Protective tooling

Abstract

This application provides a protective fixture, belonging to the field of electronic equipment manufacturing technology. The protective fixture is used to protect electronic equipment that has not yet come off the production line. It includes a protective sleeve and a cover plate. The top surface of the protective sleeve has a receiving groove, which is recessed inwards along the top surface of the protective sleeve to accommodate the electronic equipment. The cover plate covers the top surface of the protective sleeve and the receiving groove. This protective fixture protects electronic equipment that has not yet come off the production line. As the electronic equipment moves along the production line, it is housed within the receiving groove of the protective sleeve. The protective sleeve provides protection for the back and sides of the electronic equipment, while the cover plate protects the screen. The cover plate can be easily lifted, facilitating adjustments to the screen by production personnel. Thus, the protective fixture provides comprehensive protection for the electronic equipment while being easy to disassemble without affecting normal production and debugging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment manufacturing technology, and in particular to a protective tooling. Background Technology

[0002] During the assembly line production of electronic devices, the devices may be bumped and scratched as they are passed between workstations, damaging their appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to attach a protective cover to the electronic devices.

[0003] In related technologies, the simplest method is to use a rubber protective case to cover the back of the electronic device. However, this type of rubber protective case cannot protect the screen of the electronic device, and the screen can still be damaged during mass production. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a protective tooling that can solve the problem of screen damage to electronic devices during assembly line production.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A protective fixture for protecting electronic devices that have not been taken offline;

[0007] The protective fixture includes a protective sleeve and a cover plate;

[0008] The top surface of the protective cover is provided with a receiving groove, which is recessed inward along the top surface of the protective cover, and the receiving groove is used to accommodate the electronic device;

[0009] The cover plate covers the top surface of the protective sleeve and also covers the receiving groove.

[0010] The protective fixture in this embodiment is used to protect electronic devices that have not yet been taken off the production line. As the electronic devices move along the production line, the electronic devices are housed in the receiving slot of the protective sleeve. The protective sleeve provides protection for the back and sides of the electronic devices, while the cover plate provides protection for the screen of the electronic devices. The cover plate can be easily lifted, making it convenient for production personnel to debug the screen of the electronic devices. Thus, the protective fixture provides all-round protection for the electronic devices while being easy to disassemble and will not affect normal production and debugging.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the edge of the cover plate is provided with at least one first magnetic element, and the top surface of the protective sleeve is provided with at least one second magnetic element;

[0012] Each of the first magnetic elements corresponds to one of the second magnetic elements, and each of the first magnetic elements is attracted to one of the second magnetic elements so that the cover plate and the protective sleeve are detachably connected.

[0013] With the above arrangement, the cover plate can be magnetically attached to the protective sleeve using the first and second magnetic elements, which is simple in structure and very convenient to close and disassemble.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the at least one first magnetic element is embedded in the cover plate, and the at least one second magnetic element is embedded in the top surface of the protective sleeve;

[0015] When the at least one first magnetic element and the at least one second magnetic element attract each other, the bottom surface of the cover plate comes into contact with the top surface of the protective sleeve and the electronic device, respectively.

[0016] With the above arrangement, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are respectively embedded, which makes the arrangement easier. Moreover, after the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are attached together, the cover can directly contact the top surface of the protective cover and the electronic device, so that the electronic device has no room to move and the safety is better during transportation.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the depth of the receiving groove is greater than or equal to the thickness of the electronic device, and when the electronic device is located in the receiving groove, the back cover of the electronic device abuts against the bottom of the receiving groove, and the screen of the electronic device is aligned with the top surface of the protective cover.

[0018] With the above arrangement, after the electronic device is placed in the receiving slot, the back cover of the electronic device contacts the bottom of the receiving slot. The protective sleeve provides support and protection for the back cover and sides of the electronic device. The screen of the electronic device is aligned with the top surface of the protective sleeve. The cover plate can directly press against the screen, providing support and protection for the screen of the electronic device. The electronic device is reliably supported from top to bottom and left to right, resulting in better safety during transportation.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the outer side of the protective cover is provided with at least one handle portion, which protrudes outward along the outer side of the protective cover;

[0020] And / or,

[0021] The receiving slot has a disassembly slot on its side wall, which extends to the side of the electronic device located within the receiving slot.

[0022] With the above arrangement, the protective sleeve or the entire protective fixture can be retrieved using at least one handle, further improving the ease of use of the protective fixture. The disassembly slots located on the side wall of the receiving slot allow fingers to be inserted into the side of the electronic device to lift it from the receiving slot, further improving the ease of access to the electronic device.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the orthographic projections of the protective sleeve and the cover plate are both rectangles in the vertical direction, and the longer side of the orthographic projection of the cover plate is greater than or equal to the longer side of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve, and / or the shorter side of the orthographic projection of the cover plate is greater than or equal to the shorter side of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve.

