Processing equipment for processing panel

Abstract

The utility model provides processing equipment for processing a panel, the panel is divided into a plurality of sub-panels, the sub-panels are constructed into component bearing parts or a plurality of component bearing parts to be singulated, the processing equipment comprises a fixing unit, a plurality of processing units and a plurality of processing units, the fixing unit is constructed into a fixing panel, and the processing units are constructed into a plurality of processing units. The lifting unit is located below the fixing unit, and the lifting unit is configured to enable the panel to be separated from the fixing unit when the panel is lifted; a pickup unit that moves above the panel to pick up and convey a sub-panel of the panel; a collecting unit configured to receive the sub-panels conveyed by the pickup unit; wherein the pick-up unit comprises at least one joystick, each joystick being provided at one end with a suction device, the suction device being driven to rotate horizontally about a longitudinal axis of the joystick.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic devices, and in particular to a processing device for processing panels. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic devices, the demand for circuit boards is increasing. As the functionality of products equipped with one or more electronic components continues to grow, as these components become increasingly miniaturized, and as the number of components mounted on component carriers such as printed circuit boards continues to increase, the requirements for the integrity and precision of circuit board structures are also becoming increasingly stringent.

[0003] In the existing technology, during the manufacturing process of circuit boards, the circuit boards need to be transported to various processing stations for processing. To ensure the integrity and precision of the circuit board structure, avoid damage to the circuit board structure caused by accidental scratches or squeezing during transportation, and prevent foreign matter adhering to the circuit board surface from contaminating the circuit board circuit, a board component is usually placed on one main surface of the circuit board, and a cover component is placed on the opposite main surface of the circuit board to support and protect the circuit board.

[0004] However, before further processing, the electronic board needs to have its surface components and / or covers removed, and the circuit board divided into multiple sub-parts placed in a transport vehicle in a stacked manner before being transported to another processing station. In the prior art, these operations are all done manually, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also very likely to damage the surface of the electronic board during manual operation, resulting in a decrease in product yield.

[0005] Therefore, a safe, reliable, and automated processing device is needed for processing panels. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a processing apparatus for processing panels, so as to at least solve the defects described above in the prior art.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a processing apparatus for processing a panel is provided. The panel can be divided into multiple sub-panels, and the sub-panels are configured as component carriers or multiple component carriers to be individualized. The processing apparatus may include: a fixing unit configured to fix the panel; a lifting unit located below the fixing unit, configured to cause the panel to detach from the fixing unit when the panel is lifted; a picking unit that moves above the panel to pick up and transport the sub-panels of the panel; and a collecting unit configured to receive the sub-panels transported by the picking unit. The picking unit includes at least one lever, and each lever is provided with a suction device at one end, the suction device being driven to rotate horizontally about the longitudinal axis of the lever.

[0008] In the context of this application, the term "panel" can be divided into multiple parts, which can be referred to as "sub-panels." These sub-panels can be configured as component carriers or multiple component carriers to be individualized. Typically, before being fed into the processing equipment of this application, the panel undergoes a shaping process, in which it is mechanically cut into multiple sub-panels. After being processed, for example, by preliminary processing (such as mechanical cutting), the multiple "sub-panels" do not detach from the fixing device but remain laid flat on the supporting fixing device, such as a plate, thereby forming a "panel" on the supporting plate for easy transport. Preferably, during or after preliminary processing, a cover can be provided on the multiple "sub-panels" to prevent dust and foreign matter generated during production from adhering to the surface of the panel or sub-panels and affecting product quality. When further processing is required, the processing equipment of this invention can re-divide a larger panel into multiple sub-panels. Preferably, the multiple sub-panels are split to form a stacked assembly. Then, the stacked components of multiple sub-panels are transported manually or automatically by a transport device to other processes for further processing.

[0009] Specifically, the panels transported to the processing equipment are placed in the processing area for processing. After the coordinated operation of the lifting unit and the movable pickup unit, the original panel can be divided into multiple sub-panels with smaller areas. Each sub-panel can be transported by the pickup device of the movable pickup unit and stored in the collection unit. When the panel is divided into multiple sub-panels with smaller areas, the area of ​​the collection unit used to store the sub-panels can be designed to be smaller than the area where the lifting unit is used to store the original panel, making the overall processing equipment design more compact and occupying less space.

[0010] In the context of this application, the term "component carrier" may specifically refer to any support structure capable of accommodating one or more components thereon and / or therein to provide mechanical support and / or electrical connection. In other words, a component carrier can be constructed as a mechanical and / or electronic carrier of a component. In particular, a component carrier can be one of a printed circuit board, an organic interposer, and an IC (integrated circuit) substrate. A component carrier can also be a hybrid board combining different carriers of the above types of component carriers.

[0011] In the context of this application, the term "component carrier structure" may specifically refer to a prefabricated component carrier currently being manufactured. Specifically, a component carrier structure may include multiple component carriers or prefabricated components that remain integrally connected, and these component carriers or prefabricated components may be manufactured in a batch process prior to individualization. In particular, a component carrier structure may be a panel (e.g., having a size of 18 inches × 24 inches or larger) or an array (e.g., an array of six component carriers currently being manufactured). For example, the manufactured component carrier may be a printed circuit board or an IC substrate.

[0012] In alternative embodiments, the manufactured component carrier may include a stack of at least one electrically insulating layer structure and / or at least one conductive layer structure. For example, the component carrier may be a laminate of electrically insulating and conductive layer structures, particularly formed by applying mechanical pressure and / or heat. A “stack” can provide a plate-like component carrier that offers a large mounting surface for other components while remaining very thin and compact. The term “layer structure” may specifically refer to a continuous layer, a patterned layer, or multiple discontinuous islands within a common plane.

[0013] In the context of this application, the term "printed circuit board" (PCB) can specifically refer to a board-shaped component carrier formed by laminating several conductive layer structures with several electrically insulating layer structures, for example by applying pressure and / or by providing heat. As the preferred material for PCB technology, the conductive layer structures are made of copper, while the electrically insulating layer structures can consist of resin and / or glass fiber, i.e., so-called prepreg or FR4 material. Various conductive layer structures can be formed with through-holes in the laminate, for example by laser drilling or mechanical drilling, and connected to each other in the desired manner by filling them with a conductive material (particularly copper), thus forming through-hole connections. In addition to one or more components that can be embedded in the PCB, PCBs are generally constructed to accommodate one or more components on one or two opposing surfaces of the board-shaped PCB. They can be soldered to their respective main surfaces. The dielectric portion of the PCB can consist of resin and reinforcing fibers (such as glass fiber).

