Automatable high efficiency PCB testing tool

By using automated and efficient PCB board testing fixtures, multiple pencils can be used to simultaneously scratch the PCB board surface using linear modules and testing components. This solves the problem of low efficiency in solder mask abrasion resistance testing and improves testing efficiency and ease of operation.

CN224303488UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29深圳市威嘉诚科技有限公司

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
深圳市威嘉诚科技有限公司
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the abrasion resistance test of the solder mask on the PCB board surface is inefficient and inconvenient to operate, mainly relying on manual scratching with pencils of different hardness values.

Method used

Design an automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture, which uses two linear modules and six testing components. The control panel controls multiple pencils with different hardness values ​​to simultaneously scratch the PCB board surface, thereby achieving automated testing.

Benefits of technology

It improves testing efficiency, simplifies the operation process, and enables quick determination of the wear resistance of the solder mask, ensuring production quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of high-efficiency PCB board test tool of automation, including support platform, control panel, two linear modules a and six test components;The recess for accommodating PCB board is opened in the top of support platform, two linear modules a are respectively longitudinally arranged in the top of support platform two sides, two linear modules a are commonly transmission connection with the mounting plate of transverse, six test components are distributed and are located above the recess in the front of mounting plate;The hardness value of pencil lead in six test components is different. By setting two linear modules a and the cooperation of six test components, the solder resist film layer on the surface of PCB board is scraped by the pencil lead of multiple different hardness values simultaneously to test the wear resistance of solder resist film on the surface of PCB board relative to different pencil hardness, then the production quality of PCB board can be controlled by the wear resistance of solder resist film on the surface of PCB board tested by manufacturer, with the advantages of high test efficiency and convenient use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing equipment technology, and in particular to an automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture. Background Technology

[0002] Solder mask, as a protective layer on the surface of a PCB board, needs to cover the copper foil to prevent oxidation and corrosion. Insufficient abrasion resistance can lead to surface scratches, potentially exposing the copper foil and causing short circuits or poor contact, directly affecting circuit performance.

[0003] The abrasion resistance test of the solder mask on a PCB is mainly to ensure that it can resist physical wear under unexpected conditions, so as to ensure the stability and reliability of the circuit.

[0004] Currently, when conducting abrasion resistance tests on the solder mask layer on the surface of PCB boards, it is usually done manually by holding pencils of different hardness values ​​and scratching the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface in turn. This is to test at what hardness value of pencil scratching the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface can withstand without producing scratches, thereby judging the abrasion resistance of the PCB board. Since this method involves manually holding pencils of different hardness values ​​and scratching the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface, it has the disadvantages of low testing efficiency and inconvenience of operation, and therefore needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to provide an automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture to address the problem mentioned in the background art: when conducting abrasion resistance testing on the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface, it is usually done manually by holding pencils of different hardness values ​​and scratching the solder mask layer in sequence to determine the level of pencil hardness at which the solder mask layer can withstand scratching without producing marks, thereby judging the abrasion resistance of the PCB board. Because this method involves manually holding pencils of different hardness values ​​and scratching the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface, it suffers from low testing efficiency and inconvenience in operation.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows: An automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture includes a support platform, a control panel, two linear modules a, and six testing components; the top of the support platform has a groove for accommodating the PCB board; the two linear modules a are respectively longitudinally arranged on both sides of the top of the support platform; the two linear modules a are connected to a horizontally oriented mounting plate; the six testing components are distributed at the front of the mounting plate and are all located above the groove; each of the six testing components has a linear module b, a fixing member, and a pencil; the linear module b is vertically arranged at the front of the mounting plate; the fixing member is located at the front of the linear module b; the fixing member contains a vertically oriented pencil; the pencils in the six testing components have different lead hardness values; the control panel is located on the support platform and is electrically connected to the two linear modules a and the six testing components.

[0007] In some embodiments, the lead hardness values ​​of each pencil in the six test components are H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H and 6H, respectively.

[0008] In some embodiments, the fastener includes a block and a hand screw. The block has a through hole extending vertically, into which a pencil is inserted. The block has a threaded hole on its side, one end of which communicates with the outside of the block, and the other end of which communicates with the through hole in the block. The hand screw is threaded into the threaded hole and abuts against the pencil in the through hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the top of the support platform has a pinching groove located at the front of the recess.

[0010] In some embodiments, the control panel is provided with a display screen and several control buttons.

