KR101389047B1 - Method for assembling camera cover of mobile phone and apparatus for the method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an assembly machine and method capable of improving the efficiency and productivity by processing a plurality of small components in a bundle. The assembly machine has a closed spaced (23) inside; a base (21) in which an induction pipe (29) connected to the closed space (23) is installed; a plurality of component mounting parts (31), installed on the upper surface of the base (21), for mounting each piece of components for a camera cover on each mounting part (31); a plurality of absorption holes (33) connected to the closed space (23) from the upper surface of the component mounting part (31), arranged on each component mounting part (31); and a vacuum generator (35), connected to the induction pipe (29), for absorbing a component mounted on the component mounting part (31) by absorbing air in upper part of the component mounting part (31).

Description

Method for assembling camera cover of mobile terminal and assembly device therefor {Method For Assembling Camera Cover Of Mobile Phone And Apparatus For The Method}

The present invention relates to a camera cover assembly method and apparatus for a portable terminal, and to an assembly method that can increase the work efficiency and productivity by working a plurality of small parts in a bundle, and a jig device in which the method is used.

Background Art [0002] Cameras for acquiring image data have been installed in various portable terminals that are widely used in recent years. The camera for a portable terminal includes a camera cover as a means for installing and fixing the lens while protecting the lens. The camera cover is produced by a partner company, supplied to the assembly line of the mobile terminal, and consists of several parts.

The present invention relates to a method for assembling the camera cover and an apparatus used therein.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a camera cover for a mobile terminal to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the camera cover taken in the direction A-A of FIG. 3 is an exemplary view of a product sheet used in the present invention.

Hereinafter, the technical background and the prior art of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

The camera cover 1 is formed of four coupling pins integrally and a cover body 3 which is usually made of metal or plastic material; A window 7 adhered to one side of an upper surface of the cover body 3 by a window adhesive tape 5; A protective tape 9 attached to the upper surface of the window 7 and removed after release; A fresh lens 15 adhesively fixed to the other bottom surface of the cover body 3 by a lens adhesive tape 11; It includes a cushion tape 13 to protect the camera body (not shown) adhered to one side of the bottom surface of the cover body (3). The window adhesive tape 5 and the lens adhesive tape 11 are double-sided adhesive tapes.

These products constituting the camera cover (1) are small in size, among them are those that have a release paper, it is necessary to separate them. The product in the form of a film is usually provided with a plurality of products P vertically and horizontally attached to one sheet S as shown in FIG. 3.

The worker has sequentially attached the product to the upper or lower surface of the cover body 3, which is separated from the sheet S shown in FIG.

As a result of this work, there is a problem that productivity is remarkably lowered. During operation, fingerprints of workers may be contaminated by contacting products such as windows, etc. Furthermore, when the camera is installed in a subsequent process due to the non-uniform adhesion position of products, defects may occur. It also occurred.

Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2006-0037085 Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2006-0095719

An object of the present invention for the above problem is to improve the process of assembling the camera cover for a mobile terminal to significantly improve the work productivity, to prevent contamination of the product and to adhere the product in the correct position. It is another object of the present invention to provide an assembly apparatus which is easy to handle and which is inexpensive as being applied to an improved process.

The above object, the cover body is formed of four coupling pins integrally and made of metal or plastic material; A window bonded to the upper surface of the cover body by a window adhesive tape; A protective tape attached to the upper surface of the window and removed after the release; A fresh lens that is fixed to the other side of the bottom of the cover body by a lens adhesive tape; In the assembling method of the camera cover for a mobile terminal comprising a cushion tape which is attached to one side of the bottom surface of the cover body to protect the camera body;

