Liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to liquid crystal board production equipment technical field especially relates to liquid crystal board preparation device, this liquid crystal board preparation device includes preparation mechanism, frame, fixed part, position detection spare and control part, preparation mechanism is used for preparing liquid crystal board, frame has the work station and maintenance work station in turn along first direction, preparation mechanism is movably installed on the frame along first direction, the preparation mechanism in work station normally works, the preparation mechanism in maintenance work station maintains, first direction is parallel with horizontal plane, fixed part installs on preparation mechanism, fixed part can be positioned and fixed with frame, position detection spare and fixed part are connected with control part communication respectively, position detection spare is configured to detect the position of preparation mechanism relative to frame, control part can control whether fixed part is positioned and fixed with frame, makes preparation mechanism accurate switching between work station and maintenance work station, guarantees preparation mechanism normal work while, increases the space of maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of liquid crystal panel production equipment technology, and in particular to a liquid crystal panel preparation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] In the LCD panel manufacturing process, the LCD panel is heated by an LCD panel fabrication unit to complete the fabrication. After prolonged operation, the LCD panel fabrication unit needs to be cooled to room temperature and maintained to ensure its long-term stable operation.

[0003] Maintenance of the LCD panel fabrication mechanism requires personnel to enter after the machine has cooled to room temperature and is shut down. Sufficient space is also needed for proper maintenance. However, during the assembly process, to improve the compactness of the mechanism, the available maintenance space is too small, barely enough for personnel to enter. This makes maintenance of the LCD panel fabrication mechanism extremely difficult.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to invent a liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus that, while ensuring the normal operation of the manufacturing mechanism, increases the space for maintenance and reduces the difficulty of maintenance.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus, comprising:

[0008] The fabrication mechanism is used to fabricate liquid crystal panels;

[0009] A frame having working stations and maintenance stations arranged sequentially along a first direction, wherein a preparation mechanism is movably mounted on the frame along the first direction, the preparation mechanism at the working station being able to work normally, and the preparation mechanism at the maintenance station being able to perform maintenance, wherein the first direction is parallel to the horizontal plane;

[0010] A fixing component is installed on the preparation mechanism, and the fixing component can be positioned and fixed with the frame;

[0011] The device includes a position detection component and a control component. The position detection component and the fixing component are respectively communicatively connected to the control component. The position detection component is configured to detect the position of the preparation mechanism relative to the frame. The control component can control whether the fixing component is positioned and fixed to the frame.

[0012] As an optional solution, the frame is provided with a guide rail that extends along the first direction, and the preparation mechanism has a guide slider, with the guide rail and the guide slider slidingly engaged.

[0013] As an optional solution, the frame has two guide rails, which are spaced apart along a second direction. The working station and the maintenance station are both located between the two guide rails along the second direction. Each guide rail is slidably engaged with at least one guide slider. The second direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction.

[0014] As an optional solution, the preparation mechanism has a plurality of guide sliders, which are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and all of the guide sliders are slidably engaged with the guide rail.

[0015] As an optional solution, the frame also has a limiting structure, and the limiting structure is provided at both ends of the guide slide rail along the first direction, and the limiting structure can abut against the guide slider along the first direction.

[0016] As an optional solution, the limiting structure includes:

[0017] A fixed base is fixed to the frame, and the fixed base is opposite to the guide rail along the first direction;

[0018] The abutment is fixedly connected to the fixed base, and the abutment can abut against the guide slider.

[0019] As an optional feature, the abutment member is capable of elastic deformation.

[0020] As an optional feature, the fastener has a telescopic shaft located on one side of the frame along a third direction. The telescopic shaft extends along the third direction, and the fastener can drive the telescopic shaft to extend and retract along the third direction and abut against the frame for fixation. The third direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction.

[0021] As an optional solution, a gasket is provided at one end of the telescopic shaft near the frame along the third direction.

