Coating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a coating device, and relates to the technical field of servers, the coating device comprises a bearing structure, and the bearing structure is used for bearing a target component; the auxiliary coating structure is movably arranged on the bearing structure, auxiliary coating holes are formed in the auxiliary coating structure, and the auxiliary coating holes are matched with the target component so as to accommodate redundant heat conduction materials when the target component is coated; and the strickling structure is movably arranged on the bearing structure, so that when the distance between the strickling structure and the target component is a set distance, the strickling operation is carried out on the heat conduction material located on the target component and the auxiliary coating structure, and the thickness of the strickling heat conduction material is a set thickness. The problems that in the prior art, due to manual coating, silicone grease coating is not uniform, time and labor are consumed, and the production efficiency is low are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and more specifically, to a coating apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In today's rapidly evolving information technology landscape, servers, as core devices for data processing and storage, are constantly achieving breakthroughs in performance and significantly enhancing their processing capabilities. However, high-performance servers generate a large amount of heat during operation, making heat dissipation a crucial technology for ensuring stable operation. In recent years, server cold plates have been widely used in server thermal management due to their efficient heat dissipation performance. By maintaining close contact with heat-generating components, they utilize fluid circulation to remove heat, effectively reducing the internal temperature of the server. Thermal grease, as an important medium between the cold plate and heat-generating components, is essential for improving heat transfer efficiency when applied evenly. Currently, most server manufacturers still manually apply thermal grease to the cold plate base.

[0003] However, manual application can lead to uneven thermal paste thickness, incomplete coverage, or air bubbles. These issues directly affect the heat dissipation performance of the cold plate and may even cause the chip to overheat and be damaged. Furthermore, manual application is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a coating apparatus to solve the problems of uneven silicone grease application, time-consuming and labor-intensive process, and low production efficiency caused by manual coating in the prior art.

[0005] This application provides a coating apparatus for coating a thermally conductive material onto the surface of a target component. The coating apparatus includes:

[0006] A load-bearing structure is used to support the target component.

[0007] An auxiliary coating structure is movably mounted on a support structure. The auxiliary coating structure is provided with auxiliary coating holes that are adapted to the target component to accommodate excess thermally conductive material when coating the target component.

[0008] The leveling structure is movably mounted on the support structure. When the distance between the leveling structure and the target component is a set distance, the thermally conductive material on the target component and the auxiliary coating structure is leveled, so that the thickness of the thermally conductive material after leveling is a set thickness.

[0009] Furthermore, the auxiliary coating structure includes:

[0010] Motion module, the motion module is installed on the load-bearing structure;

[0011] An auxiliary coating component is mounted on a motion module and moves in multiple directions under the drive of the motion module, so that the auxiliary coating component corresponds to the target component through the motion module;

[0012] The auxiliary coating holes are located on the auxiliary coating component.

[0013] Furthermore, the auxiliary coating component includes an auxiliary plate body and a flow-blocking body with an outer edge of the auxiliary plate body. A receiving space is formed between the flow-blocking body and the auxiliary plate body to receive the thermally conductive material scraped off by the scraping structure. The auxiliary coating holes are provided on the auxiliary plate body.

[0014] Furthermore, the leveling structure includes: a movable leveling component having an inclined leveling plane to scrape excess thermally conductive material on the target component onto the auxiliary coating structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes a six-axis robot, and the leveling structure also includes:

[0016] The leveling support is mounted on the six-axis robot.

[0017] A drive element is mounted on a leveling support. The drive end of the drive element extends from the leveling support and drives a leveling component to move the leveling component closer to or further away from the load-bearing structure. The leveling structure also includes a connecting structure mounted on the side of the leveling support away from the load-bearing structure. The connecting structure is used to connect with a six-axis robot.

[0018] Furthermore, the connection structure includes multiple connecting pillars, one end of which is connected to the side of the leveling support member away from the load-bearing structure. The ends of the multiple connecting pillars away from the leveling support member are jointly equipped with a connector, which is used to connect to the mounting flange of the six-axis robot. There are multiple connection structures.

[0019] Furthermore, the target component is provided with a connector component to convey the medium into the target component through the connector component. The supporting structure includes a supporting base, a connector mounting structure, and a body mounting structure. Both the connector mounting structure and the body mounting structure are set on the supporting base. The body mounting structure is movably set on the supporting base. The connector mounting structure is set correspondingly to the connector component, and the body mounting structure is set one-to-one with the auxiliary coating structure, so as to fix the connector component through the connector mounting structure and fix the target component through the body mounting structure.

