Crimping system

Abstract

To provide a crimping system in which during the whole crimping process, a flexible flat piece is not moved and there is no risk of being pulled or torn, and which can discharge waste materials to a throwing port.SOLUTION: A crimping system comprises: a base (1) formed with a throwing port that allows waste materials to pass through; a fixing device (2) for fixing a flexible flat piece (7); a crimping device (4) which is movably installed on the base (1); and a waste recycling device which moves synchronously with the crimping device (4). The crimping device (4) crimps a terminal onto the flexible flat piece (7) when the crimping device (4) is moved to a predetermined crimping position aligned with a crimping part on the flexible flat piece (7). The waste recycling device throws out recovered waste materials through the throwing port when the waste recycling device is moved to a predetermined throwing position aligned with the throwing port.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202322338462.1, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Office on August 29, 2023, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a crimping system, and in particular to a crimping system for crimping a terminal to a flexible flat piece. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, a crimping system used to crimp terminals onto a flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board typically includes a base, an XY movable platform, a clamping device, and a crimping device. The XY movable platform is mounted to the base, and the clamping device is mounted to the XY movable platform for movement therewith. The clamping device is used to clamp and fix the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board. The crimping device is fixedly mounted to the base for crimping terminals onto the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board.

[0004] In the prior art, it is necessary to use an XY movable platform to move the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board in the clamping device to a predetermined crimping position during crimping, but the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board is more likely to be damaged during the movement, especially when the size of the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board being moved is large, and the flexible flat cable or flexible circuit board may be easily pulled and torn by moving it. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT The present invention is directed to overcoming or alleviating at least one aspect of the above-mentioned disadvantages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a crimping system. The crimping system includes a base formed with a throwing port for passing waste, a fixing device fixedly installed on the base for fixing a flexible flat piece, a crimping device movably installed on the base and movable in two horizontal directions perpendicular to each other, and a waste recycling device fixedly installed on the crimping device for moving synchronously with the crimping device. The crimping device is used for crimping terminals on the flexible flat piece, and the waste recycling device is used for collecting waste generated during crimping of the terminals. The crimping device crimps the terminals on the flexible flat piece when the crimping device is moved to a predetermined crimping position aligned with the crimping portion of the flexible flat piece. The waste recycling device discards collected waste through the discharge port when the waste recycling device is moved to a predetermined throwing position aligned with the discharge port.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping system further comprises a movable platform mounted on the base and movable in a first horizontal direction and a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, the crimping device is mounted on the movable platform for movement therewith, and the movable platform is used to move the crimping device to a predetermined crimping position and to move the waste recycling device to a predetermined discharge position.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping device cuts off waste material associated with the terminals during crimping of the terminals, and the crimping device has a waste output port for discharging the cut off waste material.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a crimping device includes a frame mounted on a movable platform, a fixed module fixed to the frame, the fixed module having a waste discharge port formed therein, and a movable module movably mounted on the frame and movable along a vertical direction relative to the fixed module, the terminals and the flexible flat piece being adapted to be clamped between the fixed module and the movable module to press the terminals against the flexible flat piece.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping device further comprises a drive device mounted on the frame and coupled to the moveable module for driving the moveable module to move vertically.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping system further comprises a visual device mounted on the frame to move synchronously with the crimping device, the crimping device being adapted to move to a predetermined crimping position under visual guidance of the visual device.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a waste recycling device is coupled to the waste discharge port of the crimping device for receiving waste discharge from the waste discharge port of the crimping device.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a waste recycling device includes a recycling box and a recycling path connected between a waste discharge port of the crimping device and a waste inlet of the recycling box, the recycling path being used to transport waste to the recycling box.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the waste recycling device further comprises a door installed at the waste outlet at the bottom of the recycling box for opening and closing the waste outlet of the recycling box. When a predetermined amount of waste is collected in the recycling box, the recycling box is moved to a predetermined discharge position and the door is opened to discard the waste through the discharge port.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the waste recycling device further comprises a driver installed on the recycling box for driving the door to open and close.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a door is rotatably mounted to the recycling bin, and a driver is used to drive the door to rotate between an open position that opens the waste outlet and a closed position that closes the waste outlet.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the waste recycling device further comprises wheels installed at the bottom of the recycling box, so that the recycling box can be moved on the top surface of the base by the wheels.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fixing device comprises a bracket fixed to an upper surface of the base, a support platform mounted on the bracket for supporting the flexible flat piece, and a fastener mounted on the support platform for clamping the flexible flat piece to the upper surface of the support platform.

[0019] In the above-mentioned exemplary embodiment of the present invention, during the entire crimping process, the flexible flat piece remains stationary, fixed to the fixing device, and the crimping device is moved to a predetermined crimping position for crimping the terminal to the flexible flat piece, so that during the crimping process the flexible flat piece is not moved and there is no risk of it being pulled or torn.

[0020] Furthermore, in certain exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, waste generated during crimping of the terminals is collected in a waste recycling device and, after completing a predetermined number of crimps, the waste recycling device is moved to a predetermined discharge location for disposal of the waste.

