Modern LED assembly lines face significant production bottlenecks, with manual processes accounting for up to 40% of assembly time in traditional manufacturing setups. Current automation systems struggle with precise placement of LED arrays, thermal management components, and electrical connections—particularly when dealing with complex omnidirectional designs that require multiple LED modules mounted at specific angles.

The core challenge lies in maintaining precise component alignment and thermal interfaces while increasing production speed and reducing unit costs through automation.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including automated filament welding systems, modular assembly architectures, integrated holder designs, and robotic placement techniques. These and other approaches focus on streamlining production while maintaining the quality and reliability requirements of LED lighting products.

1. Automatic Assembly Line with Robotic Product Transfer and Vision-Guided Quality Control for Dispensing and Component Assembly

GUANGDONG EVERWIN PRECISION TECH CO LTD, GUANGDONG EVERWIN PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, SHENZHEN EVERWIN PRECISION TECH CO LTD, 2024

Automatic assembly line for dispensing and assembling products with improved yield, quality, and efficiency. The line uses a robot to move products between dispensing, testing, and assembly stations. After dispensing glue on a product, a vision system checks the glue path. Products with good dispense go to assembly, while faulty ones are reworked. The robot moves and positions the products for assembly based on the test results. This allows automated assembly of the second component onto the pre-dispensed product.

2. Automated LED Board Assembly Machine with Adaptive Lens Positioning Mechanism

SHENZHEN XUNZHOU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN XUNZHOU ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

Automated assembly machine for LED light boards with variable sizes and shapes that addresses the issue of inefficient manual assembly and loose bonding due to variability. The machine has an adaptive feeding mechanism that can identify and accurately position lenses over LED wicks based on their location. It uses telescoping rods, motors, and vacuum suction to extract, adsorb, and transfer lenses. This allows automated, accurate, and consistent lens placement on LED boards.

3. Automated LED Assembly System with Vision-Guided Robotic Alignment Mechanism

Kunshan Yaming Optical Co., Ltd., KUNSHAN YANGMING OPTICAL CO LTD, 2024

An automated LED assembly system and method that improves efficiency and accuracy of LED assembly by using vision-guided robotic alignment to precisely align LED chips with holders. The system has a table, vision system, controller, and alignment device. The vision system captures images of the LED components and the controller analyzes the images to determine alignment errors. The alignment device adjusts the LED positions based on the errors. This allows fully automated LED assembly including loading, alignment, curing, and discharge.

4. LED Display Module Assembly System with Dual-Camera Corner Alignment Mechanism

XIAMEN QIANGLI JUCAI OPTO ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, XIAMEN QIANGLI JUCAI OPTO-ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

LED display module assembly system with improved accuracy and throughput by using two cameras at the bottom of the module pickup location to accurately identify and align the PCB and bottom case positions. The first camera at one corner determines the lower left corner of the PCB and bottom case. The second camera at the opposite corner identifies the lower right corner of the PCB and bottom case. The control module adjusts the PCB and bottom case based on the identified corners and size to ensure accurate assembly match. This provides higher assembly accuracy and yield compared to using separate cameras for each component.

5. Automated LED Lamp Assembly Machine with Integrated Conveyor, Cleaning, Feeding, Pick-and-Place, and Fixing Devices

SHENZHEN ZIQI TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN ZIQI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

Automated LED lamp assembly machine that improves efficiency and quality of LED lamp production by using an automated assembly process instead of manual assembly. The machine has components like a conveyor, cleaning station, feeding device, pick-and-place device, and fixing device to automatically transfer, clean, dispense glue, pick-up, place, and fix LEDs onto the lamp housing. This replaces manual assembly which is prone to errors and low efficiency. The automated steps are controlled by a system.

