Ethernet test assembly and test device

Abstract

The utility model provides an Ethernet test assembly and a test device, and the Ethernet test assembly comprises a test connector which comprises a test end and a signal end, the test end is used for being connected with an Ethernet product, and the signal end is used for being connected with an Ethernet signal cable; and the guide sleeve is arranged on the test connector in a sleeving manner, the guide sleeve comprises a first guide part corresponding to the test end, and the outer side surface, back to the test end, of the first guide part is used for guiding the Ethernet product. The Ethernet test assembly provided by the first embodiment of the utility model at least has the following beneficial effects: the guide sleeve is arranged, the guide sleeve is sleeved on the test joint, and the outer side surface of the first guide part of the guide sleeve can guide the Ethernet product, so that the Ethernet interface of the Ethernet product can be connected with the test end, and the test efficiency is improved. The condition that the Ethernet interface is cracked up can be reduced, so that the risk that Ethernet products are scrapped is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive electronic interface testing, and in particular to an Ethernet testing component and a testing device. Background Art

[0002] Ethernet is one of the most common computer networks in the real world. Many device products in life are equipped with Ethernet interfaces to transmit data through the Ethernet interfaces. Before these device products leave the factory, it is necessary to test the Ethernet interfaces to ensure the reliability of the device products. In the field of automotive electronic interface testing, before the automotive domain controller leaves the factory, it is necessary to test the Ethernet interfaces on it.

[0003] In the related art, usually an artificial method is adopted to test the Ethernet products (automotive domain controllers), that is, workers plug and unplug the signal cables from the Ethernet interfaces on the Ethernet products for testing. Since the size of the Ethernet interface is generally small, this method is likely to cause the Ethernet interface to be damaged, resulting in the scrapping of the Ethernet products. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides an Ethernet testing component and a testing device, which can reduce the occurrence of the Ethernet interface being damaged, thereby reducing the risk of Ethernet product scrapping.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an Ethernet testing component, including: a testing connector, including a testing end and a signal end, the testing end is used to connect with the Ethernet product, and the signal end is used to connect with the Ethernet signal cable; a guiding sleeve sleeved on the testing connector, the guiding sleeve includes a first guiding portion corresponding to the testing end, and the outer side surface of the first guiding portion facing away from the testing end is used to guide the Ethernet product.

[0006] The Ethernet testing component provided by the embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] By setting the guiding sleeve, the guiding sleeve is sleeved on the testing connector, and the outer side surface of the first guiding portion of the guiding sleeve can guide the Ethernet product, so that the Ethernet interface of the Ethernet product can be connected with the testing end, which can reduce the occurrence of the Ethernet interface being damaged, thereby reducing the risk of Ethernet product scrapping.

[0008] In an embodiment of this embodiment, a limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side surface of the first guiding portion, and the limiting protrusion is used to cooperate with the Ethernet product to limit the Ethernet product from rotating around the axis of the testing connector relative to the testing end.

[0009] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the extending direction of the limiting protrusion is parallel to the axial direction of the test joint.

[0010] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the end face of the first guiding portion facing away from the signal end and the outer side face of the first guiding portion facing away from the test end are transitioned through a chamfered surface.

[0011] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, in the axial direction of the test joint, there is a spacing distance between the test end and the end face of the first guiding portion.

[0012] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the guiding sleeve includes a second guiding portion corresponding to the signal end, and the inner side face of the second guiding portion facing the signal end is used for guiding the Ethernet signal cable.

[0013] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the second guiding portion is provided with a fastening structure, and the fastening structure is used for clamping with the fixing buckle position of the Ethernet signal cable.

[0014] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the fastening structure is configured as a protrusion formed on the outer side face of the second guiding portion facing away from the signal end, and / or, the fastening structure is configured as a groove formed on the inner side face of the second guiding portion facing the signal end.

[0015] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the inner side face of the second guiding portion facing the signal end is provided with a plurality of abutting protrusions, and an avoidance groove is formed between adjacent two of the abutting protrusions, and the avoidance groove is used for avoiding the anti-fooling buckle position of the Ethernet signal cable.

