Set top box interface test tool

Abstract

The utility model discloses a set top box interface testing tool, and belongs to the technical field of set top box testing. A to-be-tested set top box is fixedly installed by arranging a sliding part on a fixed workbench. Through a sliding mechanism composed of a movable block, a mounting plate, a threaded rod and a threaded rod, a worker can screw a rotating disc located at one end of a workbench to move a to-be-detected set top box to a designated detection position, and the to-be-detected set top box is in butt joint with a first detection module and a second detection module. Afterwards, a plurality of test connectors on the first detection module and the second detection module and corresponding interfaces on the set top box to be tested can be used for a connection test, and a test result is displayed on the display assembly for a worker to confirm. According to the set top box testing device and method, the complicated process that corresponding connectors need to be used for conducting one-to-one matching testing on the corresponding interfaces in the set top box to be tested in the related technology is omitted, the installation structure is simple, operation is convenient, and the testing efficiency of the set top box can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of set-top box testing, in particular to a set-top box interface testing tool. Background Art

[0002] A digital video converter box, commonly known as a set-top box or set-top box, is a device that connects a television set to an external signal source. It can convert compressed digital signals into television content and display it on the television. The signal can come from cable, satellite antenna, broadband network and terrestrial broadcasting. In addition to the images and sounds that analog television can provide, the set-top box can also receive digital content, including electronic program guides, Internet pages, etc. It enables users to watch digital TV programs on existing televisions and conduct interactive digital entertainment, education and commercial activities through the Internet.

[0003] In the related art, set-top boxes need to undergo quality inspection tests after assembly is completed and before they leave the factory. The main method is to install the set-top box on a corresponding detection device, and connect each interface on the set-top box to the test connector on the test tooling to test whether each interface of the set-top box can be connected and work normally.

[0004] The existing set-top box test tooling requires that connectors such as test bidirectional plugs be inserted into the test product one by one, and the connectors be unplugged one by one after the test is completed. This has low test efficiency and is not conducive to testing a large number of set-top box products. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a set-top box interface test tool to solve the problem of low set-top box test efficiency in the related technology.

[0006] The utility model provides a set-top box interface test tool, including a workbench and a display component.

[0007] The workbench comprises a mounting surface and a sliding part arranged on the mounting surface, a first detection module and a second detection module, the mounting surface is provided with a strip-shaped limiting groove, the sliding part comprises a movable block, a mounting plate and a threaded rod, the threaded rod is rotatably arranged in the limiting groove, one end of the threaded rod is arranged outside the workbench and connected with a turntable, the movable block is slidably installed in the limiting groove and cooperates with and penetrates the threaded rod, the mounting plate is connected to the top of the movable block, and the mounting plate is provided with a limiting part for fixing the set-top box;

[0008] The first detection module is arranged at one end of the limiting groove, including a fixing seat connected to the workbench and a first mounting seat installed above the fixing seat, and the side wall of the first mounting seat close to the limiting groove is provided with a power cord connector, an AV cable connector, an HDMI connector, and a network cable connector;

[0009] The second detection module is arranged beside one end of the limiting groove, and comprises a base and a second mounting seat arranged on the base, and a USB connector and a scanner connector are arranged on a side wall of the second mounting seat close to the limiting groove;

[0010] The first detection module and the second detection module are electrically connected to the display component.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of test groups consisting of the sliding portion, the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged on the workbench, the plurality of test groups are arranged in parallel, and each of the test groups is provided with a corresponding display component.

[0012] Optionally, a guide block is provided below the second mounting seat, and a guide groove matching the guide block is provided at the upper end of the base, wherein the guide groove is strip-shaped and perpendicular to the limiting groove.

[0013] Optionally, a limiting plate is provided above a side of the base away from the limiting groove.

[0014] Optionally, a support frame is provided above the limiting groove, a scanning gun is provided in the middle below the support frame, and the second detection module is electrically connected to the scanning gun.

[0015] Optionally, the limiting portion is a limiting block arranged in a rectangular array at the four corners above the mounting plate, and a rubber pad is provided inside the limiting block.

[0016] Optionally, guide rods are inserted on both sides of the threaded rod of the movable block, the guide rods are parallel to the threaded rod, and both ends of the guide rods are respectively connected to the inner side walls of the limiting groove.

[0017] Optionally, anti-slip grooves are provided on the outer side of the turntable.

