Probe card decapping mechanism

Abstract

A probe card decapping mechanism includes a temporary storage area, a decapping device, a lifting gripper, a decapping device and a discharge device. The outer box can be fed into the decapping device from the temporary storage area, the upper cover is taken and temporarily stored by the upper cover clamping group of the decapping device, then the outer box is moved to the lower side of the gripper group of the lifting gripper by the conveying platform of the decapping device, the probe card and the protective cover are grabbed by the gripper group and then moved upward, the decapping platform is moved to the lower side of the gripper group, the gripper group is lowered to the decapping platform, the probe card is grabbed by the gripper group to separate the probe card from the protective cover, then the probe card is placed in the discharge device for discharge, the decapping platform is moved to the lower side of the gripper group, the gripper group puts the protective cover back into the outer box, the conveying platform can move the outer box back to the original position, and the upper cover clamping group lowers the upper cover to cover the outer box. Thus, the probe card can complete the automatic decapping operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a probe card uncapping mechanism, and more particularly to a probe card uncapping mechanism that can remove the protective cap and probe card from the outer casing and detach the probe card from the protective cap. Background Technology

[0002] The probe card can be placed in a protective cover and then in an outer box to facilitate its transport. When the probe card enters certain process equipment, the cover needs to be removed manually. The protective cover and probe card in the outer box are removed manually, and then the probe card is removed from the protective cover. This operation is very labor-intensive and time-consuming, making it difficult to improve production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a probe card uncapping mechanism that addresses the shortcomings of the prior art, enabling the probe card to complete the automatic uncapping operation and improving production efficiency.

[0004] One embodiment of this utility model discloses a probe card uncapping mechanism, comprising: a temporary storage area having multiple rack groups, each rack group having multiple storage compartments arranged in multiple layers, each storage compartment capable of holding an outer box, each storage compartment having a conveying mechanism for conveying the outer box, the outer box having an upper cover, and probe cards and protective covers placed inside the outer box; and a cap-removing device disposed around the temporary storage area, the cap-removing device having a conveying platform on which the outer box can be placed, the conveying platform being connected to... A transverse mechanism is connected to the conveyor platform, which can drive the conveyor platform to move laterally. A cover clamping assembly is arranged above the conveyor platform. A lifting gripper is located on one side of the cap removal device. The lifting gripper includes a lifting mechanism and a gripper assembly. The gripper assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism, which can drive the gripper assembly to move up and down. The gripper assembly can grasp the probe card and protective cover for up and down movement. A cap removal device is located below the lifting gripper. The cap removal device has a cap removal platform connected to... The device includes a translation mechanism that moves the cap removal platform, which is equipped with a protective cap clamping mechanism for holding and fixing the protective cap; and a discharge device located on one side of the cap removal device, which carries the probe card; wherein the outer box can be fed into the cap removal device from the temporary storage area, the upper cap can be removed and temporarily stored using the upper cap clamping assembly, and the outer box can be moved to below the clamping jaw assembly of the lifting gripper using the conveying platform, and the clamping jaw assembly can grab the probe card and the protective cap. The protective cover then moves upward, and the cap removal platform can be moved below the gripper assembly, so that the gripper assembly descends to the cap removal platform and uses the gripper assembly to grab the probe card, so that the probe card is detached from the protective cover and can be placed on the discharge device for discharge. The conveying platform can move the outer box below the gripper assembly, and the cap removal platform moves below the gripper assembly, so that the gripper assembly puts the protective cover back into the outer box. The conveying platform can move the outer box back to its original position, and the upper cover clamping assembly lowers the upper cover and places it on the outer box.

[0005] Optionally, a transfer device is provided on one side of the temporary storage area. The transfer device includes a lifting unit, a first conveying unit, and a second conveying unit. The first conveying unit and the second conveying unit are connected to the lifting unit. The lifting unit can drive the first conveying unit and the second conveying unit to move up and down. The first conveying unit and the second conveying unit can provide conveying in different directions, thereby conveying the outer box to the storage compartment or taking it out of the storage compartment.

