Separating device

Abstract

A separation device is used for separating objects to be separated, the objects to be separated comprise a first material and a second material connected with the first material, and the separation device comprises a rack, a turnover mechanism and a separation mechanism. The turnover mechanism is arranged on the rack and is used for turning over the to-be-separated object, so that the orientations of the upper surface and the lower surface of the to-be-separated object are exchanged. The separating mechanism comprises a movable part and a clamping part connected with the movable part, the movable part is movably arranged on the rack, and the clamping part is used for clamping the first material or the second material so that the first material can be separated from the second material. According to the separation device provided by the invention, the dependence on manpower can be reduced, the damage risk in the operation process is reduced, and meanwhile, the overall production efficiency and the product quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of printed circuit board manufacturing, and in particular to a separation device. Background Art

[0002] In the current printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing process, the operation of the lamination press station mainly relies on manual work. The key steps involved in this process include: workers manually separating the calender film and the PCB board, and collecting and sorting the separated multiple PCB boards.

[0003] However, the current operation mode requires at least two staff members to participate at the same time, which not only increases labor costs, but also increases the dependence of work efficiency on human resources. Secondly, during the entire separation and collection process, workers need to touch the PCB board 100%. This high frequency of manual contact increases the risk of physical damage or contamination of the board, especially when handling delicate and sensitive circuit boards. Furthermore, since the PCB board is completely dependent on manual operation during separation and stacking, it is easy to cause crushing damage during operation. This not only damages the board, but also increases production costs and scrap rates. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a separation device to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] A separation device is used to separate objects to be separated, wherein the objects to be separated include a first material and a second material connected to the first material, and the separation device includes a frame, a flipping mechanism, and a separation mechanism. The flipping mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the flipping mechanism is used to flip the objects to be separated so that the upper and lower surfaces of the objects to be separated are reversed. The separation mechanism includes a movable part and a clamping part connected to the movable part, and the movable part can be movably arranged on the frame, and the clamping part is used to clamp the first material or the second material so that the first material is separated from the second material.

[0006] In some possible embodiments, the flipping mechanism includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, the first clamping plate is flippably disposed on the frame, the second clamping plate is flippably disposed on the frame, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can be overlapped to clamp the object to be separated.

[0007] In some possible embodiments, the flipping mechanism further includes a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member is transmission-connected to the first clamping plate to drive the first clamping plate to flip, and the second driving member is transmission-connected to the second clamping plate to drive the second clamping plate to flip.

[0008] In some possible embodiments, the separation mechanism further includes a guide rail, the movable part includes a slider, a mounting rod and a lifting part, the slider is movably disposed on the guide rail, the lifting part is disposed on the slider, and the mounting rod is connected to the lifting part.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the separation device further includes a pressing member, which is disposed on the frame and is used to press the second material.

[0010] In some possible embodiments, the first clamping plate is provided with a first clamping notch and a first pressing notch, the second clamping plate is provided with a second clamping notch and a second pressing notch, the clamping member can extend into the first clamping notch and the second clamping notch, and the pressing member can extend into the first pressing notch and the second pressing notch.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the separation device further includes a static eliminator, and the static eliminator is used to spray ion wind toward the first material and / or the second material.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the separation device further includes a control unit and an electrostatic detection element, the control unit is electrically connected to the electrostatic detection element and the electrostatic elimination element, the control unit is preset with an electrostatic threshold, the electrostatic detection element is used to detect the actual electrostatic value of the first material and / or the second material, and the control unit is used to control the start and stop of the electrostatic elimination element according to the size of the electrostatic threshold and the actual electrostatic value.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the separation device further includes an identification member, which is disposed above the second clamping plate and is used to identify the first material.

[0014] In some possible implementations, a light source is further included, the second clamping plate is light-transmissive, the light source is disposed below the second clamping plate, and the light source is used to illuminate the first material.

[0015] The separation device provided in the present application adjusts the spatial orientation of the object to be separated by a flipping mechanism, so that the first material and the second material reach the optimal separation position. This automated flipping not only saves manual operation time, but also reduces material damage caused by improper operation. The design of the movable parts and clamping parts in the separation mechanism ensures accurate clamping of the first material or the second material. This precise control helps to achieve smooth and efficient separation of materials, especially when handling weak or sensitive materials, reducing the risk of damage. Overall, the device reduces manpower requirements and manual operation time, and overall improves the efficiency of the production process, thereby increasing the throughput of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 An overall schematic diagram of a separation device provided in one embodiment of the present application when separating an object to be separated.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the separation device when the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are opened is shown.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the separation device after the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are overlapped is shown.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the separation device shown is when the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are opened again.

