An antenna thermoforming mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to antenna processing technical field discloses an antenna thermoforming mechanism, including work rest, set up feeding assembly, forming assembly, clamping subassembly, first positioning assembly, second positioning assembly and heating assembly respectively on the work rest, heating assembly is located in the work upper middle part, heating assembly both sides set up first positioning assembly and second positioning assembly respectively, clamping subassembly is located in first positioning assembly and second positioning assembly one side, heating assembly top sets up forming assembly, the feeding assembly includes first feeding unit and second feeding unit, first feeding unit and second feeding unit locate first positioning assembly and second positioning assembly other side respectively, first positioning assembly and second positioning assembly other side still are equipped with first detection unit and second detection unit, work efficiency is high, and cost is low, and the positioning is accurate, and detection efficiency is good, has good market application value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of antenna processing technology, and more specifically, to an antenna thermoforming mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the 5G era, the mainstream technologies for base station antennas are Massive MIMO active antennas, active-passive integrated antennas, and multi-system integrated passive antennas. The complexity of these technologies far exceeds that of the 2G, 3G, and 4G eras. For each subsystem of the base station antenna system, the boundary conditions of the radiating elements / arrays are becoming increasingly complex, and the technical difficulty of electrical performance design is increasing.

[0003] Currently, with the development of communication technology, antenna technology is being updated rapidly, from external antennas to internal antennas, and from explicit antennas to implicit antennas. The development speed of antennas is changing by leaps and bounds. Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of wireless communication, mobile terminals have taken a dominant position. In particular, mobile phones are gradually becoming smaller and more intelligent, making mobile communication antennas extremely important. In existing technologies, mobile terminals typically use antennas such as metal spring-loaded antennas, PCB / FPC antennas, LDS antennas, and dual-color injection molded antennas. Some traditional antennas require manual opening and closing of the mold and visual inspection after molding when manufactured using traditional molds, which is inefficient and costly.

[0004] Existing technology has flaws and needs improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of current technology, this invention provides an antenna thermoforming mechanism.

[0006] The present invention provides a thermoforming mechanism for an antenna, comprising a work frame, on which a feeding assembly, a forming assembly, a clamping assembly, a first positioning assembly, a second positioning assembly, and a heating assembly are respectively arranged. The heating assembly is located in the middle of the work frame, and the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly are respectively arranged on both sides of the heating assembly. The clamping assembly is located on one side of the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly, and the forming assembly is located above the heating assembly. The feeding assembly includes a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit, which are respectively located on the other side of the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly. A first detection unit and a second detection unit are also provided on the other side of the first positioning assembly and the second positioning assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the first feeding unit includes a feeding seat, a feeding box, a feeding track, and a feeding vibrator. The feeding seat is mounted on the work frame, the feeding box is installed on the feeding seat, the feeding box is connected to one end of the feeding track, the other end of the feeding track is connected to a first positioning component, the lower end of the feeding track is connected to the feeding vibrator, and the bottom end of the feeding vibrator is mounted on the work frame via a vibrating frame.

[0008] Preferably, the first positioning component includes a positioning frame, a positioning cylinder, a positioning track, a positioning device, a positioning telescopic rod, and a positioning slider. The positioning frame is mounted on a work frame. The positioning frame is provided with a fixed end of the positioning cylinder and a positioning track at intervals. The output end of the positioning cylinder is connected to one end of the positioning telescopic rod, and the other end of the positioning telescopic rod is connected to one end of the positioning device. The lower end of the positioning device is mounted on the positioning track via the positioning slider.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a clamping motor, a clamping base plate, a clamping track, a clamping slide plate, a first clamping cylinder, a clamping carrier plate, a second clamping cylinder, and clamping claws. The clamping base plate is mounted on the work frame. One end of the clamping base plate has a fixed end for the clamping motor. The output end of the clamping motor is connected to one end of the clamping slide rod, and the other end of the clamping slide rod is connected to one end of the clamping slide plate. The lower surface of the clamping slide plate is mounted within the clamping track via a clamping slider. The clamping track is mounted on the clamping base plate. The fixed end of the first clamping cylinder is mounted on the clamping slide plate. The clamping carrier plate is mounted on the output end of the first clamping cylinder. The fixed end of the second clamping cylinder is mounted on the clamping carrier plate, and the clamping claws are mounted on the output end of the second clamping cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, the molding assembly includes a molding frame, a first molding part, a second molding part, a third molding part, and a molding retainer. The molding frame is mounted on a work frame, the first molding part is mounted on the molding frame, a first molding slide is mounted on the first molding part, a second molding part is mounted on the first molding slide, a second molding slide is mounted on the second molding part, a third molding part is mounted on the second molding slide, and a molding retainer is mounted at the bottom of the third molding part.

