Board card function test tool

By designing automated board functional testing tooling and using components such as conveying devices, positioning mechanisms and testing tables, we have achieved automated positioning, material removal and functional testing of boards, solving the low efficiency and inaccuracy problems caused by manual insertion of connectors in existing technologies and improving test accuracy and efficiency.

CN223401002UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30KUNSHAN UNIMATIC-HEXIN AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422586142.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-25

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Technical Problem

The existing board function test tooling only has a positioning function and requires manual insertion of the test connector, resulting in low work efficiency and uncontrollable connector connection accuracy.

Method used

A board function test fixture was designed, which adopted an automatically controlled conveying device, positioning mechanism, picking mechanism and testing table to realize the automatic positioning, picking and functional testing of the board. The test connector was automatically inserted and connected through the cooperation of the cylinder and slide module.

Benefits of technology

The full automation of the board test process is achieved, which improves work efficiency and ensures the accuracy of the test process and the accuracy of the connector connection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a board card function test tool, which belongs to the technical field of test equipment, and comprises a bottom plate, the top end of the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a conveying device, a gantry slide rail module and a detection table, a jacking cylinder assembly is fixedly connected in the bottom plate, the output end of the jacking cylinder assembly is fixedly connected with a positioning seat, and the positioning seat is located in the conveying device. The bottom plate is provided with a positioning mechanism, the positioning mechanism is located in the conveying device and corresponds to the positioning seat, the gantry sliding rail module is slidably connected with a material taking mechanism, the material taking mechanism corresponds to the positioning seat, the top end of the detection table is fixedly connected with a positioning plate and a probe assembly, and the detection table is provided with two pressing air cylinders and two detection sliding rail modules. The two pressing air cylinders correspond to the positioning plate; according to the utility model, the whole test process of the board card from material taking to final function test is automatically controlled, the detection process does not need manual participation, and the working efficiency is improved while the detection precision is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of testing equipment, and more specifically to a board function testing tool. Background Art

[0002] A board is a type of printed circuit board (PCB board for short). It is manufactured with a plug-in and can be inserted into the slot of the computer's main circuit board (motherboard). It is used to control the operation of hardware, such as monitors, capture cards and other devices. After installing the driver, the corresponding hardware functions can be realized.

[0003] At present, during the processing of boards and cards, it is necessary to use a test tool to test their functions to ensure that the boards and cards can be used normally. However, most of the existing test tools usually only have a positioning function, and manual insertion of test connectors is required during the test. These are semi-automatic tools, which not only have low work efficiency but also cannot control the accuracy of connector connection during the test. For this reason, the utility model proposes a board and card function test tool. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In response to the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a board function testing tool, which aims to solve the problem that the test tool in the prior art usually only has a positioning function and requires manual insertion of the test connector during testing. It is a semi-automatic tool, which not only has low work efficiency but also cannot control the accuracy of the connector connection during testing.

[0006] 2. Technical solution

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] A board function testing tool comprises a base plate, the top of the base plate is fixedly connected to a conveying device, a gantry slide rail module and a testing table, a lifting cylinder assembly is fixedly connected inside the base plate, the output end of the lifting cylinder assembly is fixedly connected to a positioning seat, and the positioning seat is located in the conveying device, a positioning mechanism is provided on the base plate, and the positioning mechanism is located in the conveying device and corresponds to the positioning seat, a material picking mechanism is slidably connected to the gantry slide rail module, and the material picking mechanism corresponds to the positioning seat, the top of the testing table is fixedly connected to a positioning plate and a probe assembly, two clamping cylinders and two testing slide rail modules are provided on the testing table, and the two clamping cylinders correspond to the positioning plate, and the two testing slide rail modules are slidably connected to a joint assembly, and the two joint assemblies correspond to the positioning plate.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the positioning mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder, a positioning baffle, a push plate cylinder, a second lifting cylinder and a fixed plate assembly. The first lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder assembly, the positioning baffle is fixedly connected to the output end of the first lifting cylinder and corresponds to the positioning seat, the push plate cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, the second lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the output end of the push plate cylinder, and the fixed plate assembly is fixedly connected to the output end of the second lifting cylinder and corresponds to the positioning seat.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the material picking mechanism includes a material picking cylinder, a lifting plate, a positioning column assembly, two telescopic cylinders, two movable plates and a pneumatic top block assembly. The material picking cylinder is slidably connected to the gantry slide rail module, the lifting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the material picking cylinder, the positioning column assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate, the two telescopic cylinders are fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate, the two movable plates are respectively fixedly connected to the output ends of the two telescopic cylinders, the pneumatic top block assembly is fixedly connected to the two movable plates, and the pneumatic top block assembly corresponds to the positioning column assembly.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the present invention, two limiting cylinders are fixedly connected to the inside of the conveying device, and the two limiting cylinders are respectively located on both sides of the positioning seat.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, two feeding sensors are fixedly connected in the conveying device, and a plurality of material taking sensors are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the bottom end of the positioning seat is fixedly connected to an auxiliary rod assembly, and the auxiliary rod assembly movably passes through the jacking cylinder assembly.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0016] (1) In this solution, the conveying device transports the board and cards and positions them through the positioning mechanism so that the board and cards correspond to the positioning seat. The lifting cylinder assembly controls the positioning seat to rise and lift the board and cards to correspond to the material picking mechanism, thereby realizing the feeding of the board and cards. The material picking mechanism grabs the board and cards and moves them to the positioning plate of the inspection table through the gantry slide module. The two clamping cylinders are used to clamp and position them. The two inspection slide modules control the movement of the two joint assemblies to connect with the board and cards. The board and cards are connected to the test equipment through the probe assembly and the two joint assemblies, so as to perform functional testing. In this utility model, the entire testing process of the board and cards, from material picking to the final functional test, is fully automated, and no human participation is required in the inspection process, thereby improving work efficiency while ensuring inspection accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is the main view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the conveying device in the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the positioning mechanism in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is the structural diagram of the gantry slide rail module in this utility model

