PCB (Printed Circuit Board) processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of PCB manufacturing, and relates to PCB processing equipment. The PCB processing equipment comprises a main machine and a feeding mechanism, the main machine comprises a base, a portal frame and a moving platform, the portal frame is erected on the base, the moving platform is movably connected to the base, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the portal frame; the base is provided with a feeding area and a machining area, the feeding area and the machining area are located on the two opposite sides of the portal frame in the first direction respectively, and the moving platform can move between the feeding area and the machining area in a reciprocating mode. When the moving platform is located in the feeding area, the feeding mechanism can transfer the PCBs to the moving platform. According to the PCB processing equipment, the occupied space of the processing area on the front side of the rack can be reduced, and the equipment is more convenient to maintain.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of PCB manufacturing, especially relates to a PCB processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The prior art PCB (Printed Circuit Board, printed circuit board) processing equipment is generally provided with spindle structure and feeding mechanism in the processing area of the front side of the main machine, and the feeding mechanism is used for feeding before the PCB processing, and then the spindle structure is used for processing the plate to be processed. However, the structure of the feeding mechanism is relatively complex, and a large space of the front side of the main machine is occupied, so that the maintenance is not easy, and the production efficiency is affected. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model provides a PCB processing equipment for solving the technical problem that the prior art PCB processing equipment is complex in structure and difficult to maintain.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model embodiment provides a PCB processing equipment, which comprises a main machine and a feeding mechanism, the main machine comprises a base, a gantry and a moving platform, the gantry is arranged on the base, the moving platform is movably connected to the base, and the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the gantry.

[0005] The base is provided with a feeding area and a processing area, the feeding area and the processing area are located on the opposite sides of the gantry along a first direction, and the moving platform can reciprocate between the feeding area and the processing area.

[0006] When the moving platform is located in the feeding area, the feeding mechanism can transfer the PCB to the moving platform.

[0007] According to the PCB processing equipment provided by the utility model embodiment, the moving platform can reciprocate between the feeding area and the processing area. When the feeding operation is performed, the moving platform can be moved to the feeding area first, the PCB is transferred to the moving platform through the feeding mechanism, and then the moving platform provides the PCB to the processing area, so that the PCB can be processed. Therefore, the occupied space of the processing area can be reduced, and the equipment maintenance is more convenient.

[0008] Optionally, the PCB has a fixing pin, the feeding mechanism comprises a moving assembly and a limiting mechanism connected with each other, the limiting mechanism can limit the fixing pin, and the moving assembly can drive the limiting mechanism to move, so that the PCB is moved through the fixing pin.

[0009] Optionally, the limiting mechanism comprises a taking component capable of limiting the fixing pin to drive the PCB to lift;

[0010] Alternatively, the limiting mechanism comprises a moving component capable of limiting at least one end of the fixing pin to push or drag the PCB.

[0011] Optionally, the feeding mechanism further comprises a supporting frame, the moving component comprises a Z-axis movement platform connected to the supporting frame, and the taking component is connected to the Z-axis movement platform.

[0012] Optionally, the moving component further comprises an X-axis movement platform connected to the supporting frame and a Y-axis movement platform connected to the X-axis movement platform, and the Z-axis movement platform is connected to the Y-axis movement platform.

[0013] Optionally, the taking component comprises a suction structure and / or a clamping structure.

[0014] Optionally, the taking component comprises at least the clamping structure, the clamping structure comprises a clamping jaw driving member and a clamping jaw connected to each other, the clamping jaw driving member is installed on the Z-axis movement platform, the clamping jaw driving member is capable of driving the clamping jaw to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin and drive the PCB to lift through the Z-axis movement platform.

[0015] Optionally, the PCB is provided with at least two fixing pins arranged at intervals;

[0016] The taking component is provided with at least two clamping structures, and each clamping structure is capable of clamping or releasing a corresponding fixing pin.

[0017] Optionally, the at least two fixing pins are arranged at intervals along the first direction and located at the middle part of the PCB along the second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0018] Optionally, the limiting mechanism further comprises a mounting frame and a supporting component, the mounting frame is connected to the Z-axis movement platform, the supporting component comprises a supporting driving member and a supporting plate, the supporting driving member is installed on the mounting frame, and an output end of the supporting driving member is connected to the supporting plate.

