Turnover mechanism for mobile phone rear cover laminating equipment

By designing an automated flipping mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment, the problems of low efficiency and misoperation caused by manual flipping were solved, realizing an efficient and accurate automated flipping process, and improving production efficiency and quality.

CN224147129UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21TONGDA (SHISHI) TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TONGDA (SHISHI) TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the flipping process of mobile phone back covers relies on manual operation, which leads to low efficiency and is prone to errors, affecting production quality and efficiency.

Method used

A flipping mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding device is designed. It adopts automated components such as a sliding mechanism, a conveying unit, a clamping unit, and a clamping unit to achieve fully automated flipping of the mobile phone back cover. Through the coordinated work of the linear drive unit and drive components, it accurately clamps and completes the flipping operation.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved full automation of the mobile phone back cover flipping process, which has improved production efficiency, reduced human error, and ensured the accuracy of flipping and production quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a turnover mechanism for mobile phone rear cover laminating equipment, which relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and comprises a frame body, a placing station for placing a mobile phone rear cover is vertically arranged on the top surface of the frame body, a front-back through moving space is arranged in the middle of the placing station, a sliding mechanism is arranged below the moving space, and the sliding mechanism is arranged below the moving space. A conveying unit which can move front and back and can convey the mobile phone rear cover to the placing station is vertically arranged on the top face of the sliding mechanism, a vertical frame is arranged on one side of the placing station, a linear driving unit is fixedly arranged on the face, facing the placing station, of the vertical frame, and the output end of the linear driving unit is fixedly connected with a clamping unit; clamping units used for clamping up or putting down the rear cover of the mobile phone are symmetrically arranged on the opposite faces of the clamping units, and any clamping unit is further connected with a power input unit and a driving assembly used for being in transmission connection with the power input unit. According to the utility model, the full-automatic operation of overturning the rear cover of the mobile phone can be realized, manual intervention is not needed, and the production efficiency is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a flipping mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of modern smartphones, the back cover, as an important component of the casing, undertakes multiple tasks such as protecting internal components, enhancing the appearance design, and providing signal functions. With the continuous advancement of smartphone technology, the design of back covers has gradually become more diversified, using different materials (such as glass, metal, plastic, etc.) and continuously improving their aesthetics and durability to meet consumers' dual needs for appearance and performance.

[0003] The existing manufacturing process for mobile phone back covers typically involves multiple stages, with the bonding and pressing process being one of the key steps. To ensure the bonding quality of the back cover, the A-side and B-side of the back cover usually need to be processed separately. Specifically, the A-side of the back cover usually undergoes surface treatment first, such as spraying, printing, or coating, while the B-side requires more refined processing and assembly. During the bonding and pressing process, the B-side needs to face the pressing device, while the A-side is in contact with other components. Therefore, before the bonding and pressing process begins, the back cover must be flipped from the A-side to the B-side to complete the pressing step.

[0004] However, in existing technologies, this flipping process typically relies on manual operation. Workers need to manually flip the phone's back cover from side A to side B and accurately place it on the corresponding workbench or equipment for further processing. This flipping method has significant shortcomings in actual processing. First, manual flipping is inefficient, especially in large-scale production. Frequent flipping operations can limit the overall speed of the production line, thus affecting the production cycle. Second, prolonged reliance on manual flipping is prone to operational errors, especially since phone back covers are usually thin and have smooth surfaces. Misoperations such as tilting, slipping, or incomplete flipping can occur during manual flipping, leading to decreased production quality and further impacting production efficiency.

