FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) bending equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) production, and particularly discloses FPC bending equipment, which comprises a profiling block, a bending mechanism, a bending mechanism and a bending mechanism, and is characterized in that one side of the profiling block is provided with a profiling vertex angle which protrudes outwards, and the other side of the profiling block is provided with a profiling groove which sinks inwards; the first pressing and shaping mechanism is arranged opposite to the profiling vertex angle and is used for being matched with the profiling vertex angle to press the FPC board, so that the FPC board is bent into a 7-shaped structure from a straight structure; and the second pressing and shaping mechanism is arranged opposite to the profiling groove and is used for being matched with the profiling groove to press the FPC board, so that the FPC board is bent into a Z-shaped structure from a 7-shaped structure. The FPC bending equipment provided by the utility model can mechanically bend a flat and straight FPC board into a Z shape, so that the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to FPC production technical field especially relates to a FPC bending equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] FPC is the abbreviation of Flexible Printed Circuit, and its Chinese full name is flexible printed circuit board. It is a kind of printed circuit board made of flexible material, which has the characteristics of bendable, foldable, light, thin, soft, etc., and is suitable for electronic equipment with limited space or frequent bending.

[0003] Generally, FPC board is in a straight state when it is delivered, but many products will require the FPC board to be bent into Z-shaped structure before assembly.

[0004] At present, the straight FPC board is mainly bent into Z-shaped structure by manual bending of workers. The manual bending operation mode not only has high labor cost, but also has low production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, the utility model is dedicated to developing a FPC bending equipment for mechanically bending the straight FPC board into Z-shaped structure, thereby reducing labor cost and improving production efficiency.

[0006] The above information disclosed in the background section is only included to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore can contain information that is not prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art at the present time. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0007] One object of the utility model is to provide a FPC bending equipment that can mechanically bend the straight FPC board into Z-shaped structure, thereby reducing labor cost and improving production efficiency.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides a FPC bending equipment, comprising:

[0009] The profiled block is provided with a profiled top corner protruding outward on one side and a profiled groove recessed inward on the other side;

[0010] The first pressing and shaping mechanism is arranged opposite to the profiled top corner and is used to press the FPC board in cooperation with the profiled top corner, so that the FPC board is bent from a straight structure into a 7-shaped structure;

[0011] The second pressing and shaping mechanism is arranged opposite to the profiled groove and is used to press the FPC board in cooperation with the profiled groove, so that the FPC board is bent from a 7-shaped structure into a Z-shaped structure.

[0012] Optionally, the first compression shaping mechanism comprises a notch pressing block arranged opposite to the profiling top corner, and a first linear driving mechanism for driving the notch pressing block to approach or move away from the profiling top corner.

[0013] Optionally, the second compression shaping mechanism comprises a convex strip pressing block arranged opposite to the profiling groove, and a second linear driving mechanism for driving the convex strip pressing block to move up and down.

[0014] Optionally, a third linear driving mechanism is further arranged for driving the profiling block to approach or move away from the convex strip pressing block.

[0015] Optionally, a feeding clamping mechanism is further arranged for placing the FPC board on the top surface of the profiling block.

[0016] Optionally, the feeding clamping mechanism comprises a jaw cylinder for clamping the FPC board, a fourth linear driving mechanism for driving the jaw cylinder to move up and down along the vertical direction, and a fifth linear driving mechanism for driving the jaw cylinder to approach or move away from the profiling block along the horizontal direction.

[0017] Optionally, a sixth linear driving mechanism is further arranged,

[0018] The first linear driving mechanism, the second linear driving mechanism and the third linear driving mechanism are all connected to the driving end of the sixth linear driving mechanism, and are driven synchronously to approach or move away from the feeding clamping mechanism by the sixth linear driving mechanism.

[0019] Optionally, a hot air pipe is arranged below the profiling block.

[0020] Optionally, a temperature sensor is arranged above the hot air pipe.