[0019] The supporting plate has an avoiding position and a supporting position, and the supporting driving member is capable of driving the supporting plate to reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoiding position.

[0020] In the avoiding position, the clamping structure is capable of clamping the fixing pin.

[0021] In the material supporting position, the supporting plate supports the PCB to deviate from one end of the mounting frame.

[0022] Optionally, the material supporting driving member comprises a first driving module and a second driving module, the first driving module is installed on the mounting frame, an output end of the first driving module is connected with the second driving module, and the first driving module is used for driving the second driving module to move along the third direction.

[0023] An output end of the second driving module is connected with the supporting plate, and the second driving module is used for driving the supporting plate to rotate around the third direction, so as to drive the supporting plate to reciprocate between the material supporting position and the avoiding position.

[0024] Optionally, a plurality of the material supporting assemblies are installed on the mounting frame at intervals.

[0025] Optionally, the moving platform is provided with an avoiding hole, and the feeding mechanism can transfer the PCB to the moving platform and align the fixing pin with the avoiding hole.

[0026] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment further comprises a positioning tool, one end of the positioning tool can be inserted into the avoiding hole, and the other end can be limited by the limiting mechanism.

[0027] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment comprises a plurality of the moving platforms, and the plurality of moving platforms are arranged along a second direction.

[0028] The feeding mechanism can transfer the PCB to at least one of the moving platforms.

[0029] Optionally, the PCB processing equipment is a PCB milling machine.

[0030] Optionally, the feeding mechanism is connected with the base and / or the feeding mechanism is connected with the gantry, and the moving platform can move into the feeding mechanism.

[0031] Optionally, the feeding mechanism is located on one side of the base and is erected on the base, and the moving platform can move into the feeding mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a PCB processing equipment provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is an enlarged schematic view of A in figure 1;

[0034] Figure 3 is Figure 1An enlarged schematic view of B in FIG. 1;

[0035] Figure 4 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 1

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 1 is an assembly view of a plate to be processed and a plate fixing structure in FIG. 1;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 5

[0038] Figure 7 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 1

[0039] Figure 8 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 7

[0040] Figure 9 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 8

[0041] Figure 10 is a schematic view of a positioning tool of a PCB processing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 11 is a flowchart of a PCB processing method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 12 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 11

[0044] Figure 13 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1; Figure 11

[0045] Figure 14 is a schematic view of another angle of FIG. 1. Figure 11

[0046] The reference signs in the specification are as follows:

[0047] 10, PCB processing device;

[0048] 1, rack; 101, processing area; 1011, main shaft structure; 102, feeding area; 11, base; 12, gantry;

[0049] ​​​​​​​​2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Moving component; 211. Z-axis motion platform; 212. X-axis motion platform; 213. Y-axis motion platform; 22. Limiting mechanism; 221. Material picking component; 2211. Clamping structure; 22111. Slider; 22112. Lifting drive component; 222. Mounting bracket; 2221. Sliding hole; 2222. Positioning groove; 2223. Vertical plate; 2224. Horizontal plate; 223. Material support component; 2231. Material support drive component; 22311. First drive module; 22312. Second drive module; 2232. Support plate; 23. Support frame;

[0050] 4. Mobile platform; 41. Clearance hole; 42. Pin hole; 43. Pin;

[0051] 5. Positioning fixture; 51. First end; 52. Second end;

[0052] 20. PCB; 201. Positioning hole; 202. Fixing pin;

[0053] y, first direction; x, second direction; z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0055] Example 1

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the PCB processing equipment 10 provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model includes a main unit and a feeding mechanism 2. The main unit includes a frame 1 and a moving platform 4. The frame 1 includes a base 11 and a gantry 12. The gantry 12 is disposed on the base 11, the moving platform 4 is movably connected to the base 11, and the feeding mechanism 2 is located on one side of the gantry 12.

[0057] The base 11 is provided with a loading area 102 and a processing area 101, and the mobile platform 4 can reciprocate between the loading area 102 and the processing area 101.

[0058] When the mobile platform 4 is located in the loading area 102, the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the external PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4.

[0059] Processing area 101 is used to process PCB 20.

