A glassware adhesion testing apparatus

By designing a glass accessory adhesion testing device with a glass limiting mechanism and a multi-directional detection mechanism, the safety hazards and accuracy problems caused by manual operation in the existing technology have been solved, and more reliable and safer adhesion testing has been achieved.

CN224286665UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26FUYAO GLASS (SUZHOU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUYAO GLASS (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for testing the adhesion of vehicle glass components rely on manual operation, which poses safety hazards and is not very accurate.

Method used

Design a glass accessory adhesive force testing device, including a glass limiting mechanism and a first testing mechanism and a second testing mechanism respectively arranged in different directions. The glass is fixed by a clamping component and a limiting component, and the adhesive force is tested by applying force from different directions using the first and second testing mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

This improves the reliability and safety of test results, reduces the risk of glass breakage during testing, and ensures the accuracy of tensile strength values.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a glass accessory adhesion detection equipment, including glass limiting mechanism and respectively used in different directions to the first detection mechanism and second detection mechanism of glass accessory force value detection, first detection mechanism is along the first direction setting, second detection mechanism is along the second direction setting, first direction with second direction perpendicular to each other, in second direction, first detection mechanism and second detection mechanism are respectively located the both sides of glass limiting mechanism, the utility model can eliminate the security risk of glass accessory adhesion detection process, and improve detection accuracy.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle glass accessory testing technology, and in particular to a glass accessory adhesion testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing tests for the adhesive strength of vehicle glass accessories mainly rely on manual pull-out tests or tests using simple clamps and tensile testers. In other words, the vehicle glass is fixed with clamps, and the test is conducted by manually pulling the clamps.

[0003] Both of the above testing methods rely heavily on manual operation. Whether the pull test is performed manually on the accessory or using a clamp and a tensile tester, the glass is prone to cracking during the test, posing a significant safety hazard. Furthermore, in the method using a clamp and a tensile tester, the accuracy of the tensile tester's reading depends heavily on the operator's skill, resulting in low reliability of the reading. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a glass accessory adhesive force testing device, eliminate the safety hazards of glass accessory adhesive force testing, and improve the accuracy of glass accessory adhesive force testing results.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A glass accessory adhesive force testing device includes a glass limiting mechanism and a first testing mechanism and a second testing mechanism for detecting the force value of the glass accessory in different directions.

[0007] The first detection mechanism is arranged along a first direction, and the second detection mechanism is arranged along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other;

[0008] In the second direction, the first detection mechanism and the second detection mechanism are located on both sides of the glass limiting mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the glass limiting mechanism includes a limiting component for limiting the glass in a second direction and at least two clamping components spaced apart along the second direction;

[0010] In the second direction, each of the clamping components is provided with the limiting component on the side away from the other clamping component;

[0011] All of the clamping components are parallel to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes an upper pressure member and a lower pressure member disposed opposite to each other;

[0013] A clamping gap is formed between the upper pressure member and the lower pressure member to allow the glass to pass through.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping assembly also includes a limiting bracket and a sliding assembly;

[0015] The upper pressure component is connected to the sliding assembly, the lower pressure component is connected to the limiting bracket, and the sliding assembly is slidably connected to the limiting bracket.

[0016] Furthermore, the second detection mechanism includes a second driving component and a fixture;

[0017] The clamp is connected to the movable end of the second drive member, and the clamp is used to hold glass accessories.

[0018] Furthermore, the clamp includes an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member disposed opposite to each other;

[0019] In the second direction, the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member are misaligned to form a clamping space between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member for embedding the glass accessory.

[0020] Furthermore, at least part of the end of the upper clamping member away from the second driving member protrudes outward from the lower clamping member.

[0021] Furthermore, the testing equipment also includes a testing table;

[0022] The first testing mechanism, the second testing mechanism, and the glass limiting mechanism are all disposed on the testing platform, and the first testing mechanism and the second testing mechanism are slidably connected to the testing platform.

[0023] Furthermore, the first testing mechanism is slidably connected to the testing platform via a first adjustment component.

[0024] Furthermore, the first adjustment component includes a fixing component and a first slide rail component;

[0025] In the first direction, the fixing component is disposed at the end of the first detection mechanism, and the first slide rail assembly is located between the two ends of the first detection mechanism.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting a glass limiting mechanism to position and fix the glass, and cooperating with the first and second detection mechanisms to apply force to the glass accessories from different directions, and judging the adhesive force of the glass accessories based on the tensile force values ​​obtained by the first and second detection mechanisms, the detection results are more reliable and safer than the existing manual detection methods. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the glass accessory adhesion force testing equipment in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of Part A of the glass accessory adhesion strength testing equipment;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B of the glass accessory adhesion strength testing equipment.

