FFC (flexible flat cable) suspension conveying storage rack

Abstract

The utility model relates to an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) suspension conveying storage rack, which comprises a supporting device, a conveying track, a conveying drag chain and a driving device, the conveying track and the driving device are arranged on the supporting device, the conveying drag chain is movably embedded in the conveying track, the driving device is in transmission connection with the conveying drag chain, and the conveying drag chain is arranged on the supporting device. A plurality of hanging racks are connected below the conveying drag chain, and a plurality of clamping pieces used for clamping the FFC are hung on each hanging rack. The device has the beneficial effects that the classified storage and conveying of the FFC can be realized, and the abrasion of the FFC can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of FFC line production technology, specifically to an FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack. Background Technology

[0002] In the electronics manufacturing industry, flexible flat cables (FFC cables) are widely used in the internal connections of various electronic devices, such as displays, printers, and laptops. Due to their thin, flexible, and bendable characteristics, FFC cables face many challenges in production, storage, and transportation. FFC cables are typically stored by laying them flat or winding them up, which can easily lead to deformation, creases, or even breakage of the internal conductors due to compression. Moreover, traditional shelves or storage boxes occupy a lot of floor space and are difficult to classify and manage, affecting the optimization of workshop layout. Traditional conveyor belts or slide rails lack targeted fixing structures, and FFC cables are prone to swaying, sagging, or rubbing against equipment during movement, resulting in surface scratches or terminal detachment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack that can classify, store, and transport FFC lines and reduce wear on FFC lines.

[0004] An FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack includes a support device, a conveyor rail, a conveyor chain, and a drive device. The conveyor rail and the drive device are mounted on the support device. The conveyor chain is movably embedded in the conveyor rail. The drive device is driven by the conveyor chain. Multiple hangers are connected below the conveyor chain. Multiple clamping parts for holding FFC lines are hung on a single hanger.

[0005] In the above solution, the conveyor track and drive unit are supported by a support device, and the conveyor chain is movably installed inside the conveyor track. The drive unit can drive the conveyor chain to move along the conveyor track, thereby moving the hanging bracket connected below the conveyor chain, which in turn moves the clamping parts hanging on the hanging bracket. The clamping parts are used to clamp the FFC line, thus realizing the storage and transportation of batch FFC lines, reducing quality problems caused by FFC lines being squeezed, making it easier to classify and manage FFC lines, reducing the problem of mixed materials, and the automated conveying method can reduce manual input and improve production efficiency. Moreover, there is no friction between the conveyor and the equipment during the conveying process, thereby reducing the risk of wear and tear on the FFC line.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping component includes a rotating clamping plate and a clamping base. The clamping base is provided with a connecting block, and a connecting shaft passes through the connecting block. The rotating shaft of the rotating clamping plate is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft. A return spring is sleeved on the connecting shaft. One end of the clamping base is provided with a groove, and a silicone pressure block is provided on the rotating clamping plate at the position corresponding to the groove.

[0007] In the above scheme, the rotating shaft of the rotating clamp is sleeved on the connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft passes through the connecting block of the clamping base, realizing the rotational connection between the rotating clamp and the clamping base. In this way, by pressing down on the end of the rotating clamp away from the silicone pressure block, the silicone pressure block can be raised, placing one end of the FFC wire in the groove. Then, the force on the rotating clamp is released, and the rebound force of the return spring causes the rotating clamp to return to its original position, thereby making the silicone pressure block press the FFC wire tightly, realizing the clamping of the FFC wire.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving device includes a fixed frame, a driving assembly, and a chain drive assembly. The fixed frame is mounted on the support device, and the driving assembly and the chain drive assembly are mounted on the fixed frame. The driving assembly is drivingly connected to the chain drive assembly, and the chain drive assembly is drivingly connected to the conveyor chain.

[0009] In the above scheme, the fixed frame is installed on the support device to provide stable support for the drive component and the chain drive component. The drive component is used to drive the chain drive component to move, thereby driving the conveyor chain to move. This allows the hanger and the clamps hanging on the hanger to move, realizing the automatic conveying of the FFC line.

[0010] Furthermore, the chain drive assembly includes two gear drive shafts, bearing seats, two drive gears, and a drive chain. At least two of the bearing seats are mounted on the fixed frame. The gear drive shafts pass through the bearing seats. One end of one of the gear drive shafts is connected to the drive assembly. The drive gears are sleeved on the gear drive shafts. The drive chain is wound around the two drive gears. Multiple plug-in blocks are installed on the drive chain. The plug-in blocks can be inserted into the conveyor chain.