[0005] In view of this, the inventor conducted in-depth research on the above-mentioned problems, which led to the creation of this case. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a flipping mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding device, aiming to solve the problems of low efficiency, high operational risk, and easy flipping errors in the prior art when manually flipping mobile phone back covers.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A flipping mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding device includes a frame. With the length of the frame as the left-right direction, a placement station for placing a mobile phone back cover is erected on the top surface of the frame. A through-flowing moving space is provided in the middle of the placement station. A sliding mechanism arranged horizontally along the front-back direction is provided below the moving space. A conveying unit that can move back and forth and convey the mobile phone back cover to the placement station is erected on the top surface of the sliding mechanism. A stand is erected on one side of the placement station. A vertically arranged linear drive unit is fixedly mounted on the side of the stand facing the placement station. A clamping unit for opening or closing is fixedly connected to the output end of the linear drive unit. Clamping units for picking up or putting down the mobile phone back cover are symmetrically arranged on the opposite side of the clamping units. Each clamping unit is also connected to a power input unit and a drive assembly for transmission connection with the power input unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned placement station includes two vertically arranged upright plates, each with a placement plate on its top surface. Each placement plate has multiple stop blocks protruding from its top surface to restrict the back cover of the mobile phone. The opposite sides of the two placement plates are recessed with clearance grooves to accommodate the clamping unit, and there is a gap between the two placement plates for the conveying unit to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the sliding mechanism includes two spaced-apart mounting seats, a lead screw horizontally arranged between the two mounting seats in the front-rear direction, a sliding seat disposed on the lead screw, and a first motor for driving the lead screw to rotate. The top surface of the sliding seat is provided with the conveying unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned conveying unit includes a vertically arranged first cylinder, the output end of which is fixedly mounted with a mounting plate arranged horizontally in the front-rear direction, the top surface of which is provided with at least one vertically arranged positioning post, and the top of which is fixedly mounted with a positioning piece for placing a mobile phone back cover.

[0012] Furthermore, the aforementioned linear drive unit is a second cylinder, and an L-shaped bending plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the second cylinder. The aforementioned clamping unit is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bending plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamping unit includes a fixed plate arranged horizontally in the left-right direction. A bidirectional cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate. Both output ends of the bidirectional cylinder are fixedly connected to vertically arranged vertical plates. The clamping unit is provided on the facing side of the two vertical plates.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping unit includes a rotating shaft disposed on the facing side of the two vertical plates and a rotating seat mounted on the rotating shaft. Each of the two rotating seats is provided with a rotatable rotating block on its facing side, and at least two spaced slots are recessed on the outer side of each rotating block.

[0015] Furthermore, any one of the aforementioned rotational axes extends outward through the vertical plate and is provided with a driven synchronous pulley. The aforementioned drive unit includes a second motor fixedly mounted on the outer side of the vertical plate, an active synchronous pulley fixedly mounted on the output end of the aforementioned second motor, and a synchronous belt for drivingly connecting the aforementioned active synchronous pulley and the aforementioned driven synchronous pulley; the aforementioned driven synchronous pulley is the aforementioned power input unit.

[0016] Furthermore, a tensioning wheel for adjusting the tension of the synchronous belt is provided on the outer side of the aforementioned vertical plate.

[0017] As can be seen from the above description of the structure of this utility model, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] This invention features a series of automated components on a frame, including a sliding mechanism for moving a conveying unit back and forth at the placement station, a conveying unit for placing the phone back cover at the placement station, a linear drive mechanism, a clamping unit and a clamping unit for coordinating to clamp or release the phone back cover, and a drive component for rotating the clamping unit. In application, the linear drive unit drives the clamping unit and clamping unit to work together, precisely clamping and fixing the phone back cover and completing the flipping operation. The entire flipping process is fully automated, requiring no manual intervention, significantly improving production efficiency and effectively reducing the risk of human error. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of one side of the clamping unit of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention when the mobile phone back cover is not placed at the placement station.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement station of this utility model when a mobile phone back cover has been placed.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view of the placement station of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the clamping unit of this utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals: 10-Frame; 11-Upright; 12-Slide rail; 20-Placement station; 21-Moving space; 22-Upright plate; 23-Placement plate; 24-Stop block; 25-Leaning groove; 31-Mounting seat; 32-Screw rod; 33-Sliding seat; 331-Slider; 34-First motor; 41-First cylinder; 42-Mounting plate; 43-Positioning column; 44-Positioning piece; 50-Linear drive unit; 51-Second cylinder; 52-Bending plate; 521-Vertical part; 522-Horizontal part; 60-Clamping unit; 61-Fixing plate; 62-Double cylinder; 63-Vertical plate; 70-Clamping unit; 71-Driven synchronous pulley; 72-Rotating shaft; 73-Rotating seat; 74-Rotating block; 741-Slot; 81-Second motor; 82-Driven synchronous pulley; 83-Synchronous belt; 90-Tensioning wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 5 A flipping mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding device includes a frame 10. With the length of the frame 10 as the left-right direction, a placement station 20 for placing mobile phone back covers is erected on the top surface of the frame 10. A moving space 21 is provided in the middle of the placement station 20. A sliding mechanism arranged horizontally in the front-back direction is provided below the moving space 21. A conveying unit that can move back and forth and convey mobile phone back covers (not shown in the figure) from the loading station to the placement station 20 is erected on the top surface of the sliding mechanism. A side of the placement station 20 is equipped with a... A stand 11 is provided with a vertically arranged linear drive unit 50 fixed on the side of the stand 11 facing the placement station. The output end of the linear drive unit 50 is fixedly connected to a clamping unit 60 for opening or closing. The clamping unit 60 is symmetrically provided with clamping units 70 for clamping or putting down the back cover of the mobile phone on the opposite side. Each clamping unit 70 is also connected to a power input unit and a drive component for driving the clamping unit 70 to rotate by being connected to the power input unit. In this embodiment, the power input unit is a driven synchronous pulley 71.

