Calibration mechanism for SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
By designing a clamping mechanism that utilizes an electromagnet and a motor drive system, the calibration problem of SMT components when the placement stage is tilted was solved, achieving higher precision component calibration.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI RUIHAN OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing SMT placement calibration mechanism cannot effectively calibrate when the placement stage is tilted, resulting in deviations during testing.
A clamping mechanism was designed, including a limiting block, a connecting rod, an electromagnet, and a motor drive system. The electromagnet attracts the armature, which drives the limiting block and the connecting rod to move, thereby achieving the alignment and calibration of SMT components.
It effectively straightens tilted SMT components, improves calibration accuracy, and ensures accuracy during testing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of SMT chip assembly technology, and in particular relates to an SMT chip calibration mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] SMT (Surface Mount Technology) is an abbreviation for a series of processes performed on a PCB (Printed Circuit Board). SMT is a technology and process that is most popular in the electronics assembly industry.
[0003] For example, the authorized WeChat public account "CN219165067U" discloses a Chinese utility model patent entitled "A Calibration Mechanism for SMT Chip Components". The patent includes a base plate, a placement stage, and a calibration mechanism. Both the placement stage and the calibration mechanism are mounted on the base plate. A support is mounted on the base plate, and the placement stage is fixedly connected to the support. A limit block is mounted at one end of the placement stage, and a sliding groove is mounted on the placement stage. The calibration mechanism includes a calibration component, a clamping component, and a driving component. Although this device can calibrate SMT components, when the SMT components on the placement stage are tilted, the clamping mechanism alone cannot properly calibrate the SMT components, which may result in deviations during SMT component testing. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides an SMT chip calibration mechanism that can effectively solve the problems of the existing technology.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model is a SMT (Surface Mount Technology) calibration mechanism, including a base plate, and further including: a fixing plate bolted to one side of the upper surface of the base plate, a first sliding groove symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the base plate, a placement platform provided above the base plate, and the placement platform and the base plate are connected by a support leg, a support plate fixedly connected to one side of the placement platform, a vertical sliding groove opened on the upper surface of the placement platform, a horizontal sliding groove symmetrically opened on the upper surface of the placement platform, and a limiting block connected to one side of the upper surface of the placement platform;
[0007] The clamping mechanism is located on the upper surface of the placement platform and is used to clamp and limit the SMT components.
[0008] Furthermore, a first connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting block, and the cross-section of the first connecting rod is an "L" shaped structure. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to a connecting block, and circular grooves are provided on both sides and the front of the connecting block, with electromagnets embedded in each of the circular grooves.
[0009] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a limiting block, a second connecting rod, a fixing block, and an armature. The upper surface of the placement platform is symmetrically provided with limiting blocks. The lower surface of the limiting block is connected to the second connecting rod, and the upper end of the second connecting rod is slidably engaged in the interior of the transverse sliding groove. The middle end of the side of the second connecting rod is connected to a fixing block, and the interior of the fixing block is embedded with an armature. The lower end of the second connecting rod is slidably engaged in the interior of the first sliding groove.
[0010] Furthermore, the vertical groove has a sliding locking plate inside, and the cross-section of the limiting plate is a "T" shaped structure. The lower end of the limiting plate is threaded with a lead screw, one end of which is connected to a rotating rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to a moving block. An armature is embedded in the front of the moving block.
[0011] Furthermore, one end of the rotating rod is connected to a sleeve, and the surface of the rotating rod is symmetrically connected with sliders, which are slidably engaged inside the sleeve. A spring is provided inside the sleeve, with one end of the spring connected to the rotating rod and the other end connected to the inner wall of the sleeve.
[0012] Furthermore, a pulley is provided on the surface of the sleeve, a drive belt is connected inside the pulley, a shaft is connected to the lower end of the drive belt, a pulley is also provided at one end of the shaft, a motor is connected to one end of the shaft, and the shaft is connected to the output end of the motor.