[0016] In one embodiment of this implementation manner, the Ethernet test assembly includes a first mounting block, a second mounting block and a buffer member. The guiding sleeve is mounted on the first mounting block, the first mounting block is connected to the second mounting block through the buffer member, and the second mounting block is used for connecting to the base.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a test device, including a driving mechanism and the Ethernet test assembly according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect. The driving mechanism is connected to the Ethernet test assembly and is used for driving the Ethernet test assembly to approach or move away from the Ethernet product, so that the test end of the Ethernet test assembly is connected to or separated from the Ethernet product.

[0018] The test device provided by the embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0019] By adding the Ethernet test component provided by the embodiment of the present utility model to the test device, the risk of scrapping of Ethernet products can be effectively reduced. At the same time, a driving mechanism is provided, and the Ethernet test component is driven by the driving mechanism to approach or move away from the Ethernet product, which is conducive to realizing automated testing, thereby improving the test efficiency.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, where:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of an Ethernet test component provided by an embodiment of an implementation manner of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic perspective view of the Ethernet test component in another perspective;

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional view of the Ethernet test component in the front view direction;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of an Ethernet test component provided by another embodiment of an implementation manner of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a schematic perspective view of the Ethernet test component in another perspective;

[0027] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional view of the Ethernet test component at another cross-section in the front view direction.

[0028] Reference Signs:

[0029] Ethernet test component 100; test connector 10; test end 11; signal end 12; guide sleeve 20; first guiding portion 21; limiting protrusion 24; second guiding portion 22; fastening structure 23; abutting protrusion 2211; avoiding groove 2212; first mounting block 31; second mounting block 32; screw 33; spring 34. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that for the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of several is more than one, and the meaning of multiple is more than two. Understandings such as greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. do not include the present number, and understandings such as above, below, within, etc. include the present number. If there is a description of first and second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] In the related art, the Ethernet interfaces of Ethernet products usually have fixed buckles and anti-fool buckles to ensure that the Ethernet interfaces and Ethernet cables can be accurately installed. However, the fixed buckles and anti-fool buckles configured for different Ethernet products are different, and in the test, these fixed buckles and anti-fool buckles will affect the test efficiency and need to be avoided.

[0036] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1It is a schematic perspective view of an Ethernet test component 100 provided by an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a schematic perspective view of the Ethernet test component 100 from another perspective; Figure 3 It is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional view of the Ethernet test component 100 in the front view direction. The present utility model provides an Ethernet test component 100, including a test connector 10 and a guide sleeve 20. The test connector 10 includes a test end 11 and a signal end 12. The test end 11 is used to connect with an Ethernet product, and the signal end 12 is used to connect with an Ethernet signal cable. The guide sleeve 20 is sleeved on the test connector 10. The guide sleeve 20 includes a first guiding portion 21 corresponding to the test end 11. The outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21 facing away from the test end 11 is used to guide the Ethernet product.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the test end 11 is a female end provided with a contact hole, and the signal end 12 is a male end provided with a contact pin. The test end 11 is used to connect with the male end signal interface of the Ethernet product, and the signal end 12 is used to connect with the female end interface of the Ethernet signal cable. In other embodiments, the test end 11 can also be set as a male end and the signal end 12 as a female end to be applied to different test scenarios. In this embodiment, the inner side surface 212 of the first guiding portion 21 facing the test end 11 is connected to the test end 11. In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 that there is a spacing distance between the inner side surface 212 of the first guiding portion 21 facing the test end 11 and the test end 11.

[0038] By providing the guide sleeve 20, which is sleeved on the test connector 10, the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21 of the guide sleeve 20 can guide the Ethernet product, so that the Ethernet interface of the Ethernet product can be connected to the test end 11, which can reduce the situation of the Ethernet interface being damaged, thereby reducing the risk of scrapping of the Ethernet product. At the same time, while the guide sleeve 20 guides the Ethernet product through the outer side surface 211, it can avoid the fixing buckle positions and anti-fooling buckle positions on the Ethernet product, thereby improving the applicable range of the test.

[0039] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4This is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of an Ethernet test component 100 provided by another embodiment of the present utility model. A limiting protrusion 24 is provided on the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21. The limiting protrusion 24 is used to cooperate with the Ethernet product to limit the rotation of the Ethernet product relative to the test end 11 around the axis of the test connector 10. It can be understood that the Ethernet product is provided with a corresponding limiting groove, and the limiting protrusion 24 can extend into the limiting groove, thereby restricting the rotation of the Ethernet product relative to the test end 11, which is beneficial to ensuring the smooth progress of the test.

