TWI410368B - Production line apparatus of notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A production line apparatus of notebook computer includes two test areas, two first download areas, a conveyor track, and a run-in area. The test areas are disposed in parallel with each other. The test areas receive a plurality of notebook computers through two inlets and transport the notebook computers along a first direction. The first download areas provide a retaining space for the notebook computers. The conveyor track is capable of receiving the notebook computers from the test areas or from the first download areas, and transporting the notebook computers along the first direction and a second direction sequentially. The run-in area receives the notebook computers from the conveyor track transported along the second direction through another inlet. The notebook computers transported along the second direction are rotated to the first direction, so that the notebook computers are transported to two outlets.

Description

Notebook computer production line machine

The invention relates to a production line machine and a production line method, and in particular to a production line machine and a production line method for a notebook computer.

Manufacturers currently producing notebook computers typically use a single loop body line machine that allows the material to enter and exit on the same side. However, since the notebook computer must be separated from the main body when it is packaged, there is an opportunity to carry it once more. In addition, since the main line body has only one power, the entire main line body cannot be segmented, and there is a disadvantage of low productivity.

In addition, although some manufacturers use the double loop body line machine to solve the problem of the package connection and the material in the same direction, but the cable download space and the three turns waste 13 meters of space. It also makes capacity increase a bottleneck. In addition, some manufacturers require notebook manufacturers to increase the operating system (OS) decompression requirements on the production line machine, so the existing space of the double loop body line machine is insufficient.

The invention provides a production line machine for a notebook computer, which contributes to the improvement of the production capacity while maintaining the smooth flow of the logistics.

The invention provides a production line method for a notebook computer, which contributes to the improvement of production while maintaining the smoothness of the logistics.

The invention provides a production line machine for a notebook computer, comprising two preparation areas, two assembly areas, two test areas, two first unloading areas, a conveying track, a trial running area and two packaging areas. The two stock areas are arranged parallel to each other. The two stocking areas receive the assembly materials required for the plurality of notebook computers through the two first inlets, and transfer the assembly materials required for the notebook computer in a first direction. The two assembly areas are respectively arranged corresponding to the preparation area, and the assembly materials are assembled into a notebook computer, and the notebook computer is transmitted in the first direction. The two test areas are respectively arranged corresponding to the assembly area to receive the notebook and transfer the notebook in a first direction. The first unloading area is disposed on the transfer path of the notebook computer and provides parking space to the notebook computer. The conveying track is disposed between the first unloading areas. The transport track is adapted to receive a notebook from the test area or receive a notebook from the first unloading area and sequentially transfer the notebooks in a first direction and a second direction. The test operation area receives the notebook computer transported along the second direction through the second entrance, and rotates the notebook computer transmitted in the second direction to transmit in the first direction, so that the test operation area transmits the notebook computer To the first exit. The first outlets are located on opposite sides of the test run area. The two packaging areas correspond to the first outlet arrangement of the test operation area, and the unloading area is disposed between the packaging areas. The packaging area receives the notebook computer through the two third entrances, and transmits the notebook computer to the two second outlets in the first direction.

In an embodiment of the invention, the transport track comprises a first track and a second track. The second track is located above the first track. The first track and the second track respectively transmit the notebook computer in the first direction and the second direction, and the test operation area receives the notebook computer through a second exit of the second track. The first direction and the second direction are opposite to each other.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first unloading area receives the notebook computer from the test area through the first track. The test operation area receives the notebook computer from the first unloading area through the second track.

In an embodiment of the invention, the notebook computer performs downloading of an operating system in the first unloading area.

In an embodiment of the invention, the notebook computer performs decompression of the operating system in the commissioning area.

In an embodiment of the invention, the test run area includes a parking rack and a rotating track. The shape of the rotating track is an annular shape in which the parking rack is disposed on the rotating track and adapted to move along the rotating track.

In an embodiment of the invention, the production line machine of the notebook computer further includes a sample rack. The sample rack is disposed beside one of the packaging areas.

In an embodiment of the invention, the production line machine of the notebook computer is further provided with a second unloading area. The second unloading area is disposed above the conveying track.