[0060] The PCB processing equipment 10 provided in the embodiment of the utility model makes the mobile platform 4 reciprocate between the loading area 102 and the processing area 101. When the loading operation is performed, the mobile platform 4 can be first moved to the loading area 102, the PCB 20 outside is transferred to the mobile platform 4 through the loading mechanism 2, and then the mobile platform 4 provides the PCB 20 to the processing area 101 to process the PCB 20. Therefore, the occupied space of the processing area 101 in the front side of the rack 1 can be reduced, and the equipment maintenance is more convenient. During the loading process, the PCB 20 can be first transported to the place where the loading mechanism 2 can be obtained through the conveying trolley, and then the PCB 20 on the conveying trolley is transferred to the mobile platform 4 through the loading mechanism 2 to realize the loading.

[0061] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the processing area 101 can be provided with a spindle structure 1011 to process the PCB 20 through the spindle structure 1011.

[0062] In an embodiment, the first direction y is the front-rear direction of the rack 1. At this time, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , specifically, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the processing area 101 can be arranged on the front side of the gantry 12, and the loading area 102 can be arranged on the rear side of the gantry 12, so that the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are respectively located on the two sides of the gantry 12 along the first direction y, and the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are arranged on the base 11. At this time, along the third direction z, the gantry 12 does not block the loading area 102, and the loading mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4 along the third direction z.

[0063] In other embodiments, the processing area 101 can also be arranged on the front side of the gantry 12, and the loading area 102 can be arranged below the rear side of the gantry 12, so that the loading area 102 and the processing area 101 are arranged on the base 11 along the first direction y. At this time, the loading mechanism 2 needs to reach the loading area 102 by extending into the lower side of the gantry 12, and then the PCB 20 is transferred to the mobile platform 4.

[0064] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the PCB 20 has a fixing pin 202.

[0065] The loading mechanism 2 comprises a moving assembly 21 and a limiting mechanism 22 connected with each other, the limiting mechanism 22 is capable of limiting the fixed pin 202, and the moving assembly 21 is capable of driving the limiting mechanism 22 to move, so as to drive the PCB 20 to move through the fixed pin 202, and the loading mechanism 2 is capable of transferring the PCB 20 to the moving platform 4.

[0066] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 the limiting mechanism 22 comprises a taking assembly 221 capable of limiting the fixed pin 202 to drive the PCB 20 to ascend and descend, and then the PCB 20 can be placed on the moving platform 4 along the vertical direction (i.e. the third direction z) under the cooperation of the moving assembly 21.

[0067] In other embodiments, the limiting mechanism can also comprise a moving assembly capable of limiting at least one end of the fixed pin to push or drag the PCB, so that the PCB can slide to the moving platform along the horizontal direction under the pushing or dragging action of the moving assembly.

[0068] In an embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 the loading mechanism 2 further comprises a support frame 23, the moving assembly 21 comprises a Z-axis motion platform 211 connected with the support frame 23, and the taking assembly 221 is connected with the Z-axis motion platform 211, so that the Z-axis motion platform 211 can drive the taking assembly 221 to move along the third direction z. In some embodiments, the moving platform 4 is capable of moving into the inside of the loading mechanism 2, at this time, the loading process is that the loading mechanism 2 first grabs the external PCB 20 through the taking assembly 221, and then drives the PCB 20 to ascend through the Z-axis motion platform 211, then the moving platform 4 moves into the inside of the loading mechanism 2 and is located directly below the taking assembly 221, and then the Z-axis motion platform 211 drives the PCB 20 to descend again, until the PCB 20 is transferred to the moving platform 4.

[0069] In an embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 the moving assembly 21 further comprises an X-axis motion platform 212 and a Y-axis motion platform 213, the X-axis motion platform 212 is connected with the support frame 23, and the Y-axis motion platform 213 is connected with the X-axis motion platform 212, so that the X-axis motion platform 212 can drive the Y-axis motion platform 213 to move along the second direction x.

[0070] The Z-axis motion platform 211 is connected with the Y-axis motion platform 213, so that the Y-axis motion platform 213 can drive the Z-axis motion platform 211 to move along the first direction y.

[0071] The first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z are perpendicular to each other, and the first direction y is the front-rear direction of the rack 1, the second direction x is the left-right direction of the rack 1, and the third direction z is the height direction of the rack 1.

[0072] The X-axis movement platform 212, the Y-axis movement platform 213 and the Z-axis movement platform 211 are matched to drive the material taking assembly 221 to move along the first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z, so that the material taking assembly 221 can transfer the PCB 20 to the moving platform 4.

