Docking automatic test method and device

Abstract

The invention provides a Docking automatic test method and device, and the method comprises the steps: controlling an upper clamp to vertically move towards a lower clamp till to-be-tested equipment is fixed by the upper clamp and the lower clamp; according to the position of a Docking interface of the to-be-tested equipment, a corresponding floating test module is inserted into the corresponding sliding block, and the floating test module is electrically connected with a test host; and inserting a plug of the floating test module into the Docking interface, and starting a test host through a power button for testing. Through the automatic test method, the test process is standardized, the slave device is fixed, the test module is plugged, and the test host is started, so that the test process is carried out orderly, manual operation errors are reduced, and the test accuracy and consistency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of information technology, and in particular to a docking automatic testing method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Docking is a general term for electronic device interfaces. Various electronic devices have different docking interfaces. For example, portable hard drives have USB interfaces, and video encoders have video interfaces.

[0003] For current electronic devices, due to the different interface standards, regular electronic device manufacturers generally need to test the device interfaces before leaving the factory. This is to ensure the yield rate of the device and to test whether the interface meets the relevant standards. However, while existing electronic devices can be tested using different test fixtures, there is no integrated testing platform. This necessitates individual testing of each interface, especially for data interfaces, which require lengthy data transmission tests—for example, several hours or more—on a single interface. When an electronic device has multiple interfaces, individual testing takes a considerable amount of time, resulting in low testing efficiency. Furthermore, if a problem exists with one interface, it may take a long time to detect it through sequential testing. On the other hand, testing requires manual connection and connection, and different test fixtures are needed for different interfaces, further reducing testing efficiency. Therefore, this invention proposes a docking automated testing method and apparatus to at least partially solve the problems that may exist in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of the present invention are proposed to provide a docking automatic testing method and apparatus that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention discloses an automated testing device for docking, comprising: a base plate and a support frame disposed in a cabinet; a lower clamp is provided on the base plate; and an upper clamp corresponding to the lower clamp is vertically movable on the support frame. When the upper clamp and the lower clamp hold and fix the device under test, the docking interface of the device under test is exposed on the side of the upper clamp and the lower clamp; At least one side of the lower fixture is provided on the base plate, and a floating test module corresponding to the type and number of docking interfaces of the device under test is detachably plugged into the sliding block; The floating test module is equipped with a plug for connecting to the docking interface. The test module is electrically connected to the test host located in the rack. The test host is electrically connected to the display screen located at the top of the rack.

[0006] Optionally, the floating test module includes: a VGA floating test module, an RJ45 (wired network port) floating test module, an audio floating test module, a USB floating test module, a TYPE-C floating test module, a DP floating test module, an HDMI floating test module, and SD card and TF card floating test modules.

[0007] Optionally, the sliding block is provided on three or four sides of the lower clamp; A cylinder is connected to the lower end of the sliding block, and the cylinder is embedded in the base plate.

[0008] Optionally, the cabinet is equipped with an operating panel, the operating panel is equipped with an emergency stop button, and a start button is provided on each side of the emergency stop button; The two start buttons are connected to the test host via a module.

[0009] Optionally, a control panel is provided at the lower end of the display screen; The control panel is equipped with a power button, a host power button, and indicator lights that are electrically connected to the test host.

[0010] Optionally, a lighthouse is provided at the top of the cabinet; The lighthouse is electrically connected to the test host.

[0011] Optionally, the lower side of the cabinet is provided with a first cabinet door, and the upper side of the cabinet is provided with a second cabinet door; The first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are connected to the cabinet via hinges.

[0012] Optionally, the sliding block is provided with a module quick-change knob.

