Flexible printed circuit (FPC) automatic bending mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism, which is arranged in a flexible FPC bending machine, is used for automatically bending a flexible FPC, and comprises a bearing part, a driving part and a first bending part, the bearing part is horizontally arranged and is used for outputting power output along the vertical direction; the number of the driving components is two, and the two driving components are connected to the output end of the bearing component and driven by the bearing component to do lifting motion. The driving part outputs rotating power in a vertical plane and is used for bending the flexible FPC; the two first bending parts are connected to the output ends of the two driving parts correspondingly and used for clamping the to-be-bent part of the flexible FPC so that the to-be-bent part of the flexible FPC can be rotated and bent, and pressing and pressure maintaining can be conducted on the to-be-bent part of the flexible FPC. The automatic bending device is used for executing automatic bending, has the functions of clamping and fixing, rotary bending, surface leveling after bending and bonding and pressure maintaining, and effectively improves the bending efficiency and quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, in particular to a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Flexible circuit boards, also known as "FPC soft boards", are printed circuit boards made of flexible insulating substrates. FPC can provide excellent electrical performance, meet the needs of smaller and higher density installation designs, and also help reduce assembly processes and enhance reliability. Flexible circuit boards FPC soft boards can be bent, wound, and folded freely, and can withstand millions of dynamic bends without damaging the wires. They can be arranged arbitrarily according to spatial layout requirements, and can be moved and stretched arbitrarily in three-dimensional space, thereby achieving the integration of component assembly and wire connection; and can greatly reduce the size and weight of electronic products, which is suitable for the development of electronic products towards high density, miniaturization, and high reliability.

[0003] In the field of new energy vehicles, the center console needs to use flexible FPC. In order to adapt to the size and shape of the center console, the two ends of the flexible FPC need to be bent in the actual production process. In order to maintain the stability of the shape structure of the flexible FPC after bending, the bent flexible FPC is generally bonded and fixed with foam. Based on the above process requirements, the following technical problems need to be solved in the bending process of the flexible FPC: 1. The problem of automatic clamping and fixing of the flexible FPC parts to be bent during the bending process; 2. The problem of automatic bending drive during the bending process; 3. The problem of flattening the surface of the flexible FPC after bending and its bonding and fixing with the foam. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism for performing automatic bending, which has the functions of clamping and fixing, rotational bending, surface flattening and bonding and pressure maintenance after bending, and effectively improves the bending efficiency and quality.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism is arranged in a flexible FPC bending machine, and is used for automatically bending a flexible FPC, comprising a bearing component, a driving component and a first bending component, wherein the bearing component is horizontally arranged and is used for outputting power in a vertical direction; the driving component comprises two groups, and the two groups of driving components are respectively connected to the output ends of the bearing component, and are driven by the bearing component to move up and down; the driving component outputs rotational power in a vertical plane, and is used for bending a flexible FPC; the first bending component comprises two groups, and the two groups of first bending components are respectively connected to the output ends of the two groups of driving components, and are used for clamping a part of the flexible FPC to be bent, so as to rotate and bend it, and to press and maintain it.

[0006] Preferably, the flexible FPC comprises a main belt body, a branch belt body and a terminal, wherein the main belt body is a belt-shaped structure; the branch belt body is connected to the side of the main belt body and extends along the direction of the main belt body; and the terminal is arranged at the end of the branch belt body.

[0007] Preferably, the terminal is provided with a first bending line on the support strip body along a direction inclined at 45° to the side edge thereof; foam is provided at the first bending line; the terminal is turned over and bent 180° along the first bending line and fixed by adhesion of the foam.

[0008] Preferably, the bearing component includes a first rotating motor, a first lifting module and a first lifting seat, wherein the first rotating motor is horizontally arranged with the output end facing upward, and outputs rotating power in a horizontal plane; the first lifting module is vertically arranged on the output end of the first rotating motor, and outputs power in a vertical direction; the first lifting seat is connected to the output end of the first lifting module, and is driven by the first lifting module to move up and down.

