Clamping jaw mechanism for clamping camera module

Abstract

The utility model provides a clamping jaw mechanism for clamping a camera module. The clamping jaw mechanism comprises a mounting plate, a first connecting plate, a driving assembly, a first suction device, a second connecting plate and a second suction device, the first connecting plate is arranged on the mounting plate; the driving assembly is arranged on the first connecting plate; the first suction device is arranged on the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used for driving the first suction device to be close to the camera and sucking the camera through the first suction device; the second connecting plate is arranged on the mounting plate; the second suction device is arranged on the second connecting plate, and the flat cable is sucked through the second suction device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clamping claw mechanism for clamping a camera module, and belongs to the technical field of automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the assembly process of the camera module of 3C products such as mobile phones, it is necessary to ensure that the relative positions of the camera of the camera module and the BTB male connector of the cable cannot be changed, so that when the camera is installed in the camera bracket, the BTB male connector of the cable can be snapped onto the BTB female connector.

[0003] Some material loading and unloading devices in the prior art use vacuum suction nozzles to hold and transport materials. However, considering the special requirements of the camera module transmission process, these loading and unloading devices are unable to hold and transport the camera module, which may result in the camera module being unable to be accurately placed at the corresponding position of the mobile phone's motherboard, resulting in low efficiency in mobile phone production and assembly and a high defective rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve one of the above technical problems, the present disclosure provides a clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module is provided, wherein the camera module comprises a camera, a flat cable and a connector, wherein one end of the flat cable is connected to the camera, and the other end of the flat cable is connected to the connector; the clamping mechanism comprises:

[0006] Mounting plate;

[0007] a first connecting plate, the first connecting plate being arranged on the mounting plate;

[0008] A driving assembly, wherein the driving assembly is disposed on the first connecting plate;

[0009] A first suction device, wherein the first suction device is disposed on the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used to drive the first suction device to approach the camera and to suction the camera through the first suction device;

[0010] A second connecting plate, the second connecting plate being disposed on the mounting plate; and

[0011] The second suction device is disposed on the second connecting plate and sucks the flat cable.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clamping claw mechanism for clamping the camera module further includes:

[0013] A first clamping device is provided on the driving assembly and clamps the camera.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module disclosed herein, the first clamping device includes a first clamping cylinder, and two clamping claws of the first clamping cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the first suction device to clamp the camera from both sides of the first suction device.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module, the driving assembly includes:

[0016] A first driving device, which is disposed on the first connecting plate and moves toward or away from the second connecting plate; and

[0017] A second driving device, wherein the second driving device is arranged on the first driving device and is driven by the first driving device to move, wherein the movement direction of the second driving device is a vertical direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the first driving device.

[0018] According to the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first suction device and the first clamping device are both arranged on the second driving device and are driven to move by the second driving device.

[0019] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clamping claw mechanism for clamping the camera module further includes:

[0020] A second clamping device is provided on the second connecting plate, and the connecting head is clamped by the second clamping device.

[0021] According to the clamping mechanism for clamping the camera module of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second clamping device includes a second clamping cylinder, and two clamping claws of the second clamping cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the second suction device to clamp the connector from both sides of the second suction device.

[0022] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module disclosed herein, a surface of the clamping jaw of the second clamping cylinder close to the connecting head is formed with an accommodating groove, and one end of the connecting head is located in the accommodating groove.

[0023] According to at least one embodiment of the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module disclosed herein, a boss is formed on the surface of the lower end of the clamping jaw of the second clamping cylinder close to the connecting head, and one surface of the boss is formed as a side wall of an accommodating groove, wherein an opening is provided on the boss and is connected to the accommodating groove.