[0020] Furthermore, the connector component includes a connector body and a connector locking block disposed on the connector body. The connector mounting structure includes a mounting body, which is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove and a receiving groove. The snap-fit ​​groove is used in conjunction with the connector locking block, and the connector body is used in conjunction with the receiving groove, so as to fix the connector locking block and the connector body respectively through the snap-fit ​​groove and the receiving groove.

[0021] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes an electromagnetic chuck disposed between the support base and the connector mounting structure, wherein the connector mounting structure is detachably disposed on the electromagnetic chuck to fix the connector mounting structure on the electromagnetic chuck when the electromagnetic chuck is energized; and / or, the coating apparatus also includes an electromagnetic carrier disposed between the target component and the body mounting structure to attract the target component onto the electromagnetic carrier when the electromagnetic carrier is energized.

[0022] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes an adjustment module disposed on the support structure, and the main body mounting structure is movably disposed on the adjustment module; and / or, the coating apparatus also includes a display component disposed on the support structure, the display component including a display support column, a touch screen, function buttons and indicator lights, wherein the touch screen is disposed on the display support column, and the function buttons and indicator lights are disposed on the touch screen; and / or, the scraping structure also includes a blowing component to blow the surface of the target component when coating the target component with a thermally conductive material.

[0023] This application utilizes a support structure to precisely support and position the target component, providing a stable platform for subsequent coating and leveling operations. The precision and stability of the support structure ensures accurate and unwavering positioning of the target component during coating, facilitating uniform distribution of the coating material and precise execution of subsequent leveling operations. By incorporating auxiliary coating holes into the auxiliary coating structure, excess material can be accurately collected during the coating process, preventing material waste and environmental pollution. This not only reduces the overall cost of the coating operation but also improves cleanliness and environmental friendliness, reduces subsequent cleaning work, and enhances the overall efficiency of the production line. The leveling structure is movably mounted on the support structure, and the distance between the leveling structure and the target component can be precisely controlled to a set distance, ensuring that the coated thermally conductive material is uniformly leveled to the set thickness, guaranteeing coating consistency and thermal conductivity. Precise control of the set distance ensures a bubble-free and defect-free leveled layer, improving the thermal conductivity of the coating material and directly and positively impacting the server's heat dissipation performance. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the coating apparatus according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the target component and connector mounting structure arranged on a support base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an auxiliary coating component according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the scraping structure according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a display component according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0030] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0031] 1. Target component; 11. Connector component; 111. Connector body; 112. Connector locking block; 2. Bearing structure; 21. Bearing base; 23. Connector mounting structure; 231. Mounting body; 232. Snap-fit ​​groove; 233. Receiving groove; 24. Body mounting structure; 3. Auxiliary coating structure; 31. Auxiliary coating hole; 32. Motion module; 33. Auxiliary coating component; 331. Auxiliary plate body; 332. Flow-blocking body; 4. Scraping structure; 41. Scraping component; 42. Scraping surface; 43. Scraping support; 44. Drive element; 45. Connection structure; 451. Connecting support column; 452. Connector; 5. Six-axis robot; 6. Electromagnetic chuck; 7. Electromagnetic carrier; 8. Adjustment module; 9. Display component; 91. Display support column; 92. Touch screen; 93. Function button; 94. Indicator light. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] In today's rapidly evolving information technology landscape, servers, as core devices for data processing and storage, are constantly achieving breakthroughs in performance and significantly enhancing their processing capabilities. However, high-performance servers generate a large amount of heat during operation, making heat dissipation a crucial technology for ensuring stable operation. In recent years, server cold plates have been widely used in server thermal management due to their efficient heat dissipation performance. By maintaining close contact with heat-generating components, they utilize fluid circulation to remove heat, effectively reducing the internal temperature of the server. Thermal grease, as an important medium between the cold plate and heat-generating components, is essential for improving heat transfer efficiency when applied evenly. Currently, most server manufacturers still manually apply thermal grease to the cold plate base.

[0036] However, manual application can lead to uneven thermal paste thickness, incomplete coverage, or air bubbles. These issues directly affect the heat dissipation performance of the cold plate and may even cause the chip to overheat and be damaged. Furthermore, manual application is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low production efficiency.

[0037] This technical solution addresses the problems mentioned in the background art by providing a coating device for coating a thermally conductive material onto the surface of a target component 1, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the coating apparatus includes:

[0038] Support structure 2 is used to support target component 1;

[0039] The auxiliary coating structure 3 is movably mounted on the support structure 2. The auxiliary coating structure 3 is provided with an auxiliary coating hole 31, which is adapted to the target component 1 to accommodate excess thermally conductive material when coating the target component 1.