[0006] Optionally, a clamping unit is provided on the conveying platform. The clamping unit includes two first clamping power sources and two first clamping members. The two first clamping members are respectively connected to the two first clamping power sources. The two first clamping power sources can push the two first clamping members respectively to clamp the two sides of the outer box, so that the outer box can be positioned on the conveying platform.

[0007] Optionally, a locking mechanism is provided on the conveying platform. The locking mechanism includes multiple locking power sources and multiple pushing members. The multiple pushing members are respectively connected to the multiple locking power sources. The locking power sources can drive the pushing members to swing so as to open the lock of the outer box.

[0008] Optionally, a locking mechanism is provided on the conveying platform. The locking mechanism includes multiple locking power sources and multiple roller groups. The multiple roller groups are respectively connected to the multiple locking power sources. The locking power sources can drive the roller groups to swing so as to close and lock the outer box.

[0009] Optionally, the protective cover clamping mechanism includes at least two second clamping power sources and at least two second clamping members. The at least two second clamping members are respectively connected to the at least two second clamping power sources. The second clamping power sources can push the second clamping members to clamp the protective cover.

[0010] Optionally, the discharge device includes a lifting power source, a carrier, and a discharge lifting platform. The carrier is connected to the lifting power source, and the discharge lifting platform is disposed on the carrier. The lifting power source can drive the carrier and the discharge lifting platform to move up and down, thereby driving the probe card to move up and down. Multiple positioning seats for positioning the probe card are provided on the discharge lifting platform.

[0011] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the probe card uncapping mechanism provided by this utility model includes a temporary storage area, a cap removal device, a lifting gripper, a cap removal device, and a discharge device. The outer box can be fed from the temporary storage area to the cap removal device. The upper cover clamping assembly of the cap removal device picks up the upper cover and temporarily stores it. Then, the conveying platform of the cap removal device moves the outer box below the gripper assembly of the lifting gripper. The gripper assembly grabs the probe card and protective cover and moves it upward. The cap removal platform can also be moved below the gripper assembly, allowing the gripper assembly to descend to the cap removal platform. The gripper assembly grabs the probe card, causing it to detach from the protective cover. The probe card is then placed in the discharge device for discharge. The cap removal platform moves below the gripper assembly, allowing the gripper assembly to place the protective cover back into the outer box. The conveying platform can move the outer box back to its original position, and the upper cover clamping assembly lowers the upper cover, placing it on the outer box. This utility model enables the probe card to automatically uncap, thus improving production efficiency.

[0012] To further understand the features and technical content of this utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this utility model. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the probe card uncapping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the probe card uncapping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the probe card uncapping mechanism of this utility model from another angle.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the cover removal device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the cover removal device according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the transfer device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the unlocking and closing locking mechanisms of this utility model embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the cap removal device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 10This is a perspective view of the discharge device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a probe card installed on the outer casing of an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] [Example]

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a probe card uncapping mechanism, including a temporary storage area 1, a cap removal device 2, a lifting gripper 3, a cap removal device 4, and a discharge device 5.

[0026] The temporary storage area 1 has multiple rack groups 11, each rack group 11 has multiple storage compartments 111, and the multiple storage compartments 111 are arranged in multiple layers. Each storage compartment 111 can hold an outer box 100, and the outer box 100 can be used to accommodate a probe card 200 (e.g., Figure 11 As shown, the probe card 200 can be placed inside a protective cover 300 and then inside the outer box 100. A top cover 101 can be placed on the outer box 100 to facilitate the transport of the probe card 200. Each storage compartment 111 can be equipped with a conveying mechanism 112, which can transport the outer box 100, allowing the outer box 100 to automatically enter and exit the material rack assembly 11. The conveying mechanism 112 can be a conveying roller or a conveying belt, etc. Since the conveying mechanism 112 is an existing structure, it will not be described in detail.

[0027] The cap removal device 2, the lifting gripper 3, and the cap removal device 4 are arranged around the temporary storage area 1. The cap removal device 2 can be arranged below the temporary storage area 1, the lifting gripper 3 can be arranged on one side of the temporary storage area 1, the cap removal device 4 can be arranged below the lifting gripper 3, and the discharge device 5 can be arranged below the cap removal device 4, so that the inlet and outlet can form an optional moving line to facilitate the rapid transfer of materials.