[0020] Main component symbols

[0021] Separation device 100

[0022] Rack 10

[0023] Supporting part 11

[0024] Platform 12

[0025] Flip mechanism 20

[0026] First clamping plate 21

[0027] Second clamping plate 22

[0028] First rotation axis 23

[0029] Second rotation axis 24

[0030] First driving member 25

[0031] Second driving member 26

[0032] Separation mechanism 30

[0033] Guide Rail 31

[0034] Active parts 32

[0035] Slider 321

[0036] Mounting rod 322

[0037] Lifting parts 324

[0038] Clamp 33

[0039] Pressing member 40

[0040] Rotating unit 41

[0041] Pressure plate 42

[0042] Static Elimination Parts 50

[0043] Control unit 52

[0044] Identification 60

[0045] Bracket 62

[0046] To be separated 200

[0047] First Material 201

[0048] Second Material 202 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The preferred embodiments of the present application are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0050] In addition, in the present application, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present application. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions and technical features between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present application.

[0051] See also Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present application provides a separation device 100 for separating an object to be separated 200, wherein the object to be separated 200 includes a first material 201 and a second material 202 connected to the first material 201, wherein the first material 201 covers a portion of the second material 202. That is, a portion of the second material 202 is not covered by the first material 201. Among them, the object to be separated 200 is a stacked structure of a circuit board and a film, the first material 201 is a plurality of circuit boards, and the second material 202 is a film. The plurality of circuit boards are adhered to one film, and the separation device 100 is used to separate the film from the plurality of circuit boards. The separated circuit boards and / or films are transported to the next processing position by a robotic arm.

[0052] It can be understood that in other embodiments of the present application, the object to be separated 200 can also be other types of stacked structures, composite materials, patches or film electronic components in the medical field, etc. The first material 201 can also be a label coated with an adhesive, a top layer in a multi-layer composite material, a chip or sensor element in an electronic component, a decorative part or a protective layer, etc. The second material 202 can also be a backing material or a liner, an isolation layer in a multi-layer composite material, a protective layer of an adhesive, a temporary support or a carrier, etc.

[0053] The separation device 100 includes a frame 10, a turning mechanism 20, and a separation mechanism 30. The turning mechanism 20 and the separation mechanism 30 are both arranged on the frame 10. The turning mechanism 20 is used to turn over the object to be separated 200. The separation mechanism 30 is used to separate the first material 201 and the second material 202. Turning over means changing the spatial orientation of the object to be separated 200, so that the spatial orientation of the first material 201 and the spatial orientation of the second material 202 are reversed.

[0054] The frame 10 includes a support portion 11 and a platform 12, wherein the support portion 11 is disposed on one side of the platform 12. One end of the support portion 11 away from the platform 12 is disposed on the ground or floor. The platform 12 is used to set the flip mechanism 20 and the separation mechanism 30. The frame 10 has a height direction A.

[0055] The flip mechanism 20 includes a first clamping plate 21, a second clamping plate 22, a first rotating shaft 23, a second rotating shaft 24, a first driving member 25 and a second driving member 26. The first driving member 25 and the second driving member 26 are both motors.

[0056] One end of the first clamping plate 21 is connected to the first rotating shaft 23, and the first rotating shaft 23 is rotatably disposed on the platform 12. The first rotating shaft 23 is connected to the first driving member 25. The first driving member 25 drives the first rotating shaft 23 to rotate, and the first rotating shaft 23 drives the first clamping plate 21 to flip, and the flipping range of the first clamping plate 21 is 0 to 180 degrees.

[0057] One end of the second clamping plate 22 is connected to the second rotating shaft 24, and the second rotating shaft 24 is rotatably disposed on the platform 12. The second rotating shaft 24 is connected to the second driving member 26. The second driving member 26 drives the second rotating shaft 24 to rotate, and the second rotating shaft 24 drives the second clamping plate 22 to flip, and the flipping range of the first clamping plate 21 is 0 to 180 degrees.

[0058] The first rotating shaft 23 and the second rotating shaft 24 are coaxially arranged, and the first clamping plate 21 can be overlapped with the second clamping plate 22 to clamp the object to be separated 200 (see Figure 3 ).

[0059] See also Figures 2 to 4 Specifically, when in use, the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 are in an open state (see Figure 2 ), the user places the object to be separated 200 on the first clamping plate 21. At this time, along the height direction A, the first material 201 is located above the second material 202. Then, the second driving member 26 drives the second clamping plate 22 to flip toward the first clamping plate 21, until the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 jointly clamp the object to be separated 200. Among them, the first material 201 faces the second clamping plate 22, and the second material 202 faces the first clamping plate 21. Then, the first driving member 25 and the second driving member 26 jointly drive the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 to flip in one direction, so that the spatial orientation of the object to be separated 200 changes, until the spatial orientation of the first material 201 and the spatial orientation of the second material 202 are swapped, that is, the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 are both rotated 180 degrees (see Figure 3 Finally, the second clamping plate 22 remains stationary, and the first driving member 25 drives the first clamping plate 21 to flip in the opposite direction. At this time, along the height direction A, the second material 202 is located above the first material 201, so that the separation mechanism 30 can separate the second material 202 (see Figure 4 ).