[0014] In the context of this application, the term "substrate" can specifically refer to a small component carrier. In the case of a PCB, a substrate can be a relatively small component carrier on which one or more components can be mounted, and can act as a connection medium between one or more chips and another PCB. For example, a substrate can have substantially the same dimensions as the components (particularly electronic components) to be mounted thereon (e.g., in the case of chip-scale packages (CSP)). More specifically, a substrate can be understood as a carrier of electrical connections or electrical networks, and a component carrier equivalent to a printed circuit board (PCB), but with a considerably high density of lateral and / or vertical interconnects. For example, lateral connections are conductive channels, while vertical connections may be drilled holes. These lateral and / or vertical connections are arranged within the substrate and can be used to provide electrical, thermal, and / or mechanical connections between packaged or unpackaged components (such as bare molds), particularly IC chips, and printed circuit boards or intermediate printed circuit boards. Therefore, the term "substrate" also includes "IC substrate." The dielectric portion of the substrate can be composed of resin with reinforcing particles (e.g., reinforcing spheres, particularly glass spheres).

[0015] The substrate or interlayer may include or consist of at least one layer of glass, silicon (Si), or photo-imaging or dry-etching organic material such as epoxy-based stacked materials (e.g., epoxy-based stacked films) or polymer compounds such as polyimide, polybenzoxazole, or benzocyclobutene functionalized polymers.

[0016] In alternative embodiments, at least one electrical insulating layer structure may include at least one of the following: resin (e.g., reinforced or unreinforced resin, such as epoxy or bis(methylenediamide)-trinitride resin), cyanate ester resin, polystyrene derivative, glass (particularly glass fiber, multilayer glass, glass-like materials), prepreg (e.g., FR-4 or FR-5), polyimide, polyamide, liquid crystal polymer (LCP), epoxy-based constructed film, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon), ceramic, metal oxide. Reinforcing structures such as fiber webs, fibers, or spheres, made of glass (multilayer glass), may also be used. While prepregs, particularly FR4, are generally preferred for rigid PCBs, other materials, particularly epoxy-based deposited films or photo-imaging dielectric materials, may also be used. For high-frequency applications, high-frequency materials such as PTFE, liquid crystal polymers and / or cyanate ester resins, low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC), or other low, very low, or ultra-low DK materials may be implemented as electrical insulating layer structures in component carriers.

[0017] In the context of this application, the term "fixing unit" can specifically refer to a device for holding and supporting a panel during panel transportation and handling, such as a support plate. A fixing unit typically includes a back plate and a pad; the pad may also be referred to herein as a first plate, and the back plate as a second plate. The back plate can specifically refer to a plate that directly contacts and supports the panel, while the pad can specifically refer to a plate used to support and carry both the back plate and the panel. Generally, one main surface of the back plate contacts the panel, and the other main surface contacts the pad. Therefore, the back plate is usually relatively smooth and made of a flexible material to avoid damaging the panel on the back plate. In contrast, the pad has one main surface in contact with the back plate, and the other main surface typically contacts external devices such as conveyor belts, the walls of transport containers, or clamps. Therefore, the pad is usually made of a harder material to maintain support while preventing damage to the panel from the transport device during transportation.

[0018] In the foregoing of this application, the terms "longitudinal" and "longitudinal direction" may specifically refer to the transport direction of the processing equipment or a direction parallel to the transport direction, such as directions X, X1, and X2 shown in the figures; the terms "lateral" and "lateral direction" may specifically refer to a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the processing equipment and parallel to the ground on which the processing equipment is installed, such as directions Y, Y1, and Y2 shown in the figures; and the terms "vertical" and "vertical direction" may specifically refer to a direction perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the ground on which the processing equipment is installed, such as directions Z, Z1, and Z2 shown in the figures.

[0019] Other example implementations of the processing apparatus for processing panels will be described below.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the suction device can be configured to: after picking up the sub-panel, rotate horizontally according to the orientation of the collection unit to place the picked-up sub-panel into the collection unit at a suitable angle. Depending on production needs, the size and arrangement of the sub-panels on the panel often vary, but the size and orientation of the collection unit of the processing equipment are fixed. Therefore, a horizontally rotating suction device allows the sub-panels to be placed in the collection unit at a suitable angle (direction), improving production efficiency and further expanding the applicability of the processing equipment of this application.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the suction device may be configured such that, during the process of transporting the picked-up sub-panel to the collection unit, the suction device rotates horizontally by a predetermined angle and maintains the predetermined angle, and after the sub-panel is placed into the collection unit, the suction device may rotate in the opposite direction by the predetermined angle and move back above the sub-panel to be processed.

[0022] In an alternative implementation, the plurality of joysticks may be configured to move independently of each other to increase the flexibility of the pickup unit.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the joystick may be configured to extend and retract in the vertical direction to raise or lower the suction device attached to the end of the joystick in the vertical direction.

[0024] In an alternative implementation, the plurality of control levers can extend and retract vertically independently of each other, so that the plurality of suction devices connected at the ends are at the same or different heights. As the plurality of control levers move horizontally, the plurality of suction devices can move horizontally at the same or different vertical heights to increase the flexibility of the pickup unit.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the suction device can be configured such that, during the adsorption and removal of the cover on the panel, the suction device remains stationary relative to the control lever and performs vertical or horizontal movement synchronously with the control lever. During operation of the processing equipment, there are no requirements regarding the orientation of the removed cover; therefore, the suction device does not need to rotate horizontally during the adsorption and removal of the cover on the panel, thus improving processing efficiency.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the sub-panels transported by the picking unit to the collecting unit can be stored in the collecting unit in a stacked manner, with spacers provided at the top and bottom of each stacked sub-panel. Stacking the sub-panels saves equipment space and improves production efficiency. The spacers also prevent damage to the panel structure, such as the circuit board structure, from accidental scratches or compression during transportation, and prevent foreign matter adhering to the circuit board surface from contaminating the circuit board's wiring.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the suction device can also be configured such that, during the adsorption and placement of the spacers, the suction device remains stationary relative to the control lever and performs vertical or horizontal movement synchronously with the control lever. During operation of the processing equipment, the spacers to be placed on the sub-panel surface are stacked. The orientation of the stacked spacers can be pre-adjusted to align with the orientation of the sub-panel to be placed on the collection unit. Therefore, during the adsorption and placement of the spacers, the suction device does not need to rotate horizontally, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the suction device may include a base and at least one suction cup, the base being rotatably connected to the lever, and at least one suction cup being adjustablely disposed on the base.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the suction cup may include a suction cup disposed in the central region of the base and a suction cup disposed in the edge region of the base, wherein the position of the suction cup disposed in the edge region of the base is adjustable, so that the suction device can be applied to sub-panels of different sizes and orientations.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the processing device may further include a drive unit comprising at least one first drive unit, at least one second drive unit, and a guide unit. The first drive unit may be configured to drive the corresponding suction device to perform horizontal rotation and to move a corresponding lever vertically in the longitudinal direction. The lever is attached to the guide unit at its end opposite to the suction device. The second drive unit may be configured to drive the corresponding lever to move horizontally along the guide unit. This arrangement allows for more precise control of the suction device, increasing flexibility.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the guiding device may include a plurality of guide rails arranged to be parallel and / or staggered, and the plurality of levers independently perform parallel and / or non-parallel horizontal movements along the guide rails.

[0032] In an optional implementation, the position of the suction device and / or the suction cup can be adjusted manually or automatically.

