Detection device for electric energy meter circuit board

By designing an automated testing device for electricity meter circuit boards, automatic circuit board docking and real-time display of testing data were achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor consistency in existing technologies, and improving testing efficiency and safety.

CN223624410UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02MIDDLE SOUTH METER
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522206435.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-20
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the FCT test of the power meter circuit board relies on manual operation item by item, which is inefficient, yields inconsistent results, and is labor-intensive, lacking automated and integrated design.

Method used

A detection device comprising a base, a support plate, a cylinder, a moving contactor, a support platform, and an elastic ejection assembly was designed to achieve automatic docking of circuit boards and real-time display of detection data. Combined with a through-beam fiber optic sensor and an electronic tag reader, the detection efficiency and safety are improved.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated and precise docking of circuit boards, improves testing efficiency and consistency, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and enhances the accuracy of quality traceability through real-time data display and electronic tag binding.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a detection device for an electric energy meter circuit board, which belongs to the technical field of electric energy meter detection equipment, and comprises a base, a fixed surface, a cylinder, a movable contactor, a bearing table and an elastic ejection assembly, a bearing plate is mounted at the top of the base, the fixed surface is mounted at the top of the base and arranged above the bearing plate, and the movable contactor is arranged on the fixed surface. The air cylinder is installed on the side wall of the fixed face, the moving stroke plate is installed at the output end of the air cylinder, the multiple moving contactors are installed at the bottom of the moving stroke plate, the bearing table is slidably connected to the top of the bearing plate, a circuit board containing cavity is formed in the top of the bearing table, and the elastic ejection assembly is arranged in the circuit board containing cavity. The problems of low test efficiency, poor consistency and high labor intensity caused by the fact that the test process depends on manual item-by-item operation and lacks automatic integrated detection equipment in the prior art are solved. The FCT detection device is high in integral structure integration level, simple and convenient to operate, and suitable for rapid and batch FCT detection of the electric energy meter circuit board.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electricity meter testing equipment, and specifically to a testing device for electricity meter circuit boards. Background Technology

[0002] FCT (Functional Circuit Test) refers to a comprehensive functional verification of a circuit board or electronic device under simulated operating conditions to ensure that its performance indicators meet design specifications and usage requirements. In the field of electricity meter manufacturing, FCT testing typically includes multiple items such as accuracy testing, communication capability testing, load performance testing, and environmental adaptability testing, and is a key step in ensuring the quality of electricity meters before they leave the factory.

[0003] Currently, FCT testing of electricity meter circuit boards mostly relies on manual item-by-item testing. Operators need to connect the testing equipment, switch test items, and record data sequentially. This process is cumbersome, inefficient, and prone to inconsistent test results due to human error. Furthermore, the lack of integrated and automated design in existing testing equipment further increases the testing cycle and labor intensity.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a testing device for electricity meter circuit boards and solve the defects in the existing technology is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides a testing device for power meter circuit boards to solve the problems of low testing efficiency, poor consistency, and high labor intensity caused by the reliance on manual operation of each item in the testing process and the lack of automated integrated testing equipment in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses a testing device for a circuit board of an electricity meter, comprising:

[0008] The base has a support plate installed on top;

[0009] A fixing surface is installed on top of the base and positioned above the support plate;

[0010] A cylinder is mounted on the side wall of the fixed surface, and a movable stroke plate is installed at the output end of the cylinder;

[0011] Several movable contactors are installed at the bottom of the movable travel plate;

[0012] A support platform is slidably connected to the top of the support plate, and a circuit board cavity is formed on the top of the support platform;

[0013] An elastic ejection assembly is disposed inside the circuit board cavity, and the elastic ejection assembly is used to eject the circuit board after the test is completed.

[0014] Furthermore, the top four corners of the support plate are threaded with spacing adjustment bolts, the support platform is slidably connected to the top of the support plate through the spacing adjustment bolts, and a spacing adjustment spring is provided between the support plate and the support platform, the spacing adjustment spring being sleeved on the outer wall of the spacing adjustment bolt.