[0060] The separation device 100 provided in the present application includes a first clamping plate 21, a second clamping plate 22, a first driving member 25 and a second driving member 26 by designing the flip mechanism 20, so that the object to be separated 200 can be accurately flipped on the platform 12, and the direction of the object to be separated 200 can be accurately adjusted to ensure the correct position arrangement of the first material 201 and the second material 202, thereby helping to efficiently and accurately achieve the separation process. Secondly, through the automated flipping and separation process, the separation device 100 reduces the need for manual intervention, thereby reducing the physical labor intensity and potential human errors in the operation, not only improving the efficiency of the operation, but also improving the safety of the entire separation process. Furthermore, through the mechanized flipping and clamping method, the object to be separated 200 can be handled more gently and accurately, reducing the risk of damage to the object to be separated 200, especially for fragile or sensitive objects to be separated 200.

[0061] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 In this embodiment, the separation mechanism 30 includes a guide rail 31, a movable member 32, and a clamping member 33. The guide rail 31 is disposed at an edge of one side of the platform 12. The movable member 32 is movably disposed on the guide rail 31. The clamping member 33 is disposed on the movable member 32, and the clamping member 33 is used to clamp the second material 202 so that the second material 202 is separated from the first material 201. The clamping member 33 includes one of a clamp, a fixture, or a clamp. It can be understood that in other embodiments of the present application, the clamping member 33 is used to clamp the first material 201.

[0062] The movable member 32 includes a slider 321 and a mounting rod 322 connected to the slider 321, and the extending direction of the mounting rod 322 is substantially perpendicular to the extending direction of the guide rail 31. The slider 321 cooperates with the guide rail 31, so that the slider 321 can move relative to the guide rail 31, and the mounting rod 322 can sweep over the second material 202. The clamping member 33 is used to clamp the part of the second material 202 that is not covered by the first material 201.

[0063] Please see again Figure 1 In this embodiment, the separation device 100 further includes a vacuum adsorption member 27, which is disposed on the second clamping plate 22, and is used to adsorb the first material 201. The movable member 32 further includes a third driving member (not shown) and a lifting member 324. The third driving member is connected to the slider 321 in a transmission manner, thereby driving the slider 321 to move along the guide rail 31. The lifting member 324 is disposed between the mounting rod 322 and the slider 321. The lifting member 324 is used to lift the mounting rod 322, so that when the first material 201 and the second material 202 are separated, the clamping member 33 can uncover the second material 202. Among them, the vacuum adsorption member 27 includes a suction nozzle, the third driving member is a motor, the lifting member 324 is a lifting cylinder, and the third driving member and the slider 321 are connected by a belt.

[0064] When in use, first, the vacuum suction member 27 starts to absorb the first material 201, so that the first material 201 is fixed to the second clamping plate 22. Then, the clamping member 33 clamps the second material 202. Next, the lifting member 324 lifts the mounting rod 322, so that the clamping member 33 rises, and the second material 202 is uncovered. Finally, the third driving member drives the movable member 32 to move along the guide rail 31, and the second material 202 is separated from the first material 201.

[0065] In this embodiment, the separation device 100 further includes a pressure member 40 disposed on the platform 12. The pressure member 40 includes a rotating portion 41 and a pressure plate 42 connected to one end of the rotating portion 41. The other end of the rotating portion 41 is disposed on the platform 12, and the rotating portion 41 drives the pressure plate 42 to rotate, so that the pressure plate 42 can block and press the second material 202 in one direction, and can also release the pressure on the second material 202 by rotating the pressure plate 42 to another direction. Specifically, when the second driving member 26 drives the second clamping plate 22 to flip in the opposite direction, the pressure plate 42 blocks and presses the second material 202, so that the second material 202 will not be taken away or deviated by the second clamping plate 22. When the clamping member 33 separates the first material 201 and the second material 202, the pressure on the second material 202 is released, so that the first material 201 and the second material 202 can be completely separated. It can be understood that in other embodiments of the present application, the clamping member 33 is used to press the first material 201 .

[0066] In this embodiment, the pressing member 40 is disposed near the edges of the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22. The first clamping plate 21 is provided with a first clamping notch 211 and a first pressing notch 212. The second clamping plate 22 is provided with a second clamping notch 221 and a second pressing notch 222. The clamping member 33 can extend into the first clamping notch 211 and the second clamping notch 221 to clamp the second material 202. The pressure plate 42 can extend into the first pressing notch 212 and the second pressing notch 222 to press the second material 201.