[0022] As an optional solution, the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus has multiple sets of manufacturing mechanisms, which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The frame is provided with multiple sets of receiving areas, which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. Each set of receiving areas includes a working station and a maintenance station arranged sequentially along the first direction. Each set of manufacturing mechanisms is corresponding to a set of receiving areas, a position detection component, and at least one fixing component.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus provided by this utility model, by sequentially arranging a working station and a maintenance station on a frame along a first direction, allows the manufacturing mechanism to be movably mounted on the frame along the first direction. This enables the manufacturing mechanism at the working station to operate normally, and the manufacturing mechanism at the maintenance station to be maintained. While ensuring the normal operation of the manufacturing mechanism, this increases the space for maintenance and reduces the difficulty of maintenance. By installing a fixing component on the manufacturing mechanism, and setting a position detection component and a control component, the position detection component and the fixing component are communicatively connected to the control component. The position detection component detects the position of the manufacturing mechanism relative to the frame. When it is necessary to move the manufacturing mechanism to the maintenance station, the drive mechanism is activated. The preparation mechanism moves along a first direction. During this time, the position detection component monitors the position of the preparation mechanism relative to the frame in real time. When the preparation mechanism moves to the maintenance station, the position detection component transmits the detection information to the control component. The control component controls the fixing component to position and fix itself to the frame based on the detection information from the position detection component. When it is necessary to move the preparation mechanism to the working station, it is driven to move along the first direction. During this time, the position detection component monitors the position of the preparation mechanism relative to the frame in real time. When the preparation mechanism moves to the working station, the position detection component transmits the detection information to the control component. The control component controls the fixing component to position and fix itself to the frame based on the detection information from the position detection component. This achieves the goal of precise movement of the preparation mechanism between the working station and the maintenance station, with a high degree of automation. In addition, when the preparation mechanism needs to be maintained after completing the preparation of the liquid crystal panel, the preparation mechanism has a high temperature. Moving the preparation mechanism with a high temperature from the working station to the maintenance station can quickly cool it to room temperature. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3This is a third structural schematic diagram of the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a simplified diagram of the fixing component, the preparation mechanism, and the frame provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 100. Fastener; 110. Telescopic shaft;

[0033] 200. Manufacturing mechanism; 210. Guide slider;

[0034] 300. Frame; 310. Working station; 320. Maintenance station; 330. Guide rail; 340. Limiting structure; 341. Abutment part; 342. Fixing seat. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, 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 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 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.

[0038] In the LCD panel manufacturing process, the LCD panel is heated by a panel fabrication unit to complete its fabrication. After prolonged operation, the fabrication unit needs to be cooled to room temperature and maintained to ensure long-term stable operation. Maintenance requires personnel to enter the fabrication unit after it has cooled to room temperature, and sufficient space is required for proper operation. However, due to the compact design of the fabrication unit during assembly, the maintenance space provided is too small, barely allowing personnel to enter. This makes maintenance extremely difficult.

[0039] To solve the above problems, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus. The apparatus includes a fixing member 100, a manufacturing mechanism 200, a frame 300, a position detection member, and a control member. The manufacturing mechanism 200 is used to manufacture liquid crystal panels. The frame 300 has working stations 310 and maintenance stations 320 arranged sequentially along a first direction. The manufacturing mechanism 200 is movably mounted on the frame 300 along the first direction. The manufacturing mechanism 200 at the working station 310 can operate normally, while the manufacturing mechanism 200 at the maintenance station 320 can be maintained. The first direction is parallel to the horizontal plane. The fixing member 100 is mounted on the manufacturing mechanism 200 and can be fixedly positioned with the frame 300. The position detection member and the fixing member 100 are respectively communicatively connected to the control member. The position detection member is configured to detect the position of the manufacturing mechanism 200 relative to the frame 300. The control member can control whether the fixing member 100 is fixedly positioned with the frame 300.

[0040] This liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus, by sequentially arranging a working station 310 and a maintenance station 320 along a first direction on a frame 300, allows the manufacturing mechanism 200 to be movably mounted on the frame 300 along the first direction. This ensures that the manufacturing mechanism 200 at the working station 310 can operate normally, and that the manufacturing mechanism 200 at the maintenance station 320 can be maintained. While ensuring the normal operation of the manufacturing mechanism 200, this apparatus increases the space available for maintenance and reduces the difficulty of maintenance. By installing a fixing component 100 on the manufacturing mechanism 200, and by arranging a position detection component and a control component, the position detection component and the fixing component 100 are communicatively connected to the control component. The position detection component detects the position of the manufacturing mechanism 200 relative to the frame 300. When it is necessary to move the manufacturing mechanism 200 to the maintenance station 320, the manufacturing mechanism 200 is driven... The preparation mechanism 200 moves along the first direction. At this time, the position detection component detects the position of the preparation mechanism 200 relative to the frame 300 in real time. When the preparation mechanism 200 moves to the maintenance station 320, the position detection component transmits the detection information to the control component. The control component controls the fixing component 100 to be positioned and fixed with the frame 300 according to the detection information of the position detection component. When it is necessary to move the preparation mechanism 200 to the working station 310, the preparation mechanism 200 is driven to move along the first direction. At this time, the position detection component detects the position of the preparation mechanism 200 relative to the frame 300 in real time. When the preparation mechanism 200 moves to the working station 310, the position detection component transmits the detection information to the control component. The control component controls the fixing component 100 to be positioned and fixed with the frame 300 according to the detection information of the position detection component. This achieves the purpose of precise movement of the preparation mechanism 200 between the working station 310 and the maintenance station 320, with a high degree of automation. Furthermore, when the fabrication unit 200 needs maintenance after completing the fabrication of the liquid crystal panel, the fabrication unit 200 has a high temperature. Moving the fabrication unit 200, which has a high temperature, from the working station 310 to the maintenance station 320 can quickly cool the fabrication unit 200 to room temperature.

