Coating device

Abstract

The present specification relates to a coating device. The coating device according to the present invention comprises: a housing having formed on one surface thereof an injection port through which a high-viscosity liquid is injected; a flow path pipe which is disposed inside the housing, and through which the high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port moves; and a plurality of nozzle units having formed on the other surface a plurality of discharge ports, through which the high-viscosity liquid moving from the flow path pipe is applied, wherein the plurality of nozzle units may be disposed at positions corresponding to a plurality of coating areas of an object, respectively.

Description

Applicator

[0001] The present embodiments relate to a coating device, and more specifically, to a coating device capable of simultaneously coating a high viscosity liquid to multiple coating areas.

[0002] Electronic components such as CPUs, memory, graphics cards, and power supplies generate significant heat during operation. These heat-generating components significantly impact product performance. To reduce this heat generation, cooling elements, such as heat spreaders, are attached to each component.

[0003] Conventionally, paste sheets cut into double-sided tape shapes have been used as an intermediate medium for attaching heat spreaders to heat-generating components. However, double-sided tape sheets require individual sheets to be cut to the desired size, then the release liner is removed and directly applied to the product.

[0004] Therefore, in the conventional case, a separate manufacturing process is required for the production of sheets in the form of double-sided tape, more processing costs are required for cutting sheets of different sizes for each use or part, and the manufactured sheets must be separated into pieces and attached to the target object one by one, making the attachment work difficult and taking a lot of time.

[0005] The technical task of embodiments of the present invention is to provide a coating device capable of simultaneously coating a high viscosity liquid on multiple coating areas.

[0006] In addition, embodiments of the present invention have as their technical object the provision of a coating device capable of uniformly coating a high viscosity liquid on a plurality of coating areas.

[0007] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those described above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0008] According to embodiments for solving the technical problem described above, a coating device comprises: a housing having an injection port formed on one surface through which a high-viscosity liquid is injected; a flow pipe arranged inside the housing and through which the high-viscosity liquid injected from the injection port moves; and a plurality of nozzle parts having a plurality of discharge ports formed on the other surface, through which the high-viscosity liquid moved from the flow pipe is applied through the plurality of discharge ports, wherein the plurality of nozzle parts can be arranged at positions corresponding to each of a plurality of coating areas of a target object.

[0009] According to embodiments, each of the plurality of nozzle parts may include an upper member connected to the conduit; a lower member in which the plurality of discharge ports are formed; and an intermediate member disposed between the upper member and the lower member and in which a plurality of distribution holes are formed.

[0010] According to embodiments, the plurality of distribution holes may be formed so that their diameters increase as they move away from the center of the intermediate member.

[0011] According to embodiments, the plurality of distribution holes may have a greater distribution as they move away from the center of the intermediate member.

[0012] According to embodiments, the positions at which the plurality of distribution holes are formed may correspond to the positions at which the plurality of discharge ports are formed.

[0013] According to embodiments, the intermediate member may have a thickness thinner than at least one of the upper member or the lower member.

[0014] According to embodiments, among the plurality of nozzle sections, a nozzle section having a cross-sectional area greater than a specific area may include the intermediate member.

[0015] According to embodiments, the plurality of outlets may have at least one of a circular shape, a straight shape, or a curved shape.

[0016] According to embodiments, the plurality of outlets may be arranged to form a specific pattern.

[0017] According to embodiments, the flow path may include a first flow path connected to the inlet; and a plurality of second flow paths having one end connected to the first flow path and the other end connected to each of the plurality of nozzle sections.

[0018] According to embodiments, each of the plurality of second flow pipes may have at least one of a length or a diameter determined based on a cross-sectional area or arrangement position of a nozzle part to which the other end is connected among the plurality of nozzle parts.

[0019] According to embodiments, the euro pipe may further include a third euro pipe having one end connected to each of the plurality of second euro pipes and the other end connected to each of the plurality of nozzle units.

[0020] According to embodiments, the third flow pipe may have at least one of a length or a diameter determined based on a cross-sectional area or arrangement position of a nozzle part to which the other end is connected among the plurality of nozzle parts.

[0021] According to embodiments, the high viscosity liquid applied to a first application area among the plurality of application areas can be applied simultaneously with the high viscosity liquid applied to a second application area among the plurality of application areas.

[0022] According to embodiments, there is an effect of efficiently applying a high-viscosity liquid by providing a applying device capable of simultaneously applying a high-viscosity liquid to a plurality of application areas.

[0023] According to embodiments, there is an effect of efficiently applying a high-viscosity liquid by providing a applying device capable of uniformly applying a high-viscosity liquid to a plurality of application areas.