[0033] In an optional implementation, the suction device can rotate 90 degrees or 180 degrees, and the specific rotation angle can be changed according to the location of the collection area.

[0034] In an optional implementation, the first drive device and / or the second drive device is an electric cylinder.

[0035] In an optional implementation, the first drive device and / or the second drive device is a linear motor.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the picking unit may also be provided with a sensor, which may be configured to identify whether the picking unit has picked up a panel, spacer or cover, and, if so, to determine the type of object picked up.

[0037] The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a fixing unit configured to fix the panel; a lifting unit located below the fixing unit configured to cause the panel to detach from the fixing unit when the panel is lifted; a picking unit that moves above the panel to pick up and transport sub-panels of the panel; and a collecting unit configured to receive the sub-panels transported by the picking unit; wherein the picking unit includes at least one lever, each lever having a suction device at one end, the suction device being driven to rotate horizontally about the longitudinal axis of the lever.

[0038] This processing equipment employs a novel lifting unit for releasing panels from the fixed unit, high-precision sensors for identifying the picked-up objects, and an automatically moving pickup unit. This allows the panels to be automatically divided into multiple sub-panels, reducing the risk of scratch damage during separation and transportation. This automated separation and transportation method is safe, reliable, and time-saving, significantly increasing production capacity. Furthermore, the backplates, pads, and spacers used to support the panels are all reusable.

[0039] Furthermore, the processing device of this invention, through the independently driven joysticks and adjustable suction device in the pickup unit, makes the pickup and storage operations of each sub-panel of the panel more precise and accurate, further ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the pickup process. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The above-defined aspects and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0041] Figure 1 The diagram schematically illustrates a processing apparatus for processing a panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 A panel according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown. The panel is supported by a back plate and a pad, and a cover is provided on the surface of the panel, the cover including a protective film and a weight.

[0043] Figures 3a to 3c The panel, back plate (second plate), and pad (first plate) according to an embodiment of this application are schematically shown, wherein... Figure 3a A schematic planar structure of the pad is shown. Figure 3b A schematic planar structure of the back panel is shown, and Figure 3c A schematic planar structure of the panel is shown;

[0044] Figure 4 The panel, back plate, and pad are schematically shown in an isometric sectional view in a fixed state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0045] Figure 5a and Figure 5b The lifting unit according to an embodiment of this application is schematically shown, wherein, Figure 5a To provide a 3D view of the raised unit, Figure 5b A top view of the raised unit;

[0046] Figures 6a to 6c This is a schematic diagram showing the transition of the cover plate between the inactive and active positions, and the transition of the lifting unit between the initial and raised positions. Figure 6a The image shows a panel being transported above the lifting unit with the lifting unit in its initial position and the cover plate in its deactivated position. Figure 6b The cover is shown transitioning from a deactivated position to an activated position, and Figure 6c The panel has been raised, with the lifting unit in the raised position and the cover in the enabled position.

[0047] Figure 7 A perspective view of a pickup unit according to an embodiment of this application, which is picking up a sub-panel;

[0048] Figure 8 A front view of the structure of the pickup unit according to an embodiment of this application; and

[0049] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a driving device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0051] 1. Processing equipment; 10. Panel; 102. First hole; 10'. Sub-panel; 12. Protective film; 14. Weight; 16. Spacer; 2. Fixing unit; 22. First plate; 222. Third hole; 24. Second plate; 242. Second hole; 26. Fixing device; 262. Pin; 3. Lifting unit; 32. Central part; 34. Outer perimeter part; 36. Protrusion; 4. Pick-up unit; 42. Control lever; 422. First control lever; 424. Second control lever; 44. Suction device; 442. Base; 444. Suction cup; 46. Drive device; 462. First drive device; 464. Second drive device; 466. Guide device; 5. Collection unit; 52. First collection area; 54. Second collection area; 6. Cover plate; 7. Stop device. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The illustrations in the accompanying drawings are schematic. It should be noted that in different drawings, similar or identical elements or features are given the same reference numerals or reference numerals that differ only in the first digit. To avoid unnecessary repetition, elements or features already described with respect to the foregoing embodiments will not be described again in subsequent descriptions.

[0053] Furthermore, spatially related terms, such as "front" and "back," "up" and "down," "left" and "right," are used to describe the relationship between one element and another as shown in the figures. Thus, spatially related terms can be applied to orientations in use that differ from those illustrated in the figures. Clearly, all such spatially related terms refer only to the orientations shown in the figures for ease of description and are not necessarily limiting, as the device according to the embodiments of this invention may be assumed to have orientations different from those illustrated in the figures during use. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0055] Figure 1 A processing apparatus 1 for processing a panel 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. The panel 10 may be divided into a plurality of sub-panels 10', and the sub-panels 10' may be configured as component carriers or a plurality of component carriers to be individualized.

[0056] The processing device 1 for processing the panel 10 may include: a fixing unit 2, a lifting unit 3 located below the panel 10, a picking unit 4, and a collecting unit 5.

[0057] In some embodiments, the fixing unit 2 may be configured to fix the panel 10; the lifting unit 3 may be configured to lift the panel 10 so that the panel 10 is detached from the fixing unit 2, and the lifting unit 3 may include a central portion 32 and an outer peripheral portion 34 disposed around the central portion 32; the picking unit 4 may move above the panel 10 to pick up and transport sub-panels 10' of the panel 10; the collecting unit 5 may be configured to receive the sub-panels 10' transported by the picking unit 4. Preferably, the picking unit 4 includes at least one lever 42, each lever 42 having a suction device 44 at one end, the suction device 44 being driven to rotate horizontally about the longitudinal axis of the lever 42, the specific movement of the lever 42 being described below.

[0058] In the context of this application, the longitudinal direction may specifically refer to the transport direction of the processing device 1 or a direction parallel to that transport direction, for example... Figure 7 The directions X1 and X2 shown; the horizontal lines can specifically represent directions perpendicular to the transport direction of processing device 1, for example... Figure 7 The directions Y1 and Y2 shown; and the vertical direction can specifically refer to the direction that is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the ground where the treatment device 1 is installed, for example Figure 7 The directions Z1 and Z2 are shown.

[0059] In some embodiments, the fixing unit 2 may include a first plate 22, a second plate 24 placed on the first plate 22, and a fixing device 26 disposed on the first plate 22. The fixing device 26 may be configured to stably hold the second plate 24 and the panel 10 laid flat on the second plate 24 on the first plate 22. The fixing device 26 may include at least two pins 262, and the panel 10 may include at least two first holes 102. The second plate 24 may include at least two second holes 242, and the pins 262 may pass through the first holes 102 and the second holes 242 to hold the second plate 24 and the panel 10 on the first plate 22.

[0060] For example, in Figures 2 to 4 As schematically shown, the panel 10 to be processed can be supported by a fixing unit 2, which includes a first plate 22 (also commonly referred to as a pad) and a second plate 24 (also commonly referred to as a back plate). Specifically, one main surface of the second plate 24 contacts the panel 10 and the other main surface contacts the first plate 22. In contrast, the first plate 22 has one main surface in contact with the second plate 24, and the other main surface typically contacts external devices such as conveyor belts, the walls of transport containers, or clamps. The second plate 24 and the first plate 22 can be made of different materials or the same material; for example, both the second plate 24 and the first plate 22 can be made of plastic.