[0009] Preferably, the driving component includes a support plate, a first bending motor and a first bending support plate, wherein the support plate includes two pieces, one end of the two support plates are respectively connected to the two sides of the first lifting seat, and the other ends of the two support plates extend outward in the horizontal projection plane along the direction of the other ends inclined thereto; the first bending motor is arranged on one side of the other end of the support plate, and the output end horizontally passes through the support plate and extends to the other side; one end of the first bending support plate is connected to the output end of the first bending motor, and the other end of the first bending support plate extends outward obliquely in the vertical direction; the first bending component is connected to the other end of the first bending support plate, and the first bending motor drives the first bending support plate to drive the first bending component to rotate so as to bend the flexible FPC.

[0010] Preferably, the first bending component includes a connecting block, a bending part and a clamping part, wherein the connecting block is connected to the side wall of the other end of the first bending support plate; the bending part is arranged at the end of the connecting part for clamping the terminal; the clamping part is arranged at intervals on the side of the bending part for clamping, flattening and maintaining the pressure of the bent support belt body.

[0011] Preferably, the bending part includes a fixed clamp block, a movable cylinder and a movable clamp block, wherein the fixed clamp block is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the connecting block and extends horizontally; the movable cylinder is vertically arranged on the end wall of the connecting block, and the output end is arranged downward; the movable clamp block is connected to the output end of the movable cylinder, and is driven by the movable cylinder to approach or move away from the fixed clamp block so as to clamp or release the terminal.

[0012] Preferably, the pressing member includes a translation cylinder, a translation support, a pressing cylinder and a pressing block, wherein the translation cylinder is horizontally arranged on the connecting block; the translation support is horizontally arranged on the translation cylinder and horizontally extends to the outside of the translation cylinder and is connected to the output end of the translation cylinder; the pressing cylinder is at the bottom of the vertical translation support, and the output end is arranged downward; the pressing block is connected to the output end of the pressing cylinder, and is driven by the pressing cylinder to approach the bent support belt body so as to press, flatten and maintain the pressure.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0014] In view of the defects and shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model independently develops and designs a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism for performing automatic bending, which has the functions of clamping and fixing, rotational bending, surface flattening and bonding and pressure maintenance after bending, and effectively improves the bending efficiency and quality.

[0015] The utility model is applied to the field of automatic bending of flexible FPC of new energy vehicles, and is arranged in a flexible FPC automatic bending machine. Its function is to serve as a bending actuator for performing bending actions, and at the same time, the surface of the bent flexible FPC is leveled and bonded with the foam for pressure maintenance, so as to improve the bending efficiency and bending quality. Specifically, the utility model as a whole includes a bearing component, a driving component and a first bending component, wherein the bearing component is used to bear the driving component, and outputs rotational power in the horizontal plane and linear power in the vertical direction, so as to control the driving component and the first bending component to adjust the position and angle, so that the first bending component is close to the flexible FPC to be bent; the driving component includes two groups, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the support plate of the bearing component, and move up and down with the support plate, the first bending motor of the driving component drives one end of the first bending support plate connected to the horizontal output shaft to rotate to provide bending power, and the first bending support plate drives the first bending component arranged at the other end of the first bending support plate to rotate to complete the bending; the first bending component is connected between the upper and lower parts. The movable clamp block and the fixed clamp block are arranged at intervals to clamp and fix the terminal and the support belt body of the flexible FPC. The movable clamp block realizes automatic clamping or loosening of the terminal and the support belt body under the drive of the movable cylinder. When the power output by the first bending motor drives the first bending component to rotate as a whole, the movable clamp block and the fixed clamp block drive the terminal and the support belt body to complete automatic bending around the first bending line; the upper and lower belt bodies at the bending part of the support belt body are bonded by foam. In order to ensure the flatness of the bending part and the bonding quality of the upper and lower belt bodies, the utility model controls the pressure block to press the bending part from top to bottom through the power output of the clamping member of the first bending component, so that the upper and lower belt bodies are completely bonded with the foam while flattening the bending part, and the bonding pressure is maintained by maintaining the pressing time, effectively providing the bonding quality. In addition, the first bending component of the utility model includes two groups, and the two groups of first bending components are controlled by the bearing component and the driving component to adjust the position and angle in the horizontal plane and the vertical direction, so as to perform the automatic bending action of two flexible FPCs independently and simultaneously during the actual working process, effectively improving the bending efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1Enlarged structural diagram at point III in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram of IV in the middle.