[0024] The effects that can be obtained from the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0025]

[0026] Figure 1 is a drawing showing a coating device according to embodiments.

[0027] Figures 2 and 3 are drawings showing the upper and lower surfaces of the application device according to embodiments.

[0028] Fig. 4 is a drawing showing a flow path of a coating device according to embodiments.

[0029] Fig. 5 is a drawing showing a nozzle section of a coating device according to embodiments.

[0030] Fig. 6 is a drawing showing an intermediate member of a nozzle section of a coating device according to embodiments.

[0031] Fig. 7 is a drawing showing a lower member of a nozzle section of a coating device according to embodiments.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an object to which a high-viscosity liquid is applied by a applying device according to embodiments.

[0033]

[0034] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0035] The suffixes "module" and "part" used in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the convenience of writing the specification, and do not in themselves have distinct meanings or roles. Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed herein, if a detailed description of a related known technology is deemed to obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0036] In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0037] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0038] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0039] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0040] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0041]

[0042] Fig. 1 is a drawing showing a coating device (1000) according to embodiments. More specifically, Fig. 1 shows a coating device (1000) and an object (10) to which a high-viscosity liquid is applied by the coating device (1000).

[0043] Typically, heat-generating components such as CPUs and memory are equipped with a separate heat spreader (heat dissipation device) to dissipate heat from the components. Here, a thermal interface material (TIM) paste capable of heat transfer can be used as a medium for attaching the heat spreader. While such TIM paste can be manufactured by mixing alumina, wax, solvents, and the like, it is clear that the invention is not limited thereto, and that various other undisclosed examples of such mixtures may exist.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 1, a coating device (1000) according to embodiments can apply a high-viscosity liquid, such as TIM paste or thermal grease, to an application area of ​​a target object (10). At this time, the target object (10) may correspond to an electronic element that generates heat, and may correspond, for example, to a printed circuit board (PCB) on which electronic components (11) are mounted. For example, the application area may correspond to an electronic component (11) having a heat generation amount higher than a standard among multiple electronic components (11) mounted on a printed circuit board.

[0045] More specifically, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include a housing (100), and an injection port (101) may be formed in the housing (100). Then, a high viscosity liquid may be injected into the interior of the housing (100) through the formed injection port (101).

[0046] Hereinafter, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments will be described in detail.

[0047] FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are drawings showing the upper and lower surfaces of a coating device (1000) according to embodiments.

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include a housing (100), a flow pipe (200), and a nozzle portion (300).

[0049] The housing (100) can form the exterior of the application device (1000), and an injection port (101) through which a high-viscosity liquid is injected can be formed on one surface thereof. For example, the injection port (101) can be formed on the upper surface of the housing (100). As described in FIG. 1, the high-viscosity liquid can be injected into the interior of the housing (100) through the injection port (101).

[0050] The flow pipe (200) is arranged inside the housing (100), and allows the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) to move. In other words, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) can move along the inside of the flow pipe (200). The flow pipe (200) may be formed in a tubular shape. A detailed description of the flow pipe (200) will be described with reference to Fig. 4.

[0051] The nozzle unit (300) has a plurality of discharge ports (331, see FIG. 5) formed on the other surface, and the high viscosity liquid moved from the flow pipe (200) can be applied through the discharge ports (331). More specifically, the high viscosity liquid can be applied to an area of ​​the object (10) requiring application (hereinafter, application area) through the discharge ports (331). The nozzle unit (300) may be formed in multiple units. That is, the object (10) may have a plurality of application areas, and corresponding to the plurality of application areas, the nozzle unit (300) may also have a plurality of units.

[0052] The nozzle part (300) may be arranged in a form attached to the other surface of the housing (100), as illustrated in FIG. 3. Alternatively, unlike the nozzle part (300) illustrated in FIG. 3, the nozzle part (300) may be arranged inside the housing (100) similarly to the flow pipe (200), and in this case, the nozzle part (300) may be arranged such that the other surface of the nozzle part (300) forms one surface with the other surface of the housing (100).

[0053] The application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of simultaneously applying a high-viscosity liquid through a plurality of nozzle units (300) positioned corresponding to each application area. In other words, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of simultaneously applying a high-viscosity liquid applied to a first application area among the plurality of application areas and a high-viscosity liquid applied to a second application area among the plurality of application areas. A detailed description thereof will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0054] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a flow pipe (200) of a coating device (1000) according to embodiments.

