Multi-station key strike life testing machine

By designing a multi-station key impact life testing machine, the problem of low testing efficiency of traditional single-station machines is solved. It enables simultaneous testing and rapid classification of multiple keys, thereby improving production efficiency and quality control.

CN224136871UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17GUANGDONG AISRI INSTR TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG AISRI INSTR TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Traditional single-station key life testing machines have low testing efficiency, cannot test multiple keyboards simultaneously, and are not easy to classify after testing, affecting production progress and product quality control.

Method used

Design a multi-station key impact life testing machine, including a keyboard positioning mechanism and a sorting mechanism. The key is accurately positioned and sorted by a motor-driven bidirectional lead screw. Multi-station testing is performed using electric push rods and impact blocks, and the key is quickly sorted by a sorting box.

Benefits of technology

It enables simultaneous and efficient testing of multiple keyboards, improving testing accuracy and efficiency, and facilitating rapid classification and management of key lifespan, thus ensuring quality control throughout the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-station type key strike life testing machine, which belongs to the technical field of electronic component detection equipment and comprises a base, supporting legs are arranged at corners of the lower end of the base, supporting rods are arranged at corners of the upper end of the base, a top plate is arranged at the upper ends of the supporting rods, and three groups of electric push rods are arranged at the upper end of the top plate. The output end of the electric push rod is provided with a test box, the interior of the test box is provided with a center rod in a penetrating manner, and the lower end of the center rod is provided with a pressing plate. Through the arrangement of the keyboard positioning mechanism, keyboards of different sizes can be accurately fixed, and the stability of the keyboards in the test process is ensured; the transmission assembly drives the nut block to move along the lead screw, so that the position of the U-shaped positioning plate is adjusted, the keyboard is firmly clamped in cooperation with the rubber pad, the testing accuracy and reliability are improved, and meanwhile testing errors caused by unstable fixing are reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic component testing equipment, specifically relating to a multi-station key impact life testing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of electronic products, the durability and reliability of the keyboard keys, as a common input device, are crucial to the overall performance of the product. To ensure keyboard quality, key impact life testing is typically required.

[0003] Traditional key life testing machines mostly adopt a single-station design, which can only test one keyboard at a time. This results in low testing efficiency, especially when a large number of keyboards need to be tested. The limitations of single-station testing machines are more obvious, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but may also lead to a longer testing cycle, affecting the product development and production schedule. In addition, it is inconvenient to quickly classify the keyboards after testing, so it is impossible to determine the pass rate of the keyboards in that production cycle. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a multi-station key impact life testing machine, which facilitates simultaneous testing of multiple keyboards and allows for easy classification of tested keyboards.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-station key impact life testing machine, comprising a base, a support leg at the lower corner of the base, a support rod at the upper corner of the base, a top plate at the upper end of the support rod, three sets of electric push rods at the upper end of the top plate, a test chamber at the output end of the electric push rods, a central rod running through the interior of the test chamber, a pressure plate at the lower end of the central rod, an impact block at the lower end of the pressure plate, a baffle at the upper end of the central rod, a return spring sleeved on the surface of the central rod at the lower end of the baffle, a motor at the side of the test chamber, a drive shaft at the output end of the motor, a cam at the other end of the drive shaft, a keyboard sorting mechanism inside the base, and a keyboard positioning mechanism inside the upper end of the base.

[0006] Preferably, the keyboard positioning mechanism includes a second transmission component, a second motor, a nut block, a U-shaped positioning plate, a first bidirectional lead screw, a rubber pad, a second transmission component, a second bidirectional lead screw, and a third bidirectional lead screw. The second motor is located at the side corner of the base. The output end of the second motor is equipped with the first bidirectional lead screw. The other end of the first bidirectional lead screw is equipped with the first transmission component. The other side of the first transmission component is located inside the base and equipped with the second bidirectional lead screw. The other end of the second bidirectional lead screw is equipped with the second transmission component. The other side of the second transmission component is located inside the base and equipped with the third bidirectional lead screw. Two sets of nut blocks are symmetrically arranged on the surfaces of the first, second, and third bidirectional lead screws. A U-shaped positioning plate is located at the upper end of the nut block, and a rubber pad is located on the side of the U-shaped positioning plate.

