Docking station interface function detection system

Abstract

The application discloses a docking station interface function detection system, and belongs to the field of automatic quality inspection of docking stations. The docking station interface function detection system comprises a detection equipment main body arranged on a detection seat. The detection equipment main body comprises a conveying module, an adjusting module and a detection module arranged on the detection seat. The conveying module comprises a conveying table arranged on the detection seat. A conveying channel is arranged on one side of the docking port. The application is aimed at the shape and structural features of the docking station. The docking station is single-conveyed through the conveying module. The reverse docking station is converted in direction through the arc-shaped channel by using the cutting tool in the adjusting seat. The adjusting of the docking station port direction is realized. The arrangement is fully automated. The quality inspection of two groups of multiple docking stations can be realized at the same time. The quality of the docking station wiring port can be intuitively understood through the observation of the signal display lamp. The fast distinguishing and the fast multiple docking station interface function detection effect are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated quality inspection technology for docking stations, and in particular to a docking station interface function testing system. Background Technology

[0002] The laptop PCI expansion dock can connect PCI cards (full-length or standard half-length) to a laptop via PCMICA Cardbus, ExpressCard / 54 adapter, or ExpressCard / 34 adapter, enabling portable PCI device applications; it can support the direct expansion of 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, or 13 PCI slots from a single laptop.

[0003] When using a docking station, the quality of its terminals directly determines whether the docking station can be used. Currently, docking stations often require quality inspection of their terminals before leaving the factory. The current inspection method mainly involves manually plugging and unplugging the terminals to determine if the terminals are damaged. As the number of terminals on docking stations increases, the original manual inspection method is gradually becoming inadequate and cannot keep up with product demands. Furthermore, the current inspection method requires the docking station to be arranged before inspection to ensure that the terminals are on one side for easy inspection. The multiple steps in the inspection process affect processing efficiency. Therefore, a docking station interface function testing system is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the prior art by proposing a docking station interface function detection system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A docking station interface function testing system includes a testing device body mounted on a testing base. The testing device body comprises a conveying module, an adjustment module, and a testing module mounted on the testing base. The conveying module includes a conveying platform mounted on the testing base, with a funnel-shaped central opening on the conveying platform and a conveying channel on one side of the central opening. The adjustment module includes an adjustment base, with an upper conveying port at the top of the adjustment base that is adapted to the conveying channel, and a lower conveying port at the bottom of the upper conveying port. Both the upper and lower conveying ports are equipped with transmission conveyor belts, and the upper and lower conveying ports are connected by an arc-shaped channel. A limiter is provided in the arc-shaped channel, and an extrusion assembly is provided on the testing base.

[0007] The detection module includes an interface signal connection board mounted on a detection base. The interface signal connection board is provided with multiple expansion dock detection terminals. The detection base is provided with a mounting platform. The mounting platform is connected to a detection displacement base via a displacement component. The detection displacement base has two detection channels. The detection channels are provided with detection conveyor belts. One side of each detection channel has a detection port adapted to the expansion dock detection terminals. The detection base located at the detection displacement base is provided with a blocking component.

[0008] Preferably, both the transmission conveyor belt and the detection conveyor belt are composed of a pulley shaft and a transmission belt driven by a motor. The bottom of both the upper and lower conveyor ports are provided with conveying grooves. The conveying groove located in the upper conveyor port extends through the conveying channel, and the pulley shaft is located at both ends of the conveying groove.

[0009] Preferably, the arc-shaped channel is located within the adjustment seat, and its width is sufficient for the expansion dock to slide downwards. The upper delivery port sidewall opposite to the arc-shaped channel is provided with a insertion port.

[0010] Preferably, the extrusion assembly includes an extrusion cylinder mounted on a support base, an extrusion plate connected to the output end of the extrusion cylinder, and a cutting insert adapted to the cutting port on the extrusion plate.

[0011] Preferably, the limiting member includes an upper limiting member and a lower limiting member. The upper limiting member includes an upper limiting port opened in an arc-shaped channel. An upper limiting plate is connected to the upper limiting port through a sliding post. The upper limiting plate is connected to the upper limiting port through an abutment spring sleeved on the sliding post. An arc-shaped abutment block is provided on the upper limiting plate.

[0012] The lower limit component includes a lower limit opening at the bottom of the arc-shaped channel, and a lower limit plate is connected to the inner wall of the lower limit opening by a contact spring. The lower limit plate is connected to a triangular stop block.

