A sliding switch test handler
By designing an automated sliding switch testing and sorting device, the automated testing of sliding switches was achieved using a flipping mechanism and a testing mechanism. This solved the problem of low efficiency caused by manual flipping and improved testing efficiency and equipment stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610698563.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2046-05-20
AI Technical Summary
The current sliding switch testing process requires manually flipping the plastic parts and circuit board for testing, which results in low efficiency.
A sliding switch test and sorting device was designed, which includes a flipping mechanism, a gripping mechanism and a testing mechanism. It uses transmission components, clamping components and robotic arms to achieve automated flipping and testing. It includes a motor-driven rotary disk and clamping components, combined with lifting components and cylinder push rods for automated detection.
The automated testing of slide switches has been achieved, improving testing efficiency, avoiding manual flipping operations, enhancing equipment stability and sealing, reducing equipment wear, and increasing the degree of automation in testing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of slide switch technology, specifically to a slide switch testing and sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] A slide switch consists of a plastic structure mounted on a circuit board. The plastic structure slides on the circuit board, allowing the moving contacts on the plastic structure to contact different stationary contacts on the circuit board, thereby closing or opening the circuit and changing the direction of the current. During installation, it is necessary to check whether the sliding of the plastic structure is smooth.
[0003] In existing sliding switches on the market, the circuit board itself is flexible and volatile, making it unsuitable as the mounting surface. Plastic parts, on the other hand, typically have good rigidity and toughness, effectively supporting the circuit board and maintaining its stability. Therefore, the process usually involves using a mold as a base, placing the plastic parts on the mold, and finally mounting the circuit board onto the plastic. Consequently, when testing sliding switches, it is necessary to manually flip the plastic parts and circuit board over before testing with instruments, which reduces efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a sliding switch testing and sorting device. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sliding switch testing and sorting device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sliding switch testing and sorting device, including a flipping mechanism, a gripping mechanism is provided on the front of the flipping mechanism, a testing mechanism is provided on the right side of the flipping mechanism, the bottom of the gripping mechanism is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism, and the bottom of the testing mechanism is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism.
[0007] The flipping mechanism includes a worktable, a first support column fixedly connected to the top of the worktable, a transmission assembly fixedly connected to the top of the first support column, multiple molds attached to the top of the transmission assembly, a motor mounted on the top of the worktable, a rotary disk fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, a first clamping assembly fixedly connected to the front of the rotary disk, multiple molds having slots that are adapted to the first clamping assembly, a robotic arm mounted on the right side of the transmission assembly, and a waste bin fixedly connected to the top of the worktable.
[0008] The gripping mechanism includes a second support column, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the worktable. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the right side of the second support column, and a second cylinder is fixedly connected to the back of the connecting block. A first push rod is provided inside the second cylinder, and a bracket is fixedly connected to the right side of the first push rod. A second electric tension rod is fixedly connected inside the bracket, and a second clamping assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second electric tension rod.
[0009] Preferably, a base plate is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, and a sliding groove is provided on the top of the base plate. The sliding groove is adapted to the slider. A first cylinder is provided on the front of the slider. The bottom of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to the base plate. A push plate is provided inside the first cylinder. The back of the push plate is fixedly connected to the slider.
[0010] Preferably, a first electric tension rod is fixedly connected to the top of the slider, and a mounting block is fixedly connected to the top of the first electric tension rod. The interior of the mounting block is fixedly connected to the motor.
[0011] Preferably, a protective cover is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting block, and a soft pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the protective cover. The inside of the protective cover is adapted to the first electric tension rod, and the bottom of the soft pad is in contact with the base plate.
[0012] Preferably, a limiting plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the back of the connecting block, and the left side of the limiting plate is fitted with the bracket.
[0013] Preferably, the testing mechanism includes a first lifting component, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the worktable, a first moving block is fixedly connected to the left side of the first lifting component, a first pressure plate is fixedly connected to the back of the first moving block, and a second pressure plate is provided on the top of the first pressure plate.
[0014] Preferably, a third cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side of the first movable block, and a second push rod is provided inside the third cylinder. The back of the second push rod is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate.
[0015] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the first movable block, a third electric tension rod is fixedly connected inside the support plate, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the back of the third electric tension rod, a buffer plate is provided on the back of the rubber pad, and the front of the buffer plate is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate.
