Pressing machine device

Abstract

This invention discloses a pressing machine, applicable to the field of pressing machine equipment. The pressing machine includes a host computer, a pressing machine, a slave computer, and a vision inspection component arranged sequentially along the FPC transport direction, each component mounted on a worktable. The host computer has a feeding gripping mechanism for transferring the FPC to the pressing machine; the pressing machine includes a pressing mechanism, a discharging and transfer mechanism, and a platform. The pressing mechanism carries the FPC to perform pressing, and the discharging and transfer mechanism moves the FPC to the slave computer after pressing. The vision inspection component works in conjunction with the discharging and transfer mechanism to scan the FPC's QR code during the transfer process. A control device is electrically connected to each component, controlling the feeding gripping mechanism to transfer the FPC for pressing, acquiring QR code information, and controlling the discharging and transfer mechanism to transfer the pressed FPC to a designated position on the slave computer, realizing automated closed-loop control of FPC pressing, inspection, and discharging. This invention achieves fully automated closed-loop control of FPC from pressing to traceability to discharging, improving production efficiency and product traceability capabilities.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pressing machine equipment technology, and particularly to a pressing machine equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, pressing machines often lack online detection capabilities, requiring offline scanning of the QR code information on the pressed products. This can easily lead to data matching errors and make it difficult to achieve end-to-end quality traceability. This decentralized operation method not only occupies a large space but also fails to meet the urgent needs of modern industry for high automation, high precision, and closed-loop data management. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a pressing machine that realizes fully automated closed-loop control of the entire FPC process from pressing to traceability to unloading, significantly improving production efficiency and product traceability capabilities.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a pressing machine device, comprising: a host computer, a pressing machine, a slave computer, and a vision inspection component arranged sequentially along the FPC transmission direction; The workbench, the host computer, the pressing machine, the slave computer and the vision inspection component are all mounted on the workbench; The host computer is equipped with a feeding gripping mechanism, which is configured to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine; The pressing machine includes a pressing mechanism, a feeding and transferring mechanism, and a platform. Both the pressing mechanism and the feeding and transferring mechanism are mounted on the platform. The pressing mechanism is configured to carry the FPC transferred by the feeding and gripping mechanism and perform a pressing action on the FPC. The feeding and transferring mechanism is configured to move the pressed FPC toward the lower-level machine after the pressing action is completed. The visual inspection component is configured to cooperate with the unloading and transfer mechanism to scan the QR code on the FPC as the unloading and transfer mechanism moves toward the lower-level machine; A control device is electrically connected to the host computer, the pressing machine, the slave computer, and the vision inspection component. The control device controls the feeding gripping mechanism to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine for pressing; acquires the QR code information scanned by the vision inspection component; and controls the unloading transfer mechanism to transfer the pressed FPC to a designated position on the slave computer.

[0005] In one embodiment, the material feeding and conveying mechanism includes a first support frame, a first drive mechanism, two tensioning wheels arranged opposite each other, a first conveying component, a first sliding component, a material support assembly, and a second drive mechanism; The first support frame is mounted on the platform, the two tensioning wheels are mounted on the first support frame, the first conveying component is sleeved around the two tensioning wheels, the first drive mechanism is mounted on the first support frame and drivenly connected to the two tensioning wheels, and the first drive mechanism is electrically connected to the control device to drive the first conveying component to circulate along its extension direction. The first sliding member is connected to the first conveying member and reciprocates along the extension direction of the first conveying member; The material support assembly is slidably mounted on the first sliding member, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveying member; The second drive mechanism is electrically connected to the control device and driven to the material support assembly, so as to drive the material support assembly to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveyor. The material support assembly is configured to carry and transfer the FPC on the press to the lower-level machine.

[0006] In one embodiment, the material support assembly includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a magnetic plate. The first conveying member extends along a first direction, the first substrate extends along a second direction and is mounted on the first sliding member, the second substrate extends along a third direction and is connected to the first substrate, and the magnetic plate is mounted on the first substrate, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The pressing machine also includes an adsorption component, which is installed on the side of the magnetic plate facing away from the first substrate, for transferring the FPC on the pressing machine to the lower-level machine.

[0007] In one embodiment, the pressing mechanism includes a mounting bracket, an upper pressing component, a lower pressing component, a driving component, and a guiding component. The mounting bracket is mounted on the platform, and the guiding component is mounted on the other side of the platform away from the mounting bracket. The upper pressing component is mounted on the mounting bracket. The lower pressing component is slidably connected to the guiding component, and the lower pressing component and the upper pressing component are disposed opposite to each other and form an accommodating space for placing the FPC. The driving component is drivenly connected to the guiding component, so that the guiding component drives the lower pressing component to move in a direction closer to or away from the upper pressing component.

[0008] In one embodiment, the upper pressing assembly includes a first heating module and an upper pressing contact plate. The first heating module includes a first mounting plate, a first heat insulation plate, and a first heating plate connected sequentially along the direction close to the lower pressing assembly. The first mounting plate is mounted on the side of the mounting bracket facing the lower pressing assembly, and the upper pressing contact plate is mounted on the side of the first heating plate close to the lower pressing assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lower pressing assembly includes a second heating module and a lower pressing contact plate. The second heating module includes a second mounting plate, a second heat insulation plate, and a second heating plate connected sequentially along the direction close to the upper pressing assembly. The second mounting plate is installed on the side of the platform facing the upper pressing assembly, and the lower pressing contact plate is installed on the side of the heating plate close to the upper pressing assembly.

