FPC board carrying assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible printed circuit (FPC) board carrying assembly, which relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment and comprises a lifting moving module, a driving transverse moving module connected to the lifting moving module and a driven transverse moving module connected to the driving transverse moving module. The lifting moving module comprises a fixing plate, a first driving piece and a lifting plate, the first driving piece is installed on the end face of the fixing plate, and the lifting plate is connected to the power end of the first driving piece through a first linear guide rail sliding block assembly; the driving transverse moving module comprises a second driving piece, a driving transverse moving frame and a transmission wheel assembly, the second driving piece is installed on one side of the lifting plate, and the end, away from the first driving piece, of the lifting plate is connected with the driving transverse moving frame through a second linear guide rail sliding block assembly; a transmission wheel assembly connected to the power end of the second driving piece is located on the driving transverse moving frame and corresponds to one side of the second driving piece. And the complex carrying requirement of the FPC board on a production line can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, specifically to an FPC board handling assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic technology, flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) are increasingly widely used in electronic devices. FPCs, with their thinness, flexibility, and high wiring density, meet the demands of modern electronic devices for miniaturization, lightweighting, and high performance. In the manufacturing process of FPC boards, the handling process is a crucial link, directly affecting production efficiency, product quality, and production costs.

[0003] Traditional FPC board handling technology has many problems. Early handling equipment had simple structures and could only perform single lifting or horizontal movements, which could not meet the complex handling needs of FPC boards on the production line. For example, some simple robotic arms could only pick up and put down materials vertically. For FPC boards that need to move horizontally between different workstations, multiple devices need to work together, which not only increases equipment costs and floor space, but also reduces production efficiency.

[0004] While some existing handling components can achieve a certain degree of lifting and traversing functions, they still reveal many shortcomings in practical applications. The lifting and traversing mechanisms of some handling equipment are not designed reasonably, resulting in low motion accuracy and easy positional deviations when handling FPC boards, thus affecting product processing quality. Furthermore, their traversing stroke is limited, making it difficult to meet the handling needs of some large FPC boards, or restricting their ability to grasp FPC boards at different positions, thus failing to flexibly adapt to diverse production scenarios.

[0005] In summary, existing FPC board handling technologies suffer from problems such as limited motion functions, insufficient precision, and limited lateral travel. There is an urgent need for a more efficient, precise FPC board handling assembly with sufficient lateral travel to meet the growing production demands. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution that can solve the above problems.

[0007] An FPC board handling assembly includes a lifting and moving module, an active traverse module connected to the lifting and moving module, and a driven traverse module connected to the active moving module.

[0008] The lifting and moving module includes a fixed plate, a first driving component, and a lifting plate. The first driving component is installed on the end face of the fixed plate, and the lifting plate is connected to the power end of the first driving component through a first linear guide slider assembly.

[0009] The active lateral movement module includes a second driving component, an active lateral movement frame, and a transmission wheel assembly. The second driving component is installed on one side of the lifting plate. The active lateral movement frame is connected to the end of the lifting plate away from the first driving component through a second linear guide slider assembly. A transmission wheel assembly connected to the power end of the second driving component is installed on the active lateral movement frame and on the side corresponding to the second driving component.

[0010] The driven transverse module includes a driven transverse frame, a timing belt assembly, and a gripping plate. The driven transverse frame is connected to the end of the active transverse frame away from the lifting plate via a third linear guide slider assembly. The timing belt assembly is installed on the side of the active transverse frame away from the second driving component. The driven transverse frame is connected to the timing belt assembly in a driving connection. The gripping plate is connected to one side of the driven transverse frame, and a gripping suction cup is provided on the gripping plate.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the lower end of the fixed plate is connected to a fixed frame, and the first linear guide rail slider assembly is installed on both sides of the fixed frame. The slider end of the first linear guide rail slider assembly is connected to a movable side plate. The power end of the first driving member passes through the fixed plate and is connected to a transmission block. The two sides of the transmission block are respectively connected to the corresponding movable side plates. The lower end of the movable side plate is connected to the lifting plate.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transmission wheel assembly includes a drive wheel, a pressure wheel, and a transmission belt. The drive wheel is connected to the power end of the second driving member. The transmission belt is installed on the active transverse frame. One side of the transmission belt is fixed to the active transverse frame, and the other side of the transmission belt is sleeved on the drive wheel. A pressure wheel acting on the transmission belt is also provided between the drive wheel and the transmission belt.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: one side of the lifting plate extends outward to form a mounting position corresponding to the second driving component, and a mounting frame is connected to the lower end of the mounting position. The mounting frame is connected to the pressure wheel through a rotating shaft.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the synchronous belt assembly includes a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt sleeved between the first and second synchronous pulleys, all mounted on the active transverse frame. A first connecting block is connected to the upper layer of the synchronous belt and is connected to the lifting plate. A second connecting block is connected to the lower layer of the synchronous belt and is connected to the driven transverse frame.

