Electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device
By designing a device for measuring the vibration parameters of electric toothbrushes, and utilizing clamping and moving components, the automatic detection of electric toothbrushes is achieved, solving the problem of the influence of human hand grip during the detection process, and improving detection accuracy and user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423322099.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, placing electric toothbrushes directly on the toothbrush holder or holding them in the hands of staff during testing affects the frequency meter's testing results, leading to substandard products entering the market and impacting the user experience.
Design a device for measuring the vibration parameters of an electric toothbrush, including a chassis, a mounting component, and a measuring component. The electric toothbrush is fixed by a clamping component, and the electric toothbrush is moved by a moving component, so that the simulated brush head comes into contact with the measuring component, thereby achieving automated detection and avoiding the influence of human hand grip.
It improves detection accuracy, prevents errors, ensures product quality, and enhances the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to electric toothbrush technical field especially relates to a kind of electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device. BACKGROUND
[0002] Electric toothbrush plays an increasingly important role in modern oral care due to its efficiency, convenience and scientific design concept. Electric toothbrush is a kind of personal care tool that uses electric motor core to drive brush head rotation or vibration to achieve the purpose of cleaning teeth and oral cavity. Using electric toothbrush can improve cleaning efficiency, improve oral health, reduce tooth damage, enhance brushing experience, facilitate use, prevent oral diseases, etc.
[0003] The structural components of electric toothbrush mainly include the following parts: brush head, electric motor, power transmission system, battery, control circuit, shell, charging base, indicator light, timer, pressure sensor, mode button, etc. These components work together to make electric toothbrush effectively clean teeth and provide better oral care experience. Different brands and models of electric toothbrush may differ in design and function, but the basic structure is roughly the same.
[0004] In the prior art, the function of electric toothbrush needs to be detected before it is produced and shipped. When detecting the sweep vibration parameters of electric toothbrush, most of them will use frequency meter to directly measure the vibration frequency of electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush is placed on the toothbrush holder, and the frequency meter is placed on the handle of the electric toothbrush. The frequency meter is used for detection, or the staff needs to hold the electric toothbrush and the frequency meter to detect the vibration frequency of the electric toothbrush by the frequency meter. But in the whole detection process, the electric toothbrush is directly placed on the toothbrush holder or held by the staff, which will affect the detection effect of the frequency meter, and even lead to unqualified products flowing into the market and affecting the user's experience. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] The purpose of the utility model embodiment is to provide a kind of electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device, to solve but the whole detection process, electric toothbrush is directly placed on the toothbrush holder or held by staff, which will affect the detection effect of the frequency meter, and even lead to unqualified products flowing into the market and affecting the user's experience problem.
[0006] The utility model embodiment is realized as follows: a kind of electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device, the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device includes:
[0007] Case, the case is used to install component and the installation of measuring component;
[0008] The installation assembly is used for installing the electric toothbrush, and comprises a clamping assembly and a moving assembly, the clamping assembly is installed on the moving assembly, the clamping assembly comprises an adjusting assembly and a set of clamping plates, the adjusting assembly is used for adjusting the interval between the clamping plates so as to clamp the electric toothbrush by the two clamping plates, and the moving assembly is installed on the cabinet and used for moving the clamping assembly and the electric toothbrush so that the analog brush head of the connecting end of the electric toothbrush abuts against the measuring assembly.
[0009] The measuring assembly is used for measuring the sweep vibration parameters of the analog brush head on the connecting end of the electric toothbrush.
[0010] Preferably, the installation assembly further comprises a support frame, the top surface of the support frame is used for supporting the electric toothbrush, the bottom surface of the support frame is provided with support feet used for being connected with the moving assembly, and the two side surfaces of the support frame are respectively provided with first connecting protrusions used for being connected with the clamping plates.
[0011] Preferably, the support feet are provided in two groups, and the ends of the support feet are provided with damping members used for being connected with the moving assembly.
[0012] Preferably, the clamping plates are respectively rotationally connected with the first connecting protrusions of the support frame so as to adjust the included angle between the two clamping plates, the front surface of the clamping plate is provided with a cylindrical mounting portion, the mounting portion is connected with the connecting hole of the first connecting protrusion through a rotating shaft so as to rotate the clamping plate around the rotating shaft, and the back surface of the clamping plate is provided with a plurality of second connecting protrusions in a bent shape, and the second connecting protrusions are used for being connected with the adjusting assembly.
