Tool assembly for printed circuit board production

By designing adjustable tooling components, the problem that existing testing tooling cannot adapt to different specifications of circuit boards has been solved, achieving improved flexibility and testing accuracy, thereby increasing production efficiency and equipment lifespan.

CN224190065UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01YUYAO HENGTUO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUYAO HENGTUO ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-22
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In the existing printed circuit board production process, the fixed design of the testing fixtures cannot adapt to different types or specifications of circuit boards, resulting in insufficient flexibility and adaptability of the production line, and the poor testing angle affects the accuracy of the data.

Method used

A tooling assembly including a testing mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism was designed. The clamping plate and the angle of the printed circuit board are adjusted by a motor-driven lead screw and gear transmission system to adapt to circuit boards of different specifications and ensure that the testing equipment performs testing at the optimal angle.

Benefits of technology

It achieves flexible adaptability of tooling components, enabling quick switching between circuit boards of different specifications, improving production efficiency, reducing tooling change time, and ensuring the accuracy of test data and the durability of equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a tool assembly for printed circuit board production, which relates to the technical field of printed circuit boards and comprises a detection mechanism, an auxiliary mechanism is arranged on the bottom side of the detection mechanism, the detection mechanism comprises a bedplate, an empty ring is arranged on the top side of the bedplate, and the top side of the bedplate is rotatably connected with the bottom end of the empty ring. According to the utility model, the motor I is started, so that the outer ring begins to move upwards under the rotation of the screw rod, the extrusion block exerts external force on the four clamping plates in the upward moving process, so that the diameter space of the printed circuit board is increased, then the printed circuit board is placed on the seat, and at the moment, the motor is adjusted to rotate reversely, so that the extrusion block does not exert external force on the clamping plates any more; meanwhile, the clamping plates can be reset by the springs, and the printed circuit boards on the seat table are fixed in the resetting process, so that the tool can adapt to the printed circuit boards of different sizes, and the flexibility enables the screen printing machine to rapidly switch the circuit boards of different specifications.
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Description

A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printed circuit board technology, and in particular to a tooling assembly for the production of printed circuit boards. Background Technology

[0002] A printed circuit board (PCB) is a crucial electronic component that mounts electronic components onto a solid substrate and connects these components with copper and other materials to form a circuit. It is widely used in various electronic devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and home appliances.

[0003] In existing technologies, printed circuit boards (PCBs) require inspection during production. However, some inspection fixtures are fixed in size to fit within the PCB's diameter. Fixed fixtures cannot accommodate different types or sizes of PCBs, limiting the flexibility and adaptability of the production line. If the PCB design or dimensions change, the inspection fixture may need to be redesigned or replaced. Furthermore, the inspection process requires the PCB to be inspected at the optimal angle; the lack of an automatic angle adjustment mechanism in the fixture assembly can lead to uncertainties in the inspection data. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production, comprising: a testing mechanism, an auxiliary mechanism provided on the bottom side of the testing mechanism, the testing mechanism including a platform, a hollow ring provided on the top side of the platform, the top side of the platform being rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hollow ring, an outer ring provided on the outer side of the hollow ring, the outer side of the hollow ring being slidably connected to the inner side of the outer ring perpendicularly, a pressing block provided on the top side of the outer ring, the outer side of the outer ring being fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pressing block, a clamping plate provided on one side of the pressing block, and one side of the pressing block being slidably contacting one end of the clamping plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary mechanism includes a base, a cylinder rod is provided on the inner side of the base, the inner side of the base is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cylinder rod, the top end of the cylinder rod is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the platform, and the inner wall of one bottom end of the platform is slidably connected to one end of the base.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a spring is provided on the inner wall of the clamping plate, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping plate. An L-rod is provided on the other end of the spring, and one end of the L-rod is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. The other end of the L-rod is fixedly connected to one side of the empty ring.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, an inner post is provided on the inner side of the hollow ring, and the inner side of the hollow ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the inner post. A driven gear is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the inner post, and the outer side of the bottom end of the inner post is meshed with the outer side of the driven gear. The center end of the driven gear is fixedly connected to one end of the bottom of the platform.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a second motor is provided at one bottom end of the platform, and one bottom end of the platform is fixedly connected to one side of the second motor. A drive gear is provided at the output end of the second motor, and the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the center end of the drive gear. The outer side of the drive gear meshes with the outer side of the driven gear.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing plate is provided at one side end of the outer ring, and the side end of the outer ring is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate. A lead screw is provided on the inner wall of the fixing plate, and the inner wall of the fixing plate is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a motor is provided at the bottom end of the lead screw, the bottom end of the lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the bottom end of the motor is fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a seat is provided at the top of the inner column, the top of the inner column is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the seat, a detection device is provided above the seat, the detection device is located vertically above the seat, and one end of the detection device is fixedly connected to the top side of the platform.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. When the motor is started, the outer ring begins to move upward under the rotation of the lead screw. During the upward movement, the extrusion block exerts external force on the four clamping plates, increasing the diameter space for the printed circuit board. Subsequently, the printed circuit board is placed on the table. At this time, the motor is reversed, and the extrusion block no longer exerts external force on the clamping plates. At the same time, the spring will reset the clamping plates and fix the printed circuit board on the table during the reset process. Therefore, this fixture can adapt to printed circuit boards of different sizes. This flexibility allows the screen printing machine to quickly switch between different specifications of circuit boards.