[0061] As in Figure 2 As shown, the panel 10 supported on the second plate 24 may include twelve sub-panels 10' that will be separated. The number of sub-panels 10' is only illustrative, and panels 10 including more sub-panels 10' may be placed on different second plates 24.

[0062] As in Figures 3a to 3c as well as Figure 4 As shown, panel 10 may have eight first holes 102, and second plate 24 may have eight second holes 242. Furthermore, a fixing device 26 comprising eight pins 262 may be provided on the main surface of the first plate 22 that contacts the second plate 24. The eight pins 262 are evenly distributed along the edge of the first plate 22. The fixing device 26 may be configured such that when panel 10 and second plate 24 are placed on the first plate 22, the eight pins 262 of the fixing device 26 pass through the second holes 242 of the second plate 24 and the first holes 102 of the panel 10, thereby firmly fixing panel 10 and second plate 24 to the surface of the first plate 22, ensuring stability during transportation.

[0063] It is understood that the positions of the eight pins 262 of the aforementioned fixing device 26 correspond one-to-one with the positions of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242. Furthermore, the number and positions of the pins 262, the first hole 102, and the second hole 242 shown here are merely illustrative and can be varied according to the size of the panel 10 and specific operational requirements. For example, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, or 20 pins 262, first holes 102, and second holes 242 can be provided. Moreover, the pins 262, first holes 102, and second holes 242 can not only be provided around the periphery of the panel, but also, in cases where the panel 10 has a large area, at least partially in the central region of the panel. For example, additional first holes 102 can be provided at the edges / corners of sub-panels located in the central region of a large panel 10. Correspondingly, additional second holes 242 can be provided on the second plate 24 at corresponding positions aligned in the vertical direction, and additional pins 262 can be provided on the first plate 22. The specific number and placement of pins will be adjusted according to requirements to ensure that panel 10 is kept stable and will not warp during processing due to too few or too many pins.

[0064] Furthermore, the number of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242 can be set to be different from the number of pins 262 of the fixing device 26. For example, the number of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242 is greater than the number of pins 262, so that more types of first plates 22 can be used.

[0065] In some embodiments, the diameter of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26 and the diameter of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242 can be set in the range of 1mm-7mm, for example, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm.

[0066] In some embodiments, after the pin 262 of the fixing device 26 is inserted into the first hole 102 and the second hole 242, a gap is left between the pin 262 and the first hole 102 and the second hole 242 in the radial direction. That is, the diameter of the pin 262 is smaller than the diameter of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242, thereby avoiding cracks on the panel 10 caused by the interference fit between the pin 262 and the first hole 102 and / or the second hole 242. Preferably, the gap can be at least 50 μm, for example, 50 μm, 60 μm, 70 μm, 80 μm, 90 μm, or 100 μm.

[0067] In addition, the first plate 22 is provided with 16 third holes 222, which are configured to allow the protrusions 36 provided on the lifting unit 3 to pass through when the lifting unit 3 approaches the first plate 22. The specific cooperation between the third holes 222 and the protrusions 36 will be described below.

[0068] In some embodiments, the diameter of the third hole 222 can be between 5 mm and 20 mm. For example, the diameter of the third hole 222 can be 10 mm.

[0069] In some embodiments, the number of third holes 222 may be greater than or equal to the number of protrusions 36 provided on the lifting unit 3.

[0070] In such Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, a protective film 12 is also covered on the surface of the panel 10. The pickup unit 4 is configured to pick up and remove the protective film 12 and then pick up the protective film 12 again. The removed protective film 12 can be placed by the pickup unit 4 in the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5, as described below regarding the operation of the pickup unit 4.

[0071] In addition to the protective film 12, the panel 10 also has a weight 14 covering the protective film 12. The weight 14 increases the weight of the protective film 12 when it is peeled off, slightly increasing its weight to ensure that the protective film 12 can be stably placed into the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5 for reuse after removal, without falling outside the collection unit 5 and causing waste. Furthermore, typically, the panel 10, which contains metal (e.g., copper), is heavier than the protective film 12. By increasing the weight of the protective film 12 with the weight 14, the protective film 12 or the panel 10 can be picked up efficiently without adjusting the parameters in the pickup unit 4. In some embodiments, the weight 14 can be a plastic frame or a foam board.

[0072] In some embodiments, the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5 can be located next to the processing area, for example in... Figure 1 The raised unit 3, on the lateral Y direction, is placed next to the area where the panel 10 is located, or it can be placed in other easily accessible areas. For example, the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5 may include a collection basket.

[0073] In reference, for example Figure 5a and Figure 5b In the illustrated embodiment, the lifting unit 3 may include a central portion 32 and an outer peripheral portion 34 surrounding the central portion 32, and the outer peripheral portion 34 includes four sub-outer peripheral portions 34. The central portion 32 and the four sub-outer peripheral portions 34 may be driven by respective drive mechanisms to move vertically independently of each other. The central portion 32 includes a square lifting platform with four protrusions 36; while each sub-outer peripheral portion 34 includes a triangular lifting platform with three protrusions 36. The protrusions 36 are evenly distributed around the edge region on the central portion 32 and each sub-outer peripheral portion 34. In this embodiment, the protrusions 36 are columnar, but the shape of the protrusions 36 is not limited to this; for example, they may also be hollow cylindrical, hemispherical, etc.

[0074] It is understood that the number and shape of the raised platforms and their protrusions 36 are only illustrative, and those skilled in the art can choose more or fewer raised platforms and protrusions 36 according to specific operational requirements.

[0075] For example, the central portion 32 may include, for example, two, three, four or more raised platforms, and the outer peripheral portion 34 may include, for example, six, eight or more raised platforms. The shape of the raised platforms may also be set to be elongated, circular, elliptical or other shapes, as long as the central portion 32 and the outer peripheral portion 34 can stably support the panel 10 when it is raised.

[0076] For example, each raised platform may also have 5, 6, 8 or more protrusions 36. In some embodiments, the diameter of the protrusion 36 may be between 5 mm and 20 mm, for example, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, etc., and the specific diameter may be set according to the requirements of the panel processing. In addition, when the protrusion 36 is inserted into the third hole 222 of the first plate 22, there is a gap between the protrusion 36 and the third hole 222 in the radial direction, that is, the diameter of the protrusion 36 is smaller than the diameter of the third hole 222, so as to avoid the protrusion 36 being unable to pass smoothly through the third hole 222 due to the interference fit between the protrusion 36 and the third hole 222, thereby affecting the raising effect of the panel 10. Preferably, the gap may be at least 50 μm, for example, 50 μm, 60 μm, 70 μm, 80 μm, 90 μm, 100 μm. Furthermore, preferably, the diameter of the protrusion 36 on the raised platform can be greater than or equal to the diameter of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26.