[0013] Furthermore, a scale is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate, and a measuring ruler is connected to one side of the scale, with the measuring ruler installed on the upper surface of the placement platform.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This invention utilizes a clamping mechanism to straighten tilted SMT components and calibrate both sides of the SMT component. The SMT component is placed on the upper surface of the placement platform. By energizing the electromagnet, the armature drives the limiting block to slide inside the transverse groove, thus limiting both sides of the SMT component and straightening the tilted SMT component. After calibration, the calibration effect of the SMT component is improved. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional top view of the SMT chip calibration mechanism of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the placement platform structure for the SMT chip calibration mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a left-side view of the SMT chip calibration mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a right-side view of the SMT chip calibration mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the half-section structure of the sleeve used in the SMT chip calibration mechanism of this utility model.
[0022] The components represented by each number in the attached diagram are listed below: 1. Base plate; 101. Fixing plate; 102. First slide groove; 2. Placement platform; 201. Support plate; 202. Vertical slide groove; 203. Horizontal slide groove; 3. Limiting block; 301. First connecting rod; 302. Connecting block; 303. Electromagnet; 4. Limiting block; 401. Second connecting rod; 402. Fixing block; 403. Armature; 5. Limiting plate; 6. Rotating rod; 601. Lead screw; 602. Moving block; 603. Sliding block; 7. Sleeve; 701. Pulley; 702. Spring; 8. Motor; 801. Rotating shaft; 9. Scale; 10. Measuring ruler. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, this utility model is a SMT (Surface Mount Technology) calibration mechanism, including a base plate 1, and further comprising: a fixing plate 101 bolted to one side of the upper surface of the base plate 1; symmetrically formed first sliding grooves 102 on the upper surface of the base plate 1; a placement platform 2 disposed above the base plate 1, and the placement platform 2 connected to the base plate 1 via support legs; a support plate 201 fixedly connected to one side of the placement platform 2; a vertical sliding groove 202 formed on the upper surface of the placement platform 2; symmetrically formed horizontal sliding grooves 203 on the upper surface of the placement platform 2; and a limiting block 3 connected to one side of the upper surface of the placement platform 2. The two sides of the fixing plate 101 are fixedly connected to the base plate 1 by bolts. A rectangular groove is opened in the center of the fixing plate 101, and one end of the first connecting rod 301 passes through the rectangular groove and is fixedly installed on the side of the fixing plate 101 by bolts, thereby fixing the position of the first connecting rod 301. The limiting block 3 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the placement platform 2. The sum of the lengths of the two sets of horizontal sliding grooves 203 is less than the side length of the placement platform 2, and the horizontal sliding grooves 203 and the vertical sliding grooves 202 form a "T" shape, so that the limiting block 4 and the limiting plate 5 can clamp and limit the sides of SMT components of different sizes, increasing the practicality of the device.
[0025] A first connecting rod 301 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting block 3, and the cross-section of the first connecting rod 301 is an "L" shaped structure. One end of the first connecting rod 301 is connected to a connecting block 302, and circular grooves are opened on both sides and the front of the connecting block 302. Electromagnets 303 are embedded in the circular grooves. The left end of the first connecting rod 301 is fixedly installed on the surface of the fixing plate 101. The upper end of the first connecting rod 301 is welded to the side of the limiting block 3. The right end of the first connecting rod 301 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting block 302. Two sets of circular grooves are opened on the front of the connecting block 302, and two sets of electromagnets 303 are embedded in the circular grooves on both sides. There are a total of four sets of electromagnets 303, which are respectively arranged inside the connecting block 302. The electromagnets 303 are electrically connected to the power supply. By energizing the electromagnets 303, the armature 403 is attracted, so that the two sets of limiting blocks 4 clamp and limit the SMT surface mount.
[0026] A clamping mechanism, disposed on the upper surface of the placement platform 2, is used to clamp and limit SMT components. The clamping mechanism includes a limiting block 4, a second connecting rod 401, a fixing block 402, and an armature 403. The limiting blocks 4 are symmetrically arranged on the upper surface of the placement platform 2. The lower surface of the limiting block 4 is connected to the second connecting rod 401, and the upper end of the second connecting rod 401 is slidably engaged inside the transverse groove 203. The middle end of the side of the second connecting rod 401 is connected to the fixing block 402, and the armature 403 is embedded inside the fixing block 402. The second connecting rod 401... The lower end of the limiting block 4 is slidably engaged inside the first slide groove 102. The lower surface of the limiting block 4 is in contact with the upper surface of the placement platform 2. The second connecting rod 401, which is provided on the lower surface of the limiting block 4, passes through the transverse slide groove 203 and is slidably engaged with the transverse slide groove 203, so that the second connecting rod 401 can move along the transverse slide groove 203 with the limiting block 4. The lower end of the second connecting rod 401 is slidably engaged with the first slide groove 102. At the same time, the first slide groove 102 can also limit the second connecting rod 401, increase the stability of the second connecting rod 401 when it moves, and prevent it from shaking.