[0015] In the initial position, the first connecting block is located on the far left and the second connecting block is located on the far right, so that the gripping plate can extend relative to the active transverse frame.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the material gripping plate, the driven transverse frame, the active transverse frame, the lifting plate, and the fixed plate are arranged in parallel to each other.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1) This handling assembly achieves multiple motion functions such as lifting, active lateral movement, and passive lateral movement through the coordinated work of the lifting moving module, the active lateral movement module, and the passive lateral movement module. It effectively solves the problem of the single motion function of traditional handling equipment and can meet the complex handling needs of FPC boards on the production line.

[0019] 2) The lifting and moving module, the active traverse module, and the driven traverse module are all connected by linear guide slider assembly. This structure can ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the movement. Compared with the unreasonable lifting and traverse mechanism design in traditional handling equipment, this assembly can greatly reduce the positional deviation when handling FPC boards and improve the processing quality of the products.

[0020] 3) The design of the driven lateral movement module allows the gripping plate to extend further relative to the active lateral movement frame, greatly increasing the lateral movement stroke. This enables the handling components to easily meet the handling needs of large FPC boards and flexibly grip FPC boards in different positions, adapting to diverse production scenarios.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model from one perspective;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram from another perspective of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the rear-view internal structure of this utility model.

[0027] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:

[0028] 1. Lifting and moving module; 2. Active lateral movement module; 3. Driven lateral movement module; 4. Fixed plate; 5. First driving component; 6. Lifting plate; 7. First linear guide slider assembly; 8. Second driving component; 9. Active lateral movement frame; 10. Transmission wheel assembly; 11. Second linear guide slider assembly; 12. Driven lateral movement frame; 13. Synchronous belt assembly; 14. Gripping plate; 15. Third linear guide slider assembly; 16. Gripping suction cup; 17. Fixed frame; 18. Movable side plate; 19. Transmission block; 20. Driving wheel; 21. Pressure wheel; 22. Transmission belt; 23. Mounting position; 24. Mounting frame; 25. First synchronous wheel; 26. Second synchronous wheel; 27. Synchronous belt; 28. First connecting block; 29. ​​Second connecting block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, an FPC board handling assembly includes a lifting and moving module 1, an active lateral moving module 2 connected to the lifting and moving module 1, and a driven lateral moving module 3 connected to the active moving module.

[0031] The lifting and moving module 1 includes a fixed plate 4, a first driving component 5, and a lifting plate 6. The first driving component 5 is installed on the end face of the fixed plate 4, and the lifting plate 6 is connected to the power end of the first driving component 5 through a first linear guide slider assembly 7.

[0032] The active lateral movement module 2 includes a second driving component 8, an active lateral movement frame 9, and a transmission wheel assembly 10. The second driving component 8 is installed on one side of the lifting plate 6. The active lateral movement frame 9 is connected to the end of the lifting plate 6 away from the first driving component 5 through a second linear guide slider assembly 11. The transmission wheel assembly 10, which is connected to the power end of the second driving component 8, is installed on the active lateral movement frame 9 and on the side corresponding to the second driving component 8.

[0033] The driven transverse module 3 includes a driven transverse frame 12, a timing belt assembly 13, and a gripping plate 14. The driven transverse frame 12 is connected to the end of the active transverse frame 9 away from the lifting plate 6 via a third linear guide slider assembly 15. The timing belt assembly 13 is installed on the side of the active transverse frame 9 away from the second driving member 8. The driven transverse frame 12 is connected to the timing belt assembly 13 in a transmission connection. The gripping plate 14 is connected to one side of the driven transverse frame 12, and a gripping suction cup 16 is provided on the gripping plate 14.

[0034] In the technical solution of this utility model:

[0035] The first drive unit 5 is mounted on the fixed plate 4. Its power end is connected to the lifting plate 6 through the first linear guide slider assembly 7. When the first drive unit 5 is started, it provides driving force so that the lifting plate 6 can move vertically up and down along the first linear guide slider assembly 7. This design ensures that the gripping plate 14 can accurately reach the height position of the FPC board and realize the preparation before the gripping action.

