Crimping device and crimping system

Abstract

To disclose an online crimping device and a crimping system for improving crimping efficiency.SOLUTION: The pressing device comprises an upper moving mechanism 1, a lower moving mechanism 2 located below the upper moving mechanism 1, an upper pressing module 3 mounted on the upper moving mechanism 1 and moving together with the upper moving mechanism 1, a lower pressing module 4 located below the upper moving mechanism 1 and mounted on the lower moving mechanism 2 and moving together with the lower moving mechanism 2, and a carrier support frame for supporting a carrier and a flexible flat piece loaded on the carrier when the carrier is transferred to the pressing device, wherein the upper pressing module 3 and the lower pressing module 4 are used for pressing a terminal on the flexible flat piece. The upper moving mechanism 1 and the lower moving mechanism 2 are used to horizontally move the upper pressing module 3 and the lower pressing module 4, respectively. The upper crimping module 3 and the lower crimping module 4 are moved in synchronization with an arbitrary crimping position of the flexible flat piece.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. CN202410825279.0, filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on June 24, 2024, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a crimping device and a crimping system including the crimping device, and in particular to a crimping device and a crimping system for crimping terminals onto flexible printed circuits or flexible flat cables. [Background technology]

[0003] In the prior art, crimping devices used to crimp terminals onto flexible printed circuits (FPCs) or flexible flat cables (FFCs) typically include a frame, an upper crimping module, and a lower crimping module. The upper and lower crimping modules are attached to the frame to crimp the terminals onto the flexible printed circuits or flexible flat cables. In the prior art, the upper and lower crimping modules cannot move horizontally and therefore cannot move to any crimping position on the flexible circuit board or flexible flat cable. In addition, in the prior art, the frame of the crimping device interferes with the carrier that carries the flexible printed circuits or flexible flat cables, preventing the carrier from moving within the crimping device. Therefore, in the prior art, the flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable must be removed from the carrier and placed on the support of the lower crimping module. After the terminals are crimped, the flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable with the crimped terminals must be reloaded into the carrier, reducing production efficiency. Furthermore, existing crimping devices have problems such as large volume and high cost. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made to overcome or mitigate at least one aspect of the above disadvantages. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a crimping device comprising: an upper movement mechanism; a lower movement mechanism located below the upper movement mechanism; an upper crimping module attached to the upper movement mechanism and moving together with the upper movement mechanism; a lower crimping module located below the upper movement mechanism and attached to the lower movement mechanism and moving together with the lower movement mechanism; and a carrier support frame for supporting a carrier transported to the crimping device and a flexible flat piece loaded on the carrier. The upper crimping module and the lower crimping module are used to crimp terminals onto the flexible flat piece, and the upper movement mechanism and the lower movement mechanism are used to horizontally move the upper crimping module and the lower crimping module, respectively, so that the upper crimping module and the lower crimping module can be moved synchronously to any crimping position on the flexible flat piece.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper movement mechanism includes a pair of upper longitudinal beams extending along the longitudinal direction and spaced apart oppositely from each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, an upper transverse beam having opposite ends movably attached to the pair of upper longitudinal beams and movable along the longitudinal direction relative to the upper longitudinal beams, and an upper mounting bracket movably attached to the upper transverse beam and movable along the transverse direction relative to the upper transverse beam. The upper crimping module is attached to the upper mounting bracket, so that the upper crimping module can move along the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper movement mechanism further includes two pairs of longitudinal slide rails extending along the longitudinal direction and fixed to the pair of longitudinal beams, respectively, and a plurality of upper longitudinal sliders slidably mounted on the upper longitudinal slide rails so as to be movable along the two pairs of upper longitudinal slide rails. Two ends of an upper lateral beam are fixed to the plurality of upper longitudinal sliders, respectively, so that the upper lateral beam can move along the upper longitudinal slide rails together with the upper longitudinal sliders.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper movement mechanism further includes a pair of upper longitudinal drive mechanisms respectively attached to the pair of upper longitudinal beams and connected to the upper lateral beams for driving the upper lateral beams to move along the longitudinal direction.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper longitudinal drive mechanism includes a pair of first support blocks fixed to the upper longitudinal beam, a first lead screw, both ends of which are rotatably mounted to the pair of first support blocks, a first nut threaded onto the first lead screw and fixed to the upper transverse beam, and a first servo motor attached to the upper longitudinal beam, the output shaft of the first servo motor being connected to one end of the first lead screw, so that when the first servo motor drives the first lead screw to rotate, the first lead screw drives the first nut and the upper transverse beam to move together along the longitudinal direction.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper movement mechanism further includes a pair of upper lateral slide rails extending along the lateral direction and fixed to the upper lateral beam, and a plurality of upper lateral sliders slidably mounted on the pair of upper lateral slide rails so as to be movable along the pair of upper lateral slide rails. The upper mounting bracket is fixed to the plurality of upper lateral sliders, so that the upper mounting bracket can move along the upper lateral rails together with the upper lateral sliders.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper longitudinal beam includes an upper longitudinal horizontal plate, the upper longitudinal slide rails, the upper longitudinal slider, and the upper longitudinal drive mechanism are attached to the upper longitudinal horizontal plate, and the first lead screw is located on the upper longitudinal horizontal plate between the pair of upper longitudinal slide rails.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper movement mechanism further includes an upper lateral drive mechanism, which is attached to the upper lateral beam and connected to the upper mounting bracket, and is used to drive the upper mounting bracket to move along the lateral direction.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper lateral drive mechanism includes a pair of second support blocks fixed to the upper lateral beam, a second lead screw having both ends rotatably attached to the pair of second support blocks, a second nut threaded onto the second lead screw and fixed to the upper mounting bracket, and a second servo motor attached to the upper lateral beam, having an output shaft connected to one end of the second lead screw. When the second servo motor drives the second lead screw to rotate, the second lead screw drives the second nut and the upper mounting bracket to move together along the lateral direction.