[0067] In this embodiment, the separation device 100 further includes an electrostatic eliminator 50, an electrostatic detection element (not shown) and a control unit (not shown). The electrostatic eliminator 50 is used to spray ion wind toward the first material 201 and / or the second material 202. The control unit is electrically connected to the electrostatic detection element and the electrostatic eliminator 50, and the control unit is preset with an electrostatic threshold. The electrostatic detection element is used to detect the actual electrostatic value of the first material 201 and / or the second material 202, and the control unit is used to control the start and stop of the electrostatic eliminator 50 according to the electrostatic threshold and the actual electrostatic value. Specifically, when the actual electrostatic value is greater than the electrostatic threshold, the control unit controls the electrostatic eliminator 50 to start and spray ion wind. On the contrary, when the actual electrostatic value is less than the electrostatic threshold, the control unit controls the electrostatic eliminator 50 to shut down. Among them, the electrostatic eliminator 50 includes an ion fan or an ion rod, the electrostatic detection element includes an electrometer or an electrostatic sensor, and the control unit includes a microprocessor or a programmable logic controller (PLC).

[0068] In this embodiment, the control unit is also electrically connected to the first drive member 25, the second drive member 26 and the third drive member, and coordinates the actions of these drive members through integrated sensor feedback and preset control programs, thereby achieving precise control of the automated separation operation. This includes but is not limited to starting and stopping the drive members, adjusting their movement speed and direction, and activating the static elimination function when necessary to ensure that the entire separation process is both safe and efficient. In this way, the control unit realizes intelligent management of the entire separation system, improves the degree of automation of the operation, and ensures high-quality production output.

[0069] Please see again Figure 1 In this embodiment, the separation device 100 further includes an identification member 60 and a bracket 62, wherein the bracket 62 is disposed on the platform 12, and the identification member 60 is disposed on the bracket 62. The identification member 60 is disposed corresponding to the second clamping plate 22, and the identification member 60 is used to identify the first material 201 located on the second clamping plate 22. The identification member 60 includes one of an optical scanner, a two-dimensional code reader, or a visual detection system.

[0070] In this embodiment, the separation device 100 further includes a light source (not shown), the second clamping plate 22 is light-transmissive, the light source is disposed below the second clamping plate 22, and the light source is used to illuminate the first material 201. The material of the second clamping plate 22 includes one of glass and acrylic, and the light source includes one of an LED lamp, a fluorescent lamp, or a halogen lamp.

[0071] The above implementation modes are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application is described in detail with reference to the above implementation modes, a person skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present application may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application.

Claims

1. A separation device for separating an object to be separated, wherein the object to be separated comprises a first material and a second material connected to the first material, characterized in that: The separation device comprises: frame; A turning mechanism, the turning mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the turning mechanism is used to turn over the object to be separated so that the upper and lower surfaces of the object to be separated are reversed; The separation mechanism includes a movable part and a clamping part connected to the movable part, the movable part can be movably arranged on the frame, and the clamping part is used to clamp the first material or the second material to separate the first material from the second material.

2. The separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that The flipping mechanism comprises a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, wherein the first clamping plate is flippably disposed on the frame, and the second clamping plate is flippably disposed on the frame, and the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can be overlapped to clamp the object to be separated.

3. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that The flipping mechanism further includes a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member is transmission-connected to the first clamping plate to drive the first clamping plate to flip, and the second driving member is transmission-connected to the second clamping plate to drive the second clamping plate to flip.

4. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that The separation mechanism further comprises a guide rail, the movable member comprises a slider, a mounting rod and a lifting member, the slider is movably arranged on the guide rail, the lifting member is arranged on the slider, and the mounting rod is connected to the lifting member.

5. The separation device according to claim 4, characterized in that The separation device further comprises a pressing member, which is arranged on the frame and is used for pressing the second material.

6. The separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that The first clamping plate is provided with a first clamping notch and a first pressing notch, the second clamping plate is provided with a second clamping notch and a second pressing notch, the clamping member can extend into the first clamping notch and the second clamping notch, and the pressing member can extend into the first pressing notch and the second pressing notch.

7. The separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that The separation device further comprises a static eliminator, and the static eliminator is used for spraying ion wind toward the first material and / or the second material.

8. The separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that The separation device also includes a control unit and an electrostatic detection element, the control unit is electrically connected to the electrostatic detection element and the electrostatic elimination element, the control unit is preset with an electrostatic threshold, the electrostatic detection element is used to detect the actual electrostatic value of the first material and / or the second material, and the control unit is used to control the start and stop of the electrostatic elimination element according to the size of the electrostatic threshold and the actual electrostatic value.

9. The separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The separation device further includes an identification member, which is disposed above the second clamping plate and is used to identify the first material.

10. The separation device according to claim 9, characterized in that It also includes a light source. The second clamping plate is light-transmissive. The light source is arranged below the second clamping plate and is used to illuminate the first material.

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