[0036] The second driving component 8 is installed on one side of the lifting plate 6. The active transverse frame 9 is connected to the lifting plate 6 through the second linear guide slider assembly 11. The transmission wheel assembly 10 is connected to the power end of the second driving component 8 and installed on the corresponding side of the active transverse frame 9. After the second driving component 8 is started, it drives the transmission wheel assembly 10 to rotate, thereby driving the active transverse frame 9 to extend laterally along the second linear guide slider assembly 11, realizing the initial displacement in the horizontal direction.

[0037] The driven transverse frame 12 is connected to the active transverse frame 9 via the third linear guide slider assembly 15, and is also connected to the synchronous belt assembly 13 installed on the other side of the active transverse frame 9. When the active transverse frame 9 moves transversely, the synchronous belt assembly 13 moves accordingly, thereby driving the driven transverse frame 12 to move further transversely relative to the active transverse frame 9. This design allows the gripping plate 14 to obtain a larger transverse stroke, so that it can flexibly grip FPC boards at different positions.

[0038] In summary, this handling assembly, through the coordinated operation of the lifting and moving module 1, the active lateral movement module 2, and the driven lateral movement module 3, achieves multiple motion functions such as lifting, active lateral movement, and driven lateral movement. This effectively solves the problem of single motion function in traditional handling equipment and can meet the complex handling needs of FPC boards on the production line. The lifting and moving module 1, the active lateral movement module 2, and the driven lateral movement module 3 are all connected by linear guide slider assemblies. This structure ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the movement. Compared with the unreasonable lifting and lateral movement mechanism design in traditional handling equipment, this assembly can greatly reduce the positional deviation when handling FPC boards and improve the processing quality of the product. The design of the driven lateral movement module 3 allows the gripping plate 14 to extend further relative to the active lateral movement frame 9, greatly increasing the lateral movement stroke. This enables the handling assembly to easily handle the handling needs of large FPC boards and flexibly grip FPC boards at different positions, adapting to diverse production scenarios.

[0039] In this embodiment of the utility model, the lower end of the fixed plate 4 is connected to a fixed frame 17, and the first linear guide slider assembly 7 is installed on both sides of the fixed frame 17. The slider end of the first linear guide slider assembly 7 is connected to a movable side plate 18. The power end of the first driving member 5 passes through the fixed plate 4 and is connected to a transmission block 19. The two sides of the transmission block 19 are respectively connected to the corresponding movable side plate 18. The lower end of the movable side plate 18 is connected to the lifting plate 6.

[0040] The fixed frame 17 connected to the lower end of the fixed plate 4 provides stable support. The first linear guide slider assembly 7 installed on both sides of the fixed plate 4 provides guidance for the movement of the movable side plate 18. The transmission block 19 connected to the fixed plate 4 through the power end of the first drive member 5 is the key component for force transmission. When the first drive member 5 starts and generates driving force, the power is transmitted through the transmission block 19. Since the two sides of the transmission block 19 are respectively connected to the corresponding movable side plate 18, the movement of the transmission block 19 drives the movable side plate 18 to move vertically along the first linear guide slider assembly 7. Since the lower end of the movable side plate 18 is connected to the lifting plate 6, the movement of the movable side plate 18 further drives the lifting plate 6 to rise and fall, realizing the adjustment of the height position of the gripping plate 14. This design effectively converts the power of the first drive member 5 into the vertical movement of the lifting plate 6 through the coordinated connection of multiple components.

[0041] In this embodiment of the present invention, the transmission wheel assembly 10 includes a drive wheel 20, a pressure wheel 21, and a transmission belt 22. The drive wheel 20 is connected to the power end of the second drive member 8. The transmission belt 22 is installed on the active transverse frame 9. One side of the transmission belt 22 is fixedly connected to the active transverse frame 9, and the other side of the transmission belt 22 is sleeved on the drive wheel 20. A pressure wheel 21 acting on the transmission belt 22 is also provided between the drive wheel 20 and the transmission belt 22.

