PCB drilling waste collection device

By using a pneumatic cylinder to drive the sliding block and a motor to drive the conveying assembly, the problems of unstable fixing and low waste collection efficiency in PCB drilling equipment when the sizes are mismatched are solved. This enables stable clamping of PCBs of different sizes and automated waste collection, improving drilling accuracy and production efficiency.

CN224473495UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07ZHUHAI HAOWILLING ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHUHAI HAOWILLING ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

Existing PCB drilling equipment is prone to misalignment when the dimensions are not matched, resulting in unstable fixing, displacement and vibration during drilling, which affects hole position accuracy and production efficiency. In addition, traditional collection devices have problems such as wasted flow and poor cleaning effect.

Method used

The system uses a pneumatic cylinder to drive a sliding block, which in turn drives a follower rod and a clamp. Combined with a motor-driven conveying assembly, it achieves stable clamping of PCBs of different sizes and automated collection of waste. Through meshing gears and chain transmission, it ensures efficient conveying and collection of waste.

Benefits of technology

It improves the PCB board's fixation adaptability and drilling accuracy, avoids waste accumulation, enhances production efficiency and equipment stability, and ensures thorough waste collection.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of PCB processing discloses a kind of for PCB drilling waste chip collection device, including shell, the outside fixed connection of shell has mounting block, the inside installation of mounting block has pneumatic cylinder, the drive end fixed connection of pneumatic cylinder has sliding block, the top fixed connection of sliding block has fixed column, the top rotationally connected of fixed column has two follow-up rods, two the other end of follow-up rod is all fixedly connected with clamp, the inside installation of shell has conveying assembly, the conveying assembly includes protective cover, the inner wall of shell is fixedly connected in the side of protective cover, the inside fixed connection of protective cover has fixed plate.In the utility model, sliding block is driven to slide by pneumatic cylinder, linkage follow-up rod rotates, and then sliding clamp is driven, and each structure cooperation makes clamp flexible adjustment opening and closing amplitude, can adapt to different size PCB board, and stably and efficiently complete fixed installation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PCB processing technology, and in particular to a device for collecting PCB drilling debris. Background Technology

[0002] In the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing process, drilling is one of the core steps to achieve electrical connections between board layers. However, drilling generates a large amount of fine waste (i.e., drilling debris, mainly composed of substrate resin, glass fiber and metal copper shavings). If not collected in a timely and effective manner, it will seriously affect production quality, equipment life and working environment. PCB drilling debris collection device is a key auxiliary device designed to address this problem.

[0003] Existing technologies for PCB drilling debris collection devices encompass negative pressure suction, centrifugal separation, composite, and automated integrated equipment. Negative pressure suction devices typically include a suction hood, a drainage pipe, an adjusting base, a fan, a filter system, and a dust collection bin. Patented technologies often use a corrugated hood and a collar to seal the drilling area. The collar is linked to the opening and closing mechanism via a pressure sensor. The filtration system often features multi-stage filters and a pulse backflushing device. During operation, the fan creates negative pressure, drawing debris through the suction hood into the drainage pipe. After reaching the filter system, large particles settle into the dust collection bin, while fine dust is intercepted by the filters, resulting in purified air being discharged. The pulse backflushing device then... The blowing system can also clean the filter element regularly to maintain efficiency. The core of the centrifugal separation type is the cyclone separator, which includes a high-speed rotating drum, air inlet, air outlet and dust collection bin. The inner wall of the drum has a guide groove. After the dust-laden airflow enters tangentially, it rotates at high speed and generates centrifugal force, causing the particles to be thrown towards the wall of the separator and fall into the dust collection bin, thus separating the particles. In the negative pressure suction type, some independent suction systems have low integration. When they malfunction, drilling and dust collection are easily out of sync. The central suction system cannot be controlled independently, resulting in wasted flow and affecting the accuracy of the spindle clamping tool. The valve core is also prone to wear and jamming. The blowing type has secondary pollution from waste debris, poor cleaning effect and low work efficiency.