6. Automated LED Light Box Production Line with Tooling Plate, Collection Mechanism, Feeding Device, and Assembly Device

Zhuhai Gree Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., ZHUHAI GREE INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD, 2024

Automated production line for LED light boxes that improves efficiency by using a tooling plate assembly, collection mechanism, feeding device, and assembly device on the conveyor line. The tooling plate positions the light frame, the collection mechanism bonds adhesive strips and cuts excess, the feeding device loads magnetic parts, and the assembly device installs LEDs. This automated sequence increases LED light box production speed compared to manual assembly.

7. Linear Transfer LED Bulb Assembly Machine with In-Line Station Manipulators and Sensors

Wuhan Institute of Technology, WUHAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2024

Linear transfer type LED bulb automatic assembly machine that uses a linear transfer method instead of flipping the bulb between stations. The machine has a frame with stations in a straight line, a linkage manipulator with multiple manipulators on slides, and sensors at each station. The manipulators above the stations assemble the bulbs linearly as they transfer. This avoids flipping the bulb between stations and allows complete assembly at each stop.

8. Automated LED Lamp Assembly Machine with Rotary Transfer Mechanism and Integrated Quality Sorting

FUJIAN BAOFENG ELECTRONIC CO LTD, 2023

Automated LED lamp assembly machine that improves efficiency and consistency compared to manual assembly. The machine has a rotary transfer mechanism to move components between stations for base feeding, glue dispensing, LED bead loading, pre-pressing, pin cutting, detection, and discharge. It uses vibrators, feeders, grippers, slides, and cylinders to automate the steps. The rotary transfer allows sequential processing of components at each station. The machine also has separate good/defective product chutes based on detection results.

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9. Automatic Assembly System with Vertical Gripper and Horizontal Vision on Rotating Worktable

GUANGZHOU LANMA AUTOMATION MACHINERY CO LTD, 2023

Automatic assembly system and method that improves accuracy and efficiency by allowing the robot to accurately grasp workpieces using a vertical gripper and horizontal vision. The system has a rotating worktable with grasping robots, assembly stations, and feeding stations arranged around it. The robots have a vertical gripper for grabbing and a horizontal vision module for locating. This allows the robot to position itself over the workpiece after identifying it, eliminating the need for offset calculations. It also enables vertical orientation of the robot, like a human's arm, for more flexibility. The system has features like press fitting, pin pressing, and laser marking to automate assembly steps.

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10. Automated Assembly Line for Notebook Components with Integrated Transport, Cleaning, Feeding, Regularizing, Attachment, and Inspection Stations

SUZHOU PURUIMU ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD, SUZHOU PURUIMU ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Fully automated NB assembly line with devices for assembling components like reflective sheets, light guides, diffusion films, brightness enhancers, and glue. The line has transport, cleaning, feeding, regularizing, attachment, and inspection stations. The assembly process involves feeding, cleaning, regularizing, attaching, and inspecting components. It uses robots, conveyors, sensors, and cameras for automated assembly and quality control.

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11. Automated Assembly Machine with Vibratory Bowl Feeders and Integrated Quality Detection for Multi-Part Electronic Devices

GUANGDONG SILVER BASIS TECH CO LTD, GUANGDONG SILVER BASIS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Automated assembly machine for multi-part electronic devices that reduces manual labor and improves efficiency compared to manual assembly. The machine uses vibratory bowls to feed components, detection to verify quality, transfer mechanisms to move parts, and a press to assemble them. This automated sequence eliminates the need for manual assembly steps and errors.

12. Automated LED Module Production Line with Modular Interchangeable Components and Centralized Upper Plate Distribution Mechanism

DONGGUAN YINKE ZHIHUI TECH CO LTD, DONGGUAN YINKE ZHIHUI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Automated production line for LED modules that reduces costs and improves product quality compared to conventional methods. The line uses a modular design with interchangeable components that can be easily swapped to adapt the line for different LED module sizes and configurations. The line includes features like automated feeding, testing, and assembly stations, as well as a centralized upper plate distribution mechanism that folds and transfers multiple LED boards simultaneously. This allows efficient transfer of multiple boards at once rather than one by one. The line also has a bottom shell feeding mechanism to simplify shell assembly. The modular design allows flexible configuration and scalability of the line for different LED module types.