[0013] This invention discloses an automatic docking testing method, which is applied to the aforementioned automatic docking testing device. The method includes: Control the upper clamp to move vertically to the lower clamp until the upper and lower clamps fix the device to be tested; According to the docking interface position of the device under test, insert the corresponding floating test module into the corresponding sliding block, and electrically connect the floating test module to the test host. Connect the plug of the floating test module to the docking interface, and start the test host to perform the test by pressing the power button.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes: the test host converts the test data into visual signals and sends them to the display screen for real-time display.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages: This invention utilizes a base plate and a support frame mounted on a cabinet. The base plate has a lower clamp, and the support frame has an upper clamp corresponding to the lower clamp that can move vertically. When the upper and lower clamps hold and fix the device under test (DUT), the DUT's docking interface is exposed on the sides of the upper and lower clamps. At least one side of the lower clamp on the base plate has a sliding block, on which a floating test module corresponding to the type and number of the DUT's docking interfaces is detachably plugged. The floating test module has a plug for connecting the docking interfaces, and the test module is electrically connected to a test host located inside the cabinet. The test host is electrically connected to a display screen located at the top of the cabinet. By setting up vertically movable upper and lower clamps, the device under test is stably clamped, exposing the docking interface for easy testing. The base plate is equipped with sliding blocks and detachable floating test modules, which can be flexibly configured according to the type and number of docking interfaces of the device under test, avoiding sequential testing of individual interfaces and improving testing efficiency. The test modules are electrically connected to the test host, which is connected to the display screen to realize real-time feedback and processing of test data, facilitating the rapid identification of interface problems. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a docking automatic testing device according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1As shown, an automatic docking testing device includes: a base plate and a support frame 102 disposed in a cabinet 101; a lower clamp 104 is provided on the base plate; an upper clamp 103 corresponding to the lower clamp 104 is vertically movably disposed on the support frame 102; when the upper clamp 103 and the lower clamp 104 clamp and fix the device under test, the docking interface of the device under test is exposed on the sides of the upper clamp 103 and the lower clamp 104; a sliding block 105 is provided on at least one side of the lower clamp 104 on the base plate; a floating test module corresponding to the type and number of docking interfaces of the device under test is detachably plugged into the sliding block 105; the floating test module is provided with a plug for plugging into the docking interface; the test module is electrically connected to a test host disposed in the cabinet 101; the test host is electrically connected to a display screen 108 located at the upper end of the cabinet 101.

[0019] By setting a vertically movable upper clamp 103 to cooperate with the lower clamp 104, the device under test is stably clamped, exposing the docking interface for easy testing. A sliding block 105 and a detachable floating test module are set on the base plate, which can flexibly configure the test module according to the type and number of docking interfaces of the device under test, avoiding sequential testing of a single interface and improving testing efficiency. The test module is electrically connected to the test host, and the host is connected to the display screen to realize real-time feedback and processing of test data, which facilitates the rapid discovery of interface problems.

[0020] For example, an electronic device has multiple docking interfaces such as USB, TYPE-C, and HDMI. After placing it between the upper and lower clamps of the testing device and fixing it, the floating test module of the corresponding interface is inserted into the sliding block 105. Multiple interfaces can be tested at the same time in one operation, which greatly shortens the testing time compared with the traditional sequential testing.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the floating test module includes: a VGA floating test module, an RJ45 (wired network port) floating test module, an audio floating test module, a USB floating test module, a TYPE-C floating test module, a DP floating test module, an HDMI floating test module, and SD card and TF card floating test modules.

[0022] By incorporating various common types of floating test modules, including mainstream data, video, and audio interfaces currently on the market, this test device can be widely applied to various interface tests of different types of electronic devices, greatly improving the device's versatility and applicability. For example, for a computer host that has a VGA video output interface, an RJ45 wired network port and an audio interface, the corresponding floating test module equipped with this device can complete the functional tests of multiple interfaces in one stop without the need to replace other test equipment.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the lower clamp 104 is provided with sliding blocks 105 on three or four sides; the lower end of the sliding block 105 is connected to a cylinder, which is embedded in the base plate. By providing sliding blocks 105 on multiple sides of the lower clamp 104, the number and positional flexibility of the test modules that can be installed are increased, adapting to devices under test with different interface layouts; the lower end of the sliding block 105 is connected to the cylinder, which enables the automatic movement of the sliding block 105, facilitating precise docking between the test module and the interface, and further improving testing efficiency and accuracy. For example, when testing a tablet computer with interfaces distributed on multiple sides, the corresponding test module can be installed on the sliding blocks 105 on three or four sides, and the cylinder pushes the sliding block 105 to accurately insert the plug into the interface, efficiently completing the test.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the cabinet 101 is provided with an operating console 106, the operating console 106 is provided with an emergency stop button, and a start button is provided on each side of the emergency stop button; the two start buttons are connected to the test host through a module.