[0010] In one embodiment, the pressing machine further includes an elastic element that is elastically connected between the lower pressing contact plate and the second mounting plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lower pressing contact plate has a plurality of suction holes on the side facing the upper pressing contact plate. The suction holes are connected to a vacuum negative pressure source through an air passage so that the FPC can be detached from the upper pressing contact plate after pressing is completed.

[0012] In one embodiment, the pressing machine further includes multiple pressure detection units; the mounting bracket includes a support plate and multiple mounting columns, the multiple mounting columns are spaced apart on the platform, the support plate is mounted on the multiple mounting columns, the upper pressing assembly is mounted on the side of the support plate opposite to the lower pressing assembly, and the support plate is also equipped with multiple pressure detection units.

[0013] In one embodiment, the guiding assembly includes a guide plate and a guide shaft, the guide shaft being mounted on the guide plate and its other end being connected to the lower pressing assembly; The drive assembly includes a reducer, a motor, a coupling, and a lead screw. The motor is connected to one end of the lead screw via the reducer. The guide plate is provided with a lead screw nut that cooperates with the lead screw. When the lead screw rotates, the guide plate is driven to reciprocate along the guide shaft via the lead screw nut, thereby driving the lower pressing assembly to reciprocate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the visual inspection component includes a second support frame, a second slider, a second conveyor, a third drive mechanism, and a camera module; The second support frame is mounted on the platform, the second conveyor is mounted on the second support frame, and the second sliding member is slidably mounted on the second support frame and reciprocates along the extension direction of the second support frame; the output end of the third drive mechanism is connected to the second conveyor, and the second conveyor is connected to the second sliding member, so as to drive the second sliding member to reciprocate along the extension direction of the second conveyor through the second conveyor; The camera module is mounted on the second slider and moves synchronously with the second slider.

[0015] This invention discloses a laminating machine, an automated production line integrating feeding, laminating, unloading, and visual inspection. Its overall layout, arranged sequentially along the FPC transport direction, includes a host computer, a laminating machine, a slave computer, and a visual inspection component. All functional modules are securely mounted on a workbench, forming a compact and efficient integrated operating platform. The host computer is equipped with a feeding gripping mechanism, configured to pick up the FPC to be processed from the upstream station and transfer it to the laminating station of the laminating machine. The laminating machine, as a processing unit, integrates a laminating mechanism and an unloading and transfer mechanism on its internal platform. The laminating mechanism carries the FPC transferred by the feeding gripping mechanism and performs a hot-pressing process, ensuring reliable connections between FPC layers or between the FPC and the substrate. The unloading and transfer mechanism is activated after the laminating action is completed, transferring the laminated FPC downstream to the slave computer along the transport direction. During the FPC transfer process, the vision inspection component and the unloading and transfer mechanism work together to scan the surface of the moving FPC in real time, read and identify the QR code information on the FPC, and realize product identity traceability and process data binding. The control device, as the control system of the whole machine, is electrically connected to the host computer, the pressing machine, the lower computer and the vision inspection component. It is responsible for coordinating the actions of each module, controlling the loading and gripping mechanism to complete the loading and transfer of FPC, receiving and processing the QR code data scanned by the vision inspection component, and controlling the unloading and transfer mechanism to accurately transfer the pressed FPC to the designated receiving position of the lower computer according to the process instructions. Thus, it realizes the fully automated and intelligent closed-loop control of the FPC from pressing to inspection to unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the pressing machine equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the pressing machine equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the pressing machine equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a structure of an embodiment of the pressing machine equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the pressing machine equipment provided by the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a camera module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the material feeding and transfer mechanism provided by the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Host computer; 11. Feeding and gripping mechanism; 20. Pressing machine; 21. Pressing mechanism; 211. Mounting bracket; 2111. Bearing plate; 2112. Mounting column; 212. Upper pressing assembly; 2121. First heating module; 21211. First mounting plate; 21212. First heat insulation plate; 21213. First heating plate; 2122. Upper pressing contact plate; 213. Lower pressing assembly; 2131. Second heating module; 21311. Second mounting plate; 21312. Second heat insulation plate; 21313. Second heating plate; 2132. Lower pressing contact plate; 214. Drive assembly; 2141. Reducer; 2142. Motor ; 2143, Coupling; 2144, Lead screw; 215, Guide assembly; 2151, Guide plate; 2152, Guide shaft; 22, Material feeding and conveying mechanism; 221, First support frame; 222, Tensioning wheel; 223, First conveying component; 224, First sliding component; 225, Material support assembly; 2251, First base plate; 2252, Second base plate; 2253, Magnetic plate; 226, Second drive mechanism; 23, Platform; 30, Lower-level machine; 40, Vision inspection assembly; 41, Second support frame; 42, Second sliding component; 43, Second conveying component; 44, Third drive mechanism; 45, Camera module; 50, Worktable; 60, Adsorption component.

