Automatic film application equipment

Abstract

This application discloses an automatic flexible film application device, relating to the field of mechanical automation technology. It includes a base, a rotating column, a loading robot, a flexible film pick-and-place assembly, and an adhesive tape application assembly. The rotating column is rotatably connected to the base. Along the rotation direction of the rotating column, a loading station, a film application station, and an adhesive application station are sequentially arranged around its outer periphery. The loading robot at the loading station applies a support plate to the rotating column, fixing it and rotating the support plate. The film pick-and-place assembly at the film application station picks up the flexible film and applies it to the support plate, simultaneously fixing and rotating both the support plate and the flexible film. The adhesive tape application assembly at the adhesive tape station applies adhesive tape to both the support plate and the flexible film, fixing the flexible film to the support plate with the tape. This automatic flexible film application device achieves automatic loading of the flexible film using adhesive tape, offering advantages such as low risk of contamination and deformation, high production efficiency, and no subsequent maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical automation technology, and more specifically, to an automatic soft film application device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of flexible membrane products, automated loading onto the load-bearing plate (HOLDER plate) is a crucial step in improving production efficiency and ensuring process consistency. However, flexible membrane products are highly susceptible to wrinkles and misalignment during handling, and the requirements for controlling contamination such as dust and fingerprints are extremely stringent. Under these numerous constraints, how to avoid contamination and deformation during automated loading of flexible membrane products has become a pressing challenge for the industry.

[0003] Currently, most flexible membrane products are coated using a method of fixing them to a carrier plate under negative pressure. However, this method has many drawbacks: the airflow resistance difference of the porous carrier plate can lead to an imbalance in the adsorption force between the edge and the center; vacuum adsorption can also cause deformation of the membrane's microstructure; in addition, the vacuum pores are easily clogged by dust and coating materials during long-term use. Although they can be kept clear by periodically blowing nitrogen back or replacing the filter, the maintenance cost remains high. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an automatic film application device that uses adhesive tape to automatically load the film, which has the advantages of being less prone to pollution and deformation, having high production efficiency, and requiring no maintenance.

[0005] The embodiments of this application are implemented as follows:

[0006] A first aspect of this application provides an automatic film application device, including a base and a rotating column, a feeding robot, a film pick-and-place assembly, and an adhesive tape application assembly disposed on the base. The rotating column is rotatably connected to the base. Along the rotation direction of the rotating column, a feeding station, a film application station, and an adhesive application station are sequentially arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating column. The feeding robot corresponds one-to-one with the feeding station, the film pick-and-place assembly with the film application station, and the adhesive tape application assembly with the adhesive application station. The feeding robot is used to attach a carrier plate to the rotating column, so as to fix and drive the carrier plate to rotate through the rotating column. The film pick-and-place assembly is used to pick up the film and attach the film to the carrier plate, so as to fix and drive the carrier plate and the film to rotate simultaneously through the rotating column. The adhesive tape application assembly is used to apply adhesive tape to the carrier plate and the film, so as to fix the film to the carrier plate through the adhesive tape. This automatic film application equipment uses adhesive tape to automatically load the film, which has the advantages of being less prone to pollution and deformation, high production efficiency, and no need for subsequent maintenance.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the loading robot includes a first three-axis adjustment module and a robot arm rotatably mounted on the first three-axis adjustment module. The first three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the robot arm to move relative to the base, so that the robot arm can grasp the support plate and attach the support plate to the rotating column.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the rotating column includes a rotating column body and multiple sets of gripper assemblies arranged at intervals and movably disposed on the rotating column body. The gripper assemblies are used to cooperate with the rotating column body to clamp the bearing plate.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the gripper assembly includes a slide cylinder disposed within the rotating column body, a support connected to the slide cylinder, a gripper rotatably disposed on the support and protruding from the rotating column body, and a swing cylinder connected to the gripper. The slide cylinder is used to drive the support to slide relative to the rotating column body to adjust the distance between the gripper and the rotating column body accordingly. The swing cylinder is used to drive the gripper to rotate relative to the support to clamp or release the bearing plate.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the soft film pick-and-place assembly includes a second three-axis adjustment module and a suction cup rotatably mounted on the second three-axis adjustment module via a rotating arm. The second three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the suction cup to move relative to the base so that the suction cup can pick up the soft film and adhere the soft film to the carrier plate.