In an embodiment of the invention, the production line machine of the notebook computer further includes two inclined tracks. Two inclined rails are disposed above the test area. The tilt track is adapted to receive a notebook from the first outlet and to transfer the notebook.

In an embodiment of the invention, the first unloading area includes an unloading rack.

Based on the above, the production line machine of the notebook computer of the present invention can reduce the distance for the operator to carry the notebook computer and keep the logistics smooth by providing the unloading area in the vicinity of the transport track. In addition, since the notebook computer also decompresses the operating system in the test operation area, the number of times the operator carries the notebook computer can be reduced. In addition, the production line machine of the notebook computer of the present invention comprises two test areas and two first unloading areas, and the double-input production line structure contributes to the improvement of the production capacity.

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

1 is a production line machine of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A is an enlarged perspective view of a region A of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2A simultaneously, the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer of the embodiment includes two kitting areas 160, two assembly areas 150, two test areas 110, and two. A download area 120, a transport track 130, a run-in area 140, and a packing area 170 are provided.

The two stock areas 160 are arranged in parallel with each other, receive the assembly material M required for the test element TC through the two inlets IP1 and transfer the assembly material M in a first direction (for example, the +X direction). The two assembly areas 150 are respectively arranged corresponding to the stock preparation area 160, the assembly material M is assembled into the test element TC, and the test element TC is transmitted in the +X direction, wherein the test element TC is, for example, a notebook computer. The two test areas 110 are respectively configured corresponding to the assembly area 150 to receive the test element TC and transmit the test element TC in the +X direction. The test area 110 receives the test element TC through the two inlets IP1' and transmits the test element TC in the +X direction. The two unloading areas 120 are disposed on the transport path P1 of the test element TC and provide a parking space 122 to the test element TC. In addition, the unloading area 120 is, for example, an unloading rack.

The transport track 130 is disposed between the unloading areas 120. The transport track 130 is adapted to receive the test element TC from the test area 110 or the test element TC from the unloading area 120, sequentially transmitting the test element TC in a +X direction and a second direction (eg, the -X direction). In the present embodiment, the width of the conveying rail 130 is, for example, 0.4 meters, and the length thereof is, for example, 100 meters. The trial operation area 140 receives the test element TC transported by the transport track 130 in the -X direction through the inlet IP2, and continues to transport the test element TC in the -X direction. The trial operation area 140 rotates the conveying direction of the test element TC from the -X direction to the +X direction, and transmits the test element TC to the two outlets OP1 in the +X direction, wherein the two outlets OP1 are located on opposite sides of the trial operation area 140. In addition, the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer of the present embodiment further includes an unloading area 120' (shown in Fig. 2A). As shown in Fig. 2A, the unloading area 120' is disposed above the conveying rail 130. When the production capacity of the production line machine is increased, the unloading area 120 can provide more parking space to the test component TC.

In detail, the assembly area 150 of the present embodiment is respectively arranged corresponding to the inlet IP1' of the test area 110, and the test element TC is transmitted to the inlet IP1' of the test area 110 in the +X direction through the two outlets OP3, wherein the test element TC includes Multiple display modules. The display module is, for example, a liquid crystal module (LCM). In addition, the stocking area 160 is arranged corresponding to the two inlets IP3 of the assembly area 150, and provides the assembly material M required for the display module. The assembly material M is, for example, at least one of a display panel, a backlight module, a front frame and a rear frame, and the display panel is exemplified by a liquid crystal display panel. As shown in FIG. 1, the stock preparation area 160 transports the assembly material M in the +X direction to the inlet IP3 of the assembly area 150 through the two outlets OP4, so that the assembly material M is assembled into the test area TC in the assembly area 150. For example, the assembly area 150 of the present embodiment may be, for example, a display module assembly area.

On the other hand, the packaging area 170 is aligned with the outlet OP1 of the trial operation area 140, and the unloading area 120 is disposed between the packaging areas 170. The packaging area 170 receives the test element TC from the trial operation area 140 through the two inlets IP4, respectively, and transmits the test element TC to the two outlets OP5 in the +X direction. As can be seen from the above, in the present embodiment, the two inlets IP1 of the two stock areas 160 and the two outlets OP5 of the two package areas 170 are respectively the double outlet and the double inlet of the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer.