[0016] Preferably, a second lifting assembly is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench, a second moving block is fixedly connected to the front of the second lifting assembly, a support frame is fixedly connected to the front of the second moving block, and a live terminal is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are:
[0018] First, in this invention, the mold has two slots. The transmission assembly and the first clamping assembly are existing technologies. The robotic arm is used to grip the workpiece, and the waste bin is used to place workpieces that fail the test. The worktable serves as the base support, and a push plate inside the first cylinder pushes the workpiece back and forth. The sliding block driven by the push plate moves more smoothly and stably within the sliding groove of the base plate. This allows the position of the first clamping assembly to move flexibly above the transmission assembly. Simultaneously, the base plate also serves as a normal support for the sliding block. A first electric tension rod allows the first clamping assembly to move up and down, and the internal motor is secured by a mounting block for stable flipping. A protective cover allows the first clamping assembly at the bottom of the mounting block to be protected. The electric tension rod is encased inside, serving as a dustproof cover when the first electric tension rod is not in operation. During operation, it also prevents foreign objects from being ejected and damaging the first electric tension rod. Simultaneously, soft padding prevents direct contact between the cover and the base plate, slowing down wear and enhancing the seal of the cover on the first electric tension rod when not in operation. The mold is transmitted via a transmission assembly, and the first clamping assembly simultaneously clamps the plastic parts and circuit boards on the mold. A motor rotates the turntable, causing the plastic parts and circuit boards to flip and be lowered. This solves the problem of manually flipping the plastic parts and circuit boards before testing, reducing efficiency.
[0019] Secondly, in this invention, the second clamping assembly can be raised or lowered by the second electric tension rod inside the bracket to clamp the plastic parts and circuit boards. The connecting block is supported by the second support column, and the second clamping assembly can be moved between left and right by the push of the first push rod by the second cylinder to place the plastic parts and circuit boards in another slot of the mold. The limiting plate can prevent the bracket from moving beyond the limited range.
[0020] Thirdly, in this invention, the first lifting assembly and the second lifting assembly are existing technologies. The first lifting assembly causes the first moving block to move up and down. When the first pressure plate connected to it descends, it presses down on both ends of the circuit board. The second pressure plate abuts against the upper end of the plastic part. The third cylinder pushes the second push rod to move the second pressure plate back and forth to check whether the plastic slider can slide normally. After the test is completed, the third cylinder retracts the second push rod to move the second pressure plate backward. At the same time, the third electric tension rod starts forward and abuts against the rubber pad and the buffer plate in front of the second pressure plate. The third cylinder is closed and the third electric tension rod is retracted to complete the reset. The second lifting assembly raises and lowers the second moving block and abuts against both ends of the circuit board through the live terminals in front of the second moving block to check whether the circuit is working properly. The test of the sliding switch is completed automatically, which further improves efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flipping mechanism of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the flipping mechanism of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the gripping mechanism of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the gripping mechanism of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the testing mechanism of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the testing mechanism of the present invention.
[0028] Legend:
[0029] 1. Tilting mechanism; 101. Workbench; 102. First support column; 103. Transmission assembly; 104. Mold; 105. Base plate; 106. First cylinder; 107. Push plate; 108. Slider; 109. First electric tension rod; 110. Protective cover; 111. Soft pad; 112. Mounting block; 113. Motor; 114. Rotary disk; 115. First clamping assembly; 116. Robotic arm; 117. Scrap bin;
[0030] 2. Gripping mechanism; 201. Second support column; 202. Connecting block; 203. Second cylinder; 204. First push rod; 205. Second electric tension rod; 206. Second clamping assembly; 207. Limiting plate; 208. Bracket;
[0031] 3. Testing mechanism; 301. First lifting assembly; 302. First moving block; 303. First pressure plate; 304. Third cylinder; 305. Second push rod; 306. Second pressure plate; 307. Buffer plate; 308. Support plate; 309. Third electric tension rod; 310. Rubber pad; 311. Second lifting assembly; 312. Second moving block; 313. Electrical terminal; 314. Support frame. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution: a sliding switch test and sorting device, including a flipping mechanism 1, a gripping mechanism 2 is provided on the front of the flipping mechanism 1, a test mechanism 3 is provided on the right side of the flipping mechanism 1, the bottom of the gripping mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism 1, and the bottom of the test mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism 1.
[0035] The flipping mechanism 1 includes a worktable 101, a first support column 102 fixedly connected to the top of the worktable 101, a transmission assembly 103 fixedly connected to the top of the first support column 102, a plurality of molds 104 attached to the top of the transmission assembly 103, a motor 113 provided on the top of the worktable 101, a rotary disk 114 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 113, a first clamping assembly 115 fixedly connected to the front of the rotary disk 114, a plurality of molds 104 having slots, the plurality of slots being adapted to the first clamping assembly 115, a robot arm 116 provided on the right side of the transmission assembly 103, and a waste bin 117 fixedly connected to the top of the worktable 101.