[0013] Preferably, the displacement assembly includes a displacement cylinder mounted on the mounting platform, and the output end of the displacement cylinder is connected to the displacement detection seat.

[0014] The detection seat has a "T"-shaped sliding opening, and the bottom of the detection displacement seat is provided with a "T"-shaped slider that matches the upper conveying port.

[0015] Preferably, a rotating shaft is connected to one side of the detection channel via a connecting block, and the pulley extends axially outward and is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0016] Preferably, the interface signal connection board is provided with a signal indicator light that is connected to the detection terminal of the expansion dock.

[0017] Preferably, the blocking assembly comprises a support plate and a blocking plate, wherein there are two blocking plates, both of which are fixedly connected to the support plate, and the size of the blocking plates is adapted to the detection channel.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] 1. This invention addresses the shape and structural characteristics of expansion docks by using a conveying module to transport expansion docks individually. Within the adjustment seat, inserts are used to change the direction of reverse-direction expansion docks via an arc-shaped channel before moving them into the lower conveying port, thereby adjusting the port direction of the expansion docks. During the transport process, multiple expansion docks are arranged and organized, facilitating subsequent quality inspection and processing.

[0020] 2. During the quality inspection process, the feeding, quality inspection, and discharge of the expansion dock are achieved by adjusting the three moving positions of the detection displacement seat. This automation enables rapid quality inspection of the expansion dock, speeds up the quality inspection process, and increases the processing speed.

[0021] 3. The fully automated setup allows for simultaneous quality inspection of two or more docking stations. By observing the signal indicator lights, users can intuitively understand the condition of the docking station's wiring ports, enabling rapid identification and quick testing of multiple docking station interface functions. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a docking station interface function detection system proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a docking station interface function testing system proposed in this invention;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the docking station interface function detection system proposed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the adjustment seat in the expansion dock interface function detection system proposed in this invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a docking station interface function detection system proposed in this invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Detection seat; 2. Conveyor platform; 3. Centralized port; 4. Conveyor channel; 5. Adjustment seat; 6. Upper conveyor port; 7. Lower conveyor port; 8. Transmission conveyor belt; 9. Arc-shaped channel; 10. Interface signal connection board; 11. Expansion dock detection terminal; 12. Mounting platform; 13. Detection displacement seat; 14. Detection channel; 15. Detection conveyor belt; 16. Detection port; 17. Insertion port; 18. Extrusion cylinder; 19. Extrusion plate; 20. Insertion plug; 21. Sliding column; 22. Upper limit plate; 23. Arc-shaped contact block; 24. Triangular stop block; 25. Displacement cylinder; 26. "T"-shaped sliding port; 27. "T"-shaped slider; 28. Connecting block; 29. ​​Signal indicator light; 30. Support plate; 31. Blocking plate. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example

[0031] Reference Figure 1-6 A docking station interface function testing system includes a testing equipment body set on a testing base 1. The testing equipment body consists of a conveying module, an adjustment module and a testing module set on the testing base 1. The conveying module includes a conveying platform 2 set on the testing base 1. The conveying platform 2 has a central opening 3 set in a trumpet shape. A conveying channel 4 is set on one side of the central opening 3.

[0032] It is worth noting that the funnel-shaped design of the central inlet 3 allows the conveyor belt to gradually achieve a single conveying effect as it transports the expansion dock forward. The size of the conveyor channel 4 is only sufficient to allow the expansion dock to be transported horizontally, thus achieving a single conveying effect.

[0033] The adjustment module includes an adjustment base 5. The top of the adjustment base 5 is provided with an upper conveying port 6 that is adapted to the conveying channel 4. The upper conveying port 6 and the conveying channel 4 are at the same horizontal position. The bottom of the upper conveying port 6 is provided with a lower conveying port 7. Both the upper conveying port 6 and the lower conveying port 7 are provided with a transmission conveyor belt 8. The upper conveying port 6 and the lower conveying port 7 are connected by an arc-shaped channel 9. Furthermore, the arc-shaped channel 9 is opened in the adjustment base 5, and its width allows the expansion dock to slide downward. The side wall of the upper conveying port 6 opposite to the arc-shaped channel 9 is provided with a insertion port 17.

[0034] The arc angle of the arc channel 9 needs to be reasonably designed according to the size of the expansion dock so that the expansion dock can slide and move within the arc channel 9. When the insert 20 is inserted into the expansion dock and squeezes the expansion dock to move, the expansion dock will move into the arc channel 9 and automatically slide into the lower conveyor 7 at the bottom under the action of gravity.