A first step of aligning the plurality of cover bodies in the same direction; A second step of adhering to the upper surface of the cover body in a state in which the same number of window adhesive tapes as the cover body are adsorbed by vacuum pressure, and removing the release paper adhered to the upper surface of the window adhesive tape; A third step of adhering to the upper surface of the window adhesive tape in a state where the same number of windows as the cover body are adsorbed by vacuum pressure; A fourth step of aligning the plurality of lens adhesive tapes in the same direction while removing the upper release paper; A fifth step of adhering the cover body to which the window is attached to an upper surface of the lens adhesive tape and separating a portion of each of the lower surface release papers of the lens adhesive tape by vacuum pressure; A sixth step of attaching the fresh lens to the lens adhesive tape by pressing and placing a plurality of the fresh lenses at the same time with vacuum pressure at a portion where the release paper is separated; In the method of assembling a camera cover for a mobile terminal, comprising a seventh step of placing on the bottom surface of the cover body in the state of simultaneously adsorbing a plurality of cushion tape with a release paper attached to the cover body, and then pressing and bonding Is achieved by

According to a feature of the invention, there is provided a sealed space therein, the base is provided with a suction pipe which can communicate with the sealed space on one side; A plurality of product seating parts installed on an upper surface of the base to allow a plurality of individual seats to be individually seated on any one or more of a cover body, a window adhesive tape, a window, a cushion tape, a lens adhesive tape and a fresh lens; A plurality of suction holes provided in each of the product seating parts and communicating from an upper surface of the product seating part to the closed space; A vacuum generating unit connected to the suction pipe to suck air on the upper part of the product seat to adsorb the product seated on the product seat;

It is achieved by a camera cover assembly jig device for a mobile terminal, comprising a.

 According to another feature of the present invention, a plurality of position setting holes or position setting pins for setting the position of the product may be installed on the upper surface of the base.

Another object of the present invention is to provide

A cover body; A window bonded to one side of an upper surface of the cover body by a window adhesive tape; A cushion tape that protects the camera body by being adhered to the bottom surface of the cover body by a lens adhesive tape; Claims [1] A method for assembling a camera cover for a mobile terminal, comprising a fresh lens fixed to a bottom surface of a cover body by a lens adhesive tape.

 A base having a sealed space provided therein and having a suction pipe installed at one side thereof to communicate with the sealed space; It is installed on the upper surface of the base as the cover body, window adhesive tape, window, lens adhesive tape, fresh lens or cushion tape to seat one or more individually seated multiple pieces; A plurality of suction holes provided in each of the product seating parts and communicating from an upper surface of the product seating part to the closed space; Using a plurality of jig devices including a vacuum generating unit connected to the suction pipe to suck air in the upper portion of the product seat and to suck the product seated on the product seat;

It is achieved by the method of assembling the camera cover for a mobile terminal, comprising the step of stacking the two jig device to each other and applying pressure and then releasing the vacuum pressure of any one of them to stack the product on the other jig device. And as this step is repeatedly performed several times, the assembly of the camera cover can be completed.

According to the above configuration, once a plurality of the cover body is fixed to the jig device, it is possible to adhesively install the product on the upper and lower surfaces based on this, there is no need to touch the product during the mounting process of the product. Since multiple products can be adhesively installed at the same time, the work speed can be increased in proportion to the number. In addition, all products can be adhesively installed at the correct position by using the jig device, thereby improving work quality.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a camera cover for a mobile terminal to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the combined state of the camera cover taken in the AA direction of FIG. 1.
3 is an exemplary view of a product sheet used in the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of an assembly apparatus of a camera cover for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.
6 to 12 are cross-sectional views sequentially showing the assembly process of the camera cover for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, since the configuration of the camera cover to which the present invention is applied is as shown in FIG. 1, the description thereof will be replaced with the description in the background art. Of course, the same reference numerals will be used as they are.

The camera cover 1 has four coupling pins 3a integrally formed and has a cover body 3 made of metal or plastic. The window 7 is adhesively fixed by the window adhesive tape 5 which is a double-sided adhesive tape on one side of the upper surface of the cover body 3. The protective tape 9, which is removed in use, is bonded to the upper surface of the window 7.

The fresh lens 15 is fixed to the other side of the bottom of the cover body 3 by the lens adhesive tape 11 to transmit and diffuse light generated from the lamp. The cushion tape 13 is attached to one side of the bottom surface of the cover body 3 to protect the camera body (not shown).

First, a jig device for assembling a camera cover for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5.

