Vacuum Lamination Machine with Adjustable Stage for Multi-Size Substrates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vacuum lamination machines are limited to specific substrate sizes, making them inflexible and requiring multiple machines for different generations, especially in experimental manufacture lines where substrates of varying sizes need to be laminated.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum lamination machine with a large, adjustable stage and densely arranged vacuum suction pins, equipped with size and mark position identification systems for precise alignment, allowing for the lamination of substrates of various sizes, including those beyond generation 10.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the stage size is fixed for a specific generation, then the machine cost is reduced, but the adaptability to different substrate sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable stage that can adjust its position within the vacuum chamber, allowing the same machine to accommodate substrates of different sizes by dynamically repositioning the stage rather than requiring multiple fixed-size stages
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum lamination machine is designed with universal capability to process substrates across multiple generations by combining the movable stage with adjustable vacuum suction pins and reconfigurable positioning devices, enabling one machine to perform multiple functions for different substrate sizes
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stages are purchased for different substrate sizes, then the adaptability to various generations is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple fixed-size vacuum lamination machines into a single machine by implementing a movable stage that can be repositioned to accommodate different substrate sizes, thereby eliminating the need to purchase and maintain multiple separate machines
3Manufacturing precision
If the vacuum suction pins are sparsely arranged, then the device complexity is reduced, but the positioning precision and alignment accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by densely arranging vacuum suction pins only in the regions where substrates are positioned, rather than uniformly across the entire stage. This localized dense arrangement provides sufficient alignment accuracy while avoiding unnecessary complexity in unused areas
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
This solution enables the use of a single vacuum lamination machine for all generations, reducing the need for multiple machines and lowering purchase expenditures by accommodating substrates of different sizes, enhancing flexibility and precision in the lamination process.
Implementation Method 1
The vacuum lamination device holds, by suction or adhesion, an adhesive-applied substrate and a non-adhesive-applied substrate
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AI summary
A vacuum lamination machine suitable for all generations is disclosed. The vacuum lamination machine includes a stage on which a transfer device, a positioning device, an adhesive application device, a turn-over device, and at least one vacuum lamination device are arranged. The stage has a size that is sufficiently large for all sizes of substrate. The transfer device includes a fork that is adjustable for spacing distance to suit for substrate sizes. The turn-over device includes sufficiently densely arranged vacuum suction pins to suit for substrate sizes. The positioning device includes a size identification system that identifies a rough location of a substrate on the stage and a mark position identification system that carries out precise alignment of the substrate.