[0015] Furthermore, the resilient ejection assembly includes:

[0016] A through hole is formed through the bottom wall of the circuit board cavity;

[0017] Sliding columns, arranged in pairs, are disposed inside the through hole;

[0018] A lifting column has a push plate formed on its side wall, and the lifting column is slidably connected to the sliding column through the push plate.

[0019] The first spring, arranged in pairs, is sleeved on the outer wall of the slide column and positioned below the push plate;

[0020] A locking block is located at the bottom of the lifting column;

[0021] The push block is integrally formed on the side wall of the lifting column and is positioned above the locking block;

[0022] An unlocking block is slidably connected to the side wall of the lifting column, and the unlocking block is disposed between the locking block and the pushing block;

[0023] Locking posts, arranged in pairs, are located on the top of the support plate, and the side walls of the locking posts are provided with sliding grooves;

[0024] The locking block is slidably connected within the slide groove;

[0025] The second spring has one end connected to the inner wall of the slide groove and the other end connected to the side wall of the locking block.

[0026] Furthermore, the cross-section of the locking block is a trapezoid with the upper base length greater than the lower base length, and the cross-section of the unlocking block is a trapezoid with the upper base length less than the lower base length.

[0027] Furthermore, the top of the base is provided with a through-beam fiber optic sensor for detecting the position of the user's arm.

[0028] Furthermore, the testing device for the power meter circuit board also includes:

[0029] A functional test display is electrically connected to the testing device for the power meter circuit board, and the functional test display is used to display test data;

[0030] An electronic tag reader is electrically connected to the detection device for the power meter circuit board, and the electronic tag reader is used to read electronic tags.

[0031] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0032] This invention achieves automatic and precise docking with the test points on the circuit board by setting up a cylinder, a support plate, a support platform, and a circuit board cavity, replacing the traditional manual wiring and switching of test modes, and significantly improving test efficiency and consistency.

[0033] By setting up a circuit board cavity and an elastic ejection component, the circuit board can be automatically ejected after testing, making it easy for operators to quickly remove the circuit board, improving the efficiency of the testing process cycle and effectively reducing the labor intensity of operators.

[0034] By setting up a through-beam fiber optic sensor, the operating area can be monitored in real time, and the timing of cylinder opening can be controlled based on the detection results, thus enhancing operational safety.

[0035] By setting up a functional test display and an electronic tag reader, real-time visualization of test data and automatic reading and binding of electronic tags were achieved. Test data is directly synchronized to the production management system, reducing the error rate of manual recording. Simultaneously, the automatic tag reading function ensures a one-to-one correspondence between each circuit board and test data, improving the accuracy of quality traceability. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0037] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0038] Figure 1A perspective view of the testing device for the circuit board of an electricity meter provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a top view of the testing device for an electricity meter circuit board provided by this utility model.

[0040] Figure 3 Provided by this utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the A-structure;

[0041] Figure 4 A three-dimensional view of the circuit board cavity provided by this utility model;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a front view of the elastic ejection component provided by this utility model;

[0043] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the elastic ejection component provided by this utility model;

[0044] Figure 7 Diagram showing the usage state of the elastic ejection component provided by this utility model.