[0019] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0022] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0023] This invention proposes a pressing machine.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, a pressing machine includes: a host computer 10, a pressing machine 20, a slave computer 30, and a vision inspection component 40 arranged sequentially along the FPC transmission direction; a worktable 50 on which the host computer 10, pressing machine 20, slave computer 30, and vision inspection component 40 are all mounted; the host computer 10 is provided with a feeding gripping mechanism 11, which is configured to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine 20; the pressing machine 20 includes a pressing mechanism 21, a discharging and transferring mechanism 22, and a platform 23, both of which are mounted on the platform 23; the pressing mechanism 21 is configured to carry the FPC transferred by the feeding gripping mechanism 11 and to press the FPC. C performs the pressing action. The unloading and transfer mechanism 22 is configured to move the pressed FPC towards the lower computer 30 after the pressing action is completed. The vision inspection component 40 is configured to cooperate with the unloading and transfer mechanism 22 to scan the QR code on the FPC during the movement of the unloading and transfer mechanism 22 towards the lower computer 30. The control device is electrically connected to the upper computer 10, the pressing machine 20, the lower computer 30, and the vision inspection component 40. The control device controls the loading gripping mechanism 11 to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine 20 for pressing; and acquires the QR code information scanned by the vision inspection component 40; and controls the unloading and transfer mechanism 22 to transfer the pressed FPC to the designated position of the lower computer 30.

[0025] This invention provides a pressing machine, which uses a workbench 50 as a carrier and integrates a host computer 10, a pressing machine 20, a slave computer 30, and a vision inspection component 40 sequentially along the FPC transport direction, forming an automated production line. The host computer 10 is equipped with a feeding gripping mechanism 11 that transfers the FPC to the pressing machine 20 for pressing. The pressing mechanism 21 on the platform 23 of the pressing machine 20 receives the material and performs the pressing process. Subsequently, the unloading and transfer mechanism 22 immediately transports the pressed FPC downstream to the slave computer 30. During this process, the vision inspection component 40 and the unloading and transfer mechanism 22 work together to simultaneously scan QR codes during the dynamic transfer of the FPC to the slave computer 30, completely eliminating the downtime required for traditional static inspection. This achieves parallel processing of logistics and inspection procedures, significantly improving the overall production line efficiency and space utilization. The control device in this solution not only coordinates the mechanical actions of the host computer 10, the pressing machine 20, the slave computer 30, and the vision inspection component 40 to ensure precise coordination in the feeding, pressing, transfer, and inspection stages, but also undertakes the functions of data interaction and traceability. When the vision inspection component 40 scans the QR code on the FPC during the transfer process, the control device acquires and parses the information in real time, synchronously recording it with the current pressing process parameters, equipment status, and inspection results. This provides a reliable data foundation for the subsequent precise sorting by the slave computer 30, defective product traceability, and production big data analysis, improving the automation function of the equipment. Embedding vision inspection into the feeding and transfer process in this solution not only saves on independent inspection stations and equipment investment but also avoids FPC damage or positional displacement that may be caused by secondary material handling, ensuring the accuracy of inspection and product consistency. Simultaneously, online data acquisition based on QR codes makes the production process completely transparent, meeting the stringent requirements of modern electronics manufacturing for product lifecycle traceability.

[0026] In this embodiment, to further optimize the equipment operating environment and improve operational safety, an outer cover structure can be added to the workbench 50. This cover covers the upper computer 10, the pressing machine 20, the lower computer 30, and the vision inspection component 40, forming a relatively enclosed working space. This effectively isolates external dust, oil stains, and accidental contact by personnel from interfering with the precision mechanisms, while also reducing the impact of equipment operating noise on the external environment. The cover can be designed as an openable or closable structure or with an observation window, facilitating daily maintenance and troubleshooting without affecting the operator's real-time monitoring of the equipment's operating status. This ensures production cleanliness and equipment stability while also considering the convenience and safety of human-machine interaction. The feeding and gripping mechanism 11, as the execution unit for automated FPC feeding, can be designed to consider the safety of gripping flexible materials, positioning accuracy, and docking efficiency with the pressing station. This includes, but is not limited to, vacuum adsorption, mechanical gripper, and composite gripping mechanisms.

[0027] ReferenceFigures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the material feeding and conveying mechanism 22 includes a first support frame 221, a first drive mechanism, two opposing tension wheels 222, a first conveying component 223, a first sliding component 224, a material support assembly 225, and a second drive mechanism 226. The first support frame 221 is mounted on the platform 23, the two tension wheels 222 are mounted on the first support frame 221, the first conveying component 223 is sleeved around the two tension wheels 222, the first drive mechanism is mounted on the first support frame 221 and drivenly connected to the two tension wheels 222, and the first drive mechanism is electrically connected to a control device to drive the first conveying component 223. The component 223 moves cyclically along its extension direction; the first sliding component 224 is connected to the first conveying component 223 and moves back and forth along the extension direction of the first conveying component 223; the material support assembly 225 is slidably mounted on the first sliding component 224 and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveying component 223; the second drive mechanism 226 is electrically connected to the control device and is drivenly connected to the material support assembly 225 to drive the material support assembly 225 to move back and forth in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveying component 223; the material support assembly 225 is configured to carry and transfer the FPC on the press 20 to the lower machine 30.