[0013] Preferably, the adjusting assembly comprises a positioning frame and a connecting rod, the positioning frame is provided with a plurality of connecting rings and a plurality of mounting holes, the connecting rings are slidably connected with the second connecting protrusions, the connecting rings are used for limiting the sliding stroke of the second connecting protrusions, the connecting rod is inserted into the mounting hole and connected with the bottom of the support frame, and the connecting rod is connected with the positioning frame through a connecting spring.
[0014] Preferably, the moving assembly comprises a power member, a transmission member and a guide member, the power member is installed on the cabinet, the power member provides power for the transmission member, the power member is transmissionally connected with the transmission member, the transmission member is connected with the guide member, the guide member is provided with a mounting plate and a guide rail, the bottom surface of the mounting plate is slidably connected with the guide rail, the top surface of the mounting plate is used for installing the clamping assembly, and the bottom surface of the mounting plate is connected with the transmission member so as to move the mounting plate and the clamping assembly on the mounting plate by the transmission member.
[0015] Preferably, the measuring assembly comprises a test piece and a collecting module, the test piece and the collecting module are installed on the wall of the cabinet, the test piece tests the analog brush head of the electric toothbrush connecting end, the test piece is used for detecting the sweep vibration frequency of the analog brush head of the electric toothbrush, and the test piece is electrically connected with the collecting module; the collecting module is used for collecting the sweep vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush.
[0016] Preferably, the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device further comprises a control module installed on the cabinet, and the control module is used for controlling the action of the moving assembly and monitoring the test process of the measuring assembly.
[0017] The electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model, the utility model sets up the cabinet for installing assembly and measuring assembly, installs electric toothbrush using installing assembly, and the electric toothbrush is clamped and fixed using a set of clamping plates of clamping assembly, and the electric toothbrush is moved to the measuring assembly using moving assembly and the electric toothbrush fixed completely by the clamping plate, so that the analog brush head of the electric toothbrush connecting end is abutted on the measuring assembly and the sweep vibration parameters of the current electric toothbrush are measured by the measuring assembly, after the electric toothbrush is detected, the electric toothbrush is moved away from the measuring assembly by moving assembly, and the electric toothbrush is clamped and fixed using a set of clamping plates of clamping assembly, so that the staff need not hold the electric toothbrush all the time, the detection effect is prevented from being affected, and the problem that the use experience of the user is affected is solved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 A perspective structural view of the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure;
[0019] Figure 2 An internal structure schematic view of the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure;
[0020] Figure 3 A state structure schematic view of the clamping assembly clamping the electric toothbrush in the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure;
[0021] Figure 4 A state structure schematic view of the clamping assembly releasing the electric toothbrush in the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure;
[0022] Figure 5 A structure schematic view of the installing assembly in the electric toothbrush sweep vibration parameter measuring device provided in the embodiment of the utility model is shown in the figure.
[0023] In the attached diagram: 1. Chassis; 2. Mounting assembly; 21. Moving assembly; 211. Power component; 212. Transmission component; 213. Guide component; 2131. Guide rail; 2132. Mounting plate; 22. Clamping assembly; 221. Clamping plate; 2211. Second connecting block; 222. Adjustment assembly; 2221. Positioning frame; 2222. Connecting rod; 2223. Connecting spring; 2224. Connecting ring; 23. Support frame; 231. First connecting protrusion; 232. Support foot; 233. Shock absorber; 3. Measuring assembly; 31. Test piece; 32. Data acquisition module; 4. Electric toothbrush; 41. Simulated brush head; 5. Control module. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0025] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0026] like Figures 1-2 The diagram shown is a structural diagram of an electric toothbrush 4 vibration parameter measuring device provided in an embodiment of the present invention, including: a housing 1, which is used to install the component 2 and the measuring component 3;
[0027] Mounting component 2 is used to mount electric toothbrush 4. Mounting component 2 includes clamping component 22 and moving component 21. The clamping component 22 is mounted on the moving component 21. The clamping component 22 includes adjusting component 222 and a set of clamping plates 221. The adjusting component 222 is used to adjust the distance between the set of clamping plates 221 so that the two clamping plates 221 clamp the electric toothbrush 4. The moving component 21 is mounted on the housing 1. The moving component 21 is used to drive the clamping component 22 and the electric toothbrush 4 to move so that the simulated brush head 41 at the connection end of the electric toothbrush 4 abuts against the measuring component 3.
[0028] Measurement component 3 is used to measure the sweeping vibration parameters of the simulated brush head 41 on the connection end of the electric toothbrush 4.
