Automatic flat cable slitting machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic flat cable slitting machine which comprises a machine table, a feeding mechanism, a slitting mechanism and a detection mechanism. The feeding mechanism comprises a material disc, a material conveying table and two driving devices, the material disc and the material conveying table are arranged on the machine table in parallel, the two driving devices are arranged at the two ends of the material conveying table respectively, and the driving devices are used for driving flat cables to move along the material conveying table; the slitting mechanism comprises a first air cylinder and a slitting cutter, the first air cylinder is arranged on the machine table, the slitting cutter is arranged at the driving end of the first air cylinder, and the slitting cutter is used for cutting flat cables; the detection mechanism comprises a detection camera and a light source, the detection camera is arranged on the machine table and located above the flat cable, and the light source is arranged in the material conveying table, located below the flat cable and corresponds to the detection camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible flat cable processing equipment, in particular to an automatic cable slitting machine. Background Art

[0002] FFC cable, also known as Flexible Flat Cable (FFC), is a flexible flat cable that allows for arbitrary selection of conductor number and spacing, making wiring more convenient, greatly reducing the size of electronic products, reducing production costs, and improving production efficiency. It is most suitable for use as a data transmission cable between mobile components and motherboards, between PCB boards, and in miniaturized electrical equipment.

[0003] Flexible flat cable refers to a cable made of a flat and soft conductor (usually tinned pure copper wire) bonded with a very thin and flexible film or paper film at high temperature.

[0004] During production and use, the conductors of flexible flat cables need to be slit. However, the slitting machines in the prior art have a complex structure and a low degree of automation, which is not conducive to improving production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic wire slitting machine to solve the technical problem of low production efficiency in the prior art.

[0006] The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions: an automatic wire slitting machine, comprising a machine platform, a feeding mechanism, a slitting mechanism and a detection mechanism;

[0007] The feeding mechanism includes a material tray, a feeding platform and two driving devices. The material tray and the feeding platform are arranged side by side on the machine platform. The two driving devices are respectively arranged at both ends of the feeding platform. The driving devices are used to drive the cable to move along the feeding platform.

[0008] The slitting mechanism includes a first cylinder and a slitting tool, wherein the first cylinder is provided on the machine platform, and the slitting tool is provided at the driving end of the first cylinder, and the slitting tool is used for cutting the cable;

[0009] The detection mechanism includes a detection camera and a light source. The detection camera is arranged on the machine platform and is located above the cable. The light source is arranged in the feed table and is located below the cable and corresponds to the detection camera.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the driving device includes a first motor, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a second cylinder, the driving end of the first motor is connected to the driving wheel, the driven wheel is in contact with the driving wheel, the second cylinder is arranged on the feeding platform, the driving end of the second cylinder is connected to the driven wheel, and the cable passes between the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, the feeding mechanism further includes a guide wheel, and the guide wheel is arranged between the material tray and the feeding platform.

[0012] In a possible implementation, a limiting ring is sleeved on the guide wheel, and the limiting ring is slidably arranged relative to the guide wheel.

[0013] In a possible implementation, a baffle is provided on the feeding platform, and the baffle is used to limit the position of the cable arrangement.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, a pressing plate is provided on the feeding platform, and the pressing plate is used to press the cable.

[0015] In a possible embodiment, a cutting mechanism is further included, which includes a second motor, a fixed plate, a slide, an upper cutting knife and a lower cutting knife. The fixed plate is arranged on the machine platform, the slide is slidably connected to the fixed plate, the driving end of the second motor is connected to the slide, the upper cutting knife is arranged at the upper end of the slide, and the lower cutting knife is arranged on the fixed plate. The upper cutting knife and the lower cutting knife cooperate to cut the cable.

[0016] In a possible implementation, a photoelectric switch is provided on the fixed plate, and a blocking piece corresponding to the photoelectric switch is provided on the slide plate.

[0017] In a possible embodiment, a clamping mechanism is further included, which includes a fixed seat, a third cylinder and a clamping member. The fixed seat is arranged on the machine table, the third cylinder is arranged on the fixed seat, and the clamping member is arranged at the driving end of the third cylinder. The clamping member is used to clamp the cable.

[0018] In a possible implementation, a slide rail is provided on the machine platform, and the fixing seat is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0019] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the feeding mechanism can realize automatic loading, so that the cable can move automatically on the feed table, the slitting mechanism can cut the cable on the feed table, thereby slitting the cable, and the detection mechanism can inspect the cut cable to ensure the slitting quality of the cable. The equipment can complete the loading, cutting and inspection of the cable at one time, and has a high degree of automation, which greatly improves the slitting efficiency of the cable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the automatic wire slitting machine of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in the automatic wire slitting machine of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the slitting mechanism in the automatic slitting machine for arranging wires in the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cutting mechanism in the automatic wire slitting machine of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the automatic wire slitting machine of the present invention.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 100, machine; 101, slide rail;

[0027] 200, feeding mechanism; 201, feeding tray; 202, feeding platform; 203, first motor; 204, driving wheel; 205, driven wheel; 206, second cylinder; 207, guide wheel; 208, limiting ring; 209, baffle; 210, pressure plate; 211, synchronous wheel;