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13. Automated LED Bulb Assembly Line with Specialized Mechanisms for Sequential Manufacturing Steps

Xiamen Xianchuang Luwei Automation Technology Co., Ltd., XIAMEN XIANCHUANG LUWEI AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Fully automated LED light bulb assembly line that improves efficiency and throughput by using specialized machines and mechanisms for each assembly step. The line consists of stations for loading the lamp cup, wick passing, head rotation, power measurement, thread trimming, riveting, glue dispensing, and blister mounting. The machines are designed to precisely perform each assembly task. The line has features like thread trimming mechanism, riveting mechanism, dispensing mechanism, and blister mounting mechanism that are optimized for LED bulb assembly. This allows automation of the entire bulb assembly process.

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14. Flexible Assembly Line with Dual Slide Rail System and Integrated Lift Mechanisms for Continuous LED Component Processing

SHENZHEN SAEJONG CO LTD, 2022

Fully automatic flexible assembly line for reflow type LED precision components that improves assembly speed and efficiency by enabling continuous processing of multiple components without stopping between stations. The line has a fixed mounting frame with upper and lower slide rails. The fixture for holding the product to be assembled has left and right sliding sections. Lift mechanisms raise and lower the left and right sections between positions. This allows the fixture to slide horizontally along the slide rails while the upper and lower conveyors move the product underneath. The lift sections can also move back and forth to position the fixture. This allows the fixture to be transferred between stations without stopping the conveyors. It enables continuous assembly of multiple components on a product without stopping and unloading/loading between stations.

15. Assembly Line with Movable Fixtures and Locking Slides for Linear LED Components

SHENZHEN SAEJONG CO LTD, 2022

Fully automatic flexible assembly line for linear LED components like displays and lamps that improves assembly speed, efficiency, and adaptability compared to fixed jigs. The line has movable fixtures that slide between stations instead of fixed jigs. This allows the fixtures to move left/right to different stations instead of products moving between fixed fixtures. It also enables the fixtures to have adjustable clamping force and stroke length. The fixtures have locking slides with positioning slots that snap into corresponding slots on the assembly line. This provides precise positioning and locking without sliding during assembly. The movable fixtures and locking slides enable adaptability to workpieces of varying sizes and shapes.

16. Flexible Assembly Line with Movable Fixtures and Lift-Type Transfer for Reflow LED Components

SHENZHEN SHENZHEN WORLD AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CO LTD, 2022

Fully automatic flexible assembly line for reflow type LED components that improves efficiency and throughput compared to conventional fixed assembly lines. The line has movable fixtures and transfer mechanisms to enable multiple LED assembly stations in one line. The fixtures slide horizontally between stations using lift-type transfer pieces. This allows simultaneous assembly of multiple LED components on each fixture instead of sequentially moving the product between stations. It also has conveyor belts above and below the fixtures to move them between stations. This eliminates station shutdowns and improves assembly continuity. The line also has positioning locks and slots to securely guide the fixtures.

17. Automated Machine for LED Bottom Shell Lamp Panel Assembly with Dual Feeding Units and Transfer Robot

XIAMEN MISSIDIMENSION AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED CO, XIAMEN MISSIDIMENSION AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT LTD CO, 2022

Automated feeding and assembly machine for LED bottom shell lamp panels to improve efficiency, reduce labor, and mitigate risks compared to manual assembly. The machine has two groups of feeding and assembly units with a transfer robot in between. The lamp board feeding unit has a track and CCD detection. The bottom shell unit has a track, CCD, and jig blocking mechanism. The transfer robot moves parts between units. The CCD cameras detect proper placement. The bottom shell unit uses a motorized track, rack, and pinion to move the shells. The lamp board unit uses a conveyor and CCD to feed boards. The jig unit has a locking mechanism to secure the panels. The transfer robot moves panels between units. This automated system replaces manual feeding, insertion, and locking steps.