[0021] The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from one direction. [Diagram 2] 2 is an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention as viewed from another direction. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, without a fixation device shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like elements. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0024] In the following detailed description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in schematic form to simplify the drawings.

[0025] According to a general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a crimping system comprising a base with a discharge port formed therein for passing waste material, a fixation device fixedly mounted to the base for fixing a flexible flat piece, a crimping device movably mounted to the base and movable in two horizontal directions perpendicular to each other, and a waste recycling device fixedly mounted to the crimping device for synchronous movement with the crimping device, the crimping device being used for crimping terminals to the flexible flat piece and the waste recycling device being used for recovering waste material generated during crimping of the terminals. The crimping device crimps the terminal to the flexible flat piece when the crimping device is moved to a predetermined crimping position aligned with the crimping portion of the flexible flat piece, and the waste recycling device discards the collected waste through the discharge port when the waste recycling device is moved to a predetermined discharge position aligned with the discharge port.

[0026] Figure 1 shows an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one direction, Figure 2 shows an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another direction, and Figure 3 shows an exemplary perspective view of a crimping system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, without the fixation device 2 shown.

[0027] As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, a crimping system is disclosed in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The crimping system includes a base 1, a fixing device 2, and a crimping device 4. The fixing device 2 is fixedly installed on the base 1 to fix a flexible flat piece 7. The flexible flat piece 7 may be a flexible flat cable or a flexible circuit board. The crimping device 4 is movably installed on the base 1 and can move in two horizontal directions X and Y perpendicular to each other. The crimping device 4 presses a terminal (not shown) against the flexible flat piece 7 after being moved to a predetermined crimping position aligned with the crimping portion of the flexible flat piece 7.

[0028] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, during crimping, the flexible flat piece 7 remains stationary as it is fixed to the fastening device 2, while the crimping device 4 is moved to a predetermined crimping position for crimping the terminal to the flexible flat piece. Thus, during the crimping process, the flexible flat piece 7 is not moved and there is no risk of it being pulled or torn.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping system further includes a movable platform 3. The movable platform 3 is mounted on the base 1 and is an XY movable platform that can move along a first horizontal direction X and a second horizontal direction Y that are perpendicular to each other. The crimping device 4 is mounted on the movable platform 3 so as to move together with the movable platform 3. The movable platform 3 is used to move the crimping device 4 to a predetermined crimping position.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping device 4 cuts off waste material attached to the terminal (e.g., a strip of material attached to the terminal for transporting the terminal) during crimping of the terminal, and the crimping device 4 has a waste discharge port for discharging the cut off waste material.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping device 4 comprises a frame (not shown), a fixed module 41 and a movable module 42. The frame is mounted on a movable platform 3. The fixed module 41 is fixed to the frame and a waste discharge port is formed in the fixed module 41. The movable module 42 is movably mounted on the frame and can move in a vertical direction Z relative to the fixed module 41. The terminals and the flexible flat piece 7 are suitable to be clamped between the fixed module 41 and the movable module 42 so as to press the terminals against the flexible flat piece 7.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping device 4 further includes a drive device (not shown, which may be a cylinder) mounted on the frame and coupled to the movable module 42 for driving the movable module 42 to move in the vertical direction Z.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping system further includes a visual device 6. The crimping device 4 is adapted to be moved to a predetermined crimping position under visual guidance of the visual device 6. The visual device 6 is mounted on a frame so as to move synchronously with the crimping device 4. The visual device 6 may be a camera.

[0034] 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping system further comprises a waste recycling device 5 coupled to a waste discharge port of the crimping device 4 for receiving waste discharge from the waste discharge port of the crimping device 4. The waste recycling device 5 is fixedly mounted to the crimping device 4 for moving synchronously therewith.

[0035] 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the waste recycling device 5 includes a recycling box 50 and a recycling channel 51. The recycling channel 51 is connected between a waste discharge port of the crimping device 4 and a waste inlet of the recycling box 50. The recycling channel 51 is used to transport waste to the recycling box 50.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the waste recycling device 5 further includes a door 52 installed at the waste outlet at the bottom of the recycling box 50 for opening and closing the waste outlet of the recycling box 50.

[0037] 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, a discharge port 11 is formed in the base 1. The movable platform 3 is also used to move the recycling box 50 to a predetermined discharge position aligned with the discharge port 11. When a predetermined amount of waste has been collected in the recycling box 50, the recycling box 50 is moved to the predetermined discharge position and the door 52 is opened to dump the waste through the discharge port 11.

[0038] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the waste collection device 5 further includes a driver 53 (such as a cylinder). The driver 53 is installed in the recycling box 50 to drive the door 52 to open and close.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the door 52 is rotatably mounted on the recycling box 50, and a driver 53 is used to drive the door 52 to rotate between an open position that opens the waste outlet and a closed position that closes the waste outlet.

[0040] 1-3, in the illustrated embodiment, the waste recycling device 5 further includes wheels (not shown) installed at the bottom of the recycling box 50, allowing the recycling box 50 to move on the upper surface of the base 1 by the wheels, which can provide support to prevent the waste collection device 5 from hanging.