[0028] 300, slitting mechanism; 301, first cylinder; 302, slitting tool;

[0029] 400, detection mechanism; 401, detection camera; 402, light source;

[0030] 500, cutting mechanism; 501, second motor; 502, fixed plate; 503, slide plate; 504, upper cutting blade; 505, lower cutting blade; 506, photoelectric switch; 507, baffle;

[0031] 600, clamping mechanism; 601, fixing seat; 602, third cylinder; 603, clamping member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) 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 indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined 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 they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0035] like Figure 1-5 The automatic slitting machine for arranging wires shown in the figure comprises a machine platform 100, a feeding mechanism 200, a slitting mechanism 300 and a detection mechanism 400; the feeding mechanism 200 comprises a material tray 201, a feed table 202 and two driving devices, the material tray 201 and the feed table 202 are arranged side by side on the machine platform 100, and the two driving devices are respectively arranged at the two ends of the feed table 202, and the driving devices are used to drive the arranging wires to move along the feed table 202; the slitting mechanism 300 comprises a first cylinder 301 and a slitting tool 302, the first cylinder 301 is arranged on the machine 100, the slitting tool 302 is arranged at the driving end of the first cylinder 301, and the slitting tool 302 is used to cut the cable; the detection mechanism 400 includes a detection camera 401 and a light source 402, the detection camera 401 is arranged on the machine 100, and the detection camera 401 is located above the cable, the light source 402 is arranged in the feed table 202, and the light source 402 is located below the cable, and corresponds to the detection camera 401. It should be noted that the material tray 201 is rotatable relative to the machine 100. When the driving device drives the cable to move, the material tray 201 will rotate. The slitting mechanism 300 is arranged between the two driving devices. The slitting tool 302 cuts the cable located between the two driving devices. The two driving devices can tighten the cable to prevent the cable from being pulled by the slitting tool 302, thereby affecting the cutting quality. The detection mechanism 400 is arranged behind the slitting mechanism 300. After the cable is stripped, the detection mechanism 400 can detect it. Only the cable that passes the inspection can enter the next processing step, which further improves the qualified rate of the cable stripping. In addition, the setting of the light source 402 can improve the clarity of the photo taken by the detection camera 401, which is conducive to improving the detection efficiency.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2In one possible embodiment, the driving device includes a first motor 203, a driving wheel 204, a driven wheel 205 and a second cylinder 206. The driving end of the first motor 203 is connected to the driving wheel 204, and the driven wheel 205 is in contact with the driving wheel 204. The second cylinder 206 is arranged on the feeding platform 202, and the driving end of the second cylinder 206 is connected to the driven wheel 205. The cable passes between the driving wheel 204 and the driven wheel 205. It should be noted that a synchronous wheel 211 is provided on the driving wheels 204 of the two driving devices, and the two synchronous wheels 211 are connected by a transmission belt, so that only one motor is needed to drive the two driving wheels 204 at the same time, which is beneficial to reducing manufacturing costs. In addition, the second cylinder 206 is used to drive the driven wheel 205 to rise or fall. The staff needs to first raise the driven wheel 205, then place the cable on the driving wheel 204, and then lower the driven wheel 205, and clamp the cable between the driving wheel 204 and the driven wheel 205, so that the driving wheel 204 can drive the cable forward when it rotates.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 2 In one possible embodiment, the feeding mechanism 200 further includes a guide wheel 207 disposed between the material tray 201 and the feed platform 202. It is readily understood that the guide wheel 207 guides the wires, allowing the wires on the material tray 201 to smoothly enter the feed platform 202. Furthermore, the guide wheel 207 is rotatable relative to the machine 100, which helps reduce friction between the wires and the guide wheel 207.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 In one possible embodiment, a limiting ring 208 is mounted on the guide wheel 207 and is slidably disposed relative to the guide wheel 207. It is readily understood that there are two limiting rings 208, and the cable passes between the two limiting rings 208. The limiting rings 208 limit the cable, preventing it from bending in the area between the material tray 201 and the feed platform 202, thereby improving the stability of cable transportation.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 In one possible embodiment, a baffle 209 is provided on the feeder platform 202 to limit the position of the cable. It is easy to understand that after the cable enters the feeder platform 202, it must be ensured to move straight to prevent it from shifting during movement, thereby affecting the slitting cutter 302 cutting the cable. The baffle 209 is provided at the end of the feeder platform 202 so that the cable is restrained by the baffle 209 as soon as it enters the feeder platform 202, preventing it from shifting and improving the stability of the cable movement.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 2In one possible embodiment, a pressure plate 210 is provided on the feed platform 202 to compress the cable. It should be noted that two pressure plates 210 are provided below the slitting cutter 302, each pressing on either side of the cable. This prevents the cable from being significantly bent during cutting by the slitting cutter 302, ensuring accurate cutting.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 4 In a possible embodiment, it further includes a cutting mechanism 500, which includes a second motor 501, a fixed plate 502, a slide plate 503, an upper cutting knife 504 and a lower cutting knife 505. The fixed plate 502 is set on the machine 100, and the slide plate 503 is slidably connected to the fixed plate 502. The driving end of the second motor 501 is connected to the slide plate 503, the upper cutting knife 504 is set at the upper end of the slide plate 503, and the lower cutting knife 505 is set on the fixed plate 502. The upper cutting knife 504 and the lower cutting knife 505 cooperate to cut the cable. It is easy to understand that after the cable is slit, both ends of the slit part need to be cut off to make the whole cable into sections, so as to facilitate the subsequent processing of each section of the cable. Therefore, the cutting mechanism 500 is set behind the detection mechanism 400. After the cable detection is completed, it continues to move under the action of the driving device, enters the lower cutting knife 505 from the feeding platform 202, and extends from the lower cutting knife 505. Then the second motor 501 drives the slide plate 503 to descend, and the slide plate 503 drives the upper cutting knife 504 to descend, thereby cutting the cable.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 4 In one possible embodiment, a photoelectric switch 506 is provided on the fixed plate 502, and a blocking piece 507 corresponding to the photoelectric switch 506 is provided on the slide plate 503. It is easy to understand that as the slide plate 503 slides up and down, it drives the blocking piece 507 with it. When the blocking piece 507 passes the photoelectric switch 506, it triggers the photoelectric switch 506, which transmits a signal to the second motor 501, causing the second motor 501 to automatically change its rotation direction, thereby automatically completing the lifting and lowering operation of the slide plate 503.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 5 In one possible embodiment, a clamping mechanism 600 is further included. The clamping mechanism 600 includes a fixed base 601, a third cylinder 602, and a clamping member 603. The fixed base 601 is mounted on the machine platform 100, the third cylinder 602 is mounted on the fixed base 601, and the clamping member 603 is mounted on the driving end of the third cylinder 602. The clamping member 603 is used to clamp the cable. It is easy to understand that when the cutting mechanism 500 cuts the cable, the clamping mechanism 600 can clamp the cable, allowing the cutting mechanism 500 to cut the cable more smoothly.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 In one possible embodiment, a slide rail 101 is provided on the machine 100, and a fixed base 601 is slidably connected to the slide rail 101. It should be noted that the third cylinder 602 is provided on the fixed base 601, so that the third cylinder 602 is flush with the surface of the feed platform 202, and then the clamping mechanism 600 is slid so that the clamping mechanism 600 is close to the cutting mechanism 500, so that the cable enters the clamping member 603 after passing through the cutting lower blade 505. Then, the third cylinder 602 drives the clamping member 603 to clamp the cable, and then the clamping mechanism 600 slides backward and tightens the cable at the same time, so that the cutting mechanism 500 can cut the cable more accurately and prevent the cable from bending.

