Fastening device and fastening method

{
  "publication_number": "US10429819B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Fastening device and fastening method",
  "abstract": "A device with a processing unit and a storage device also has a base, a cover including a plurality of guiding holes, a plurality of receiving members, an installation member, a plurality of first sensing devices, and a plurality of second sensing devices. The processing unit determines by a specific one of the first sensing devices corresponding to a specific one of the receiving members that the installation member is to acquire a fastening element from the specific receiving member. Then, the processing unit determines by a specific one of the second sensing devices corresponding to a specific one of the guiding holes that the installation member is to move towards the specific guiding hole. The processing unit controls the installation member to fasten the fastening element to an electronic device through the specific guiding hole when the specific first sensing device corresponds to the specific second sensing device.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A fastening device, comprising: a base; a cover coupled to the base and comprising a plurality of guiding holes; a plurality of receiving members coupled to the base and configured to receive a plurality of fastening elements; an installation member coupled to the base and configured to fasten a specific one of the fastening elements to an electronic device; a plurality of first sensing devices, each first sensing device corresponding to one of the receiving members to detect the installation member, a plurality of second sensing devices, each second sensing device secured on the cover and corresponding to one of the guiding holes to detect the installation member; wherein each of the first sensing devices corresponds to at least one of the second sensing devices; a processing unit electrically coupled to the first sensing devices, the second sensing devices, and the installation member; and a storage device; wherein the storage device is coupled to the processing unit and stores a plurality of instructions, when the instructions are executed by the processing unit, the processing unit: determines, by a specific one of the first sensing devices corresponding to a specific one of the receiving members, the installation member is to acquire the specific fastening element from the specific receiving member; determines, by a specific one of the second sensing devices corresponding to a specific one of the guiding holes, the installation member is to move towards the specific guiding hole; and controls the installation member to fasten the specific fastening element to the electronic device through the specific guiding hole when the specific first sensing device corresponds to the specific second sensing device.",
    "2. The device of claim 1, wherein the storage device further comprises instructions, when the instructions are executed by the processing unit, the processing unit: controls the installation member to stop fastening the specific fastening element to the electronic device through the specific guiding hole when the specific first sensing device is determined to not correspond to the specific second sensing device.",
    "3. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of pilot members configured on the cover; wherein each of the pilot members is installed corresponding to one of the guiding holes, and each of the second sensing devices is installed on one of the pilot members.",
    "4. The device of claim 3, further comprising: a plurality of pilot devices, each pilot device installed on one of the pilot members; wherein a specific one of the pilot devices corresponding to the specific second sensing device provides a pilot signal when the specific first sensing device corresponding to the specific second sensing device detects the installation member.",
    "5. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a mounting member coupled to the base and configured to mount the electronic device; a plurality of receiving parts configured in the base and each receiving part receiving one of the receiving members; a shaft coupled to the base; wherein the cover rotates about the shaft to cover the mounting member; and a locking member coupled to the base and configured to lock the cover when the cover covers the mounting member."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The subject matter herein generally relates to fastening device and fastening method.\n\nIn the assembly process, screws are common pieces to fasten units or components on the electronic devices. However, most of screw fastening processes are manually controlled. When an operator fastens the electronic device with different kinds of screws in the same workstation, errors may occur due to mismatch between the screw and screw holes. Thus, the yield rate in the assembly process may decrease.\n\nImplementations of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.\n\nFIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of one exemplary embodiment of a fastening device.\n\nFIG. 2 is an exploded illustration of one exemplary embodiment of the fastening device of FIG. 1.\n\nFIG. 3 is a block diagram of one exemplary embodiment of the fastening device of FIG. 1.\n\nFIG. 4 is a flowchart of one exemplary embodiment of a fastening method for the fastening device of FIG. 1.\n\nIt will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the exemplary embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details.",
  "cpc": [
    "G05B 19/40937",
    "B23P 19/12",
    "B25J 9/1687",
    "F16B 5/02",
    "G05B 2219/39026",
    "G05B 2219/40032",
    "Y02P 90/02",
    "Y02P 90/265"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "B25J 9/16",
    "F16B 5/02",
    "G05B 19/4093"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Futaihua Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd",
    "Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Chun-Xu Jin",
    "Ting-Hui Deng",
    "Long-Fong Chen"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2017-01-18",
  "publication_date": "2019-10-01",
  "grant_date": "2019-10-01",
  "priority_date": "2016-05-27",
  "application_number": "US-201715408596-A",
  "family_id": "60420498",
  "cited_by_count": 0,
  "citations": [
    "US20120067176A1",
    "US20130340573A1",
    "US20170106509A1"
  ]
}