Connector clamp and connector detection system

By designing a connector fixture including a fixed seat, a rotating shaft, a mounting block, a plurality of clamping claws, a transmission and a drive member, the problem of difficulty in adjusting the connector angle in the prior art is solved, and automated detection is realized and improved Test efficiency and quality.

CN119458172APending Publication Date: 2025-02-18TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

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Application Number
CN202311001514.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-09
Publication Date
2025-02-18

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Abstract

The invention discloses a connector clamp and a connector detection system. The connector clamp comprises a fixed seat; the rotating shaft is rotationally mounted on the fixed seat; the mounting block is fixed to the rotating shaft, and a plurality of radial sliding grooves are formed in the mounting block; the plurality of clamping claws are mounted in the plurality of radial sliding grooves in a sliding manner; the transmission part is arranged on the rotating shaft in a sleeving manner and can axially move; and the driving part sleeves the transmission part and is used for driving the transmission part to move axially. A plurality of grooves are formed in the inner wall face of the transmission part, and one end of each clamping jaw is contained in the corresponding groove. A first inclined face is formed at one end of each clamping jaw, and a second inclined face matched with the first inclined face is formed on the inner side of each groove so that axial movement of the transmission piece can be converted into radial movement of the multiple clamping jaws. According to the connector clamp, the connector can be automatically clamped and can be accurately rotated to a preset direction, and the detection efficiency and the detection quality of the connector are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a connector clamp and a connector detection system comprising the connector clamp. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, in order to detect the insertion depth of the connector terminal, an observation window is usually formed on the connector housing, through which a camera can capture the terminal in the housing, so that the insertion depth of the terminal can be calculated based on the captured image of the terminal. In order to ensure that the connector remains stationary during the capture, the connector needs to be clamped on a connector fixture, and the observation window on the connector is required to face the camera.

[0003] In the prior art, the connector is usually placed and controlled manually at an angle so that the observation window on the connector faces the camera. Because the connector is too small, it is often impossible to manually place the connector at the right angle in one go, resulting in the camera being unable to capture the terminal. Multiple attempts are required to repeatedly adjust the connector's placement angle, which seriously reduces the inspection efficiency and quality. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a connector fixture is provided. The connector fixture comprises: a fixed seat; a rotating shaft passing through the fixed seat and being rotatably mounted on the fixed seat; a mounting block fixed to the end surface of one end of the rotating shaft and formed with a plurality of radial grooves spaced in the circumferential direction; a plurality of clamping claws respectively slidably mounted in the plurality of radial grooves on the mounting block; a transmission member mounted on the rotating shaft and capable of axial movement relative to the rotating shaft; and a driving member mounted on the transmission member for driving the transmission member to move axially. The transmission member has a mounting hole, one end of the rotating shaft is inserted into the mounting hole, a plurality of grooves are formed on the inner wall surface of the mounting hole, and one end of the plurality of clamping claws are respectively accommodated in the plurality of grooves; a first inclined surface is formed on one end of the clamping claw, and a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface is formed on the inner side of the groove, so as to be able to convert the axial movement of the transmission member into the radial movement of the plurality of clamping claws, so as to clamp the connector to be tested.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, four radial grooves are formed on the mounting block and the four radial grooves are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction, so that the four radial grooves are cross-shaped; the connector clamp includes four clamping claws, and the four clamping claws are respectively slidably installed in the four radial grooves for radially clamping the connector.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a central through hole allowing the cable of the connector to be tested to pass through is formed on the rotating shaft and the mounting block, and the other ends of the multiple clamping claws surround the central through hole and are adjacent to each other for radially clamping the cable of the connector.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transmission member is capable of moving between a first position and a second position along the axial direction of the transmission shaft under the drive of the driving member; when the transmission member is moved to the first position, the multiple clamping claws are driven to an open position to release the cable; when the transmission member is moved to the second position, the multiple clamping claws are driven to a clamping position to clamp the cable.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector clamp further includes: an elastic element compressed between the clamping claw and the mounting block to radially push the clamping claw toward the second bevel so that the first bevel and the second bevel remain in contact with each other.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a mounting blind hole is formed on the mounting block, one end of the elastic element is accommodated in the mounting blind hole, and the other end abuts against one end of the clamping claw.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transmission member is rotatably connected to the driving member to allow the transmission member to rotate relative to the driving member.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transmission member includes: a sleeve member, which is sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft; a ring member, which is connected to the end surface of one end of the sleeve member; and a washer member, which is sleeved on one end of the sleeve member. A limiting flange is formed at the other end of the sleeve member, the driving member is sleeved on the sleeve member and axially limited between the washer member and the limiting flange, and the sleeve member can rotate relative to the driving member.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector fixture further includes: a driver, mounted on the fixing seat and connected to the driving member, for driving the driving member to move axially, so as to drive the transmission member to move axially through the driving member.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the driver is a cylinder, a cylinder body of the cylinder is fixed on the fixing seat, and a telescopic rod of the cylinder is connected to the driving member.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the connector fixture further includes: a driving device, mounted on the fixing seat and connected to the other end of the rotating shaft, for driving the rotating shaft, the mounting block, the clamping claw and the transmission member to rotate synchronously.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the driving device includes: a motor; and a transmission mechanism connected between the rotating shaft and an output shaft of the motor.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism, comprising: a first gear fixed to the other end of the rotating shaft; and a second gear fixed to the output shaft of the motor, the first gear meshing with the second gear.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector detection system is provided. The connector detection system includes: the aforementioned connector fixture, which is used to clamp the cable of the connector to be tested; a first camera, which is used to photograph the observation window on the shell of the connector to be tested; a second camera, which is used to photograph the terminals located in the shell through the observation window; a calculation device, which calculates the angle between the central axis of the observation window and the optical axis of the second camera based on the image of the observation window photographed by the first camera; and a control device, which controls the rotation axis of the connector fixture to rotate to a corresponding angle based on the angle calculated by the calculation device, so that the observation window faces the second camera. When the observation window on the shell of the connector is rotated to a position facing the second camera, the second camera photographs the terminal through the observation window.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the calculation device also calculates the insertion depth of the terminal into the shell based on the image of the terminal captured by the second camera; when the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal and the predetermined insertion depth is greater than a predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal is unqualified; when the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal and the predetermined insertion depth is not greater than the predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal is qualified.