[0035] The arc-shaped channel 9 is provided with a limiting component. Further, the limiting component includes an upper limiting component and a lower limiting component. The upper limiting component includes an upper limiting port opened in the arc-shaped channel 9. An upper limiting plate 22 is connected to the upper limiting port through a sliding column 21. The upper limiting plate 22 is connected to the upper limiting port through an abutting spring sleeved on the sliding column 21. An arc-shaped abutting block 23 is provided on the upper limiting plate.

[0036] The lower limit component includes a lower limit opening at the bottom of the arc-shaped channel 9, a lower limit plate connected to the inner wall of the lower limit opening by a contact spring, and a triangular stop block 24 connected to the lower limit plate.

[0037] It is important to note that when the arc-shaped contact block 23 is not on the same side as the insertion plug 20 at the interface end of the expansion dock, the insertion plug will not be inserted into the interface of the expansion dock, but will directly contact the side wall of the expansion dock. This will compress the side wall, causing the expansion dock to be pushed to contact the arc-shaped contact block 23. The arc-shaped contact block 23 will be abutted by the side wall of the expansion dock, thus retracting into the upper limit port. When the expansion dock is squeezed and driven into the arc-shaped channel 9, the expansion dock will detach from the arc-shaped contact block 23. At this time, the arc-shaped contact block 23 will apply a downward elastic potential energy conversion pushing force to the expansion dock under the action of the contact spring. Under the combined action of gravity and pushing force, the expansion dock will move into the lower delivery port 7 within the arc-shaped channel 9, ensuring that the expansion dock can pass through the arc-shaped channel 9 smoothly.

[0038] The triangular stop 24 is designed to ensure that the expansion dock slides down normally when it is conveyed from the arc-shaped channel 9 to the lower conveyor port 7, and to limit the movement of the expansion dock when it moves from the lower port 7 to the arc-shaped channel 9, so that the expansion dock can be stably conveyed forward by the transmission conveyor belt 8 and will not move into the arc-shaped channel 9 and cause positional deviation.

[0039] The testing seat 1 is provided with a pressing component. Further, the pressing component includes a support seat, on which a pressing cylinder 18 is provided. The output end of the pressing cylinder 18 is connected to a pressing plate 19. The pressing plate 19 is provided with a cutting insert 20 that is compatible with the cutting insertion port 17.

[0040] The main design feature of this invention is that the insert 20 is smaller than the docking station interface. This allows the insert 20 to be inserted into the docking station interface during movement when the docking station interface and the insert 20 are on the same side, preventing the docking station from moving. When the docking station interface is not on the same side as the insert 20, the insert 20 will abut against the side wall of the docking station without an interface, pushing the docking station into the conveying channel 4. After passing through the conveying channel 4, the docking station that has moved into the lower conveying port 7 will be flipped, so that the interface ends of the docking stations located in the upper conveying port 6 and the lower conveying port 7 are on the side of the insert 20, thus satisfying the signal connection of the subsequent docking station detection terminal to the docking station port.

[0041] The detection module includes an interface signal connection board 10 mounted on the detection base 1. The interface signal connection board 10 is provided with multiple expansion dock detection terminals 11 and a signal indicator light 29 connected to the expansion dock detection terminals 11.

[0042] The expansion dock detection terminal 11 is equipped with a line for detecting the expansion dock port function, which can be displayed on the signal indicator light 29. Quality inspectors only need to refer to the signal indicator light to determine if the expansion dock is severely damaged, making the operation more convenient.

[0043] The detection seat 1 is provided with a mounting platform 12, and the mounting platform 12 is connected to the detection displacement seat 13 through a displacement component. Further, the displacement component includes a displacement cylinder 25 provided on the mounting platform 12. The output end of the displacement cylinder 25 is connected to the detection displacement seat 13. The detection seat 1 is provided with a "T"-shaped sliding port 26. The bottom of the detection displacement seat 13 is provided with a "T"-shaped slider 27 adapted to the upper conveying port 6. The "T"-shaped slider 27 is located inside the "T"-shaped slider 27, which allows the detection displacement seat 13 to move horizontally only on the detection seat 1, ensuring effective docking between the inspection port 16 on the detection displacement seat 13 and the detection terminal 11 of the expansion dock.

