Automobile navigator panel testing fixture
By designing an automated inspection fixture for car navigation panels, using electric push rods and cylinders to adjust the distance of the grippers, and combining photoelectric sensors for inspection, the problems of traditional fixtures being unable to adjust and grip panels of different sizes and the low efficiency of manual inspection are solved, thus achieving efficient and accurate inspection of navigation panels.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional panel inspection fixtures cannot adjust and clamp navigation panels of different sizes, and the inspection relies on manual measurement, which is inefficient and prone to errors.
A car navigation panel inspection fixture was designed, comprising a base, two opposing fixed plates, a clamping device, a detection device, and a control device. The fixture utilizes an electric push rod and a cylinder to adjust the distance between the grippers and combines photoelectric sensors for automated detection.
It enables automated clamping and high-precision inspection of navigation panels of different sizes, improving inspection efficiency and accuracy and reducing human error.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive navigation technology, specifically to an inspection tool for automotive navigation panel. Background Technology
[0002] In the automobile manufacturing process, the accuracy and quality of the navigation panel are crucial to the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle. This requires the panel inspection fixture to have high-precision inspection capabilities.
[0003] Traditional panel inspection fixtures use manual operation to clamp the navigation panel. The fixture can only clamp panels of a certain size and cannot be adjusted, resulting in the inability to clamp car navigation panels of different sizes.
[0004] Moreover, traditional testing methods rely heavily on manual measurement, which is not only inefficient but also prone to errors. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems mentioned above and / or existing problems with the inspection tool for car navigation panels, this utility model is proposed to solve the problems mentioned above and existing.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A car navigation panel inspection tool includes a base, two opposing fixed plates, a clamping device, a detection device, and a control device respectively fixed on the two fixed plates;
[0008] The two fixing plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the car navigation panel;
[0009] The clamping device includes jaws, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the car navigation panel for fixing the car navigation panel.
[0010] The detection device includes a detection component located above the car navigation panel, the detection component being used to detect the car navigation panel;
[0011] The control device includes a PLC, which is connected to a power supply; the PLC is connected to the signal of the detection piece; and the PLC is connected to the circuit of the clamping device.
[0012] It includes two symmetrically arranged telescopic components connected to the clamping device, used to adjust the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel.
[0013] The two telescopic components are electric push rods, which are fixed to two fixed plates; the two electric push rods are used to adjust the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel.
[0014] The clamping device includes a cylinder that drives the gripper to retract and extend. A linear slide groove is installed below the cylinder on a fixed plate, and a sliding component that cooperates with the linear slide groove is installed at the bottom of the cylinder.
[0015] The sliding component is a slide bar that cooperates with a linear slide groove. The two electric push rods push the cylinder through the slide bar and the linear slide groove to adjust the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel.
[0016] The clamping device is two in number, and the clamping device includes an upper clamping device and a lower clamping device that are opposite each other. The upper clamping device and the lower clamping device are respectively connected to the piston of the cylinder.
[0017] The upper clamping device includes an upper top plate and an upper jaw mounted on the upper top plate, and the lower clamping device includes a lower top plate and a lower jaw mounted on the lower top plate. The upper top plate and the lower top plate are respectively connected to the piston of the cylinder. The piston drives the upper top plate and the lower top plate to clamp and release the upper jaw and the lower jaw.
[0018] The cylinder is connected to the PLC circuit of the control device.
[0019] The detection component includes a bracket mounted on two fixed plates. A screw rod is connected to the middle of the bracket by a screw. A connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the screw rod. Multiple detection rods are provided on the bottom surface of the connecting plate. Photoelectric sensors for detecting the car navigation panel are provided on the multiple detection rods.
[0020] The photoelectric sensor is connected to the PLC circuit.
[0021] Compared with existing technologies:
[0022] This utility model discloses a car navigation panel inspection tool for testing various performance aspects of a car navigation panel. It uses a base, two opposing fixed plates, clamping devices fixed to the two fixed plates, a detection device, and a control device to test various performance aspects of the car navigation panel. A photoelectric sensor is used to detect light-related data and parameters to ensure that the display, touch, and environmental perception functions of the navigation panel are normal.
[0023] A sliding component is installed at the bottom of the cylinder. The sliding component cooperates with a linear slide groove, which is pushed by two electric push rods to make the cylinder slide, thereby adjusting the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of an embodiment of the connection between the cylinder sliding component and the fixed plate in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of A in the middle;
[0027] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of B in the middle. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] refer to Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a car navigation panel inspection fixture for testing various performance aspects of a car navigation panel. According to one embodiment, it includes a base 1, two opposing fixed plates 2, clamping devices 3 respectively fixed to the two fixed plates 2, a testing device 4, and a control device 5. The base 1, the two opposing fixed plates 2, and the clamping devices 3 are all in the same horizontal state (ideal state). This is because if the clamping devices 3 apply unbalanced or torsional forces to the car navigation panel during testing, the fixture may be damaged. Therefore, the installed base 1, the two opposing fixed plates 2, and the clamping devices 3 respectively fixed to the two fixed plates 2 need to be in the same horizontal state (ideal state).
