Valve core service life testing device

By designing a fully automated valve core life test device using servo motors and Omron proximity sensors, the problems of traditional manual operation are solved, and efficient and automated valve core life tests are achieved.

CN222913113UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27SUNWAY PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD ZHUHAI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421586455.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-05
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-05

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Technical Problem

Traditional valve core life test relies on manual operation, is inefficient, is susceptible to human factors, has poor operation consistency, insufficient real-time data recording capabilities, and high labor costs.

Method used

A valve core life test device was designed, using servo motors and Omron proximity sensors to achieve fully automated mechanical driving. The valve core is repeatedly opened and closed by the servo motor. The Omron proximity sensor monitors the changes in the valve core performance indicators in real time.

Benefits of technology

Fully automated testing is realized, which improves the consistency and efficiency of the test, eliminates human error, reduces labor costs, and has the ability to automatically test 24/7.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a valve core service life testing device which comprises an iron frame, a testing platform arranged in the iron frame, a fixing assembly arranged on the testing platform and used for fixing a valve core product, a mounting box arranged at the top of the iron frame, and a testing assembly arranged at the bottom of the mounting box. The testing assembly comprises a servo motor and an Omron proximity sensor, the Omron proximity sensor is arranged at the bottom of the mounting box and faces the valve element product, a mounting through groove is further formed in the bottom of the mounting box, and the servo motor is arranged in the mounting through groove; through the arrangement of the testing assembly, full-automatic mechanical driving can be carried out through a servo motor, valve element products are repeatedly opened and closed, error factors caused by manual operation are eliminated, and the operation consistency is ensured; through the arrangement of the fixing assembly, the device can adapt to valve element products of different specifications, the structure is simple, maintenance is convenient, the service life of the device is prolonged, and the long-term cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of valve core testing devices, and more specifically, particularly relates to a valve core life testing device. Background Art

[0002] Faucets are valve core products widely used in daily life, and the reliability of their performance indicators is directly related to the user's water experience. As the core component of the faucet, the service life of the valve core directly affects the service life of the entire faucet. Therefore, in the process of faucet research and development, it is particularly important to conduct reliability testing and life evaluation of the valve core.

[0003] Traditional valve core life tests usually rely on manual operation, that is, repeatedly opening and closing the valve core a certain number of times and observing its performance changes; this method is inefficient and easily interfered by human factors, and operational consistency cannot be guaranteed; in addition, the real-time data recording capability is lacking and the labor cost is high. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a valve core life test device to solve the technical problems in the prior art that traditional valve core life test usually relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and easily interfered by human factors, and the consistency of operation cannot be guaranteed; in addition, the real-time data recording capability is lacking and the labor cost is high.

[0005] The purpose and effect of the valve core life test device of the utility model are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0006] A valve core life test device comprises an iron frame, a test platform is arranged in the iron frame, a fixing component for fixing the valve core product is arranged on the test platform, a mounting box is arranged on the top of the iron frame, a test component is arranged on the bottom of the mounting box, the test component comprises a servo motor and an Omron proximity sensor, the Omron proximity sensor is arranged at the bottom of the mounting box, the Omron proximity sensor faces the valve core product, and an installation slot is also opened at the bottom of the mounting box, the servo motor is arranged in the installation slot.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the test assembly also includes a fixing clamp having two groups of fixing holes, the servo motor spindle is inserted into one of the fixing holes, and multiple groups of handle screws are provided on both sides of the fixing clamp corresponding to the two groups of fixing holes.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a vertical axis connecting rod is passed through another group of the fixing holes, a transverse connecting rod is clamped at the bottom end of the vertical axis connecting rod, an operating fork is provided at the bottom end of the transverse connecting rod, and the valve core product is located in the operating fork.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly includes a limited base, a mounting hole is opened on the top of the test platform, the top of the mounting hole is fixedly connected to the limited base by multiple groups of screws, and multiple groups of double-wing hand screws for fixing the valve core product are arranged around the limited base, and one end of the multiple groups of double-wing hand screws are in contact with the valve core product.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly also includes a limited base frame, a plurality of through holes are provided at the bottom of the test platform, positioning rods are passed through the plurality of through holes, the same group of limited base frames are arranged between the plurality of positioning rods, and the top of the limited base frame is in contact with the valve core product.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, butterfly nuts are disposed at the bottom ends of the plurality of groups of positioning rods, and the tops of the plurality of groups of butterfly nuts are in contact with the limiting base frame.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a controller is provided on one side of the installation box, and the servo motor and the Omron proximity sensor are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, an alarm indicator light and an operating status indicator light are further provided on one side of the installation box, and a stop button and a start button are respectively provided at the bottom of the alarm indicator light and the operating status indicator light.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of baffles are arranged around the iron frame, and the plurality of baffles are made of transparent acrylic material. Two sets of sensing gratings are arranged inside the iron frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. Through the setting of the test components, fully automated mechanical drive is realized, replacing the traditional manual operation and improving the consistency of each test; by starting the servo motor, the rotating main shaft drives the horizontal connecting rod through the vertical axis connecting rod, and the valve core product is repeatedly opened and closed through the operating fork at the bottom of the horizontal connecting rod, eliminating the error factors caused by human operation and ensuring the consistency of operation; and the changes in the performance indicators of the valve core product are monitored in real time through the Omron proximity sensor to ensure the authenticity of the test data.