[0029] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the electric toothbrush 4 sweep vibration parameter measuring device is mainly used for detecting the sweep vibration parameter of the electric toothbrush 4 in use, and detecting whether it meets the factory specification before product production, preventing the sweep vibration parameter from appearing error to influence user experience and even influence user's health, the electric toothbrush 4 sweep vibration parameter measuring device mainly comprises a case 1, an installation assembly 2 and a measuring assembly 3, the installation assembly 2 and the measuring assembly 3 are installed on the case 1, the installation assembly 2 fixes the electric toothbrush 4 in place by a set of clamping plates 221 of clamping assembly 22, and adjusting assembly 222 is arranged, the electric toothbrush 4 can be adjusted according to the size of the specification to make the electric toothbrush 4 fixed completely avoid the error of detection result caused by insecure fixation, the moving assembly 21 is installed between the case 1 and the clamping assembly 22 to facilitate the movement of the clamping assembly 22 and the electric toothbrush 4 fixed on the clamping assembly 22 by the moving assembly 21, when the electric toothbrush 4 needs to be moved and detected, the electric toothbrush 4 can be moved towards the measuring assembly 3 by the moving assembly 21, and the analog brush head 41 on the connecting end of the electric toothbrush 4 is abutted on the measuring assembly 3, and the sweep mode of the electric toothbrush 4 is opened at the same time to facilitate the measuring assembly 3 to detect the sweep vibration parameter of the electric toothbrush 4 to obtain the sweep frequency information of the current electric toothbrush 4, and the installation assembly 2 and the measuring assembly 3 in the case 1 can be provided with multiple sets, so that the electric toothbrush 4 sweep vibration parameter measuring device can simultaneously measure the sweep vibration parameters of multiple electric toothbrushes 4, thereby improving the measuring efficiency, the whole detection process fixes the electric toothbrush 4 completely between a set of clamping plates 221 by the clamping assembly 22 to make it not appear the position between the measuring assembly 3 to be inappropriately due to the self sweep process, preventing the detection result from being influenced, the analog brush head 41 is connected to the connecting end of the electric toothbrush 4, which can better simulate the sweep of the electric toothbrush 4 in the use state, so that the parameters measured by the measuring assembly 3 are more accurate to avoid the error to influence the user experience.
[0030] In one example of the utility model, the utility model sets up the case 1 for installation assembly 2 and measuring assembly 3, installs the electric toothbrush 4 by installation assembly 2, and fixes the electric toothbrush 4 by a set of clamping plates 221 of clamping assembly 22, simultaneously, moves the electric toothbrush 4 fixed completely by clamping plate 221 towards measuring assembly 3 by moving assembly 21 with clamping assembly 22, makes the analog brush head 41 of the connecting end of electric toothbrush 4 abut on measuring assembly 3 and measures the sweep vibration parameter of the current electric toothbrush 4 by measuring assembly 3, when the electric toothbrush 4 is detected, moves the electric toothbrush 4 away from measuring assembly 3 by moving assembly 21, fixes the electric toothbrush 4 by a set of clamping plates 221 of clamping assembly 22, does not need staff to hold the electric toothbrush 4 all the time, prevents the detection effect from being influenced, solves the problem of influencing user experience.
[0031] As Figures 1-5As shown in the utility model, as a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the mounting assembly 2 further comprises a support frame 23, the top surface of the support frame 23 is used to support the electric toothbrush 4, the bottom surface of the support frame 23 is provided with a support leg 232 used to be connected with the moving assembly 21, the two side surfaces of the support frame 23 are respectively provided with a first connecting lug 231 used to be connected with the clamping plate 221, and the first connecting lug 231 is provided with a first connecting hole to be connected with the clamping plate 221 so that the clamping plate 221 rotates around the axis direction of the first connecting hole.
[0032] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the mounting assembly 2 can be further provided with the support frame 23 used to support the electric toothbrush 4, and the bottom surface of the support frame 23 is connected with the moving assembly 21, and the side surface is movably connected with the two clamping plates 221, so that the spacing of the two clamping plates 221 can be adjusted by the adjusting assembly 222 to fix the electric toothbrush 4, and the two clamping plates 221 can be matched with the first connecting hole of the first connecting lug 231 on the two side surfaces of the support frame 23 to make the clamping plate 221 rotate along the axis direction of the first connecting hole under the adjusting state of the adjusting assembly 222 to clamp the electric toothbrush 4.
[0033] As shown in the utility model, Figures 1-5 As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the support leg 232 is provided with two groups, and the end of the support leg 232 is provided with a damping piece 233 connected with the moving assembly 21.
