Blanking structure for test equipment and automatic test equipment
By introducing an automated feeding structure into the testing equipment, and utilizing photoelectric sensors and cylinder-driven transfer clamps, automated pallet transfer was achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding in existing technologies, improving work efficiency, and meeting the needs of large production capacity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing automated feeding process for mobile phone FPC test fixtures suffers from low efficiency due to manual operation, which cannot meet the demand for large production capacity.
A material unloading structure for a testing device was designed, including a support base, a full tray hopper, an empty tray hopper, and a material transfer component. The presence of the tray is detected by a photoelectric sensor, and the automatic tray transfer is achieved by a horizontal rodless cylinder, a Z-axis moving cylinder, and a material transfer clamp. Combined with a hopper lifting cylinder and a positioning structure, automatic material unloading is achieved.
It has improved the automation level of the material feeding process, reduced manual intervention, increased work efficiency, and met the needs of large production capacity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chip testing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a feeding structure for testing equipment and an automatic testing device. Background Technology
[0002] In the mobile phone FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) test fixture industry, test fixtures are basically divided into manual test fixtures and automatic test fixtures. In automatic fixtures, loading and unloading are basically done manually, which cannot fully save manpower and cannot meet the requirements of large production capacity.
[0003] Existing measuring equipment requires manual material handling, resulting in low work efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding structure for testing equipment and an automatic testing device, so as to alleviate the technical problem of low feeding efficiency in the prior art.
[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a material feeding structure for a testing device, including a support base, a full tray hopper, an empty tray hopper, and a material transfer component;
[0006] Both the full-pan hopper and the empty-pan hopper are mounted on the support base;
[0007] The material transfer component is slidably disposed on the support base, and the material transfer component is located above both the full tray hopper and the empty tray hopper;
[0008] Both the full pallet hopper and the empty pallet hopper are equipped with photoelectric sensors for detecting the presence of pallets.
[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the above-mentioned material transfer component includes a horizontal rodless cylinder, a Z-axis moving cylinder, and a material transfer clamp;
[0010] The horizontal rodless cylinder is mounted on the support base, the Z-axis moving cylinder is mounted on the base of the horizontal rodless cylinder, the Z-axis moving cylinder is mounted on a Z-axis moving base, and the material transfer clamp is mounted on the Z-axis moving base.
[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the above-mentioned transfer clamp includes a transfer bracket, an adjustable cantilever, and a suction cup;
[0012] The material transfer bracket is mounted on the Z-axis moving base, the adjustable cantilever is mounted on the material transfer bracket, and the suction cup is mounted on the adjustable cantilever.
[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the aforementioned material transfer bracket is provided with a first material transfer adjustment groove for adjusting the position of the adjustable cantilever, and the adjustable cantilever is slidably disposed in the first material transfer adjustment groove.
[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the adjustable cantilever is provided with a second material transfer adjustment groove for adjusting the position of the suction cup, and the suction cup is slidably disposed in the second material transfer adjustment groove.
[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein both the full-pan hopper and the empty-pan hopper include a hopper lifting cylinder and a hopper support.
[0016] The hopper lifting cylinder is mounted on the support base, and the hopper support is mounted on the hopper lifting cylinder.
[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the bottom of the aforementioned silo support is provided with a plurality of guide rods, and the support base is provided with a plurality of linear bearings adapted to the guide rods.
[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides one possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the aforementioned hopper support is provided with a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion for positioning the pallet.
[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a possible implementation of the first aspect, wherein the feeding structure for the above-mentioned testing equipment further includes a non-conforming product support for supporting non-conforming products, the non-conforming product support being disposed on the support base.
[0020] Secondly, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic testing device, including a feeding structure for the testing device.
[0021] Beneficial effects:
[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a feeding structure for a testing device, including a support base, a full tray hopper, an empty tray hopper, and a transfer component; both the full tray hopper and the empty tray hopper are mounted on the support base; the transfer component is slidably mounted on the support base and is located above both the full tray hopper and the empty tray hopper; both the full tray hopper and the empty tray hopper are equipped with photoelectric sensors for detecting the presence of a tray.
