TW201416302A - Fixture and conveying system - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention relates to a fixture and conveying system for holding and transporting material, where the fixture includes two clamping sets and an outer frame. The two clamping sets clamps on the two opposite sides of the material, and the outer frame have a first side and a second side that are opposite to each other, and the two clamping sets are provided in the first side and the second side respectively. Two supporting members are provided between the first side and the second side, and the material is in the area surrounded by the first side, the second side and the two supporting members, and the first and second sides provide opposite side tensions to the material. The conveying system comprises at least one fixture, plural rollers, two tracks and at least a chain, where the rollers are disposed on the first side and the second side of the outer frame respectively, the two tracks correspond to the positions of roller, and the chain is connected to the outer frame to drive the fixture and the material to move.

Description

Fixture and conveyor system

The invention relates to a clamp and a conveying system, in particular to a material clamp and a supporting force formed by using a clamp type and an outer frame, and the chain clamp is used to drive the integrated clamp to move, so in the process of conveying the material, A conveyor system that avoids distortion of the material.

In modern high-tech industries such as PCB (printed circuit board), FPD (flat panel display), PV (light energy battery), etc., the product structure may include a sheet-shaped and elastic soft electron. In the PCB industry, the soft electronics can be formed by chemical pretreatment processes, development/etching/stripping processes, horizontal desmear and copper plating processes, horizontal browning processes, and horizontal chemical silver processes.

Since soft electrons are elastic and extremely thin, how to maintain the flatness of soft electrons during the processing and transportation of soft electrons is a problem that the related art must overcome.

A conventional patent for a conveyor for a flexible electronic or related thin workpiece, such as the Republic of China Patent Publication No. 201107215 "Methods for transporting flat materials to be processed, holding mechanisms, equipment and systems, and loading or unloading equipment" The present invention discloses a conveying mechanism which is provided with a holding mechanism on opposite sides of a material to be treated, and a force is applied to the holding mechanism by a tensioning mechanism on the conveying mechanism, which can be held in the holding mechanism. The material to be treated on the mechanism produces a force. In addition, the transport mechanism has a plurality of rollers that can be driven by the rollers to travel along with the material to be treated. In the ideal case, by the synchronization mechanism correction, two The side rollers can be rotated synchronously so that the holding mechanisms on the two sides can travel synchronously, so that the material to be processed is conveyed flat. The new patents filed by Taiwan Yazhi Technology Co., Ltd., numbered 101214591, 101214593, and 101214595, further disclose different types of tension and clamping mechanisms. However, it has been found in practice that it is difficult for the synchronizing mechanism to keep the material to be treated flat, and if the mechanical structure factor, electrical factor or environmental factor are added as described above, the drum can not be rotated synchronously, and the holding mechanism on the two sides cannot be synchronized. Therefore, the material to be treated is twisted, causing damage to the material to be treated.

According to this, in addition to providing soft electronic tension, how to ensure that soft electronics are always flat during the transportation process is one of the urgent problems to be solved by those skilled in the related art.

In order to meet the above requirements, in an embodiment of the present invention, a jig and a conveying system are proposed, which provide a material tension and a supporting force by using a clamping device and an outer frame to form a material jig, and use the chain to drive the integrated jig to move, Therefore, the material can be prevented from being distorted during the process of conveying the material.

In order to achieve the above object, in another embodiment of the present invention, a clamp is provided for clamping a material to be processed, and the clamp comprises: two clamping groups respectively clamped to the opposite of the material And an outer frame having a first side and a second side, the two clamping groups being respectively disposed on the first side and the second side, the first side Two supporting members are disposed between the second side, the material is located on the first side, the second side, and the two supporting members are formed Within the scope, the first side and the second side provide tension on opposite sides of the material.