[0045] The above-mentioned embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and replacements made by technicians in this field on the basis of the present invention fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic wire slitting machine, characterized in that: Including machine, feeding mechanism, slitting mechanism and testing mechanism; The feeding mechanism includes a material tray, a feeding platform and two driving devices. The material tray and the feeding platform are arranged side by side on the machine platform. The two driving devices are respectively arranged at both ends of the feeding platform. The driving devices are used to drive the cable to move along the feeding platform. The slitting mechanism includes a first cylinder and a slitting tool, wherein the first cylinder is provided on the machine platform, and the slitting tool is provided at the driving end of the first cylinder, and the slitting tool is used for cutting the cable; The detection mechanism includes a detection camera and a light source. The detection camera is arranged on the machine platform and is located above the cable. The light source is arranged in the feed table and is located below the cable and corresponds to the detection camera.

2. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a first motor, a driving wheel, a driven wheel and a second cylinder. The driving end of the first motor is connected to the driving wheel, and the driven wheel is in contact with the driving wheel. The second cylinder is arranged on the feeding platform, and the driving end of the second cylinder is connected to the driven wheel. The cable passes between the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

3. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism further includes a guide wheel, which is arranged between the material tray and the feeding platform.

4. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting ring is sleeved on the guide wheel, and the limiting ring is slidably arranged relative to the guide wheel.

5. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding platform is provided with a baffle, which is used to limit the position of the cable arrangement.

6. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressing plate is provided on the feeding platform, and the pressing plate is used to press the cable.

7. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a cutting mechanism, which includes a second motor, a fixed plate, a slide, an upper cutting knife and a lower cutting knife. The fixed plate is arranged on the machine platform, the slide is slidably connected to the fixed plate, the driving end of the second motor is connected to the slide, the upper cutting knife is arranged at the upper end of the slide, and the lower cutting knife is arranged on the fixed plate. The upper cutting knife and the lower cutting knife cooperate to cut the cable.

8. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A photoelectric switch is provided on the fixing plate, and a blocking piece corresponding to the photoelectric switch is provided on the sliding plate.

9. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a clamping mechanism, which includes a fixed seat, a third cylinder and a clamping member. The fixed seat is arranged on the machine platform, the third cylinder is arranged on the fixed seat, the clamping member is arranged at the driving end of the third cylinder, and the clamping member is used to clamp the cable.

10. The automatic cable slitting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The platform is provided with a slide rail, and the fixing seat is slidably connected to the slide rail.

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