[0004] Traditional PCB drilling processes cannot adapt to PCB sizes, leading to various drawbacks. When the working range of the drilling equipment does not match the PCB size, material utilization is significantly reduced. The mismatch between PCB size and equipment can result in insecure fixing, causing displacement and vibration during drilling, leading to decreased hole accuracy and affecting the reliability of subsequent component soldering and circuit connections. Production efficiency is also consequently low. Large-size PCB segmentation increases the number of processes and production cycles, while small-size PCBs suffer from reduced output per unit time due to limited processing quantities and frequent clamping and positioning. Therefore, a PCB drilling waste collection device is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a PCB drilling waste collection device, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the mismatch between PCB size and equipment can lead to unstable fixing, easy displacement and vibration during drilling, and reduced hole position accuracy.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a PCB drilling waste collection device, comprising a housing, an installation block fixedly connected to the outside of the housing, a pneumatic cylinder installed inside the installation block, a sliding block fixedly connected to the drive end of the pneumatic cylinder, a fixed column fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block, two follower rods rotatably connected to the top of the fixed column, and a clamp movably connected to the other end of each of the two follower rods; a conveying assembly is installed inside the housing.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the conveying assembly includes two protective covers, one side of each of the two protective covers is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell, a fixing plate is fixedly connected inside each of the two protective covers, a motor is mounted on the top of each of the two fixing plates, a gear is fixedly connected to the drive end of each of the two motors, a chain is rotatably connected inside each of the two protective covers, a fixing roller is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two protective covers, a gear is rotatably connected to the other end of each of the two fixing rollers, a mounting column is fixedly connected to the outside of each of the two chains, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the other end of each of the two mounting columns, and a scraper is fixedly connected to the outside of each of the two mounting plates.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the inside of the outer shell is provided with a discharge port, the bottom of the discharge port is fixedly connected to a conveying groove, the inner wall of the conveying groove is provided with two circular limiting grooves, the outside of the scraper is rotatably connected to the inside of the two circular limiting grooves, and the other side of the protective cover is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveying groove.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the first gear is meshed with the chain, and the second gear is meshed with the chain;

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: the outer shell is fixedly connected to the second protrusion, the bottom of the two clamps is slidably connected to the top of the second protrusion, and the two clamps are movably connected to the inside of the PCB board;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: a storage box is movably connected to the outside of the conveying trough, and the bottom of the storage box is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer shell;

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: a protrusion is fixedly connected to the outside of the outer shell, and the bottom of the sliding block is slidably connected to the top of the protrusion.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: a second motor is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell, and a drilling machine is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, the pneumatic cylinder drives the sliding block to slide on the protrusion, which in turn drives the follower rod to rotate on the fixed column. The rotation of the follower rod then drives the clamp to slide on another protrusion, thus realizing the continuous cooperation of the various structures. This cooperation not only provides stable power through the pneumatic cylinder, but also allows the clamp to flexibly adjust the opening and closing range to adapt to PCB boards of different sizes through the transmission between the sliding block and the follower rod, thereby improving the adaptability and efficiency of fixed installation.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, two motors drive two gears to rotate, the two gears mesh with a chain, the two chains mesh with two gears and pass through two mounting columns, and two mounting plates drive a scraper to make a circular motion on the inner wall of a circular limiting groove. The rotation of the scraper drives the waste to be sent into the storage box. All the structures work together to realize the automation of waste collection, improve efficiency, ensure stable and thorough collection, and avoid the accumulation of waste that affects the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a PCB drilling waste collection device proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the follower rod of a PCB drilling waste collection device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying trough for a PCB drilling waste collection device proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Outer shell; 2. Mounting block; 3. Pneumatic cylinder; 4. Sliding block; 5. Fixed column; 6. Follower rod; 7. Fixture; 8. PCB board; 9. Protrusion 1; 10. Protrusion 2; 11. Protective cover; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Motor 1; 14. Gear 1; 15. Chain; 16. Gear 2; 17. Fixed roller; 18. Mounting column; 19. Mounting plate; 20. Scraper; 21. Discharge port; 22. Conveying trough; 23. Storage box; 24. Drilling machine; 25. Motor 2; 26. Circular limit groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a PCB drilling waste collection device, including a housing 1, which serves as the basic frame of the entire device. A mounting block 2 is fixedly connected to the outside of the housing 1, and a pneumatic cylinder 3 is installed inside the mounting block 2. The mounting block 2 is firmly fixed to the housing 1, providing a stable mounting base for the pneumatic cylinder 3, ensuring that the pneumatic cylinder 3 will not shift during operation, and guaranteeing a stable output of driving force. As a fixed power core in the device, the pneumatic cylinder 3 can provide a stable power output for subsequent actions.