[0007] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a mounting box, a timing pulley, a timing belt, and a timing pulley. The mounting box is located at one edge of the base. One end of the bidirectional lead screw is located inside the mounting box and the timing pulley is located inside the mounting box. One end of the bidirectional lead screw is located inside the mounting box and the timing pulley is located inside the mounting box. The outer surfaces of the timing pulley and the timing pulley are meshed with the timing belt.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission assembly two includes a timing pulley four, a mounting box two, a timing belt two, and a timing pulley three. The mounting box two is provided at the other edge of the base. A timing pulley three is provided inside the mounting box two on one end surface of the bidirectional lead screw two. A timing pulley four is provided inside the mounting box two on one end surface of the bidirectional lead screw three. The timing belt two is meshed with the outer surfaces of the timing pulley four and the timing pulley three.

[0009] Preferably, the keyboard sorting mechanism includes a slot, a base, a fixing component, a block, a fixing hole, a connecting plate, bolts, a sorting box, a partition, and a handle. The sorting box is slidably connected inside the base, and a partition is provided inside the sorting box. A handle is provided at the upper end of the side of the sorting box, and a connecting plate is provided at the side edge of the sorting box. The connecting plate and the sorting box are fixedly connected by bolts. A block is provided on the side of the connecting plate, and a fixing hole is provided at the upper end of the block. A base is provided at the side edge of the base, and a slot corresponding to the block is provided on the side of the base. A fixing component is provided inside the side of the base.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing component includes an adjusting groove, an adjusting block, a fixing rod, and a compression spring. The compression spring is provided inside the side of the card holder, and the other end of the compression spring is provided with a fixing rod. The side of the fixing rod is provided with an adjusting block, and the side of the card holder is provided with an adjusting groove corresponding to the adjusting block.

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

[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting up a keyboard positioning mechanism, can accurately fix keyboards of different sizes, ensuring the stability of the keyboard during testing. The motor drives the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, and through the transmission component, it drives the nut block to move along the lead screw, thereby adjusting the position of the U-shaped positioning plate. With the help of the rubber pad, the keyboard is firmly clamped, improving the accuracy and reliability of the test, while reducing the test error caused by unstable fixing.

[0013] 2. This utility model, by setting up a keyboard sorting mechanism, can classify and store the keyboards after testing. The internal partition of the sorting box divides the keyboards into two areas: qualified products and unqualified products, which facilitates subsequent management and processing. The cooperation between the card block and the card seat, as well as the design of the fixing components, enable the sorting box to be firmly fixed inside the base, ensuring the stability and reliability of the sorting process, improving work efficiency, and facilitating the rapid classification and statistics of test results. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the testing mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the keyboard positioning mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the keyboard sorting mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the fixing component of this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Keyboard sorting mechanism; 21. Slot; 22. Card holder; 23. Fixing component; 231. Adjustment slot; 232. Adjustment block; 233. Fixing rod; 234. Compression spring; 24. Card block; 25. Fixing hole; 26. Connecting plate; 27. Bolt; 28. Sorting box; 29. ​​Partition; 210. Handle; 3. Test box; 4. Support rod; 5. Top plate; 6. Electric push rod; 7. Keyboard positioning mechanism; 71. Transmission component two; 711. Synchronous pulley four; 712. Mounting box two; 7 13. Synchronous belt II; 714. Synchronous pulley III; 72. Motor II; 73. Nut block; 74. U-shaped positioning plate; 75. Double-acting lead screw I; 76. Rubber pad; 77. Transmission assembly I; 771. Mounting box I; 772. Synchronous pulley I; 773. Synchronous belt I; 774. Synchronous pulley II; 78. Double-acting lead screw II; 79. Double-acting lead screw III; 8. Support leg; 9. Cam; 10. Baffle; 11. Return spring; 12. Center rod; 13. Pressure plate; 14. Impact block; 15. Drive shaft; 16. Motor I. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-station key impact life testing machine, including a base 1, a support leg 8 at the lower corner of the base 1, a support rod 4 at the upper corner of the base 1, a top plate 5 at the upper end of the support rod 4, three sets of electric push rods 6 at the upper end of the top plate 5, a test chamber 3 at the output end of the electric push rods 6, a central rod 12 running through the interior of the test chamber 3, a pressure plate 13 at the lower end of the central rod 12, an impact block 14 at the lower end of the pressure plate 13, a baffle 10 at the upper end of the central rod 12, a return spring 11 sleeved on the surface of the central rod 12 at the lower end of the baffle 10, a motor 16 on the side of the test chamber 3, a drive shaft 15 at the output end of the motor 16, a cam 9 at the other end of the drive shaft 15, a keyboard sorting mechanism 2 inside the base 1, and a keyboard positioning mechanism 7 inside the upper end of the base 1.