[0073] In an embodiment, the X-axis movement platform 212 includes a first bottom plate and a first sliding member, the first bottom plate is connected to the support frame 23, and the first sliding member is slidingly connected to the first bottom plate along the second direction x.

[0074] The Y-axis movement platform 213 includes a second bottom plate and a second sliding member, the second bottom plate is connected to the first sliding member, and the second sliding member is slidingly connected to the second bottom plate along the first direction y.

[0075] The Z-axis movement platform 211 includes a third bottom plate and a third sliding member, the third bottom plate is connected to the second sliding member, and the third sliding member is slidingly connected to the third bottom plate along the third direction z.

[0076] The connection and cooperation between the bottom plates and the sliding members realize the movement of the material taking assembly 221 along the first direction y, the second direction x and the third direction z.

[0077] Further, as shown in Figure 2 , the material taking assembly 221 can be connected to the third sliding member through the mounting frame 222 to realize the connection between the material taking assembly 221 and the Z-axis movement platform 211.

[0078] In an embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 to 4 , the material taking assembly 221 includes a clamping structure 2211 to drive the PCB 20 to move by clamping the fixing pin 202, and the clamping structure 2211 can adopt a conventional mechanical hand structure.

[0079] In other embodiments, the material taking assembly can also include a suction structure to drive the PCB 20 to move by suctioning the PCB 20. The suction structure can adopt a suction cup or a magnetic suction mechanism.

[0080] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the taking-out assembly 221 at least comprises a clamping structure 2211, the clamping structure 2211 comprising a clamping jaw driving member and a clamping jaw (located on the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20, not shown in the figure), the clamping jaw driving member being mounted on the Z-axis movement platform 211, specifically, the clamping jaw driving member can be mounted on the mounting frame 222 to be indirectly mounted on the Z-axis movement platform 211 through the mounting frame 222.

[0081] The clamping jaw driving member can drive the clamping jaw to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin 202, and drive the PCB 20 to rise and fall through the Z-axis movement platform 211, so that the PCB 20 can be placed in the vertical direction on the moving platform 4.

[0082] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the clamping structure 2211 further comprises a sliding block 22111 and a lifting driving member 22112, the sliding block 22111 being slidingly mounted on the mounting frame 222 along the first direction y, the lifting driving member 22112 being mounted on the sliding block 22111, the output end of the lifting driving member 22112 being connected with the clamping jaw driving member, and the lifting driving member 22112 being used to drive the clamping jaw driving member to move along the third direction z.

[0083] The clamping jaw driving member and the clamping jaw are slidingly mounted on the mounting frame 222 along the first direction y through the sliding block 22111, so that the clamping jaw can move above the fixing pin 202, and after clamping the fixing pin 202, the clamping jaw driving member and the clamping jaw can be driven to move along the third direction z through the lifting driving member 22112, so that the clamping jaw can drive the PCB to approach the mounting frame 222.

[0084] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 , the mounting frame 222 is provided with a sliding hole 2221 extending along the first direction y, and the sliding block 22111 is in sliding fit with the sliding hole 2221 to realize the sliding connection of the sliding block 22111 with the mounting frame 222. At this time, the lifting driving member 22112 can be arranged on the side of the mounting frame 222 away from the PCB 20, the output end of the lifting driving member 22112 extending to the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20 through the sliding block 22111 and the sliding hole 2221 in sequence, so that the clamping jaw driving member and the clamping jaw are mounted on the side of the mounting frame 222 facing the PCB 20 to realize the clamping of the fixing pin 202.

[0085] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 , the PCB 20 is provided with at least two fixing pins 202 at intervals. The taking-out assembly 221 is provided with at least two clamping structures 2211, the at least two clamping structures 2211 being arranged one by one with the at least two fixing pins 202, or a single clamping structure 2211 being arranged corresponding to multiple fixing pins 202, or multiple clamping structures 2211 being arranged corresponding to a single fixing pin 202.

[0086] Each clamping structure 2211 can clamp or release the corresponding fixing pin 202, so that the loading of PCB 20 is more stable through the cooperation between multiple clamping structures 2211 and multiple fixing pins 202.

