Endurance test device for armrest box with side opening cover
By designing a durability test device including a chassis, a button test arm and a box lid test arm, the problem of lack of flexibility and high cost in the prior art is solved, and the automated durability test of the handrail box is realized to ensure the accuracy and adaptability of the test results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422535862.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
The prior art lacks flexible and low-cost automatic testing devices to simulate the durability of car side open-cover armrests, especially frequent opening and closing tests at different ambient temperatures.
A side-opening armrest box durability testing device is designed, including a chassis, key test support arm and box cover test support arm. By controlling the expansion and contraction of the support arm, the control box is used to simulate the opening and closing process of the armrest box and realize automated testing.
The automatic durability test of the armrest box is realized, simulating 10,000 openings and closings under actual use conditions, ensuring the consistent time, force and speed of each opening and closing, the test results are accurate, the device is easy to assemble and adapt to different models of armrest boxes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of test equipment, in particular to a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid. Background Art
[0002] The armrest box in a car is the main storage space inside the vehicle and needs to be frequently opened and closed during daily use. To obtain a larger storage space and a more convenient user experience, there are armrest boxes with side-opening lids in car designs, including single-side lids and double-side lids, and there is an unlocking button provided on the armrest box; simply press the unlocking button, and the lid of the armrest box will automatically open; when it is necessary to close the armrest box, the lid is manually closed until the unlocking button is re-locked. In actual use, the armrest box has a high daily usage frequency, and its position is close to the driver's seat. Once it is damaged, it will have an adverse impact on in-vehicle storage and driving. Therefore, durability testing is carried out on it to ensure its proper function during the service life of the car. For the durability test of the armrest box, it is necessary to simulate the actual situation, and at different ambient temperatures, the armrest box is repeatedly opened and closed 10,000 times with a specified force, and the opening and closing speed each time is also strictly controlled. However, there is currently no automatic test device for the durability of the above-structured car armrest box that is flexible in assembly and low in cost. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The utility model provides a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid to solve the problem of automatic testing of the durability of the armrest box with a side-opening lid.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0005] A durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid, the armrest box includes an unlocking button and a lid, and includes a chassis, a button test arm, a lid test arm, and a control box; the armrest box to be tested, the button test arm, and the lid test arm are all fixedly installed on the chassis; the button test arm is connected to the control box and is located above the unlocking button, and the button test arm is controlled by the control box to extend and retract to repeatedly press / release the unlocking button; the number of the lid test arms is the same as the number of lids of the armrest box to be tested and are all connected to the control box, and the lid test arms are respectively installed beside the lids of the armrest box to be tested and are controlled by the control box to extend and retract to drive the corresponding lids to repeatedly open / close.
[0006] Preferably, the button test arm is a cylinder, and the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder faces the unlocking button.
[0007] Preferably, there is a side-opening lid on the armrest box to be tested, and the lid test arm is connected to the side where the lid opens and closes and is driven by the control box to extend and retract to control the lid to repeatedly open and close.
[0008] Preferably, the cover testing arm of the armrest box includes a first fixed seat, a first rotary joint, a first telescopic arm, and a first rotation fixing component. The first fixed seat is installed on the chassis, the first rotary joint is installed on the first fixed seat, one end of the first telescopic arm is rotatably installed on the first rotary joint, the other end of the first telescopic arm is rotatably installed on the first rotation fixing component, and the first rotation fixing component is arranged on the side where the cover of the armrest box opens and closes; the first telescopic arm is controlled by the control box to extend and retract and drive the cover of the armrest box to open and close.
[0009] Preferably, the first telescopic arm is a cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, the armrest box to be tested is provided with two covers that open on opposite sides, and the number of the cover testing arms is two and they are respectively connected to the two covers in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0011] Preferably, the cover testing arm includes a second fixed seat, a second rotary joint, a second arm, and a second fixing component; the second fixed seat is installed on the chassis, the second rotary joint is installed on the second fixed seat, one end of the second arm is connected to the second rotary joint, the other end of the second arm is connected to the second fixing component, and the second fixing component is arranged on the side of its corresponding cover; the second arm is controlled by the control box to rotate and swing and drive the cover of the armrest box to open and close.
