Large size dispensing curing apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of large-size point glue curing equipment, including machine table, Y-axis linear module and gantry support being respectively set on machine table, load platform being horizontally set in Y-axis linear module driving end, point glue mechanism and curing mechanism being respectively set on the positive and negative surface of gantry frame;The gantry support is transversely set above Y-axis linear module;The point glue mechanism drives point glue valve movement by first X-axis and Z-axis linear module;The curing mechanism includes small size UV lamp driven by second X-axis linear module;The utility model carries out motion scanning type curing to product stationary on load platform by second X-axis linear module driving UV lamp, effectively reduces equipment cost and volume, improves the adaptability to large workpiece, and improves point glue precision and production efficiency by visual positioning and detection integration and vacuum suction fixation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial automation equipment technology, and specifically refers to a large-size dispensing and curing device that integrates dispensing and curing functions. Background Technology

[0002] Dispensing is an indispensable part of modern manufacturing, widely used in electronics, semiconductors, medical devices, and other fields. Currently, most dispensing production lines separate the dispensing machine from the UV curing machine, requiring products to be transported to curing equipment after dispensing. This process is cumbersome, prone to adhesive displacement or contamination during handling, and results in low production efficiency.

[0003] To address these issues, integrated dispensing and curing machines have emerged in the market, such as the dual-head dispensing machine with UV curing disclosed in Chinese patent CN202420360145.1. These devices integrate dispensing and curing functions, reducing intermediate handling steps. However, existing integrated machines typically have fixed UV curing mechanisms, and their curing range is determined by the size of the UV lamp itself. To process large products, correspondingly large, high-power UV lamps are required, leading to bulky equipment, high manufacturing costs, and significant energy consumption. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide an integrated device that is compact, low-cost, and particularly suitable for dispensing and curing large-sized products. This device utilizes an innovative scanning curing method, enabling the curing of large-sized products to be completed using a small-sized UV lamp.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a large-size dispensing and curing device, comprising a machine base, a Y-axis linear module and a gantry support respectively mounted on the machine base, a bearing platform horizontally mounted on the drive end of the Y-axis linear module, and a dispensing mechanism and a curing mechanism respectively mounted on the front and back sides of the gantry frame;

[0006] The Y-axis linear module includes at least a loading / unloading station, a dispensing station, and a curing station along the running direction from front to back.

[0007] The gantry support is positioned horizontally above the Y-axis linear module;

[0008] The curing mechanism is located above the curing station and includes an X-axis curing linear module horizontally mounted on the back of the gantry support, a curing support frame vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis curing linear module, and a UV lamp vertically mounted on the curing support frame. The key feature is that the UV lamp can be driven by the X-axis curing linear module to reciprocate along the X-axis direction and cooperate with the Y-axis linear module to perform scanning curing on the product stationary on the support platform.

[0009] Preferably, the dispensing mechanism is located above the dispensing station and includes an X-axis dispensing linear module horizontally arranged on the front of the gantry bracket, a Z-axis dispensing linear module vertically arranged at the drive end of the X-axis dispensing linear module, a dispensing support frame arranged at the drive end of the Z-axis dispensing linear module, and a dispensing valve vertically arranged on the dispensing support frame.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a vision module set on the dispensing support frame; the vision module has dual functions: first, to take pictures and position the product on the support platform before dispensing, to compensate for product placement deviations and improve dispensing accuracy; second, to inspect the glue line after dispensing to check for defects such as glue breakage and glue overflow, so as to realize online quality monitoring.

[0011] Preferably, the support platform is provided with a matrix of vacuum holes. By generating negative pressure through an external vacuum generator, the product can be firmly adsorbed onto the platform, and the loading and fixing can be completed in one step, eliminating the need for fixture disassembly and assembly and improving work efficiency.

[0012] Preferably, the installation height of the UV lamp on the curing support frame is adjustable. Through bolt connection or sliding groove and other structures, the distance between the UV lamp and the product surface can be flexibly adjusted according to the curing requirements of different products to achieve the best curing effect and energy utilization rate.

[0013] Preferably, the UV lamp is an LED point light source or an LED line light source.

[0014] Preferably, two Y-axis linear modules are provided, placed side by side, and both ends are rotatably mounted on the machine base;

[0015] It also includes a drive device for driving two Y-axis linear modules to rotate outwards simultaneously, so that the bearing platform can be flipped outwards from the horizontal working state to the vertical avoidance state.

[0016] The machine base is provided with clearance grooves to facilitate the flipping of the carrying platform to a vertical position;

[0017] This design allows the two load-bearing platforms to avoid each other when they move to the same area by vertically offsetting each other, without having to increase the initial distance between the two modules to avoid each other. This enables the transport and processing of larger products without increasing the overall width and volume of the equipment.

[0018] Preferably, the driving device is a gear set, which includes two meshing gears connected to the rotating shafts of the two Y-axis linear modules respectively. By driving one of the gears to rotate through the driving device (such as a motor), the two Y-axis linear modules can be synchronously rotated towards or away from each other through meshing transmission, thereby causing the bearing platform installed at its driving end to flip outward from the horizontal processing state to the vertical avoidance state.