[0023] Specifically, the keyboard positioning mechanism 7 includes a second transmission component 71, a second motor 72, a nut block 73, a U-shaped positioning plate 74, a first bidirectional lead screw 75, a rubber pad 76, a first transmission component 77, a second bidirectional lead screw 78, and a third bidirectional lead screw 79. The second motor 72 is located at the side corner of the base 1. The output end of the second motor 72 is equipped with a first bidirectional lead screw 75. The other end of the first bidirectional lead screw 75 is equipped with a first transmission component 77. The other side of the first transmission component 77, located inside the base 1, is equipped with a second bidirectional lead screw 78. The other end of the second bidirectional lead screw 78 is equipped with a second transmission component 71. The other side of the second transmission component 71, located inside the base 1, is equipped with a third bidirectional lead screw 79. Two sets of nut blocks 73 are symmetrically arranged on the surfaces of the first bidirectional lead screw 75, the second bidirectional lead screw 78, and the third bidirectional lead screw 79. A U-shaped positioning plate 74 is located at the upper end of each nut block 73, and a rubber pad 76 is located on the side of the U-shaped positioning plate 74.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the keyboard positioning mechanism 7 can accurately fix the keyboard and ensure the stability of the keyboard during the test. The motor 2 72 drives the bidirectional lead screw 1 75 to rotate, and through the transmission component 1 77 and the transmission component 2 71, it drives the bidirectional lead screw 2 78 and the bidirectional lead screw 3 79 to rotate synchronously, so that the nut block 73 moves along the bidirectional lead screw, thereby adjusting the position of the U-shaped positioning plate 74 to adapt to keyboards of different sizes. The rubber pad 76 can effectively protect the keyboard surface and prevent damage during the fixing process.

[0025] Specifically, the transmission assembly 77 includes a mounting box 771, a timing pulley 772, a timing belt 773, and a timing pulley 774. The mounting box 771 is located at one edge of the base 1. One end of the double-acting lead screw 75 is located inside the mounting box 771 and the timing pulley 772 is located therein. One end of the double-acting lead screw 78 is located inside the mounting box 771 and the timing pulley 774 is located therein. The timing belt 773 is meshed with the outer surfaces of the timing pulleys 772 and 774.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the transmission component 77 realizes the synchronous transmission between the bidirectional lead screw 75 and the bidirectional lead screw 78. The synchronous pulley 772 and the synchronous pulley 774 are connected by the synchronous belt 773, which ensures the synchronous rotation of the bidirectional lead screw, thereby ensuring the accuracy and stability of the keyboard positioning.

[0027] Specifically, transmission assembly 2 71 includes synchronous pulley 4 711, mounting box 2 712, synchronous belt 2 713, and synchronous pulley 3 714. Mounting box 2 712 is located on the other edge of base 1. Synchronous pulley 3 714 is located inside mounting box 2 712 on one end surface of bidirectional lead screw 2 78. Synchronous pulley 4 711 is located inside mounting box 2 712 on one end surface of bidirectional lead screw 3 79. Synchronous belt 2 713 is meshed with the outer surfaces of synchronous pulley 4 711 and synchronous pulley 3 714.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, transmission component 2 71 realizes synchronous transmission between bidirectional lead screw 2 78 and bidirectional lead screw 3 79. Synchronous pulley 3 714 and synchronous pulley 4 711 are connected by synchronous belt 2 713, which further ensures the synchronous rotation of the bidirectional lead screw and improves the accuracy and reliability of keyboard positioning.