[0025] The aforementioned control panel 106 is equipped with an emergency stop button and two start buttons. The emergency stop button can quickly stop the test in case of an emergency, ensuring the safety of equipment and personnel. The two start buttons must be pressed simultaneously to start the test, preventing misoperation and improving the safety and reliability of the test process.

[0026] If any emergency occurs during testing, such as abnormal smoke, press the emergency stop button immediately to stop the test. When starting the test normally, press both start buttons simultaneously with both hands to avoid accidental activation by a single person.

[0027] Furthermore, the lower end of the display screen 108 is provided with a control panel 107; the upper end of the control panel 107 is provided with a power button, a host power button and indicator lights that are electrically connected to the test host.

[0028] The control panel 107 is located at the bottom of the display screen 108, which integrates the power button, the host power-on button and indicator lights, making it convenient for operators to operate the test host and monitor the host status in real time. For example, the indicator lights can quickly determine whether the host is running normally, improving the convenience of test operation. Before starting the test, the tester can turn on the device using the power button on the control panel 107, press the host power button to start the test host, and observe the status of the indicator lights. If the indicator lights flash abnormally, it indicates that the host may be faulty and can be checked in time.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, a lighthouse 109 is provided at the upper end of the cabinet 101; the lighthouse 109 is electrically connected to the test host. The lighthouse 109, located at the upper end of the cabinet 101 and electrically connected to the test host, can visually display the operating status, test progress, or fault information of the test device through different colored lights or flashing patterns. This allows operators to quickly understand the test situation from a distance, improving production management efficiency. When the test is proceeding normally, the lighthouse 109 displays a solid green light; if a fault occurs during the test, the lighthouse switches to flashing red to remind staff to handle the situation promptly.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the lower side of the cabinet 101 is provided with a first cabinet door 110, and the upper side of the cabinet 101 is provided with a second cabinet door 111; the first cabinet door 110 and the second cabinet door 111 are connected to the cabinet 101 by hinges. The cabinet 101 is provided with upper and lower cabinet doors connected by hinges, facilitating the installation, maintenance, and repair of the test host, wiring, etc., inside the cabinet, improving the maintainability of the device and extending its service life. When the test host malfunctions and requires repair, opening the corresponding cabinet door allows technicians to directly access the host for inspection and repair without disassembling the entire device.

[0031] Furthermore, the sliding block 105 is provided with a module quick-change knob.

[0032] A quick-change knob on the sliding block 105 facilitates rapid replacement of floating test modules, improving the efficiency of test module replacement. This is particularly suitable for scenarios where testing of different device models is frequently switched, further enhancing overall testing efficiency. For example, after testing a device with a USB interface, if it is necessary to test another device with a TYPE-C interface, rotating the quick-change knob allows for quick removal of the USB test module and installation of the TYPE-C test module, saving replacement time.

[0033] In this application, the aforementioned connecting sliding block 105 and upper clamp 103 are powered by a cylinder, enabling the upper clamp 103 to cooperate with the lower clamp 104 to fix the device under test. The cylinder powers the sliding block 105, allowing it to drive the plugs of various floating test modules to be inserted into the docking interface of the device under test. The cylinder can also be a servo motor or a stepper motor as the power source, and through corresponding structures, the upper clamp 103 and sliding block 105 can move linearly. It can also be a linear module, etc. This solves the problems of existing technologies, such as the inability to simultaneously test different types of interfaces, only testing one interface at a time, and not being able to test multiple interfaces simultaneously; the need to change test fixtures for different models of equipment, making it impossible to quickly change between different models of equipment; and the fact that existing technologies can only test whether the interface is qualified, without providing test data. Moreover, the existing technology of manually plugging and unplugging individual interfaces for testing is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also cannot test multiple interfaces simultaneously (there is no corresponding software support). This application can not only test the same type of interfaces on the same side and different sides of the same type of equipment at the same time, but also display real-time test data on the display screen, and can also save and export test data, which greatly improves the test effect.

[0034] As the device embodiment is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and relevant parts can be found in the description of the method embodiment.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, an automated docking testing method is also disclosed. This automated docking testing method is applied to the aforementioned automated docking testing device, and the method includes: Control the upper clamp 103 to move vertically to the lower clamp 104 until the upper clamp 103 and the lower clamp 104 fix the device to be tested; According to the docking interface position of the device under test, insert the corresponding floating test module into the corresponding sliding block 105, and electrically connect the floating test module to the test host. Connect the plug of the floating test module to the docking interface, and start the test host to perform the test by pressing the power button.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes: the test host converts the test data into visual signals and sends them to the display screen 108 for real-time display.

