A watch testing device
By designing a test device that includes drive, lifting, and pressure detection mechanisms, the problem of not being able to simultaneously test the smoothness of smartwatch knob rotation and the stability of button press in existing technologies has been solved, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of knob performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing watch testing equipment cannot simultaneously test the smoothness of rotation and the stability of pressing the knob on a smartwatch.
A watch testing device was designed, comprising a driving device, a lifting device, and a pressure detection device. The device rotates the knob by rotating the test rod, and uses a sensor assembly to detect the pressure of the rotating test rod, forming a current detection loop to evaluate the stability of the press.
It simultaneously detects the smoothness of the smartwatch's knob rotation and the stability of its pressing, ensuring a stable electrical connection when the knob is pressed.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of watch testing technology, and more particularly to a watch testing device. Background Technology
[0002] Watch testing devices typically only test the smoothness of rotation by rotating a test rod. This involves inserting the test rod into a groove on the knob to rotate it, where the shape of the groove matches the shape of the end into which the test rod is inserted.
[0003] Currently, with technological advancements, watches are becoming increasingly sophisticated in structure and function, leading to the emergence of smartwatches that use push-button knobs to control different functions. These smartwatches are easier to control and eliminate the need for additional knobs. However, in actual testing, smartwatches require not only testing the smoothness of the knob's rotation but also its ability to maintain a stable electrical connection with the watch's internal components under pressure. Existing watch testing equipment cannot simultaneously test both the smoothness of the smartwatch knob's rotation and the stability of its push-button operation.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a watch testing device that can test the smoothness of rotation and the stability of pressing the knob of a smartwatch. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a watch testing device that can test the rotational smoothness and pressing stability of a smartwatch knob.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A watch testing device, comprising:
[0008] The driving device is equipped with a rotating test rod for driving the knob to rotate and a rotating drive device for driving the rotating test rod to rotate.
[0009] A lifting device is used to drive the drive device to move up and down in a preset direction;
[0010] The pressure detection device includes a contact component for contacting the rotating test rod and a sensor component for detecting the pressure exerted on the contact component by the rotating test rod; the lifting device is electrically connected to the sensor component.
[0011] When the pressure of the rotating test rod against the contact component exceeds a set value, the contact component contacts and conducts electricity to the rotating test rod, and the rotating test rod and the contact component constitute part of the current detection circuit.
[0012] Optionally, the pressure detection device further includes a support assembly;
[0013] The bracket assembly includes a fixing plate on which a slide rail is mounted.
[0014] The contact component is slidably mounted on the slide rail, and the sensor component is disposed on one side of the bottom of the contact component and supports the contact component;
[0015] The rotary drive device is fixedly connected to the fixed plate so that the rotary drive device and the fixed plate move up and down synchronously.
[0016] Optionally, an L-shaped plate is connected to the fixing plate, and the L-shaped plate is provided with a sliding through hole;
[0017] The rotating test rod is slidably connected to the sliding through hole, and the center line of the sliding through hole is parallel to the preset direction.
[0018] Optionally, the abutment assembly includes a first slider slidably mounted on the slide rail, a guide post mounted on the first slider, a first elastic element sleeved on the guide post, a second slider slidably mounted on the guide post, and an abutment bead mounted on one end of the second slider near the rotating test rod;
[0019] The first elastic element is compressedly disposed between the first slider and the second slider, and the opposite ends of the first elastic element abut against the first slider and the second slider, respectively;
[0020] The abutment assembly further includes a second elastic member installed between the abutment bead and the bottom of the rotating test rod; the abutment bead has a hemispherical surface facing the rotating test rod, and the second elastic member is installed between the hemispherical surface and the bottom of the rotating test rod;
[0021] When the force exerted by the abutting component against the rotating test rod exceeds a set value, the second elastic element is compressed to make the abutting bead conduct the rotating test rod.
[0022] Optionally, the rotary drive device includes a drive motor, a drive pulley mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor, a driven pulley mounted on the rotary test rod, and a synchronous belt tensioned on the drive pulley and the driven pulley.