[0040] The leveling structure 4 is movably mounted on the support structure 2. When the distance between the leveling structure 4 and the target component 1 is a set distance, the thermally conductive material on the target component 1 and the auxiliary coating structure 3 is leveled, so that the thickness of the thermally conductive material after leveling is a set thickness.

[0041] Specifically, because existing technologies use manual coating, the thickness of the thermally conductive material layer on the cold plate after coating may be uneven, or air bubbles may be generated. This technical solution addresses this by setting an auxiliary coating structure 3, which has auxiliary coating holes 31. Before coating, the auxiliary coating structure 3 is controlled to move above the target component 1 and then moves towards it until the target component 1 is within the auxiliary coating hole 31. At this point, the inner wall of the auxiliary coating hole 31 contacts the outer wall of the target component 1, and the plane of the auxiliary coating hole 31 is the same as the plane on the target component 1 where the thermally conductive material needs to be coated. Liquid thermally conductive material is then squeezed onto the target component 1. Then, the leveling structure 4 is controlled to move towards the auxiliary coating structure 3 until it reaches a set distance from the target component 1 and stops. Finally, the leveling structure 4 is controlled to move horizontally... The horizontal direction of the scraping structure 4 is parallel to the plane where the auxiliary coating hole 31 is located. During the movement of the scraping structure 4, the silicone grease on the target component 1 can be scraped flat. After the scraping structure 4 scrapes flat multiple times, the thickness of the heat-conducting layer formed on the target component 1 is the set thickness. The scraping structure 4 is also equipped with a laser distance sensor. Before scraping, the laser distance sensor will measure the first distance between the surface of the target component 1 to be coated with silicone grease and the support structure 2. After the scraping structure 4 scrapes flat multiple times, the laser distance sensor will also measure the first distance between the target component 1 after applying silicone grease and the support structure 2. If the heat-conducting layer is scraped flat, the distance difference between the first distance and the second distance at each point should be a fixed value. At this time, no further scraping operation is required. If the distance difference in different places is different, the scraping operation needs to be repeated until the distance difference in different places is a fixed value and then the scraping operation stops.

[0042] The adaptation of the auxiliary coating hole 31 to the target component 1 can effectively control the application range and extrusion effect of the silicone grease, avoiding excessive or insufficient silicone grease overflow, ensuring uniform thickness of the coating layer. At the same time, since the auxiliary coating hole 31 restricts the free flow of the silicone grease, it helps to eliminate or reduce the formation of air bubbles during the application process, thereby improving the heat transfer efficiency between the cold plate and the heating element.

[0043] Automated coating and leveling operations have replaced manual labor, significantly reducing the processing time for each cold-rolled steel plate and improving the overall efficiency of the production line. Furthermore, the automation of repetitive tasks reduces the workload of operators, allowing the production line to maintain high efficiency for extended periods.

[0044] The use of automated coating equipment reduces the need for specialized operators, lowering labor costs as well as related training and management costs. Simultaneously, precise control of thermal conductive material usage and efficient leveling operations reduce silicone grease waste, further reducing material costs and improving economic efficiency.

[0045] Furthermore, the auxiliary coating structure 3 includes:

[0046] Motion module 32 is mounted on the load-bearing structure 2;

[0047] An auxiliary coating component 33 is disposed on a motion module 32 so that it can move in multiple directions under the drive of the motion module 32, so that the auxiliary coating component 33 corresponds to the target component 1 through the motion module 32.

[0048] The auxiliary coating hole 31 is provided on the auxiliary coating component 33.

[0049] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary coating structure 3 includes a motion module 32 mounted on the support structure 2. The motion module 32 includes a horizontally arranged positive and negative screw module and a vertical motion module capable of moving in the vertical direction. The positive and negative screw module is mounted outside the vertical motion module. Two auxiliary coating components 33 are mounted on the positive and negative screw module. The positive and negative screw module includes a first thread and a second thread, with opposite screw directions. One auxiliary coating component 33 is mounted on the first thread, and the other auxiliary coating component 33 is mounted on the second thread. Each auxiliary coating component 33 is mounted on a connecting block, which is threadedly connected to the first thread and the second thread. Thus, when the positive and negative screw module rotates, the two auxiliary coating components 33 can move simultaneously toward each other or away from each other, thereby adjusting the position of the auxiliary coating components 33.