[0045] In the diagram: 1. Base; 11. Support plate; 12. Through-beam fiber optic sensor; 13. Functional test display; 14. Electronic tag reader; 2. Fixed surface; 3. Cylinder; 4. Moving stroke plate; 5. Moving contactor; 6. Support platform; 61. Spacing adjustment bolt; 62. Spacing adjustment spring; 7. Circuit board cavity; 8. Elastic ejection assembly; 81. Through hole; 82. Sliding column; 83. Lifting column; 84. Push plate; 85. First spring; 86. Locking block; 87. Push block; 88. Unlocking block; 89. Locking column; 90. Slide groove; 91. Locking block; 92. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. 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.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1-7 The present invention discloses a testing device for an electricity meter circuit board, which consists of six parts, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4As shown, the device includes a base 1, a fixed surface 2, a cylinder 3, a moving contactor 5, a support platform 6, and an elastic ejection assembly 8. A support plate 11 is mounted on the top of the base 1. The fixed surface 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1 and is positioned above the support plate 11. The cylinder 3 is mounted on the side wall of the fixed surface 2. A moving stroke plate 4 is mounted on the output end of the cylinder 3. Several moving contactors 5 are mounted on the bottom of the moving stroke plate 4. The support platform 6 is slidably connected to the top of the support plate 11. A circuit board cavity 7 is opened on the top of the support platform 6. The elastic ejection assembly 8 is located inside the circuit board cavity 7 and is used to eject the circuit board after the test is completed.

[0048] This application features high integration and compact size, allowing it to be placed on a tabletop or desktop. If placed on a desktop, casters can be installed underneath the table for easy movement of the entire device.

[0049] The shape and arrangement of the support plate 11 and the support platform 6 are as follows: Figure 1 As shown. The top of the support platform 6 is provided with four circuit board cavities 7, which can hold four circuit boards for testing at the same time. The top of the support plate 11 is provided with test connection points for contacting the pins or contacts on the circuit boards at positions corresponding to the four circuit board cavities 7.

[0050] The structure of the circuit board cavity 7 is as follows Figure 4 As shown, the circuit board cavity 7 is used to place the circuit board. An opening is provided on the left side of the circuit board cavity 7, which extends through the circuit board cavity 7 and the support platform 6, so that the circuit board can come into contact with the detection device on the top of the support platform 11.

[0051] There are four sets of movable contactors 5, and their positions correspond to the four circuit board cavities 7. Each set has several movable contactors 5. The function of the movable contactors 5 is to press against the top of the circuit board under the drive of the cylinder 3, and push the circuit board and the support platform 6 to move towards the support plate 11 below without damaging the circuit board, so that the circuit board contacts the detection connection point for detection.

[0052] By setting up cylinder 3, support plate 11, support platform 6 and circuit board cavity 7, automatic and precise docking with the test points of the circuit board is achieved, replacing the traditional manual wiring and switching of test modes, which significantly improves test efficiency and consistency.

[0053] By setting up the circuit board cavity 7 and the elastic ejection component 8, the circuit board can be automatically ejected after the test is completed, making it easy for operators to quickly remove the circuit board, improving the efficiency of the test process cycle and effectively reducing the labor intensity of operators.

[0054] Preferably, a through-beam fiber optic sensor 12 for detecting the position of the user's arm is provided on the top of the base 1. When the circuit board is placed or removed, the worker's arm may be below the moving travel plate 4. If the moving travel plate 4 descends at this time, it will cause injury to the worker. By setting the through-beam fiber optic sensor 12, the operating area can be monitored in real time, and the opening timing of the cylinder 3 can be controlled according to the detection results, thereby enhancing operational safety.

[0055] Preferably, the testing device for electricity meter circuit boards further includes a functional test display 13 and an electronic tag reader 14. The functional test display 13 is electrically connected to the testing device for electricity meter circuit boards and is used to display test data. The electronic tag reader 14 is electrically connected to the testing device for electricity meter circuit boards and is used to read electronic tags. By setting up the functional test display 13 and the electronic tag reader 14, real-time visual display of test data and automatic reading and binding of electronic tags are achieved. The test data is directly synchronized to the production management system, reducing the error rate of manual recording. At the same time, the automatic reading function of electronic tags ensures that each circuit board corresponds to one test data, improving the accuracy of quality traceability.

[0056] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the top four corners of the support plate 11 are threaded with spacing adjustment bolts 61, and the support platform 6 is slidably connected to the top of the support plate 11 through the spacing adjustment bolts 61. A spacing adjustment spring 62 is provided between the support plate 11 and the support platform 6, and the spacing adjustment spring 62 is sleeved on the outer wall of the spacing adjustment bolt 61.