[0022] Figure 7 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the flexible FPC of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the flexible FPC of the utility model.

[0024] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 The enlarged structural diagram at VII in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the utility model proposes a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism, which is arranged in a flexible FPC bending machine and is used for automatically bending a flexible FPC, comprising a bearing component, a driving component and a first bending component 56, wherein the bearing component is horizontally arranged and is used for outputting power in a vertical direction; the driving component comprises two groups, and the two groups of driving components are respectively connected to the output ends of the bearing component, and are driven to move up and down by the bearing component; the driving component outputs rotational power in a vertical plane, and is used for bending the flexible FPC0; the first bending component 56 comprises two groups, and the two groups of first bending components 56 are respectively connected to the output ends of the two groups of driving components, and are used for clamping the part to be bent of the flexible FPC0, so as to rotate and bend it, and press and maintain it.

[0029] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, as an embodiment of the utility model, the flexible FPC0 of the utility model includes a main belt body 01, a branch belt body 02 and a terminal 03, wherein the main belt body 01 is a belt-shaped structure; the branch belt body 02 is connected to the side of the main belt body 01 and extends along the direction of the main belt body 01; the terminal 03 is arranged at the end of the branch belt body 02.

[0030] The terminal 03 is provided with a first bending line 04 on the support strip body 02 along a direction inclined at 45° to the side thereof; foam is provided at the first bending line 04; the terminal 03 is turned over and bent 180° along the first bending line 04 and fixed by adhesion of the foam.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as an embodiment of the utility model, the bearing component of the utility model includes a first rotating motor, a first lifting module 51 and a first lifting seat 52, wherein the first rotating motor is horizontally arranged, and the output end is arranged upward, and outputs rotating power in the horizontal plane; the first lifting module 51 is vertically arranged on the output end of the first rotating motor, and outputs power in the vertical direction; the first lifting seat 52 is connected to the output end of the first lifting module 51, and is driven by the first lifting module 51 to move up and down.

[0032] The driving component includes a support plate 53, a first bending motor 54 and a first bending support plate 55, wherein the support plate 53 includes two pieces, one end of the two support plates 53 is respectively connected to the two sides of the first lifting seat 52, and the other ends of the two support plates 53 extend outward in the horizontal projection plane along the direction of the other end being inclined; the first bending motor 54 is arranged on one side of the other end of the support plate 53, and the output end horizontally passes through the support plate 53 and extends to the other side; one end of the first bending support plate 55 is connected to the output end of the first bending motor 54, and the other end of the first bending support plate 55 extends outward obliquely in the vertical direction; the first bending component 56 is connected to the other end of the first bending support plate 55, and the first bending motor 54 drives the first bending support plate 55 to drive the first bending component 56 to rotate so as to bend the flexible FPC0.

[0033] like Figures 5 and 6 As shown, as an embodiment of the utility model, the first bending component 56 of the utility model includes a connecting block 561, a bending member and a clamping member, wherein the connecting block 561 is connected to the side wall of the other end of the first bending support plate 55; the bending member is arranged at the end of the connecting member for clamping the terminal 03; the clamping member is arranged at intervals on the side of the bending member for clamping, flattening and maintaining the pressure on the bent support belt body 02.