[0015] 2. Start the second motor, so that the drive gear drives the driven gear to rotate. During the rotation of this gear, it will mesh with the inner column to transmit power, thereby rotating the empty ring. Since the printed circuit board is fixed on the seat at the top of the inner column, the printed circuit board will also rotate and adjust in the same way, so that the testing equipment can perform testing at the optimal angle. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production provided by this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the testing mechanism component of a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view of the inspection mechanism component of a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of a tooling component inspection mechanism for printed circuit board production provided by this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 is a bottom view of the inspection mechanism and auxiliary mechanism components of a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production provided by this utility model.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Testing mechanism; 11. Platform; 12. Hollow ring; 13. Outer ring; 14. Extrusion block; 15. Fixed plate; 16. Lead screw; 17. Motor 1; 18. L-rod; 19. Spring; 110. Clamping plate; 111. Inner column; 112. Seat; 113. Testing equipment; 114. Driven gear; 115. Drive gear; 116. Motor 2; 2. Auxiliary mechanism; 21. Base; 22. Cylinder rod. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] As shown in Figures 1-5, this utility model provides a technical solution: a tooling assembly for printed circuit board production, comprising: a detection mechanism 1, an auxiliary mechanism 2 disposed on the bottom side of the detection mechanism 1, the detection mechanism 1 including a platform 11, a hollow ring 12 disposed on the top side of the platform 11, the top side of the platform 11 being rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hollow ring 12, an outer ring 13 disposed on the outer side of the hollow ring 12, the outer side of the hollow ring 12 being vertically slidably connected to the inner side of the outer ring 13, a pressing block 14 disposed on the top side of the outer ring 13, the outer side of the outer ring 13 being fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pressing block 14, and a pressing block 14 being disposed on one side. A clamping plate 110 is provided, and one side of the pressing block 14 is slidably in contact with one end of the clamping plate 110. A spring 19 is provided on the inner wall of the clamping plate 110, and one end of the spring 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping plate 110. An L-rod 18 is provided on the other end of the spring 19, and one end of the L-rod 18 is fixedly connected to the other end of the L-rod 18. The other end of the L-rod 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the hollow ring 12. An inner column 111 is provided on the inner side of the hollow ring 12, and the outer side of the inner column 111 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the hollow ring 12. A driven gear 114 is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the inner column 111, and the outer side of the bottom end of the inner column 111 is connected to the driven gear. The outer side of the driven gear 114 is engaged with the outer ring 114. The center end of the driven gear 114 is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the platform 11. A second motor 116 is provided at one bottom end of the platform 11, and one side of the second motor 116 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the platform 11. A drive gear 115 is provided at the output end of the second motor 116, and the center end of the drive gear 115 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive gear 116. The outer side of the drive gear 115 is engaged with the outer side of the driven gear 114. A fixed plate 15 is provided at one side end of the outer ring 13, and one side of the outer ring 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate 15. A lead screw 16 is provided on the inner wall of the plate 15. The inner wall of the plate 15 is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw 16. A motor 17 is provided at the bottom end of the lead screw 16. The bottom end of the lead screw 16 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 17. The bottom end of the motor 17 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform 11. A seat 112 is provided at the top of the inner column 111. The top end of the inner column 111 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the seat 112. A detection device 113 is provided above the seat 112. The detection device 113 is located vertically above the seat 112. One end of the detection device 113 is fixedly connected to the top side of the platform 11.

