Button test equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses button testing equipment for a button device. The button testing equipment comprises a bearing device, a first actuating device and a second actuating device. The bearing device is used for fixing the button device. The first actuating device comprises a first pressing piece capable of reciprocating, and the first pressing piece actuates a first button on the button device in the first direction. The second actuating device comprises a second pressing piece capable of reciprocating, and the second pressing piece actuates a second button on the button device in the second direction. The first direction intersects with the second direction. The button testing equipment can automatically test the button device with more than one button.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of fire protection, and in particular to a button testing device. Background Art

[0002] Some products in fire alarm systems involve buttons (keys), such as manual fire alarm buttons, fire hydrants, and standalone detectors. According to relevant standards, these buttons need to be pressed more than a thousand times for testing. In existing technology, this pressing is typically performed manually, which results in low testing efficiency and may damage artificial finger joints, ignoring HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements.

[0003] Therefore, a device capable of automatically testing buttons is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a button testing device, which can automatically test a button device.

[0005] Another object of the present application is to provide a button testing device capable of performing asynchronous testing on two buttons.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present application provides a button testing device for a button device, wherein the button testing device includes a carrying device, a first actuating device and a second actuating device, wherein the carrying device is used to fix the button device, the first actuating device includes a first pressing member that can move back and forth, and the first pressing member actuates the first button on the button device along a first direction, and the second actuating device includes a second pressing member that can move back and forth, and the second pressing member actuates the second button on the button device along a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are staggered.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first actuating device is linked to the second actuating device, such that when the first pressing member actuates the first button, the second pressing member does not actuate the second button.

[0008] In one embodiment, the button testing device is configured to alternately cause the first pressing member to actuate the first button and the second pressing member to actuate the second button.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first button is an alarm button and the second button is a reset button.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first actuating device includes: a motor; an eccentric wheel, which is arranged on the output shaft of the motor; a bearing portion, on which the first pressing member is fixed; and a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end of which is connected to the bearing portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second actuating device includes: a motor; an eccentric wheel, which is arranged on the output shaft of the motor; a base plate, on which the second pressing member is fixed; and a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end of which is connected to the base plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second actuating device includes a first position adjustment mechanism and a second position adjustment mechanism, and the supporting device includes a third position adjustment mechanism and a fourth position adjustment mechanism, wherein the first position adjustment mechanism and the third position adjustment mechanism adjust the position along the second direction, and the second position adjustment mechanism and the fourth position adjustment mechanism adjust the position along the third direction, and the third direction is staggered with both the first direction and the second direction.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first actuating device includes an adjusting fastener configured to selectively fix the first pressing member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the carrying device comprises a clamping jaw for clamping the button device.

[0016] In one embodiment, the push button testing apparatus includes an outer frame assembly that seals other components of the push button testing apparatus therein, the outer frame assembly having a door configured to be opened to de-energize the motors of the first and second actuators.

[0017] The button testing device of the present application has at least one of the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The button testing device of the present application can automatically test a button device with more than one button;

[0019] 2. The button test equipment of this application can test different products. Each product corresponds to a set of carrier boards. When changing to a product of a different size, only the carrier board needs to be replaced. The product carrier and product key assembly can be adjusted in different directions;

[0020] 3. The button test equipment of this application can automatically cut off the power when the door is opened to prevent aging;

[0021] 4. The button testing equipment of this application has a neat and beautiful appearance, is easy to operate and has good safety.

[0022] 5. The button testing device of the present application can sequentially actuate different buttons of the button device in a desired order, thereby being able to reproduce the order in which different buttons of the button device are pressed during actual use, making the test more consistent with actual use conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The various objects, features, and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by considering the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are merely illustrative illustrations of the present application and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always indicate the same or similar components.

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the button testing device of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a circuit diagram of the button testing device of this application.

