BLU automatic crimping structure

By designing the BLU automatic crimping structure, using components such as robotics and four-axis robotic arms, automatic crimping of the PIN angle of the backlight module and lighting test of the backlight source are realized, which solves the problems of slow manual crimping speed, low efficiency and safety risks in the prior art, and improves production efficiency and crimping quality.

CN222655645UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-21KUNSHAN CHENFEI AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421133841.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

The PIN angles in existing backlight modules are usually manually crimped, which is slow, has low production efficiency, and has problems such as unstable crimp quality and safety risks.

Method used

A BLU automatic crimping structure is designed, including substrate, crimping assembly and load transfer assembly. It uses robotics, four-axis robotic arms, CCD cameras, pneumatic parallel jaws and conductive copper sheets to realize automated PIN angle crimping and backlight lighting tests.

Benefits of technology

Automatic crimp testing is realized, which improves production efficiency, reduces the risk of human error, and ensures consistency and safety of crimp quality.

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Abstract

The utility model, which relates to the technical field of BLU crimping, discloses an automatic BLU crimping structure comprising a substrate and a product. The substrate is provided with a crimping assembly used for automatically crimping a product. The substrate is provided with a transferring assembly used for bearing a product to move to the position below the crimping assembly. The crimping assembly comprises a manipulator mounted at the top of the substrate and a four-axis mechanical arm mounted on the manipulator, a mounting seat is mounted on the four-axis mechanical arm, a CCD camera and a pneumatic parallel clamping jaw are fixedly mounted on the mounting seat, and a conductive copper sheet is fixedly mounted on the claw wall of the inner side of the pneumatic parallel clamping jaw; the transferring assembly comprises an electric sliding rail fixedly installed on the top face of the base plate, a sliding table is horizontally installed on the electric sliding rail in a sliding mode, and a bearing plate used for fixing products is installed on the top face of the sliding table. According to the utility model, the problems that manual crimping needs to be carried out one by one by an operator, and compared with automatic crimping, the speed is slow and the production efficiency is low are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of BLU crimping, and specifically relates to a BLU automatic crimping structure. Background Art

[0002] The backlight unit (BLU) is usually used to provide backlight in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It is mainly composed of black and white plastic, brightening film, diffusion film, etc. LCD display is a passive light-emitting display technology. It needs to rely on the backlight module to convert LED point light source or CCFL line light source into a uniformly distributed surface light source to provide brightness for the LCD panel so that its graphic information can be seen by the human eye.

[0003] The PIN angle in the backlight unit is a key part for electrical connection with other circuits or components. By crimping, a solid electrical connection can be established between the PIN angle and the corresponding connector or circuit board, so that the backlight unit can work properly.

[0004] The PIN corners in existing backlight modules are usually crimped manually. Manual crimping requires operators to perform it one by one. Compared with automated crimping, it is slower and has low production efficiency. During the manual crimping process, due to interference from human factors, such as operating proficiency and distraction, the crimping quality may be unstable, such as poor crimping, excessive or insufficient crimping, etc. Manual crimping requires operators to directly contact the backlight module and the crimping tool. Improper operation may cause hand injuries and may pose a safety risk.

[0005] In view of this, this application is hereby filed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a BLU automatic crimping structure to achieve the desired purpose.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a BLU automatic crimping structure, including a substrate and a product;

[0008] A crimping assembly for automatically crimping products is installed on the substrate;

[0009] The base plate is provided with a transfer assembly for carrying the product to move to the bottom of the crimping assembly;

[0010] The crimping assembly includes a manipulator mounted on the top of the substrate and a four-axis manipulator mounted thereon, the four-axis manipulator is mounted with a mounting base, a CCD camera and a pneumatic parallel clamp are fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and a conductive copper sheet is fixedly mounted on the inner claw wall of the pneumatic parallel clamp;

[0011] The transfer assembly includes an electric slide rail fixedly mounted on the top surface of the substrate, a sliding table is horizontally slidably mounted on the electric slide rail, a bearing plate for fixing products is mounted on the top surface of the sliding table, and a backlight source is fixedly mounted on the front side of the sliding table.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting platform is fixedly installed on the top of the substrate, the manipulator is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting platform, the mounting platform is made of stainless steel, and mounting holes are evenly distributed on the side walls of the bottom surface of the mounting platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the electric slide rail is arranged parallel and symmetrically with the mounting platform, and the electric slide rail is located at the front side of the mounting platform.

[0014] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the top surface of the supporting plate, a pneumatic suction cup is embedded and installed inside the groove, and the top surface of the pneumatic suction cup is in the same plane as the top surface of the supporting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, an extension frame is fixedly mounted on the front arm of the carrying plate, two extension frames are symmetrically arranged, and the backlight source is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the extension frame.