[0055] Referring to Fig. 4, the flow path (200) of the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include a first flow path (210), a second flow path (220), and a third flow path (230). Fig. 4 illustrates a case where the nozzle portion (300) is composed of seven (301 to 307), but this is merely an example, and the number of nozzle portions (300) may be more or less than seven.

[0056] The first flow pipe (210) can be connected to the injection port (101) formed on one surface of the housing (100). In other words, the first flow pipe (210) is connected to the injection port (101), so that the high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port (101) can first move through the first flow pipe (210). More specifically, the high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port (101) can move along the internal passage (211) of the first flow pipe (210).

[0057] The second flow pipe (220) may have one end connected to the first flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to each of a plurality of nozzle parts (300). In other words, the second flow pipe (220) is connected to the first flow pipe (210) and the nozzle part (300), so that the high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port (101) can move to the second flow pipe (220) through the first flow pipe (210) and ultimately to the nozzle part (300) through the second flow pipe (220).

[0058] The second flow pipe (220) may be composed of a plurality of pipes. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the second flow pipe (220) may be composed of six pipes, or may be composed of more or fewer than six pipes.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 4, the second flow pipe (220) may include the second-first flow pipe (221) to the second-sixth flow pipe (226), and the nozzle unit (300) may include the first nozzle unit (301) to the seventh nozzle unit (307).

[0060] The second-first flow pipe (221) may be connected at one end to the first flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the first nozzle unit (301) among the seven nozzle units (300). That is, the high-viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the first flow pipe (210), move from the first flow pipe (210) to the second-first flow pipe (221), and consequently move from the second-first flow pipe (221) to the first nozzle unit (301). Then, the first nozzle unit (301) may apply the moved high-viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the first application area among the seven application areas.

[0061] In addition, the 2-1 flow pipe (221) may include a 2-1 horizontal flow pipe (221-1) and a 2-1 vertical flow pipe (221-2). The 2-1 horizontal flow pipe (221-1) may have one end connected to the 1st flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-1 vertical flow pipe (221-2). In addition, the 2-1 vertical flow pipe (221-2) may have one end connected to the 2-1 horizontal flow pipe (221-1) and the other end connected to the 1st nozzle unit (301). The 2-1 horizontal flow pipe (221-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0062] Likewise, the second-second flow pipe (222) may be connected at one end to the first flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the second nozzle unit (302) among the seven nozzle units (300). That is, the high-viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the first flow pipe (210), move from the first flow pipe (210) to the second-second flow pipe (222), and consequently move from the second-second flow pipe (222) to the second nozzle unit (302). Then, the second nozzle unit (302) may apply the moved high-viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the second application area among the seven application areas.

[0063] In addition, the 2-2nd flow pipe (222) may include a 2-2nd horizontal flow pipe (222-1) and a 2-2nd vertical flow pipe (222-2). The 2-2nd horizontal flow pipe (222-1) may have one end connected to the 1st flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-2nd vertical flow pipe (222-2). In addition, the 2-2nd vertical flow pipe (222-2) may have one end connected to the 2-2nd horizontal flow pipe (222-1) and the other end connected to the second nozzle unit (302). The 2-2nd horizontal flow pipe (222-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0064] Likewise, the 2-3rd flow pipe (223) may be connected at one end to the 1st flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the 3rd nozzle unit (303) among the 7 nozzle units (300). That is, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the 1st flow pipe (210), move from the 1st flow pipe (210) to the 2-3rd flow pipe (223), and consequently move from the 2-3rd flow pipe (223) to the 3rd nozzle unit (303). Then, the 3rd nozzle unit (303) may apply the moved high viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the 3rd application area among the 7 application areas.

[0065] In addition, the 2-3rd flow pipe (223) may include a 2-3rd horizontal flow pipe (223-1) and a 2-3rd vertical flow pipe (223-2). The 2-3rd horizontal flow pipe (223-1) may have one end connected to the first flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-3rd vertical flow pipe (223-2). In addition, the 2-3rd vertical flow pipe (223-2) may have one end connected to the 2-3rd horizontal flow pipe (223-1) and the other end connected to the third nozzle unit (303). The 2-3rd horizontal flow pipe (223-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0066] Likewise, the 2-4 flow pipe (224) may be connected at one end to the 1st flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the 4th nozzle unit (304) among the 7 nozzle units (300). That is, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the 1st flow pipe (210), move from the 1st flow pipe (210) to the 2-4 flow pipe (224), and consequently move from the 2-4 flow pipe (224) to the 4th nozzle unit (304). Then, the 4th nozzle unit (304) may apply the moved high viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the 4th application area among the 7 application areas.