[0024] Thus, the protective fixture has a regular shape, which can not only meet the accommodation requirements of the vast majority of electronic devices, but also facilitate the stacking and transportation of multiple protective fixtures; the long or short side of the cover plate protrudes or aligns with the edge of the protective sleeve, further facilitating the installation and removal of the cover plate.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the top surface of the protective cover is provided with at least two limiting protrusions, which protrude upward along the top surface of the protective cover respectively; the at least two limiting protrusions are located on opposite sides of the cover plate and abut against the edges of opposite sides of the cover plate respectively.

[0026] With the above arrangement, at least two limiting protrusions can abut and limit the edges of the cover plate on both sides, assisting the cover plate in positioning. On the one hand, it can properly align the first magnetic element on the cover plate and the second magnetic element on the protective sleeve, and on the other hand, it can prevent the cover plate from moving parallel under the action of external force.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the number of the limiting protrusions is four, and the four limiting protrusions are respectively located at the four corners of the cover plate.

[0028] With the above arrangement, four limiting protrusions are arranged at the four corners of the cover plate, which can provide stable and reliable limiting and fixing of the cover plate.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the height of the at least two limiting protrusions is equal to the thickness of the cover plate, so that the top surface of the at least two limiting protrusions is aligned with the top surface of the cover plate.

[0030] With the above arrangement, the height of the limiting protrusion is the same as the thickness of the cover plate. When the cover plate is closed on the protective sleeve, the top surface of the limiting protrusion is aligned with the top surface of the cover plate, and the top surface of the entire protective fixture is flat, which is conducive to improving the transfer and stacking of the protective fixture.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the protective sleeve is a rubber structure, and the cover is a transparent acrylic structure. Thus, the protective sleeve has a certain degree of flexibility, preventing scratches on the surface of the electronic device, and the transparent cover allows observation of the screen's display content without opening it. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective tooling provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective tooling provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the protective tooling provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 4 This is another exploded view of the protective tooling provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0037] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:

[0038] 1. Protective cover;

[0039] 11. Receiving groove; 111. Disassembly groove; 12. Second magnetic element; 13. Limiting protrusion; 14. Handle;

[0040] 2. Cover plate components;

[0041] 21. First magnetic attraction element. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figure 1The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0044] It should be understood that in this application, "connection" and "connected" can both refer to a mechanical connection or a physical connection. That is, A and B being connected or A and B being connected can mean that there are fastened components (such as screws, bolts, rivets, etc.) between A and B, or that A and B are in contact with each other and A and B are difficult to separate.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0046] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a protective fixture for protecting electronic devices that have not yet been taken offline.

[0048] The protective fixture includes a protective sleeve 1 and a cover plate 2; the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11, which is recessed inward along the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 and is used to receive electronic equipment; the cover plate 2 covers the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 and covers the receiving groove 11.

[0049] The protective fixture in this embodiment is used to protect electronic devices that have not yet been taken off the production line. As the electronic devices move along the production line, the electronic devices are housed in the receiving slot 11 of the protective sleeve 1. The protective sleeve 1 provides protection for the back cover and sides of the electronic devices, and the cover plate 2 provides protection for the screen of the electronic devices. The cover plate 2 can be easily lifted, making it convenient for production personnel to debug the screen of the electronic devices. Thus, the protective fixture provides all-round protection for the electronic devices while being easy to disassemble and will not affect normal production debugging.

[0050] In some possible implementations, "electronic devices not yet off the production line" refers to electronic devices that have not been fully manufactured on the production line. For example, electronic devices with completed hardware still require multiple process steps such as hardware debugging, software programming, airtightness testing, RF calibration, aging testing, lens calibration, and battery activation. These processes are usually distributed across different sections of the production line. The protective fixtures in this embodiment can be used to mount the electronic devices, which can then be automatically transferred on the production line or manually transferred off the production line. This can greatly reduce damage to the back cover and screen of the electronic devices during the transfer process and improve the production yield of the electronic devices.

[0051] In some possible implementations, the electronic device can be a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other types of portable electronic device.

[0052] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some possible implementations, the edge of the cover plate 2 is provided with at least one first magnetic element 21, and the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 is provided with at least one second magnetic element 12.

[0053] Each first magnetic element 21 corresponds to a second magnetic element 12, and each first magnetic element 21 is attracted to a second magnetic element 12 so that the cover plate 2 and the protective sleeve 1 can be detachably connected.

