KR102190329B1 - Apparatus and method for aligning fccl - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment relates to an alignment apparatus, which includes: a table having a hole; a picker transferring a sheet to the table; and a sheet alignment part aligning the sheet, wherein the sheet floats by air supplied through the hole and the sheet alignment part aligns the floating sheet to a predetermined position. Therefore, the FCCL alignment apparatus can align a sheet type FCCL in a state of unfolding the sheet type FCCL by using the air, thereby aligning the sheet type FCCL to the predetermined position while effectively preventing deformation without damage.

Description

FCCL alignment device and FCCL alignment method {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING FCCL}

The embodiment relates to an FCCL alignment device and an FCCL alignment method. In detail, an alignment device for alignment of FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) with an improved structure so that a thin plate including a plate-shaped substrate with a thin thickness and a large area can be accurately positioned, and its It's about how.

FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) can be used as a basic material for tape wiring boards such as FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) and COF (Chip On Film/Chip On Flexible Printed Circuit).

In particular, the flexible circuit board is for a connector mounted with passive elements such as capacitors and resistors, and is used as a core component material for mobile phones, computers, displays, and other electronic parts.

The flexible circuit board is the original plate of a circuit board coated with a flexible copper foil (copper film), and has mainly used a three-layer structure in which copper foil and polyimide (PI) film are bonded with an adhesive, but PI film on copper foil. Layer 2 FCCL (Flexible Copper Clad Laminate) products that directly die-cast or bond at high temperatures are also available. Here, the layer 2 FCCL is widely used in display products such as mobile phone folders, LCDs, and PDP modules due to its easy formation of fine patterns and excellent flexibility.

Although some FCCLs are small, those used in large-sized LCD, PDP and other display products tend to have a very thin thickness and a large area.

That is, the FCCL has a sheet shape that is thinner than the horizontal and vertical sizes or areas, and thus it is very difficult to handle because it is deformed or bent even under a small external pressure, unlike glass that does not generate a certain strength and bend. Accordingly, when transferring to plate an FCCL material or a product in the process, the plating process is performed by combining a jig with rigidity that does not deform or bend so as to prevent deformation of the FCCL material on the edge.

In this case, conventionally, a person transports the FCCL one by one, spreads the FCCL evenly on a flat workbench, and forms a semi-finished product in which a jig is combined on the edge of the FCCL, and then the semi-finished product is transferred to a post process. Accordingly, there is a problem that productivity decreases due to the production process manufactured by hand.

Accordingly, there is a demand for a device that automatically transports the FCCL, which is easily deformable, and aligns the FCCL so that it can be combined with a jig, a support frame, or a dummy in an unfolded state at a preset position.

Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0149752 (published on December 28, 2016) Japanese Patent Publication No. 6000915 (announced on October 5, 2016)

The embodiment provides an FCCL alignment device and an FCCL alignment method capable of holding a correct position in an unfolded state to prevent shape deformation of a large and thin plate-shaped FCCL.

In addition, by automating the process of unfolding and aligning the plate-shaped FCCL, it provides an FCCL alignment device and an FCCL alignment method capable of improving productivity.

In addition, there is provided an FCCL alignment device and an FCCL alignment method that allow the FCCL to be unfolded and aligned without damage using air.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems that are not mentioned herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The task is a table with a hole according to the embodiment; A picker for transferring a sheet to the table; And a sheet alignment portion for aligning the sheets, wherein the sheet is lifted by air supplied through the hole, and the sheet alignment portion is achieved by an alignment device that aligns the lifted sheet to a predetermined position.

The object is an alignment device for aligning a sheet according to an embodiment in position, comprising: a frame; A table disposed to support the seat in the correct position; A picker guided by the frame and transferring the sheet to the table; And a sheet alignment unit for aligning the sheets, wherein the table includes a hole and a flow path disposed in communication with the hole, and when the sheet is disposed on the plate surface of the table, an alignment in which air moves through the hole and the flow path Achieved by the device.

Here, the sheet alignment portion plate-shaped support plate; A support plate lifting part for lifting the support plate; And a sheet horizontal moving part disposed on the support plate to align the sheet, wherein the support plate descends by the support plate lifting part, and as air is discharged through the hole, the sheet can be unfolded by the support plate. have.