[0030] Label Explanation:

[0031] 1. Glass limiting mechanism; 11. Limiting component; 111. Limiting block; 112. Bolt; 12. Clamping component; 121. Upper pressure component; 122. Lower pressure component; 123. Limiting bracket; 1231. Slide groove; 124. Sliding component; 1241. First crossbeam; 1242. Angle steel; 1243. Fastening component;

[0032] 2. First detection mechanism; 21. First driving component; 22. Gripper; 23. First adjustment assembly; 231. Fixing assembly; 232. First slide rail assembly;

[0033] 3. Second detection mechanism; 31. Second driving component; 32. Fixture; 321. Upper clamping component; 322. Lower clamping component; 323. Limiting block; 33. Second adjustment assembly; 331. Locking assembly; 332. Second slide rail assembly;

[0034] 4. Glass; 5. Accessories;

[0035] 6. Testing station;

[0036] 7. Monitor. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0038] Because the two existing methods for testing the adhesive strength of accessories are highly dependent on manual labor, both manual pull-out tests and tests using clamps and tensile testers can easily lead to glass breakage during the test, posing significant safety hazards. Furthermore, in the method using clamps and tensile testers, the accuracy of the tensile tester's reading depends heavily on the manual operation, resulting in low reliability of the readings.

[0039] Based on this, please refer to Figures 1-3A glass accessory adhesive force testing device is provided, including a glass limiting mechanism 1 and a first testing mechanism 2 and a second testing mechanism 3 for testing the force value of the glass accessory 5 in different directions; the first testing mechanism 2 is arranged along the first direction, meaning that the direction of movement of the first testing mechanism 2 is along the first direction, and the second testing mechanism 3 is arranged along the second direction, meaning that the direction of movement of the second testing mechanism 3 is along the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; in the second direction, the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 are respectively located on both sides of the glass limiting mechanism 1.

[0040] It is understandable that by setting up the glass limiting mechanism 1 to position and fix the glass 4, and cooperating with the first detection mechanism 2 and the second detection mechanism 3 to apply force to the glass accessory 5 from different directions, and judging the adhesive force of the glass accessory 5 based on the tensile force values ​​obtained by the first detection mechanism 2 and the second detection mechanism 3, the detection results are more reliable and safer than the existing manual detection methods.

[0041] It is worth noting that in one embodiment of this utility model, the first direction refers to the vertical direction (i.e., the Z direction), while the second direction is one of the directions on the horizontal plane (defined as the X direction); in other embodiments, the first direction can also be the Y direction.

[0042] In some embodiments, the glass limiting mechanism 1 includes a limiting component 11 for limiting the glass 4 in a second direction and at least two clamping components 12 spaced apart along the second direction. In the second direction, a limiting component 11 is provided on the side of each clamping component 12 away from the other clamping component 12; all clamping components 12 are parallel to each other. The limiting component 11 is used to press against the edge of the glass 4 in the second direction to limit the glass 4, thereby ensuring the stability of the glass 4 when the second detection mechanism 3 applies force to the glass attachment 5, and applying a reverse force to the glass attachment 5 to ensure the reliability of the detection results of the second detection mechanism 3. The clamping components 12 are used to apply pressure to the glass 4 in the first direction to restrict the degree of freedom of the glass 4 in the first direction.

[0043] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 12 includes an upper pressure member 121 and a lower pressure member 122 disposed opposite to each other; a clamping gap is formed between the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122 for the glass 4 to pass through, and the clamping gap is adjustable to accommodate glass 4 of different thicknesses, and provides conditions for the glass 4 to be inserted into the clamping assembly 12, facilitating the clamping of the glass 4 between the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122. The limiting assembly 11 includes a limiting block 111 and a bolt 112. One end of the limiting block 111 is connected to the clamping assembly 12 via the bolt 112, and the top of the other end of the limiting block 111 is higher than the top of the lower pressure member 122. Preferably, two limiting blocks 111 and two bolts 112 are provided, and the number of limiting blocks 111 and two bolts 112 can be selected according to actual needs. The pressure surfaces of the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122 are respectively matched with the curvature of the two surfaces of the glass 4.