[0023] Specifically, before the work begins, the material handling unit moves the pallets from the empty pallet hopper to the full pallet hopper. Then, the inspected products are transferred by the material handling robot to the pallets in the full pallet hopper. When the pallets in the full pallet hopper are full of products, the pallets in the full pallet hopper can be moved. When there are no pallets in the full or empty pallet hopper, the photoelectric sensor is triggered, remotely prompting the staff to replenish the pallets. This setup improves work efficiency.
[0024] This utility model embodiment provides an automatic testing device, including a feeding structure for the testing device. The automatic testing device has the advantages described above compared to the prior art, which will not be elaborated further here. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding structure for the testing equipment provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the material transfer component in the feeding structure of the testing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0028] icon:
[0029] 100 - Support base;
[0030] 200 - pallet;
[0031] 310 – Full hopper; 311 – Hopper lifting cylinder; 312 – Hopper support; 313 – Guide rod; 314 – Linear bearing;
[0032] 320 – Empty pallet hopper; 321 – Photoelectric sensor;
[0033] 330 – Transfer component; 331 – Horizontal rodless cylinder; 332 – Z-axis moving cylinder; 333 – Transfer clamp; 334 – Transfer bracket; 335 – Adjustable cantilever; 336 – Suction cup; 337 – First transfer adjustment groove; 338 – Second transfer adjustment groove;
[0034] 340 - Non-conforming product holder. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0040] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding structure for a testing device, including a support base 100, a full tray hopper 310, an empty tray hopper 320, and a transfer component 330; both the full tray hopper 310 and the empty tray hopper 320 are mounted on the support base 100; the transfer component 330 is slidably mounted on the support base 100 and is located above both the full tray hopper 310 and the empty tray hopper 320; both the full tray hopper 310 and the empty tray hopper 320 are equipped with photoelectric sensors 321 for detecting the presence of a tray 200.
[0041] Specifically, before the start of work, the material transfer unit 330 transfers the pallet 200 in the empty pallet hopper 320 to the full pallet hopper 310. Then, the inspected products are transferred by the material transfer robot to the pallet 200 in the full pallet hopper 310. When the pallet 200 in the full pallet hopper 310 is full of products, the pallet 200 in the full pallet hopper 310 can be transferred. When there is no pallet 200 in the full pallet hopper 310 or the empty pallet hopper 320, the photoelectric sensor 321 is triggered, remotely prompting the staff to replenish the pallet 200. This setting improves work efficiency.
[0042] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the optional embodiment, the material transfer component 330 includes a horizontal rodless cylinder 331, a Z-axis moving cylinder 332, and a material transfer clamp 333; the horizontal rodless cylinder 331 is mounted on the support base 100, the Z-axis moving cylinder 332 is mounted on the base of the horizontal rodless cylinder 331, the Z-axis moving cylinder 332 is mounted on a Z-axis moving base, and the material transfer clamp 333 is mounted on the Z-axis moving base.
[0043] The transfer clamp 333 includes a transfer bracket 334, an adjustable cantilever 335, and a suction cup 336; the transfer bracket 334 is mounted on the Z-axis moving base, the adjustable cantilever 335 is mounted on the transfer bracket 334, and the suction cup 336 is mounted on the adjustable cantilever 335.
[0044] The material transfer bracket 334 is provided with a first material transfer adjustment groove 337 for adjusting the position of the adjustable cantilever 335, and the adjustable cantilever 335 is slidably disposed in the first material transfer adjustment groove 337.
[0045] The adjustable cantilever 335 is provided with a second material transfer adjustment groove 338 for adjusting the position of the suction cup 336, and the suction cup 336 is slidably disposed in the second material transfer adjustment groove 338.
[0046] Specifically, the horizontal rodless cylinder 331 can drive the Z-axis moving cylinder 332 to move horizontally, and the Z-axis moving cylinder 332 can drive the material transfer clamp 333 to move up and down, thereby transferring the pallet 200 in the empty pallet hopper 320 to the full pallet hopper 310.
[0047] It should be noted that the transfer clamp 333 has a first transfer adjustment groove 337 on the transfer bracket 334 and a second transfer adjustment groove 338 on the adjustable cantilever 335. The extension directions of the first transfer adjustment groove 337 and the second transfer adjustment groove 338 intersect. Thus, by setting the first transfer adjustment groove 337 and the second transfer adjustment groove 338, the position of the multiple suction cups 336 set in the second transfer adjustment groove 338 can be adjusted, so that the multiple suction cups 336 can be adjusted for different product trays 200, thereby improving the adaptability of the transfer clamp 333.
