Plug-in module and test system comprising same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a plug-in module (1). The plug-in module (1) comprises a probe sleeve (11); a probe holder (12) accommodated in the probe sleeve; and a probe (13) held in a probe holder configured to be removably held in the probe sleeve. The utility model also relates to a test system, which comprises the plug-in module (1). The clamp (3) is provided with a pushing handle (31) and a tested product holding part, the plugging module (1) is fixed and held on the pushing handle, the tested product holding part is configured to be used for holding a tested product (2) provided with a connector (21), the pushing handle (31) is configured to be capable of moving up and down between a pushing position and a lifting position, and the pushing handle (31) is configured to be capable of moving up and down between the pushing position and the lifting position. Therefore, each probe (13) of the plug-in module (1) is electrically connected with and disconnected from a corresponding contact pin (211) of a connector of a tested product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a plug-in module for connecting to a connector of a tested product, in particular to a plug-in module for connecting to a connector of a tested audio system product, and a test system comprising the plug-in module. Background Art

[0002] There is a gooseneck microphone connector on the surface of the tested product, especially the surface of the tested audio system product. During the test, employees are required to connect the gooseneck microphone to the connector and tighten the screws on the gooseneck microphone, so that the sound is converted into an analog signal and input into the tested product through the gooseneck microphone.

[0003] In the existing technical solution, each time a product is tested, the gooseneck microphone needs to be connected to the gooseneck microphone connector on the surface of the product under test and the screws need to be tightened. This technical solution is cumbersome to operate, and repeated plugging and unplugging can easily cause wear of the part where the gooseneck microphone is connected to the connector of the product under test, resulting in unstable testing and misjudgment, thereby affecting production efficiency and product quality.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an alternative device for gooseneck microphones that is easy to install, easy to operate, low in cost and easy to replace. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention is made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and aims to provide a low-cost plug-in module to replace the traditional gooseneck microphone and to provide a test system including the plug-in module which is easy to operate and has high working efficiency.

[0006] The utility model mainly forms a plug-in module by means of a replaceable probe holding body and a probe held therein which is detachably accommodated in a probe sleeve, and the connection and disconnection of the plug-in module with the connector of each tested product is operated by a downward pressing handle of the clamp. Therefore, the utility model has low cost, easy operation and high working efficiency.

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by providing a plug-in module for connecting to a connector of a product to be tested, the plug-in module comprising a probe cover; a probe holding body, which is partially accommodated in the probe cover; at least one probe, which is held in the probe holding body, wherein the probe holding body is configured to be detachably held in the probe cover so that the at least one probe can be replaced.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one probe is a plurality of probes, and the plurality of probes are held in the probe holding body at intervals from each other.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the probe cover comprises a probe cover body and a cover plate, and the cover plate is configured to be detachably fixed to an open end of the probe cover body to fix the base of the probe holding body in the probe cover.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate is provided with a through hole, and the probe holder is further provided with a protruding portion, which is configured to pass through the through hole from the base of the probe holder along the longitudinal direction of the probe cover and protrude outward from the cover plate.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the protruding portion is provided with a probe lead-out portion extending outwardly from the end surface along the longitudinal direction on the end surface away from the cover plate, and each probe is configured to pass through the base, the protruding portion and the probe lead-out portion.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional area of ​​the extension portion is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the probe lead-out portion.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the extending portion is cylindrical, and the probe lead-out portion is in the shape of a cuboid or a cube.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a terminal end of each of the at least one probe is provided with a receiving portion for receiving a contact pin of a connector of a product to be tested.

[0015] The utility model also provides a testing system for testing a tested product, the testing system comprising: a plug-in module as described above; a fixture, the fixture being provided with a pressing handle and a tested product holding portion, the plug-in module being fixed and held on the pressing handle, the tested product holding portion being configured to hold a tested product provided with a connector, wherein the pressing handle is configured to be able to move up and down between a pressing position and a lifting position relative to the tested product holding portion, in the pressing position, each probe of the plug-in module being able to be electrically connected to the connector of the tested product so as to test the tested product using the signal transmitted from the probe; in the lifting position, each probe of the plug-in module is electrically disconnected from the connector of the tested product.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the push-down handle is provided with a retaining frame, and the plug-in module is fixed and retained on the retaining frame so as to be able to move up and down as the push-down handle moves up and down between the pushed-down position and the lifted position.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the test system further comprises a signal generator connected to the probe, and when the push handle is in the push position, the analog signal generated by the signal generator can be input into the tested product through each probe of the plug-in module.