[0028] In this design, the material feeding and transfer mechanism 22 constructs a two-dimensional planar transfer system based on orthogonal motion synthesis. Its basic architecture is a first support frame 221 mounted on platform 23. On the first support frame 221, two tension wheels 222 are driven to rotate by a first drive mechanism, thereby driving the first conveyor component 223 (including but not limited to a synchronous belt or synchronous chain) to circulate along its extension direction. A first sliding member 224 is connected to the first conveyor component 223 and moves back and forth with the first conveyor component 223, thus realizing a long-stroke transmission function along the extension direction of the first conveyor component 223. This design utilizes the characteristics of the first conveyor component 223 to cover a long span from the press 20 to the lower machine 30 while ensuring high-speed operation, ensuring the continuity of material flow. The material feeding and transfer mechanism 22 further slides and mounts a material support assembly 225 on the first sliding member 224, which is directly driven by a second drive mechanism 226. The material support assembly 225, as the direct carrier of the FPC, can independently reciprocate in the direction perpendicular to the extension of the first conveyor 223 under the drive of the second drive mechanism 226. When the FPC needs to be removed from the press 20 or placed into the lower unit 30, the second drive mechanism 226 can drive the material support assembly 225 to perform lateral extension or fine adjustment to connect to the workstation interface; while during long-distance transfer, it relies on the first conveyor 223 to drive the overall rapid displacement. In this embodiment, the first drive mechanism is configured to drive the first conveyor 223, thereby driving the first sliding member 224 and the material support assembly 225 mounted on it to move in the horizontal direction (e.g., left and right direction) until the material support assembly 225 reaches the preset receiving position or working position. When the material support assembly 225 moves into place, the second drive mechanism 226 is activated, driving the material support assembly 225 to move in the vertical direction (i.e., up and down direction) relative to the first sliding member 224. Through this lifting action, the material support assembly 225 can approach or contact the FPC to be processed, and use its suction components (including but not limited to vacuum nozzles) to pick up and fix the FPC, thereby realizing the picking and transfer of the FPC. In this embodiment, the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism 226 can adopt different drive forms to adapt to different motion requirements. The first drive mechanism preferably adopts a motor, such as a servo motor or a stepper motor, in conjunction with transmission components such as lead screws, synchronous belts or linear modules, to convert the rotational motion of the motor into linear displacement, thereby achieving high-precision position control of the loading gripping mechanism 11 or the unloading transfer mechanism 22, meeting the requirements of positioning accuracy and motion stability of the FPC during the transfer process. The second drive mechanism 226 can adopt a cylinder, using compressed air to drive the piston rod to perform reciprocating linear motion. It has the advantages of simple structure, fast response, low cost and convenient maintenance, and is suitable for occasions where the positioning accuracy requirement is relatively low but frequent start-stop or rapid action is required, such as clamping, lifting or short-stroke transfer and other auxiliary actions.By combining motors and cylinders, the accuracy of critical workstations can be guaranteed while optimizing equipment costs and operating efficiency, achieving a reasonable balance between performance and economy.

[0029] The control device, through coordinated control of the first and second drive mechanisms 226, decouples long-distance rapid transmission from short-distance alignment. This avoids the contradiction between the stroke and accuracy of a single drive mechanism and significantly simplifies the complexity of mechanical transmission. The material support assembly 225 maintains stable support for the FPC throughout the transfer process, ensuring that the pressed product can smoothly and accurately transition from the press 20 to the lower-level machine 30. This effectively prevents the flexible circuit board from shaking or falling during high-speed transfer, significantly improving the efficiency and yield of the automated production line.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first sliding member 224 includes, but is not limited to, a rod-shaped or plate-shaped member that slides in cooperation with the first conveying member 223.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the material support assembly 225 includes a first substrate 2251, a second substrate 2252, and a magnetic plate 2253. The first conveying member 223 extends along a first direction, the first substrate 2251 extends along a second direction and is mounted on a first sliding member 224, the second substrate 2252 extends along a third direction and is connected to the first substrate 2251, and the magnetic plate 2253 is mounted on the first substrate 2251, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The pressing machine also includes an adsorption member 60, which is mounted on the side of the magnetic plate 2253 facing away from the first substrate 2251, for transferring the FPC on the pressing machine 20 to the lower machine 30.