In order to achieve the above object, in another embodiment of the present invention, a delivery system is further provided for conveying a material to be processed, the delivery system comprising: at least one clamp, the clamp comprising: two clamping groups, Clamping on opposite sides of the material; and an outer frame having a first side and a second side, the two clamping groups being respectively disposed on the first side and the second side a side support member is disposed between the first side edge and the second side edge, and the material is located within a range formed by the first side edge, the second side edge, and the two support members Providing tension between opposite sides of the material by the first side edge and the second side edge; the plurality of rollers are disposed on the first side edge and the second side edge of the outer frame; Corresponding to the positions of the plurality of rollers disposed on the first side and the second side; and at least one chain connected to the outer frame, the at least one chain being driven to drive the outer frame, the clamp And the material moves.

In order to enable your review committee to have a better understanding and recognition of the structural purpose and efficacy of the present invention, the detailed description is as follows.

Certain terms, as defined below, are intended to be unambiguously and unambiguously referring to their meaning if they are not indicated otherwise. "dividable "Connected to ground" or similar terms means that such a connection may separate one element or device from another element or device without permanently damaging or destroying the element or device and the other element or device. In other words, the "separable connection" between the clip and the material to be treated will thus be apparent in order to remove the clip from the material to be treated without permanently damaging or destroying the clip and the material to be treated. Therefore, the function of the clip and the material to be treated is not damaged.

The technical means and efficacy of the present invention for achieving the object will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the embodiments listed in the following drawings are only for the purpose of explanation, and are to be understood by the reviewing committee, but the technical means of the present invention are not Limited to the listed figures.

Please refer to the structure of an embodiment of the delivery system of the present invention shown in the first to fifth figures.

The conveying system 100 is for conveying a material 10 to be processed, and the conveying system comprises two clamps 20, a plurality of rollers 30, two rails 40 and two chains 50.

The clamp 20 includes a first clamping set 21A, a second clamping set 21B and an outer frame 22. The first clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B are respectively clamped on opposite sides of the material 10. The first clamping group 21A is composed of a pair of first clamping members 211A, 212A which are attracted to each other. The pair of first clamping members 211A, 212A are elongated, and the pair of first clamping members 211A, 212A are The pair of first clips 211A, 212A are longitudinally oriented parallel to the length of the edge of the material 10, and the pair of first clips 211A, 212A can be used. A magnetic member having magnetic attraction, or one of the pair of first members 211A, 212A may be made of a magnetic member, and the other material having a magnetic attraction. The first pair of clips 211A, 212A may have only material 10, or may be connected by a pivotal connection or a sliding structure, thereby achieving detachable attachment to material 10. . The structure of the second clamping group 21B is similar to that of the first clamping group 21A, and the second clamping group 21B is composed of a pair of second clamping members 211B, 212B which are attracted to each other, and the pair of second clamping members 211B, 212B are Long strips, the pair of second clips 211B, 212B are attracted to each other and are clamped up and down on the edge of one side of the material 10, and the length of the pair of second clips 211B, 212B is parallel to the edge of the material 10. In the longitudinal direction, the pair of second clips 211B, 212B may be magnetic members having magnetic attraction, or one of the pair of second clips 211B, 212B may be made of a magnetic member, and the other may be made of a material having magnetic attraction. The pair of second clamp members 211B, 212B may have only material 10 or be connected by a pivotal connection or a sliding structure, thereby achieving detachable connection to the material 10. Furthermore, the clips located in the lower layer are longer than the clips located in the upper layer and may have a flat surface to support the material 10, while the clips located in the upper layer may have a flat surface or protrusions to press the material 10 against the clips of the lower layer. Thereby, the material 10 is prevented from slipping when subjected to tension.

