Wire harness automatic plugging device used for electronic product test

By designing an automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for electronic product testing, the automatic and precise alignment and locking of the electronic product interface and the wire harness test interface are achieved, solving the problems of low testing efficiency and easy interface damage, improving testing efficiency and reducing the risk of damage.

CN223514395UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04QUALTECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422867529.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the testing of electronic products is inefficient and the connectors or terminals are easily damaged, mainly due to manual operation.

Method used

Design an automatic wire harness insertion and removal device, including a worktable, a drive assembly, a carriage, a guide rail, and a locking mechanism. The automatic drive carriage electrically connects the electronic product interface and the wire harness test interface, ensuring precise alignment and locking to avoid misalignment and damage.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of electronic product testing, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and reduces the risk of damage to electronic products and wire harness testing interfaces.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic product test system accessories, and especially relates to a wire harness automatic plugging device used for electronic product test. The wire harness automatic plugging device used for electronic product testing provided by the utility model solves the technical problem of low testing efficiency during electronic product testing in the prior art. An automatic wiring harness plugging and unplugging device for electronic product testing comprises a workbench which is provided with a wiring harness testing interface; the sliding frame is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the electronic product to be tested, the driving mechanism drives the sliding frame to move, the electronic product to be tested is locked on the sliding frame through the locking mechanism, the driving mechanism drives the sliding frame, the electronic product is close to the wire harness testing interface, and all interfaces or wiring terminals of the electronic product to be tested can be electrically connected with the wire harness testing interface. According to the scheme, a plurality of interfaces or wiring terminals can be tested through one-time operation, the test efficiency of electronic products is effectively improved, and the labor intensity of operators is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electronic product testing system accessory technical field especially relates to a harness automatic plug device for electronic product test. BACKGROUND

[0002] Electronic product testing refers to the process of detecting the performance of electronic products. Usually, electronic products have more sockets or wiring terminals, and each socket or wiring terminal needs to be electrically connected with the host computer for testing electronic products during the testing process to realize the testing of electronic products.

[0003] However, the prior art adopts manual operation to electrically connect the sockets or wiring terminals of electronic products with the test ports of the host computer, which causes the sockets or wiring terminals of electronic products to be easily damaged, and the electronic product testing efficiency is low.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art has the technical problem of low testing efficiency during electronic product testing. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model provides a harness automatic plug device for electronic product test, solve the prior art in the technical problem of low testing efficiency during electronic product testing.

[0006] Some embodiments adopted to solve the above technical problems include:

[0007] A harness automatic plug device for electronic product testing, comprising a workbench, the workbench is provided with harness test interface;

[0008] The workbench is also provided with a drive assembly for driving the electronic product to be tested, and the drive assembly drives the electronic product to be tested to approach or move away from the harness test interface along a straight line trajectory;

[0009] The drive assembly comprises a sliding frame, the workbench is provided with a guide rail for guiding the sliding frame, and the workbench is also provided with a drive mechanism for driving the sliding frame to displace along the guide rail;

[0010] The sliding frame is provided with a locking mechanism for locking the position of the electronic product to be tested relative to the sliding frame.

[0011] As a preferred, the guide rail has two, two the guide rail parallelly arranged in the workbench, and two the guide rail respectively located at both ends of the sliding frame.

[0012] As a preferred, the sliding frame is provided with a sliding groove matched with the guide rail, and the sliding groove has two, and each sliding groove is matched with an independent guide rail.

[0013] As preferred, the locking mechanism comprises a pressing plate for locking the electronic product to be tested, and the sliding frame is provided with a rotary cylinder for driving the pressing plate to move up and down relative to the sliding frame.

[0014] As preferred, the rotary cylinder comprises a cylinder body fixed to the sliding frame and a piston rod arranged on the cylinder body, and the pressing plate is fixed to the piston rod.

[0015] As preferred, the locking mechanism comprises two locking mechanisms respectively arranged at two ends of the sliding frame.

