Novel split handrail fatigue test clamp
By designing a folio handrail fatigue test fixture driven by cylinder and sensor control, the problems of motion instability and health risks in manual testing are solved, and stable and efficient testing is achieved over a wide temperature range, which is suitable for fatigue and durability testing of central control handrails.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421696475.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-18
AI Technical Summary
The stability and consistency of manual testing of the central control handrail is difficult to ensure, and fatigue tests at extreme temperatures are harmful to the health of testers.
A new type of flip-flop handrail fatigue test fixture is designed, using cylinder driving mechanism and position sensor, and the part positioning and substrate part are realized through bolt connections. It can operate stably in an environment of -30℃ to +70℃, control the opening and closing actions of the handrail, and judge the action completion degree through PLC.
It realizes stable testing in a wide temperature range, with high repeatability of action, long life, simple operation, low cost, adapt to harsh environments, and avoids the instability and health risks of manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile component testing and inspection, and more specifically, to a novel split armrest fatigue test fixture. Background Art
[0002] As car ownership grows, consumers are demanding higher standards for center console armrests in terms of environmental friendliness, comfort, and intelligence. Major automakers are increasingly focusing on armrest fatigue and durability testing. To ensure stable functionality throughout their lifecycle, armrests must undergo tens of thousands of fatigue and durability tests at varying temperatures. Manual operation cannot guarantee the stability and consistency of test movements, and manual fatigue testing at extreme temperatures can be harmful to the tester's health. For these reasons, an alternative to manual fatigue testing for armrests is urgently needed in the testing industry. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel split handrail fatigue test fixture to solve the problem that manual testing is difficult to ensure the stability and consistency of the test action when testing the split handrail.
[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem by adopting the following technical solutions:
[0005] A novel split armrest fatigue test fixture comprises: a part positioning and base plate portion 1, an armrest opening-closing mechanism portion 2, and an armrest opening-closing position sensor portion 3, wherein the left cylinder connecting seat 212, the left support seat 213, the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222, the right cylinder connecting seat 232, and the right support seat 233 in the armrest opening-closing mechanism portion 2 are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate 17 in the part positioning and base plate portion 1 by bolts; the right opening sensor support plate 312, the left opening sensor support plate 322, the left closing sensor connecting plate 332, and the right closing sensor connecting plate 342 in the armrest opening-closing position sensor portion 3 are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate 17 in the part positioning and base plate portion 1 by bolts;
[0006] During the test, the air source is connected and the air pressure is adjusted to the appropriate range, so that the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is in a retracted state, and the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 are in an extended state. The central control armrest is fixed to the first part positioning module 11, the second part positioning module 12, the third part positioning module 13, the fourth part positioning module 14, the fifth part positioning module 15, and the sixth part positioning module 16 with bolts according to the specified torque to simulate the actual loading angle. The angle of the test piece is adjusted to reach the actual loading angle, the number of tests and the speed are set, and the test is started. The armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is extended and acts on the armrest unlocking button. At the same time, the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 are extended, and the armrest is opened. After the armrest is fully opened, the left opening sensor 321 and the right opening sensor 311 are in a triggered state after being subjected to force. The signal is returned to the PLC, and it is judged that the armrest is fully opened to avoid the next cycle before the armrest is fully opened. The armrest unlocking cylinder 221 retracts, releasing the unlocking button. At the same time, the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 retract, and the left closing rod 215 and the right closing rod 235 act on the left and right armrests to close them. After the left and right armrests are closed, they act on the left closing sensor 331 and the right closing sensor 341, causing them to enter a trigger state. The signal returns to the PLC, judging that the armrest is fully closed to avoid the next cycle before the armrest is fully closed. The above is one cycle, which is repeated. The amount of force applied during the test can be controlled by adjusting the incoming air pressure value, and the test running speed can be controlled by adjusting the exhaust valve on the cylinder.
[0007] The part positioning and substrate part 1 is composed of a first part positioning module 11, a second part positioning module 12, a third part positioning module 13, a fourth part positioning module 14, a fifth part positioning module 15, a sixth part positioning module 16 and an aviation aluminum substrate 17, wherein the first part positioning module 11, the second part positioning module 12, the third part positioning module 13, the fourth part positioning module 14, the fifth part positioning module 15, the sixth part positioning module 16 are connected to the aviation aluminum substrate 17 by bolts. During testing, the handrail is installed in the positioning module according to the corresponding positioning holes and tightened with bolts.