[0030] In specific embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the two opposing fixed plates 2 are L-shaped with a space in the middle. Since the sizes of car navigation panels vary, the distance between the two fixed plates 2 is fixed. Therefore, the clamping device 3 needs to be equipped with an adjustable size device. Specifically, the clamping device 3 includes grippers, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the car navigation panel 6 to fix the car navigation panel 6. The device that drives the grippers to clamp and release is a cylinder 32. For the accuracy of the detection, the two cylinders 32 are set horizontally, that is, the piston 323 extends and retracts horizontally to drive the grippers to clamp and release. However, the extension and retraction of the piston 323 only produces the clamping and releasing effect of the grippers, that is, the clamping position remains unchanged and it cannot clamp different sizes of car navigation panels.
[0031] Therefore, connecting blocks 81 are set at both ends of the two cylinders 32 away from the car navigation panel. Sleeves 82 are set on the connecting blocks 81. The sleeves 82 are connected to the horizontal linear driving component. The driving component is two symmetrically arranged telescopic components connected to the clamping device 3. The two telescopic components, such as linear motors, gears, racks, screws and other mechanical transmission devices, convert the rotational motion into linear motion. In order to connect with the control system to realize automation, electric push rods 7 are used in this embodiment. The use of servo motors can realize automated and accurate distance control. The two electric push rods 7 are fixed on the two fixed plates 2.
[0032] Furthermore, in order to achieve stability of distance adjustment, a linear slide groove 322 is provided on the fixed plate 2, and a sliding component is provided at the bottom of the cylinder 32 accordingly. The sliding component cooperates with the linear slide groove 322, thereby pushing the two electric push rods 7 to make the cylinder 32 slide, thereby adjusting the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel 6.
[0033] Furthermore, the sliding component is a slider 321, of which there are two, arranged in parallel, such as... Figure 2 The system is configured such that a linear groove 322 adapted to the slide bar 321 is opened on the fixed plate 2, thereby the two electric push rods 7 push the cylinder 32 to slide through the cooperation of the slide bar 321 and the linear groove 322, thereby adjusting the distance between the gripper and the car navigation panel 6.
[0034] Furthermore, to prevent the slider 321 from sliding out, stops 324 are provided at both ends of the straight slide groove 322 to prevent it from sliding out.
[0035] Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the inspection of the car navigation panel, the electric push rod 7 is fixed on the fixing plate 2, and the sleeve 82 is then connected to the piston rod 71 of the electric push rod 7 with screws.
[0036] Of course, in order to ensure smooth sliding of the sliding parts, a structure similar to pulley 325 can be adopted, with four pulleys placed on both sides.
[0037] In some specific implementation methods, such as Figure 1 As shown, there are two clamping devices 3. Each clamping device 3 includes an upper clamping device 31 and a lower clamping device 33, which are opposite to each other. The upper clamping device 31 and the lower clamping device 33 are respectively connected to the piston 323 of the cylinder 32.
[0038] Furthermore, the upper clamping device 31 includes an upper top plate 311 and an upper jaw 312 mounted on the upper top plate 311, and the lower clamping device 33 includes a lower top plate 331 and a lower jaw 332 mounted on the lower top plate 331. The upper top plate 311 and the lower top plate 331 are respectively connected to the piston 323 of the cylinder 32, and the cylinder 32 is connected to the PLC 51 circuit of the control device. The piston 323 drives the upper top plate 311 and the lower top plate 331 to clamp and release the upper jaw 312 and the lower jaw 332.
[0039] In some specific implementation methods, such as Figure 1 As shown, the detection device 4 includes a detection element 41 located above the car navigation panel 6, which is used to detect the car navigation panel 6; the control device 5 includes a PLC 51, which is connected to a power supply; the PLC 51 is signal-connected to the detection element 41, and the PLC 51 is also connected to the clamping device 3 via wiring.
[0040] Specifically, the detection component 41 includes a bracket 411 mounted on two fixed plates 2. A screw 413 is connected to the middle of the bracket 411 by a nut 412. A connecting plate 414 is provided at the bottom of the screw 413. Multiple detection rods 415 are provided on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 414. Photoelectric sensors 4151 for detecting the car navigation panel 6 are provided on the multiple detection rods 415. The photoelectric sensors 4151 are connected to the PLC 51 circuit.
[0041] Working principle of photoelectric sensor 4151 in car navigation panel inspection fixture:
[0042] Photoelectric sensor 4151 component: This component consists of a transmitter and a receiver (the transmitter and receiver are prior art and are not shown in the figure). Only the principle is explained. The transmitter is responsible for emitting light beams, which are usually from semiconductor light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or laser diodes. The light beams are focused by a lens or reflector and then illuminate the navigation panel. The receiver is responsible for receiving the light signals reflected or scattered back by the panel and converting them into electrical signals.
