 11 and the support side plates 12 at both ends to form the basket frame 1. Then, install the support plate 21 and the limiting plate 22 at the bottom of the basket frame 1 to form the glass support 2. Fix the paired abacus bead side tooth rods 31 at both ends of the support main plate 11. Then, install the paired glass guiding mechanism 4 at both ends of the support main plate 11. During installation, adjust the spacing between the relative rollers 41 to match the length of the glass substrate, adjust the gap between the rollers 42 to match the thickness of the glass substrate, and adjust the spacing between the grooves 311 of the relative abacus bead side toothed rod 31 to match the length of the glass. At the same time, ensure that the gap between the rollers 42, the groove 311 of the abacus bead side toothed rod 31, and the limiting groove 222 of the limiting block 221 are in the same vertical direction. After completing the assembly and size adaptation, slide the glass substrate vertically downwards into the basket frame 1 along the gap between the rollers 42 of the glass guide mechanism 4. The glass substrate is guided by the rollers 42 into the groove 311 of the abacus bead side toothed rod 31. The bottom of the glass substrate falls onto the support strip 211 of the support plate 21 and into the limiting groove 222 of the limiting plate 22. After all the glass substrates are inserted, remove the glass guide mechanism 4. Then, the basket can be sent to the etching machine for etching.

[0029] This invention constructs a three-dimensional collaborative functional system of upper guidance, middle limiting, and lower support. Firstly, by setting the roller 42 of the glass guiding mechanism 4, the groove 311 of the abacus bead side tooth rod 31 of the glass limiting side tooth 3, the support strip 211, and the limiting groove 222 in a coaxial vertical layout, a vertical insertion channel running from top to bottom is constructed. This limits the insertion trajectory of the glass substrate to a single vertical direction, reducing the impact, scraping, and squeezing of the glass substrate with the side teeth, support, and other structures due to lateral offset, angle deviation, or positional misalignment during insertion. Simultaneously, the smooth transition structure of the abacus bead side tooth rod 31 avoids damage to the glass edges from sharp corners. The rolling friction design of the roller 42 reduces the impact of traditional insertion... The transformation of sliding friction into rolling friction reduces insertion resistance, making the insertion process smoother and less strenuous. This alleviates issues such as glass edge chipping, microcracks, and surface scratches, improving product yield. Furthermore, the weight-reducing observation hole 111 supporting the main board 11 and the full-through flow structure design of the narrow-plate supporting side plate 12, combined with spaced side teeth, reduce liquid accumulation dead zones and areas obstructed by the chemical solution, improving the uniformity and consistency of the entire basket of glass etching process. This enhances the stability and uniformity of the etching quality of each piece of glass. The modular, split-type structure design, combined with adjustable component spacing, allows the invention to quickly complete component selection, assembly, debugging, and size adaptation for glass substrates of different sizes and specifications, eliminating the need for different specifications of products. Customized tooling reduces tooling costs and changeover time for multi-specification product production, effectively improving the production line's flexible production capacity. The weight-reducing observation hole 111 lowers the overall weight of the invention, reducing the labor intensity for operators handling, transferring, and disassembling it. Simultaneously, the through-type vertical insertion channel allows operators to complete batch glass insertion operations without precise visual alignment. Combined with the smooth insertion experience of the rolling guide, it improves insertion efficiency, reduces operational difficulty and the risk of human error. The weight-reducing observation hole 111 also provides an internal observation window for operators, allowing them to directly observe the insertion status and positioning of the glass substrate. The invention also monitors the glass surface condition during the etching process, facilitating timely detection and rapid handling of abnormalities such as misalignment, misalignment, jamming, and breakage, thus improving the controllability of the production process. The overall purely mechanical structure design eliminates complex transmission and electrical control components. Combined with acid- and heat-resistant materials, it can fully adapt to the harsh production conditions of high temperature, acidity, and spray impact in the etching workshop, reducing tooling maintenance costs. At the same time, the transparent structure effectively reduces the residue and corrosion of acidic solutions, effectively extending the overall service life of the tooling. The overall design of this invention takes into account multiple dimensions such as glass protection, process adaptability, operational efficiency, and cost control, and can meet the needs of mass, efficient, and high-quality etching production of glass substrates.