[0016] Furthermore, a rotating shaft is installed on the top surface of the mounting seat, and the mounting seat is connected to the four-axis robot arm through the rotating shaft.

[0017] After adopting the above technical scheme, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0018] 1. In the utility model, the sliding table is driven by an electric slide rail to drive the carrier plate and the product to a fixed position, and then the manipulator and the four-axis robot arm cooperate to drive the mounting seat to rotate, so that the CCD camera moves to the photo position. After the CCD camera takes the photo, the mounting seat drives the pneumatic parallel clamp to correct the position, and the clamp of the pneumatic parallel clamp drives the conductive copper sheet to press the PIN corner of the product to light up the backlight source, thereby achieving the effect of automatic crimping and lighting test of the product. After the test is completed, the four-axis robot arm moves away, and the transfer assembly drives the product to the discharge position. The automated crimping test can execute a large number of test cases in a short time, which is faster than manual testing. The automated test is not affected by human factors, eliminating the risk of human error.

[0019] 2. In the utility model, the pneumatic suction cup can be used to fix the product on the carrier plate to avoid positional displacement of the product during the crimping process. The test can be performed accurately according to the specified script and provide consistent results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer component in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the crimping assembly in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model in working state.

[0025] Numbers in the figure: 1, substrate; 2, transfer assembly; 201, electric slide rail; 202, sliding table; 203, carrier plate; 204, product; 205, extension frame; 206, backlight; 3, crimping assembly; 301, mounting table; 302, manipulator; 303, four-axis robot arm; 304, mounting seat; 305, CCD camera; 306, pneumatic parallel gripper; 307, conductive copper sheet.

[0026] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0031] Specifically, by Figure 1-4 Provided, including a substrate 1 and a product 204;

[0032] A crimping assembly 3 for automatically crimping a product 204 is mounted on the substrate 1;

[0033] A transfer assembly 2 for carrying the product 204 and moving it to below the crimping assembly 3 is installed on the substrate 1;

[0034] The crimping assembly 3 includes a manipulator 302 mounted on the top of the substrate 1 and a four-axis manipulator 303 mounted thereon, a mounting base 304 is mounted on the four-axis manipulator 303, a CCD camera 305 and a pneumatic parallel clamp 306 are fixedly mounted on the mounting base 304, and a conductive copper sheet 307 is fixedly mounted on the inner claw wall of the pneumatic parallel clamp 306;

[0035] The transfer assembly 2 includes an electric slide rail 201 fixedly mounted on the top surface of the substrate 1 , a sliding table 202 is horizontally slidably mounted on the electric slide rail 201 , a carrying plate 203 for fixing the product 204 is mounted on the top surface of the sliding table 202 , and a backlight source 206 is fixedly mounted on the front side of the sliding table 202 .

[0036] In the utility model, the sliding table 202 is driven by the electric slide rail 201 to drive the carrier plate 203 and the product 204 to be moved to a fixed position, and then the manipulator 302 and the four-axis robot arm 303 cooperate to drive the mounting seat 304 to rotate, so that the CCD camera 305 moves to the photo-taking position. After the CCD camera 305 takes the photo, the mounting seat 304 drives the pneumatic parallel clamp 306 to correct the position, and the clamp of the pneumatic parallel clamp 306 drives the conductive copper sheet 307 to crimp the PIN angle of the product 204 to light up the backlight source 206, so as to achieve the effect of automatic crimping and lighting test of the product 204. After the test is completed, the four-axis robot arm 303 is moved away, and the transfer component 2 drives the product 204 to move to the discharge position. The automated crimping test can execute a large number of test cases in a short time, which is faster than manual testing. The automated test is not affected by human factors, eliminating the risk of human error.

[0037] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the present invention, the present invention provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0038] Specifically, Figure 3 It is shown that a mounting platform 301 is fixedly installed on the top of the substrate 1, and a manipulator 302 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting platform 301. The mounting platform 301 is made of stainless steel, and mounting holes are evenly distributed on the bottom side walls of the mounting platform 301.

[0039] In the utility model, by setting the mounting holes, it is convenient to use bolts to fix the mounting platform 301 on the substrate 1, and then it is convenient to install the manipulator 302 and the four-axis robot arm 303 on the substrate 1, while improving the stability of the installation of the manipulator 302 and the four-axis robot arm 303. The stainless steel material has the advantages of high hardness and corrosion resistance, which is beneficial to extend the service life of the mounting platform 301.