[0050] The introduction of the motion module 32, especially the combination of the forward and reverse screw module and the vertical motion module, allows the auxiliary coating component 33 to move precisely in multiple dimensions. It can automatically adjust the position and orientation of the auxiliary coating hole 31 according to the size and shape of the target component 1, ensuring that the silicone grease can be accurately applied to the predetermined area, reducing the risk of coating failure or efficiency reduction due to positional deviation.

[0051] The two auxiliary coating components 33 move symmetrically through the positive and negative screw modules, which can effectively control the distribution of silicone grease and reduce overfilling or material waste. At the same time, this symmetrical movement mechanism can also ensure the uniform distribution of silicone grease on the surface of the cold plate and improve material utilization.

[0052] The opposite screw directions of the forward and reverse screw modules allow the two auxiliary coating components 33 to approach or move away from each other at the same speed. This adaptive adjustment mechanism not only simplifies the operation of the equipment, but also significantly enhances the equipment's ability to handle cold plates of different specifications, achieving seamless integration of the equipment with various cold plate sizes and improving the flexibility and intelligence of the production line.

[0053] By controlling the distance between the auxiliary coating component 33 and the target component 1, the silicone grease layer is precisely smoothed, avoiding the repeated scraping or adjustment that may occur in traditional coating methods. The one-time smoothing operation significantly shortens the processing cycle of a single product, thereby increasing the throughput of the overall production line.

[0054] Furthermore, the auxiliary coating component 33 includes an auxiliary plate body 331 and a flow-blocking body 332 disposed on the outer edge of the auxiliary plate body 331. A receiving space is formed between the flow-blocking body 332 and the auxiliary plate body 331 to receive the thermally conductive material scraped off by the scraping structure 4. The auxiliary coating hole 31 is disposed on the auxiliary plate body 331.

[0055] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary coating component 33 includes an auxiliary plate body 331, on which an auxiliary coating hole 31 is provided. The size of the auxiliary coating hole 31 is adapted to the target component 1. A flow-blocking body 332 is provided on the outer side of the auxiliary plate body 331. The flow-blocking body 332 can prevent excess silicone grease from flowing onto other components after smoothing.

[0056] The auxiliary coating holes 31 on the auxiliary plate body 331 are precisely aligned with the coating area of ​​the target component 1 during the coating process, controlling the application range of the silicone grease. The flow-blocking body 332 is arranged around the outer edge of the auxiliary plate body 331, forming a closed receiving space. This not only prevents excess silicone grease from flowing outside the target component 1 after being scraped flat, but also facilitates subsequent recycling or cleaning of the silicone grease, reducing material loss during the production process and improving the overall material utilization rate.

[0057] The design of the containment space allows the scraping structure 4 to effectively scrape excess silicone grease into it during operation, rather than scattering it on or around the surface of the target component 1. This ensures that the coating layer has clear boundaries and uniform thickness, reduces possible bubbles and unevenness, thereby improving the coating quality and enhancing the thermal conductivity between the cold plate and the heating element.

[0058] The design of the flow-blocking body 332 effectively prevents silicone grease overflow, reduces pollution to the working environment, helps maintain the cleanliness of the production area, reduces the frequency of equipment maintenance and cleaning, and saves related cleaning costs.

[0059] Furthermore, the leveling structure 4 includes: a movable leveling component 41, which has an inclined leveling plane 42 to scrape excess thermally conductive material on the target component 1 onto the auxiliary coating structure 3 via the leveling plane 42.

[0060] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the leveling structure 4 includes a leveling component 41, which can move in a vertical direction. The leveling component 41 has an inclined leveling surface 42. When leveling, the leveling surface 42 directly contacts the silicone grease and scrapes the excess silicone grease onto the auxiliary board body 331 to achieve the leveling operation.

[0061] The inclined design of the scraping surface 42 can better fit the surface characteristics of the target component 1. Especially on surfaces that are not completely flat, such as cold plates, the inclined scraping component 41 can flexibly adapt to various small undulations, ensuring that the surface of the target component 1 is not damaged while scraping off excess silicone grease, thus maintaining the integrity and uniformity of the coating layer.

[0062] The inclined scraping surface 42 can not only smooth out the silicone grease during operation, but also guide excess silicone grease to the receiving space on the auxiliary coating structure 3 instead of scattering it everywhere. This design greatly reduces the time and cost of subsequent cleaning and material waste, and improves the controllability and efficiency of the entire coating process.

[0063] Under the action of the inclined scraping plane 42, excess silicone grease is pushed out more forcefully, which helps to expel air from the coating layer, reduce or eliminate bubbles, thereby improving heat conduction efficiency and reducing thermal resistance, which is especially important for components such as server cold plates that have strict requirements for heat conduction performance.