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper lateral beam includes an upper lateral horizontal plate fixed to the upper longitudinal slider and the first nut, and an upper lateral vertical plate connected to one side of the upper lateral horizontal plate. The upper lateral slide rails, the upper lateral slider, and the upper lateral drive mechanism are mounted on the upper lateral vertical plate, and the second lead screw is located on the upper lateral vertical plate between the pair of upper lateral slide rails.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper mounting bracket includes an upper vertical mounting plate secured to the upper lateral slider and the second nut, and the upper crimp module is attached to the upper vertical mounting plate.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carrier support frame includes a pair of support members extending along the longitudinal direction and respectively fixed to a pair of upper longitudinal beams, horizontal grooves extending along the longitudinal direction are formed in the support members, and two side edges of the carrier are configured to slidably fit into the horizontal grooves of the pair of support members, so that the carrier is supported by the pair of support members and can slide along the horizontal grooves.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement mechanism includes a pair of lower longitudinal beams extending along the longitudinal direction and spaced apart oppositely from each other in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a lower lateral beam having opposite ends movably attached to the pair of lower longitudinal beams, respectively, and movable along the longitudinal direction relative to the lower longitudinal beams, and a lower mounting bracket movably attached to the lower lateral beam and movable along the transverse direction relative to the lower lateral beam. The lower crimping module is attached to the lower mounting bracket, so that the lower crimping module can move along the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement mechanism further includes two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails extending along the longitudinal direction and fixed to the pair of lower longitudinal beams, respectively, and a plurality of lower longitudinal sliders slidably mounted on the lower longitudinal slide rails so as to be movable along the two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails. Two ends of a lower lateral beam are fixed to the plurality of lower longitudinal sliders, respectively, so that the lower lateral beam can move along the lower longitudinal slide rails together with the lower longitudinal sliders.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement mechanism further includes a pair of lower longitudinal drive mechanisms respectively mounted on the pair of lower longitudinal beams and connected to the lower lateral beams for driving the lower lateral beams to move along the longitudinal direction.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower longitudinal drive mechanism includes a pair of third support blocks fixed to the lower longitudinal beam, a third lead screw, both ends of which are rotatably attached to the pair of third support blocks, a third nut threaded onto the third lead screw and fixed to the lower transverse beam, and a third servo motor attached to the lower longitudinal beam, the output shaft of the third servo motor being connected to one end of the third lead screw, so that when the third servo motor drives the third lead screw to rotate, the third lead screw drives the third nut and the lower transverse beam to move together along the longitudinal direction.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement mechanism further includes a pair of lower lateral slide rails extending along the lateral direction and fixed to the lower lateral beam, and a plurality of lower lateral sliders slidably mounted on the pair of lower lateral slide rails so as to be movable along the pair of lower lateral slide rails. The lower mounting bracket is fixed to the plurality of lower lateral sliders, so that the lower mounting bracket can move along the lower lateral slide rails together with the lower lateral sliders.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower longitudinal beam includes a lower longitudinal horizontal plate, the lower longitudinal slide rail, the lower longitudinal slider, and the lower longitudinal drive mechanism are mounted on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate, and the third lead screw is located on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate between the pair of lower longitudinal slide rails.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower movement mechanism further includes a lower lateral drive mechanism, which is attached to the lower lateral beam and connected to the lower mounting bracket, and is used to drive the lower mounting bracket to move along the lateral direction.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower lateral drive mechanism includes a pair of fourth support blocks fixed to the lower lateral beam, a fourth lead screw, both ends of which are rotatably attached to the pair of fourth support blocks, a fourth nut threaded onto the fourth lead screw and fixed to the lower mounting bracket, and a fourth servo motor attached to the lower lateral beam, the output shaft of the fourth servo motor being connected to one end of the fourth lead screw. When the fourth servo motor drives the fourth lead screw to rotate, the fourth lead screw drives the fourth nut and the lower mounting bracket to move together along the lateral direction.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower lateral beam includes a lower lateral horizontal plate fixed to the lower longitudinal slider and the third nut, the lower lateral slide rail, the lower lateral slider, and the lower lateral drive mechanism are mounted on the lower lateral horizontal plate, and the fourth lead screw is located in the lower lateral horizontal plate between the pair of lower lateral slide rails.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower mounting bracket includes a lower mounting base secured to the lower lateral slider and the fourth nut, and a lower vertical mounting plate secured to one side of the lower mounting base. The lower crimp module is attached to the lower vertical mounting plate.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper crimping module includes an upper base body fixed to the upper mounting bracket, an upper crimping die movably mounted to the upper base body, and a drive device mounted to the upper base body and connected to the upper crimping die, the drive device being used to drive the upper crimping die to move vertically to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the lower crimp module includes a lower base body secured to the lower mounting bracket and a lower crimp die mounted to the lower base body, the lower crimp die being used in cooperation with the upper crimp die to crimp the terminals onto the flexible flat piece.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping device further comprises two pairs of support columns used to support the upper moving mechanism and the lower moving mechanism, wherein two ends of one upper longitudinal beam of the upper moving mechanism are fixed to one pair of support columns, respectively, and two ends of the other upper longitudinal beam are fixed to the other pair of support columns, and two ends of one lower longitudinal beam of the lower moving mechanism are fixed to one pair of support columns, respectively, and two ends of the other lower longitudinal beam are fixed to the other pair of support columns, respectively.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping device further comprises a vision module mounted on the upper mounting bracket and moving together with the upper crimping module, and the upper crimping module and the lower crimping module are configured to move to a predetermined crimping position using visual guidance from the vision module.