[0011] As one possible implementation, it also includes a positioning platform disposed at the film application station and located below the suction cup. After the suction cup picks up the soft film and applies the soft film to the positioning platform for position calibration, the rotating arm is driven to rotate relative to the second three-axis adjustment module so that the soft film can be aligned and applied to the rotating column.

[0012] As one possible implementation, it also includes a material box picking and placing assembly, a first material box frame, and a second material box frame, which are disposed at the film application station and located on one side of the positioning platform. The material box picking and placing assembly includes a two-axis adjustment module and a claw fixedly disposed on the two-axis adjustment module. The two-axis adjustment module is used to drive the claw to move relative to the base so that the claw moves the empty material box on the first material box frame to the second material box frame.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the tape application assembly includes a third three-axis adjustment module, a base plate disposed on the third three-axis adjustment module, and a bracket, a limiting member, a first roller, a second roller, and a cutter disposed on the base plate. The tape is placed on the bracket, and the starting end of the tape is limited by the limiting member and suspended on the side of the first roller near the rotating column. The first roller is driven to press the starting end of the tape against the rotating column. The third three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the base plate to move, so that the first roller rolls along the rotating column to apply and fix the tape to the support plate and the soft film. The cutter is driven to cut the tape, and the second roller is driven to roll along the rotating column to apply and fix the cut end of the tape to the support plate and the soft film.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the number of tape application components and the number of tape application stations are three, with each of the three tape application components corresponding to one of the three tape application stations. One tape application component is used to apply and fix the tape in the horizontal direction, and the other two tape application components are used to apply and fix the tape in the vertical direction.

[0015] As one possible implementation, it also includes a material unloading robot, and a material unloading station is provided around the outer periphery of the rotating column. The material unloading robot corresponds one-to-one with the material unloading station, and the material unloading robot is used to unload the covered carrier plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application include:

[0017] The automatic flexible film application equipment includes a base and a rotating column, a feeding robot, a flexible film pick-and-place assembly, and an adhesive tape application assembly mounted on the base. The rotating column is rotatably connected to the base. Along the rotation direction of the rotating column, a feeding station, a film application station, and an adhesive application station are arranged sequentially around the outer periphery of the rotating column. The feeding robot corresponds to the feeding station, the flexible film pick-and-place assembly to the film application station, and the adhesive tape application assembly to the adhesive application station. The feeding robot is used to attach the carrier plate to the rotating column, so as to fix it and drive the carrier plate to rotate. The flexible film pick-and-place assembly is used to pick up the flexible film and attach it to the carrier plate, so as to fix the carrier plate and the flexible film to rotate simultaneously through the rotating column. The adhesive tape application assembly is used to apply adhesive tape to the carrier plate and the flexible film, so as to fix the flexible film to the carrier plate through the adhesive tape. The automatic film application equipment provided in this application realizes a fully enclosed automated operation process, reducing manual intervention and eliminating the contact of dust, fingerprints, and other contaminants with the film, thereby reducing the incidence of contamination. At the same time, the adhesive tape is used to fix the carrier plate and the film, solving the problems of uneven adsorption force, easy deformation of the film, and maintenance required during the use of vacuum holes that exist in negative pressure fixing methods. In addition, the circular station design of the rotating column enables the simultaneous execution of several processes such as "material feeding-film application-adhesive application", thereby significantly improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the automatic film application device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic film application device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading robot and the unloading robot provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating column provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the soft membrane pick-and-place assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material box loading and unloading assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the tape application assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the tape application assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0029] Icons: 100-Automatic Soft Film Applying Equipment; 10-Base; 20-Rotating Column; 21-Rotating Column Body; 22-Gripper Assembly; 221-Slide Table Cylinder; 222-Support; 223-Gripper; 224-Swing Cylinder; 30-Feeding Robot; 31-First Three-Axis Adjustment Module; 32-Robot; 40-Soft Film Picking and Placing Assembly; 41-Second Three-Axis Adjustment Module; 42-Rotating Arm; 43-Suction Cup; 50-Tape Applying Assembly; 51-Third Three-Axis Adjustment Module 52-Substrate; 53-Bracket; 54-Limiting component; 55-First roller; 56-Second roller; 57-Cutter; 60-Positioning platform; 71-Box loading and unloading assembly; 711-Two-axis adjustment module; 712-Claw; 72-First box holder; 73-Second box holder; 80-Unloading robot; A-Loading station; B-Film application station; C-Adhesive application station; D-Unloading station; 200-Carrier plate; 300-Soft film; 310-Empty box; 400-Adhesive tape. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," etc., do not indicate that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. The terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 10 This application provides an automatic film application device 100, including a base 10 and a rotating column 20, a feeding robot 30, a film pick-and-place assembly 40, and an adhesive tape application assembly 50 disposed on the base 10. The rotating column 20 is rotatably connected to the base 10. Along the rotation direction of the rotating column 20, a feeding station A, a film application station B, and an adhesive tape application station C are sequentially arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating column 20. The feeding robot 30 is connected to the feeding station A, the film pick-and-place assembly 40 to the film application station B, and the adhesive tape application assembly 50 to the adhesive tape application station C. In a corresponding configuration, the loading robot 30 is used to attach the support plate 200 to the rotating column 20, thereby fixing and rotating the support plate 200. The soft film pick-and-place assembly 40 is used to pick up the soft film 300 and attach it to the support plate 200, thereby simultaneously fixing and rotating both the support plate 200 and the soft film 300 via the rotating column 20. The tape applicator 50 is used to apply tape 400 to the support plate 200 and the soft film 300, thereby fixing the soft film 300 to the support plate 200 via the tape 400. This automatic soft film applicator 100 achieves automatic loading of the soft film 300 through the tape 400, and has the advantages of being less prone to pollution and deformation, high production efficiency, and requiring no subsequent maintenance.

