KR20240061414A - Applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an applicator, and more specifically, to an applicator that can easily transfer a terminal attached to a film carrier and perform pressure processing.

Description

Applicator {APPLICATOR}

The present invention relates to an applicator, and more specifically, to an applicator that can easily transfer a terminal attached to a film carrier and perform pressure processing.

An applicator is a mechanical device that covers the ends of wires, etc., and then connects the exposed wires and terminals. Methods for fixing wires and terminals include soldering and welding, but the method of fixing them by pressing them using an applicator as described above is widely used.

Terminals processed by conventional applicators were mainly supplied into the applicator while connected to a carrier made of metal. Conventional applicators have a structure and operation method suitable for transporting such a carrier made of metal.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a terminal S and a film carrier T to which the terminal S is attached.

As shown in FIG. 14, a film carrier (T) in the form of a thin film may be used to transport and supply the terminal (S). The film carrier (T) has the structure of an adhesive tape to which the terminal (S) is attached, has a transfer hole (V) used for transportation, and is made of a resin material with a relatively thin thickness.

Accordingly, when an existing applicator is used to transport the film carrier (T), the film carrier (T) is unintentionally torn or damaged, causing problems in the operation of the applicator and the processing of the terminal (S).

Therefore, there is a need to develop an applicator that can solve this problem.

Registered Patent No. 10-2318631

The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problems, and its purpose is to provide an applicator that can easily transfer a terminal attached to a film carrier and perform pressure processing.

An applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention to solve the above-described problem is an applicator that performs pressure processing of a terminal carried while attached to a film carrier, and includes: a frame; a terminal supply module disposed at the rear end of the frame; a terminal transfer module disposed above the terminal supply module; An anvil module disposed in front of the supply module; and a terminal pressurizing module disposed on an upper portion of the anvil module and displacing upward and downward to pressurize the terminal, wherein the terminal supply module includes a bottom plate, a cover plate disposed on an upper portion of the bottom plate, and a terminal between the bottom plate and the cover plate. It includes a carrier supply line consisting of a space, and the film carrier passes through the carrier supply line and is input into the anvil module.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal transfer module includes a finger block provided with a finger tip, and the cover plate includes an upper guide line penetrating up and down and extending in the front and rear direction, The finger tip penetrates the upper guide line and is caught on at least a portion of the film carrier located below the upper guide line.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the bottom plate includes a lower guide line located below the upper guide line, extending in the front-back direction, and having a predetermined depth.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the finger tip has a front end composed of a catching surface that is caught by at least a portion of the film carrier, and a rear end is composed of a free surface, so that when the finger tip advances, the finger The tip and the film carrier are caught by each other, and when the finger tip is retracted, the finger tip and the vital film carrier are not caught by each other.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the anvil module includes an anvil jig having an anvil tip, a rotating drum disposed on a side of the anvil jig and having a reclining cylindrical shape, and a surrounding block, The rounding block has a rear open drum space, the rotating drum is disposed in the drum space, an annular transfer space is provided between the surrounding block and the rotating drum, and a film carrier is supplied through the terminal supply unit. is input into the transfer space.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the anvil module further includes a shaft that functions as a rotation axis of the rotating drum, the rotating drum rotates around the shaft, and the rotating drum has a cylindrical drum body. and a protrusion provided on a peripheral surface of the drum body and protruding in an outward direction, and at least a portion of the film carrier is caught by the protrusion.

In the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, a discharge window is provided at the lower part of the bottom plate, and the film carrier that has passed through the transfer space passes through the open portion and is discharged through the discharge window.

According to the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, the terminal attached to the film carrier can be easily transferred and pressure processing can be performed.

In particular, during the transfer of the film carrier, it passes through a carrier supply line between the bottom plate and the cover plate, and since the finger moves the film carrier within the carrier supply line, damage to the film carrier can be prevented. In addition, since the film carrier is transported by the protrusion formed around the rotating drum even when passing through the anvil module, the film carrier can be prevented from being damaged or displaced.

In addition, according to the embodiment, the film carrier with the terminal separated is easily discharged, so that simple processing of the film carrier can be achieved.

1 to 3 are views showing an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from different directions.
Figure 4 shows the structure of the terminal supply module and the anvil module, and Figure 5 is an exploded view showing the structure of the terminal supply module.
Figure 6 shows a terminal transfer module, and Figure 7 shows an enlarged view of the finger block of the terminal transfer module.
Figure 8 is an exploded view showing the structure of the anvil module.
Figure 9 shows the terminal pressurization module.
10 to 13 are diagrams showing the operation of an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a terminal and a film carrier to which the terminal is attached.

This specification clarifies the scope of rights of the present invention, explains the principles of the present invention, and discloses embodiments so that those skilled in the art can practice the present invention. The disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various forms.