According to the present invention, several jig devices 20 are used in a group. However, they all have a common component. Therefore, hereinafter, only representative ones will be shown and described. Base 21 has a volume that can be easily moved by the operator holding both edges with both hands. For example, the base 21 of the jig device 20 has a length of 200 ~ 300mm, a thickness of 10 ~ 40mm, the width may be in the range of 20 ~ 50mm in the case of a single product seat.

The sealed space 23 is provided inside the base 21. The base 21 includes a base plate 25 and a cover plate 27 coupled to the bottom of the base body 25 by packing. One side of the base 21 is provided with a suction pipe 29 that can communicate with the sealed space (23).

A plurality of product seating portion 31 is provided on the upper surface of the base. The product seating part 31 may seat any one of the cover body 3, the window adhesive tape 5, the window 7, the lens adhesive tape 11, the fresh lens 15, or the cushion tape 13. It is shaped to fit the shape of the product. All the product seating portion 31 has the same shape and structure to seat the same product. As a result, the jig device is composed of six types for mounting the cover body 3, the window adhesive tape 5, the window 7, the lens adhesive tape 11, the cushion tape 13, and the fresh lens 15, respectively. These six kinds of jig device 20 is used in the work in a pair. Although not shown, the jig device 20 may have an on / off switch or an on / off valve in the form of a toggle switch to generate or block a vacuum pressure. And such a switch can be installed on the side of the base 21 to allow the operator to freely add or remove the vacuum pressure.

A plurality of suction holes 33 are provided in each of the product seating portions 31. The suction hole 33 extends vertically from the upper surface of the product seating part 31 and communicates with the sealed space 23. The vacuum generating unit 35 is connected to the suction pipe 29. The vacuum generating unit 35 sucks air in the upper part of the product seating part 31 so that the product seated on the product seating part 31 is fixed at a predetermined position. The vacuum generating unit 35 is a known component for forming a vacuum pressure by using a pump. The vacuum pressure formed by the vacuum generating unit 35 is preferably to generate a pressure enough to separate the release paper temporarily bonded by the adhesive.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of position setting pins 37 for setting the position of the product may be installed on the upper surface of the base 21. As shown, the seat S on which the plurality of products P are mounted may be provided with a position setting hole 39 into which the position setting pin 37 is fitted. The position setting hole 39 may be provided by the product supplier, but may be provided based on its own needs in the process of assembling the camera cover.

Hereinafter, a method of assembling a camera cover for a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 12. The configuration of the camera cover is replaced with the above description.

In the first step, several cover bodies 3 are aligned in the same direction. In this process, the first jig device 20a (see FIG. 6) is used. The first jig device 20a has a product seating portion 31 suitable for the shape of the cover body 3. The cover body 3 is fixed in a state in which the cover body 3 is placed on the respective product seating portions 31 of the first jig device 20a.

In the second step, the window adhesive tape 5 (see FIG. 7) of the same number as the cover body 3 is adhered to the top surface of the cover body 3 in a state of being adsorbed by vacuum pressure, and then the top surface of the window adhesive tape 5 is adhered. It is a step of removing the release paper (5a) adhered to. In this process, the second jig device 20b is used. In the second jig device 20a, the window adhesive tape 5 from which the release paper 5a has been removed is mounted on the product seating part in a state where it is mounted on the sheet paper S.

7 shows a step of mounting the window adhesive tape 5 mounted on the sheet S on the product seating portion 31 of the second jig device 20b. Since the position setting pin 37 of the base 21 is fitted into the position setting hole 39 provided in the sheet S, the window adhesive tape 5 may be seated at the correct position of each product seating part 31. . When the sheet (S) and the jig device 20 are separated in the state in which the vacuum pressure is generated through the suction hole 31 in FIG. 7 (b), the window adhesive tape 5 is placed on the product as shown in FIG. 7 (c). It is settled in the state which the release paper 5a adhered to the part 31.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 8, when the second jig device 20b is placed at the correct position on the first jig device 20a, the force is applied, and then lifted up, the cover body 3 has a window adhesive tape 5. ) Is bonded, and the release paper 5a is separated from the window adhesive tape 5. Of course, in this process, the first jig device 20a should also hold the cover body 3 by vacuum pressure. Then, when the vacuum pressure of the second jig device 20b is released, the release paper 5a will fall off the second jig device 20b.