[0034] It should be noted that the automatic film application equipment 100 includes a base 10 and a rotating column 20, a feeding robot 30, a film pick-and-place assembly 40, and an adhesive tape application assembly 50, all mounted on the base 10. The base 10 serves as the basic support structure, providing support for the other components. The rotating column 20 can be vertically installed in the central or near-central area of ​​the base 10. The rotating column 20 is rotatably connected to the base 10, allowing it to rotate towards different working areas. Along the rotation direction (or circumferential direction) of the rotating column 20, the area around the outer periphery of the rotating column 20 can be sequentially divided into three functional areas: a feeding station A, a film application station B, and an adhesive application station C. In other words, the three functional areas of feeding station A, film application station B, and adhesive application station C are sequentially arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating column 20.

[0035] The loading robot 30 is located in loading station A. The loading robot 30 can be a multi-joint robotic arm structure. Its end effector can be equipped with a vacuum suction cup 43 or a pneumatic gripper 223. During loading, the loading robot 30 can grab the carrier plate 200 from the external rack and attach it to the rotating column 20. Then, the carrier plate 200 is fixed by an adsorption device or clamping mechanism. Subsequently, the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200 to rotate to the film application station B. The soft film pick-and-place assembly 40 is located in film application station B. The soft film pick-and-place assembly 40 can include a linear guide rail, a drive motor, and a vacuum suction cup 43. During film pick-up, the vacuum suction cup 43 can first move above the soft film 300 to adsorb it, and then move to the position corresponding to the carrier plate 200 to attach the soft film 300 to the carrier plate 20. On the 0th, the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 are then simultaneously fixed by an adsorption device or a clamping mechanism. After the film is applied, the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 to rotate to the adhesive application station C. The tape application assembly 50 is located in the adhesive application station C. The tape application assembly 50 may include a tape 400 unwinding mechanism, a tension control system, and a pressing roller. When applying the tape, the tape 400 can be unwound by the tape 400 unwinding mechanism, and the tension control system ensures that the unwinding speed of the tape 400 is stable. Then, the pressing roller tightly applies the tape 400 to the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300, so as to fix the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 by the adhesiveness of the tape 400. After the film is applied, the rotating column 20 drives the applied carrier plate 200 to continue rotating to the loading station A, and the next film application begins.

[0036] Compared to existing technologies, the automatic film application equipment 100 provided in this application achieves a fully enclosed automated operation process, reducing manual intervention and eliminating the contact of dust, fingerprints, and other contaminants with the film 300, thereby reducing the incidence of contamination. At the same time, the adhesive tape 400 is used to fix the carrier plate 200 and the film 300, solving the problems of uneven adsorption force, easy deformation of the film 300, and the need for maintenance during the use of vacuum holes that exist in the negative pressure fixing method. In addition, through the annular station design of the rotating column 20, the processes of "feeding-film application-adhesive application" are carried out simultaneously, thereby significantly improving production efficiency.