18. Automated Connector Assembly Machine with Sequential Rotating Turntable and Integrated Task Stations

SUZHOU DINNAR TECH FOR AUTOMATION CO LTD, SUZHOU DINNAR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTOMATION CO LTD, 2021

Automated connector assembly machine to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs compared to manual assembly. The machine has a rotating turntable with multiple stations for loading, transport, gluing, electrode detection, chip cutting, rear electrode detection, welding, and handling. The stations are arranged in a sequence around the turntable. The connector is transported around the turntable between stations using a conveyor belt and sensors. The automation eliminates manual intervention for tasks like gluing, electrode detection, cutting, and welding.

19. Automatic Lamp Assembly Machine with Suction Claws, Clamping Jaws, and Driving Members

DONGGUAN GUANGPU PHOTOELECTRIC LIGHTING CO LTD, 2021

Automatic assembly machine for lamps that improves efficiency and consistency of lamp production by using automation to replace manual assembly. The machine has a frame with a workbench and automated components like suction claws, clamping jaws, and driving members to pick, move, and install lamp components like rivets and bulbs. This allows full-line automated production of lamps with higher speed and consistency compared to manual assembly.

20. Automated Assembly System with Dual-Robot Configuration for Snap-Fit Part Alignment and Connection

MAANSHAN NANMA INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING RES INSTITUTE CO LTD, MAANSHAN NANMA INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO LTD, 2021

Automated assembly equipment for accurately connecting snap-fit parts without manual alignment. The equipment uses visual inspection to detect the engagement positions on the parts. It has two handling robots, one with a 4-axis horizontal joint and a gripper, and the other with a vertical mounting tube and gripper. The robots move parts between magazines, visual inspection stations, and the assembly position. The lower robot has a vertical jacking mechanism below the assembly area. This allows vertical movement of the snap-fit parts. The upper robot uses a 4-axis horizontal joint to position the lower part. The lower robot uses visual inspection to locate the upper part's engagement feature. This ensures accurate snap-fit alignment.

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21. Automatic Diode Assembly Machine with Integrated Cutting Mechanism and Dual-Axis Slide System

NINGBO YUTAI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD, NINGBO YUTAI AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021

Automatic diode assembly machine for automated and efficient assembly of diodes into junction boxes. The machine has an aluminum frame, storage cabinet, control panel, assembly workbench, longitudinal slide rail, and transverse slide table. The transverse slide table has a high-efficiency cutting mechanism for trimming diodes to size before assembly. This allows the machine to cut, convey, and assemble diodes in one machine, improving efficiency compared to manual assembly.

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22. Automated LED Tube Light Assembly Device with Component Rack and Robotic Tool Integration

SHENZHEN LIANHAOSHENG PRECISION TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN LIANHAOSHENG PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2021

An automated assembly device for LED tube lights that aims to improve efficiency and consistency by using automation to replace manual assembly steps. The device consists of a rack to hold and move the LED tube components (like the tube, circuit board, and cap) through the assembly process. Automated tools and robots perform tasks like inserting the circuit board into the tube, securing the cap, and testing the assembled tube. This replaces manual assembly steps done by workers.

23. Automated LED Lamp Assembly Line with Integrated Defect Detection and Removal Mechanisms

JIAN YUANCHEN LIGHTING ENG CO LTD, 2021

Automated assembly line for LED lamps with defect detection and removal capabilities. The line has a conveyor belt with placement pieces, a workbench with detection mechanisms, and a picking mechanism. The detection mechanisms have sliding plates, push rods, and detection heads to move and test the LED tubes. If a tube fails, the picking mechanism removes it using a rotating plate, vertical rod, and limiting pieces. This allows automated defect identification and removal during LED lamp assembly.