[0064] The design of the inclined scraping plane 42, combined with its ability to move vertically, ensures that the scraping component 41 can precisely control the distance between itself and the target component 1, regardless of the size of the cold plate. This achieves a consistent scraping effect throughout the entire coating area and avoids the problem of local areas being too thin or too thick.

[0065] Furthermore, the coating device also includes a six-axis robot 5, and the leveling structure 4 also includes:

[0066] Scraping support 43 is mounted on the six-axis robot 5.

[0067] A drive element 44 is disposed on a leveling support 43. The drive end of the drive element 44 extends out from the leveling support 43 and drives a leveling component 41 to be connected. The drive element 44 drives the leveling component 41 to move closer to or further away from the support structure 2. The leveling structure 4 also includes a connection structure 45 disposed on the side of the leveling support 43 away from the support structure 2. The connection structure 45 is used to connect with the six-axis robot 5.

[0068] Specifically, the leveling structure 4 also includes a leveling support 43, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the scraping support 43 is mounted on the six-axis robot 5. The six-axis robot 5 can drive the scraping structure 4 to move in different directions, thereby moving the scraping structure 4 to the corresponding position. The scraping structure 4 also includes a drive element 44 mounted on the scraping support 43. The drive element 44 is a drive module. By setting the drive element 44, the position of the scraping structure 4 can be finely adjusted. In use, the six-axis robot 5 first drives the scraping structure 4 to move as a whole. After moving to directly above the target part 1, the drive element 44 drives the scraping component 41 to move towards the target part 1, thereby achieving contact between the scraping surface 42 and the silicone grease. During the coating process, the six-axis robot 5 drives the scraping structure 4 to move, thereby achieving the coating of silicone grease. The scraping structure 4 also includes a connecting structure 45 mounted on the scraping support 43, which connects it to the six-axis robot 5.

[0069] The introduction of the six-axis robot 5 enables the leveling component 41 to move with extremely high freedom and precision above the surface of the target component 1. Through the precise control of the six-axis robot 5, the leveling component 41 can flexibly adapt to any shape of the target component 1, ensuring that the leveling surface 42 is in close contact with the surface of the target component 1, thereby achieving a highly precise leveling operation and eliminating unevenness of the coating layer.

[0070] The drive element 44 allows for real-time adjustment of the distance between the scraping component 41 and the target component 1 during the scraping process, which is crucial for controlling the amount of silicone grease removed. More importantly, the drive element provides a stable driving force, ensuring that the scraping component 41 applies appropriate pressure when in contact with the silicone grease, avoiding damage to the target component 1 due to excessive pressure or incomplete scraping due to insufficient pressure.

[0071] The combined use of the six-axis robot 5 and the drive element 44 enables the full automation of the coating and smoothing process, reducing the need for manual intervention. This not only improves work efficiency but also ensures the consistency and high standards of each smoothing operation, avoiding quality fluctuations that may be caused by manual operation.

[0072] The six-axis robot 5 has a wide range of motion and can easily handle server cold plates of different sizes and shapes. The setting of the leveling support 43 ensures that the leveling component 41 can maintain a good working condition at any angle, making the leveling structure flexible to be applied to various complex working scenarios.

[0073] Furthermore, the connection structure 45 includes multiple connection pillars 451, one end of which is connected to the side of the leveling support 43 away from the load-bearing structure 2. The ends of the multiple connection pillars 451 away from the leveling support 43 are jointly equipped with a connector 452, which is used to connect to the mounting flange of the six-axis robot 5. There are multiple connection structures 45.

[0074] Specifically, the design of multiple connecting supports 451 increases the physical stability of the connecting structure 45, enabling it to withstand the mechanical stress generated by the leveling component 41 under high-speed operation and heavy-load working conditions. This ensures the firm connection and stable movement of the leveling structure 4 throughout the entire operation process, reducing the risk of uneven leveling or equipment failure caused by unstable connection.

[0075] Through the precise control of the six-axis robot 5, the power of the drive element 44 can be efficiently and without damage transmitted to the leveling component, ensuring that the scraping force applied during the leveling operation is uniform and adjustable, avoiding the force distortion or delay problems that may exist in traditional connection methods.

[0076] The standard design of connector 452 is compatible with the installation standards of mainstream six-axis robots on the market. This means that even if you replace it with a six-axis robot of a different brand or model, you can quickly adapt it with just simple interface adjustments without having to make major modifications to the equipment structure.