[0032] In this application, the material support assembly 225 includes a first substrate 2251, a second substrate 2252, and a magnetic plate 2253. The first conveyor 223 extends along a first direction, the first substrate 2251 extends along a second direction and is securely mounted on a first sliding member 224, the second substrate 2252 extends along a third direction and is connected to the first substrate 2251, and the magnetic plate 2253 is mounted on the first substrate 2251. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are all perpendicular to each other, thus constructing a stable three-dimensional support structure. Furthermore, the pressing machine is equipped with an adsorption member 60, which is mounted on the side of the magnetic plate 2253 facing away from the first substrate 2251. During actual operation, the adsorption member 60 can securely grip the FPC on the pressing machine 20 through adsorption, and, in conjunction with the overall movement of the material support assembly 225, accurately transfer the FPC to the lower-level machine 30, realizing automated flow and docking of the FPC between different workstations. In this embodiment, the first direction can be a horizontal direction, specifically the direction in which the material support assembly 225 slides along the first sliding member 224. The second direction is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction, i.e., the extension direction of the first substrate 2251, used to support the second substrate 2252. The third direction is a vertical direction, i.e., a direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, along which the second substrate 2252 extends and is used to mount the magnetic plate 2253 and the adsorption member 60. The first, second, and third directions are mutually perpendicular, forming a three-dimensional rectangular coordinate system, ensuring that the material support assembly 225 is structurally stable and accurately positioned during horizontal transfer and vertical lifting. The magnetic plate 2253 forms a stable adsorption connection with the FPC or the adsorption member 60 through its own magnetic properties, ensuring that the FPC will not shift or fall off during transfer. The planar structure of the magnetic plate 2253 provides a flat and stable mounting surface for the adsorption member 60, allowing the adsorption member 60 to be evenly stressed, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of FPC gripping and transfer. The adsorption component 60 includes, but is not limited to, a structure with a flexible suction cup. Its bottom has an adsorption surface adapted to the FPC surface, and its interior is connected to an external negative pressure source via a vacuum tube. Under negative pressure, the suction cup deforms and tightly adheres to the FPC surface, forming a stable adsorption force. The top of the adsorption component 60 has a mounting interface that matches the back of the magnetic plate 2253, enabling quick assembly, disassembly, and positioning via threads, snaps, or magnetic attraction.

[0033] Reference Figures 1-7In this embodiment of the invention, the pressing mechanism 21 includes a mounting bracket 211, an upper pressing component 212, a lower pressing component 213, a driving component 214, and a guiding component 215. The mounting bracket 211 is mounted on the platform 23, and the guiding component 215 is mounted on the other side of the platform 23 away from the mounting bracket 211. The upper pressing component 212 is mounted on the mounting bracket 211. The lower pressing component 213 is slidably connected to the guiding component 215, and the lower pressing component 213 and the upper pressing component 212 are arranged opposite to each other and form an accommodating space for placing the FPC. The driving component 214 is drivenly connected to the guiding component 215 so that the guiding component 215 drives the lower pressing component 213 to move in a direction close to or away from the upper pressing component 212.

[0034] The pressing mechanism 21 includes a mounting bracket 211, an upper pressing assembly 212, a lower pressing assembly 213, a drive assembly 214, and a guide assembly 215. The mounting bracket 211 is securely mounted on the platform 23, serving as the supporting base for the upper pressing assembly 212. The guide assembly 215 is mounted on the platform 23 on the opposite side of the mounting bracket 211, providing a guiding path. The upper pressing assembly 212 is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 211, maintaining a relatively fixed position. The lower pressing assembly 213 is slidably connected to the guide assembly 215 and is located directly below the upper pressing assembly 212. The two are positioned opposite each other, forming an accommodating space between them for placing the FPC to be processed. During operation, the drive component 214 is driven to connect with the guide component 215. By outputting power, the guide component 215 is driven to move, which in turn drives the lower pressing component 213, which is slidably connected to it, to move in the vertical direction, so that it moves closer to or away from the upper pressing component 212. This achieves pressing and fixing or loosening and releasing of the FPC in the accommodating space, ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of the pressing action.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the upper pressing assembly 212 includes a first heating module 2121 and an upper pressing contact plate 2122. The first heating module 2121 includes a first mounting plate 21211, a first heat insulation plate 21212, and a first heating plate 21213 connected sequentially along the direction close to the lower pressing assembly 213. The first mounting plate 21211 is mounted on the side of the mounting bracket 211 facing the lower pressing assembly 213, and the upper pressing contact plate 2122 is mounted on the side of the first heating plate 21213 close to the lower pressing assembly 213.

[0036] The upper pressing assembly 212 includes a first heating module 2121 and an upper pressing contact plate 2122. The first heating module 2121, serving as a heat transfer component, has an internal structure in which a first mounting plate 21211, a first heat insulation plate 21212, and a first heating plate 21213 are sequentially stacked along the direction close to the lower pressing assembly 213. Specifically, the first mounting plate 21211 is securely mounted on the side of the mounting bracket 211 facing the lower pressing assembly 213, providing support and fixation. The first heat insulation plate 21212 connects the first mounting plate 21211 and the first heating plate 21213, blocking heat transfer towards the mounting bracket 211, preventing heat loss, and protecting the upper structure. The first heating plate 21213 is located at the bottom layer and is responsible for generating and outputting the heat required for pressing. The upper pressing contact plate 2122 is directly installed on the side of the first heating plate 21213 near the lower pressing assembly 213. As a component that directly contacts the FPC, it evenly transfers the heat generated by the first heating plate 21213 to the surface of the FPC and works with the lower pressing assembly 213 to complete the hot pressing process of the FPC.

[0037] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the lower pressing assembly 213 includes a second heating module 2131 and a lower pressing contact plate 2132. The second heating module 2131 includes a second mounting plate 21311, a second heat insulation plate 21312 and a second heating plate 21313 connected sequentially along the direction close to the upper pressing assembly 212. The second mounting plate 21311 is installed on the side of the platform 23 facing the upper pressing assembly 212, and the lower pressing contact plate 2132 is installed on the side of the heating plate close to the upper pressing assembly 212.