[0011] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a heating base, a heating cylinder, a heater, a heating rail, and a heating retaining ring. The heating base and the heating rail are both mounted on a work frame. The heating retaining ring is mounted on the heating rail. A heating motor is mounted and connected to one side of the heating retaining ring. The heating cylinder is mounted on the heating base, and the heater is mounted on the top of the heating cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, the first detection unit includes a detection column, a detection bracket, and a detector. The detection column is vertically mounted on the work frame, the detection bracket is mounted on the detection column, and the detector is mounted on the detection bracket.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the clamping component is also provided on the unloading unit, the unloading unit includes an unloading frame and an unloading conveyor belt, the unloading conveyor belt is provided on the unloading frame, and the unloading frame is provided on the work frame.

[0014] Compared with the advantages of existing technologies, this utility model is equipped with an automatic feeding component, an automatic positioning and clamping component, a forming component, an automatic heating and forming component, and an automatic detection unit. It automatically completes the feeding, heating and forming, detection and unloading of antennas, with high working efficiency, low cost, accurate positioning and good detection efficiency, and has good market application value. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first positioning component of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the molding component structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the heating component structure of this utility model.

[0020] Labels: 1. Work frame; 2. Feeding assembly; 3. Forming assembly; 4. Clamping assembly; 5. First positioning assembly; 6. Second positioning assembly; 7. Heating assembly; 8. First detection unit; 9. Second detection unit; 51. Positioning frame; 52. Positioning cylinder; 53. Positioner; 54. Positioning telescopic rod; 55. Positioning slider; 56. Clamping motor; 41. Clamping base plate; 42. Clamping track; 43. Clamping slide plate; 44. First clamping cylinder; 45. Clamping carrier plate; 46. Second clamping cylinder; 47. Clamping claw; 48. Forming frame; 31. First forming part; 32. Second forming part; 33. Third forming part; 34. Forming fixture; 35. Heating base; 71. Heating cylinder; 72. Heater; 73. Heating fixing ring; 74. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification; and, for those skilled in the art, improvements or modifications can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

[0022] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is described as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is described as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figures 1-5 As shown: An antenna thermoforming mechanism includes a work frame 1. The work frame 1 is respectively provided with a feeding component 2, a forming component 3, a clamping component 4, a first positioning component 5, a second positioning component 6, and a heating component 7. The heating component 7 is located in the middle of the work frame. The first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6 are respectively provided on both sides of the heating component 7. The clamping component 4 is located on one side of the first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6. The forming component 3 is located above the heating component 7. The feeding component 2 includes a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit. The first feeding unit and the second feeding unit are respectively located on the other side of the first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6. The other side of the first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6 is also provided with a first detection unit 8 and a second detection unit 9.

[0027] It should be noted that the feeding component 2 feeds the antenna with different configurations of the thermoforming component 3. The antenna is then conveyed by the feeding component 2 to the first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6. Then, the clamping component 4 and the forming component 3 work together to pick up the antenna from the first positioning component 5 and the second positioning component 6 and place it into the heating component 7 for heating and forming. After heating and forming, the antenna is inspected and qualified. Then, it is unloaded by the forming component 3. First, the clamping component 4 places a part of the product from the feeding component 2 into the heating component 7 during the clamping process. The forming component 3 then clamps another part of the product from the feeding component 2 and connects it to the first part of the product from the heating component 7. After the connection process, the forming component 3 remains stable and works with the heating component 7 to heat and form the antenna. After the forming is inspected, the antenna is directly clamped out and placed into the unloading position.

[0028] Preferably, the first feeding unit includes a feeding seat, a feeding box, a feeding track, and a feeding vibrator. The feeding seat is mounted on the work frame 1, the feeding box is installed on the feeding seat, the feeding box is connected to one end of the feeding track, the other end of the feeding track is connected to the first positioning component 5, the lower end of the feeding track is connected to the feeding vibrator, and the bottom end of the feeding vibrator is mounted on the work frame 1 via a vibrating frame.

