An automatic plug

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic connector, including an installation module. Two sets of insertion modules are installed on the lower side of the installation module. Each insertion module includes a correction mechanism and a clamping mechanism, with the clamping mechanism installed below the correction mechanism. The correction mechanism includes an X-axis correction mechanism, a Y-axis correction mechanism, and a θ-axis correction mechanism. The X-axis correction mechanism is installed below the installation module, the Y-axis correction mechanism is installed below the X-axis correction mechanism, the θ-axis correction mechanism is installed below the Y-axis correction mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is installed below the θ-axis correction mechanism. This automatic connector provides independent X-axis, Y-axis, and θ-axis correction for each FPC insertion module at both ends, adapting to different insertion correction parameters at both ends of the FPC. This eliminates the influence of PCB board positioning errors and FPC incoming material tolerances, improving insertion success rate and stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of comprehensive testing technology for liquid crystal display panels, and particularly relates to an automatic connector. Background Technology

[0002] To ensure the quality of display panels, performance testing is required during their production process, including functional testing through the interlocking of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs). However, existing automated interlocking mechanisms suffer from inconsistent interlocking success rates in high-precision, large-size panel manufacturing due to factors such as PCB positioning errors, FPC material tolerances, connector soldering accuracy, and assembly deviations. Traditional interlocking mechanisms lack multi-directional adjustment capabilities, making it difficult to adapt to high-precision interlocking requirements, thus impacting production efficiency and product yield.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of automatic connector that can achieve multi-directional independent correction during the FPC insertion process, so as to improve the insertion success rate and stability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve all or part of the above-mentioned problems and provide an automatic connector. The technical solution of this invention is as follows: An automatic connector is provided in which the FPC insertion modules at both ends provide independent X-axis, Y-axis, and θ-axis corrections to adapt to different correction parameters at both ends of the FPC, thereby improving the insertion success rate and stability.

[0005] An automatic connector includes an installation module with two insertion modules mounted on its lower side. Each insertion module includes a correction mechanism and a clamping mechanism, with the clamping mechanism mounted below the correction mechanism. The correction mechanism includes an X-axis correction mechanism, a Y-axis correction mechanism, and a θ-axis correction mechanism. The X-axis correction mechanism is mounted below the installation module, the Y-axis correction mechanism is mounted below the X-axis correction mechanism, the θ-axis correction mechanism is mounted below the Y-axis correction mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is mounted below the θ-axis correction mechanism. The X-axis, Y-axis, and θ-axis correction mechanisms each provide independent correction, adapting to different correction parameters at both ends of the FPC, correcting positional and angular deviations during insertion, and ensuring a high success rate for insertion.

[0006] The X-axis correction mechanism includes an X-axis drive source, a lead screw, and a moving part that cooperates with the lead screw. The Y-axis correction mechanism is mounted on the lower side of the moving part. The X-axis drive source provides power to drive the lead screw to rotate, causing the moving part to move, which in turn drives the Y-axis correction mechanism to move along the X-axis direction for X-axis correction. The X-axis drive source and the lead screw drive each other, enabling the moving part to drive the Y-axis correction mechanism to move, ensuring accurate positioning in the X-axis direction during the insertion process.

[0007] The mounting module has a linear guide rail on its lower side, and the moving part is slidably connected to the linear guide rail. This ensures that the moving part runs smoothly in the X-axis direction, reducing shaking and offset.

[0008] The Y-axis correction mechanism includes a Y-axis drive source and a Y-axis moving module. The θ-axis correction mechanism is mounted on the lower side of the Y-axis moving module. The Y-axis drive source drives the Y-axis moving module to move the θ-axis correction mechanism along the Y-axis direction to perform Y-axis correction. The Y-axis drive source, in conjunction with the Y-axis moving module, ensures accurate positioning in the Y-axis direction during the insertion process.

[0009] The θ-axis correction mechanism includes an θ-axis drive source and an θ-axis moving module. The clamping mechanism is mounted on the lower side of the θ-axis moving module. The θ-axis drive source drives the θ-axis moving module to rotate, thereby causing the clamping mechanism to perform angle correction. This corrects angular deviations during the insertion process, improving the success rate of insertion.

[0010] The clamping mechanism includes a clamping assembly, and an opening / closing cover assembly is mounted on the front side of the clamping assembly. This assembly is used to open and close the cover during the insertion process, thereby automating the detection process.

[0011] The clamping assembly includes a driving unit, a fixing unit, and a movable unit. The driving end of the driving unit is connected to the movable unit, driving the movable unit to move and cooperate with the fixing unit to clamp or release. The driving unit drives the movable unit to cooperate with the fixing unit for clamping, ensuring that no offset or shaking occurs during the clamping process.

[0012] The opening and closing cover assembly includes an opening unit, a closing unit, and a fixing part. The opening unit and the closing unit are installed side by side on the fixing part, which optimizes the spatial layout and facilitates automated integration.