[0028] In this embodiment, a transfer device 6 (such as...) can be provided on one side of the temporary storage area 1. Figure 6 As shown, the transfer device 6 includes a lifting unit 61, a first conveying unit 62, and a second conveying unit 63. The lifting unit 61 can be an electric slide table, etc. The first conveying unit 62 and the second conveying unit 63 are connected to the lifting unit 61. The lifting unit 61 can drive the first conveying unit 62 and the second conveying unit 63 to move up and down. The first conveying unit 62 and the second conveying unit 63 can be conveying rollers or conveying belts, etc. The first conveying unit 62 and the second conveying unit 63 can provide conveying in different directions, and the second conveying unit 63 can control the lifting and lowering to facilitate the conveying of the outer box 100 to the storage compartment 111 or the removal from the storage compartment.

[0029] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5The cap removal device 2 can remove the top cover 101 from the outer box 100. Material is fed from the temporary storage area 1 to the cap removal device 2, the outer box 100 is first positioned, and then the top cover 101 is unlocked and removed. The cap removal device 2 may have a conveyor platform 21, which may be a conveyor roller or a conveyor belt, etc., and the outer box 100 can be placed on the conveyor platform 21. A clamping unit 22 (e.g., ...) may be provided on the conveyor platform 21. Figure 7 As shown, the clamping unit 22 may include two first clamping power sources 221 and two first clamping members 222. The first clamping power sources 221 may be cylinders or the like. The two first clamping members 222 are respectively connected to the two first clamping power sources 221. The two first clamping power sources 221 can push the two first clamping members 222 respectively, so that the two first clamping members 222 can clamp the two sides of the outer box 100, so that the outer box 100 can be positioned on the conveying platform 21.

[0030] A locking mechanism 23 (such as) may be provided on the conveying platform 21. Figure 8 As shown, the unlocking mechanism 23 may include multiple unlocking power sources 231 and multiple pushing members 232. The multiple pushing members 232 are respectively connected to the multiple unlocking power sources 231. The unlocking power sources 231 may be electric motors, etc. The multiple pushing members 232 may be respectively connected to the multiple unlocking power sources 231 through a transmission mechanism 233 such as a belt group. The unlocking power sources 231 can drive the pushing members 232 to swing, so as to open the lock 102 of the outer box 100, so as to open the upper cover 101 of the outer box 100 subsequently.

[0031] A locking mechanism 24 may also be provided on the conveying platform 21. The locking mechanism 24 may include multiple locking power sources 241 and multiple roller groups 242. The multiple roller groups 242 are respectively connected to the multiple locking power sources 241. The locking power sources 241 may be cylinders, etc. The locking power sources 241 can drive the roller groups 242 to swing so as to close the locking mechanism 102 of the outer box 100.

[0032] The conveying platform 21 is connected to a transverse mechanism 25, which can be an electric slide table or the like. The transverse mechanism 25 can drive the conveying platform 21 to move horizontally. The conveying platform 21 can also be mounted on a first linear slide rail 26 to guide the conveying platform 21 to move horizontally stably. A cover clamping assembly 27 is provided above the conveying platform 21, which can use suction cups and clamps to pick up the cover 101. In this embodiment, the conveying platform 21 can also have a lifting function. The conveying platform 21 can be connected to a lifting drive assembly 28, which can be a motor screw or the like. The lifting drive assembly 28 can drive the conveying platform 21 to move up and down, allowing the conveying platform 21 to move to a predetermined height. Alternatively, the conveying platform 21 can be mounted on a slide rail 29 to guide the conveying platform 21 to move up and down stably.

[0033] The lifting gripper 3 is located on one side (right side) of the cover removal device 2. The lifting gripper 3 includes a lifting mechanism 31 and a gripper assembly 32. The lifting mechanism 31 can be a motor gear set, etc. The gripper assembly 32 is connected to the lifting mechanism 31. The lifting mechanism 31 can drive the gripper assembly 32 to move up and down, so as to use the gripper assembly 32 to grab the probe card 200 and the protective cover 300 for up and down movement.

