Automatic keycap pressing equipment for keyboard production

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic keycap pressing equipment for keyboard production, which comprises a case, a pressing component and a push-pull component are mounted on the case, and the push-pull component is positioned at the lower part of the pressing component and is used for conveying workpieces; a protective shell is installed on the portion, outside the press-fit assembly and the push-pull assembly, of the machine box, a space for the push-pull assembly to operate is arranged on one side of the protective shell, and the press-fit assembly and the push-pull assembly are both connected into a control box in the machine box. The key cap press-fit device has the advantages that by arranging the press-fit assembly and the push-pull assembly, the positions and press-fit strength of key caps can be accurately controlled, it is ensured that all the key caps are evenly and accurately installed on a keyboard module, and product quality and consistency are improved. The automatic, high-efficiency and high-precision installation process in the keyboard production process is achieved, and the automatic keyboard installation device has the remarkable advantages of improving the production efficiency, the product quality and the production safety of a production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production, belonging to the field. Background Art

[0002] In the use of computers, keyboards are the most commonly used input devices, and the computer devices are operated and controlled through the keyboard to achieve corresponding functions. In the existing keyboard production process, key caps are generally installed into the keyboard module one by one by manual or machine.

[0003] High labor intensity: The method of manually installing keycaps one by one requires a lot of manpower input and is highly labor-intensive, which not only increases production costs but may also lead to employee fatigue and human errors.

[0004] The disadvantages are as follows:

[0005] Low production efficiency: The manual or machine installation of keycaps one by one is usually slow and has relatively low production efficiency. This may limit the expansion of production scale and capacity, affecting overall production efficiency.

[0006] Difficulty in quality control: During the installation process, quality control is difficult due to factors such as the technical level and attention of the operators or equipment. The consistency and stability of operations between different operators will also be affected.

[0007] The production process is difficult to control: Manual operation may make the production process difficult to control, with problems such as poor flexibility, difficulty in adjustment, and difficulty in adapting to different production needs, which limits the flexibility and adaptability of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0008] In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production. The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0009] An automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production comprises a chassis, on which a pressing assembly and a push-pull assembly are installed, the push-pull assembly is located at the lower part of the pressing assembly and is used for conveying workpieces; a protective shell is installed on the chassis outside the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly, a space for the push-pull assembly to operate is provided on one side of the protective shell, and the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly are both connected to a control box in the chassis; the pressing assembly comprises a keycap adsorption mechanism and a keycap clamping mechanism arranged adjacent to the keycap adsorption mechanism, the keycap adsorption mechanism comprises an adsorption bracket, an adsorption panel, a suction nozzle, an adsorption cylinder and an adsorption guide rod, an adsorption bracket is installed on the chassis, an adsorption cylinder arranged in a vertical direction is installed on the adsorption bracket, and the adsorption panel is driven by the adsorption cylinder; a plurality of suction nozzles connected to a vacuum pump are evenly arranged on the adsorption panel; the adsorption guide rod is slidably matched with the adsorption bracket, and the lower end of each adsorption guide rod is connected to the adsorption panel.

[0010] The keycap clamping mechanism includes a clamping bracket, a clamping panel, a clamping cylinder and a clamping guide rod. A clamping bracket is installed on the chassis, and a clamping cylinder arranged in a vertical direction is installed on the clamping bracket. The clamping panel is driven by the clamping cylinder; the clamping guide rod is slidably matched with the clamping bracket, and the lower end of each clamping guide rod is connected to the clamping panel.

[0011] The push-pull assembly includes a push-pull cylinder, a guide rail, a push-pull plate, a keyboard semi-finished product placement plate and a keycap placement plate. The guide rail is installed on the chassis, and the push-pull plate is slidably installed on the guide rail through a push-pull block. The keyboard semi-finished product placement plate and the keycap placement plate are installed in sequence on the push-pull plate, and the push-pull plate is driven by the push-pull cylinder.

[0012] The protective shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell installed at the lower part of the upper shell. The upper shell surrounds the periphery of the pressing cylinder and the adsorption cylinder, and the lower shell surrounds the periphery of the push-pull assembly. The space for the push-pull assembly to operate is set on the lower shell.

[0013] A protective plate is installed on the lower shell body close to the space for the push-pull assembly to run, and two protective plates are arranged in parallel. A control panel is installed on the front of the chassis.