[0022] Figure 6 This is the structural diagram of the material taking mechanism in this utility model

[0023] Figure 7 It is the structural diagram of the detection platform in this utility model.

[0024] Description of the numbers in the figure:

[0025] 1. Base plate; 2. Conveying device; 3. Lifting cylinder assembly; 4. Positioning seat; 5. Positioning mechanism; 51. First lifting cylinder; 52. Positioning baffle; 53. Push plate cylinder; 54. Second lifting cylinder; 55. Fixed plate assembly; 6. Gantry slide rail module; 7. Retrieving mechanism; 71. Retrieving cylinder; 72. Lifting plate; 73. Positioning column assembly; 74. Telescopic cylinder; 75. Moving plate; 76. Pneumatic ejector assembly; 8. Inspection table; 9. Clamping cylinder; 10. Inspection slide rail module; 11. Joint assembly; 12. Limit cylinder; 13. Feeding sensor; 14. Retrieving sensor; 15. Auxiliary rod assembly; 16. Positioning plate; 17. Probe assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "mounted / connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example:

[0030] See also Figure 1-7 , a board function test tool, including a base plate 1, the top of the base plate 1 is fixedly connected to a conveying device 2, a gantry slide module 6 and a testing table 8, a lifting cylinder assembly 3 is fixedly connected inside the base plate 1, the output end of the lifting cylinder assembly 3 is fixedly connected to a positioning seat 4, and the positioning seat 4 is located in the conveying device 2, a positioning mechanism 5 is provided on the base plate 1, and the positioning mechanism 5 is located in the conveying device 2 and corresponds to the positioning seat 4, a material picking mechanism 7 is slidably connected to the gantry slide module 6, and the material picking mechanism 7 corresponds to the positioning seat 4, the top of the testing table 8 is fixedly connected to a positioning plate 16 and a probe assembly 17, two clamping cylinders 9 and two testing slide modules 10 are provided on the testing table 8, and the two clamping cylinders 9 correspond to the positioning plate 16, and the two testing slide modules 10 are slidably connected with a joint assembly 11, and the two joint assemblies 11 correspond to the positioning plate 16.

[0031] In this embodiment, the board is placed on the conveying device 2, the conveying device 2 transports the board so that the board corresponds to the positioning seat 4, the positioning mechanism 5 positions the board so that the holes on the board accurately correspond to the positioning pins on the positioning seat 4, the lifting cylinder assembly 3 controls the positioning seat 4 to rise, the positioning seat 4 positions the board and lifts it from the conveying device 2 so that the board corresponds to the material picking mechanism 7, the material picking mechanism 7 grabs the board, the gantry slide module 6 drives the material picking mechanism 7 to move, so that the board grabbed by the material picking mechanism 7 is placed on the positioning plate 16 of the detection table 8, the positioning plate 16 positions the board through the positioning pins, the two clamping cylinders 9 clamp and position the board so that the board is fixed on the detection table 8 and contacts the probe assembly 17, at the same time, the two detection slide modules 10 control the two joint assemblies 11 to approach, the joints on the two joint assemblies 11 are connected to the board, and the board is connected to the test equipment through the probe assembly 17 and the two joint assemblies 11, so as to perform functional testing.

[0032] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 5 includes a first lifting cylinder 51, a positioning baffle 52, a push plate cylinder 53, a second lifting cylinder 54 and a fixed plate assembly 55. The first lifting cylinder 51 is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder assembly 3, the positioning baffle 52 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first lifting cylinder 51 and corresponds to the positioning seat 4, the push plate cylinder 53 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 1, the second lifting cylinder 54 is fixedly connected to the output end of the push plate cylinder 53, and the fixed plate assembly 55 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second lifting cylinder 54 and corresponds to the positioning seat 4.

[0033] In this embodiment, after the board moves on the conveying device 2 to correspond to the positioning seat 4, the first lifting cylinder 51 controls the positioning baffle 52 to rise, and the second lifting cylinder 54 controls the fixed plate assembly 55 to rise, so that the positioning baffle 52 and the fixed plate assembly 55 correspond to the two sides of the board respectively, and the pushing plate cylinder 53 pushes the second lifting cylinder 54 and the fixed plate assembly 55 to move, so that the holes on the board accurately correspond to the positioning pins on the positioning seat 4, which facilitates the positioning seat 4 to position and lift the board.

[0034] Specifically, the material picking mechanism 7 includes a material picking cylinder 71, a lifting plate 72, a positioning column assembly 73, two telescopic cylinders 74, two movable plates 75 and a pneumatic top block assembly 76. The material picking cylinder 71 is slidably connected to the gantry slide rail module 6, the lifting plate 72 is fixedly connected to the output end of the material picking cylinder 71, the positioning column assembly 73 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate 72, the two telescopic cylinders 74 are both fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate 72, the two movable plates 75 are respectively fixedly connected to the output ends of the two telescopic cylinders 74, the pneumatic top block assembly 76 is fixedly connected to the two movable plates 75, and the pneumatic top block assembly 76 corresponds to the positioning column assembly 73.

[0035] In this embodiment, after the board is lifted by the positioning seat 4, the material-taking cylinder 71 controls the lifting plate 72 to move downward, so that the positioning column assembly 73 is inserted into the hole on the corresponding board. During the downward movement of the lifting plate 72, the two telescopic cylinders 74 push the two moving plates 75 away and open. After the positioning column assembly 73 passes through the board, the pneumatic ejector assembly 76 is located on the lower side of the board. Then, the two telescopic cylinders 74 control the two moving plates 75 to move closer, so that the pneumatic ejector assembly 76 corresponds to the bottom end of the positioning column assembly 73. The pneumatic ejector assembly 76 pushes upward and cooperates with the positioning column assembly 73 to fix the board under the lifting plate 72. The material-taking cylinder 71 controls the lifting plate 72 to move upward to realize the grabbing of the board.

[0036] Specifically, two limiting cylinders 12 are fixedly connected to the interior of the conveying device 2 , and the two limiting cylinders 12 are respectively located on both sides of the positioning seat 4 .

[0037] In this embodiment, the two limiting cylinders 12 limit the boards and cards transported on the conveying device 2 to prevent excessive boards and cards from affecting the lifting of the positioning seat 4.

[0038] Specifically, two feeding sensors 13 are fixedly connected in the conveying device 2 , and a plurality of picking sensors 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate 72 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the two feeding sensors 13 detect the boards and cards conveyed on the conveyor 2, and the multiple picking sensors 14 detect the boards and cards lifted by the positioning seat 4 to determine whether there are any boards and cards.

[0040] Specifically, the bottom end of the positioning seat 4 is fixedly connected to the auxiliary rod assembly 15 , and the auxiliary rod assembly 15 movably passes through the jacking cylinder assembly 3 .

[0041] In this embodiment, the auxiliary rod assembly 15 is used to assist the lifting and lowering of the positioning seat 4 so that the positioning seat 4 remains stable during the lifting and lowering.

