Universal small FPC circuit board shaping equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a general small FPC circuit board shaping device comprising a pedestal, the pedestal is provided with a material storage device, a conveying device, at least two shaping assemblies and a transfer device shuttling among the material storage device, the conveying device and the at least two shaping assemblies, and the bottom of the transfer device is provided with a moving device. The FPC circuit board is fed, shaped and discharged in a staggered mode, the waiting time can be shortened, the working efficiency of the shaping step can be improved, the number of structural parts of the equipment is small, the occupied space of the equipment can be reduced, and therefore the size of the equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of circuit board processing equipment, in particular to a universal small-sized FPC circuit board shaping equipment. Background Art

[0002] Flexible circuit board, also known as "FPC printed circuit board", is one of the commonly used electronic components in the electronics field. It can replace complex wiring and realize the electrical connection between components in the circuit. It not only simplifies the assembly and welding of electronic products, reduces the wiring workload under traditional methods, and greatly reduces the labor intensity of workers; but also reduces the size of the whole machine;

[0003] Usually, the FPC circuit board will be bent and shaped before use. As the degree of production automation becomes higher and higher, many devices will integrate the shaping steps into the assembly equipment. For example, the patent document "CN11438391B, a printed circuit board assembly device and method thereof" discloses that the FPC circuit will be shaped before assembly, which can improve production efficiency.

[0004] However, for general-purpose FPC circuit boards, they will undergo secondary processing based on subsequent uses, so they do not need to be integrated into specific production process equipment. Therefore, for FPC circuit board manufacturers, how to improve the shaping efficiency is the key point. Moreover, the overall size of the current equipment is very large and inconvenient to operate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a universal small-sized FPC circuit board shaping device to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A universal small FPC circuit board shaping device comprises a base, on which a material storage device, a conveying device, at least two shaping components and a transfer device shuttling between the three are installed, a moving device is installed at the bottom of the transfer device, and a pressing die corresponding to the shaping device is installed at the moving end of the moving device.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the material storage device is located on one side of the base, and the conveying device and the shaping device are located side by side transversely on the other side of the base;

[0009] The transfer device includes a moving component 1 spanning the material storage device and the shaping component, a moving component 2 spanning the shaping component and the conveying device is installed at the moving end of the moving component 1, a cylinder 1 is longitudinally installed at the moving end of the moving component 2, and a suction cup is installed at the output end of the cylinder 1.

[0010] According to a further technical solution, the transfer device moves along an "F"-shaped trajectory.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the moving device includes a fixed frame installed at the bottom of a moving component, and a sliding cylinder 2 is installed on the fixed frame, which shuttles between several shaping components. Cylinder 3 is longitudinally installed at the moving end of sliding cylinder 2, and a die is installed at the output end of cylinder 3.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the material storage device includes a plurality of positioning columns arranged on a base, a carrier plate is detachably installed above the plurality of positioning columns, a plurality of clamping holes are provided on one side of the carrier plate, each of the clamping holes can be connected with a buckle, the buckle is rotatably connected to a fixed block, a cylinder four is installed on the fixed block, and an output end of the cylinder four is rotatably connected to the buckle through a connector.

[0013] According to a further technical solution, the shaping component includes a base plate, on which an air claw is installed, and pressure blocks are fixedly provided at two output ends of the air claw, a clamping position is formed between the two pressure blocks, and cylinder five is installed on both sides of the clamping position, and a top pressure portion is provided at the output end of the cylinder five.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0015] The utility model loads, shapes and unloads the FPC circuit board in the staggered manner, which can reduce waiting time and improve the working efficiency of the shaping step. Secondly, the device has fewer structural parts, which can reduce the space occupied by the device and thus reduce the size of the device.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 : A three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 : The structural diagram of the transfer device and the mobile device of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 : Structural diagram of the mobile device of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 : Structural diagram of the shaping component of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 : Structural diagram of the storage device of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure markings: 1-base, 2-storage device, 21-positioning column, 22-carrying plate, 23-card hole, 24-card buckle, 25-fixed block, 26-cylinder four, 27-connecting head, 3-conveyor device, 4-shaping component, 41-bottom plate, 42-air claw, 43-pressure block, 44-clamping position, 45-cylinder five, 46-pressing part, 5-transfer device, 51-moving component one, 52-moving component two, 53-cylinder one, 54-suction cup, 6-moving device, 61-fixed frame, 62-sliding cylinder two, 63-cylinder three, 64-fixed plate, 65-screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1-5 ;