[0027] When the electromagnet 303 is energized, it becomes magnetic. Then, the armature 403 inside the fixing block 402 is attracted by the electromagnet 303. The armature 403 is embedded inside the fixing block 402, so that the armature 403 can drive the fixing block 402 and the second connecting rod 401 to move. As the second connecting rod 401 moves, the limiting block 4 can limit both sides of the SMT patch, thereby straightening the tilted SMT patch.
[0028] The vertical slide groove 202 is internally slidably engaged with a limiting plate 5, and the limiting plate 5 has a "T" shaped cross-section. The lower end of the limiting plate 5 is threadedly connected to a lead screw 601. One end of the lead screw 601 is connected to a rotating rod 6, and the other end is rotatably connected to a moving block 602. An armature 403 is embedded in the front of the moving block 602. The "T" shaped structure allows the upper end of the limiting plate 5 to limit one side of the SMT surface mount, while the lower end is threadedly connected to the lead screw 601. One end of the lead screw 601 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 6, and the lead screw 601 can rotate with the rotating rod 6. The other end of the lead screw 601 is rotatably connected to the moving block 602. When the lead screw 601 rotates, the moving block 602 does not rotate with the lead screw 601. When the electromagnet 303 is energized, the armature 403 on the front of the moving block 602 is attracted by the electromagnet 303, causing the moving block 602 to move to the left and be attracted by the electromagnet 303.
[0029] One end of the rotating rod 6 is connected to a sleeve 7. A slider 603 is symmetrically connected to the surface of the rotating rod 6, and the slider 603 is slidably engaged inside the sleeve 7. A spring 702 is provided inside the sleeve 7, and one end of the spring 702 is connected to the rotating rod 6, while the other end is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 7. A groove is provided inside the sleeve 7, and the slider 603 is slidably engaged inside the groove. The rotating rod 6 can move left and right along the sleeve 7. A hydraulic rod is provided inside the spring 702, one end of which is connected to the rotating rod 6, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve 7. The hydraulic rod can prevent the spring 702 from bending or deforming due to excessive force.
[0030] The sleeve 7 has a pulley 701 on its surface, and a transmission belt is connected inside the pulley 701. The lower end of the transmission belt is connected to a rotating shaft 801, and a pulley 701 is also provided at one end of the rotating shaft 801. One end of the rotating shaft 801 is connected to a motor 8, and the rotating shaft 801 is connected to the output end of the motor 8. The pulley 701 on the surface of the sleeve 7 and the pulley 701 on the surface of the rotating shaft 801 are on the same plane. The transmission belt can drive the two sets of pulleys 701 to rotate. One end of the rotating shaft 801 is rotatably connected to a U-shaped block to prevent the rotating shaft 801 from shaking when rotating. When the motor 8 is started, the rotating shaft 801 connected to the output end of the motor 8 begins to rotate. The pulley 701 at one end of the rotating shaft 801 rotates, and through the transmission belt, the pulley 701 on the surface of the sleeve 7 rotates, and the sleeve 7 rotates accordingly.
[0031] A scale 9 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate 5, and a measuring ruler 10 is connected to one side of the scale 9. The measuring ruler 10 is installed on the upper surface of the placement platform 2. When the limiting plate 5 starts to move to the left, the scale 9 moves along one side of the measuring ruler 10. After the limiting is completed, the scale 9 points to the number on the measuring ruler 10, which can show the deviation between SMT components while calibrating.