[0077] Combination Figure 3a and Figure 5a It can be seen that the number of protrusions 36 is consistent with the number of third holes 222 provided in the first plate 22, so that when the lifting platform moves upward in the vertical direction and approaches the first plate 22, the protrusions 36 can pass through the third holes 222 in the first plate 22. As the lifting platform continues to move, the tips of the protrusions 36 contact the surface of the second plate 24 and lift the second plate 24 and the panel 10 upward, separating the second plate 24 and the panel 10 from the first plate 22. After separation, the second plate 24 and the panel 10 change from being supported by the first plate 22 to being supported and lifted by the protrusions 36, so that they can be picked up by the picking unit 4 located above the panel 10.

[0078] In some embodiments, the distance the protrusion 36 continues to move upward after its tip contacts the surface of the second plate 24 should be greater than or equal to the length of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26. That is, the length of the protrusion 36 should be greater than the length of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26. Specifically, considering that the protrusion 36 raises the second plate 24 and the panel 10 by passing through the third hole 222 in the first plate 22, the length of the protrusion 36 should be greater than or equal to the sum of the thickness of the first plate 22 and the length of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26. For example, if the length of the pin 262 of the fixing device 26 is 1 cm, after the tip of the protrusion 36 contacts the lower surface of the second plate 24 through the third hole 222, the raising platform should continue to move upward at least 1 cm in the vertical direction, thereby allowing the panel 10 and the second plate 24 to disengage from the fixing device 26. The thickness of the first plate 22 is not specifically limited here. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the length of the protrusion 36 can be specifically set according to different thicknesses of the first plate 22 and the length of the fixing device 26.

[0079] In some embodiments, the diameter of the protrusion 36 is larger than the diameter of the pin of the fixing device 26. In other words, the diameter of the third hole 222 is larger than the diameter of the first hole 102 and the second hole 242.

[0080] Understandably, the number of third holes 222 should be greater than or equal to the number of protrusions 36 to ensure that as the lifting platform rises, all protrusions 36 can successfully pass through the first plate 22, thereby contacting the second plate 24 and ultimately lifting the second plate 24 and the panel 10 so that the panel 10 can be disengaged from the pin 262 of the fixing device 26. If the number of third holes 222 is less than the number of protrusions 36, then as the lifting unit 3 rises, some protrusions 36 will abut against the lower surface of the first plate 22 but cannot pass through the first plate 22. In this case, the first plate 22 will also be pushed up by the upward-moving protrusions 36, causing the panel 10 and the second plate 24 to be unable to separate from the first plate 22. In severe cases, this may cause the first plate 22 to tilt, making the panel 10 and the second plate 24 tilt or even warp, or slip off the tilted first plate 22, which will have an adverse effect on the product yield.

[0081] In some implementations, the fixing unit 2 is reusable.

[0082] exist Figures 6a to 6c In the embodiment shown, the processing device 1 may further include a cover plate 6.

[0083] exist Figure 6a In the process, the panel 10, supported by the fixing unit 2, is being conveyed by a conveyor belt to the top of the lifting unit 3. The processing device 1 may also include a stop device 7, which may be configured such that: when the protrusion 36 of the lifting unit 3 and the third hole 222 of the first plate 22 are aligned in the vertical direction, the stop device 7 is activated, causing the conveyor belt to stop moving and the panel 10 to remain stationary, so that the protrusion 36 can be subsequently and accurately inserted into the third hole 222; when all sub-panels 10' of the panel 10 have been picked up, the stop device 7 is deactivated, allowing the conveyor belt to move again and transport the fixing unit 2 without a panel to the recycling area.

[0084] In this embodiment, the stop device 7 is a protrusion provided at one end of the frame adjacent to the conveyor belt. The position of the protrusion is predetermined according to the specific dimensions of the lifting unit 3 and the panel 10, ensuring that when the protrusion is activated, the protrusion 36 and the third hole 222 of the first plate 22 are aligned vertically. When the front end of the fixing unit 2 along the longitudinal direction touches the protrusion, the conveyor belt stops running and the panel 10 remains stationary; and when all sub-panels 10' of the panel 10 have been picked up, the protrusion is lowered, allowing the conveyor belt to continue conveying. In some embodiments, the stop device 7 may also be other forms of mechanical stop device 7 or electrical stop device 7, such as an infrared sensor.

[0085] exist Figure 6a In the initial position, the top of the protrusion 36 of the lifting unit 3 is below the horizontal plane of the conveyor belt at a specified distance, such as 0.5cm, 1cm, or 1.5cm. This ensures that when the fixing unit 2 stops above the lifting unit 3, it will not contact the top of the protrusion 36, thus preventing interference with the transport of the panel 10 or causing the third hole 222 to fail to align with the protrusion 36. Furthermore, the cover plate 6 is in the deactivated position. In this deactivated position, the cover plate 6 can be placed between the area where the lifting unit 3 is located and the area where the collecting unit 5 is located, and the cover plate 6 can be placed perpendicular to the panel 10.

[0086] Those skilled in the art will understand that the position of the cover plate 6 is not limited to that described herein, and can also be set in other convenient operating positions. For example, when in the deactivated state, the cover plate 6 can be suspended vertically above the area where the lifting unit 3 is located, as long as it does not affect the picking action of the picking unit 4; when activated, the cover plate 6 can be moved downwards to the activated position.

[0087] Before the lifting unit 3 moves from the initial position to the raised position, the cover plate 6 can move from the deactivated position to the activated position via an upward movement and a pivoting movement. Specifically, as in Figure 6b In this configuration, the protrusion 36 of the lifting unit 3 and the third hole 222 of the first plate 22 are aligned vertically, the stop device 7 is activated, and the panel 10 remains stationary above the lifting unit 3. In this situation, the lifting unit 3 remains in its initial position and does not contact the surface of the first plate 22 of the fixing unit 2. The cover plate 6 then transitions from its deactivated position to its activated position, first moving vertically upwards and then pivoting towards the top of the panel 10.

[0088] exist Figure 6c In this case, the cover plate 6 has been switched from the deactivated position to the activated position. In the activated position, the cover plate 6 can be positioned above and parallel to the panel 10 to protect the panel.

[0089] After the cover plate 6 is in the activated position, the lifting unit 3 raises the panel 10. Specifically, the lifting unit 3 moves upward, and the protrusion 36 passes through the third hole 222 in the first plate 22 to contact the lower surface of the second plate 24. The central portion 32 contacts the central area of ​​the second plate 24, and the outer peripheral portion 34 contacts the outer peripheral area of ​​the second plate 24, achieving balanced support for the second plate 24 and the panel 10 above it on the entire horizontal plane, avoiding warping or bulging of the panel 10 caused by uneven support force. As the lifting unit 3 continues to move upward, the fixing device 26 disengages from the second hole 242 of the second plate 24 and the first hole 102 of the panel 10, causing the second plate 24 and the panel 10 above it to detach from the first plate 22 for pickup by the pickup unit 4. Figure 6c As shown, the first plate 22 remains on the conveyor belt, while the second plate 24 and the panel 10 have been supported and raised by the protrusion 36. In the raised position, the protrusion 36 of the raising unit 3 is always in contact with the second plate 24 of the fixing unit 2.