[0025] The shaping device described in the utility model can meet the needs of most FPC circuit board bending operations, and can operate efficiently to improve efficiency; specifically, it includes a base 1, on which a storage device 2, a conveying device 3, at least two shaping components 4 and a transfer device 5 that shuttles between the three are installed, a moving device 6 is installed at the bottom of the transfer device 5, and a pressing die (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the shaping device is installed at the moving end of the moving device 6;

[0026] During operation, the transfer device 5 obtains an FPC circuit board from the storage device 2 and puts it into one of the shaping components 4. Then the transfer device 5 returns to the storage device 2 to obtain the second FPC circuit board. At the same time, the moving device 6 drives the pressing film to move downward, so that the pressing film is pressed against the shaping component 4 storing the FPC circuit board, and performs a bending and shaping operation on it. During the pressure holding process, the transfer device 5 puts the second FPC circuit board into another shaping component 4. At the same time, when the pressure holding time is up, the moving device 6 drives the pressing film to rise and separate from the shaping component 4, and moves to another shaping component 4 to perform the bending and shaping step. At the same time, the transfer device 5 takes the shaped FPC circuit board out of the first shaping component 4 and places it in the conveying device 3. The shaped FPC circuit board is conveyed to the next process through the conveying device 3. Then the transfer device 5 takes out the third FPC circuit board from the storage device 2 and puts it into the first shaping component 4, and so on.

[0027] By loading, shaping and unloading the FPC circuit board in the above-mentioned staggered manner, the waiting time can be reduced and the working efficiency of the shaping step can be improved. Secondly, the device has fewer structural parts, which can reduce the space occupied by the device and thus reduce the size of the device.

[0028] In the present invention, since there is an overlapping position between the die and the transfer device 5 for obtaining the components of the FPC circuit board, in order to avoid collision, the transfer device 5 moves in an "F" shape across the trajectory of the die; firstly, the transfer device 5 is described, which specifically includes a moving component 1 51 across the storage device 2 and the shaping component 4, and a moving component 2 52 across the shaping component 4 and the conveying device 3 is installed at the moving end of the moving component 1 51, and a cylinder 1 53 is longitudinally installed at the moving end of the moving component 2 52, and a suction cup 54 is installed at the output end of the cylinder 1 53;

[0029] First, the first FPC circuit board is obtained by the suction cup 54 and placed in the first shaping component 4, and then reset to obtain the second FPC circuit board. At the same time, the moving device 6 drives the die to combine with the first shaping component 4 to press the FPC circuit board. However, the moving device 6 and the die have occupied the position in the moving track of the suction cup 54. At this time, the suction cup 54 is driven to rise by the cylinder 1 53 and exceeds the height of the moving device 6. Then, driven by the moving component 1 51, it crosses the moving device 6 and the die to move to the position corresponding to the second shaping component 4, and the second FPC circuit board is placed therein;

[0030] After the shaping of the first FPC circuit board is completed, the moving device 6 drives the die to move toward the second shaping component 4. At the same time, the cylinder 53 drives the suction cup 54 to rise, and then moves horizontally through the moving component 51, so that the suction cup 54 crosses the moving device 6 and the die again to move toward the first shaping component 4, and then obtains the FPC circuit board after shaping, and then moves toward the conveying device 3 driven by the moving component 2 52, and puts the shaped FPC circuit board therein. After the shaping of the second FPC circuit board is completed, according to this embodiment, the shaped FPC circuit board is put into the conveying device 3 again driven by the moving component 2 52, so that the transfer device 5 forms an "F"-shaped moving trajectory, and since the suction cup 54 coincides with the die position, the volume of the equipment can be further reduced.

[0031] To further explain, the storage device 2 is located on one side of the base 1, and the conveying device 3 and the shaping device are located side by side horizontally on the other side of the base 1. Such a layout is rectangular as a whole, making the structure more compact.

[0032] One of the embodiments of the mobile device 6 of the utility model specifically includes a fixed frame 61 installed at the bottom of the mobile component 51, and a sliding cylinder 2 62 that shuttles between several shaping components 4 is installed on the fixed frame 61. Compared with the traditional installation method using a mounting seat, the combination of the fixed frame 61 and the mobile component can effectively reduce the space occupied by the installation, providing convenience for the miniaturization of the equipment; a cylinder 3 63 is longitudinally installed at the mobile end of the sliding cylinder 2 62, and a die is installed at the output end of the cylinder 3 63. Preferably, a fixed plate 64 is installed at the output end of the cylinder 3 63, and a plurality of screws 65 are threadedly connected to the fixed plate 64. The die is installed at the bottom of the fixed plate 64 and is locked by the screws 65. This makes it convenient to replace the die to meet different shaping requirements of the FPC circuit.

