Matrix type opening and closing test mechanism and test equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a matrix type opening and closing test mechanism and test equipment, the test mechanism comprises a vacuum assembly, a control assembly and a plurality of test jigs, the plurality of test jigs form two rows of test assemblies and extend along a first direction, and the vacuum assembly and the control assembly are connected with the test jigs; the multiple test jigs are arranged on one side of the vacuum assembly and located above the control assembly, each test jig comprises a weight assembly, an upper die and a lower die used for containing FPC materials, and the weight assemblies are connected with the upper dies and can move in the height direction with the upper dies; the lower die is movably installed below the upper die, and the weight assembly and the upper die can move towards one side of the lower die.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing technology, and in particular to a matrix-type opening and closing testing mechanism and testing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) are the simplest type of flexible circuit board, primarily used for connections with other circuit boards. However, current functional testing of FPCs mainly relies on manual inspection, which is costly and inefficient. With the rapid development of the electronics industry, circuit board designs are becoming increasingly sophisticated and high-density, making traditional manual inspection insufficient for production needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a matrix-type opening and closing testing mechanism and testing equipment, aiming to solve the technical problem that the existing functional testing of FPC materials relies on manual testing, which is costly and inefficient and cannot meet the testing requirements.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a matrix-type opening and closing test mechanism for testing FPC materials. The test mechanism includes a vacuum component, a control component, and multiple test fixtures. The multiple test fixtures form two rows of test components and extend along a first direction. The vacuum component and the control component are connected to each of the test fixtures.

[0005] Multiple test fixtures are disposed on one side of the vacuum assembly and above the control assembly. Each test fixture includes a weight assembly, an upper mold, and a lower mold for placing FPC material. The weight assembly is connected to the upper mold and is movable in the height direction with the upper mold. The lower mold is movably mounted below the upper mold. The weight assembly and the upper mold are movable toward one side of the lower mold.

[0006] In a test mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test fixture further includes a fixture base, a first driver and a second driver. The first driver is used to drive the weight assembly and the upper mold to reciprocate along a second direction of the fixture base, and the second driver is used to drive the weight assembly and the upper mold to reciprocate along the height direction.

[0007] In a testing mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention, the testing fixture further includes a first fixture track, a second fixture track, and a fixture mounting base. The fixture mounting base is movably mounted on the fixture base via the first fixture track. The weight assembly and the upper mold are movably connected to the fixture mounting base in the height direction via the second fixture track.

[0008] In a test mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of test fixtures is ten, and five test fixtures form a row of test components. The two rows of test components are arranged sequentially along the first direction.

[0009] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a testing device, including a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism and the aforementioned testing mechanism, wherein the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism are respectively disposed on both sides of the testing mechanism and extend along a first direction.

[0010] In a test device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test device further includes a first sorting mechanism, which is disposed at one end of the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism.

[0011] In a test device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test device further includes a second sorting mechanism, which is disposed at the other end of the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism.

[0012] In a test device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test device further includes a detection mechanism, which is disposed on one or both sides of the first sorting mechanism and is used to photograph and locate the FPC material.

[0013] In a test device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test device further includes a product feeding mechanism, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism and located above the test device.

[0014] In a test device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the test device further includes a product unloading mechanism, which is arranged side by side with the product loading mechanism and located on one side of the product loading mechanism.

[0015] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: This application designs a matrix-type opening and closing test mechanism and test equipment. The test mechanism includes a vacuum component, a control component, and multiple test fixtures. The multiple test fixtures form two rows of test components and extend along a first direction. The vacuum component and the control component are connected to each test fixture so that during testing, the vacuum component and the control component can drive the multiple test fixtures to test the FPC material to complete the testing of the FPC material's functions, performance, etc. The vacuum component can avoid damage to the FPC material. It is simple to operate, convenient to use, effectively improves the accuracy and efficiency of testing, and has strong practicality.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a test device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the test equipment in the diagram;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the test equipment in the first angle;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the test equipment in the second angle;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of the testing equipment in the third angle;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Partial exploded view of the test equipment in the diagram;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the tray placement mechanism in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the material transfer mechanism in the diagram;

[0026] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the feeding and conveying mechanism in the middle;

[0027] Figure 10 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the product loading and unloading mechanism;

[0028] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the product feeding mechanism in the diagram;

[0029] Figure 12 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism and the testing mechanism in the middle;

[0030] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Exploded view of the feeding mechanism and testing mechanism in the middle;

[0031] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the testing mechanism in the diagram;

[0032] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the test fixture in the diagram;

[0033] Figure 16 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the first feeding mechanism in the process;