In addition, the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer of the embodiment further includes a sample rack 180. The sample rack 180 is disposed beside one of the packaging areas 170. In the present embodiment, the number of the sample racks 180 is, for example, two, and is disposed beside the two packaging areas 170, respectively. Further, the sample rack 180 is, for example, a sample rack of a machine accessory for providing instructions for the test component TC or related accessories such as a compact disc.

2B is a front elevational view of the trial run area 140 and the transport track 130 of FIG. 2A in the Y direction. 2A and 2B, the transport track 130 includes a track 132 and a track 134. The track 134 is located above the track 132, wherein the track 132 and the track 134 carry the test element TC in the +X direction and the -X direction, respectively. The trial operation area 140 receives the test element TC through the outlet OP2 of the 134 track. Additionally, the unloading region 120 receives the test element TC from the test area 110 through the track 132, and the test run area 140 receives the test element TC from the unloading area 120 through the track 134. The direction in which the test element TC travels in the track 132 and the direction in which the track 134 travels are opposite to each other. For example, the direction of travel of the test element TC in the track 132 is, for example, the +X direction, and the direction of travel of the test element TC in the track 134 is, for example, the -X direction.

In the present embodiment, the test component TC is connected to the unloading area 120 to perform downloading of an operation system (OS). For example, the unloading area 120 is attached with a power cord and a network route for downloading the image file of the operating system to the test component TC. In detail, when the operator moves the test component TC of the operating system to be downloaded from the test area 110 to the track 132 (step S1), the track 132 transmits the test element TC in the +X direction. It should be noted that since the distance from the test area 110 to the track 132 is very close (for example, within 2 meters), it is convenient for the operator to carry out the work.

Further, the operator picks up the test element TC in front of the delivery from the track 132 and transports it to the unloading area 120 for downloading of the operating system. In detail, the unloading area 120 of the present embodiment is provided corresponding to the conveying rail 130, wherein the length of the conveying rail 130 is, for example, about 30 meters, and there is an operator at every other distance beside the conveying rail 130. Therefore, when the test element TC is transferred to the area in which each worker is responsible, each person only needs to place the test element TC in the area of responsibility in the unloading area 120. Since the unloading area 120 is located beside the conveyance rail 130, it is possible to shorten the transportation time of the worker and contribute to the smoothness of the flow. That is, the operator tests the component TC without leaving the main body during transportation, but the track 132 can transmit the test component TC to each fixed point. The unloading area 120 of the present embodiment can accommodate, for example, 1000 test elements TC, such as a notebook computer to be downloaded or downloading an operating system.

Next, the operator will remove the test component TC of the downloaded operating system from the unloading area 120 and place it on the track 134 so that the track 134 transmits the test element TC in the -X direction to the trial operation area 140 (step S2). ). Finally, the test run area 140 receives the test element TC through the outlet OP2 of the track 134. As shown in FIG. 2A, the trial operation area 140 includes a parking rack 142 and a rotating track 144. The rotating rail 144 is shaped like a ring, wherein the parking rack 142 is disposed on the rotating rail 144 and adapted to move along the rotating rail 144. In detail, the parking rack 142 will rotate on the rotating track 144.

2C is a front elevational view of the trial operation region 140, the packaging region 170, and the inclined rail 182 of FIG. 2A in the Y direction. Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C simultaneously, in the present embodiment, the test element TC is subjected to decompression of the operating system in the test operation area 140. When the parking rack 142 is rotated close to the outlet OP1 and the decompression of the operating system is completed, the operator can remove the test component TC on the parking rack 142 from the inlet and outlet OP1 and pass the test component through the inclined rail 182. The TC is transferred to the packaging area 170 (step S3). In detail, the inclined track 182 is disposed above the test area 110. The inclined track 182 is adapted to receive the test element TC from the outlet OP1 and to transfer the test element TC to the packaging area 170. The test component TC is, for example, a notebook computer to be executed or is being decompressed by the operating system. In addition, the inclination angle θ of the inclined rail 182 of the present embodiment is, for example, 20 degrees, and the conveying direction is, for example, the +X direction.