[0029] It should be noted that the product parts to be processed are placed in the feeding box, and the product parts are transported from the feeding track to the first positioning component 5 by the drive of the vertical vibrator;

[0030] Furthermore, the second feeding unit has the same structure as the first feeding unit, but its function can be the same—to transport the same type of product—or it can be different—to transport different products for processing.

[0031] Preferably, the first positioning component 5 includes a positioning frame 51, a positioning cylinder 52, a positioning track 53, a positioning device 54, a positioning telescopic rod 55, and a positioning slider 56. The positioning frame 51 is mounted on the work frame 1. The fixed end of the positioning cylinder 52 and the positioning track 53 are respectively spaced apart on the positioning frame 51. The output end of the positioning cylinder 52 is connected to one end of the positioning telescopic rod 55, and the other end of the positioning telescopic rod 55 is connected to one end of the positioning device 54. The lower end of the positioning device 54 is mounted on the positioning track 53 via the positioning slider 56.

[0032] It should be noted that the positioning cylinder 52 drives the positioning telescopic rod 55 to enable the positioner 54 to slide left and right on the positioning track 53 to clamp and position the product output by the feeding component 2, and cooperate with the clamping component 4 to feed, heat and form.

[0033] Preferably, the clamping assembly 4 includes a clamping motor 41, a clamping base plate 42, a clamping track 43, a clamping slide plate 44, a first clamping cylinder 45, a clamping carrier plate 46, a second clamping cylinder 47, and clamping grippers 48. The clamping base plate 42 is mounted on the work frame 1. One end of the clamping base plate 42 is provided with the fixed end of the clamping motor 41. The output end of the clamping motor 41 is connected to one end of the clamping slide rod, and the other end of the clamping slide rod is connected to the clamping slide plate 44. The lower surface of the gripping slide plate 44 is disposed within the gripping track 43 via a gripping slider. The gripping track 43 is disposed on the gripping base plate 42. The fixed end of the first gripping cylinder 45 is installed on the gripping slide plate 44. The gripping carrier plate 46 is installed on the output end of the first gripping cylinder 45. The fixed end of the second gripping cylinder 47 is installed on the gripping carrier plate 46. The gripping claw 48 is installed on the output end of the second gripping cylinder 47.

[0034] It should be noted that the clamping motor 41 drives the clamping slide plate 44 to move left and right within the clamping track 43 via the clamping slide rod. The clamping slide plate 44 then drives the first clamping cylinder 45 to move. The first clamping cylinder 45 drives the clamping carrier plate 46 to move up and down. The second clamping cylinder 47, driven by the clamping carrier plate 46, drives the clamping gripper 48 to clamp and transfer the product in the positioning component to the heating component 7 for forming.

[0035] Preferably, the molding component 3 includes a molding frame 31, a first molding part 32, a second molding part 33, a third molding part 34, and a molding retainer 35. The molding frame 31 is disposed on the work frame 1, the first molding part 32 is disposed on the molding frame 31, a first molding slide is mounted on the first molding part 32, the second molding part 33 is mounted on the first molding slide, a second molding slide is mounted on the second molding part 33, the third molding part 34 is mounted on the second molding slide, and the molding retainer 35 is mounted at the bottom end of the third molding part 34.

[0036] It should be noted that the first forming part 32 moves left and right on the forming frame 31 by driving the second forming part 33 through the first forming slide plate. While the second forming part 33 moves left and right, it drives the third forming part 34 to move through the second forming slide plate. The third forming part 34 moves up and down, thereby driving the forming fixture 35 to fasten the product fed by the feeding component 2. The product is then heated and formed by the heating component 7 and then unloaded.

[0037] Preferably, the heating assembly 7 includes a heating base 71, a heating cylinder 72, a heater 73, a heating rail, and a heating fixing ring 74. The heating base 71 and the heating rail are both mounted on the work frame 1. The heating fixing ring 74 is mounted on the heating rail. A heating motor is mounted on one side of the heating fixing ring 74 and connected to it. The heating cylinder 72 is mounted on the heating base 71, and the heater 73 is mounted on the top of the heating cylinder 72.

[0038] It should be noted that the heating cylinder 72 drives the heater 73 to fix and heat the conveyed product, while the heating fixing ring 74 is used to assist the heater 73 in stabilizing the heating and forming of the two antenna products.

[0039] Preferably, the first detection unit 8 includes a detection column, a detection bracket, and a detector. The detection column is vertically disposed on the work frame 1, the detection bracket is installed on the detection column, and the detector is installed on the detection bracket.