[0008] The armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2 is composed of a left armrest closing mechanism 21, a left cylinder 211, a left cylinder connecting seat 212, a left support seat 213, a left connecting rod 214, a left closing rod 215, an armrest opening mechanism 22, an armrest unlocking cylinder 221, an unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222, a right armrest closing mechanism 23, a right cylinder 231, a right cylinder connecting seat 232, a right support seat 233, a right connecting rod 234, and a right closing rod 235, wherein the left cylinder 211 is connected to the left cylinder connecting seat 212 by bolts; the left connecting rod 214 is connected to the left cylinder 211 by a pin; the left connecting rod 214 It is connected to the left support seat 213 through a rotating shaft; the left closing rod 215 is fixedly connected to the left connecting rod 214; the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is connected to the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222 through bolts; the right cylinder 231 is connected to the right cylinder connecting seat 232 through bolts; the right connecting rod 234 is connected to the right cylinder 231 through a pin shaft; the right connecting rod 234 is connected to the right support seat 233 through a rotating shaft; the right closing rod 235 is fixedly connected to the right connecting rod 234; the opening and closing of the armrest is controlled by extending the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 and retracting the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231. The left cylinder 211, the left cylinder connecting seat 212, the left support seat 213, the left connecting rod 214, and the left closing rod 215 constitute the left armrest closing mechanism 21; the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 and the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222 constitute the armrest opening mechanism 22; the right cylinder 231, the right cylinder connecting seat 232, the right support seat 233, the right connecting rod 234, and the right closing rod 235 constitute the right armrest closing mechanism 23;
[0009] The armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3 is composed of a right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31, a right opening sensor 311, a right opening sensor support plate 312, a left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32, a left opening sensor 321, a left opening sensor support plate 322, a left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33, a left closing sensor 331, a left closing sensor connecting plate 332, a right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34, a right closing sensor 341, and a right closing sensor connecting plate 342, wherein the right opening sensor 311 is connected to the right opening sensor support plate 312 by bolts to form the right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31; the left opening sensor 321 is connected to the left opening sensor The support plate 322 is connected by bolts to form the left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32; the left closing sensor 331 and the left closing sensor connecting plate 332 are connected by bolts to form the left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33; the right closing sensor 341 and the right closing sensor connecting plate 342 are connected by bolts to form the right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34; during the test, the right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31 and the left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32 are triggered, indicating that the armrest is fully open, and the left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33 and the right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34 are triggered, indicating that the armrest is fully closed, avoiding the phenomenon that the armrest is not fully opened or closed and the next cycle is carried out.
[0010] The above-mentioned parts positioning and base plate part 1, armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2, and armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3 can all operate stably in an environment of -30℃ to +70℃, and the entire armrest fatigue fixture is light in weight, easy to move, simple and reliable to adapt to harsh test conditions.
[0011] The advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:
[0012] The utility model of the double-leaf handrail fatigue test fixture can operate stably in an environment of -30℃ to +70℃, and has the characteristics of light weight, easy operation, time-saving and labor-saving. The movement is driven by a cylinder, has high repeatability, long service life, can perform hundreds of thousands of movements continuously, is resistant to harsh environments, has the advantages of low manufacturing cost, and is widely used. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a new type of split handrail fatigue test fixture;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure without handrails installed;
[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2;
[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle armrest open-close position sensor part 3; DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following is a further description of the utility model patent in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:
[0018] 1. See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , a novel split armrest fatigue test fixture of this specific embodiment comprises: a part positioning and base plate part 1, an armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2, and an armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3, wherein the left cylinder connecting seat 212, the left support seat 213, the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222, the right cylinder connecting seat 232 and the right support seat 233 in the armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2 are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate 17 in the part positioning and base plate part 1 by bolts; the right opening sensor support plate 312, the left opening sensor support plate 322, the left closing sensor connecting plate 332 and the right closing sensor connecting plate 342 in the armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3 are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate 17 in the part positioning and base plate part 1 by bolts;
[0019] During the test, the air source is connected and the air pressure is adjusted to the appropriate range, so that the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is in a retracted state, and the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 are in an extended state. The central control armrest is fixed to the first part positioning module 11, the second part positioning module 12, the third part positioning module 13, the fourth part positioning module 14, the fifth part positioning module 15, and the sixth part positioning module 16 with bolts according to the specified torque to simulate the actual loading angle. The angle of the test piece is adjusted to reach the actual loading angle, the number of tests and the speed are set, and the test is started. The armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is extended and acts on the armrest unlocking button. At the same time, the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 are extended, and the armrest is opened. After the armrest is fully opened, the left opening sensor 321 and the right opening sensor 311 are in a triggered state after being subjected to force. The signal is returned to the PLC, and it is judged that the armrest is fully opened to avoid the next cycle before the armrest is fully opened. The armrest unlocking cylinder 221 retracts, releasing the unlocking button. At the same time, the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231 retract, and the left closing rod 215 and the right closing rod 235 act on the left and right armrests to close them. After the left and right armrests are closed, they act on the left closing sensor 331 and the right closing sensor 341, causing them to enter a trigger state. The signal returns to the PLC, judging that the armrest is fully closed to avoid the next cycle before the armrest is fully closed. The above is one cycle, which is repeated. The amount of force applied during the test can be controlled by adjusting the incoming air pressure value, and the test running speed can be controlled by adjusting the exhaust valve on the cylinder.
