A data cable detection device

Abstract

This application relates to the technical field of detection equipment, and in particular to a data cable detection device, which includes a main body and a detection chip. The detection chip is arranged on the main body, and further includes a clamping and blanking mechanism. The clamping and blanking mechanism includes a fixed block, a clamping block and a pushing component. The fixed block is arranged on the main body, the clamping block is slidably arranged on the main body, and the clamping block and the fixed block form a placement space; the pushing component is arranged on the main body and is connected to the clamping block. This application has the effect of improving the detection efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of detection devices, and in particular to a data cable detection device. Background Art

[0002] A data cable is an essential component for connecting a hard disk to a motherboard.

[0003] Currently, existing data cable detection devices include a main body, in which two detection chips are fixedly connected, and placement holes corresponding to the detection chips are provided on the main body. When detecting a data cable, the data cable is passed through the placement hole and connected to the detection chip to detect whether the data cable can transmit signals normally.

[0004] In the process of implementing the present application, the inventor found that at least the following problems exist in this technology: after the detection is completed, the operator needs to remove each detected data cable from the main body. Removing each data cable from the main body will increase the labor intensity of the operator, thereby reducing the detection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to improve the detection efficiency, the present application provides a data cable detection device.

[0006] The data cable detection device provided by the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A data cable detection device includes a main body and a detection chip. The detection chip is arranged on the main body. The device further includes a clamping and discharging mechanism, which includes a fixed block, a clamping block and a pushing component. The fixed block is arranged on the main body. The clamping block is slidably arranged on the main body. The clamping block and the fixed block form a placement space. The pushing component is arranged on the main body and connected to the clamping block.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, when detecting a data cable, the data cable is placed in the placement space between the fixed block and the clamping block, and the data cable is communicated with the detection chip. When the data cable is unqualified, the operator takes out the data cable from the placement space. When the data cable is qualified, the pushing component is started, and the pushing component drives the clamping block to move, and the clamping block pushes the data cable out of the placement space. Therefore, the provided clamping and discharging mechanism can reduce manual operation, thereby improving the detection efficiency.

[0009] Optionally, the pushing component includes a first cylinder and a pushing block. The first cylinder is arranged on the main body. The pushing block is arranged on the piston rod of the first cylinder, and the clamping block is arranged on the pushing block.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, when the first cylinder is started, the piston rod of the first cylinder drives the pushing block to move, and the pushing block will drive the clamping block to move; the set pushing component has a simple structure and is convenient to operate.

[0011] Optionally, a moving component is provided on the main body. The moving component includes a second cylinder and a moving block. The second cylinder is arranged on the main body, and the moving block is arranged on the piston rod of the second cylinder. The detection chip, the fixing block and the pushing component are all arranged on the moving block.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, when the data cable is located in the placement space for detection, the second cylinder is started, and the second cylinder drives the moving block to move into the main body, and the moving block drives the clamping and blanking mechanism to move into the main body.

[0013] Optionally, a shaking mechanism is provided on the main body. The shaking mechanism includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a third rotating shaft, a swinging block, a limiting component, a first adjusting component and a second adjusting component. There are two first rotating shafts, and both of the first rotating shafts are rotatably arranged on the main body. The second rotating shaft is arranged on the first rotating shaft, and the third rotating shaft is arranged on the second rotating shaft; the swinging block connects the two third rotating shafts. The limiting component includes two limiting blocks, and both of the limiting blocks are arranged on the swinging block, and a limiting groove is formed between the two limiting blocks; the first adjusting component is arranged on the main body and is connected to the first rotating shaft; the second adjusting component is arranged on the first rotating shaft and is connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the data cable is located in the placement space and is connected to the detection chip, first start the first adjusting component. The first adjusting component drives the first rotating shaft to rotate, the first rotating shaft drives the second rotating shaft to move, the second rotating shaft drives the third rotating shaft to move, and the third rotating shaft drives the swinging block to move, so that the data cable can be located in the limiting groove between the two limiting blocks; then continue to start the first adjusting component, so that the data cable to be detected can shake up and down; start the second adjusting component, the second adjustment drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, and the third rotating shaft on the second rotating shaft drives the swinging block to shake left and right, so that the data cable to be detected shakes left and right; the set shaking mechanism can drive the data cable to be detected to shake, thereby improving the detection accuracy.