[0067] In addition, the 2-4th flow pipe (224) may include a 2-4th horizontal flow pipe (224-1) and a 2-4th vertical flow pipe (224-2). The 2-4th horizontal flow pipe (224-1) may have one end connected to the 1st flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-4th vertical flow pipe (224-2). In addition, the 2-4th vertical flow pipe (224-2) may have one end connected to the 2-4th horizontal flow pipe (224-1) and the other end connected to the 4th nozzle unit (304). The 2-4th horizontal flow pipe (224-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0068] Likewise, the 2-5 flow pipe (225) may be connected at one end to the 1-5 flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the 5th nozzle unit (305) among the 7 nozzle units (300). That is, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the 1-5 flow pipe (210), move from the 1-5 flow pipe (210) to the 2-5 flow pipe (225), and consequently move from the 2-5 flow pipe (225) to the 5th nozzle unit (305). Then, the 5th nozzle unit (305) may apply the moved high viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the 5th application area among the 7 application areas.

[0069] In addition, the 2-5 flow pipe (225) may include a 2-5 horizontal flow pipe (225-1) and a 2-5 vertical flow pipe (225-2). The 2-5 horizontal flow pipe (225-1) may have one end connected to the 1st flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-5 vertical flow pipe (225-2). In addition, the 2-5 vertical flow pipe (225-2) may have one end connected to the 2-5 horizontal flow pipe (225-1) and the other end connected to the 5 nozzle unit (305). The 2-5 horizontal flow pipe (225-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0070] Likewise, the 2-6 flow pipe (226) may be connected at one end to the 1st flow pipe (210) and at the other end to the 6th nozzle unit (306) among the 7 nozzle units (300). That is, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the 1st flow pipe (210), move from the 1st flow pipe (210) to the 2-6 flow pipe (226), and consequently move from the 2-6 flow pipe (226) to the 6th nozzle unit (306). Then, the 6th nozzle unit (306) may apply the moved high viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the 6th application area among the 7 application areas.

[0071] In addition, the 2-6th flow pipe (226) may include a 2-6th horizontal flow pipe (226-1) and a 2-6th vertical flow pipe (226-2). The 2-6th horizontal flow pipe (226-1) may have one end connected to the 1st flow pipe (210) and the other end connected to one end of the 2-6th vertical flow pipe (226-2). In addition, the 2-6th vertical flow pipe (226-2) may have one end connected to the 2-6th horizontal flow pipe (226-1) and the other end connected to the 6th nozzle unit (306). The 2-6th horizontal flow pipe (226-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0072] The third flow pipe (230) may have one end connected to one of the plurality of second flow pipes (220) and the other end connected to one of the plurality of nozzle units (300). In other words, the third flow pipe (230) is connected to the second flow pipe (220) and the nozzle unit (300), so that the high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port (101) can move to the second flow pipe (220) through the first flow pipe (210), move to the third flow pipe (230) through the second flow pipe (220), and consequently move to the nozzle unit (300).

[0073] The third flow pipe (230) may be composed of at least one or more. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the third flow pipe (230) may be composed of one or two or more.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 4, the third flow pipe (230) may have one end connected to the second-sixth flow pipe (226) among the plurality of second flow pipes (220), and the other end connected to the seventh nozzle unit (307) among the seven nozzle units (300). That is, the high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the first flow pipe (210), move from the first flow pipe (210) to the second-sixth flow pipe (226), move from the second-sixth flow pipe (226) to the third flow pipe (230), and consequently move from the third flow pipe (230) to the seventh nozzle unit (307). In addition, the seventh nozzle unit (307) may apply the moved high viscosity liquid to the application area of ​​the object (10). At this time, the application area may likewise correspond to the seventh application area among the seven application areas.

[0075] In addition, the third flow pipe (230) may include a third horizontal flow pipe (230-1) and a third vertical flow pipe (230-2). The third horizontal flow pipe (230-1) may have one end connected to the second-sixth horizontal flow pipe (226-1) and the other end connected to one end of the third vertical flow pipe (230-2). In addition, the third vertical flow pipe (230-2) may have one end connected to the third horizontal flow pipe (230-1) and the other end connected to the seventh nozzle unit (307). The third horizontal flow pipe (230-1) may be composed of a plurality of horizontal flow pipes.

[0076] As described in FIGS. 2 and 3, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments can simultaneously apply a high-viscosity liquid through a plurality of nozzle units (300) positioned corresponding to each application area. In other words, referring also to FIG. 4, the first nozzle unit (301) to the seventh nozzle unit (307) can simultaneously apply a high-viscosity liquid to each corresponding application area.

