Automatic feeding and code scanning equipment for PCBs (printed circuit boards)

By designing a flip component to automatically adjust the orientation of the PCB board, the problem in the existing technology that the PCB board scanning device requires two sets of scanning devices with inconsistent orientations is solved. The effect of one side of the QR code always facing up is achieved, which improves processing efficiency and stability.

CN223303568UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05JIANGXI DECHUANG ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422073750.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

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Technical Problem

Existing PCB board scanning equipment requires the installation of two sets of scanning devices, and the orientation of the PCB boards after scanning is not uniform. The QR code facing downwards is still facing downwards, which makes subsequent processing inconvenient.

Method used

An automatic loading and scanning device for PCB boards was designed, which includes a flipping component. Through components such as a hydraulic rod, a guide ring, a guide rod, a transmission box, a motor, and a clamping cylinder, the PCB board can be automatically flipped so that the QR code side is always facing upward.

Benefits of technology

The QR code side of the PCB board is uniformly facing upward, which facilitates subsequent code scanning and improves processing efficiency and stability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a PCB automatic feeding and code scanning device which comprises a fixing table, supporting columns are fixedly installed at the four corners of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixing table, first conveyors are fixedly installed on the two sides of the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixing table, and second conveyors are fixedly installed on the two sides of the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixing table. A first fixing frame is fixedly installed at the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixing table, a second fixing frame is fixedly installed at the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixing table, the first fixing frame is located on the upper portion of the first conveyor, and the second fixing frame is located on the upper portion of the second conveyor. The industrial detection camera is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer surface of the upper end of the first fixing frame. According to the automatic feeding and code scanning equipment for the PCBs, the overturning assembly is arranged, so that the PCBs can be overturned conveniently, it is guaranteed that the faces, with two-dimensional codes, of the PCBs face upwards all the time, and the guide rods are arranged, so that the lifting stability of the grabbing and clamping air cylinders is improved conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of PCB board code scanning equipment, in particular to a PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning equipment. Background Art

[0002] PCB, short for printed circuit board, is a crucial component in the electronics industry. Almost every electronic device, from small electronic watches and calculators to large computers and communications equipment, that contains electronic components such as integrated circuits, requires a printed circuit board to electrically interconnect the various components.

[0003] By integrating QR codes into PCB boards, multiple aspects of optimization and management can be achieved. In the existing technology, PCB boards need to be loaded through a conveyor and then the QR codes are scanned by a scanner.

[0004] In the prior art, a Chinese patent document with the authorization announcement number CN220795869U records a PCB automatic barcode scanner, which includes a frame with fixed tracks and movable tracks spaced apart on the frame, and conveying devices are provided on opposite sides of the fixed track and the movable track, and sensors are provided at both ends of the conveying devices. An adjustment component is provided on one side of the movable track, and upper and lower ends of the adjustment component are connected to upper and lower barcode scanning devices arranged opposite to each other. A width adjustment device is provided between the movable track and the fixed track, and a control console is provided on the side of the fixed track away from the movable track. A hand crank is provided on the control console, and the hand crank is connected to the width adjustment device.

[0005] It requires the installation of two sets of scanning devices to scan the PCB boards on the upper and lower sides of the conveyor respectively. However, after scanning, the orientation of the PCB boards is still not uniform, and the QR codes facing downwards are still facing downwards.

[0006] To this end, we propose an automatic PCB board loading and scanning device. Utility Model Content

[0007] (1) Technical problems solved

[0008] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides an automatic PCB board loading and scanning device, which is convenient for flipping the orientation of the PCB board, ensuring the uniform orientation of the product, and facilitating subsequent unified processing, etc., and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0009] (2) Technical solution