[0018] In a preferred implementation manner of the present utility model, the tested product is an audio conferencing system product.

[0019] In the utility model, after the probe is worn out after long-term use, the detachable probe holder and the probe therein of the plug-in module are replaced instead of replacing the gooseneck microphone as in the traditional technical solution, so the cost is lower; in addition, in the utility model, the connection and disconnection of the plug-in module and the connector of each tested product are controlled by the downward pressing handle of the clamp, unlike the traditional technical solution: for each tested product, the gooseneck microphone is locked to the connector of the tested product with screws, so the operation is simple and the work efficiency of testing the tested products is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Other purposes and features of the present invention will become more easily understood through the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a plug-in module according to the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 According to the utility model Figure 1 A perspective view of a probe cover and a probe of a plug-in module;

[0023] Figure 3 According to the utility model Figure 1 A perspective view of a connector of a product under test to which a plug-in module is to be connected;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a test system according to the present invention, wherein the plug-in module and the connector of the tested product can be connected to each other by a push-down handle of the fixture; and

[0025] Figure 5 According to the utility model Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the connectors of the plug-in module and the product under test when connected to each other. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The utility model provides a plug-in module for connecting to a connector of a tested product, and the plug-in module is used to replace a traditional gooseneck microphone to connect to the connector of each tested product. When the probe of the plug-in module is worn, the parts related to the probe are replaced, which is cheaper than replacing the traditional gooseneck microphone.

[0028] Combine the following Figure 1-2 To describe the plug-in module of the present utility model. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a plug-in module according to the present invention, wherein a portion near the front end of the plug-in module is removed to show the interior of the plug-in module. Figure 2 According to the utility model Figure 1 A perspective view of a probe cover and probe of a plug-in module, wherein a portion of the front end of the plug-in module is removed to show the probe.

[0029] Depend on Figure 1 It can be clearly seen that the plug-in module 1 of the utility model generally comprises a probe cover 11; a probe holding body 12, the probe holding body 12 is partially accommodated in the probe cover, preferably, the base 121 of the probe holding body 12 is accommodated in the probe cover; at least one probe 13, the at least one probe is held in the probe holding body 12. Figure 1 , Figure 2 Six probes are shown, but this is only for illustration, and those skilled in the art can set more or fewer probes as needed. Preferably, the probe holder 12 is configured to be detachably held in the probe cover, that is, it can be inserted into the probe cover 11 and can be removed from the probe cover, so that at least one probe can be replaced, in particular, the probe holder 12 and at least one probe 13 held in the probe holder can be replaced together. Preferably, the probe holder 12 is made of insulating material, or the portion of the probe holder 12 that contacts the probe is made of insulating material.

[0030] from Figure 1 , Figure 2 As can be seen in the figure, the at least one probe is a plurality of probes, which are held in the probe holder at intervals from each other. As described above, since the probe holder is made of insulating material, the probes are electrically insulated from each other.

[0031] In the present invention, preferably, the probe cover 11 includes a probe cover body 111 and a cover plate 112. Figure 1 As shown, the cover plate 112 is only partially shown schematically. The cover plate 112 is configured to be detachably fixed to the open end of the probe cover body 111, i.e., the lower end of the probe cover body, preferably in the longitudinal direction of the probe cover 11, so as to fix the base 121 of the probe holding body 12 in the probe cover 11.

[0032] exist Figure 1In the figure, it is schematically shown that the probe cover body 111 and the cover plate 112 are fixed to each other by screws (not shown). In this case, a screw hole needs to be provided on the lower end surface of the probe body and the cover plate is also provided with a hole or screw hole at a position corresponding to the screw hole on the lower end of the probe body. Then, the cover plate can be fixed to the lower end of the probe cover by screws, thereby keeping the base of the probe holder in the probe cover. Although Figure 1 The probe cover body and the cover plate are fixed together by screws, but the probe cover body and the cover plate can also be fixed together by pin-hole fit or snap-fit ​​fit. Of course, those skilled in the art can also conceive of other fixing methods as long as they can fix the cover plate to the lower end of the probe cover.