[0029] In this embodiment, the keyboard to be tested is first placed in the keyboard positioning mechanism 7 on the upper end of the base 1. The second motor 72 is started. The second motor 72 drives the second and third double lead screws 78 and 79 to rotate through the first double lead screw 75, the first transmission component 77 and the second transmission component 71. This causes the nut block 73 to move along the double lead screws, thereby adjusting the position of the U-shaped positioning plate 74 and firmly fixing the keyboard on the rubber pad 76. Then, the electric push rod 6 is started. The electric push rod 6 pushes the test box 3 down, so that the striking block 14 contacts the keyboard keys. The first motor 16 drives the cam 9 to rotate through the drive shaft 15. The cam 9 performs periodic striking tests on the keyboard keys through the pressure plate 13 on the center rod 12 and the striking block 14. The return spring 11 provides a return force after each strike, ensuring that the striking block 14 can accurately return to the initial position. In this way, multi-station simultaneous testing of the keyboard is achieved, improving testing efficiency and accuracy.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the keyboard sorting mechanism 2 includes a slot 21, a base 22, a fixing component 23, a block 24, a fixing hole 25, a connecting plate 26, bolts 27, a sorting box 28, a partition 29, and a handle 210. The sorting box 28 is slidably connected inside the base 1. A partition 29 is provided inside the sorting box 28. A handle 210 is provided at the upper side of the sorting box 28. A connecting plate 26 is provided at the side edge of the sorting box 28. The connecting plate 26 and the sorting box 28 are fixedly connected by bolts 27. A block 24 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 26, and a fixing hole 25 is provided at the upper end of the block 24. A base 22 is provided at the side edge of the base 1, and a slot 21 corresponding to the block 24 is provided on the side of the base 22. A fixing component 23 is provided inside the side of the base 22.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the keyboard sorting mechanism 2 can sort and store the keyboards that have completed testing. The partition 29 inside the sorting box 28 divides the keyboards into two areas: qualified products and unqualified products, which facilitates subsequent management and processing. The design of the card block 24 and the card seat 22 allows the sorting box 28 to be firmly fixed inside the base 1, ensuring the stability of the sorting process.

[0033] Specifically, the fixing component 23 includes an adjustment groove 231, an adjustment block 232, a fixing rod 233, and a compression spring 234. The compression spring 234 is located inside the side of the card holder 22, and the other end of the compression spring 234 is equipped with a fixing rod 233. The adjustment block 232 is located on the side of the fixing rod 233, and the side of the card holder 22 has an adjustment groove 231 corresponding to the adjustment block 232.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing component 23 can ensure the stable fixing of the card block 24 in the card seat 22, the compression spring 234 provides elastic force so that the fixing rod 233 can firmly lock the card block 24, and the design of the adjusting block 232 and the adjusting groove 231 allows the position of the fixing rod 233 to be finely adjusted as needed, further improving the fixing effect and reliability of the sorting box 28.

[0035] In this embodiment, the sorting box 28 is fixed inside the base 1 by the card block 24 and the card seat 22. The keyboards that have completed the test are sorted and placed in the qualified or unqualified product area inside the sorting box 28 according to the test results. The sorting box 28 can be easily removed from the base 1 by the handle 210 for subsequent processing. This design not only improves the efficiency of testing, but also facilitates the management and analysis of test results, ensuring quality control in the production process.

[0036] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this utility model, firstly, the keyboard to be tested is placed in the keyboard positioning mechanism 7 on the upper end of the base 1. Then, motor 2 72 is started. Motor 2 72 drives bidirectional lead screws 2 78 and 3 79 to rotate via bidirectional lead screw 1 75, transmission assembly 1 77, and transmission assembly 2 71, causing the nut block 73 to move along the bidirectional lead screws, thereby adjusting the position of the U-shaped positioning plate 74 and firmly fixing the keyboard onto the rubber pad 76. Next, electric push rod 6 is started. Electric push rod 6 pushes the test box 3 down, causing the striking block 14 to contact the keyboard keys. Motor 1 16 drives cam 9 to rotate via drive shaft 15. Cam 9 rotates via pressure plate 13 on the central rod 12. The keycaps are periodically struck by the striking block 14, and the return spring 11 provides a restoring force after each strike to ensure that the striking block 14 can accurately return to its initial position. In this way, multiple stations of the keyboard can be tested simultaneously, improving testing efficiency and accuracy. The sorting box 28 is fixed inside the base 1 by the locking block 24 and the locking seat 22. The keyboards that have completed the test are sorted and placed in the qualified or unqualified areas inside the sorting box 28 according to the test results. The sorting box 28 can be easily removed from the base 1 by the handle 210 for subsequent processing. This design not only improves the testing efficiency, but also facilitates the management and analysis of test results, ensuring quality control in the production process.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-station key impact life testing machine, comprising a base (1), wherein a support leg (8) is provided at the lower corner of the base (1), a support rod (4) is provided at the upper corner of the base (1), a top plate (5) is provided at the upper end of the support rod (4), three sets of electric push rods (6) are provided at the upper end of the top plate (5), a test box (3) is provided at the output end of the electric push rod (6), a central rod (12) is provided through the inside of the test box (3), a pressure plate (13) is provided at the lower end of the central rod (12), an impact block (14) is provided at the lower end of the pressure plate (13), a baffle (10) is provided at the upper end of the central rod (12), a return spring (11) is sleeved on the surface of the central rod (12) at the lower end of the baffle (10), a motor (16) is provided on the side of the test box (3), a drive shaft (15) is provided at the output end of the motor (16), and a cam (9) is provided at the other end of the drive shaft (15), characterized in that: The base (1) is equipped with a keyboard sorting mechanism (2) inside, and the upper end of the base (1) is equipped with a keyboard positioning mechanism (7).