[0036] The gripping mechanism 2 includes a second support column 201. The bottom of the second support column 201 is fixedly connected to the worktable 101. A connecting block 202 is fixedly connected to the right side of the second support column 201. A second cylinder 203 is fixedly connected to the back of the connecting block 202. A first push rod 204 is provided inside the second cylinder 203. A bracket 208 is fixedly connected to the right side of the first push rod 204. A second electric tension rod 205 is fixedly connected inside the bracket 208. A second clamping assembly 206 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second electric tension rod 205.
[0037] The top of the workbench 101 is fixedly connected to a base plate 105. The top of the base plate 105 is provided with a sliding groove that is compatible with the slider 108. A first cylinder 106 is provided on the front of the slider 108. The bottom of the first cylinder 106 is fixedly connected to the base plate 105. A push plate 107 is provided inside the first cylinder 106. The back of the push plate 107 is fixedly connected to the slider 108.
[0038] The top of the slider 108 is fixedly connected to a first electric tension rod 109, and the top of the first electric tension rod 109 is fixedly connected to a mounting block 112. The interior of the mounting block 112 is fixedly connected to the motor 113.
[0039] The bottom of the mounting block 112 is fixedly connected to a protective cover 110, and the bottom of the protective cover 110 is fixedly connected to a soft pad 111. The inside of the protective cover 110 is adapted to the first electric tension rod 109, and the bottom of the soft pad 111 is in contact with the base plate 105.
[0040] A limiting plate 207 is fixedly connected to the right side of the back of the connecting block 202, and the left side of the limiting plate 207 is in contact with the bracket 208.
[0041] The testing mechanism 3 includes a first lifting component 301. The bottom of the first lifting component 301 is fixedly connected to the workbench 101. A first moving block 302 is fixedly connected to the left side of the first lifting component 301. A first pressure plate 303 is fixedly connected to the back of the first moving block 302. A second pressure plate 306 is provided on the top of the first pressure plate 303.
[0042] A third cylinder 304 is fixedly connected to the left side of the first moving block 302. A second push rod 305 is provided inside the third cylinder 304. The back of the second push rod 305 is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate 306.
[0043] A support plate 308 is fixedly connected to the left side of the first moving block 302. A third electric tension rod 309 is fixedly connected inside the support plate 308. A rubber pad 310 is fixedly connected to the back of the third electric tension rod 309. A buffer plate 307 is provided on the back of the rubber pad 310. The front of the buffer plate 307 is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate 306.
[0044] The top of the workbench 101 is fixedly connected to a second lifting assembly 311, the front of the second lifting assembly 311 is fixedly connected to a second moving block 312, the front of the second moving block 312 is fixedly connected to a support frame 314, and the bottom of the support frame 314 is fixedly connected to a live terminal 313.
[0045] Through the above technical solution, the mold 104 has two slots. The transmission assembly 103 and the first clamping assembly 115 are existing technologies. The robot arm 116 is used to grasp the workpiece, and the waste bin 117 is used to place workpieces that fail the test. The worktable 101 serves as the basic support, and the push plate 107 in the first cylinder 106 pushes it back and forth. The slide plate 108 driven by the push plate 107 can move more smoothly and stably in the slide plate 105, which can flexibly move the position of the first clamping assembly 115 above the transmission assembly 103. At the same time, the base plate 105 can also normally support the slide plate 108. The first electric tension rod 109 is used to make the first clamping assembly 115 move up and down, and the internal motor 113 is fixed by the mounting block 112 to stabilize the flipping action. The protective cover 110 can protect the workpiece. The first electric tension rod 109 at the bottom of the mounting block 112 is fitted inside. When the first electric tension rod 109 is not working, it can be used to prevent dust. When working, it can also prevent foreign objects from being ejected onto the first electric tension rod 109 and causing damage. At the same time, the soft pad 111 prevents the protective cover 110 from directly contacting the base plate 105, slows down the wear rate of the protective cover 110, and enhances the sealing performance of the protective cover 110 to the first electric tension rod 109 when not working. The mold 104 is transmitted through the transmission component 103, and the plastic parts and circuit boards on the mold 104 are clamped simultaneously through the first clamping component 115. The rotating disk 114 is rotated by the motor 113 to flip the plastic parts and circuit boards and put them down. This solves the problem of having to manually flip the plastic parts and circuit boards before testing with the instrument, which reduces efficiency. The second clamping assembly 206 can be raised or lowered by the second electric tension rod 205 inside the bracket 208 to clamp the plastic parts and circuit boards. The connecting block 202 is supported by the second support column 201, and the second clamping assembly 206 can be moved left and right by the push of the first push rod 204 by the second cylinder 203 to place the plastic parts and circuit boards into another slot of the mold 104. The limiting plate 207 can prevent the bracket 208 from moving beyond the limited range.The first lifting assembly 301 and the second lifting assembly 311 are existing technologies. The first lifting assembly 301 causes the first moving block 302 to move up and down. When the first pressure plate 303 connected to it descends, it presses down on both ends of the circuit board. The second pressure plate 306 abuts against the upper end of the plastic part. The third cylinder 304 pushes the second push rod 305 to move the second pressure plate 306 back and forth to check whether the plastic slider can slide normally. After the test is completed, the third cylinder 304 retracts the second push rod 305 to move the second pressure plate 306 backward. At the same time, the third electric tension rod 309 starts forward and abuts against the rubber pad 310 and the buffer plate 307 in front of the second pressure plate 306. The third cylinder 304 is closed and the third electric tension rod 309 is retracted to complete the reset. The second lifting assembly 311 raises and lowers the second moving block 312 and abuts against both ends of the circuit board through the live terminal 313 in front of the second moving block 312 to check whether the circuit is working properly. The test of the sliding switch is completed automatically, which further improves efficiency.