[0029] In application, the sliding mechanism can drive the conveying unit to move back and forth to send the phone back cover into the placement station 20. Then, the linear drive unit 50 drives the clamping unit 60 and the clamping unit 70 to work together to accurately clamp and fix the phone back cover. Then, the drive component drives the clamping unit 60 to complete the flipping operation. The entire flipping process is fully automated and requires no manual intervention, which significantly improves production efficiency and effectively reduces the risk of human error.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The placement station 20 includes two vertically arranged upright plates 22. The top surface of each upright plate 22 is provided with a placement plate 23. The top surface of each placement plate 23 is provided with multiple stop blocks 24 for limiting the back cover of the mobile phone. The multiple stop blocks 24 together form a limiting space for limiting the movement of the back cover of the mobile phone. The opposite sides of the two placement plates 23 are provided with recessed relief grooves 25 for accommodating the clamping unit 70. There is a gap between the two placement plates 23 for the conveying unit to pass through. In application, the conveying unit moves to the gap between the two placement plates 23 under the drive of the sliding mechanism, thereby completing the loading or unloading action.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The sliding mechanism includes two spaced-apart mounting seats 31, a lead screw 32 horizontally arranged between the two mounting seats 31 in the front-to-back direction, a sliding seat 33 mounted on the lead screw 32, and a first motor 34 for driving the lead screw 32 to rotate. In this embodiment, the first motor 34 is connected to the lead screw 32 via a coupling (not shown in the figure). The two ends of the lead screw 32 are provided with slide rails 12 horizontally arranged in the front-to-back direction. The bottom surface of the sliding seat 33 is provided with a slider 331 that slides in cooperation with the slide rails 12. In application, the first motor 34 drives the lead screw 32 to rotate, thereby moving the sliding seat 33 back and forth, thus realizing the conveying of the mobile phone back cover.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The conveying unit includes a vertically arranged first cylinder 41. A mounting plate 42, arranged horizontally along the front-rear direction, is fixedly installed at the output end of the first cylinder 41. At least one vertically arranged positioning post 43 is provided on the top surface of the mounting plate 42. A positioning piece 44 for placing a mobile phone back cover is fixedly installed at the top of the positioning post 43. The positioning piece 44 can be any shape, such as circular, rectangular, triangular, or polygonal. In this embodiment, the positioning piece 44 is preferably circular, and when the mobile phone back cover is placed on the positioning piece 44, the positioning piece 44 is located at the center of the mobile phone back cover. In application, the conveying unit moves towards the placement station 20. The first cylinder 41 lifts the positioning piece 44 and the mobile phone back cover on it, causing the positioning piece 44 to rise. At this time, the height of the positioning piece 44 is higher than the height of the placement plate 23. When the conveying unit reaches the placement station 20, the first cylinder 41 retracts, and the positioning piece 44 moves downward until the mobile phone back cover placed on the positioning piece 44 falls into the upper limit space of the placement plate 23, ensuring that the mobile phone back cover can be accurately placed in the predetermined position.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 5The linear drive unit 50 is a second cylinder 51. An L-shaped bending plate 52 is fixedly installed at the output end of the second cylinder 51. The bending plate 52 includes a vertical part 521 and a horizontal part 522 connected to the bottom of the vertical part 521. The output end of the second cylinder 51 is fixedly connected downward to the horizontal part 522. A clamping unit 60 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bending plate 52. The clamping unit 60 includes a fixed plate 61 arranged horizontally in the left-right direction. A bidirectional cylinder 62 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate 61. Both output ends of the bidirectional cylinder 62 are fixedly connected to vertically arranged vertical plates 63. A clamping unit 70 is provided on the facing side of the two vertical plates 63. In application, the clamping unit 60 can be moved up and down by the drive of the second cylinder 51 to adjust the position of the clamping unit 60. The clamping force of the two vertical plates 63 can be further adjusted by the drive of the bidirectional cylinder 62, thereby achieving efficient and stable gripping and release.