[0018] The beneficial effects brought by the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model include at least:

[0019] The set-top box interface test tool provided by the embodiment of the utility model is used to fix and install the set-top box to be tested by arranging a sliding part on a fixed workbench. Through the movable block, the mounting plate and the threaded rod, the sliding mechanism composed of the threaded rod, the staff can move the set-top box to be tested to the specified detection position and dock with the first detection module and the second detection module by twisting the turntable at one end of the workbench. After that, the corresponding interfaces on the set-top box to be tested can be connected to the test through the multiple test connectors on the first detection module and the second detection module, and the test results are displayed on the display component for the staff to confirm. The complicated process of matching the corresponding interfaces on the set-top box to be tested one by one through the corresponding connectors in the related art is eliminated, the installation structure is simple and easy to operate, and the test efficiency of the set-top box can be effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a set-top box interface test tool provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first detection module in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second detection module in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure of part A;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure of part B.

[0025] In the figure: 1. workbench; 2. limit groove; 3. movable block; 4. mounting plate; 5. threaded rod; 6. first detection module; 61. fixed seat; 62. first mounting seat; 63. power cord connector; 64. AV cable connector; 65. HDMI connector; 66. network cable connector; 7. second detection module; 71. base; 72. second mounting seat; 73. USB connector; 74. scanner connector; 75. guide block; 76. guide groove; 77. limit plate; 8. display component; 9. wire; 10. limit block; 11. rubber pad; 12. guide rod; 13. turntable; 14. anti-slip pattern; 15. support frame; 16. scanner; 1a. mounting surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0027] In the related art, set-top boxes need to undergo quality inspection tests after assembly is completed and before they leave the factory. The main method is to install the set-top box on a corresponding detection device, and connect each interface on the set-top box to the test connector on the test tooling to test whether each interface of the set-top box can be connected and work normally.

[0028] The existing set-top box test tooling requires that connectors such as test bidirectional plugs be inserted into the test product one by one, and the connectors be unplugged one by one after the test is completed. This has low test efficiency and is not conducive to testing a large number of set-top box products.

[0029] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a set-top box interface test tool provided by an embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first detection module in the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second detection module in the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure of part A; Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure of part B. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a set-top box interface testing tool, including a workbench 1, a plurality of equidistantly arranged limit grooves 2 are opened on the upper end of the workbench 1, a movable block 3 is arranged in the limit groove 2, the upper part of the movable block 3 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 4, a threaded rod 5 is inserted in the middle part of the lower end of the movable block 3, both ends of the threaded rod 5 are movably connected to the inner wall of the workbench 1, the movable block 3 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 5 to form a screw motion pair, the staff can drive the threaded rod 5 to rotate by turning the external turntable 13, the movable block 3 on the threaded rod 5 can be in the extension direction of the threaded rod 5, that is, along the extension direction of the limit groove 2 horizontal movement, through the transmission of the movable block 3, the mounting plate 4 is also moved, so that the purpose of adjusting the position of the set-top box placed above the mounting plate 4 can be achieved. One side of the workbench 1 is provided with a display component 8 with the same number as the limit slots 2. The display component 8 is provided with multiple display modules. Through the arrangement of multiple display modules, the display component 8 can simultaneously display the detection conditions of multiple detection joints. The limit slot 2 is provided with a first detection module 6 at one end close to the display component 8, and the limit slot 2 is provided with a second detection module 7 next to one end close to the first detection module 6.

[0030] The first detection module 6 is arranged at one end of the limiting groove 2, and includes a fixing seat 61 connected to the workbench 1 and a first mounting seat 62 installed above the fixing seat 61. The side wall of the first mounting seat 62 close to the limiting groove 2 is provided with a power line connector 63, an AV line connector 64, an HDMI connector 65, an HDMI connector 65 and a network cable connector 66 in sequence in the horizontal direction. When the mounting plate 4 drives the set-top box close to the fixing seat 61, the power line connector 63, the AV line connector 64, the HDMI connector 65 and the network cable connector 66 are respectively plugged into the corresponding interfaces on the set-top box, so that the test tooling can detect the corresponding interfaces of the set-top box.

[0031] The second detection module 7 is arranged beside one end of the limiting groove 2, and includes a base 71 and a second mounting seat 72 arranged on the base 71. A USB connector 73 and a scanner connector 74 are arranged in a horizontal direction on a side wall of the second mounting seat 72 close to the limiting groove 2. After the first detection module 6 is connected to the set-top box, the staff can push the second detection module 7 to insert the USB connector 73 and the scanner connector 74 into the interface used by the set-top box.