In addition, the picker includes a picker body moving along the frame and an adsorption unit coupled to a lower portion of the picker body to adsorb a sheet, and when the support plate is lowered, the adsorption unit may be disposed inside a hole formed in the support plate. .

In addition, the horizontal sheet moving part includes an actuator disposed on the support plate, and a moving member moving by the actuator, and when the sheet is floating, the moving member moves in contact with the end of the sheet to move the The sheets can be aligned in place. Here, the table may further include a groove recessed from the plate surface, and when the support plate is lowered, a lower end of the moving member may be disposed in the groove.

Meanwhile, in a state in which the sheets are aligned, the support plate may be lowered while blocking air supplied through the hole or reducing the amount of air discharged. Accordingly, the aligned seats are settled in place on the table.

In addition, air may be sucked through the hole.

In addition, the sheet may be a plate-shaped FCCL material or film.

The task is an alignment method comprising the step of transferring a sheet to a table and aligning the sheet according to an embodiment, wherein the step of aligning the sheet includes lowering the support plate; Lifting the sheet, and aligning the raised sheet, wherein the step of lifting the sheet is achieved by an alignment method in which air is discharged and the sheet is lifted to be supported by the support plate.

In addition, the alignment method further includes the step of maintaining the sheet on the table, and the step of maintaining the sheet on the table may adsorb the sheet to the table through a suction process for the sheet placed in the correct position of the table. .

The FCCL alignment device and the FCCL alignment method according to the embodiment allow the sheet-type FCCL to be aligned in an unfolded state using air, so that the sheet-type FCCL can be aligned in a preset position (normal position) while effectively preventing deformation without damage. have.

In addition, since it is possible to reduce labor costs by automating the alignment process, productivity can be improved.

The various and beneficial advantages and effects of the embodiments are not limited to the above description, and may be more easily understood in the course of describing specific embodiments of the embodiments.

1 is a diagram showing an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment,
2 is a perspective view showing a table and a picker of an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment,
3 is a plan view showing a table and a picker of an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment,
4 is a view showing a state in which a sheet is placed on a table of the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment,
5 is a view showing a state in which a sheet is displaced from the alignment table by air discharged from the table of the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment and supported by the sheet alignment unit to be aligned,
6 is a view showing a state in which sheets aligned on the table of the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment are placed,
7 is a block diagram showing an FCCL alignment method according to an embodiment,
8 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a sheet handling process by the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment,
9 to 12 are diagrams illustrating an arrangement relationship and alignment process of a table, a sheet, and a horizontal sheet moving part of an FCCL alignment apparatus according to another embodiment.

The present invention is intended to illustrate and describe specific embodiments in the drawings, as various changes may be made and various embodiments may be provided. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it is to be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, a first component may be referred to as a second component. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in the middle.

In the description of the embodiment, in the case where one component is described as being formed in "on or under" of another component, the top (top) or bottom (bottom) (on or under) includes both of the two components being in direct contact with each other or one or more other components being indirectly formed between the two components. In addition, when expressed as'on or under', it may include not only an upward direction but also a downward direction based on one component.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or corresponding components regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The alignment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can align various types of thin-thick and flexible materials without damage. For example, the alignment device transfers a sheet-shaped or plate-shaped material having a very thin thickness compared to an area, etc., from a pre-process to a post-process, and transfers the material to an alignment position, which is a predetermined position for automated processing of the post-process. You can sort.

1 is a view showing an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a table and a picker of an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a table and a picker of an FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment It is a plan view, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which a sheet is placed on a table of an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a sheet spaced from the alignment table by air discharged from the table of the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment. It is a view showing a state of being supported and aligned by the lower seat alignment unit, Figure 6 is a view showing a state in which the aligned sheet is placed on the table of the FCCL alignment device according to the embodiment. In FIG. 2, a horizontal direction may be defined as an X direction, a front-rear direction as a Y direction, and a vertical direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane as a Z direction.

The alignment device is capable of aligning a sheet (S) including an FCCL material or film, which is one of the flexible circuit boards. Hereinafter, the FCCL alignment device 1 according to the embodiment is described as an example to clarify the invention. can do.

The FCCL alignment device 1 according to the above embodiment may align the FCCL in a proper position before making a semi-finished product for manufacturing a flexible circuit board. Accordingly, the FCCL alignment device 1 can improve productivity of the flexible circuit board by implementing automation for manufacturing the flexible circuit board through the alignment. Here, the semi-finished product may be a product in which a jig (dummy) or a support frame is combined with the edge of the FCCL.