[0015] Optionally, the first adjusting component includes a first gear, a second gear and a first motor. The first motor is arranged on the main body, and the first gear is arranged on the first motor; the second gear is arranged on the first rotating shaft and meshes with the first gear.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the first motor is started, the output shaft of the first motor drives the first gear to rotate, and the second gear meshing with the first gear will drive the first rotating shaft to rotate; the first adjustment assembly is simple in structure and convenient to operate.

[0017] Optionally, the second adjustment assembly includes a connecting block, a third gear, a third cylinder, an adjusting rod and a rack. The connecting block is arranged on the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the connecting block, and the third gear is arranged on the second rotating shaft; the third cylinder is arranged on the connecting block, the adjusting rod is arranged on the piston rod of the third cylinder, and the rack is arranged on the adjusting rod and meshes with the third gear.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when the third cylinder is started, the piston rod of the third cylinder drives the adjusting rod to move, the rack on the adjusting rod drives the third gear to rotate, the third gear drives the second rotating shaft to rotate, the second rotating shaft drives the third rotating shaft to rotate, and the third rotating shaft will drive the swing block to move left and right.

[0019] Optionally, an adjustment mechanism is arranged on the swing block. The adjustment mechanism includes adjustment blocks, a second motor and a bidirectional screw. There are two adjustment blocks, and both adjustment blocks are slidably arranged on the swing block, and the limiting assembly is arranged on the adjustment blocks; the second motor is arranged on the swing block, the bidirectional screw is arranged on the second motor, the bidirectional screw passes through the two adjustment blocks, and both adjustment blocks are threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when the second motor is started, the output shaft of the second motor drives the bidirectional screw to rotate, the bidirectional screw drives the two adjustment blocks to move on the swing block, so that the positions of the two adjustment blocks on the swing rod can be changed; when the data line is located in the limiting groove, start the second motor to make the two adjustment blocks move away from each other, and the limiting blocks on the adjustment blocks will drive the data line to move, thereby improving the detection accuracy.

[0021] Optionally, a limiting mechanism is arranged on the swing block. The limiting mechanism includes a limiting block, a limiting rod and a third motor. The limiting block is arranged on the swing block, a limiting groove is formed on the limiting block, and the limiting groove communicates with the limiting groove; the third motor is arranged on the limiting block, the limiting rod is arranged on the third motor, and the limiting rod and the limiting groove form a limiting space.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the data cable will enter the limiting groove under the guiding action of the limiting groove, and then the third motor is started. The output shaft of the third motor drives the limiting rod to rotate, so that the limiting rod abuts against the data cable located in the limiting groove, and the data cable is restricted within the limiting space; when the swing block moves, the data cable can better follow the movement of the swing rod.

[0023] Optionally, a pressing mechanism is provided on the main body. The pressing mechanism includes a fourth air cylinder, a sliding block, a fourth motor and a pressing rod. The fourth air cylinder is provided on the main body, and the sliding block is provided on the piston rod of the fourth air cylinder; the fourth motor is provided on the sliding block, and the pressing rod is provided on the fourth motor.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when the data cable adheres to the clamping block, first start the fourth air cylinder to make the sliding block move, so that the pressing rod on the sliding block is located between the data cable and the moving block, and then start the fourth motor. The output shaft of the fourth motor drives the pressing rod to rotate, so that the pressing rod presses the data cable to realize the separation of the data cable from the clamping block.