24. Rotating Table LED Packaging Line with Robotic Transfer and Infrared Inspection

YANCHENG DONGSHAN PREC MANUFACTURING CO LTD, YANCHENG DONGSHAN PRECISION MANUFACTURING CO LTD, 2021

Intelligent LED packaging assembly line to improve efficiency and quality by automating the process using robots and online inspection. The line has a rotating table with multiple workstations around it. Workpieces are fed, inspected, bonded, filled, and discharged in sequence. Robots transfer the LEDs between stations. An infrared sensor detects defective parts. A fixed block isolates the upper cavity from the lower cavity to prevent gas bubbles in the adhesive. The table's stepping motion allows consistent glue filling despite varying workpiece positions.

25. Control System for Automated LED Tray Assembly with High-Speed Dispensing and Interpolation

Dongguan Zhide Electronic Products Co., Ltd., DONGGUAN ZHIDE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2020

Control method and system for automated assembly of LED trays to improve efficiency and quality of LED tray production using high-speed dispensing, interpolation, and tracking. The system uses a main control unit, dispensing module, feeding module, reclaiming module, and PLC/optical control. It allows high-speed dispensing of LEDs with up to 6.5MHz pulse frequency, linear and circular interpolation, and 16-channel I/O. The system also provides LED matrix configuration, intelligent setup, and angle deviation tracking.

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26. Automated LED Assembly Device with Vision-Guided Alignment and Motion Control

YOUNG OPTICS CO LTD, YOUNG OPTICS KUNSHAN CO LTD, 2020

Automated LED assembly device and method that uses vision and motion control to precisely align and assemble LEDs. The device has a console, vision system, controller, and adjustment device. The method involves using the device to feed LED chips and supports, assemble them, dispense material, align centers, cure, and discharge finished LEDs. It replaces manual alignment steps using microscopes with automated vision-guided adjustments.

27. Integrated LED Lamp Production System with Dual Rotating Tables for Direct Testing and Assembly

Zhejiang Meike Electric Co., Ltd., ZHEJIANG MEIKE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD, 2020

Automated LED lamp production system that improves efficiency by eliminating the need to move lamps between separate processing machines. The system has a rotating table for lamp testing and a second rotating table for lamp assembly. After lamps are mounted on the testing table, they are grabbed and moved directly to the assembly table without transfer between machines. This allows continuous processing and reduces handling time compared to moving lamps between separate testing and assembly machines.

28. Automated LED Bulb Production System with Integrated Glass Core Column Manufacturing and Inert Gas Sealing

Dongguan Miray E-Tech Co.,Ltd, 2020

Automating LED bulb production to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The process involves automated production steps using specialized machines instead of manual labor. The steps include manufacturing the glass core column with an integrated driving chip and resistor, automated welding of the LED wick filament, sealing the bulb, filling it with inert gas, cutting off the vent tube to make a rough bulb, and automatically installing the socket. The automated steps using specialized equipment replace manual labor for faster, more efficient production with lower costs.

29. LED Panel Production Equipment with Chute-Integrated Sliding Fixture and Image Collector for TOPCOB Technology

SHENZHEN XINSHICHUANG TECH CO LTD, 2020

LED panel production equipment using TOPCOB technology that reduces slide and improves accuracy compared to conventional methods. The equipment has a chute connected to a conveyor belt. A sliding fixture inside the chute stops LED panels from sliding during conveyance. An assembly device near the chute fixes the panels. An image collector checks the fixed panels for accuracy. This eliminates manual inspection and prevents sliding during conveyance.

30. Automated Assembly Line for Direct-Lit LED Panel Lights with Integrated Manual and Automated Sections

ZHEJIANG KLITE LIGHTING HOLDINGS CO LTD, 2020

Automated assembly line for direct-lit LED panel lights to increase production efficiency and reduce labor costs. The line has sections for automated bottom shell assembly, manual assistance for welding and testing, automated face frame and diffuser installation, and unloading. The automated sections use grippers, feeders, dispensers, and welders. The manual sections have stations for drive line, buckle, glue, and lighting checks. This allows automated assembly of most steps, with manual intervention for complex connections and testing.

