Periscopic four-station AA equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to periscopic four-station AA equipment. The periscopic four-station AA equipment comprises a base; the four AA modules arranged in parallel have AA stations, so that the PCB and the lens perform AA operation; the first feeding and discharging module used for feeding PCBs is provided with a stripping module used for tearing films of the PCBs. The double-layer assembly line module is used for transferring the film-torn PCBs or AA finished products of the first feeding and discharging module; the first transfer module is used for transferring the PCB with the film torn from the double-layer assembly line module to an AA station and transferring the finished product with AA completed to the double-layer assembly line module; the second loading and unloading module is used for loading the lens; the second transfer module is used for transferring the lens of the second loading and unloading module to an AA station; and the material taking module is used for transferring the finished products AA by the double-layer assembly line module. Stripping and film tearing of the PCB are achieved through the stripping module, a stripping machine does not need to be additionally arranged, full-automatic feeding and discharging are achieved through the arrangement of the double-layer assembly line module and the combination of the four AA modules arranged side by side, internal carrier plate backflow is uninterrupted feeding, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of camera assembly technology, and more particularly to a periscope four-station AA device. Background Technology

[0002] AA equipment is an automated precision device that connects traditional front-end and back-end equipment together, integrating processes such as focusing, dispensing, alignment, compensation, UV curing, and testing.

[0003] Currently, there are single-station AA (Anti-Aging) machines, dual-station AA machines, four-station AA machines, and stand-alone film peeling machines on the market. However, conventional four-station AA machines require a separate film peeling machine, resulting in high total equipment costs and large footprint; dual-station AA machines with film peeling are relatively inefficient, as the AA carriers cannot simply be recycled within the machine, requiring a large number of AA carriers for production; and ordinary AA machines with film peeling cannot produce periscope-style products. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a periscope-type four-station AA equipment, which adds a stripping function and an internal AA carrier board return function, and can meet the AA of large-size periscope products, greatly saving machine cost and AA carrier board cost.

[0005] Therefore, this application provides a periscope-type four-station AA device, comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] Four AA modules are located on the base and arranged side by side along the first direction, and each AA module has an AA station to enable the PCB board and lens to perform AA operations.

[0008] The first loading and unloading module is equipped with a stripping module for peeling the film off the PCB board and is located on the base; it is used for loading PCB boards.

[0009] A double-layer assembly line module is located on one side of the AA module and close to the first loading and unloading module; it is used to transfer the PCB board with the film removed or the finished product with AA completed on the first loading and unloading module.

[0010] The first transfer module is located on the side of the double-layer assembly line module opposite to the AA module and is configured corresponding to the double-layer assembly line module; it is used to transfer the PCB board with the film removed from it on the double-layer assembly line module to the AA station, and to transfer the finished product that has completed AA to the double-layer assembly line module.

[0011] The second loading / unloading module is located on the side of the AA module opposite to the double-layer production line module and on the base; it is used for loading lenses.

[0012] The second transfer module is configured between the AA module and the second loading / unloading module; it is used to transfer the lens on the second loading / unloading module to the AA station.

[0013] The material handling module is located on one side of the double-layer assembly line module and is spaced apart from the first loading and unloading module; it is used to transfer the finished products that have completed AA on the double-layer assembly line module.

[0014] Furthermore, the first loading and unloading module includes:

[0015] The first lifting material box is provided with a material tray for storing the PCB board, and the material tray has an outlet for the material tray to slide out.

[0016] A stripping track is provided at the loading port of the first conveying component, and the stripping track is connected to the outlet of the first lifting material box;

[0017] A material tray pusher is located at one end of the first lifting material box away from the peeling track, and is used to push the material tray to the peeling track;

[0018] The first adsorption module is used to adsorb the PCB board that has been peeled off on the peeling track and transfer it to the carrier plate of the first conveying assembly.

[0019] And a recycling box, located at the end of the stripping track opposite to the first lifting material box, for receiving the material tray.

[0020] Furthermore, the peeling module includes a film-tearing assembly; the film-tearing assembly is disposed on one side of the peeling track and is configured corresponding to the peeling track.

[0021] Furthermore, the second loading / unloading module includes a feeding module and a conveying module;

[0022] The feeding module is located on the side of the AA module opposite to the double-layer production line module and close to the second transfer module; it is used to load and unload the trays containing the lenses; the feeding module includes a tray box, a tray box lifting module for driving the tray box to rise and fall, and a tray platform module and a loading push rod module respectively located at opposite ends of the tray box in the length direction; the tray box has several horizontal tray slots in the height direction for placing the trays; the loading push rod module is used to push the trays in the tray box one by one onto the tray platform module;

[0023] The conveying module is located between the AA module and the feeding module, and is positioned close to the second transfer module; it is used to convey the lens to each of the AA workstations; the conveying module includes a first platform for placing the lens, and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, and a first Z-axis drive module for driving the first platform to move.