[0020] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the connector clamp can automatically clamp the connector and can accurately rotate the connector to a predetermined position, thereby improving the detection efficiency and detection quality of the connector.

[0021] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side;

[0023] Figure 2 An axial cross-sectional view showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another side;

[0026] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a driving device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first camera, a second camera and a connector of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a second camera and a connector of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the observation window on the connector is not directly facing the second camera;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a second camera and a connector of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the observation window on the connector is rotated to face the second camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0031] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0032] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a connector fixture is provided. The connector fixture comprises: a fixed seat; a rotating shaft passing through the fixed seat and being rotatably mounted on the fixed seat; a mounting block fixed to the end surface of one end of the rotating shaft and formed with a plurality of radial grooves spaced in the circumferential direction; a plurality of clamping claws respectively slidably mounted in the plurality of radial grooves on the mounting block; a transmission member mounted on the rotating shaft and capable of axial movement relative to the rotating shaft; and a driving member mounted on the transmission member for driving the transmission member to move axially. The transmission member has a mounting hole, one end of the rotating shaft is inserted into the mounting hole, a plurality of grooves are formed on the inner wall surface of the mounting hole, and one end of the plurality of clamping claws are respectively accommodated in the plurality of grooves; a first inclined surface is formed on one end of the clamping claw, and a second inclined surface matching the first inclined surface is formed on the inner side of the groove, so as to be able to convert the axial movement of the transmission member into the radial movement of the plurality of clamping claws, so as to clamp the connector to be tested.

[0033] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector detection system is provided. The connector detection system includes: the aforementioned connector fixture, which is used to clamp the cable of the connector to be tested; a first camera, which is used to photograph the observation window on the shell of the connector to be tested; a second camera, which is used to photograph the terminals located in the shell through the observation window; a calculation device, which calculates the angle between the central axis of the observation window and the optical axis of the second camera based on the image of the observation window photographed by the first camera; and a control device, which controls the rotation axis of the connector fixture to rotate to a corresponding angle based on the angle calculated by the calculation device, so that the observation window faces the second camera. When the observation window on the shell of the connector is rotated to a position facing the second camera, the second camera photographs the terminal through the observation window.