[0033] In the present invention, preferably, the cover plate 112 is provided with a through hole (not shown), and the probe holder is further provided with a protruding portion 122, such as Figure 1 As shown. The extension portion 122 is configured to pass through the through hole from the base 121 of the probe holder 12 along the longitudinal direction of the probe cover and extend outward from the cover plate, that is, extend downward away from the cover plate. Preferably, the extension portion 122 is provided with a probe lead-out portion 123 extending outward from the end surface along the longitudinal direction on the end surface away from the cover plate, and each probe is configured to pass through the base 121, the extension portion 122 and the probe lead-out portion 123. The extension portion 122 and the probe lead-out portion 123 are configured to be plugged together with corresponding parts of the connector of the product under test to electrically connect the plug-in module with the connector of the product under test. The connection mode in which the plug-in module and the product under test are plugged together facilitates the electrical connection between the plug-in module and the product under test, is easy to operate and improves work efficiency.

[0034] In the present invention, preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the extension portion 122 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the probe lead-out portion 123. Preferably, the extension portion 122 is cylindrical, and the probe lead-out portion 123 is rectangular or cube-shaped. Figure 1 The probe lead-out portion 123 is eccentrically disposed on the end surface of the extension portion, but the probe lead-out portion 123 may also be disposed at the center of the end surface of the extension portion or at any other desired position, so the position of the probe lead-out portion is not limited to Figure 1 In fact, Figure 1 The position of the probe lead in Figure 3 Similarly, the shape and size of the protrusion are related to the corresponding mating position of the connector of the tested product. Figure 3 The shapes and sizes of the corresponding docking parts are corresponding to each other, so as to realize that the extension part 122 and the probe lead-out part 123 are connected with each other. Figure 3 The corresponding parts of the connector 21 of the tested product 2 are mated or plugged together.

[0035] In the present utility model, if Figure 2 As shown, preferably, the end of each probe of at least one probe 13, that is, the portion of each probe arranged at the end of the probe lead-out portion 123, is provided with a housing portion 131, which is used to receive the corresponding contact pin 211 of the connector 21 of the tested product 2 when the extension portion 122 and the probe lead-out portion 123 are plugged into the connector 21 of the tested product 2, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the probe of the plug-in module and the contact pin of the connector.

[0036] The utility model also provides a testing system for testing a tested product. In the testing system, the connection and disconnection between the plug-in module and the connector of each tested product is controlled by a pressing handle of the clamp, so the operation is simple and the working efficiency of testing the tested product is high.

[0037] Combine the following Figure 4 , Figure 5 To describe the specific structure of the test system of the utility model. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a test system according to the present utility model, which shows that the plug-in module and the connector of the tested product can be connected to each other through the pressing handle of the fixture; and Figure 5 According to the utility model Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the connectors of the plug-in module and the product under test when connected to each other.

[0038] Depend on Figure 4 It can be clearly seen that the test system of the utility model includes the above-mentioned Figure 1 The plug-in module 1. Further, the test system also includes a fixture 3, which is provided with a pressing handle 31 and a tested product holding portion, the plug-in module 1 is fixed and held on the pressing handle 31, and the tested product holding portion is configured to hold the tested product 2 provided with a connector 21. The pressing handle 31 is configured to be able to move up and down between a pressing position and a lifting position relative to the tested product holding portion. In the pressing position, each probe 13 of the plug-in module 1 can be electrically connected to a corresponding contact pin 121 of the connector 21 of the tested product 2, so as to test the tested product using the signal transmitted from the probe; in the lifting position, each probe 13 of the plug-in module 1 is electrically disconnected from the corresponding contact pin 211 of the connector 21 of the tested product 2, so that the tested product can be replaced with the next tested product.

[0039] In the present invention, preferably, the push handle is provided with a holder 311, and the plug-in module 1 is fixed and held on the holder 311 so as to be able to move up and down as the push handle moves up and down between the push position and the lift position.

[0040] In the present invention, preferably, the test system further comprises a signal generator (not shown) connected to the probes, preferably, the signal generator is connected to each probe at one end of the plug-in module 1 away from the connector 21 of the tested product 2. When the push-down handle is in the pushed-down position, the analog signal generated by the signal generator can be input into the tested product through each probe of the plug-in module and the contact pin of the connector.