[0042] The second driving component 8 serves as a power source, with its power end directly connected to the driving wheel 20. When the second driving component 8 starts operating, the driving wheel 20 rotates synchronously. One side of the transmission belt 22 is fixedly connected to the active transverse frame 9, and the other side is sleeved on the driving wheel 20. In this way, the rotational motion of the driving wheel 20 drives the transmission belt 22 to move through the friction between the transmission belt 22 and the transmission belt 22. Since the transmission belt 22 is fixedly connected to the active transverse frame 9, the motion of the transmission belt 22 is converted into the movement of the active transverse frame 9, thereby realizing the transverse movement function of the active transverse module 2. In one embodiment, a meshing transmission is adopted. The driving wheel 20 has a special tooth shape, and the inner side of the transmission belt 22 has matching tooth grooves. When the second driving component 8 operates, the teeth of the driving wheel 20 mesh with the tooth grooves of the transmission belt 22. When the driving wheel 20 rotates a specific number of teeth, the transmission belt 22 moves precisely a corresponding distance, realizing the high-precision transverse movement of the active transverse frame 9.

[0043] A pressure roller 21 is installed between the drive pulley 20 and the transmission belt 22. The pressure roller 21 acts on the transmission belt 22, generating a certain pressure on the transmission belt 22. This pressure can increase the friction between the transmission belt 22 and the drive pulley 20. When the drive pulley 20 rotates, sufficient friction can ensure that the transmission belt 22 moves stably following the drive pulley 20, avoiding slippage. At the same time, the pressure roller 21 can also tension the transmission belt 22, ensuring that the transmission belt 22 maintains a suitable tension during operation. A suitable tension helps maintain the stability and accuracy of the transmission, making the movement of the active transverse frame 9 more stable and reliable.

[0044] In this embodiment of the present invention, one side of the lifting plate 6 extends outward to form a mounting position 23 corresponding to the second driving member 8, and a mounting frame 24 is connected to the lower end of the mounting position 23. The mounting frame 24 is connected to the pressure wheel 21 through a rotating shaft.

[0045] The lifting plate 6 extends outward on one side to form a mounting position 23 corresponding to the second drive component 8. This design is to provide a stable and suitable mounting position 23 for the second drive component 8. Through this specific structural design, the connection between the second drive component 8 and the lifting plate 6 is more secure, and the positional accuracy of the second drive component 8 during operation is also ensured, so that its power output shaft can be accurately connected to the drive wheel 20 in the transmission wheel assembly 10, providing a good foundation for subsequent power transmission. This targeted mounting position 23 design optimizes the overall structural layout and makes the cooperation between the components more compact and reasonable.

[0046] A mounting frame 24 is connected to the lower end of the mounting position 23. The mounting frame 24 provides support and a mounting base for the pressure wheel 21. The pressure wheel 21 is connected to the mounting frame 24 through a rotating shaft. This connection method allows the pressure wheel 21 to rotate flexibly. When the transmission belt 22 moves under the drive of the drive wheel 20, the pressure wheel 21 can roll accordingly within the mounting frame 24 as the transmission belt 22 moves, while applying pressure to the transmission belt 22. Through this structural design, the pressure wheel 21 can stably act on the transmission belt 22, thereby increasing the friction between the transmission belt 22 and the drive wheel 20 and tensioning the transmission belt 22, ensuring the normal operation of the transmission wheel assembly 10.

[0047] In this embodiment of the present invention, the synchronous belt assembly 13 includes a first synchronous pulley 25, a second synchronous pulley 26 installed on the active transverse frame 9, and a synchronous belt 27 sleeved between the first synchronous pulley 25 and the second synchronous pulley 26. A first connecting block 28 is connected to the upper layer of the synchronous belt 27 and is connected to the lifting plate 6. A second connecting block 29 is connected to the lower layer of the synchronous belt 27 and is connected to the driven transverse frame 12.

[0048] In the initial position, the first connecting block 28 is located on the far left and the second connecting block 29 is located on the far right, so that the gripping plate 14 can extend relative to the active transverse frame 9.

[0049] A first synchronous pulley 25 and a second synchronous pulley 26 are installed on the active transverse frame 9, and a synchronous belt 27 is connected between them to form a complete transmission structure. This structure uses the tooth meshing between the synchronous belt 27 and the first synchronous pulley 25 and the second synchronous pulley 26 to realize power transmission, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the transmission.

[0050] The upper layer of the synchronous belt 27 is connected to the first connecting block 28, and the first connecting block 28 is connected to the lifting plate 6. The lower layer of the synchronous belt 27 is connected to the second connecting block 29, and the second connecting block 29 is connected to the driven transverse frame 12. When the active transverse frame 9 moves, since the first connecting block 28 is connected to the lifting plate 6, the movement of the active transverse frame 9 is transmitted to the synchronous belt 27 through the first connecting block 28, converting the movement of the active transverse frame 9 into the movement of the synchronous belt 27. As the synchronous belt 27 moves in a cycle, the second connecting block 29 connected to it is also driven, thereby enabling the driven transverse frame 12 to follow the movement of the synchronous belt 27 and move transversely relative to the active transverse frame 9.