[0010] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device, comprising a fixed table, support columns are fixedly installed at the four corners of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed table, a first conveyor is fixedly installed on both sides of the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed table, and a second conveyor is fixedly installed on both sides of the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed table, a first fixing frame is fixedly installed on the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed table, and a second fixing frame is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed table, the first fixing frame is located on the upper part of the first conveyor, and the second fixing frame is located on the upper part of the second conveyor, the industrial inspection camera is fixedly installed on the middle part of the outer surface of the upper end of the first fixing frame, and the code scanner is fixedly installed on the middle part of the outer surface of the upper end of the second fixing frame, and a flip assembly is provided on one side between the first conveyor and the second conveyor, and the flip assembly includes a fixed block, a hydraulic rod, a guide ring, a guide rod, a transmission box, a fixed plate, a motor, a driven shaft, a support frame, a gripping cylinder, a worm gear, a rotating shaft and a worm, and the outer surface of one end of the fixed block is fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer surface of one side of the fixed table.

[0011] Preferably, the hydraulic rod is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed block away from the fixed platform, the guide ring is fixedly mounted on the middle of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed block close to the fixed platform, the guide rod passes through the guide ring and is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed plate, and the outer surface of the upper end of the piston rod in the hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the transmission box.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall of the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide ring, the fixing plate is fixedly mounted on the lower portion of the outer surface of one side of the transmission box, and the support frame is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the upper end of the fixing plate.

[0013] Preferably, the motor is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer surface of the upper end of the transmission box, the worm wheel and the worm are both located inside the transmission box, the rotating shaft is connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the motor, the worm is fixedly mounted on the middle part of the rotating shaft, the worm wheel is located on the outer surface of one side of the worm, and the worm wheel is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of one end of the driven shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the outer surface of one side of the worm is meshed with the outer surface of one side of the worm wheel, sealed bearings are provided between the rotating shaft, the driven shaft and the transmission box, the rotating shaft and the driven shaft are rotatably connected to the transmission box through sealed bearings, a coupling is provided between the rotating shaft and the motor, and the upper end outer surface of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the lower end outer surface of the output shaft in the motor through the coupling.

[0015] Preferably, the driven shaft passes through the upper part of the fixed plate and is fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer surface of one side of the clamping cylinder. A sealed bearing is provided between the driven shaft and the support frame, and the driven shaft is rotatably connected to the support frame through the sealed bearing.

[0016] (3) Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention provides a PCB board automatic feeding and scanning device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This PCB board automatic feeding and scanning equipment is equipped with a flip component to facilitate flipping the PCB board, ensuring that the side of the PCB board with the QR code is always facing upwards.

[0019] 2. This PCB board automatic feeding and scanning equipment is equipped with a guide rod to improve the stability of the gripping cylinder lifting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a PCB board automatic feeding and scanning device of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a flip component in a PCB board automatic feeding and scanning device of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the flip component in the automatic PCB board loading and scanning equipment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a side cross-sectional view of a transmission box in an automatic PCB board loading and scanning device of the present invention.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Fixed table; 2. Support column; 3. First conveyor; 4. Second conveyor; 5. First fixed frame; 6. Second fixed frame; 7. Industrial inspection camera; 8. Barcode scanner; 9. Flip assembly; 10. Fixed block; 11. Hydraulic rod; 12. Guide ring; 13. Guide rod; 14. Transmission box; 15. Fixed plate; 16. Motor; 17. Driven shaft; 18. Support frame; 19. Gripping cylinder; 20. Worm gear; 21. Rotating shaft; 22. Worm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0026] This embodiment is a PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device.

[0027] like Figure 1-4As shown, it includes a fixed platform 1, support columns 2 are fixedly installed on the four corners of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed platform 1, a first conveyor 3 is fixedly installed on both sides of the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform 1, a second conveyor 4 is fixedly installed on both sides of the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform 1, a first fixed frame 5 is fixedly installed on the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform 1, and a second fixed frame 6 is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform 1. The first fixed frame 5 is located on the upper part of the first conveyor 3, the second fixed frame 6 is located on the upper part of the second conveyor 4, and the industrial detection camera 7 is fixedly installed In the middle of the outer surface of the upper end of the first fixed frame 5, the barcode scanner 8 is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer surface of the upper end of the second fixed frame 6. A flip assembly 9 is provided on one side between the first conveyor 3 and the second conveyor 4. The flip assembly 9 includes a fixed block 10, a hydraulic rod 11, a guide ring 12, a guide rod 13, a transmission box 14, a fixed plate 15, a motor 16, a driven shaft 17, a support frame 18, a clamping cylinder 19, a worm gear 20, a rotating shaft 21 and a worm 22, and the outer surface of one end of the fixed block 10 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of one side of the fixed platform 1.

