Constant-force multi-angle opening and closing life testing device for travel box hinge

The rack transmission and airflow adsorption device solves the problems of unstable force and inaccurate angle in the hinge inspection of travel boxes, realizes automated and precise life testing, and improves inspection efficiency and accuracy.

CN223376905UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23TONGDA SMART TECH (XIAMEN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422954819.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When testing travel case hinges, existing technologies suffer from force differences, unstable flap angles, large measurement errors, and time-consuming and labor-intensive fastening methods, which cannot meet the testing requirements of constant force and fixed flap angles.

Method used

The system uses rack transmission and airflow adsorption, and cooperates with a sliding cylinder, gear mechanism and rack transmission to realize the automatic opening and closing test of the travel box. The airflow pressure difference of the suction device is used for adsorption and fixation. The button switch controls the opening and closing force, the sensor adjusts the flip angle, and the counter records the number of opening and closing times.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient and automated life test of travel box hinges, reduces manual errors, ensures test accuracy, and improves detection efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of travel box opening and closing life testing, and discloses a travel box hinge constant-force multi-angle opening and closing life testing device which comprises a rack, an operator, an opening and closing driving mechanism, a counter, an object carrier, an object suction device and a button switch. The operator, the opening and closing driving mechanism, the object carrier, the object suction device and the button switch are all installed on the machine frame, the driving end of the opening and closing driving mechanism is connected with the driven end of the object carrier, the object suction end of the object suction device is connected to the object carrier, a counter is arranged on the opening and closing driving mechanism, and the driving end of the button switch abuts against a button of the travel box. The button switch is used for conducting button opening operation on the travel box, and the control end of the operator is electrically connected with the control end of the opening and closing driving mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the article suction device and the control end of the button switch. The device realizes the opening and closing life test of the travel box, is convenient and automatic to operate, and has the effects of strong adsorption of the travel box and the like.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of life testing of opening and closing of travel boxes, and in particular to a device for testing the life of a travel box hinge with constant force and multiple angles. Background Art

[0002] The core components of the travel box's simulated opening and closing actions are the buckles on the travel box and the hinges at the connection between the upper and lower covers. The detection method for the buckles and the hinges at the connection between the upper and lower covers on the travel box mostly uses high-frequency simulation of opening and closing actions for life testing. However, there are differences in force when manually simulating the opening and closing actions of the travel box, and the flip angle cannot be stable, resulting in large measurement errors. In addition, the fastening method for the test product mostly uses bolt fastening, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0003] In order to meet the customer's requirements for constant force and fixed flip angle to detect the fastening of the buckles and the hinges at the connection between the upper and lower covers on the travel box, a constant force and multi-angle adjustable opening and closing life detection device for the travel box hinge based on rack transmission and airflow adsorption is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to realize a device for detecting the life of an adjustable opening and closing of a travel box; through a rational design of the device, using a frame, an operator, an opening and closing drive mechanism, a counter, a carrier, a suction device and a button switch, it is possible to realize the opening and closing life test of the travel box, convenient and automated operation, and a strong adsorption effect on the travel box.

[0005] The technical solutions of the present utility model are as follows:

[0006] A travel box hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device, the life test device comprising: a frame, an operator, an opening and closing drive mechanism, a counter, a carrier, a suction device and a button switch, the operator, opening and closing drive mechanism, the carrier, the suction device and the button switch are all installed on the frame, the driving end of the opening and closing drive mechanism is connected to the passive end of the carrier, the suction end of the suction device is connected to the carrier, the suction device is used to adsorb the travel box on the carrier, the opening and closing drive mechanism is provided with the counter, the counter is used to count the opening and closing actions of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the driving end of the button switch abuts against the button of the travel box, and the button switch is used to perform a button opening operation on the travel box, and the control end of the operator is electrically connected to the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device and the control end of the button switch respectively.

[0007] Furthermore, the counter is an automatic sensing counter.