[0020] The part positioning and substrate part 1 is composed of a first part positioning module 11, a second part positioning module 12, a third part positioning module 13, a fourth part positioning module 14, a fifth part positioning module 15, a sixth part positioning module 16 and an aviation aluminum substrate 17, wherein the first part positioning module 11, the second part positioning module 12, the third part positioning module 13, the fourth part positioning module 14, the fifth part positioning module 15, the sixth part positioning module 16 are connected to the aviation aluminum substrate 17 by bolts. During testing, the handrail is installed in the positioning module according to the corresponding positioning holes and tightened with bolts.
[0021] The armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2 is composed of a left armrest closing mechanism 21, a left cylinder 211, a left cylinder connecting seat 212, a left support seat 213, a left connecting rod 214, a left closing rod 215, an armrest opening mechanism 22, an armrest unlocking cylinder 221, an unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222, a right armrest closing mechanism 23, a right cylinder 231, a right cylinder connecting seat 232, a right support seat 233, a right connecting rod 234, and a right closing rod 235, wherein the left cylinder 211 is connected to the left cylinder connecting seat 212 by bolts; the left connecting rod 214 is connected to the left cylinder 211 by a pin; the left connecting rod 214 It is connected to the left support seat 213 through a rotating shaft; the left closing rod 215 is fixedly connected to the left connecting rod 214; the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 is connected to the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222 through bolts; the right cylinder 231 is connected to the right cylinder connecting seat 232 through bolts; the right connecting rod 234 is connected to the right cylinder 231 through a pin shaft; the right connecting rod 234 is connected to the right support seat 233 through a rotating shaft; the right closing rod 235 is fixedly connected to the right connecting rod 234; the opening and closing of the armrest is controlled by extending the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 and retracting the left cylinder 211 and the right cylinder 231. The left cylinder 211, the left cylinder connecting seat 212, the left support seat 213, the left connecting rod 214, and the left closing rod 215 constitute the left armrest closing mechanism 21; the armrest unlocking cylinder 221 and the unlocking cylinder connecting seat 222 constitute the armrest opening mechanism 22; the right cylinder 231, the right cylinder connecting seat 232, the right support seat 233, the right connecting rod 234, and the right closing rod 235 constitute the right armrest closing mechanism 23;
[0022] The armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3 is composed of a right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31, a right opening sensor 311, a right opening sensor support plate 312, a left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32, a left opening sensor 321, a left opening sensor support plate 322, a left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33, a left closing sensor 331, a left closing sensor connecting plate 332, a right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34, a right closing sensor 341, and a right closing sensor connecting plate 342, wherein the right opening sensor 311 is connected to the right opening sensor support plate 312 by bolts to form the right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31; the left opening sensor 321 is connected to the left opening sensor The support plate 322 is connected by bolts to form the left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32; the left closing sensor 331 and the left closing sensor connecting plate 332 are connected by bolts to form the left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33; the right closing sensor 341 and the right closing sensor connecting plate 342 are connected by bolts to form the right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34; during the test, the right armrest opening position sensor mechanism 31 and the left armrest opening position sensor mechanism 32 are triggered, indicating that the armrest is fully open, and the left armrest closing position sensor mechanism 33 and the right armrest closing position sensor mechanism 34 are triggered, indicating that the armrest is fully closed, avoiding the phenomenon that the armrest is not fully opened or closed and the next cycle is carried out.
[0023] The above-mentioned parts positioning and base plate part 1, armrest opening-closing mechanism part 2, and armrest opening-closing position sensor part 3 can all operate stably in an environment of -30℃ to +70℃, and the entire armrest fatigue fixture is light in weight, easy to move, simple and reliable to adapt to harsh test conditions.
