Automatic on-line down-milling plate dividing machine

By using an automated offline milling and separating machine, which employs a dual-link robotic arm for material transfer and a shared pressure plate mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and high cost of traditional separating machines are solved, achieving efficient and low-cost PCB board separating operations.

CN223862910UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03GUANGDONG XIANGJIE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520538384.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional milling cutter-type PCB separators are inefficient and costly when handling high-volume components. Down-milling PCB separators require multiple workstations and have independent pressing mechanisms, resulting in high equipment complexity and production costs.

Method used

An automatic offline milling and slitting machine is adopted, which uses a double-link manipulator for material transfer and a shared pressure plate mechanism to simplify the loading and unloading structure. The slitting mechanism is installed below the work platform and slitting is performed by X, Y, and Z axis drive components and electric spindle. The shared pressure plate mechanism reduces the complexity and cost of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, reduced equipment costs, simplified equipment structure, increased automation, and reduced equipment size.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic on-line down-milling board dividing machine which comprises a machine frame and a dividing and cutting mechanism arranged on the machine frame, a working platform is arranged at the upper end of the machine frame, the dividing and cutting mechanism is arranged below the working platform, and a feeding mechanism, a board dividing station and a discharging mechanism are sequentially arranged on the working platform in the moving direction of a PCB. The board dividing station comprises a first station and a second station which are arranged side by side, the first station and the second station are each provided with a tray used for containing a PCB, and a material moving duplex mechanical arm and a board pressing mechanism are arranged beside the board dividing station. And the pressing plate mechanism comprises a pressing plate for fixing the PCB on the tray and a plate moving driving assembly for driving the pressing plate to move between the first station and the second station. By arranging the pressing plate and the plate moving driving assembly, the plate dividing stations can share one set of pressing plate mechanism, the production cost of an enterprise is further reduced, and the automation degree of equipment is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to PCB board processing technical field, concretely relates to a kind of automatic online milling plate separating machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Traditional milling cutter type plate separating machine is mostly cut from top to bottom to PCB board and carries out plate separating operation, since PCB board processing assembly process usually requires component to be placed upwards, when component is too high and component is close to cutting point, upper milling mode cannot realize normal plate separating operation, at this time, PCB board needs to be turned over by being equipped with plate turning mechanism, and it needs to be turned over again after slitting, so that production efficiency is low, and the use cost of equipment is high.Therefore, lower milling type plate separating machine appears in the market, in order to increase the working efficiency of plate separating machine, analysis machine is usually provided with at least two slitting stations, and the plate separating machine needs to be provided with pressing plate mechanism to fix PCB board in slitting station when working, and each slitting station in existing plate separating machine is provided with independent pressing plate mechanism, so that the production efficiency of equipment is low, the manufacturing cost of equipment is high, and it is not conducive to reducing the production cost of enterprise. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model provides a kind of automatic online milling plate separating machine according to the deficiency of prior art, which can improve the production efficiency of equipment, reduce the manufacturing cost of equipment, and facilitate the control and debugging of equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A kind of automatic online milling plate separating machine, including rack and the slitting mechanism being located on the rack, the upper end of the rack is provided with working platform, the slitting mechanism is located below the working platform, the working platform is provided with feed mechanism, plate separating station and discharge mechanism in sequence along the moving direction of PCB board, the plate separating station includes first station and second station arranged side by side, the first station and the second station are provided with tray for placing PCB board, the side of the plate separating station is provided with material-moving double mechanical hand and pressing plate mechanism, the pressing plate mechanism includes pressing plate for fixing PCB board on tray and plate-moving drive assembly for driving pressing plate to move between first station and second station.By using material-moving double mechanical hand to move material, the feeding and discharging structure is simplified, the complexity of equipment is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of equipment is reduced;By setting pressing plate and plate-moving drive assembly, the plate separating station can share a set of pressing plate mechanism, further reduce the production cost of enterprise, and be beneficial to improve the degree of automation of equipment.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the execution end of the material transfer double-link robot is provided with a first suction plate for moving the PCB board to be divided from the feeding mechanism to the PCB board separation station and a second suction plate for moving the PCB board after division from the PCB board separation station to the discharging mechanism. The slitting mechanism includes an X-axis drive assembly, a Y-axis drive assembly driven by the X-axis drive assembly to move along the X-axis direction, a Z-axis drive assembly driven by the Y-axis drive assembly to move along the Y-axis direction, and an electric spindle driven by the Z-axis drive assembly to move along the Z-axis direction. The output end of the electric spindle extends upward.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the pressure plate mechanism further includes a plate-moving slide rail arranged parallel to both sides of the first and second workstations. The extension direction of the plate-moving slide rail is parallel to the movement direction of the PCB board. Each plate-moving slide rail is provided with a plate-moving slide seat, and each plate-moving slide seat is equipped with a pressing drive mechanism. The upper end of the pressure plate is fixedly provided with a connecting frame, and the two ends of the connecting frame are respectively connected to the driving ends of the corresponding pressing drive mechanisms.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the plate-shifting drive assembly includes a plate-shifting motor and a synchronous belt driven by the plate-shifting motor, wherein one of the plate-shifting slides is fixedly connected to one side of the synchronous belt and is driven by the synchronous belt to slide along the plate-shifting slide rail.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the connecting frame is fixedly provided with an upwardly extending guide rod, the sliding plate slide is provided with a guide sleeve, and the upper end of the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, a waste discharge port is provided between the plate separating station and the discharge mechanism, and the waste discharge port is connected to a waste discharge chute.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the discharge mechanism includes a discharge slide rail, a discharge slide block, and a discharge drive assembly. The discharge slide rail extends to the side of the waste discharge outlet, and the extension direction of the discharge slide rail is parallel to the movement direction of the PCB board. The discharge slide block is disposed on the discharge slide rail and is driven by the discharge drive assembly to slide along the discharge slide rail.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the frame is also equipped with a control unit, and the cutting mechanism, feeding mechanism, discharging mechanism, material transfer double robot and pressure plate mechanism are all controlled by the controller.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a dust collection hood is fixedly provided on the side of the electric spindle, and a dust collection pipe is provided on the dust collection hood.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, both the lower surfaces of the first and second suction plates are provided with suction cups.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has significant advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, by adopting a down-milling method, the need for flipping plates is avoided when components are too high, thus improving production efficiency and reducing operating costs. The slitting mechanism, installed below the work platform, also reduces the overall size of the equipment. By using a double-linked transfer robot for material transfer, the loading and unloading structure is simplified, reducing the complexity of the equipment and lowering manufacturing costs. By setting up a pressure plate and a transfer plate drive assembly, a single pressure plate mechanism can be shared by the slitting stations, further reducing enterprise production costs and improving the automation level of the equipment.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the structural features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view assembly structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second-view assembly structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a third-view assembly structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure plate mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0024] 10. Frame; 11. Working platform; 12. Waste discharge outlet

