Feeding device of LDI exposure machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding device of an LDI exposure machine, which comprises a skip car used for loading a plurality of stacked placing plates; the storage mechanism comprises a lifting assembly and a storage assembly, the lifting assembly comprises a first clamping jaw and a first power unit for driving the first clamping jaw to move, the first clamping jaw is used for clamping the multiple stacked placement plates, and the storage assembly comprises a conveying roller set and a first motor for driving the conveying roller set to convey; the feeding mechanism comprises an extracting assembly, a conveying assembly and a feeding assembly, the extracting assembly comprises a second clamping jaw and a second power unit for driving the second clamping jaw to move, the second clamping jaw is used for grabbing the containing plates on the conveying roller set, and the conveying assembly comprises a conveying belt and a second motor for driving the conveying belt to convey. And the conveying belt is used for conveying the placing plate from the second clamping jaw. Manual carrying can be replaced, the labor intensity is remarkably reduced, and the continuity of a production line is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of feeding equipment, and in particular to a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the printed circuit board manufacturing industry, laser direct imaging (LDI) exposure machines are key equipment used to accurately transfer circuit patterns onto PCB substrates. The existing LDI exposure machine production process typically includes loading, exposure, and unloading stations. The loading process requires manual handling. Specifically, the PCB substrate production area and the exposure machine area are separate. A material cart is used to transfer the PCB substrate-loaded placement board to the exposure machine area. During loading, operators manually pick up the placement boards from the material cart and transfer them one by one to the conveyor line entrance of the exposure machine. The conveyor line then transports the placement boards to the loading station, where a transfer mechanism removes the PCB substrates from the placement boards and positions them on the LDI exposure machine's worktable.

[0003] However, the transfer process from the material cart to the conveyor line relies on manual operation, resulting in a low degree of automation for LDI exposure machines. Especially in high-volume continuous production scenarios, labor costs increase significantly. In addition, operators need to frequently move heavy PCB placement boards, especially for large-size or multi-layer PCB substrates, which leads to high labor intensity and fatigue. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine that can replace manual handling, significantly reduce labor intensity, and improve production line continuity.

[0005] A feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a trolley for loading a plurality of stacked placement plates, wherein a PCB substrate is placed on top of the placement plates; a storage mechanism including a lifting component and a storage component, wherein the lifting component includes a first gripper and a first power unit for moving the first gripper, the first gripper being used to grip the plurality of stacked placement plates; the storage component includes a conveyor roller group and a first motor for driving the conveyor roller group to convey, the conveyor roller group being located above the trolley, and the top of the conveyor roller group supporting and conveying the placement plates from the first gripper; and a feeding mechanism including an extraction component, a conveying component, and a feeding component, wherein the extraction component includes a second gripper and a second power unit for moving the second gripper, the second gripper being used to grip the placement plates on the conveyor roller group; the conveying component includes a conveyor belt and a second motor for driving the conveyor belt to convey, the conveyor belt being located below the conveyor roller group, the conveyor belt being used to convey the placement plates from the second gripper; and the feeding component being used to transfer the PCB substrate of the placement plate on the conveyor belt to the working platform of the LDI exposure machine.

