Special-shaped hole punching device for FPC (flexible printed circuit) board

Abstract

The utility model discloses a special-shaped hole punching device for an FPC board, and belongs to the technical field of automatic machining devices. The special-shaped hole punching device for the FPC board comprises a rack, a feeding lifting table, a feeding and discharging mechanical arm, a transfer discharging assembly, an automatic alignment moving platform, a punching module, a CCD positioning module, a waste collecting assembly and an isolation paper placing assembly. The feeding and discharging mechanical arm comprises a first sliding unit and a feeding and discharging mechanical arm body, and the feeding and discharging mechanical arm body moves between a first working position and a second working position of the first sliding unit. The automatic alignment moving platform moves back and forth between a discharging position and a punching position. The CCD positioning module and the punching module are arranged in a matched mode. According to the special-shaped hole punching device for the FPC board, automatic feeding and discharging are adopted, and full-automatic operation is achieved; and an automatic alignment platform is adopted, CCD accurate positioning is configured, the punching precision is greatly improved, and high punching efficiency can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automated processing devices, and in particular relates to a device for punching special-shaped holes in an FPC board. Background Art

[0002] Punching special-shaped holes in FPC boards is a necessary preparation step during the processing of FPC boards. Existing FPC board special-shaped hole punching devices have low punching accuracy due to the flexible nature of the FPC boards. Furthermore, the loading and unloading of FPC sheets are mostly done manually, which poses a significant safety hazard when the degree of automation is low. Furthermore, during the waste collection process after punching, the processed FPC sheets are often separated by isolation paper, and the current placement of isolation paper is also mostly done manually. As a result, the current FPC board special-shaped hole punching devices need to be improved in terms of both punching accuracy and efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiment of the utility model provides a device for punching special-shaped holes in an FPC board, aiming to solve the problems of the existing device for punching special-shaped holes in an FPC board, such as the need for manual loading and unloading, which increases the operation risk; the low precision of the FPC special-shaped holes; and the low punching efficiency.

[0004] The utility model embodiment is achieved as follows:

[0005] An FPC board special-shaped hole punching device, comprising a frame, a loading and unloading platform, a loading and unloading manipulator, a transfer and unloading component, an automatic alignment mobile platform, a punching module, a CCD positioning module, a waste collection component and a release paper placement component;

[0006] The frame is provided with a processing table and a gantry.

[0007] The loading and unloading manipulator comprises a first sliding unit and a loading and unloading manipulator body, and the loading and unloading manipulator body moves between a first operating position and a second operating position of the first sliding unit; when the loading and unloading manipulator body slides at the first operating position, two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body respectively match the loading lifting platform and the transfer and unloading assembly; when the loading and unloading manipulator body slides at the second operating position, two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body respectively match the transfer and unloading assembly and the waste collection assembly;

[0008] The automatic alignment mobile platform moves back and forth between the discharge position and the punching position; when the automatic alignment mobile platform is at the discharge position, it matches the loading and unloading manipulator to discharge the material; when the automatic alignment mobile platform is at the punching position, it matches the punching module to punch;

[0009] The CCD positioning module is matched with the punching module.

[0010] Preferably, a first manipulator pick-up and placement end and a second manipulator pick-up and placement end are provided at both ends of the loading and unloading robot body; when the loading and unloading robot body slides to the first operating position, the first manipulator pick-up and placement end matches the loading and unloading platform, and the second manipulator pick-up and placement end matches the transfer and unloading assembly; when the loading and unloading robot body slides to the second operating position, the first manipulator pick-up and placement end matches the transfer and unloading assembly, and the second manipulator pick-up and placement end matches the waste collection assembly. By sliding the loading and unloading robot body between the first operating position and the second operating position, the unprocessed FPC sheets and the processed FPC sheets can be simultaneously grasped, and the unprocessed FPC sheets and the processed FPC sheets can be simultaneously unloaded, thereby achieving high automation and high efficiency.

[0011] Preferably, the transfer unloading assembly includes a transfer unloading table and a tensioning clamp, and the tensioning clamp is matched and arranged on the periphery of the tensioning clamp; when the unprocessed FPC sheet is placed on the transfer unloading table, the periphery of the unprocessed FPC sheet is clamped by the tensioning clamp for subsequent punching operations.

[0012] Preferably, the punching die set includes a servo punch and a punching die compatible with the servo punch, the punching die includes an upper die and a lower die compatible with each other, the upper die is connected to the servo punch, and the lower die is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0013] Preferably, the CCD positioning module includes a CCD positioning bracket and a CCD camera arranged on the CCD positioning bracket. The matching arrangement of the CCD positioning module and the punching module can greatly increase the punching accuracy.