1 to 6, the FCCL alignment device 1 includes a frame 100, a table 200 disposed to support a seat S aligned in a correct position, and a seat S toward the table 200. ) May include a picker 300 disposed on the frame 100 and a sheet alignment unit 400 for aligning the sheet S transferred by the picker 300. In addition, the FCCL alignment device 1 may include a control unit (not shown) that controls the table 200, the picker 300, and the sheet alignment unit 400, and a power supply unit (not shown) that supplies power.

Here, the FCCL alignment device 1 may align the sheet S supported by air supplied from the table 200 to a preset alignment position using the sheet alignment unit 400. Accordingly, the FCCL alignment device 1 can align the sheet S in the unfolded state by the air to the alignment position without damaging the sheet S.

The frame 100 may form the outer shape of the FCCL alignment device 1. In addition, the frame 100 may support various sensors and electrical components not shown. In this case, the frame 100 may be formed in a variety of shapes and strength to firmly support each component, and may serve to guide the movement of the picker 300. That is, the picker 300 may be guided by the frame 100 to transfer the sheet S to the table 200.

The table 200 may be coupled to one side of the frame 100. In this case, the table 200 may be disposed below the picker 300 and the sheet alignment unit 400 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The table 200 may include an area formed so that the aligned sheets S can be seated. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the table 200 may be formed in a plate shape larger than the area of the sheet S so that the sheet S on the plate can be placed in an unfolded state.

In addition, the table 200 may be formed with a plurality of holes 210 through which air moves and a flow path 220 to communicate with the holes 210. Accordingly, the hole 210 may discharge air to support the sheet S or suck air to adsorb the sheet S to the plate surface of the table 200. Here, the hole 210 may be referred to as a first hole, an air hole, or a discharge hole.

The hole 210 may be formed to penetrate the table 200 in the vertical direction. For example, the hole 210 may be disposed on the table 200 perpendicular to the sheet S in consideration of the lift of the sheet S by air. In this case, the plurality of holes 210 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a grid shape in the area of the table 200 on which the sheet S is placed.

The flow path 220 may be formed to communicate with the hole 210. Accordingly, air may be discharged through the hole 210 after moving through the flow path 220. Accordingly, the sheet S may be floated from the plate surface of the table 200.

In addition, the table 200 may suck air using the hole 210 and the flow path 220. Accordingly, by inhaling air from the sheet (S) located in the alignment position and adsorbing the sheet (S) to the upper plate surface of the table 200, it is possible to prevent the flow of the sheet (S) located in the alignment position. have.

The picker 300 may be movably coupled to the frame 100 so that the sheet S can be transferred to and aligned with the table 200. In this case, the picker 300 may be supported and guided by the frame 100 to be positioned above the table 200. Accordingly, the picker 300 may transfer the sheet (S) to the table 200 in a pre-process, or transfer the sheet (S) aligned with the table 200 to a post process.

1 and 2, the picker 300 is a picker body 310 coupled to the frame 100, and an adsorption unit 320 that is coupled to the lower portion of the picker body 310 to adsorb the sheet (S). It may include. Accordingly, the sheet (S) can move in conjunction with the movement of the picker body 310 in the state of being adsorbed by the adsorption unit 320.

The picker body 310 may move along the frame 100. In addition, the picker body 310 may be movably disposed on one side of the frame 100. Accordingly, the picker body 310 makes it possible to move the sheet S to a pre-process or post-process.

The adsorption unit 320 may adsorb or desorb the sheet S. In addition, a plurality of adsorption units 320 may be formed. Here, the adsorption unit 320 may be formed in the same manner as a structure for adsorbing and transferring a known glass or panel.

In addition, the adsorption unit 320 may adsorb or desorb the sheet S in a vacuum adsorption method. For example, the sheet S may be adsorbed or detached using a pipe such as a vacuum pump (not shown) and a hose connecting the vacuum pump and the adsorption unit 320.

Referring to FIG. 1, the adsorption unit 320 is disposed to protrude downward from the adsorption unit main body 321 supported by the picker main body 310 and the adsorption unit main body 321, and communicates with the pipe to form a sheet (S). ) May include an adsorption plate 322 for adsorption.