[0031] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a crimping system including the above-described crimping device, a carrier for loading a flexible flat piece, and a carrier transport mechanism for transporting the carrier loaded with the flexible flat piece to the crimping device, wherein the upper and lower crimping modules of the crimping device are used to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece.

[0032] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the crimping system further comprises a terminal transport mechanism used to transport the terminals to the crimping device.

[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, after the crimping device has completed crimping the terminals, the carrier transport mechanism transports the carrier and the flexible flat piece loaded into the carrier and with the terminals crimped thereon to the next manufacturing station.

[0034] In the above exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper and lower moving mechanisms can move the upper and lower crimping modules to any crimping position on the flexible flat piece without interfering with the transport carrier for transporting the flexible flat piece. Therefore, the present invention does not need to remove the flexible flat piece from the transport carrier during the crimping process, and the crimping operation can be completed directly on the transport carrier, greatly improving the crimping efficiency, reducing the volume of the crimping device, and reducing the cost.

[0035] These and other features of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of illustrative embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0036] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a carrier being transported therein; [Figure 3] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a carrier being transported to the crimping device; [Figure 4] 1 is a diagrammatic plan view, as viewed from the front, of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is an illustration of an exploded view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an upper translation module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 10 is an illustration of an exploded view of an upper translation module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8] 1 is an illustration of an exploded view of an upper translation module and an upper crimping module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 9] 10 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a lower moving module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 10] 10 is an illustration of an exploded view of a lower moving module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 11] 1 is an illustration of an exploded view of a lower translation module and a lower crimping module of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the drawings. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as 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.

[0038] 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. It will be apparent, however, that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are diagrammatically shown to simplify the drawings.

[0039] According to a general concept of the present invention, there is provided a crimping device comprising: an upper moving mechanism; a lower moving mechanism located below the upper moving mechanism; an upper crimping module attached to the upper moving mechanism and moving together with the upper moving mechanism; a lower crimping module located below the upper moving mechanism and attached to the lower moving mechanism and moving together with the lower moving mechanism; and a carrier support frame for supporting a carrier transported to the crimping device and a flexible flat piece loaded on the carrier. The upper crimping module and the lower crimping module are used to crimp terminals onto the flexible flat piece, and the upper moving mechanism and the lower moving mechanism are used to horizontally move the upper crimping module and the lower crimping module, respectively, so that the upper crimping module and the lower crimping module can be moved synchronously to any crimping position on the flexible flat piece.

[0040] According to another general aspect of the present invention, there is provided a crimping system including the above-described crimping device, a carrier for loading a flexible flat piece, and a carrier transport mechanism for transporting the carrier loaded with the flexible flat piece to the crimping device, wherein the upper and lower crimping modules of the crimping device are used to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a carrier 6 being transported thereto. FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a carrier 6 being transported thereto. FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic plan view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front. FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic exploded view of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic perspective view of an upper moving module 1 of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic exploded view of an upper moving module 1 of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagrammatic exploded view of an upper moving module 1 and an upper crimping module 3 of a crimping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a lower moving module 2 of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a diagrammatic exploded view of a lower moving module 2 of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a diagrammatic exploded view of a lower moving module 2 and a lower crimping module 4 of a crimping device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , an exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses an online crimping device for improving crimping efficiency. The crimping device includes an upper moving mechanism 1, a lower moving mechanism 2, an upper crimping module 3, a lower crimping module 4, and a carrier support frame 5. The lower moving mechanism 2 is located below the upper moving mechanism 1. The upper crimping module 3 is attached to the upper moving mechanism 1 and moves together with the upper moving mechanism 1. The lower crimping module 4 is located below the upper moving mechanism 1 and is attached to the lower moving mechanism 2 and moves together with the lower moving mechanism 2. The carrier support frame 5 is used to support a carrier 6 transported to the crimping device and a flexible flat piece 7 loaded on the carrier 6. The upper crimping module 3 and the lower crimping module 4 are used to crimp a terminal (not shown) onto the flexible flat piece 7. The upper moving mechanism 1 and the lower moving mechanism 2 are used to horizontally move the upper crimping module 3 and the lower crimping module 4, respectively, and therefore the upper crimping module 3 and the lower crimping module 4 can be moved synchronously to any crimping position on the flexible flat piece 7. In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible flat piece 7 may be a flexible printed circuit or a flexible flat cable.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper movement mechanism 1 includes a pair of upper longitudinal beams 11, an upper lateral beam 12, and an upper mounting bracket 15. The pair of longitudinal beams 11 extend along a longitudinal direction Y and are spaced apart oppositely from each other in a lateral direction X perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y. Two ends of the upper lateral beam 12 are movably attached to the pair of upper longitudinal beams 11, respectively, and can move along the longitudinal direction Y relative to the upper longitudinal beams 11. The upper mounting bracket 15 is movably attached to the upper lateral beam 12 and can move along the lateral direction X relative to the upper lateral beam 12. The upper crimping module 3 is attached to the upper mounting bracket 15, and therefore the upper crimping module 3 can move along the longitudinal direction Y and the lateral direction X.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper movement mechanism 1 further includes two pairs of upper longitudinal slide rails 11a and a plurality of upper longitudinal sliders 11b. The two pairs of longitudinal slide rails 11a extend along the longitudinal direction Y and are fixed to the pair of longitudinal beams 11, respectively. The plurality of upper longitudinal sliders 11b are slidably attached to the upper longitudinal rails 11a so as to be movable along the two pairs of upper longitudinal rails 11a. Two ends of the upper lateral beam 12 are fixed to the plurality of upper longitudinal sliders 11b, respectively. Therefore, the upper lateral beam 12 can move along the upper longitudinal slide rails 11a together with the upper longitudinal sliders 11b.