The outer frame 22 has a first side 221 and a second side 222. The first side 221 and the second side 222 are parallel to each other. The first side 221 is provided with a first platform 2211. The clip 211A of the lower layer of the clamping group 21A is fixedly disposed on the first platform 2211. A second platform 2221 is disposed on the second side 222, and a connecting member 223 is disposed on the second platform 2221. The clamping member 211B of the second clamping group 21B is detachably connected to the connecting member 223. The clip member 211B and the connecting member 223 may be magnetic members having magnetic attraction, or one of them may be made of a magnetic member, and the other may be made of a material having magnetic attraction. Clamping material 10 to the first side opposite to the other The clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B, wherein the second clamping group 21B is detachably disposed on the second side 222. In addition, two support members 224 are disposed between the first side 221 and the second side 222. In the embodiment, the two support members 224 are two long rods, and the length of the two supports 224 is Parallel to each other, and the length direction of the support member 224 is perpendicular to the first side edge 221 and the second side edge 222, and the first side edge 221, the second side edge 222 and the two support members 224 form a rectangular frame structure, and The material 10 is located within a rectangular range formed by the first side edge 221, the second side edge 222, and the two support members 224. Furthermore, as shown in the second figure, the positions of the platforms 2211 and 2221 in this embodiment are lower than the positions of the rollers 30, the rails 40 and the chain 50, and the functions thereof are to avoid immersion in the treatment liquid or treatment by the treatment liquid. The roller 30, the rail 40 or the chain 50 is damaged by the handling of liquid spills or leaks. It should be noted that the manner in which the first clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B are disposed on the outer frame 22 is not limited to the forms of the first platform 2211 and the second platform 2221 described above, and the key point is that the outer frame can be configured in pairs. The material held by the two clamping groups provides tension and the support member ensures the simultaneous movement of the two clamping groups and avoids correcting the movement of the two clamping groups.

Referring to the first, fourth and fifth figures, the support member 224 is located at one end of the first clamping group 21A and can be mounted on the lower clamping member 211A of the first clamping group 21A. The second clamping group 21B is located at the opposite ends of the lower clamping member 211B, and is provided with a convex member 2111B. The supporting member 224 is provided with a recess 2241 corresponding to the protruding member 2111B. In this embodiment, the recess 2241 does not extend through the end of the support member 224, so that the projection 2111B of the clip 211B can only move within a partial range of the end of the support member 224, that is, the clip 211B. The protruding member 2111B is slidably disposed at the end of the support member 224, thereby making The clip 211B is detachably coupled to the connector 223. In another embodiment, the recess 2241 extends through the end of the support member 224, and the protrusion 2111B of the clip 211B can be inserted into the recess 2241 by one end of the support member 224, or the clip can be inserted into the recess 2241. The piece 211B is moved out of the groove 2241, and functions to unilaterally operate the second clamping group 21B to quickly disengage the second clamping group 21B from the support member 224.

In addition, the plurality of rollers 30 are disposed at the bottom of the first side 221 and the second side 222 of the outer frame 22, and the two rails 40 are respectively disposed corresponding to the first side 221 and the second side 222. The position of the plurality of rollers 30. The two chains 50 are disposed on opposite sides of the first side 221 and the second side 222. The first side 221 and the second side 222 of the outer frame 22 are respectively provided with two passive members 225, and each chain The active member 51 is disposed on the first side 221 and the second side 222, and the passive member 225 of the first side 221 is detachably connected to the active member 51 of the corresponding chain 50. The active member 51 and the passive member 225 may be magnetic members having magnetic attraction, or one of them may be made of a magnetic member, and the other may be made of a material having magnetic attraction. Each chain 50 is coupled to a drive unit (not shown) for driving the chain 50.

Referring to the sixth figure, when the chain 50 is driven, the driving member 51 moves with the chain 50 and can simultaneously push the corresponding abutting passive member 225, since the passive member 225 is coupled to the first side 221 and the second side. The side 222 can thus synchronously drive the outer frame 22, the first clamping group 21A, the second clamping group 21B and the material 10 to travel synchronously toward a first direction F1, which is parallel to the first side 221 The length direction of the second side 222. At the same time, the roller 30 can slide in the corresponding rail 40 (refer to the state shown in the third figure) to assist the outer frame 22 to move.

