Fault detection equipment for central control function of ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of automobile

By using clamping components and damping rings to buffer vibrations on the ECU central control unit, combined with sensor monitoring data, the problem of vehicle vibration affecting detection accuracy is solved, achieving efficient and stable fault detection.

CN223977519UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06JIANGLING MOTORS
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-28
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

When the vehicle starts, the vibration of the vehicle body causes the detection terminals to shake, affecting the accuracy and efficiency of detection and troubleshooting.

Method used

The fault detection device is fixed to one side of the ECU central control unit using a clamping assembly. The vibration of the connector is buffered by the damping ring and the elastic element to reduce the detection error. The system data is monitored in real time by the sensor control unit, and the fault is judged in combination with the detector.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of fault detection, reduces the risk of shaking and tipping of the detector, and ensures the stability of the detection and the reliability of the data.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fault detection, and provides automobile electronic ECU central control function fault detection equipment, which comprises an ECU central control unit, one side of the ECU central control unit is provided with fault detection equipment, the fault detection equipment comprises a protective shell, the back surface of the protective shell is provided with a plurality of groups of connecting terminals, the connecting terminals comprise connecting rings, and the connecting rings are connected with the ECU central control unit. An annular groove is formed in the connecting ring, multiple sets of elastic pieces are fixedly installed in the annular groove, a damping ring is installed in the annular groove in a sliding mode, the outer side of the damping ring is fixedly connected with the elastic pieces, a connector is fixedly installed on the inner side of the damping ring, and one end of a connecting wire is inserted into the connector, so that the other end of the connecting wire is connected with the ECU central control unit. The ECU central control unit of the running vehicle is detected by starting the vehicle, and the damping ring and the elastic piece at one end of the connecting wire are elastically limited in the connecting ring, so that the vibration amplitude of the connector in the running of the vehicle is buffered, and the error of detection and troubleshooting is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fault detection technology, and in particular to a fault detection device for the central control function of automotive electronic ECU. Background Technology

[0002] In the complex systems of automobiles, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is the core "brain," bearing the heavy responsibility of comprehensive control over the engine or motor. Based on its built-in program, it performs precise calculations, efficient processing, and accurate judgments on a large amount of information fed back from various sensors, and then outputs commands to drive the relevant actuators, thereby achieving rapid, accurate, and automated adjustment of the engine or motor's operating status. In the ECU production process, testing is crucial. If a faulty ECU enters the market and is used in vehicles, it is highly likely to pose serious safety hazards to vehicle operation and even cause accidents. Therefore, rigorous ECU production testing is a key step in ensuring vehicle safety performance and avoiding potential dangers, and is of great significance for maintaining road traffic safety.

[0003] A Chinese patent with publication number CN217333169U discloses a fault detection device for the central control function of an electric vehicle ECU. When needed, the device is first installed with the electric vehicle through a housing, and the data cable is inserted into the corresponding terminal block. The middle part of the data cable passes through the inside of the mounting cavity and is fixed by upper and lower blocks. Then, the detector is fixed by a fixing post to prevent the detector from shaking. When it is necessary to check the wiring position on the back of the detector, the fixing post is first removed, allowing the detector to rotate around the rotating post as a rotation axis with the cooperation of the rotating post and bearing, thereby checking the wiring.

[0004] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, when testing the central control function, it is necessary to start the vehicle for troubleshooting. When the vehicle is started, the body will continuously vibrate slightly, causing the test terminals to shake, which will affect the accuracy of the test. At the same time, when using the tester, it is necessary to constantly adjust the direction of the tester for observation, which may cause the tester to tip over, affecting the testing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the existing technology. This utility model proposes a fault detection device for automotive electronic ECU central control function to solve the problem that when the vehicle is started, the continuous slight vibration of the body causes the detection terminals to shake, which in turn affects the accuracy of detection and troubleshooting.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a fault detection device for automotive electronic ECU central control function, including an ECU central control unit, a fault detection device is provided on one side of the ECU central control unit, the fault detection device includes a protective shell, a clamping assembly is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the protective shell, multiple sets of connection terminals are mounted on the back of the protective shell, the connection terminals include a connecting ring, one end of the connecting ring is fixedly connected to the protective shell, an annular groove is formed inside the connecting ring, multiple sets of elastic elements are fixedly installed inside the annular groove, a damping ring is slidably installed inside the annular groove, the outer side of the damping ring is fixedly connected to the elastic elements, and the inner side of the damping ring... A connector is fixedly installed on the side, and the connector is connected to the wiring. When it is necessary to perform fault detection on the ECU central control unit, the fault detection device is first fixed to one side of the ECU central control unit by the clamping assembly. One end of the wiring is inserted into the inside of the connector, and the other end of the wiring is connected to the ECU central control unit. At this time, the ECU central control unit is initially checked for faults. After the test is completed, the ECU central control unit of the vehicle is tested by starting the vehicle. The damping ring and elastic element at one end of the wiring elastically limit the vibration amplitude of the connector during vehicle operation, thereby reducing the error of the test.