[0087] like Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the PCB 20 is provided with two fixing pins 202 spaced apart. The material handling component 221 is provided with two clamping structures 2211, which are configured one-to-one with the two fixing pins 202. Each clamping structure 2211 is used to clamp and release the corresponding fixing pin 202, so that multiple fixing pins 202 can be clamped synchronously by multiple clamping structures 2211, making the feeding of the PCB 20 more stable.

[0088] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, at least two fixing pins 202 are spaced apart along the first direction y and located at the middle of the PCB 20 along the second direction x, so as to fix the middle of both ends of the PCB 20 along the first direction y. Each clamping structure 2211 can be installed at intervals along the first direction y on the mounting bracket 222 to ensure the clamping of each fixing pin 202. At the same time, since the clamping part is located in the middle of the PCB 20, it can improve the stability of the PCB 20 during transportation and reduce the deflection of the PCB 20.

[0089] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the mounting bracket 222 has a positioning groove 2222 extending along the first direction y on the side facing the PCB 20. The positioning groove 2222 can be used to position each fixing pin 202 to adjust the angle of the PCB 20 in the horizontal direction. Specifically, each fixing pin 202 can be partially inserted into the positioning groove 2222 to realize the positioning of each fixing pin 202 by the positioning groove 2222.

[0090] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the limiting mechanism 22 also includes a mounting frame 222 and a material support assembly 223. The mounting frame 222 is mounted on the Z-axis motion platform 211. The material support assembly 223 includes a material support drive component 2231 and a support plate 2232. The material support drive component 2231 is mounted on the mounting frame 222, and the output end of the material support drive component 2231 is connected to the support plate 2232.

[0091] The pallet 2232 has a material-carrying position and a clearance position. The material-carrying drive component 2231 is used to drive the pallet 2232 to reciprocate between the material-carrying position and the clearance position.

[0092] In the avoidance position, the clamping structure 2211 can clamp the fixing pin 202.

[0093] At the supporting position, the supporting plate 2232 supports the PCB 20 away from the mounting rack 222.

[0094] During loading, the supporting plate 2232 can be driven by the supporting driving member 2231 to move to the avoiding position first, and then after the clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixing pin 202, the supporting plate 2232 is driven by the supporting driving member 2231 to move to the supporting position, so that the supporting plate 2232 is at least partially located at the side of the PCB 20 away from the mounting rack 222, thereby supporting the side of the PCB 20 away from the mounting rack 222, and making the PCB 20 more stable during the transfer to the moving platform 4.

[0095] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 the supporting driving member 2231 includes a first driving module 22311 and a second driving module 22312, the first driving module 22311 is mounted on the mounting rack 222, the output end of the first driving module 22311 is connected with the second driving module 22312, and the first driving module 22311 is used to drive the second driving module 22312 to move along the third direction z.

[0096] The output end of the second driving module 22312 is connected with the supporting plate 2232, and the second driving module 22312 is used to drive the supporting plate 2232 to rotate around the third direction z, so as to drive the supporting plate 2232 to reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoiding position.

[0097] Through the cooperation of the first driving module 22311 and the second driving module 22312, the supporting plate 2232 can reciprocate between the supporting position and the avoiding position.

[0098] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 the supporting assembly 223 is provided in plurality, and the plurality of supporting assemblies 223 are mounted on the mounting rack 222 at intervals, so as to stabilize the PCB 20 from multiple positions. Further, the plurality of supporting assemblies 223 are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the mounting rack 222, so as to ensure force balance and improve the stability during the transportation of the PCB 20.

[0099] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 the mounting rack 222 includes a vertical plate 2223 and a horizontal plate 2224, the vertical plate 2223 is mounted on the Z-axis movement platform 211, thereby realizing the connection between the mounting rack 222 and the Z-axis movement platform 211. The horizontal plate 2224 is connected with the vertical plate 2223, and the horizontal plate 2224 has a first side and a second side oppositely arranged along the horizontal direction (a direction perpendicular to the third direction z).

[0100] Some of the supporting assemblies 223 are mounted on the first side at intervals, and the rest of the supporting assemblies 223 are mounted on the second side at intervals, thereby realizing the installation of each supporting assembly 223 on the horizontal plate 2224.