The third step is a step of adhering to the upper surface of the window adhesive tape 5 in a state where the same number of windows 7 as the cover body 3 are adsorbed by vacuum pressure. In this process, a third jig device 20c for seating the plurality of windows 7 on the product seating part 31 is used. 9 shows the process of the third step. Although not shown, the window 7 may also be seated on the third jig device 20c in a manner similar to the window adhesive tape 5 (see FIG. 7). At the moment of lifting the third jig device 20c in the third step, the vacuum pressure of the first jig device 20a is released. Then, the cover body 3 is attached to the third jig device 20c with the window 7 attached thereto.

In the fourth step, the plurality of lens adhesive tapes 11 having the release paper 11a attached thereto are aligned and seated in the same direction with the fourth jig device 20d. By the fourth step, the fourth jig device 20d has the cross-sectional structure of FIG. The lens adhesive tape 11 is also mounted on the product seating portion 31 of the fourth jig device 20d in the same manner as the window adhesive tape 5, that is, in the manner shown in FIG.

The fifth step is a step of adhering the cover body 3 with the window 7 attached to the upper surface of the lens adhesive tape 11 and separating each part of the release paper 11a of the lens adhesive tape by vacuum pressure. It is represented in (a) (b). In this step, when the third jig device 20c is placed on the fourth jig device 20d and then applied with force, the lens adhesive tape 11 is adhered to the bottom surface of the cover body 3. When the adsorption hole 33 is installed only on a part of the lens adhesive tape 11, when the third and fourth jig devices 20c and 20d are separated, only a part of the release paper 11a 'is shown in FIG. 10 (b). The four jig device 20d can be left as it is.

In the sixth step illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a portion of the release paper 11a 'is separated from the lens adhesive tape 11 in a state in which a plurality of fresh lenses 15 are simultaneously adsorbed under vacuum pressure. By placing and pressing, the fresh lens 15 is attached to the lens adhesive tape 11. In this process, the fifth jig device 20e is used. A plurality of fresh lenses 15 are mounted on the product seating part 31 of the fifth jig device 20e. The fresh lens 15 is mounted on the fifth jig device 20e in the same manner as the window adhesive tape 5, that is, in the manner shown in FIG. 7.

12 (a) and (b) is a step in which the cushion tape 13 is placed on the bottom surface of the cover body 3 in a state where the cushion tape 13 is simultaneously adsorbed by vacuum pressure, and then pressurized. In this step, the sixth jig device 20f is used. The sixth jig device 20f may seat the cushion tape 13 in the same manner as the window adhesive tape 5. An adhesive is applied to the cushion tape 13, and is directly adhered and fixed to the bottom of the cover body 3.

Steps 7 and 6 may be performed in a different order. Positioning means may also be provided in the jig device 20 for precise coupling between the jig devices. As shown in the jig device 20, the product is arranged in only one row, but is not limited thereto, and may be arranged in two or more rows.

Thereafter, the protective tape 9 (see FIG. 2) may be further attached to the upper surface of the window 7 in the same manner as above. The remaining release paper 11a "of the lens adhesive tape 11 is removed and used when the camera is installed. The release paper 13a of the cushion tape 13 is also removed and used when the camera is installed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for completing a product composed of multiple layers without touching the product while alternately using two jig devices 20. That is, at least one step of stacking the two jig device 20 with each other and applying pressure to bond the product, and then release the vacuum pressure of any one of them to stack the product on the other jig device, characterized in that it comprises at least one Doing. When this step is included several times as shown in Figs. 6 to 12, the operator can mount a large amount of product on the cover body 3 continuously without touching the product.