[0006] The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] This invention, by setting up a first gripper, a first power unit, a conveyor roller group, and a first motor, utilizes the first power unit to drive the first gripper to move, enabling it to grasp the bottom layer of multiple stacked placement boards and move them onto the conveyor roller group. The first motor drives the conveyor roller group to rotate, allowing it to move the stacked placement boards to its outlet for loading. The conveyor roller group can simultaneously hold multiple stacked placement boards, achieving fully automated transfer from the material cart to the conveyor roller group and temporarily storing a large number of placement boards. Furthermore, by setting up a second gripper, a second power unit, a conveyor belt, and a second motor, the second power unit drives the second gripper to move, enabling it to grasp a placement board from the top layer of the stacked placement boards and move it onto the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt moves the placement board to the loading position, allowing the loading component to transfer the PCB substrate of the placement board to the working platform of the LDI exposure machine. This replaces manual handling, significantly reduces labor intensity, improves production line continuity and automation, and is particularly suitable for mass production scenarios, while also reducing labor costs.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine includes a material storage assembly with a limiting frame. The limiting frame has two crossbars and a connecting rod connecting the crossbars. The two crossbars are arranged opposite to each other, and the material cart is accommodated between the two crossbars. The two crossbars and the connecting rod limit the material cart in the horizontal direction.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine is provided above the crossbar. The limiting component includes a limiting rod and a first cylinder that drives the limiting rod to move horizontally. The limiting rod abuts against the side of the material cart away from the connecting rod.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine includes a material cart with a vertical compartment. The interior of the vertical compartment accommodates a plurality of stacked placement plates, and the side wall of the vertical compartment is provided with a clearance passage for the passage of the first gripper.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine includes a first power unit comprising a first linear motion module and a second linear motion module connected to each other. The first linear motion module is used to drive the first gripper to move horizontally, and the second linear motion module is used to drive the first gripper to move up and down.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine is provided, wherein the slide of the second linear motion module is provided with a suspension rod, and the end of the suspension rod is connected to the first gripper.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine is provided with a photoelectric proximity switch on one side of the discharge end of the conveying roller group, and the photoelectric proximity switch is used to detect the placement plate.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine includes an extraction component comprising a third linear motion module and a lifting cylinder connected to the third linear motion module. The third linear motion module is used to drive the lifting cylinder to move horizontally, and the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the second gripper.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a loading device for an LDI exposure machine includes a suction cup and a third power unit for moving the suction cup. The suction cup is used to pick up the PCB substrate of the placement board.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine is provided on the top of the placement plate, the receiving groove being used to receive a PCB substrate.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of a loading device for an LDI exposure machine is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the material cart structure of a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the placement plate of the loading device for an LDI exposure machine.

[0023] Reference numerals: 100-Cart, 110-Placement plate, 120-PCB substrate, 130-First gripper, 140-Conveyor roller assembly, 150-Second gripper, 160-Limiting frame, 170-Horizontal bar, 180-Connecting rod, 190-Limiting rod, 200-First cylinder, 210-Vertical bin, 220-Alternating path, 230-First linear motion module, 240-Second linear motion module, 250-Suspension rod, 260-Photoelectric proximity switch, 270-Third linear motion module, 280-Lifting cylinder, 290-Suction cup, 300-Receiving slot, 310-Third power unit, 320-Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" and "second" are mentioned, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation, connection, and linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between 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.

[0028] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 The present invention aims to provide an embodiment of a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine.

[0030] This utility model provides a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a material cart 100 and a storage mechanism. The material cart 100 is used to load multiple stacked placement plates 110, and a PCB substrate 120 is placed on top of the placement plates 110. The storage mechanism includes a lifting component and a storage component. The lifting component includes a first gripper 130 and a first power unit that drives the first gripper 130 to move. The first gripper 130 is used to grip the multiple stacked placement plates 110. The storage component includes a conveying roller group 140 and a first motor that drives the conveying roller group 140 to convey materials. The conveying roller group 140 is located above the material cart 100, and the top of the conveying roller group 140 supports and conveys the placement plates 110 from the first gripper 130.

[0031] It should be noted that the bottom of the material cart 100 has wheels, which allows the material cart 100 to move to the designated position of the storage mechanism.

[0032] It is understood that this utility model, by setting a first gripper 130, a first power unit, a conveying roller group 140 and a first motor, uses the first power unit to drive the first gripper 130 to move, so that the first gripper 130 can grip the bottom layer of multiple stacked placement plates 110 and move the multiple stacked placement plates 110 onto the conveying roller group 140. The first motor drives the conveying roller group 140 to rotate, and the conveying roller group 140 can move the multiple stacked placement plates 110 to the discharge port of the conveying roller group 140 to wait for feeding. The conveying roller group 140 can hold multiple sets of stacked placement plates 110 at the same time, realizing fully automatic transfer from the material cart 100 to the conveying roller group 140, and can temporarily store a large number of placement plates 110.

[0033] This utility model provides a feeding device for an LDI exposure machine, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 It also includes a loading mechanism, including an extraction component, a conveying component, and a loading component. The extraction component includes a second gripper 150 and a second power unit that drives the second gripper 150 to move. The second gripper 150 is used to grip the placement plate 110 on the conveyor roller group 140. The conveying component includes a conveyor belt 320 and a second motor that drives the conveyor belt 320 to convey. The conveyor belt 320 is located below the conveyor roller group 140 and is used to convey the placement plate 110 from the second gripper 150. The loading component is used to transfer the PCB substrate 120 of the placement plate 110 on the conveyor belt 320 to the working platform of the LDI exposure machine.