[0077] The application device (1000) according to the embodiments can determine the length or diameter of a plurality of second flow pipes (220) and third flow pipes (230) that are respectively connected so that a plurality of nozzle units (300) can apply high-viscosity liquids simultaneously. More specifically, the length or diameter of a plurality of second flow pipes (220) and third flow pipes (230) that are respectively connected so that a plurality of nozzle units (300) can apply high-viscosity liquids simultaneously can be determined according to the cross-sectional area or arrangement position of the plurality of nozzle units (300).

[0078] First, since the larger the cross-sectional area of ​​the nozzle unit (300), the larger the amount of high-viscosity liquid to be applied, the larger the inner diameter of the connected second flow pipe (220) or third flow pipe (230) may be. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, since the cross-sectional area of ​​the sixth nozzle unit (306) among the first to seventh nozzle units (301-307) is the largest, the inner diameter of the second-sixth flow pipe (226) connected to the sixth nozzle unit (306) may be formed to be the largest. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 4, since the cross-sectional area of ​​the fourth nozzle unit (304) among the first to seventh nozzle units (301-307) is the smallest, the inner diameter of the second-fourth flow pipe (224) connected to the fourth nozzle unit (304) may be formed to be the largest.

[0079] Accordingly, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments can be designed so that all nozzle parts (300) can apply high-viscosity liquid simultaneously by designing the inner diameter of the second flow pipe (220) or the third flow pipe (230) connected to each nozzle part (300) differently depending on the cross-sectional area size of the nozzle part (300). Therefore, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to apply high-viscosity liquid to the target object (10) in one shot.

[0080] Alternatively, the farther the nozzle unit (300) is arranged from the first flow pipe (210), the longer the travel time of the high-viscosity liquid, and thus the length of the connected second flow pipe (220) or third flow pipe (230) may be formed to be longer. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the arrangement position of the sixth nozzle unit (306) among the first to seventh nozzle units (301-307) may be the farthest from the first flow pipe (210), and thus the length of the second to sixth flow pipe (226) connected to the sixth nozzle unit (306) may be formed to be the longest. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the arrangement position of the fifth nozzle unit (305) among the first to seventh nozzle units (301-307) may be the closest from the first flow pipe (210), and thus the length of the second to fifth flow pipe (225) connected to the fifth nozzle unit (305) may be formed to be the shortest.

[0081] Accordingly, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments can be designed so that all nozzle units (300) can apply high-viscosity liquid simultaneously by designing the length of the second flow pipe (220) or the third flow pipe (230) connected to each nozzle unit (300) differently depending on the arrangement position of the nozzle unit (300). Therefore, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to apply high-viscosity liquid to the target object (10) in one shot.

[0082] Fig. 5 is a drawing showing a nozzle part (300) of a coating device (1000) according to embodiments. More specifically, Fig. 5 shows an exploded view of the nozzle part (300).

[0083] Referring to FIG. 5, the nozzle portion (300) of the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include an upper member (310), an intermediate member (320), and a lower member (330).

[0084] The upper member (310) can be connected to the flow pipe (200). More specifically, as described in FIG. 4, the upper member (310) can be connected to the second flow pipe (220), and in particular, to the second vertical flow pipe (220-2).

[0085] The upper member (310) may include a passageway (311) to which a flow pipe (200) may be connected. That is, a high viscosity liquid injected through the injection port (101) may move inside the flow pipe (200) and move into the inside of the nozzle unit (300) through the passageway (311). The passageway (311) may be formed in the central portion of the upper member (310).

[0086] The lower member (330) may be formed with a plurality of discharge ports (331). That is, the high viscosity liquid passing through the upper member (310) may be applied to the object (10) through the plurality of discharge ports (331). The discharge ports (331) may be formed in the shape of holes, as illustrated in FIG. 5, or may be formed in the shape of straight lines, etc. A detailed description thereof will be provided in FIG. 7.

[0087] At this time, if the high viscosity liquid moving from the passage (311) of the upper member (310) is applied directly through the discharge port (331) of the lower member (330), the amount of the high viscosity liquid applied through the discharge port (331) located relatively centrally among the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be greater than the amount of the high viscosity liquid applied through the discharge ports (331) located at the outer periphery due to the characteristics of the high viscosity liquid and gravity. That is, if the high viscosity liquid is applied through the upper member (310) and the lower member (330), a phenomenon may occur in which the high viscosity liquid is not applied uniformly to the application area but is applied in a concentrated manner toward the center.