[0024] According to the clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting plate is connected to the end of the robotic arm via a six-dimensional force sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of other angles of a clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0029] The specific reference numerals in the figure are:

[0030] 100 Clamping mechanism for clamping camera module

[0031] 110 Mounting Plate

[0032] 120 first connecting plate

[0033] 130 drive components

[0034] 131 First drive device

[0035] 132 Second drive device

[0036] 140 first suction device

[0037] 150 Second connecting plate

[0038] 160 Second suction device

[0039] 170 Six-axis force sensor

[0040] 180 first clamping device

[0041] 190 Second clamping device

[0042] 191 Accommodating groove

[0043] 192 Open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The present disclosure is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementations. It is understood that the specific implementations described herein are only used to explain the relevant content, rather than to limit the present disclosure. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solution of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0046] Unless otherwise specified, the exemplary embodiments / embodiments shown will be understood as providing exemplary features of various details of some ways in which the technical concept of the present disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the features of the various embodiments / embodiments can be combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concept of the present disclosure.

[0047] The use of cross-hatching and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to make the boundaries between adjacent components clear. As such, unless otherwise specified, the presence or absence of cross-hatching or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific materials, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the components shown, and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the components. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, the sizes and relative sizes of the components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence can be performed in a different order than described. For example, two successively described processes can be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to the described order. In addition, the same figure numbers represent the same components.

[0048] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "over," "connected to," or "coupled to" another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly coupled to the other component, or intervening components may be present. However, when a component is referred to as being "directly on," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no intervening components. For this purpose, the term "connected" may refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., with or without intervening components.

[0049] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatially relative terms such as "under," "beneath," "under," "down," "over," "upper," "above," "higher," and "side (e.g., as in "sidewall")," to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the accompanying drawings. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture in addition to the orientation depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is turned over, components described as "under" or "beneath" other components or features would subsequently be positioned "over" the other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can encompass both the "above" and "below" orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0050] The terms used here are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to be restrictive. As used here, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "one (kind, person)" and "said (the)" are also intended to include plural forms. In addition, when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" and their variations are used in this specification, it is explained that there are stated features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups, but it is not excluded that there are or add one or more other features, integral bodies, steps, operations, parts, assemblies and / or their groups. It should also be noted that, as used here, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as degree terms, so that they are used to explain the inherent deviations of the measured values, calculated values ​​and / or the values ​​provided that will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0051] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism 100 for clamping a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 and Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of other angles of a clamping mechanism 100 for clamping a camera module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] The clamping claw mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module disclosed in the present invention can stably clamp the camera module when in use, and can transport the camera module under the drive of the robotic arm, thereby transferring the camera module to the mobile phone mainboard and realizing the assembly of the camera module.

[0053] Specifically, the camera module disclosed in the present invention includes a camera, a cable and a connector, one end of the cable is connected to the camera, and the other end of the cable is connected to the connector; in a preferred embodiment, the cable can be in a bent state, so that the connector can be located below the cable.

[0054] In the present disclosure, the clamping mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module may include components such as a mounting plate 110, a first connecting plate 120, a driving assembly 130, a first suction device 140, a second connecting plate 150 and a second suction device 160.

[0055] Among them, the mounting plate 110 can be an L-shaped plate, which can include a horizontal part and a vertical part that are vertically connected to each other. Accordingly, a six-dimensional force sensor 170 can be arranged on the horizontal part, and the six-dimensional force sensor 170 can be connected to the end of the robotic arm, so that the entire clamping mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module can be fixed to the robotic arm and driven by the robotic arm to reach a preset position.

[0056] The first connecting plate 120 is disposed on the mounting plate 110; the second connecting plate 150 is also disposed on the mounting plate 110; specifically, the second connecting plate 150 can be fixed to the vertical portion of the mounting plate 110, and the second connecting plate 150 and the horizontal portion of the mounting plate 110 are respectively located on both sides of the vertical portion of the mounting plate 110. The first connecting plate 120 is disposed at the upper end of the mounting plate 110, for example, the first connecting plate 120 can be disposed at the upper end of the vertical portion of the mounting plate 110, and at this time, one end of the horizontal portion of the mounting plate 110 is connected to the lower end of the vertical portion of the mounting plate 110.