[0034] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first loading robot in the process;

[0035] Figure 18 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the second feeding mechanism in the middle;

[0036] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second loading robot in the process;

[0037] Figure 20 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first sorting mechanism in the process;

[0038] Figure 21 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second sorting mechanism in the middle;

[0039] Figure 22 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the middle;

[0040] Figure 23 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the OK product conveying mechanism in the middle;

[0041] Figure 24 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the NG product conveying structure.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 10. Frame; 11. Main structure; 12. Shell assembly;

[0044] 20. Carrier tray storage and handling mechanism; 21. Carrier tray placement mechanism; 211. Carrier tray fixing component; 212. Carrier tray placement plate; 213. Carrier tray lifting driver; 214. Carrier tray lifting screw assembly; 215. Height sensing component; 22. Transfer mechanism; 221. Transfer support base; 222. Transfer driver; 223. Transfer gripper component; 2231. First transfer gripper; 2232. Second transfer gripper;

[0045] 30. Feeding conveyor mechanism; 31. Feeding conveyor track; 32. Feeding conveyor placement plate; 33. Feeding conveyor gripper;

[0046] 40. Loading / unloading mechanism; 41. Product loading mechanism; 411. Product loading support; 412. Product loading robot; 413. Product loading driver; 42. Product unloading mechanism; 421. Product unloading support; 422. Product unloading robot; 423. Product unloading driver; 43. Unloading mechanism; 431. Unloading support; 432. Unloading robot; 433. Unloading driver; 44. Loading mechanism; 4411. First loading robot; 44111. First loading mounting base; 44112. First loading suction cup; 44113. First loading lifter; 44114. First loading mover; 4412. First loading support; 4413. First loading driver; 4421. Second loading robot; 44211, First loading mounting base; 44212, First loading suction cup; 44213, First loading lifter; 44214, First loading mover; 4422, Second loading support; 4423, Second loading driver; 45, First sorting mechanism; 451, First turnover table; 452, Second turnover table; 453, First turnover driver; 454, Second turnover driver; 46, Second sorting mechanism; 461, Third turnover table; 462, Fourth turnover table; 463, Third turnover driver; 464, Fourth turnover driver; 47, Detection mechanism; 471, First camera; 472, Second camera; 48, First vision inspection mechanism; 49, Second vision inspection mechanism;

[0047] 50. Testing mechanism; 51. Testing fixture; 511. Weight assembly; 512. Upper mold; 513. Lower mold; 514. Fixture base; 515. First actuator; 516. Second actuator; 52. Vacuum assembly; 53. Control assembly;

[0048] 60. Material feeding and conveying structure; 61. OK product conveying mechanism; 611. OK product conveying track; 612. OK product conveying placement plate; 613. OK product conveying gripper; 62. NG product conveying structure; 621. NG product conveying track; 622. NG product conveying placement plate; 623. NG product conveying gripper;

[0049] 70. FFU module;

[0050] 100. Carrier disk. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0052] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this application specification is merely for describing specific realities within the scope of this application. It is important to understand that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0053] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 24As shown, this application provides a high-efficiency online functional testing device, including a loading / unloading mechanism 40 and a testing mechanism 50. The loading / unloading mechanism 40 is used to transport the FPC material to be tested to the testing mechanism 50 for functional testing. After the functional test is completed, the FPC material that has completed the test is transferred out of the testing mechanism 50 by the loading / unloading mechanism 40. This achieves the direct interception of defective products during the FPC material production stage, avoiding the discovery of abnormalities after the FPC material is assembled into a product, which would lead to the scrapping of the entire product. This can improve product yield and customer satisfaction. Compared with manually placing FPC materials into the testing mechanism 50 for testing, which can only place one FPC material into the testing mechanism 50 at a time, resulting in more testing steps; at the same time, manual handling has many hidden dangers, poor positioning, instability, and low efficiency. Therefore, this application uses the loading and unloading mechanism 40 to place the FPC material in the testing mechanism 50 for functional testing, which saves time and effort and has relatively low testing costs. The testing of the FPC material is completed automatically, realizing assembly line operation with extremely high work efficiency. Moreover, the performance results of the test can be unified within a standard, and the quality and accuracy of the test are guaranteed, giving the invention a strong market competitiveness.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a feeding conveyor 30 and a discharging conveyor 60, which are arranged on opposite sides of the testing mechanism 50. The loading / unloading mechanism 40 is used to transfer the FPC material to be tested from the feeding conveyor 30 to the testing mechanism 50 for functional testing. After the functional test is completed, the FPC material tested by the loading / unloading mechanism 40 is transferred from the testing mechanism 50 to the discharging conveyor 60. The entire functional testing process is carried out automatically by the loading / unloading mechanism 40, realizing the effective cyclic operation of one testing equipment without manual intervention. One person can monitor multiple testing equipment, thereby realizing continuous production operation, saving labor costs, and greatly improving the efficiency and quality of FPC material functional testing.