[0025] 13. Waste discharge chute; 20. Slitting mechanism; 21. X-axis drive assembly

[0026] 22. Y-axis drive assembly; 23. Z-axis drive assembly; 24. Electric spindle.

[0027] 25. Dust hood; 26. Dust suction hose; 30. Feeding mechanism.

[0028] 40. First station 50. Second station 60. Discharge mechanism

[0029] 61. Discharge slide block; 62. Discharge slide rail; 63. Discharge drive assembly

[0030] 70. Dual-arm material handling robot; 71. First suction plate; 72. Second suction plate.

[0031] 80. Pressure plate mechanism; 81. Pressure plate; 82. Sliding plate slide rail

[0032] 83. Pulley motor; 84. Synchronous belt; 85. Pulley slide.

[0033] 86. Downward drive mechanism; 87. Connecting frame; 88. Guide rod

[0034] 89. Guide sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., 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 the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position 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.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 1-6As shown, an automatic offline milling and separating machine includes a frame 10 and a cutting mechanism 20 disposed on the frame 10. The upper end of the frame 10 is provided with a working platform 11, and the cutting mechanism 20 is disposed below the working platform 11. The working platform 11 is provided with a feeding mechanism 30, a separating station and a discharging mechanism 60 in sequence along the moving direction of the PCB board. The separating station includes a first station 40 and a second station 50 arranged side by side. Both the first station 40 and the second station 50 are provided with trays for placing PCB boards. A transfer double robot arm 70 and a pressure plate mechanism 80 are provided on the side of the separating station. The pressure plate mechanism 80 includes a pressure plate 80 for fixing the PCB board on the tray and a transfer drive assembly for driving the pressure plate 80 to move between the first station 40 and the second station 50. By employing a dual-link manipulator 70 for material transfer, the loading and unloading structure is simplified, reducing equipment complexity and manufacturing costs. The inclusion of a pressure plate 80 and a transfer drive assembly allows each PCB separation station to share a single pressure plate mechanism 80, further reducing production costs and enhancing automation. During operation, the PCBs to be separated can be placed on a tray or via a fixture. Both the tray and fixture have clearance slots corresponding to the slitting line.