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The clamping unit 70 includes a rotating shaft 72 disposed on the facing side of the two vertical plates 63 and a rotating seat 73 mounted on the rotating shaft 72. Each rotating seat 73 is provided with a bearing (not shown in the figure). Each of the two rotating seats 73 is provided with a rotatable rotating block 74 on the facing side. The rotating block 74 can be circular, rhomboid, or rectangular. In this embodiment, the rotating block 74 is preferably rhomboid. Each rotating block 74 has at least two spaced slots 741 recessed on its outer side for inserting the back cover of the mobile phone. The driving unit includes a second electric motor fixedly disposed on the outer side of the vertical plate 63. The device includes a motor 81, a driving synchronous pulley 82 fixedly installed at the output end of the second motor 81, and a synchronous belt 83 for driving the driving synchronous pulley 82 and the driven synchronous pulley 71. The outer side of the vertical plate 63 is also provided with a tensioning wheel 90 for adjusting the tension of the synchronous belt 83. In application, the clamping unit 60 drives the clamping unit 70 to clamp the back cover of the mobile phone. Then, the second motor 81 drives the driving synchronous pulley 82, which drives the synchronous belt 83 and the driven synchronous pulley 71 to drive the rotation of the rotating block 74, thereby realizing the operation of flipping the back cover of the mobile phone.

[0035] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the design concept of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to this utility model using this concept shall be considered as an infringement of the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A turnover mechanism for a mobile phone back cover bonding equipment, characterized in that: The device includes a frame. With the length of the frame as the left-right direction, a placement station for placing a mobile phone back cover is erected on the top surface of the frame. A through-flowing moving space is provided in the middle of the placement station. A sliding mechanism arranged horizontally along the front-back direction is located below the moving space. A conveying unit, movable back-and-forth and capable of conveying the mobile phone back cover to the placement station, is erected on the top surface of the sliding mechanism. A vertical frame is erected on one side of the placement station. A vertically arranged linear drive unit is fixedly mounted on the side of the vertical frame facing the placement station. A clamping unit for opening or closing is fixedly connected to the output end of the linear drive unit. A clamping unit for picking up or putting down the mobile phone back cover is symmetrically mounted on the opposite side of the clamping unit. Each clamping unit is also connected to a power input unit and a drive assembly for transmission connection with the power input unit.

2. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement station includes two vertically arranged upright plates. The top surface of each of the two upright plates is provided with a placement plate. The top surface of each placement plate is provided with multiple stop blocks for limiting the back cover of the mobile phone. The opposite sides of the two placement plates are provided with recessed relief grooves for accommodating the clamping unit. There is a gap between the two placement plates for the conveying unit to pass through.

3. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism includes two spaced-apart mounting seats, a lead screw horizontally arranged between the two mounting seats in the front-to-back direction, a sliding seat disposed on the lead screw, and a first motor for driving the lead screw to rotate. The top surface of the sliding seat is provided with the conveying unit.

4. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The conveying unit includes a first cylinder that is set vertically. The output end of the first cylinder is fixedly mounted with a mounting plate that is arranged horizontally in the front-back direction. The top surface of the mounting plate is provided with at least one vertically arranged positioning post. The top of the positioning post is fixedly mounted with a positioning piece for placing the back cover of the mobile phone.

5. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear drive unit is a second cylinder, and an L-shaped bending plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the second cylinder. The clamping unit is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the bending plate.

6. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit includes a fixed plate arranged horizontally in the left-right direction. A bidirectional cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the fixed plate. Both output ends of the bidirectional cylinder are fixedly connected to vertically arranged vertical plates. The clamping unit is provided on the facing side of the two vertical plates.

7. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping unit includes a rotating shaft disposed on the opposite side of the two vertical plates and a rotating seat mounted on the rotating shaft. Each of the two rotating seats is provided with a rotatable rotating block on its opposite side, and at least two spaced slots are recessed on the outer side of each rotating block.

8. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: Any of the rotating axes extends outward through the vertical plate and is provided with a driven synchronous pulley. The drive unit includes a second motor fixedly mounted on the outer side of the vertical plate, an active synchronous pulley fixedly mounted on the output end of the second motor, and a synchronous belt for drivingly connecting the active synchronous pulley and the driven synchronous pulley; the driven synchronous pulley is the power input unit.

9. The turnover mechanism for mobile phone back cover bonding equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer side of the vertical plate is also provided with a tensioning wheel for adjusting the tension of the synchronous belt.