[0024] Furthermore, the second transfer module includes at least one second suction nozzle module, a second camera detection module corresponding to the second suction nozzle module, and a second transfer drive module for driving the second suction nozzle module to pick up and place the lens.

[0025] Furthermore, the material handling component includes:

[0026] The second lifting material box has an opening for the material tray to enter and exit, and is spaced apart from the first lifting material box;

[0027] The push module includes a push track and a gripper slidably disposed on the push track; one end of the push track is connected to the pick-and-place port, and the gripper is used to hold the material tray;

[0028] The second adsorption module is used to adsorb the finished product that has completed AA on the second transfer mechanism and transfer it to the material tray on the push track.

[0029] Furthermore, the dual-layer pipeline module includes:

[0030] A circulating conveying mechanism includes a first conveying component and a second conveying component spaced apart along a second direction, and at least one lifting component. The first conveying component has a first input end and a first output end disposed opposite to each other. The second conveying component has a second input end and a second output end disposed opposite to each other. At least one of the lifting components is disposed on the first conveying component and is used to lift a carrier plate on the first conveying component.

[0031] The first switching mechanism is located at one end of the circulating conveying mechanism and is positioned close to the AA module. The first switching mechanism includes a first linear drive component and a third conveying component located at the movable end of the first linear drive component. The first linear drive component can drive the third conveying component to move along the first direction so that the third conveying component docks with the first input end of the first conveying component or the second output end of the second conveying component.

[0032] The second switching mechanism is located at one end of the circulating conveying mechanism away from the first switching mechanism and away from the AA module; the second switching mechanism includes a second linear drive component and a fourth conveying component located at the movable end of the second linear drive component. The second linear drive component can drive the fourth conveying component to move along the second direction so that the fourth conveying component connects to the first output end of the first conveying component or the second input end of the second conveying component.

[0033] The lifting component is set in relation to the AA station, and the first conveying component is provided with a feeding port adjacent to the first switching mechanism.

[0034] Furthermore, each of the AA modules includes:

[0035] A positioning and clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix the lens;

[0036] A fixture platform mechanism is located below the positioning and clamping mechanism; the fixture platform mechanism is used to fix the PCB board; the fixture platform mechanism and the positioning and clamping mechanism cooperate to realize the AA operation of the PCB board and the lens;

[0037] The adhesive application mechanism includes a dispensing module, an adhesive breakage detection module, and a UV curing irradiator. The dispensing module is located on one side of the positioning and clamping mechanism and is used to apply adhesive to the PCB board. The adhesive breakage detection module is located on one side of the dispensing module and is used to detect the adhesive application status of the PCB board. The UV curing irradiator is located above the positioning and clamping mechanism and is used to cure the PCB board and the lens after assembly.

[0038] Two fixed brackets are provided, with one fixed bracket between every two AA modules; each fixed bracket includes two mounting frames arranged back to back, and each AA module corresponds to one mounting frame.

[0039] Two first bottom vision cameras, each of which corresponds to one of the fixed brackets.

[0040] Furthermore, the AA module also includes:

[0041] The Chart module is located above the AA module. The Chart module includes a Chart frame, a Screen module embedded in the Chart frame, a cover plate above the Screen module, a backlight module at the bottom of the cover plate, an opening and closing drive module for driving the cover plate to open and close, and a Chart lifting drive module for driving the cover plate and the Chart frame to rise and fall. The Screen module is used to place the Chart icon target for the PCB board to capture images. The cover plate is connected to the Chart frame on one side via a hinge, and the other side is driven to open and close by the opening and closing drive module.

[0042] Furthermore, the positioning and clamping mechanism includes a gripper module, and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, a first Z-axis drive module, a Tx-axis drive module, a Ty-axis drive module, and a Tz-axis drive module for driving the gripper module to move; the first X-axis drive module, the first Y-axis drive module, and the first Z-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to move linearly along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis; the Tx-axis drive module, the Ty-axis drive module, and the Tz-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to rotate along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0043] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0044] This periscope-style four-station AA (Anti-Aging) equipment uses a first loading / unloading module to transfer PCB boards to a stripping module. The stripping module removes the film from the PCB boards. A first transfer module transfers the stripped PCB boards to a carrier plate on a double-layer assembly line module. The carrier plate is then conveyed to a lifting assembly via a first conveyor component. The lifting assembly, corresponding to the AA station, places the PCB board onto the AA station via the first transfer module. A second loading / unloading module loads the lens, and the second transfer module transfers the lens to the AA station for AA with the PCB board. The AA process is now complete. The finished product after A is transferred back to the carrier plate of the lifting component by the first transfer module. The lifting component lowers the carrier plate, and the carrier plate, along with the assembled finished product, is transported to the first transposition mechanism by the first conveying component. The first transposition mechanism transports the carrier plate to the second conveying component, and then the second conveying component transports the carrier plate with the A-grade finished product to the second transposition mechanism. Finally, the picking module transfers and picks up the A-grade finished product from the second transposition mechanism; the PCB board is then placed back onto the carrier plate of the first loading and unloading module, thus completing the carrier plate cycle. This internal circulation of the carrier plate can be realized, greatly saving production and operating costs.