[0056] It should be noted that FPC materials can be placed on the carrier tray 100 and then transferred via the feeding conveyor 30. The loading and unloading mechanism 40 removes the FPC materials from the carrier tray 100 and places them in the testing mechanism 50 for functional testing. After the functional testing is completed, the loading and unloading mechanism 40 removes the FPC materials from the testing mechanism 50 and places them on the carrier tray 100 of the unloading conveyor structure 60. The carrier tray 100 can be manually placed on the feeding conveyor 30, mainly when there are a small number of FPC materials requiring functional testing. When there are a large number of FPC materials requiring functional testing, the carrier tray 100 can be placed in the carrier tray storage and handling mechanism 20 of the testing equipment. The carrier tray storage and handling mechanism 20 can then transfer the carrier tray 100 to the feeding conveyor 30 or move the carrier tray 100 from the unloading conveyor structure 60 back to the carrier tray storage and handling mechanism 20. The entire process requires no manual intervention, enabling continuous production operations, saving labor costs, and greatly improving the efficiency and quality of FPC material functional testing.

[0057] In one optional embodiment, the testing equipment includes a frame 10, which includes a housing assembly 12 and a main structure 11. The tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the loading conveyor mechanism 30, the unloading conveyor structure 60, the loading and unloading mechanism 40, and the testing mechanism 50 are all mounted on the main structure 11. The housing assembly 12 covers the outside of the main structure 11 and is equipped with multiple displays for displaying and / or interactive operation, facilitating operators to operate the testing equipment on the displays and view the operating status of the testing equipment based on the displays.

[0058] In one optional embodiment, the main structure 11 is divided into four installation areas: a first installation area, a second installation area, a third installation area, and a fourth installation area. The third and fourth installation areas are located between the first and second installation areas and extend along a first direction. The first and second installation areas extend along a second direction, thus forming a rectangular shape. The tray storage and handling mechanism 20 is located in the third installation area, i.e., on the upper side of the middle of the main structure 11; the loading conveyor mechanism 30 is located in the first installation area, i.e., on the left side of the main structure 11; the testing mechanism 50 is located in the fourth installation area, i.e., on the lower side of the middle of the main structure 11; and the unloading conveyor mechanism is located in the second installation area, i.e., on the right side of the main structure 11.

[0059] When the testing equipment is started, the tray storage and handling mechanism 20 transfers the tray 100 containing FPC material to the loading conveyor mechanism 30. The loading conveyor mechanism 30 then transfers the FPC material on the tray 100 to the lower side of the main structure 11. The loading and unloading mechanism 40 then transfers the FPC material to the testing mechanism 50 for functional testing. After the functional test is completed, the loading and unloading mechanism 40 removes the FPC material from the testing mechanism 50 and places it on the tray 100 of the unloading conveyor structure 60. The unloading conveyor structure 60 then transfers the tray 100 to the upper side of the main structure 11 so that the tray storage and handling mechanism 20 can transfer the tray 100 on the unloading conveyor structure 60. By planning the layout space of the tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the feeding conveyor mechanism 30, the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading conveyor mechanism, as well as the conveying route of the FPC materials, the internal layout space of the frame 10 can be saved, ensuring the compactness and safety of the testing equipment. This avoids the tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the feeding conveyor mechanism 30, the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading conveyor mechanism being exposed outside the outer shell assembly 12. In this way, the testing equipment can be protected whether it is stopped or working, solving the safety hazards that would exist if the tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the feeding conveyor mechanism 30, the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading conveyor mechanism were exposed during operation. It also effectively avoids the tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the feeding conveyor mechanism 30, the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading conveyor mechanism from directly contacting moisture in the air, which would affect their service life, improve the safety of use, and ensure the overall appearance and structure of the testing equipment.

[0060] In an alternative embodiment, a feed port is provided on one side of the housing assembly 12 so that FPC material can be manually placed into the feeding conveyor 30.

[0061] In one optional implementation, the testing equipment includes a gas source component and a power supply component, which are located on different or opposite sides of the rack 10. This spatial isolation achieves the technical effect of gas-electric separation, improving the safety performance of the testing equipment. It also facilitates the orderly arrangement of lines and pipes, making the testing equipment safer and ensuring safe use.