[0088] The nozzle section (300) of the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may further include an intermediate member (320) so that the high viscosity liquid is uniformly applied to the application area.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 5, the intermediate member (320) is positioned between the upper member (310) and the lower member (330), and may have a thickness thinner than the thickness of the upper member (310) or the thickness of the lower member (330). For example, the thickness of the intermediate member (320) may correspond to half the thickness of the upper member (310) or the thickness of the lower member (330).

[0090] In addition, the intermediate member (320) may be formed with a plurality of distribution holes (321). At this time, the position at which the distribution holes (321) are formed may correspond to the position at which the discharge port (331) of the lower member (330) is formed. That is, the distribution hole (321) may be formed in the intermediate member (320) at the same position as the position at which the discharge port (331) is formed in the lower member (330). The distribution hole (321) may be formed in the shape of a hole.

[0091] Accordingly, the high viscosity liquid moving from the passage (311) of the upper member (310) may first move to the distribution hole (321) of the intermediate member (320) rather than moving directly to the discharge port (331) of the lower member (330). Then, the high viscosity liquid moved to the distribution hole (321) may be applied to the application area through the discharge port (331) of the lower member (330).

[0092] The application device (1000) according to the embodiments can uniformly apply a high-viscosity liquid to the application area by means of a distribution hole (321) formed in an intermediate member (320). A detailed description thereof will be provided in FIG. 6.

[0093] In particular, among the plurality of nozzle parts (300), the nozzle part (300) having a cross-sectional area larger than a specific area may include an intermediate member (320). For example, referring to FIG. 4 together, among the first to seventh nozzle parts (301-307), the third nozzle part (303), the fifth nozzle part (305), and the sixth nozzle part (306) having a cross-sectional area larger than a specific area may include an intermediate member (320). Conversely, among the first to seventh nozzle parts (301-307), the first nozzle part (301), the second nozzle part (302), the fourth nozzle part (304), and the seventh nozzle part (307) having a cross-sectional area smaller than a specific area may not include an intermediate member (320).

[0094] That is, among the plurality of nozzle parts (300), the nozzle part (300) having a relatively small cross-sectional area can relatively uniformly apply a high-viscosity liquid even without the intermediate member (320), whereas among the plurality of nozzle parts (300), the nozzle part (300) having a relatively large cross-sectional area may not be able to relatively uniformly apply a high-viscosity liquid if the intermediate member (320) is not present. Therefore, among the plurality of nozzle parts (300), the nozzle part (300) having a relatively large cross-sectional area may include the intermediate member (320), and may uniformly apply the high-viscosity liquid to the application area through the intermediate member (320), more specifically, through the plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320).

[0095] Hereinafter, a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320) and a plurality of discharge ports (331) formed in the lower member (320) will be described in detail.

[0096] Fig. 6 is a drawing showing an intermediate member (320) of a nozzle member (300) of a coating device (1000) according to embodiments. Fig. 7 is a drawing showing a lower member (330) of a nozzle member (300) of a coating device (1000) according to embodiments. More specifically, Fig. 6 shows embodiments of a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in an intermediate member (320), and Fig. 7 shows embodiments of a plurality of discharge ports (331) formed in a lower member (330).

[0097] As described in FIG. 5, the intermediate member (320) of the nozzle portion (300) of the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include a plurality of distribution holes (321).

[0098] First, referring to (a) of FIG. 6, the plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320) may be formed so that their diameters increase as they get farther away from the center of the intermediate member (320). That is, the diameter of the distribution hole (321c) located at the center among the plurality of distribution holes (321) may be formed to be smaller than the diameter of the distribution hole (321e) located at the edge or corner among the plurality of distribution holes (321).

[0099] Referring to FIG. 5, the high viscosity liquid moving from the passage (311) of the upper member (310) can move to the distribution hole (321) of the intermediate member (320). In addition, the moving high viscosity liquid can be concentrated in the central portion of the intermediate member (320) due to the position of the passage (311) formed in the central portion of the upper member (310).

[0100] At this time, for example, if multiple distribution holes (321) are formed to have the same diameter, there is a problem that a relatively large amount of high-viscosity liquid is applied to the central portion of the application area due to the high-viscosity liquid being concentrated in the central portion, and a small amount of high-viscosity liquid is applied to the edge portion of the application area, resulting in the high-viscosity liquid being applied unevenly to the application area.