[0012] Preferably, the cover testing arm is arranged on the side perpendicular to the rotation axis of the cover, the rotation direction of the second arm and the second rotary joint is the same as the opening and closing rotation direction of its corresponding cover, and the rotation center of the second rotary joint is on the extension line of the rotation axis of its corresponding cover.
[0013] Preferably, the second arm is clamped and fixed on its corresponding cover by a fixture.
[0014] Preferably, when the key testing arm presses the unlocking key and the cover is fully opened, the cover testing arm pauses for 0.5 s and locks the cover with a force of 10 N at a speed of 0.5 m / s.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: it can perform automatic opening and closing durability testing on the armrest box of a car with a side-opening cover controlled by a key. After inputting a control instruction into the control box, it can simulate the opening and closing process of the armrest box in actual use, automatically perform 10,000 repeated opening and closing operations on the armrest box, ensure that the pause time, force, and speed of each simulated cover opening and closing are the same, and the test result is accurate; moreover, the device is convenient to assemble, has a small volume, and can flexibly adapt to armrest boxes of different models. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0017] Figure 1 A durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid having a single lid.
[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of pressing a key switch of a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid having a double lid.
[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of opening the lid of a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid having a double lid.
[0020] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid having a double lid.
[0021] Figure 5 Another structural schematic diagram of a durability test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid having a double lid.
[0022] Wherein, the chassis 1, the key test arm 2, the lid test arm 3, the control box 4; the first fixed seat 31A, the first rotary joint 32A, the first telescopic arm 33A, the first rotation fixing member 34A, the second fixed seat 31B, the second rotary joint 32B, the second arm 33B, the second fixing member 34B; the armrest box 200, the unlocking key 201, the lid 202. Detailed Description of the Embodiments
[0023] In order to further understand the purpose, structure, features and functions of the present invention, the following will be described in detail in conjunction with the embodiments.
[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.
[0025] Please refer to in conjunction with Figures 1 - 5, a durability testing device for an armrest box with a side opening cover, the armrest box 200 includes an unlocking button 201 and a box cover 202, including a base frame 1, a button test arm 2, a box cover test arm 3, and a control box 4; the armrest box 200 to be tested, the button test arm 2, and the box cover test arm 3 are all installed and fixed on the base frame 1; the button test arm 2 is connected to the control box 4 and is located above the unlocking button 201, and the button test arm 2 is controlled by the control box 4 to extend and retract to repeatedly press / release the unlocking button 201; the number of box cover test arms 3 is the same as the number of box covers 202 of the armrest box 200 to be tested and are all connected to the control box 4, and the box cover test arms 3 are installed one-to-one beside the box covers 202 of the armrest box 200 to be tested and are controlled by the control box 4 to extend and retract to drive the corresponding box covers 202 to open / close repeatedly.
[0026] When using the armrest box durability test device of the present invention, it is necessary to first fix the armrest box 200 on the base frame 1, and then install the button test arm 2 and the box cover test arm 3 on the base frame 1 according to the positions of the unlocking button 201 and the box cover 202 on the armrest box 200. The button test arm 2 and the box cover test arm 3 are connected to the control box 4 and are controlled by the instructions of the control box 4. The tester inputs the control instructions into the control box 4 in advance, such as the start extension and retraction time, the number of extensions and retractions, and the time interval between two adjacent extensions of the button test arm 2, the start working time, the number of workings, and the time interval between two adjacent works of the box cover test arm 3, etc. A complete armrest box opening and closing test involves the button test arm 2 extending and retracting to press the unlock button 201 of the armrest box 200, opening the box lid 202, and then controlling the box lid test arm 3 to close the box lid 202. This test is repeated at least 10,000 times, depending on the customer's test requirements. The button test arm 2 and the box lid test arm 3 automatically simulate the opening and closing of the armrest box 200 according to the control instructions. The armrest box 200 durability test device of this utility model is easy and flexible to assemble, allowing the current side-opening vehicle armrest box 200 to undergo standard testing, with an automated testing process and accurate test results.