[0034] The cap removal device 4 may have a cap removal platform 41 (e.g., ... Figure 9 As shown, the cap removal platform 41 is connected to a translation mechanism 42, which can be a motor belt assembly, etc. The translation mechanism 42 can drive the cap removal platform 41 to move back and forth in the horizontal direction. The cap removal platform 41 can be set on the second linear slide rail 43 to guide the cap removal platform 41 to move back and forth stably.

[0035] A protective cover clamping mechanism 44 for clamping and fixing the protective cover 300 may be provided on the cap removal platform 41. The protective cover clamping mechanism 44 may include at least two second clamping power sources 441 and at least two second clamping members 442. The second clamping power sources 441 may be cylinders or the like. The at least two second clamping members 442 are respectively connected to the at least two second clamping power sources 441. The second clamping power sources 441 can push the second clamping members 442, so that the second clamping members 442 can clamp the protective cover 300, and the protective cover 300 can be positioned on the cap removal platform 41 to facilitate the separation of the probe card 200 from the protective cover 300. The second clamping members 442 may also be provided on a third linear slide rail 443 to guide the stable movement of the second clamping members 442.

[0036] The discharge device 5 is located on one side of the cap removal device 2. The discharge device 5 can be used to carry the probe card 200. The discharge device 5 may include a lifting power source 51, a carrier 52, and a discharge lifting platform 53 (e.g., Figure 10As shown, the lifting power source 51 can be an electric slide table, etc., the support member 52 is connected to the lifting power source 51, and the discharge lifting platform 53 is set on the support member 52. The lifting power source 51 can drive the support member 52 and the discharge lifting platform 53 to move up and down, so as to drive the probe card 200 to move up and down. Multiple positioning seats 54 can be set on the discharge lifting platform 53. The multiple positioning seats 54 are set at different positions on the discharge lifting platform 53, which can accommodate probe cards 200 of different specifications to provide the positioning function of probe card 200.

[0037] The outer box 100 is fed from the temporary storage area 1 to the lid removal device 2, the outer box 100 is positioned, the lock is opened to remove the upper cover 101, and then the upper cover clamping group 27 is used to remove the upper cover 101 and temporarily store it. Then, the outer box 100 can be moved to the lower part of the gripper group 32 of the lifting gripper 3 using the conveyor platform 21, so that the gripper group 32 can grab the probe card 200 and the protective cover 300 and move them upward. At this time, the conveyor platform 21 moves and resets, and then the cap removal platform 41 is moved to the lower part of the gripper group 32. The gripper group 32 descends to the cap removal platform 41 to remove the cover (remove the protective cover 300). The gripper group 32 descends to the cap removal platform 41 and grabs the probe card 200 and moves it upward, so that the probe card 200 is removed from the protective cover 300. The cap removal platform 41 moves back to the rear, and then the discharge lifting platform 53 rises. The gripper group 32 descends to place the probe card 200 on the discharge lifting platform 53, and then the transport device (AMR) is used to remove the probe card 200 and discharge it. Then, the gripper assembly 32 moves upward and the discharge lifting platform 53 descends. At this time, the outer box 100 is moved to the bottom of the gripper assembly 32 by the conveying platform 21, and the cap removal platform 41 is moved to the bottom of the gripper assembly 32. The gripper assembly 32 grabs the protective cover 300 and rises, the cap removal platform 41 retracts to the rear, the gripper assembly 32 descends and puts the protective cover 300 back into the outer box 100, the conveying platform 21 moves the outer box 100 back to its original position, the upper cover clamping assembly 27 lowers the upper cover 101 and places the cover on the outer box 100, and fastens the lock 102. Then it enters the temporary storage area 1, and the automatic cap removal of the probe card is completed.

[0038] [Beneficial Effects of the Examples]

