Flat cable pre-shaping jig
By designing a pre-shaping fixture for FPC cables, the pre-shaping operation of FPC cables can be completed automatically, solving the problems of high cost and poor consistency caused by manual operation, and achieving cost reduction and improved consistency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520180039.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the pre-shaping of FPC cables during the smartwatch assembly process mainly relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor costs and poor consistency.
Design a pre-shaping fixture for FPC cables, comprising a fixture body and an inward pushing component. Through the cooperation of a sliding seat and a shaping push plate, the FPC cable is automatically pushed to tilt inward to achieve pre-shaping operation.
This reduced labor costs and improved the consistency of FPC cable shaping.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of smartwatch assembly technology, and in particular to a pre-shaping fixture for ribbon cables. Background Technology
[0002] One step in assembling a smartwatch is bending the FPC cable on the motherboard. (See...) Figure 1 Before bending the FPC cable 200, the upper part of the FPC cable 200 is tilted outward, which is not conducive to the subsequent bending operation. Therefore, it is necessary to manually push the FPC cable 200 inward so that the FPC cable 200 tilts inward (this process is called "cable pre-shaping").
[0003] Currently, the FPC wiring harness is mainly pushed inward by manual labor, which results in high labor costs and poor consistency in the pre-shaping of FPC wiring harnesses for different products.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a pre-shaping fixture to push the FPC cable on the watch motherboard inward to complete the pre-shaping operation of the FPC cable, thereby reducing labor costs and improving the consistency of shaping.
[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is included only to enhance the understanding of the context of this disclosure, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0006] One objective of this invention is to provide a pre-shaping fixture for the FPC cable, which can push the FPC cable on the watch motherboard inward to complete the pre-shaping operation of the FPC cable, thereby reducing labor costs and improving the consistency of shaping.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a pre-shaping fixture for the ribbon cable, used to push the FPC ribbon cable on the watch motherboard to an inward tilt, comprising:
[0008] The fixture body is provided with a slot for the watch motherboard to enter from top to bottom;
[0009] A plurality of push-in components, each of the push-in components being arranged around the periphery of the placement slot, including a sliding seat slidably connected to the main body of the fixture, and a shaping push plate having one end mounted on the sliding seat;
[0010] When the sliding seat is driven, it causes the shaping push plate to slide toward the placement slot, so that the other end of the shaping push plate pushes the FPC cable inward.
[0011] Optionally, the other end of the shaping pusher plate is provided with an inclined push surface corresponding to the position of the FPC cable, and the horizontal distance between the inclined push surface and the placement slot gradually increases from top to bottom.
[0012] Optionally, the number of push-in components is three, wherein the push-in component in the center is a center push-in component, and the two push-in components on either side of the center push-in component are side push-in components.
[0013] Each of the sliding seats of the two side push-in assemblies is provided with a push-up spring on the side away from the placement slot. The two push-up springs are used to drive the three push-in assemblies to slide synchronously toward the placement slot.
[0014] Optionally, the bottom of the centered push-in component has an unlocking push plate protruding downwards.
[0015] When the unlocking push plate is driven away from the placement slot, the sliding seat of the central push assembly pushes outward against the sliding seats of the two side push assemblies, causing each shaping push plate to move away from the placement slot.
[0016] Optionally, both ends of the sliding seat of the centering push-in component are provided with inclined guide surfaces;
[0017] The distance between the two inclined guide surfaces gradually increases toward the placement slot.
[0018] Optionally, each of the side push-in components is provided with an inclined push portion extending to the outside of the corresponding inclined guide surface.
[0019] Optionally, the shaping push plate is detachably connected to the corresponding sliding seat via fasteners.
[0020] Optionally, a guide rail slider assembly is provided between the sliding seat and the fixture body.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a pre-shaping fixture for the FPC ribbon cable. When it is necessary to pre-shape the FPC ribbon cable on the watch motherboard, first push each of the inner push components outward so that the other end of the shaping push plate moves away from the area directly above the placement slot; then, place the watch motherboard into the placement slot (at this time, the FPC ribbon cable is tilted outward); next, push each of the inner push components inward so that each of the shaping push plates slides toward the placement slot and pushes the corresponding FPC ribbon cable inward, thereby making each of the FPC ribbon cables present a pre-shaping state of tilting inward.