[0025] Optionally, a stabilizing component is provided on the main body. The stabilizing component includes a stabilizing block, a fifth air cylinder and a stabilizing pad. The stabilizing block is provided on the main body, the fifth air cylinder is provided on the stabilizing block, and the stabilizing pad is provided on the piston rod of the fifth air cylinder and abuts against the detection chip.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the detection chip is placed on the main body, and then the fifth air cylinder is started to make the piston rod of the fifth air cylinder drive the stabilizing pad to abut against the detection chip located on the main body; the provided stabilizing component facilitates the replacement of the detection chip when the detection chip needs to be replaced.

[0027] In summary, the present application includes at least the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. The provided clamping and blanking mechanism can reduce manual operation, thereby improving the detection efficiency;

[0029] 2. The provided shaking mechanism can drive the data cable to be detected to shake, thereby improving the detection accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the data cable detection device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the moving component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the pressing mechanism in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first adjustment component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting mechanism in the embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Reference signs: 11, main body; 12, detection chip; 13, stabilizing component; 131, stabilizing block; 132, fifth cylinder; 133, stabilizing pad; 2, clamping and blanking mechanism; 21, fixing block; 22, clamping block; 23, pushing component; 231, first cylinder; 232, pushing block; 24, moving component; 241, second cylinder; 242, moving block; 3, shaking mechanism; 31, first rotating shaft; 32, second rotating shaft; 33, third rotating shaft; 34, swinging block; 35, limiting block; 351, limiting groove; 36, first adjustment component; 361, first gear; 362, second gear; 363, first motor; 37, second adjustment component; 371, connecting block; 372, third gear; 373, third cylinder; 374, adjusting rod; 375, rack; 4, adjustment mechanism; 41, adjustment block; 42, second motor; 43, bidirectional screw; 5, limiting mechanism; 51, limiting block; 511, limiting groove; 52, limiting rod; 53, third motor; 6, pressing mechanism; 61, fourth cylinder; 62, sliding block; 63, fourth motor; 64, pressing rod. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to the attached Figures 1-5 drawings.

[0037] The embodiment of the present application discloses a data line detection device.

[0038] Referring to Figure 1 , the data line detection device includes a main body 11, and a clamping and blanking mechanism 2, a shaking mechanism 3 and a pressing mechanism 6 are arranged on the main body 11.

[0039] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the clamping and blanking mechanism 2 includes a moving component 24, and the moving component 24 includes a second cylinder 241 fixedly connected to the main body 11, and a moving block 242 is connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder 241.

[0040] Detection chips 12 are placed on both sides of one end of the moving block 242; a stabilizing component 13 is arranged on the moving block 242, and the stabilizing component 13 includes a stabilizing block 131 fixedly connected to the moving block 242, and fifth cylinders 132 are fixedly connected to both ends of the stabilizing block 131, and a stabilizing pad 133 that abuts against the detection chip 12 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the fifth cylinder 132.

[0041] Place the detection chip 12 on the moving block 242, start the fifth cylinder 132, and the piston rod of the fifth cylinder 132 drives the stabilizing pad 133 to move towards the detection chip 12, so that the stabilizing pad 133 abuts against the detection chip 12.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , two fixing blocks 21 are fixedly connected to one end of the moving block 242 close to the detection chip 12; a pushing component 23 is arranged on the moving block 242, and the pushing component 23 includes a first cylinder 231 fixedly connected to the moving block 242, and a pushing block 232 is connected to the piston rod of the first cylinder 231. Clamping blocks 22 are fixedly connected to both ends of the pushing block 232. The two clamping blocks 22 correspond to the two fixing blocks 21 respectively, and the corresponding clamping blocks 22 and fixing blocks 21 form a placement space for clamping the end of the data cable.

[0043] Place the end of the data cable in the placement space formed by the fixing block 21 and the clamping block 22, so that both ends of the data cable are communicated with the two detection chips 12 respectively.

[0044] When the data cable is detected to be qualified, start the first cylinder 231, and the piston rod of the first cylinder 231 drives the clamping block 22 to move away from the moving block 242, and the clamping block 22 will push the end of the data cable to move, so that the end of the data cable moves out of the placement space.