[0077] Furthermore, the target component 1 is provided with a connector component 11 to convey the medium into the target component 1 through the connector component 11. The supporting structure 2 includes a supporting base 21, a connector mounting structure 23, and a body mounting structure 24. Both the connector mounting structure 23 and the body mounting structure 24 are provided on the supporting base 21. The body mounting structure 24 is movably provided on the supporting base 21. The connector mounting structure 23 is provided corresponding to the connector component 11, and the body mounting structure 24 is provided corresponding to the auxiliary coating structure 3, so as to fix the connector component 11 through the connector mounting structure 23 and fix the target component 1 through the body mounting structure 24.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the medium supplied to the target component 1 is coolant. The combined use of the connector mounting structure 23 and the body mounting structure 24 ensures the precise positioning and stable fixation of the target component 1 and its connector component 11 during the coating and smoothing process. The connector mounting structure 23 is specifically used to fix the connector component 11, preventing any displacement during the coolant supply process, while the body mounting structure 24 is responsible for fixing the main body of the target component 1. The synergistic effect of the two significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of the coating process.

[0079] The design of the connector component 11 allows media such as coolant to be directly delivered to the interior of the target component 1, so that after the thermal grease is applied, a media circulation test can be performed immediately to verify the thermal conductivity and sealing performance of the cold plate, shorten the production cycle and improve production efficiency.

[0080] The movable design of the main mounting structure 24 allows it to be positioned on the support base 21 to accommodate server cold plates of different sizes and shapes, enhancing the flexibility of the equipment and its compatibility with various cold plate specifications.

[0081] The automatic fixing via the connector mounting structure 23 and the body mounting structure 24 reduces the frequency and complexity of manual operations, lowering the risk of uneven coating or damage due to human error. Simultaneously, the automated fixing method reduces reliance on skilled workers, lowers labor costs, and improves overall production economics.

[0082] Furthermore, the connector component 11 includes a connector body 111 and a connector locking block 112 disposed on the connector body 111. The connector mounting structure 23 includes a mounting body 231, on which a locking groove 232 and a receiving groove 233 are provided. The locking groove 232 is used in conjunction with the connector locking block 112, and the connector body 111 is used in conjunction with the receiving groove 233, so as to fix the connector locking block 112 and the connector body 111 respectively through the locking groove 232 and the receiving groove 233.

[0083] The snap-fit ​​design of the connector block 112 and the snap-fit ​​groove 232, as well as the tight fit between the connector body 111 and the receiving groove 233, enables the connector component 11 to be quickly installed and securely fixed.

[0084] By matching the snap-fit ​​groove 232 with the connector snap-fit ​​block 112, and by fitting the receiving groove 233 with the connector body 111, the installation position of the connector component 11 on the cold plate is automatically positioned, avoiding positioning errors caused by manual operation. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​design allows operators to intuitively complete the installation of the connector component 11, reducing the difficulty of operation and improving operational efficiency.

[0085] The tight fit between the connector clip 112 and the snap-fit ​​groove 232, and the precise alignment between the connector body 111 and the receiving groove 233, together improve the sealing between the connector component 11 and the cold plate, which helps to prevent coolant leakage during transportation, ensures the normal working conditions of the cold plate, and improves the operational reliability of the entire server system.

[0086] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes an electromagnetic chuck 6 disposed between the support base 21 and the connector mounting structure 23. The connector mounting structure 23 is detachably disposed on the electromagnetic chuck 6 so that when the electromagnetic chuck 6 is energized, the connector mounting structure 23 is fixed on the electromagnetic chuck 6.

[0087] The addition of the electromagnetic chuck 6, through the electromagnetic adsorption and fixation of the connector mounting structure 23, effectively improves the stability of the connector component 11 during the operation. Even if it is subjected to external force or vibration during the coating and smoothing operation, it can ensure that the connector component will not be displaced, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the coating area.

[0088] The detachable design of the electromagnetic chuck 6 and the connector mounting structure 23 allows for the rapid installation and removal of the connector component 11 without the need for additional fixing screws or tools, greatly improving the equipment's changeover speed and operational flexibility, especially when handling target components of different specifications or types, enabling rapid adaptation.

[0089] The automatic fixing function of the electromagnetic chuck 6 reduces the need for manual fixing of target parts and their joints, reduces errors and risks that may be caused by manual operation, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and improves operational safety.

[0090] The introduction of the electromagnetic chuck 6 optimizes the space utilization between the support base 21 and the connector mounting structure 23, achieving higher integration and compact layout of the equipment, which helps to reduce the overall footprint of the equipment and improve the space utilization of the production line.

