Circuit Board Marking Device Quick Change Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marking devices for circuit boards require extensive downtime for replacing worn marking members, as the entire device must be removed, replaced, and reinstalled, which is time-consuming and disrupts the operation of the test device.
Innovation Solution
A marking device with a fixation module and a quick change module allows for tool-free replacement of the marking member, where the quick change module can be swapped without removing the fixation module from the test device, reducing downtime by enabling easy and tool-free removal and installation of the worn marking member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the entire marking device is removed and reinstalled to replace the marking member, then the marking member can be replaced, but the downtime increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The marking device is divided into two independent modules: a fixation module that remains mounted on the test device, and a quick change module containing the marking member that can be quickly removed and replaced. This segmentation allows the marking member to be replaced without removing the entire marking device, significantly reducing downtime while maintaining replacement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The quick change module is extracted as a separate, independently replaceable unit from the fixation module. This extraction enables the marking member to be replaced by simply removing and reinstalling the quick change module, eliminating the time-consuming process of removing and reinstalling the entire marking device
2Ease of manufacture
If the marking device is removed for replacement, then the marking member can be changed, but the test device operation is disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the marking device into a fixed portion and a replaceable quick change module, the system enables easy replacement of the marking member while the test device remains operational, maintaining productivity during the replacement process
Solution Approach 2:
The quick change module is designed to be self-contained with all necessary components (marking member, drive mechanism) integrated into it, allowing operators to perform replacements without requiring removal of the fixation module or complex disassembly procedures, thus maintaining test device operational continuity
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a marking device (02) for marking circuit boards (04) tested by means of a test device (01, 08), wherein the marking device (02) can be fixed to the test device (01, 08) in a defined target position, and wherein the marking device (02) has a marking member (06) which can engage the surface (05) of a circuit board (04), and wherein the marking member (06) can be driven by a drive mechanism (16) in order to apply a marking to the surface (05) of the circuit board (04) by an operating movement of the marking member (06) depending on the test result. The marking device (02) includes a fixation module (10) and a quick change module (11), wherein the marking device (02) can be fixed to the test device (01, 08) in the defined target position by means of the fixation module (10), and wherein the quick change module (11) includes the marking member (06) and the drive mechanism (16), and wherein the quick change module (11) can be replaced without removing the fixation module (10).