[0038] Specifically, the actuator of the dual-link manipulator 70 is equipped with a first suction plate 71 for moving the PCB board to be divided from the feeding mechanism 30 to the PCB board separating station, and a second suction plate 72 for moving the divided PCB board from the PCB board separating station to the discharging mechanism 60. The lower surfaces of both the first suction plate 71 and the second suction plate 72 are equipped with suction cups. The suction cups on the second suction plate 72 are distributed according to the number of PCB boards to be separated and are independently controlled, so that good PCB boards and defective PCB boards can be picked up and placed separately during material transfer. The slitting mechanism 20 includes an X-axis drive assembly 21, a Y-axis drive assembly 22 driven by the X-axis drive assembly 21 to move along the X-axis direction, a Z-axis drive assembly 23 driven by the Y-axis drive assembly 22 to move along the Y-axis direction, and an electric spindle 24 driven by the Z-axis drive assembly 23 to move along the Z-axis direction. The output end of the electric spindle 24 extends upwards. A dust collection hood 25 is fixedly installed on the side of the electric spindle 24. The dust collection hood 25 is equipped with a dust collection pipe 26. During the slitting operation, an external dust collection device removes the dust generated during slitting through the dust collection pipe 26 and the dust collection hood 25. The X-axis drive assembly 21, Y-axis drive assembly 22, and Z-axis drive assembly 23 all adopt technical means with low cost in the field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In this invention, the pressure plate mechanism 80 further includes a plate-moving slide rail 82 parallel to both sides of the first station 40 and the second station 50. The extension direction of the plate-moving slide rail 82 is parallel to the moving direction of the PCB board. Each plate-moving slide rail 82 is provided with a plate-moving slide seat 85, and each plate-moving slide seat 85 is equipped with a pressing drive mechanism 86. A connecting frame 87 is fixedly provided at the upper end of the pressure plate 80, and both ends of the connecting frame 87 are respectively connected to the driving ends of the corresponding pressing drive mechanism 86. The plate-moving drive assembly includes a plate-moving motor 83 and a synchronous belt 84 driven by the plate-moving motor 83. One plate-moving slide seat 85 is fixedly connected to one side of the synchronous belt 84 and is driven by the synchronous belt 84 to slide along the plate-moving slide rail 82. The other plate-moving slide seat 85 is driven by the connecting frame 87 to slide synchronously along the corresponding plate-moving slide rail 82. During operation, the transfer motor 83 moves the connecting frame 87 to the current board-separating station via the synchronous belt 84. Then, the pressing drive mechanism 86 controls the pressure plate 80 to press down. Then, the slitting mechanism 20 performs board separation on the PCB board at the current board-separating station. At the same time, the second suction plate 72 of the transfer double robot arm 70 takes out the PCB board that has been separated at another station, and the first suction plate 71 puts the PCB to be separated back in.

[0040] In this invention, an upwardly extending guide rod 88 is fixedly provided on the connecting frame 87, and a guide sleeve 89 is provided on the sliding plate slide 85. The upper end of the guide rod 88 is slidably connected to the guide sleeve 89. The cooperation between the guide rod 88 and the guide sleeve 89 improves the consistency of the vertical movement of the connecting frame 87. In this invention, the downward driving mechanism 86 is a downward cylinder. It should be understood that in practical applications, the downward driving mechanism 86 can also be other driving mechanisms capable of lifting functions, such as motors, electric cylinders, etc.

[0041] Specifically, a waste discharge port 12 is provided between the PCB separation station and the discharge mechanism 60, and the waste discharge port 12 is connected to a waste discharge chute 13. The discharge mechanism 60 includes a discharge slide rail 62, a discharge slide block 61, and a discharge drive assembly 63. The discharge slide rail 62 extends to the side of the waste discharge port 12, and the extension direction of the discharge slide rail 62 is parallel to the movement direction of the PCB board. The discharge slide block 61 is disposed on the discharge slide rail 62 and is driven by the discharge drive assembly 63 to slide along the discharge slide rail 62. When a defective product is detected, the second suction plate 72 of the transfer double-barrel manipulator 70 first moves to the waste discharge outlet 12 to discharge the defective product from the waste discharge chute 13. Then, the discharge drive assembly 63 blocks the waste discharge outlet 12 via the discharge slide 61, and the second suction plate 72 places the good product onto the tray of the discharge slide 61. Alternatively, the second suction plate 72 can first place the good product onto the tray of the discharge slide 61, then the discharge slide 61 moves away from the waste discharge outlet 12, and then the defective product is discharged through the waste discharge chute 13. In this invention, the discharge drive assembly 63 uses a motor and a lead screw to drive the discharge slide 61 to slide along the discharge rail 62. The feeding mechanism 30 uses a motor-driven belt to transport the PCB board to be cut.

