TWI427024B - Holding jig and removing method using the same - Google Patents

Description

Supporting fixture and applying the moving method thereof

The present invention relates to a supporting jig and a moving method, and more particularly to a supporting jig and a moving method for supporting and moving a liquid crystal display module.

Among the current flat display technologies, liquid crystal display (LCD) technology has the advantages of being light, thin, power-saving, non-radiative, full-color, and convenient to carry, and is the most sophisticated and popular. Mobile phones, language translators, digital cameras, digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), notebook computers, and even desktop monitors and televisions have their applications.

In the assembly process of the liquid crystal display, the liquid crystal display module is transported between the various stations in response to the requirements of each process, but the liquid crystal display module at this time includes a liquid crystal panel, a hard circuit board, and a connection therebetween. In the case of a flexible circuit board, when the liquid crystal panel is transported, the hard circuit board may hang down with respect to the liquid crystal panel due to the flexible circuit board, causing the flexible circuit board to be bent and causing damage to the circuit thereon. Therefore, how to maintain the shape of the flexible circuit board without bending during the handling of the liquid crystal display module is worthy of investigation by relevant personnel.

The invention provides a supporting fixture and a moving method, which can support a liquid crystal panel and a hard circuit board at the same time by a simple component, so that the liquid crystal display module has better reliability in the transportation process.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a support jig for a liquid crystal display module. The supporting fixture comprises a body, a supporting unit and a fixing unit. The body has a first end and a second end that are away from each other. The support unit is disposed at the first end of the body. The fixing unit is disposed at the second end of the body.

An embodiment of the invention provides a method for moving a liquid crystal display module. The liquid crystal display module comprises a liquid crystal panel and a rigid circuit board, and a flexible circuit board connected between the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board. The moving method includes providing a supporting fixture, the supporting fixture comprising a body, a supporting unit disposed at the first end of the body, and a fixing unit disposed at the second end of the body. Plug the support unit under the hard board. Fix the fixing unit on the LCD panel. The liquid crystal display module is moved, wherein the hard circuit board is supported on the supporting unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, the supporting unit and the fixing unit are respectively located on different surfaces of the body.

In an embodiment of the invention, the liquid crystal display module comprises a liquid crystal panel and a rigid circuit board, and a flexible circuit board connected between the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board. The fixing unit includes a fixing portion and a supporting portion. The fixing portion is detachably assembled on the liquid crystal panel. The support portion is disposed between the fixing portion and the supporting unit for abutting against the liquid crystal panel.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fixing portion is a suction cup.

In an embodiment of the invention, the support portion is a bent structure on the body.

In an embodiment of the invention, the support unit has a guiding slope relative to the rigid circuit board.

In an embodiment of the invention, the guiding slope and the fixing unit are respectively located on opposite surfaces of the body.

In an embodiment of the invention, the supporting unit is a hook-shaped structure, and the guiding slope faces the fixing unit.

In an embodiment of the invention, the fixing unit and the supporting unit are located on the same side of the body.

In an embodiment of the invention, the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board are lifted up, and the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board are simultaneously raised to a proper height to move the liquid crystal display module.

In an embodiment of the invention, the step of inserting the support unit below the rigid circuit board comprises passing the support unit through a gap between the hard circuit board and the liquid crystal panel.

In an embodiment of the invention, the supporting unit is a hook structure, and the step of inserting the supporting unit under the hard circuit board comprises inserting the hook structure from the side of the hard circuit board away from the liquid crystal panel to the hard type. Below the board.

In an embodiment of the invention, the method further includes moving and flipping the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board.

In an embodiment of the invention, the step of fixing the fixing unit to the liquid crystal panel is by means of adsorption fixing.

Based on the above, in the above embodiment of the present invention, since the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board are connected by a flexible circuit board, the supporting fixture is fixed to the liquid crystal by the fixing unit and the supporting unit located at both ends of the body. When the panel is used as an extension structure, the supporting unit supports the rigid circuit board, thereby achieving the effect of simultaneously transporting the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board, and the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board can be maintained at a similar level due to the supporting fixture. The height and the fixing can effectively prevent the circuit damage caused by the bending of the flexible circuit board, thereby ensuring the safety of the liquid crystal display module during the handling process.

The above described features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a support jig used in a liquid crystal display module according to an embodiment of the invention. 2A and 2B are respectively a top plan view and a side view of the support jig 100 of FIG. 1 . Referring to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , in the embodiment, the liquid crystal display module 200 includes a liquid crystal panel 210 , a hard circuit board 220 , and a flexible circuit board connected between the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 . 230. The supporting jig 100 is used as a jig for transporting the liquid crystal display module 200, so that the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 can maintain a level close to each other during the moving, in addition to helping the operator to move the liquid crystal at the same time. The panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 can prevent the hard circuit board 220 from hanging down relative to the liquid crystal panel 210 because it is not supported, and the flexible circuit board 230 connecting the two is damaged due to the bending.