[0032] Working principle: When using this device, the SMT chip is first placed on the placement platform 2. Then, the electromagnet 303 is energized, making it magnetic. Subsequently, the armature 403 inside the fixing block 402 is attracted by the electromagnet 303. The armature 403 is embedded inside the fixing block 402, allowing the armature 403 to drive the fixing block 402 and the second connecting rod 401 to move. As the second connecting rod 401 moves, the limiting block 4 can limit both sides of the SMT chip, thereby straightening the tilted SMT chip. The armature 403 on the front of the moving block 602 is attracted by the electromagnet 303. The adsorption causes the moving block 602 to move to the left and be attracted by the electromagnet 303, which in turn drives the limiting plate 5 to limit the SMT component. When the moving block 602 contacts the connecting block 302, the other side of the SMT component does not contact the limiting block 3. Then the motor 8 is started, and the sleeve 7 drives the lead screw 601 to rotate through the transmission belt, so that the limiting plate 5 continues to move to the left, thereby bringing one side of the SMT component into contact with the limiting block 3. After the limitation is completed, by observing the number on the measuring ruler 10 pointed to by the scale mark 9, the deviation between the SMT components can be seen during calibration.
[0033] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or to some of the technical features, shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A mechanism for SMT patch calibration comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A fixing plate (101) is bolted to one side of the upper surface of the base plate (1). The upper surface of the base plate (1) is symmetrically provided with a first sliding groove (102). A placement platform (2) is provided above the base plate (1), and the placement platform (2) is connected to the base plate (1) through a support leg. A support plate (201) is fixedly connected to one side of the placement platform (2). A vertical sliding groove (202) is provided on the upper surface of the placement platform (2). A horizontal sliding groove (203) is symmetrically provided on the upper surface of the placement platform (2). A limiting block (3) is connected to one side of the upper surface of the placement platform (2). A clamping mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the placement stage (2) for clamping and limiting SMT components.
2. A mechanism for SMT patch alignment as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The limiting block (3) is fixedly connected to one side of a first connecting rod (301), and the cross-section of the first connecting rod (301) is an "L" shaped structure. One end of the first connecting rod (301) is connected to a connecting block (302), and circular grooves are provided on both sides and the front of the connecting block (302), and electromagnets (303) are embedded in the circular grooves.
3. The SMT patch calibration mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The clamping mechanism includes a limiting block (4), a second connecting rod (401), a fixing block (402), and an armature (403). The upper surface of the placement platform (2) is symmetrically provided with limiting blocks (4). The lower surface of the limiting block (4) is connected to the second connecting rod (401), and the upper end of the second connecting rod (401) is slidably engaged in the interior of the transverse slide groove (203). The middle end of the side of the second connecting rod (401) is connected to the fixing block (402), and the armature (403) is embedded in the interior of the fixing block (402). The lower end of the second connecting rod (401) is slidably engaged in the interior of the first slide groove (102).
4. The SMT patch calibration mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The vertical slide groove (202) is internally slidably engaged with a limiting plate (5), and the cross-section of the limiting plate (5) is a "T" shaped structure. The lower end of the limiting plate (5) is threadedly connected to a lead screw (601). One end of the lead screw (601) is connected to a rotating rod (6), and the other end is rotatably connected to a moving block (602). An armature (403) is embedded in the front of the moving block (602).
5. A mechanism for SMT patch alignment as claimed in claim 4, wherein, One end of the rotating rod (6) is connected to a sleeve (7). A slider (603) is symmetrically connected to the surface of the rotating rod (6), and the slider (603) is slidably engaged inside the sleeve (7). A spring (702) is provided inside the sleeve (7), and one end of the spring (702) is connected to the rotating rod (6), while the other end is connected to the inner wall of the sleeve (7).
6. A mechanism for SMT patch alignment as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The sleeve (7) is provided with a pulley (701) on its surface. A transmission belt is connected inside the pulley (701). The lower end of the transmission belt is connected to a rotating shaft (801). One end of the rotating shaft (801) is also provided with a pulley (701). One end of the rotating shaft (801) is connected to a motor (8), and the rotating shaft (801) is connected to the output end of the motor (8).
7. A mechanism for SMT patch alignment as claimed in claim 6, wherein, One side of the limiting plate (5) is fixedly connected with a scale mark (9), one side of the scale mark (9) is connected with a measuring scale (10), and the measuring scale (10) is installed on the upper surface of the placing table (2).