[0037] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 3 As shown, the loading robot 30 includes a first three-axis adjustment module 31 and a robot 32 rotatably mounted on the first three-axis adjustment module 31. The first three-axis adjustment module 31 is used to drive the robot 32 to move relative to the base 10 so that the robot 32 can grasp the support plate 200 and attach the support plate 200 to the rotating column 20.

[0038] It should be noted that the loading robot 30 includes a first three-axis adjustment module 31 and a robot 32 rotatably mounted on the first three-axis adjustment module 31. The first three-axis adjustment module 31 includes three linear motion units arranged along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. For example, the Y-axis motion unit is arranged longitudinally along the base 10, the X-axis motion unit is mounted on the Y-axis slider, and the Z-axis motion unit is mounted on the X-axis slider, thereby enabling the robot 32 to move in three-dimensional space. The robot 32 can be rotatably mounted at the end of the first three-axis adjustment module 31 (such as the Z-axis slider) via a rotary joint. The robot 32 can adopt a multi-joint robotic arm structure. The actuator at the end of the robot 32 can be a vacuum suction cup 43, a pneumatic gripper 223, or a mechanical gripper 223, so that the robot 32 can be flexibly rotated through the rotary joint, thereby enabling the robot 32 to adjust the carrier plate 200 to a suitable angle to fit against the rotating column 20 after grasping the carrier plate 200.

[0039] During loading, the first three-axis adjustment module 31 receives a command from the control system. Through the coordinated movement of the X-axis motion unit and the Y-axis motion unit, the robot arm 32 is positioned above the external material rack. Then, the Z-axis motion unit descends, bringing the actuator at the end of the robot arm 32 close to the support plate 200. If the actuator is a vacuum suction cup 43, the vacuum pump is activated to suction the support plate 200. If the actuator is a pneumatic gripper 223, the gripper 223 is closed and clamped by air pressure. If the actuator is a mechanical gripper 223, the support plate 200 is lifted by the mechanical gripper 223. After the gripping is completed, the Z-axis motion unit rises, and the X-axis motion unit and the Y-axis motion unit move again to transport the support plate 200 to the front of the rotating column 20. Finally, the angle of the robot arm 32 is adjusted by the rotary joint so that the support plate 200 is accurately attached to the outer surface of the rotating column 20 and fixed by the suction device or clamping mechanism on the rotating column 20.

[0040] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rotating column 20 includes a rotating column body 21 and multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 arranged at intervals and movably disposed on the rotating column body 21. The gripper assemblies 22 are used to cooperate with the rotating column body 21 to clamp the bearing plate 200.

[0041] It should be noted that the rotating column 20 includes a rotating column body 21 and multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 arranged at intervals and movably mounted on the rotating column body 21. The rotating column body 21 can be vertically installed in the central area or near the central area of ​​the base 10. The rotating column body 21 is rotatably connected to the base 10 so that the rotating column body 21 can rotate to face different working areas. The multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 are evenly arranged along the outer surface of the rotating column body 21. For example, 4 to 10 sets of gripper assemblies 22 are provided on each side wall of the rotating column body 21. Each set of gripper assemblies 22 may include a fixed seat, a movable gripper 223 and a drive mechanism. The fixed seat can be installed on the rotating column body 21 by bolts or a dovetail groove structure to ensure that the gripper assembly 22 is firmly installed and easy to disassemble. The movable gripper 223 can be hinged to the fixed seat by a rotating shaft so that the movable gripper 223 can rotate around the rotating shaft to achieve opening and closing action. The drive mechanism can be a cylinder, an electric push rod or a cam mechanism to drive the movable gripper 223 to move.

[0042] Before the support plate 200 is attached to the rotating column 20 or the soft membrane 300 is attached to the support plate 200, the control system issues an opening command. The drive mechanism drives the movable gripper 223 to rotate around the pivot, causing the gripper assembly 22 to open, allowing the support plate 200 or the soft membrane 300 to extend into the installation space between two adjacent sets of gripper assemblies 22. After the support plate 200 is attached to the rotating column 20 or the soft membrane 300 is attached to the support plate 200, the control system issues a closing command. The drive mechanism drives the movable gripper 223 to rotate in the opposite direction around the pivot, causing the gripper assembly 22 to close, allowing the support plate 200 or the soft membrane 300 to be clamped between the gripper assembly 22 and the rotating column body 21. The clamping force of the gripper assembly 22 can be precisely controlled by adjusting the cylinder air pressure or the driving force of the electric push rod, ensuring that the support plate 200 will not loosen due to insufficient clamping force, nor will the support plate 200 deform due to excessive clamping force.