[0026] List of reference numerals:

[0027] 100-button test device

[0028] 110 Carrying device

[0029] 111 Clamping Pliers

[0030] 112 Adjustment mechanism

[0031] 1121 Third Position Adjustment Mechanism

[0032] 1122 Fourth position adjustment mechanism

[0033] 113 bearing seat

[0034] 120 First actuation device

[0035] 121 Motor

[0036] 1211 Cable

[0037] 122 bearing part

[0038] 123 first pressing member

[0039] 124 connecting rod

[0040] 125 eccentric wheel

[0041] 126 support frame

[0042] 127 Adjusting fasteners

[0043] 130 Second actuator

[0044] 131 Motor

[0045] 1311 Cable

[0046] 132 bearing part

[0047] 133 Second pressing member

[0048] 134 connecting rod

[0049] 135 eccentric wheel

[0050] 136 base plate

[0051] 137 Adjustment mechanism

[0052] 1371 First Position Adjustment Mechanism

[0053] 13711 First guide rod

[0054] 13712 First adjusting screw

[0055] 13713 First Base

[0056] 1372 Second position adjustment mechanism

[0057] 13721 Second guide rod

[0058] 13722 Second adjusting screw

[0059] 13723 Second Base

[0060] 200 button device DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In order to further illustrate the principle and structure of the present application, the preferred embodiments of the present application are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments are only for illustration and explanation purposes and cannot be used to limit the scope of patent protection of the present application.

[0062] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0063] The button test device of the present application can be applied to the testing of fire protection products, but is not limited thereto. The button test device of the present application can be applied to any suitable device.

[0064] See also Figure 1The button testing device 100 of the present application may include a carrying device 110 , a first actuating device 120 and a second actuating device 130 .

[0065] The carrier device 110 can be used to secure the button device 200. The carrier device 110 can include a clamping clamp 111 and a carrier base 113. The button device 200 can be secured to the carrier base 113 using the clamping clamp 111. The clamping clamp 111 can be operated to release the button device 200, thereby allowing a different button device 200 to be replaced. The button device 200 can be placed horizontally, but the present application is not limited thereto. The button device 200 can be a device having a pressable button thereon.

[0066] The button device 200 may be an alarm device for fire protection, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0067] The clamp 111 can be a quick-release clamp. Different carrier plates (not shown) can be placed on the support base 113 to accommodate different button devices 200. To replace the button device 200, simply loosen the connecting screws and the quick-release clamp. The support base 113 and the carrier plate can be adjusted vertically. Four guide rods and an adjustment handle can be provided between the carrier plate and the support base 113 to adjust the height. After adjusting the height, tighten the adjustment handle. Each time a different button device 200 is replaced, the height can be easily adjusted using the guide rods and adjustment handle.

[0068] The carrier plate may have product positioning grooves and bosses to position the product. The carrier plate and the bearing seat 113 may have connection holes and positioning holes. The carrier plate can be made of POM material to avoid damaging the button device 200.

[0069] The first actuating device 120 may be located on one side of the carrier 110 along the third direction Y and adjacent to the carrier 110 . The first actuating device 120 may include a support frame 126 . The support frame 126 may be greater than the height of the carrier 110 .

[0070] The first actuating device 120 may include a motor 121, an eccentric wheel 125, a bearing portion 122, a first pressing member 123 and a connecting rod 124. The motor 121, the eccentric wheel 125, the bearing portion 122 and the connecting rod 124 may be arranged on a support frame 126. The motor 121 may be a DC motor, but the present application is not limited thereto. The motor 121 may have a cable 1211 to power it. The eccentric wheel 125 may be arranged on the output shaft of the motor 121 so as to rotate together with the output shaft of the motor 121. In another embodiment, a coupling (not shown) may connect the output shaft of the motor 121 to the eccentric wheel 125, so as to transmit the rotation of the motor 121 to the eccentric wheel 125.

[0071] The bearing portion 122 is slidably disposed on a linear guide rail (not shown) on the support frame 126. The linear guide rail may extend along a first direction Z. The linear guide rail may be a HiSilver HGH15.

[0072] The first pressing member 123 can be fixed to the carrier portion 122. Specifically, the first pressing member 123 can be fixed to the carrier portion 122 by an adjustable fastener 127. The adjustable fastener 127 can be a screw that can be operated to fix the first pressing member 123 to the carrier portion 122 or release the first pressing member 123 from the carrier portion 122. The first pressing member 123 can slide relative to the carrier portion 122. In this way, the adjustable fastener 127 can control the distance that the first pressing member 123 extends from the carrier portion 122, thereby accommodating button devices 200 of different heights. The first pressing member 123 can also be replaced.