[0027] In one embodiment, the button test arm 2 is a cylinder, and the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder is opposite to the unlock button 201. When the telescopic rod is extended, the unlock button 201 is pressed. Some models of armrest boxes 200 will automatically open the box cover 202 after the unlock button 201 is pressed, while others require the operator to open it manually.
[0028] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1, there is a side-opening lid 202 on the armrest box 200 to be tested. The lid test arm 3 is connected to the side where the lid 202 opens and closes, and under the drive of the control box 4, it expands and contracts to control the lid 202 to open and close repeatedly. Since there is only one lid 202, the lid test arm 3 can be directly set opposite the lid 202, and its telescopic rod extends to push the lid 202 open, and the telescopic rod retracts to pull the lid 202 back to close.
[0029] Preferably, the lid test arm 3 includes a first fixed seat 31A, a first rotary joint 32A, a first telescopic arm 33A, and a first rotating and fixing member 34A. The first fixed seat 31A is installed on the chassis 1, the first rotary joint 32A is installed on the first fixed seat 31A, one end of the first telescopic arm 33A is rotatably installed on the first rotary joint 32A, the other end of the first telescopic arm 33A is rotatably installed on the first rotating and fixing member 34A, and the first rotating and fixing member 34A is arranged on the side where the lid 202 opens and closes. The first telescopic arm 33A is controlled by the control box 4 to expand and contract and drive the lid 202 to open and close. The first rotary joint 32A and the first rotating and fixing member 34A enable both ends of the first telescopic arm 33A to adaptively rotate with the opening and closing of the lid 202, so that the first telescopic arm 33A can always simulate the actual use situation of the armrest box 200 and open and close at the best angle. Further, the first telescopic arm 33A is a cylinder, which is convenient for repetitive expansion and contraction to control the opening and closing of the armrest box 200, convenient for control and accurate in action.
[0030] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , there are two side-opening lids 202 on the armrest box 200 to be tested, and the number of lid test arms 3 is two and they are connected to the two lids 202 in a one-to-one correspondence. Since the two lids 202 usually open towards each other, the two lid test arms 3 cannot be set on the opposite opening and closing sides of the lids 202, but can only be set on the sides of the lids 202, and the movement trajectories of the two lid test arms 3 do not affect each other.
[0031] Preferably, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the lid test arm 3 includes a second fixed seat 31B, a second rotary joint 32B, a second arm 33B, and a second fixing member 34B. The second fixed seat 31B is installed on the chassis 1, the second rotary joint 32B is installed on the second fixed seat 31B, one end of the second arm 33B is connected to the second rotary joint 32B, the other end of the second arm 33B is connected to the second fixing member 34B, and the second fixing member 34B is arranged on the side of its corresponding lid 202. The second arm 33B is controlled by the control box 4 to rotate and swing and drive the lid 202 to open and close.
[0032] Preferably, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 . The cover test arm 3 is arranged on one side perpendicular to the rotating shaft of the cover 202. The rotating direction of the second arm 33B and the second rotating joint 32B is the same as the opening and closing rotating direction of the corresponding cover 202. The rotation center of the second rotating joint 32B is on the extension line of the rotating axis of the corresponding cover 202. The second arm 33B rotates synchronously with the cover 202. Further, the second arm 33B is clamped and fixed on the corresponding cover 202 by a fixture, and the second arm 33B rotates coaxially with the corresponding cover 202, so that the cover 202 can be opened and closed to simulate the actual situation.