[0013] The insertion module also includes a vision mechanism, which is fixedly installed on the front side of the moving part. The vision mechanism detects insertion position deviations and works with the alignment mechanism to correct them, thereby improving the insertion success rate.

[0014] The vision mechanism includes a camera and a light source. The camera is positioned above the clamping assembly, and the light source is positioned above and in front of the clamping assembly, with the illumination direction facing the clamping assembly. This ensures uniform and stable illumination in the clamping area, improving image acquisition clarity.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: it provides independent X-axis, Y-axis and θ-axis correction for the FPC insertion modules at both ends of the automatic insertion connector, adapts to different insertion correction parameters at both ends of the FPC, eliminates the influence of PCB board positioning error, FPC incoming material tolerance, etc., and improves insertion success rate and stability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of an automatic connector provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of an automatic connector provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a third-view structural diagram of an automatic connector provided by this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a fourth-view structural diagram of an automatic connector provided by this utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1-Mounting module, 11-Linear rail, 2-Plug-in module, 21-Clamping mechanism, 211-Clamping assembly, 2111-Drive unit, 2112-Fixing unit, 2113-Moving unit, 2113a-First movable block, 2113b-Second movable block, 2113c-Fixing plate, 2113d-Pressing plate, 212-Opening and closing cover assembly, 2121-Opening unit, 2122-Closing unit 2122a-Lid closing drive assembly, 2122b-Lid closing head, 22-X-axis correction mechanism, 221-X-axis drive source, 222-Lead screw, 223-Moving part, 23-Y-axis correction mechanism, 231-Y-axis drive source, 232-Y-axis moving module, 24-θ-axis correction mechanism, 241-θ-axis drive source, 242-θ-axis moving module, 25-Vision mechanism, 251-Camera, 252-Light source. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in specific embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0023] This embodiment provides an automatic connector, such as Figure 1As shown, the system includes a mounting module 1, with two plug-in modules 2 mounted on its lower side. Each plug-in module 2 includes a correction mechanism and a clamping mechanism 21, with the clamping mechanism 21 mounted below the correction mechanism. The correction mechanism includes an X-axis correction mechanism 22, a Y-axis correction mechanism 23, and a θ-axis correction mechanism 24. The X-axis correction mechanism 22 is mounted below the mounting module 1, the Y-axis correction mechanism 23 is mounted below the X-axis correction mechanism 22, and the θ-axis correction mechanism 24 is mounted below the Y-axis correction mechanism 23. The clamping mechanism 22 is mounted below the θ-axis correction mechanism 24. The FPC plug-in modules at both ends provide independent X-axis, Y-axis, and θ-axis corrections, adapting to different correction parameters at both ends of the FPC, thus improving plug-in success rate and stability.

[0024] The X-axis correction mechanism includes an X-axis drive source 221, a lead screw 222, and a moving part 223 that cooperates with the lead screw. The Y-axis correction mechanism 23 is mounted on the lower side of the moving part 223. The X-axis drive source 221 provides power to drive the lead screw 222 to rotate, causing the moving part 223 to move, thereby driving the Y-axis correction mechanism 23 to move along the X-axis direction to perform X-axis correction. Figure 2 As shown, the mounting module 1 has a linear guide 11 on its lower side, and the moving part 223 is slidably connected to the linear guide 11.

[0025] The Y-axis correction mechanism 23 includes a Y-axis drive source 231 and a Y-axis moving module 232. The θ-axis correction mechanism 24 is installed on the lower side of the Y-axis moving module 232. The Y-axis drive source 231 drives the Y-axis moving module 232 to move the θ-axis correction mechanism 24 along the Y-axis direction to perform Y-axis correction.

[0026] The θ-axis correction mechanism 24 includes an θ-axis drive source 241 and an θ-axis moving module 242. A clamping mechanism 21 is mounted on the lower side of the θ-axis moving module 242. The θ-axis drive source 241 drives the θ-axis moving module 242 to rotate, thereby causing the clamping mechanism 21 to perform angle correction. In this embodiment, the X-axis drive source 221, Y-axis drive source 221, and θ-axis drive source 241 are motors.

[0027] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the clamping mechanism 21 includes a clamping assembly 211, and an opening / closing lid assembly 212 is mounted on the front side of the clamping assembly 211. The opening / closing lid assembly 212 includes an opening unit 2121, a closing unit 2122, and a fixing part. The opening unit 2121 and the closing unit 2122 are mounted side by side on the fixing part. The opening unit 2121 includes an opening head, which is movably mounted on the side of the fixing part via a rotating shaft. The closing unit 2122 includes a closing drive assembly 2122a and a closing head 2122b. The closing head 2122b is mounted on the lower side of the fixing part, and the output end of the closing drive assembly 2122a is correspondingly positioned directly above the closing head 2122b, driving the closing head 2122b to rotate.