[0023] Optionally, the top of the rotating test rod is provided with a tapered portion for insertion into one end of the knob, and the tapered portion is provided with a left-hand threaded groove and a right-hand threaded groove.
[0024] Optionally, the watch testing device also includes a support plate;
[0025] The driving device, the lifting device, and the pressure detection device are all located on one side of the bottom of the support plate;
[0026] The bottom side of the support plate is also provided with a fixture for fixing the workpiece to be tested.
[0027] Optionally, both the first elastic element and the second elastic element are springs.
[0028] Optionally, the lifting device is a cylinder.
[0029] Optionally, the watch testing device further includes a current detection component, one end of which is connected to the contact component, and the other end of which is used to connect to the workpiece to be tested.
[0030] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0031] In this embodiment, the driving device can drive the rotating test rod to rotate, thereby testing the smoothness of the knob's rotation; the sensor assembly detects the pressure of the rotating test rod on the contact component. When the pressure of the rotating test rod against the contact component is greater than a set value, if the current detection circuit is connected, it indicates that the knob's pressing stability is qualified; if the current detection circuit is not connected, it indicates that the button's pressing performance may be defective. The watch testing device of the present invention can detect two different performances of smart watch buttons. Attached Figure Description
[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0033] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.
[0034] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the watch testing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention with its hidden portion structure and housing;
[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged diagram of position A in the middle;
[0036] Figure 3 This is a front view of the watch testing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention with its hidden structural components and housing.
[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pressure detection device and the drive device;
[0038] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A front view of the central structure;
[0039] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the watch testing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention with the observation window hidden.
[0040] Illustrations: 1. Drive device; 11. Rotary test rod; 12. Rotary drive device; 2. Lifting device; 3. Pressure detection device; 31. Contact assembly; 32. Sensor assembly; 33. Support assembly; 331. Fixing plate; 332. Slide rail; 34. L-shaped plate; 311. First slider; 312. Guide post; 313. First elastic element; 314. Second slider; 315. Contact bead; 316. Second elastic element; 122. Drive pulley; 1101. Conical part; 100. Support plate; 200. Fixture. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.
[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be a component positioned centrally in the connection.
[0043] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0044] This invention provides a watch testing device for testing the watch knob. Compared to existing technologies, the watch testing device of this invention can test both the smoothness of the knob's rotation and the stability of its pressing.
[0045] In this embodiment, the watch testing device includes a driving device 1, a lifting device 2, and a pressure detection device 3.
[0046] The drive device 1 is equipped with a rotating test rod 11 for driving the knob to rotate and a rotating drive device 12 for driving the rotating test rod 11 to rotate. The rotating test rod 11 rotates under the drive of the rotating drive device 12, thereby driving the knob to rotate. When the rotating test rod 11 drives the knob to rotate, one end of the rotating test rod 11 is plugged into the knob.
[0047] The lifting device 2 is used to drive the driving device 1 to move up and down in a preset direction; in this embodiment, the preset direction is the vertical direction, but it can also be the inclined direction or the horizontal direction.
[0048] The pressure detection device 3 includes a contact component 31 for contacting the rotating test rod 11 and a sensor component 32 for detecting the pressure exerted on the contact component 31 by the rotating test rod 11. During the lifting process of the lifting device 2, the pressure detected by the pressure detection device 3 varies. The pressure detection device 3 is used to drive the rotating test rod 11 into the knob, and the insertion pressure is maintained within a suitable range, slightly exceeding the set value. The lifting device 2 is electrically connected to the sensor component 32, thereby adjusting the lifting height according to the pressure detected by the sensor component 32.
[0049] When the pressure of the rotating test rod 11 against the contact component 31 is greater than the set value, the contact component 31 contacts and conducts the rotating test rod 11, and the rotating test rod 11 and the contact component 31 constitute part of the current detection circuit.
[0050] In this embodiment, the lifting device 2 can drive the rotating test rod 11 to be inserted into the knob. Then, the rotating test rod 11 drives the knob to rotate under the drive of the rotating drive device 12, thereby detecting the degree of rotation of the knob. During the rotation of the rotating test rod 11, the lifting device 2 adjusts the lifting height according to the pressure detected by the sensor component 32, thereby testing the pressing performance of the button.