[0037] The test host converts test data into visual signals and displays them on the screen in real time, making it easy for operators to obtain test results intuitively and promptly. This eliminates the need for manual data analysis later, speeds up test feedback, and improves the efficiency of problem detection and resolution.

[0038] When performing data transmission tests on electronic device interfaces, the display screen shows test data such as transmission rate and data integrity in real time. If a data transmission abnormality occurs, the operator can immediately stop the test and troubleshoot the problem.

[0039] This application can also include a scanning unit that identifies devices using QR codes, barcodes, identification codes, or other device tags to initiate the testing program. After testing, a test report can be generated. Test data can be bound to device identification codes (identifiers that correspond one-to-one with device identity) to prevent arbitrary modification and ensure data integrity. For example, to test the actual communication rate of a switch's network port, the device can be bound to the switch's model and product identification code. Testing is then performed through the device, and real-time data is displayed on the screen 108, along with the test process and logs. For instance, the device's MAC address can be recorded in the logs. Because MAC addresses are unique, the test data can be matched one-to-one with the device. When performing performance testing on specific docking interfaces, such as the data transmission rate of USB 3.0, the actual test results can be compared with the USB 3.0 standard to determine whether the corresponding USB 3.0 interface complies with the standard.

[0040] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, apparatus, or computer program products. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of entirely hardware embodiments, entirely software embodiments, or embodiments combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention can take the form of computer program products implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0042] Embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0043] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0044] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal equipment, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable terminal equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0045] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] Finally, 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 terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes said element.

[0047] The above provides a detailed description of the docking automatic testing method and apparatus provided by the present invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A docking automatic testing device, characterized in that, include: The base plate and support frame (102) are installed in the cabinet (101). The base plate is provided with a lower clamp (104), and the support frame (102) is provided with an upper clamp (103) corresponding to the lower clamp (104) that can be moved vertically. When the upper clamp (103) and the lower clamp (104) clamp and fix the device under test, the docking interface of the device under test is exposed on the side of the upper clamp (103) and the lower clamp (104); The base plate is provided with a sliding block (105) on at least one side of the lower fixture (104), and a floating test module corresponding to the type and number of docking interfaces of the device under test is detachably plugged into the sliding block (105); The floating test module is equipped with a plug for plugging into the docking interface. The test module is electrically connected to the test host housed in the cabinet (101). The test host is electrically connected to the display screen (108) located at the top of the cabinet (101).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating test modules include: VGA floating test module, RJ45 floating test module, audio floating test module, USB floating test module, TYPE-C floating test module, DP floating test module, HDMI floating test module, and SD card and TF card floating test modules.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding block (105) is provided on three or four sides of the lower clamp (104). A cylinder is connected to the lower end of the sliding block (105), and the cylinder is embedded in the base plate.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet (101) is provided with an operating console (106), the operating console (106) is provided with an emergency stop button, and a start button is provided on each side of the emergency stop button; The two start buttons are connected to the test host via a module.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the display screen (108) is provided with a control panel (107). The control panel (107) is equipped with a power button, a host power button, and indicator lights that are electrically connected to the test host.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lighthouse (109) is provided at the top of the cabinet (101); The lighthouse (109) is electrically connected to the test host.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower side of the cabinet (101) is provided with a first cabinet door (110), and the upper side of the cabinet (101) is provided with a second cabinet door (111). The first cabinet door (110) and the second cabinet door (111) are connected to the cabinet (101) by hinges.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding block (105) is equipped with a module quick-change knob.

9. A docking automatic testing method, characterized in that, The automated docking test method, applied to the automated docking test apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprises: Control the upper clamp (103) to move vertically to the lower clamp (104) until the upper clamp (103) and the lower clamp (104) fix the device to be tested; According to the docking interface position of the device under test, insert the corresponding floating test module on the corresponding sliding block (105) and electrically connect the floating test module to the test host. Connect the plug of the floating test module to the docking interface, and start the test host to perform the test by pressing the power button.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The test host converts the test data into visual signals and sends them to the display screen for real-time display.

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