[0032] Specifically, when testing the set-top box, first fix the set-top box between the limiting parts formed by the four limiting blocks 10, rotate the turntable 13, the turntable 13 drives the threaded rod 5 to rotate, and the movable block 3 on the threaded rod 5 can move horizontally along the extension direction of the threaded rod 5. Through the transmission of the movable block 3, the mounting plate 4 drives the set-top box to move toward the side of the first detection module 6. In the process of the mounting plate 4 driving the set-top box to move, the power cord connector 63, the AV cable connector 64, the HDMI connector 65 and the network cable connector 66 are respectively plugged into the corresponding interfaces on the set-top box. After the first detection module 6 is connected to the set-top box, when the second detection module 7 is pushed, the USB connector 73 and the scanner connector 74 are inserted into the interface used by the set-top box. Through the connection between the first detection module 6 and the second detection module 7 and the set-top box, the test tooling can detect each interface of the set-top box. The display component 8 is provided with multiple display modules. Through the setting of multiple display modules, the display component 8 can simultaneously display the detection conditions of multiple detection connectors.

[0033] The set-top box interface test tool provided by the embodiment of the utility model is used to fix and install the set-top box to be tested by arranging a sliding part on a fixed workbench 1. Through the movable block 3, the mounting plate 4 and the threaded rod 5, the sliding mechanism composed of the threaded rod 5, the staff can move the set-top box to be tested to the specified detection position and dock with the first detection module 6 and the second detection module 7 by twisting the turntable 13 located at one end of the workbench 1. After that, the connection test can be carried out with the corresponding interface on the set-top box to be tested through the multiple test connectors on the first detection module 6 and the second detection module 7, and the test results are displayed on the display component 8 for confirmation by the staff. The complicated process of matching the corresponding interfaces on the set-top box to be tested one by one through the corresponding connectors in the related art is eliminated, the installation structure is simple and easy to operate, and the test efficiency of the set-top box can be effectively improved.

[0034] Optionally, guide blocks 75 are provided on both sides below the second mounting seat 72, and a guide groove 76 matching the guide blocks 75 is provided on the upper end of the base 71, and the guide groove 76 is strip-shaped and perpendicular to the limiting groove 2. Exemplarily, in the embodiment of the utility model, two guide blocks 75 are provided at intervals below the second mounting seat 72, and a guide groove 76 matching the guide block 75 is provided on the upper end of the base 71, and the guide block 75 can slide inside the guide groove 76. Through the mutual cooperation between the guide block 75 and the guide groove 76, the stability of the movement of the second mounting seat 72 is effectively improved, and the stable plugging with the set-top box is ensured.

[0035] Optionally, a limiting plate 77 is provided above the side of the base 71 away from the limiting groove 2. For example, in the embodiment of the utility model, a limiting plate 77 is provided above the side of the base 71 away from the limiting groove 2, and the moving stroke of the second mounting seat 72 can be limited by the limiting plate 77, which is convenient for the staff to reset after a test, and the second mounting seat 72 will not be too far away from the test position, thereby improving the overall test efficiency.

[0036] Exemplarily, in an embodiment of the utility model, the first detection module 6 is connected to the display component 8 via a wire 9 , and the detection data of the first detection module 6 can be transmitted via the wire 9 , so that the relevant data detected by the first detection module 6 can be displayed via the display component 8 .

[0037] Optionally, a support frame 15 is provided above the limit slot 2, a scanner 16 is provided in the middle below the support frame 15, and the second detection module 7 is electrically connected to the scanner 16. Exemplarily, in the embodiment of the utility model, the scanner 16 is connected to the display assembly 8 through the wire 9, and the scanner 16 can scan the QR code on the set-top box, so as to achieve the purpose of identifying the set-top box. Its position is fixed, and when the set-top box follows the mounting plate 4 to move to the detection position and docks with the first detection module 6 and the second detection module 7, it will be located just below the scanner 16, without the need for additional manual operation and detection, further improving the overall detection efficiency.