[0028] The hydraulic rod 11 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed block 10 away from the fixed platform 1, the guide ring 12 is fixedly mounted on the middle part of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed block 10 close to the fixed platform 1, the guide rod 13 passes through the guide ring 12 and is fixedly connected to the middle part of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed plate 15, the upper outer surface of the piston rod in the hydraulic rod 11 is fixedly connected to the lower outer surface of the transmission box 14; the outer wall of the guide rod 13 and the guide ring 12 are slidingly connected, the fixed plate 15 is fixedly mounted on the lower part of the outer surface of one side of the transmission box 14, and the support frame 18 is fixedly mounted on the upper outer surface of the fixed plate 15; the motor 16 is fixedly mounted on one side of the upper outer surface of the transmission box 14, the worm gear 20 and the worm 22 are both located inside the transmission box 14, the rotating shaft 21 is connected to the lower outer surface of the motor 16, and the worm 22 is fixedly mounted In the middle of the rotating shaft 21, the worm wheel 20 is located on the outer surface of one side of the worm 22, and the worm wheel 20 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of one end of the driven shaft 17; the outer surface of one side of the worm 22 is meshed with the outer surface of one side of the worm wheel 20, and sealed bearings are provided between the rotating shaft 21, the driven shaft 17 and the transmission box 14. The rotating shaft 21 and the driven shaft 17 are rotatably connected to the transmission box 14 through sealed bearings. A coupling is provided between the rotating shaft 21 and the motor 16, and the upper end outer surface of the rotating shaft 21 is fixedly connected to the lower end outer surface of the output shaft in the motor 16 through the coupling; the driven shaft 17 passes through the upper part of the fixed plate 15 and is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of one side of the clamping cylinder 19. A sealed bearing is provided between the driven shaft 17 and the support frame 18, and the driven shaft 17 is rotatably connected to the support frame 18 through the sealed bearing.

[0029] It should be noted that the utility model is an automatic feeding and code scanning device for PCB boards. The first conveyor 3 and the second conveyor 4 in the text belong to the existing technology. The first conveyor 3 and the second conveyor 4 can both convey PCB boards. During operation, when the PCB board is placed on the first conveyor 3 for transportation, it is monitored by the industrial detection camera 7. The industrial vision camera monitors the QR code of the PCB board through machine vision positioning and recognition detection technology. When the industrial detection camera 7 detects that the QR code of the PCB board is not facing upward, when the PCB board passes between the clamps in the clamping cylinder 19, the PCB board is clamped and limited by the clamping cylinder 19. After that, the clamping cylinder 19 is driven to rise by the operation of the hydraulic rod 11. The clamping cylinder 19 drives the PCB board to rise, and the guide rod 13 is lifted along the guide ring 12, which can improve the stability of the lifting of the clamping cylinder 19. The clamping cylinder 19 drives the PCB board to rise. After starting, the operation of the motor 16 drives the grabbing cylinder 19 to flip, and the grabbing cylinder 19 drives the PCB board to flip, and the operation of the motor 16 drives the rotating shaft 21 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 21 drives the worm 22 to rotate, and the worm 22 and the worm gear 20 engage with each other. The worm 22 drives the driven shaft 17 to rotate through the worm gear 20, and the driven shaft 17 drives the grabbing cylinder 19 to flip, thereby realizing the flipping of the PCB board, so that the side of the PCB board with the QR code faces upward, and then the hydraulic rod 11 drives the grabbing cylinder 19 to reset, and the grabbing cylinder 19 drives the PCB board to be placed between the first conveyor 3 and the second conveyor 4, and then the grabbing cylinder 19 controls the grabbing to open, and the PCB board is transported through the first conveyor 3 and the second conveyor 4, so that the side of the PCB board with the QR code faces upward, and then the QR code of the PCB board is scanned by the barcode scanner 8.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second (number one, number two), etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements that are not explicitly listed, or also includes elements that are inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "including a..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device that includes the elements.

[0031] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements shall fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A PCB board automatic feeding and scanning device, comprising a fixed platform (1), wherein support columns (2) are fixedly mounted on the four corners of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed platform (1), characterized in that: A first conveyor (3) is fixedly installed on both sides of the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform (1), a second conveyor (4) is fixedly installed on both sides of the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform (1), a first fixed frame (5) is fixedly installed on the right end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform (1), and a second fixed frame (6) is fixedly installed on the left end of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed platform (1), the first fixed frame (5) is located on the upper part of the first conveyor (3), the second fixed frame (6) is located on the upper part of the second conveyor (4), the industrial detection camera (7) is fixedly installed on the middle part of the outer surface of the upper end of the first fixed frame (5), and the code scanner ( 8) is fixedly mounted on the middle portion of the outer surface of the upper end of the second fixed frame (6), and a flip assembly (9) is provided on one side between the first conveyor (3) and the second conveyor (4), wherein the flip assembly (9) comprises a fixed block (10), a hydraulic rod (11), a guide ring (12), a guide rod (13), a transmission box (14), a fixed plate (15), a motor (16), a driven shaft (17), a support frame (18), a gripping cylinder (19), a worm gear (20), a rotating shaft (21) and a worm (22), and the outer surface of one end of the fixed block (10) is fixedly connected to the middle portion of the outer surface of one side of the fixed platform (1).

2. The PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic rod (11) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed block (10) at one end away from the fixed platform (1); the guide ring (12) is fixedly mounted on the middle portion of the outer surface of the upper end of the fixed block (10) close to one end of the fixed platform (1); the guide rod (13) passes through the guide ring (12) and is fixedly connected to the middle portion of the outer surface of the lower end of the fixed plate (15); the outer surface of the upper end of the piston rod in the hydraulic rod (11) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the transmission box (14).

3. The PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the guide rod (13) is slidably connected to the guide ring (12); the fixing plate (15) is fixedly mounted on the lower portion of the outer surface of one side of the transmission box (14); and the support frame (18) is fixedly mounted on the upper outer surface of the fixing plate (15).

4. The PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor (16) is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer surface of the upper end of the transmission box (14); the worm wheel (20) and the worm (22) are both located inside the transmission box (14); the rotating shaft (21) is connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the motor (16); the worm (22) is fixedly mounted on the middle part of the rotating shaft (21); the worm wheel (20) is located on the outer surface of one side of the worm (22); and the worm wheel (20) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of one end of the driven shaft (17).

5. The PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of one side of the worm (22) is meshed with the outer surface of one side of the worm wheel (20); sealed bearings are provided between the rotating shaft (21), the driven shaft (17) and the transmission box (14); the rotating shaft (21) and the driven shaft (17) are rotatably connected to the transmission box (14) through the sealed bearings; a coupling is provided between the rotating shaft (21) and the motor (16); the outer surface of the upper end of the rotating shaft (21) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the output shaft in the motor (16) through the coupling.

6. The PCB board automatic feeding and code scanning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driven shaft (17) passes through the upper portion of the fixed plate (15) and is fixedly connected to the middle portion of the outer surface of one side of the clamping cylinder (19). A sealed bearing is provided between the driven shaft (17) and the support frame (18). The driven shaft (17) is rotatably connected to the support frame (18) via the sealed bearing.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • PCB automatic code scanning machine

    CN220795869U

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