[0043] It is worth noting that the opening and closing of the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 located on the same side wall can be performed simultaneously or sequentially. For example, before the support plate 200 is attached to the rotating column 20, the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 can open simultaneously, and after the support plate 200 is attached to the rotating column 20, the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 can close simultaneously. However, before the soft film 300 is attached to the support plate 200, the simultaneous opening of the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 will cause the support plate 200 to fall. At this time, the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 can open sequentially, and then close sequentially as the soft film 300 completes the attachment. Similarly, when adhesive needs to be applied, the simultaneous opening of the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 will cause the support plate 200 and the soft film 300 to fall. At this time, the multiple sets of gripper assemblies 22 can open sequentially, and then close sequentially as the adhesive tape 400 completes the attachment.

[0044] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 5 As shown, the gripper assembly 22 includes a slide cylinder 221 disposed in the rotating column body 21, a support 222 connected to the slide cylinder 221, a gripper 223 rotatably disposed on the support 222 and exposed outside the rotating column body 21, and a swing cylinder 224 connected to the gripper 223. The slide cylinder 221 is used to drive the support 222 to slide relative to the rotating column body 21 to adjust the distance between the gripper 223 and the rotating column body 21 accordingly. The swing cylinder 224 is used to drive the gripper 223 to rotate relative to the support 222 so that the gripper 223 clamps or releases the bearing plate 200.

[0045] It should be noted that the gripper assembly 22 includes a slide cylinder 221 disposed within the rotating column body 21, a support 222 connected to the slide cylinder 221, a gripper 223 rotatably disposed on the support 222 and protruding from the rotating column body 21, and a swing cylinder 224 connected to the gripper 223. In the initial state, all gripper assemblies 22 are in the open state. After the loading robot 30 attaches the bearing plate 200 to the outer surface of the rotating column body 21, the slide cylinder 221 is activated first. According to the thickness of the support plate 200, the support 222 is driven to slide along the slide rail, and the distance between the gripper 223 and the rotating column body 21 is adjusted accordingly. Then, the swing cylinder 224 is activated to drive the gripper 223 to rotate around the axis. For example, the gripper 223 rotates 90° so that the multiple gripper assemblies 22 can be closed. Subsequently, the slide cylinder 221 is activated to drive the support 222 to slide in the opposite direction along the slide rail, clamping the support plate 200 between the gripper 223 and the rotating column body 21 from one side of the support plate 200.

[0046] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 6 As shown, the soft film pick-and-place assembly 40 includes a second three-axis adjustment module 41 and a suction cup 43 rotatably mounted on the second three-axis adjustment module 41 via a rotating arm 42. The second three-axis adjustment module 41 is used to drive the suction cup 43 to move relative to the base 10 so that the suction cup 43 can pick up the soft film 300 and attach the soft film 300 to the carrier plate 200.

[0047] It should be noted that the soft film pick-and-place assembly 40 includes a second three-axis adjustment module 41 and a suction cup 43 rotatably mounted on the second three-axis adjustment module 41 via a rotating arm 42. The second three-axis adjustment module 41 is similar to the first three-axis adjustment module 31, and will not be described in detail here. The suction cup 43 is rotatably mounted at the end of the second three-axis adjustment module 41 (such as a Z-axis slider) via the rotating arm 42. The suction cup 43 can be made of silicone or polyurethane and has fine pores on its surface. It is connected to a vacuum generator and can quickly generate negative pressure to pick up the soft film 300. The rotating arm 42 drives the suction cup 43 to rotate flexibly, so that after the suction cup 43 picks up the soft film 300, it can adjust the soft film 300 to a suitable angle (such as rotating 180°) and adhere it to the carrier plate 200.