[0034] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from one side; Figure 2 An axial cross-sectional view showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 An exploded schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A perspective schematic diagram showing a connector clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention when viewed from another side; Figure 5 A schematic perspective view of a driving device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector fixture is disclosed. The connector fixture includes: a fixed seat 1, a rotating shaft 2, a transmission member 3, a mounting block 4, a plurality of clamping claws 5 and a driving member 62. The rotating shaft 2 passes through the fixed seat 1 and is rotatably mounted on the fixed seat 1. The mounting block 4 is fixed to the end surface of one end of the rotating shaft 2 and is formed with a plurality of radial grooves 41 spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The plurality of clamping claws 5 are respectively slidably mounted in the plurality of radial grooves 41 on the mounting block 4. The transmission member 3 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 2 and can move axially relative to the rotating shaft 2. The driving member 62 is sleeved on the transmission member 3 and is used to drive the transmission member 3 to move axially. The transmission member 3 has a mounting hole 304, one end of the rotating shaft 2 is inserted into the mounting hole 304, a plurality of grooves 305 are formed on the inner wall surface of the mounting hole 304, and one ends 52 of the plurality of clamping claws 5 are respectively accommodated in the plurality of grooves 305. A first inclined surface 52a is formed on one end 52 of the clamping claw 5, and a second inclined surface 32a matching the first inclined surface 52a is formed on the inner side of the groove 305, so as to convert the axial movement of the transmission member 3 into radial movement of the plurality of clamping claws 5 to clamp the connector 9 to be tested.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, four radial grooves 41 are formed on the mounting block 4 and the four radial grooves 41 are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction, so that the four radial grooves 41 are cross-shaped. The connector clamp includes four clamping claws 5, which are slidably mounted in the four radial grooves 41, respectively, for radially clamping the connector 9.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a central through hole 201 is formed on the rotating shaft 2 and the mounting block 4 to allow the cable 91 of the connector 90 to be tested to pass through, and the other ends 51 of the plurality of clamping claws 5 surround the central through hole 201 and are adjacent to each other for radially clamping the cable 91 of the connector 90.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the transmission member 3 can be moved between a first position and a second position along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 2 under the drive of the driving member 62. When the transmission member 3 is moved to the first position, the plurality of clamping claws 5 are driven to the open position for releasing the cable 91. When the transmission member 3 is moved to the second position, the plurality of clamping claws 5 are driven to the clamping position for clamping the cable 91.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector clamp further includes an elastic element 402, which is compressed between the clamping claw 5 and the mounting block 4 to radially push the clamping claw 5 toward the second inclined surface 32a, so that the first inclined surface 52a and the second inclined surface 32a remain in contact with each other. The elastic element 402 can be a coil spring.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a mounting blind hole 401 is formed on the mounting block 4 , one end of the elastic element 402 is accommodated in the mounting blind hole 401 , and the other end abuts against one end 52 of the clamping claw 5 .

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the transmission member 3 is rotatably connected to the driving member 62 to allow the transmission member 3 to rotate relative to the driving member 62 .

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the transmission member 3 includes: a sleeve member 31, an annular member 32 and a washer member 33. The sleeve member 31 is sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft 2. The annular member 32 is connected to the end surface of one end of the sleeve member 31. The washer member 33 is sleeved on one end of the sleeve member 31. A limiting flange 31a is formed at the other end of the sleeve member 31, and the driving member 62 is sleeved on the sleeve member 31 and axially limited between the washer member 33 and the limiting flange 31a, and the sleeve member 31 can rotate relative to the driving member 62.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector fixture further includes a driver, which is mounted on the fixing seat 1 and connected to the driving member 62 , and is used to drive the driving member 62 to move axially, so as to drive the transmission member 3 to move axially through the driving member 62 .