[0045] In other words, the stripping module enables the stripping and film removal of PCB boards, eliminating the need for a separate stripping machine and reducing industrial costs. Furthermore, the dual-layer assembly line module, combined with four parallel AA modules, achieves fully automated loading and unloading. It can stably provide two or more feeding and receiving stations without interfering with each other. Because the internal carrier board recirculation is uninterrupted, feeding time is saved. The UPH (Upload Power) for periscope product production increased from 300 to 330, a 10% improvement, increasing production efficiency, product yield, and reducing labor costs, which is beneficial for mass production. In addition, the four AA modules share the loading and unloading device, and each AA module can operate independently, effectively reducing the equipment's footprint and increasing its capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a periscope-type four-station AA device;

[0048] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective on the structure;

[0049] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another perspective on the structure;

[0050] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the middle AA module and the second loading / unloading module;

[0051] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure with a Chart module;

[0052] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the material handling module and the first loading / unloading module;

[0053] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of a periscope-type four-station AA device.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0055] 101. Base; 102. Housing; 2. First transfer module; 21. First suction nozzle module; 22. First transfer drive module; 23. First camera detection module; 3. Second transfer module; 31. Second suction nozzle module; 32. Second transfer drive module; 33. Second camera detection module; 4. AA module; 5. Second loading / unloading module; 51. Feeding / unloading module; 52. Conveying module; 6. Double-layer assembly line module; 61. First switching mechanism; 62. ... 63. Circulating conveying mechanism; 631. First conveying component; 632. Second conveying component; 7. First loading / unloading module; 71. First lifting material box; 72. Material tray push rod; 73. Peeling track; 74. First adsorption module; 75. Recycling box; 8. Stripping module; 9. Material picking module; 91. Second lifting material box; 92. Pushing module; 93. Second adsorption module; 10. Chart module; 11. PCB board; 12. Lens. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this application provides a periscope-type four-station AA (Anti-Aging) device, including a base 101, four AA modules 4, a first loading / unloading module 7, a double-layer assembly line module 6, a first transfer module 2, a second loading / unloading module 5, a second transfer module 3, and a material handling module 9; the four AA modules 4 are disposed on the base 101 and arranged side by side along a first direction, and each AA module 4 has an AA station for AA operations on the PCB board 11 and the lens 12; the first loading / unloading module 7 is provided with a stripping module 8 for peeling the film off the PCB board 11 and is located on the base 101; it is used for loading the PCB board 11; the double-layer assembly line module 6 is disposed on one side of the AA modules 4 and is located close to the first loading / unloading module 7; it is used to transfer the PCB board 11 with the film already peeled off or the finished product that has completed AA on the first loading / unloading module 7. The first transfer module 2 is located on the side of the double-layer assembly line module 6 away from the AA module 4 and is configured corresponding to the double-layer assembly line module 6; it is used to transfer the PCB board 11 with the film removed from the double-layer assembly line module 6 to the AA station, and to transfer the finished product that has completed AA to the double-layer assembly line module 6; the second loading and unloading module 5 is located on the side of the AA module 4 away from the double-layer assembly line module 6 and is located on the base 101; it is used to load the lens 12; the second transfer module 3 is configured between the AA module 4 and the second loading and unloading module 5; it is used to transfer the lens 12 on the second loading and unloading module 5 to the AA station; the picking module 9 is located on one side of the double-layer assembly line module 6 and is spaced apart from the first loading and unloading module 7; it is used to transfer the finished product that has completed AA on the double-layer assembly line module 6.