[0101] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the mobile platform 4 is provided with an avoiding hole 41. The feeding mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4, and make the fixing pin 202 align with the avoiding hole 41, so as to align the position of the PCB 20 on the mobile platform 4. Figures 8 to 10

[0102] The PCB processing equipment 10 further comprises a positioning tool 5. A first end 51 of the positioning tool 5 can be inserted into the avoiding hole 41, and a second end 52 of the positioning tool 5 opposite to the first end 51 can be positioned by the limiting mechanism 22.

[0103] Specifically, before feeding, the first end 51 of the positioning tool 5 can be inserted into the avoiding hole 41, and then the clamping structure 2211 of the limiting mechanism 22 can clamp the second end 52 of the positioning tool 5 by cooperation of the X-axis movement platform 212, the Y-axis movement platform 213 and the Z-axis movement platform 211. When the clamping structure 2211 can clamp the second end 52 of the positioning tool 5, the positioning between the mobile platform 4 and the limiting mechanism 22 is completed.

[0104] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the mobile platform 4 is further provided with a pin hole 42. A pin 43 can be inserted into the pin hole 42, and the pin 43 can be inserted into the positioning hole 201 of the PCB 20, so as to realize the positioning between the mobile platform 4 and the PCB 20. Figures 8 to 10

[0105] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the PCB processing equipment comprises a plurality of mobile platforms 4. The plurality of mobile platforms 4 are arranged at intervals along the second direction x on the base 11. The feeding mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to at least one of the mobile platforms 4, that is, the feeding mechanism 2 can transfer the PCB 20 to a single predetermined mobile platform 4, or can transfer the PCB 20 to a plurality of mobile platforms 4, so as to realize feeding. It can be understood that the number of the feeding mechanism 2 can also be arranged correspondingly according to the number of the mobile platforms 4, that is, one feeding mechanism 2 is arranged corresponding to each mobile platform 4. Figure 1 In an embodiment, the PCB processing equipment 10 can be a PCB milling machine.

[0106] In an embodiment, the feeding mechanism 2 is connected to the base 11, and / or the feeding mechanism 2 is connected to the gantry 12, so as to realize the connection between the feeding mechanism 2 and the rack 1. The mobile platform 4 can be moved into the feeding mechanism 2, so as to facilitate the feeding mechanism 2 to transfer the PCB 20 to the mobile platform 4. Specifically, the support frame 23 of the feeding mechanism 2 can be connected to the base 11 and / or the gantry 12, so as to realize fixation.

[0107]

[0108] ​​​In an embodiment, the feeding mechanism 2 is located on one side of the base 11 and is arranged on the base 11 to realize the arrangement of the feeding mechanism 2 on the rack 1. The moving platform 4 can move into the feeding mechanism 2 to facilitate the feeding mechanism 2 to transfer the PCB 20 to the moving platform 4. Specifically, the support frame 23 of the feeding mechanism 2 can also be arranged on the ground and arranged on the base 11.

[0109] Embodiment two

[0110] The embodiment two of the utility model provides a PCB processing method for the PCB processing equipment 10 of above-mentioned embodiment one, like Figure 11 The processing method comprises:

[0111] Step S1, the moving platform 4 moves to the feeding area 102.

[0112] Step S2, the feeding mechanism 2 transfers the PCB 20 to the moving platform 4. Before this step S2, the feeding mechanism 2 can be fed by an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0113] Step S3, the moving platform 4 drives the PCB 20 to move to the processing area 101.

[0114] Step S4, the PCB 20 is processed.

[0115] The PCB processing method provided by the embodiment of the utility model makes the moving platform 4 reciprocate between the feeding area 102 and the processing area 101. When feeding, the moving platform 4 can be moved to the feeding area 102 first, the PCB 20 is transferred to the moving platform 4 by the feeding mechanism 2, and then the moving platform 4 provides the PCB 20 to the processing area 101 to process the PCB 20. Therefore, the occupied space of the processing area 101 on the front side of the rack 1 can be reduced, and the equipment maintenance is more convenient.

[0116] In an embodiment, if the PCB 20 has a fixed pin 202, the feeding mechanism 2 comprises a clamping structure 2211, and at this time, as shown in Figure 12 The step S2 specifically comprises:

[0117] Step S21, the clamping structure 2211 clamps the fixed pin 202 and drives the PCB 20 to move above the moving platform 4.