In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to the second figure, the combination of the material 10, the first clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B is as follows: first opening the first clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B That is, the clips 212A, 211A, 212B, and 211B are attracted or combined with each other without being magnetically or the like; the material 10 is placed flat on the clips 211A and 211B; and the first grip group 21A and the second clip are closed. The group 21B is held, that is, the clips 212A, 211A, 212B, and 211B are attracted or combined with each other by magnetic force or the like; the clip 211B is attracted by the connecting member 223, thereby providing tension. The disassembling manner of the material 10, the first clamping group 21A and the second clamping group 21B is basically opposite to the above manner, and those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present invention should be able to directly and unambiguously infer, so the related description is omitted here. .

In several embodiments of the invention, the manner in which the clamp provides tension is not limited to the use of the magnetic attraction clip by the connector. The clip and the connector can be attracted to each other by an elastic member such as a spring or a sponge. In addition, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the arrangement relationship of the connecting member and the clip member can be appropriately changed, so that a repulsive force is generated between the connecting member and the clip member, thereby achieving the effect of providing tension. For example, the connector is extended to the inside of the clip, and the clip is pushed away by magnetic repulsion so that the clip and the material are subjected to tension. The related art can be designed or modified by the teachings of the present invention, and still fall within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

In summary, the soft electronic transport system provided by the present invention provides a material tension and a supporting force by using a clamp type and a rectangular outer frame to form a material clamp, and the chain is used to drive the integrated clamp to move, thereby the process of conveying the material. In the middle, the chain only provides the driving force for the movement of the clamp without causing any tension or pressure on the clamp itself, thus avoiding distortion of the material. In addition, the materials described herein may be soft electronic materials, flexible electronic substrates, malleable materials, or materials that are known to be elastic. That is, the materials may be any elastic or flexible material that is used in the high-tech industry, and more specifically, the material may be a conventional PCB, copper foil or the like in the form of a sheet. In addition, since the means for providing tension is a jig, even if the jig and material are separated from the conveyor chain, no possible deformation or distortion occurs. Thus, in several embodiments of the invention, the clamps and materials can be removed from the conveyor chain for additional processing.

However, the above description is only for the embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto. That is to say, the equivalent changes and modifications made by the applicant in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention. I would like to ask your review committee to give a clear explanation and pray for it.

100‧‧‧Conveying system

10‧‧‧Materials

20‧‧‧ fixture

21A‧‧‧First clamping group

211A, 212A‧‧‧ first clamp

21B‧‧‧Second clamping group

211B, 212B‧‧‧ second clamp

2111B‧‧‧ convex parts

22‧‧‧External framework

221‧‧‧ first side

2211‧‧‧First platform

222‧‧‧ second side

2221‧‧‧Second platform

223‧‧‧Connecting parts

224‧‧‧Support

2241‧‧‧ Groove

225‧‧‧ Passive parts

30‧‧‧Roller

40‧‧‧ Track

50‧‧‧Chain

51‧‧‧Active parts

F1‧‧‧ first direction

The first figure is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of the present invention.

The second figure is a schematic view of the A-A cross-sectional structure of the first figure.

The third figure is a schematic view of the B-B cross-sectional structure of the first figure.

The fourth figure is a schematic view of the C-C cross-sectional structure of the first figure.

The fifth figure is a schematic view of the D-D cross-sectional structure of the first figure.

The sixth figure is a schematic diagram of the action structure of the first embodiment.