[0042] Working principle: By placing the board on the conveyor 2, the conveyor 2 transports the board so that the board corresponds to the positioning seat 4, the first lifting cylinder 51 controls the positioning baffle 52 to rise, and the second lifting cylinder 54 controls the fixed plate assembly 55 to rise, so that the positioning baffle 52 and the fixed plate assembly 55 correspond to the two sides of the board respectively, and the push plate cylinder 53 pushes the second lifting cylinder 54 and the fixed plate assembly 55 to move, and the fixed plate assembly 55 cooperates with the positioning baffle 52 to position the board so that the holes on the board accurately correspond to the positioning pins on the positioning seat 4, the lifting cylinder assembly 3 controls the positioning seat 4 to rise, the positioning seat 4 positions the board and lifts it from the conveyor 2, so that the board corresponds to the material picking mechanism 7, and the material picking cylinder 71 controls the lifting plate 72 to move downward, so that the positioning column assembly 73 corresponds to the hole on the board. In the process of the lifting plate 72 moving downward, the two telescopic cylinders 74 push the two moving plates 75 away from each other, and the positioning column assembly 73 penetrates After the board is clamped, the pneumatic ejector assembly 76 is located at the lower side of the board. Then, the two telescopic cylinders 74 control the two moving plates 75 to approach, so that the pneumatic ejector assembly 76 corresponds to the bottom end of the positioning column assembly 73. The pneumatic ejector assembly 76 pushes up and cooperates with the positioning column assembly 73 to fix the board under the lifting plate 72. The material picking cylinder 71 controls the lifting plate 72 to move upward to realize the grabbing of the board. The gantry slide module 6 drives the material picking mechanism 7 to move so that the board grabbed by the material picking mechanism 7 is placed on the positioning plate 16 of the detection table 8. The positioning plate 16 positions the board through the positioning pin. The two clamping cylinders 9 press and position the board so that the board is fixed on the detection table 8 and contacts with the probe assembly 17. At the same time, the two detection slide modules 10 control the two joint assemblies 11 to approach, and the joints on the two joint assemblies 11 are connected to the board. The board is connected to the test equipment through the probe assembly 17 and the two joint assemblies 11, so as to perform functional testing.

[0043] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and improved ideas of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A board function test fixture, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a conveying device (2), a gantry slide rail module (6) and a testing platform (8); a lifting cylinder assembly (3) is fixedly connected inside the base plate (1); an output end of the lifting cylinder assembly (3) is fixedly connected to a positioning seat (4), and the positioning seat (4) is located in the conveying device (2); a positioning mechanism (5) is provided on the base plate (1), and the positioning mechanism (5) is located in the conveying device (2) and corresponds to the positioning seat (4); a sliding connection is provided on the gantry slide rail module (6); A material picking mechanism (7) is connected, and the material picking mechanism (7) corresponds to the positioning seat (4); the top of the detection platform (8) is fixedly connected to a positioning plate (16) and a probe assembly (17); two clamping cylinders (9) and two detection slide rail modules (10) are provided on the detection platform (8), and the two clamping cylinders (9) correspond to the positioning plate (16); the two detection slide rail modules (10) are both slidably connected to a joint assembly (11), and the two joint assemblies (11) correspond to the positioning plate (16).

2. The board function test tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (5) includes a first lifting cylinder (51), a positioning baffle (52), a push plate cylinder (53), a second lifting cylinder (54) and a fixed plate assembly (55), wherein the first lifting cylinder (51) is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder assembly (3), the positioning baffle (52) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first lifting cylinder (51) and corresponds to the positioning seat (4), the push plate cylinder (53) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (1), the second lifting cylinder (54) is fixedly connected to the output end of the push plate cylinder (53), and the fixed plate assembly (55) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second lifting cylinder (54) and corresponds to the positioning seat (4).

3. The board function test tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (7) comprises a material taking cylinder (71), a lifting plate (72), a positioning column assembly (73), two telescopic cylinders (74), two movable plates (75) and a pneumatic ejector assembly (76), wherein the material taking cylinder (71) is slidably connected to the gantry slide rail module (6), the lifting plate (72) is fixedly connected to the output end of the material taking cylinder (71), the positioning column assembly (73) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate (72), the two telescopic cylinders (74) are fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate (72), the two movable plates (75) are respectively fixedly connected to the output ends of the two telescopic cylinders (74), the pneumatic ejector assembly (76) is fixedly connected to the two movable plates (75), and the pneumatic ejector assembly (76) corresponds to the positioning column assembly (73).

4. The board function test tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two limiting cylinders (12) are fixedly connected to the interior of the conveying device (2), and the two limiting cylinders (12) are respectively located on both sides of the positioning seat (4).

5. The board function test tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two feeding sensors (13) are fixedly connected inside the conveying device (2), and a plurality of picking sensors (14) are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting plate (72).

6. The board function test fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom end of the positioning seat (4) is fixedly connected to an auxiliary rod assembly (15), and the auxiliary rod assembly (15) movably penetrates the jacking cylinder assembly (3).