FFC wire bending detection device
By designing an FFC wire bending detection device, a motor-driven simulation of the bending process is used to record the number of bends, thus solving the problem of FFC wire breakage under frequent bending and realizing the detection of wire life and quality judgment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JINHAO OPTOELECTRONICS (KUNSHAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, FFC cables are prone to damage in working environments with frequent bending, leading to economic losses for enterprises, and there is a lack of effective detection methods.
Design an FFC wire bending detection device, fix both ends of the wire to a moving plate and a fixed plate, simulate frequent bending process by motor drive, and use infrared probe and counter to record the number of bends to detect the bending life of the wire.
It enables accurate detection of the bending life of FFC wires, avoids economic losses caused by damage, and improves the accuracy of product quality judgment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of wire testing devices, and in particular to an FFC wire bending testing device. Background Technology
[0002] Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) is a type of cable made of PET insulation and extremely thin tinned flat copper wire. It is widely used for connection between printheads and motherboards of various printers, as well as for signal transmission and board connection in products such as plotters, scanners, copiers, audio equipment, LCD TVs, fax machines, and various DVD players. It is almost ubiquitous in modern electrical equipment.
[0003] FFC cable harnesses consist of FFC cables and connectors at both ends. During actual sales, customers have reported that the purchased FFC cables break under conditions of frequent bending (such as printers, cameras, and scanners). Therefore, it is necessary to invent an FFC cable bending detection device to extend the lifespan of FFC cables. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an FFC wire bending detection device, which fixes both ends of the FFC wire to a moving plate and a fixed plate respectively. As the moving plate moves linearly, it can simulate the frequent bending process of the FFC wire, thereby detecting the bending life of the FFC wire and avoiding economic losses for enterprises, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: An FFC wire bending detection device includes an electrical control box, with a platform connected to the top of the control box; a drive device is connected inside the control box, the drive device is driven by a drive rod, and the drive rod is located above the platform; a slide is slidably fitted on the platform, and the drive rod drives the slide to move linearly; a movable plate is connected to the slide, and a fixed plate is connected to the platform, the fixed plate is parallel to the movable plate, and a gap is left between the fixed plate and the movable plate.
[0006] A further improvement of this utility model is that a support plate is connected to the platform, the driving device is a motor, the motor is connected to the power input end of the reducer, the reducer is connected to the bottom end of the support plate, and the reducer and the motor are housed in an electrical control box.
[0007] A further improvement of this utility model is that the power output shaft of the reducer passes through the support plate, the drive rod is connected to the power output shaft of the reducer, one end of the drive rod is rotatably connected to a connecting rod, and one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to a push-pull rod.
[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that the push-pull rod is slidably fitted to the slide block, and the slide block is connected to the support plate; one end of the slide table is connected to a fixed seat, and one end of the push-pull rod is connected to the fixed seat.
[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that a linear guide rail is connected to the platform, a slide table is connected to the slider of the linear guide rail, and a movable plate is vertically connected to the slide table.
[0010] A further improvement of this utility model is that the fixed plate is vertically connected to the platform, and both the fixed plate and the movable plate are made of nylon.
[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that the bottom of the electrical control box is connected to an adjustable support foot, and one end of the platform is connected to a support leg.
[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that a controller is installed inside the electrical control box, and the motor is electrically connected to the controller.
[0013] A further improvement of this utility model is that a speed regulator for adjusting the motor speed is connected to the outside of the electrical control box, and the speed regulator is electrically connected to the controller.
[0014] A further improvement of this utility model is that it also includes a counting system, which includes an infrared probe and a counter. One end of the support plate is connected to an ear plate, the infrared probe is connected to the ear plate, and the drive rod passes above the infrared probe. The counter is connected to the outside of the electrical control box, and the counter and the infrared probe are electrically connected to the controller.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: The FFC wire bending detection device of this utility model fixes the two ends of the FFC wire to a moving plate and a fixed plate respectively. As the moving plate moves linearly, it can simulate the frequent bending process of the FFC wire, thereby detecting the bending life of the FFC wire and avoiding economic losses for enterprises.
[0016] The FFC wire bending detection device of this utility model has a speed controller connected to the outside of the electrical control box for adjusting the motor speed. By adjusting the motor speed, the bending situation of FFC wire during different product uses can be simulated, ensuring more accurate detection results.
[0017] The FFC wire bending detection device of this utility model has a counting system that can accurately record the number of times the FFC wire is bent, which can effectively assist operators in judging the quality of the FFC wire. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1-Electrical control box, 2-Platform, 3-Drive rod, 4-Slide table, 5-Moving plate, 6-Fixed plate, 7-Support plate, 8-Motor, 9-Reducer, 10-Connecting rod, 11-Push-pull rod, 12-Slide seat, 13-Fixed seat, 14-Linear guide rail, 15-Adjustable support foot, 16-Support leg, 17-Speed controller, 18-Infrared probe, 19-Counter, 20-FFC cable. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] Example 1: As Figures 1-3 As shown, an FFC wire bending detection device includes an electrical control box 1, with a platform 2 connected to the top of the electrical control box 1; a drive device is connected inside the electrical control box 1, and the drive device is driven to drive a drive rod 3, which is located above the platform 2; a slide table 4 is slidably fitted on the platform 2, and the drive rod 3 drives the slide table 4 to move linearly; a movable plate 5 is connected to the slide table 4, and a fixed plate 6 is connected to the platform 2, with the fixed plate 6 parallel to the movable plate 5 and a gap between the fixed plate 6 and the movable plate 5.