Expressions such as “includes” or “may include” that may be used in various embodiments of the present invention refer to the presence of the corresponding function, operation, or component that has been disclosed, and one or more additional functions, operations, or components. There are no restrictions on components, etc. In addition, in various embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification. It should be understood that this does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

When a component is referred to as being "connected or coupled" to another component, the component may be directly connected or coupled to the other component, but there is no connection between the component and the other component. It should be understood that other new components may exist. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it will be understood that no new components exist between the component and the other component. You should be able to.

Terms such as first and second used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

1 to 3 are views showing an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention as seen from different directions.

An applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 100; Terminal supply module 200; Terminal transfer module 300; anvil module (400); And it may include a terminal pressurizing module 500.

Hereinafter, “left and right,” “front and back,” and “up and down” indicating directions are concepts corresponding to the X, Y, and Z axes of FIG. 1.

<Frame (100)>

The frame 100 constitutes the exterior of the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, supports the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, and may have a function as a guide to guide the operation of the applicator.

The frame 100 may include a base frame 110, a side frame 120, and a guide frame 130.

The base frame 110 constitutes the bottom of the frame 100. An anvil module 400 and a terminal supply module 200 may be disposed on the base frame 110.

The side frame 120 constitutes a side portion of the frame 100. The terminal transfer module 300 may be connected to the side frame 120.

The guide frame 130 may support the terminal pressing module 500 and guide the vertical movement of the terminal pressing module 500. The guide frame 130 may have a groove-shaped movement guide 132 that guides the vertical movement of the terminal pressing module 500.

<Terminal supply module (200)>

FIG. 4 shows the structure of the terminal supply module 200 and the anvil module 400, and FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing the structure of the terminal supply module 200.

The terminal supply module 200 is disposed at the rear end of the base frame 110 and is located below the terminal transfer module 300. The terminal supply module 200 has the function of guiding the movement of the terminal.

The terminal supply module 200 may include a bottom plate 210 and a cover plate 220, and a carrier supply line 230 consisting of a space between the bottom plate 210 and the cover plate 220.

The bottom plate 210 constitutes the lower part of the terminal supply module 200.

The bottom plate 210 has a lower guide line 212 on its upper surface. The lower guide line 212 is a groove line that extends in the front-back direction and has a predetermined depth.

A discharge window 214 is provided at the lower part of the front end of the bottom plate 210 for discharging the film carrier (T).

The cover plate 220 is disposed on the bottom plate 210.

The cover plate 220 has an upper guide line 222 on its upper surface. The upper guide line 222 is a hole line that extends in the front-to-back direction and passes through the cover plate 220 in the vertical direction. The upper guide line 222 is located on the lower guide line 212.

The carrier supply line 230 consists of a space between the bottom plate 210 and the cover plate 220. The vertical width of the carrier supply line 230 is not limited, but may have an appropriate width so that the film carrier (T) and the film carrier (T) attached to the film carrier (T) can move in an appropriately aligned state. When the terminal is transferred, the film carrier (T) to which the terminal is attached moves within the carrier supply line 230, so that the carrier supply line 230 functions as a guide path for the terminal and the film carrier (T).

<Terminal transfer module (300)>

FIG. 6 shows the terminal transfer module 300, and FIG. 7 shows an enlarged view of the finger block 340 of the terminal transfer module 300.

The terminal transfer module 300 is a module that substantially moves the terminal located within the terminal supply module 200.

The terminal transfer module 300 may include a power unit 310, a transfer rod 320, a transfer arm 330, and a finger block 340.

The power device 310 provides the power necessary to move the transfer rod 320 forward and backward.

The transfer rod 320 is composed of a beam extending in the front-back direction and can move forward and backward according to the operation of the power unit 310. A movable body 322 to which the transfer arm 330 can be connected may be provided at the front end of the transfer rod 320. Meanwhile, it is not necessarily limited to this, and the position of the transfer rod 320 is fixed and it is possible for the moving body 322 to move forward and backward independently of the transfer rod 320 by the power device 310.

The transfer arm 330 is connected to the moving body 322 and can move forward and backward by receiving power from the power device 310.

The finger block 340 is connected to the lower end of the transfer arm 330 and can move forward and backward together with the transfer arm 330.

The finger block 340 may include a finger body and a finger tip 342 protruding from the bottom of the finger body. The front end of the finger tip 342 may be configured as a catching surface 344 suitable for moving the film carrier T by being caught in the transfer hole V formed in the film carrier T. For example, the catching surface 344 may be composed of a plane that is upright and vertical. Meanwhile, the rear end of the finger tip 342 may be configured with a free surface 346 that allows it to move backward without being caught in the transfer hole (V). The free surface 346 may be configured, for example, as an inclined surface or a curved surface as shown in the drawing.