[0033] The utility model describes the structure of the shaping component 4, which specifically includes a bottom plate 41, on which air grippers 42 are installed, and two output ends of the air grippers 42 are fixedly provided with pressure blocks 43, and a clamping position 44 is formed between the two pressure blocks 43; first, the air grippers 42 are in an open state, and the FPC circuit board is placed on the pressure blocks 43, and then the die moves downward to combine with the air grippers 42, and a pressing block should be provided on the bottom surface of the die, and the FPC circuit board is partially pushed into the clamping position 44 through the pressing block, and then the air grippers 42 start to move, driving the two pressure blocks 43 to shrink and contact with the pressing block to complete the bending of the FPC circuit board; in addition, cylinders 5 45 are installed on both sides of the clamping position 44, and a pressing portion 46 is provided at the output end of the cylinder 5 45, and the two cylinders 5 45 can also extend the pressing portion 46 and enter the die to lock its position, so that the relative position of the die and the air grippers 42 is constant, thereby avoiding the problem of insufficient pressure.

[0034] The material storage device 2 in the utility model is connected in a detachable manner, that is, the automatic loading structure is removed, and the material is loaded manually, which further reduces the size of the equipment. It specifically includes a plurality of positioning columns 21 arranged on the base 1, and a carrier plate 22 is detachably installed above the plurality of positioning columns 21. It should be noted that a positioning groove corresponding to the positioning column 21 should be provided on the bottom surface of the carrier plate 22, and a plurality of clamping holes 23 are provided on one side of the carrier plate 22. Each clamping hole 23 can be connected with a clamping buckle 24, and the clamping buckle 24 is rotatably connected to the fixed block 25. A cylinder four 26 is installed on the fixed block 25, and the output end of the cylinder four 26 is rotatably connected with the clamping buckle 24 through a connector 27; when the carrier plate 22 needs to be replaced, first the cylinder four 26 is actuated to disengage the clamping buckle 24 from the clamping hole 23, so that the carrier plate 22 can be taken out, and then a new carrier plate 22 is placed therein, and the position is determined by using the positioning column 21 and the positioning groove, and finally the cylinder drives the clamping buckle 24 and the clamping hole 23 to be re-locked to fix the position of the carrier plate 22, so as to avoid the problem of displacement during the working process and the inability to obtain materials.

[0035] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A general small FPC circuit board shaping equipment, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (1), on which a material storage device (2), a conveying device (3), at least two shaping components (4) and a transfer device (5) shuttling between the three are installed, a moving device (6) is installed at the bottom of the transfer device (5), and a pressing die corresponding to the shaping device is installed at the moving end of the moving device (6).

2. A general small FPC circuit board shaping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage device (2) is located on one side of the base (1), and the conveying device (3) and the shaping device are located side by side transversely on the other side of the base (1); The transfer device (5) comprises a moving component 1 (51) spanning the material storage device (2) and the shaping component (4), a moving component 2 (52) spanning the shaping component (4) and the conveying device (3) is installed at the moving end of the moving component 1 (51), a cylinder 1 (53) is longitudinally installed at the moving end of the moving component 2 (52), and a suction cup (54) is installed at the output end of the cylinder 1 (53).

3. A general small FPC circuit board shaping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer device (5) moves in an "F"-shaped trajectory.

4. A general small FPC circuit board shaping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The moving device (6) comprises a fixed frame (61) installed at the bottom of the moving component (51), and a sliding cylinder (62) is installed on the fixed frame (61) to shuttle between a plurality of shaping components (4). A cylinder (63) is longitudinally installed at the moving end of the sliding cylinder (62), and a pressing die is installed at the output end of the cylinder (63).

5. A general small FPC circuit board shaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The material storage device (2) comprises a plurality of positioning columns (21) arranged on the base (1), a carrier plate (22) is detachably mounted above the plurality of positioning columns (21), a plurality of clamping holes (23) are arranged on one side of the carrier plate (22), each of the clamping holes (23) can be connected to a buckle (24), the buckle (24) is rotatably connected to a fixed block (25), a cylinder four (26) is mounted on the fixed block (25), and an output end of the cylinder four (26) is rotatably connected to the buckle (24) via a connector (27).

6. A general small FPC circuit board shaping device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The shaping assembly (4) comprises a base plate (41), an air gripper (42) is mounted on the base plate (41), two output ends of the air gripper (42) are fixedly provided with a pressure block (43), a clamping position (44) is formed between the two pressure blocks (43), a cylinder five (45) is mounted on both sides of the clamping position (44), and a top pressure portion (46) is provided at the output end of the cylinder five (45).

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