[0008] Furthermore, the operator includes an operation panel, a display and a controller, and the operation panel, display and controller are all installed on the frame. The control end of the operation panel and the control end of the display are respectively electrically connected to the control end of the controller, and the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device and the control end of the button switch are respectively electrically connected to the control end of the controller.

[0009] Furthermore, the display is a touch screen display.

[0010] Furthermore, the opening and closing drive mechanism includes an opening and closing rotating rod, an opening and closing bracket and an opener, the opening and closing bracket is installed on the frame, the opener is installed on the opening and closing bracket, the driving end of the opener is installed with the opening and closing rotating rod, the opening and closing rotating rod is connected to the driven end of the carrier, the control end of the opener is connected to the control end of the operator, and the opener rotates back and forth to drive the opening and closing rotating rod to rotate back and forth.

[0011] Furthermore, the opener and closer includes a sliding cylinder, a slide rail, a slide seat, a spur rack and a gear. The sliding cylinder and the slide rail are both installed on the opening and closing bracket. The slide seat is slidably installed on the slide rail. The driving end of the sliding cylinder is connected to the slide seat. The spur rack is installed on the slide seat. The spur rack and the gear are meshed. The gear is installed on the opening and closing rotating rod. The rotation of the gear will drive the rotation of the opening and closing rotating rod. The control end of the sliding cylinder is connected to the control end of the operator, and the sliding cylinder will drive the slide seat to slide back and forth.

[0012] Furthermore, the slide seat and the spur rack are integrally formed.

[0013] Furthermore, the opener and closer also includes an out-of-cylinder sensor and a return-to-cylinder sensor, both of which are installed on opposite sides of the opening and closing bracket, and are used to limit the reciprocating movement of the slide.

[0014] Furthermore, the out-of-cylinder sensor and the return-to-cylinder sensor are both infrared sensors.

[0015] Furthermore, the object carrier includes an object carrier upper cover, an object carrier lower cover and an object carrier rotating shaft. The object carrier upper cover and the object carrier lower cover are rotatably connected via the object carrier rotating shaft. The object carrier upper cover and the object carrier lower cover are both connected to the object suction end of the suction device.

[0016] Furthermore, the suction device includes a vacuum device, a suction pipe and a suction cup, the vacuum device is installed on the frame, the suction cup is installed on the carrier, the vacuum device is connected to the suction cup through the suction pipe, and the control end of the vacuum device is electrically connected to the control end of the operator.

[0017] Furthermore, the suction cups are evenly distributed on the carrier.

[0018] Furthermore, the vacuum device is provided with a pressure gauge, and the pressure gauge is used to monitor the vacuum low pressure.

[0019] Furthermore, the button switch is a button cylinder, and the control end of the button cylinder is electrically connected to the control end of the operator.

[0020] Beneficial effects

[0021] This utility model utilizes a rationalized design of a device, including a frame, an operator, an opening and closing drive mechanism, a counter, a carrier, a suction device, and a push-button switch, to perform a travel case opening and closing life test, facilitate automated operation, and provide a strong suction effect on the travel case. The device utilizes the airflow pressure difference of the suction device to generate suction force, securing the travel case with multiple suction cups to prevent movement. A sliding cylinder, a gear mechanism, and a rack transmission are used to convert the linear motion of the sliding cylinder into rotational motion, thereby replacing a motor and achieving a low-cost simulation of the travel case's lid opening and closing movements. The air pressure of the push-button switch controls the pressure during the lid opening and closing movements. Furthermore, the angle of the flap can be adjusted by adjusting the position of a sensor on the sliding cylinder, allowing for a life test of the travel case's opening and closing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a travel box hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device.

[0023] Figure 2 The utility model is a structural schematic diagram of a travel box hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life testing device with a travel box.