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31. LED Lamp Assembly Machine with Telescoping Arm Conveyor and Integrated Smoke Filtration System

SHENZHEN JIESHIMING PHOTOELECTRIC CO LTD, 2020

LED lamp assembly machine that automates the process of assembling LED lamps to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reduce air pollution compared to manual assembly. The machine has a conveyor belt with telescoping arms that move up and down to pick up and place LED lamp components like beads, welder, and glue dispenser. A power-on detection module tests the lamps after assembly. It also has a fan to extract smoke and filter it before exhausting outside.

32. LED Bulb with Multi-Sided LED Arrangement and Integrated Reflective Surfaces for Omnidirectional Light Emission

SMARTBOTICS INC., 2020

Efficient and cost-effective LED bulbs that replicate the optical performance and appearance of incandescent bulbs through strategic mechanical and optical design. LEDs are arranged on multiple sides of the bulb to emit light in various directions, complemented by reflective surfaces and diffusers to disperse and soften the light. This configuration achieves a more omnidirectional, incandescent-like light pattern without the need for complex optics. The design also incorporates simplified construction and robotic assembly techniques, reducing costs and enhancing mass production efficiency compared to traditional LED bulb designs.

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33. Automated LED Light Bulb Assembly System with Integrated Feeding, Clamping, and Testing Mechanisms

XINXIANG CHUANGXIANG AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD, XINXIANG CHUANGXIANG AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2020

Automated assembly process for LED light bulbs to improve efficiency, quality and reduce costs compared to manual assembly. The process involves transferring and assembling parts using automated equipment rather than manual labor. The steps include: feeding and joining the lamp holder, nails, and sleeve; testing the assembly; pressing and clamping the sleeve; attaching the lamp cap; feeding and pressing the blister; and ejecting defective assemblies. The automated equipment includes feeding devices, clamping cylinders, cutting tools, and pressing heads.

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34. Automated Turntable-Based LED Bulb Lamp Assembly Equipment with Modular Feeding, Insertion, Testing, Dispensing, Wire Management, and Unloading Systems

ZHEJIANG YANKON LIGHTING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE GROUP CO LTD, 2020

Automated assembly equipment for LED bulb lamps that improves efficiency and consistency compared to manual assembly methods. The equipment has multiple modules like feeding, insertion, testing, dispensing, wire management, body feeding, pressing, and unloading spread around a turntable. The modules assemble the LED modules without manual intervention to address issues like skewed modules, cord squeezing, large size, high cost, and low efficiency.

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35. LED Lamp Production System with Integrated Rotating Turntables for Testing and Assembly

ZHEJIANG MEKA ELECTRIC CO LTD, 2020

LED lamp production system with improved efficiency by integrating testing and assembly steps onto rotating turntables. The system has a detection turntable with a drive motor to rotate and test LED lamps. After testing, the lamps are grabbed and moved to an assembly turntable with gluing components to apply adhesive inside the lamp housing. This allows the lamps to be continuously processed without manual transfer between separate testing and assembly stations, improving efficiency.

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36. Automatic Assembly Device with Modular System for Loading, Positioning, Dispensing, and Accessory Attachment on Electronic Devices

Futaihua Industrial Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FUTAIHUA INDUSTRY CO LTD, 2020

Automatic assembly device for high efficiency and high precision assembly of accessories onto electronic devices. The device has a workbench with modules for loading, positioning, dispensing, and assembly. It uses a loading robot to move the device to the positioning module. The positioning module aligns the device. The dispensing module applies glue. The assembly module, with a robot and manipulator, picks up the accessory and attaches it to the device. Detection modules check alignment and gap. A control module coordinates the actions between the modules. This automated assembly process improves efficiency and precision compared to manual assembly.

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37. LED Light Bulb with Central Substrate-Mounted Modules and Integrated Driver Board Housing

XIAMEN ECO LIGHTING CO. LTD., 2020

An LED light bulb with an optimized design for efficient assembly and reduced manufacturing costs. The bulb features multiple LED modules mounted on a central substrate, which is electrically connected to a driver board. The substrate includes contacts that interface with electrodes in the lamp cap. The driver board is housed within the bulb's radiator, streamlining the assembly process and minimizing production expenses.