[0025] A sliding block 4 is fixedly connected to the drive end of the pneumatic cylinder 3. A fixed column 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block 4. Two follower rods 6 are rotatably connected to the top of the fixed column 5. A clamp 7 is fixedly connected to the other end of each follower rod 6. A PCB board 8 is movably connected inside the two clamps 7. As a key component for power transmission of the pneumatic cylinder 3, the rigid connection between the sliding block 4 and the drive end of the pneumatic cylinder 3 ensures that the power of the pneumatic cylinder 3 is efficiently transmitted. In turn, the follower rods 6 are driven to rotate through their own sliding motion. The fixed column 5 is vertically fixed to the top of the sliding block 4, providing a stable fulcrum for the follower rods 6, allowing the follower rods 6 to rotate flexibly around it, thereby achieving drive control of the clamps 7. The two follower rods 6, through their rotatable connection with the fixed column 5, can convert the linear motion of the sliding block 4 into their own rotational motion and transmit this motion to the clamps 7, thereby achieving the opening and closing adjustment of the clamps 7.

[0026] Two clamps 7 are fixedly connected to the follower rod 6, and can slide relative to each other under the drive of the follower rod 6, thereby reliably clamping PCB boards 8 of different specifications and preventing them from shifting during drilling. A conveying component is installed inside the housing 1. The conveying component is installed inside the housing 1 and can efficiently collect and convey the waste generated during drilling, ensuring that the waste does not accumulate inside the device and maintaining a clean drilling environment. A second protrusion 10 is fixedly connected to the outside of the housing 1. The second protrusion 10 is fixed to the outside of the housing 1 and provides a precise guide track for the sliding of the clamps 7, ensuring that the clamps 7 can move smoothly along the preset path during opening and closing, and improving the accuracy of fixing the PCB board 8.

[0027] The bottoms of both clamps 7 are slidably connected to the top of the second protrusion 10. The sliding connection between the bottoms of the two clamps 7 and the top of the second protrusion 10 allows the clamps 7 to open and close smoothly under the drive of the follower rod 6, avoiding jamming and ensuring efficient fixing of the PCB board 8. The PCB board 8 is movably connected inside the two clamps 7 and can be stably positioned by the clamping action of the clamps 7, ensuring that it will not shift due to vibration or other factors during subsequent drilling, thereby ensuring the accuracy and quality of drilling.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The conveying assembly includes two protective covers 11, which provide effective protection for the internal transmission components and prevent the entry of drilling debris, thus affecting the smoothness of the transmission. One side of each of the two protective covers 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 1. This fixing method ensures that the protective covers 11 are installed firmly and provides a stable support base for the internal components. The interior of each of the two protective covers 11 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 12, which provides a reliable mounting carrier for the motor 13 and ensures that the motor 13 will not shake during operation.

[0029] Motor 13 is installed on the top of both fixed plates 12. Motor 13 serves as a power source, providing a continuous and stable power output to the subsequent transmission structure and driving the entire waste conveying transmission system. Gear 14 is fixedly connected to the drive end of both motors 13. The power of motor 13 can be transmitted to gear 14 through the drive end, enabling gear 14 to rotate. Chains 15 are rotatably connected inside both protective covers 11. Chains 15 serve as a transmission medium, transmitting the rotation of gear 14 to subsequent components, thus realizing the transmission and conversion of power.