The terminal transfer module 300 having the above configuration operates forward and backward in conjunction with the vertical movement of the terminal pressing module 500, and moves the terminal and the film carrier (T) to the lower part of the terminal pressing module 500. It can be moved continuously to the side.

<Anvil module (400)>

Figure 8 is an exploded view showing the structure of the anvil module 400.

The anvil module 400 is disposed on the base frame 110. The anvil module 400 is a module that supports the terminal when the terminal is pressed by the terminal pressing module 500.

The anvil module 400 may include an anvil jig 420, a rotating drum 430, a shaft 450, and a surrounding block 440. In addition, the anvil module 400 may include a first anvil cover 410 and a second anvil cover 460.

The first anvil cover 410 covers one side of the anvil module 400.

The anvil jig 420 is a member that can support the terminal, and is a member that can substantially perform pressure processing of the terminal together with the terminal pressing module 500, which will be described later. According to the embodiment, the anvil jig 420 may be provided with an anvil tip 422. The anvil tip 422 may be composed of a protrusion 434 that protrudes upward.

The rotating drum 430 is a lying cylindrical member and may include a cylindrical drum body 432 and a protrusion 434 provided on the circumferential surface of the drum body 432 and protruding outward. The protrusions 434 may be provided in plural numbers and may be arranged in a row along the circumferential surface of the drum body 432.

The surrounding block 440 has a circular drum space 442 on the inside, and the drum space 442 can be opened rearward through the open portion 444. The rotating drum 430 may be placed in the drum space 442. The space between the drum space 442 and the rotating drum 430 becomes a transfer space (W) through which the terminal and the film carrier (T) can pass.

The shaft 450 is connected to the central axis of rotation of the rotating drum 430. The rotating drum 430 may rotate around the shaft 450.

The second anvil cover 460 covers the other side of the anvil module 400.

<Terminal pressurization module (500)>

Figure 9 shows the terminal pressurization module 500.

The terminal pressing module 500 is a component capable of moving up and down, and is a member that can pressurize the terminal placed on the anvil module 400.

The vertical movement of the terminal pressurizing module 500 may be performed, for example, by a predetermined motor.

The terminal pressing module 500 may include a RAM unit 510, a disk 520, and a punch assembly 530.

The ram unit 510 is a member that can move up and down by receiving force from an external power device 310, such as a motor.

The disk 520 is a member that can adjust the vertical position of the punch assembly 530 mounted in the RAM unit 510. The specific configuration of the disk 520 is not limited.

The punch assembly 530 is mounted within the ram portion 510 and is a member that can substantially pressurize the terminal placed on the anvil module 400. The punch assembly 530 may have a punching tip 532 (tip) suitable for pressing and processing the terminal. The specific configuration of the punching tip 532 is not limited to what is shown in the drawings.

The punch assembly 530 may be separated from or combined with the ram portion 510. Accordingly, the punch assembly 530 having an appropriate punching tip 532 can be selectively mounted in the RAM unit 510 depending on the purpose.

<Operation of applicator>

Below, the operation of the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 10 to 13 are diagrams showing the operation of an applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention. The applicator according to the embodiment of the present invention can transport and process the terminal (S) attached to the film carrier (T) as shown in FIG. 14.

The film carrier (T) to which the terminal is attached is supplied in the direction indicated by arrow L1 in Figs. 10 to 12. The movement of the film carrier T is as follows. First, when the film carrier (T) is located in the carrier supply line 230, the transfer hole (V) formed in the film carrier (T) is located below the upper guide line 222 of the cover plate 220. In this state, as shown in FIG. 12, the engaging surface 344 of the finger tip 342 of the terminal transfer module 300 passes through the upper guide line 222 and is caught in the transfer hole V. In this state, when the terminal transfer module 300 moves forward in the right direction of arrow P, the film carrier (T) moves forward in the direction of arrow L1 along the carrier supply line 230 as the finger tip 342 advances. .

After the film carrier T is advanced, the terminal transfer module 300 operates backward in the left direction of arrow P. At this time, the transfer hole (V) formed in the film carrier (T) and the finger tip 342 of the terminal transfer module 300 are not caught by each other. The reason is that, as previously explained, the rear end of the finger tip 342 is composed of a free surface 346. Accordingly, the film carrier (T) maintains its original position and only the terminal transfer module 300 operates backward.

When the film carrier (T) advances, the film carrier (T) passes through the terminal transfer module 300 and is input into the anvil module 400. The film carrier (T) introduced into the anvil module 400 passes through the upper part of the open part 444 of the surrounding block 440 and enters the transfer space between the rotating drum 430 and the surrounding block 440 ( It is put into W). When the film carrier (T) is positioned around the rotary drum (430), the protrusion (434) of the rotary drum (430) is caught in the transfer hole (V) formed in the film carrier (T). As the film carrier (T) advances, the drum rotates around the shaft (450). Therefore, the film carrier (T) can smoothly pass through the transfer space (W).