[0043] Signal processing circuit: Located after the receiver, this circuit is responsible for processing the electrical signals converted by the receiver. Through amplification, filtering, and other operations, it extracts the useful signals and converts them into data that can be used for measurement.
[0044] Control and Display Unit: This unit is responsible for receiving data output from the signal processing circuit and performing further processing and analysis. Based on preset measurement standards, it determines whether the navigator panel is qualified and displays the results on the screen.
[0045] When the light beam emitted by the transmitter shines onto the navigation panel, part of the beam is reflected or scattered back by the panel. The receiver receives these reflected or scattered light signals and converts them into electrical signals. The signal processing circuit processes these electrical signals to obtain data that can be used for measurement. The control unit uses this data to determine the accuracy and quality of the navigation panel and displays the results.
[0046] The photoelectric sensor 4151 is mainly used to detect light-related data and parameters to ensure the normal operation of the navigation panel 6's display, touch, and environmental perception functions. Specifically, the photoelectric sensor 4151 detects the following data:
[0047] 1. Light Intensity: Detect the backlight intensity or ambient light intensity of the navigator panel 6 to ensure the visibility and clarity of the display screen under different lighting conditions.
[0048] 2. Luminous flux: Measure the light energy emitted by the navigator panel 6 to assess its brightness and uniformity.
[0049] 3. Light wavelength: Analyze the wavelength distribution of the light emitted by the navigator panel 6 to ensure its color accuracy and color gamut coverage.
[0050] 4. Touch light signal: The photoelectric sensor 4151 captures the changes in light signals generated by touch operation to detect the touch position and action.
[0051] 5. Touch response speed: The immediacy and accuracy of touch operation are evaluated by combining the response time and data processing speed of the photoelectric sensor 4151.
[0052] 6. Ambient light change: The photoelectric sensor 4151 monitors changes in external ambient light to adjust the brightness and contrast of the navigator panel 6, thereby improving the user's visual experience.
[0053] 7. Proximity Detection: In some advanced navigation panels, photoelectric sensor 4151 may be used to detect the proximity of the user's hand or an object to enable a smarter interactive experience.
[0054] The photoelectric sensor 4151 is used to detect light-related data and parameters to ensure that the display, touch and environmental perception functions of the navigator panel are normal.
Claims
1. An automobile navigation panel testing device, characterized in that: it comprises a base, two fixed plates, clamping devices fixed on the two fixed plates respectively, a detection device and a control device; the two fixed plates are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the automobile navigation panel; the clamping devices comprise clamping jaws symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the automobile navigation panel for fixing the automobile navigation panel; the detection device comprises a detection piece above the automobile navigation panel, which is used for detecting the automobile navigation panel; the control device comprises a PLC connected with a power supply; the PLC is connected with the detection piece in signal and connected with the clamping devices in circuit. two symmetrically arranged telescopic components connected with the clamping devices are used for adjusting the distance between the clamping jaws and the automobile navigation panel. The two telescopic components are electric push rods, and the two electric push rods are fixed on the two fixed plates; the two electric push rods are used for adjusting the distance between the clamping jaws and the automobile navigation panel. The clamping device comprises a cylinder driving the clamping jaws to be retracted and released, a linear sliding groove on the fixed plate is installed below the cylinder, and a sliding piece matched with the linear sliding groove is installed at the bottom of the cylinder. The sliding piece is a slide matched with the linear sliding groove, and the two electric push rods drive the cylinder to slide through the slide and the linear sliding groove, so as to adjust the distance between the clamping jaws and the automobile navigation panel. The number of the clamping devices is two, and the clamping devices comprise an upper clamping device and a lower clamping device opposite to each other, and the upper clamping device and the lower clamping device are connected with pistons of the cylinder respectively.
2. The panel tester of claim 1, wherein, The upper clamping device comprises an upper top plate and an upper clamping jaw installed on the upper top plate, and the lower clamping device comprises a lower top plate and a lower clamping jaw installed on the lower top plate; the upper top plate and the lower top plate are connected with the pistons of the cylinder respectively; the pistons drive the upper top plate and the lower top plate to make the upper clamping jaw and the lower clamping jaw clamp and release; 3. The panel tester of claim 2, wherein the panel tester is a car navigation panel tester. The cylinder is connected with the PLC of the control device in circuit.
4. The panel tester of claim 3, wherein the panel tester is a car navigation panel tester. The detection piece comprises a bracket installed on the two fixed plates, a screw rod is connected with a nut in the middle of the bracket, a connecting plate is arranged at the bottom of the screw rod, a plurality of detection rods are arranged on the bottom surface of the connecting plate, and photoelectric sensors for detecting the automobile navigation panel are arranged on the plurality of detection rods; 5. The panel tester of claim 4, wherein the panel tester is a car navigation panel tester. The photoelectric sensors are connected with the PLC in circuit.
6. The panel testing fixture for car navigation according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, 7. The panel tester of claim 6, wherein the panel tester is a car navigation panel tester. 8. The panel testing fixture of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein,