Vacuum switching platform device for FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) turning plate

By designing a vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-boards, the problems of high cost and insufficient accuracy in double-sided printing of FPC boards were solved, enabling efficient operation of double-sided printing on a single host and compatibility with boards of different sizes, thus improving printing quality and accuracy.

CN223494147UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31JIANGSU HI-PRINT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422955533.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, double-sided printing of FPC boards requires the addition of a flipping auxiliary machine, which increases costs and is prone to character contamination, insufficient precision, and affects printing results.

Method used

Design a vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-boards, including a lifting module, a rotating module, and an adsorption platform module. It utilizes vacuum adsorption and rotation functions to achieve double-sided printing, and is compatible with large and small board double-sided printing. It adopts a 400W motor and a 1:50 reducer platform to ensure rotational stability and accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It enables double-sided printing of FPC boards with a single host, reducing costs, avoiding character contamination, improving printing accuracy and quality, and reducing the difficulty of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vacuum switching platform device for an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) turning plate, relates to the technical field of FPC turning printing, and solves the technical problems that the cost is increased and character pollution is easy to occur as the existing conventional host can only perform single-sided printing and double-sided printing needs auxiliary equipment. Comprising a lifting module used for driving an adsorption platform module to ascend and descend, and the lifting module comprises a module installation frame and a linear module installed on the module installation frame in a sliding mode; the rotating module is used for driving the adsorption platform module to overturn and comprises an overturning module mounting plate; according to the utility model, the double-sided printing of the PCB and the double-splicing operation compatible with the large board and the small board can be realized only by using one host, the cost is greatly reduced, and the adsorption platform is provided with a plurality of 0.5 mm micropores which play an adsorption role, so that the problems of printed character pollution and insufficient precision can be effectively avoided, the printing quality is improved, manual intervention is not needed, and the production efficiency is improved. Therefore, the operation difficulty and workload are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of FPC flip printing technology, specifically a vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip plates. Background Technology

[0002] FPC, or flexible printed circuit board, is made from flexible copper-clad laminate as the base material.

[0003] In the existing technology, conventional main units on the market can only print on one side. If a board that needs to be printed on both sides is required, a flipping auxiliary device needs to be added between the two main units. This method not only greatly increases the cost of use, but also when the two main units are connected for printing, the flipping auxiliary device in the middle is prone to causing character contamination and insufficient precision, which affects the printing effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art; to this end, the present invention proposes a vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-plate.

[0005] A vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels includes:

[0006] A lifting module for driving the adsorption platform module to rise and fall, the lifting module including a module mounting frame and a linear module slidably mounted on the module mounting frame;

[0007] A drive rotation module for flipping the adsorption platform module, the rotation module including a flipping module mounting plate, a limit sensor mounted on the rear surface of the flipping module mounting plate, and a motor with a holding brake;

[0008] An adsorption platform module for adsorbing workpiece flippers, the adsorption platform module including an adsorption table and a sealed adapter mounted on the adsorption table.

[0009] Preferably, the adsorption platform module is fixed to the rotating module with screws, and the rotating module is fixed to the lifting module with screws.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting module further includes a cable chain mounting slot and a cable chain. The linear module is fixed to the module mounting bracket with screws. The module mounting bracket is fixed to the back of the main unit marble with screws. The cable chain mounting slot is fixed to the side of the module mounting bracket. The cable chain is fixed inside the cable chain mounting slot.

[0011] Preferably, the drive rotation module further includes a limit sensor bracket, a drag chain mounting sheet metal, a reducer platform, and a dual-detection plate sensor bracket. The flip module mounting plate is fixed to the linear module with screws, the limit sensor is mounted on the limit sensor bracket, and the limit sensor bracket is fixed to the flip module mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the cable chain mounting sheet metal and the reducer platform are fixed on the flip module mounting plate, the motor with the brake is connected to the reducer platform, and two limit sensors are installed on the surface of the dual inspection plate sensor bracket, and the dual inspection plate sensor bracket is fixed on the flip module mounting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the adsorption platform module further includes a sealed L-shaped connector, a T-shaped tee connector, a reinforcing rib plate, and a mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixed to the rotating module with screws. The adsorption platform and the reinforcing rib plate are both fixed to the mounting plate with screws. The L-shaped connector and the T-shaped tee connector are both fixed to the sealed adapter.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] (1) This utility model can achieve double-sided printing of PCB boards and double-sided printing of large and small boards with only one host, which greatly reduces the cost. Moreover, the adsorption platform has many 0.5mm micropores, which play an adsorption role, effectively avoiding the problem of character contamination and insufficient precision in printing, thus improving the printing quality. No manual intervention is required, which reduces the difficulty of operation and workload. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the FPC flip-plate vacuum transfer platform device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting module;