[0054] With the above arrangement, the cover plate 2 can be magnetically attracted to the protective sleeve 1 by using the first magnetic element 21 and the second magnetic element 12, which has a simple structure and is very convenient to close and disassemble.

[0055] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some possible implementations, at least one first magnetic element 21 is embedded in the cover plate 2, and at least one second magnetic element 12 is embedded in the top surface of the protective sleeve 1.

[0056] When at least one first magnetic element 21 and at least one second magnetic element 12 attract each other, the bottom surface of the cover plate 2 comes into contact with the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 and the electronic device, respectively.

[0057] With the above arrangement, the first magnetic element 21 and the second magnetic element 12 are respectively embedded, which makes the arrangement easier. Moreover, after the first magnetic element 21 and the second magnetic element 12 are connected by adsorption, the cover plate 2 can directly contact the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 and the electronic device, so that the electronic device has no room to move and the safety is better during transportation.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some possible implementations, the depth of the receiving groove 11 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the electronic device. When the electronic device is located in the receiving groove 11, the back cover of the electronic device abuts against the bottom of the receiving groove 11, and the screen of the electronic device is aligned with the top surface of the protective cover 1.

[0059] With the above arrangement, after the electronic device is placed in the receiving slot 11, the back cover of the electronic device contacts the bottom of the receiving slot 11. The protective sleeve 1 provides support and protection for the back cover and sides of the electronic device. The screen of the electronic device is aligned with the top surface of the protective sleeve 1. The cover plate 2 can directly press against the screen, providing support and protection for the screen of the electronic device. The electronic device is reliably supported from top to bottom and left to right, resulting in better safety during transportation.

[0060] For example, the screen of the electronic device is any one of the following: Plasma Display Panel (PDP), Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), Field Emission Display (FED), Electro-Luminescent Display (ELD), Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (DMD), and Electroluminance (EL) display.

[0061] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some possible implementations, the outer side of the protective sleeve 1 is provided with at least one handle portion 14, and the at least one handle portion 14 protrudes outward along the outer side of the protective sleeve 1.

[0062] With the above arrangement, the protective sleeve 1 or the entire protective fixture can be picked up using at least one handle 14, which can further improve the ease of use of the protective fixture.

[0063] For example, when the orthographic projection of the protective cover 1 along the vertical direction is a rectangle, the handle portion 14 is located on at least one of the two short sides of the protective cover 1.

[0064] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some possible implementations, a disassembly groove 111 is provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 11, and the disassembly groove 111 extends to the side of the electronic device located in the receiving groove 11.

[0065] By using the disassembly groove 111 arranged on the side wall of the receiving groove 11, fingers can be inserted into the side of the electronic device to lift the electronic device inside the receiving groove 11, further improving the ease of taking out the electronic device.

[0066] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some possible implementations, the orthographic projections of the protective sleeve 1 and the cover plate 2 along the vertical direction are both rectangles, and the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate 2 is greater than or equal to the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve 1, and / or, the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate 2 is greater than or equal to the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve 1.

[0067] Thus, the protective fixture has a regular shape, which can not only meet the accommodation requirements of the vast majority of electronic devices, but also facilitate the stacking and transportation of multiple protective fixtures; the long or short side of the cover plate 2 protrudes or aligns with the edge of the protective sleeve 1, further facilitating the installation and removal of the cover plate 2.

[0068] For example, the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate 2 is greater than or equal to the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve 1, so that at least one of the short sides of the cover plate 2 can protrude to the outside of the short side of the protective sleeve 1, or be aligned with the short side of the protective sleeve 1, and the cover plate 2 can be installed and removed by grasping the short side of the cover plate 2.

[0069] In another example, the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate 2 is greater than or equal to the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve 1, such that at least one long side of the cover plate 2 can protrude to the outside of the long side of the protective sleeve 1, or be aligned with the long side of the protective sleeve 1, so that the cover plate 2 can be installed and removed by grasping the long side of the cover plate 2.

[0070] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some possible implementations, the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 is provided with at least two limiting protrusions 13, and the at least two limiting protrusions 13 protrude upward along the top surface of the protective sleeve 1 respectively; the at least two limiting protrusions 13 are located on opposite sides of the cover plate 2 respectively, and abut against the edges of opposite sides of the cover plate 2 respectively.

[0071] With the above arrangement, at least two limiting protrusions 13 can abut and limit the edges of the opposite sides of the cover plate 2, assisting the cover plate 2 in positioning. On the one hand, it can properly align the first magnetic element 21 on the cover plate 2 and the second magnetic element 12 on the protective sleeve 1, and on the other hand, it can prevent the cover plate from moving parallel under the action of external force.

