An automatic sorting device for PCB board production

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of sorting device technology, and more particularly to an automatic sorting device for PCB board production, comprising: a processing table; a gripping component disposed on one side of the processing table; a conveying component disposed on the other side of the processing table; a smart control cabinet fixedly connected to the processing table; a first mounting platform fixedly connected to the processing table; a first vision camera fixedly connected to the first mounting platform; a second mounting platform fixedly connected to the processing table; a second vision camera fixedly connected to the second mounting platform; a baffle slidably connected to the processing table; and a discharge component disposed on the processing table, the discharge component being electrically connected to the smart control cabinet. This utility model uses dual-station vision cameras to achieve omnidirectional inspection of the upper and lower surfaces of the PCB substrate. The vision cameras can acquire clear images and achieve accurate identification, thereby significantly improving sorting quality and efficiency and reducing waste of subsequent processing resources.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting device technology, and in particular to an automatic sorting device for PCB board production. Background Technology

[0002] The PCB manufacturing process involves several key steps, including substrate preparation, pattern transfer, etching, drilling, electroplating, solder mask printing, surface treatment, and shape processing. Among these, the substrate, as the core carrier of the PCB, plays a decisive role in the stability of subsequent processing steps and the quality of the final product.

[0003] During the PCB substrate shaping stage, mechanical processing methods such as cutting and rounding are required to ensure the substrate meets different specifications. However, in actual processing, PCB substrates are affected by various factors such as equipment precision limitations, material defects, and process fluctuations. Some substrates may have defects such as dimensional deviations, edge damage, or surface defects. If these defective products are not detected and rejected in time, but continue to enter subsequent processing stages (such as drilling and electroplating), it will not only affect the overall quality of the PCB board, but also cause unnecessary waste of processing materials, thereby increasing production costs. Therefore, after the substrate processing is completed, quality sorting of the PCB board is required to effectively remove defective products. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide an automatic PCB board sorting device based on appearance characteristics, which uses the visual features of PCB boards as the evaluation criteria to achieve quality sorting function efficiently and accurately.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows: An automatic sorting device for PCB board production includes: a processing table; a gripping component disposed on one side of the processing table; a conveying component disposed on the other side of the processing table; an intelligent control cabinet fixedly connected to the processing table, the gripping component and the conveying component being electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet; a first mounting platform fixedly connected to the processing table, the first mounting platform being disposed below the gripping component, and the gripping component passing over the first mounting platform when transferring PCB substrates; a first vision camera fixedly connected to the first mounting platform, the first vision camera being electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet; a second mounting platform fixedly connected to the processing table, the first mounting platform being disposed above the conveying component, and the conveying component passing under the second mounting platform when transferring PCB substrates; a second vision camera fixedly connected to the second mounting platform, the second vision camera being electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet; an electric push rod fixedly connected to the processing table; a baffle slidably connected to the processing table, the baffle being fixed to the control end of the electric push rod; and a discharge component disposed on the processing table, the discharge component being electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet.

[0006] Furthermore, the gripping component consists of an electric rail, a cylinder, and a suction cup assembly; the conveying component consists of rollers and a motor; and the discharging component includes: a mounting base plate fixedly connected to the processing table, the mounting base plate being positioned below the rollers of the conveying component; an electric slide rail fixedly connected to the mounting base plate; a pusher slidably connected to the mounting base plate, the pusher being fixed to the control end of the electric slide rail, and the pusher being inserted between the rollers; and a collecting rack fixedly connected to the processing table, the collecting rack collecting the PCB substrates transferred by the pusher.

[0007] Furthermore, the collection rack is equipped with grooves.

[0008] Furthermore, the device also includes a guide plate fixedly connected to the processing table, the guide plate being disposed on both sides of the inlet end of the conveying assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the device also includes a transparent cover plate fixedly connected to the first processing table.

[0010] Furthermore, the device also includes a cotton pad fixedly connected to the pusher, the cotton pad being disposed on the side of the pusher that contacts the PCB substrate.

[0011] The beneficial effects are as follows: This utility model uses a dual-station vision camera to achieve all-round inspection of the upper and lower surfaces of the PCB substrate. The vision camera can capture clear images and achieve accurate identification, thereby significantly improving sorting quality and efficiency and reducing the waste of subsequent processing resources. This utility model adopts an automated production line design, which effectively improves inspection efficiency and can be adapted to the entire PCB processing line to achieve continuous and uninterrupted operation, effectively improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the positional structure of the first and second vision cameras of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the position of the conveying component and the baffle of this utility model.