[0022] Therefore, the pre-shaping fixture for the cable provided by this utility model can push the FPC cable on the watch motherboard inward to complete the pre-shaping operation of the FPC cable, thereby reducing labor costs and improving the consistency of shaping. Attached Figure Description
[0023] 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.
[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pre-shaping process provided for the background art;
[0025] Figure 2 A top view of the cable pre-shaping fixture provided for the embodiment;
[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cable pre-shaping fixture provided in the embodiment;
[0027] Figure 4 A bottom schematic diagram of the cable pre-shaping fixture provided for this embodiment;
[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the shaping of the inclined push surface provided in the embodiment.
[0029] In the picture:
[0030] 100. Watch motherboard; 200. FPC cable;
[0031] 1. Main body of the jig; 101. Slot for placing parts;
[0032] 2a. Centered push-in component; 2b. Side push-in component; 201. Sliding seat; 2011. Inclined guide surface; 2012. Inclined push-off part; 2013. Unlocking push plate; 202. Shaping push plate; 2021. Inclined push surface.
[0033] 3. Push spring. Detailed Implementation
[0034] In this utility model, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this utility model, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.
[0035] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.
[0037] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this invention is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a series of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.
[0038] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of this utility model or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0040] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0041] See Figures 2-5 This utility model provides a pre-shaping fixture for cable routing, used to... Figure 1 The FPC cable 200 on the watch motherboard 100 shown is pushed inward and includes the fixture body 1 and several push-in components.
[0042] The fixture body 1 is provided with a placement slot 101 for the watch motherboard 100 to enter from top to bottom. Each of the inner pushing components is arranged around the periphery of the placement slot 101, including a sliding seat 201 slidably connected to the fixture body 1, and a shaping push plate 202 with one end mounted on the sliding seat 201.
[0043] When the sliding seat 201 is driven, it causes the shaping push plate 202 to slide toward the placement slot 101, so that the other end of the shaping push plate 202 pushes the FPC cable 200 inward.
[0044] The pre-shaping fixture for the cable provided in this embodiment, when it is necessary to pre-shape the FPC cable 200 on the watch motherboard 100, first pushes each of the inward pushing components outward, so that the other end of the shaping push plate 202 moves away from the area directly above the placement slot 101; then, the watch motherboard 100 is placed into the placement slot 101 (at this time, the FPC cable 200 is in an outward tilted state); then, pushes each of the inward pushing components inward, so that each of the shaping push plates 202 slides toward the placement slot 101 and pushes the corresponding FPC cable 200 inward, thereby making each of the FPC cables 200 present an inward tilted pre-shaping state.
[0045] Therefore, the pre-shaping fixture for the ribbon cable provided by this utility model can push the FPC ribbon cable 200 on the watch motherboard 100 inward to complete the pre-shaping operation of the FPC ribbon cable 200, thereby reducing labor costs and improving the consistency of shaping.
[0046] In this embodiment, the other end of the shaping pusher 202 is provided with an inclined push surface 2021 corresponding to the position of the FPC cable 200. The horizontal distance from the inclined push surface 2021 to the placement slot 101 gradually increases from top to bottom. When the push spring 3 drives each shaping pusher 202 to push the corresponding FPC cable 200 inward, the inclined push surface 2021 is inclined inward, thus forcing the FPC cable 200 to tilt inward.
[0047] Optionally, the number of push-in components is three, wherein the central push-in component is the central push-in component 2a, and the two push-in components on either side of the central push-in component 2a are the side push-in components 2b.
[0048] Each of the sliding seats 201 of the two side push-in assemblies 2b is provided with a push spring 3 on the side away from the placement slot 101. The two push springs 3 are used to drive the three push-in assemblies to slide synchronously toward the placement slot 101.
