Automatic Scrubbing Apparatus for Electronic Module Side Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for cleaning the side surfaces of electronic modules are inefficient and labor-intensive, with manual scrubbing using mylar films and brushes, leading to inconsistent results due to positioning issues and operator proficiency.
Innovation Solution
An automatic scrubbing apparatus with a fixing mechanism, a rotating cleaning brush, and a spraying mechanism for bromine-based cleaning agents, which allows for precise cleaning of side surfaces and dissolves adhesive residue, featuring a polytetrafluoroethylene carrier and stainless steel fixing frame for stability and corrosion resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual scrubbing with mylar film is used, then the cleaning process can be performed, but positioning shift occurs and cleaning precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical scrubbing with an automated cleaning system that uses a rotating brush mechanism driven by a motor. The brush is positioned and moved automatically along the electronic module surface, eliminating manual positioning errors and achieving consistent cleaning precision throughout the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system is designed to be self-positioning and self-executing, where the automated brush mechanism independently performs the cleaning operation without human intervention. The system includes automatic positioning features that ensure the brush maintains correct alignment with the module surface throughout the cleaning cycle.
2Ease of manufacture
If artificial brush scrubbing is used, then cleaning can be performed, but labor cost increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual labor with an automated motor-driven brush system that can continuously clean multiple modules without fatigue or breaks. The automated system operates at controlled speeds and can process modules in sequence, dramatically increasing throughput compared to manual scrubbing while reducing labor requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system is designed for continuous operation, where the brush rotates and moves along the module surface without interruption. The automated mechanism maintains constant cleaning action throughout the process, eliminating the start-stop nature of manual operations and maximizing productivity during production cycles.
3Ease of operation
If manual scrubbing is used, then cleaning can be performed, but cleaning quality becomes inconsistent due to operator proficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces human operators with an automated system that executes identical cleaning motions for every module. The motor-driven brush applies consistent pressure and follows predetermined paths, ensuring that every module receives the same cleaning treatment regardless of operator skill level or fatigue.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor brush position, rotation speed, and contact pressure. This feedback ensures that the brush maintains optimal cleaning parameters throughout operation, automatically adjusting to maintain consistent quality across all modules processed.
4Area of stationary object
If the groove depth is increased to expose side surface debris, then cleaning coverage improves, but the electronic module stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning system is divided into separate functional zones: a deeper groove section for exposing and cleaning side surface debris, and a shallower section for stabilizing the module. This segmentation allows the groove to provide adequate cleaning access while the remaining structure maintains module stability during the cleaning process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively cleans debris and adhesive residue on electronic module surfaces and sides, improving efficiency and quality while reducing labor costs and preventing module offset or falling during cleaning.
Implementation Method 1
by spraying the bromine-based cleaning agent on the surface of the electronic module, the adhesive residual glue can be dissolved
Implementation Method 2
The debris on the surface of the electronic module can be cleaned by the mechanical rotation of the cleaning brush
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure discloses an automatic scrubbing apparatus for an electronic module and an automatic scrubbing method thereof. The automatic scrubbing apparatus for an electronic module comprises: a fixing mechanism for limiting and fixing the electronic module, a cleaning brush, a driving mechanism, and a spraying mechanism for spraying the bromine-based cleaning agent on the surface of the electronic module. The fixing mechanism comprises a carrier for providing a groove to hold the electronic module, and the depth of the groove is smaller than the height of the electronic module to expose debris on the side surface of the electronic module. The fixing mechanism further comprises a fixing frame, the fixing frame locates above the electronic module to limit the electronic module. The debris on the side surface and the foreign body on the back of the product can be effectively cleaned, so that the cleaning quality is improved.