[0038] The lower pressing assembly 213 includes a second heating module 2131 and a lower pressing contact plate 2132. The second heating module 2131 serves as a heat transfer component on the lower pressing side. Its internal structure, along the direction close to the upper pressing assembly 212, includes a second mounting plate 21311, a second heat insulation plate 21312, and a second heating plate 21313 stacked sequentially. Specifically, the second mounting plate 21311 is securely mounted on the side of the platform 23 facing the upper pressing assembly 212, providing support and fixation. The second heat insulation plate 21312 connects the second mounting plate 21311 and the second heating plate 21313, blocking heat transfer towards the platform 23, preventing heat loss, and protecting the underlying structure. The second heating plate 21313 is located on the top layer and is responsible for generating and outputting the heat required for pressing. The lower pressing contact plate 2132 is directly installed on the side of the second heating plate 21313 near the upper pressing assembly 212. As a component that directly contacts the FPC, it evenly transfers the heat generated by the second heating plate 21313 to the surface of the FPC. Together with the upper pressing assembly 212, it completes the double-sided hot pressing process of the FPC, ensuring that the upper and lower surfaces of the FPC are heated evenly and the pressing effect is consistent.

[0039] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the pressing machine further includes an elastic element that is elastically connected between the lower pressing contact plate 2132 and the second mounting plate 21311.

[0040] The pressing machine further includes an elastic element that is elastically connected between the lower pressing contact plate 2132 and the second mounting plate 21311. Specifically, one end of the elastic element is fixedly connected to the lower pressing contact plate 2132, and the other end elastically abuts against the platform 23, allowing the lower pressing contact plate 2132 to have a slight floating stroke in the direction perpendicular to the second mounting plate 21311. By setting this elastic element, when the lower pressing contact plate 2132 contacts the workpiece to be pressed, the elastic element can provide an adaptive elastic buffering force, effectively compensating for the pressing gap caused by differences in workpiece thickness tolerance or surface flatness, and avoiding damage to the workpiece from rigid impact. At the same time, the elastic restoring force of the elastic element can ensure that the lower pressing contact plate 2132 always maintains uniform contact with the workpiece surface during the pressing process, further improving the uniformity and stability of the pressing.

[0041] In this embodiment, the elastic element is specifically 30 sets of springs. These 30 sets of springs are evenly distributed and elastically connected between the lower pressing contact plate 2132 and the second mounting plate 21311. Through the synergistic effect of multiple sets of springs, the lower pressing contact plate 2132 is provided with uniform and stable elastic support force, ensuring that it can adaptively compensate for the differences in workpiece thickness tolerance and surface flatness during the pressing process, while avoiding excessive local force that could damage the workpiece, thus ensuring pressing accuracy and stability.

[0042] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the lower pressing contact plate 2132 is provided with a plurality of air suction holes on the side facing the upper pressing contact plate 2122. The air suction holes are connected to a vacuum negative pressure source through an air passage so that the FPC can be detached from the upper pressing contact plate 2122 after pressing is completed.

[0043] To address the issue of FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) easily adhering to the surface of the upper pressing contact plate 2122 after the lamination process, leading to difficulties in demolding or damage during material handling, multiple suction holes are provided on the side of the lower pressing contact plate 2132 facing the upper pressing contact plate 2122. These suction holes are not independent but are connected to an external vacuum negative pressure source through a pre-set internal air passage. When the lamination process is completed and the upper pressing assembly 212 resets upwards and detaches from the FPC, the vacuum negative pressure source is activated and generates an adsorption force at the suction holes, firmly adsorbing and retaining the FPC on the surface of the lower pressing contact plate 2132, thereby forcing the FPC to separate from the upper pressing contact plate 2122. This structural design effectively prevents the FPC from being lifted with the upper pressing contact plate 2122, ensuring that the workpiece can remain on the lower pressing contact plate 2132, facilitating smooth handling in subsequent processes, and significantly improving the operational stability and yield of the equipment.

[0044] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the pressing machine equipment further includes multiple pressure detection units; the mounting bracket 211 includes a bearing plate 2111 and multiple mounting columns 2112, the multiple mounting columns 2112 are spaced apart on the platform 23, the bearing plate 2111 is mounted on the multiple mounting columns 2112, the upper pressing component 212 is mounted on the side opposite to the lower pressing component 213 of the bearing plate 2111, and the bearing plate 2111 is also equipped with multiple pressure detection units.

[0045] The pressing machine also includes multiple pressure detection units for real-time monitoring of key parameters such as pressure, displacement, and temperature during the pressing process to ensure precise control and stability of the pressing process. Specifically, the mounting bracket 211 includes a support plate 2111 and multiple mounting columns 2112. The multiple mounting columns 2112 are spaced apart along the circumference or array direction of the platform 23 and are securely installed on the platform 23 to form a stable support structure. The support plate 2111 is erected and fixed to the top of the multiple mounting columns 2112, forming the mounting base of the upper pressing component 212. The upper pressing component 212 is installed on the downward-facing side of the support plate 2111 and is opposite to the lower pressing component 213 to achieve the pressing action of upper and lower pressure. Multiple pressure detection units are integrated and installed on the support plate 2111. These pressure detection units can be distributed in key stress or monitoring areas of the support plate 2111 to collect real-time data of the upper pressing component 212 during the pressing process and feed the signals back to the control system. This enables closed-loop control of the pressing force, pressing stroke, or hot pressing temperature, improving the automation level of the equipment and the consistency of pressing quality. The pressure detection units can be strain gauges, piezoelectric sensors, or pressure sensors installed on the support plate 2111 to collect pressure data of the upper pressing component 212 during the pressing process in real time and feed it back to the control system, achieving accurate monitoring and closed-loop control of the pressing force. In this embodiment, the top surface of the support plate 2111 is provided with several reinforcing ribs at intervals along its length or width to enhance the structural rigidity and deformation resistance of the support plate 2111, ensuring that it maintains stable dimensional accuracy when bearing the upper pressing component 212 and transmitting the pressing force.