[0007] Preferably, the ECU central control unit has threaded grooves at all four corners, and multiple sensor control units are installed on the upper end of the ECU central control unit. The ECU central control unit is fixed to the vehicle interior through the threaded grooves, and the multiple sensor control units installed on the upper end of the ECU central control unit monitor the operating data of the engine and other systems in real time.

[0008] Preferably, a detector is fixedly installed inside the protective housing, and anti-collision blocks are fixedly installed at the four corners of the protective housing. The detector reads the data of the ECU central control unit to further determine the cause of the fault. The anti-collision blocks protect the detector from collisions and prevent damage caused by violent impacts during use.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a connecting plate, a connecting block is rotatably mounted at the center of the connecting plate, and a rubber ring is rotatably mounted at the upper end of the connecting block. The upper end of the rubber ring is fixedly connected to the lower end of the protective shell. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the detector, the detector is rotated so that it rotates through the rubber ring, which facilitates monitoring by the testing personnel and improves convenience.

[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the connecting plate is provided with two sets of clamping plates. The upper and lower sides of the clamping plates are coated with an insulating layer. The clamping plates and the connecting plate are fixedly connected by bolts. The lower end of the bolts is rotatably connected to the clamping plates. By rotating the bolts, the clamping plates and the connecting plates are fixed on the ECU central control unit. By rotating the angle of the clamping plates, they are clamped at the clampable position of the vehicle parts, achieving a flexible and convenient testing effect.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This utility model proposes a fault detection device for automotive electronic ECU central control functions. When it is necessary to detect faults in the ECU central control unit, the fault detection device is first fixed to one side of the ECU central control unit by a clamping assembly. One end of the wire is inserted into the inside of the connector, and the other end of the wire is connected to the ECU central control unit. At this time, a preliminary fault check of the ECU central control unit is performed. After the test is completed, the ECU central control unit of the vehicle is tested by starting the vehicle. The damping ring and elastic element at one end of the wire elastically limit the vibration amplitude of the connector during vehicle operation, thereby reducing the error of the test. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts. Wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 The schematic diagram illustrates the overall structure according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 2 The schematic diagram illustrates the overall structure according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0016] Figure 3 The schematic diagram shows a front view of the fault detection device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 The schematic diagram shows a rear view of the fault detection device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 The schematic diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of a clamping assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 An exploded view of a connection terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically.

[0020] The diagram is labeled as follows: 1. ECU central control unit; 11. Threaded groove; 12. Sensor control unit; 2. Fault detection equipment; 21. Protective housing; 22. Detector; 23. Anti-collision block; 24. Clamping assembly; 241. Connecting plate; 242. Connecting block; 243. Rubber ring; 244. Bolt; 245. Clamping plate; 246. Insulation layer; 25. Connecting terminal; 251. Connecting ring; 2511. Ring groove; 2512. Elastic element; 252. Damping ring; 253. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0021] It is readily understood that, based on the technical solution of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementations without altering the essential spirit of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model and should not be considered as the entirety of this utility model or as limitations or restrictions on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0022] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in conjunction with Figure 1-4 , Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a fault detection device for an automotive electronic control unit (ECU) central control function. The device includes an ECU central control unit 1, a fault detection device 2 mounted on one side of the ECU central control unit 1, and a protective housing 21. A clamping assembly 24 is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the protective housing 21. Multiple sets of connection terminals 25 are mounted on the back of the protective housing 21. Each connection terminal 25 includes a connecting ring 251, one end of which is fixedly connected to the protective housing 21. An annular groove 2511 is formed inside the connecting ring 251. Multiple sets of elastic elements 2512 are fixedly mounted inside the annular groove 2511. A damping ring 252 is slidably mounted inside the annular groove 2511, and its outer side is fixedly connected to the elastic element 2512. A connector 253 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the device. The connector 253 is connected to the wiring. When it is necessary to perform fault detection on the ECU central control unit 1, the fault detection device 2 is first fixed on one side of the ECU central control unit 1 by the clamping component 24. One end of the wiring is inserted into the inside of the connector 253, and the other end of the wiring is connected to the ECU central control unit 1. At this time, the ECU central control unit 1 is initially checked for faults. After the test is completed, the vehicle is started to test the ECU central control unit 1 of the running vehicle. The damping ring 252 and the elastic element 2512 at one end of the wiring elastically limit the vibration amplitude of the connector 253 during vehicle operation, thereby reducing the error of the test.