[0101] On the contrary, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 6, for example, if the diameter of the distribution hole (321c) located at the center among the plurality of distribution holes (321) is formed relatively small, and the diameter of the distribution hole (321e) located at the edge or corner among the plurality of distribution holes (321) is formed relatively large, even if the high-viscosity liquid is concentrated in the center, the high-viscosity liquid concentrated in the center can move toward the distribution hole (321e) located at the edge or corner without passing through the distribution hole (321c) located at the center, due to the distribution hole (321c) having a small diameter located at the center. In other words, the high-viscosity liquid concentrated in the center passes through both the distribution hole (321c) located at the center and the distribution hole (321e) located at the edge or corner without passing through the distribution hole (321c) located at the center, so that the high-viscosity liquid can be uniformly applied to the application area as a result.

[0102] Accordingly, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to uniformly apply a high viscosity liquid to an application area by means of a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in an intermediate member (320), more specifically, a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed with different diameters depending on the formation position.

[0103] In addition, referring to (b) of FIG. 6, the distribution of the plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320) may increase as they get farther away from the center of the intermediate member (320). That is, the number of distribution holes (321e) formed at the edge or corner of the plurality of distribution holes (321) may be greater than the number of distribution holes (321c) formed at the center of the plurality of distribution holes (321).

[0104] Referring to FIG. 5, the high viscosity liquid moving from the passage (311) of the upper member (310) can move to the distribution hole (321) of the intermediate member (320). In addition, the moving high viscosity liquid can be concentrated in the central portion of the intermediate member (320) due to the position of the passage (311) formed in the central portion of the upper member (310).

[0105] At this time, for example, when a plurality of distribution holes (321) are formed in a uniform number in the central member (320), there is a problem that a relatively large amount of high-viscosity liquid is applied to the central portion of the application area due to the high-viscosity liquid being concentrated in the central portion, and a small amount of high-viscosity liquid is applied to the edge portion of the application area, resulting in the high-viscosity liquid being applied unevenly to the application area.

[0106] On the contrary, as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 6, for example, if the number of distribution holes (321c) formed in the center among the plurality of distribution holes (321) is relatively small, and the number of distribution holes (321e) formed in the edges or corners among the plurality of distribution holes (321) is relatively large, even if the high-viscosity liquid is concentrated in the center, the high-viscosity liquid concentrated in the center can move toward the distribution holes (321e) located at the edges or corners without passing through the distribution holes (321c) located in the center due to the small number of distribution holes (321c) formed in the center. In other words, the high-viscosity liquid concentrated in the center can pass through both the distribution holes (321c) formed in the center and the distribution holes (321e) formed at the edges or corners without passing through the distribution holes (321c) formed in the center, resulting in the high-viscosity liquid being uniformly applied to the application area.

[0107] Accordingly, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to uniformly apply a high viscosity liquid to an application area by means of a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in an intermediate member (320), more specifically, a plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in which the number of formations varies depending on the formation position.

[0108] As described in FIG. 5, the lower member (330) of the nozzle portion (300) of the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may include a plurality of discharge ports (331).

[0109] The plurality of discharge ports (331) formed in the lower member (330) may be formed in the shape of a hole, as shown in FIG. 5, or may be formed in the shape of a straight line, a bent straight line, a polygonal hole, etc., as shown in FIG. 7.

[0110] Additionally, multiple outlets (331) can be arranged to form a specific pattern.

[0111] First, referring to (a) of FIG. 7, the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be formed in the shape of holes, bent straight lines, etc. In addition, the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be arranged to form a rectangular pattern. The shape or specific pattern of the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be formed in a shape or specific pattern that allows a high-viscosity liquid to be uniformly applied to the application area depending on the formation position or formation size of the plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320).

[0112] Alternatively, referring to (b) of FIG. 7, the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be formed of circular holes, holes having a straight shape, holes having a triangular cross-section, etc. In addition, the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be arranged to form a radial pattern. The shape or specific pattern of the plurality of discharge ports (331) may be formed in a shape or specific pattern that allows a high-viscosity liquid to be uniformly applied to the application area depending on the formation position or formation size of the plurality of distribution holes (321) formed in the intermediate member (320).

[0113] Accordingly, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to uniformly apply a high viscosity liquid to the application area by various shapes of the plurality of discharge ports (331) formed in the lower member (320).

[0114] Fig. 8 is a drawing showing an object (10) to which a high-viscosity liquid has been applied by a coating device (1000) according to embodiments. More specifically, Fig. 8 is a drawing showing an object (10) to which a high-viscosity liquid has been applied by the flow pipe (200) and the first to seventh nozzle sections (301-307) shown in Fig. 4.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 8, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments can apply a high viscosity liquid such as TIM paste, thermal grease, etc. to an application area among the target object (10). For example, the application area may correspond to an electronic component (11-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) having a heat generation amount higher than a standard among several electronic components (11) mounted on a printed circuit board.