[0090] It is understood that the upward movement of the lifting unit 3 can be completed in one go or in stages to ensure that the panel 10 can be more smoothly detached from the fixing device 26. In some embodiments, the movement range of the lifting unit 3 can be between 28cm and 44cm. For example, in a staged implementation, the lifting unit 3 can move upward by 35cm, then descend by 7cm to a height of 28cm, and then continue to move upward by 16cm to a height of 44cm to prevent the protrusion 36 from getting stuck in the third hole 222 and to ensure that the panel 10 can be smoothly detached from the fixing device 26. It is understood that the movement range shown here is only exemplary, and the movement range of the lifting unit 3 can be specifically adjusted according to different processing devices 1.

[0091] After the lifting unit 3 reaches the raised position and before the picking unit 4 picks up the sub-panel 10' of the panel 10, the cover plate 6 can return to the plane perpendicular to the panel 10 by pivoting, and then return to the deactivated position by descending. The lifting unit 3 remains in the raised position so that the picking unit 4 can pick up the sub-panel 10'.

[0092] In some embodiments, the pickup unit 4 may include at least one joystick 42, each joystick 42 having a suction device at one end. The suction device may include a base 442 and at least one suction cup 444, the base 442 being rotatably connected to the joystick 42, and the suction cup 444 being adjustablely disposed on the base 442. The processing device may also include a drive device 46, which drives the pickup unit 4 to perform pickup of the sub-panel. Specifically, the drive device 46 includes at least one first drive device 462, at least one second drive device 464, and a guide device 466. The first drive device 462 may be configured to drive the corresponding suction device to perform horizontal rotational movement and the joystick 42 to move vertically in the longitudinal direction, the joystick 42 being attached to the guide device 466 at its upper end opposite to the suction device, and the second drive device 464 may be configured to drive the corresponding joystick 42 to move horizontally along the guide device 466.

[0093] For example in Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the pickup unit includes six levers 42, each lever 42 having a suction device at its lower end. Three levers 42 (also referred to as first levers 422) and the suction device are used to pickup panels and / or covers, while the other three levers 42 (also referred to as second levers 424) and the suction device are used to pickup spacers. The lower end of each lever 42 is connected to the base 442 of the suction device, and each base 442 is provided with six suction cups 444. The six suction cups 444 can adhere to the edge of each sub-panel 10' or spacer. It is understood that the number and specific placement of the suction cups 444 can be adjusted. For example, in the case of a larger sub-panel 10' or spacer, more suction cups 444 can be provided, such as 7, 8, 9 or more suction cups 444. The arrangement of the suction cups 444 can be changed according to the size of the sub-panel 10' or the spacer. All suction cups 444 can be arranged at equal intervals around the edge of the sub-panel 10' or the spacer, the suction cups 444 can be arranged at the corners of the sub-panel 10' or the spacer, or at least one suction cup 444 can be arranged in the central area of ​​the sub-panel 10' or the spacer and the remaining suction cups 444 can be arranged at equal intervals around the edge of the sub-panel 10' or the spacer.

[0094] After panel 10 is lifted by lifting unit 3 to detach from fixing device 26 (e.g.) Figure 6cAs shown, the three first control levers 422 are driven by the second drive device 464 to move above the corresponding three sub-panels 10', and then driven by the first drive device 462 to move downwards in the vertical direction to approach the upper surface of the sub-panel 10'. When the suction cup 444 of the suction device at the lower end of the first control lever 422 adsorbs the sub-panel 10', a negative pressure can be formed inside the suction cup 444, thereby firmly adsorbing the surface of the panel 10. The first control lever 422 is driven by the first drive device 462 to move upwards in the vertical direction. Since the area where the lifting unit is located and the first collection area of ​​the collection unit are arranged in the horizontal direction, the picked-up sub-panel 10' needs to be rotated 90 degrees according to the orientation of the first collection area 52 before it can be accurately placed. Therefore, the base 442 of the suction device is driven by the first drive device 462 to rotate 90 degrees, and then the first control lever 422 is driven by the second drive device 464 to move horizontally in the X and Y directions to reach above the first collection area. Finally, the first control lever 422 is driven by the first drive device 462 to move downward in the longitudinal direction to the designated position, and the suction cup 444 releases the negative pressure state to place the sub-panel 10' into the first collection area 52.

[0095] After the first joystick 422 places the three sub-panels into the first collection area, the second joystick 424 and the suction device pick up the spacers in a similar manner to place them onto the three sub-panels in the first collection area. For example, after the suction device picks up the spacers, the second joystick 424 moves the suction device to a position above the three sub-panels in the first collection area by vertical movement and / or horizontal rotation (if necessary) controlled by the first drive device 462 and horizontal movement controlled by the second drive device 464.

[0096] Specifically, such as Figure 7As shown, the three second levers 424 can be driven by the second drive device 464 to move above the corresponding three spacers, and then driven by the first drive device 462 to move downwards in the vertical direction to approach the upper surface of the spacer 16. When the suction cup 444 of the suction device at the lower end of the second lever 424 adsorbs the spacer 16, a negative pressure can be formed inside the suction cup 444, thereby firmly adsorbing the surface of the spacer 16. The second lever 424 is driven by the first drive device 462 to move upwards in the vertical direction. Since the area where the spacer 16 is stored and the first collection area of ​​the collection unit are arranged in the horizontal direction, the spacer 16 picked up needs to be rotated 90 degrees according to the orientation of the first collection area 52 before it can be accurately placed. Therefore, the base 442 of the suction device 44 is driven by the first drive device 462 to rotate 90 degrees, and then the second lever 424 is driven by the second drive device 464 to move horizontally in the X and Y directions to reach above the first collection area 52. Finally, the second joystick 424 is driven by the first drive unit 462 to move downward in the longitudinal direction.

[0097] When the three second levers 424 reach the designated positions, the suction cup 444 releases the negative pressure to place the spacer on the three sub-panels 10'. Then the first lever 422 and the second lever 424 repeat the above operation until all sub-panels are picked up and placed into the first collection area to form a stack. Each pair of adjacent sub-panels 10' is separated by spacers 16 to prevent friction damage to the surface of the sub-panels 10' between adjacent sub-panels 10'.

[0098] Specifically, considering that sub-panels 10' and spacers 16 are stacked alternately in the first collection area 52, it is preferable that the spacing between the plurality of first control levers 422 and the plurality of second control levers 424 is consistent, so that the placement of sub-panels 10' and the spacing of spacers 16 can be performed synchronously. For example, in this embodiment, the plurality of first control levers 422 are grouped into groups of three, so it is preferable to group the three second control levers 424 into groups. Furthermore, if two adjacent first control levers 422 are 50cm apart in the longitudinal direction, it is preferable to also set the spacing between two adjacent second control levers 424 in the longitudinal direction to 50cm. In this way, when three sub-panels 10' are placed in the first collection area 52, the other three second control levers 424, with the same grouping method and spacing as the first control levers 422, can then accurately place the three spacers 16 on the three sub-panels 10', ultimately forming three aligned stacked pieces.

