Floating joint for steel ball test
By designing a floating connector for ball bearing testing, the problems of errors and equipment damage caused by manual interlocking in electrical connection testing are solved, achieving automatic interlocking and efficient testing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423307395.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrical connection tests require manual assistance to align the plugs, resulting in large errors in test results and a high risk of equipment damage, making automatic plugging impossible.
The floating connector is tested using steel balls. The design of the ball and the limiting post allows the plug to be automatically guided into the socket when it is tilted. The floating mechanism ensures accurate mating, reduces plug stress, and improves test accuracy and flexibility.
It enables precise plug insertion even when the plug is tilted, reducing the risk of product damage, improving testing efficiency and accuracy, and adapting to differences in plugs without the need for frequent equipment replacement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing machine technology, specifically to a floating connector for steel ball testing. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of electrical connection testing, especially for plug and socket testing, traditional methods often require manual assistance for alignment and insertion to ensure that the plug is accurately and correctly inserted into the socket to complete the test. However, this method has several shortcomings:
[0003] When testing plugs, the customer's plug position cannot be guaranteed to be consistent, making automatic plug-in testing impossible. Manual assistance is required to plug in the plug before testing can be performed. Even slight deviations between the plug and socket can lead to errors in the test results or even damage the testing equipment. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technical solutions, this utility model provides a floating connector for steel ball testing, which can effectively solve the problem mentioned in the background technology that requires manual assistance to insert the plug before testing can be carried out.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a floating joint for steel ball testing, comprising:
[0006] First fixed seat;
[0007] The second fixing seat is located below the first fixing seat, and the second fixing seat has second through holes at its four corners;
[0008] Grooves are respectively provided on the lower surface of the first fixing seat and the upper surface of the second fixing seat, and the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are stacked on top of each other to form a semi-enclosed space;
[0009] The spherical component is placed in a semi-enclosed space;
[0010] A limiting post is connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the first fixed base. The limiting post passes through the second through hole and connects to the first fixed base to limit the second fixed base.
[0011] The first through hole is disposed in the middle of the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat;
[0012] A connector is connected to the lower part of the second fixed base. A third through hole is provided in the middle of the connector, and a terminal post is provided at the bottom end of the third through hole.
[0013] The area of the first through hole completely covers the area of the third through hole.
[0014] Furthermore, the spherical component is disposed on both sides of the first through hole.
[0015] Furthermore, the spherical component includes at least one of a metal bead, a plastic ball, or a glass ball.
[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a positioning post, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first fixed base.
[0017] Furthermore, the connecting seat and the second fixed seat are provided with screw holes and screws, and the screws are threaded through the lower surface of the connecting seat and the lower surface of the second fixed seat.
[0018] Furthermore, the diameter of the limiting post cross-section is larger than the diameter of the second through hole.
[0019] Furthermore, the side of the limiting post is fitted with an elastic hollow post, and the limiting post fitted with the elastic hollow post can just pass through the second through hole.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by using a ball-shaped component to ensure that the plug mechanism is in a floating state, it can automatically guide the plug into the plug even when the plug of the customer's product is skewed. The use of a floating mechanism ensures that the plug can be accurately inserted even if it is slightly skewed, thus guaranteeing the test results.
[0021] The floating mechanism of the steel balls effectively reduces the stress on the customer's product during the plug insertion process, thereby reducing the risk of product damage.
[0022] The floating mechanism allows the plug to adaptively adjust its position, ensuring that the plug can be accurately inserted into the customer's plug, thus improving the accuracy and reliability of the test.
[0023] This structure features a detachable and replaceable connector to accommodate the different plugs of various customer products, eliminating the need for frequent changes in testing equipment or adjustments to testing parameters, thus improving testing efficiency and flexibility. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 The structural three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0027] Figure 4 The structural three-dimensional representation of this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting column structure of this utility model.
[0029] Numbering on the map:
[0030] 1-First fixed seat, 2-Second fixed seat, 3-Positioning post, 4-Limiting post, 5-Spherical part, 6-Connecting seat, 7-Terminal post, 8-Screw, 11-Groove, 12-First through hole, 21-Second through hole, 41-Elastic hollow post, 61-Screw hole, 62-Third through hole. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this disclosure from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. This disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Example
[0033] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a floating connector for steel ball testing, comprising:
[0034] First fixed seat 1;
[0035] The second fixing seat 2 is located below the first fixing seat 1, and the second fixing seat 2 has a second through hole 21 at each of its four corners;
[0036] Grooves 11 are respectively provided on the lower surface of the first fixing seat 1 and the upper surface of the second fixing seat 2. The first fixing seat 1 and the second fixing seat 2 are stacked on top of each other to form a semi-enclosed space.
[0037] Spherical component 5, placed in a semi-enclosed space, can roll horizontally;
[0038] Limiting posts 4 are connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the first fixed base 1. The limiting posts 4 pass through the second through hole 21 and are connected to the first fixed base 1 to limit the movement range of the second fixed base 2 and prevent it from falling off or moving excessively.