[0014] The advantages of the utility model are: by setting the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly, the position and pressing force of the keycap can be accurately controlled to ensure that each keycap is evenly and accurately installed on the keyboard module, improving product quality and consistency. It realizes an automated, efficient and high-precision installation process in the keyboard production process, which has significant advantages in improving the production efficiency, product quality and production safety of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure without the protective shell.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle key cap adsorption mechanism.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle key cap clamping mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments, and the advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer as the description proceeds. However, these embodiments are merely exemplary and do not constitute any limitation to the scope of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the details and forms of the technical solution of the present invention may be modified or replaced without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, but these modifications and replacements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] See also Figures 1 to 4 The utility model relates to an automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production, comprising a chassis 1, on which a pressing assembly and a push-pull assembly are installed, the push-pull assembly is located at the lower part of the pressing assembly and is used for conveying workpieces; the pressing assembly is used to press the keycaps on the keyboard module, a protective shell is installed on the chassis outside the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly, a space for the push-pull assembly to operate is provided on one side of the protective shell, the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly are both connected to a control box in the chassis; the pressing assembly comprises a keycap adsorption mechanism and a keycap clamping mechanism arranged adjacent to the keycap adsorption mechanism, such as Figure 2 As shown, the keycap adsorption mechanism includes an adsorption bracket 31, an adsorption panel 34, a suction nozzle, an adsorption cylinder 32 and an adsorption guide rod 33. The adsorption bracket 31 is installed on the chassis 1, and the adsorption cylinder 32 arranged in the vertical direction is installed on the adsorption bracket 1. The adsorption panel 34 is driven by the adsorption cylinder 32; a number of suction nozzles connected to the vacuum pump are evenly arranged on the adsorption panel 34 for adsorbing the keycaps; the adsorption guide rod 33 is slidably matched with the adsorption bracket 31, and the lower end of each adsorption guide rod 33 is connected to the adsorption panel 34.

[0021] In the present invention, the keycaps are accurately adsorbed and stably held through the coordinated work of the adsorption bracket 31, the adsorption panel 34, the suction nozzle, the adsorption cylinder 32 and the adsorption guide rod 33. This ensures the correct position and stability of the keycaps during the keycap pressing process, which helps to improve the production efficiency and product quality of the production line.

[0022] The suction nozzle connected to the vacuum pump disposed on the suction panel 34 realizes effective keycap suction, so that the keycap can be firmly maintained in the desired position during the installation process, avoiding displacement or loosening, and improving the reliability of product assembly.

[0023] The sliding fit design of the adsorption guide rod 33 and the adsorption bracket 31 makes the adsorption and guiding process of the keycap more stable and reliable. The lower end of each adsorption guide rod 33 is connected to the adsorption panel to ensure the good positioning of the keycap during the adsorption and pressing process.

[0024] The device adopts an adsorption cylinder 32 arranged in a vertical direction, which pneumatically drives the movement of the adsorption panel to provide an efficient and stable adsorption force, helping to ensure that the keycap installation process is completed quickly and accurately.

[0025] The keycap clamping mechanism includes a clamping bracket 35, a clamping panel 38, a clamping cylinder 36 and a clamping guide rod 37. The clamping bracket 35 is installed on the chassis, and the clamping cylinder 36 arranged in the vertical direction is installed on the clamping bracket. The clamping panel 38 is driven by the clamping cylinder 36; the clamping guide rod 37 is slidably matched with the clamping bracket, and the lower end of each clamping guide rod 37 is connected to the clamping panel 38.

[0026] The push-pull assembly includes a push-pull cylinder 6, a guide rail 5, a push-pull plate 9, a keyboard semi-finished product placement tray 7 and a keycap placement tray 8. The guide rail 5 is installed on the chassis 1, and the push-pull plate 9 is slidably installed on the guide rail 5 through a push-pull block. The keyboard semi-finished product placement tray 7 and the keycap placement tray 8 are installed in sequence on the push-pull plate 9, and the push-pull plate 9 is driven by the push-pull cylinder 6.

[0027] The combination of the clamping bracket, clamping panel, clamping cylinder and clamping guide rod realizes the stable clamping of the keycap during the pressing process. Through the synergistic effect of these components, it can ensure that the keycap maintains a stable position and good fit during the keycap pressing process, which helps to improve product quality and consistency.