[0048] After the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200 to rotate to the film application station B, the second three-axis adjustment module 41, according to the control system command, drives the suction cup 43 to move above the soft film 300 storage area through the coordinated movement of the X-axis motion unit and the Y-axis motion unit. Then, the suction cup 43 descends through the Z-axis motion unit, bringing it close to the soft film 300. The vacuum generator is activated, and the suction cup 43 generates negative pressure to suck up the soft film 300. Subsequently, the Z-axis motion unit rises, and the X-axis motion unit and the Y-axis motion unit move in coordination again to transport the soft film 300 to the front of the carrier plate 200. Finally, the rotating arm 42 precisely adjusts the angle of the suction cup 43 according to the application requirements of the soft film 300 to ensure that the soft film 300 is aligned with the edge of the carrier plate 200, so that the soft film 300 is accurately applied to the carrier plate 200. The gripper assembly 22 fixes the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300. After the application of the soft film 300 is completed, the suction cup 43 returns to the initial position, waiting for the next film retrieval command.

[0049] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 6 As shown, the automatic film application equipment 100 also includes a positioning platform 60 located at the film application station B and below the suction cup 43. After the suction cup 43 picks up the film 300 and applies it to the positioning platform 60 for position calibration, the rotating arm 42 is driven to rotate relative to the second three-axis adjustment module 41 so that the film 300 can be aligned and applied with the rotating column 20.

[0050] It should be noted that the automatic film application equipment 100 also includes a positioning platform 60 located at the film application station B and below the suction cup 43. After the suction cup 43 picks up the film 300, the second three-axis adjustment module 41 drives the suction cup 43 to descend, placing the film 300 on the positioning platform 60. At this time, the vacuum adsorption system of the positioning platform 60 is activated to fix the film 300. The laser displacement sensor can quickly scan the edge of the film 300 to detect its offset relative to the standard position (including translational deviation and rotational angle deviation of the X and Y axes). The control system corrects the position and angle of the film 300 based on the sensor measurements, completing the position calibration. After calibration, the rotating arm 42 is driven to rotate again, causing the film 300 to be precisely aligned with the support plate 200 on the rotating column 20. Then, the second three-axis adjustment module 41 drives the suction cup 43 to press down, adhering the film 300 to the surface of the support plate 200.

[0051] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 7As shown, the automatic film application equipment 100 also includes a material box picking and placing component 71, a first material box frame 72, and a second material box frame 73, which are set at the film application station B and located on one side of the positioning platform 60. The material box picking and placing component 71 includes a two-axis adjustment module 711 and a claw 712 fixedly set on the two-axis adjustment module 711. The two-axis adjustment module 711 is used to drive the claw 712 to move relative to the base 10, so that the claw 712 moves the empty material box 310 on the first material box frame 72 to the second material box frame 73, thereby realizing the automatic transfer of the empty material box 310.

[0052] It should be noted that the two-axis adjustment module 711 includes an X-axis motion unit and a Z-axis motion unit. The chuck 712 can be set at the end of the two-axis adjustment module 711 (such as a Z-axis slider). The chuck 712 can be a vacuum chuck 43, a pneumatic chuck 712, or a mechanical chuck 712. After the soft film loading and unloading assembly 40 completes one application of the soft film 300, the control system sends a command to the material box loading and unloading assembly 71. The X-axis motion unit of the two-axis adjustment module 711 moves, driving the gripper 712 to move directly above the empty material box 310 on the first material box frame 72. Then, the Z-axis motion unit descends, bringing the gripper 712 close to the material box. The gripper 712 starts and grabs the empty material box 310. Next, the Z-axis motion unit rises, lifting the material box. The two-axis adjustment module 711 then drives the X-axis motion unit to move, causing the gripper 712 to transport the empty material box 310 to the corresponding position on the second material box frame 73. Finally, the gripper 712 releases the empty material box 310, completing the transfer process of the empty material box 310.

[0053] As one possible implementation method, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the tape application assembly 50 includes a third three-axis adjustment module 51, a substrate 52 disposed on the third three-axis adjustment module 51, and a bracket 53, a limiting member 54, a first roller 55, a second roller 56, and a cutter 57 disposed on the substrate 52. The tape 400 is placed on the bracket 53. The beginning end of the tape 400 is limited by the limiting member 54 and suspended on the side of the first roller 55 near the rotating column 20. The first roller 55 is driven to press the beginning end of the tape 400 onto the rotating column 20. The third three-axis adjustment module 51 is used to drive the substrate 52 to move so that the first roller 55 rolls along the rotating column 20 to apply and fix the tape 400 onto the support plate 200 and the soft film 300. The cutter 57 is driven to cut the tape 400. The second roller 56 is driven to roll along the rotating column 20 to apply and fix the cut end of the tape 400 onto the support plate 200 and the soft film 300.