[0099] In some embodiments, the spacer 16 may be a plastic insert plate. Preferably, the surface area of ​​the spacer 16 is larger than the surface area of ​​the sub-panel 10', so as to completely surround the sub-panel 10', avoid collisions or friction with external structures or adjacent sub-panels 10', achieve good protection, and facilitate the transportation of the sub-panel 10' to other processing processes.

[0100] In a preferred embodiment, the first joystick 422 and the second joystick 424 can be automated robotic arms.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first drive unit 462 may include a multi-functional linear motor, an electric cylinder, and an associated programmable logic controller (PLC) to drive and control the joystick 42 to move vertically up and down and to drive and control the rotational movement of the suction device about a vertical axis. The second drive unit 464 may include an optical scale and an electromagnetic device disposed on the guide device 466 to drive and control the translational movement of the joystick 42 in a horizontal plane.

[0102] In some embodiments, the first joystick 422 and the second joystick 424 are controlled by independent drive mechanisms so that the first joystick 422 and the second joystick 424 can move independently of each other, and the first joystick 422 and the second joystick 424 can be controlled by their respective drive mechanisms to move to different heights.

[0103] In some embodiments, the pickup unit 4 may also be equipped with a sensor, which can be configured to identify whether the pickup unit 4 has picked up the protective film 12 or the panel 10 and the type of object picked up. In other words, the sensor can be configured to identify whether the pickup unit 4 has picked up an item, and if an item is identified, determine whether the item is the protective film 12, the panel 10, or another item. For example, the sensor can be a photosensitive sensor, and different optical coating patterns can be provided on the panel 10 and the protective film 12. The photosensitive sensor can sense the optical coating pattern on the item to determine whether the picked-up object is a sub-panel 10' of the panel 10 or the protective film 12. If the protective film 12 is picked up, the pickup unit 4 will transport the protective film 12 to the collection unit 5; and if the sub-panel 10' is picked up, the pickup unit 4 will transport the sub-panel 10' to the first collection area 52.

[0104] In some embodiments, the processing device 1 may also include other types of sensors, such as laser sensors, displacement sensors, pressure sensors, etc. In optional embodiments, the processing device 1 may also include a controller for storing and processing product information, the controller being configured to perform one or more of the following: (a) determining the movement of the pickup unit 4; (b) determining the placement position of the pickup unit 4 based on the distribution and size of the panel 10; and (c) defining a specific suction mode as central suction and / or corner suction, for example, defining whether the suction cup 444 is placed in the center or in a corner to perform the suction action.

[0105] The processing device 1 may also include a trolley that can be configured to transport stacked sub-panels 10' from the first collection area 52 to other processing processes, or to transport unprocessed panels 10 to the processing device 1.

[0106] In some embodiments, the processing device 1 may further include a cleaning unit disposed in the loading and / or unloading area of ​​the processing device 1 to clean the surfaces of products entering and / or leaving the processing device 1. For example, the cleaning unit may include a brush and a vacuum suction device, the brush being configured to clean the surfaces of plates loaded into or unloaded from the processing device 1, and the vacuum suction device being disposed above the brush and configured to suck away the cleaned foreign matter.

[0107] In summary, the operating principle of the processing device 1 for transporting panel 10 provided by the embodiments of this utility model is as follows: Panel 10 and fixing unit 2 are transported by the transport unit to the area above the lifting unit 3. When the third hole 222 on the first plate 22 of fixing unit 2 corresponds one-to-one with the protrusion 36 of lifting unit 3, the stop device 7 is activated, the transport unit (e.g., the conveyor belt) stops operating, and fixing unit 2 and panel 10 remain stationary. Optionally, for the sake of stability in subsequent operations, the processing device 1 can clamp the edge of the first plate 22 using an additional clamping device, such as a clip. First, the cover plate 6 is switched from a deactivated position perpendicular to panel 10 to an activated position parallel to panel 10 and above panel 10. Then, the lifting unit 3 moves from the initial position to the raised position, causing panel 10 and the second plate 24 to separate from the first plate 22 of fixing unit 2. After the protrusion 36 of the lifting unit 3 enters the raised position, it remains in contact with the lower surface of the second plate 24. The cover plate 6 returns from the activated position to the deactivated position through pivoting and downward vertical movement, and the upper surface of the panel 10 is exposed.

[0108] Once the panel 10, raised by the lifting unit 3, is exposed, the three first operating levers 422 are driven by the drive motor to move above the corresponding three sub-panels 10', and then move downwards in the vertical direction to approach the upper surface of the sub-panels 10'. When a protective film 12 and a weight 14 are provided on the panel 10, the suction cup 444 first adsorbs the protective film 12 and the weight 14. The first operating levers 422 are driven by the drive mechanism to move upwards in the vertical direction, and then move horizontally, preferably horizontally in the lateral direction, above the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5. The suction cup 444 releases the negative pressure state to place the adsorbed protective film 12 and / or weight 14 into the second collection area 54 of the collection unit 5.

[0109] After the protective film 12 and weight 14 on the surface of panel 10 are completely removed, the suction device begins to pick up panel 10. Specifically, the three first levers 422 are driven by the drive motor to move above the corresponding three sub-panels 10', and move downwards in the vertical direction to approach the upper surface of the sub-panel 10'. After the suction cup 444 adsorbs the sub-panel 10', the first levers 422 are driven by the drive mechanism to move upwards in the vertical direction, and then move horizontally, preferably horizontally in the lateral direction, to the first collection area 52. After reaching the designated position in the first collection area 52, the horizontal movement stops, and the suction cup 444 moves downwards in the vertical direction, releasing the negative pressure state to place the sub-panel 10' into the first collection area 52.

[0110] After the three suction devices have placed the three sub-panels 10', the other three suction devices then pick up the three spacers 16 and place them on the three sub-panels 10' respectively. Specifically, after the three sub-panels 10' are placed in the first collection area 52, the second operating lever 424 is driven by the drive motor to move above the corresponding three spacers 16, and moves downward in the vertical direction to approach the upper surface of the spacers 16. After the suction cup 444 adsorbs the spacers 16, the second operating lever 424 is driven by the drive mechanism to move upward in the vertical direction, and then moves horizontally, preferably horizontally in the lateral direction, to the first collection area 52. After reaching above the three sub-panels 10' in the first collection area 52, it moves downward in the vertical direction, and the suction cup 444 releases the negative pressure state to place the spacers 16 on the sub-panels 10' of the first collection area 52.