[0057] Moreover, the first connecting plate 120 is also fixed to the upper end of the second connecting plate 150. Therefore, in the present disclosure, a stable frame structure can be formed by the mutual fixation of the mounting plate 110, the first connecting plate 120 and the second connecting plate 150; accordingly, the first connecting plate 120 is arranged approximately horizontally, and the second connecting plate 150 is arranged approximately vertically.

[0058] The driving assembly 130 is arranged on the first connecting plate 120; specifically, the driving assembly 130 includes: a first driving device 131 and a second driving device 132; wherein the first driving device 131 and the second driving device 132 are both linear driving mechanisms, which can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, a slide cylinder, a ball screw mechanism or an electric cylinder (such as a servo electric cylinder, etc.), etc.

[0059] The first driving device 131 is arranged on the first connecting plate 120, and the movement direction of the first driving device 131 is close to or away from the second connecting plate 150; that is, the movement direction of the first driving device 131 is horizontal, and based on the movement of the first driving device 131, the distance between the first suction device 140 and the second suction device 160 can be adjusted, and accordingly the suction of camera modules with cables of different lengths can be realized.

[0060] The second driving device 132 is arranged on the first driving device 131 and is driven by the first driving device 131 to move, wherein the movement direction of the second driving device 132 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the first driving device 131 and can be a vertical direction; that is, when the camera module is placed horizontally, the movement of the second driving device 132 can adapt to cameras and cables at different heights, thereby realizing the absorption of camera modules in different states.

[0061] Specifically, the first suction device 140 is disposed on the driving assembly 130, and the driving assembly 130 is used to drive the first suction device 140 to approach the camera, and suck the camera through the first suction device 140. In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the first suction device 140 in contact with the camera can be made of materials such as urea, silicone or rubber. On the one hand, when the urea, silicone or rubber material contacts the camera, it has better sealing performance and is more conducive to the suction operation. On the other hand, the elasticity of the urea, silicone or rubber can effectively prevent the camera from being damaged.

[0062] The second suction device 160 is disposed on the second connecting plate 150, and the cable is sucked by the second suction device 160. In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the second suction device 160 in contact with the cable can be made of materials such as urethane foam, silicone or rubber. On the one hand, when the urethane foam, silicone or rubber material contacts the cable, it has better sealing performance and is more conducive to the suction operation. On the other hand, the elasticity of the urethane foam, silicone or rubber can effectively prevent the cable from being damaged.

[0063] The clamping mechanism 100 for clamping a camera module disclosed in the present invention may further include: a first clamping device 180 , which is disposed on the driving assembly 130 and clamps the camera through the first clamping device 180 .

[0064] Specifically, the first suction device 140 and the first clamping device 180 are both arranged on the second driving device 132 and driven by the second driving device 132 to move; moreover, the first clamping device 180 includes a first clamping cylinder, and the two clamping claws of the first clamping cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the first suction device 140 to clamp the camera from both sides of the first suction device 140.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, the portion of the first clamping jaw cylinder that contacts the camera can be made of elastic materials such as elastomeric glue, silicone or rubber, and formed into a substantially flat shape, so that the camera can be clamped by the friction between the clamping jaw and the camera. The clamping jaw made of elastic materials such as elastomeric glue, silicone or rubber can, on the one hand, provide a greater friction between the clamping jaw and the side wall of the camera, and on the other hand, can also prevent the clamping jaw from damaging the camera.

[0066] The clamping mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module disclosed in the present invention may further include a second clamping device 190 , which is disposed on the second connecting plate 150 and clamps the connector.

[0067] Specifically, the second clamping device 190 includes a second clamping claw cylinder, and two clamping claws of the second clamping claw cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the second suction device 160 to clamp the connector from both sides of the second suction device 160 .

