Multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of irrigation control, in particular to a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device which comprises a computer, a Bluetooth beacon, a Bluetooth adapter and a testing tool. According to the utility model, through signal interaction between the Bluetooth beacon and the water valve timer, a test program is automatically started, manual operation is avoided, and the test efficiency is improved. Multiple devices can be tested at the same time through the testing tool, the overall testing efficiency is further improved through automatic data analysis, and the large-scale production requirement is met. And the upper computer software automatically analyzes the test data, so that a cumbersome process of APP network distribution is avoided, and efficient and accurate automatic judgment is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of irrigation control, in particular to a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device. Background Art

[0002] A Bluetooth water valve timer is a water valve control device that uses Bluetooth wireless communication technology to remotely control and monitor water valves. It is primarily used to automatically turn water on and off, adjusting the flow according to a preset schedule or real-time instructions. Bluetooth water valve timers are widely used in homes, industry, and agriculture, playing a vital role in water conservation, automated irrigation, and smart home applications. With the advancement of Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth water valve timers are not only energy-efficient, efficient, and easy to install, but also allow for convenient management and control via smart devices. This has led to their increasing adoption in modern smart home and industrial automation systems.

[0003] However, despite the many functional advantages of Bluetooth water valve timers, existing production test solutions still have some significant shortcomings, which are reflected in the following aspects:

[0004] 1. During current production testing, operators must manually press buttons to enter test mode, making the testing process cumbersome and error-prone. Manual control not only increases operation time but also creates the risk of inaccurate testing due to negligence or improper operation.

[0005] 2. Traditional Bluetooth water valve timer test systems hardwire the Bluetooth signal strength (RSSI) threshold into the device's firmware, preventing testers from flexibly adjusting the threshold to suit specific environmental requirements. This rigid setting limits the device's adaptability to different environments and reduces test flexibility and accuracy.

[0006] 3. Existing water valve timers typically lack the ability to automatically record production tests, making it impossible to effectively track key information such as which devices have been tested and whether they passed or failed. This results in a lack of data support during the testing process, making it difficult to quickly trace and locate any quality issues that arise.

[0007] 4. Traditional test systems are mostly stand-alone and can only test one device at a time. This greatly reduces test efficiency. Especially in large-scale production, testing becomes a bottleneck, affecting the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0008] 5. In the current testing model, many test items still rely on manual observation and judgment, such as flow rate and valve opening and closing. This manual reliance not only reduces the objectivity and accuracy of the test, but is also easily affected by the operator's experience and status, leading to inconsistent and unreliable test results.

[0009] 6. For water valve timers with flow sensors, traditional testing solutions often require additional water flow testing. This not only increases the complexity of the test but also requires additional water source support, increasing operational costs and time, and may cause equipment damage or fail to meet environmental requirements.

[0010] 7. Current wireless functional testing often requires configuration and verification via an app-based network configuration, a cumbersome and time-consuming process. When running on a large number of devices, app operation and network configuration can become a major bottleneck in the testing process, impacting test efficiency and accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0011] To address these issues, a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent test device is provided. This device automatically initiates the test program through signal interaction between a Bluetooth beacon and the water valve timer, eliminating manual operation and improving testing efficiency. The test fixture allows for simultaneous testing of multiple devices, and automated data analysis further enhances overall testing efficiency, adapting to large-scale production needs. Host computer software automatically analyzes test data, eliminating the tedious process of app-based network configuration and enabling efficient and accurate automated judgment.

[0012] In order to solve the problems of the existing technology, the utility model provides a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device, including a computer, a Bluetooth beacon, a Bluetooth adapter and a testing tool; the computer is installed with a host computer software, and the computer is used to configure the broadcast information of the Bluetooth beacon and automatically analyze the test data through the host computer software; the Bluetooth beacon interacts with the water valve timer through the broadcast information through the Bluetooth signal; the Bluetooth adapter is used to scan the Bluetooth broadcast information of the water valve timer and establish a communication connection with the computer; the testing tool is used to test the water valve timer.

[0013] Preferably, the computer can customize the Bluetooth signal strength RSSI threshold for the Bluetooth water valve timer to enter the test program through the host computer software.

[0014] Preferably, the computer can save the test results to a local archive or upload the data to a server through the host computer software.

[0015] Preferably, the computer can make automatic judgments based on the test results through the host computer software.

[0016] Preferably, the test tooling includes a fixed bracket, a pressure relief joint, a gantry and a cylinder; the fixed bracket is used to firmly place the water valve timer; the pressure relief joint is arranged on the fixed bracket for docking with the water valve timer; the gantry is located above the fixed bracket; the cylinder is arranged on the gantry, and a pipe connected to the external test medium is provided on the cylinder, and the cylinder is used to drive the pipe to connect with the water valve timer.