[0041] In the present invention, the test system further comprises test software installed in a test computer, and the test software is configured to control the signal generator to generate the analog signal. Preferably, the tested product of the present invention is an audio conference system product.

[0042] The plug-in module of the utility model and the test system including such a plug-in module can achieve the following beneficial technical effects: after the probe is worn out due to long-term use, the detachable probe holder and the probe therein of the plug-in module can be replaced instead of replacing the gooseneck microphone as in the traditional technical solution, so the cost is lower; in addition, in the utility model, the connection and disconnection between the plug-in module and the connector of each tested product is controlled by the downward pressing handle of the clamp, unlike the traditional technical solution: for each tested product, the gooseneck microphone is locked to the connector of the tested product with screws, so the operation is simple and the work efficiency of testing the tested products is high.

[0043] Although the utility model is described in detail above with reference to the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned specific embodiment, but it should be understood that, without departing from the scope of the utility model, the technical personnel of the relevant technical field can make various changes and various equivalents can replace various elements therein. Moreover, the combination and matching of the technical features, elements and / or functions between various aspects herein are clear and distinct, so according to these disclosed contents, the technical personnel of the relevant technical field can appreciate that the technical features, elements and / or functions in the embodiment can be combined into another aspect as appropriate, unless the above content is otherwise described. In addition, according to the teachings of the utility model, many changes can be made to adapt to special situations or materials without departing from the scope of the essence of the utility model. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the individual specific embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and the specific embodiments described in the specification as the best embodiments currently envisioned for implementing the utility model, and the utility model is intended to include all embodiments falling within the scope of the above-mentioned specification.

Claims

1. A plug-in module for connecting to a connector of a product under test, characterized in that: The plug-in module (1) comprises: Probe cover (11); a probe holder (12) which is partially received in the probe cover; at least one probe (13), the at least one probe being held in the probe holding body, The probe holding body (12) is configured to be detachably held in the probe cover so as to be able to replace the at least one probe.

2. The plug-in module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one probe is a plurality of probes, and the plurality of probes are held in the probe holding body at a distance from each other.

3. The plug-in module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The probe cover (11) comprises a probe cover body (111) and a cover plate (112), wherein the cover plate is configured to be detachably fixed to an open end of the probe cover body (111) to fix the base (121) of the probe holding body in the probe cover.

4. The plug-in module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover plate (112) is provided with a through hole, and the probe holder is further provided with a protruding portion (122) which is configured to pass through the through hole from the base portion (121) of the probe holder along the longitudinal direction of the probe cover and protrude outward from the cover plate.

5. The plug-in module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protruding portion (122) is provided with a probe lead-out portion (123) on the end surface away from the cover plate and extending outwardly from the end surface along the longitudinal direction, and each probe is configured to pass through the base, the protruding portion and the probe lead-out portion.

6. The plug-in module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the extension portion is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the probe lead-out portion.

7. The plug-in module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The protruding portion is cylindrical, and the probe lead-out portion is rectangular or cube-shaped.

8. The plug-in module according to claim 7, characterized in that: A receiving portion (131) is provided at the end of each of the at least one probe (13) to receive a contact pin (211) of a connector (21) of a product to be tested.

9. A testing system for testing a product under test, characterized in that: The test system includes: The plug-in module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A fixture (3) is provided with a push-down handle (31) and a tested product holding portion, the plug-in module is fixed and held on the push-down handle (31), and the tested product holding portion is configured to hold a tested product (2) provided with a connector (21), The pressing handle (31) is configured to be able to move up and down between a pressing position and a lifting position relative to a holding portion of the product to be tested. In the pressing position, each probe (13) of the plug-in module (1) can be electrically connected to a connector (21) of the product to be tested (2) so as to test the product to be tested using a signal transmitted from the probe; in the lifting position, each probe of the plug-in module is electrically disconnected from the connector of the product to be tested.

10. The test system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pressing handle (31) is provided with a retaining frame (311), and the plug-in module (1) is fixed and retained on the retaining frame (311) so as to be able to move up and down as the pressing handle moves up and down between a pressing position and a lifting position.

11. The test system according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes a signal generator connected to the probe. When the push handle is in the push position, the analog signal generated by the signal generator can be input into the tested product through each probe of the plug-in module.

12. The test system according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that: The product under test is an audio conferencing system product.

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