[0048] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the optional scheme of this embodiment, both the full tray hopper 310 and the empty tray hopper 320 include a hopper lifting cylinder 311 and a hopper support 312; the hopper lifting cylinder 311 is mounted on the support base 100, and the hopper support 312 is mounted on the hopper lifting cylinder 311.
[0049] The bottom of the hopper support 312 is provided with multiple guide rods 313, and the support base 100 is provided with multiple linear bearings 314 adapted to the guide rods 313.
[0050] The hopper support 312 is provided with a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion for positioning the pallet 200.
[0051] Specifically, the hopper support 312 of both the full hopper 310 and the empty hopper 320 can be driven up and down by the hopper lifting cylinder 311 to accommodate more pallets 200, thereby eliminating the need for frequent picking up and placing of pallets 200 and improving work efficiency.
[0052] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the optional embodiment, the unloading structure of the testing equipment also includes a defective product support 340 for supporting defective products, and the defective product support 340 is disposed on the support base 100.
[0053] Specifically, after inspection, the defective products are transferred by the transfer robot to the tray 200 of the defective product holder 340.
[0054] This embodiment provides an automatic testing device, including a feeding structure for the testing device.
[0055] Specifically, the automatic testing equipment provided by this utility model has the advantages of the above-mentioned material feeding structure compared with the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still 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. Such 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 test equipment with a material feeding structure, characterized by, The application relates to a supporting base (100), a full-tray material bin (310), an empty-tray material bin (320) and a material moving device (330). The full-tray material bin (310) and the empty-tray material bin (320) are arranged on the supporting base (100). The material moving device (330) is slidably arranged on the supporting base (100) and is located above the full-tray material bin (310) and the empty-tray material bin (320). Photoelectric sensors (321) are arranged on the full-tray material bin (310) and the empty-tray material bin (320) to detect whether a tray (200) exists. The material moving device (330) comprises a horizontal rodless cylinder (331), a Z-axis moving cylinder (332) and a material moving clamp (333).
2. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 1, wherein, The horizontal rodless cylinder (331) is arranged on the supporting base (100), the Z-axis moving cylinder (332) is arranged on the base of the horizontal rodless cylinder (331), a Z-axis moving base is arranged on the Z-axis moving cylinder (332), and the material moving clamp (333) is arranged on the Z-axis moving base. The material moving clamp (333) comprises a material moving support (334), an adjustable cantilever (335) and a suction disc (336).
3. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 2, wherein, The material moving support (334) is arranged on the Z-axis moving base, the adjustable cantilever (335) is arranged on the material moving support (334), and the suction disc (336) is arranged on the adjustable cantilever (335). A first material moving adjusting groove (337) is arranged on the material moving support (334) and used for adjusting the position of the adjustable cantilever (335), and the adjustable cantilever (335) is slidably arranged in the first material moving adjusting groove (337).
4. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 3, wherein, A second material moving adjusting groove (338) is arranged on the adjustable cantilever (335) and used for adjusting the position of the suction disc (336), and the suction disc (336) is slidably arranged in the second material moving adjusting groove (338).
5. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 4, wherein, The full-tray material bin (310) and the empty-tray material bin (320) both comprise a bin lifting cylinder (311) and a bin supporting base (312).
6. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 1, wherein, The bin lifting cylinder (311) is arranged on the supporting base (100), and the bin supporting base (312) is arranged on the bin lifting cylinder (311). A plurality of guide rods (313) are arranged on the bottom of the bin supporting base (312), and a plurality of linear bearings (314) matched with the guide rods (313) are arranged on the supporting base (100).
7. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 6, wherein, The bin supporting base (312) is provided with a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion used for positioning the tray (200).
8. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 6, wherein, An unqualified product supporting base (340) is arranged on the supporting base (100) to support unqualified products.
9. The test equipment feedthrough structure of claim 1, wherein, The application further discloses a material feeding structure for a test device.
10. An automatic test equipment, characterized by