[0015] Component names and serial numbers in the diagram: 1_Processing table, 2_Grip assembly, 3_Conveying assembly, 4_Intelligent control cabinet, 5_First mounting platform, 6_First vision camera, 7_Electric push rod, 8_Baffle, 9_Second mounting platform, 10_Second vision camera, 11_Mounting base plate, 12_Electric slide rail, 13_Push frame, 14_Collection rack, 15_Groove, 16_Guide plate, 17_Transparent cover plate, 18_Cotton pad. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Example: An automatic sorting device for PCB board production, combined with Figures 1-3 As shown, the system includes: a processing table 1, which is located in the PCB processing line and connects the previous substrate outline processing stage with the next pattern transfer processing stage. The substrate outline processing stage is located on the left side of the processing table 1, and the pattern transfer stage is located on the right side of the processing table 1; a gripping component 2 located on the right side of the processing table 1, which is used to grip and transfer the PCB substrate. It consists of an electric rail, a cylinder, and a suction cup assembly. The suction cup assembly picks up and puts down the PCB substrate, the cylinder controls the suction cup assembly to move up and down, and the electric rail controls the suction cup assembly to move left and right; a conveying component 3 located on the left side of the processing table 1, which consists of a roller and a motor. The motor drives the roller to rotate and transport the PCB substrate to the left; and a smart control cabinet 4 fixedly installed on the front side of the processing table 1. The gripping component 2 and the conveying component 3 are electrically connected to the smart control cabinet 4 and are uniformly coordinated and controlled by the smart control cabinet 4.

[0018] Combination Figures 1-3 As shown, the device also includes: a first mounting platform 5 fixedly installed on the right side of the processing table 1, the first mounting platform 5 being positioned below the gripping component 2, and the gripping component 2 passing over the first mounting platform 5 when transferring the PCB substrate; a first vision camera 6 fixedly installed on the upper side of the first mounting platform 5, the first vision camera 6 being electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet 4, the first vision camera 6 being used to acquire the appearance image of the lower surface of the PCB substrate and transmit the data to the intelligent control cabinet 4, where the intelligent control cabinet 4 performs feature extraction and analysis; an electric push rod 7 fixedly installed on the left side of the processing table 1; and a baffle 8 slidably installed on the left side of the processing table 1, the baffle 8 being located on the far left of the conveying component 3, used to restrict the PCB substrate being transported by the conveying component 3, the baffle 8 being connected to the electric push rod 7. The control terminal is fixed, and the baffle 8 moves vertically. A second mounting platform 9 is fixedly installed on the left side of the processing table 1. The first mounting platform 5 is set above the conveying component 3. When the conveying component 3 transfers the PCB substrate, it will pass under the second mounting platform 9. A second vision camera 10 is fixedly installed on the lower side of the second mounting platform 9. The second vision camera 10 is electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet 4. The second vision camera 10 is used to acquire the appearance image of the upper surface of the PCB substrate and transmit the data to the intelligent control cabinet 4 for feature extraction and analysis. A discharge component is set on the processing table 1. The discharge component is electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet 4. The discharge component is used to remove the unqualified PCB substrates from the processing table 1 according to the comparison and analysis results of the intelligent control cabinet 4.

[0019] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the discharge assembly includes: a mounting base plate 11 fixedly mounted on the processing table 1, the mounting base plate 11 being positioned below the rollers of the conveying assembly 3; an electric slide rail 12 fixedly mounted on the mounting base plate 11, the electric slide rail 12 being arranged in a front-to-back direction, and an opening for the PCB substrate to pass through being provided at the processing table 1 on the front side of the electric slide rail 12; a pusher 13 slidably mounted on the mounting base plate 11, the pusher 13 being fixed to the control end of the electric slide rail 12, the pusher 13 moving back and forth, and the pusher 13 passing between the rollers; and a collection rack 14 fixedly mounted on the front side of the processing table 1, the collection rack 14 being located at the opening of the processing table 1.

[0020] After the PCB substrate completes its shape processing, it is conveyed to the gripping station below the gripping component 2. The gripping component 2 controls the suction cup assembly on it to move down and until it contacts the PCB substrate. Then, it controls the suction cup assembly to stably adhere the PCB substrate. After completion, the gripping component 2 moves the PCB substrate upward and controls the PCB substrate to move left to the inspection station of the first vision camera 6. The first vision camera 6 will capture an image of the appearance of the lower surface of the PCB substrate and transmit the image data to the intelligent control cabinet 4 for feature extraction and analysis. Afterward, the gripping component 2 moves the PCB substrate above the conveying component 3, moves it down and releases it to transfer it onto the conveying component 3. The conveying component 3 then moves the PCB substrate to the left to the inspection station of the second vision camera 10. In the first stage, the second vision camera 10 captures an image of the surface of the PCB substrate and sends the data to the intelligent control cabinet 4 for feature extraction and analysis. Finally, the intelligent control cabinet 4 compares the input data with preset qualified data to determine the quality of each PCB. When non-conforming features such as dimensional deviation or surface defects are detected, the electric push rod 7 is activated, which moves the baffle 8 upward to block the conveying channel of the PCB substrate, preventing it from entering the next stage. At the same time, the pusher 13 moves forward to push the PCB substrate onto the collection rack 14 for uniform collection, thereby realizing the automatic screening of non-conforming PCB substrates. After completion, the baffle 8 moves downward to reset, and the pusher 13 moves backward to reset, and the device enters the working cycle.