[0058] The first direction is along the X-axis, with four AA modules 4 arranged side-by-side along the X-axis; the second direction is along the vertical direction, with the first conveying component 631 and the second conveying component 632 arranged vertically at intervals. Specifically: the first loading / unloading module 7 loads and transfers the PCB board 11 to the stripping module 8. Under the action of the stripping module 8, the stripping and film removal of the PCB board 11 is completed. The first transfer module 2 transfers the stripped PCB board 11 to the carrier plate of the double-layer assembly line module 6. The carrier plate is conveyed to the lifting component by the first conveying component 631. The lifting component lifts the carrier plate, and the lifting component corresponds to the AA station. The PCB board 11 is placed on the AA station by the first transfer module 2. The second loading / unloading module 5 loads the lens 12, and the second transfer module... Block 3 transfers lens 12 to the AA station for AA with PCB board 11; the finished product after AA is transferred back to the carrier plate of the lifting component by the first transfer module 2, the lifting component lowers the carrier plate, and the carrier plate together with the assembled finished product is transported to the first transfer mechanism 61 by the first conveying component 631. The first transfer mechanism 61 transports the carrier plate to the second conveying component 632, and then the second conveying component 632 transports the carrier plate with the AA finished product to the second transfer mechanism 62. Finally, the material picking module 9 transfers and picks up the AA finished product on the second transfer mechanism 62; PCB board 11 is placed on the carrier plate of the first loading and unloading module 7 again, thus completing the carrier plate cycle. This can realize the internal circulation of the carrier plate and greatly save production and operation costs.

[0059] In other words, the stripping module 8 achieves stripping and film removal from the PCB board 11, eliminating the need for a separate stripping machine and reducing industrial costs. Furthermore, the dual-layer production line module 6, combined with four parallel AA modules 4, enables fully automated loading and unloading. Simultaneously, it allows for the stable provision of two or more feeding and receiving stations without interference. Because the internal carrier board recirculation is uninterrupted, feeding time is saved, increasing the UPH (upper usage per hour) for periscope product production from 300 to 330, a 10% increase. This improves production efficiency, increases product yield, reduces labor costs, and facilitates mass production. In addition, the four AA modules 4 share the loading and unloading device, and each module can operate independently, effectively reducing the equipment's footprint and increasing its capacity.

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 6As shown, the first loading and unloading module 7 includes a first lifting material box 71, a peeling track 73, a material tray pusher 72, and a first adsorption module 74. The first lifting material box 71 is provided with a material tray for storing the PCB board 11, and the material tray has an outlet for the material tray to slide out. The peeling track 73 is located at the loading port of the first conveying component 631, and the peeling track 73 is connected to the outlet of the first lifting material box 71. The material tray pusher 72 is located at one end of the first lifting material box 71 away from the peeling track 73, and is used to push the material tray to the peeling track 73. The first adsorption module 74 is used to adsorb the PCB board 11 that has been peeled off on the peeling track 73 and transfer it to the carrier plate of the first conveying component 631. A recycling box 75 is located at one end of the peeling track 73 away from the first lifting material box 71, and is used to receive the material tray. In this embodiment, the peeling module 8 includes a film peeling component. The film peeling component is located on one side of the peeling track 73 and is arranged corresponding to the peeling track 73.

[0061] Understandably, the tray in the first lifting tray 71 is pushed onto the peeling track 73 by the tray pusher 72. The film peeling assembly completes the peeling of the PCB board 11. Then, the first adsorption module 74 moves the peeled PCB board 11 from the tray to the carrier plate. After the PCB board 11 on the tray is adsorbed, the tray is pushed into the recycling box 75 by the tray pusher 72 for recycling. Then, the first lifting tray 71 is raised or lowered by one station height to push the next tray onto the peeling track 73 for peeling. Specifically, the loading port passes through the side plate of the first conveying assembly 631 and is located below the first conveyor belt. The tray passes through the loading port, which facilitates the first adsorption module 74 to transfer the PCB board 11 on the tray to the carrier plate.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second loading / unloading module 5 includes a feeding module 51 and a conveying module 52; the feeding module 51 is located on the side of the AA module 4 away from the double-layer assembly line module 6 and close to the second transfer module 3; it is used to load and unload the tray containing the lens 12; the feeding module 51 includes a tray box, a tray box lifting module for driving the tray box to rise and fall, and a tray platform module and a loading push rod module respectively located at opposite ends of the tray box in the length direction; the tray box has a height direction with Several horizontal tray slots are provided for placing the trays; the feeding pusher module is used to push the trays in the tray box one by one onto the tray platform module; the conveying module 52 is located between the AA module 4 and the feeding module 51, and is set close to the second transfer module 3; it is used to convey the lens 12 to each of the AA workstations; the conveying module 52 includes a first platform for placing the lens 12, and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, and a first Z-axis drive module for driving the first platform to move.

[0063] In this embodiment, the second transfer module 3 includes at least one second suction nozzle module 31, a second camera detection module 33 corresponding to the second suction nozzle module 31, and a second transfer drive module 32 for driving the second suction nozzle module 31 to pick up and place the lens 12; wherein, the second transfer module 3 is located at the discharge end of the feeding module 51 and at the feed end of the conveying module 52, and is used to transfer the lens 12 between the feeding module 51 and the conveying module 52.