[0030] The inner walls of both protective covers 11 are fixedly connected to fixed rollers 17. The fixed rollers 17 provide stable mounting support for gear 2 16, ensuring that the position of gear 2 16 will not shift during rotation. The other ends of both fixed rollers 17 are rotatably connected to gear 2 16. Gear 2 16 cooperates with gear 1 14 to tension and guide the chain 15, ensuring that the chain 15 can rotate smoothly. The outer sides of both chains 15 are fixedly connected to mounting posts 18. The mounting posts 18 are important components connecting the chain 15 and the mounting plate 19, and can transmit the movement of the chain 15 to the mounting plate 19.

[0031] The other ends of the two mounting posts 18 are fixedly connected to mounting plates 19. The mounting plates 19 provide a mounting position for the scraper 20, so that the scraper 20 can move together with the mounting plates 19. The scraper 20 is fixedly connected to the outside of the two mounting plates 19. During the movement, the scraper 20 can scrape the waste in the conveying trough 22 to realize the conveying of waste. The inside of the outer shell 1 is provided with a discharge port 21. The waste generated by drilling can smoothly enter the conveying trough 22 through the discharge port 21, providing a channel for the collection and conveying of waste. The bottom of the discharge port 21 is fixedly connected to the conveying trough 22. The conveying trough 22 provides a limited space for the conveying of waste, so that the waste can move along the set path.

[0032] The inner wall of the conveying trough 22 has two circular limiting grooves 26. The circular limiting grooves 26 limit the movement of the scraper 20, ensuring that the scraper 20 moves stably along a predetermined trajectory. The external rotation of the scraper 20 is connected to the inside of the two circular limiting grooves 26. This connection method ensures that the scraper 20 can rotate flexibly and move stably under the constraint of the circular limiting grooves 26, effectively scraping off waste.

[0033] The other side of the protective cover 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveying trough 22, which further enhances the firmness of the connection between the protective cover 11 and the conveying trough 22, making the whole structure more stable. Gear 14 and chain 15 are meshed. This meshing relationship can ensure that the rotation of gear 14 is stably transmitted to chain 15, improving the power transmission efficiency. Gear 2 16 and chain 15 are meshed. Through this meshing connection, gear 2 16 can cooperate with gear 14 to guide the rotation of chain 15, ensuring that chain 15 runs smoothly.

[0034] Reference Figures 2 to 4 This movable connection design can precisely align with the discharge position of the conveying trough 22, ensuring that all the waste conveyed by the conveying trough 22 falls into the storage bin 23, realizing the directional collection of waste. The bottom of the storage bin 23 is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer shell 1. With the stable support of the outer shell 1, the storage bin 23 will not shift or tip over during the process of receiving waste, providing a reliable installation foundation for the continuous collection of waste.

[0035] The outer casing 1 is fixedly connected to a protrusion 9, which provides a dedicated sliding track for the sliding block 4. Its flat top structure can reduce the frictional resistance when the sliding block 4 slides, ensuring the smoothness of the sliding block 4's movement. The bottom of the sliding block 4 is slidably connected to the top of the protrusion 9. With the help of the sliding path provided by the protrusion 9, the sliding block 4 can slide smoothly back and forth under the drive of the pneumatic cylinder 3, thereby providing precise displacement power for subsequently driving the follower rod 6 to rotate.

[0036] The top of the outer casing 1 is fixedly connected to the motor 25. The outer casing 1 provides a solid mounting platform for the motor 25, which can effectively offset the vibration generated by the motor 25 during operation and ensure the stability of the output power of the motor 25. The drive end of the motor 25 is fixedly connected to the drilling machine 24. This direct power transmission method can efficiently convert the rotational kinetic energy of the motor 25 into the drilling power of the drilling machine 24, ensuring that the drilling machine 24 can stably perform drilling operations on the PCB board 8.