[0091] Because the cleaning surface of the electromagnetic chuck 6 contacts the target component and the connector component, it reduces the gaps and uneven parts that may exist in traditional fixing methods, thereby reducing the possibility of coating material residue and simplifying the daily maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.

[0092] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes an electromagnetic carrier 7 disposed between the target component 1 and the main body mounting structure 24, so that when the electromagnetic carrier 7 is energized, the target component 1 is attracted onto the electromagnetic carrier 7.

[0093] The electromagnetic carrier 7 directly adsorbs the target component 1 through electromagnetic force, achieving rapid and stable fixation. Compared with the traditional mechanical fixation method, electromagnetic adsorption can not only be completed instantly, but also will not damage the target component due to excessive clamping force or cause unstable fixation due to insufficient clamping force during operation.

[0094] When powered on, the electromagnetic carrier 7 can ensure the precise position of the target component 1 on the main body mounting structure 24. Even if it is subjected to impact or vibration during the coating and smoothing process, the position of the target component 1 can remain unchanged, which is crucial for ensuring the uniformity of the coating layer and avoiding the generation of bubbles.

[0095] Furthermore, the coating apparatus also includes an adjustment module 8 disposed on the support structure 2, and the main body mounting structure 24 is movably disposed on the adjustment module 8.

[0096] Specifically, the adjustment module 8 includes a positive and negative screw. A part of the positive and negative screw is provided with a main body mounting structure 24, and another part is provided with another main body mounting structure 24. By adjusting the module 8, the two main body mounting structures 24 can be driven to move in a direction that is relatively closer to each other or relatively farther away from each other.

[0097] The use of positive and negative screws enables the two main body mounting structures 24 to move precisely relative to each other along a predetermined trajectory. Whether moving closer or further away, the movement can be completed in a short time, and the adjustment process is smooth and without jumping. This is suitable for fixing the target parts 1 of various specifications, and greatly improves the changeover speed and adaptability of the equipment.

[0098] The introduction of adjustment module 8 allows for quick and accurate positioning of the target part 1 before coating operations, eliminating the need for manual adjustment, reducing preparation time, and thus significantly improving the overall efficiency of coating operations. This advantage is particularly prominent when dealing with large batches of products with multiple specifications.

[0099] By adjusting the precise control of module 8, it is ensured that the two main body mounting structures 24 can move at the same speed and distance. This symmetry ensures the positional consistency of the target component during the coating process, avoids uneven distribution of coating material due to positional deviation, and thus improves the coating quality.

[0100] The automatic adjustment feature of the forward and reverse screws simplifies the operator's workflow, reduces the steps of manual adjustment and calibration, lowers the difficulty of operation, and also reduces potential human error, thereby improving the automation level and ease of operation of the equipment.

[0101] The coating apparatus also includes a display component 9 disposed on the support structure 2. The display component 9 includes a display support column 91, a touch screen 92, a function button 93, and an indicator light 94. The touch screen 92 is disposed on the display support column 91, and the function button 93 and the indicator light 94 are disposed on the touch screen 92. And / or, the scraping structure 4 also includes a blowing component to blow the surface of the target component 1 when coating the target component 1 with a thermally conductive material.

[0102] The integrated design of the touchscreen 92 provides operators with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, enabling them to monitor the operating status of the coating device in real time.

[0103] The addition of function button 93 allows operators to quickly switch the operating mode of the coating device and adjust coating parameters such as pressure, speed, and media flow rate, improving the flexibility and efficiency of the operation.

[0104] The function of indicator light 94 is to clearly convey equipment status information to the operator through different colors and flashing patterns, such as ready, running, fault alarm, etc., to ensure the safety of operation and the normal operation of the equipment.

[0105] Before applying the thermally conductive material, the purging component removes impurities and dust from the surface of the target component 1, providing a clean foundation for high-quality coating and preventing coating defects caused by surface uncleanliness. Surface cleaning helps improve the adhesion between the thermally conductive material and the target component, ensuring the durability of the coating and its thermal conductivity. During the coating process, the purging component also periodically cleans the squeegee, preventing material residue or hardening, extending tool life, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0106] The foregoing provides a detailed description of a coating apparatus. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this application without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A coating apparatus, characterized in that, The coating apparatus is used to coat the surface of the target component (1) with a thermally conductive material, and the coating apparatus includes: The supporting structure (2) is used to support the target component (1); An auxiliary coating structure (3) is movably disposed on the support structure (2). The auxiliary coating structure (3) is provided with an auxiliary coating hole (31). The auxiliary coating hole (31) is adapted to the target component (1) to accommodate excess thermally conductive material when coating the target component (1). The leveling structure (4) is movably disposed on the bearing structure (2) so that when the distance between the leveling structure (4) and the target component (1) is a set distance, the thermally conductive material on the target component (1) and the auxiliary coating structure (3) is leveled so that the thickness of the thermally conductive material after leveling is a set thickness.