[0034] The bending part includes a fixed clamp block 562, a movable cylinder 563 and a movable clamp block 564, wherein the fixed clamp block 562 is fixedly set at the bottom of the connecting block 561 and extends horizontally; the movable cylinder 563 is vertically set on the end wall of the connecting block 561, and the output end is set downward; the movable clamp block 564 is connected to the output end of the movable cylinder 563, and is driven by the movable cylinder 563 to approach or move away from the fixed clamp block 562 so as to clamp or release the terminal 03.

[0035] The pressing part includes a translation cylinder 565, a translation support 566, a pressing cylinder 567 and a pressing block 568, wherein the translation cylinder 565 is horizontally arranged on the connecting block 561; the translation support 566 is horizontally arranged on the translation cylinder 565, and horizontally extends to the outside of the translation cylinder 565, and is connected to the output end of the translation cylinder 565; the pressing cylinder 567 is at the bottom of the vertical translation support 566, and the output end is arranged downward; the pressing block 568 is connected to the output end of the pressing cylinder 567, and is driven by the pressing cylinder 567 to approach the bent support belt body 02 so as to press, flatten and maintain the pressure.

[0036] Furthermore, the utility model designs a flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism for performing automatic bending, which has clamping and fixing, rotational bending, and surface flattening and bonding and pressure holding after bending, effectively improving the bending efficiency and quality. The utility model is applied to the field of automatic bending of flexible FPC of new energy vehicles, and is arranged in a flexible FPC automatic bending machine. Its function is to serve as a bending actuator, which is used to perform the bending action, and at the same time, the surface of the flexible FPC after bending is flattened and bonded and pressure-held with the foam, in order to improve the bending efficiency and bending quality. Specifically, the utility model as a whole comprises a bearing component, a driving component and a first bending component, wherein the bearing component is used to bear the driving component, and outputs a rotational force in a horizontal plane and a linear force in a vertical direction, so as to control the driving component and the first bending component to adjust the position and angle, so that the first bending component is close to the flexible FPC to be bent; the driving component comprises two groups, which are respectively connected to both sides of the support plate of the bearing component, and move up and down with the support plate; the first bending motor of the driving component drives one end of the first bending support plate connected to the horizontal output shaft to rotate to provide a bending force, and the first bending support plate drives the first bending component arranged at the other end of the first bending support plate to rotate to complete the bending; the first bending component is moved between the upper and lower parts The movable clamp block and the fixed clamp block are arranged at intervals to clamp and fix the terminal and the support belt body of the flexible FPC. The movable clamp block realizes automatic clamping or loosening of the terminal and the support belt body under the drive of the movable cylinder. When the power output by the first bending motor drives the first bending component to rotate as a whole, the movable clamp block and the fixed clamp block drive the terminal and the support belt body to complete automatic bending around the first bending line; the upper and lower belt bodies at the bending part of the support belt body are bonded by foam. In order to ensure the flatness of the bending part and the bonding quality of the upper and lower belt bodies, the utility model controls the pressure block to press the bending part from top to bottom through the power output of the clamping member of the first bending component, so that the upper and lower belt bodies are completely bonded with the foam while flattening the bending part, and the bonding pressure is maintained by maintaining the pressing time, effectively providing the bonding quality. In addition, the first bending component of the utility model includes two groups, and the two groups of first bending components are controlled by the bearing component and the driving component to adjust the position and angle in the horizontal plane and the vertical direction, so as to perform the automatic bending action of two flexible FPCs independently and simultaneously during the actual working process, effectively improving the bending efficiency.

[0037] The embodiments of the utility model are only to introduce its specific implementation methods and are not intended to limit its protection scope. The technicians in this industry can make some modifications inspired by the embodiments, so any equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the scope of the utility model patent are within the scope of the claims of the utility model patent.