[0017] 2. The device has all-weather, uninterrupted automatic testing capabilities, which improves testing efficiency. In addition, the operator does not need to continuously intervene in the testing process. The device can autonomously perform repeated opening and closing actions under the set parameters and record relevant data in real time. This not only improves the continuity and stability of the test, but also greatly reduces labor costs. Compared with the traditional testing method that relies on manual labor, it not only increases the cost of personnel training and management, but also makes it difficult to ensure the continuity of the test. The device can perform automatic testing uninterruptedly without excessive manual intervention, effectively saving human resources.

[0018] 3. Through the setting of the fixing components, when using the device, the product can be fixed by multiple sets of double-wing hand screws, and the position of the limit base can be adjusted by multiple sets of butterfly nuts to support the bottom of the product. This adjustable structure can easily adapt to valve core products of different specifications, which is convenient for later maintenance and replacement; and the simple structure is easy to maintain, which extends the service life of the device and reduces long-term costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a valve core life test device of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded diagram of a valve core life test device of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a valve core life test device after the test components are assembled;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure after splitting;

[0023] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of area a in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a valve core life test device after the fixed components are assembled;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure after decomposition.

[0026] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the figure numbers is as follows:

[0027] 11. Iron frame; 12. Test platform; 13. Valve core product; 14. Installation box; 15. Installation hole; 16. Baffle; 17. Inductive grating; 21. Servo motor; 22. Omron proximity sensor; 23. Installation slot; 24. Fixing clamp; 25. Fixing hole; 26. Handle screw; 27. Vertical axis connecting rod; 28. Horizontal connecting rod; 29. ​​Operating fork; 31. Limit base; 32. Double-wing hand screw; 33. Limit base; 34. Positioning rod; 35. Butterfly nut; 41. Controller; 42. Alarm indicator light; 43. Operation status indicator light; 44. Stop button; 45. Start button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a further detailed description of the implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0029] Example:

[0030] As attached Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 7 As shown:

[0031] The utility model provides a valve core life test device, comprising an iron frame 11, wherein a test platform 12 is arranged inside the iron frame 11, and a fixing component for fixing a valve core product 13 is provided on the test platform 12 to ensure that the product remains stable during the test process; a mounting box 14 is arranged on the top of the iron frame 11, and a test component is arranged on the bottom of the mounting box 14, and the test component comprises a servo motor 21 and an Omron proximity sensor 22, and the Omron proximity sensor 22 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting box 14, and the Omron proximity sensor 22 faces the valve core product 13 and can monitor its running state in real time, and at the same time, a mounting through groove 23 is also opened at the bottom of the mounting box 14, and a servo motor 21 is assembled inside, and the driving of the servo motor 21 realizes the fully automatic mechanical operation of the valve core product 13, and replaces the traditional manual testing method, which not only improves the consistency and efficiency of the test, but also greatly reduces the labor cost.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the test assembly also includes a fixing clamp 24, which is provided with two groups of fixing holes 25. The main shaft of the servo motor 21 is passed through one group of fixing holes 25. Multiple groups of handle screws 26 are correspondingly provided on both sides of the fixing clamp 24, thereby enhancing the stability of the fixing clamp 24.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a vertical axis connecting rod 27 is passed through another set of fixing holes 25 of the fixing clamp 24, and a transverse connecting rod 28 is clamped at the bottom end of the vertical axis connecting rod 27, and an operating fork 29 is further provided at the bottom end of the transverse connecting rod 28; it is worth mentioning that the valve core product 13 to be tested is located in the operating fork 29; by starting the servo motor 21, its rotating main shaft drives the vertical axis connecting rod 27 to rotate, and then drives the transverse connecting rod 28 and the operating fork 29, so as to realize the repeated opening and closing action of the valve core product 13. The setting of this mechanical transmission mechanism eliminates the error factors that may exist in the manual operation process, and ensures the consistency of each test action. At the same time, the Omron proximity sensor 22 can monitor the changes in the operating status of the valve core product 13 in real time, providing a strong guarantee for the authenticity and reliability of the test data.