2. The coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary coating structure (3) includes: Motion module (32), the motion module (32) is disposed on the bearing structure (2); An auxiliary coating component (33) is disposed on a motion module (32) and moves in multiple directions under the drive of the motion module (32) so that the auxiliary coating component (33) corresponds to the target component (1) through the motion module (32); The auxiliary coating hole (31) is disposed on the auxiliary coating component (33).

3. The coating apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary coating component (33) includes an auxiliary plate body (331) and a flow-blocking body (332) disposed on the outer edge of the auxiliary plate body (331). A receiving space is formed between the flow-blocking body (332) and the auxiliary plate body (331) to receive the thermally conductive material scraped off by the scraping structure (4) through the receiving space. The auxiliary coating hole (31) is disposed on the auxiliary plate body (331).

4. The coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The leveling structure (4) includes: a movable leveling component (41) having an inclined leveling plane (42) to scrape excess thermally conductive material on the target component (1) onto the auxiliary coating structure (3) via the leveling plane (42).

5. The coating apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The coating device also includes a six-axis robot (5), and the leveling structure (4) further includes: A leveling support (43) is mounted on the six-axis robot (5); A driving element (44) is disposed on the leveling support (43). The driving end of the driving element (44) extends out from the leveling support (43) and drives the leveling component (41) to move relatively closer to or away from the bearing structure (2). The leveling structure (4) also includes a connecting structure (45) disposed on the side of the leveling support (43) away from the bearing structure (2). The connecting structure (45) is used to connect with the six-axis robot (5).

6. The coating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connection structure (45) includes multiple connecting pillars (451), one end of each connecting pillar (451) is connected to the side of the scraping support (43) away from the bearing structure (2), and the ends of the multiple connecting pillars (451) away from the scraping support (43) are jointly equipped with a connector (452), which is used to connect with the mounting flange of the six-axis robot (5). The connection structure (45) consists of multiple components.

7. The coating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target component (1) is provided with a connector component (11) to convey the medium into the target component (1) through the connector component (11). The bearing structure (2) includes a bearing base (21), a connector mounting structure (23) and a body mounting structure (24). The connector mounting structure (23) and the body mounting structure (24) are both provided on the bearing base (21). The body mounting structure (24) is movably provided on the bearing base (21). The connector mounting structure (23) is provided corresponding to the connector component (11). The body mounting structure (24) is provided corresponding to the auxiliary coating structure (3) to fix the connector component (11) through the connector mounting structure (23) and fix the target component (1) through the body mounting structure (24).

8. The coating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector component (11) includes a connector body (111) and a connector locking block (112) disposed on the connector body (111). The connector mounting structure (23) includes a mounting body (231). The mounting body (231) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (232) and a receiving groove (233). The snap-fit ​​groove (232) is used in conjunction with the connector locking block (112), and the connector body (111) is used in conjunction with the receiving groove (233) to fix the connector locking block (112) and the connector body (111) respectively through the snap-fit ​​groove (232) and the receiving groove (233).

9. The coating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The coating device further includes an electromagnetic chuck (6) disposed between the support base (21) and the connector mounting structure (23), wherein the connector mounting structure (23) is detachably disposed on the electromagnetic chuck (6) to fix the connector mounting structure (23) on the electromagnetic chuck (6) when the electromagnetic chuck (6) is energized; and / or, the coating device further includes an electromagnetic carrier (7) disposed between the target component (1) and the body mounting structure (24) to adsorb the target component (1) onto the electromagnetic carrier (7) when the electromagnetic carrier (7) is energized.

10. The coating apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The coating device further includes an adjustment module (8) disposed on the support structure (2), and the main body mounting structure (24) is movably disposed on the adjustment module (8); and / or, the coating device further includes a display component (9) disposed on the support structure (2), the display component (9) including a display support column (91), a touch screen (92), a function button (93) and an indicator light (94), wherein the touch screen (92) is disposed on the display support column (91), and the function button (93) and the indicator light (94) are disposed on the touch screen (92); and / or, the scraping structure (4) further includes a blowing component to blow the surface of the target component (1) when coating the target component (1) with the thermally conductive material.

Images