Here, the adsorption plate 322 may be formed to have a wide disk shape at an end in consideration of the adsorption force, and may contact the plate surface of the sheet S. In addition, the adsorption plate 322 may be disposed inside the hole 411 formed to penetrate the support plate 410 of the sheet alignment unit 400 in the vertical direction. Accordingly, when the support plate 410 is lowered, the suction plate 322 is disposed inside the hole 411, so that the sheet S and the suction plate 322 float and contact the lower surface of the support plate 410. ) Can be prevented.

The sheet alignment unit 400 may align the sheet S to a preset position. For example, the sheet alignment unit 400 supports and unfolds the upper surface of the sheet S floating by the air, and can align the unfolded sheet S to a preset position. Accordingly, the sheet alignment unit 400 may position the sheet S at a preset alignment position without damaging the sheet S.

The sheet alignment unit 400 may be coupled to the picker body 310 so as to be elevating in parallel with the table 200 at a position opposite to the table 200 on the lower side. For example, the sheet alignment unit 400 may be coupled to the lower portion of the picker body 310. Accordingly, the sheet alignment unit 400 may be moved in conjunction with the movement of the picker body 310.

1 to 6, the sheet alignment unit 400 includes a plate-shaped support plate 410, a support plate elevating unit 420 for moving the support plate in an up-down direction, and a sheet S from a plane to the alignment position. It may include a horizontal sheet moving portion 430 to move.

The support plate 410 is provided in the form of a plate arranged to face the table 200, and may perform a function of supporting and evenly spreading the sheet S floated from the table 200 by air. That is, the support plate 410 is provided in a plate shape and supports the upper surface of the sheet S rising upward by the force of air discharged from the hole 210 of the lower table 200 to make the sheet S in a plate shape. It serves to spread evenly.

Meanwhile, the support plate 410 may include a hole 411 formed to penetrate in a vertical direction and a groove 412 formed at an edge thereof concave in a horizontal direction. Here, the hole 411 formed in the support plate 410 to be distinguished from the hole 210 formed in the table 200 may be referred to as a second hole or a through hole. In addition, the groove 412 may be referred to as a first groove.

The hole 411 may be formed inside the support plate 410. In addition, when the support plate 410 descends, the adsorption plate 322 may be disposed inside the hole 411. Accordingly, the FCCL alignment device 1 can prevent interference between the suction plate 322 and the support plate 410 while implementing a compact size.

In addition, the support plate 410 is lowered so that the suction plate 332 is disposed inside the hole 411 before the sheet S rises, thereby preventing interference between the sheet S and the suction plate 322. Here, the FCCL alignment device 1 is an example of a structure in which the support plate 410 moves up and down, but is not limited thereto. If necessary, the FCCL alignment device 1 may be implemented in a structure in which the adsorption unit 320 is lifted and the support plate 410 is fixed.

For example, when the adsorption plate 322 is adsorbing the sheet (S), the support plate 410 does not descend further than the adsorption plate 322. However, in a state in which the sheet S is raised, the support plate 410 is lowered by the support plate elevating portion 420 to a lower side than the suction plate 322, so that the raised sheet S does not contact the suction plate 322.

The grooves 412 are formed in the support plate 410 to be concave in the horizontal direction, and may be formed in a number corresponding to the horizontal sheet moving part 430.

Accordingly, the groove 412 may increase a moving range in which the horizontal sheet moving part 430 can move.

For example, the sheet S may be provided in various sizes. In this case, the groove 412 may increase a range in which the horizontal sheet moving part 430 can move in correspondence with the area of the sheet S. That is, when a sheet (S) having a size smaller than that of the support plate 410 is provided, a part of the horizontal sheet moving portion 430 through the groove 412 may move toward the sheet (S). 412 can align the sheets (S) of various sizes without replacement of the support plate (410).

The support plate elevating part 420 may move the support plate 410 in the vertical direction. In addition, the support plate elevating portion 420 may be supported by the picker body 310. Accordingly, when the air is discharged, the support plate lifting part 420 lowers the support plate 410 to prevent the rising sheet S from being interfered with by the suction plate 322. In this case, the adsorption plate 322 may be disposed inside the hole 411 of the support plate 410.

The sheet horizontal moving part 430 may align the sheet S to a preset position.