[0045] When the data cable is detected to be unqualified, the operator manually takes out the data cable from the placement space.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the pressing mechanism 6 includes a fourth cylinder 61 fixedly connected to the main body 11, a sliding block 62 is connected to the piston rod of the fourth cylinder 61, a fourth motor 63 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 62, and a pressing rod 64 is connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor 63; when both ends of the data cable are located in the placement space, the pressing rod 64 is located between the two ends of the data cable, and the pressing rod 64 is located between the data cable and the moving block 242.

[0047] When the data cable is detected to be qualified, the clamping block 22 pushes the data cable to move out of the placement space, and when the data cable adheres to the clamping block 22 and cannot be separated from the clamping block 22, first start the fourth cylinder 61, and the piston rod of the fourth cylinder 61 drives the sliding block 62 to move, so that the pressing rod 64 on the sliding block 62 is located between the data cable and the moving block 242; then start the fourth motor 63, and the output shaft of the fourth motor 63 drives the pressing rod 64 to move away from the moving block 242, so that the pressing rod 64 abuts against the data cable and drives the data cable to move, so that the data cable is separated from the clamping block 22.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 andFigure 4 The shaking mechanism 3 includes a first rotating shaft 31 rotatably connected to the main body 11. A first adjusting component 36 connected to the first rotating shaft 31 is provided on the main body 11. The first adjusting component 36 includes a first motor 363 fixedly connected to the main body 11. A first gear 361 is key-connected to the output shaft of the first motor 363; a second gear 362 meshing with the first gear 361 is key-connected to the first rotating shaft 31.

[0049] A second adjusting component 37 is provided on the first rotating shaft 31. The second adjusting component 37 includes a connecting block 371 fixedly connected to one end of the first rotating shaft 31 away from the main body 11. A second rotating shaft 32 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 371. A third gear 372 is key-connected to the second rotating shaft 32; a third air cylinder 373 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 371. A regulating rod 374 is connected to the piston rod of the third air cylinder 373. A rack 375 meshing with the third gear 372 is integrally provided on the regulating rod 374.

[0050] A third rotating shaft 33 is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating shaft 32 away from the first rotating shaft 31. A swinging block 34 is provided between the two third rotating shafts 33. The two ends of the swinging block 34 are respectively rotatably connected to the two third rotating shafts 33.

[0051] An adjusting mechanism 4 is provided on the swinging block 34. The adjusting mechanism includes two adjusting blocks 41 slidably connected to the swinging block 34. The pressing rod 64 is located between the two adjusting blocks 41; a bidirectional screw 43 is rotatably connected to the swinging block 34. The bidirectional screw 43 passes through the two adjusting blocks 41, and the two adjusting blocks 41 are respectively threadedly connected to the two ends of the bidirectional screw 43; a second motor 42 connected to one end of the bidirectional screw 43 is fixedly connected to the swinging block 34.

[0052] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 A limiting component is provided on the side of the adjusting block 41 away from the swinging block 34. The limiting component includes two limiting blocks 35. A limiting groove 351 is formed between the two limiting blocks 35, and the distance between the two limiting blocks 35 away from the adjusting block 41 is greater than the distance between the two limiting blocks 35 close to the adjusting block 41.

[0053] A restricting mechanism 5 is provided on the adjusting block 41. The restricting mechanism 5 includes a restricting block 51 fixedly connected to the adjusting block 41. A restricting groove 511 is formed in the restricting block 51. The restricting groove 511 communicates with the limiting groove 351 between the two limiting blocks 35; a third motor 53 is fixedly connected to the restricting block 51. A restricting rod 52 is connected to the output shaft of the third motor 53. The restricting rod 52 and the restricting groove 511 can form a restricting space for restricting the data cable.