[0017] Preferably, the test medium is compressed air.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model's Bluetooth beacon broadcasts specific information to interact with the water valve timer, automatically initiating the test program. This eliminates the need for traditional solutions to manually initiate production test mode by pressing a button, thereby improving test efficiency and reducing the complexity of manual operations. The test fixture allows for simultaneous testing of multiple water valve timers, breaking the bottleneck of traditional testing of only one device at a time. The automated data analysis process also accelerates the acquisition of test results, significantly improving overall test efficiency and adapting to the needs of large-scale production environments.

[0020] 2. The Bluetooth beacon of the utility model is configured through the host computer software, and can flexibly set the Bluetooth RSSI threshold for the water valve timer to enter the test program. This customizable RSSI threshold greatly improves the flexibility of the test and can be adjusted according to the actual production environment and the needs of different equipment. The host computer software can automatically analyze the test data and also has powerful data storage and upload functions. In addition, the host computer software directly makes automatic judgments based on the test results, avoiding the tedious process of device judgment through APP network configuration in traditional solutions. This test device has good compatibility and can support testing of various types of water valve timers, including single-way water valve timers, multi-way water valve timers, and water valve timer gateways.

[0021] 3. After the water valve timer is placed on a fixed bracket, a cylinder drives a pipe connected to the external test medium and connects it to the water valve timer. When the test medium passes through the flow sensor inside the water valve timer, the flow sensor's impeller rotates, and the flow rate is calculated based on the rotation. After the test is completed, the water valve timer transmits the test data to a computer via Bluetooth. The computer extracts the test data by scanning the water valve timer's Bluetooth signal, automatically performs data analysis, and displays the test items and test results on an interactive interface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the traditional water valve timer testing method.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a test method diagram of a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent test device.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to further understand the features, technical means, specific objectives and functions achieved by the present invention, the present invention is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 3 Shown: A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device, including a computer, a Bluetooth beacon, a Bluetooth adapter and a testing tool; the computer is installed with host computer software, and the computer is used to configure the broadcast information of the Bluetooth beacon and automatically analyze the test data through the host computer software; the Bluetooth beacon interacts with the water valve timer through the broadcast information through Bluetooth signals; the Bluetooth adapter is used to scan the Bluetooth broadcast information of the water valve timer and establish a communication connection with the computer; the testing tool is used to test the water valve timer.

[0027] The Bluetooth beacon broadcasts specific information to interact with the water valve timer, providing the necessary conditions for initiating the test. This automatically initiates the test program, eliminating the need to manually press a button to initiate production test mode in traditional solutions. This improves test efficiency and reduces the complexity of manual operations.

[0028] The Bluetooth adapter is responsible for scanning the Bluetooth broadcast information of the water valve timer and ensuring that a stable communication connection can be established between the computer and the water valve timer.

[0029] The test fixture can simultaneously test multiple water valve timers, breaking the bottleneck of traditional testing, which can only test one device at a time. Automated data analysis also makes it faster to obtain test results, significantly improving overall testing efficiency and adapting to the needs of large-scale production environments.

[0030] Through the automated testing process, the interference of human factors on the test results is reduced, the errors of manual observation and judgment are eliminated, the accuracy and reliability of the test are significantly improved, and the standardization of the testing process is ensured.

[0031] The combination of Bluetooth beacons and host computer software eliminates the need for complex app network configuration and simplifies wireless function testing. This design significantly saves testing time and avoids the lengthy and tedious verification process required in traditional solutions.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown: The computer can customize the Bluetooth water valve timer to enter the Bluetooth signal strength RSSI threshold of the test program through the host software.

[0033] Bluetooth beacons, configured through host computer software, can flexibly set the Bluetooth RSSI threshold for water valve timers to enter the test procedure. This customizable RSSI threshold significantly enhances testing flexibility, allowing adjustments based on actual production environments and the needs of individual devices. This overcomes the inherent immutability of traditional RSSI thresholds. With simple operations, users can set the appropriate RSSI threshold in the host computer software, ensuring that only water valve timers that meet the requirements enter the test procedure, effectively screening out qualified products and improving production quality.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown: The computer can save the test results to local archive or upload data to the server through the host software.

[0035] The host computer software can automatically analyze test data and also has powerful data storage and upload capabilities. By recording and storing the results of each test on a computer, it eliminates the inaccuracies of manual recording and ensures that the test conditions of each device are fully recorded and tracked. Users can choose to save test results to a local archive for subsequent review and traceability. All test data can be accessed and managed on the local computer, facilitating data analysis and statistics. The host computer software also supports uploading data to a server for centralized management and sharing. In large-scale production environments, the server can store the results of all test devices, facilitating comprehensive monitoring and data analysis by production managers, further enhancing the level of information management of production testing.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown: The computer can make automatic judgments based on the test results through the host software.