[0016] As preferred, the sliding frame is further provided with a positioning plate for placing the electronic product to be tested, and the positioning plate is in an integrated structure with the sliding frame, or the positioning plate is fixed to the sliding frame through detachable connection.

[0017] As preferred, the driving mechanism is a linear motor, or the driving mechanism is a cylinder, or the driving mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder, or the driving mechanism comprises a lead screw rotatably connected to the workbench, the sliding frame is provided with a nut seat matched with the lead screw, and the workbench is further provided with a motor for driving the lead screw.

[0018] As preferred, the workbench is further provided with an alarm and a counter.

[0019] As preferred, the workbench is provided with a button, the button comprises a start button for starting the detection of the electronic product to be tested by the upper computer, the start button comprises two start buttons respectively arranged at two sides of the workbench, and the button further comprises a reset button for controlling the locking mechanism and the sliding frame to return to the initial state.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0021] Through the arrangement of the sliding frame, the sliding frame is provided with the locking mechanism for locking the electronic product to be tested, the driving mechanism drives the displacement of the sliding frame, the electronic product to be tested is locked on the sliding frame by the locking mechanism, the driving mechanism drives the sliding frame and the electronic product to approach the wire harness test interface, and all interfaces or wiring terminals of the electronic product to be tested can be electrically connected with the wire harness test interface, so that the multiple interfaces or wiring terminals can be tested by one operation, the test efficiency of the electronic product is effectively improved, and the labor intensity of the operator is reduced.

[0022] Through the arrangement of the guide rail, the guide rail is used for guiding the sliding frame, so that the sliding frame has higher displacement precision, so that the interfaces or wiring terminals of the electronic product have more accurate relative positions relative to the wire harness test interface, and the electronic product or the wire harness test interface is prevented from being damaged.

[0023] By setting a locking mechanism, the electronic product under test is less likely to be misaligned relative to the carriage, which in turn makes it less likely for the interface or wiring terminal of the electronic product to be misaligned with the wire harness test port, and further makes it less likely for the electronic product or wire harness test interface to be damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0024] For illustrative purposes, several embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the following figures. These figures are incorporated herein by reference and form part of the detailed description. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concept of the subject matter of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The left view.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Top view.

[0029] As shown in the figure:

[0030] 1. Workbench; 11. Wire harness test interface; 12. Alarm; 13. Counter; 14. Start button; 15. Reset button.

[0031] 2. Carriage, 21. Guide rail, 22. Locking mechanism, 221. Pressure plate, 222. Rotary cylinder, 2221. Cylinder body, 2222. Piston rod, 23. Positioning plate.

[0032] 100. Electronic products to be tested. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The specific embodiments shown below are intended to describe various configurations of the subject matter of this invention and are not intended to represent the only configuration in which the subject matter of this invention can be practiced. The specific embodiments include detailed descriptions intended to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter of this invention. However, it will be clear and apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject matter of this invention is not limited to the specific details shown herein and can be practiced without these specific details.

[0034] Understandably, in this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are intended to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and are not intended to expressly or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0035] The terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an automatic wire harness plugging and unplugging device for testing electronic products includes a workbench 1, wherein the workbench 1 is provided with a wire harness testing interface 11.

[0037] The workbench 1 is also provided with a driving component that drives the electronic product under test 100. The driving component drives the electronic product under test to move closer to or away from the wire harness test interface 11 along a straight trajectory.

[0038] The drive assembly includes a carriage 2, the worktable 1 is provided with a guide rail 21 to guide the carriage 2, and the worktable 1 is also provided with a drive mechanism to drive the carriage 2 to move along the guide rail 21.

[0039] The slide 2 is equipped with a locking mechanism 22 that locks the position of the electronic product under test relative to the slide 2.

[0040] In some embodiments, the wire harness test interface 11 is electrically connected to a host computer, which is a device used to perform tests on the electronic product under test. The host computer can be a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer, etc.

[0041] In some embodiments, there are two guide rails 21, which are arranged in parallel on the worktable 1, and the two guide rails 21 are respectively located at both ends of the carriage 2.