[0011] In the above scheme, two gear drive shafts and two drive gears are used to support the conveyor cable chain. The gear drive shafts can rotate under the support of the bearing housing. When the drive assembly drives one of the gear drive shafts to move, the gear drive shaft drives the drive gear to rotate, thereby driving the drive chain to move. The other drive gear and gear drive shaft move with the drive chain, thereby driving the plug block on the drive chain to move into the conveyor cable chain, thus realizing the movement of the conveyor cable chain.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive member, a drive gear, a driven gear, and a drive chain. The output end of the drive member is connected to the drive gear, the driven gear is connected to the gear transmission shaft, and the drive chain is wound around the drive gear and the driven gear.

[0013] In the above scheme, the output end of the drive component is connected to the drive gear to drive the drive gear to rotate. The drive chain is wound around the drive gear and the driven gear. When the drive gear drives the drive chain to move, it can drive the driven gear to rotate, so that the gear transmission shaft connected to the driven gear rotates.

[0014] Furthermore, the conveying track has an opening at a position opposite to the chain drive assembly, through which the plug-in block can pass.

[0015] In the above scheme, by setting an opening on the conveyor track, the plug-in block can pass through the opening and be movably plugged into the conveyor chain, so that the drive chain can drive the conveyor chain to move.

[0016] Furthermore, the support device includes several support frames and two sets of corner support assemblies. The two sets of corner support assemblies are respectively used to support the two ends of the conveying track. The support frame includes a first column, a first connecting rod, and a first locking block. The first locking block is locked onto the conveying track. One end of the first connecting rod is perpendicularly connected to the first column, and the other end is connected to the first locking block.

[0017] In the above scheme, the overall stability of the conveying track is ensured by the support frame and the corner support assembly. The conveying track is supported by several support frames in the straight position, and the two ends of the conveying track in the arc shape are supported by the corner support assembly. Specifically, the first connecting rod is used to connect the first locking block and the first column. The first locking block is locked on the conveying track, thereby realizing the support of the first column for the first connecting rod and the conveying track.

[0018] Furthermore, the corner support assembly includes a second column, the end of which is fixed with a connector, and several support rods of the connector are respectively connected to several second snap-fit ​​blocks installed on the conveying track.

[0019] In the above scheme, the connecting parts are supported by the second column. Since the two ends of the conveying track are arc-shaped, the connecting parts are equipped with multiple support rods so that they can be connected to multiple second locking blocks on the conveying track to ensure the stability of both ends of the conveying track.

[0020] This utility model discloses a suspended conveyor storage rack for FFC lines, which has the beneficial effects of enabling classified storage and conveying of FFC lines and reducing wear on the FFC lines. A support device supports the conveyor track and drive device, and a conveyor chain is movably installed within the conveyor track. The drive device drives the conveyor chain to move along the conveyor track, thereby moving the hanging brackets connected below the conveyor chain, which in turn moves the clamping components hanging on the brackets. These clamping components are used to hold the FFC lines, thus realizing the storage and conveying of batches of FFC lines. This reduces quality problems caused by FFC lines being squeezed, facilitates the classified management of FFC lines, reduces material mixing issues, and the automated conveying method reduces manual labor and improves production efficiency. Furthermore, the conveying process avoids friction with equipment, thereby reducing the risk of FFC line wear. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection of a conveyor chain, a hanger, and a clamping component in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping component according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping base structure according to one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drive device according to one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a support device structure according to one embodiment.