[0054] When the data cable is placed in the space at both ends and connected to the detection chip 12, first start the first motor 363. The output shaft of the first motor 363 drives the first gear 361 to rotate. The first gear 361 drives the second gear 362 to rotate. The second gear 362 drives the first rotating shaft 31 to rotate. The first rotating shaft 31 drives the connecting block 371 to rotate. The connecting block 371 drives the second rotating shaft 32 to move. The second rotating shaft 32 drives the third rotating shaft 33 to move. The third rotating shaft 33 drives the swinging block 34 to move, so that the data cable can enter the limiting groove 511 of the limiting block 51 through the limiting groove 351 between the two limiting blocks 35. Then start the third motor 53. The output shaft of the third motor 53 drives the limiting rod 52 to move, so that the limiting rod 52 abuts against the data cable located in the limiting groove 511.

[0055] Then start the first motor 363 to continue rotating the first rotating shaft 31, so that the data cable to be detected can swing up and down.

[0056] When it is necessary to make the data cable to be detected swing left and right, start the third air cylinder 373. The piston rod of the third air cylinder 373 drives the adjusting rod 374 to move. The adjusting rod 374 drives the rack 375 to move. The rack 375 will drive the third gear 372 to rotate. The third gear 372 drives the second rotating shaft 32 to rotate. The second rotating shaft 32 drives the third rotating shaft 33 to rotate. The third rotating shaft 33 will drive the swinging block 34 to move. The adjusting block 41 on the swinging block 34 drives the two limiting blocks 35 to move, so as to realize the left and right movement of the data cable.

[0057] The implementation principle of a data cable detection device in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: Place the data cable to be detected in the placement space formed by the clamping block 22 and the fixed block 21 and connect it to the detection chip 12. Then start the second air cylinder 241. The second air cylinder 241 drives the moving block 242 to extend into the main body 11.

[0058] When detecting the data cable, first start the first motor 363 to make the data cable located in the limiting groove 511. Then start the third motor 53 to make the limiting rod 52 abut against the data cable located in the limiting groove 511. Then start the first motor 363 and the second motor 42 to enable the data cable to move up and down and left and right.

[0059] After the data cable detection is completed, start the third motor 53 to make the limiting rod 52 no longer abut against the data cable. Then start the first motor 363 and the second motor 42 to make the swinging block 34 move between the moving block 242 and the sliding block 62. Finally, start the second air cylinder 241 again. The second air cylinder 241 moves the moving block 242 out of the main body 11.

[0060] When the detected data cable is unqualified, manually take out the data cable from the placement space.

[0061] When the detection data line is qualified, first start the first cylinder 231 to drive the clamping block 22 to move the data line out of the placement space, and then start the fourth motor 63. The output shaft of the fourth motor 63 drives the pressing rod 64 to move, and the pressing rod 64 drives the data line to move, so that the data line is separated from the clamping block 22.