[0033] In a preferred embodiment, when the key test arm 2 presses the unlocking key 201 and the cover 202 is fully opened, the cover test arm 3 pauses for 0.5 s and locks the cover 202 with a force of 10 N and a speed of 0.5 m / s for a total of 10,000 cycles. Appearance, function, and operating force inspections are carried out and recorded every 1,000 times. Specifically, according to the test requirements, different numbers of opening and closing tests can be carried out at different temperatures. For example, 7,000 tests are carried out at 23°C, 1,000 tests are carried out at 85°C, 1,000 tests are carried out at -30°C, and 1,000 tests are carried out at 40°C to obtain a more realistic simulation of the actual use situation and more accurate test results.
[0034] The present utility model has been described by the above related embodiments. However, the above embodiments are only examples for implementing the present utility model. It must be pointed out that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model. On the contrary, modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model fall within the scope of patent protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An endurance test device for an armrest box with a side-opening lid, the armrest box including an unlocking button and a lid, characterized in that: It includes a chassis, a key test arm, a lid test arm, and a control box; the console box to be tested, the key test arm, and the lid test arm are all installed and fixed on the chassis; the key test arm is connected to the control box and is located above the unlocking key, and the key test arm is controlled by the control box to stretch and retract to repeatedly press / release the unlocking key; the number of lid test arms is the same as the number of lids of the console box to be tested and are all connected to the control box, and the lid test arms are respectively installed beside the lids of the console box to be tested and are controlled by the control box to stretch and retract to drive the corresponding lids to repeatedly open / close.
2. The durable test device for the side-opening armrest box according to claim 1, wherein: The key test arm is a cylinder, and the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder faces the unlocking key.
3. The side-opening armrest box durability test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The console box to be tested is provided with a side-opening lid, and the lid test arm is connected to the side where the lid opens and closes and is driven by the control box to stretch and retract to control the lid to repeatedly open and close.
4. The side-opening armrest box durability test device according to claim 3, wherein: The lid test arm includes a first fixed seat, a first rotary joint, a first telescopic arm, and a first rotating and fixing member. The first fixed seat is installed on the chassis, the first rotary joint is installed on the first fixed seat, one end of the first telescopic arm is rotatably installed on the first rotary joint, the other end of the first telescopic arm is rotatably installed on the first rotating and fixing member, and the first rotating and fixing member is arranged on the side where the lid opens and closes; the first telescopic arm is controlled by the control box to stretch and retract to drive the lid to open and close.
5. The side-opening armrest box durability test device according to claim 4, wherein: The first telescopic arm is a cylinder.
6. The durable test device for the side-opening armrest box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The console box to be tested is provided with two side-opening lids on opposite sides, and the number of lid test arms is two and are respectively connected to the two lids.
7. The armrest box durability test device with a side-opening lid according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lid test arm includes a second fixed seat, a second rotary joint, a second arm, and a second fixing member; the second fixed seat is installed on the chassis, the second rotary joint is installed on the second fixed seat, one end of the second arm is connected to the second rotary joint, the other end of the second arm is connected to the second fixing member, and the second fixing member is arranged on the side of its corresponding lid; the second arm is controlled by the control box to rotate and swing to drive the lid to open and close.
8. The durable test device for the side-opening armrest box according to claim 7, wherein: The lid test arm is arranged on the side perpendicular to the rotation axis of the lid, and the rotation direction of the second arm and the second rotary joint is the same as the opening and closing rotation direction of its corresponding lid, and the rotation center of the second rotary joint is on the extension line of the rotation axis of its corresponding lid.
9. The durable test device for the side-opening armrest box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second arm is clamped and fixed on its corresponding lid through a fixture.
10. The side-opening armrest box durability test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the key test arm presses the unlocking key and the lid is fully opened, the lid test arm pauses for 0.5 s and locks the lid with a force of 10 N and a speed of 0.5 m / s.