[0028] The clamping assembly 211 includes a driving unit 2111, a fixing unit 2112, and a movable unit 2113. The driving end of the driving unit 2111 is connected to the movable unit 2112, driving the movable unit 2112 to move and cooperate with the fixing unit 2113 to clamp or release it. In this embodiment, the driving unit 2111 is a cylinder, the fixed unit 2112 includes an upper pressure plate, and the movable unit 2113 includes a first movable block 2113a, a second movable block 2113b, a fixed plate 2113c, and a lower pressure plate 2113d. A first slider is provided on the first movable block 2113a, and a first sliding groove is correspondingly provided on the second movable block 2113b. The first sliding groove is inclined, and when the first slider moves along the first sliding groove, the first movable block 2113a and the second movable block 2113b can rotate relative to each other. A second horizontal sliding groove and a third horizontal sliding groove are provided on the fixed plate 2113c, and a second slider and a third slider are correspondingly provided on the second movable block 2113b. A slot is provided at the end of the second horizontal sliding groove; the lower pressure plate 2113d is fixedly provided at the front end of the second movable block 2113b. When the clamping assembly 211 clamps, the cylinder pushes the first movable block 2113a forward, and at the same time the first slider slides along the first slide groove, so that the first movable block 2113a and the second movable block 2113b rotate relative to each other, causing the lower pressure plate 2113d to open. The second slider and the third slider move forward along the second horizontal slide groove and the third horizontal slide groove respectively until the second slider is engaged in the slot. At the same time, the first slider slides along the first slide groove, so that the first movable block 2113a and the second movable block 2113b rotate relative to each other, causing the lower pressure plate 2113d to clamp.

[0029] The plug-in module 2 also includes a vision mechanism 25, which is fixedly mounted on the front side of the movable part 223. The vision mechanism 25 includes a camera 251 and a light source 252. The camera 251 is disposed above the clamping assembly 211, and the light source 252 is disposed above the front side of the clamping assembly 211, with the light direction facing the clamping assembly 211.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic connector, characterized in that, The system includes an installation module (1), on the lower side of which two sets of plug-in modules (2) are installed. The plug-in modules (2) include a correction mechanism and a clamping mechanism (21). The clamping mechanism (21) is installed on the lower side of the correction mechanism. The correction mechanism includes an X-axis correction mechanism (22), a Y-axis correction mechanism (23), and a θ-axis correction mechanism (24). The X-axis correction mechanism (22) is installed on the lower side of the installation module (1), the Y-axis correction mechanism (23) is installed on the lower side of the X-axis correction mechanism (22), the θ-axis correction mechanism (24) is installed on the lower side of the Y-axis correction mechanism (23), and the clamping mechanism (22) is installed on the lower side of the θ-axis correction mechanism (24).

2. The automatic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis correction mechanism includes an X-axis drive source (221), a lead screw (222), and a moving part (223) that cooperates with the lead screw. The Y-axis correction mechanism (23) is installed on the lower side of the moving part (223). The X-axis drive source (221) provides power to drive the lead screw (222) to rotate, causing the moving part (223) to move, thereby driving the Y-axis correction mechanism (23) to move along the X-axis direction to perform X-axis correction.

3. The automatic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting module (1) is provided with a linear guide (11) on its lower side, and the moving part (223) is slidably connected to the linear guide (11).

4. The automatic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis correction mechanism (23) includes a Y-axis drive source (231) and a Y-axis moving module (232). The θ-axis correction mechanism (24) is installed on the lower side of the Y-axis moving module (232). The Y-axis drive source (231) drives the Y-axis moving module (232) to move the θ-axis correction mechanism (24) along the Y-axis direction to perform Y-axis correction.

5. The automatic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The θ-axis correction mechanism (24) includes an θ-axis drive source (241) and an θ-axis moving module (242). The clamping mechanism (21) is installed on the lower side of the θ-axis moving module (242). The θ-axis drive source (241) drives the θ-axis moving module (242) to rotate and drive the clamping mechanism (21) to perform angle correction.

6. The automatic connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (21) includes a clamping assembly (211), and an opening and closing cover assembly (212) is installed on the front side of the clamping assembly (211).

7. The automatic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (211) includes a driving unit (2111), a fixing unit (2112), and a moving unit (2113). The driving end of the driving unit (2111) is connected to the moving unit (2112), driving the moving unit (2112) to move and cooperate with the fixing unit (2113) to clamp or release.

8. The automatic connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The opening and closing cover assembly (212) includes an opening cover unit (2121), a closing cover unit (2122), and a fixing part. The opening cover unit (2121) and the closing cover unit (2122) are installed side by side on the fixing part.

9. The automatic connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plug-in module (2) also includes a vision mechanism (25), which is fixedly installed on the front side of the moving part (223).

10. The automatic connector according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vision mechanism (25) includes a camera (251) and a light source (252). The camera (251) is disposed above the clamping assembly (211), and the light source (252) is disposed above the front side of the clamping assembly (211), with the illumination direction facing the clamping assembly (211).

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