[0073] One end of the connecting rod 124 can be connected to the eccentric wheel 125, while the other end of the connecting rod 124 can be connected to the bearing portion 122. Both ends of the connecting rod 124 can be fisheye joints. One end of the connecting rod 124 can be connected to a position near the edge of the eccentric wheel 125, so that when one end of the connecting rod 124 performs a circular motion, the other end of the connecting rod 124 can perform a reciprocating linear motion.

[0074] The first actuating device 120 may include a first pressing member 123 capable of reciprocating movement. Specifically, since the first pressing member 123 is disposed on the bearing portion 122 and the connecting rod 124 is connected to the bearing portion 122, when the motor 121 is operating, the rotation of the eccentric wheel 125 drives the bearing portion 122 to reciprocate along the linear guide via the connecting rod 124, and the first pressing member 123 moves along with the bearing portion 122. The first pressing member 123 can actuate a first button (not shown) on the button device 200 along a first direction Z. The first button can be located on the upper surface of the button device 200. The first button can be an alarm button. The first pressing member 123 can be a pressure plate. The first pressing member 123 can extend along the first direction Z.

[0075] The second actuating device 130 may be located at one side of the carrying device 110 along the second direction X.

[0076] The second actuating device 130 may include a motor 131, an eccentric wheel 135, a bearing portion 132, a second pressing member 133, a connecting rod 134, a base plate 136, and an adjustment mechanism 137. The motor 131, the eccentric wheel 135, the bearing portion 132, the second pressing member 133, and the connecting rod 134 may be disposed on the base plate 136. The base plate 136 may be disposed on the adjustment mechanism 137. The motor 131 may be a DC motor, but the present application is not limited thereto. The motor 131 may have a cable 1311 to supply power to it. The eccentric wheel 135 may be disposed on the output shaft of the motor 131 so as to rotate together with the output shaft of the motor 131. In another embodiment, a coupling (not shown) may connect the output shaft of the motor 131 to the eccentric wheel 135, thereby transmitting the rotation of the motor 131 to the eccentric wheel 135.

[0077] The bearing portion 132 is slidably disposed on a linear guide rail (not shown) on the bottom plate 136. The linear guide rail may extend along the second direction X. The linear guide rail may be a HiSilver HGH15.

[0078] The second pressing member 133 can be fixed to the carrier 132. The carrier 132 may include components such as a product carrier, a product pressure plate, and a product pressure screw. The second pressing member 133 can be clamped between the product carrier and the product pressure plate and secured by the product pressure screw. The second pressing member 133 can extend from the carrier 132 along the second direction X toward a reset button (not shown) on the side of the button device 200. The second pressing member 133 may be a reset key.

[0079] When the first button of the button device 200 is pressed, the first button needs to be restored to the unpressed state by pressing the second button. In other words, when the reset key is inserted into the reset button, the alarm button can be restored to the unpressed state, thereby stopping the alarm.

[0080] One end of the connecting rod 134 may be connected to the eccentric wheel 135, while the other end of the connecting rod 134 may be connected to the bearing portion 132. Both ends of the connecting rod 134 may be fisheye joints. One end of the connecting rod 134 may be connected to a position near the edge of the eccentric wheel 135, so that when one end of the connecting rod 134 performs circular motion, the other end of the connecting rod 134 can perform reciprocating linear motion.

[0081] The second actuating device 130 may include a second pressing member 133 capable of reciprocating motion. Specifically, because the second pressing member 133 is disposed on the carrier 132 and the connecting rod 134 is connected to the carrier 132, when the motor 131 is in operation, the rotation of the eccentric wheel 135 drives the carrier 132 to reciprocate along the linear guide via the connecting rod 134, and the second pressing member 133 moves along with the carrier 132. The second pressing member 133 can actuate the reset button on the button device 200 in the second direction X.

[0082] In the present application, the first direction Z, the second direction X, and the third direction Y may be staggered in pairs. Preferably, the first direction Z, the second direction X, and the third direction Y may be perpendicular in pairs.

[0083] The adjustment mechanism 137 may include a first position adjustment mechanism 1371 and a second position adjustment mechanism 1372. The first position adjustment mechanism 1371 can adjust the position along the second direction X. The second position adjustment mechanism 1372 can adjust the position along the third direction Y. The first position adjustment mechanism 1371 is movably fixed to the second position adjustment mechanism 1372. The base plate 136 is movably fixed to the first position adjustment mechanism 1371.