[0044] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the driver may be a cylinder 6, a cylinder body 60 of the cylinder 6 is fixed on the fixing base 1, and a telescopic rod 61 of the cylinder 6 is connected to a driving member 62. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, for example, the driver may also be a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the connector clamp further includes a driving device, which is mounted on the fixing base 1 and connected to the other end of the rotating shaft 2, and is used to drive the rotating shaft 2, the mounting block 4, the clamping claw 5 and the transmission member 3 to rotate synchronously. In this way, the clamped connector 9 can be rotated to a predetermined orientation.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the driving device includes: a motor 7 and a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is connected between the rotating shaft 2 and the output shaft 70 of the motor 7. In the illustrated embodiment, the transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes: a first gear 71 and a second gear 72. The first gear 71 is fixed to the other end of the rotating shaft 2. The second gear 72 is fixed to the output shaft 70 of the motor 7. The first gear 71 is meshed with the second gear 72.

[0047] Figure 6 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first camera 81, a second camera 82 and a connector 9 of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a second camera 82 and a connector 9 of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein an observation window 90a on the connector does not face the second camera 82; Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a second camera 82 and a connector 9 of a connector detection system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein an observation window 90 a on the connector 9 is rotated to face the second camera 82 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector detection system is also disclosed. The connector detection system includes: the aforementioned connector fixture, a first camera 81, a second camera 82, a computing device (not shown) and a control device (not shown). The connector fixture is used to clamp the cable 91 of the connector 9 to be tested. The first camera 81 is used to shoot the observation window 90a on the housing 90 of the connector 9 to be tested. The second camera 82 is used to shoot the terminal 92 located in the housing 90 through the observation window 90a. The computing device calculates the angle β between the central axis L1 of the observation window 90a and the optical axis L2 of the second camera 82 based on the image of the observation window 90a captured by the first camera 81. The control device controls the rotation axis 2 of the connector fixture to rotate to a corresponding angle based on the angle β calculated by the computing device, so that the observation window 90a faces the second camera 82. When the observation window 90a on the housing 90 of the connector 9 is rotated to a position facing the second camera 82, the second camera 82 shoots the terminal 92 through the observation window 90a.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the calculation device also calculates the depth of the terminal 92 inserted into the housing 90 based on the image of the terminal 92 captured by the second camera 82. When the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal 92 and the predetermined insertion depth is greater than the predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal 92 is unqualified. When the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal 92 and the predetermined insertion depth is not greater than the predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal 92 is qualified.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0053] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector fixture, characterized in that: include: Fixed seat (1); A rotating shaft (2) passes through the fixing seat (1) and is rotatably mounted on the fixing seat (1); A mounting block (4) is fixed to an end surface of one end of the rotating shaft (2) and is formed with a plurality of radial sliding grooves (41) spaced apart in the circumferential direction; A plurality of clamping claws (5) are respectively slidably mounted in a plurality of radial sliding grooves (41) on the mounting block (4); A transmission member (3) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (2) and is capable of axially moving relative to the rotating shaft (2); and A driving member (62) is mounted on the transmission member (3) and is used to drive the transmission member (3) to move axially. The transmission member (3) has a mounting hole (304), one end of the rotating shaft (2) is inserted into the mounting hole (304), a plurality of grooves (305) are formed on the inner wall surface of the mounting hole (304), one ends (52) of the plurality of clamping claws (5) are respectively accommodated in the plurality of grooves (305), A first inclined surface (52a) is formed on one end (52) of the clamping claw (5), and a second inclined surface (32a) matching the first inclined surface (52a) is formed on the inner side of the groove (305) so as to convert the axial movement of the transmission member (3) into the radial movement of the plurality of clamping claws (5) to clamp the connector (9) to be tested.

2. The connector fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four radial slide grooves (41) are formed on the mounting block (4), and the four radial slide grooves (41) are evenly spaced and distributed in the circumferential direction, so that the four radial slide grooves (41) are in a cross shape; The connector clamp comprises four clamping claws (5), and the four clamping claws (5) are respectively slidably mounted in the four radial sliding grooves (41) for radially clamping the connector (9).