[0027] Reference numerals in the attached diagrams are as follows: 1. Conveying track; 2. Support device; 21. Support frame; 211. First column; 212. First connecting rod; 213. First locking block; 22. Corner support assembly; 221. Second column; 222. Second connecting rod; 2221. Support rod; 223. Second locking block; 3. Drive device; 31. Fixing frame; 32. Drive assembly; 321. Drive component; 322. Drive gear; 32 3. Driven gear; 324. Drive chain; 33. Chain drive assembly; 331. Gear drive shaft; 332. Bearing housing; 333. Drive gear; 334. Drive chain; 335. Connecting block; 4. Hanger; 5. Clamping component; 51. Clamping base; 511. Silicone pressure block; 52. Rotating clamp; 521. Groove; 522. Connecting block; 523. Connecting shaft; 524. Return spring; 6. Conveyor cable chain. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following will describe in further detail an FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack of the present invention with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figure 1 Hezhi Figure 3 As shown in a preferred embodiment, the FFC line suspension conveyor storage rack of the present invention includes a support device 2, a conveyor track 1, a conveyor drag chain 6 and a drive device 3. The conveyor track 1 and the drive device 3 are installed on the support device 2. The conveyor drag chain 6 is movably embedded in the conveyor track 1. The drive device 3 is connected to the conveyor drag chain 6 in a transmission connection. Multiple hangers 4 are connected below the conveyor drag chain 6. Multiple clamping parts 5 for clamping FFC lines are hung on a single hanger 4. The conveyor track 1 and drive device 3 are supported by the support device 2. The conveyor chain 6 is movably installed in the conveyor track 1. The drive device 3 can drive the conveyor chain 6 to move along the conveyor track 1, thereby moving the hanging frame 4 connected below the conveyor chain 6. This, in turn, moves the clamping parts 5 hanging on the hanging frame 4. The clamping parts 5 are used to clamp the FFC line, thus realizing the storage and conveying of batch FFC lines. This reduces the quality problems caused by the extrusion of FFC lines, makes it easier to classify and manage FFC lines, and reduces the problem of mixed materials. The automated conveying method can reduce manual input and improve production efficiency. Moreover, there is no friction with the equipment during the conveying process, thereby reducing the risk of wear and tear on the FFC line.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping member 5 includes a rotating clamping plate 52 and a clamping base 51. The clamping base 51 is provided with a connecting block 522, and a connecting shaft 523 passes through the connecting block 522. The rotating shaft of the rotating clamping plate 52 is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft 523. A return spring 524 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 523. One end of the clamping base 51 is provided with a groove 521, and a silicone pressure block 511 is provided on the rotating clamping plate 52 at the position corresponding to the groove 521. The rotating shaft of the rotating clamp 52 is sleeved on the connecting shaft 523, and the connecting shaft 523 passes through the connecting block 522 of the clamping base 51, realizing the rotational connection between the rotating clamp 52 and the clamping base 51. In this way, by pressing down on the end of the rotating clamp 52 away from the silicone pressure block 511, the silicone pressure block 511 can be raised, placing one end of the FFC wire in the groove 521. Then, the force on the rotating clamp 52 is released, and the rebound force of the return spring 524 makes the rotating clamp 52 return to its original position, thereby making the silicone pressure block 511 press the FFC wire, realizing the clamping of the FFC wire.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the drive device 3 includes a fixed frame 31, a drive assembly 32, and a chain drive assembly 33. The fixed frame 31 is mounted on the support device 2, and the drive assembly 32 and the chain drive assembly 33 are mounted on the fixed frame 31. The drive assembly 32 is driveably connected to the chain drive assembly 33, and the chain drive assembly 33 is driveably connected to the conveyor drag chain 6. The fixed frame 31, mounted on the support device 2, provides stable support for the drive assembly 32 and the chain drive assembly 33. The drive assembly 32 drives the chain drive assembly 324 to move, thereby driving the conveyor drag chain 6 to move. This allows the hanger 4 and the clamping parts 5 hanging on the hanger 4 to move, realizing the automatic conveying of the FFC line.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the chain drive assembly 33 includes two gear drive shafts 331, bearing seats 332, two drive gears 333, and a drive chain 334. At least two bearing seats 332 are mounted on the fixed frame 31. The gear drive shafts 331 pass through the bearing seats 332. One end of one of the gear drive shafts 331 is connected to the drive assembly 32. The drive gears 333 are sleeved on the gear drive shafts 331. The drive chain 334 is wound around the two drive gears 333. A plurality of plug-in blocks 335 are installed on the drive chain 334. The plug-in blocks 335 can be inserted into the conveyor chain 6. Two gear drive shafts 331 and two drive gears 333 are used to support the conveyor cable chain 6. The gear drive shafts 331 can rotate under the support of the bearing housing 332. When the drive assembly 32 drives one of the gear drive shafts 331 to move, the gear drive shaft 331 drives the drive gear 333 to rotate, thereby driving the drive chain 334 to move. The other drive gear 333 and the gear drive shaft 331 move with the drive chain 334, thereby driving the insertion block 335 on the drive chain 334 to be inserted into the conveyor cable chain 6, thus realizing the movement of the conveyor cable chain 6.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 32 includes a drive member 321, a driving gear 322, a driven gear 323, and a drive chain 324. The output end of the drive member 321 is connected to the driving gear 322, the driven gear 323 is connected to the gear transmission shaft 331, and the drive chain 324 is wound around the driving gear 322 and the driven gear 323. The output end of the drive member 321 is connected to the driving gear 322 to drive the driving gear 322 to rotate. The drive chain 324 is wound around the driving gear 322 and the driven gear 323. When the driving gear 322 drives the drive chain 324 to move, it can drive the driven gear 323 to rotate, thereby causing the gear transmission shaft 331 connected to the driven gear 323 to rotate.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the conveyor track 1 has an opening at a position opposite to the chain drive assembly 33, through which the insertion block 335 can pass. By providing an opening on the conveyor track 1, the insertion block 335 can pass through the opening and movably engage with the conveyor drag chain 6, allowing the drive chain 334 to drive the conveyor drag chain 6 to move.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the support device 2 includes several support frames 21 and two sets of corner support assemblies. The two sets of corner support assemblies are respectively used to support the two ends of the conveying track 1. The support frame 21 includes a first column 211, a first connecting rod 212, and a first locking block 213. The first locking block 213 is locked onto the conveying track 1. One end of the first connecting rod 212 is perpendicularly connected to the first column 211, and the other end is connected to the first locking block 213. The support frame 21 and the corner support assemblies ensure the overall stability of the conveying track 1. The conveying track 1 is supported by several support frames 21 in a straight position, and the two arc-shaped ends of the conveying track 1 are supported by the corner support assemblies. Specifically, the first connecting rod 212 connects the first locking block 213 and the first column 211. The first locking block 213 is locked onto the conveying track 1, thereby realizing the support of the first column 211 for the first connecting rod 212 and the conveying track 1.