[0019] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] 1. Significantly reduced cost and size: By replacing the curing concept of "large-area irradiation" with "motion scanning", the curing of large-size products can be completed using low-power, small-size UV ​​lamps, which greatly reduces hardware costs and makes the equipment structure more compact.

[0021] 2. Breaking through product size limitations: The curable size of the product is no longer restricted by the size of the UV lamp; it is only necessary to lengthen the stroke of the X-axis curing linear module, making the equipment more adaptable.

[0022] 3. Improve dispensing accuracy and quality: The integrated vision module enables high-precision positioning and online quality inspection; the vacuum adsorption platform ensures the stability of the product during processing, together guaranteeing the quality of dispensing.

[0023] 4. Compact structure, suitable for large-size products: Through an innovative flip-up dual Y-axis linear module design, using a gear set for synchronous drive, the supporting platform can be flipped to a vertical position to avoid obstacles. This allows the equipment to perfectly solve the interference problem of transferring large-size products between workstations without increasing the overall width and volume, resulting in extremely high space utilization.

[0024] 5. Improved production efficiency: The three-station design (feeding / dispensing / curing) enables assembly line operation, reduces product handling and waiting time, and results in high production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Appendix Figure 1 This is a side view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0028] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing mechanism and curing mechanism in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0029] Appendix Figure 4 This is a top view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0030] Appendix Figure 5 This is a front view of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0031] The components include: 1. Machine base; 11. Clearance groove; 2. Y-axis linear module; 3. Gantry bracket; 4. Load-bearing platform; 5. Dispensing mechanism; 51. X-axis dispensing linear module; 52. Z-axis dispensing linear module; 53. Dispensing support frame; 54. Dispensing valve; 6. Curing mechanism; 61. X-axis curing linear module; 62. Curing support frame; 63. UV lamp; 7. Vision module; 8. Gear set; 9. Product. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] Example 1:

[0034] Appendix Figure 1-3 The large-size dispensing and curing equipment of this utility model includes a machine base 1, a Y-axis linear module 2 and a gantry support 3 respectively mounted on the machine base 1, a bearing platform 4 horizontally mounted on the drive end of the Y-axis linear module 2, and a dispensing mechanism 5 and a curing mechanism 6 respectively mounted on the front and back sides of the gantry frame.

[0035] The Y-axis linear module 2 includes at least a loading / unloading station, a dispensing station, and a curing station along the running direction from front to back;

[0036] The gantry bracket 3 is positioned horizontally above the Y-axis linear module 2;

[0037] The dispensing mechanism 5 is located above the dispensing station and includes an X-axis dispensing linear module 51 horizontally arranged on the front of the gantry bracket 3, a Z-axis dispensing linear module 52 vertically arranged at the drive end of the X-axis dispensing linear module 51, a dispensing support frame 53 arranged at the drive end of the Z-axis dispensing linear module 52, and a dispensing valve 54 vertically arranged on the dispensing support frame 53.

[0038] The curing mechanism 6 is located above the curing station and includes an X-axis curing linear module 61 horizontally mounted on the back of the gantry bracket 3, a curing support frame 62 vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis curing linear module 61, and a UV lamp 63 vertically mounted on the curing support frame 62. The key feature is that the UV lamp 63 can be driven by the X-axis curing linear module 61 to reciprocate along the X-axis direction and cooperate with the Y-axis linear module 2 to perform scanning curing on the product 9 that is stationary on the bearing platform 4.

[0039] Furthermore, it also includes a vision module 7 installed on the dispensing support frame 53; the vision module 7 has dual functions: first, to take pictures and position the product 9 on the support platform 4 before dispensing, to compensate for the placement deviation of the product 9 and improve the dispensing accuracy; second, to detect the glue line after dispensing, to check for defects such as glue breakage and glue overflow, and to realize online quality monitoring.

[0040] Furthermore, the vision module 7 employs a combination of a CCD camera and a ring light source.

[0041] Furthermore, the support platform 4 is provided with a matrix of vacuum holes. By generating negative pressure through an external vacuum generator, the product 9 can be firmly adsorbed onto the platform. The loading and fixing are completed in one step, eliminating the need for fixture disassembly and assembly, and improving work efficiency.

[0042] Furthermore, the installation height of the UV lamp 63 on the curing support frame 62 is adjustable; if the adjustment frequency is not high, it can be connected to the connection holes of different heights by bolts to meet the curing requirements of different products 9, and flexibly adjust the distance between the UV lamp 63 and the surface of the product 9 to achieve the best curing effect and energy utilization rate; if frequent adjustment is required, a linear module drive can be used.