[0084] The first position adjustment mechanism 1371 may include a first guide rod 13711, a first adjustment screw 13712, and a first base 13713. The first guide rod 13711 is disposed on the first base 13713. The base plate 136 is slidably disposed on the first guide rod 13711. The first adjustment screw 13712 may be disposed on the first base 13713 and act on the base plate 136 to adjust the position of the base plate 136 relative to the first base 13713. The first adjustment screw 13712 may have a manually operable adjustment mechanism. The first position adjustment mechanism 1371 may include two first guide rods 13711, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0085] The second position adjustment mechanism 1372 may include a second guide rod 13721, a second adjustment screw 13722, and a second base 13723. The second guide rod 13721 is disposed on the second base 13723. The first base 13713 is slidably disposed on the second guide rod 13721. The second adjustment screw 13722 may be disposed on the second base 13723 and act on the first base 13713 to adjust the position of the first base 13713 relative to the second base 13723. The second adjustment screw 13722 may have a manually operable adjustment mechanism. The second position adjustment mechanism 1372 may include two second guide rods 13721, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0086] The carrying device 110 may include an adjustment mechanism 112. The adjustment mechanism 112 may include a third position adjustment mechanism 1121 and a fourth position adjustment mechanism 1122. The third position adjustment mechanism 1121 may adjust the position along the second direction X. The fourth position adjustment mechanism 1122 may adjust the position along the third direction Y. The third position adjustment mechanism 1121 may be movably fixed to the fourth position adjustment mechanism 1122. The carrying base 113 may be movably fixed to the third position adjustment mechanism 1121.

[0087] The third position adjustment mechanism 1121 may refer to the first position adjustment mechanism 1371 , and the fourth position adjustment mechanism 1122 may refer to the second position adjustment mechanism 1372 , which will not be described in detail herein.

[0088] The first actuating device 120 and the second actuating device 130 can be linked so that when the first pressing member 123 actuates the first button, the second pressing member 133 does not actuate the second button. In other words, the first pressing member 123 actuates the first button, and the second pressing member 133 actuates the second button alternately. When the button testing device 100 is performing a test, the first pressing member 123 first actuates the first button, then the second pressing member 133 actuates the second button, and so on.

[0089] The button testing device 100 may further include an outer frame assembly (not shown). The outer frame assembly may seal the other components of the button testing device 100 therein. The outer frame assembly may include a bottom plate, side sealing plates, a door stopper, a counter, a travel switch, a main body sheet metal, a door, and a door handle. The travel switch may be installed behind the door sheet metal so that the travel switch is triggered when the door is closed. The door may be configured to be opened to cut off power to the motor 121 of the first actuator 120 and the motor 131 of the second actuator 130, thereby preventing equipment aging and improving safety. The carrying device 110, the first actuator 120, and the second actuator 130 may be placed on the bottom plate of the outer frame assembly. In another embodiment, the button testing device 100 may not include an outer frame assembly.

[0090] The button testing device 100 may also include a tooling electrical box assembly (not shown). The tooling electrical box assembly may include a profile assembly, side cover plates, a rear cover plate, a bottom cover plate, a front door, electrical box sheet metal, and caster foot cups. The side cover plates may be processed into blinds. All cover plates and doors may be made of 1.5 mm cold-rolled steel. The profile assembly of the tooling electrical box assembly may be made of 4040 aluminum profiles and connected using angle bracket connectors. In another embodiment, the button testing device 100 may not include a tooling electrical box assembly.

[0091] The button testing device 100 can be operated according to the following process. The button device 200 is manually placed into the support seat 113. The button device 200 is quickly clamped. The door of the outer frame assembly is closed, and the limit switch receives a signal to start the motors 121 and 131. The first pressing member 123 presses the first button of the button device 200 at the lowest point; when the first pressing member 123 moves to the highest point, the second pressing member is inserted into the button device 200 and actuates the second button to reset the first button (so that the first button can be pressed again), thereby completing a cycle.

[0092] Optionally, the button test device 100 may have a length of 1600 mm, a width of 660 mm, and a height of 500 mm. The button test device 100 may weigh 86 kg. The input voltage of the button test device 100 may be 100-240 VAC / 50 Hz. The input current of the button test device 100 may be 3 A. The button test device 100 may have an alarm sound intensity of 60 dB or greater. The above parameters of the button test device 100 are exemplary.

