Flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector automatic plugging device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible FPC connector automatic plugging device, which is used for automatically plugging a flexible FPC and a connector thereof, and comprises a clamping mechanism and a plugging mechanism, the clamping mechanism is fixedly arranged, and the clamping mechanism comprises two groups of clamping assemblies which are arranged at intervals along the linear direction; the clamping assembly is used for clamping and fixing a flexible FPC, and the clamping assembly linearly moves in the direction perpendicular to the flexible FPC; the plugging mechanism is arranged at one end of the clamping mechanism at an interval and moves linearly along the placement direction of the FPC; a connector is clamped and fixed in the plugging mechanism; the slot of the connector is aligned with the end portion of the flexible FPC, and the plugging mechanism drives the connector to linearly move towards the direction of the flexible FPC, so that the end head of the flexible FPC is inserted into the slot of the connector. According to the utility model, the flexible FPC is adopted for fixation, the connector moves to realize mutual plugging, and a double-clamping supporting and fixing structure is adopted, so that the flatness and the plugging precision of the flexible FPC in the plugging process are effectively ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, in particular to an automatic plug-in device for a flexible FPC connector. 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, flexible FPC is needed in the central control console. In the actual production process, a connector needs to be plugged into the end of the flexible FPC for circuit connection. Based on the flexible characteristics of the flexible FPC, during the automatic plugging process of the flexible FPC connector, the flatness problem of the flexible FPC and the automatic plugging problem with the connector need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device which adopts a flexible FPC for fixing, a connector that is movable to achieve mutual plug-in, and a double clamping support fixing structure to effectively ensure the flatness and plug-in accuracy of the flexible FPC during the plug-in process.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows: an automatic plug-in device for a flexible FPC connector, used for automatically plugging a flexible FPC and its connector, comprising a clamping mechanism and a plug-in mechanism, wherein the clamping mechanism is fixedly arranged, and the clamping mechanism comprises two groups of clamping components arranged at intervals along a straight line direction; the clamping component is used to clamp and fix the flexible FPC, and the clamping component moves straightly in a direction perpendicular to the flexible FPC; the plug-in mechanism is arranged at intervals at one end of the clamping mechanism, and moves straightly in a direction in which the flexible FPC is placed; a connector is clamped and fixed in the plug-in mechanism; the slot of the connector is aligned with the end of the flexible FPC, and the plug-in mechanism drives the connector to move straightly in the direction of the flexible FPC, so that the end of the flexible FPC is inserted into the slot of the connector.

[0006] Preferably, the clamping mechanism also includes a bearing assembly; the bearing assembly includes a bearing seat; the bearing seat is horizontally arranged, and its top forms a horizontal bearing surface; two slide rails are provided at parallel intervals on the top of the bearing seat; the slide rails are arranged perpendicular to the placement direction of the flexible FPC.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a driving component and a clamping component, wherein the driving component is arranged on the top side of the supporting seat to provide a driving force perpendicular to the direction of the flexible FPC; the clamping component is arranged on the output end of the driving component to clamp and fix the flexible FPC.

[0008] Preferably, the driving component includes a push cylinder, a connecting block and a slide seat, wherein the push cylinder is arranged on one side of the top of the support seat; the slide seat is slidably embedded in the slide rail and connected to the output end of the push cylinder through the connecting block; the power output by the push cylinder drives the slide seat to move back and forth in a straight line along the slide rail.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping block, wherein the clamping cylinder is horizontally arranged on a slide seat, and the output end of the clamping cylinder is arranged on an end wall close to a side of a supporting seat; two clamping blocks are spaced apart and connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder, and the two clamping blocks are spaced apart up and down, and are driven by the clamping cylinder to approach or move away from each other, so as to clamp and fix the horizontally placed flexible FPC.

[0010] Preferably, the plug-in mechanism includes a support, a pressure sensor, a support plate and a fixing assembly, wherein the support is an L-shaped structure, including a horizontal plate at the top and a vertical plate at the bottom, and the horizontal plate is connected to an external power mechanism and is driven by the external power mechanism to approach or move away from the flexible FPC in a straight line direction; the pressure sensor is arranged on the side wall of the vertical plate of the support close to the flexible FPC; the support plate is vertically connected to the end of the pressure sensor; and the fixing assembly is arranged on the side wall of the support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing assembly includes a fixing cylinder and a clamping block, wherein the fixing cylinder is vertically arranged on the side wall of the support plate, and the output end is arranged downward; the clamping block includes two blocks, and the two clamping blocks are connected to the output end of the fixing cylinder at intervals, and are driven by the fixing cylinder to move closer to or farther from each other so as to clamp and fix the connector.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0013] In view of the defects and shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model independently develops and designs a flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device which adopts a flexible FPC fixation, connectors are movable to achieve mutual plug-in, and a double clamping support fixing structure is adopted to effectively ensure the flatness of the flexible FPC during the plug-in process.