[0037] This new system uses computer host software to automatically determine device status based on test results, eliminating the tedious process of determining device status through an app-based network configuration in traditional solutions. This approach not only simplifies the entire testing process but also significantly improves test efficiency, eliminating additional device operation and configuration steps, thereby enhancing operational convenience and the level of production automation. Furthermore, this improvement effectively reduces the possibility of human intervention, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

[0038] Furthermore, the host computer software on the computer is capable of testing multiple water valve timers simultaneously, ensuring that these devices do not interfere with each other during parallel testing. Through efficient Bluetooth signal management and data processing, the system is able to independently and stably communicate with each water valve timer, maximizing testing efficiency during parallel testing. Simultaneous testing of multiple devices avoids the inefficiency of traditional, individual testing, significantly saving time and improving the automation level of the production line.

[0039] This test device offers excellent compatibility, supporting testing of various types of water valve timers, including single-channel water valve timers, multi-channel water valve timers, and water valve timer gateways. Whether it's a single-control timer, a multi-channel timer with multiple control functions, or a water valve timer gateway serving as a system integration hub, simple configuration allows for efficient testing. This high level of compatibility enables the device to be widely used in various water valve timer production environments, meeting diverse production needs and enhancing system flexibility and adaptability.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown: the test fixture includes a fixed bracket, a pressure relief joint, a gantry and a cylinder; the fixed bracket is used to firmly place the water valve timer; the pressure relief joint is set on the fixed bracket for docking with the water valve timer; the gantry is located above the fixed bracket; the cylinder is set on the gantry, and a pipe connected to the external test medium is set on the cylinder, and the cylinder is used to drive the pipe to connect with the water valve timer.

[0041] The test tooling includes a fixed bracket, a pressure relief joint, a gantry and a cylinder; among them, the fixed bracket is used to firmly place the water valve timer, and the pressure relief joint is set on the fixed bracket for docking with the water valve timer; the gantry is located above the fixed bracket, and the cylinder is installed on the gantry. The cylinder is connected to the pipe connected to the external test medium, and the cylinder is used to drive the pipe to connect with the water valve timer.

[0042] Once the water valve timer enters the test sequence, the system executes an automated test process, specifically testing the flow sensor within the water valve timer. First, the water valve timer is placed on a fixed bracket. Next, by activating the pneumatic cylinder on the gantry, the cylinder's output shaft presses down on the water valve timer, simultaneously connecting the pipe connected to the external test medium to the water valve timer. At this point, the water valve timer docks with the pressure relief fitting on the fixed bracket, allowing the test medium to flow through the water valve timer. As the test medium passes through the flow sensor within the water valve timer, the sensor's impeller rotates, and the flow rate is calculated based on this rotation. After the test is complete, the water valve timer transmits the test data to a computer via Bluetooth. The computer extracts the test data by scanning the water valve timer's Bluetooth signal, automatically analyzes the data, and displays the test items and results on an interactive interface.

[0043] To facilitate large-scale testing of water valve timers, this utility model incorporates an assembly line adjacent to the fixed bracket, which automatically moves the water valve timers within the test area. This assembly line delivers multiple water valve timers to the test fixture in a pre-set sequence and removes them from the test area upon completion. This assembly line design enables parallel testing of multiple water valve timers, significantly improving testing efficiency.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown: the test medium is compressed air.

[0045] Using compressed air as the test medium is faster and more convenient than traditional water flow testing. Compressed air can quickly flow through the flow sensor of the water valve timer, eliminating the need to wait for water to be injected and discharged, significantly reducing test time and improving overall test efficiency. Using compressed air instead of water as the test medium avoids the waste of water resources associated with traditional water testing, saving significant amounts of water resources, especially in large-scale testing. Furthermore, the maintenance and cleaning costs of compressed air systems are far lower than those of water systems, reducing equipment maintenance burdens and operational costs.

[0046] Compared to using water as the test medium, compressed air can keep the test environment dry and clean, avoiding equipment contamination or damage caused by water leakage or residue, and improving the cleanliness of the production line and the quality of the working environment.

[0047] The above embodiments merely represent one or several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device, characterized in that: Includes computer, Bluetooth beacon, Bluetooth adapter and test tooling; The computer is installed with host computer software, which is used to configure the broadcast information of the Bluetooth beacon and automatically analyze the test data; The Bluetooth beacon interacts with the water valve timer via Bluetooth signals through broadcast information; The Bluetooth adapter is used to scan the Bluetooth broadcast information of the water valve timer and establish a communication connection with the computer; The test fixture is used to test water valve timers.

2. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The computer can customize the Bluetooth signal strength RSSI threshold of the Bluetooth water valve timer to enter the test program through the host software.

3. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The computer can save the test results to local archive or upload data to the server through the host software.

4. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The computer can make automatic judgments based on the test results through the host software.

5. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test tooling includes a fixed bracket, a pressure relief joint, a gantry and a cylinder; the fixed bracket is used to firmly place the water valve timer; the pressure relief joint is arranged on the fixed bracket for docking with the water valve timer; the gantry is located above the fixed bracket; the cylinder is arranged on the gantry, and a pipe connected to the external test medium is provided on the cylinder, and the cylinder is used to drive the pipe to connect with the water valve timer.

6. A multi-type Bluetooth water valve timer intelligent testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The test medium is compressed air.

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