[0062] For example, the air supply assembly includes an air path and an air supply switch, and the power supply assembly includes a power line and a power switch. The air path and air supply switch are located at the lower end of the frame 10 and on one side of the frame 10; the power line and power switch are located at the lower end of the frame 10 and on the other side of the frame 10. The air path and power line enter from the lower end of the frame 10 to the tray storage and handling mechanism 20, the loading conveyor mechanism 30, the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading conveyor mechanism.

[0063] In an alternative implementation, the test equipment includes a motion control power distribution board disposed at the lower end of the rack 10 and located on the side close to the power supply assembly, which is electrically connected to the motion control power distribution board.

[0064] In an optional implementation, the testing equipment includes an FFU module 70, which is mounted on top of the rack 10 for dust removal and anti-static purposes.

[0065] In an optional embodiment, the tray storage and handling mechanism 20 includes a tray placement mechanism 21 and a transfer mechanism 22. The transfer mechanism 22 is disposed above the tray placement mechanism 21 and is used to transfer the tray 100 to the loading conveyor mechanism 30 of the testing equipment or to transfer the tray 100 on the unloading conveyor structure 60 of the testing equipment to the tray placement mechanism 21.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, the tray placement mechanism 21 includes a first tray 100 assembly, a second tray 100 assembly, and a third tray 100 assembly. The first tray 100 assembly is used to place the tray 100 of the FPC material to be tested, the second tray 100 assembly is used to place the tray 100 of the FPC material after testing, and the third tray 100 assembly is used to place empty trays 100. This allows the empty trays 100 of the FPC material to be tested to be placed on the third tray 100 assembly after the FPC material is conveyed to the testing mechanism 50. When there are no empty trays 100 on the second tray 100 assembly, the empty trays 100 on the third tray 100 assembly can be transferred to the second tray 100 assembly so that the tested FPC material can be placed. In other words, the third tray 100 assembly mainly serves as a transfer mechanism. The third tray 100 assembly is positioned between the first tray 100 assembly and the second tray 100 assembly.

[0067] For example, before the test equipment is started, multiple trays 100 containing the FPC material to be tested are stacked on the first tray 100 assembly. At least one empty tray 100 is placed on either the second tray 100 assembly or the third tray 100 assembly, so that the transfer mechanism 22 can transfer the tray 100 containing the FPC material to be tested to the loading conveyor 30. After the loading and unloading mechanism 40 transfers all the FPC material to be tested on the tray 100 to the test mechanism 50, the loading conveyor 30 then transports the tray 100 back and transfers it to the third tray 100 assembly through the transfer mechanism 22. After the functional test is completed, the loading and unloading mechanism 40 transfers the FPC material from the test mechanism 50 to the tray 100 of the unloading conveyor. The tray 100 on the unloading conveyor is transferred from the second tray 100 assembly. The tray 100 of the second tray 100 assembly can be transferred from the third tray 100 assembly, or it can be manually placed on the second tray 100 assembly before the test equipment is started. When the unloading conveyor moves the tray 100 containing the tested FPC material to the upper side of the main structure 11, the transfer mechanism 22 moves the tray 100 to the second tray 100 assembly or stacks it in the second tray 100 assembly. Then, the empty tray 100 on the third tray 100 assembly is moved to the unloading conveyor so that the tested FPC material can be placed.

[0068] In an optional embodiment, the tray placement mechanism 21 includes a tray 100 lifting assembly and a tray placement plate 212 for placing trays 100. The tray 100 lifting assembly is used to drive the tray placement plate 212 to move along the height direction so that more trays 100 can be placed, reducing manual operation time, enabling continuous production operations, saving labor costs, and greatly improving the testing efficiency of FPC materials.

[0069] In an optional embodiment, the tray placement mechanism 21 includes a tray fixing member 211, a tray 100 lifting assembly, and a tray placement plate 212 mounted on the main structure 11 via the tray fixing member 211. The main structure 11 has a recessed structure in the third mounting area, the tray placement plate 212 is mounted in the recessed structure via the tray fixing member 211, and the tray placement plate 212 is located at the upper end of the tray fixing member 211, while the tray 100 lifting assembly is located at the lower end of the tray fixing member 211.

[0070] In an optional embodiment, the tray 100 lifting assembly further includes a tray 100 lifting guide, a tray lifting screw assembly 214, and a tray lifting driver 213. The tray lifting driver 213 is connected to the tray placement plate 212 via the tray lifting screw assembly 214. The tray 100 lifting guide is used to limit the movement direction of the tray placement plate 212, so that the tray lifting driver 213 can drive the tray placement plate 212 to move up and down within a preset height.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, the tray placement mechanism 21 further includes a height sensing component 215, which is used to sense the height of the tray 100 placed on the tray placement plate 212, so as to provide more accurate feedback on the real-time height position of the tray placement plate 212, which is beneficial for more precise control.

