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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

昆山扬明光学有限公司, 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

珠海格力智能装备有限公司, 珠海格力电器股份有限公司, 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

武汉工程大学, 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. Automated PCBA Assembly Machine with Integrated Conveyor, Manipulator, and Calibration System

TZTEK TECH CO LTD, TZTEK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Automated PCBA (printed circuit board assembly) assembly machine that improves efficiency and reduces labor intensity by using an automated assembly process instead of manual installation. The machine has a conveyor line, manipulator, and calibration devices. It scans PCBAs for registration, inspects them visually, removes static electricity, calibrates assembled PCBAs, and separates good from bad ones. It also marks and scans housing codes for traceability. The manipulator picks, places, and moves PCBAs between stations using cameras.

10. Automated Motor Assembly Equipment with Sequential Modular Processing and Conveyor Integration

NINGHAI COUNTY JIMEITE ELECTRIC CO LTD, 2023

Automated assembly equipment for motors to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs compared to manual assembly. The equipment has sequential modules for feeding, gear assembly, flipping, wire bonding, EVA pasting, and discharging of the motors. It uses a conveyor to move the motors through the modules in sequence. This allows automated assembly of motor components like gears, wires, and EVA insulation without manual intervention. It addresses the issue of low efficiency and high costs from manual assembly of motors.

11. 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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12. 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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13. 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.

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

厦门市先创鹭为自动化科技有限公司, 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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16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Dual-Station Lens Module Assembly System with Synchronous Central Transfer and Rotating Glue Dispensing Mechanism

SHENZHEN AGILEBULL TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN AGILEBULL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Dispensing equipment for assembly of lens modules in a dual station line. It synchronously transfers components between fixtures on both sides using a central transfer device. This allows simultaneous dispensing of glue around the circumference of the lens using a rotating fixture and dispensing head. The transfer device has vertical and lateral movement to access fixtures in the line. The fixtures have clamping jaws, curing lamps, and visual inspection equipment. It enables efficient assembly of lens modules with dispensing, curing, and inspection in a coordinated sequence.

21. Closed-Loop LED Assembly System with Return Conveyor and Pressure Fixture for Mobile Phone Cases

22. LED Light Bulb with Internal Component Arrangement, Heat Dissipation Mechanism, and Optical Diffusers for Incandescent Emulation

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

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

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

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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.