[0021] The FPC bending equipment has the advantages that: after the flat FPC board is placed on the top surface of the profiling block, the first compression shaping mechanism is first caused to approach the profiling top corner, the FPC board is bent from a flat structure into a 7-shaped structure; then, the first compression shaping mechanism is caused to be separated from the profiling top corner; then, the profiling block with the FPC board is caused to approach the second compression shaping mechanism, the FPC board is bent from the 7-shaped structure into a Z-shaped structure, and the mechanical bending operation is completed.

[0022] Therefore, the FPC bending equipment can mechanically bend the flat FPC board into a Z-shaped structure, thereby reducing the labor cost and improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only constitute some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained from these drawings without creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 Front view structure schematic diagram of FPC bending equipment provided for the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 Back view structure schematic diagram of FPC bending equipment provided for the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 Structure schematic diagram of profile block provided for the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 Working process schematic diagram of FPC bending equipment provided for the embodiment.

[0028] In the drawings:

[0029] 100, FPC plate;

[0030] 1, profile block; 101, profile top corner; 102, profile groove;

[0031] 2, first pressing and shaping mechanism; 201, gap pressing block; 202, first linear driving mechanism;

[0032] 3, second pressing and shaping mechanism; 301, convex strip pressing block; 302, second linear driving mechanism;

[0033] 4, third linear driving mechanism;

[0034] 5, feeding and clamping mechanism; 501, clamping jaw cylinder; 502, fourth linear driving mechanism; 503, fifth linear driving mechanism;

[0035] 6, sixth linear driving mechanism;

[0036] 7, hot air pipe;

[0037] 8, temperature sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the present utility model, the "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it particularly limit the independence or association between other embodiments. In principle, in the present utility model, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, each technical feature mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, the meanings of the technical terms used herein are the same as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present utility model belongs; the use of related terms herein is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0040] In the description of the present utility model, the phrase "and / or" is a description of the logical relationship between objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which means that there are three cases: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this paper generally represents that the associated objects before and after are a "or" logical relationship.

[0041] In the present utility model, phrases such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, primary or secondary or order relationship between the entities or operations.

[0042] Without more limitations, in the present utility model, "including", "containing", "having" or other similar expressions used in the sentence are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, and these expressions do not exclude the presence of other elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements can not only include those limited elements, but also include other elements not explicitly listed, or also include the elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0043] As understood in the "Guidelines for Examination", in the present utility model, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" and the like are understood as not including the number; "above", "below", "within" and the like are understood as including the number. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, for example, "multiple groups", "multiple times" and the like, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the space-related expressions used, such as 'center', 'longitudinal', 'transverse', 'length', 'width', 'thickness', 'upper', 'lower', 'front','rear', 'left', 'right','vertical', 'horizontal', 'perpendicular', 'top', 'bottom', 'inner', 'outer', 'clockwise', 'counterclockwise', 'axial', 'radial', 'circumferential', etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the utility model or for the reader to understand, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or component must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the utility model.

[0045] Unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the terms such as'mounting', 'connection', 'connection', 'fixing','setting', etc., should be understood broadly. For example, the 'connection' can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated setting; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection, or communication connection; it can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For the skilled in the art to which the utility model belongs, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] The utility model provides a kind of FPC bending equipment, it is applicable to the application scene of FPC board is bent, it can mechanically be bent into Z shape with flat FPC board, to reduce manpower cost, improve production efficiency.

[0047] Referring to Figure 1 And Figure 2 In the embodiment, the FPC bending equipment includes a profile block 1, a first compression and shaping mechanism 2, and a second compression and shaping mechanism 3.

[0048] Referring to Figure 3 One side of the profile block 1 is provided with a profiled top corner 101 protruding outward, and the other side is provided with a profiled groove 102 recessed inward. The first compression and shaping mechanism 2 is arranged opposite to the profiled top corner 101, and is used to compress the FPC board 100 in cooperation with the profiled top corner 101, so that the FPC board 100 is bent from a flat structure to a 7-shaped structure. The second compression and shaping mechanism 3 is arranged opposite to the profiled groove 102, and is used to compress the FPC board 100 in cooperation with the profiled groove 102, so that the FPC board 100 is bent from a 7-shaped structure to a Z-shaped structure.