[0042] The guide rail 21 is used to improve the displacement accuracy of the carriage 2, so that the carriage 2 has higher displacement accuracy. Since the electronic product under test is fixed on the carriage 2, the higher the displacement accuracy of the carriage 2, the higher the positional accuracy of the electronic product under test relative to the wire harness test interface 11, and the less likely the interface or terminal block is to misalign when it is matched with the wire harness test interface 11.

[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the carriage 2 is provided with a groove that cooperates with the guide rail 21. There are two grooves, and each groove cooperates with an independent guide rail 21.

[0044] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the guide rail 21 can be polygonal. Alternatively, the cross-sectional shape of the guide rail 21 can also be trapezoidal or dovetail-shaped.

[0045] In some embodiments, the guide rail 21 may be an integral part of the carriage 2. Alternatively, the guide rail 21 may be fixed to the carriage 2 with screws. Alternatively, the guide rail 21 may be fixed to the carriage 2 by other detachable connections.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 22 includes a pressure plate 221 for locking the electronic product under test, and the slide 2 is provided with a rotary cylinder 222 for driving the pressure plate 221 to move up and down relative to the slide 2.

[0047] In some embodiments, the surface of the pressure plate 221 that contacts the electronic product under test may be provided with a rubber layer or other elastic layer to prevent the pressure plate 221 from damaging the electronic product under test.

[0048] The rubber layer or elastic layer can be bonded to the pressure plate 221.

[0049] In some embodiments, the rotary cylinder 222 includes a cylinder body 2221 fixed to the slide 2 and a piston rod 2222 disposed on the cylinder body 2221, and the pressure plate 221 is fixed to the piston rod 2222.

[0050] In some embodiments, the cylinder body 2221 can be fixed to the carriage 2 with screws. The cylinder body 2221 can also be fixed to the carriage 2 with other fasteners.

[0051] In some embodiments, there are two locking mechanisms 22, which are located at both ends of the carriage 2.

[0052] Two mechanisms are used to lock the electronic product under test, making it less prone to misalignment.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, there may be three or more locking mechanisms 22. The number of locking mechanisms 22 is not limited and can be reasonably determined according to needs.

[0054] In some embodiments, the slide 2 is further provided with a positioning plate 23 for placing the electronic product to be tested. The positioning plate 23 is an integral structure with the slide 2, or the positioning plate 23 is fixed to the slide 2 by a detachable connection.

[0055] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism is a linear motor.

[0056] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism is a cylinder.

[0057] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder.

[0058] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a lead screw rotatably connected to the worktable 1, the slide 2 is provided with a nut seat that cooperates with the lead screw, and the worktable 1 is also provided with a motor that drives the lead screw. The nut seat may be an integral structure with the slide 2, or the nut seat may be fixed to the slide 2 by fasteners.

[0059] There are no restrictions on how the motor is mounted; it can be determined freely.

[0060] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the workbench 1 is also equipped with an alarm 12 and a counter 13.

[0061] Alarm 12 can be a buzzer. Alarm 12 can be controlled by a host computer. When the electronic product under test fails, alarm 12 will be activated.

[0062] Counter 13 is used to count the number of electronic products being tested. Counter 13 can communicate with the host computer and the number of electronic products tested can be displayed by counter 13 and / or the host computer.

[0063] In some embodiments, the workbench 1 is provided with buttons, including a start button 14 for starting the host computer to detect the electronic product under test. There are two start buttons 14, which are located on opposite sides of the workbench 1.

[0064] The start button 14 communicates with the host computer to control the host computer to start the detection.

[0065] Two start buttons 14 are provided, located on opposite sides of the workbench 1. Operators can only operate the start buttons 14 with both hands, thus improving safety.

[0066] Two start buttons are connected in series.

[0067] In some embodiments, the button further includes a reset button 15 for controlling the locking mechanism 22 and the carriage 2 to return to their initial state.

