Haptic sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit board

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible skin, disclose electronic skin's tactile sensor device for flexible circuit board, including work table, the outer wall rear side of work table is installed with clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is used for clamping and adhering flexible circuit board, the outer wall rear side fixedly connected with interface mechanism of work table, the interface mechanism is used for with terminal card joint connection of flexible circuit board, the clamping mechanism includes sliding slot, the sliding slot installs in the outer wall rear side of work table, the outer wall front side of sliding slot is installed with base material, the outer wall upper and lower side fixedly connected with copper skin of base material. In the utility model, the clamp slides in the sliding slot through the sliding block, and the hydraulic push rod between the two clamps is started to automatically compress the clamp to provide stable thrust, reach the effect of automatic clamping, the adjacent side of the clamp is installed with rubber pad to prevent slipping, for preventing the clamping object from falling, and the rubber pad is connected with the copper skin through the fixing block to firmly adsorb the copper skin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flexible skin technology, and more particularly to a tactile sensor device for electronic skin used on flexible circuit boards. Background Technology

[0002] The tactile sensor of electronic skin relies on a flexible substrate to achieve deformation adaptation, integrates sensing units to capture external mechanical stimuli, transmits signal changes through conductive paths, and completes signal conversion and processing in combination with circuit layers. The overall structure has flexibility and stretchability, and the components work together to realize the detection and transmission of tactile information. Its design fits the shape characteristics and functional requirements of flexible circuit boards.

[0003] It includes a flexible substrate as a support base, a sensing unit placement position, an elastic isolation layer to separate different functional areas, a microstructure array to enhance contact sensitivity, and a flexible encapsulation layer at the edge. All parts are integrated into one unit through flexible connections. However, the existing device lacks clamping components to fix the flexible circuit board layers, which cannot avoid the impact of relative displacement on detection and cannot adapt to the stability of sensors with different grip strength. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards, which aims to improve the problems in the prior art that lack clamping components to fix the layers of flexible circuit boards, cannot avoid the influence of relative displacement on detection, and cannot adapt to the stability of force sensors with different grip forces.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards, comprising a worktable, a clamping mechanism installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable for clamping and fitting the flexible circuit board, an interface mechanism fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable for engaging and connecting the flexible circuit board with a terminal, the clamping mechanism including a slide groove installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable, a substrate installed on the front side of the outer wall of the slide groove, copper foil fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the substrate, and a driving component slidably connected to the top of the outer wall of the slide groove.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The drive assembly includes a hydraulic push rod, which is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the slide groove. Clamps are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the hydraulic push rod. Sliders are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the outer walls of the two clamps. Rubber pads are fixedly connected to adjacent sides of the outer walls of the clamps. Two fixing blocks are fixedly connected to adjacent sides of the outer walls of the rubber pads. Suction cups are fixedly connected to adjacent sides of the outer walls of the multiple fixing blocks.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The interface mechanism includes a housing, which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench. A female head is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the housing, and a male head is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the female head. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the male head. Fixing blocks two are fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the outer wall of the male head. A telescopic component is installed on the front side of the fixing blocks two.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The telescopic assembly includes a second hydraulic push rod, which is fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the outer shell. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the two second hydraulic push rods. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the second fixing block, and a spring is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the rotating shaft.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A support tube is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench, and flexible skin is fixedly connected to the four sides of the outer wall of the support tube.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] A flange is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the support pipe, and bolts are rotatably connected to the four corners of the outer wall of the flange.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A power control box is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench, and a switch is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the power control box.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A charging port is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench, and a display is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the clamp slides in the groove via a slider. Activating the hydraulic push rod between the two clamps can automatically compress the clamps to provide a stable thrust, achieving an automatic clamping effect. Rubber pads are installed on adjacent sides of the clamps to prevent slippage and prevent the clamped object from falling off. Multiple suction cups are connected to the rubber pads via fixing blocks to firmly adsorb the copper foil. A substrate is installed between the two copper foils to give the circuit board a flexible effect. It has a clamping component that fixes the layers of the flexible circuit board, which can avoid the influence of relative displacement on the detection and can adapt to the stability of different grip force sensors.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, the male and female heads are pushed against each other to achieve the effect of interface engagement. The connecting block is connected to the flexible circuit board. A hydraulic push rod is connected to each of the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the outer shell. The connecting plate is inserted into the groove of the male head to achieve the engagement effect. The connecting plate is rotated by the rotating shaft. In the engaged state, the two hydraulic push rods can be activated to release the engagement function. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the tactile sensor device for electronic skin on flexible circuit boards proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of the tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the tactile sensor device for electronic skin on flexible circuit boards proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the tactile sensor device for electronic skin on flexible circuit boards proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural exploded view of the tactile sensor device for electronic skin on flexible circuit boards proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Workbench; 2. Clamping mechanism; 201. Slide groove; 202. Copper sheet; 203. Base material; 204. Drive assembly; 2041. Hydraulic push rod one; 2042. Clamp; 2043. Slider; 2044. Rubber pad; 2045. Fixing block one; 2046. Suction cup; 3. Interface mechanism; 301. Housing; 302. Female head; 303. Male head; 304. Connecting block; 305. Fixing block two; 306. Telescopic assembly; 3061. Hydraulic push rod two; 3062. Connecting plate; 3063. Rotating shaft; 3064. Spring; 4. Support tube; 5. Flexible skin; 6. Flange; 7. Bolt; 8. Control box; 9. Switch; 10. Charging port; 11. Display. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This utility model provides an embodiment of a tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards, including a worktable 1. A clamping mechanism 2 is installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable 1 for clamping and adhering the flexible circuit board. An interface mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable 1 for engaging and connecting the flexible circuit board with a terminal. The clamping mechanism 2 includes a slide groove 201 installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable 1. A substrate 203 is installed on the front side of the outer wall of the slide groove 201. Copper foil 202 is fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the substrate 203. A driving assembly 204 is slidably connected to the top of the outer wall of the slide groove 201. Component 204 includes a hydraulic push rod 2041, which is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the slide 201. Clamps 2042 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the hydraulic push rod 2041. Slider 2043 is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the two clamps 2042. Rubber pads 2044 are fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the clamps 2042. Two fixing blocks 2045 are fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the rubber pads 2044. Suction cups 2046 are fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the multiple fixing blocks 2045. A support tube 4 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the worktable 1. Flexible skin 5 is fixedly connected to the four sides of the outer wall of the support tube 4.