[0046] 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, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A sliding switch testing and sorting device, comprising a flipping mechanism (1), characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (1) has a gripping mechanism (2) on its front side and a testing mechanism (3) on its right side. The bottom of the gripping mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism (1), and the bottom of the testing mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the flipping mechanism (1). The flipping mechanism (1) includes a workbench (101). A first support column (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (101). A transmission assembly (103) is fixedly connected to the top of the first support column (102). Multiple molds (104) are attached to the top of the transmission assembly (103). A motor (113) is provided on the top of the workbench (101). A rotating disk (114) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (113). A first clamping assembly (115) is fixedly connected to the front of the rotating disk (114). The multiple molds (104) are all provided with slots. Multiple slots are adapted to the first clamping assembly (115). A robot arm (116) is provided on the right side of the transmission assembly (103). A waste bin (117) is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (101). The gripping mechanism (2) includes a second support column (201). The bottom of the second support column (201) is fixedly connected to the workbench (101). A connecting block (202) is fixedly connected to the right side of the second support column (201). A second cylinder (203) is fixedly connected to the back of the connecting block (202). A first push rod (204) is provided inside the second cylinder (203). A bracket (208) is fixedly connected to the right side of the first push rod (204). A second electric tension rod (205) is fixedly connected inside the bracket (208). A second clamping assembly (206) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second electric tension rod (205).
2. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the workbench (101) is fixedly connected to a base plate (105). The top of the base plate (105) is provided with a sliding groove, which is adapted to the slider (108). A first cylinder (106) is provided on the front of the slider (108). The bottom of the first cylinder (106) is fixedly connected to the base plate (105). A push plate (107) is provided inside the first cylinder (106). The back of the push plate (107) is fixedly connected to the slider (108).
3. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the slider (108) is fixedly connected to a first electric tension rod (109), and the top of the first electric tension rod (109) is fixedly connected to a mounting block (112). The interior of the mounting block (112) is fixedly connected to a motor (113).
4. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting block (112) is fixedly connected to a cover (110), and the bottom of the cover (110) is fixedly connected to a pad (111). The inside of the cover (110) is adapted to the first electric tension rod (109), and the bottom of the pad (111) is in contact with the base plate (105).
5. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (207) is fixedly connected to the right side of the back of the connecting block (202), and the left side of the limiting plate (207) is attached to the bracket (208).
6. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The testing mechanism (3) includes a first lifting component (301), the bottom of the first lifting component (301) is fixedly connected to the workbench (101), a first moving block (302) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first lifting component (301), a first pressure plate (303) is fixedly connected to the back of the first moving block (302), and a second pressure plate (306) is provided on the top of the first pressure plate (303).
7. The sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A third cylinder (304) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first movable block (302). A second push rod (305) is provided inside the third cylinder (304). The back of the second push rod (305) is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate (306).
8. A sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A support plate (308) is fixedly connected to the left side of the first movable block (302). A third electric tension rod (309) is fixedly connected inside the support plate (308). A rubber pad (310) is fixedly connected to the back of the third electric tension rod (309). A buffer plate (307) is provided on the back of the rubber pad (310). The front of the buffer plate (307) is fixedly connected to the second pressure plate (306).
9. A sliding switch testing and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the workbench (101) is fixedly connected to a second lifting assembly (311), the front of the second lifting assembly (311) is fixedly connected to a second moving block (312), the front of the second moving block (312) is fixedly connected to a support frame (314), and the bottom of the support frame (314) is fixedly connected to a live terminal (313).
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