[0040] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , the extending direction of the limiting protrusion 24 is parallel to the axis direction of the test connector 10. Specifically, the limiting protrusion 24 is strip-shaped and extends to the end surface of the first guiding portion 21. With such a setting, it can provide good guidance for the Ethernet product.

[0041] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the end surface 213 of the first guiding portion 21 facing away from the signal end 12 and the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21 facing away from the test end 11 are transitioned through a chamfered surface 214. Specifically, the chamfered surface 214 is inclined relative to both the end surface 213 of the first guiding portion 21 and the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21. One side of the chamfered surface 214 is connected to the end surface 213 of the first guiding portion 21, and the other side of the chamfered surface 214 is connected to the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21. By providing the chamfered surface 214, it helps to provide good guidance for the Ethernet product and further reduces the risk of scrapping of the Ethernet product.

[0042] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 , in the axis direction of the test connector 10, there is a spaced distance between the test end 11 and the end surface 213 of the first guiding portion 21. It can be understood that in the axis direction of the test connector 10, the length of the test end 11 is less than the length of the first guiding portion 21, so that during the connection process of the Ethernet product, it can first be guided by the outer side surface 211 of the first guiding portion 21, then slide relative to the first guiding portion 21, and finally connect with the test end 11, improving the safety of the test and reducing the risk of scrapping of the Ethernet product.

[0043] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the guiding sleeve 20 includes a second guiding portion 22 corresponding to the signal end 12. The inner side surface 221 of the second guiding portion 22 facing the signal end 12 is used to guide the Ethernet signal cable. Specifically, the inner side surface 221 of the second guiding portion 22 is used to cooperate with the outer side surface of the interface of the Ethernet signal cable, so that the Ethernet signal cable can slide relative to the second guiding portion 22 to be connected to the signal end 12. By providing the second guiding portion 22, the inner side surface of the second guiding portion 22 can guide the Ethernet signal cable, and the risk of the Ethernet signal cable being damaged can be reduced.

[0044] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the second guiding portion 22 is provided with a fastening structure 23, and the fastening structure 23 is used for clamping with the fixing buckle position of the Ethernet signal cable. It can be understood that there is no need for frequent plugging and unplugging between the Ethernet signal cable and the test joint 10. After the Ethernet signal cable is connected to the signal end 12, the test can be carried out by replacing the Ethernet product. By providing the fastening structure 23 on the second guiding portion 22, the Ethernet signal cable can be fixed on the second guiding portion 22 by clamping with the fastening structure 23, and then kept connected to the signal end 12, so as to facilitate the smooth progress of the test.

[0045] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , the fastening structure 23 is configured as a protrusion 231 formed on the outer side surface 222 of the second guiding portion 22 facing away from the signal end 12, and / or, please refer to Figure 5 , the fastening structure 23 is configured as a groove 232 formed on the inner side surface 221 of the second guiding portion 22 facing the signal end 12. Figure 2 and Figure 5 The embodiments shown in

[0046] In an embodiment of this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 is Figure 4Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the Ethernet test component 100 from another perspective. On the inner side surface 221 of the second guiding portion 22 facing the signal end 12, a plurality of abutting protrusions 2211 are provided, and an avoidance groove 2212 is formed between two adjacent abutting protrusions 2211. The avoidance groove 2212 is used to avoid the anti-fooling position of the Ethernet signal cable. With such a setting, it helps to avoid the anti-fooling position of the Ethernet signal cable, can be applicable to different types of Ethernet signal cables, and improves the versatility of the test.

[0047] In this embodiment, the top surfaces of the plurality of abutting protrusions 2211 are used to abut and guide the Ethernet signal cable.