[0044] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 12 further includes a limiting bracket 123 and a sliding assembly 124; the upper pressure member 121 is connected to the sliding assembly 124, the lower pressure member 122 is connected to the limiting bracket 123, and the sliding assembly 124 is slidably connected to the limiting bracket 123. Specifically, the clamping gap between the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122 is changed by the limiting bracket 123 and the sliding assembly 124, that is, the upper pressure member 121 is slidably connected to the lower pressure member 122 located on the limiting bracket 123 through the sliding assembly 124. Furthermore, a sliding groove 1231 is provided on each of the two sides along the length of the limiting bracket 123; the sliding assembly 124 includes a first crossbeam 1241, at least two angle steels 1242, and multiple fastening assemblies 1243; both ends of the first crossbeam 1241 are connected to one end of an angle steel 1242 via fastening assemblies 1243, and the other end of the angle steel 1242 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 1231 of the limiting bracket 123; the upper pressure member 121 is connected to the side of the first crossbeam 1241 facing the lower pressure member 122. Optionally, the number of the first crossbeam 1241, angle steels 1242, and fastening assemblies 1243 can be selected according to the width of the upper pressure member 121 and actual needs. Preferably, the fastening assembly 1243 includes bolts and nuts.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first detection mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 21 and a gripper 22; the gripper 22 is kinetically connected to the movable end of the first driving member 21, and the gripper 22 is used to connect with the glass accessory 5. Preferably, the gripper 22 is hook-shaped, and the first driving member 21 is a linear electric cylinder. The first driving member 21 is hooked onto the glass accessory 5 through the gripper 22, and is used to apply force to the glass accessory 5 in a first direction, thereby detecting the adhesive force of the glass accessory 5 in the first direction. The adhesive force detection principle of the first detection mechanism 2 is as follows: since the first driving member 21 has a built-in pressure sensor, when the first driving member 21 controls the gripper 22 to retract, the pressure value borne by the first driving member 21 can be detected.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second detection mechanism 3 includes a second driving member 31 and a clamp 32; the clamp 32 is kinetically connected to the movable end of the second driving member 31, and the clamp 32 is used to clamp the glass accessory 5. Preferably, the second driving member 31 is also a linear electric cylinder, and the adhesive force detection principle of the second detection mechanism 3 is the same as that of the first detection mechanism 2, the only difference being that the force application direction of the second detection mechanism 3 is different from that of the first detection mechanism 2. The clamp 32 is provided to clamp the glass accessory 5 and, in conjunction with the second driving member 31, applies force to the accessory 5 in the second direction to detect the adhesive force of the accessory 5 in the second direction.

[0047] In some embodiments, the clamp 32 includes an upper clamping member 321 and a lower clamping member 322 disposed opposite to each other; in a second direction, the upper clamping member 321 and the lower clamping member 322 are misaligned so that a clamping space for embedding the glass attachment 5 is formed between the upper clamping member 321 and the lower clamping member 322. When the glass 4 is attached and embedded in the clamping space, the second driving member 31 can better apply force to the glass attachment 5, thereby improving the reliability of the detection structure.

[0048] In some embodiments, at least part of the end of the upper clamping member 321 away from the second driving member 31 protrudes beyond the lower clamping member 322, and the clamping space is located outside the portion of the upper clamping member 321 protruding relative to the lower clamping member 322 and the end of the lower clamping member 322 away from the second driving member 31. The upper clamping member 321 and the lower clamping member 322 are configured to jointly limit the glass accessory 5 in both the forward and reverse directions of the second direction, thereby improving the reliability of the detection results. Further, at least two opposing limiting blocks 323 are provided on the top of the lower clamping member 322, and a groove is formed between adjacent limiting blocks 323, through which the upper clamping member 321 passes and connects to the lower clamping member 322.