[0024] Figure numbers: 01, operator; 02, frame; 03, lower loading cover; 04, upper loading cover; 05, suction device; 06, suction cup; 07, opening and closing lever; 08, cylinder exit sensor; 09, cylinder return sensor; 10, sliding cylinder; 11, slide rail; 12, slide seat; 13, travel box; 14, button switch; 15, protective case. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] See Figure 1-Figure 2As shown, the present invention provides a travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device, the life test device includes: a frame 02, an operator 01, an opening and closing drive mechanism, a counter, a carrier, an object suction device 05 and a button switch 14, the counter is an automatic induction counter;

[0027] Among them, the operator 01, the opening and closing drive mechanism, the carrier, the suction device 05 and the button switch 14 are all installed on the frame 02, the driving end of the opening and closing drive mechanism is connected to the passive end of the carrier, the suction end of the suction device 05 is connected to the carrier, the suction device 05 is used to adsorb the travel box 13 on the carrier, the opening and closing drive mechanism is provided with a counter, the counter is used to count the opening and closing actions of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the driving end of the button switch 14 abuts the button of the travel box 13, and the button switch 14 is used to perform a button opening operation on the travel box 13, and the control end of the operator 01 is electrically connected to the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device 05 and the control end of the button switch 14 respectively;

[0028] The operator 01 includes an operation panel, a display, and a controller, all of which are mounted on a frame 02. The control end of the operation panel and the control end of the display are electrically connected to the control end of the controller, and the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device 05, and the control end of the button switch 14 are electrically connected to the control end of the controller. The display is a touch screen display.

[0029] The opening and closing drive mechanism includes an opening and closing rotating rod 07, an opening and closing bracket and an opener. The opening and closing bracket is installed on the frame 02, and the opener is installed on the opening and closing bracket. The driving end of the opener is installed with the opening and closing rotating rod 07, the opening and closing rotating rod 07 is connected to the driven end of the carrier, and the control end of the opener is connected to the control end of the operator 01. The opener rotates back and forth to drive the opening and closing rotating rod 07 to rotate back and forth; the opening and closing drive mechanism also includes a protective shell 15, which is installed on the opening and closing bracket and is used to protect the opener; the opener includes a sliding cylinder 10, a slide rail 11, a slide seat 12, a spur rack and a gear. The sliding cylinder 10 and the slide rail 11 are both installed on the opening and closing bracket, and the slide seat 12 is slidably installed on the slide rail 11. The driving end of the sliding cylinder 10 is connected to the slide 12, and a spur rack is installed on the slide 12. The spur rack and the gear are meshed and connected. The gear is installed on the opening and closing rotating rod 07. The rotation of the gear will drive the rotation of the opening and closing rotating rod 07. The control end of the sliding cylinder 10 is connected to the control end of the operator 01, and the sliding cylinder 10 will drive the slide 12 to slide back and forth; the slide 12 and the spur rack are integrally formed; the opener and closer also includes a cylinder-out sensor 08 and a cylinder-return sensor 09, which are both installed on opposite sides of the opening and closing bracket. The cylinder-out sensor 08 and the cylinder-return sensor 09 are used to limit the reciprocating movement of the slide 12; the cylinder-out sensor 08 and the cylinder-return sensor 09 are both infrared sensors;

[0030] The object carrier includes an upper cover 04, a lower cover 03 and an object carrier shaft. The upper cover 04 and the lower cover 03 are rotatably connected via the object carrier shaft. The upper cover 04 and the lower cover 03 are both connected to the suction end of the suction device 05.

[0031] The suction device 05 includes a vacuum device, a suction pipe, and a suction cup 06. The vacuum device is mounted on the frame 02, and the suction cup 06 is mounted on the carrier. The vacuum device is connected to the suction cup 06 via the suction pipe, and the control end of the vacuum device is electrically connected to the control end of the operator 01. The suction cups 06 are evenly distributed on the carrier. The suction cups are funnel-shaped. A pressure gauge is provided on the vacuum device to monitor the vacuum low pressure.