[0049] Optionally, the first pressing and shaping mechanism 2 comprises a notch pressing block 201 arranged opposite to the profiled top corner 101, and a first linear driving mechanism 202 for driving the notch pressing block 201 to approach or move away from the profiled top corner 101. The first linear driving mechanism 202 is used to drive the notch pressing block 201 to approach or move away from the profiled top corner 101, so that the notch pressing block 201 cooperates with the profiled top corner 101 to bend the FPC board 100 from a flat structure into a 7-shaped structure.

[0050] Optionally, the second pressing and shaping mechanism 3 comprises a convex strip pressing block 301 arranged opposite to the profiled groove 102, and a second linear driving mechanism 302 for driving the convex strip pressing block 301 to move up and down. The second linear driving mechanism 302 is mainly used to adjust the height of the convex strip pressing block 301, so that the convex strip pressing block 301 can be aligned with the profiled groove 102.

[0051] The FPC bending device further comprises a third linear driving mechanism 4 for driving the profiled block 1 to approach or move away from the convex strip pressing block 301. The third linear driving mechanism 4 is used to drive the profiled block 1 to move the FPC board 100 towards the convex strip pressing block 301, so that the convex strip pressing block 301 is inserted into the profiled groove 102, and the FPC board 100 is further bent from a 7-shaped structure into a Z-shaped structure.

[0052] Optionally, the FPC bending device further comprises a feeding and clamping mechanism 5 for placing the FPC board 100 on the top surface of the profiled block 1.

[0053] The feeding and clamping mechanism 5 comprises a clamping jaw cylinder 501 for clamping the FPC board 100, a fourth linear driving mechanism 502 for driving the clamping jaw cylinder 501 to move up and down along the vertical direction, and a fifth linear driving mechanism 503 for driving the clamping jaw cylinder 501 to approach or move away from the profiled block 1 along the horizontal direction. The fourth linear driving mechanism 502 and the fifth linear driving mechanism 503 cooperate to drive the clamping jaw cylinder 501 to move forward and backward, up and down relative to the profiled block 1, so as to place the FPC board 100 on the top surface of the profiled block 1.

[0054] The FPC bending device further comprises a sixth linear driving mechanism 6. The first linear driving mechanism 202, the second linear driving mechanism 302, and the third linear driving mechanism 4 are all connected to the driving end of the sixth linear driving mechanism 6, and are driven by the sixth linear driving mechanism 6 to approach or move away from the feeding and clamping mechanism 5 synchronously.

[0055] Optionally, the bottom of the profiling block 1 is provided with a hot air pipe 7. The hot air pipe 7 can blow hot air to accelerate the shaping of the FPC board 100. Further, the top of the hot air pipe 7 is provided with a temperature sensor 8 for detecting the temperature of the hot air to avoid damage to the FPC board 100 caused by excessively high air temperature.

[0056] The FPC bending device provided by the embodiment has the following advantages:

[0057] Referring to Figure 4 When the FPC board 100 needs to be bent, the detailed process is as follows:

[0058] S10: The sixth linear drive mechanism 6 is actuated to drive the profiling block 1 to move above the hot air pipe 7;

[0059] S20: The fourth linear drive mechanism 502 and the fifth linear drive mechanism 503 are actuated in cooperation to enable the jaw cylinder 501 to place the flat FPC board 100 on the top surface of the profiling block 1, and then release the FPC board 100;

[0060] S30: The first linear drive mechanism 202 drives the gap pressing block 201 to move obliquely downward to approach the profiling top corner 101, so that the gap pressing block 201 cooperates with the profiling top corner 101 to bend the FPC board 100 from a flat structure into a 7-shaped structure;

[0061] S40: The first linear drive mechanism 202 drives the gap pressing block 201 to move away from the profiling top corner 101 to release the FPC board 100;

[0062] S50: The second linear drive mechanism 302 adjusts the height position of the convex strip pressing block 301 up and down, so that the convex strip pressing block 301 can be aligned with the profiling groove 102;

[0063] S60: The third linear drive mechanism 4 drives the profiling block 1 to move the FPC board 100 toward the convex strip pressing block 301, so that the convex strip pressing block 301 is inserted into the profiling groove 102, and then the FPC board 100 is bent from a 7-shaped structure into a Z-shaped structure, thereby completing the Z-shaped bending of the FPC board 100.