[0034] It is understood that this utility model, by setting a second gripper 150, a second power unit, a conveyor belt 320, and a second motor, uses the second power unit to drive the second gripper 150 to move, so that the second gripper 150 can grip a placement plate 110 from the top of the stacked multiple placement plates 110 and move it onto the conveyor belt 320. The conveyor belt 320 moves the placement plate 110 to the loading position, so that the loading component transfers the PCB substrate 120 of the placement plate 110 to the working platform of the LDI exposure machine. Thus, it replaces manual handling, significantly reduces labor intensity, improves the continuity and automation level of the production line, is especially suitable for mass production scenarios, and also reduces labor costs.

[0035] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material storage assembly has a limiting frame 160, the limiting frame 160 has two crossbars 170 and a connecting rod 180 connecting the crossbars 170, the two crossbars 170 are arranged opposite to each other, and the material cart 100 is accommodated between the two crossbars 170, and the two crossbars 170 and the connecting rod 180 restrict the material cart 100 in the horizontal direction.

[0036] Understandably, the limiting frame 160 restricts the movement freedom of the material cart 100 by setting the crossbar 170 and the connecting rod 180, which form a horizontal constraint. This eliminates the need for manual adjustment of the material cart 100's position, avoids the risk of the material cart 100 shifting, and improves the success rate and safety of the first gripper 130 in gripping the placement plate 110.

[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 3 A limit assembly is provided above the crossbar 170. The limit assembly includes a limit rod 190 and a first cylinder 200 that drives the limit rod 190 to move horizontally. The limit rod 190 abuts against the side of the material cart 100 away from the connecting rod 180.

[0038] Understandably, when driven by the first cylinder 200, the limit rod 190 abuts against the side wall of the material cart 100, thus confining the material cart 100 within the limit frame 160. This prevents the material cart 100 from shifting due to inertia or vibration during the lifting of the stacked placement plates, further ensuring the reliability of the automated process.

[0039] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The material cart 100 is equipped with a vertical bin 210, the interior of which accommodates multiple stacked placement plates 110, and the side wall of the vertical bin 210 is provided with a clearance passage 220 for the passage of the first gripper 130.

[0040] Understandably, the vertical storage compartment 210 is a storage space for placing the stacked placement plate 110, and the clearance passage 220 provides an interference-free operating path for the first gripper 130, avoiding collision between the first gripper 130 and the side wall of the material cart 100, while ensuring that the first gripping action is smooth and efficient.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first power unit includes a first linear motion module 230 and a second linear motion module 240 connected to each other. The first linear motion module 230 is used to drive the first gripper 130 to move horizontally, and the second linear motion module 240 is used to drive the first gripper 130 to move up and down.

[0042] Understandably, the first linear motion module 230 drives the first gripper 130 to move horizontally closer to the material cart 100, and the second linear motion module 240 drives the first gripper 130 to descend closer to the bottom of the material cart 100, so that the first gripper 130 can accurately grip the bottom of the stacked multiple placement plates 110. Then, the first linear motion module 230 and the second linear motion module 240 drive the first gripper 130 to move closer to the conveyor roller group 140, so that the first gripper 130 places the stacked multiple placement plates 110 on the conveyor roller group 140, without the need for manual transfer of the placement plates 110 from the material cart 100 to the loading position.

[0043] In some embodiments of this utility model, the slide of the second linear motion module 240 is provided with a suspension rod 250, and the end of the suspension rod 250 is connected to a first gripper 130.

[0044] Understandably, the slide of the second linear motion module 240 and the first gripper 130 are connected by a suspension rod 250, so that the second linear motion module 240 can be kept away from the material cart 100, thus avoiding interference between the second linear motion module 240 and the material cart 100 during the movement of the first linear motion module 230 driving the second linear motion module 240.

[0045] In some embodiments of this utility model, a photoelectric proximity switch 260 is provided on the discharge end side of the conveying roller group 140, and the photoelectric proximity switch 260 is used to detect the placement plate 110.

[0046] Understandably, the photoelectric proximity switch 260 monitors the position of the placement plate 110 on the conveyor roller group 140 in real time. When the placement plate 110 reaches the discharge end of the conveyor roller group 140, the photoelectric proximity switch 260 can trigger the conveyor roller group 140 to stop rotating, thus preventing the placement plate 110 from falling.

[0047] In some embodiments of this utility model, the extraction component includes a third linear motion module and a lifting cylinder 280 connected to the third linear motion module. The third linear motion module is used to drive the lifting cylinder 280 to move horizontally, and the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder 280 is connected to the second gripper 150.