38. LED Bulb with Spherical Array and Automated Assembly-Compatible Structure

SMARTBOTICS INC., 2020

A LED light bulb that can be efficiently constructed in mass production for domestic and commercial lighting systems. The bulb design uses mechanical and electrical techniques to enable easy assembly using automated robotic techniques, reducing costs compared to traditional LED bulbs. The bulb has a main body with a threaded base and a stem that supports an LED array. The array includes LEDs arranged in a spherical pattern and angled to emit light in all directions similar to an incandescent bulb. The design allows the bulb to closely mimic the light output and appearance of incandescent bulbs while using LEDs.

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39. Automated LED Bulb Production System with Integrated Robotics for Core Assembly and Sealing

Dongguan Miray E-Tech Co.,Ltd, 2020

An automatic production process for LED bulbs that eliminates the need for manual labor, enabling fast, efficient, and high-quality production. The process uses automated machines and robotics to perform steps like manufacturing the inner core with chip and resistor, welding the LED filament, sealing the bulb, injecting inert gas, cutting off the vent, and attaching the socket.

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40. LED Lighting Device Holder with Dual Wire Holding Structures and Non-Conductive Stabilizing Bridge Element

LEDVANCE GmbH, 2019

An LED lighting device with a holder that can be easily machine-made and reduces the shadowing of the LED filaments. The holder has two wire holding structures with connection sections and attachment sections. A non-conductive bridge element attaches between the two holding structures. The bridge element stabilizes the holder and prevents rotation.

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41. Filament LED Light Engine with Apex-Connected Filament Structures and Automated Manufacturing Techniques

LEDVANCE LLC, 2019

Filament LED light engine and lamp, and methods for automated manufacturing and forming of the light engine. The light engine uses multiple LED filament structures connected at a common apex to base contacts. The filaments provide their support structure, enabling a compact self-supporting design. The lamp uses this light engine in a housing to project light. The engine can be automated for mass production with methods like welding the filaments together on a mandrel.

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42. Modular LED Light Bulb with Detachable Integrated Circuit Board and Heatsink

SMARTBOTICS INC., 2019

LED light bulb construction to allow easy mass production using automated robotic assembly techniques and reduce cost. The design includes a bulb housing with an integrated LED circuit board and heatsink that is detachable from the base. The base contains the power supply electronics and screw-type connector. This modular design allows the LED components to be easily assembled and replaced without complex fasteners or adhesives. The LED board has a reflective coating and is positioned to direct light toward the bulb housing for omnidirectional illumination. This allows an LED bulb to be constructed using efficient PCB assembly techniques and materials while achieving the appearance and light distribution of incandescent bulbs.

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43. Automated LED Car Lamp Assembly System with Double-Speed Chain Conveyors and Integrated Robotic Dispensing and Testing

Foshan Nanhai District Institute of Collaborative Innovation for CNC Equipment at Guangdong University of Technology, Foshan Guangdian University CNC Equipment Technology Development Co., Ltd., FOSHAN NANHAI GUANGDONG TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY CNC EQUIPMENT COOPERATIVE INNOVATION INSTITUTE, 2019

Automated LED car lamp assembly system that improves efficiency and quality by using multiple double-speed chain conveyors, dispensers, robots, and testing equipment to fully automate the assembly process from component feeding to final testing. The system has parallel double-speed conveyors for LED lamp assemblies, dispensers for components like LEDs and screws, robots for loading and unloading components, and testing equipment. It eliminates manual handling and reduces errors compared to traditional separate assembly steps.

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44. Assembly Machine for LEDs with Vacuum Suction Diode Grabber and Integrated Manual Assembly Aids

Chongqing Guobin Xing Automation Technology Co., Ltd., 2019

Semi-automatic assembly machine for LEDs that improves efficiency by allowing semi-automated assembly of LEDs. The machine has a frame, an assembly table, and a diode grabbing device. The diode grabber uses vacuum suction to pick up LEDs and place them on the table. The table has features like a leakage tube, housing tube, forming table, push rod, and screening devices to aid manual assembly steps.