[0018] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating module in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the adsorption surface of the adsorption platform module;

[0020] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure on the back of the adsorption platform module;

[0021] In the diagram: 100, Lifting module; 101, Module mounting bracket; 102, Linear module; 103, Cable chain mounting slot; 104, Cable chain component; 200, Rotation module; 201, Tilting module mounting plate; 202, Limit sensor; 203, Limit sensor bracket; 204, Cable chain mounting sheet metal; 205, Reducer platform; 206, Motor with brake; 207, Dual-detection plate sensor bracket; 300, Adsorption platform module; 301, Sealing adapter; 302, L-shaped connector; 303, T-shaped tee connector; 304, Reinforcing rib plate; 305, Adsorption table surface; 306, Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 This application provides a vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels, comprising:

[0025] The lifting module 100 is fixed on the host. This structure needs to be reinforced to avoid insufficient structural strength. The lifting module 100 includes a module mounting bracket 101, a linear module 102, a drag chain mounting groove 103, and a drag chain component 104.

[0026] The rotating module 200 includes a flip module mounting plate 201, a limit sensor 202, a limit sensor bracket 203, a drag chain mounting sheet metal 204, a reducer platform 205, a motor with a brake 206, and a dual-detection plate sensor bracket 207. The motor with the brake 206 is offsetly fixed to the lifting module 100 by the mounting plate, realizing the vertical movement of the platform. When flipping, it needs to flip at a high position to avoid hitting the worktable below.

[0027] The adsorption platform module 300 is hollow in the middle, with air duct interfaces at the bottom. Adsorption can be achieved using a fan or vacuum generator. There are four air ducts at the bottom of the platform, with the left and right ducts independent of each other, allowing independent control of the adsorption on both sides of the platform. This enables compatibility with dual-panel small boards. The adsorption platform module 300 includes a sealing adapter 301, an L-shaped connector 302, a T-shaped tee connector 303, a reinforcing rib plate 304, an adsorption platform 305, and a mounting plate 306. The flip-up platform of the adsorption platform module 300 is divided in the middle, accommodating the adsorption of both large and small boards, achieving a multi-functional adsorption platform. Figure 4 The back of the adsorption platform module 300 is used to mount various components. Figure 5 The adsorption surface of the adsorption platform module 300 is provided, and the back of the adsorption platform module 300 has many 0.5mm micropores. The adsorption surface has only micropores and is used to adsorb FPC boards.

[0028] In this embodiment, preferably, the adsorption platform module 300 is fixed to the rotating module 200 with screws. The rotating module 200 requires a suitable motor and reducer. In this application, a 400W motor and a 1:50 reducer platform 205 are selected. A suitable rotating sheet metal reducer platform 205 is selected according to the size of the adsorption platform. The larger the model, the greater the rotation radius, so that the platform is more stable during rotation. The rotating module 200 is fixed to the lifting module 100 with screws.

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, the linear module 102 is fixed to the module mounting bracket 101 with screws. The linear module 102 can realize the lifting and retraction of the platform. The module mounting bracket 101 is fixed to the back of the main unit marble with screws. The drag chain mounting groove 103 is fixed to the side of the module mounting bracket 101. The drag chain component 104 is fixed in the drag chain mounting groove 103 for the cable and air pipe of the lifting module 100.

[0030] In this embodiment, preferably, the flip module mounting plate 201 is fixed to the linear module 102 with screws, the limit sensor 202 is mounted on the limit sensor bracket 203, and the limit sensor bracket 203 is fixed to the flip module mounting plate 201.

[0031] In this embodiment, preferably, the cable chain mounting sheet metal 204 and the reducer platform 205 are fixed on the flip module mounting plate 201, the brake motor 206 is connected to the reducer platform 205, and two limit sensors 202 are mounted on the surface of the dual-detection plate sensor bracket 207, and the dual-detection plate sensor bracket 207 is fixed on the flip module mounting plate 201. The sensors in this structure can be adjusted through the oblong holes, which is convenient for debugging personnel to debug.

[0032] In this embodiment, preferably, the mounting plate 306 is fixed to the rotating module 200 with screws, the adsorption platform 305 and the reinforcing rib plate 304 are both fixed to the mounting plate 306 with screws, and the L-shaped connector 302 and the T-shaped tee connector 303 are both fixed to the sealing adapter 301 for vacuuming. This structure has four air sources, which can be independently controlled by the air distribution block. Therefore, this adsorption platform can also be compatible with the operation of double-panel adsorption.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] Figure 1-5 The vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-board described in Embodiment 1 is mainly achieved through the synchronous operation of the reducer platform 205, the brake motor 206, and the adsorption platform. The vacuum state of the adsorption platform is achieved by a vacuum generator or a fan. Through the reserved holes, air distribution blocks, and connectors, the vacuum can be connected to the left and right sides of the adsorption platform in two ways. During rotation, the position of the sensor remains fixed, and the sensor plate under the platform senses the rotation to the 0 position and the positive and negative limit positions. Under normal circumstances, the front of the platform faces upward to adsorb the board, and then it starts to rotate. The rotation angle is adjusted by the encoder to ensure that the platform is horizontal. After rotating to the correct position, the adsorption stops, and the PCB board is placed on the worktable. Then, the lifting module 100 is controlled to rise. After reaching a certain height, it starts to rotate until it is horizontal, and then it starts to receive the next board. This is one cycle.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical methods of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical methods of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels, characterized in that, include: A lifting module (100) for driving the adsorption platform module (300) to rise and fall, the lifting module (100) includes a module mounting frame (101) and a linear module (102) slidably mounted on the module mounting frame (101). A drive rotation module (200) for flipping the adsorption platform module (300) includes a flipping module mounting plate (201), a limit sensor (202) mounted on the rear surface of the flipping module mounting plate (201), and a motor with a holding brake (206). An adsorption platform module (300) for adsorbing workpiece flipping plate, the adsorption platform module (300) includes an adsorption table (305) and a sealing adapter (301) installed on the adsorption table (305).

2. The vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption platform module (300) is fixed to the rotating module (200) with screws, and the rotating module (200) is fixed to the lifting module (100) with screws.

3. The vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting module (100) also includes a drag chain mounting slot (103) and a drag chain (104). The linear module (102) is fixed to the module mounting bracket (101) with screws. The module mounting bracket (101) is fixed to the back of the main unit marble with screws. The drag chain mounting slot (103) is fixed to the side of the module mounting bracket (101). The drag chain (104) is fixed in the drag chain mounting slot (103).

4. The vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive rotation module (200) also includes a limit sensor bracket (203), a drag chain mounting sheet metal (204), a reducer platform (205), and a dual-detection plate sensor bracket (207). The flip module mounting plate (201) is fixed to the linear module (102) with screws. The limit sensor (202) is mounted on the limit sensor bracket (203), and the limit sensor bracket (203) is fixed to the flip module mounting plate (201).

5. A vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cable chain mounting sheet metal (204) and the reducer platform (205) are fixed on the flip module mounting plate (201). The motor with brake (206) is connected to the reducer platform (205). Two limit sensors (202) are installed on the surface of the double inspection plate sensor bracket (207), and the double inspection plate sensor bracket (207) is fixed on the flip module mounting plate (201).

6. The vacuum transfer platform device for FPC flip-up panels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption platform module (300) also includes a sealed L-shaped connector (302), a T-shaped tee connector (303), a reinforcing rib plate (304), and a mounting plate (306). The mounting plate (306) is fixed to the rotating module (200) with screws. The adsorption platform (305) and the reinforcing rib plate (304) are both fixed to the mounting plate (306) with screws. The L-shaped connector (302) and the T-shaped tee connector (303) are both fixed to the sealing adapter (301).