The sheet horizontal moving part 430 may be coupled to each side of the rectangular support plate 410 to guide the seat S which is distorted from the original position to the correct position.

A total of eight sheet horizontal moving parts 430 may be provided on each side of the rectangular support plate 410, for example, two. In addition, the horizontal sheet moving part 430 may guide the end of the sheet S to the correct position.

Referring to FIG. 2, the sheet horizontal moving part 430 may include a moving member 431 and an actuator 432 for moving the moving member 431 in a horizontal state.

The moving member 431 is moved while being in contact with the end of the seat S by the actuator 432, so that the seat S can be aligned to a preset position. That is, when the sheet S is floating, the moving member 431 may move while in contact with the end of the sheet S to align the sheet S in the correct position.

The actuator 432 may be disposed to be supported on the support plate 410.

Before the rise of the seat S, the actuator 432 may separate the horizontally moving member 431 from the seat S. In addition, while the seat (S) is in a floating state, the actuator 432 approaches the moving member 431 to contact the end of the seat (S), and then moves it further in the approaching direction, thereby moving the seat (S) to a preset position. Can be aligned in position. Here, the actuator 432 may include various known actuators such as an air cylinder or a linear motor.

7 is a block diagram showing an FCCL alignment method according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, an FCCL alignment method according to an embodiment will be described through an operation process of the FCCL alignment device 1.

1 to 7, the FCCL alignment method S1 according to the embodiment may include a step of transferring a sheet to a table (S100, a transfer step) and a step of aligning the sheet (S200, an alignment step). .

And, the step of aligning the sheet (S200) includes the step of lowering the support plate (S210), the step of lifting the sheet (S220), the step of aligning the suspended sheet (S230), and the step of lowering the aligned sheet (S240). Can include.

In the step S100 of transferring the sheet to the table, the sheet S may be mounted on the table 200 by using the picker 300 guided by the frame 100. For example, by moving the picker body 310 while the sheet S is adsorbed to the adsorption unit 320, the sheet S may be transferred onto the table 200.

Referring to FIG. 4, the picker 300 of the FCCL alignment device 1 transfers a sheet S having a thin thickness relative to the area to the table 200. In this transfer process, since the sheet S is thin and very light, there is a problem that it is difficult to position the table 200 in its correct position. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the sheet S may be disposed on the table 200 in a bent or bent state.

Of course, whether or not the sheet (S) is located in the correct position can be detected using a sensor (not shown) coupled to the picker 300 or the table 200, etc., and the sheet (S) in the correct position If is located, the step of coupling the jig to the sheet (S) is performed. However, if the sheet S is not positioned in the correct position, the FCCL alignment device 1 may proceed with the step S200 of aligning the sheet.

In the step of aligning the sheets (S200), the sheets S may be aligned in the correct position.

Referring to FIG. 5, in the step of lowering the support plate of the sheet alignment unit (S210), the support plate 410 descends further downward than the suction plate 322 in the Z direction by the operation of the support plate lifting unit 420, and the table 200 Can be located closer to For example, the support plate 410 may move a distance by H from the H0 position of FIG. 4 to the H1 position of FIG. 5 based on the table 200.

In the step of supporting the sheet (S220), the sheet (S) seated on the table 200 is lifted using air to contact the support plate 410, so that the sheet (S) is evenly spread. For example, as air is ejected from the table 200 through a plurality of holes 210 arranged in a grid shape, the sheet S floats upward from the plate surface of the table 200. Accordingly, the sheet S may be supported on the plate-shaped support plate 410 in an unfolded state without being bent or damaged by air ejected through the hole 210.

Of course, in this process, the method of supplying air to the hole 210 may be continuous or may be performed while changing the pressure, and air may be supplied in an intermittent method of repeating the process of supplying and stopping air. .

In the step of aligning the raised sheets (S230), the position of the seat S may be moved to the correct position while the seat S is raised.

The sheet (S) disposed slightly distorted from the original position is not completely attached to the support plate 410 and is in close contact with the air, so that it can be moved easily. Accordingly, the moving member 431 of the horizontal sheet moving part 430 pushes the edge of the sheet S, so that the sheet S can be correctly guided to the correct position. Here, information such as the degree and direction of distortion of the sheet (S) is provided to the control unit by the sensor, etc., and the control unit controls the operating distance and operation direction of the eight horizontal sheet moving parts 430 to control the operation distance and direction of the sheet (S). Can be placed in the correct position.