In the prior art, since the parking rack 142 is located outside the main line body (i.e., the production line machine), the operator must carry a long distance to place the test component TC on the parking rack 142. However, in this embodiment, since the decompression of the operating system is completed in the trial operation area 140, the operator does not need to separately move the test component TC to another region to perform decompression of the system, thereby reducing the handling of the test component TC. frequency. In addition, in the present embodiment, the height h between the layers of the parking rack 142 is, for example, 230 millimeters (mm), and the total number of layers is, for example, 8 layers, and a total of about 3,000 can be accommodated as a whole. Test component TC. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the parking rack 142 of the embodiment can place more test components TC, thereby increasing the productivity.

On the other hand, as can be clearly seen from FIG. 1 and FIG. 2A, the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer of the present embodiment adopts a double-input rather than a single-input production line, so that the material has the advantages of one-in-one-out. Further, the number of the preparation area 160, the assembly area 150, the test area 110, the unloading area 120, and the packaging area 170 of the embodiment is two or more, and the assembly material M enters the assembly area 150 through the two inlets IP3. The assembly area 150 is assembled into a test element TC. Finally, after the decompression of the operating system is completed, the test component TC is output via the two outlets OP5 of the two packaging area 170. It can be seen that the production line machine 100 of the notebook computer of the present embodiment not only facilitates the operator's segmentation operation, but also has higher productivity than the single-input production line. For example, the total length of the double-input line body of the present embodiment is, for example, 105 meters, which is shorter than the total length of the single-input line body.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly region 150 of FIG. 1 along a section line RR', wherein the width W1 of the assembly region 150 is, for example, 0.8 meters, and the length L1 thereof is, for example, 2.8 meters. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the packaging region 170 and the conveying rail 130 of FIG. 1 along a section line SS', wherein the width W2 of the packaging region 170 is, for example, 0.6 meters, and the length L2 thereof is, for example, 4 meters. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the sample holder 180 of Figure 1 and the package region 170 along section line TT'. In FIG. 4, a light source 194 is provided above the packaging area 170 to provide illumination, wherein the light source 194 is, for example, a single tube fluorescent lamp, and the two package areas 170 are joined together, for example, by aluminum strips 192. In addition, the area B is a passage for the operator to facilitate the operator carrying the test element TC from the rail 132 to the unloading area 120 or from the unloading area 120 to the rail 134.

Viewed from another perspective, the embodiment also provides a production line method for a notebook computer. FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a method for producing a notebook computer according to the embodiment. Referring to FIG. 6, first, a plurality of test elements are respectively received through the two inlets, and the test elements are transmitted in a first direction (step S110). Then, the test elements are sequentially transported in the first direction and the second direction through the transport track (step S120). Next, the test elements transported in the first direction on the transport track are placed in the two first unloading areas, respectively (step S130). Further, the test element is placed on the transport track from the first unloading area, and the test element is transported in the second direction (step S140). Finally, the test element transmitted from the transport track in the second direction is received and the transfer direction of the test element is rotated to the first direction to transfer the test element to the two exits in the first direction (step S150). In the present embodiment, the two entries of step S110 are, for example, the inlet IP1' of Fig. 1, and the test element is, for example, the test element TC of Fig. 1, the first direction being, for example, the +X direction. The transport track of step S120 is, for example, the transport track 130 of FIG. 2A, the second direction is, for example, the -X direction, and the first unloading area of step S130 is, for example, the unloading area 120 of FIG. 2A. The exit of step S150 is, for example, the outlet OP1 of FIG. 2A. Since the production line method of the notebook computer of the embodiment can obtain sufficient teaching, suggestion and implementation description from the related descriptions of FIG. 1 to FIG. 2C, details are not described herein again.

In summary, the production line machine of the notebook computer of the present invention integrates the unloading area with the main line body, and provides an unloading area adjacent to the conveying rail, thereby reducing the distance for the operator to carry the test components and keeping the logistics smooth. . In addition, since the test element is also decompressed in the test operation area, the number of times the operator carries the test element can be reduced. In addition, the double-input production line of the production line machine of the notebook computer of the embodiment has the advantages of materials entering and leaving, and contributes to the improvement of the production capacity.