[0041] It should be noted that the specific structure and working principle of the preparation mechanism 200 and the position detection component are both existing technologies, and the control principle between the preparation mechanism 200, the position detection component and the controller is also existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0042] In one of the alternative solutions, such as Figures 3-5As shown, the frame 300 is provided with a guide rail 330 extending along a first direction, and the preparation mechanism 200 has a guide slider 210, with the guide rail 330 and the guide slider 210 in sliding engagement. By providing the guide rail 330 on the frame 300, extending it along the first direction, and providing the guide slider 210 on the preparation mechanism 200, the sliding engagement between the guide slider 210 and the guide rail 330 provides guidance for the movement of the preparation mechanism 200 along the first direction, further improving the movement accuracy of the preparation mechanism 200.

[0043] Optionally, the preparation mechanism 200 has a plurality of guide sliders 210, which are arranged at intervals along a first direction, and all guide sliders 210 are in sliding engagement with the guide rail 330. By providing a plurality of guide sliders 210 arranged at intervals along the first direction in the preparation mechanism 200, and ensuring that all guide sliders 210 are in sliding engagement with the guide rail 330, the guiding effect of the guide rail 330 on the preparation mechanism 200 can be further improved.

[0044] In this embodiment, the frame 300 has two guide rails 330, which are arranged at intervals along a second direction. The working station 310 and maintenance station 320 are both located between the two guide rails 330 along the second direction. Each guide rail 330 is slidably engaged with three guide sliders 210. The second direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction. In other embodiments, the specific number of guide sliders 210 corresponding to each guide rail 330 can be adjusted according to actual needs; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first direction is the front-back direction, and the second direction is the left-right direction. In other embodiments, the specific directions of the first and second directions can be adjusted within the horizontal plane according to actual needs; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0045] As an optional solution, such as Figure 5 As shown, the frame 300 also has a limiting structure 340. Limiting structures 340 are provided at both ends of the guide rail 330 along the first direction, and these limiting structures 340 can abut against the guide slider 210 along the first direction. By providing limiting structures 340 at both ends of the guide rail 330 along the first direction, and having the limiting structures 340 abut against the guide slider 210, the sliding position of the guide slider 210 can be restricted along the first direction, thereby ensuring that the guide slider 210 always slides along the guide rail 330, improving the protection of the preparation mechanism 200.

[0046] Optionally, the limiting structure 340 includes a fixed base 342 and an abutment member 341. The fixed base 342 is fixed on the frame 300 and faces the guide rail 330 in a first direction. The abutment member 341 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 342 and can abut against the guide slider 210. By fixing the fixed base 342 on the frame 300 and facing the guide rail 330 in the first direction, and fixing the abutment member 341 to the fixed base 342, the abutment member 341 can be aligned with the guide rail 330 in the first direction. By abutting against the guide slider 210, the guide slider 210 is limited in the first direction.

[0047] To further enhance the protection of the guide slider 210, the abutment member 341 is capable of elastic deformation. By enabling the abutment member 341 to undergo elastic deformation, when the abutment member 341 abuts against the guide slider 210, the original rigid contact between the abutment member 341 and the guide slider 210 can be replaced with a flexible contact, thereby improving the protection of the guide slider 210. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the abutment member 341 is a pad, and the pad is made of rubber material. Rubber has good elasticity and toughness, and a long service life. In other embodiments, the abutment member 341 can also be a spring or other structures capable of elastic deformation; this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0048] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 The specific structure of the fixing member 100 is described below. The fixing member 100 has a telescopic shaft 110, which is located on one side of the frame 300 along a third direction. The telescopic shaft 110 extends along this third direction, and the fixing member 100 can drive the telescopic shaft 110 to extend and retract along this third direction, abutting and fixing it against the frame 300. This third direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction. By providing a telescopic shaft 110 extending along the third direction within the fixing member 100, and positioning the telescopic shaft 110 on one side of the frame 300 along this third direction, and using the fixing member 100 to drive the telescopic shaft 110 to extend and retract along this third direction and abut against the frame 300, the fixing member 100 and the frame 300 can be positioned and fixed. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the fixing member 100 is a telescopic cylinder, which has a telescopic shaft 110 extending along the third direction. The telescopic cylinder has a simple structure, is highly responsive, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. In other embodiments, the fixing member 100 may also be other structures capable of driving the telescopic shaft 110 to move in a third direction; this embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0049] When the preparation mechanism 200 is in the working position 310, the fixing member 100 drives the telescopic shaft 110 to abut against the frame 300 along a third direction. When it is necessary to switch the preparation mechanism 200 from the working position 310 to the maintenance position 320, the control member controls the fixing member 100 to retract the telescopic shaft 110 along a third direction and separate it from the frame 300. At this time, the preparation mechanism 200 can slide along the guide rail 330, thereby switching the preparation mechanism 200 from the working position 310 to the maintenance position 320. When it is necessary to position and fix the preparation mechanism 200 in the maintenance position 320, the control member controls the fixing member 100 to extend the telescopic shaft 110 along a third direction and abut against the frame 300, completing the positioning and fixing of the fixing member 100 and the frame 300, thereby completing the positioning and fixing of the preparation mechanism 200 and the frame 300.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the third direction is in the same direction as the second direction. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus has two fixing members 100. The two fixing members 100 are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and both fixing members 100 are disposed between the two guide rails 330 of the frame 300. The two telescopic shafts 110 on the two fixing members 100 are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, so that the two telescopic shafts 110 can respectively abut against the frame 300 on which the guide rails 330 are installed along the third direction.