Claims

1. A flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism, arranged in a flexible FPC bending machine, for automatically bending a flexible FPC, characterized in that: It comprises a bearing component, a driving component and a first bending component (56), wherein: The bearing component is arranged horizontally and is used to output power in a vertical direction; The driving components include two groups, the two groups of driving components are respectively connected to the output ends of the bearing components, and are driven by the bearing components to move up and down; The driving component outputs rotational power in a vertical plane to bend the flexible FPC (0); The first bending components (56) include two groups, and the two groups of first bending components (56) are respectively connected to the output ends of the two groups of driving components to clamp the to-be-bent portion of the flexible FPC (0) so as to rotate and bend it, and to press and maintain the portion.

2. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flexible FPC (0) comprises a main belt body (01), a branch belt body (02) and a terminal (03), wherein the main belt body (01) is a belt-shaped structure; the branch belt body (02) is connected to the side of the main belt body (01) and extends along the direction of the main belt body (01); and the terminal (03) is arranged at the end of the branch belt body (02).

3. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The terminal (03) is provided with a first bending line (04) on the support strip body (02) in a direction inclined at 45° to the side edge thereof; foam is provided at the first bending line (04); the terminal (03) is turned over and bent 180° along the first bending line (04) and is fixed by adhesion with the foam.

4. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bearing component comprises a first rotating motor, a first lifting module (51) and a first lifting seat (52), wherein the first rotating motor is arranged horizontally, with the output end arranged upward, and outputs rotating power in a horizontal plane; the first lifting module (51) is arranged vertically on the output end of the first rotating motor, and outputs power in a vertical direction; the first lifting seat (52) is connected to the output end of the first lifting module (51), and is driven by the first lifting module (51) to move upward and downward.

5. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving component comprises a support plate (53), a first bending motor (54) and a first bending support plate (55), wherein the support plate (53) comprises two pieces, one end of the two support plates (53) is respectively connected to the two sides of the first lifting seat (52), and the other ends of the two support plates (53) extend outward in a horizontal projection plane along a direction inclined to the other end thereof; the first bending motor (54) is arranged on one side of the other end of the support plate (53), and the output end horizontally passes through the support plate (53) and extends to the other side; one end of the first bending support plate (55) is connected to the output end of the first bending motor (54), and the other end of the first bending support plate (55) extends outward in a vertical direction; the first bending component (56) is connected to the other end of the first bending support plate (55), and the first bending motor (54) drives the first bending support plate (55) to drive the first bending component (56) to rotate so as to bend the flexible FPC (0).

6. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first bending component (56) comprises a connecting block (561), a bending piece and a pressing piece, wherein the connecting block (561) is connected to the side wall of the other end of the first bending support plate (55); the bending piece is arranged at the end of the connecting piece and is used to clamp the terminal (03); and the pressing piece is arranged at intervals on the side of the bending piece and is used to press, flatten and maintain the pressure of the support belt body (02) after bending.

7. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bending part comprises a fixed clamping block (562), a movable cylinder (563) and a movable clamping block (564), wherein the fixed clamping block (562) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the connecting block (561) and extends horizontally; the movable cylinder (563) is vertically arranged on the end wall of the connecting block (561) and the output end is arranged downward; the movable clamping block (564) is connected to the output end of the movable cylinder (563) and is driven by the movable cylinder (563) to approach or move away from the fixed clamping block (562) so as to clamp or release the terminal (03).

8. The flexible FPC automatic bending mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pressing member comprises a translation cylinder (565), a translation support (566), a pressing cylinder (567) and a pressing block (568), wherein the translation cylinder (565) is horizontally arranged on the connecting block (561); the translation support (566) is horizontally arranged on the translation cylinder (565), and horizontally extends to the outside of the translation cylinder (565), and is connected to the output end of the translation cylinder (565); the pressing cylinder (567) is vertically at the bottom of the translation support (566), and the output end is arranged downward; the pressing block (568) is connected to the output end of the pressing cylinder (567), and is driven by the pressing cylinder (567) to approach the bent support belt body (02) so as to press, flatten and maintain the pressure thereof.

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