[0054] It should be noted that the tape application assembly 50 includes a third three-axis adjustment module 51, a base plate 52 disposed on the third three-axis adjustment module 51, and a bracket 53, a limiting member 54, a first roller 55, a second roller 56, and a cutter 57 disposed on the base plate 52. The third three-axis adjustment module 51 is similar to the first three-axis adjustment module 31, and will not be described in detail here. The base plate 52 is fixedly installed at the end of the third three-axis adjustment module 51 (such as an X-axis slider) to serve as a mounting carrier for other parts. The limiting member 54 can be a guide roller structure. After the beginning of the tape 400 is drawn out from the tape 400 roll, it is limited by the limiting member 54 to keep the tape 400 straight and in the correct starting position.

[0055] When the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 to rotate to the adhesive application station C, the third three-axis adjustment module 51 drives the substrate 52 forward, so that the first roller 55 approaches the rotating column 20, so that the first roller 55 presses the beginning end of the tape 400 against the edge of the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 on the rotating column 20. Then, the third three-axis adjustment module 51 drives the substrate 52 to move along the outer wall of the rotating column 20, while the first roller 55 is driven to rotate, so that the tape 400 is evenly applied to the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300. When the tape 400 is applied to a predetermined length, the cutter 57 located between the first roller 55 and the second roller 56 is driven to operate and quickly cut the tape 400. Finally, the second roller 56 is driven to roll along the surface of the rotating column 20, pressing the end of the cut tape 400 tightly and applying it, thereby completing the entire tape 400 application process. During the above process, the second roller 56 can retract first and then extend to avoid the movement of the first roller 55.

[0056] As one possible implementation method, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, there are three tape application components 50 and three tape application stations C. The three tape application components 50 correspond one-to-one with the three tape application stations C. One tape application component 50 is used to apply and fix the tape 400 in the horizontal direction, and the other two tape application components 50 are used to apply and fix the tape 400 in the vertical direction.

[0057] It should be noted that there are three tape application components 50 and three tape application stations C. One tape application component 50 is used to apply and fix the tape 400 in the horizontal direction, and the other two tape application components 50 are used to apply and fix the tape 400 in the vertical direction. The structures of the three tape application components 50 are similar and will not be described in detail here. When the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200 and the soft film 300 to rotate sequentially to the three tape application stations C, the corresponding tape application components 50 start working. First, the tape application component 50 in the horizontal direction starts, and the third three-axis adjustment module 51 drives the substrate 52 forward. Roller 55 presses the beginning of tape 400 against the horizontal edge of carrier plate 200, then moves horizontally to complete the application and cutting of tape 400 on one side. Subsequently, after carrier plate 200 rotates to the next tape application station C, one of the vertical tape application components 50 is activated to apply tape 400 starting from one edge of carrier plate 200. Finally, carrier plate 200 rotates to the last tape application station C, and another vertical tape application component 50 is activated to apply tape 400 starting from the other edge of carrier plate 200, thereby achieving full-enclosed fixation of carrier plate 200 and soft film 300.

[0058] As one possible implementation method, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the automatic film application equipment 100 also includes a material unloading robot 80, and a material unloading station D is provided around the outer periphery of the rotating column 20. The material unloading robot 80 corresponds one-to-one with the material unloading station D. The material unloading robot 80 is used to unload the applied carrier plate 200.

[0059] It should be noted that the automatic film application equipment 100 also includes a material unloading robot 80. A material unloading station D is also provided around the outer periphery of the rotating column 20. The material loading station A, film application station B, adhesive application station C, and material unloading station D together form a circular working area. The structure of the material unloading robot 80 is similar to that of the material loading robot 30, and will not be described in detail here. After the rotating column 20 drives the carrier plate 200, which has completed the application of the adhesive tape 400, to rotate to the material unloading station D, the material unloading robot 80... The rotating joint movement brings the actuator at the end of the unloading robot 80 close to the carrier plate 200. If the actuator is a vacuum suction cup 43, the vacuum pump is activated to suction the carrier plate 200; if the actuator is a pneumatic gripper 223, the gripper 223 is closed and clamped by air pressure; if the actuator is a mechanical gripper 223, the carrier plate 200 is lifted by the mechanical gripper 223. After successful gripping, the carrier plate 200 is transferred to an external conveyor belt or finished product rack, completing the unloading process. After unloading, the robot arm returns to its initial position, waiting for the next unloading command. At the same time, the rotating column 20 continues to rotate, sending the next completed carrier plate 200 to the unloading station D.