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45. Automated LED Manufacturing System with Integrated Aging, Inspection, and Packaging Conveyance Mechanism

Kim Kwon-jin, 2019

Automated system for manufacturing LED lighting devices that reduces labor costs, shortens production time, and improves quality by integrating aging, inspection, and packaging into the assembly line. The system has an upper assembly line where workers mount components onto pallets. Below it, a lower line returns empty pallets to the assembly start. A descent lift lowers aged LEDs from the upper line for packaging. An ascending lift brings aged LEDs from below. Automated inspection is done above the lifts. This allows simultaneous assembly, aging, inspection, and packaging without pallet movement.

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46. Circular Layout Automated Assembly System with Central Workbench for Diverse LED Lamp Production

Zhejiang Yankon Lighting Electric Group Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yankon Mega Lighting Co., Ltd., 2019

Flexible automated assembly system for LED lamps that can handle a variety of lamp designs without needing to reconfigure the production line. The system has a central workbench surrounded by components like feeding conveyors, lamp assembly robot, laser marker, screw locker, welder, suction device, and unloading conveyor. The components are arranged in a circular layout around the workbench. This allows production of different lamp models by moving the workpiece between the components instead of reconfiguring the entire line.

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47. LED Filament Holder with Integrated Wire Structures and Non-Conductive Bridge

LEDVANCE GmbH, 2019

LED filament lighting devices with an improved holder design that allows easy machine manufacturing. The holder has two wire structures connected by a non-conductive bridge piece. The wires are shaped to hold LED filaments. One wire has a radial section connecting the attachment and connection sections. The bridge stabilizes the wire positions. The holder can be machined as a single piece.

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48. LED Lamp Manufacturing via Single-Step Extrusion Coating of Component Assemblies

LEDVANCE GmbH, 2019

A simplified method for manufacturing LED lamps that reduces assembly steps and costs while improving reliability compared to traditional screwing or gluing. The method involves connecting the components through a single extrusion coating step. The method includes inserting separately produced components like a driver housing, heat sink, and electronics into a mold. Then potting material is extrusion coated around them. This forms a secure and sealed connection between the components that are now permanently joined.

49. Self-Supporting Light Engine with Series-Connected Filament LEDs Converging at Common Apex

LEDVANCE LLC, 2019

A light engine for lamps that uses self-supporting filament LEDs. This allows automated construction and retrofitting into lamp bulbs. The light engine has multiple filament LEDs connected in series and attached at one end to base contacts. The filaments meet at a common apex. This leverages the LED frame structure to create a self-supporting light engine without auxiliary support structures.

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50. LED Lamp Assembly Apparatus with Separated Guide Channel and Air Pressure-Controlled Feeding Mechanism

Wei Meifen, 2018

LED lamp assembly apparatus with improved efficiency by using a separated guide channel, flexible connecting block, and air pressure control for feeding and receiving plastic components. The plastic feeding mechanism has a customized guide channel with a separator block and flexible connecting piece to protect the plastic parts from magnetic vibration. The finished product receiving mechanism uses multi-stage air pressure and position sensors to optimize clamping speed and prevent part withdrawal.

51. Automatic LED Assembly Machine with Multi-Stage Workbench and 3-Axis Position Compensation System

52. LED Light Bulb with Single PCB Mounting and Spherical Light Pattern Configuration

53. LED Chip Detection Machine with Integrated Linear Module and Camera-Based Defect Sorting System

54. Automated LED Backlight Unit Assembly System with Vision-Guided Component Positioning and Sorting Mechanism

55. LED Light Bulb Assembly with Integrated Base and Substrate Mounting Configuration

By concentrating on areas including effective bulb design, automated manufacturing procedures, and enhanced holder designs, these methods tackle the hurdle of automating LED assembly. As a result high-quality LEDs with features like energy efficiency and extended lifespan can be produced by manufacturers.

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