[0037] Working principle: When it is necessary to fix the PCB board 8, the pneumatic cylinder 3 is activated. Under the activation of the pneumatic cylinder 3, the sliding block 4 slides on the first protrusion 9. When the sliding block 4 slides forward, it drives the two follower rods 6 to rotate outward in opposite directions on the fixed post 5. When the two follower rods 6 rotate, they drive the two clamps 7 to slide outward on the second protrusion 10. At this time, the PCB board 8 is placed into the groove inside the two clamps 7. Then, the pneumatic cylinder 3 drives the sliding block 4 to slide backward on the first protrusion 9. When the sliding block 4 slides backward on the first protrusion 9, it drives the two follower rods 6 to rotate inward in opposite directions on the fixed post 5. When the two follower rods 6 rotate, they drive the two clamps 7 to slide inward on the second protrusion 10, thereby adapting to different sizes of PCB boards 8 and completing the fixed installation.

[0038] When it is necessary to collect PCB drilling debris, the second motor 25 is started, which drives the drilling machine 24 to drill. The debris generated by drilling enters the conveying trough 22 through the discharge port 21. At the same time, the first two motors 13 are started, which drive the two gears 14 to rotate. When the two gears 14 rotate, they mesh with the two chains 15 to rotate. When the two chains 15 rotate, they mesh with the two gears 16 to rotate. When the two chains 15 rotate, they drive the scraper 20 to follow the two chains 15 to move in a circular motion along the inner wall of the circular limiting groove 26 through the two mounting columns 18 and the two mounting plates 19. When the scraper 20 rotates to the bottom of the conveying trough 22, it causes the debris in the conveying trough 22 to fall into the storage box 23. When the debris collection is completed, the pull-out door is opened to take out the storage box 23, thus completing the debris collection.

[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 device for collecting PCB drilling debris, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: An installation block (2) is fixedly connected to the outside of the outer shell (1). A pneumatic cylinder (3) is installed inside the installation block (2). A sliding block (4) is fixedly connected to the driving end of the pneumatic cylinder (3). A fixed column (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block (4). Two follower rods (6) are rotatably connected to the top of the fixed column (5). A clamp (7) is movably connected to the other end of each of the two follower rods (6). A conveying assembly is installed inside the outer shell (1).

2. The PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes two protective covers (11), one side of each of the two protective covers (11) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell (1), and a fixing plate (12) is fixedly connected inside each of the two protective covers (11). A motor (13) is mounted on the top of each of the two fixing plates (12), and a gear (14) is fixedly connected to the drive end of each of the two motors (13). A chain (15) is rotatably connected inside each of the two protective covers (11), and a fixing roller (17) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of each of the two protective covers (11). A gear (16) is rotatably connected to the other end of each of the two fixing rollers (17). Mounting posts (18) are fixedly connected to the outside of each of the two chains (15), and mounting plates (19) are fixedly connected to the other end of each of the two mounting posts (18). Scrapers (20) are fixedly connected to the outside of each of the two mounting plates (19).

3. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) has an outlet (21) inside. The bottom of the outlet (21) is fixedly connected to a conveying groove (22). The inner wall of the conveying groove (22) has two circular limiting grooves (26). The scraper (20) is rotatably connected to the inside of the two circular limiting grooves (26). The other side of the protective cover (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the conveying groove (22).

4. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first gear (14) is meshed with the chain (15), and the second gear (16) is meshed with the chain (15).

5. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is fixedly connected to the outside of the protrusion two (10), and the bottom of the two clamps (7) is slidably connected to the top of the protrusion two (10). The two clamps (7) are movably connected to the inside of the PCB board (8).

6. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying trough (22) is externally connected to a storage box (23), and the bottom of the storage box (23) is fixedly connected to the inside of the outer shell (1).

7. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (9), and the bottom of the sliding block (4) is slidably connected to the top of the protrusion (9).

8. A PCB drilling waste collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second motor (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell (1), and a drilling machine (24) is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor (25).