Conveying Arrangement for Electronic Device Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current testing systems for electronic devices face challenges in accurately conveying devices to testing areas due to the complexity of robotic arms, which can result in incorrect positioning and increased maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A conveyor arrangement with a plate and elevator system that moves the electronic device to a predetermined area, utilizing stoppers and control mechanisms to ensure precise positioning and reduce the degrees of freedom in movement, thereby simplifying the conveying process and reducing the risk of device damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom is used to deliver the electronic device, then the device can be delivered to the testing area, but the device may be in wrong position or wrong location and maintenance work increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying system is segmented into distinct functional components: a conveyor arrangement for precise linear transport, a plate for stable device support, and a stopper mechanism for accurate positioning. This segmentation replaces the monolithic robotic arm with specialized subsystems, each optimized for its specific function, thereby improving positioning accuracy while reducing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs simpler, more reliable mechanical components (conveyor, plate, stopper) that replace the expensive and complex robotic arm. These components are easier to manufacture, maintain, and replace if needed, reducing both initial investment and ongoing maintenance costs while improving reliability
2Ease of operation
If a robotic arm with multiple degrees of freedom is used to deliver the electronic device, then the device can be delivered to the testing area, but maintenance work increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the system into modular components (conveyor arrangement, plate, stopper), each part becomes independently maintainable. This modular architecture eliminates the complex interconnected mechanisms of a robotic arm, making repairs simpler and faster while reducing the skill level required for maintenance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the essential function of device delivery from the complex robotic arm and implements it through simpler, dedicated components. The conveyor arrangement handles transport, the plate provides support, and the stopper ensures positioning - each component is simple enough to be easily repaired or replaced without affecting other parts of the system
3Manufacturing precision
If accurate configuration and adjustment of the robotic arm are required, then device delivery can be improved, but costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates positioning functions into simple, dedicated mechanisms: the conveyor arrangement provides linear transport with inherent stability, while the stopper mechanism provides precise stopping position. This eliminates the need for complex multi-axis coordination and configuration that characterizes robotic arms, reducing both initial setup and ongoing calibration requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor arrangement and stopper mechanism are designed to inherently provide accurate positioning without requiring complex configuration or adjustment. The mechanical design itself ensures proper device placement, eliminating the need for sophisticated control systems, calibration procedures, or skilled operators to configure the system
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AI summary
An arrangement for conveying an electronic device includes a conveyor arrangement, a plate configured to move with respect to the conveyor arrangement and to carry an electronic device to a predetermined area, a stopper coupled with the plate, andan elevator configured to shift the conveyor arrangement into first, second and third positions. The first position being for conveying an electronic device on the conveyor arrangement such that the conveying of the electronic device stops at the stopper, the second position being for carrying the electronic device on the plate to the predetermined area and back from the predetermined area, and the third position being for conveying the electronic device on the conveyor arrangement over the stopper.