[0072] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some possible implementations, there are four limiting protrusions 13, which are located at the four corners of the cover plate 2.

[0073] With the above arrangement, four limiting protrusions 13 are arranged at the four corners of the cover plate 2, which can provide stable and reliable limiting and fixing for the cover plate 2.

[0074] Combination Figure 2 As shown, in some possible implementations, the protrusion height of at least two limiting protrusions 13 is equal to the thickness of the cover plate 2, so that the top surface of at least two limiting protrusions 13 is aligned with the top surface of the cover plate 2.

[0075] With the above arrangement, the protrusion height of the limiting protrusion 13 is the same as the thickness of the cover plate 2. When the cover plate 2 is closed on the protective sleeve 1, the top surface of the limiting protrusion 13 is aligned with the top surface of the cover plate 2, and the top surface of the entire protective fixture is flat, which is conducive to improving the transfer and stacking of the protective fixture.

[0076] In some possible implementations, the protective cover 1 is a rubber structure, and the cover 2 is a transparent acrylic structure. Thus, the protective cover 1 has a certain degree of flexibility, preventing scratches on the surface of the electronic device, while the cover 2 is transparent, allowing observation of the screen's display content without opening it.

[0077] It should be noted that in this article, "several" and "at least one" refer to one or more, while "multiple" and "at least two" refer to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0078] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0079] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application.

[0081] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A protective tooling characterized by, The protective fixture is used to protect electronic equipment that has not been taken offline; The protective fixture includes a protective sleeve (1) and a cover plate (2); The top surface of the protective sleeve (1) is provided with a receiving groove (11), which is recessed inward along the top surface of the protective sleeve (1) and is used to accommodate the electronic device. The cover plate (2) covers the top surface of the protective sleeve (1) and the receiving groove (11).

2. The protective tooling of claim 1, wherein, The edge of the cover plate (2) is provided with at least one first magnetic element (21), and the top surface of the protective sleeve (1) is provided with at least one second magnetic element (12); Each of the first magnetic elements (21) corresponds to one of the second magnetic elements (12), and each of the first magnetic elements (21) is attracted to one of the second magnetic elements (12) so that the cover plate (2) and the protective sleeve (1) are detachably connected.

3. The protective tooling of claim 2, wherein, The at least one first magnetic element (21) is embedded in the cover plate (2), and the at least one second magnetic element (12) is embedded in the top surface of the protective sleeve (1); When the at least one first magnetic element (21) and the at least one second magnetic element (12) attract each other, the bottom surface of the cover plate (2) comes into contact with the top surface of the protective sleeve (1) and the electronic device, respectively.

4. The protective tooling of claim 1, wherein, The depth of the receiving groove (11) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the electronic device. When the electronic device is located in the receiving groove (11), the back cover of the electronic device abuts against the bottom of the receiving groove (11), and the screen of the electronic device is aligned with the top surface of the protective cover (1).

5. The protective tooling cover of claim 1, wherein The outer side of the protective sleeve (1) is provided with at least one handle (14), and the at least one handle (14) protrudes outward along the outer side of the protective sleeve (1); And / or, The receiving groove (11) has a disassembly groove (111) on its side wall, and the disassembly groove (111) extends to the side of the electronic device located in the receiving groove (11).

6. The protective tooling cover of claim 1, wherein The orthographic projections of the protective sleeve (1) and the cover plate (2) in the vertical direction are both rectangles, and the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate (2) is greater than or equal to the long side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve (1), and / or, the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the cover plate (2) is greater than or equal to the short side dimension of the orthographic projection of the protective sleeve (1).

7. The protective tooling cover of claim 1, wherein The top surface of the protective sleeve (1) is provided with at least two limiting protrusions (13), which protrude upward along the top surface of the protective sleeve (1); the at least two limiting protrusions (13) are located on opposite sides of the cover plate (2) and abut against the edges of opposite sides of the cover plate (2).

8. The protective tooling of claim 7, wherein, The number of the limiting protrusions (13) is four, and the four limiting protrusions (13) are respectively located at the four corners of the cover plate (2).

9. The protective tooling of claim 7, wherein, The height of the at least two limiting protrusions (13) is equal to the thickness of the cover plate (2), so that the top surface of the at least two limiting protrusions (13) is aligned with the top surface of the cover plate (2).

10. The protective tool cover of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The protective sleeve (1) is a rubber structure, and the cover plate (2) is a transparent acrylic structure.

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