[0014] The utility model aims to provide an execution device for realizing the automatic plugging of the flexible FPC and its connector of new energy vehicles. Based on the flexible characteristics of the flexible FPC, since the flexible FPC of new energy vehicles is a strip structure, it is very easy to have inconsistent surface flatness due to gravity during the plugging process, resulting in problems such as alignment deviation with the slot and poor plugging during the plugging process of the connector. In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts a clamping mechanism and a plugging mechanism arranged at intervals as a whole to clamp and fix the flexible FPC and the connector respectively, and the clamping mechanism is set to a fixed state, and the plugging mechanism is set to an active state, that is, during the plugging process, the plugging mechanism drives the connector to move relative to the fixed and clamped flexible FPC, so as to insert the end of the flexible FPC into the slot of the connector; this plugging method reduces the problem of position offset or shape change caused by the movement of the flexible FPC, which helps to improve the plugging accuracy. Specifically, the clamping mechanism of the utility model includes two groups of clamping components arranged at intervals along a straight line direction, and the two groups of clamping components are arranged at intervals on the side of the flexible FPC. While clamping and fixing the flexible FPC, the flatness thereof can be effectively ensured to avoid the downward bending of the middle part thereof due to the influence of gravity, and the clamping components can move linearly in a direction perpendicular to the flexible FPC; during the plug-in process, the connector moves linearly toward the direction of the flexible FPC and approaches the clamping block of the first group of clamping components, at which time the end of the flexible FPC exposed at the outer end of the reorganized clamping component is inserted into the slot of the connector, and then the clamping block of the reorganized clamping component releases the flexible FPC and retreats outward, and the connector continues to move forward until it approaches the clamping block of the second group of clamping components to complete the plug-in, and the clamping block of the second group of clamping components is released and retreats outward; the plug-in accuracy is effectively guaranteed by this two-stage plug-in method, and the clamping block of the clamping component can also serve as a plug-in position reference during the plug-in process, avoiding the problem of excessive plug-in or insufficient plug-in length. In addition, the plug-in mechanism of the utility model is also provided with a pressure sensor. By adopting an L-shaped support as a bearing basis for connecting the external power structure and supporting its own internal structure, and by connecting its fixed component to the pressure sensor on the vertical plate of the support, the reaction force received by the connector during the plug-in process is transmitted to the pressure sensor through the fixed component, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of the pressure during the connector plug-in process, realizing online monitoring of the plug-in, effectively reducing defective plug-in products, and reducing plug-in losses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the clamping mechanism of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of the plug-in mechanism of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 8 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the plug-in mechanism of the utility model.

[0023] Fig. 9 This is the third three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the plug-in mechanism of the utility model.

[0024] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the plugging process of the utility model. 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, a flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device is used for automatically plugging a flexible FPC and its connector, comprising a clamping mechanism 1 and a plug-in mechanism 2, wherein the clamping mechanism 1 is fixedly arranged, and the clamping mechanism 1 comprises two groups of clamping components arranged at intervals along a straight line direction; the clamping component is used to clamp and fix the flexible FPCB, and the clamping component moves linearly in a direction perpendicular to the flexible FPCB; the plug-in mechanism 2 is arranged at one end of the clamping mechanism 1 at intervals, and moves linearly in the direction in which the flexible FPCB is placed; a connector A is clamped and fixed in the plug-in mechanism 2; the slot of the connector A is aligned with the end of the flexible FPCB, and the plug-in mechanism 2 drives the connector A to move linearly in the direction of the flexible FPCB, so that the end of the flexible FPCB is inserted into the slot of the connector A.

[0029] like Figure 5 to Figure 6 As shown, as an embodiment of the utility model, the clamping mechanism 1 of the utility model also includes a bearing assembly; the bearing assembly includes a bearing seat 11; the bearing seat 11 is horizontally arranged, and its top forms a horizontal bearing surface; two slide rails 12 are provided at parallel intervals on the top of the bearing seat 11; the slide rails 12 are arranged perpendicular to the placement direction of the flexible FPCB.