[0111] Subsequently, the picking operation of sub-panels 10' and spacers 16 is repeated until all sub-panels 10' on a panel are picked up. All sub-panels 10' are placed in the first collection area 52, forming a stack with the spacers 16, and then transported to subsequent processing. After picking, the first lever 422 and the second lever 424 return to their original positions and remain stationary. Since there are no panels 10 on the surface of the second plate 24, the lifting unit 3 moves downward in the vertical direction, and the second plate 24 falls back onto the first plate 22 as the lifting unit 3 moves. As the protrusion 36 completely disengages from the third hole 222 of the first plate 22, the second plate 24 falls back onto the first plate 22 and is fixed by the fixing device 26 on the first plate 22. The clamping device in the processing area releases its grip on the first plate 22, and the stop device 7 returns from the activated position to the deactivated position. The first plate 22 and the second plate 24 are then transported by the conveyor belt to, for example, another collection box for subsequent reuse. After the new panel 10 is transported to the processing device 1, the above-described automatic separation and transport process is repeated.

[0112] As can be seen, during the entire processing, the lifting unit 3 can perform reciprocating motion between the initial position and the raised position. In the initial position, the lifting unit 3 can be located below the panel 10. During the process of the lifting unit 3 moving upward from the initial position to the raised position, the lifting unit 3 raises the panel 10. After the panel 10 is picked up by the picking unit 4, the lifting unit 3 can return downward to the initial position.

[0113] In addition, it is understood that the above-mentioned transportation direction is only illustrative and can be changed according to the production layout. Automatic separation and automatic transportation can be achieved by cooperating with the lifting unit 3, the picking unit 4, the fixing device 26 and other structures.

[0114] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the above-described operating sequence of the processing device 1 is not fixed and can be varied according to the structural changes of each unit in the processing device 1.

[0115] The processing device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention employs a novel lifting unit 3 for releasing the panel 10 from the fixing device 26, a high-precision sensor for identifying the picked-up object, and an automatically movable picking unit 4, among other structures. This allows the panel 10 to be automatically divided into multiple sub-panels 10', reducing the risk of the panel 10 being scratched or damaged during separation and transportation. This automatic separation and transportation method is safe, reliable, and time-saving, greatly improving production capacity. Furthermore, the second plate 24, the first plate 22, and the spacer 16 used to support the panel 10 are all reusable. In addition, the processing device of this invention, through the independently driven lever 42 in the picking unit and the adjustable suction device, makes the picking and storage operations of each sub-panel of the panel more precise and accurate, further ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the picking process.

[0116] Unless the context explicitly requires it, the word "comprising" and similar terms in the specification and claims are considered inclusive, as opposed to exclusive or comprehensive; that is, meaning "including but not limited to." The use of singular or plural terms also includes both singular and plural forms, respectively. Furthermore, the use of the terms "here," "above," "below," and similar terms in this application refers to the entire application and not any particular part thereof. When the expression "or" is used to refer to a list of two or more items, this expression covers all interpretations of the word below: any item in the list, all items in the list, and any combination of items in the list.

[0117] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A processing apparatus for processing a panel, characterized by, The panel (10) will be divided into multiple sub-panels (10'), the sub-panels (10') being configured as component carriers or multiple component carriers to be individualized, and the processing device (1) includes: Fixing unit (2), the fixing unit (2) being configured to fix the panel (10); A lifting unit (3) located below the fixing unit (2) is configured to cause the panel (10) to detach from the fixing unit (2) when the panel (10) is lifted. Pick-up unit (4) moves above the panel (10) to pick up and transport the sub-panel (10') of the panel (10); Collection unit (5), the collection unit (5) being configured to receive the sub-panel (10') transported by the picking unit (4); The pickup unit (4) includes at least one joystick (42), each joystick (42) having a suction device (44) at one end, the suction device (44) being driven to rotate horizontally about the longitudinal axis of the joystick (42).

2. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1, wherein, The suction device (44) is configured to: after picking up the sub-panel (10'), rotate horizontally according to the orientation of the collection unit (5) to place the picked-up sub-panel (10') into the collection unit (5).

3. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, The suction device (44) is configured such that, during the process of transporting the picked-up sub-panel (10') to the collection unit (5), the suction device (44) rotates horizontally by a predetermined angle and maintains the predetermined angle, and after the sub-panel (10') is placed into the collection unit (5), the suction device (44) rotates in the opposite direction by the predetermined angle and moves back above the sub-panel (10') to be processed.

4. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, The multiple joysticks (42) are configured to move independently of each other.

5. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, The lever (42) is configured to extend and retract in the vertical direction to raise or lower the suction device (44) attached to the end of the lever (42) in the vertical direction.

6. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The plurality of control levers (42) extend and retract independently of each other in the vertical direction so that the plurality of suction devices (44) connected at the ends are at the same or different heights, and the plurality of suction devices (44) move horizontally at the same or different vertical heights as the plurality of control levers (42) move horizontally.

7. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The suction device (44) is configured such that, during the process of adsorbing and removing the cover on the panel (10), the suction device (44) remains stationary relative to the joystick (42) and performs vertical or horizontal movements synchronously with the joystick (42).

8. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The sub-panels (10') transported from the picking unit (4) to the collecting unit (5) are stored in the collecting unit (5) in an up-down stacked manner, and each stacked sub-panel (10') is provided with spacers at the top and bottom.

9. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 8, wherein, The suction device (44) is also configured such that, during the adsorption and placement of the spacer, the suction device (44) remains stationary relative to the control lever (42) and performs vertical or horizontal movement synchronously with the control lever (42).

10. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, The suction device (44) includes a base (442) and at least one suction cup (444), the base (442) being rotatably connected to the lever (42), and at least one suction cup (444) being adjustablely disposed on the base (442).

11. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 10, wherein, The suction cup (444) includes a suction cup (444) disposed in the central region of the base (442) and a suction cup (444) disposed in the edge region of the base (442), wherein the position of the suction cup (444) disposed in the edge region of the base (442) is adjustable.

12. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The processing device (1) further includes a drive device (46), which includes at least one first drive device (462), at least one second drive device (464), and a guide device (466). The first drive device (462) is configured to drive the corresponding suction device (44) to perform a horizontal rotational motion and to drive the corresponding lever to move up and down in the longitudinal direction. The lever (42) is attached to the guide device (466) at the end opposite to the suction device (44). The second drive device (464) is configured to drive the corresponding lever (42) to move horizontally along the guide device (466).

13. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 12, characterized in that, The guiding device (466) includes a plurality of guide rails arranged to be parallel and / or intersecting with each other, and a plurality of the levers (42) independently perform parallel and / or non-parallel horizontal movements along the guide rails.

14. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 10, characterized in that, The position of the suction device (44) and / or the suction cup (444) can be adjusted manually or automatically.

15. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The suction device (44) rotates 90 degrees.

16. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first drive unit (462) and / or the second drive unit (464) are electric cylinders.

17. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first drive unit (462) and / or the second drive unit (464) are linear motors.

18. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The pickup unit (4) is also provided with a sensor configured to identify whether the pickup unit (4) has picked up a panel, spacer or cover, and if so, to determine whether the picked-up is a panel, spacer or cover.

19. The processing apparatus for processing a panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The position of the suction device (44) can be adjusted manually or automatically.

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