3. The connector fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A central through hole (201) is formed on the rotating shaft (2) and the mounting block (4) to allow a cable (91) of a connector (90) to be tested to pass through, and the other ends (51) of the plurality of clamping claws (5) surround the central through hole (201) and are adjacent to each other, for radially clamping the cable (91) of the connector (90).

4. The connector fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission member (3) is capable of moving between a first position and a second position along the axial direction of the transmission shaft (2) under the drive of the driving member (62); When the transmission member (3) is moved to the first position, the plurality of clamping claws (5) are driven to an open position for releasing the cable (91); When the transmission member (3) is moved to the second position, the plurality of clamping claws (5) are driven to a clamping position for clamping the cable (91).

5. The connector fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: The elastic element (402) is compressed between the clamping claw (5) and the mounting block (4) to radially push the clamping claw (5) toward the second inclined surface (32a), so that the first inclined surface (52a) and the second inclined surface (32a) are maintained in a state of contact with each other.

6. The connector fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: A mounting blind hole (401) is formed on the mounting block (4), one end of the elastic element (402) is accommodated in the mounting blind hole (401), and the other end abuts against one end (52) of the clamping claw (5).

7. The connector fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission member (3) is rotatably connected to the driving member (62) to allow the transmission member (3) to rotate relative to the driving member (62).

8. The connector fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission member (3) comprises: A sleeve member (31) is sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft (2); an annular member (32) connected to an end surface of one end of the sleeve member (31); and A washer (33) is sleeved on one end of the sleeve (31). A limiting flange (31a) is formed at the other end of the sleeve member (31), the driving member (62) is sleeved on the sleeve member (31) and axially limited between the washer member (33) and the limiting flange (31a), and the sleeve member (31) is rotatable relative to the driving member (62).

9. The connector fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A driver is mounted on the fixing seat (1) and connected to the driving member (62), and is used to drive the driving member (62) to move axially, so as to drive the transmission member (3) to move axially through the driving member (62).

10. The connector fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that: The driver is a cylinder (6), a cylinder body (60) of the cylinder (6) is fixed on the fixing seat (1), and a telescopic rod (61) of the cylinder (6) is connected to the driving member (62).

11. The connector fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A driving device is mounted on the fixing seat (1) and connected to the other end of the rotating shaft (2), and is used to drive the rotating shaft (2), the mounting block (4), the clamping claw (5) and the transmission member (3) to rotate synchronously.

12. The connector fixture according to claim 11, characterized in that: The driving device comprises: a motor (7); and A transmission mechanism is connected between the rotating shaft (2) and an output shaft (70) of the motor (7).

13. The connector fixture according to claim 12, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism is a gear transmission mechanism, comprising: a first gear (71) fixed to the other end of the rotating shaft (2); and The second gear (72) is fixed to the output shaft (70) of the motor (7), and the first gear (71) is meshed with the second gear (72).

14. A connector detection system, characterized in that: include: The connector clamp according to any one of claims 1 to 13, used for clamping a cable (91) of a connector (9) to be tested; A first camera (81) for photographing an observation window (90a) on a housing (90) of a connector (9) under test; A second camera (82) for photographing a terminal (92) located in the housing (90) through the observation window (90a); a calculation device for calculating an angle (β) between a central axis (L1) of the observation window (90a) and an optical axis (L2) of the second camera (82) based on an image of the observation window (90a) captured by the first camera (81); A control device controls the rotation axis (2) of the connector fixture to rotate to a corresponding angle according to the angle (β) calculated by the calculation device, so that the observation window (90a) faces the second camera (82), When the observation window (90a) on the housing (90) of the connector (9) is rotated to a position facing the second camera (82), the second camera (82) photographs the terminal (92) through the observation window (90a).

15. The connector detection system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The calculation device also calculates the insertion depth of the terminal (92) into the housing (90) based on the image of the terminal (92) captured by the second camera (82); When the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal (92) and the predetermined insertion depth is greater than a predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal (92) is unqualified; When the difference between the calculated insertion depth of the terminal (92) and the predetermined insertion depth is not greater than the predetermined value, the connector detection system determines that the insertion depth of the terminal (92) is qualified.

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