[0042] In this utility model, the frame 10 is also equipped with a control unit (not shown), and the cutting mechanism 20, feeding mechanism 30, discharging mechanism 60, material transfer double robot arm 70 and pressure plate mechanism 80 are all controlled by the controller.

[0043] In summary, this utility model, by employing a down-milling method, avoids the need for flipping plates when components are too tall, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing operating costs. The slitting mechanism, installed below the work platform, also reduces the overall size of the equipment. The use of a dual-link manipulator for material transfer simplifies the loading and unloading structure, reducing equipment complexity and manufacturing costs. Furthermore, by incorporating a pressure plate and a plate-shifting drive assembly, a single pressure plate mechanism can be shared across the slitting stations, further reducing production costs and enhancing the automation level of the equipment.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the actual technical aspects of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic offline milling and slitting machine, comprising a frame and a slitting mechanism mounted on the frame, wherein a working platform is provided at the upper end of the frame, and the slitting mechanism is located below the working platform, characterized in that, The work platform is provided with a feeding mechanism, a separating station and a discharging mechanism in sequence along the moving direction of the PCB board. A double-link manipulator and a pressure plate mechanism are provided on the side of the separating station. The separating station includes a first station and a second station arranged side by side. Both the first station and the second station are provided with trays for placing PCB boards. The pressure plate mechanism includes a pressure plate for fixing the PCB board on the tray and a board moving drive assembly for driving the pressure plate to move between the first station and the second station.

2. The automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuator of the material transfer double-link robot is equipped with a first suction plate for moving the PCB board to be divided from the feeding mechanism to the PCB board separation station and a second suction plate for moving the PCB board after division from the PCB board separation station to the discharging mechanism. The slitting mechanism includes an X-axis drive assembly, a Y-axis drive assembly driven by the X-axis drive assembly to move along the X-axis direction, a Z-axis drive assembly driven by the Y-axis drive assembly to move along the Y-axis direction, and an electric spindle driven by the Z-axis drive assembly to move along the Z-axis direction. The output end of the electric spindle extends upward.

3. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate mechanism also includes a plate-moving slide rail arranged parallel to both sides of the first and second workstations. The extension direction of the plate-moving slide rail is parallel to the movement direction of the PCB board. Each plate-moving slide rail is provided with a plate-moving slide seat, and each plate-moving slide seat is equipped with a pressing drive mechanism. The upper end of the pressure plate is fixedly provided with a connecting frame, and the two ends of the connecting frame are respectively connected to the driving ends of the corresponding pressing drive mechanisms.

4. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plate-shifting drive assembly includes a plate-shifting motor and a synchronous belt driven by the plate-shifting motor. One of the plate-shifting slides is fixed to one side of the synchronous belt and is driven by the synchronous belt to slide along the plate-shifting slide rail.

5. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting frame is fixedly provided with an upwardly extending guide rod, and the sliding plate slide is provided with a guide sleeve. The upper end of the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide sleeve.

6. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A waste discharge port is provided between the plate-separating station and the discharge mechanism, and the waste discharge port is connected to a waste discharge chute.

7. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The discharge mechanism includes a discharge slide rail, a discharge slide block, and a discharge drive assembly. The discharge slide rail extends to the side of the waste discharge outlet, and the extension direction of the discharge slide rail is parallel to the movement direction of the PCB board. The discharge slide block is disposed on the discharge slide rail and is driven by the discharge drive assembly to slide along the discharge slide rail.

8. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The frame is also equipped with a control unit, and the cutting mechanism, feeding mechanism, discharging mechanism, material transfer double robot and pressure plate mechanism are all controlled by the controller.

9. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A dust collection hood is fixedly installed on the side of the electric spindle, and a dust collection pipe is installed on the dust collection hood.

10. An automatic offline milling and separating machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower surfaces of both the first and second suction plates are equipped with suction cups.