[0062] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A data cable detection device, comprising a main body (11) and a detection chip (12), wherein the detection chip (12) is disposed on the main body (11), and is characterized in that, It further includes a clamping and blanking mechanism (2), and the clamping and blanking mechanism (2) includes a fixed block (21), a clamping block (22) and a pushing component (23). The fixed block (21) is arranged on the main body (11), the clamping block (22) is slidably arranged on the main body (11), and the clamping block (22) and the fixed block (21) form a placement space; the pushing component (23) is arranged on the main body (11) and connected to the clamping block (22). A shaking mechanism (3) is arranged on the main body (11), and the shaking mechanism (3) includes a first rotating shaft (31), a second rotating shaft (32), a third rotating shaft (33), a swinging block (34), a limiting component, a first adjusting component (36) and a second adjusting component (37). There are two first rotating shafts (31), and both of the two first rotating shafts (31) are rotatably arranged on the main body (11). The second rotating shaft (32) is arranged on the first rotating shaft (31), and the third rotating shaft (33) is arranged on the second rotating shaft (32); the swinging block (34) connects the two third rotating shafts (33). The limiting component includes two limiting blocks (35), both of the two limiting blocks (35) are arranged on the swinging block (34), and a limiting groove (351) is formed between the two limiting blocks (35). The first adjusting component (36) is arranged on the main body (11) and connected to the first rotating shaft (31). The second adjusting component (37) is arranged on the first rotating shaft (31) and connected to the second rotating shaft (32). A pressing mechanism (6) is arranged on the main body (11), and the pressing mechanism (6) includes a fourth air cylinder (61), a sliding block (62), a fourth motor (63) and a pressing rod (64). The fourth air cylinder (61) is arranged on the main body (11), and the sliding block (62) is arranged on the piston rod of the fourth air cylinder (61); the fourth motor (63) is arranged on the sliding block (62), and the pressing rod (64) is arranged on the fourth motor (63). A restricting mechanism (5) is arranged on the swinging block (34), and the restricting mechanism (5) includes a restricting block (51), a restricting rod (52) and a third motor (53). The restricting block (51) is arranged on the swinging block (34), a restricting groove (511) is formed on the restricting block (51), and the restricting groove (511) communicates with the limiting groove (351). The third motor (53) is arranged on the restricting block (51), the restricting rod (52) is arranged on the third motor (53), and the restricting rod (52) and the restricting groove (511) form a restricting space. A moving component (24) is provided on the main body (11). The moving component (24) includes a second cylinder (241) and a moving block (242). The second cylinder (241) is provided on the main body (11), and the moving block (242) is provided on the piston rod of the second cylinder (241). The detection chip (12), the fixed block (21), and the pushing component (23) are all provided on the moving block (242). The pushing component (23) includes a first cylinder (231) and a pushing block (232). The first cylinder (231) is provided on the main body (11), and the pushing block (232) is provided on the piston rod of the first cylinder (231). And the clamping block (22) is provided on the pushing block (232). When detecting the data cable, place the data cable in the placement space between the fixed block (21) and the clamping block (22), and the data cable is communicated with the detection chip (12). When the data cable is unqualified, manually take out the data cable from the placement space. When the data cable is qualified, start the pushing component (23), and the pushing component (23) drives the clamping block (22) to move, and the clamping block (22) pushes the data cable out of the placement space.

2. The data line detection device according to claim 1, wherein, The first adjustment component (36) includes a first gear (361), a second gear (362), and a first motor (363). The first motor (363) is provided on the main body (11), and the first gear (361) is provided on the first motor (363); The second gear (362) is provided on the first rotating shaft (31) and meshes with the first gear (361).

3. A data cable detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second adjustment component (37) includes a connecting block (371), a third gear (372), a third cylinder (373), an adjusting rod (374), and a rack (375). The connecting block (371) is provided on the first rotating shaft (31), and the second rotating shaft (32) is rotatably provided on the connecting block (371). The third gear (372) is provided on the second rotating shaft (32); The third cylinder (373) is provided on the connecting block (371), the adjusting rod (374) is provided on the piston rod of the third cylinder (373), and the rack (375) is provided on the adjusting rod (374) and meshes with the third gear (372).

4. The data line detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that An adjustment mechanism (4) is provided on the swing block (34). The adjustment mechanism (4) includes adjustment blocks (41), a second motor (42), and a bidirectional screw (43). There are two adjustment blocks (41), and both adjustment blocks (41) are slidably provided on the swing block (34). The limiting component is provided on the adjustment block (41); The second motor (42) is provided on the swing block (34), The bidirectional screw (43) is provided on the second motor (42). The bidirectional screw (43) passes through the two adjustment blocks (41), and both adjustment blocks (41) are threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw (43).

5. A data line detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that A stabilizing component (13) is provided on the main body (11). The stabilizing component (13) includes a stabilizing block (131), a fifth cylinder (132), and a stabilizing pad (133). The stabilizing block (131) is provided on the main body (11), the fifth cylinder (132) is provided on the stabilizing block (131), and the stabilizing pad (133) is provided on the piston rod of the fifth cylinder (132) and abuts against the detection chip (12).

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