[0051] In the initial position setting, the first connecting block 28 is set on the leftmost side and the second connecting block 29 is set on the rightmost side. This design is based on the transmission characteristics of the synchronous belt 27 and the connection relationship of each component. The synchronous belt 27 circulates between the first synchronous pulley 25 and the second synchronous pulley 26. The first connecting block 28 and the second connecting block 29 are respectively fixed on the upper and lower layers of the synchronous belt 27. When the first connecting block 28 is on the leftmost side and the second connecting block 29 is on the rightmost side, since the second connecting block 29 is connected to the driven transverse frame 12 and the gripping plate 14 is installed on the driven transverse frame 12, the gripping plate 14 is away from the main body of the active transverse frame 9 in the initial state, thereby realizing that the gripping plate 14 extends relative to the active transverse frame 9.

[0052] In this embodiment of the utility model, the material gripping plate 14, the driven transverse frame 12, the active transverse frame 9, the lifting plate 6, and the fixed plate 4 are arranged in parallel to each other.

[0053] The parallel arrangement of the components makes the entire handling assembly more compact and rational in terms of spatial layout. Within the limited production space, space resources can be utilized more effectively, avoiding space waste caused by unreasonable component layout. The compact structure also facilitates the integrated design of the equipment, allowing the handling assembly to be integrated with other production equipment, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0054] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.

Claims

1. An FPC board handling assembly, characterized in that, It includes a lifting and moving module, an active lateral moving module connected to the lifting and moving module, and a passive lateral moving module connected to the active moving module; The lifting and moving module includes a fixed plate, a first driving component, and a lifting plate. The first driving component is installed on the end face of the fixed plate, and the lifting plate is connected to the power end of the first driving component through a first linear guide slider assembly. The active lateral movement module includes a second driving component, an active lateral movement frame, and a transmission wheel assembly. The second driving component is installed on one side of the lifting plate. The active lateral movement frame is connected to the end of the lifting plate away from the first driving component through a second linear guide slider assembly. A transmission wheel assembly connected to the power end of the second driving component is installed on the active lateral movement frame and on the side corresponding to the second driving component. The driven transverse module includes a driven transverse frame, a timing belt assembly, and a gripping plate. The driven transverse frame is connected to the end of the active transverse frame away from the lifting plate via a third linear guide slider assembly. The timing belt assembly is installed on the side of the active transverse frame away from the second driving component. The driven transverse frame is connected to the timing belt assembly in a driving connection. The gripping plate is connected to one side of the driven transverse frame, and a gripping suction cup is provided on the gripping plate.

2. The FPC board handling assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the fixed plate is connected to a fixed frame, and the first linear guide slider assembly is installed on both sides of the fixed frame. The slider end of the first linear guide slider assembly is connected to a movable side plate. The power end of the first driving member passes through the fixed plate and is connected to a transmission block. The two sides of the transmission block are respectively connected to the corresponding movable side plates. The lower end of the movable side plate is connected to the lifting plate.

3. The FPC board handling assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission wheel assembly includes a drive wheel, a pressure wheel, and a transmission belt. The drive wheel is connected to the power end of the second drive member. The transmission belt is installed on the active transverse frame. One side of the transmission belt is fixed to the active transverse frame, and the other side of the transmission belt is sleeved on the drive wheel. A pressure wheel acting on the transmission belt is also provided between the drive wheel and the transmission belt.

4. The FPC board handling assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, One side of the lifting plate extends outward to form a mounting position corresponding to the second driving component, and a mounting frame is connected to the lower end of the mounting position. The mounting frame is connected to the pressure wheel through a rotating shaft.

5. An FPC board handling assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The timing belt assembly includes a first timing pulley, a second timing pulley, and a timing belt sleeved between the first timing pulley and the second timing pulley, all mounted on the active transverse frame. A first connecting block is connected to the upper layer of the timing belt and is connected to the lifting plate. A second connecting block is connected to the lower layer of the timing belt and is connected to the driven transverse frame. In the initial position, the first connecting block is located on the far left and the second connecting block is located on the far right, so that the gripping plate can extend relative to the active transverse frame.

6. An FPC board handling assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The material gripping plate, the driven transverse frame, the active transverse frame, the lifting plate, and the fixed plate are arranged in parallel to each other.

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