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. . . Notebook computer production line machine

110. . . Test area

120, 120’. . . Unloading area

122. . . Parking space

130. . . Transport track

132, 134. . . track

140. . . Commissioning area

142. . . Parking rack

144. . . Rotating track

150. . . Assembly area

160. . . Preparation area

170. . . Packaging area

180. . . Inspection rack

182. . . Tilted track

192. . . Aluminum

194. . . light source

A, B. . . region

IP1’, IP1~IP4. . . Entrance

h, L1~L2. . . length

OP1~OP5. . . Export

P1. . . Transfer path

S1~S3, S110~S150. . . step

TC. . . Test component

W1~W2. . . width

θ. . . angle

M. . . Assembly material

1 is a production line machine of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is an enlarged perspective view of a region A of FIG. 1.

Figure 2B is a front elevational view of the test run area and transport track of Figure 2A in the Y direction.

2C is a front elevational view of the trial operation area, the packaging area, and the inclined track of FIG. 2A in the Y direction.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled region of Figure 1 taken along section line RR'.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the packaging area and the conveying track of Figure 1 taken along section line SS'.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the sample holder and packaging area of Figure 1 taken along section line TT'.

6 is a flow chart showing a method of a production line of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

110. . . Test area

120, 120’. . . Unloading area

122. . . Parking space

130. . . Transport track

132, 134. . . track

140. . . Commissioning area

142. . . Parking rack

144. . . Rotating track

170. . . Packaging area

182. . . Tilted track

IP2, IP4. . . Entrance

OP1, OP2. . . Export

S1, S2, S3. . . step

θ. . . angle

Claims (10)

A production line machine for a notebook computer, comprising: two stocking areas arranged in parallel with each other, receiving the assembly materials required by the plurality of notebook computers in a first direction through the two first inlets; the two assembly areas respectively corresponding to each other The preparation area is configured to assemble the assembly materials into the notebook computers, and transmit the notebook computers along the first direction; the two test areas are respectively configured corresponding to the assembly areas to receive the notebook computers And transmitting the notebook computers along the first direction; the two first unloading areas are disposed on the transmission paths of the notebook computers, and provide a parking space for the notebook computers; Between the first unloading areas, wherein the transport track is adapted to receive the notebook computers from the test areas or receive the notebook computers from the first unloading areas, and sequentially follow the first Transmitting the notebook computers in a direction and a second direction; a test operation area receiving the conveyance tracks in the second direction through a second inlet Recording the computer, and rotating the notebook computers in the second direction to transmit in the first direction, so that the test operation area transmits the notebook computers to the two first outlets, wherein the An outlet is located on opposite sides of the test operation area, and the test operation area is disposed between the test areas; and two packaging areas, the first outlets corresponding to the test operation area are arranged, and the unloading area is configured Between the packaging areas, the packaging areas receive the notebook computers through the two third inlets, and transmit the notebook computers to the two second outlets along the first direction. The production line machine of the notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the transport track comprises a first track and a second track, the second track is located above the first track, and the first track Transmitting the notebook computers in the first direction and the second direction respectively with the second track, the test operation area receiving the notebook computers through a third exit of the second track, wherein the first direction is The second directions are opposite to each other. The production line machine of the notebook computer of claim 2, wherein the first unloading areas receive the notebook computers from the test areas through the first track, and the test operation area passes through the The second track receives the notebook computers from the first unloading areas. The production line machine of the notebook computer according to claim 1, wherein the notebook computers perform downloading of an operating system in the first unloading areas. The production line machine of the notebook computer of claim 4, wherein the notebook computers perform decompression of the operating system in the test operation area. The production line machine of the notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the test operation area comprises a parking rack and a rotating track, the rotating track is shaped like a ring, wherein the parking rack is disposed on the rotating track. Up and adapted to move along the rotating track. The production line machine of the notebook computer according to claim 1, further comprising a sample rack disposed beside one of the packaging areas. Production of a notebook computer as described in claim 1 The line machine further includes a second unloading area disposed above the conveying track. The production line machine of the notebook computer according to claim 1, further comprising two inclined tracks disposed above the test area, the inclined tracks being adapted to receive the notebook types from the first outlets Computer and transfer the notebooks. The production line machine of the notebook computer according to claim 1, wherein the first unloading area comprises an unloading rack.