[0116] For example, referring to FIG. 4, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments can apply a high viscosity liquid to a first application area among a plurality of application areas through a first nozzle unit (301) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The first application area can correspond to a first electronic component (11-1) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0117] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a second application area among a plurality of application areas through a second nozzle unit (302) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The second application area may correspond to a second electronic component (11-2) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0118] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a third application area among a plurality of application areas through a third nozzle unit (303) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The third application area may correspond to a third electronic component (11-3) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0119] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a fourth application area among a plurality of application areas through a fourth nozzle unit (304) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The fourth application area may correspond to a fourth electronic component (11-4) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0120] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a fifth application area among a plurality of application areas through a fifth nozzle unit (305) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The fifth application area may correspond to a fifth electronic component (11-5) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0121] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a sixth application area among a plurality of application areas through a sixth nozzle unit (306) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The sixth application area may correspond to a sixth electronic component (11-6) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0122] Alternatively, for example, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments may apply a high-viscosity liquid to a seventh application area among a plurality of application areas through a seventh nozzle unit (307) among a plurality of nozzle units (300). The seventh application area may correspond to a seventh electronic component (11-7) among a plurality of electronic components (11) having a heat generation amount greater than a reference value.

[0123] The first to seventh nozzle sections (301-307) can simultaneously apply high-viscosity liquids to the first to seventh application areas, respectively. In other words, the application device (1000) according to the embodiments has the effect of being able to apply high-viscosity liquids to multiple application areas at once or simultaneously through one injection port (101) or one device via the first to seventh nozzle sections (301-307).

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[0125] The detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed above has been provided to enable those skilled in the art to implement and practice the present invention. While the above description has been made with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art can utilize the individual components described in the above-described embodiments in combination with each other.

[0126] Accordingly, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A housing having an inlet formed on one side into which a high viscosity liquid is injected; A flow pipe disposed inside the housing and through which a high viscosity liquid injected from the injection port moves; and A plurality of nozzle sections are formed on the surface, and a high viscosity liquid moving from the pipe is applied through the plurality of nozzle sections. The above plurality of nozzle parts are, An application device positioned at a position corresponding to each of a plurality of application areas of the target object.

2. In paragraph 1, Each of the above plurality of nozzle sections, An upper member connected to the above-mentioned Euro pipe; A lower member in which the plurality of outlets are formed; and A coating device comprising an intermediate member disposed between the upper member and the lower member and having a plurality of distribution holes formed therein.

3. In paragraph 2, The above multiple distribution holes are, An application device formed so that the diameter increases as it gets farther from the center of the intermediate member.

4. In paragraph 2, The above multiple distribution holes are, A dispensing device in which the distribution increases the farther away from the center of the intermediate member.

5. In paragraph 2, The above multiple distribution holes are, A coating device in which the position at which the plurality of discharge ports are formed corresponds to the position at which the plurality of discharge ports are formed.

6. In paragraph 2, The above intermediate member is, A coating device having a thickness thinner than at least one of the upper member or the lower member.

7. In paragraph 2, A coating device, wherein among the plurality of nozzle sections, a nozzle section having a cross-sectional area larger than a specific area includes the intermediate member.

8. In paragraph 1, The above multiple outlets are, An application device having at least one of a circular shape, a straight shape, or a curved shape.

9. In paragraph 1, The above multiple outlets are, A dispensing device arranged to form a specific pattern.

10. In paragraph 1, The above Euro pipe, A first flow pipe connected to the above inlet; and A dispensing device comprising a plurality of second pipes, one end of which is connected to the first pipe and the other end of which is connected to each of the plurality of nozzle sections.

11. In paragraph 10, Each of the above plurality of second Euro pipes, A coating device in which at least one of the length or diameter is determined according to the cross-sectional area or arrangement position of the nozzle part to which the other end is connected among the plurality of nozzle parts.

12. In paragraph 10, The above Euro pipe, A dispensing device further comprising a third pipe, the first end of which is connected to each of the plurality of second pipes, and the other end of which is connected to each of the plurality of nozzle sections.

13. In paragraph 12, The above third Euro pipe, A coating device in which at least one of the length or diameter is determined according to the cross-sectional area or arrangement position of the nozzle part to which the other end is connected among the plurality of nozzle parts.

14. In paragraph 1, A coating device, wherein a high viscosity liquid applied to a first coating area among the plurality of coating areas is applied simultaneously with a high viscosity liquid applied to a second coating area among the plurality of coating areas.

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