[0064] The FPC bending device provided by the embodiment has the following advantages:

[0065] ①Through the cooperation of the profiling block 1, the first pressing and shaping mechanism 2, and the second pressing and shaping mechanism 3, the automatic Z-shaped bending of the FPC board 100 is realized, the manual operation is reduced, the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved;

[0066] ②Through the profile block 1 and corresponding compacting and shaping mechanism, the FPC plate 100 can be accurately bent into a predetermined Z-shaped structure, ensuring the consistency and precision of the bending;

[0067] ③The use of hot air pipe 7 can accelerate the setting of FPC plate 100, improve the stability after bending, and the setting of temperature sensor 8 avoids damaging FPC plate 100 due to excessive temperature.

[0068] It should be noted that the linear drive mechanism mentioned in the utility model can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder or a motor screw linear module, and the rotary drive mechanism mentioned can be a brush motor, a brushless motor or a rotary cylinder. The utility model does not limit the specific structure of the linear drive mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the specification and drawings of the present application, it does not limit the patent protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process substitution or modification based on the essential concept of the present application, using the content described in the specification and drawings, and directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, etc. are all included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An FPC bending apparatus characterized by comprising: Include: Profiling block (1), one side of the profiling block (1) is provided with outward convex profiling corner (101), the other side is provided with inward recessed profiling groove (102); First compression shaping mechanism (2), the first compression shaping mechanism (2) is arranged opposite to the profiling corner (101), for cooperating with the profiling corner (101) compression FPC board (100), so that the FPC board (100) is bent from flat structure into 7-shaped structure; Second compression shaping mechanism (3), the second compression shaping mechanism (3) is arranged opposite to the profiling groove (102), for cooperating with the profiling groove (102) compression FPC board (100), so that the FPC board (100) is bent from 7-shaped structure into Z-shaped structure.

2. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, The first compression shaping mechanism (2) includes a notch pressing block (201) arranged opposite to the profiling corner (101), and a first linear drive mechanism (202) for driving the notch pressing block (201) to approach or away from the profiling corner (101).

3. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by, The second compression shaping mechanism (3) includes a convex strip pressing block (301) arranged opposite to the profiling groove (102), and a second linear drive mechanism (302) for driving the convex strip pressing block (301) to move up and down.

4. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by, Also include the third linear drive mechanism (4) for driving the profiling block (1) to approach or away from the convex strip pressing block (301).

5. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by, Also include the feeding clamping mechanism (5) for placing the FPC board (100) to the top surface of the profiling block (1).

6. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The feeding clamping mechanism (5) includes a clamping jaw cylinder (501) for clamping the FPC board (100), a fourth linear drive mechanism (502) for driving the clamping jaw cylinder (501) to move up and down along the vertical direction, and a fifth linear drive mechanism (503) for driving the clamping jaw cylinder (501) to approach or away from the profiling block (1) along the horizontal direction.

7. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, Also include the sixth linear drive mechanism (6), The first linear drive mechanism (202), the second linear drive mechanism (302) and the third linear drive mechanism (4) are all connected to the driving end of the sixth linear drive mechanism (6), and are driven synchronously by the sixth linear drive mechanism (6) to approach or away from the feeding clamping mechanism (5).

8. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The lower side of the profiling block (1) is provided with a hot air pipe (7).

9. The FPC bending apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The upper side of the hot air pipe (7) is provided with a temperature sensor (8).

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