[0049] In some embodiments, the testing equipment further includes a testing platform 6; the first testing mechanism 2, the second testing mechanism 3, and the glass limiting mechanism 1 are all disposed on the testing platform 6, and the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 are slidably connected to the testing platform 6. On one hand, they are used to adjust the contact points between the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 and the attachment 5, enabling adhesive force testing at different points; on the other hand, they are used to adjust the distance between the two grippers 22 and the distance between the two clamps 32, thereby enabling adhesive force testing of attachments 5 of different sizes. Preferably, the sliding direction of the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 is defined as a third direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, respectively.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first detection mechanism 2 is slidably connected to the detection table 6 via a first adjustment component 23. Specifically, the first adjustment component 23 includes a fixing component 231 and a first slide rail component 232; in the first direction, the fixing component 231 is disposed at the end of the first detection mechanism 2, and the first slide rail component 232 is located between the two ends of the first detection mechanism 2, with the fixed end of the first slide rail component 232 connected to the detection table 6. The fixing component 231 is used to lock with the detection table 6 after the first driving member 21 is adjusted to its position, improving the stability of the first driving member 21. Furthermore, the fixing component 231 and the first slide rail component 232 can work together to restrict the degree of freedom of the first driving member 21 in the first direction.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second detection mechanism 3 is slidably connected to the detection table 6 via a second adjustment component 33. The second adjustment component 33 includes a locking component 331 and a second slide rail component 332. The locking component 331 is disposed between the two ends of the second driving member 31, and the second slide rail component 332 is disposed at the end of the second driving member 31 away from the clamp 32. The fixed end of the second slide rail component 332 is connected to the table surface of the detection table 6. Specifically, the locking component 331 includes a right-angle connector, a bolt, and a second crossbeam. After the second driving member 31 is adjusted to its position, it is connected to the second crossbeam via the right-angle connector and the bolt to achieve positioning.

[0052] Embodiment 1 of this utility model is as follows:

[0053] A glass accessory adhesive force testing device includes a glass limiting mechanism 1 and a first testing mechanism 2 and a second testing mechanism 3 for detecting the force value of a glass accessory 5 in different directions. The first testing mechanism 2 moves along a first direction, and the second testing mechanism 3 moves along a second direction, with the first and second directions perpendicular to each other. In the second direction, the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 are located on both sides of the glass limiting mechanism 1. In this embodiment, the first direction is defined as the Z-direction, the second direction as the X-direction, and the third direction as the Y-direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the glass limiting mechanism 1 includes a limiting component 11 for limiting the glass 4 in a second direction and two clamping components 12 spaced apart in the second direction; in the second direction, a limiting component 11 is provided on the side of each clamping component 12 away from the other clamping component 12; all the clamping components 12 are parallel to each other.

[0055] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 12 includes an upper pressure member 121 and a lower pressure member 122 disposed opposite to each other in a first direction; a clamping gap is formed between the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122 for the glass 4 to pass through, and the clamping gap is adjustable. The limiting assembly 11 includes a limiting block 111 and a bolt 112, one end of the limiting block 111 is connected to the clamping assembly 12 by the bolt 112, and the top of the other end of the limiting block 111 is higher than the top of the lower pressure member 122. Preferably, two limiting blocks 111 and two bolts 112 are provided respectively.

[0056] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 12 further includes a limiting bracket 123 and a sliding assembly 124; the upper pressure member 121 is connected to the sliding assembly 124, the lower pressure member 122 is connected to the limiting bracket 123, and the sliding assembly 124 is slidably connected to the limiting bracket 123. Specifically, the clamping gap between the upper pressure member 121 and the lower pressure member 122 is changed by the limiting bracket 123 and the sliding assembly 124, that is, the upper pressure member 121 is slidably connected to the lower pressure member 122 located on the limiting bracket 123 through the sliding assembly 124. Furthermore, a sliding groove 1231 is provided on each of the two sides along the length of the limiting bracket 123; the sliding assembly 124 includes a first crossbeam 1241, two angle steels 1242, and multiple fastening components 1243; both ends of the first crossbeam 1241 are connected to one end of an angle steel 1242 via fastening components 1243, and the other end of the angle steel 1242 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 1231 of the limiting bracket 123; the upper pressure member 121 is connected to the side of the first crossbeam 1241 facing the lower pressure member 122. Preferably, the fastening components 1243 include bolts and nuts.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first detection mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 21 and a gripper 22; the gripper 22 is connected to the movable end of the first driving member 21 and is used to connect with the glass accessory 5. Preferably, the gripper 22 is hook-shaped, and the first driving member 21 is a linear electric cylinder.

[0058] In this embodiment, the second detection mechanism 3 includes a second driving member 31 and a clamp 32; the clamp 32 is connected to the movable end of the second driving member 31 and is used to clamp the glass accessory 5. Preferably, the second driving member 31 is also a linear electric cylinder.