[0043] Furthermore, the UV lamp 63 is an LED point light source or an LED line light source.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] The difference from Example 2 is that, as Figure 4-5 As shown, there are two Y-axis linear modules 2, which are placed side by side and rotated at both ends on the machine base 1;

[0046] It also includes a drive device for driving the two Y-axis linear modules 2 to rotate outward simultaneously, so that the bearing platform 4 is flipped outward from the horizontal working state to the vertical avoidance state;

[0047] The machine base 1 is provided with a clearance groove 11 to facilitate the flipping of the carrying platform 4 to a vertical state;

[0048] The gantry bracket 3 is higher than the top of the vertical support platform 4 or product 9, which facilitates the Y-axis linear module 2 to drive the vertical support platform 4 and product 9 through the gantry bracket 3.

[0049] This design allows the two load-bearing platforms 4 to avoid each other when they move to the same area by vertically offsetting each other, without having to increase the initial distance between the two modules to avoid each other. This allows for the transport and processing of larger products 9 without increasing the overall width and volume of the equipment.

[0050] Furthermore, the driving device is a gear set 8, which includes two meshing gears that are respectively connected to the rotating shafts of the two Y-axis linear modules 2. By driving one of the gears to rotate through a motor, the two Y-axis linear modules 2 can be synchronously rotated outward through meshing transmission, thereby causing the bearing platform 4 installed at its driving end to flip outward from the horizontal processing state to the vertical avoidance state.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] Initially, the two Y-axis linear modules 2 are in a horizontal state (with the two support platforms 4 in different positions); the operator first places the product 9 on the support platform 4 of a Y-axis module (e.g., the left one) at the loading and unloading station, and the vacuum hole adsorbs and fixes it.

[0053] Subsequently, the Y-axis linear module 2 is activated, transporting product 9 to the dispensing station; the X-axis dispensing linear module 51 and the Z-axis dispensing linear module 52 move in coordination, driving the dispensing valve 54 and the vision module 7 to move; the vision module 7 first positions product 9, and then the dispensing valve 54 performs precise dispensing; after dispensing is completed, the vision module 7 can take pictures to inspect the glue line and detect whether there are defects such as glue breakage or glue overflow.

[0054] Next, the Y-axis linear module 2 continues to move, sending the glued product 9 to the curing station. At this time, if the movement paths of the two support platforms 4 intersect, the gear set 8 will act under the command of the control system, driving the two Y-axis linear modules 2 to rotate outward 90 degrees in sync, so that the two support platforms 4 rotate outward from the horizontal working state to the vertical avoidance state, and return to the horizontal state after passing smoothly.

[0055] At the curing station, the X-axis curing linear module 61 is activated, driving the UV lamp 63 to move along the adhesive line trajectory of the product 9. With the cooperation of the Y-axis linear module 2, scanning irradiation curing is performed.

[0056] After curing, product 9 is transported back to the loading and unloading station and removed by the operator; at the same time, another Y-axis linear module 22 (right side) can simultaneously perform the dispensing or curing process; the two modules work alternately to form an efficient production cycle.

[0057] The above are merely specific application examples of this utility model and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. All technical solutions formed by equivalent transformations or equivalent substitutions fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A large-size dispensing and curing device, characterized in that: It includes a machine base, a Y-axis linear module and a gantry bracket respectively mounted on the machine base, a load-bearing platform horizontally mounted on the drive end of the Y-axis linear module, and a dispensing mechanism and a curing mechanism respectively mounted on the front and back sides of the gantry frame. The Y-axis linear module includes at least a loading / unloading station, a dispensing station, and a curing station along the running direction from front to back. The gantry support is positioned horizontally above the Y-axis linear module; The curing mechanism is located above the curing station and includes an X-axis curing linear module horizontally mounted on the back of the gantry bracket, a curing support frame vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis curing linear module, and a UV lamp vertically mounted on the curing support frame.

2. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispensing mechanism is located above the dispensing station and includes an X-axis dispensing linear module horizontally arranged on the front of the gantry bracket, a Z-axis dispensing linear module vertically arranged at the drive end of the X-axis dispensing linear module, a dispensing support frame arranged at the drive end of the Z-axis dispensing linear module, and a dispensing valve vertically arranged on the dispensing support frame.

3. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a vision module mounted on a dispensing support frame; the vision module is used to position the product before dispensing and to detect the glue line after dispensing.

4. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support platform is provided with a matrix of vacuum holes for adsorbing and fixing the product; the vacuum holes are connected to a vacuum generator.

5. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation height of the UV lamp on the curing support frame is adjustable.

6. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The UV lamp is an LED point light source or an LED line light source.

7. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: Two Y-axis linear modules are provided, placed side by side, and both ends are rotatably mounted on the machine base; It also includes a drive device for driving two Y-axis linear modules to rotate outwards simultaneously, so that the bearing platform can be flipped outwards from the horizontal working state to the vertical avoidance state. The machine platform is equipped with clearance grooves to facilitate the flipping of the carrying platform to a vertical position.

8. The large-size dispensing and curing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving device is a gear set, which includes two meshing gears that are respectively connected to the rotating shafts of the two Y-axis linear modules.

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