The configuration shown and described above is merely a preferred embodiment based on the technical idea of the present invention. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1: Camera cover 3: Cover body
5: window adhesive tape 7: window
9: Protective tape 11: Lens adhesive tape
13: cushion tape 15: fresh lens
20 (20a ~ 20f): jig device (first to sixth jig device)
21: base 23: sealed space
25: base body 27: cover plate
29: suction pipe 31: product seat
33: adsorption hole 35: vacuum generating unit
37: position setting pin 39: position setting hole
S: Sheet P: Products

Claims (4)

Four cover pins are integrally formed with a cover body made of metal or plastic material; A window bonded to the upper surface of the cover body by a window adhesive tape; A protective tape attached to the upper surface of the window and removed after the release; A fresh lens that is fixed to the other side of the bottom of the cover body by a lens adhesive tape; In the assembling method of the camera cover for a mobile terminal comprising a cushion tape which is attached to one side of the bottom surface of the cover body to protect the camera body;
A first step of aligning the plurality of cover bodies (3) in the same direction;
Release paper 5a adhered to the upper surface of the cover body 3 and adhered to the upper surface of the window adhesive tape 5 in a state where the same number of window adhesive tapes 5 as the cover body 3 are adsorbed by vacuum pressure. Removing a second step;
A third step of adhering to the upper surface of the window adhesive tape 5 in a state in which the same number of windows 7 as the cover body 3 are adsorbed by vacuum pressure;
A fourth step of aligning the plurality of lens adhesive tapes in the same direction;
A fifth step of adhering the cover body (3) to which the window (7) is attached to an upper surface of the lens adhesive tape (11) and separating a part of the release paper of the lens adhesive tape (11) by vacuum pressure;
A sixth step of adhering the fresh lens 15 to the lens adhesive tape 11 by placing and pressing the release paper on the separated portion in a state in which a plurality of the fresh lenses 15 are simultaneously adsorbed by vacuum pressure;
A seventh step of placing a plurality of the cushion tapes 13 on the bottom surface of the cover body 3 in a state in which the plurality of cushion tapes 13 are simultaneously adsorbed by vacuum pressure, and then pressing and bonding the cushion tapes 13;
Camera cover assembly method of a mobile terminal comprising a. A base 21 having an airtight space 23 provided therein and having a suction pipe 29 installed on one side thereof to communicate with the airtight space 23; A plurality of product seating parts 31 installed on an upper surface of the base 21 to allow a plurality of individual seats of any one of the products constituting the camera cover for a mobile terminal to be individually seated;
A plurality of adsorption holes 33 provided in each of the product seating parts 31 and communicating from an upper surface of the product seating part 31 to the sealed space 23; A vacuum generating unit 35 connected to the suction pipe 29 to suck air on the upper portion of the product seat 31 to adsorb the product seated on the product seat 31;
Camera cover assembly apparatus of a mobile terminal comprising a. 3. The method of claim 2,
The camera cover assembly apparatus of the mobile terminal, characterized in that a plurality of position setting holes or position setting pins for setting the position of the product is installed on the upper surface of the base (21). Four cover pins are integrally formed with a cover body made of metal or plastic material; A window bonded to the upper surface of the cover body by a window adhesive tape; A protective tape attached to the upper surface of the window and removed after the release; A fresh lens that is fixed to the other side of the bottom of the cover body by a lens adhesive tape; In the assembling method of the camera cover for a mobile terminal comprising a cushion tape which is attached to one side of the bottom surface of the cover body to protect the camera body;
A base 21 having an airtight space 23 provided therein and having a suction pipe 29 installed on one side thereof to communicate with the airtight space 23; One of the cover body 3, the window adhesive tape 5, the window 7, the lens adhesive tape 11, the fresh lens 15, or the cushion tape 13, which is installed on the upper surface of the base 21. Product seating portion 31 to allow a plurality of species to be individually seated; A plurality of adsorption holes 33 provided in each of the product seating parts 31 and communicating from an upper surface of the product seating part 31 to the sealed space 23; A plurality of vacuum generating unit 35 is connected to the suction pipe 29 and includes a vacuum generating unit 35 to suck the air from the upper portion of the product seating portion 31 to adsorb the product seated on the product seating portion 31. Using a jig device;
And stacking products on the other jig device by stacking the two jig devices with each other and applying pressure, and then releasing the vacuum pressure of one of the two jig devices.

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