Switch module EOL test tool
By designing the support groove structure and coordinating it with the rollers and wheels, synchronous batch electrical connection of the EOL test fixture for the switch module was achieved, solving the problems of reliability and efficiency in testing caused by manual operation, and improving testing efficiency and reliability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422600857.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the EOL test of automotive potentiometer switch modules requires manual operation, which results in the test probe and switch contacts not making instantaneous synchronous contact, affecting the reliability of the test results and production efficiency.
An EOL testing fixture for switch modules was designed. Through the linkage between the groove structure on the support and the rollers and wheels, the vertical lifting and flipping action of the cover is realized, ensuring the synchronous batch electrical connection of the switch modules under test and the test terminals.
This improves the efficiency and reliability of EOL testing, ensuring the accuracy of test results and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of EOL testing equipment, and in particular to a switch module EOL testing fixture. Background Technology
[0002] Before automotive potentiometer switch modules roll off the production line, they undergo end-of-life (EOL) testing. Prior to EOL testing, a safe and reliable electrical connection must be established for the switch module under test. Current technology typically uses manual operation to load test probes onto the switch modules. Each switch module requires individual loading and unloading operations. Due to the repetitive and tedious process, and the influence of operator skill, the test probes and switch contacts cannot achieve instantaneous synchronous contact, leading to abnormal contact and interfering with the test results. This results in low efficiency on the final inspection line, unreliable test results, and an inability to meet production requirements. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a switch module EOL testing fixture. Through the linkage between the support groove structure and the rollers and wheels, the linkage control arm can accurately control the lifting and lowering of the cover vertically and the flipping and lifting action, thereby realizing the synchronous batch electrical connection operation of the connector template to the switch module under test, improving the efficiency and reliability of EOL testing.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a technical solution: a switch module EOL testing fixture, including a connector template, a flip cover, side plates, a handle, and a support. The connector template is provided with a flip cover, and side plates are vertically arranged on both sides of the flip cover. A handle is provided at the front of the side plates, and a first roller and a second roller are arranged at the same height at the rear of the side plates. The support is provided with a first interface and a second interface at the same height. The first roller is fitted into the first interface, and the second roller is fitted into the second interface. The first interface is vertically provided with a shaft position control groove, and the second interface is vertically provided with a driven lifting groove. A flipping guide groove is provided extending from the top of the driven lifting groove with the top end of the shaft position control groove as the center.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end shaft of the handle is connected to the side plate, and the handle is externally connected to the shaft with a linkage control arm. The linkage control arm has a deflection line hole, and the first roller shaft is fitted into the deflection line hole.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the linkage control arm is provided with a lifting and lowering guide pulley parallel to the first roller shaft, the support is provided with a lifting and lowering guide groove, the lifting and lowering guide groove is linearly constructed with a ramp, the vertical component of the ramp travel is adapted to the travel of the shaft position control groove, and the handle, through the linkage control arm, causes the cover to lift and lower vertically along the shaft position control groove under the control of the lifting and lowering guide pulley along the first roller shaft.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the linkage control arm is provided with a lifting guide pulley parallel to the first roller shaft, the support is provided with a lifting guide groove, the lifting guide groove is constructed with an arc-shaped slide, the arc-shaped slide is centered on the top end of the shaft position control groove, and the handle, through the linkage control arm, causes the cover to rotate and flip along the flipping guide groove with the second roller shaft under the control of the lifting guide pulley, with the top end of the shaft position control groove as the center.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting block is provided on the side plate, and a clamping space is formed between the limiting block and the side plate. The linkage control arm is partially pressed into the clamping space by the limiting block and close to the side plate.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lifting guide groove extends at the upper end of the ramp and is provided with a clearance channel that matches the lifting guide pulley.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lifting guide groove extends at the lower end of the arc-shaped slide and is provided with a clearance channel that matches the lifting guide pulley.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outline of the linkage control arm is provided with a guide notch, and the shape, size and distribution of the guide notch are the same as those of the deflection line hole.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The switch module EOL testing fixture provided by this utility model, through the linkage between the support groove structure and the roller and wheel, enables the linkage control arm to accurately control the lifting and lowering of the cover vertically and the flipping and lifting action, thereby realizing the synchronous batch electrical connection operation of the connector template to be tested switch modules, improving the efficiency and reliability of EOL testing. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:
[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a switch module EOL test fixture according to this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the side panel structure;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the support structure;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the roller shaft and the interface;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the limit block and the linkage control arm;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the lifted state;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the intermediate state transitioning from the lifting state to the vertical lifting state;
[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the state when the cover is in a horizontal position and the connector template is pressed together synchronously. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0023] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the embodiments of this utility model include:
[0024] A switch module EOL testing fixture includes a connector template 1, a flip cover 2, side plates 3, a handle 4, and a support 5. The connector template 1 is provided with a flip cover 2. Side plates 3 are vertically arranged on both sides of the flip cover 2. A handle 4 is provided at the front of the side plates 3. A first roller 301 and a second roller 302 are arranged at the same height at the rear of the side plates 3. The support 5 is provided with a first interface 501 and a second interface 502 at the same height. The first roller 301 fits into the first interface 501, and the second roller 302 fits into the second interface 502. The first interface 501 is vertically provided with a shaft position control groove 501a, and the second interface 502 is vertically provided with a driven lifting groove 502a. A flipping guide groove 502b is provided extending from the top of the driven lifting groove 502a with the top end of the shaft position control groove 501a as the center.
[0025] The handle 4 is connected to the side plate 3 at its end shaft. The handle 4 is connected to a linkage control arm 6 next to the shaft. The linkage control arm 6 has a deflection line hole 601. The first roller shaft 301 is fitted into the deflection line hole 601.
[0026] Furthermore, the linkage control arm 6 is provided with a lifting and lowering guide pulley 602 parallel to the first roller shaft 301, and the support 5 is provided with a lifting and lowering guide groove 603. The lifting and lowering guide groove 603 is linearly constructed with a ramp 603a. The vertical component of the ramp 603a travels in accordance with the travel of the shaft position control groove 501a. The handle 4 causes the lifting cover 2 to rise and fall vertically along the shaft position control groove 501a with the first roller shaft 301 under the control of the lifting and lowering guide pulley 602.
[0027] Furthermore, the linkage control arm 6 is provided with a lifting guide pulley 604 parallel to the first roller shaft 301, and the support 5 is provided with a lifting guide groove 605. The lifting guide groove 605 is constructed with an arc-shaped slide 606. The arc-shaped slide 606 is centered on the top end of the shaft position control groove 501a. The handle 4, through the linkage control arm 6, causes the cover 2 to rotate and flip along the flipping guide groove 502b with the second roller shaft 302 under the control of the lifting guide pulley 604, with the top end of the shaft position control groove 501a as the center.
[0028] Furthermore, a limiting block 303 is provided on the side plate 3, and a clamping space is formed between the limiting block 303 and the side plate 3. The linkage control arm 6 is partially pressed into the clamping space by the limiting block 303 and close to the side plate 3.
[0029] Furthermore, the lifting guide groove 603 extends at the upper end of the ramp 603a and is provided with a clearance channel 603b that matches the lifting guide pulley 602.
[0030] Furthermore, the lifting guide groove 605 extends at the lower end of the arc-shaped slide 606 and is provided with a clearance channel 603b that matches the lifting guide pulley 604.
[0031] Furthermore, the outline of the linkage control arm 6 is provided with a guide notch 607, and the guide notch 607 has the same shape, size and distribution as the deflection line hole 601.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the connector template 1 integrates an EOL test terminal. Before performing an EOL operation on the switch module, the switch module to be tested should be placed on the connector template 1, and then the flip cover 2 should be used to press the switch module to be tested in place. The bottom surface of the flip cover 2 is provided with a urethane pressure block, which acts on the switch module to be tested.
[0033] like Figure 6As shown, pressing down the handle 4 can move the lifting and lowering guide pulley 602 and the lifting guide pulley 604 clockwise. When the lifting and lowering guide pulley 602 touches the top of the avoidance channel 603b, the lifting guide pulley 604 can just reach the avoidance channel 603b, at which point the lifting cover 2 can reach the desired position. Figure 7 The horizontal position shown.
