Tool for measuring air tightness of ECU cover

By designing an airtightness test tool for ECU covers, the existing testing methods are solved, and the accurate test of the airtightness of ECU covers is achieved, ensuring the stability and accuracy of product quality.

CN222837765UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06SHANGHAI BOZHONG GASOLINE ENGINE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421253613.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-04
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-04

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Technical Problem

The existing ECU cover testing methods rely on manual operations, resulting in low testing efficiency, low accuracy, poor repeatability, and lack of standardized testing tools, resulting in unstable product quality.

Method used

Design a tool for measuring the airtightness of ECU cover, including base plate, column, roof plate, slide column, airtight plate, pronunciation base, test hole, pronunciation top cover, sealing gasket, connecting rod, airtight rod and airtight pad. Through the cooperation of these components, accurate testing of the airtightness of ECU cover is achieved.

Benefits of technology

The tooling effectively prevents gas leakage, ensures the accuracy of test results, improves the targetedness and accuracy of the test, ensures the stable airtightness of parts, meets customer requirements, and reduces the risk of unstable product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of ECU testing, and discloses a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover, which comprises a bottom plate, four upright columns are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate, a top plate is arranged at the tops of the upright columns, and sliding columns in sliding connection with the upright columns are arranged at the bottom of the top plate; an airtight plate is arranged in the range, located on the stand column, of the bottom plate, an air outlet hole of the airtight plate is communicated with a profiling base, and a test hole communicated with the air outlet hole of the airtight plate is formed in the profiling base; a profiling top cover is arranged right above the profiling base and located on the top plate; compared with the prior art, the tool can effectively improve the airtight stability and accuracy of parts, ensures that the parts can be measured according to the requirements of customers, and ensures that qualified products flow out.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ECU testing, and more specifically to a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover. Background Art

[0002] In the automotive industry, the electronic control unit (ECU) is one of the key components of the vehicle, responsible for controlling multiple key functions such as the engine, transmission, and brake system. As a protective component of the ECU, the design and manufacturing quality of the ECU cover directly affects the reliability and performance of the ECU. The ECU cover needs to have good sealing performance to prevent moisture, dust, and other contaminants from entering the ECU and affecting its normal operation.

[0003] During the production process of the current new product ECU cover, customers have put forward the requirement of air tightness. In response to this requirement, special tooling needs to be made to seal its surface to ensure that the inside meets the air tightness test requirements.

[0004] Traditional ECU cover testing methods usually rely on manual operations, which have problems such as low testing efficiency, low accuracy, and poor repeatability. In addition, due to the lack of standardized testing tools, it is difficult to ensure consistent testing standards between different batches of products, which may lead to unstable product quality.

[0005] To this end, the present application proposes a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover.

[0007] The tooling provided in this application for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A bottom plate, wherein four upright posts are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate, a top plate is arranged on the top of the upright posts, and a sliding post slidably connected to the upright posts is arranged at the bottom of the top plate;

[0009] An airtight plate is arranged within the range of the bottom plate located in the column, the air outlet of the airtight plate is connected with a contoured base, and a test hole connected with the air outlet of the airtight plate is opened on the contoured base; a contoured top cover is arranged on the top plate directly above the contoured base.

[0010] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided at the joint between the contoured base and the ECU cover.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, gas leakage can be effectively prevented to ensure the accuracy of the test results; the ECU cover can also be protected during the pressing process.

[0012] Furthermore, a connecting rod is provided on the top of the contoured top cover, and the contoured top cover is fixedly connected to the top plate via the connecting rod. A flat spring is sleeved on the connecting rod between the top of the contoured top cover and the bottom of the top plate.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, appropriate elastic pressure is provided to ensure the sealing between the contoured top cover and the ECU cover, while avoiding damage to the ECU cover due to excessive pressure.

[0014] Furthermore, the contoured top cover is detachably provided with an airtight rod corresponding to the top hole of the ECU cover, and an airtight pad is provided at the bottom of the airtight rod.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the air tightness test can be accurately performed on the specific part of the ECU cover, thereby improving the pertinence and accuracy of the test.

[0016] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] (1) Compared with the original technology, this tooling can effectively improve the stability and accuracy of the airtightness of parts, ensure that parts can be measured according to customer requirements, and ensure that qualified products can flow out.