[0072] In an optional embodiment, the height sensing component 215 includes a first height sensor and a second height sensor, which are disposed on adjacent sides of the tray placement plate 212. This not only provides a more accurate feedback on the real-time height position of the tray placement plate 212, but also prevents the tray 100 from becoming unbalanced in height.

[0073] In an optional embodiment, the transfer mechanism 22 includes a transfer driving component and a transfer clamping component. The transfer driving component is used to drive the transfer clamping component to reciprocate along a first direction, and the transfer clamping component is used to clamp the tray 100 on the tray placement mechanism 21.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, the material transfer mechanism 22 includes a material transfer support 221, a material transfer drive assembly including a material transfer driver 222, and a material transfer clamping assembly including a material transfer gripper 223. The material transfer gripper 223 is movably mounted above the tray placement mechanism 21 via the material transfer support 221. The material transfer driver 222 is used to drive the material transfer gripper 223 to reciprocate along a first direction so that the trays 100 on the first tray 100 assembly, the second tray 100 assembly, and the third tray 100 assembly can be transferred. The trays 100 are transferred between the first tray 100 assembly and the feeding conveyor 30, and between the second tray 100 assembly and the unloading conveyor. The entire process requires no manual intervention, can effectively work in cycles, realize continuous production operations, save labor costs, and greatly improve the efficiency of functional testing of FPC materials.

[0075] In an optional embodiment, the transfer gripper 223 includes a first transfer gripper 2231 and a second transfer gripper 2232, and the transfer driver 222 includes a first transfer driver 222 and a second transfer driver 222. The first transfer driver 222 is used to drive the first transfer gripper 2231 to move, and the second transfer driver 222 is used to drive the second transfer gripper 2232 to move, so as to improve the transfer efficiency of the transfer mechanism 22 on the carrier 100.

[0076] In an optional embodiment, both the first transfer gripper 2231 and the second transfer gripper 2232 include a vacuum suction cup assembly and a transfer gripper lifter. The vacuum suction cup assembly is connected to the transfer support base 221 through the transfer gripper lifter, which is used to control the up and down movement of the vacuum suction cup assembly.

[0077] In one alternative embodiment, the vacuum suction cup assembly has four carrier disks 100, the positions of which correspond to the four corner positions of the carrier disks 100.

[0078] In an optional embodiment, the vacuum suction cup assembly has a suction cup mounting base on which four carrier plates 100 suction cups are adjustablely mounted.

[0079] In an optional embodiment, the loading and unloading mechanism 40 includes a loading mechanism 44 and an unloading mechanism 43. The loading conveying mechanism 30 is disposed on one side of the testing mechanism 50, and the unloading mechanism 43 is disposed on the other side of the testing mechanism 50. The loading mechanism 44 extends along the length of the testing mechanism 50 and is located on one or both sides of the testing mechanism 50, so that the FPC material conveyed by the loading conveying mechanism 30 can be transferred to the testing mechanism 50 for testing. The structure is simple and reliable, and the control is convenient.

[0080] In an optional embodiment, the feeding mechanism 44 includes a first feeding mechanism 44 and a second feeding mechanism 44 that are independent of each other. The first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44 are respectively arranged on both sides of the testing mechanism 50, and are used to transfer FPC materials from both sides of the testing mechanism 50 to the testing mechanism 50 for testing, which greatly saves the waiting time of FPC materials in feeding and speeds up the testing speed of FPC materials.

[0081] In an optional embodiment, the first feeding mechanism 44 includes a first feeding robot 4411, a first feeding driver 4413, and a first feeding support 4412. The first feeding robot 4411 is movably mounted on one side of the testing mechanism 50 via the first feeding support 4412. The first feeding driver 4413 is used to drive the first feeding robot 4411 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0082] In an optional embodiment, the first loading robot 4411 includes a first loading suction cup 4421244112, a first loading mounting base 4421144111, a first loading lifter 4421344113, and a first loading mover 4421444114. The first loading suction cup 4421244112 is connected to the first loading support 4412 via the first loading mounting base 4421144111. The first loading lifter 4421344113 is used to drive the first loading suction cup 4421244112 to move up and down, and the first loading mover 4421444114 is used to drive the first loading suction cup 4421244112 to reciprocate along a second direction.