[0118] Step S22, the clamping structure 2211 releases the fixed pin 202 to place the PCB 20 on the moving platform 4.

[0119] Through the above steps S21 and S22, the feeding mechanism 2 transfers the PCB 20.

[0120] In an embodiment, if the feeding mechanism 2 further comprises a supporting component 223, the supporting component 223 comprises a supporting driving element 2231 and a supporting plate 2232, the supporting plate 2232 has an avoiding position and a supporting position.

[0121] Before the step of clamping the fixing pin 202 by the clamping structure 2211 in the step S21, the method further comprises a step of: driving the supporting driving element 2231 to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the avoiding position, so as to avoid the interference of the supporting plate 2232 to the clamping of the fixing pin 202, and ensure the clamping of the fixing pin 202 by the supporting plate 2232.

[0122] After the step of clamping the fixing pin 202 by the clamping structure 2211 in the step S21, the method further comprises a step of: driving the supporting driving element 2231 to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the supporting position, so as to support the side of the PCB 20 away from the mounting frame 222, and make the PCB 20 more stable during the transferring to the moving platform 4.

[0123] Further, before the step of releasing the fixing pin 202 by the clamping structure 2211 in the step S22, the method further comprises a step of: driving the supporting driving element 2231 to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the avoiding position. At this time, the clamping structure 2211 drives the PCB 20 to move above the moving platform 4, and the supporting driving element 2231 is driven to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the avoiding position first, so as to avoid the interference to the falling and placing of the PCB 20, and then the clamping structure 2211 is released to release the fixing pin 202, so as to place the PCB 20 on the moving platform 4.

[0124] Alternatively, after the step of releasing the fixing pin 202 by the clamping structure 2211 in the step S22, the method further comprises a step of: driving the supporting driving element 2231 to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the avoiding position. At this time, the clamping structure 2211 drives the PCB 20 to move above the moving platform 4, and the clamping structure 2211 is released to release the fixing pin 202 first, so as to release the fixing of the PCB 20 by the clamping structure 2211, and then the supporting driving element 2231 is driven to drive the supporting plate 2232 to move to the avoiding position, so as to make the PCB 20 supported on the supporting plate 2232 to fall to the moving platform 4.

[0125] In some embodiments, the moving platform 4 is further provided with a liftable top material roller, and before the step S22, the top material roller is first driven to rise until the top material roller supports the bottom end of the PCB 20, or the top material roller is first driven to rise, then the clamping structure 2211 is driven to drive the PCB 20 to fall until the top material roller supports the bottom end of the PCB 20, and then the clamping structure 2211 and / or the supporting component 223 releases the PCB 20.

[0126] In an embodiment, the PCB processing device 10 comprises the positioning tool 5, the feeding mechanism 2 comprises the limiting mechanism 22, and the moving platform 4 is provided with the avoiding hole 41, at this time, as shown in the figure, before the step S2, the method further comprises the following steps: Figure 13

[0127] Step S01, the moving platform 4 moves to the feeding area 102.

[0128] Step S02, one end of the positioning tool 5 is inserted into the avoiding hole 41.

[0129] Step S03, the feeding mechanism 2 moves to the feeding area 102.

[0130] Step S04, the position of the limiting mechanism 22 is adjusted so that the limiting mechanism 22 can clamp the other end of the positioning tool 5.

[0131] Step S05, after the positioning is completed, the positioning tool 5 is taken away.

[0132] Through the above steps S01 to S05, the limiting mechanism 22 and the moving platform 4 are positioned before the step S2 is performed, so that the position of the PCB 20 transferred to the moving platform 4 in the subsequent process is ensured.

[0133] In an embodiment, the moving platform 4 is provided with the avoiding hole 41, the feeding mechanism 2 comprises the limiting mechanism 22, at this time, as shown in the figure, before the step S2, the method further comprises the following steps: Figure 14

[0134] Step S001, the moving platform 4 moves to the feeding area 102;

[0135] Step S002, the position coordinates corresponding to the avoiding hole 41 are obtained;

[0136] Step S003, the feeding mechanism 2 moves to the feeding area 102;

[0137] Step S004, the position of the limiting mechanism 22 is adjusted so that the limiting mechanism 22 reaches the position coordinates.

[0138] Through the above steps S001 to S004, the limiting mechanism 22 and the moving platform 4 are positioned before the step S2 is performed.