[0057] In this embodiment, after the movable contactor 5 pushes the circuit board and the support platform 6 to move downwards towards the support plate 11 and completes the detection, the cylinder 3 drives the movable stroke plate 4 to rise. At this time, the spacing adjustment spring 62 will restore its deformation and push the support platform 6 back to the preset position to prepare for the next detection.

[0058] The spacing adjustment bolt 61 is used to adjust the spacing between the support plate 11 and the support platform 6 to accommodate the contact distance required by different types of circuit boards. By setting the spacing adjustment bolt 61 and the spacing adjustment spring 62, this device can adapt to circuit boards of different specifications, improving the versatility of the equipment.

[0059] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the elastic ejection assembly 8 includes a through hole 81, a sliding column 82, a lifting column 83, a first spring 85, a locking block 86, a push block 87, an unlocking block 88, a locking column 89, a locking block 91, and a second spring 92. The through hole 81 is formed through the bottom wall of the circuit board cavity 7. The sliding columns 82 are arranged in pairs and are disposed inside the through hole 81. A push plate 84 is formed on the side wall of the lifting column 83. The lifting column 83 is slidably connected to the sliding column 82 through the push plate 84. The first spring 85 is arranged in pairs, sleeved on the outer side wall of the sliding column 82 and disposed below the push plate 84. The locking block 86... 6 is set at the bottom of the lifting column 83. The push block 87 is integrally formed on the side wall of the lifting column 83 and is set above the locking block 86. The unlocking block 88 is slidably connected to the side wall of the lifting column 83 and is set between the locking block 86 and the push block 87. The locking columns 89 are set in pairs and are set at the top of the support plate 11. The side wall of the locking column 89 is provided with a sliding groove 90. The locking block 91 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 90. One end of the second spring 92 is connected to the inner side wall of the sliding groove 90 and the other end of the second spring 92 is connected to the side wall of the locking block 91.

[0060] In this embodiment, the shapes and positions of the through hole 81, lifting column 83, locking block 86, pushing block 87, unlocking block 88, locking column 89, and locking block 91 are as follows: Figure 6 As shown.

[0061] The lifting column 83 is located inside the support platform 6, while the locking column 89 and locking block 91 are located on the top of the support plate 11. Before the test begins, the locking block 86 is above the locking block 91 but not in contact with it. The first spring 85 pushes the push plate 84 to contact the top wall inside the through hole 81. At this time, the top of the lifting column 83 extends into the circuit board cavity 7.

[0062] The usage of the elastic ejection component 8 can be divided into three stages:

[0063] Phase 1: The staff places the circuit board into the circuit board cavity 7. The circuit board presses against the top of the lifting column 83 and drives the lifting column 83 to move downward. The locking block 86 at the bottom of the lifting column 83 moves downward and contacts the locking block 91, pushing the locking block 91 back into the slide groove 90. When the top of the lifting column 83 is flush with the bottom surface of the circuit board cavity 7, the locking block 86 descends below the locking block 91. The second spring 92 pushes the locking block 91 to limit the locking block 86.

[0064] Second stage: Cylinder 3 is activated, and the moving contactor 5 pushes the circuit board and the support platform 6 to move downwards towards the support plate 11. The circuit board in the circuit board cavity 7 contacts the device on top of the support plate 11 and begins detection. During this process, the lifting column 83 moves downwards along with the support platform 6, and the push block 87 pushes the unlocking block 88 to a position slightly lower than the locking block 91, so that the locking block 91 abuts against the side wall of the unlocking block 88. At this time, the state is as follows. Figure 7 As shown.