[0083] In an optional embodiment, the second feeding mechanism 44 includes a second feeding robot 4421, a second feeding driver 4423, and a second feeding support 4422. The second feeding robot 4421 is movably mounted on the other side of the testing mechanism 50 via the second feeding support 4422. The second feeding driver 4423 is used to drive the second feeding robot 4421 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0084] In one optional embodiment, the second loading robot 4421 includes a second loading suction cup, a second loading mounting base, a second loading lifter, and a second loading mover. The second loading suction cup is connected to the second loading support 4422 through the second loading mounting base. The second loading lifter is used to drive the second loading suction cup to move up and down, and the second loading mover is used to drive the second loading suction cup to reciprocate along a second direction.

[0085] In an optional embodiment, the unloading mechanism 43 includes an unloading robot 432, an unloading driver 433, and an unloading support 431. The unloading robot 432 is movably mounted between the product unloading mechanism 42 and the first loading mechanism 44 via the unloading support 431. The unloading driver 433 is used to drive the unloading robot 432 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0086] In an optional embodiment, the loading and unloading mechanism 40 further includes a product loading mechanism 41, at least a portion of which is located on the loading conveyor mechanism 30, and another portion of which is located above the testing mechanism 50. This allows the FPC material to be transferred from the loading conveyor mechanism 30 to or near the testing mechanism 50. Then, the first loading mechanism 44 and the second loading mechanism 44 transfer the FPC material to the testing mechanism 50, reducing the manual intervention required during the transfer of the FPC material. This enables the rapid and accurate transfer of the FPC material, reducing labor costs and improving the testing efficiency of the testing equipment. It also greatly avoids the problem of FPC material damage caused by manual intervention.

[0087] In an optional embodiment, the product loading mechanism 41 includes a product loading robot 412, a product loading driver 413, and a product loading support 411. The product loading robot 412 is movably mounted above the testing mechanism 50 via the product loading support 411, and the product loading driver 413 is used to drive the product loading robot 412 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0088] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a product unloading mechanism 42, which is arranged side by side with the product loading mechanism 41 and located on the side of the product loading mechanism 41 away from the loading conveyor mechanism 30. The product unloading mechanism 42 is used to transfer the tested FPC material out of the testing mechanism 50 or to the side close to the unloading conveyor mechanism, and then the unloading mechanism 43 transfers the FPC material into the unloading conveyor mechanism.

[0089] In an optional embodiment, the product unloading mechanism 42 includes a product unloading robot 422, a product unloading driver 423, and a product unloading support 421. The product unloading robot 422 is movably mounted above the testing mechanism 50 via the product unloading support 421, and the product unloading driver 423 is used to drive the product unloading robot 422 to reciprocate along a first direction.

[0090] In an optional embodiment, the loading conveyor 30 and the unloading conveyor 60 reciprocate along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so that the conveying route of the FPC material can be planned, thereby saving the layout space inside the rack 10 and ensuring the compactness and safety of the testing equipment.

[0091] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a first sorting mechanism 45, which is located at the end of the product loading mechanism 41 away from the product unloading mechanism 42, so that the product loading mechanism 41 can transfer FPC materials to the first sorting mechanism 45, and then the first loading mechanism 44 and the second loading mechanism 44 transfer the FPC materials on the first sorting mechanism 45 to the testing mechanism 50, so that the two FPC materials can be sorted into the first loading mechanism 44 and the second loading mechanism 44 at the same time.

[0092] In an optional embodiment, the first sorting mechanism 45 includes a first turnover table 451 and a second turnover table 452, and the product feeding mechanism 41 is located above the first turnover table 451 and the second turnover table 452 to realize the transfer of FPC materials between the first turnover table 451 and the product feeding mechanism 41 and the first feeding mechanism 44, and the transfer between the second turnover table 452 and the product feeding mechanism 41 and the second feeding mechanism 44.

[0093] In an optional embodiment, the first sorting mechanism 45 includes a first rotation drive 453 and a second rotation drive 454. The first rotation drive 453 is used to drive the first rotation table 451 to reciprocate in a second direction, and the second rotation drive 454 is used to drive the second rotation table 452 to reciprocate in a second direction.

[0094] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a detection mechanism 47, which is disposed on one or both sides of the first sorting mechanism 45 and is used to photograph and position the FPC material.

[0095] For example, the detection mechanism 47 includes a first camera 471 and a second camera 472. The first camera 471 is used to take pictures of the FPC material on the first sorting mechanism 45 to achieve coarse positioning and barcode scanning, so that the first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44 can adjust the position of the FPC material, and then move the FPC material to the position of the second camera 472 for taking pictures to achieve fine positioning and barcode scanning. At the same time, the position of the FPC material is adjusted again so that it can be moved to the corresponding test cavity of the testing mechanism 50, thereby completing the test feeding. This makes the product positioning more accurate during automatic detection, has a wide range of applications, is simple and convenient to operate, and has low requirements for the technical skills of the equipment operators.