[0064] It should be noted that the first transfer module 2 and the second transfer module 3 include at least one first suction nozzle module 21, a first camera detection module 23 corresponding to the first suction nozzle module 21, and a first transfer drive module 22 for driving the first suction nozzle module 21 to pick up and place the PCB board 11; the first transfer module 2 is mainly used to transfer the PCB board 11 with the film removed on the double-layer production line module 6 to the AA station, and to transfer the finished product that has completed AA to the double-layer production line module 6.

[0065] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the material handling assembly includes a second lifting material box 91, a pushing module 92, and a second adsorption module 93. The second lifting material box 91 has a pick-up and drop-off port for the material tray to enter and exit, and is spaced apart from the first lifting material box 71. The pushing module 92 includes a pushing track and a gripper slidably disposed on the pushing track. One end of the pushing track is connected to the pick-up and drop-off port, and the gripper is used to hold the material tray. The second adsorption module 93 is used to adsorb the finished product that has completed AA on the second transfer mechanism 62 and transfer it to the material tray on the pushing track.

[0066] The process involves gripping an empty tray inside the second lifting material box 91 with a gripper and pulling the empty tray out of the second lifting material box 91 via a pusher track. Then, the second adsorption module 93 transfers the finished AA products from the carrier plate to the tray. After the tray is filled with finished AA products, it is pushed back into the second lifting material box 91 via the pusher track. The second lifting material box 91 is raised or lowered by one station before the next empty tray is pulled out, thus completing the unloading of finished AA products.

[0067] It should be noted that the first adsorption module 74 and the second adsorption module 93 can move in the front-back, left-right and up-down directions, respectively, in order to complete the picking and placing of materials. The first adsorption module 74 and the second adsorption module 93 can share a front-back moving unit, or they can be set up with separate front-back moving units.

[0068] Furthermore, the double-layer assembly line module 6 includes a circulating conveying mechanism 63, a first switching mechanism 61, and a second switching mechanism 62. The circulating conveying mechanism 63 includes a first conveying component 631 and a second conveying component 632 spaced apart along a second direction, and at least one lifting component. The first conveying component 631 has a first input end and a first output end arranged opposite to each other, and the second conveying component 632 has a second input end and a second output end arranged opposite to each other. At least one of the lifting components is disposed on the first conveying component 631 for lifting the carrier plate on the first conveying component 631. The first switching mechanism 61 is disposed at one end of the circulating conveying mechanism 63 and is located close to the AA module 4. The first switching mechanism 61 includes a first linear drive component and a third conveying component disposed at the movable end of the first linear drive component. The first linear drive component can drive the... The third conveying component moves along the first direction to engage with the first input end of the first conveying component 631 or the second output end of the second conveying component 632; the second switching mechanism 62 is located at the end of the circulating conveying mechanism 63 away from the first switching mechanism 61 and away from the AA module 4; the second switching mechanism 62 includes a second linear drive component and a fourth conveying component located at the movable end of the second linear drive component, the second linear drive component can drive the fourth conveying component to move along the second direction to engage with the first output end of the first conveying component 631 or the second input end of the second conveying component 632; wherein, the lifting component is located corresponding to the AA station, and the first conveying component 631 is provided with a loading port adjacent to the first switching mechanism 61.

[0069] The double-layer assembly line module 6 conveys the carrier board 11 to the first conveying component 631. A lifting component then lifts the carrier board, along with the PCB board 11, to a certain height and detaches it from the first conveying component 631. The lifting component corresponds to the AA (Automatic Assembly) station for subsequent AA (Automatic Assembly). After AA, the finished product is placed back onto the carrier board. The lifting component then lowers the carrier board, and the first conveying component 631 conveys the carrier board, along with the assembled finished product, to the third conveying component of the first transfer mechanism 61. The second linear drive component drives the third conveying component along the X-axis. The directional movement causes the third conveyor component to connect with the second input end of the second conveyor component 632. The third conveyor component transports the carrier board to the second conveyor component 632, which then transports the carrier board to the fourth conveyor component of the first transfer mechanism 61. The first linear drive component drives the fourth conveyor component to move along the X-axis, causing it to connect with the first input end of the first conveyor component 631. The finished product is removed, and the PCB board 11 is placed back onto the carrier board, thus completing the carrier board cycle. This internal circulation of the carrier board significantly reduces production and operating costs. In other words, the dual-layer production line module 6 allows for stable and uninterrupted supply of two or more feeding and receiving stations. Because the internal carrier board return is uninterrupted, feeding time is saved. The UPH (Universal Power Flow) for producing periscope products has increased from 300 to 330, an increase of approximately 10%, improving production efficiency, increasing equipment capacity, reducing labor costs, and facilitating mass production.