In this process, the terminal attached to the film carrier (T) is located on the anvil module 400, and the terminal pressing module 500 is lowered as shown by arrow Q in FIG. 13. Accordingly, the terminal is pressurized by the pressurizing module 500. Through this pressure processing, processing according to the purpose is performed. For example, this processing may be processing such as joining between a terminal and a core wire.

After the pressurization process is completed by the terminal pressurizing module 500, the film carrier (T) with the terminal separated passes through the rotating drum 430, passes through the transfer space (W), and is discharged through the lower part of the open portion 444. , is discharged to the outside through the discharge window 214 at the bottom of the bottom plate 210, as shown by arrow L2 in FIG. 12.

Below, the effects of the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The thin tape-shaped film carrier (T) is made of resin and, unlike terminals made of other metal materials, is weak and therefore difficult to transport. In particular, if the film carrier (T) is damaged or torn during the transfer process, processing may be stopped and accidents such as applicator failure may occur.

According to the applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention, a terminal attached to a film-shaped film carrier (T) can be easily transferred and pressure processing can be performed. In particular, during the transfer process of the film carrier (T), it passes through the carrier supply line 230 between the bottom plate 210 and the cover plate 220, and the film carrier (T) in the carrier supply line 230 is touched with a finger tip. Since 342 moves, damage to the film carrier T can be prevented. In addition, since the film carrier (T) is transported by the protrusion 434 formed around the rotating drum 430 even in the process of passing the anvil module 400, the film carrier (T) may be damaged or displaced. This can be prevented.

In addition, according to the embodiment, the film carrier (T) with the terminal separated is easily discharged, so that easy processing of the film carrier (T) can be achieved.

As such, the present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings, but this is merely illustrative and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations of the embodiment are possible therefrom. . Therefore, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the attached patent claims.

100: frame
110: base frame
120: side frame
130: Guide frame
132: Movement guide
200: terminal supply module
210: bottom plate
212: lower guide line
214: discharge window
220: cover plate
222: upper guide line
230: Carrier supply line
300: terminal transfer module
310: power unit
320: transfer rod
322: moving body
330: transfer arm
340: Finger block
342: Finger tip
344: Catch surface
346: free surface
400: Anvil module
410: first anvil cover
420: Anvil jig
422: Anvil tip
430: rotating drum
432: drum body
434: protrusion
440: Surrounding block
442: drum space
444: Open part
450: shaft
460: 2nd anvil cover
500: terminal pressurization module
510: Lambu
520: disk
530: Punch assembly
532: Punching tip

Claims (5)

An applicator that performs pressure processing of a terminal carried while attached to a film carrier,
frame;
a terminal supply module disposed at the rear end of the frame;
a terminal transfer module disposed above the terminal supply module;
An anvil module disposed in front of the supply module; and
It includes a terminal pressurizing module disposed above the anvil module and pressing the terminal by displacing it up and down,
The terminal supply module is,
bottom plate,
a cover plate disposed on top of the bottom plate, and
It includes a carrier supply line consisting of a space between the bottom plate and the cover plate,
The film carrier is an applicator that passes through the carrier supply line and is introduced into the anvil module. According to paragraph 1,
The terminal transfer module includes a finger block having a finger tip,
The cover plate includes an upper guide line that penetrates up and down and extends in the front-to-back direction,
The finger tip is,
Penetrating the upper guide line and being caught on at least a portion of the film carrier located below the upper guide line,
The bottom plate is located below the upper guide line, extends in the front-back direction, and includes a lower guide line having a predetermined depth. According to clause 2,
The finger tip has a front end configured as a catching surface that is caught on at least a portion of the film carrier, and a rear end configured as a free surface,
An applicator in which the finger tip and the film carrier are caught by each other when the finger tip moves forward, and the finger tip and the vital film carrier are not caught by each other when the finger tip moves backward. According to clause 2,
The anvil module is,
An anvil jig with an anvil tip,
a rotating drum disposed on a side of the anvil jig and having a reclining cylindrical shape, and
Contains a surrounding block,
The surrounding block has a rear open drum space, the rotating drum is disposed in the drum space, and an annular transfer space is provided between the surrounding block and the rotating drum,
The film carrier supplied through the terminal supply unit is an applicator that is introduced into the transfer space. According to clause 4,
The anvil module further includes a shaft that functions as a rotation axis of the rotating drum, and the rotating drum rotates around the shaft,
The rotating drum includes a cylindrical drum body and a protrusion provided on a circumferential surface of the drum body and protruding outward,
At least a portion of the film carrier is caught by the protrusion,
A discharge window is provided at the lower part of the bottom plate,
The film carrier that has passed through the transfer space passes through the open portion and is discharged through the discharge window.