An online board separating machine gripper magazine
By designing an online PCB separator gripper magazine, the problem of improper fixture installation is solved by using ball-end plungers and proximity sensors to monitor the gripper position, thus achieving accurate gripping and improving the operational stability of the online PCB separator.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 苏州市凯思泰克自动化设备有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing online PCB depaneling machine fixture library fails to effectively locate and detect the gripper position, resulting in improper fixture installation, misalignment, and offset. This causes the Z-axis gripping mechanism to fail to pick up the fixture, leading to machine stagnation and inactivity.
An online PCB splitter gripper magazine was designed, comprising a gripper magazine fixing plate, a clamping assembly, a placement assembly, and a limiting assembly. The grippers are engaged using a ball-head plunger, and the gripper position is monitored by two proximity sensors to ensure accurate gripping.
By combining limit components and proximity sensors, the misalignment of the grippers is prevented, ensuring that the Z-axis gripping mechanism can accurately grasp the grippers, avoiding machine stagnation and inactivity, and improving the operational stability of the online PCB separator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of online PCB depaneling machine technology, specifically to an online PCB depaneling machine gripper library. Background Technology
[0002] Online PCB splitting machines are devices used for automated cutting of multi-piece circuit boards. They are suitable for fields such as automotive electronics, 3C digital products, and medical devices, and can replace manual labor in PCB board splitting operations.
[0003] There is a domestic patent CN206200204U for a new type of fully automatic online PCB depaneling machine. Online PCB depaneling machines generally store multiple sets of grippers in a gripper magazine for practical application. However, the existing gripper magazine only serves to support the grippers and does not perform positioning and position detection on the grippers. During operation, the grippers are often misaligned or offset due to improper installation, which leads to the failure of the Z-axis gripping mechanism to pick up the grippers, and the machine becomes sluggish and inactive.
[0004] Based on this, this utility model designs an online PCB depaneling machine gripper library to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an online depaneling machine gripper library.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] An online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine includes a gripper magazine fixing plate (1) installed inside the online PCB depaneling machine, characterized in that: it further includes a clamping assembly, a placement assembly for placing the clamping assembly, and a limiting assembly for limiting the clamping assembly;
[0008] The placement component and the limiting component are both installed in front of the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). There are multiple placement components, which are evenly distributed on the left and right sides. The limiting component is installed above the placement component. There are multiple clamping components, which are installed on the placement component. The clamping component is located in front of the limiting component.
[0009] Furthermore, the placement assembly includes three equidistant gripper placement rods (2), which are fixedly connected to the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). Each gripper placement rod (2) has a ball-head plunger (4) fixedly connected to its left and right side walls for engaging the clamp assembly.
[0010] Furthermore, the front end of the gripper placement rod (2) is machined into a cone shape to facilitate insertion into the clamp.
[0011] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes a limiting adjustment plate (3), a first proximity sensor (5), a second proximity sensor (6), and a limiting block (7). The gripper placement rod (2) slides back and forth through the limiting adjustment plate (3) and is fixed to the limiting adjustment plate (3) from the top by bolts. Several first proximity sensors (5), second proximity sensors (6), and limiting blocks (7) are fixedly connected to the front side wall of the limiting adjustment plate (3). The rear end of the clamping assembly is in contact with the limiting block (7).
[0012] Furthermore, the number of the limiting blocks (7) is the sum of the number of the first proximity sensor (5) and the second proximity sensor (6), and the first proximity sensor (5), the second proximity sensor (6) and the limiting blocks (7) are all staggered between the adjacent gripper placement rods (2) in each placement assembly.
[0013] Furthermore, several adjusting screws (8) for adjusting the distance between the limiting adjustment plate (3) and the gripper magazine fixing plate (1) are installed between the limiting adjustment plate (3) and the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). The rear end of the adjusting screw (8) is threaded to the gripper magazine fixing plate (1), and the circumferential surface of the adjusting screw (8) is threaded to the limiting adjustment plate (3). The adjusting screw (8) is located on the left and right sides of each set of placement components.
[0014] Furthermore, the clamp assembly includes a right jaw (9) and a left jaw (10), which are slidably connected to the jaw placement rod (2) and engaged by a ball-head plunger (4).
[0015] Furthermore, the rear sidewalls of the right gripper (9) and the left gripper (10) are both in contact with the limiting block (7).