[0030] The clamping assembly includes a driving component and a clamping component, wherein the driving component is arranged on the top side of the supporting seat 11 to provide a driving force perpendicular to the direction of the flexible FPCB; the clamping component is arranged on the output end of the driving component to clamp and fix the flexible FPCB.

[0031] The driving components include a push cylinder 13, a connecting block 14 and a slide 15, wherein the push cylinder 13 is arranged on one side of the top of the support seat 11; the slide 15 is slidably embedded in the slide rail 12 and connected to the output end of the push cylinder 13 through the connecting block 14; the power output by the push cylinder 13 drives the slide 15 to move back and forth along the slide rail 12 in a straight line.

[0032] The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder 16 and a clamping block 17, wherein the clamping cylinder 16 is horizontally arranged on the slide 15, and the output end of the clamping cylinder 16 is arranged on the end wall close to the supporting seat 11; two clamping blocks 17 are connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder 16 at intervals, and the two clamping blocks 17 are arranged at intervals up and down, and are driven by the clamping cylinder 16 to approach or move away from each other, so as to clamp and fix the horizontally placed flexible FPCB.

[0033] like Figures 7 to 9As shown, as an embodiment of the utility model, the plug-in mechanism 2 of the utility model includes a support 21, a pressure sensor 22, a support plate 23 and a fixing assembly, wherein the support 21 is an L-shaped structure, including a horizontal plate at the top and a vertical plate at the bottom, and the horizontal plate is connected to an external power mechanism, and is driven by the external power mechanism to approach or move away from the flexible FPCB in a straight line direction; the pressure sensor 22 is arranged on the side wall of the vertical plate of the support 21 close to the flexible FPCB; the support plate 23 is vertically connected to the end of the pressure sensor 22; and the fixing assembly is arranged on the side wall of the support plate 23.

[0034] The fixing assembly includes a fixing cylinder 24 and a clamping block 25, wherein the fixing cylinder 24 is vertically arranged on the side wall of the support plate 23, and the output end is arranged downward; the clamping block 25 includes two blocks, and the two clamping blocks 25 are connected to the output end of the fixing cylinder 24 at intervals, and are driven by the fixing cylinder 24 to move closer to or farther from each other so as to clamp and fix the connector A.

[0035] As an embodiment of the utility model, the pressure sensor of the plug-in mechanism of the utility model adopts an L-shaped support as a bearing basis for connecting an external power structure and supporting its own internal structure, and connects its fixed component to the pressure sensor on the vertical plate of the support. The reaction force received by the connector during the plug-in process is transmitted to the pressure sensor through the fixed component, thereby realizing real-time monitoring of the pressure during the plug-in process of the connector, realizing online monitoring of the plug-in, effectively reducing defective plug-ins, and reducing plug-in losses.

[0036] As an embodiment of the utility model, during the plug-in process, the connector moves linearly toward the flexible FPC direction and approaches the clamping block of the first group of clamping assemblies. At this time, the end of the flexible FPC exposed at the outer end of the reorganized clamping assembly is inserted into the slot of the connector, and then the clamping block of the reorganized clamping assembly releases the flexible FPC and retreats outward, and the connector continues to move forward until it approaches the clamping block of the second group of clamping assemblies to complete the plug-in, and the clamping block of the second group of clamping assemblies is released and retreats outward; through this two-stage plug-in method, the plug-in accuracy is effectively guaranteed, and the clamping block of the clamping assembly can also serve as a plug-in position reference during the plug-in process, avoiding the problem of over-plugging or insufficient plug-in length.