[0032] Specifically, the clip 2042 slides within the groove 201 via the slider 2043. By activating the hydraulic push rod 2041 positioned between the two clips 2042, the clips 2042 are driven to automatically compress within the groove 201, providing a stable and continuous pushing force. Rubber pads 2044 are installed on adjacent sides of the two clips 2042 to achieve an anti-slip effect. Multiple suction cups 2046 are connected to the rubber pads 2044 via fixing blocks 2045 to firmly adhere the copper sheet 202. A substrate 203 is installed between the two copper sheets 202 to achieve a flexible circuit board effect. The support tube 4 is connected to the flexible skin 5 to achieve the effect of a flexible sensing skin.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The interface mechanism 3 includes a housing 301, which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench 1. A female head 302 is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the housing 301, and a male head 303 is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the female head 302. A connecting block 304 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the male head 303. Fixing blocks 305 are fixedly connected to the top left and right sides of the outer wall of the male head 303. A telescopic component 306 is installed on the front side of the fixing blocks 305. The telescopic component 306 includes a hydraulic push rod 3061, which is fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the housing 301. A connecting plate 3062 is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the two hydraulic push rods 3061. A rotating shaft 3063 is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the fixing blocks 305. A spring 3064 is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 3063. A control box 8 is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench 1, and a switch 9 is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the control box 8.