[0034] In addition, the device has the characteristics of automation; first, it can realize an uninterrupted automatic testing process, greatly improving the overall testing efficiency. The operator does not need to carry out continuous manual intervention throughout the test. The device can autonomously perform repeated opening and closing actions under pre-set parameters and record relevant performance data in real time; this not only improves the continuity and stability of the test, but also greatly reduces labor costs; compared with the traditional testing method that relies on manual operation, it not only requires more personnel training and management costs, but also it is difficult to ensure the continuity of the test. The device, relying on the advantages of automation, can perform life tests on valve core products 13 for a long time without interruption, without too much manual participation, effectively saving precious human resources.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a mounting hole 15 is provided on the test platform 12, and a limiting base 31 is fixed to the top of the mounting hole 15 by multiple sets of screws. A plurality of sets of double-wing hand screws 32 are also provided on the peripheral side of the limiting base 31, and one end of these double-wing hand screws 32 can directly contact the valve core product 13 to be tested, thereby achieving a stable fixation of the valve core product 13; the operator only needs to use these double-wing hand screws 32 to perform simple manual adjustments to conveniently install the valve core product 13 on the test device, which greatly improves the flexibility and convenience of clamping; this fixing mechanism combining the limiting base 31 and the double-wing hand screws 32 not only ensures the stability of the valve core product 13 and avoids the problem of shaking or displacement during the test, but also simplifies the operation process to the maximum extent and improves the overall user experience.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the fixing component also includes a limited base frame 33, and a plurality of through holes are provided at the bottom of the test platform 12. Positioning rods 34 are inserted in the plurality of through holes, and the same group of limited base frames 33 are arranged between the plurality of positioning rods 34. The top of the limited base frame 33 contacts the valve core product 13, and the bottom ends of the plurality of positioning rods 34 are provided with butterfly nuts 35, and the tops of the plurality of butterfly nuts 35 contact the limited base frame 33. The position of the limited base frame 33 can be adjusted by the plurality of butterfly nuts 35 to support the bottom of the product. This adjustable structure can easily adapt to valve core products 13 of different specifications, and is convenient for later maintenance and replacement. In addition, the structure is simple and convenient for maintenance, which prolongs the service life of the device and reduces the long-term cost.

[0037] A controller 41 is installed on one side of the installation box 14. On the same side of the installation box 14, a servo motor 21 and an Omron proximity sensor 22 are also provided. They are all electrically connected to the controller 41 so that the controller 41 can issue instructions and monitor their status. In addition, an alarm indicator light 42 and an operation status indicator light 43 are also provided on the other side of the installation box 14 to intuitively show the operator the current working status of the device. At the bottom of these two indicator lights, a stop button 44 and a start button 45 are respectively provided. The operator can use these two buttons to quickly start or stop the entire test device.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in addition, a plurality of groups of transparent acrylic baffles 16 are arranged around the iron frame 11 of the test device. The arrangement of these baffles 16 not only plays a protective role, but also increases the aesthetics of the entire device; more importantly, two groups of sensing gratings 17 are arranged on the inner side of the iron frame 11. These sensing gratings 17 can monitor in real time whether there are foreign objects entering the test area. Once an abnormal situation is detected, the operation of the test device will be stopped immediately, which effectively prevents accidents and greatly improves the safety of operators.