[0028] The push-pull assembly includes a push-pull cylinder, a guide rail, a push-pull plate, a keyboard semi-finished product placement plate and a keycap placement plate, which are driven by the push-pull cylinder to achieve push-pull operations. The installation of the guide rail and the sliding of the push-pull plate enable the entire assembly to run smoothly, ensuring the smooth delivery and positioning of the keycaps and improving production efficiency.

[0029] The sliding fit design of the clamping guide rod and the clamping bracket, as well as the design of the push-pull plate slidingly installed on the guide rail through the push-pull block, ensure the stability and accuracy of the keycap during the clamping and pushing and pulling process, and help ensure the quality and consistency of product assembly.

[0030] The protective shell includes an upper shell 3 and a lower shell 2 installed at the lower part of the upper shell 3. The upper shell 3 surrounds the periphery of the pressing cylinder and the adsorption cylinder, and the lower shell 2 surrounds the periphery of the push-pull assembly; the space for the push-pull assembly to operate is provided on the lower shell 2.

[0031] A protective plate 4 is installed on the lower shell body near the space for the push-pull assembly to operate, and two protective plates 4 are arranged in parallel. A control panel is installed on the front of the chassis 1.

[0032] The working principle of the utility model is:

[0033] The keyboard module is placed in the keyboard semi-finished product placement tray, and the keycaps are placed in the keycap placement tray. The keycap placement tray and the keyboard semi-finished product placement tray are operated by the push-pull cylinder. When the keycap placement tray runs to the keycap adsorption mechanism, the keycaps are adsorbed by the suction nozzle. After that, the push-pull plate continues to move forward until the keyboard module is located below the suction nozzle. The suction nozzle on the adsorption panel is driven downward by the adsorption cylinder to make the adsorption caps fall on the keyboard module, completing the placement of the keycaps on the keyboard module. After that, the push-pull plate moves backward, and the keyboard module with the keycaps is pushed and pulled to the lower part of the pressing panel. The keycaps are pressed by the pressing cylinder, thereby realizing the assembly of the keycaps and the keyboard module. The keyboard can be taken out manually.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production, characterized in that: It comprises a chassis, on which a pressing assembly and a push-pull assembly are installed, the push-pull assembly is located at the lower part of the pressing assembly and is used for conveying workpieces; a protective shell is installed on the chassis outside the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly, a space for the push-pull assembly to operate is provided on one side of the protective shell, and the pressing assembly and the push-pull assembly are both connected to a control box in the chassis; the pressing assembly comprises a keycap adsorption mechanism and a keycap clamping mechanism arranged adjacent to the keycap adsorption mechanism, the keycap adsorption mechanism comprises an adsorption bracket, an adsorption panel, a suction nozzle, an adsorption cylinder and an adsorption guide rod, an adsorption bracket is installed on the chassis, an adsorption cylinder arranged in a vertical direction is installed on the adsorption bracket, and the adsorption panel is driven by the adsorption cylinder; a number of suction nozzles connected to a vacuum pump are evenly arranged on the adsorption panel; the adsorption guide rod is slidably matched with the adsorption bracket, and the lower end of each adsorption guide rod is connected to the adsorption panel.

2. The automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The keycap clamping mechanism includes a clamping bracket, a clamping panel, a clamping cylinder and a clamping guide rod. A clamping bracket is installed on the chassis, and a clamping cylinder arranged in a vertical direction is installed on the clamping bracket. The clamping panel is driven by the clamping cylinder; the clamping guide rod is slidably matched with the clamping bracket, and the lower end of each clamping guide rod is connected to the clamping panel.

3. The automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The push-pull assembly includes a push-pull cylinder, a guide rail, a push-pull plate, a keyboard semi-finished product placement plate and a keycap placement plate. The guide rail is installed on the chassis, and the push-pull plate is slidably installed on the guide rail through a push-pull block. The keyboard semi-finished product placement plate and the keycap placement plate are installed in sequence on the push-pull plate, and the push-pull plate is driven by the push-pull cylinder.

4. The automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protective shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell installed at the lower part of the upper shell. The upper shell surrounds the periphery of the pressing cylinder and the adsorption cylinder, and the lower shell surrounds the periphery of the push-pull assembly. The space for the push-pull assembly to operate is set on the lower shell.

5. The automatic keycap pressing device for keyboard production according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protective plate is installed on the lower shell body close to the space for the push-pull assembly to run, and two protective plates are arranged in parallel. A control panel is installed on the front of the chassis.

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