[0048] Understandably, the third moving module 270 and the lifting cylinder 280 work together to control the horizontal movement and vertical lifting of the second gripper 150 to ensure a smooth transition of the placement plate 110 from the conveyor roller group 140 to the conveyor belt 320.

[0049] In some embodiments of this utility model, the feeding assembly includes a suction cup 290 and a third power unit 310 for moving the suction cup 290. The suction cup 290 is used to pick up the PCB substrate 120 of the placement plate 110.

[0050] It is understandable that the third power unit 310 is used to drive the suction cup 290 to move, and the suction cup 290 transfers the PCB substrate 120 by adsorption, avoiding mechanical clamping that could cause scratches on the surface of the substrate 120.

[0051] It should be noted that the third power unit 310 includes a linear motion module and a cylinder. The linear motion module is used to drive the suction cup 290 to move horizontally, and the cylinder is used to drive the suction cup 290 to move up and down.

[0052] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 4The top of the placement plate 110 is provided with a receiving groove 300, which is used to receive the PCB substrate 120. Therefore, the receiving groove 300 forms a physical limit on the PCB substrate 120 to prevent displacement or tipping due to inertia or vibration during transportation.

[0053] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0054] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device for an LDI exposure machine, characterized in that, include: A trolley (100) is used to load a plurality of stacked placement plates (110), on top of which a PCB substrate (120) is placed. The material storage mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a material storage assembly. The lifting assembly includes a first gripper (130) and a first power unit that drives the first gripper (130) to move. The first gripper (130) is used to grip a plurality of stacked placement plates (110). The material storage assembly includes a conveying roller assembly (140) and a first motor that drives the conveying roller assembly (140) to convey. The conveying roller assembly (140) is located above the material cart (100). The top of the conveying roller assembly (140) supports and conveys the placement plates (110) from the first gripper (130). The feeding mechanism includes an extraction component, a conveying component, and a feeding component. The extraction component includes a second gripper (150) and a second power unit that drives the second gripper (150) to move. The second gripper (150) is used to grip the placement plate (110) on the conveyor roller group (140). The conveying component includes a conveyor belt (320) and a second motor that drives the conveyor belt (320) to convey. The conveyor belt (320) is located below the conveyor roller group (140) and is used to convey the placement plate (110) from the second gripper (150). The feeding component is used to transfer the PCB substrate (120) of the placement plate (110) on the conveyor belt (320) to the working platform of the LDI exposure machine.

2. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage assembly has a limiting frame (160) with two crossbars (170) and a connecting rod (180) connecting the crossbars (170). The two crossbars (170) are arranged opposite to each other, and the material cart (100) is accommodated between the two crossbars (170). The two crossbars (170) and the connecting rod (180) limit the material cart (100) in the horizontal direction.

3. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting component is provided above the crossbar (170). The limiting component includes a limiting rod (190) and a first cylinder (200) that drives the limiting rod (190) to move horizontally. The limiting rod (190) abuts against the side of the material cart (100) away from the connecting rod (180).

4. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material cart (100) is provided with a vertical bin (210), the interior of which accommodates a plurality of stacked placement plates (110), and the side wall of the vertical bin (210) is provided with a clearance passage (220) for the passage of the first gripper (130).

5. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first power unit includes a first linear motion module (230) and a second linear motion module (240) connected to each other. The first linear motion module (230) is used to drive the first gripper (130) to move horizontally, and the second linear motion module (240) is used to drive the first gripper (130) to move up and down.

6. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slide of the second linear motion module (240) is provided with a suspension rod (250), and the end of the suspension rod (250) is connected to the first gripper (130).

7. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A photoelectric proximity switch (260) is provided on one side of the discharge end of the conveying roller group (140), and the photoelectric proximity switch (260) is used to detect the placement plate (110).

8. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extraction component includes a third linear motion module and a lifting cylinder (280) connected to the third linear motion module. The third linear motion module is used to drive the lifting cylinder (280) to move horizontally. The telescopic end of the lifting cylinder (280) is connected to the second gripper (150).

9. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes a suction cup (290) and a third power unit (310) for moving the suction cup (290). The suction cup (290) is used to pick up the PCB substrate (120) of the placement board (110).

10. The feeding device for an LDI exposure machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the placement plate (110) is provided with a receiving groove (300) for accommodating the PCB substrate (120).

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