[0034] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the end of the support leg 232 at the bottom of the support frame 23 is respectively provided with a damping piece 233 in the form of a cushion block, so that the electric toothbrush 4 can prevent the influence on the moving assembly 21 or other connecting components caused by the vibration during the detection process, and prevent the influence on the detection result.
[0035] As shown in the utility model, Figures 1-5 As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, one group of the clamping plate 221 is respectively rotatably connected with the first connecting lug 231 of the support frame 23 to adjust the included angle between the two clamping plates 221, the front surface of the clamping plate 221 is provided with a cylindrical mounting portion, the mounting portion is connected with the first connecting hole of the first connecting lug 231 through a rotating shaft to make the clamping plate 221 rotate around the rotating shaft, and the back surface of the clamping plate 221 is provided with a plurality of second connecting lugs in the form of bending, and the second connecting lugs are used to be connected with the adjusting assembly 222.
[0036] In the embodiment of the utility model, preferably, the clamping plate 221 can be a plate-shaped or frame body with a certain arc shape, a rotating shaft is arranged on the front surface of the clamping plate 221 and rotatably connected with the support frame 23, and the back surface of the clamping plate 221 is provided with an adjusting assembly 222 connected with the adjusting assembly 222 to be adjusted through the adjusting assembly 222.
[0037] AsFigures 1-5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting component 222 includes a positioning frame 2221 and a connecting rod 2222. The positioning frame 2221 is provided with a plurality of connecting rings 2224 and a plurality of mounting holes. The connecting rings 2224 are slidably connected to the second connecting protrusion and are used to limit the sliding stroke of the second connecting protrusion. The connecting rod 2222 is inserted into the mounting hole and connected to the bottom of the support frame 23. The connecting rod 2222 is connected to the positioning frame 2221 through a connecting spring 2223.
[0038] In this embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the adjusting component 222 mainly consists of a positioning frame 2221 and a connecting rod 2222. The strip connecting ring 2224 on the positioning frame 2221 is slidably connected to the second connecting protrusion on the clamping plate 221, so that the clamping plate 221 can slide along the length direction of the connecting ring 2224 to adjust the distance between the two clamping plates 221. By pressing the positioning frame 2221 to move it along the length direction of the connecting rod 2222, the two clamping plates 221 move down along the connecting ring 2224 and rotate around the pivot, so that the two clamping plates 221 move in opposite directions, so that the clamping plates 221 loosen their clamping of the electric toothbrush 4 or open the clamping plates 221 so that the staff can put in the electric toothbrush 4 to be tested. When the positioning frame 2221 is released, the connecting spring 2223 returns to its original position, and the two clamping plates 221 move towards each other along the connecting ring 2224 so that the two clamping plates 221 clamp the electric toothbrush 4 on the support frame 23.
[0039] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the moving component 21 includes a power component 211, a transmission component 212, and a guide component 213. The power component 211 is mounted on the housing 1 and provides power to the transmission component 212. The power component 211 and the transmission component 212 are connected in a transmission manner. The transmission component 212 is connected to the guide component 213. The guide component 213 is provided with a mounting plate 2132 and a guide rail 2131. The bottom surface of the mounting plate 2132 is slidably connected to the guide rail 2131. The top surface of the mounting plate 2132 is used to mount the clamping component 22. The bottom surface of the mounting plate 2132 is connected to the transmission component 212 so that the transmission component 212 can drive the mounting plate 2132 and the clamping component 22 on the mounting plate 2132 to move.
[0040] In this embodiment of the present invention, preferably, the moving component 21 is mainly powered by the power component 211 to provide power to the transmission component 212, and the connection between the transmission component 212 and the guide component 213 is used to enable the support frame 23 installed on the guide component 213 to move along the length direction of the guide rail 2131. When the fully installed electric toothbrush 4 moves toward the position of the measuring component 3, the measuring component 3 detects the electric toothbrush 4.
[0041] As Figures 1-5 shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present application, the measuring assembly 3 includes test piece 31 and collection module 32, the test piece 31 and collection module 32 are installed on the wall surface of the case 1, the test piece 31 test end towards the analog brush head 41 of the electric toothbrush 4 connecting end, the test piece 31 is used for detecting the sweep vibration frequency of the electric toothbrush 4 analog brush head 41, the test piece 31 is electrically connected with the collection module 32, and the collection module 32 is used for collecting the sweep vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush 4.