[0041] 1 to 3, in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing device 2 includes a bracket 20, a support platform 21, and a fixture 22. The bracket 20 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 1. The support platform 21 is mounted on the bracket 20 to support the flexible flat piece 7. The fixture 22 is mounted on the support platform 21 to clamp the flexible flat piece 7 to the upper surface of the support platform 21. In the illustrated embodiment, the fixture 22 can rotate between a clamping position for clamping the flexible flat piece 7 and a releasing position for releasing the flexible flat piece 7.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, many modifications may be made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art, and various features described in different embodiments may be freely combined with each other without conflicting in structure or principle.

[0043] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0044] As used herein, elements described in the singular and followed by the word "a" or "an" should be understood not to exclude a plurality of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. Moreover, references to "one embodiment" of the present invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Also, unless expressly stated otherwise, an embodiment "comprising" or "having" an element or elements having a particular characteristic may include additional such elements that do not have that characteristic.

Claims

1. 1. A crimping system comprising: a base (1) having a discharge port (11) formed therein for passing waste; a fixing device (2) fixedly installed on said base (1) for fixing a flexible flat piece (7); a crimping device (4) movably mounted on the base (1) and movable in two horizontal directions (X, Y) perpendicular to each other; a waste recycling device (5) fixedly mounted to the crimping device (4) so ​​as to move synchronously with the crimping device (4); said crimping device (4) is used for crimping terminals onto said flexible flat piece (7), and said waste recycling device (5) is used for recovering said waste generated during crimping of said terminals; the crimping device (4) crimps the terminal onto the flexible flat piece (7) when the crimping device (4) is moved to a predetermined crimping position aligned with a crimping portion of the flexible flat piece (7); The waste recycling device (5) discards the collected waste through the discharge port (11) when the waste recycling device (5) is moved to a predetermined discharge position aligned with the discharge port (11).

2. a movable platform (3) mounted on the base (1) and movable in a first horizontal direction (X) and a second horizontal direction (Y) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X); 2. The crimping system of claim 1, wherein the crimping device (4) is mounted on the movable platform (3) so as to move together with the movable platform (3), and the movable platform (3) is used to move the crimping device (4) to the predetermined crimping position and to move the waste recycling device (5) to the predetermined discharge position.

3. 3. The crimping system of claim 2, wherein the crimping device (4) cuts off the waste material attached to the terminal during crimping of the terminal, and the crimping device (4) has a waste discharge port for discharging the cut off waste material.

4. The crimping device (4) A frame mounted on the movable platform (3); a stationary module (41) fixed to the frame, the stationary module (41) having the waste discharge port formed therein; a movable module (42) movably mounted on the frame and movable along a vertical direction (Z) relative to the fixed module (41); 4. The crimping system according to claim 3, wherein the terminals and the flexible flat piece (7) are adapted to be clamped between the fixed module (41) and the movable module (42) to press the terminals against the flexible flat piece (7).

5. The crimping device (4) 5. The crimping system of claim 4, further comprising: a drive device mounted on the frame and coupled to the movable module (42) for driving the movable module (42) to move in the vertical direction (Z).

6. a visual device (6) mounted on the frame so as to move in synchronization with the crimping device (4); The crimping system according to claim 5, wherein the crimping device (4) is adapted to move to the predetermined crimping position under visual guidance of the vision device (6).

7. 7. The crimping system according to claim 1, wherein the waste recycling device (5) is connected to a waste discharge port of the crimping device (4) for receiving discharge of the waste from the waste discharge port of the crimping device (4).

8. The waste recycling device (5) Recycling boxes (50); a recycle path (51) connected between the waste discharge port of the crimping device (4) and a waste inlet of the recycle box (50); The crimping system of claim 7, wherein the recycling path (51) is used to transport the waste material to the recycling box (50).

9. The waste recycling device (5) a door (52) installed at the waste outlet at the bottom of the recycling box (50) for opening and closing the waste outlet of the recycling box (50); 9. The crimping system of claim 8, wherein when a predetermined amount of waste is collected in the recycling box (50), the recycling box (50) is moved to the predetermined discharge position and the door (52) is opened to dump the waste through the discharge port (11).

10. The waste recycling device (5) 10. The crimping system of claim 9, further comprising: a driver (53) mounted on the recycling box (50) for driving the door (52) to open and close.

11. 11. The crimping system of claim 10, wherein the door (52) is rotatably mounted on the recycling box (50), and the driver (53) is used to drive the door (52) to rotate between an open position that opens the waste outlet and a closed position that closes the waste outlet.

12. The waste recycling device (5) 10. The crimping system according to claim 9, further comprising wheels installed on the bottom of the recycling box (50), so that the recycling box (50) can move on the top surface of the base (1) by means of the wheels.

13. The fixing device (2) comprises: A bracket (20) fixed to an upper surface of the base (1); a support platform (21) mounted on said bracket (20) for supporting said flexible flat piece (7); 2. The crimping system according to claim 1, further comprising a fixture (22) mounted on the support platform (21) for clamping the flexible flat piece (7) to an upper surface of the support platform (21).

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