[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, at this time, the cover 2 and the connector template 1 are parallel to each other. Continuing to press down the handle 4 will cause the lifting pulley 604 to disengage from the avoidance channel 603b, and simultaneously cause the lowering pulley 602 to slide to the right along the ramp 603a. During the sliding process, the first roller 301 falls along the shaft position control groove 501a, and simultaneously, the second roller 302 falls synchronously along the driven lowering groove 502a. This process allows the cover 2 to press down on the test switch module in a horizontal state, ensuring that the test switch module and the EOL test terminal make synchronous and full contact.
[0035] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 8, after being pressed down to the position, the handle retracts into the clamping guide groove 9. The clamping guide groove 9 is arc-shaped, with the axis of the handle 4 as the center. The entire clamping guide groove 9 is located on the support 5, which can realize the pulling and locking effect of the linkage control arm 6. That is, it can keep the lifting and lowering pulley 602 at the lowest end of the lifting and lowering guide groove 603, and suppress its retraction action under the elastic force of the urethane pressure block.
[0036] Figure 1 As shown, an electrical connector is also provided on the opposite side of the handle 4, that is, at the rear of the support 5. The electrical connector is electrically connected to the EOL test terminal. In the figure, the bottom of the connector template 1 is supported on two parallel linear rails, which can realize quick plugging and unplugging of the EOL test terminal and the electrical connector.
[0037] In summary, this utility model provides a switch module EOL testing fixture. Through the linkage between the support groove structure and the rollers and wheels, the linkage control arm can accurately control the lifting and lowering of the cover vertically and the flipping and lifting action, thereby realizing the synchronous batch electrical connection operation of the connector template to the switch module under test, improving the efficiency and reliability of EOL testing.
[0038] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A switch module EOL test fixture, characterized in that, The device includes a connector template, a flip cover, side panels, a handle, and a support. The connector template has a flip cover, and side panels are vertically arranged on both sides of the flip cover. A handle is provided at the front of the side panels, and a first roller and a second roller are arranged at the same height at the rear of the side panels. The support has a first interface and a second interface at the same height. The first roller fits into the first interface, and the second roller fits into the second interface. The first interface has a vertical shaft position control groove, and the second interface has a vertical driven lifting groove. A flipping guide groove extends from the top of the driven lifting groove, with the top end of the shaft position control groove as the center.
2. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end shaft of the handle is connected to the side plate, and the handle has a linkage control arm connected to the shaft. The linkage control arm has a deflection line hole, and the first roller shaft is fitted into the deflection line hole.
3. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage control arm is equipped with a lifting and lowering guide pulley parallel to the first roller shaft. The support is provided with a lifting and lowering guide groove. The lifting and lowering guide groove has a ramp in a linear structure. The vertical component of the ramp travels in accordance with the travel of the shaft position control groove. The handle, through the linkage control arm, causes the cover to lift and lower vertically along the shaft position control groove under the control of the lifting and lowering guide pulley along the first roller shaft.
4. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The linkage control arm is equipped with a lifting guide pulley parallel to the first roller shaft. The support is provided with a lifting guide groove, which is constructed with an arc-shaped slide. The arc-shaped slide is centered on the top end of the shaft position control groove. The handle, through the linkage control arm, causes the cover to rotate and flip along the flipping guide groove with the second roller shaft under the control of the lifting guide pulley, with the top end of the shaft position control groove as the center.
5. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting block is provided on the side plate, and a clamping space is formed between the limiting block and the side plate. The linkage control arm is partially pressed into the clamping space by the limiting block and close to the side plate.
6. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting and lowering guide groove extends at the upper end of the ramp and is provided with a clearance channel that matches the lifting and lowering guide pulley.
7. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lifting guide groove extends at the lower end of the arc-shaped slide and is provided with a clearance channel that matches the lifting guide pulley.
8. The EOL test fixture for the switch module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outline of the linkage control arm has a guide notch, and the shape, size, and distribution of the guide notch are the same as those of the deflection line hole.