[0046] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the guide assembly 215 includes a guide plate 2151 and a guide shaft 2152. The guide shaft 2152 is mounted on the guide plate 2151, and the other end is connected to the lower pressing assembly 213. The drive assembly 214 includes a reducer 2141, a motor 2142, a coupling 2143, and a lead screw 2144. The motor 2142 is connected to one end of the lead screw 2144 via the reducer 2141. The guide plate 2151 is provided with a lead screw nut that cooperates with the lead screw 2144. When the lead screw 2144 rotates, it drives the guide plate 2151 to reciprocate along the guide shaft 2152 through the lead screw nut, thereby driving the lower pressing assembly 213 to reciprocate.

[0047] The guide assembly 215 includes a guide plate 2151 and a guide shaft 2152. One end of the guide shaft 2152 is fixedly mounted on the guide plate 2151, and the other end is connected to the lower pressing assembly 213, providing linear guidance for the reciprocating motion of the lower pressing assembly 213. The drive assembly 214 consists of a motor 2142, a reducer 2141, a coupling 2143, and a lead screw 2144. The power of the motor 2142 is reduced and increased in torque by the reducer 2141, and then transmitted to one end of the lead screw 2144 through the coupling 2143, driving the lead screw 2144 to rotate. The guide plate 2151 is provided with a screw nut that is threadedly engaged with the screw 2144. When the screw 2144 rotates, the rotational motion is converted into linear reciprocating movement of the guide plate 2151 along the guide shaft 2152 through the screw nut and the screw 2144 screw transmission pair. This drives the lower pressing assembly 213 connected to the guide shaft 2152 to reciprocate synchronously, realizing the pressing action of the lower pressing assembly 213 approaching or moving away from the upper pressing assembly 212. This transmission structure has the characteristics of high transmission accuracy, smooth operation and good self-locking, effectively ensuring the positioning accuracy and repeatability of the pressing process.

[0048] Reference Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, the visual inspection component 40 includes a second support frame 41, a second sliding member 42, a second conveyor 43, a third drive mechanism 44, and a camera module 45. The second support frame 41 is mounted on the platform 23, the second conveyor 43 is mounted on the second support frame 41, and the second sliding member 42 is slidably mounted on the second support frame 41 and reciprocates along the extension direction of the second support frame 41. The output end of the third drive mechanism 44 is connected to the second conveyor 43, and the second conveyor 43 is connected to the second sliding member 42 so that the second sliding member 42 is driven to reciprocate along the extension direction of the second conveyor 43 through the second conveyor 43. The camera module 45 is mounted on the second sliding member 42 and moves synchronously with the second sliding member 42.

[0049] The vision inspection component 40 mainly consists of a second support frame 41, a second sliding member 42, a second conveyor 43, a third drive mechanism 44, and a camera module 45. The overall structure is stably mounted on the platform 23 for automated visual recognition and inspection of workpieces. The second support frame 41, serving as the main skeleton of the vision inspection component 40, is fixedly installed at a predetermined position on the platform 23, providing support and guidance. The second sliding member 42 is slidably mounted on the second support frame 41 and can reciprocate along the length of the second conveyor 43, ensuring coverage of the inspection range.

[0050] The second conveyor 43 is mounted on the second support frame 41 and is connected to the output end of the third drive mechanism 44. The second conveyor 43 is also fixedly connected to the second sliding member 42. During operation, the third drive mechanism 44 starts and outputs power, driving the second conveyor 43 to move, which in turn drives the second sliding member 42 connected to it to reciprocate linearly along the second support frame 41 in the first direction. The camera module 45 is mounted on the second sliding member 42 and moves synchronously with it. Driven by the third drive mechanism 44, the second conveyor 43 drives the second sliding member 42 and the camera module 45 to reciprocate along the extension direction of the second conveyor 43. The camera module 45 can scan and capture images of different positions on the platform 23, thereby achieving high-precision visual inspection of workpiece surface defects, positional accuracy, or dimensions. In this embodiment, the camera module 45 is integrated with three parts: camera, lens and light source. The lens is responsible for acquiring and converging the optical image of the object under test, the light source provides a stable and uniform lighting environment to eliminate shadow and reflection interference, and the camera converts the optical signal imaged by the lens into an electrical signal and performs digital processing. The three work together to ensure that the vision inspection component 40 can acquire high-definition, high-contrast image data, providing a reliable foundation for subsequent image processing and defect identification.