[0096] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a second sorting mechanism 46, which is located at the end of the product unloading mechanism 42 away from the product loading mechanism 41, so that the product unloading mechanism 42 can transfer FPC material from the testing mechanism 50 to the second sorting mechanism 46, and then the unloading mechanism 43 can transfer the FPC material on the second sorting mechanism 46 to the unloading conveying mechanism, so that the FPC material transferred by the first loading mechanism 44 and the second loading mechanism 44 can be put together for unloading after the product has been tested.

[0097] In an optional embodiment, the second sorting mechanism 46 includes a third turnover table 461 and a fourth turnover table 462, with the product unloading mechanism 42 located above the third turnover table 461 and the fourth turnover table 462 to realize the transfer of the FPC material between the third turnover table 461 and the product unloading mechanism 42 and the unloading mechanism 43, and between the fourth turnover table 462 and the product unloading mechanism 42 and the unloading mechanism 43.

[0098] In an optional embodiment, the second sorting mechanism 46 includes a third rotation drive 463 and a fourth rotation drive 464, wherein the third rotation drive 463 is used to drive the third rotation table 461 to reciprocate in the second direction, and the fourth rotation drive 464 is used to drive the fourth rotation table 462 to reciprocate in the second direction.

[0099] In an optional embodiment, the testing equipment further includes a first visual inspection mechanism 48 and a second visual inspection mechanism 49, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the product feeding mechanism 41 for visual inspection of the FPC material transferred by the product feeding mechanism 41. The first visual inspection mechanism 48 and the second visual inspection mechanism 49 perform detection and photography using image sensors.

[0100] In an optional implementation, the positions of the first vision inspection mechanism 48 and the second vision inspection mechanism 49 are adjustable, so that they can be positioned at the best working efficiency and quality. They can also be adjusted according to the size, dimensions and shape of the FPC material actually detected, making the product positioning more accurate during automatic inspection, with a wide range of applications, simple and convenient operation, and low technical requirements for equipment operators.

[0101] In an optional embodiment, the testing mechanism 50 includes a plurality of testing fixtures 51, which form two rows of testing components and extend along the moving direction of the first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44. The first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44 are disposed on the outside of the two rows of testing components so that the first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44 can correspondingly move the FPC material onto their respective testing components.

[0102] In an optional embodiment, the testing mechanism 50 includes a vacuum assembly 52 and a control assembly 53. Multiple testing fixtures 51 form two rows of testing components extending along a first direction. The vacuum assembly 52 and the control assembly 53 are connected to each of the testing fixtures 51. The multiple testing fixtures 51 are positioned on one side of the vacuum assembly 52 and above the control assembly 53, meaning the vacuum assembly 52 and the control assembly 53 are separately arranged. This spatial isolation achieves the technical effect of gas-electric separation, improving the safety performance of the testing equipment. It also facilitates the orderly arrangement of lines and pipes, resulting in a higher safety factor for the testing equipment and ensuring safe operation.

[0103] In an optional embodiment, each of the test fixtures 51 includes a weight assembly 511, an upper mold 512, and a lower mold 513 for placing FPC material. The weight assembly 511 is connected to the upper mold 512 and is movable in the height direction with the upper mold 512. The lower mold 513 is movably mounted below the upper mold 512. The weight assembly 511 and the upper mold 512 are movable toward one side of the lower mold 513.

[0104] In an optional embodiment, the test fixture 51 further includes a fixture base 514, a first driver 515, and a second driver 516. The first driver 515 drives the weight assembly 511 and the upper mold 512 to reciprocate along a second direction of the fixture base 514. The second driver 516 drives the weight assembly 511 and the upper mold 512 to reciprocate along the height direction, so that the first driver 515 and the second driver 516 can move the upper mold 512 toward the side of the lower mold 513 and press it down to perform a functional test on the FPC material. After the functional test is completed, the first driver 515 and the second driver 516 move the upper mold 512 toward the side away from the lower mold 513 and lift it up, so that the unloading mechanism 43 can remove the FPC material. Each lower mold 513 has a test cavity, that is, multiple test cavities are provided on multiple test fixtures 51. The first loading mechanism 44 and the second loading mechanism 44 are used to move the FPC material to the corresponding test cavity to complete the test loading.

[0105] In an optional embodiment, the test fixture 51 is positioned on one side of the vacuum assembly 52 to form a matrix-type opening and closing test mechanism 50. The first feeding mechanism 44 and the second feeding mechanism 44 are positioned on one of the opposite sides of the test mechanism 50, and the first sorting mechanism 45 and the second sorting mechanism 46 are positioned on the other opposite sides of the test mechanism 50. The control assembly 53 is positioned below the test fixture 51, ensuring the compactness and safety of the test equipment.