[0051] Optionally, a gasket is provided at the end of the telescopic shaft 110 near the frame 300 along a third direction. By providing a gasket at the end of the telescopic shaft 110 near the frame 300, the direct contact between the telescopic shaft 110 and the frame 300 can be replaced by indirect contact between the telescopic shaft 110 and the gasket, and between the frame 300 and the gasket, thereby improving the protection of the telescopic shaft 110 and the frame 300.

[0052] To improve the working efficiency of the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus, the apparatus has multiple sets of manufacturing mechanisms 200, which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The frame 300 contains multiple sets of receiving areas, also arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. Each receiving area includes a working station 310 and a maintenance station 320 arranged sequentially along a first direction. Each set of manufacturing mechanisms 200 corresponds to one receiving area, one position detection element, and two fixing elements 100. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus has four sets of manufacturing mechanisms 200, and the frame 300 has four sets of receiving areas. Each set of manufacturing mechanisms 200 corresponds to one receiving area, one position detection element, and two fixing elements 100. In other embodiments, the specific number of manufacturing mechanisms 200 can be adjusted according to actual needs, and the specific numbers of receiving areas, position detection elements, and fixing elements 100 can be adjusted accordingly. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0053] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus, characterized in that, include: Preparation mechanism (200) for preparing liquid crystal panels; A frame (300) has working stations (310) and maintenance stations (320) arranged sequentially along a first direction. A preparation mechanism (200) is movably mounted on the frame (300) along the first direction. The preparation mechanism (200) at the working station (310) can work normally, and the preparation mechanism (200) at the maintenance station (320) can be maintained. The first direction is parallel to the horizontal plane. A fastener (100) is installed on the preparation mechanism (200), and the fastener (100) can be positioned and fixed with the frame (300); The position detection component and the fixing component (100) are respectively connected to the control component. The position detection component is configured to detect the position of the preparation mechanism (200) relative to the frame (300). The control component can control whether the fixing component (100) is positioned and fixed with the frame (300).

2. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (300) is provided with a guide rail (330) that extends along the first direction, and the preparation mechanism (200) has a guide slider (210) that slides in cooperation with the guide rail (330).

3. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (300) has two guide rails (330) arranged at intervals along a second direction. The working station (310) and the maintenance station (320) are both located between the two guide rails (330) along the second direction. Each guide rail (330) is slidably engaged with at least one guide slider (210). The second direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction.

4. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The preparation mechanism (200) has a plurality of guide sliders (210), which are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and all of the guide sliders (210) are in sliding engagement with the guide rail (330).

5. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (300) also has a limiting structure (340), and the limiting structure (340) is provided at both ends of the guide slide rail (330) along the first direction. The limiting structure (340) can abut against the guide slider (210) along the first direction.

6. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting structure (340) includes: A fixed base (342) is fixed on the frame (300), and the fixed base (342) and the guide rail (330) are opposite each other along the first direction; The abutment (341) is fixedly connected to the fixed seat (342), and the abutment (341) can abut against the guide slider (210).

7. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The abutment (341) is capable of elastic deformation.

8. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The fixing member (100) has a telescopic shaft (110) located on one side of the frame (300) along a third direction. The telescopic shaft (110) extends along the third direction. The fixing member (100) can drive the telescopic shaft (110) to extend and retract along the third direction and abut against the frame (300). The third direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The telescopic shaft (110) has a gasket at one end along the third direction near the frame (300).

10. The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus has multiple sets of manufacturing mechanisms (200), which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The frame (300) is provided with multiple sets of receiving areas, which are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. Each set of receiving areas includes a working station (310) and a maintenance station (320) arranged sequentially along the first direction. Each set of manufacturing mechanisms (200) is corresponding to a set of receiving areas, a position detection component, and at least one fixing component (100).

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