[0018] (2) The setting of the sealing pad and the airtight rod enhances the sealing performance during the test and reduces the possibility of gas leakage, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the test results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a working status diagram for this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the contoured base of this application.

[0022] Explanation of the numbers in the figure: 1. bottom plate; 2. column; 3. top plate; 4. sliding column; 5. airtight plate; 6. contoured base; 7. test hole; 8. contoured top cover; 9. sealing gasket; 10. connecting rod; 11. airtight rod; 12. airtight gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application; it is obvious that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments in the present application without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operated in a specific position, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "set / connected", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] Example:

[0027] The following is combined with Figure 1 -2 Provide further details of this application.

[0028] The embodiment of the present application discloses a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover, comprising:

[0029] A bottom plate 1, on which four columns 2 are symmetrically arranged, a top plate 3 is arranged on the top of the columns 2, and a sliding column 4 slidably connected to the columns 2 is arranged at the bottom of the top plate 3;

[0030] An airtight plate 5 is arranged within the range of the bottom plate 1 located in the column 2, and the air outlet of the airtight plate 5 is connected to a contoured base 6, and a test hole 7 connected to the air outlet of the airtight plate 5 is opened on the contoured base 6; a contoured top cover 8 is arranged on the top plate 3 directly above the contoured base 6.

[0031] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A sealing gasket 9 is provided at the joint between the contoured base 6 and the ECU cover, which can effectively prevent gas leakage and ensure the accuracy of the test results; it can also protect the ECU cover during the pressing process.

[0032] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3A connecting rod 10 is provided at the top of the contoured top cover 8, and the contoured top cover 8 is fixedly connected to the top plate 3 through the connecting rod 10. A flat spring is sleeved on the connecting rod 10 between the top of the contoured top cover 8 and the bottom of the top plate 3 to provide appropriate elastic pressure to ensure the sealing between the contoured top cover 8 and the ECU cover, while avoiding damage to the ECU cover due to excessive pressure.

[0033] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The contoured top cover 8 is detachably provided with an airtight rod 11 corresponding to the top hole of the ECU cover, and an airtight pad 12 is provided at the bottom of the airtight rod 11, so as to accurately perform airtightness test on specific parts of the ECU cover, thereby improving the pertinence and accuracy of the test.

[0034] The implementation principle of a tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover in the embodiment of the present application is as follows:

[0035] Place the ECU cover on the contoured base 6, making sure it fits snugly against the base;

[0036] Pressure is applied to the top plate 3 by a cylinder or other equipment to make the ECU cover fit the contoured base 6 and the contoured top cover 8; the airtight rod 11 corresponds to the top hole of the ECU cover to ensure that the test gas can accurately act on the specific part of the ECU cover.

[0037] Use corresponding input equipment to input gas to the connection of the airtight plate 5. The gas flows to the test hole 7 through the outlet of the airtight plate 5. Observe and record the air pressure changes of the gas transmission equipment to determine whether the ECU cover meets the airtightness requirements.

[0038] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover, characterized in that: include: A bottom plate (1), four upright posts (2) are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate (1), a top plate (3) is arranged on the top of the upright posts (2), and a sliding post (4) is arranged at the bottom of the top plate (3) and is slidably connected to the upright posts (2); The bottom plate (1) is provided with an airtight plate (5) within the range of the column (2); the air outlet of the airtight plate (5) is connected to a contoured base (6); the contoured base (6) is provided with a test hole (7) connected to the air outlet of the airtight plate (5); and a contoured top cover (8) is provided on the top plate (3) directly above the contoured base (6).

2. The tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (9) is provided at the joint between the contoured base (6) and the ECU cover.

3. The tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting rod (10) is provided at the top of the contoured top cover (8), and the contoured top cover (8) is fixedly connected to the top plate (3) via the connecting rod (10). A flat spring is sleeved on the connecting rod (10) between the top of the contoured top cover (8) and the bottom of the top plate (3).

4. The tool for measuring the air tightness of an ECU cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contoured top cover (8) is detachably provided with an airtight rod (11) corresponding to the top hole of the ECU cover, and an airtight pad (12) is provided at the bottom of the airtight rod (11).