[0048] In an embodiment of this implementation manner, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 is Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the sectional structure of another section of the Ethernet test component 100 in the front view direction. The Ethernet test component 100 includes a first mounting block 31, a second mounting block 32, and a buffer member. The guiding sleeve 20 is mounted on the first mounting block 31. The first mounting block 31 is connected to the second mounting block 32 through the buffer member, and the second mounting block 32 is used to be connected to the base. Specifically, the buffer member includes a screw 33 and a spring 34. The rod portion of the screw 33 is in threaded cooperation with the first mounting block 31. The head surface of the screw 33 facing the surface of the first mounting block 31 is a conical surface, and the second mounting block 32 is provided with a corresponding conical surface, and the two conical surfaces cooperate. The spring 34 is sleeved on the rod portion of the screw 33, and both ends of the spring 34 are respectively connected to the first mounting block 31 and the second mounting block 32, and the spring 34 is in a compressed state. With such a setting, the first mounting block 31 and the second mounting block 32 can be buffered through the buffer member to avoid hard collision between the test joint 10 and the Ethernet product, resulting in damage to the Ethernet product and reducing the risk of scrapping of the Ethernet product. Further, by providing the screw 33 and the spring 34, the screw 33 and the second mounting block 32 are in conical surface cooperation, and the spring 34 provides an elastic abutting force between the screw 33 and the second mounting block 32. The first mounting block 31 can float radially and buffer axially relative to the second mounting block 32, further improving the error tolerance rate of the connection between the test joint 10 and the Ethernet product.

[0049] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a testing device, which includes a driving mechanism (not shown) and an Ethernet testing component 100. The driving mechanism is connected to the Ethernet testing component 100 and is used to drive the Ethernet testing component 100 to approach or move away from an Ethernet product, so that the test end 11 of the Ethernet testing component 100 is connected to or separated from the Ethernet product. Specifically, the second mounting block is slidably mounted on the base, and the driving mechanism is also mounted on the base. Under the drive of the driving mechanism, the second mounting block can drive the first mounting block and the test joint 10 to slide relative to the base, so that the test joint 10 approaches or moves away from the Ethernet product. By adding the Ethernet testing component 100 provided by the embodiment of the present utility model to the testing device, the risk of scrapping of the Ethernet product can be effectively reduced. At the same time, a driving mechanism is provided, and the Ethernet testing component 100 is driven by the driving mechanism to approach or move away from the Ethernet product, which is beneficial to realizing automated testing and thus improving the testing efficiency.

[0050] The above has described the embodiments of the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present utility model pertains, various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present utility model. In addition, the embodiments of the present utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

Claims

1. An Ethernet test component, characterized in that: include: A test connector, comprising a test end and a signal end, wherein the test end is used to connect to an Ethernet product, and the signal end is used to connect to an Ethernet signal cable; A guide sleeve is sleeved on the test connector, and the guide sleeve comprises a first guide portion corresponding to the test end, and the outer side of the first guide portion facing away from the test end is used for guiding the Ethernet product.

2. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side surface of the first guide portion, and the limiting protrusion is used to cooperate with the Ethernet product to limit the Ethernet product from rotating relative to the test end around the axis of the test connector.

3. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extending direction of the limiting protrusion is parallel to the axial direction of the test joint.

4. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An end surface of the first guide portion facing away from the signal end and an outer side surface of the first guide portion facing away from the test end are transitioned through a chamfered surface.

5. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide sleeve comprises a second guide portion corresponding to the signal end, and the second guide portion faces the inner side of the signal end and is used for guiding the Ethernet signal cable.

6. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second guide portion is provided with a buckling structure, and the buckling structure is used to be snap-fitted with a fixed buckle position of the Ethernet signal cable.

7. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buckling structure is a protrusion formed on the outer side of the second guide portion facing away from the signal end, and / or the buckling structure is a groove formed on the inner side of the second guide portion facing the signal end.

8. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner side surface of the second guide portion facing the signal end is provided with a plurality of abutment protrusions, and an avoidance groove is formed between two adjacent abutment protrusions, and the avoidance groove is used to avoid the foolproof buckle position of the Ethernet signal cable.

9. The Ethernet test assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Ethernet test assembly includes a first mounting block, a second mounting block and a buffer member, the guide sleeve is mounted on the first mounting block, the first mounting block is connected to the second mounting block through the buffer member, and the second mounting block is used to connect to a base station.

10. A testing device, characterized in that: It comprises a driving mechanism and an Ethernet test component according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the driving mechanism is connected to the Ethernet test component and is used to drive the Ethernet test component to approach or move away from an Ethernet product so that a test end of the Ethernet test component is connected to or separated from the Ethernet product.

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