[0093] See also Figure 2 In one embodiment, the button test device 100 may have a PC control board and a PLC main control board. The PC control board and the PLC main control board may be connected via a CAN communication bus. The operator can input parameters such as the number of presses, starting value, and pressing direction into the PC control board through an interactive interface. The PC control board can display the operating status of the button test device 100, which may include the number of presses, time, whether the operating status is normal, and so on. The PLC main control board can receive instructions from the PC control board to control the motor 121 of the first actuator 120, the motor 131 of the second actuator 130, the operating indicator light and the counting sensor, and so on. It should be noted that the PC control board and the PLC main control board are not necessary. The different components of the button test device 100 can be linked in other ways.

[0094] The button device 200 tested by the button testing device 100 of the present application may include a Japanese stand-alone detector (with a button press endurance greater than 100,000 times), an FCI manual fire alarm button (with an alarm and reset endurance greater than 2,000 times), an RP start / stop button (with a button press endurance greater than 1,000 times), an MCP manual fire alarm button (with an alarm and reset endurance greater than 5,000 times), etc. The button device 200 may also be of other types besides those listed above.

[0095] The bidirectional asynchronous test of the button test device 100 of the present application fully solves the timing requirement of the manual alarm button being actuated and then reset.

[0096] The button testing device 100 of the present application can test different products. Each product corresponds to a set of carrier boards. When replacing products of different sizes, it is only necessary to replace the carrier boards. The product carrier and the second pressing part assembly can be adjusted, for example, front and back adjustment and left and right adjustment.

[0097] The door of the outer frame assembly of the button testing device 100 of the present application can be opened, and when the door is opened, the power inside the outer frame assembly is automatically cut off to stop aging.

[0098] The button testing device 100 of the present application has a neat and beautiful appearance and is simple and safe to operate.

[0099] The button test device 100 of the present application fully solves the timing requirements of the manual alarm button's actuation and then resetting. 500 tests only take 70 minutes, and the test can be paused and continued midway.

[0100] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered merely exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the claims of the present application.

[0101] Although the present application has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, the terms used are illustrative and exemplary rather than restrictive. Since the present application can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit and essence of the present application, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the scope of the claims, and all variations that fall within the scope of the claims or their equivalents are intended to be covered by the claims.

Claims

1. A button testing device for a button device, characterized in that: The button testing device includes a carrying device, a first actuating device and a second actuating device, In which, the supporting device is used to fix the button device, the first actuating device includes a first pressing member that can move back and forth, and the first pressing member is configured to actuate the first button on the button device along a first direction, and the second actuating device includes a second pressing member that can move back and forth, and the second pressing member is configured to actuate the second button on the button device along a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are staggered.

2. The button testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first actuating device and the second actuating device are configured to be linked, such that when the first pressing member actuates the first button, the second pressing member does not actuate the second button.

3. The button testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button testing device is configured to alternately cause the first pressing member to actuate the first button and the second pressing member to actuate the second button.

4. The button testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

5. The button testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first button is an alarm button, and the second button is a reset button.

6. The button testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first actuating device comprises: Motor; An eccentric wheel is arranged on the output shaft of the motor; a bearing portion, wherein the first pressing member is fixed to the bearing portion; A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end of which is connected to the bearing portion.

7. The button testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second actuating device comprises: Motor; An eccentric wheel is arranged on the output shaft of the motor; a bottom plate, wherein the second pressing member is fixed to the bottom plate; A connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the eccentric wheel, and the other end of which is connected to the base plate.

8. A button testing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second actuating device includes a first position adjustment mechanism and a second position adjustment mechanism, and the supporting device includes a third position adjustment mechanism and a fourth position adjustment mechanism, wherein the first position adjustment mechanism and the third position adjustment mechanism adjust the position along the second direction, and the second position adjustment mechanism and the fourth position adjustment mechanism adjust the position along the third direction, and the third direction is staggered with both the first direction and the second direction.

9. The button testing device according to claim 1, wherein: The first actuating device includes an adjusting fastener that selectively fixes the first pressing member.

10. The button testing device according to claim 1, wherein: The carrying device comprises a clamping jaw for clamping the button device.

11. The button testing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The push button testing apparatus includes an outer frame assembly that seals other components of the push button testing apparatus therein, the outer frame assembly having a door configured to be opened to de-energize the motors of the first and second actuating devices.

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