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the portion of the second clamping jaw cylinder that contacts the connector may be made of elastic material such as elastomeric glue, silicone or rubber, thereby preventing the clamping jaw from damaging the connector.

[0069] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0070] like Figure 4 As shown, in the present disclosure, a receiving groove 191 is formed on the surface of the second clamping jaw cylinder close to the connecting head, and one end of the connecting head is located in the receiving groove 191; accordingly, the connecting head can be stably held by the receiving groove 191.

[0071] In a specific embodiment, a boss is formed on the surface of the lower end of the jaw of the second jaw cylinder near the connecting head, and one surface of the boss is formed as a side wall of the accommodating groove 191, wherein an opening 192 is provided on the boss, and the opening 192 is connected to the accommodating groove 191, thereby forming an escape space for avoiding parts on the mobile phone motherboard through the opening 192, thereby preventing the jaw mechanism 100 for clamping the camera assembly disclosed in the present invention from damaging parts on the mobile phone motherboard.

[0072] Compared with the vacuum nozzle in the prior art, which is difficult to ensure the relative position of the camera and the connector, and the camera can be installed in the camera bracket, but the connector cannot be fastened, or the connector can be fastened, but the camera cannot be installed in the camera bracket, the clamping mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module disclosed in the present invention can ensure that the relative position of the camera and the connector remains unchanged, thereby facilitating the assembly of the camera module. In addition, the clamping mechanism 100 for clamping the camera module disclosed in the present invention can monitor the pressure of the fastening connector in the assembly process of the camera module in real time by using a six-dimensional force sensor to ensure that the camera will not be crushed or the connector will be damaged.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment / method", "some embodiments / methods", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment / method or example are included in at least one embodiment / method or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / method or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments / methods or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments / methods or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments / methods or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0074] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0075] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other changes or modifications may be made based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module, wherein the camera module comprises a camera, a cable and a connector, one end of the cable is connected to the camera, and the other end of the cable is connected to the connector; characterized in that: include: Mounting plate; a first connecting plate, the first connecting plate being arranged on the mounting plate; A driving assembly, wherein the driving assembly is disposed on the first connecting plate; A first suction device, wherein the first suction device is disposed on the driving assembly, and the driving assembly is used to drive the first suction device to approach the camera and to suction the camera through the first suction device; A second connecting plate, the second connecting plate being disposed on the mounting plate; and The second suction device is disposed on the second connecting plate and sucks the flat cable.

2. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A first clamping device is provided on the driving assembly and clamps the camera.

3. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first clamping device comprises a first clamping claw cylinder, and two clamping claws of the first clamping claw cylinder are respectively located at two sides of the first suction device to clamp the camera from two sides of the first suction device.

4. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly comprises: A first driving device, which is disposed on the first connecting plate and moves toward or away from the second connecting plate; and A second driving device, wherein the second driving device is arranged on the first driving device and is driven by the first driving device to move, wherein the movement direction of the second driving device is a vertical direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the first driving device.

5. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first suction device and the first clamping device are both arranged on the second driving device and driven to move by the second driving device.

6. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A second clamping device is provided on the second connecting plate, and the connecting head is clamped by the second clamping device.

7. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second clamping device comprises a second clamping claw cylinder, and two clamping claws of the second clamping claw cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the second suction device to clamp the connector from both sides of the second suction device.

8. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A receiving groove is formed on the surface of the clamping jaw of the second clamping jaw cylinder close to the connecting head, and one end of the connecting head is located in the receiving groove.

9. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 8, characterized in that: A boss is formed on the surface of the lower end of the jaw of the second jaw cylinder close to the connecting head, and one surface of the boss is formed as a side wall of the accommodating groove, wherein an opening is provided on the boss and the opening is communicated with the accommodating groove.

10. The clamping mechanism for clamping a camera module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate is connected to the end of the robotic arm via a six-dimensional force sensor.

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