Here, the support jig 100 includes a body 110, a support unit 120, and a fixing unit 130. The body 110 has a first end E1 and a second end E2 away from each other, and the supporting unit 120 is disposed at the first end E1, and the fixing unit 130 is disposed at the second end E2. When the operator moves the liquid crystal display module 200 by supporting the jig 100, the hard circuit board 220 is supported on the supporting unit 120, and the second end E2 of the main body 110 is fixed on the liquid crystal panel 210 by the fixing unit 130. The supporting unit 120 and the fixing unit 130 are respectively located on different surfaces of the body 110. Accordingly, when the liquid crystal display module 200 is supported by the support jig 100, the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 are respectively located at the two ends E1 and E2 of the body 110 and have a close horizontal level to allow the liquid crystal display mode. During the moving process of the group 200, the flexible circuit board 230 is not bent due to the hanging of the rigid circuit board 220, resulting in damage.

For details, please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B . In this embodiment, the fixing unit 130 includes a fixing portion 132 and a supporting portion 134 . The fixing portion 132 is, for example, a suction cup for adsorbing and fixing the body 110 to the liquid crystal panel 210 . on. The form of the fixing portion 132 is not limited herein, and any of the second end E2 for detachably fixing the second end E2 of the body 110 to the liquid crystal panel 210 without causing damage to the liquid crystal panel 210 can be applied to the present invention.

The support portion 134 is disposed between the fixing portion 132 and the supporting unit 120 while abutting against the liquid crystal panel 210. In other words, as shown in FIG. 1 , the body 110 is clamped between the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 and supported by the fixing unit 130 adsorbed on the liquid crystal panel 210. The hard circuit board 220 supports the effect thereon.

In addition, in this embodiment, in order to enable the supporting jig 100 to meet the support requirements of the liquid crystal panel 210 and the rigid circuit board 220, the arrangement dimensions of the fixing portion 132 relative to the body 110 are A: 0.5 cm and B: 0.5, respectively. The dimensions of the body 110 are C: 7.5 cm and D: 1 cm, respectively. However, the above is only a preferred embodiment, and the designer can appropriately change the relevant dimensions of the liquid crystal panel 210, the rigid circuit board 220, and the flexible circuit board 230.

Moreover, in order to enable the liquid crystal panel 210 and the rigid circuit board 220 to be supported at a similar level, that is, to have a small height difference between the first end E1 and the second end E2 of the body 110, the support portion The 134 can be a bent structure on the body 110, so that the bent structure acts as a spacer against the liquid crystal panel 210, thereby compensating for the height difference that may be caused by the structure of the body 110.

3 is a flow chart of the support jig moving liquid crystal display module of FIG. 1. Please refer to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 3 at the same time. In step S310, since the liquid crystal display module 200 is substantially placed on the tray (not shown), at least one supporting fixture 100 needs to be supported first. The unit 120 is inserted below the hard circuit board 220 along a gap G1 between the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220. Next, in step S320, the fixing unit 130 is fixed to the liquid crystal panel 210. Finally, in steps S330 and S340, the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 are lifted, and the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 are simultaneously raised to a proper height, and the liquid crystal panel 210 can be moved because the rigid circuit board 220 supports In the supporting unit 130, therefore, in the step of moving the liquid crystal panel 210, the operations of moving the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 can be completed at the same time, and there is no need to worry about the bending problem of the flexible circuit board 230.

It is worth mentioning that, in an embodiment, the surface of the supporting unit 120 for supporting the rigid circuit board 220 has a guiding slope 122 (as shown in FIG. 2B), so that the operator can smoothly support the support. The unit 120 is inserted below the hard circuit board 220. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the guiding slope 122 is opposite to the fixing unit 130, that is, the fixing unit 130 and the supporting unit 120 are located at opposite ends of the body 110, and the fixing portion 132 and the guiding slope 122 are respectively located. On opposite sides or opposite surfaces of the body 110. Accordingly, by supporting the jig 100 in a cantilever-like structure, the opposite sides thereof abut against the hard circuit board 220 and the liquid crystal panel 210, respectively, to achieve the supporting effect.

4 is a schematic view of a supporting jig used in a liquid crystal display module according to another embodiment of the present invention. 5A and 5B are a plan view and a side view, respectively, of the support jig 300 of FIG. 4. Referring to FIG. 4, FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the support unit 300 at the first end E1 of the body 310 forms a hook structure in the support fixture 300 of the present embodiment, and The guiding slope 122 faces the fixing unit 130. In other words, the fixing unit 130 and the supporting unit 120 are located on the same side of the body 310. Further, unlike the above embodiment, in the size of the body 310, C1 is 9.5 cm, the length thereof is larger than the size C of the above embodiment, and the relevant dimensions of the hook structure are E: 1.5 cm and F: 0.5 cm. In this way, the supporting fixture 300 can support the rigid circuit board 220 from the side of the hard circuit board 220 away from the liquid crystal panel 210, and house the hard circuit board 220 in the hook structure.