[0025] A support plate 7 is connected to the platform 2. The driving device is a motor 8. The motor 8 is connected to the power input end of the reducer 9. The reducer 9 is connected to the bottom end of the support plate 7, and the reducer 9 and the motor 8 are housed in the electrical control box 1.
[0026] The power output shaft of the reducer 9 passes through the support plate 7, and the drive rod 3 is connected to the power output shaft of the reducer 9. One end of the drive rod 3 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 10, and one end of the connecting rod 10 is rotatably connected to the push-pull rod 11.
[0027] The push-pull rod 11 is slidably fitted to the slide block 12, and the slide block 12 is connected to the support plate 7; one end of the slide table 4 is connected to the fixed seat 13, and one end of the push-pull rod 11 is connected to the fixed seat 13.
[0028] A linear guide rail 14 is connected to the platform 2, a slide table 4 is connected to the slider of the linear guide rail 14, and a movable plate 5 is vertically connected to the slide table 4.
[0029] The fixed plate 6 is vertically connected to the platform 2. Both the fixed plate 6 and the movable plate 5 are made of nylon.
[0030] The bottom of the electrical control box 1 is connected to an adjustable support foot 15, and the top of one end of the platform 2 is connected to a support leg 16.
[0031] The electrical control box 1 contains a controller, and the motor 8 is electrically connected to the controller.
[0032] A speed controller 17 for adjusting the speed of motor 8 is connected to the outside of the electrical control box 1. The speed controller 17 is electrically connected to the controller.
[0033] Example 2: This example is a further improvement on Example 1. The main improvement is that, in Example 1, the operator could not record how many times the FFC wire 20 was bent before breakage; while in this example, the above defect can be avoided. Specifically: It also includes a counting system, which includes an infrared probe 18 and a counter 19. One end of the support plate 7 is connected to an ear plate, the infrared probe 18 is connected to the ear plate, and the drive rod 3 passes above the infrared probe 18. The counter 19 is connected to the outside of the electrical control box 1, and the counter 19 and the infrared probe 18 are electrically connected to the controller. In this embodiment, the counting system can accurately record the number of bends of the FFC wire 20, which can effectively assist operators in judging the quality of the FFC wire 20.
[0034] Apart from the above, this embodiment is exactly the same as Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.
[0035] The specific working principle of this utility model is as follows: After purchasing 20 tons of FFC wire, the wire harness manufacturer randomly selects samples for testing. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the operator cuts a section of FFC wire 20, uses tape to attach one end of the FFC wire 20 to the inner side of the fixed plate 6, bends the FFC wire 20 into an S-shape, and attaches the other end to the inner side of the movable plate 5. After the motor 8 starts, the drive rod 3 rotates, and the drive rod 3 drives the push-pull rod 11 to move back and forth. The push-pull rod 11 pulls the movable plate 5 to move back and forth, thereby simulating the frequent bending process of the FFC wire 20. When the rotating rod passes above the infrared probe 18, the counter 19 will record one time, indicating that the FFC wire 20 has been bent once. When the FFC wire 20 is bent to the specified number of times without any damage, it proves that the batch of FFC wire 20 is qualified. Conversely, if the FFC wire 20 is damaged, it indicates that it is unqualified.
[0036] This invention can help companies test the bending life of FFC wire 20, thereby avoiding economic losses for the company.
[0037] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent transformations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. An FFC wire bending detection device, characterized in that: The device includes an electrical control box (1), and a platform (2) is connected to the top of the electrical control box (1). A drive device is connected inside the electrical control box (1), and the drive device is connected to a drive rod (3), which is located above the platform (2). A slide table (4) is slidably fitted on the platform (2), and the drive rod (3) drives the slide table (4) to move linearly. A movable plate (5) is connected to the slide table (4), and a fixed plate (6) is connected to the platform (2). The fixed plate (6) is parallel to the movable plate (5), and there is a gap between the fixed plate (6) and the movable plate (5).
2. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The platform (2) is connected to a support plate (7), and the driving device is a motor (8). The motor (8) is connected to the power input end of the reducer (9). The reducer (9) is connected to the bottom end of the support plate (7), and the reducer (9) and the motor (8) are housed in the electrical control box (1).
3. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The power output shaft of the reducer (9) passes through the support plate (7), and the drive rod (3) is connected to the power output shaft of the reducer (9). One end of the drive rod (3) is rotatably connected to the connecting rod (10), and one end of the connecting rod (10) is rotatably connected to the push-pull rod (11).
4. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The push-pull rod (11) is slidably fitted to the slide seat (12), and the slide seat (12) is connected to the support plate (7); one end of the slide table (4) is connected to the fixed seat (13), and one end of the push-pull rod (11) is connected to the fixed seat (13).
5. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The platform (2) is connected to a linear guide rail (14), the slide (4) is connected to the slider of the linear guide rail (14), and the movable plate (5) is vertically connected to the slide (4).
6. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed plate (6) is vertically connected to the platform (2), and both the fixed plate (6) and the movable plate (5) are made of nylon.
7. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the electrical control box (1) is connected to an adjustable support foot (15), and the top of one end of the platform (2) is connected to a support leg (16).
8. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical control box (1) is equipped with a controller, and the motor (8) is electrically connected to the controller.
9. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The outside of the electrical control box (1) is connected a speed regulator (17) for adjusting the speed of the motor (8), and the speed regulator (17) is electrically connected to the controller.
10. The FFC wire bending detection device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a counting system, which includes an infrared probe (18) and a counter (19). One end of the support plate (7) is connected to an ear plate, the infrared probe (18) is connected to the ear plate, and the drive rod (3) passes above the infrared probe (18). The counter (19) is connected to the outside of the electrical control box (1), and the counter (19) and the infrared probe (18) are electrically connected to the controller.