[0039] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The probe card uncapping mechanism provided by this utility model includes a temporary storage area, a cap removal device, a lifting gripper, a cap removal device, and a discharge device. The outer box can be fed from the temporary storage area to the cap removal device. The cap removal device uses its upper cap clamping assembly to pick up and temporarily store the upper cap. Then, the conveying platform of the cap removal device moves the outer box below the gripper assembly of the lifting gripper. The gripper assembly grabs the probe card and protective cap and moves it upward. The cap removal platform can also be moved below the gripper assembly, allowing the gripper assembly to descend to the cap removal platform. The gripper assembly grabs the probe card, causing it to detach from the protective cap. The probe card is then placed in the discharge device for discharge. The cap removal platform moves below the gripper assembly, allowing the gripper assembly to place the protective cap back into the outer box. The conveying platform can move the outer box back to its original position, and the upper cap clamping assembly lowers the upper cap, placing it on the outer box. This utility model enables the probe card to automatically uncap, thus improving production efficiency.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of patent protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the description and drawings of the present utility model are similarly included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A probe card uncapping mechanism, characterized in that, include: A temporary storage area has multiple rack groups, each rack group has multiple storage compartments, the multiple storage compartments are arranged in multiple layers, each storage compartment can hold an outer box, each storage compartment is provided with a conveying mechanism for conveying the outer box, the outer box has an upper cover, and a probe card and a protective cover are placed inside the outer box. A cap removal device is provided around the temporary storage area. The cap removal device has a conveying platform on which the outer box can be placed. The conveying platform is connected to a transverse mechanism that can drive the conveying platform to move laterally. A cap clamping assembly is provided above the conveying platform. A lifting gripper is provided on one side of the cover removal device. The lifting gripper includes a lifting mechanism and a gripper assembly. The gripper assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism can drive the gripper assembly to move up and down. The gripper assembly can grab the probe card and the protective cover to move up and down. A cap removal device is provided below the lifting gripper. The cap removal device has a cap removal platform, which is connected to a translation mechanism. The translation mechanism can drive the cap removal platform to move. A protective cap clamping mechanism is provided on the cap removal platform for clamping and fixing the protective cap. A discharge device is provided on one side of the cap removal device, and the discharge device can be used to carry the probe card; The outer box can be fed from the temporary storage area to the cap removal device. The upper cover can be picked up and temporarily stored by the upper cover clamping group. The outer box is moved to below the clamping group of the lifting gripper by the conveying platform. The clamping group grabs the probe card and the protective cover and moves them upward. The cap removal platform can be moved to below the clamping group, so that the clamping group descends to the cap removal platform. The clamping group grabs the probe card, so that the probe card is detached from the protective cover. The probe card can be placed in the discharge device for discharge. The cap removal platform moves to below the clamping group, so that the clamping group puts the protective cover back into the outer box. The conveying platform can move the outer box back to its original position. The upper cover clamping group lowers the upper cover and places it on the outer box.

2. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A transfer device is provided on one side of the temporary storage area. The transfer device includes a lifting unit, a first conveying unit, and a second conveying unit. The first conveying unit and the second conveying unit are connected to the lifting unit. The lifting unit can drive the first conveying unit and the second conveying unit to move up and down. The first conveying unit and the second conveying unit can provide conveying in different directions, thereby conveying the outer box to the storage cell or taking it out of the storage cell.

3. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A clamping unit is provided on the conveying platform. The clamping unit includes two first clamping power sources and two first clamping members. The two first clamping members are respectively connected to the two first clamping power sources. The two first clamping power sources can push the two first clamping members respectively to clamp the two sides of the outer box, so that the outer box can be positioned on the conveying platform.

4. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking mechanism is provided on the conveying platform. The locking mechanism includes multiple locking power sources and multiple pushing components. The multiple pushing components are respectively connected to the multiple locking power sources. The locking power sources can drive the pushing components to swing so as to open the lock of the outer box.

5. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking mechanism is provided on the conveying platform. The locking mechanism includes multiple locking power sources and multiple roller groups. The multiple roller groups are respectively connected to the multiple locking power sources. The locking power sources can drive the roller groups to swing so as to close and lock the outer box.

6. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover clamping mechanism includes at least two second clamping power sources and at least two second clamping members. The at least two second clamping members are respectively connected to the at least two second clamping power sources. The second clamping power sources can push the second clamping members to clamp the protective cover.

7. The probe card uncapping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge device includes a lifting power source, a carrier, and a discharge lifting platform. The carrier is connected to the lifting power source, and the discharge lifting platform is disposed on the carrier. The lifting power source can drive the carrier and the discharge lifting platform to move up and down, thereby driving the probe card to move up and down. Multiple positioning seats for positioning the probe card are provided on the discharge lifting platform.

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