[0049] The bottom of the centering push component 2a has an unlocking push plate 2013 protruding downward. When the unlocking push plate 2013 is driven away from the placement slot 101, the sliding seat 201 of the centering push component 2a pushes the sliding seats 201 of the two side push components 2b outward, so that each shaping push plate 202 moves away from the placement slot 101.
[0050] Both ends of the sliding seat 201 of the central push-in assembly 2a are provided with inclined guide surfaces 2011; wherein the distance between the two inclined guide surfaces 2011 gradually increases towards the placement slot 101. Correspondingly, each side push-in assembly 2b is provided with an inclined abutment portion 2012 extending to the outside of the corresponding inclined guide surface 2011.
[0051] Release the unlocking push plate 2013, and the push spring 3 drives the side push component 2b to slide towards the placement slot 101. Simultaneously, the inclined push part 2012 pushes the inclined guide surface 2011 inward, thereby causing the central push component 2a to also slide towards the placement slot 101. At this time, the shaping push plates 202 of the three push components can simultaneously push the corresponding FPC cable 200 inward, thereby completing the pre-shaping operation.
[0052] As the unlocking push plate 2013 is pushed outward, the centrally located inner push component 2a slides outward, and the inclined guide surface 2011 pushes the inclined push part 2012 outward, thereby causing the side inner push component 2b to overcome the elastic force of the push spring 3 and slide away from the placement slot 101. At this time, the shaping push plates 202 of the three inner push components can move away from the placement slot 101 simultaneously to carry out loading and unloading operations.
[0053] In this embodiment, the shaping push plate 202 is detachably connected to the corresponding sliding seat 201 via fasteners, so that different shaping push plates 202 can be replaced for different products.
[0054] Optionally, a guide rail slider assembly is provided between the sliding seat 201 and the fixture body 1 to improve sliding smoothness and reduce sliding resistance.
[0055] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.
Claims
1. A pre-shaping fixture for a ribbon cable, used to push the FPC ribbon cable (200) on a watch motherboard (100) to an inward tilt, characterized in that, include: The fixture body (1) is provided with a slot (101) for the watch motherboard (100) to enter from top to bottom. A plurality of push-in components are arranged around the periphery of the placement slot (101), including a sliding seat (201) slidably connected to the fixture body (1) and a shaping push plate (202) with one end mounted on the sliding seat (201). When the sliding seat (201) is driven, it causes the shaping push plate (202) to slide toward the placement groove (101), so that the other end of the shaping push plate (202) pushes the FPC cable (200) inward.
2. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the shaping push plate (202) is provided with an inclined push surface (2021) corresponding to the position of the FPC cable (200), and the horizontal distance between the inclined push surface (2021) and the placement groove (101) gradually increases from top to bottom.
3. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of push-in components is three, wherein the push-in component in the middle is the central push-in component (2a), and the two push-in components on both sides of the central push-in component (2a) are the side push-in components (2b). Each of the sliding seats (201) of the two side push-in assemblies (2b) is provided with a push spring (3) on the side away from the placement slot (101). The two push springs (3) are used to drive the three push-in assemblies to slide synchronously toward the placement slot (101).
4. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the centering push-in component (2a) has an unlocking push plate (2013) that protrudes downward. When the unlocking push plate (2013) is driven away from the placement slot (101), the sliding seat (201) of the central push assembly (2a) pushes outward against the sliding seats (201) of the two side push assemblies (2b), so that each shaping push plate (202) moves away from the placement slot (101).
5. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both ends of the sliding seat (201) of the centering push-in component (2a) are provided with inclined guide surfaces (2011). The distance between the two inclined guide surfaces (2011) gradually increases toward the placement groove (101).
6. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the side push-in components (2b) is provided with an inclined push portion (2012) extending to the outside of the corresponding inclined guide surface (2011).
7. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaping push plate (202) is detachably connected to the corresponding sliding seat (201) by fasteners.
8. The cable pre-shaping fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide rail slider assembly is provided between the sliding seat (201) and the fixture body (1).