[0059] In this embodiment, the clamp 32 includes an upper clamping member 321 and a lower clamping member 322 disposed opposite to each other; in a second direction, the upper clamping member 321 and the lower clamping member 322 are offset to form a clamping space for embedding the glass accessory 5 between the upper clamping member 321 and the lower clamping member 322. The end of the upper clamping member 321 away from the second driving member 31 protrudes at least partially beyond the lower clamping member 322, and the clamping space is located outside the portion of the upper clamping member 321 protruding relative to the lower clamping member 322 and the end of the lower clamping member 322 away from the second driving member 31.

[0060] In this embodiment, the testing equipment also includes a testing platform 6; the first testing mechanism 2, the second testing mechanism 3 and the glass limiting mechanism 1 are all disposed on the testing platform 6, and the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 are slidably connected to the testing platform 6.

[0061] In this embodiment, the first detection mechanism 2 is slidably connected to the detection table 6 via the first adjustment component 23. Specifically, the first adjustment component 23 includes a fixing component 231 and a first slide rail component 232; in the first direction, the fixing component 231 is disposed at the end of the first detection mechanism 2, the first slide rail component 232 is located between the two ends of the first detection mechanism 2, and the fixed end of the first slide rail component 232 is connected to the detection table 6.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second detection mechanism 3 is slidably connected to the detection table 6 via the second adjustment component 33; the second detection table 6 includes a locking component 331 and a second slide rail component 332. The locking component 331 is disposed between the two ends of the second driving member 31, and the second slide rail component 332 is disposed at the end of the second driving member 31 away from the clamp 32, and the fixed end of the second slide rail component 332 is connected to the table surface of the detection table 6.

[0063] In this embodiment, a display 7 is also provided on the testing station 6, and the display 7 is electrically connected to the first testing mechanism 2 and the second testing mechanism 3 respectively.

[0064] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0065] The glass 4 is fixed in a first direction and a second direction by the clamping assembly 12 and the limiting assembly 11, so that the gripper 22 of the first detection mechanism 2 abuts against the accessory 5 at one end of the glass 4, and the clamp 32 of the second detection mechanism 3 abuts against the accessory 5 at the other end of the glass 4. The first driving member 21 applies force in the first direction, and the second driving member 31 applies force in the second direction. After the test is completed, the glass is turned so that the accessories at both ends of the glass are subjected to an adhesive force test in the opposite direction to the previous test, thus completing the adhesive force test of the glass accessory 5. The tension applied by the first driving member 21 and the second driving member 32 to the accessories is set according to the actual situation, and the results measured by the first driving member 21 and the second driving member 32 during the application of force are displayed on the display 7.

[0066] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A glass accessory adhesive force testing device, characterized in that, It includes a glass limiting mechanism and a first and a second detection mechanism for detecting the force on the glass accessories in different directions, respectively. The first detection mechanism is arranged along a first direction, and the second detection mechanism is arranged along a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; In the second direction, the first detection mechanism and the second detection mechanism are located on both sides of the glass limiting mechanism.

2. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass limiting mechanism includes a limiting component for limiting the glass in a second direction and at least two clamping components spaced apart along the second direction. In the second direction, each of the clamping components is provided with the limiting component on the side away from the other clamping component; All of the clamping components are parallel to each other.

3. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes an upper pressure member and a lower pressure member disposed opposite to each other; A clamping gap is formed between the upper pressure member and the lower pressure member to allow the glass to pass through.

4. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly also includes a limiting bracket and a sliding assembly; The upper pressure component is connected to the sliding assembly, the lower pressure component is connected to the limiting bracket, and the sliding assembly is slidably connected to the limiting bracket.

5. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second detection mechanism includes a second drive component and a fixture; The clamp is connected to the movable end of the second drive member, and the clamp is used to hold glass accessories.

6. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamp includes an upper clamping member and a lower clamping member arranged opposite to each other; In the second direction, the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member are misaligned to form a clamping space between the upper clamping member and the lower clamping member for embedding the glass accessory.

7. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the upper clamping member that is away from the second driving member protrudes at least partially from the lower clamping member.

8. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The testing equipment also includes a testing station; The first testing mechanism, the second testing mechanism, and the glass limiting mechanism are all disposed on the testing platform, and the first testing mechanism and the second testing mechanism are slidably connected to the testing platform.

9. The glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first testing mechanism is slidably connected to the testing platform via a first adjustment component.

10. A glass accessory adhesive force testing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first adjustment component includes a fixing component and a first slide rail component; In the first direction, the fixing component is disposed at the end of the first detection mechanism, and the first slide rail assembly is located between the two ends of the first detection mechanism.