[0051] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pressing machine, characterized in that, include: The host computer, pressing machine, slave computer, and vision inspection component are arranged sequentially along the FPC transmission direction; The workbench, the host computer, the pressing machine, the slave computer and the vision inspection component are all mounted on the workbench; The host computer is equipped with a feeding gripping mechanism, which is configured to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine; The pressing machine includes a pressing mechanism, a feeding and transferring mechanism, and a platform. Both the pressing mechanism and the feeding and transferring mechanism are mounted on the platform. The pressing mechanism is configured to carry the FPC transferred by the feeding and gripping mechanism and perform a pressing action on the FPC. The feeding and transferring mechanism is configured to move the pressed FPC toward the lower-level machine after the pressing action is completed. The visual inspection component is configured to cooperate with the unloading and transfer mechanism to scan the QR code on the FPC as the unloading and transfer mechanism moves toward the lower-level machine; A control device is electrically connected to the host computer, the pressing machine, the slave computer, and the vision inspection component. The control device controls the feeding gripping mechanism to transfer the FPC to the pressing machine for pressing; acquires the QR code information scanned by the vision inspection component; and controls the unloading transfer mechanism to transfer the pressed FPC to a designated position on the slave computer.

2. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material feeding and conveying mechanism includes a first support frame, a first drive mechanism, two tensioning wheels arranged opposite each other, a first conveying component, a first sliding component, a material support assembly, and a second drive mechanism; The first support frame is mounted on the platform, the two tensioning wheels are mounted on the first support frame, the first conveying component is sleeved around the two tensioning wheels, the first drive mechanism is mounted on the first support frame and drivenly connected to the two tensioning wheels, and the first drive mechanism is electrically connected to the control device to drive the first conveying component to circulate along its extension direction. The first sliding member is connected to the first conveying member and reciprocates along the extension direction of the first conveying member; The material support assembly is slidably mounted on the first sliding member, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveying member; The second drive mechanism is electrically connected to the control device and driven to the material support assembly, so as to drive the material support assembly to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the first conveyor. The material support assembly is configured to carry and transfer the FPC on the press to the lower-level machine.

3. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material support assembly includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and a magnetic plate. The first conveying member extends along a first direction, the first substrate extends along a second direction and is mounted on the first sliding member, the second substrate extends along a third direction and is connected to the first substrate, and the magnetic plate is mounted on the first substrate. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The pressing machine also includes an adsorption component, which is installed on the side of the magnetic plate facing away from the first substrate, for transferring the FPC on the pressing machine to the lower-level machine.

4. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism includes a mounting bracket, an upper pressing component, a lower pressing component, a drive component, and a guide component. The mounting bracket is mounted on the platform, and the guide component is mounted on the other side of the platform away from the mounting bracket. The upper pressing component is mounted on the mounting bracket. The lower pressing component is slidably connected to the guide component, and the lower pressing component and the upper pressing component are arranged opposite to each other to form an accommodating space for placing the FPC. The drive component is drivenly connected to the guide component so that the guide component drives the lower pressing component to move in a direction closer to or away from the upper pressing component.

5. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper pressing assembly includes a first heating module and an upper pressing contact plate. The first heating module includes a first mounting plate, a first heat insulation plate, and a first heating plate connected in sequence along the direction close to the lower pressing assembly. The first mounting plate is installed on the side of the mounting bracket facing the lower pressing assembly, and the upper pressing contact plate is installed on the side of the first heating plate close to the lower pressing assembly.

6. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower pressing assembly includes a second heating module and a lower pressing contact plate. The second heating module includes a second mounting plate, a second heat insulation plate, and a second heating plate connected sequentially along the direction close to the upper pressing assembly. The second mounting plate is installed on the side of the platform facing the upper pressing assembly, and the lower pressing contact plate is installed on the side of the heating plate close to the upper pressing assembly.

7. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing machine also includes an elastic element, which is elastically connected between the lower pressing contact plate and the second mounting plate; and / or The lower pressing contact plate has multiple air suction holes on the side facing the upper pressing contact plate. The air suction holes are connected to a vacuum negative pressure source through an air passage so that the FPC can be detached from the upper pressing contact plate after pressing is completed.

8. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressing machine also includes multiple pressure detection units; the mounting bracket includes a support plate and multiple mounting columns, the multiple mounting columns are spaced apart on the platform, the support plate is mounted on the multiple mounting columns, the upper pressing component is mounted on the side of the support plate opposite to the lower pressing component, and the support plate is also equipped with multiple pressure detection units.

9. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide assembly includes a guide plate and a guide shaft, the guide shaft is mounted on the guide plate, and the other end is connected to the lower pressing assembly; The drive assembly includes a reducer, a motor, a coupling, and a lead screw. The motor is connected to one end of the lead screw via the reducer. The guide plate is provided with a lead screw nut that cooperates with the lead screw. When the lead screw rotates, the guide plate is driven to reciprocate along the guide shaft via the lead screw nut, thereby driving the lower pressing assembly to reciprocate.

10. The pressing machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visual inspection component includes a second support frame, a second sliding member, a second conveying member, a third drive mechanism, and a camera module; The second support frame is mounted on the platform, the second conveyor is mounted on the second support frame, and the second sliding member is slidably mounted on the second support frame and reciprocates along the extension direction of the second support frame; the output end of the third drive mechanism is connected to the second conveyor, and the second conveyor is connected to the second sliding member, so as to drive the second sliding member to reciprocate along the extension direction of the second conveyor through the second conveyor; The camera module is mounted on the second slider and moves synchronously with the second slider.

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