6 is a flow chart of the holding jig moving liquid crystal display module of FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the liquid crystal display module of FIG. 4 flipped by a support jig. Referring to FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 simultaneously, in step S610, the hook structure of the supporting unit 120 is inserted from the side of the hard circuit board 220 away from the liquid crystal panel 210 to the lower side of the hard circuit board 220. Next, in step S620, the fixing unit 130 is fixed on the liquid crystal panel 210. Then, in steps S630 and S640, the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 are lifted, and the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 are simultaneously raised to an appropriate height, and then the liquid crystal panel 210 is moved because the rigid circuit board 220 is supported by the supporting unit 130. Therefore, in the step of moving the liquid crystal panel 210, the operations of moving the liquid crystal panel 210 and the hard circuit board 220 can be completed at the same time, and there is no need to worry about the bending problem of the flexible circuit board 230. In addition, since the opposite surfaces of the rigid circuit board 220 can be supported by the supporting unit 120, in step S650, the liquid crystal display module 200 can be flipped according to the process requirements while being transported, so that the process is The liquid crystal display module 200 can be used more flexibly.

In summary, in the above embodiment of the present invention, since the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board are connected by a flexible circuit board, the support unit and the support unit are supported by the support unit at both ends of the fixture body. The fixture can fix the liquid crystal panel at the same time and support the hard circuit board, thereby achieving the effect of simultaneously transporting the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board, and the holding fixture can maintain the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board at a similar level, the fixing energy Effectively avoid the occurrence of circuit damage caused by the bending of the flexible circuit board, thereby ensuring the safety of the liquid crystal display module during transportation. Furthermore, the body can also support the rigid circuit board in two directions by the hook structure, so that the liquid crystal display module can be flipped according to requirements during the above-mentioned handling process. In this way, the liquid crystal display module can be more flexible in application while maintaining its safe handling.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100, 300. . . Support fixture

110, 310. . . Ontology

122. . . Guided slope

120. . . Support unit

130. . . Fixed unit

132. . . Fixed part

134. . . Support

200. . . Liquid crystal display module

210. . . LCD panel

220. . . Hard board

230. . . Flexible circuit board

E1. . . First end

E2. . . Second end

G1. . . gap

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a support jig used in a liquid crystal display module according to an embodiment of the invention.

2A and 2B are respectively a top plan view and a side view of the support jig of FIG. 1 .

3 is a flow chart of the support jig moving liquid crystal display module of FIG. 1.

4 is a schematic view of a supporting jig used in a liquid crystal display module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

5A and 5B are a plan view and a side view, respectively, of the support jig of FIG. 4.

6 is a flow chart of the holding jig moving liquid crystal display module of FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the liquid crystal display module of FIG. 4 flipped by a support jig.

100. . . Support fixture

200. . . Liquid crystal display module

210. . . LCD panel

220. . . Hard board

230. . . Flexible circuit board

G1. . . gap

Claims (15)

A supporting fixture is applicable to a liquid crystal display module, the supporting fixture comprises: a body having a first end and a second end away from each other; a supporting unit disposed at the first end of the body; And a fixing unit, comprising: a fixing portion disposed on the second end of the main body, wherein the liquid crystal display module comprises a liquid crystal panel and a hard circuit board, and a connection between the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board a flexible circuit board, the fixing portion is detachably fixed to the liquid crystal panel, and the body extends from the liquid crystal panel toward the rigid circuit board and passes through the flexible circuit board to support the supporting unit disposed at the second end Live the hard board. The supporting jig of claim 1, wherein the supporting unit and the fixing unit are respectively located on different surfaces of the body. The holding unit further includes: a supporting portion disposed between the fixing portion and the supporting unit for abutting against the liquid crystal panel. The support jig according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion is a suction cup. The support jig according to claim 3, wherein the support portion is a bent structure on the body. The support jig according to claim 1, wherein the support unit has a guiding slope. The support jig according to claim 6, wherein the guiding slope and the fixing unit are respectively located on opposite surfaces of the body. The support fixture of claim 6, wherein the support unit is a hook-shaped structure, and the guiding slope faces the fixing unit. The support jig according to claim 1, wherein the fixing unit and the supporting unit are located on the same side of the body. A method for moving a liquid crystal display module, the liquid crystal display module comprising a liquid crystal panel and a rigid circuit board, and a flexible circuit board connected between the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board, the moving method comprises Providing a supporting fixture, the supporting fixture comprises a body, a supporting unit, a first end disposed on the body, and a fixing unit disposed at a second end of the body; the supporting unit is inserted a lower surface of the rigid circuit board; the fixing unit is fixed on the liquid crystal panel; and the liquid crystal display module is moved, wherein the hard circuit board is supported on the supporting unit. The method of claim 10, further comprising: lifting the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board to raise the liquid crystal panel and the hard circuit board to an appropriate height to move the liquid crystal display module . The method of claim 10, wherein the step of inserting the support unit under the rigid circuit board comprises: The holding unit passes through a gap between the rigid circuit board and the liquid crystal panel. The method of claim 10, wherein the supporting unit is a hook structure, and the step of inserting the supporting unit under the rigid circuit board comprises: removing the hook structure from the hard circuit A side of the board remote from the liquid crystal panel is inserted below the hard circuit board. The method of moving according to claim 13, further comprising: moving and flipping the liquid crystal panel and the rigid circuit board. The method of transferring according to claim 10, wherein the step of fixing the fixing unit to the liquid crystal panel is by means of adsorption fixing.