[0045] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper movement mechanism 1 further includes a pair of upper longitudinal drive mechanisms 13 that are respectively attached to the pair of upper longitudinal beams 11 and connected to the upper lateral beams 12, for driving the upper lateral beams 12 to move along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper longitudinal drive mechanism 13 includes a pair of first support blocks 131, a first lead screw 132, a first nut 133, and a first servo motor 130. The pair of first support blocks 131 are fixed to the upper longitudinal beam 11. Two ends of the first lead screw 132 are rotatably attached to the pair of first support blocks 131, respectively. The first nut 133 is screwed onto the first lead screw 132 and fixed to the upper transverse beam 12. The first servo motor 130 is attached to the upper longitudinal beam 11, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the first lead screw 132. When the first servo motor 130 drives the first lead screw 132 to rotate, the first lead screw 132 drives the first nut 133 and the upper transverse beam 12 to move along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0047] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper movement mechanism 1 further includes a pair of upper lateral slide rails 12a and a plurality of upper lateral sliders 12b. The pair of upper lateral slide rails 12a extend along the lateral direction X and are fixed to the upper lateral beam 12. The plurality of upper lateral sliders 12b are slidably attached to the pair of upper lateral slide rails 12a so as to be movable along the pair of upper lateral slide rails 12a. The upper mounting bracket 15 is fixed to the plurality of upper lateral sliders 12b, and the upper mounting bracket 15 can move along the upper lateral slide rails 12a together with the upper lateral sliders 12b.

[0048] 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper longitudinal beam 11 includes an upper longitudinal horizontal plate 110. The upper longitudinal slide rails 11a, the upper longitudinal slider 11b, and the upper longitudinal drive mechanism 13 are mounted on the upper longitudinal horizontal plate 110. A first lead screw 132 is located on the upper longitudinal horizontal plate 110 between the pair of upper longitudinal slide rails 11a.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper movement mechanism 1 further includes an upper lateral drive mechanism 14 attached to the upper lateral beam 12 and connected to the upper mounting bracket 15 for driving the upper mounting bracket 15 to move along the lateral direction X.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper lateral drive mechanism 14 includes a pair of second support blocks 141, a second lead screw 142, a second nut 143, and a second servo motor 140. The pair of second support blocks 141 are fixed to the upper lateral beam 12. Two ends of the second lead screw 142 are rotatably attached to the pair of second support blocks 141, respectively. The second nut 143 is threadedly fastened to the second lead screw 142 and fixed to the upper mounting bracket 15. The second servo motor 140 is attached to the upper lateral beam 12, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the second lead screw 142. When the second servo motor 140 drives the second lead screw 142 to rotate, the second lead screw 142 drives the second nut 143 and the upper mounting bracket 15 to move together in the lateral direction X.

[0051] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the upper moving mechanism 1 and the lower moving mechanism 2 may be linear motors.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper lateral beam 12 includes an upper lateral horizontal plate 121 and an upper lateral vertical plate 122. The upper lateral horizontal plate 121 is fixed to the upper longitudinal slider 11b and a first nut 133. The upper horizontal vertical plate 122 is connected to one side of the upper lateral horizontal plate 121. The upper lateral slide rails 12a, the upper lateral slider 12b, and the upper lateral drive mechanism 14 are attached to the upper lateral vertical plate 122, and a second lead screw 142 is located between the pair of upper lateral slide rails 12a on the upper lateral vertical plate 122.

[0053] 1-11, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper mounting bracket 15 includes an upper vertical mounting plate 150 that is secured to the upper lateral slider 12b and the second nut 143. The upper crimping module 3 is mounted on the upper vertical mounting plate 150.

[0054] 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the carrier support frame 5 includes a pair of support members 50 extending along the longitudinal direction Y and fixed to a pair of upper longitudinal beams 11, respectively. Horizontal grooves 5a extending along the longitudinal direction Y are formed in the support members 50, and two side edges of the carrier 6 are configured to slidably cooperate with the horizontal grooves 5a of the pair of support members 50, so that the carrier 6 is supported by the pair of support members 50 and can slide along the horizontal grooves 5a.