[0036] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the corner support assembly includes a second column, with a connector fixed to the end of the second column. Several support rods of the connector are respectively connected to several second locking blocks installed on the conveying track 1. By supporting the connector with the second column, and since both ends of the conveying track 1 are arc-shaped, the connector is provided with multiple support rods, enabling it to connect with the multiple second locking blocks on the conveying track 1, thereby ensuring the stability of both ends of the conveying track 1.

[0037] This utility model discloses the working principle and process of an FFC line suspension conveyor storage rack. FFC lines of the same specification are clamped onto clamping parts 5 on a hanging frame 4. After a set of FFC lines is clamped, the drive device 3 drives the conveyor chain 6 to move along the conveyor track 1, thereby moving the hanging frame 4 connected below the conveyor chain 6. This, in turn, moves the clamping parts 5 hanging on the hanging frame 4, allowing the hanging frame 4 with empty clamping parts 5 to move to the operator's position. This facilitates the operator in placing FFC lines. When not in use, the FFC lines are stored on the hanging frame 4. When needed, the conveyor chain 6 can move the FFC lines to the required production position, reducing the burden of manual handling. Operators can also easily identify the specifications of the FFC lines.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Although the description of this utility model has been given in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, all such substitutions, modifications, and variations are included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A suspended conveyor storage rack for an FFC line, characterized in that, It includes a support device, a conveyor rail, a conveyor chain, and a drive device. The conveyor rail and the drive device are mounted on the support device. The conveyor chain is movably embedded in the conveyor rail. The drive device is connected to the conveyor chain. Multiple hangers are connected below the conveyor chain. Multiple clamping parts for clamping FFC lines are hung on a single hanger.

2. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a rotating clamping plate and a clamping base. The clamping base is provided with a connecting block, and a connecting shaft passes through the connecting block. The rotating shaft of the rotating clamping plate is rotatably sleeved on the connecting shaft. A return spring is sleeved on the connecting shaft. One end of the clamping base is provided with a groove, and a silicone pressure block is provided on the rotating clamping plate at the position corresponding to the groove.

3. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving device includes a fixed frame, a driving assembly, and a chain drive assembly. The fixed frame is mounted on the support device, and the driving assembly and the chain drive assembly are mounted on the fixed frame. The driving assembly is drivingly connected to the chain drive assembly, and the chain drive assembly is drivingly connected to the conveyor chain.

4. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The chain drive assembly includes two gear drive shafts, bearing seats, two drive gears, and a drive chain. At least two of the bearing seats are mounted on the fixed frame. The gear drive shafts pass through the bearing seats. One end of one of the gear drive shafts is connected to the drive assembly. The drive gears are sleeved on the gear drive shafts. The drive chain is wound around the two drive gears. Multiple plug-in blocks are installed on the drive chain. The plug-in blocks can be inserted into the conveyor chain.

5. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive member, a drive gear, a driven gear, and a drive chain. The output end of the drive member is connected to the drive gear, the driven gear is connected to the gear transmission shaft, and the drive chain is wound around the drive gear and the driven gear.

6. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying track has an opening at a position opposite to the chain drive assembly, through which the plug-in block can pass.

7. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support device includes several support frames and two sets of corner support assemblies. The two sets of corner support assemblies are respectively used to support the two ends of the conveying track. The support frame includes a first column, a first connecting rod and a first locking block. The first locking block is locked onto the conveying track. One end of the first connecting rod is perpendicularly connected to the first column and the other end is connected to the first locking block.

8. The FFC line suspended conveyor storage rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The corner support assembly includes a second column, with a connector fixed to the end of the second column. Several support rods of the connector are respectively connected to several second snap-fit ​​blocks installed on the conveying track.

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