[0106] In an optional embodiment, the test fixture 51 further includes a first fixture track, a second fixture track, and a fixture mounting base. The fixture mounting base is movably mounted on the fixture base 514 via the first fixture track, and the weight assembly 511 and the upper mold 512 are movably connected to the fixture mounting base in the height direction via the second fixture track.

[0107] In one optional implementation, the number of test fixtures 51 is ten, and every five test fixtures 51 form a row of test components, with the two rows of test components arranged sequentially along the first direction.

[0108] In an optional embodiment, a feeding conveyor structure 60 is disposed on one side of the feeding mechanism 43 for conveying the FPC materials tested by the testing mechanism 50. The feeding conveyor structure 60 includes an OK product conveying mechanism 61 and an NG product conveying mechanism 62, which are arranged side-by-side on one side of the testing mechanism 50 and below the feeding mechanism 43. The OK product conveying mechanism 61 is used to convey good products, and the NG product conveying mechanism is used to convey defective products.

[0109] In an optional embodiment, the OK product conveying mechanism 61 includes an OK product conveying track 611, an OK product conveying placement plate 612, and an OK product conveying gripper 613. The OK product conveying placement plate 612 is movably mounted on the OK product conveying track 611, and the OK product conveying gripper 613 is used to fix the tray 100 on the OK product conveying placement plate 612, so that the tray 100 can move stably along the length direction of the OK product conveying track 611.

[0110] In an optional embodiment, the NG product conveying mechanism includes an NG product conveying track 621, an NG product conveying placement plate 622, and an NG product conveying gripper 623. The NG product conveying placement plate 622 is movably mounted on the NG product conveying track 621, and the NG product conveying gripper 623 is used to fix the tray 100 on the NG product conveying placement plate 622, so that the tray 100 can move stably along the length direction of the NG product conveying track 621.

[0111] In an optional embodiment, the feeding conveyor 30 is disposed on the other side of the testing mechanism 50 for conveying the FPC material to be tested to the feeding mechanism 44.

[0112] In an optional embodiment, the feeding conveying mechanism 30 includes a feeding conveying track 31, a feeding conveying placement plate 32, and a feeding conveying gripper 33. The feeding conveying placement plate 32 is movably mounted on the feeding conveying track 31, and the feeding conveying gripper 33 is used to fix the tray 100 on the feeding conveying placement plate 32, so that the tray 100 can move stably along the length direction of the feeding conveying track 31.

[0113] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0114] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0115] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0116] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A matrix-type opening and closing testing mechanism, used for testing FPC materials, characterized in that, The testing mechanism includes a vacuum component, a control component, and multiple testing fixtures. The multiple testing fixtures form two rows of testing components and extend along a first direction. The vacuum component and the control component are connected to each of the testing fixtures. Multiple test fixtures are disposed on one side of the vacuum assembly and above the control assembly. Each test fixture includes a weight assembly, an upper mold, and a lower mold for placing FPC material. The weight assembly is connected to the upper mold and is movable in the height direction with the upper mold. The lower mold is movably mounted below the upper mold. The weight assembly and the upper mold are movable toward one side of the lower mold.

2. The testing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test fixture also includes a fixture base, a first driver and a second driver. The first driver is used to drive the weight assembly and the upper mold to reciprocate along the second direction of the fixture base, and the second driver is used to drive the weight assembly and the upper mold to reciprocate along the height direction.

3. The testing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The test fixture also includes a first fixture track, a second fixture track, and a fixture mounting base. The fixture mounting base is movably mounted on the fixture base via the first fixture track. The weight assembly and the upper mold are movably connected to the fixture mounting base in the height direction via the second fixture track.

4. The testing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The number of test fixtures is ten, and every five test fixtures form a row of test components. The two rows of test components are arranged sequentially along the first direction.

5. A testing device, characterized in that, It includes a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, and a testing mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism are respectively disposed on both sides of the testing mechanism and extend along a first direction.

6. The testing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a first sorting mechanism, which is located at one end of the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism.

7. The testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a second sorting mechanism, which is located at the other end of the first and second feeding mechanisms.

8. The testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a detection mechanism, which is set on one or both sides of the first sorting mechanism and is used to photograph and locate the FPC material.

9. The testing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a product feeding mechanism, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism and above the testing mechanism.

10. The testing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a product unloading mechanism, which is arranged side by side with the product loading mechanism and located on one side of the product loading mechanism.

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