[0055] However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carrier support frame 5 may be a transmission system having a transmission function and a stopping function, such as a transmission belt or a transmission wheel transmission system, capable of transmitting and supporting the carrier 6.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower movement mechanism 2 includes a pair of lower longitudinal beams 21, a lower lateral beam 22, and a lower mounting bracket 25. The pair of lower longitudinal beams 21 extend along a longitudinal direction Y and are spaced apart oppositely from each other in a lateral direction X perpendicular to the longitudinal direction Y. The lower lateral beam 22 is attached to the pair of lower longitudinal beams 21 at both ends and can move along the longitudinal direction Y relative to the lower longitudinal beams 21. The lower mounting bracket 25 is movably attached to the lower lateral beam 22 and can move along the lateral direction X relative to the lower lateral beam 22. The lower crimping module 4 is attached to the lower mounting bracket 25, and therefore the lower crimping module 4 can move along the longitudinal direction Y and the lateral direction X.

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower movement mechanism 2 further includes two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails 21a and a plurality of lower longitudinal sliders 21b. The two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails 21a extend along the longitudinal direction Y and are respectively fixed to the pair of lower longitudinal beams 21. The plurality of lower longitudinal sliders 21b are respectively slidably attached to the lower longitudinal slide rails 21a so as to be movable along the two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails 21a. Two ends of the lower lateral beam 22 are respectively fixed to the plurality of lower longitudinal sliders 21b, so that the lower lateral beam 22 can move along the lower longitudinal slide rails 21a together with the lower longitudinal sliders 21.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower movement mechanism 2 further includes a pair of lower longitudinal drive mechanisms 23 that are respectively attached to the pair of lower longitudinal beams 21 and connected to the lower lateral beams 22 for driving the lower lateral beams 22 to move along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower longitudinal drive mechanism 23 includes a pair of third support blocks 231, a third lead screw 232, a third nut 233, and a third servo motor 230. The pair of third support blocks 231 are fixed to the lower longitudinal beam 21. Two ends of the third lead screw 232 are rotatably attached to the pair of third support blocks 231, respectively. The third nut 233 is screwed onto the third lead screw 232 and fixed to the lower transverse beam 22. The third servo motor 230 is attached to the lower longitudinal beam 21, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the third lead screw 232. When the third servo motor 230 drives the third lead screw 232 to rotate, the third lead screw 232 drives the third nut 233 and the lower transverse beam 22 to move along the longitudinal direction Y.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower movement mechanism 2 further includes a pair of lower lateral slide rails 22a and a plurality of lower lateral sliders 22b. The pair of lower lateral slide rails 22a extend along the lateral direction X and are fixed to the lower lateral beam 22. The plurality of lower lateral sliders 22b are slidably attached to the pair of lower lateral slide rails 22a so as to be movable along the pair of lower lateral slide rails 22a. The lower mounting bracket 25 is fixed to the plurality of lower lateral sliders 22b, and the lower mounting bracket 25 can move along the lower lateral slide rails 22a together with the lower lateral sliders 22b.

[0061] 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower longitudinal beam 21 includes a lower longitudinal horizontal plate 210. The lower longitudinal slide rails 21a, the lower longitudinal slider 21b, and the lower longitudinal drive mechanism 23 are mounted on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate 210. A third lead screw 232 is located on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate 210 between the pair of lower longitudinal slide rails 21a.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower movement mechanism 2 further includes a lower lateral drive mechanism 24 attached to the lower lateral beam 22 and connected to the lower mounting bracket 25 for driving the lower mounting bracket 25 to move along the lateral direction X.

[0063] 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower lateral drive mechanism 24 includes a pair of fourth support blocks 241, a fourth lead screw 242, a fourth nut 243, and a fourth servo motor 240. The pair of fourth support blocks 241 are fixed to the lower lateral beam 22. Two ends of the fourth lead screw 242 are rotatably attached to the pair of fourth support blocks 241, respectively. The fourth nut 243 is threadedly fastened to the fourth lead screw 242 and fixed to the lower mounting bracket 25. The fourth servo motor 240 is attached to the lower lateral beam 22, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the fourth lead screw 242. When the fourth servo motor 240 drives the fourth lead screw 242 to rotate, the fourth lead screw 242 drives the fourth nut 243 and the lower mounting bracket 25 to move together in the lateral direction X.

[0064] 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower lateral beam 22 includes a lower lateral horizontal plate 220 fixed to a lower longitudinal slider 21b and a third nut 233. The lower lateral slide rails 22a, the lower lateral slider 22b, and the lower lateral drive mechanism 24 are attached to the lower lateral horizontal plate 220, and a fourth lead screw 242 is located on the lower lateral horizontal plate 220 between the pair of lower lateral slide rails 22a.

[0065] 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the lower mounting bracket 25 includes a lower mounting base 250 and a lower vertical mounting plate 251. The lower mounting base 250 is fixed to the lower lateral slider 22b and the fourth nut 243. The lower vertical mounting plate 251 is fixed to one side of the lower mounting base 250, and the lower crimping module 4 is attached to the lower vertical mounting plate 251.

[0066] 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the upper crimping module 3 includes an upper base body 30, an upper crimping die 31, and a drive device (not shown). The upper base body 30 is fixed to the upper mounting bracket 15. The upper crimping die 31 is movably attached to the upper base body 30. The drive device is attached to the upper base body 30 and connected to the upper crimping die 31. The drive device is used to drive the upper crimping die 31 to move in the vertical direction Z to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece 7.