[0024] It should be emphasized that the embodiments described in the present invention are illustrative rather than restrictive. Therefore, the present invention includes but is not limited to the embodiments described in the specific implementation methods. Any other implementation methods derived by those skilled in the art based on the technical solution of the present invention also fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A new type of split handrail fatigue test fixture, characterized by It consists of a parts positioning and base plate part (1), an armrest opening-closing mechanism part (2), and an armrest opening-closing position sensor part (3), wherein the left cylinder connecting seat (212), the left support seat (213), the unlocking cylinder connecting seat (222), the right cylinder connecting seat (232) and the right support seat (233) in the armrest opening-closing mechanism part (2) are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate (17) in the parts positioning and base plate part (1) by bolts; the right opening sensor support plate (312), the left opening sensor support plate (322), the left closing sensor connecting plate (332) and the right closing sensor connecting plate (342) in the armrest opening-closing position sensor part (3) are connected to the aviation aluminum base plate (17) in the parts positioning and base plate part (1) by bolts.
2. A novel split handrail fatigue test fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that The part positioning and base plate portion (1) is composed of a first part positioning module (11), a second part positioning module (12), a third part positioning module (13), a fourth part positioning module (14), a fifth part positioning module (15), a sixth part positioning module (16) and an aviation aluminum base plate (17), wherein the first part positioning module (11), the second part positioning module (12), the third part positioning module (13), the fourth part positioning module (14), the fifth part positioning module (15), the sixth part positioning module (16) and the aviation aluminum base plate (17) are connected by bolts.
3. A new type of split handrail fatigue test fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that The armrest opening-closing mechanism part (2) is composed of a left armrest closing mechanism (21), a left cylinder (211), a left cylinder connecting seat (212), a left support seat (213), a left connecting rod (214), a left closing rod (215), an armrest opening mechanism (22), an armrest unlocking cylinder (221), an unlocking cylinder connecting seat (222), a right armrest closing mechanism (23), a right cylinder (231), a right cylinder connecting seat (232), a right support seat (233), a right connecting rod (2 34) and a right closing rod (235), wherein the left cylinder (211) and the left cylinder connecting seat (212) are connected by bolts; the left connecting rod (214) and the left cylinder (211) are connected by a pin; the left connecting rod (214) and the left supporting seat (213) are connected by a rotating shaft; the left closing rod (215) and the left connecting rod (214) are fixedly connected; the armrest unlocking cylinder (221) and the unlocking cylinder connecting seat (222) are connected by bolts; the right The cylinder (231) is connected to the right cylinder connecting seat (232) by bolts; the right connecting rod (234) is connected to the right cylinder (231) by a pin; the right connecting rod (234) is connected to the right supporting seat (233) by a rotating shaft; the right closing rod (235) is fixedly connected to the right connecting rod (234); the armrest unlocking cylinder (221) is extended and the left cylinder (211) and the right cylinder (231) are retracted to control the opening and closing of the armrest; the left cylinder (2 11), the left cylinder connecting seat (212), the left support seat (213), the left connecting rod (214), and the left closing rod (215) constitute the left armrest closing mechanism (21); the armrest unlocking cylinder (221) and the unlocking cylinder connecting seat (222) constitute the armrest opening mechanism (22); the right cylinder (231), the right cylinder connecting seat (232), the right support seat (233), the right connecting rod (234), and the right closing rod (235) constitute the right armrest closing mechanism (23).
4. A novel split handrail fatigue test fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that The armrest opening-closing position sensor part (3) is composed of a right armrest opening position sensor mechanism (31), a right opening sensor (311), a right opening sensor support plate (312), a left armrest opening position sensor mechanism (32), a left opening sensor (321), a left opening sensor support plate (322), a left armrest closing position sensor mechanism (33), a left closing sensor (331), a left closing sensor connecting plate (332), a right armrest closing position sensor mechanism (34), a right closing sensor (341), and a right closing sensor connecting plate (342), wherein the right opening sensor (3 11) is connected to the right opening sensor support plate (312) by bolts to form a right armrest opening position sensor mechanism (31); the left opening sensor (321) is connected to the left opening sensor support plate (322) by bolts to form a left armrest opening position sensor mechanism (32); the left closing sensor (331) is connected to the left closing sensor connecting plate (332) by bolts to form a left armrest closing position sensor mechanism (33); the right closing sensor (341) is connected to the right closing sensor connecting plate (342) by bolts to form a right armrest closing position sensor mechanism (34).
5. A novel split handrail fatigue test fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that The parts positioning and base plate part (1), the armrest opening-closing mechanism part (2), and the armrest opening-closing position sensor part (3) can all operate stably in an environment of -30°C to +70°C.