[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, preferably, the measuring assembly 3 mainly includes test piece 31 and collection module 32, the test piece 31 can be installed on the wall surface of the case 1 by using the circuit board, the test piece 31 can select linear Hall device, and the magnet is arranged at the end of the analog brush head 41 of the electric toothbrush 4 connecting end, so that the linear Hall device detects the electric toothbrush 4, and the detected data information is transmitted to the collection module 32, the collection module 32 can collect the output voltage of the Hall linear device with the oscilloscope, and the sweep vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush 4 are recorded on the oscilloscope according to the sweep vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush 4.
[0043] As Figures 1-2 shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present application, the electric toothbrush 4 sweep vibration parameter measuring device further includes a control module 5, the control module 5 is installed on the case 1, and the control module 5 is used for controlling the action of the moving assembly 21 and monitoring the test process of the measuring assembly 3.
[0044] In the embodiment of the present application, preferably, the control module 5 can be installed on the case 1, the case 1 can be a case 1 with a certain cavity space, the case 1 can be provided with a flip top cover, the moving assembly 21 of the mounting assembly 2 is installed on the inner bottom surface of the case 1, the measuring assembly 3 is installed at a position with a certain height on the inner wall side of the case 1, so as to abut against the analog brush head 41 of the electric toothbrush 4 connecting end to realize the sweep vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush 4, the control module 5 can be provided with a display screen and a key module, the display screen is used for displaying the sweep vibration parameters and detection state of the electric toothbrush 4, and the key module is used for controlling the action of the moving assembly 21.
[0045] The above only describes the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A device for measuring the sweeping vibration parameters of an electric toothbrush, characterized in that, The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device includes: A chassis for mounting components and for mounting measurement components; The mounting assembly is used to mount an electric toothbrush. The mounting assembly includes a clamping assembly and a moving assembly. The clamping assembly is mounted on the moving assembly and includes an adjusting assembly and a set of clamping plates. The adjusting assembly is used to adjust the distance between the set of clamping plates so that the two clamping plates clamp the electric toothbrush. The moving assembly is mounted on the chassis and is used to drive the clamping assembly and the electric toothbrush to move so that the simulated brush head at the connection end of the electric toothbrush abuts against the measuring assembly. A measuring component is used to measure the sweeping vibration parameters of a simulated brush head on the connection end of an electric toothbrush.
2. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting assembly also includes a support frame, the top surface of which is used to support the electric toothbrush, the bottom surface of which is provided with support feet for connecting to the moving assembly, and the two sides of which are respectively provided with first connecting protrusions for connecting to the clamping plate. The first connecting protrusions are provided with first connecting holes for connecting to the clamping plate so that the clamping plate can rotate around the axis of the first connecting hole.
3. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support feet are provided in two sets, and the ends of the support feet are provided with shock absorbers and connected to the moving components.
4. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A set of clamping plates are rotatably connected to the first connecting protrusion of the support frame to facilitate adjustment of the included angle between the two clamping plates. The front of the clamping plate is provided with a cylindrical mounting part, which is connected to the connecting hole of the first connecting protrusion through a rotating shaft to facilitate the clamping plate to rotate around the rotating shaft. The back of the clamping plate is provided with a plurality of bent second connecting protrusions, which are used to connect with the adjustment component.
5. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes a positioning frame and a connecting rod. The positioning frame is provided with multiple connecting rings and multiple mounting holes. The connecting rings are slidably connected to the second connecting protrusion and are used to limit the sliding stroke of the second connecting protrusion. The connecting rod is inserted into the mounting hole and connected to the bottom of the support frame. The connecting rod is connected to the positioning frame through a connecting spring.
6. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component includes a power component, a transmission component, and a guide component. The power component is mounted on the chassis and provides power to the transmission component. The power component and the transmission component are connected in a transmission connection. The transmission component is connected to the guide component. The guide component is provided with a mounting plate and a guide rail. The bottom surface of the mounting plate is slidably connected to the guide rail. The top surface of the mounting plate is used to mount a clamping component. The bottom surface of the mounting plate is connected to the transmission component so that the transmission component can drive the mounting plate and the clamping component on the mounting plate to move.
7. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring component includes a test piece and a data acquisition module. The test piece and the data acquisition module are mounted on the wall of the chassis. The test end of the test piece faces the simulated brush head of the electric toothbrush connection end. The test piece is used to detect the sweeping vibration frequency of the simulated brush head of the electric toothbrush. The test piece is electrically connected to the data acquisition module, which is used to acquire the sweeping vibration parameters of the electric toothbrush.
8. The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric toothbrush vibration parameter measuring device also includes a control module, which is installed on the chassis. The control module is used to control the movement of the moving components and monitor the testing process of the measuring components.