[0032] The button switch 14 is a button cylinder, and the control end of the button cylinder is electrically connected to the control end of the operator 01.

[0033] Specific implementation methods of the utility model: The present invention utilizes the airflow pressure difference of the suction device to generate adsorption force, and uses multiple suction cups to adsorb and fasten the travel box to ensure that the travel box does not move. The sliding cylinder, gear mechanism and rack transmission are used to convert the linear motion of the sliding cylinder into rotational motion, thereby replacing the motor to achieve low-cost simulation of the opening and closing actions of the travel box. The air pressure of the button switch is used to control the pressure when the travel box opens and closes. At the same time, the position of the sensor on the sliding cylinder is adjusted to adjust the size of the flip angle, and the opening and closing life test of the travel box is carried out.

[0034] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device, characterized in that: The life test device includes: a frame, an operator, an opening and closing drive mechanism, a counter, a carrier, a suction device and a button switch, the operator, opening and closing drive mechanism, carrier, suction device and button switch are all installed on the frame, the driving end of the opening and closing drive mechanism is connected to the passive end of the carrier, the suction end of the suction device is connected to the carrier, the suction device is used to adsorb the travel box on the carrier, the opening and closing drive mechanism is provided with the counter, the counter is used to count the opening and closing actions of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the driving end of the button switch abuts against the button of the travel box, and the button switch is used to perform a button opening operation on the travel box, and the control end of the operator is electrically connected to the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device and the control end of the button switch respectively; The opening and closing drive mechanism includes an opening and closing rotating rod, an opening and closing bracket, and an opener, wherein the opening and closing bracket is mounted on the frame, and the opener is mounted on the opening and closing bracket. The driving end of the opener is mounted with the opening and closing rotating rod, the opening and closing rotating rod is connected to the driven end of the carrier, and the control end of the opener is connected to the control end of the operator. The opener rotates back and forth to drive the opening and closing rotating rod to rotate back and forth. The opener and closer comprises a sliding cylinder, a slide rail, a slide seat, a spur rack and a gear. The sliding cylinder and the slide rail are both mounted on the opening and closing bracket. The slide seat is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The driving end of the sliding cylinder is connected to the slide seat. The spur rack is mounted on the slide seat. The spur rack and the gear are meshed. The gear is mounted on the opening and closing rotating rod. The rotation of the gear drives the rotation of the opening and closing rotating rod. The control end of the sliding cylinder is connected to the control end of the operator. The sliding cylinder drives the slide seat to slide back and forth. The suction device includes a vacuum device, a suction pipe and a suction cup. The vacuum device is installed on the frame, and the suction cup is installed on the carrier. The vacuum device is connected to the suction cup through the suction pipe, and the control end of the vacuum device is electrically connected to the control end of the operator.

2. A travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operator includes an operation panel, a display and a controller, which are all installed on the frame. The control end of the operation panel and the control end of the display are electrically connected to the control end of the controller respectively, and the control end of the opening and closing drive mechanism, the control end of the counter, the control end of the suction device and the control end of the button switch are electrically connected to the control end of the controller respectively.

3. A travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display is a touch screen.

4. The travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opener and closer further comprises an out-of-cylinder sensor and a return-to-cylinder sensor, both of which are mounted on opposite sides of the opening and closing bracket and are used to limit the reciprocating movement of the slide.

5. The travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The object carrier comprises an object carrier upper cover, an object carrier lower cover and an object carrier rotating shaft. The object carrier upper cover and the object carrier lower cover are rotatably connected via the object carrier rotating shaft. The object carrier upper cover and the object carrier lower cover are both connected to the object suction end of the object suction device.

6. The travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum device is provided with a pressure gauge, which is used to monitor the vacuum low pressure.

7. The travel case hinge constant force multi-angle opening and closing life test device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button switch device selects a button cylinder.