[0044] Two detection channels 14 are provided inside the detection displacement seat 13. A detection conveyor belt 15 is provided inside the detection channel 14. A detection port 16 adapted to the detection terminal 11 of the expansion dock is provided on one side of the detection channel 14. A blocking assembly is provided on the detection seat 1 located at the detection displacement seat 13. Further, the blocking assembly includes a support plate 30 and a blocking plate 31. There are two blocking plates 31, both of which are fixedly connected to the support plate 30. The size of the blocking plates 31 is adapted to the detection channel 14.

[0045] The baffle plate 31 is perfectly matched with the detection channel 14, so that when the detection displacement seat 13 moves horizontally, the baffle plate 31 always blocks the detection channel 14, so that the expansion dock in the detection channel 14 will not be transported outward by the detection conveyor belt 15. The expansion dock will only be released when the detection displacement seat 13 is driven to retract to a position not at the baffle plate 31.

[0046] Furthermore, both the transmission conveyor belt 8 and the inspection conveyor belt 15 are composed of pulley shafts and transmission belts driven by motors. The bottom of both the upper conveyor port 6 and the lower conveyor port 7 are provided with conveying grooves. The conveying groove in the upper conveyor port 6 extends through to the conveying channel 4. The pulley shafts are located at both ends of the conveying groove. A rotating shaft is connected to one side of the inspection channel 14 through a connecting block 28. The pulley shaft extends outward and is connected to the rotating shaft. Both the transmission conveyor belt 8 and the inspection conveyor belt 15 are commonly used conveying technologies. The difference lies in the position of their pulley shafts, which will not be described in detail here.

[0047] It is worth noting in this scheme that the displacement cylinder 25 drives the detection displacement seat 13 in three ways:

[0048] Firstly, when the extension stroke of the displacement cylinder 25 is at its shortest, the detection channel 14 on the detection displacement seat 13 is not in contact with the blocking plate 31. At this time, the detection conveyor belt 15 is conveying the expansion dock outward.

[0049] Secondly, when the displacement cylinder 25 is at the middle distance of its extension stroke, the detection channel 14 is exactly at the position of the upper conveying port 6 and the lower conveying port 7. At this time, the transmission conveyor belt 8 and the detection conveyor belt 15 interact to realize the state of conveying the extension dock on the transmission conveyor belt 8 into the detection conveyor belt 15.

[0050] Thirdly: When the displacement cylinder 25 is at its maximum extension stroke, the detection displacement seat 13 will contact the interface signal connection board 10, and the expansion dock detection terminal 11 will be inserted into the port of the expansion dock through the detection port 16, which is the quality inspection detection state.

[0051] When this invention is in use, the expansion dock inlet is transported to the conveyor channel 4 by the conveyor belt. At this time, under the action of the transmission conveyor belt 8, a large number of expansion docks are transported to the upper conveyor port 6. The extrusion cylinder 18 drives the extrusion plate 19 to move. The insert 20 set on the extrusion plate 19 is inserted into the upper conveyor port 6. At this time, the insert 20 will identify the expansion dock and squeeze out the expansion dock with the reversed port. The expansion dock will be transported downward under the action of the arc channel 9. After being flipped by the arc channel 7, it moves into the lower conveyor port 7. During this process, the outlets of the upper conveyor port 6 and the lower conveyor port 7 are in contact with the side wall of the detection displacement seat 13 and no transport will take place.

[0052] When the expansion dock of the lower conveyor port 6 and the upper conveyor port 7 is full, the displacement cylinder 25 drives the detection displacement seat 13 to move, so that the detection channel 14 corresponds to the position of the upper conveyor port 6 and the lower conveyor port 7. The expansion dock is transferred into the detection channel 14 by the transmission conveyor belt 8 and the detection conveyor belt 15. At this time, the outlet of the detection channel 14 is blocked by the baffle plate 31.

[0053] At this time, the displacement cylinder 25 drives the detection displacement seat 13 to move, so that the expansion dock detection terminal 11 is inserted into the expansion dock wiring terminal through the detection port 16 to detect the expansion dock. By observing the signal indicator light, you can intuitively understand whether the expansion dock wiring terminal is damaged, and achieve the effect of rapid detection.