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: 1. By setting a clamping magazine fixing plate, a clamping placement rod, a limit adjustment plate, a ball head plunger, a right clamping claw and a left clamping claw, the right clamping claw and the left clamping claw are slidably installed on the clamping placement rod and are fixed by the ball head plunger to prevent the right clamping claw and the left clamping claw from sliding and misaligning during installation.
[0017] 2. By setting up a first proximity sensor, a second proximity sensor, and a limit block, the first and second proximity sensors can monitor the position of the right and left grippers installed on the gripper placement rod and whether the right and left grippers are installed, so that the gripping shaft can accurately grip the right and left grippers and avoid the machine from becoming sluggish or not moving. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an online PCB depaneling machine gripper library according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of an online PCB depaneling machine gripper library according to the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper placement rod structure of an online PCB splitter gripper magazine according to the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the right and left gripper structures of an online PCB depaneling machine gripper library according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis gripping mechanism.
[0024] The labels in the diagram represent:
[0025] 1. Gripper mounting plate; 2. Gripper placement rod; 3. Limit adjustment plate; 4. Ball plunger; 5. Proximity sensor 1; 6. Proximity sensor 2; 7. Limit block; 8. Adjusting screw; 9. Right gripper; 10. Left gripper; 11. Z-axis gripping mechanism; 12. Clamping post. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] The terms "left," "right," "front," "back," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to the orientation from the perspective of the front view.
[0028] Example 1: In some embodiments, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-5An online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine includes a gripper magazine fixing plate 1 installed inside the online PCB depaneling machine, and also includes a gripper assembly, a placement assembly for placing the gripper assembly, and a limiting assembly for limiting the gripper assembly.
[0029] Both the placement component and the limiting component are installed in front of the gripper magazine fixing plate 1. There are multiple placement components, which are evenly distributed on the left and right sides. The limiting component is installed above the placement component. There are multiple clamping components, which are installed on the placement component and are located in front of the limiting component.
[0030] The placement assembly includes three gripper placement rods 2 that are equidistantly distributed on the left and right sides. The gripper placement rods 2 are fixedly connected to the gripper magazine fixing plate 1. Each gripper placement rod 2 has a ball-head plunger 4 fixedly connected to its left and right side walls for engaging the clamping assembly. The front end of each gripper placement rod 2 is machined into a conical shape to facilitate insertion into the clamping fixture.
[0031] The right jaw 9 and left jaw 10 of the clamp assembly are slidably mounted on the jaw placement rod 2. The ball plunger 4 engages the right jaw 9 and left jaw 10, thereby restricting the installation position of the right jaw 9 and left jaw 10, so that the right jaw 9 and left jaw 10 in each group can be stably mounted on the jaw placement rod 2.
[0032] The limiting assembly includes a limiting adjustment plate 3, a first proximity sensor 5, a second proximity sensor 6, and a limiting block 7. The gripper placement rod 2 slides back and forth through the limiting adjustment plate 3, and the limiting adjustment plate 3 is fixed to the gripper placement rod 2 from the top by bolts. Several first proximity sensors 5, second proximity sensors 6, and limiting blocks 7 are fixedly connected to the front side wall of the limiting adjustment plate 3. The rear end of the clamping assembly is in contact with the limiting blocks 7. The number of limiting blocks 7 is the sum of the number of first proximity sensors 5 and second proximity sensors 6. The first proximity sensors 5, second proximity sensors 6, and limiting blocks 7 are all staggered between adjacent gripper placement rods 2 in each placement assembly.
[0033] The limiting block 7 restricts the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 in the clamping assembly to prevent collisions with the first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6. The first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6 are used to detect the positions of the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 mounted on the gripper placement rod 2. They can determine the distance between the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 and the limiting adjustment plate 3, as well as whether a gripper is mounted on the gripper placement rod 2. When the distances between the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 monitored by the first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6 and the limiting adjustment plate 3 are inconsistent, the operator needs to manually turn the adjusting screws 8 on both sides to adjust the limiting adjustment plate 3, thereby correcting the positions of the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10.
[0034] Several adjusting screws 8 are installed between the limit adjustment plate 3 and the gripper magazine fixing plate 1 to adjust the distance between them. The circumferential surface of the adjusting screw 8 is threaded to the limit adjustment plate 3, and the rear end of the adjusting screw 8 is threaded to the gripper magazine fixing plate 1. The adjusting screws 8 are located on the left and right sides of each set of placement components. The adjusting screws 8 can adjust the distance between the limit adjustment plate 3 and the gripper magazine fixing plate 1, while maintaining the distance between the first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6 and the gripper magazine fixing plate 1.