[0067] 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the lower crimping module 4 includes a lower base body 40 and a lower crimping die 41. The lower base body 40 is fixed to the lower mounting bracket 25. The lower crimping die 41 is attached to the lower base body 40. The lower crimping die 41 is used to crimp the terminals onto the flexible flat piece 7 in cooperation with the upper crimping die 31.

[0068] 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping device further includes two pairs of support columns 8 used to support the upper movement mechanism 1 and the lower movement mechanism 2. Two ends of one upper longitudinal beam 11 of the upper movement mechanism 1 are fixed to one pair of support columns 8, respectively, and two ends of the other upper longitudinal beam 11 are fixed to the other pair of support columns 8, respectively. Two ends of one lower longitudinal beam 21 of the lower movement mechanism 2 are fixed to one pair of support columns 8, respectively, and two ends of the other lower longitudinal beam 21 are fixed to the other pair of support columns 8, respectively.

[0069] 1 to 11 , in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping device further comprises a vision module 9 attached to the upper mounting bracket 15 and moving together with the upper crimping module 3. The upper crimping module 3 and the lower crimping module 4 are adapted to be moved to a predetermined crimping position by visual guidance of the vision module 9.

[0070] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, a crimping system is also disclosed in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The crimping system includes the above-mentioned crimping device, a carrier 6, and a carrier transport mechanism (not shown). The carrier 6 is used to load a flexible flat piece 7. The carrier transport mechanism is used to transport the carrier 6 loaded with the flexible flat piece 7 to the crimping device. An upper crimping module 3 and a lower crimping module 4 of the crimping device are used to crimp a terminal onto the flexible flat piece 7.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, the crimping system further includes a terminal transport mechanism (not shown) for transporting the terminals to the crimping device.

[0072] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, in the illustrated embodiment, after the crimping device has completed crimping the terminals, the carrier transport mechanism transports the carrier 6 and the flexible flat piece 7 loaded on the carrier and with the terminals crimped thereon to the next manufacturing station.

[0073] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive. For example, those skilled in the art can make many modifications to the above embodiments without any contradiction in structure or principle, and can freely combine various features described in different embodiments with each other.

[0074] While several exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

[0075] As used herein, elements described in the singular and preceded by the word "a" or "an" should be understood as not excluding a plural of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is expressly stated. Furthermore, references to "one embodiment" of the invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Furthermore, unless expressly stated otherwise, embodiments "comprising" or "having" an element or elements having a particular characteristic may include additional such elements that do not have that characteristic.

Claims

1. A crimping device comprising: An upper moving mechanism (1); a lower moving mechanism (2) located below the upper moving mechanism (1); an upper crimping module (3) attached to the upper moving mechanism (1) and moving together with the upper moving mechanism (1); a lower crimping module (4) located below the upper moving mechanism (1), attached to the lower moving mechanism (2) and moving together with the lower moving mechanism (2); a carrier support frame (5) for supporting the carrier (6) carried to the crimping device and the flexible flat piece (7) loaded on the carrier (6); Equipped with The upper crimping module (3) and the lower crimping module (4) are used to crimp terminals onto the flexible flat piece (7), and the upper moving mechanism (1) and the lower moving mechanism (2) are used to horizontally move the upper crimping module (3) and the lower crimping module (4), respectively, thereby allowing the upper crimping module (3) and the lower crimping module (4) to be moved synchronously to any crimping position on the flexible flat piece (7).

2. The upper moving mechanism (1) a pair of upper longitudinal beams (11) extending along a longitudinal direction (Y) and spaced apart opposite to each other in a transverse direction (X) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y); an upper transverse beam (12) whose both ends are movably attached to the pair of upper longitudinal beams (11) and which is movable along the longitudinal direction (Y) relative to the upper longitudinal beams (11); an upper mounting bracket (15) movably attached to the upper transverse beam (12) and movable along the transverse direction (X) relative to the upper transverse beam (12); Including, 2. The crimping device according to claim 1, wherein the upper crimping module (3) is mounted on the upper mounting bracket (15) so that the upper crimping module (3) can move along the longitudinal direction (Y) and the lateral direction (X).

3. The upper moving mechanism (1) Two pairs of longitudinal slide rails (11a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) and fixed to the pair of longitudinal beams (11), respectively; a plurality of upper longitudinal sliders (11b) slidably mounted on the upper longitudinal slide rails (11a) so as to be movable along the two pairs of upper longitudinal slide rails (11a); further comprising 3. The crimping device according to claim 2, wherein two ends of the upper transverse beam (12) are fixed to the plurality of upper longitudinal sliders (11b), respectively, so that the upper transverse beam (12) can move along the upper longitudinal slide rail (11a) together with the upper longitudinal sliders (11b).

4. 4. The crimping device according to claim 3, wherein the upper moving mechanism (1) further includes a pair of upper longitudinal drive mechanisms (13) mounted on the pair of upper longitudinal beams (11), respectively, and connected to the upper transverse beams (12), for driving the upper transverse beams (12) to move along the longitudinal direction (Y).

5. The upper longitudinal drive mechanism (13) a pair of first support blocks (131) fixed to the upper longitudinal beam (11); a first lead screw (132), both ends of which are rotatably attached to the pair of first support blocks (131), respectively; a first nut (133) screwed onto the first lead screw (132) and fixed to the upper transverse beam (12); a first servo motor (130) mounted on the upper longitudinal beam (11), the output shaft of the first servo motor (130) being connected to one end of the first lead screw (132); Including, 5. The crimping device according to claim 4, wherein when the first servo motor (130) drives the first lead screw (132) to rotate, the first lead screw (132) drives the first nut (133) and the upper transverse beam (12) to move together along the longitudinal direction (Y).