In the step of lowering the aligned sheets (S240), the sheet S located at the correct position is lowered onto the table 200 so that the sheet is seated on the table 200.

In the state of passing through the step (S230) of aligning the raised sheets, if the sensor or the like determines that the sheet (S) is located in the alignment position, the supply of the air through the hole 210 is blocked or discharged. The support plate 410 may be lowered while reducing the amount of air. Accordingly, the sheet (S) can be placed in the correct position of the table (200).

Meanwhile, the FCCL alignment method S1 according to the embodiment may further include maintaining the sheet on the table (S300).

In the step of maintaining the sheet on the table (S300), the sheet S on the table 200 placed in the correct position may be adsorbed to the table 200 through a suction process through the hole 210. Accordingly, the flow of the sheet (S) placed in the correct position can be prevented.

For example, when air is sucked through the hole 210, the seat S seated on the table 200 can stably maintain the original position. Accordingly, when the jig or the like is coupled to the edge of the sheet (S), the position of the sheet (S) can be stably maintained.

8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a process of handling a sheet by an FCCL alignment device according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 8, a process in which the sheet S is transferred or aligned according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FCCL alignment device (1) or a separate device with FCCL material or product of 0.05mm thickness, width (see Fig. 8a) 610mm, length (see Fig. 8b) 510mm in (A) position The sheet (S) is transferred over the table 200. Then, the FCCL alignment device 1 is placed on the table 200 after aligning it in the correct position through the process described above.

Another transfer device (not shown), such as a robot arm, is used to reinforce the edge of the sheet (S) by placing the jig 10 on the table 200 at the position (B) in which a number of jigs 10 having a thickness and strength are loaded. ) Placed outside the edge of the sheet (S).

And, the jig 10 and the sheet (S) can be combined so that the sheet (S) is supported by the jig (10) using a coupling means (20) including a tape or the like to form a semi-finished product. Here, an adhesive tape may be used as the coupling means 20. Accordingly, the sheet (S) is not bent or damaged in the process of being transferred to a later process (eg, a plating process, etc.). That is, by combining the jig 10 to the outside of the edge of the sheet (S), it is possible to prevent deformation of the sheet (S). For example, by transferring and loading the semi-finished product in which the sheet (S) and the jig (10) are combined to the (C) position, it can be transferred to the post-process and introduced.

9 to 12 are diagrams illustrating an arrangement relationship and alignment process of a table, a sheet, and a horizontal sheet moving part of an FCCL alignment apparatus according to another embodiment.

When looking at the FCCL alignment device 1a according to another embodiment with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12, the same components as those of the FCCL alignment device 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. To

When comparing the FCCL alignment device 1 with the FCCL alignment device 1a according to another embodiment, the FCCL alignment device 1a according to another embodiment is the moving member 431 of the horizontal seat moving part 430 There is a difference in that the groove 230 is further formed in the table 200 so that the end portion can be arranged and moved. Here, the groove 230 may be referred to as a second groove or a guide groove.

The FCCL alignment device 1a includes a frame 100, a table 200a disposed to support the sheet S, and a picker disposed on the frame 100 to transfer the sheet S toward the table 200 ( 300) and a sheet alignment unit 400 for aligning the sheet S transferred by the picker 300. In addition, the FCCL alignment device 1a may include a control unit (not shown) that controls the table 200, the picker 300, and the sheet alignment unit 400, and a power supply unit (not shown) that supplies power.

In addition, the table 200a may include a plurality of holes 210 through which air moves, a flow path 220 formed to communicate with the holes 210, and a groove 230 recessed in a vertical direction from a plate surface. Here, the groove 230 may be formed at a position corresponding to the moving member 431 of the horizontal sheet moving part 430.

The groove 230 is formed on the table 200a such that the end of the moving member 431 is horizontally movable, and thus, when the moving member 431 is lowered, the groove 230 is a moving member 431 Since it provides a space in which the end of the device can be arranged, the size of the FCCL alignment device 1a in the axial direction can be made more compact than the FCCL alignment device 1.

Referring to FIG. 9, the sheet S may be disposed on the table 200a without being in the correct position of the table 200a. For example, the sheet S may be disposed on the table 200a in a state out of the correct position based on the axial direction. At this time, the table 200a is positioned below the adsorption unit 320.