[0051] Optionally, the pressure detection device 3 further includes a support assembly 33; the support assembly 33 includes a fixing plate 331, on which a slide rail 332 is mounted. The contact component 31 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 332, and the sensor assembly 32 is disposed on one side of the bottom of the contact component 31 and supports the contact component 31; the rotary drive device 12 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 331 so that the rotary drive device 12 and the fixing plate 331 rise and fall synchronously.
[0052] Specifically, the lifting device 2 can synchronously drive the rotary drive device 12 and the fixed plate 331 to rise and fall synchronously, preventing the weight of the rotary drive device 12 from pressing on the contact component 31. The contact component 31 can slide on the slide rail 332, so that the pressure on the contact component 31 can be transmitted to the sensor component 32 more accurately. The sensor component 32 is a pressure sensor component.
[0053] Optionally, such as Figure 4 An L-shaped plate 34 is connected to the fixed plate 331, and the L-shaped plate is provided with a sliding through hole; the rotating test rod 11 is slidably connected to the sliding through hole, and the center line of the sliding through hole is parallel to a preset direction. It should be noted that the rotating test rod 11 can slide relative to the sliding through hole, thereby adjusting the length extending from the sliding through hole to match the testing needs of different knobs.
[0054] Optionally, the abutment assembly 31 includes a first slider 311 slidably mounted on the slide rail 332, a guide post 312 mounted on the first slider 311, a first elastic member 313 sleeved on the guide post 312, a second slider 314 slidably mounted on the guide post 312, and an abutment bead 315 mounted on one end of the second slider 314 near the rotating test rod 11.
[0055] The first elastic member 313 is compressedly disposed between the first slider 311 and the second slider 314, and the two opposite ends of the first elastic member 313 respectively abut against the first slider 311 and the second slider 314.
[0056] The abutment assembly 31 also includes a second elastic element 316 installed between the abutment bead 315 and the bottom of the rotating test rod 11; the abutment bead 315 has a hemispherical surface facing the rotating test rod 11, and the second elastic element 316 is installed between the hemispherical surface and the bottom of the rotating test rod 11.
[0057] When the force of the contact component 31 against the rotating test rod 11 is greater than the set value, the second elastic element 316 is compressed to make the contact bead 315 conduct the rotating test rod 11.
[0058] Specifically, a two-stage buffer system, consisting of a first elastic element 313 and a second elastic element 316, prevents direct pressure impact on the sensor assembly 32, thus avoiding damage. Furthermore, when the pressure does not exceed a set value, such as 1.6N, the second elastic element 316 separates the contact bead 315 from the rotating test rod 11. At this time, the sensor assembly 32 can test the pressure during knob rotation, preventing the rotating test rod 11 from applying excessive pressure to the knob. Alternatively, when the pressure exceeds the set value to 3N, the second elastic element 316 compresses, and the contact bead 315 and the rotating test rod 11 come into contact, achieving conductivity. At this time, the button's pressing performance can be detected, ensuring that each button can be pressed down after receiving pressure exceeding a certain set value, thus ensuring the button's pressing stability and consistency.
[0059] Optionally, the rotary drive device 12 includes a drive motor, a drive pulley 122 mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor, a driven pulley mounted on the rotary test rod 11, and a synchronous belt tensioned on the drive pulley 122 and the driven pulley. The drive motor drives the rotary test rod 11 to rotate via the synchronous belt.
[0060] Optionally, the top of the rotating test rod 11 is provided with a tapered portion 1101 for insertion into one end of the knob, and the tapered portion 1101 is provided with a left-hand threaded groove and a right-hand threaded groove. It should be noted that the knob is provided with a corresponding left-hand threaded hole or a right-hand threaded hole, and rotating the test rod 11 can drive the knob to turn left or right.
[0061] Optionally, the watch testing device also includes a support plate 100; the drive device 1, the lifting device 2 and the pressure detection device 3 are all located on the bottom side of the support plate 100; a fixture 200 for fixing the workpiece to be tested is also provided on the bottom side of the support plate 100.