[0068] The initial state of the locking mechanism 22 refers to the state when the locking mechanism 22 releases the electronic product.

[0069] The initial state of carriage 2 refers to the state of carriage 2 when it is far away from the wire harness test interface 11.

[0070] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the reset button 15 controls the locking mechanism 22 and the drive mechanism via a controller. The controller can be a PLC controller.

[0071] In some embodiments, after the electronic product under test (DUT) is placed on the positioning plate 23, the locking mechanism 22 can be manually or automatically controlled to lock the DUT onto the pressure plate 221. At this time, the interface or wiring terminal on the electronic product is aligned with the wiring harness test interface 11.

[0072] After the electronic product under test is locked by the locking mechanism 22, the drive mechanism drives the slide 2 to move towards the wire harness test interface 11 by manual or automatic means, and makes the interface or terminal of the electronic product electrically connected to the wire harness test interface 11.

[0073] Operate the start button 14 to control the host computer to test the electronic product under test.

[0074] After the electronic product under test is tested, the reset button 15 is pressed to move the slide 2 away from the wire harness test port, and then the locking mechanism 22 releases the electronic product under test to prepare for the next electronic product test.

[0075] The above describes the subject matter technical solution of this utility model and its corresponding details. It is understood that the above description is only some implementation schemes of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, and some details may be omitted in the specific implementation.

[0076] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the above utility model, multiple embodiments may be combined; however, due to space limitations, all such combinations will not be listed here. Those skilled in the art can freely combine the above embodiments according to their needs to achieve a better application experience.

[0077] When implementing the subject matter technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can obtain other detailed configurations or drawings based on the subject matter technical solution and the accompanying drawings. Obviously, these details are still within the scope of the subject matter technical solution of this utility model without departing from it.

Claims

1. An automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products, characterized in that: Includes a workbench (1), wherein the workbench (1) is provided with a wire harness testing interface (11); The workbench (1) is also provided with a driving component for driving the electronic product under test. The driving component drives the electronic product under test to approach or move away from the wire harness test interface (11) along a straight trajectory. The drive assembly includes a carriage (2), the worktable (1) is provided with a guide rail (21) for guiding the carriage (2), and the worktable (1) is also provided with a drive mechanism for driving the carriage (2) to move along the guide rail (21); The slide (2) is provided with a locking mechanism (22) for locking the position of the electronic product under test relative to the slide (2).

2. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two guide rails (21), which are arranged in parallel on the worktable (1) and are located at both ends of the carriage (2).

3. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The carriage (2) is provided with a groove that cooperates with the guide rail (21). There are two grooves, and each groove cooperates with an independent guide rail (21).

4. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (22) includes a pressure plate (221) for locking the electronic product under test, and the slide (2) is provided with a rotary cylinder (222) for driving the pressure plate (221) to move up and down relative to the slide (2).

5. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotary cylinder (222) includes a cylinder body (2221) fixed to the slide (2) and a piston rod (2222) disposed on the cylinder body (2221), and the pressure plate (221) is fixed to the piston rod (2222).

6. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two locking mechanisms (22), which are located at both ends of the carriage (2).

7. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slide (2) is also provided with a positioning plate (23) for placing the electronic product to be tested. The positioning plate (23) and the slide (2) are an integral structure, or the positioning plate (23) is fixed to the slide (2) by a detachable connection.

8. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is a linear motor, or the driving mechanism is a cylinder, or the driving mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder, or the driving mechanism includes a lead screw rotatably connected to the worktable (1), the slide (2) is provided with a nut seat that cooperates with the lead screw, and the worktable (1) is also provided with a motor that drives the lead screw.

9. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is also equipped with an alarm (12) and a counter (13).

10. The automatic wire harness insertion and removal device for testing electronic products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is equipped with buttons, including a start button (14) to start the host computer to detect the electronic product under test. There are two start buttons (14), which are located on both sides of the workbench (1). The buttons also include a reset button (15) to control the locking mechanism (22) and the slide (2) to return to their initial state.