In addition, as the support plate 410 of the sheet alignment part 400 descends, the end of the moving member 431 may be disposed in a groove 230 that is recessed in a vertical direction from the plate surface of the table 200a.

Referring to FIG. 10, as air is discharged from the hole 210 of the table 200a, the sheet S floats as the support plate 410. In addition, since the sheet S is supported on the plate-shaped flat support plate 410, the sheet S may be aligned in a flat state without being bent. However, as shown in FIG. 10, a part of the sheet S may be disposed in a state that is out of the support plate 410 horizontally.

Referring to FIG. 11, by operating the sheet horizontal moving part 430 in a state in which the sheet S is floating, the sheet S may be moved to be positioned at the correct position. For example, the moving member 431 of the sheet horizontal moving part 430 moves while in contact with the edge of the sheet S so that the sheet S can be guided to the correct position. For example, the horizontal sheet moving part 430 moves from the position'X1' in FIG. 9 to the position'X2' shown in FIG. 11 to align the sheet S in the correct position.

Referring to FIG. 12, if necessary, the hole 210 of the table 200a does not discharge air, but the seat S is adsorbed to the table 200a by inhaling air. I can.

Although the above has been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will variously modify and modify the present invention within the scope not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the following claims. You will understand that you can change it. And, the differences related to such modifications and changes should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

1, 1a: FCCL alignment device
100: frame
200: table 210: hall
220: Euro 230: Home
300: picker
310: picker body 320: adsorption unit
400: sheet alignment unit
410: support plate 420: support plate elevating portion
430: sheet horizontal moving part 431: moving member
S: sheet
S1: FCCL alignment method

Claims (11)

A table with a hole formed therein;
A picker for transferring a sheet to the table; And
It includes a sheet alignment unit for aligning the sheet supported by the air supplied through the hole to a predetermined position,
The sheet alignment unit
Plate-shaped support plate;
A support plate lifting part for lifting the support plate; And
It is disposed on the support plate and includes a horizontal sheet moving portion to align the sheet,
The support plate descends by the support plate elevating part,
An alignment device in which the sheet is unfolded by the support plate as air is discharged through the hole. In the alignment device for aligning the sheet in position,
frame;
A table including a hole and a flow path disposed in communication with the hole, and disposed to support the sheet at the correct position;
A picker guided by the frame and transferring the sheet to the table; And
Including a sheet alignment unit for aligning the sheets,
The sheet alignment unit
Plate-shaped support plate;
A support plate lifting part for lifting the support plate; And
It is disposed on the support plate and includes a horizontal sheet moving portion to align the sheet,
The support plate descends by the support plate elevating part,
An alignment device in which the sheet is spread by the support plate when the sheet disposed on the plate surface of the table is lifted by the flow path and the air discharged through the hole. delete The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The picker includes a picker body moving along the frame and an adsorption unit coupled to a lower portion of the picker body to adsorb a sheet,
When the support plate is lowered, the adsorption unit is disposed within a hole formed in the support plate. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The sheet horizontal moving part includes an actuator disposed on the support plate and a moving member moving by the actuator,
When the sheet is floating, the moving member moves while in contact with the end of the sheet to align the sheet to a predetermined position. The method of claim 5,
The table further includes a groove recessed from the plate surface,
When the support plate is lowered, the lower end of the moving member is disposed in the groove. The method of claim 5,
Alignment device for blocking air supplied through the hole while the sheets are aligned. The method of claim 7,
An alignment device that sucks air through the hole. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The sheet is a plate-shaped FCCL material or film alignment device. In the alignment method of aligning the transported sheet using an alignment device including a table, a picker and a sheet alignment unit in which holes are formed,
Including the step of transferring the sheet to the table using the picker and the step of aligning the sheet,
Aligning the sheets
Lowering the plate-shaped support plate by using the support plate elevating portion of the sheet alignment unit;
Lifting the sheet seated on the table, and
Including the step of aligning the lifted sheet using the sheet horizontal moving portion of the sheet alignment portion,
The step of lifting the sheet is an alignment method of lifting the sheet so that the sheet seated on the table is in contact with the support plate using air discharged through the hole. The method of claim 10,
Further comprising the step of maintaining the sheet on the table,
The step of maintaining the sheet on the table is an alignment method of adsorbing the sheet to the table through a suction process for the sheet placed in the correct position of the table.

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