[0060] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

[0061] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

Claims

1. An automatic film application device, characterized in that, The device includes a base and a rotating column, a loading robot, a soft film pick-and-place assembly, and an adhesive tape applicator mounted on the base. The rotating column is rotatably connected to the base. Along the rotation direction of the rotating column, a loading station, a film applicator, and an adhesive tape applicator are sequentially arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating column. The loading robot corresponds to the loading station, the soft film pick-and-place assembly to the film applicator, and the adhesive tape applicator to the adhesive tape applicator. The loading robot is used to attach a support plate to the rotating column, thereby fixing and rotating the support plate through the rotating column. The soft film pick-and-place assembly is used to pick up the soft film and attach it to the support plate, thereby fixing and rotating both the support plate and the soft film through the rotating column. The adhesive tape applicator is used to apply adhesive tape to the support plate and the soft film, thereby fixing the soft film to the support plate through the adhesive tape.

2. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading robot includes a first three-axis adjustment module and a robot arm rotatably mounted on the first three-axis adjustment module. The first three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the robot arm to move relative to the base so that the robot arm can grasp the support plate and attach the support plate to the rotating column.

3. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating column includes a rotating column body and multiple sets of gripper assemblies arranged at intervals and movably disposed on the rotating column body. The gripper assemblies are used to cooperate with the rotating column body to clamp the bearing plate.

4. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripper assembly includes a slide cylinder disposed within the rotating column body, a support connected to the slide cylinder, a gripper rotatably disposed on the support and protruding from the rotating column body, and a swing cylinder connected to the gripper. The slide cylinder is used to drive the support to slide relative to the rotating column body to adjust the distance between the gripper and the rotating column body accordingly. The swing cylinder is used to drive the gripper to rotate relative to the support to clamp or release the bearing plate.

5. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soft film picking and placing assembly includes a second three-axis adjustment module and a suction cup rotatably mounted on the second three-axis adjustment module via a rotating arm. The second three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the suction cup to move relative to the base so that the suction cup can pick up the soft film and attach the soft film to the carrier plate.

6. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning platform set at the film application station and located below the suction cup. After the suction cup picks up the soft film and applies the soft film to the positioning platform for position calibration, the rotating arm is driven to rotate relative to the second three-axis adjustment module so that the soft film can be aligned and applied to the rotating column.

7. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a material box picking and placing assembly, a first material box frame and a second material box frame, which are set at the film application station and located on one side of the positioning platform. The material box picking and placing assembly includes a two-axis adjustment module and a claw fixedly set on the two-axis adjustment module. The two-axis adjustment module is used to drive the claw to move relative to the base so that the claw moves the empty material box on the first material box frame to the second material box frame.

8. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tape application assembly includes a third three-axis adjustment module, a base plate disposed on the third three-axis adjustment module, and a bracket, a limiting member, a first roller, a second roller, and a cutter disposed on the base plate. The tape is placed on the bracket, and the starting end of the tape is limited by the limiting member and suspended on the side of the first roller near the rotating column. The first roller is driven to press the starting end of the tape against the rotating column. The third three-axis adjustment module is used to drive the base plate to move, so that the first roller rolls along the rotating column to apply and fix the tape to the support plate and the soft film. The cutter is driven to cut the tape, and the second roller is driven to roll along the rotating column to apply and fix the cut end of the tape to the support plate and the soft film.

9. The automatic film application equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of tape application components and tape application stations is three, with each of the three tape application components corresponding to one of the three tape application stations. One tape application component is used to apply and fix the tape in the horizontal direction, and the other two tape application components are used to apply and fix the tape in the vertical direction.

10. The automatic film application device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a material unloading robot, and a material unloading station is provided around the outer periphery of the rotating column. The material unloading robot corresponds one-to-one with the material unloading station, and the material unloading robot is used to unload the covered support plate.

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