[0040] It should be noted that the detector is used to detect whether the positioning component has transported the product into the positioning component, and the gripping component 4 grips it.

[0041] Furthermore, the first detection unit 8 and the second detection unit 9 have the same structure and function;

[0042] Furthermore, a third detection unit is provided, with the first detection unit 8, the second detection unit 9, and the third detection unit respectively detecting the first feeding unit, the second feeding unit, and the heating component 7.

[0043] Preferably, one side of the clamping component 4 is also provided on the unloading unit, the unloading unit includes an unloading frame and an unloading conveyor belt, the unloading conveyor belt is provided on the unloading frame, and the unloading frame is provided on the work frame 1.

[0044] It should be noted that the unloading conveyor belt is used to transport the finished antennas for unloading.

[0045] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification; and, for those skilled in the art, improvements or modifications can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An antenna thermoforming mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a work frame, on which a feeding component, a forming component, a clamping component, a first positioning component, a second positioning component, and a heating component are respectively arranged. The heating component is located in the middle of the work frame, and the first positioning component and the second positioning component are respectively arranged on both sides of the heating component. The clamping component is located on one side of the first positioning component and the second positioning component. The forming component is located above the heating component. The feeding component includes a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit, which are respectively located on the other side of the first positioning component and the second positioning component. A first detection unit and a second detection unit are also provided on the other side of the first positioning component and the second positioning component.

2. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first feeding unit includes a feeding seat, a feeding box, a feeding track, and a feeding vibrator. The feeding seat is mounted on the work frame, the feeding box is installed on the feeding seat, the feeding box is connected to one end of the feeding track, the other end of the feeding track is connected to a first positioning component, the lower end of the feeding track is connected to the feeding vibrator, and the bottom end of the feeding vibrator is mounted on the work frame via a vibrating frame.

3. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning component includes a positioning frame, a positioning cylinder, a positioning track, a positioning device, a positioning telescopic rod, and a positioning slider. The positioning frame is mounted on a work frame. The positioning frame is provided with a fixed end of the positioning cylinder and a positioning track at intervals. The output end of the positioning cylinder is connected to one end of the positioning telescopic rod, and the other end of the positioning telescopic rod is connected to one end of the positioning device. The lower end of the positioning device is mounted on the positioning track via the positioning slider.

4. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a clamping motor, a clamping base plate, a clamping track, a clamping slide plate, a first clamping cylinder, a clamping carrier plate, a second clamping cylinder, and clamping claws. The clamping base plate is mounted on the work frame. One end of the clamping base plate has a fixed end for the clamping motor. The output end of the clamping motor is connected to one end of the clamping slide rod, and the other end of the clamping slide rod is connected to one end of the clamping slide plate. The lower surface of the clamping slide plate is mounted within the clamping track via a clamping slider. The clamping track is mounted on the clamping base plate. The fixed end of the first clamping cylinder is mounted on the clamping slide plate. The clamping carrier plate is mounted on the output end of the first clamping cylinder. The fixed end of the second clamping cylinder is mounted on the clamping carrier plate, and the clamping claws are mounted on the output end of the second clamping cylinder.

5. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The molding assembly includes a molding frame, a first molding part, a second molding part, a third molding part, and a molding retainer. The molding frame is mounted on a work frame. The first molding part is mounted on the molding frame. A first molding slide is mounted on the first molding part. A second molding part is mounted on the first molding slide. A second molding slide is mounted on the second molding part. A third molding part is mounted on the second molding slide. A molding retainer is mounted at the bottom of the third molding part.

6. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes a heating base, a heating cylinder, a heater, a heating rail, and a heating fixing ring. The heating base and the heating rail are both mounted on a work frame. The heating fixing ring is mounted on the heating rail. A heating motor is mounted and connected to one side of the heating fixing ring. The heating cylinder is mounted on the heating base, and the heater is mounted on the top of the heating cylinder.

7. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first detection unit includes a detection column, a detection bracket, and a detector. The detection column is vertically mounted on the work frame, the detection bracket is mounted on the detection column, and the detector is mounted on the detection bracket.

8. The antenna thermoforming mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the clamping assembly is also provided on the unloading unit, which includes an unloading frame and an unloading conveyor belt. The unloading conveyor belt is provided on the unloading frame, and the unloading frame is provided on the work frame.

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