[0139] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.​​

Claims

1. A PCB processing apparatus characterized by comprising: The host comprises a base, a gantry and a moving platform, the gantry is arranged on the base, and the moving platform is movably connected to the base; An upper feeding area and a processing area are arranged on the base, and the upper feeding area and the processing area are respectively arranged on two sides of the gantry along a first direction, and the moving platform can reciprocate between the upper feeding area and the processing area; When the moving platform is located in the upper feeding area, the upper feeding mechanism can transfer the external PCB to the moving platform.

2. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The PCB has a fixing pin, the upper feeding mechanism comprises a moving assembly and a limiting mechanism connected to each other, the limiting mechanism can limit the fixing pin, and the moving assembly can drive the limiting mechanism to move to drive the PCB to move through the fixing pin.

3. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The limiting mechanism comprises a material taking assembly, the material taking assembly can limit the fixing pin to drive the PCB to lift; Or, the limiting mechanism comprises a material moving assembly, the material moving assembly can limit at least one end of the fixing pin to push or drag the PCB.

4. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The upper feeding mechanism further comprises a support frame, the moving assembly comprises a Z-axis movement platform, the Z-axis movement platform is connected to the support frame, and the material taking assembly is connected to the Z-axis movement platform.

5. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The moving assembly further comprises an X-axis movement platform and a Y-axis movement platform, the X-axis movement platform is connected to the support frame, the Y-axis movement platform is connected to the X-axis movement platform, and the Z-axis movement platform is connected to the Y-axis movement platform.

6. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The material taking assembly comprises a suction structure and / or a clamping structure.

7. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The material taking assembly at least comprises the clamping structure, the clamping structure comprises a clamping jaw driving member and a clamping jaw connected to each other, the clamping jaw driving member is installed on the Z-axis movement platform, the clamping jaw driving member can drive the clamping jaw to close or open to clamp or release the fixing pin, and the PCB is lifted through the Z-axis movement platform.

8. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The PCB is spaced apart from at least two fixing pins; The material taking assembly is provided with at least two clamping structures, and each clamping structure can clamp or release the corresponding fixing pin.

9. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The at least two fixing pins are spaced apart along the first direction and located in the middle of the PCB along a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

10. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The limiting mechanism further comprises a mounting frame and a material supporting assembly, the mounting frame is connected to the Z-axis movement platform, the material supporting assembly comprises a material supporting driving member and a supporting plate, the material supporting driving member is installed on the mounting frame, and an output end of the material supporting driving member is connected with the supporting plate; The supporting plate has a avoiding position and a material supporting position, and the material supporting driving member can drive the supporting plate to reciprocate between the material supporting position and the avoiding position; In the avoiding position, the clamping structure can clamp the fixing pin; In the material supporting position, the supporting plate supports one end of the PCB away from the mounting frame.

11. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The material supporting driving member comprises a first driving module and a second driving module, the first driving module is installed on the mounting frame, the output end of the first driving module is connected with the second driving module, and the first driving module is used for driving the second driving module to move along a third direction; The output end of the second driving module is connected with the supporting plate, the second driving module is used for driving the supporting plate to rotate around the third direction, so as to drive the supporting plate to reciprocate between the material supporting position and the avoiding position.

12. The PCB processing apparatus of claim 10, wherein, A plurality of material supporting assemblies are arranged on the mounting frame.

13. The PCB processing apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The moving platform is provided with an avoiding hole, the feeding mechanism can transfer the PCB to the moving platform, and the fixing pin is aligned with the avoiding hole.

14. The PCB processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein The PCB processing equipment further comprises a positioning tool, one end of the positioning tool can be inserted into the avoiding hole, and the other end can be limited by the limiting mechanism.

15. The PCB processing apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The PCB processing equipment comprises a plurality of moving platforms, and the plurality of moving platforms are arranged along a second direction. The feeding mechanism can transfer the PCB to at least one moving platform.

16. The PCB processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by The PCB processing equipment is a PCB milling machine.

17. The PCB processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by The feeding mechanism is connected to the base and / or the feeding mechanism is connected to the gantry, and the moving platform can move into the feeding mechanism.

18. The PCB processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by, The feeding mechanism is located on one side of the base and is arranged on the base, and the moving platform can move into the feeding mechanism.

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