[0030] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution; or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glass substrate support basket, characterized in that: The equipment includes a basketball frame (1) and a glass support (2) located at the bottom of the basketball frame (1). The glass substrate is placed inside the basketball frame (1). The basketball frame (1) is provided with glass limiting side teeth (3). A glass guiding mechanism (4) is provided above the glass limiting side teeth (3). The glass limiting side teeth (3) and the glass guiding mechanism (4) are arranged in the same direction.

2. The glass substrate support basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basketball frame (1) includes a support main board (11) arranged opposite to each other, and a support side plate (12) is provided between the support main boards (11). The support side plate (12) is arranged at both ends of the support main board (11).

3. The glass substrate support basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The glass support (2) includes a support plate (21) and a limiting plate (22) arranged in the same direction as the support plate (21). The two ends of the support plate (21) are connected to the main support plate (11), and the two ends of the limiting plate (22) are connected to the main support plate (11). The support plate (21) has at least one, and the limiting plate (22) has at least one.

4. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the support plate (21) is provided with a support strip (211), which extends from one end of the support plate (21) to the other end of the support plate (21). The upper end of the limiting plate (22) is provided with a limiting block (221), and the upper end of the limiting block (221) is provided with a limiting groove (222). The limiting blocks (221) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the limiting plate (22), and the extension direction of the limiting groove (222) is perpendicular to the length direction of the limiting plate (22).

5. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The glass limiting side teeth (3) include a pair of abacus bead side teeth (31), the abacus bead side teeth (31) are provided with grooves (311) spaced apart, the two ends of the abacus bead side teeth (31) are connected to the support main board (11), and the abacus bead side teeth (31) are provided at both ends of the support main board (11).

6. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The glass guiding mechanism (4) includes a roller (41) and rollers (42) arranged on the roller (41). The rollers (41) are arranged in pairs at both ends of the supporting main board (11), and the rollers (42) are spaced apart along the length of the roller (41).

7. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The gap between the rollers (42) on the roller (41) is the same as the thickness of the glass substrate. The distance between the grooves (311) on the opposite abacus bead side toothed rod (31) is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The distance between the rollers (41) is equal to the length of the glass substrate. The gap between the rollers (42) and the corresponding groove (311) on the abacus bead side toothed rod (31) are located in the same vertical direction. The groove (311) on the abacus bead side toothed rod (31) and the corresponding limiting groove (222) are located in the same vertical direction.

8. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support motherboard (11) is provided with multiple weight reduction observation holes (111).

9. A glass substrate support basket according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support plate (21) is provided with a plurality of first weight-reducing holes (212), and the limiting plate (22) is provided with a plurality of second weight-reducing holes (223).

10. A method of using a glass substrate support basket, implemented according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Specifically, the dimensions of the glass substrate are measured first, and a matching support main plate (11), support side plate (12), glass support (2), glass limiting side tooth (3), and glass guide mechanism (4) are selected according to the dimensions of the glass substrate. The support main plate (11) and the support side plates (12) at both ends are assembled to form a basket frame (1). The support plate (21) and the limiting plate (22) are installed at the bottom of the basket frame (1) to form a glass support (2). The paired abacus bead side tooth rods (31) are fixed at both ends of the support main plate (11). The paired glass guide mechanism (4) is installed at both ends of the support main plate (11). During installation, the distance between the relative rollers (41) is adjusted to be consistent with the length of the glass substrate, and the gap between the rollers (42) is adjusted to be the same as the thickness of the glass substrate. The spacing of the grooves (311) of the abacus bead side toothed rod (31) is made equal to the length of the glass. At the same time, the gap of the roller (42), the groove (311) of the abacus bead side toothed rod (31), and the limiting groove (222) of the limiting block (221) are in the same vertical direction. After the assembly and size matching are completed, the glass substrate slides vertically down into the basket frame (1) along the gap of the roller (42) of the glass guide mechanism (4). The glass substrate is guided by the roller (42) into the groove (311) of the abacus bead side toothed rod (31). The bottom of the glass substrate falls onto the support strip (211) of the support plate (21) and the bottom of the glass substrate falls into the limiting groove (222) of the limiting plate (22). After all the glass substrates are inserted, the glass guide mechanism (4) is removed. Then the basket can be sent into the etching machine for etching.

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