2. The multi-station key strike life tester of claim 1, wherein: The keyboard positioning mechanism (7) includes a second transmission assembly (71), a second motor (72), a nut block (73), a U-shaped positioning plate (74), a first bidirectional lead screw (75), a rubber pad (76), a first transmission assembly (77), a second bidirectional lead screw (78), and a third bidirectional lead screw (79). The second motor (72) is located at the side corner of the base (1). The output end of the second motor (72) is equipped with a first bidirectional lead screw (75). The other end of the first bidirectional lead screw (75) is equipped with a first transmission assembly (77). The other end of the first transmission assembly (77)... A two-way lead screw 2 (78) is provided inside the base (1) on one side. A transmission assembly 2 (71) is provided at the other end of the two-way lead screw 2 (78). A two-way lead screw 3 (79) is provided inside the base (1) on the other side of the transmission assembly 2 (71). Two sets of nut blocks (73) are symmetrically arranged on the surfaces of the two-way lead screw 1 (75), the two-way lead screw 2 (78) and the two-way lead screw 3 (79). A U-shaped positioning plate (74) is provided at the upper end of the nut block (73). A rubber pad (76) is provided on the side of the U-shaped positioning plate (74).

3. The multi-station key strike life tester of claim 2, wherein: The transmission assembly 1 (77) includes mounting box 1 (771), synchronous pulley 1 (772), synchronous belt 1 (773) and synchronous pulley 2 (774). Mounting box 1 (771) is provided at one edge of the base (1). One end of the double-acting screw 1 (75) is located inside the mounting box 1 (771) and synchronous pulley 1 (772) is provided. One end of the double-acting screw 2 (78) is located inside the mounting box 1 (771) and synchronous pulley 2 (774) is provided. The outer surfaces of synchronous pulley 1 (772) and synchronous pulley 2 (774) are meshed with synchronous belt 1 (773).

4. The multi-station key strike life tester of claim 2, wherein: The transmission assembly 2 (71) includes a synchronous pulley 4 (711), a mounting box 2 (712), a synchronous belt 2 (713), and a synchronous pulley 3 (714). The mounting box 2 (712) is provided on the other side edge of the base (1). One end surface of the two-way screw 2 (78) is located inside the mounting box 2 (712) and a synchronous pulley 3 (714) is provided. One end surface of the two-way screw 3 (79) is located inside the mounting box 2 (712) and a synchronous pulley 4 (711) is provided. The outer surfaces of the synchronous pulley 4 (711) and the synchronous pulley 3 (714) are meshed with the synchronous belt 2 (713).

5. The multi-station key strike life tester of claim 1, wherein: The keyboard sorting mechanism (2) includes a slot (21), a card holder (22), a fixing component (23), a card block (24), a fixing hole (25), a connecting plate (26), a bolt (27), a sorting box (28), a partition (29), and a handle (210). The sorting box (28) is slidably connected inside the base (1). The sorting box (28) has a partition (29) inside. The upper side of the sorting box (28) has a handle (210). A connecting plate (26) is provided on the side edge of the base (1). The connecting plate (26) and the sorting box (28) are fixedly connected by bolts (27). A locking block (24) is provided on the side of the connecting plate (26). A fixing hole (25) is provided at the upper end of the locking block (24). A card seat (22) is provided on the side edge of the base (1). A card slot (21) corresponding to the locking block (24) is provided on the side of the card seat (22). A fixing component (23) is provided inside the side of the card seat (22).

6. The multi-station key strike life tester of claim 5, wherein: The fixing component (23) includes an adjustment groove (231), an adjustment block (232), a fixing rod (233), and a compression spring (234). The compression spring (234) is provided inside the side of the card holder (22), and the other end of the compression spring (234) is provided with a fixing rod (233). The side of the fixing rod (233) is provided with an adjustment block (232), and the side of the card holder (22) is provided with an adjustment groove (231) corresponding to the adjustment block (232).