[0040] Furthermore, as another specific implementation of the present invention, the present invention provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0041] Specifically, Figure 1 It is shown that the electric slide rail 201 and the mounting platform 301 are arranged in parallel and symmetrically, and the electric slide rail 201 is located at the front side of the mounting platform 301 .

[0042] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the present invention, the present invention provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0043] Specifically, a groove is formed on the top surface of the carrying plate 203 , and a pneumatic suction cup (not shown) is embedded and installed inside the groove. The top surface of the pneumatic suction cup and the top surface of the carrying plate 203 are in the same plane.

[0044] In the present invention, the pneumatic suction cup can be used to absorb and fix the product 204 on the carrier plate 203, thereby preventing the product 204 from being displaced during the crimping process.

[0045] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the present invention, the present invention provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0046] Specifically, Figure 2 It is shown that an extension frame 205 is fixedly mounted on the front side arm of the carrying plate 203 , two extension frames 205 are symmetrically arranged, and the backlight source 206 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the extension frame 205 .

[0047] In the present invention, the extending frame 205 is provided to support the backlight source 206 , so that the installation of the backlight source 206 is more convenient and stable.

[0048] Furthermore, as a specific implementation of the present invention, the present invention provides a BLU automatic crimping structure.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 3 It is shown that a rotating shaft is installed on the top surface of the mounting base 304, and the mounting base 304 is connected to the four-axis robot arm 303 through the rotating shaft.

[0050] In the present invention, the four-axis mechanical arm 303 can drive the mounting seat 304 to rotate by means of the provided rotating shaft, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the horizontal positions of the CCD camera 305 and the pneumatic parallel clamping jaws 306 .

[0051] Working principle: The electric slide rail 201 drives the sliding table 202 to drive the carrier plate 203 and the product 204 to move to a fixed position, and then the manipulator 302 and the four-axis robot arm 303 cooperate to drive the mounting seat 304 to rotate, so that the CCD camera 305 moves to the photo position. After the CCD camera 305 takes the photo, the mounting seat 304 drives the pneumatic parallel clamp 306 to correct the position. The pneumatic parallel clamp 306 clamp drives the conductive copper sheet 307 to press the PIN angle of the product 204 to light up the backlight source 206, thereby achieving the effect of automatic crimping and lighting test of the product 204. After the test is completed, the four-axis robot arm 303 moves away, and the transfer component 2 drives the product 204 to move to the discharge position. The automated crimping test can execute a large number of test cases in a short time, which is faster than manual testing. The automated test is not affected by human factors, eliminating the risk of human error.

[0052] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes using the technical content suggested above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A BLU automatic crimping structure, comprising a substrate (1) and a product (204); A crimping assembly (3) for automatically crimping a product (204) is mounted on the substrate (1); The base plate (1) is provided with a transfer assembly (2) for carrying the product (204) and moving it to below the crimping assembly (3); It is characterized in that The crimping assembly (3) comprises a manipulator (302) mounted on the top of the substrate (1) and a four-axis manipulator (303) mounted thereon, the four-axis manipulator (303) being mounted with a mounting seat (304), the mounting seat (304) being fixedly mounted with a CCD camera (305) and a pneumatic parallel clamp (306), and a conductive copper sheet (307) being fixedly mounted on the inner claw wall of the pneumatic parallel clamp (306); The transfer assembly (2) comprises an electric slide rail (201) fixedly mounted on the top surface of the base plate (1); a slide table (202) is horizontally slidably mounted on the electric slide rail (201); a carrier plate (203) for fixing a product (204) is mounted on the top surface of the slide table (202); and a backlight source (206) is fixedly mounted on the front side of the slide table (202).

2. A BLU automatic crimping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting platform (301) is fixedly mounted on the top of the substrate (1), and the manipulator (302) is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting platform (301). The mounting platform (301) is made of stainless steel, and mounting holes are evenly distributed on the bottom and side walls of the mounting platform (301).

3. A BLU automatic crimping structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric slide rail (201) and the mounting platform (301) are arranged in parallel and symmetrically, and the electric slide rail (201) is located at the front side of the mounting platform (301).

4. The BLU automatic crimping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is provided on the top surface of the bearing plate (203), a pneumatic suction cup is embedded and installed inside the groove, and the top surface of the pneumatic suction cup is in the same plane as the top surface of the bearing plate (203).

5. The BLU automatic crimping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension frame (205) is fixedly mounted on the front side arm of the bearing plate (203), two extension frames (205) are symmetrically arranged, and the backlight source (206) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the extension frame (205).

6. The BLU automatic crimping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating shaft is installed on the top surface of the mounting seat (304), and the mounting seat (304) is connected to the four-axis mechanical arm (303) via the rotating shaft.