[0037] Furthermore, the utility model designs a flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device that uses a flexible FPC for fixing, a connector that moves to achieve mutual plug-in, and a double clamping support fixing structure to effectively ensure the flatness of the flexible FPC during the plug-in process. The utility model aims to provide an execution device for realizing the automatic plug-in of the flexible FPC and its connector of new energy vehicles. Based on the flexible characteristics of the flexible FPC, since the flexible FPC of the new energy vehicle is a strip structure, it is very easy to have inconsistent surface flatness due to gravity during the plug-in process, resulting in problems such as alignment deviation with the slot and poor plug-in during the plug-in connector process. In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts a clamping mechanism and a plug-in mechanism that are arranged at intervals as a whole to clamp and fix the flexible FPC and the connector respectively, and the clamping mechanism is set to a fixed state, and the plug-in mechanism is set to an active state, that is, during the plug-in process, the plug-in mechanism drives the connector to move relative to the fixed and clamped flexible FPC to achieve the insertion of the end of the flexible FPC into the slot of the connector; this plug-in method reduces the problem of position offset or shape change caused by the movement of the flexible FPC, which helps to improve the plug-in accuracy. Specifically, the clamping mechanism of the utility model includes two groups of clamping components arranged at intervals along a straight line direction, and the two groups of clamping components are arranged at intervals on the side of the flexible FPC. While clamping and fixing the flexible FPC, it can effectively ensure its flatness and avoid the downward bending of the middle part due to the influence of gravity, and the clamping components can move in a straight line perpendicular to the direction of the flexible FPC.

[0038] 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 connector automatic plugging device, used for automatically plugging a flexible FPC and its connector, characterized in that: It comprises a clamping mechanism (1) and a plug-in mechanism (2), wherein: The clamping mechanism (1) is fixedly arranged, and comprises two groups of clamping components arranged at intervals along a straight line direction; The clamping assembly is used to clamp and fix the flexible FPC (B), and the clamping assembly moves linearly in a direction perpendicular to the flexible FPC (B); The plug-in mechanism (2) is arranged at an interval at one end of the clamping mechanism (1) and moves linearly along the placement direction of the flexible FPC (B); A connector (A) is clamped and fixed in the plug-in mechanism (2); The slot of the connector (A) is aligned with the end of the flexible FPC (B), and the plug-in mechanism (2) drives the connector (A) to move linearly in the direction of the flexible FPC (B), so that the end of the flexible FPC (B) is inserted into the slot of the connector (A).

2. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (1) further comprises a bearing assembly; the bearing assembly comprises a bearing seat (11); the bearing seat (11) is arranged horizontally, and a horizontal bearing surface is formed on the top thereof; two slide rails (12) are arranged in parallel and spaced relation on the top of the bearing seat (11); the slide rails (12) are arranged perpendicular to the placement direction of the flexible FPC (B).

3. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises a driving component and a clamping component, wherein the driving component is arranged on one side of the top of the bearing seat (11) and is used to provide a driving force perpendicular to the direction of the flexible FPC (B); and the clamping component is arranged on the output end of the driving component and is used to clamp and fix the flexible FPC (B).

4. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving component comprises a push cylinder (13), a connecting block (14) and a slide seat (15), wherein the push cylinder (13) is arranged on one side of the top of the bearing seat (11); the slide seat (15) is slidably embedded in the slide rail (12) and connected to the output end of the push cylinder (13) through the connecting block (14); the power output by the push cylinder (13) drives the slide seat (15) to move back and forth along the slide rail (12) in a straight line.

5. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping component comprises a clamping cylinder (16) and a clamping block (17), wherein the clamping cylinder (16) is horizontally arranged on the slide seat (15), and the output end of the clamping cylinder (16) is arranged on the end wall of the side close to the bearing seat (11); two clamping blocks (17) are connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder (16) at intervals, and the two clamping blocks (17) are arranged at intervals in the upper and lower parts, and are driven by the clamping cylinder (16) to move closer to or farther from each other, so as to clamp and fix the horizontally placed flexible FPC (B).

6. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in mechanism (2) comprises a support (21), a pressure sensor (22), a support plate (23) and a fixing assembly, wherein the support (21) is an L-shaped structure, comprising a horizontal plate at the top and a vertical plate at the bottom, and the horizontal plate is connected to an external power mechanism and driven by the external power mechanism to approach or move away from the flexible FPC (B) in a straight line direction; the pressure sensor (22) is arranged on a side wall of the vertical plate of the support (21) close to the flexible FPC (B); the support plate (23) is vertically connected to the end of the pressure sensor (22); and the fixing assembly is arranged on the side wall of the support plate (23).

7. The flexible FPC connector automatic plug-in device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a fixing cylinder (24) and a clamping block (25), wherein the fixing cylinder (24) is vertically arranged on the side wall of the support plate (23) and the output end is arranged downward; the clamping block (25) comprises two blocks, and the two clamping blocks (25) are connected to the output end of the fixing cylinder (24) at intervals and are driven by the fixing cylinder (24) to move closer to or farther from each other so as to clamp and fix the connector (A).

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