[0039] The first through hole 12 is provided through the middle of the first fixing seat 1 and the second fixing seat 2 for the passage of the male connector;
[0040] The connecting seat 6 is connected to the lower part of the second fixed seat 2. The connecting seat 6 has a third through hole 62 in the middle and a terminal block 7 is provided at the bottom end of the third through hole 62.
[0041] See Figure 1 The area of the first through hole 12 completely covers the area of the third through hole.
[0042] The spherical component 5 will roll within the semi-enclosed space, allowing external forces to cause relative movement between the first fixed seat 1 and the second fixed seat 2.
[0043] See Figures 1 to 4 The spherical parts 5 are arranged on both sides of the first through hole 12 to keep the first fixed seat 1 and the second fixed seat 2 relatively parallel.
[0044] Among them, the spherical component 5 includes at least one of a metal bead, a plastic ball, or a glass ball.
[0045] In the floating joint for steel ball testing, the specific role of the spherical component 5 is closely related to its application scenario and testing requirements. In situations where high loads and frequent friction are required, metal balls are more suitable; while in situations where weight and cost are important, plastic balls are more economical and practical; and in situations where the internal structure needs to be displayed or used as decorations, glass balls are more advantageous.
[0046] See Figures 1 to 4 It also includes a positioning post 3, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first fixed base 1, providing stable support and fixing points for the entire floating joint structure. This ensures that the floating joint can maintain a stable position and attitude during installation and use. The positioning function helps to reduce installation errors and improve the accuracy and reliability of the entire system.
[0047] See Figure 1 The connecting seat 6 and the second fixed seat 2 are provided with screw holes 61 and screws 8. The screws 8 are threaded through the lower surface of the connecting seat 6 and the lower surface of the second fixed seat 2.
[0048] The screw 8 and the screw hole 61 are interlocked to form a firm mechanical connection, ensuring that the connecting seat 6 and the second fixed seat 2 are stably connected together. It has the characteristics of not being easy to loosen and having a reliable connection. It can withstand a certain amount of tension and pressure, ensuring the stability and safety of the connection.
[0049] Threaded connections are easy to install and remove. When it is necessary to disassemble the connecting seat 6 and the second fixed seat 2, simply rotate the screw 8 counterclockwise to unscrew it from the screw hole 61, achieving quick disassembly. This has significant advantages in situations where frequent disassembly or maintenance is required.
[0050] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diameter of the limiting post 4 is larger than the diameter of the second through hole 21, allowing the limiting post 4 to move freely within the second through hole 21, thus providing conditions for the movement of the floating second fixed seat 2.
[0051] See Figure 5 The side of the limiting post 4 is fitted with an elastic hollow post 41. The limiting post 4 fitted with the elastic hollow post 41 can just pass through the second through hole 21. The rubber hollow post has a certain elasticity and flexibility, which can adapt to the free movement between the limiting post 4 and the second through hole 21, providing conditions for the movement of the floating second fixed seat 2, making the connection more flexible. The elastic hollow post 41 is a rubber hollow post.
[0052] The connector structure uses steel balls to connect the upper and lower parts of the plug. The two components are fitted with a gap, allowing the plug to float freely within a certain range. When the customer's product plug reaches the positioning point, the plug part is precisely inserted into the customer's plug by floating steel balls, reducing the stress on the customer's product during the insertion process and ensuring the accuracy of the plug insertion into the customer's plug.
[0053] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0054] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first feature, or indirect contact with the first feature through an intermediate medium. "A plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.
[0055] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0056] The above description is merely illustrative of the embodiments of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model without creative labor should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A floating connector for steel ball testing, characterized in that, include: First fixed seat; The second fixing seat is located below the first fixing seat, and the second fixing seat has second through holes at its four corners; Grooves are respectively provided on the lower surface of the first fixing seat and the upper surface of the second fixing seat, and the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are stacked on top of each other to form a semi-enclosed space; The spherical component is placed in a semi-enclosed space; A limiting post is connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the first fixed base. The limiting post passes through the second through hole and connects to the first fixed base to limit the second fixed base. The first through hole is disposed in the middle of the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat; A connector is connected to the lower part of the second fixed base. A third through hole is provided in the middle of the connector, and a terminal post is provided at the bottom end of the third through hole. The area of the first through hole completely covers the area of the third through hole.
2. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical components are disposed on both sides of the first through hole.
3. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spherical component includes at least one of a metal bead, a plastic ball, or a glass ball.
4. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a positioning post, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first fixed base.
5. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat and the second fixed seat are provided with screw holes and screws, and the screws are threaded through the lower surface of the connecting seat and the lower surface of the second fixed seat.
6. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the limiting post section is larger than the diameter of the second through hole.
7. The floating joint for steel ball testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the limiting post is fitted with an elastic hollow post, and the limiting post with the elastic hollow post can just pass through the second through hole.