[0014] Preferably, the waste collection component includes a waste frame and a waste frame transmission unit; the waste frame is slidably arranged on the waste frame transmission unit; the waste frame realizes alternately receiving the processed FPC sheet material and isolation paper through sliding movement on the waste frame transmission unit, thereby realizing automatic material collection and isolation addition of isolation paper during the material collection process.

[0015] Preferably, the release paper placement assembly includes a matching release paper lifting platform and a release paper manipulator; the release paper manipulator is used to grab and place the release paper.

[0016] The process of punching operation using the FPC board special-shaped hole punching device is as follows:

[0017] First, the unprocessed FPC sheet and isolation paper are manually placed on the loading lifting platform and the isolation paper lifting platform respectively, and the loading and unloading robot slides to the first working position, and the first robot's pick-and-place end grabs the unprocessed FPC sheet, and at the same time, the second robot's pick-and-place end grabs the FPC sheet after punching on the transfer unloading table; when the loading and unloading robot slides to the second working position, the first robot's pick-and-place end places the unprocessed FPC sheet on the transfer unloading table, and at the same time, the second robot's pick-and-place end places the FPC sheet after punching in the waste frame; at the same time, the automatic alignment mobile platform transfers the unprocessed FPC sheet on the transfer unloading table to the punching position, where it is punched by the punching module and then returned; the next round of picking and placing sheets and punching operations is carried out to realize cyclic automatic punching processing.

[0018] The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device of the present invention requires 3 seconds for punching a single PCS, which is estimated to be 1,200 pieces per hour, and has a high punching efficiency.

[0019] Beneficial effects achieved by the utility model:

[0020] The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device of the utility model adopts automatic loading and unloading and fully automated operation; it also adopts an automatic positioning platform and is equipped with CCD precise positioning, which greatly increases the precision of punching; it automatically punches special-shaped holes by configuring a servo punching machine and a punching module; it can achieve high punching efficiency (single PCS punching requires 3S, estimated at 1200 pieces / hour). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first structural diagram of the FPC board special-shaped hole punching device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the FPC board special-shaped hole punching device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a third structural schematic diagram of the FPC board special-shaped hole punching device provided by an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0028] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0029] Currently, existing FPC board special-shaped hole punching devices have problems such as requiring manual loading and unloading, increasing operational risks; low precision of FPC special-shaped holes; and low punching efficiency. In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model proposes a FPC board special-shaped hole punching device.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a device for punching special-shaped holes in an FPC board includes a frame 1, a loading and unloading platform 2, a loading and unloading robot 3, a transfer and unloading component 4, an automatic alignment moving platform 5, a punching module 6, a CCD positioning module 7, a waste collection component 8, and a release paper placement component 9;

[0032] The frame 1 is provided with a processing table 11 and a gantry 12;

[0033] The loading and unloading manipulator 3 includes a first sliding unit 31 and a loading and unloading manipulator body 32. The loading and unloading manipulator body 32 moves between the first operating position and the second operating position of the first sliding unit 31. When the loading and unloading manipulator body 32 slides in the first operating position, the two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body 32 are matched with the loading lifting platform 2 and the transfer and unloading component 4 respectively; when the loading and unloading manipulator body 32 slides in the second operating position, the two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body 32 are matched with the transfer and unloading component 4 and the waste collection component 8 respectively.

[0034] The automatic alignment mobile platform 5 moves back and forth between the discharge position and the punching position; when the automatic alignment mobile platform 5 is at the discharge position, it matches the loading and unloading robot 3 to discharge the material; when the automatic alignment mobile platform 5 is at the punching position, it matches the punching module 6 to punch;

[0035] The CCD positioning module 7 is matched with the punching module 6 .

[0036] Preferably, a first manipulator pick-up and placement end 321 and a second manipulator pick-up and placement end 322 are provided at both ends of the loading and unloading robot body 32; when the loading and unloading robot body 32 slides in the first operating position, the first manipulator pick-up and placement end 321 matches the loading and unloading platform 2, and the second manipulator pick-up and placement end 322 matches the transfer and unloading assembly 4; when the loading and unloading robot body 32 slides in the second operating position, the first manipulator pick-up and placement end 321 matches the transfer and unloading assembly 4, and the second manipulator pick-up and placement end 322 matches the waste collection assembly 8. By sliding the loading and unloading robot body 32 between the first operating position and the second operating position, the unprocessed FPC sheets and the processed FPC sheets can be simultaneously grasped, and the unprocessed FPC sheets and the processed FPC sheets can be simultaneously unloaded, thereby achieving high automation and high efficiency.

[0037] Preferably, the transfer unloading component 4 includes a transfer unloading table 41 and a tensioning clamp 42, and the tensioning clamp 42 is matched and arranged on the periphery of the tensioning clamp 42; when the unprocessed FPC sheet is placed on the transfer unloading table 41, the periphery of the unprocessed FPC sheet is clamped by the tensioning clamp 42 for subsequent punching operations.