[0021] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the collection rack 14 is provided with a groove 15, which provides space for the PCB substrate to be picked up, so as to prevent the PCB substrate from being too close to the collection rack 14 and causing inconvenience in picking it up; the device also includes: a guide plate 16 fixedly installed on the processing table 1, the guide plate 16 is set in the front-back direction of the right entry end of the conveying component 3, the guide plate 16 is used to guide the PCB substrate to be centered, so that the second vision camera 10 can better capture the appearance image of the PCB substrate; a transparent cover plate 17 fixedly installed on the first processing table 1, the transparent cover plate 17 is used to protect the first vision camera 6 from the safety threat caused by processing debris generated during the PCB substrate processing; a cotton pad 18 fixedly installed on the pusher 13, the cotton pad 18 is set on the side of the pusher 13 that contacts the PCB substrate, so as to reduce the contact force between the pusher 13 and the PCB board and improve the contact safety between the two.

[0022] Although this disclosure has been described with respect to only a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure will understand that various other embodiments can be devised without departing from the scope of this invention. Therefore, the scope of this invention should be limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting device for PCB board production, characterized in that, include: Processing table (1); gripping component (2) set on one side of processing table (1); conveying component (3) set on the other side of processing table (1); intelligent control cabinet (4) fixedly connected to processing table (1), gripping component (2) and conveying component (3) are electrically connected to intelligent control cabinet (4) and are uniformly coordinated and controlled by intelligent control cabinet (4); first mounting platform (5) fixedly connected to processing table (1), the first mounting platform (5) is set below gripping component (2), and gripping component (2) will pass over the first mounting platform (5) when transferring PCB substrate; first vision camera (6) fixedly connected to the first mounting platform (5), the first vision camera (6) is electrically connected to intelligent control cabinet (4); second mounting platform (9) fixedly connected to processing table (1), the first mounting platform (5) is set above conveying component (3), and conveying component (3) will pass over the first mounting platform (9) when transferring PCB substrate. The second mounting table (9) passes below the second visual camera (10) which is fixedly connected to the second mounting table (9). The second visual camera (10) is electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet (4). The first visual camera (6) and the second visual camera (10) are used to acquire the surface image of the PCB substrate and transmit the data to the intelligent control cabinet (4) for feature extraction and analysis. The electric push rod (7) is fixedly connected to the processing table (1). The baffle (8) is slidably connected to the processing table (1). The baffle (8) is used to restrict the PCB substrate transported by the conveying component (3). The baffle (8) is fixed to the control end of the electric push rod (7). The discharge component is set on the processing table (1). The discharge component is electrically connected to the intelligent control cabinet (4). The discharge component is used to remove the unqualified PCB substrate from the processing table (1) according to the comparison and analysis results of the intelligent control cabinet (4).

2. The automatic sorting device for PCB board production as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping component (2) consists of an electric rail, a cylinder and a suction cup assembly. The conveying component (3) consists of a roller and a motor. The discharging component includes: a mounting base plate (11) fixedly connected to the processing table (1), the mounting base plate (11) being located below the roller of the conveying component (3); an electric slide rail (12) fixedly connected to the mounting base plate (11); a pusher (13) slidably connected to the mounting base plate (11), the pusher (13) being fixed to the control end of the electric slide rail (12), the pusher (13) being inserted between the rollers, and the displacement of the pusher (13) transferring the PCB substrate from the conveying component (3); and a collection rack (14) fixedly connected to the processing table (1), the collection rack (14) collecting the PCB substrate transferred by the pusher (13).

3. The automatic sorting device for PCB board production as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The collection rack (14) is provided with a groove (15), which provides space for taking out the PCB substrate.

4. The automatic sorting device for PCB board production as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The device further includes a guide plate (16) fixedly connected to the processing table (1). The guide plate (16) is disposed on both sides of the inlet end of the conveying assembly (3). The guide plate (16) is used to guide the PCB substrate to the center.

5. The automatic sorting device for PCB board production as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The device further includes a transparent cover plate (17) fixedly connected to the first processing table (1), the transparent cover plate (17) being used to protect the first vision camera (6).

6. The automatic sorting device for PCB board production as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The device further includes a cotton pad (18) fixedly connected to the pusher (13), the cotton pad (18) being disposed on the side of the pusher (13) that contacts the PCB substrate.

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