[0070] In other embodiments, the circulating conveying mechanism 63, the first shifting mechanism 61, and the second shifting mechanism 62 each include two side plates arranged opposite to each other. The distance between the two side plates can be adjusted by the width adjustment component, thereby realizing the circulating conveying of carrier plates of different widths. The width adjustment component can be implemented by using a lead screw and a lead screw nut. The first conveying component 631, the second conveying component 632, the third conveying component, and the fourth conveying component each include two sets arranged opposite to each other, respectively disposed on the two side plates, to ensure that the carrier plates can still be effectively conveyed after the distance between the two side plates changes.

[0071] In other embodiments, the first conveying component 631 and the second conveying component 632 each have a temporary storage station. The temporary storage station on the first conveying component 631 temporarily stores the carrier board filled with PCB board 11. When the AA station is vacant, the carrier board filled with PCB board 11 can be moved to the corresponding lifting component in a timely manner to achieve rapid material supply. The temporary storage station on the second conveying component 632 temporarily stores the carrier board filled with AA finished products. After the AA finished products are removed at the second transfer mechanism 62, the carrier board at the temporary storage station of the second conveying component 632 can be conveyed to the fourth conveying component of the second transfer mechanism 62.

[0072] It is important to note that the carrier board is transported to the lifting assembly via the first conveying component 631. The lifting assembly lifts the carrier board and completes the AA assembly of the PCB board 11 and the lens 12. After the AA assembly is completed, the assembled AA product is placed back onto the carrier board. Multiple PCB boards 11 can be placed on each carrier board. After the AA assembly of all PCB boards 11 on the carrier board is completed and the corresponding AA product is placed back onto the carrier board, the carrier board is transported to the second conveying component 632 via the first switching mechanism 61, and finally to the fourth conveying component to complete the carrier board cycle.

[0073] Understandably, due to the recycling of the carrier plate, after the carrier plate is lifted by the lifting component and detaches from the first conveying component 631, it will not affect the first conveying component 631's conveying of the remaining carrier plates, thus achieving uninterrupted material supply of the carrier plates, saving material supply time, and thereby improving work efficiency. In contrast to conventional four-station AA equipment, which requires 200-300 carrier boards per machine for one mass-produced product, this application utilizes a double-layer assembly line module 6 to create a double-layer circulating feeder assembly line. Specifically, in this application, two carrier boards are located on two lifting components. One carrier board containing the PCB board 11 is located at the temporary storage station of the first conveyor component 631, and the other carrier board containing the AA-finished product is located at the temporary storage station of the second conveyor component 632. One carrier board unloads the AA-finished product on the fourth conveyor component, and the other carrier board loads the PCB board 11 on the first conveyor component 631. Only 6 or 7 carrier boards are needed to ensure the orderly operation of each station and complete the entire AA process. Furthermore, since the price of a single carrier board is around 500 pieces, this application also significantly reduces the cost of AA carrier boards and production and operating costs.

[0074] In this embodiment, each AA module 4 includes a positioning and clamping mechanism, a fixture platform mechanism, a glue application mechanism, two fixed supports, and two first bottom vision cameras; the positioning and clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix the lens 12; the fixture platform mechanism is located below the positioning and clamping mechanism; the fixture platform mechanism is used to fix the PCB board 11; the fixture platform mechanism and the positioning and clamping mechanism cooperate to realize the AA operation of the PCB board 11 and the lens 12; each glue application mechanism includes a glue dispensing module, a glue breakage detection module, and a UV curing irradiator; the glue dispensing module is located on the positioning and clamping mechanism. The dispensing module is located on one side of the dispensing module and is used to apply adhesive to the PCB board 11. The adhesive breakage detection module is located on one side of the dispensing module and is used to detect the adhesive application status of the PCB board 11. The UV curing irradiator is located above the positioning and clamping mechanism and is used to irradiate and cure the PCB board 11 and the lens 12 after assembly. A fixing bracket is provided between every two AA modules 4. Each fixing bracket includes two mounting frames arranged back to back, and each AA module 4 corresponds to one mounting frame. Each first bottom vision camera corresponds to one fixing bracket. This design allows for increasing the height of the upper and lower layers of the return line without changing the equipment size, enabling the use of a PR system with a wider field of view, thus allowing the equipment to be compatible with larger AA products (35mm*35mm*30mm). Furthermore, without changing the equipment size, the repeater mounting frame can be enlarged to accommodate larger repeaters, allowing for AA products with a wider field of view (150°).