[0024] Combination Figure 1-2As shown, threaded grooves 11 are provided at all four corners of the ECU central control unit 1. Multiple sets of sensor control units 12 are installed on the upper end of the ECU central control unit 1. The ECU central control unit 1 is fixed to the vehicle interior through the threaded grooves 11. The multiple sets of sensor control units 12 installed on the upper end of the ECU central control unit 1 monitor the operating data of the engine and other systems in real time.

[0025] Combination Figure 3-4 As shown, a detector 22 is fixedly installed inside the protective housing 21, and anti-collision blocks 23 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the protective housing 21. The detector 22 reads the data of the ECU central control unit 1 to further determine the cause of the fault. The anti-collision blocks 23 protect the detector 22 from collision and prevent damage to the detector 22 due to violent collisions during use.

[0026] Combination Figure 1-2 , Figure 4 As shown, the clamping assembly 24 includes a connecting plate 241, a connecting block 242 is rotatably mounted at the center of the connecting plate 241, and a rubber ring 243 is rotatably mounted at the upper end of the connecting block 242. The upper end of the rubber ring 243 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the protective shell 21. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the detector 22, the detector 22 is rotated so that it rotates through the rubber ring 243, which facilitates monitoring by the testing personnel and improves convenience.

[0027] Combination Figure 4 As shown, the lower end of the connecting plate 241 is provided with two sets of clamping plates 245. The upper and lower sides of the clamping plates 245 are coated with an insulating layer 246. The clamping plates 245 and the connecting plate 241 are fixedly connected by bolts 244. The lower end of the bolts 244 is rotatably connected to the clamping plates 245. By rotating the bolts 244, the clamping plates 245 and the connecting plates 241 are fixed on the ECU central control unit 1. By rotating the angle of the clamping plates 245, they can be clamped in the clampable position of the vehicle parts, so as to achieve a flexible and convenient detection effect.

[0028] In this embodiment, when performing fault detection on the central control function of the automotive electronic ECU, the angle of the clamping plate 245 is first adjusted using the bolts 244 of the clamping assembly 24 and fixed to one side of the central control unit 1 of the ECU. One end of the wiring is inserted into the connector 253, and the other end is connected to the central control unit 1 of the ECU. At this time, the detector 22 begins to perform preliminary fault diagnosis on the central control unit 1 of the ECU through the connection terminal 25. Then, the vehicle is started. During the vehicle operation, the damping ring 252 and the elastic element 2512 at the connector 253 operate in the connection ring 251 to buffer vibration. The detector 22 continuously reads data and combines it with the real-time monitoring of the engine and other system operating data by the sensor control unit 12 at the upper end of the central control unit 1 of the ECU to further comprehensively determine the cause of the fault.

[0029] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automotive electronic control unit (ECU) central control function fault detection device, characterized by: Including ECU central control unit, one side of ECU central control unit is provided with fault detection equipment, the fault detection equipment includes protective shell, the lower end of the protective shell is rotatably installed with clamping assembly, the back of the protective shell is installed with multiple groups of connecting terminals; The connecting terminal includes a connecting ring, one end of the connecting ring is fixedly connected with the protective shell, a ring groove is formed in the inside of the connecting ring, multiple groups of elastic members are fixedly installed in the inside of the ring groove, a damping ring is slidably installed in the inside of the ring groove, the outer side of the damping ring is fixedly connected with the elastic members, a connecting head is fixedly installed on the inner side of the damping ring, and the connecting head is connected with a wire.

2. The device for detecting the fault of the central control function in the automobile electronic ECU according to claim 1, characterized in that: Threaded grooves are formed in the four corners of the ECU central control unit, and multiple groups of sensor control units are installed on the upper end of the ECU central control unit.

3. The device for detecting the fault of the central control function in the automobile electronic ECU according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detector is fixedly installed in the inside of the protective shell, and anti-collision blocks are fixedly installed on the four corners of the protective shell.

4. The device for detecting the fault of the central control function in the automobile electronic ECU according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a connecting plate, a connecting block is rotatably installed at the center of the connecting plate, a rubber ring is rotatably installed on the upper end of the connecting block, and the upper end of the rubber ring is fixedly connected with the lower end of the protective shell.

5. The device for detecting the failure of the central control function in the automotive electronic ECU according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two groups of clamping plates are arranged on the lower end of the connecting plate, and insulating layers are coated on the upper and lower sides of the clamping plates.

6. The device for detecting the failure of the central control function in the automotive electronic ECU according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping plate and the connecting plate are fixedly connected through bolts, and the lower end of the bolt is rotatably connected with the clamping plate.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Electric automobile ECU central control function fault detection equipment

    CN217333169U