[0038] Preferably, the punching die set 6 includes a servo punch 61 and a punching die 62 adapted to the servo punch 61 , the punching die 62 includes an adapted upper die and a lower die, the upper die is connected to the servo punch 61 , and the lower die is fixedly connected to the frame 1 .

[0039] Preferably, the CCD positioning module 7 includes a CCD positioning bracket 71 and a CCD camera 72 disposed on the CCD positioning bracket 71. By matching the CCD positioning module 7 with the punching module 6, the punching accuracy can be greatly increased.

[0040] Preferably, the waste collection component 8 includes a waste frame 81 and a waste frame transmission unit 82; the waste frame 81 is slidably arranged on the waste frame transmission unit 82; the waste frame 81 realizes alternately receiving the processed FPC sheet material and isolation paper through sliding movement on the waste frame transmission unit 82, thereby realizing automatic material collection and isolation addition of isolation paper during the material collection process.

[0041] Preferably, the release paper placement component 9 includes a matching release paper lifting platform 91 and a release paper manipulator 92; the release paper manipulator 92 is used to grab and place the release paper.

[0042] The process of punching operation using the FPC board special-shaped hole punching device is as follows:

[0043] First, the unprocessed FPC sheet and isolation paper are manually placed on the loading and unloading platform 2 and the isolation paper lifting platform 91 respectively, and the loading and unloading robot 3 slides to the first working position, and the first robot pick-up and placement end 321 grabs the unprocessed FPC sheet, and at the same time, the second robot pick-up and placement end 322 grabs the FPC sheet after punching on the transfer discharge table 41; when the loading and unloading robot 3 slides to the second working position, the first robot pick-up and placement end 321 places the unprocessed FPC sheet on the transfer discharge table 41, and at the same time, the second robot pick-up and placement end 322 places the FPC sheet after punching in the waste frame 81; at the same time, the automatic alignment mobile platform 5 transfers the unprocessed FPC sheet on the transfer discharge table 41 to the punching position, and the punching module 6 performs punching and then returns; the next round of picking and placing sheets and punching operations is carried out to realize cyclic automatic punching processing.

[0044] The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device of the present invention requires 3 seconds for punching a single PCS, which is estimated to be 1,200 pieces per hour, and has a high punching efficiency.

[0045] Beneficial effects achieved by the utility model:

[0046] The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device of the utility model adopts automatic loading and unloading and fully automated operation; it also adopts an automatic positioning platform and is equipped with CCD precise positioning, which greatly increases the precision of punching; it automatically punches special-shaped holes by configuring a servo punching machine and a punching module; it can achieve high punching efficiency (single PCS punching requires 3S, estimated at 1200 pieces / hour).

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for punching special-shaped holes in an FPC board, characterized by: It includes a frame, loading and unloading platform, loading and unloading manipulator, transfer unloading component, automatic alignment mobile platform, punching module, CCD positioning module, waste collection component and isolation paper placement component; The frame is provided with a processing table and a gantry. The loading and unloading manipulator comprises a first sliding unit and a loading and unloading manipulator body, and the loading and unloading manipulator body moves between a first operating position and a second operating position of the first sliding unit; when the loading and unloading manipulator body slides at the first operating position, two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body respectively match the loading lifting platform and the transfer and unloading assembly; when the loading and unloading manipulator body slides at the second operating position, two ends of the loading and unloading manipulator body respectively match the transfer and unloading assembly and the waste collection assembly; The automatic alignment mobile platform moves back and forth between the discharge position and the punching position; when the automatic alignment mobile platform is at the discharge position, it matches the loading and unloading manipulator to discharge the material; when the automatic alignment mobile platform is at the punching position, it matches the punching module to punch; The CCD positioning module is matched with the punching module.

2. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the loading and unloading robot body are provided with a first robot picking and placing end and a second robot picking and placing end; when the loading and unloading robot body slides to the first working position, the first robot picking and placing end matches the loading lifting platform, and the second robot picking and placing end matches the transfer and unloading component; when the loading and unloading robot body slides to the second working position, the first robot picking and placing end matches the transfer and unloading component, and the second robot picking and placing end matches the waste collection component.

3. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer unloading assembly includes a transfer unloading platform and a tensioning clamp, and the tensioning clamp is matched and arranged on the outer periphery of the tensioning clamp.

4. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The punching die set includes a servo punch and a punching die adapted to the servo punch. The punching die includes an upper die and a lower die adapted to each other. The upper die is connected to the servo punch, and the lower die is fixedly connected to the frame.

5. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The CCD positioning module includes a CCD positioning bracket and a CCD camera arranged on the CCD positioning bracket.

6. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste collecting assembly comprises a waste frame and a waste frame transmission unit; the waste frame is slidably arranged on the waste frame transmission unit.

7. The FPC board special-shaped hole punching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The release paper placement component includes a matching release paper lifting platform and a release paper manipulator.

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