[0054] After the test is completed, the displacement cylinder 25 drives the detection displacement seat 13 to retract to the support plate 30. At this time, the blocking plate 31 will cancel the obstruction of the outlet of the detection channel 14, thereby realizing the effect of discharging the expansion dock and automatically realizing the detection of the expansion dock interface function.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A docking station interface function detection system comprising a detection device body arranged on a detection seat (1), characterized in that, The detection equipment body comprises a conveying module, an adjusting module and a detection module arranged on a detection seat (1), the conveying module comprises a conveying table (2) arranged on the detection seat (1), the conveying table (2) is provided with a concentrating port (3) in a horn shape, one side of the concentrating port (3) is provided with a conveying channel (4), the adjusting module comprises an adjusting seat (5), the top of the adjusting seat (5) is provided with an upper conveying port (6) matched with the conveying channel (4), the bottom of the upper conveying port (6) is provided with a lower conveying port (7), the upper conveying port (6) and the lower conveying port (7) are both provided with a transmission conveying belt (8), the upper conveying port (6) and the lower conveying port (7) are connected through an arc-shaped channel (9), the arc-shaped channel (9) is provided with a limiting piece, and the detection seat (1) is provided with a pressing assembly; The detection module comprises an interface signal connection plate (10) arranged on the detection seat (1), the interface signal connection plate (10) is provided with a plurality of docking station detection terminals (11), the detection seat (1) is provided with a mounting table (12), the mounting table (12) is connected with a detection displacement seat (13) through a displacement assembly, the detection displacement seat (13) is provided with two detection channels (14), the detection channels (14) are provided with detection conveying belts (15), and the detection channels (14) are provided with detection ports (16) matched with the docking station detection terminals (11) on one side; the detection seat (1) at the detection displacement seat (13) is provided with a blocking assembly; The limiting piece comprises an upper limiting piece and a lower limiting piece, the upper limiting piece comprises an upper limiting port arranged in the arc-shaped channel (9), the upper limiting port is connected with an upper limiting plate (22) through a sliding column (21), the upper limiting plate (22) is connected with the upper limiting port through a contact spring sleeved on the sliding column (21), and the upper limiting plate (22) is provided with an arc-shaped contact block (23); The lower limiting piece comprises a lower limiting port arranged at the bottom of the arc-shaped channel (9), and the inner wall of the lower limiting port is connected with a lower limiting plate through a contact spring, and the lower limiting plate is connected with a triangular stop block (24); The displacement assembly comprises a displacement air cylinder (25) arranged on the mounting table (12), and the displacement air cylinder (25) is connected with the detection displacement seat (13) at the output end; The detection seat (1) is provided with a "T"-shaped sliding port (26), and the bottom of the detection displacement seat (13) is provided with a "T"-shaped sliding block (27) matched with the upper conveying port (6); The displacement cylinder (25) drives the detection displacement seat (13) to have three movement forms: one is that the detection channel (14) is in a state of not contacting with the blocking plate when the displacement cylinder (25) has the shortest extension stroke; the second is that the detection channel (14) is just at the position of the upper conveying port (6) and the lower conveying port (7) when the displacement cylinder (25) has the intermediate extension stroke; and the third is that the detection displacement seat (13) contacts with the interface signal connecting plate (10) when the displacement cylinder (25) has the maximum extension stroke, and the docking station detection terminal (11) is inserted into the port of the docking station through the detection port (16).

2. The docking interface function detection system of claim 1, wherein, The transmission conveying belt (8) and the detection conveying belt (15) are composed of a belt wheel shaft and a transmission belt driven by a motor, and the upper conveying port (6) and the lower conveying port (7) are provided with conveying grooves in the inner bottom, the conveying groove in the upper conveying port (6) is provided through to the conveying channel (4), and the belt wheel shaft is arranged at both ends of the conveying groove.

3. The docking interface function detection system of claim 1, wherein, The arc-shaped channel (9) is arranged in the adjusting seat (5), and the width of the arc-shaped channel (9) meets the sliding downward of the docking station, and the sidewall of the upper conveying port (6) opposite to the arc-shaped channel (9) is provided with a cutting port (17).

4. The docking interface function detection system of claim 3, wherein, The extrusion assembly comprises a support seat, an extrusion cylinder (18) arranged on the support seat, an extrusion plate (19) connected to the output end of the extrusion cylinder (18), and a cutting element (20) arranged on the extrusion plate (19) and matched with the cutting port (17).

5. The docking interface function detection system of claim 4, wherein, One side of the detection channel (14) is connected with a rotating shaft through a connecting block (28), and the belt wheel shaft extends outward and is connected with the rotating shaft.

6. The docking interface function detection system of claim 1, wherein, The interface signal connecting plate (10) is provided with a signal display lamp (29) connected with the docking station detection terminal (11).

7. The docking interface function detection system of claim 1, wherein, The blocking assembly comprises a support plate (30) and a blocking plate (31), the blocking plate (31) is fixedly connected with the support plate (30), and the size of the blocking plate (31) is matched with the detection channel (14).

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