[0035] The clamping assembly includes a right jaw 9 and a left jaw 10. The right jaw 9 and the left jaw 10 are slidably connected to the jaw placement rod 2 and are engaged by a ball-head plunger 4. The rear sidewalls of the right jaw 9 and the left jaw 10 are in contact with the limiting block 7, and the tops of the right jaw 9 and the left jaw 10 are engaged with the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11. The Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 is the gripping structure in the existing fully automatic PCB depaneling machine GAM380AT. When the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 moves down to engage with the right gripper 9 and the left gripper 10, the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 moves horizontally to remove the right gripper 9 and the left gripper 10 from the gripper placement rod 2, thus completing the removal of the right gripper 9 and the left gripper 10. Correspondingly, when the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 drives the right gripper 9 and the left gripper 10 back onto the gripper placement rod 2 and is fixed by the ball plunger 4, the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 moves up to separate from the right gripper 9 and the left gripper 10.
[0036] Working Principle: This device is used inside an online PCB separator and works in conjunction with the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11. The operator manually inserts the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 into the gripper placement rod 2 on the gripper magazine according to the machine model. Under the action of the ball plunger 4, they are stabilized on the gripper placement rod 2. The online PCB separator then executes the automatic gripper loading command, causing the Z-axis gripping mechanism 11 to move downwards and engage with the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10. The mechanism then moves the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 out of the gripper placement rod 2, completing the gripper loading action. The distance between the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10 and the limit adjustment plate 3 is detected by the first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6. If the distances detected by the first proximity sensor 5 and the second proximity sensor 6 are inconsistent with the limit adjustment plate 3, the operator needs to manually tighten the adjusting screws 8 on both sides to adjust the limit adjustment plate 3, thereby correcting the position of the right gripper 9 and left gripper 10.
[0037] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A gripper magazine for an online PCB depaneling machine, comprising a gripper magazine fixing plate (1) installed inside the online PCB depaneling machine, characterized in that: It also includes a fixture assembly, a placement assembly for placing the fixture assembly, and a limiting assembly for limiting the fixture assembly; The placement component and the limiting component are both installed in front of the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). There are multiple placement components, which are evenly distributed on the left and right sides. The limiting component is installed above the placement component. There are multiple clamping components, which are installed on the placement component. The clamping component is located in front of the limiting component.
2. The online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement assembly includes three equidistant gripper placement rods (2), which are fixedly connected to the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). Each gripper placement rod (2) has a ball-head plunger (4) fixedly connected to its left and right side walls for engaging the clamp assembly.
3. The online depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front end of each gripper placement rod (2) is machined into a cone shape to facilitate insertion into the clamp.
4. The online depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting assembly includes a limiting adjustment plate (3), a first proximity sensor (5), a second proximity sensor (6), and a limiting block (7). The gripper placement rod (2) slides back and forth through the limiting adjustment plate (3) and is fixed to the limiting adjustment plate (3) from the top by bolts. Several first proximity sensors (5), second proximity sensors (6), and limiting blocks (7) are fixedly connected to the front side wall of the limiting adjustment plate (3). The rear end of the clamp assembly is in contact with the limiting block (7).
5. The online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the limiting blocks (7) is the sum of the number of the first proximity sensor (5) and the second proximity sensor (6). The first proximity sensor (5), the second proximity sensor (6) and the limiting blocks (7) are all staggered between the adjacent gripper placement rods (2) in each placement assembly.
6. The online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 4, characterized in that, Several adjusting screws (8) are installed between the limiting adjustment plate (3) and the gripper magazine fixing plate (1) for adjusting the distance between the limiting adjustment plate (3) and the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). The circumferential surface of the adjusting screw (8) is threaded to the limiting adjustment plate (3), and the rear end of the adjusting screw (8) is threaded to the gripper magazine fixing plate (1). The adjusting screw (8) is located on the left and right sides of each set of placement components.
7. The online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamp assembly includes a right jaw (9) and a left jaw (10), which are slidably connected to the jaw placement rod (2) and engaged by a ball-head plunger (4).
8. The online PCB depaneling machine gripper magazine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear sidewalls of the right gripper (9) and the left gripper (10) are both in contact with the limiting block (7).