[0065] Third stage: After the test is completed, the moving contactor 5 moves upward, the spacing adjustment spring 62 pushes the support platform 6 to rise, and at the same time the first spring 85 pushes the push plate 84, so that the top of the lifting column 83 extends into the circuit board cavity 7 and pushes the circuit board out. During this process, the locking block 91 first limits the unlocking block 88, and then the locking block 86 moves upward until it is in close contact with the unlocking block 88, and pushes the unlocking block 88 to move upward together, so that the combination of the locking block 86 and the unlocking block 88 passes over the locking block 91. Finally, the locking block 86 returns to the initial position above the locking block 91 and does not contact it.

[0066] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the cross-section of locking block 86 is a trapezoid with an upper base length greater than the lower base length, and the cross-section of unlocking block 88 is a trapezoid with an upper base length less than the lower base length. The shapes of locking block 86 and unlocking block 88 are as follows: Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the shapes of the locking block 86 and the unlocking block 88 can match the locking block 91, driving the locking block 91 to extend and retract within the slide groove 90.

[0067] Preferably, the length of the upper bottom edge of the locking block 86 is slightly less than the length of the lower bottom edge of the unlocking block 88. This ensures that when the locking block 86 moves upward, it can always pass through the position of the locking block 91.

[0068] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A testing device for an electricity meter circuit board, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has a bearing plate (11) installed on top. The fixing surface (2) is installed on the top of the base (1) and positioned above the bearing plate (11); A cylinder (3) is installed on the side wall of the fixed surface (2), and a movable stroke plate (4) is installed at the output end of the cylinder (3). Several movable contactors (5) are installed at the bottom of the movable travel plate (4); The support platform (6) is slidably connected to the top of the support plate (11), and the top of the support platform (6) is provided with a circuit board cavity (7). An elastic ejection assembly (8) is disposed inside the circuit board cavity (7) and is used to eject the circuit board after the test is completed.

2. The testing device for an electricity meter circuit board as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top four corners of the support plate (11) are threaded with spacing adjustment bolts (61). The support platform (6) is slidably connected to the top of the support plate (11) through the spacing adjustment bolts (61). A spacing adjustment spring (62) is provided between the support plate (11) and the support platform (6). The spacing adjustment spring (62) is sleeved on the outer wall of the spacing adjustment bolt (61).

3. The testing device for an electricity meter circuit board as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic ejection assembly (8) includes: A through hole (81) is formed through the bottom wall of the circuit board cavity (7); Sliding pins (82) are arranged in pairs inside the through hole (81); The lifting column (83) has a push plate (84) formed on its side wall. The lifting column (83) is slidably connected to the sliding column (82) through the push plate (84). The first spring (85) is arranged in pairs, sleeved on the outer wall of the slide (82) and located below the push plate (84); A locking block (86) is provided at the bottom of the lifting column (83); Push block (87) is integrally formed on the side wall of the lifting column (83), and the push block (87) is disposed above the locking block (86); The unlocking block (88) is slidably connected to the side wall of the lifting column (83), and the unlocking block (88) is disposed between the locking block (86) and the push block (87); Locking posts (89) are arranged in pairs and are located on the top of the support plate (11). The side wall of the locking post (89) is provided with a sliding groove (90). The locking block (91) is slidably connected within the slide groove (90); The second spring (92) has one end connected to the inner wall of the slide (90) and the other end connected to the side wall of the locking block (91).

4. The testing device for an electricity meter circuit board as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-section of the locking block (86) is a trapezoid with the upper base length greater than the lower base length, and the cross-section of the unlocking block (88) is a trapezoid with the upper base length less than the lower base length.

5. The testing device for an electricity meter circuit board as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the base (1) is provided with a through-beam fiber optic sensor (12) for detecting the position of the user's arm.

6. The testing device for an electricity meter circuit board as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The testing device for the circuit board of the electricity meter further includes: The functional test display (13) is electrically connected to the testing device for the power meter circuit board, and the functional test display (13) is used to display test data; The electronic tag reader (14) is electrically connected to the detection device for the power meter circuit board, and the electronic tag reader (14) is used to read electronic tags.