[0038] Optionally, the limiting part is a limiting block 10 arranged in a rectangular array at the four corners above the mounting plate 4, and a rubber pad 11 is arranged inside the limiting block 10. Exemplarily, in the embodiment of the utility model, an "L"-shaped limiting block 10 is arranged at the four corners above the mounting plate 4, and a rubber pad 11 is arranged inside the limiting block 10. The four corners of the set-top box can be snapped into the inside of the four limiting blocks 10, and the set-top box can be positioned by the limiting blocks 10. The rubber pad 11 is elastic, and the setting of the rubber pad 11 effectively increases the stability of the positioning of the set-top box by the limiting block 10. The gap between two adjacent limiting blocks 10 can make room for the matching position of each interface, so as to facilitate the docking of the first detection module 6 and the second detection module 7.

[0039] Optionally, the movable block 3 is provided with guide rods 12 on both sides of the threaded rod 5, the guide rods 12 are parallel to the threaded rod 5, and the two ends of the guide rods 12 are respectively connected to the inner side walls of the two ends of the limiting groove 2. For example, in the embodiment of the utility model, the guide rods 12 are provided on the movable block 3, and the sliding path of the movable block 3 can be further limited and guided by the mutual cooperation between the guide rods 12 and the movable block 3, so as to avoid shaking relative to the threaded rod 5 during the sliding process, and effectively improve the movement stability of the movable block 3.

[0040] Optionally, the outer side of the turntable 13 is provided with anti-skid patterns 14. Exemplarily, in the embodiment of the utility model, the anti-skid patterns 14 effectively increase the friction between the palm and the turntable 13, so that it is more convenient for the staff to rotate the turntable 13.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used herein shall have the usual meanings understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the patent application specification and claims of the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprise" and similar words mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0042] The above descriptions are merely optional embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A set-top box interface testing tool, characterized in that: It comprises a workbench (1) and a display assembly (8), The workbench (1) comprises a mounting surface (1a) and a sliding portion arranged on the mounting surface (1a), a first detection module (6) and a second detection module (7); the mounting surface (1a) is provided with a strip-shaped limiting groove (2); the sliding portion comprises a movable block (3), a mounting plate (4) and a threaded rod (5); the threaded rod (5) is rotatably arranged in the limiting groove (2); one end of the threaded rod (5) is arranged outside the workbench (1) and is connected to a turntable (13); the movable block (3) is slidably installed in the limiting groove (2) and is cooperatively penetrated on the threaded rod (5); the mounting plate (4) is connected to the top of the movable block (3); and a limiting portion for fixing the set-top box is provided on the mounting plate (4); The first detection module (6) is arranged at one end of the limiting groove (2), comprising a fixing seat (61) connected to the workbench (1) and a first mounting seat (62) mounted above the fixing seat (61), and a side wall of the first mounting seat (62) close to the limiting groove (2) is provided with a power cord connector (63), an AV cable connector (64), and an HDMI connector (65), the HDMI connector (65) and a network cable connector (66); The second detection module (7) is arranged beside one end of the limiting groove (2), and comprises a base (71) and a second mounting seat (72) arranged on the base (71); a USB connector (73) and a scanner connector (74) are provided on a side wall of the second mounting seat (72) close to the limiting groove (2); The first detection module (6) and the second detection module (7) are electrically connected to the display component (8).

2. A set-top box interface testing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is provided with a plurality of test groups consisting of the sliding portion, the first detection module (6) and the second detection module (7), the plurality of test groups are arranged in parallel, and each of the test groups is provided with a corresponding display component (8).

3. A set-top box interface testing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide block (75) is provided below the second mounting seat (72), and a guide groove (76) matching the guide block (75) is provided at the upper end of the base (71), wherein the guide groove (76) is strip-shaped and perpendicular to the limiting groove (2).

4. A set-top box interface testing tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting plate (77) is provided above the side of the base (71) away from the limiting groove (2).

5. A set-top box interface testing tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame (15) is provided above the limiting groove (2), a scanning gun (16) is provided in the middle portion below the support frame (15), and the second detection module (7) is electrically connected to the scanning gun (16).

6. A set-top box interface testing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The limiting portion is a limiting block (10) arranged in a rectangular array at the four corners above the mounting plate (4), and a rubber pad (11) is provided inside the limiting block (10).

7. A set-top box interface testing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The movable block (3) is located on both sides of the threaded rod (5) and is plugged with guide rods (12). The guide rods (12) are parallel to the threaded rod (5), and the two ends of the guide rods (12) are respectively connected to the inner side walls of the limiting groove (2).

8. A set-top box interface testing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The outer side of the rotating disk (13) is provided with anti-slip grooves (14).

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