[0026] In this embodiment, when this type of tooling assembly for printed circuit board production is used, firstly, in order to be adaptable to printed circuit boards of different sizes, an outer ring 13 is installed on the outside of the empty ring 12. By starting the motor 17, the outer ring 13 begins to move upward under the rotation of the lead screw 16. During the upward movement, the pressing block 14 exerts external force on the four clamping plates 110, increasing the diameter space for inserting the printed circuit board. Subsequently, the printed circuit board is placed on the seat 112. At this time, the motor is reversed, and the pressing block 14 no longer exerts external force on the clamping plates 110. At the same time, the spring 19 resets the clamping plates 110, and during the reset process, the printed circuit board on the seat 112 is fixed. Therefore, this tooling can adapt to printed circuit boards of different sizes. This flexibility allows the screen printing machine to quickly switch between different specifications of circuit boards, which is beneficial to improving production efficiency and reducing the time for changing tooling.

[0027] Secondly, when inspecting printed circuit boards, the inspection equipment 113 needs to inspect the printed circuit boards at the optimal angle. Therefore, by starting the motor 116, the drive gear 115 drives the driven gear 114 to rotate. During the rotation of this gear, it will mesh with the inner column 111 to transmit power, thereby rotating the empty ring 12. Since the printed circuit board is fixed on the seat 112 at the top of the inner column 111, the printed circuit board will also be rotated and adjusted in the same way, so that the inspection equipment 113 can inspect it at the optimal angle, avoiding wear on the printed circuit board caused by manual adjustment and affecting subsequent use.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] As shown in Figure 5, the auxiliary mechanism 2 includes a base 21, a cylinder rod 22 is provided on the inner side of the base 21, the inner side of the base 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cylinder rod 22, the top end of the cylinder rod 22 is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the platform 11, and the inner wall of one bottom end of the platform 11 is slidably connected to one end of the base 21.

[0030] In this embodiment, a base 21 is installed on the bottom side of the platform 11. In order to make it suitable for operators of different heights, the base 21 will remain stationary when the cylinder rod 22 is retracted, and the bottom end of the platform 11 will move downward, thereby adjusting the overall height of the platform 11 to suit people of different heights. At the same time, since the position of the platform 11 is lowered, the insertion angle can be seen more intuitively when the printed circuit board is placed, and the body limbs can be coordinated more smoothly.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production, characterized in that, include: The testing mechanism (1) has an auxiliary mechanism (2) on its bottom side. The testing mechanism (1) includes a platform (11). A hollow ring (12) is provided on the top side of the platform (11). The top side of the platform (11) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the hollow ring (12). An outer ring (13) is provided on the outside of the hollow ring (12). The outside of the hollow ring (12) is vertically slidably connected to the inside of the outer ring (13). A pressing block (14) is provided on the top side of the outer ring (13). The outside of the outer ring (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the pressing block (14). A clamping plate (110) is provided on one side of the pressing block (14). One side of the pressing block (14) is slidably contacted with one end of the clamping plate (110).

2. The tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (2) includes a base (21), and a cylinder rod (22) is provided on the inner side of the base (21). The inner side of the base (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the cylinder rod (22). The top end of the cylinder rod (22) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the platform (11). The inner wall of one bottom end of the platform (11) is slidably connected to one end of the base (21).

3. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the clamping plate (110) is provided with a spring (19), and the inner wall of the clamping plate (110) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring (19). The other end of the spring (19) is provided with an L rod (18), and the other end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to one end of the L rod (18). The other end of the L rod (18) is fixedly connected to one side of the empty ring (12).

4. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inner column (111) is provided on the inner side of the hollow ring (12). The inner side of the hollow ring (12) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the inner column (111). A driven gear (114) is provided on the outer side of the bottom end of the inner column (111). The outer side of the bottom end of the inner column (111) is meshed with the outer side of the driven gear (114). The center end of the driven gear (114) is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the platform (11).

5. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second motor (116) is provided at one bottom end of the platform (11). The bottom end of the platform (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the second motor (116). A drive gear (115) is provided at the output end of the second motor (116). The output end of the second motor (116) is fixedly connected to the center end of the drive gear (115). The outer side of the drive gear (115) meshes with the outer side of the driven gear (114).

6. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing plate (15) is provided on one side of the outer ring (13), and the side of the outer ring (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate (15). A lead screw (16) is provided on the inner wall of the fixing plate (15), and the inner wall of the fixing plate (15) is threadedly connected to the outer side of the lead screw (16).

7. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom end of the lead screw (16) is provided with a motor (17), the bottom end of the lead screw (16) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (17), and the bottom end of the motor (17) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform (11).

8. A tooling assembly for printed circuit board production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the inner column (111) is provided with a seat (112), the top of the inner column (111) is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the seat (112), and a detection device (113) is provided above the seat (112). The detection device (113) is located vertically above the seat (112), and one end of the detection device (113) is fixedly connected to the top side of the platform (11).