6. The upper moving mechanism (1) a pair of upper lateral slide rails (12a) extending along the lateral direction (X) and fixed to the upper lateral beam (12); a plurality of upper lateral sliders (12b) slidably mounted on the pair of upper lateral slide rails (12a) so as to be movable along the upper lateral slide rails (12a); further comprising 6. The crimping device according to claim 5, wherein the upper mounting bracket (15) is fixed to the plurality of upper lateral sliders (12b), so that the upper mounting bracket (15) can move along the upper lateral rails (12a) together with the upper lateral sliders (12b).

7. The upper longitudinal beam (11) includes an upper longitudinal horizontal plate (110), and the upper longitudinal slide rail (11a), the upper longitudinal slider (11b), and the upper longitudinal drive mechanism (13) are attached to the upper longitudinal horizontal plate (110); The crimping device according to claim 6, wherein the first lead screw (132) is located on the upper longitudinal horizontal plate (110) between the pair of upper longitudinal slide rails (11a).

8. 7. The crimping device according to claim 6, wherein the upper movement mechanism (1) further includes an upper lateral drive mechanism (14), the upper lateral drive mechanism (14) being attached to the upper lateral beam (12), connected to the upper mounting bracket (15), and used to drive the upper mounting bracket (15) to move along the lateral direction (X).

9. The upper lateral drive mechanism (14) a pair of second support blocks (141) fixed to the upper transverse beam (12); a second lead screw (142), both ends of which are rotatably mounted on the pair of second support blocks (141); a second nut (143) threaded onto the second lead screw (142) and secured to the upper mounting bracket (15); a second servo motor (140) mounted on the upper transverse beam (12), the output shaft of the second servo motor (140) being connected to one end of the second lead screw (142); Including, 9. The crimping device of claim 8, wherein when the second servo motor (140) drives the second lead screw (142) to rotate, the second lead screw (142) drives the second nut (143) and the upper mounting bracket (15) to move together along the lateral direction (X).

10. The upper transverse beam (12) an upper transverse horizontal plate (121) fixed to the upper longitudinal slider (11b) and the first nut (133); an upper horizontal vertical plate (122) connected to one side of the upper horizontal horizontal plate (121); Including, 10. The crimping device of claim 9, wherein the upper lateral slide rails (12a), the upper lateral slider (12b), and the upper lateral drive mechanism (14) are mounted on the upper lateral vertical plate (122), and the second lead screw (142) is located on the upper lateral vertical plate (122) between the pair of upper lateral slide rails (12a).

11. the upper mounting bracket (15) includes an upper vertical mounting plate (150) fixed to the upper lateral slider (12b) and the second nut (143); 11. The crimping device according to claim 10, wherein the upper crimping module (3) is mounted on the upper vertical mounting plate (150).

12. The carrier support frame (5) includes a pair of support members (50) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) and fixed to the pair of upper longitudinal beams (11), respectively; 12. The crimping device according to claim 2, wherein horizontal grooves (5a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) are formed in the support members (50), and two side edges of the carrier (6) are configured to slidably fit into the horizontal grooves (5a) of the pair of support members (50), so that the carrier (6) is supported by the pair of support members (50) and can slide along the horizontal grooves (5a).

13. The lower moving mechanism (2) a pair of lower longitudinal beams (21) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) and spaced apart oppositely from each other in a transverse direction (X) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y); a lower transverse beam (22) whose both ends are movably attached to the pair of lower longitudinal beams (21), respectively, and which is movable along the longitudinal direction (Y) relative to the lower longitudinal beams (21); a lower mounting bracket (25) movably attached to the lower transverse beam (22) and movable along the transverse direction (X) relative to the lower transverse beam (22); Including, 3. The crimping device according to claim 2, wherein the lower crimping module (4) is mounted on the lower mounting bracket (25) so that the lower crimping module (4) can move along the longitudinal direction (Y) and the lateral direction (X).

14. The lower moving mechanism (2) Two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails (21a) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) and fixed to the pair of lower longitudinal beams (21), respectively; a plurality of lower longitudinal sliders (21b) slidably mounted on the lower longitudinal slide rails (21a) so as to be movable along the two pairs of lower longitudinal slide rails (21a); further comprising 14. The crimping device according to claim 13, wherein two ends of the lower transverse beam (22) are fixed to the plurality of lower longitudinal sliders (21b), respectively, so that the lower transverse beam (22) can move along the lower longitudinal slide rail (21a) together with the lower longitudinal sliders (21b).

15. 15. The crimping device according to claim 14, wherein the lower moving mechanism (2) further includes a pair of lower longitudinal drive mechanisms (23) mounted on the pair of lower longitudinal beams (21), respectively, and connected to the lower transverse beams (22), for driving the lower transverse beams (22) to move along the longitudinal direction (Y).

16. The lower longitudinal drive mechanism (23) a pair of third support blocks (231) fixed to the lower longitudinal beam (21); a third lead screw (232), both ends of which are rotatably mounted on the pair of third support blocks (231); a third nut (233) screwed onto the third lead screw (232) and fixed to the lower transverse beam (22); a third servo motor (230) mounted on the lower longitudinal beam (21), the output shaft of the third servo motor (230) being connected to one end of the third lead screw (232); Including, 16. The crimping device of claim 15, wherein when the third servo motor (230) drives the third lead screw (232) to rotate, the third lead screw (232) drives the third nut (233) and the lower transverse beam (22) to move together along the longitudinal direction (Y).