[0075] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the AA module 4 further includes a Chart module 10 located above it. The Chart module 10 includes a Chart frame, a Screen module embedded within the Chart frame, a cover plate above the Screen module, a backlight module at the bottom of the cover plate, an opening / closing drive module for driving the cover plate to open and close, and a Chart lifting drive module for driving the cover plate and the Chart frame to rise and fall. The Screen module is used to place the Chart target for the PCB board 11 to capture images. The cover plate is connected to the Chart frame on one side via a hinge, and the other side is driven to open and close by the opening / closing drive module. The Chart mechanism provides a precise focusing environment for the optical focusing system.

[0076] In this embodiment, the positioning and clamping mechanism includes a gripper module, and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, a first Z-axis drive module, a Tx-axis drive module, a Ty-axis drive module, and a Tz-axis drive module for driving the gripper module to move; the first X-axis drive module, the first Y-axis drive module, and the first Z-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to move linearly along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis; the Tx-axis drive module, the Ty-axis drive module, and the Tz-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to rotate along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0077] Compared to ordinary four-station AA equipment, this application adds six axes to each AA module 4, which can meet the AA process of most periscope products and satisfy the customer's need for both stripping and connecting functions and AA of periscope products. This application fully automatically loads the PCB board 11 and lens 12 from the magazine into the positioning platform through the PR vision system. Then, the AA module 4 performs 6+6 degree of freedom high-precision AA calibration, automatic glue application, glue breakage detection, UV pre-curing, and automatic unloading processes on both.

[0078] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, it also includes a housing 102, mounted on the base 101, which isolates external dust, moisture, oil, and other contaminants, protecting internal precision components from environmental corrosion and extending equipment lifespan. Furthermore, it prevents accidental collisions or human error from damaging core components, improving the overall structural stability. Preferably, the base 101 adopts a left-right adjacent independent modular design, placing the core functional components—AA module 4, stripping module 8, and loading / unloading module—on different bases 101, achieving physical isolation. This allows each device to be maintained or upgraded independently, reducing downtime; simultaneously, it avoids mutual interference from mechanical vibrations between different devices, improving accuracy.

[0079] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0080] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0081] 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 application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0082] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a 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 application according to the specific circumstances.

[0083] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some 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 this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring 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. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0085] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0086] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A periscope-type four-station AA device, characterized in that, include: Base (101); Four AA modules (4) are provided on the base (101) and arranged in parallel along the first direction, and each of the AA modules (4) has an AA station, so that the PCB board (11) and the lens (12) can perform AA operations; The first loading and unloading module (7) is provided with a stripping module (8) for peeling the film off the PCB board (11) and is located on the base (101); for loading the PCB board (11). A double-layer assembly line module (6) is located on one side of the AA module (4) and close to the first loading and unloading module (7); it is used to transfer the PCB board (11) with the film removed or the finished product with AA completed on the first loading and unloading module (7); The first transfer module (2) is located on the side of the double-layer assembly line module (6) away from the AA module (4) and is set corresponding to the double-layer assembly line module (6); it is used to transfer the PCB board (11) with the film removed on the double-layer assembly line module (6) to the AA station, and to transfer the finished product that has completed AA to the double-layer assembly line module (6); The second loading and unloading module (5) is located on the side of the AA module (4) away from the double-layer production line module (6) and on the base (101); it is used to load the lens (12). The second transfer module (3) is disposed between the AA module (4) and the second loading / unloading module (5); it is used to transfer the lens (12) on the second loading / unloading module (5) to the AA station; The material handling module (9) is located on one side of the double-layer assembly line module (6) and is spaced apart from the first loading and unloading module (7); it is used to transfer the finished products that have completed AA on the double-layer assembly line module (6).

2. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first loading and unloading module (7) includes: The first lifting material box (71) is provided with a material tray for storing the PCB board (11), and the material tray has an outlet for the material tray to slide out; A stripping track (73) is provided at the loading port of the first conveying assembly (631), and the stripping track (73) is connected to the outlet of the first lifting material box (71); A material tray push rod (72) is located at one end of the first lifting material box (71) away from the peeling track (73) and is used to push the material tray to the peeling track (73). The first adsorption module (74) is used to adsorb the PCB board (11) that has been peeled off on the peeling track (73) and transfer it to the carrier plate of the first conveying assembly (631). And a recycling box (75), located at one end of the stripping track (73) away from the first lifting box (71), for receiving the tray.

3. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The peeling module (8) includes a film-tearing assembly; the film-tearing assembly is located on one side of the peeling track (73) and is configured corresponding to the peeling track (73).

4. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second loading and unloading module (5) includes a feeding module (51) and a conveying module (52). The feeding module (51) is located on the side of the AA module (4) away from the double-layer production line module (6) and close to the second transfer module (3); it is used to load and unload the trays containing the lenses (12); the feeding module (51) includes a tray box, a tray box lifting module for driving the tray box to lift, and tray platform modules and loading push rod modules respectively located at opposite ends of the length direction of the tray box; the tray box has several horizontal tray slots in the height direction for placing the trays; the loading push rod module is used to push the trays in the tray box one by one onto the tray platform module; The conveying module (52) is located between the AA module (4) and the feeding module (51), and is positioned close to the second transfer module (3); it is used to convey the lens (12) to each of the AA workstations; the conveying module (52) includes a first platform for placing the lens (12), and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, and a first Z-axis drive module for driving the first platform to move.

5. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second transfer module (3) includes at least one second suction module (31), a second camera detection module (33) corresponding to the second suction module (31), and a second transfer drive module (32) for driving the second suction module (31) to pick up and place the lens (12).

6. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material handling module (9) includes: The second lifting material box (91) has an opening for the material tray to enter and exit, and is spaced apart from the first lifting material box (71); The push module (92) includes a push track and a gripper slidably disposed on the push track; one end of the push track is connected to the pick-and-place port, and the gripper is used to hold the material tray; The second adsorption module (93) is used to adsorb the finished product that has completed AA on the second transfer mechanism (62) and transfer it to the material tray on the push track.

7. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dual-layer pipeline module (6) includes: The circulating conveying mechanism (63) includes a first conveying component (631) and a second conveying component (632) arranged at intervals along a second direction, and at least one lifting component. The first conveying component (631) has a first input end and a first output end arranged opposite to each other, and the second conveying component (632) has a second input end and a second output end arranged opposite to each other. At least one of the lifting components is disposed on the first conveying component (631) for lifting the carrier plate on the first conveying component (631). The first shifting mechanism (61) is located at one end of the circulating conveying mechanism (63) and close to the AA module (4); the first shifting mechanism (61) includes a first linear drive component and a third conveying component located at the movable end of the first linear drive component. The first linear drive component can drive the third conveying component to move along the first direction so that the third conveying component connects to the first input end of the first conveying component (631) or the second output end of the second conveying component (632); The second shifting mechanism (62) is located at one end of the circulating conveying mechanism (63) away from the first shifting mechanism (61) and away from the AA module (4); the second shifting mechanism (62) includes a second linear drive component and a fourth conveying component located at the movable end of the second linear drive component. The second linear drive component can drive the fourth conveying component to move along the second direction so that the fourth conveying component connects to the first output end of the first conveying component (631) or the second input end of the second conveying component (632); The lifting component is set in relation to the AA station, and the first conveying component (631) is provided with a feeding port adjacent to the first switching mechanism (61).

8. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the AA modules (4) includes: A positioning clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix the lens (12). A fixture platform mechanism is located below the positioning and clamping mechanism; the fixture platform mechanism is used to fix the PCB board (11); the fixture platform mechanism and the positioning and clamping mechanism cooperate to realize the AA operation of the PCB board (11) and the lens (12); Each of the adhesive application mechanisms includes a dispensing module, an adhesive breakage detection module, and a UV curing irradiator; the dispensing module is located on one side of the positioning and clamping mechanism and is used to apply adhesive to the PCB board (11); the adhesive breakage detection module is located on one side of the dispensing module and is used to detect the adhesive application status of the PCB board (11); the UV curing irradiator is located above the positioning and clamping mechanism and is used to irradiate and cure the PCB board (11) and the lens (12) after assembly. Two fixed brackets are provided between every two AA modules (4); each fixed bracket includes two mounting frames arranged back to back, and each AA module (4) corresponds to one mounting frame. Two first bottom vision cameras, each of which corresponds to one of the fixed brackets.

9. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The AA module (4) also includes: The Chart module (10) is located above the AA module (4). The Chart module (10) includes a Chart frame, a Screen module embedded in the Chart frame, a cover plate located above the Screen module, a backlight module located at the bottom of the cover plate, an opening and closing drive module for driving the cover plate to open and close, and a Chart lifting drive module for driving the cover plate and the Chart frame to rise and fall. The Screen module is used to place the Chart icon target for the PCB board (11) to capture images. The cover plate is connected to the Chart frame on one side by a hinge, and the other side is driven to open and close by the opening and closing drive module.

10. The periscope-type four-station AA equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The positioning and clamping mechanism includes a gripper module, and a first X-axis drive module, a first Y-axis drive module, a first Z-axis drive module, a Tx-axis drive module, a Ty-axis drive module, and a Tz-axis drive module for driving the gripper module to move. The first X-axis drive module, the first Y-axis drive module, and the first Z-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to move linearly along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis; The Tx-axis drive module, the Ty-axis drive module, and the Tz-axis drive module are respectively used to drive the gripper module to rotate along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

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