[0034] Specifically, by applying a pushing force to each other to push the male connector 303 and the female connector 302, the interface can be engaged. The connecting block 304 is used to connect the flexible circuit board composed of copper foil 202 and substrate 203. Two hydraulic push rods 3061 are respectively connected to the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the housing 301. The connecting plate 3062 is used to engage inside the groove of the male connector 303 to achieve the engagement effect. The rotating shaft 3063 is connected to the upper and lower sides of the male connector 303 through the fixing block 305, so that the connecting plate 3062 can rotate through the rotating shaft 3063. When in the engaged state, the engagement effect can be released by activating the two hydraulic push rods 3061. The control box 8 is connected to the switch 9 for starting and stopping the electrical equipment.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A flange 6 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the support tube 4. Bolts 7 are rotatably connected to the four corners of the outer wall of the flange 6. A charging port 10 is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench 1. A display 11 is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench 1.

[0036] Specifically, flange 6 and connecting bolts 7 are used to connect the device to other equipment, charging port 10 is used to charge the device, and display 11 is used to display the device's parameter information and related instructions.

[0037] Working principle: The clip 2042 slides in the slide groove 201 via the slider 2043. By activating the hydraulic push rod 2041 located between the two clips 2042, the clip 2042 can be automatically compressed in the slide groove 201, providing a stable pushing force. Rubber pads 2044 are installed on adjacent sides of the two clips 2042 to achieve an anti-slip effect. Multiple suction cups 2046 are connected to the rubber pads 2044 via fixing blocks 2045 to firmly adsorb the copper sheet 202. A substrate 203 is installed between the two copper sheets 202 to achieve a flexible effect for the circuit board.

[0038] The male connector 303 and female connector 302 can be engaged by pushing them together. The connecting block 304 is used to connect the flexible circuit board composed of copper foil 202 and substrate 203. Two hydraulic push rods 3061 are respectively connected to the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the outer shell 301. The connecting plate 3062 is used to engage in the groove of the male connector 303 to achieve the engagement effect. The rotating shaft 3063 is connected to the upper and lower sides of the male connector 303 through the fixing block 305. Then the connecting plate 3062 rotates through the rotating shaft 3063. When engaged, the engagement effect can be released by activating the two hydraulic push rods 3061.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: A clamping mechanism (2) is installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench (1). The clamping mechanism (2) is used to clamp and fit the flexible circuit board. An interface mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench (1). The interface mechanism (3) is used to connect the flexible circuit board to the terminal. The clamping mechanism (2) includes a slide (201), which is installed on the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench (1). A substrate (203) is installed on the front side of the outer wall of the slide (201). Copper sheets (202) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the substrate (203). A drive assembly (204) is slidably connected to the top of the outer wall of the slide (201).

2. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (204) includes a hydraulic push rod (2041), which is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the slide (201). The upper and lower sides of the outer wall of the hydraulic push rod (2041) are fixedly connected to clips (2042). The left and right sides of the outer walls of the two clips (2042) are fixedly connected to sliders (2043). The adjacent side of the outer wall of the clips (2042) is fixedly connected to a rubber pad (2044). The adjacent side of the outer wall of the rubber pad (2044) is fixedly connected to two fixing blocks (2045). The adjacent side of the outer wall of the multiple fixing blocks (2045) is fixedly connected to a suction cup (2046).

3. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interface mechanism (3) includes a housing (301), which is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench (1). A female head (302) is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the housing (301), and a male head (303) is installed in the middle of the inner wall of the female head (302). A connecting block (304) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the male head (303). Fixing blocks (305) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the outer wall of the male head (303). A telescopic component (306) is installed on the front side of the fixing block (305).

4. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic assembly (306) includes a second hydraulic push rod (3061), which is fixedly connected to the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the outer shell (301). A connecting plate (3062) is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the two second hydraulic push rods (3061). A rotating shaft (3063) is rotatably connected to the middle of the inner wall of the second fixing block (305). A spring (3064) is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the outer wall of the rotating shaft (3063).

5. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support tube (4) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the workbench (1), and flexible skin (5) is fixedly connected around the outer wall of the support tube (4).

6. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 5, characterized in that: A flange (6) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the outer wall of the support pipe (4), and bolts (7) are rotatably connected to the four corners of the outer wall of the flange (6).

7. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power control box (8) is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench (1), and a switch (9) is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the power control box (8).

8. The tactile sensor device for electronic skin of flexible circuit boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging port (10) is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench (1), and a display (11) is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the workbench (1).

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