100‧‧‧Conveying system

10‧‧‧Materials

20‧‧‧ fixture

21A‧‧‧First clamping group

211A, 212A‧‧‧ first clamp

21B‧‧‧Second clamping group

211B, 212B‧‧‧ second clamp

22‧‧‧External framework

221‧‧‧ first side

222‧‧‧ second side

223‧‧‧Connecting parts

224‧‧‧Support

225‧‧‧ Passive parts

30‧‧‧Roller

40‧‧‧ Track

50‧‧‧Chain

51‧‧‧Active parts

Claims (16)

A clamp for holding a material to be processed, the clamp comprising: two clamping groups respectively clamped on opposite sides of the material; and an outer frame having a first side opposite to each other a second side, the two clamping groups are respectively disposed on the first side edge and the second side edge, and two supporting members are disposed between the first side edge and the second side edge, the material system is Located between the first side edge, the second side edge, and the two support members, the first side edge and the second side edge provide tension on opposite sides of the material. The jig of claim 1, wherein the two supports comprise two rods, the length directions of the two rods being parallel to each other. The jig of claim 2, wherein the first side edge and the second side edge are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the two support members is perpendicular to the first side edge and the second side edge. The jig according to claim 1, wherein each of the clamping groups is formed by a pair of mutually attractable clips, the pair of clips being elongated, and the pair of clips are attracted to each other and clamped. At the edge of the material, the length of the pair of clips is parallel to the length of the edge of the material, whereby the pair of mutually attractable clips detachably join the opposite sides of the material. The jig of claim 4, wherein each of the pair of mutually attractable clips is a magnetically attracted magnetic member. The jig of claim 5, wherein the two clamping groups are a first clamping group and a second clamping group, wherein one of the first clamping groups is fixed to the clamp a connecting member is further fixed on the second side, and one of the clamping members of the second clamping group is connected to the connecting member Separately connected. The jig of claim 6, wherein the second clamping group and the connecting member detachably connected to the connecting member are slidably disposed at a distal end portion of the two supporting members. A conveying system for conveying a material to be processed, the conveying system comprising: at least one clamp comprising: two clamping groups respectively clamped on opposite sides of the material; and an outer frame having The first side edge and the second side edge are respectively disposed on the first side edge and the second side edge, and the first side edge and the second side edge are disposed between the first side edge and the second side edge There are two supporting members, the material is located in the range formed by the first side edge, the second side edge and the two supporting members, and the first side edge and the second side edge provide the opposite of the material. The tension of the two sides; the plurality of rollers are disposed on the first side and the second side of the outer frame; and the two tracks are respectively disposed corresponding to the first side and the second side The position of the plurality of rollers; and the two chains are respectively disposed on the first side and the second side, the two chains being driven to drive the clamp and the material to move. The conveying system of claim 8, wherein the first side and the second side of the outer frame are each provided with at least one passive member, and each of the chains is provided with at least one active member. The passive member of the one side and the second side is detachably connected to the corresponding active member, and when the chain is driven, the passive member is driven by the active member and synchronously driven The outer frame, the clamp, and the material move. The conveying system of claim 8, wherein the two supporting members are two rod bodies, and the length directions of the two rod bodies are parallel to each other. The conveying system of claim 10, wherein the first side edge and the second side edge are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the two support members is perpendicular to the first side edge and the second side edge . The delivery system of claim 8, wherein the outer frame, the clamp, and the material travel toward a first direction that is parallel to the first side and the second side Longitudinal direction. The conveying system of claim 8, wherein each of the clamping groups is formed by a pair of mutually attractable clips, the pair of clips being elongated, and the pair of clips are attracted to each other and clamped. Holding the edge of the material, the length of the pair of clips is parallel to the length of the edge of the material, whereby the pair of mutually attractable clips are detachably coupled to opposite sides of the material. The transport system of claim 13, wherein each of the pair of mutually attractable clips is a magnetically attracted magnetic member. The conveying system of claim 14, wherein the two clamping groups are a first clamping group and a second clamping group, and one of the clamping members is fixed to the clamping member. The first side edge is further provided with a connecting member on the second side, and one of the clamping members is detachably connected to the connecting member. The conveying system of claim 15, wherein the second clamping group and the connecting member detachably connected to the connecting member are slidably disposed at a distal end portion of the two supporting members.