17. The lower moving mechanism (2) a pair of lower lateral slide rails (22a) extending along the lateral direction (X) and fixed to the lower lateral beam (22); a plurality of lower lateral sliders (22b) slidably mounted on the pair of lower lateral slide rails (22a) so as to be movable along the pair of lower lateral slide rails (22a); further comprising 17. The crimping device of claim 16, wherein the lower mounting bracket (25) is fixed to the plurality of lower lateral sliders (22b), so that the lower mounting bracket (25) can move along the lower lateral slide rails (22a) together with the lower lateral sliders (22b).

18. The lower longitudinal beam (21) includes a lower longitudinal horizontal plate (210), and the lower longitudinal slide rail (11a), the lower longitudinal slider (21b), and the lower longitudinal drive mechanism (23) are mounted on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate (210); 18. The crimping device according to claim 17, wherein the third lead screw (232) is located on the lower longitudinal horizontal plate (210) between the pair of lower longitudinal slide rails (21a).

19. 19. The crimping device according to claim 18, wherein the lower movement mechanism (2) further includes a lower lateral drive mechanism (24), the lower lateral drive mechanism (24) being attached to the lower lateral beam (22), connected to the lower mounting bracket (25), and used to drive the lower mounting bracket (25) to move along the lateral direction (X).

20. The lower lateral drive mechanism (24) a pair of fourth support blocks (241) fixed to the lower transverse beam (22); a fourth lead screw (242), both ends of which are rotatably mounted on the pair of fourth support blocks (241); a fourth nut (243) threaded onto the fourth lead screw (242) and secured to the lower mounting bracket (25); a fourth servo motor (240) mounted on the lower transverse beam (22), the output shaft of the fourth servo motor (240) being connected to one end of the fourth lead screw (242); Including, 20. The crimping device of claim 19, wherein when the fourth servo motor (240) drives the fourth lead screw (242) to rotate, the fourth lead screw (242) drives the fourth nut (243) and the lower mounting bracket (25) to move together along the lateral direction (X).

21. the lower transverse beam (22) includes a lower transverse horizontal plate (220) fixed to the lower longitudinal slider (21b) and the third nut (233); 21. The crimping device of claim 20, wherein the lower lateral slide rails (22a), the lower lateral slider (22), and the lower lateral drive mechanism (24) are mounted on the lower lateral horizontal plate (220), and the fourth lead screw (242) is located on the lower lateral horizontal plate (220) between the pair of lower lateral slide rails (22a).

22. The lower mounting bracket (25) a lower mount (250) fixed to the lower lateral slider (22b) and the fourth nut (243); a lower vertical mounting plate (251) fixed to one side of the lower mounting base (250); Including, 22. Crimping device according to claim 21, wherein the lower crimping module (4) is mounted on the lower vertical mounting plate (251).

23. The upper crimping module (3) an upper platform body (30) fixed to an upper mounting bracket (15); an upper crimping die (31) movably mounted on the upper base body (30); a driving device mounted on the upper platform body (30) and connected to the upper crimping die (31); Including, 2. The crimping device according to claim 1, wherein the driving device is used to drive the upper crimping die (31) to move in a vertical direction (Z) to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece (7).

24. The lower crimping module (4) a lower base body (40) fixed to a lower mounting bracket (25); A lower crimping die (41) attached to the lower base body (40); Including, 24. The crimping device according to claim 23, wherein the lower crimping die (41) is used to cooperate with the upper crimping die (31) to crimp the terminal onto the flexible flat piece (7).

25. Further, two pairs of support columns (8) are provided to support the upper moving mechanism (1) and the lower moving mechanism (2), Two ends of one upper longitudinal beam (11) of the upper moving mechanism (1) are fixed to one pair of support columns (8), respectively, and two ends of the other upper longitudinal beam (11) are fixed to the other pair of support columns (8), respectively; 14. The crimping device according to claim 13, wherein two ends of one lower longitudinal beam (21) of the lower moving mechanism (2) are fixed to one pair of support columns (8), respectively, and two ends of the other lower longitudinal beam (21) are fixed to the other pair of support columns (8), respectively.

26. a vision module (9) mounted on an upper mounting bracket (15) and moving with said upper crimping module (3); 26. The crimping device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 13 to 25, wherein the upper crimping module (3) and the lower crimping module (4) are configured to move to a predetermined crimping position by visual guidance of the vision module (9).

27. 1. A crimping system comprising: The crimping device according to any one of claims 1 to 26; a carrier (6) for loading a flexible flat piece (7); a carrier transport mechanism for transporting the carrier (6) loaded with the flexible flat piece (7) to the crimping device; Equipped with A crimping system, wherein the upper crimping module (3) and the lower crimping module (4) of the crimping device are used to crimp terminals onto the flexible flat piece (7).

28. 28. The crimping system of claim 27, further comprising a terminal transport mechanism used to transport the terminals to the crimping device.

29. 28. The crimping system according to claim 27, wherein after the crimping device has completed crimping the terminal, the carrier transport mechanism transports the carrier (6) and the flexible flat piece (7) loaded on the carrier (6) and having the terminal crimped thereon to a next manufacturing station.

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