[0039] Specific usage and function of this embodiment: When using the device, first, the operator places the valve core product 13 to be tested stably on the limiting base frame 33 to ensure that the product position is stable. Then, the valve core product 13 is fixed by the limiting base frame 33 and multiple sets of butterfly nuts 35 to avoid loosening during the test. Subsequently, the multiple sets of positioning rods 34 are adjusted to adapt them to the specific dimensions of the valve core product 13.

[0040] Then, the operator sets the test parameters through the controller 41, such as a rotation angle of 90 degrees each time and a total number of cycles of 200,000 times. After the settings are completed, the start button 45 is pressed. At this time, the operating status indicator light 43 lights up, indicating that the equipment starts to run automatically. At the end of each cycle, the controller 41 will automatically record data until all 200,000 cycles are completed.

[0041] When the test is finished, the alarm indicator light 42 will flash to prompt the operator to view the test results. During the test, the operator does not need to monitor for a long time or intervene frequently, which greatly improves the efficiency and consistency of the test. In addition, an Omron proximity sensor 22 is arranged on one side of the installation box 14, which is electrically connected to the servo motor 21 and the controller 41, and can monitor the operating status of the servo motor 21 to ensure the reliability of the test process. At the same time, multiple groups of transparent acrylic baffles 16 and two groups of induction gratings 17 are arranged around the iron frame 11, which can monitor abnormal conditions during the test in real time and give timely alarms.

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments are selected and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the present invention and thereby design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for specific uses.

Claims

1. A valve core life test device, comprising an iron frame (11), characterized in that: A test platform (12) is arranged inside the iron frame (11), and a fixing component for fixing the valve core product (13) is arranged on the test platform (12). A mounting box (14) is arranged on the top of the iron frame (11), and a test component is arranged on the bottom of the mounting box (14). The test component includes a servo motor (21) and an Omron proximity sensor (22). The Omron proximity sensor (22) is arranged at the bottom of the mounting box (14), and the Omron proximity sensor (22) faces the valve core product (13). A mounting groove (23) is also opened at the bottom of the mounting box (14), and the servo motor (21) is arranged in the mounting groove (23).

2. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The test assembly also includes a fixing clamp (24), the fixing clamp (24) is provided with two groups of fixing holes (25), the main shaft of the servo motor (21) is inserted into one of the groups of fixing holes (25), and a plurality of groups of handle screws (26) are provided on both sides of the fixing clamp (24) corresponding to the two groups of fixing holes (25).

3. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A vertical axis connecting rod (27) is inserted into another group of the fixing holes (25), a transverse connecting rod (28) is clamped at the bottom end of the vertical axis connecting rod (27), an operating fork (29) is provided at the bottom end of the transverse connecting rod (28), and the valve core product (13) is located in the operating fork (29).

4. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a limit base (31), a mounting hole (15) is provided on the top of the test platform (12), the top of the mounting hole (15) is fixedly connected to the limit base (31) by a plurality of sets of screws, a plurality of sets of double-wing hand screws (32) for fixing the valve core product (13) are arranged around the limit base (31), and one end of the plurality of sets of double-wing hand screws (32) are in contact with the valve core product (13).

5. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly also includes a limited bottom frame (33), a plurality of through holes are provided at the bottom of the test platform (12), positioning rods (34) are inserted into the plurality of through holes, a same group of limited bottom frames (33) are provided between the plurality of positioning rods (34), and the top of the limited bottom frame (33) is in contact with the valve core product (13).

6. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom ends of the plurality of groups of positioning rods (34) are all provided with butterfly nuts (35), and the tops of the plurality of groups of butterfly nuts (35) are all in contact with the position limiting base frame (33).

7. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (41) is disposed on one side of the installation box (14), and the servo motor (21) and the Omron proximity sensor (22) are both electrically connected to the controller (41).

8. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: An alarm indicator light (42) and an operating status indicator light (43) are also provided on one side of the installation box (14), and a stop button (44) and a start button (45) are respectively provided at the bottom of the alarm indicator light (42) and the operating status indicator light (43).

9. A valve core life test device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of baffles (16) are arranged around the iron frame (11), and the plurality of baffles (16) are all made of transparent acrylic material. Two groups of sensing gratings (17) are arranged inside the iron frame (11).