[0062] Optionally, both the first elastic element 313 and the second elastic element 316 are springs. Alternatively, the first elastic element 313 and the second elastic element 316 may also be components formed of a cylindrical elastic material, in which the portion of the abutting bead 315 can pass through the through hole of the cylindrical structure to abut and conduct the rotating test rod 11 when the second elastic element 316 is compressed.
[0063] Optionally, the lifting device 2 is a cylinder.
[0064] Optionally, the watch testing device also includes a current detection component, one end of which is connected to the contact component 31, and the other end is used to connect to the workpiece to be tested. The current detection component, the rotating test rod 11, and the contact component 31 are connected to form a current testing circuit, which can test whether the button is connected when pressed, that is, when the button is connected, the current testing circuit forms a complete circuit.
[0065] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0066] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0067] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A watch testing device, characterized in that, include: The driving device (1) is provided with a rotating test rod (11) for driving the knob to rotate and a rotating drive device (12) for driving the rotating test rod (11) to rotate. Lifting device (2) is used to drive the driving device (1) to lift up and down in a preset direction; The pressure detection device (3) is provided with a contact component (31) for contacting the rotating test rod (11) and a sensor component (32) for detecting the pressure of the contact component (31) on the rotating test rod (11). The lifting device (2) is electrically connected to the sensor component (32). When the pressure of the rotating test rod (11) against the contact component (31) is greater than a set value, the contact component (31) contacts and conducts the rotating test rod (11), and the rotating test rod (11) and the contact component (31) constitute part of the current detection circuit; The pressure detection device (3) also includes a support assembly (33); The bracket assembly (33) includes a fixing plate (331) on which a slide rail (332) is mounted; The contact component (31) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (332), and the sensor component (32) is disposed on the bottom side of the contact component (31) and supports the contact component (31). The rotary drive device (12) is fixedly connected to the fixed plate (331) so that the rotary drive device (12) and the fixed plate (331) move up and down synchronously; The abutment assembly (31) includes a first slider (311) slidably mounted on the slide rail (332), a guide post (312) mounted on the first slider (311), a first elastic element (313) sleeved on the guide post (312), a second slider (314) slidably mounted on the guide post (312), and an abutment bead (315) mounted on one end of the second slider (314) near the rotating test rod (11). The first elastic member (313) is compressedly disposed between the first slider (311) and the second slider (314), and the opposite ends of the first elastic member (313) abut against the first slider (311) and the second slider (314) respectively. The abutment assembly (31) further includes a second elastic element (316) installed between the abutment bead (315) and the bottom of the rotating test rod (11); the abutment bead (315) has a hemispherical surface facing the rotating test rod (11), and the second elastic element (316) is installed between the hemispherical surface and the bottom of the rotating test rod (11); When the force of the abutting component (31) against the rotating test rod (11) is greater than a set value, the second elastic element (316) is compressed to make the abutting bead (315) conduct the rotating test rod (11).
2. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An L-shaped plate (34) is connected to the fixed plate (331), and the L-shaped plate (34) is provided with a sliding through hole; The rotating test rod (11) is slidably connected to the sliding through hole, and the center line of the sliding through hole is parallel to the preset direction.
3. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary drive device (12) includes a drive motor, an active pulley (122) mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor, a passive pulley mounted on the rotary test rod (11), and a synchronous belt tensioned on the active pulley (122) and the passive pulley.
4. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the rotating test rod (11) is provided with a conical part (1101) for insertion into one end of the knob, and the conical part (1101) is provided with a left-hand threaded groove and a right-hand threaded groove.
5. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support plate (100); The driving device (1), the lifting device (2) and the pressure detection device (3) are all located on one side of the bottom of the support plate (100); The bottom side of the support plate (100) is also provided with a fixture (200) for fixing the workpiece to be tested.
6. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first elastic element (313) and the second elastic element (316) are springs.
7. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting device (2) is a cylinder.
8. The watch testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a current detection component, one end of which is connected to the contact component (31), and the other end is used to connect to the workpiece to be tested.
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