Elastic Buffer Component for ACF Pressing Device Fixation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current buffer components in pressing devices for attaching anisotropic conductive films (ACF) to display panels are prone to falling off, leading to high failure rates and inefficient operation, with box-type components being cumbersome and requiring frequent changes, resulting in prolonged downtime and reduced efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A buffer component with an inserting part and a buffering part, both made of elastic materials, that securely attaches to the anisotropic conductive film pressure knife, providing stable fixation and easy replacement, reducing the risk of damage and improving the attaching success rate.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If packaged type buffer component is used, then the buffer component can be obtained, but it is not fixedly fixed and prone to fall off, resulting in high failure rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebuffer component fixation reliabilityVSAvoidbuffer component installation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer component is divided into two functional segments: a fixation portion with elastic deformation capability for secure mounting, and a buffering portion for absorbing impact. This segmentation allows each part to optimize its specific function while maintaining overall reliability and ease of installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fixation portion utilizes elastic material properties and geometric parameters (cross-sectional shape, height) to achieve automatic fixation through elastic deformation. The dimensional parameters are designed to match the mounting hole specifications, enabling reliable fixation without complex assembly operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If box-type buffer component is used, then the buffer component has large size, but it is prone to damage the product during changing, and efficiency is affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct damage protectionVSAvoidbuffer component changing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer component is segmented into a compact fixation portion and buffering portion, replacing the bulky box-type structure. This segmentation reduces the overall size and weight, minimizing the risk of product damage during handling and changing while maintaining the buffering function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The buffer component is designed as a disposable, low-cost element that can be quickly replaced. The simplified structure reduces the time required for changing operations, improving productivity while the elastic material provides cushioning to protect products during the changing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If both packaged type and box-type buffer components are used, then buffer components can be obtained, but they need to be changed frequently every two days, resulting in long downtime

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebuffer component performance stabilityVSAvoidbuffer component changing downtime
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The buffer component's dimensional parameters and material properties are optimized to extend its service life. The elastic material and geometric design enable better performance stability over time, reducing the frequency of replacements and minimizing downtime losses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The buffer component is pre-designed with a structure that facilitates quick installation and removal. The fixation portion's elastic deformation characteristics allow for rapid mounting and dismounting operations, reducing the time required for maintenance activities and minimizing production downtime.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The buffer component significantly enhances the attaching success rate and reduces downtime by ensuring secure attachment and easy management, allowing for longer change cycles and increased efficiency of the ACF attaching machine.

Implementation Method 1

an inserting part, made of a first elastic material, the inserting part is configured to insert into a lower end of the anisotropic conductive film pressure knife; and a buffering part, made of a second elastic material, the buffering part connects to the inserting part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11745486B2Buffer component and pressing device
Publication Date: 2023.09.05 HKC CORP LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a buffer component and a pressing device, the buffer component is applied to the pressing device. The pressing device includes an anisotropic conductive film pressure knife, the buffer component includes an inserting part, which is made of a first elastic material, and the inserting part is configured to insert into a lower end of the anisotropic conductive film pressure knife; and a buffering part, which is made of a second elastic material, the buffering part is configured to closely attach to a lower end surface of the lower end of the anisotropic conductive film pressure knife.