[0011] In some embodiments, both linear modules a are welded and fixed to the top of the support platform.

[0012] In some embodiments, all six test components are welded and fixed to the front of the mounting plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] In this invention, when testing the abrasion resistance of the solder mask on a PCB board, the PCB board is placed in a groove on the top of a support platform. The groove blocks and limits the four sides of the PCB board. Then, the user controls the linear modules b in the six test components to simultaneously drive their connected pencils to move down and contact the surface of the PCB board in the groove via the control panel. Next, the user controls the two linear modules a to simultaneously drive the six test components on the mounting plate to move back and forth, so that the pencil leads in the six test components simultaneously scratch the surface of the PCB board. Since the pencil leads in the six test components have different hardness, the operator can determine which pencil hardness will leave scratches on the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface, and which pencil hardness will not leave scratches on the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface. Thus, the operator can test the abrasion resistance of the solder mask on the PCB board surface. In this invention, by setting up two linear modules a and six test components, multiple pencil leads with different hardness values ​​are used simultaneously to scratch the solder mask layer on the PCB board surface to test the wear resistance of the solder mask on the PCB board surface relative to different pencil hardnesses. Manufacturers can then use the tested wear resistance of the solder mask on the PCB board surface as a reference to control the production quality of the PCB board. This invention has the advantages of high testing efficiency and ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture with a PCB board in place.

[0017] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of six test components mounted on a mounting plate;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the test component.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure with the fastener and pencil separated.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 100. Automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture; 10. Support platform; 101. Groove; 102. Grip groove; 20. Control panel; 201. Display screen; 202. Control buttons; 30. Linear module a; 40. Mounting plate; 50. Test assembly; 501. Linear module b; 502. Fixture; 5021. Block; 50211. Insert; 50212. Threaded hole; 5022. Tightening screw; 503. Pencil; 60. PCB board. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture 100; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture 100 with a PCB board 60 placed in it. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of six test components 50 mounted on the mounting plate 40; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of test component 50; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure with the fastener 502 and the pencil 503 in a separated state.

[0025] This utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture 100, including a support platform 10, a control panel 20, two linear modules a30, and six testing components 50; the top of the support platform 10 has a groove 101 for accommodating the PCB board 60; the two linear modules a30 are respectively longitudinally arranged on both sides of the top of the support platform 10; the two linear modules a30 are connected to a horizontally oriented mounting plate 40; the six testing components 50 are distributed at the front of the mounting plate 40 and are evenly distributed... The corresponding positions are located above the groove 101; each of the six test components 50 has a linear module b501, a fixing member 502, and a pencil 503. The linear module b501 is vertically arranged at the front of the mounting plate 40, and the fixing member 502 is arranged at the front of the linear module b501. A vertically arranged pencil 503 is installed in the fixing member 502. The lead hardness value of each pencil 503 in the six test components 50 is different; the control panel 20 is arranged on the support platform 10 and is electrically connected to the two linear modules a30 and the six test components 50 respectively.

[0026] In the automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture 100 provided in this embodiment, when testing the abrasion resistance of the solder mask on the surface of the PCB board 60, the PCB board 60 is placed in the groove 101 on the top of the support platform 10. The groove 101 blocks and limits the four sides of the PCB board 60. Then, the user controls each linear module b501 in the six test components 50 to move simultaneously and drive the pencil 503 connected to it to move down and contact the surface of the PCB board 60 in the groove 101 through the operation control panel 20. Then, the user controls two sets of linear modules a30 to move simultaneously to jointly drive the mounting plate. The six test components 50 on the 40 move back and forth so that the pencil leads of each pencil 503 in the six test components 50 simultaneously scratch the surface of the PCB board 60. Since the pencil leads of the six test components 503 have different hardness, the operator can determine which pencil lead of different hardness values ​​will leave scratches on the solder mask layer on the surface of the PCB board 60, and which pencil lead of different hardness values ​​will not leave scratches on the solder mask layer on the surface of the PCB board 60. Thus, the operator can test the wear resistance of the solder mask on the surface of the PCB board 60. In this invention, by setting up two linear modules a30 and six test components 50 in cooperation, multiple pencil leads 503 with different hardness values ​​are used simultaneously to scratch the solder mask layer on the surface of the PCB board 60 to test the wear resistance of the solder mask on the surface of the PCB board 60 relative to different pencil hardnesses. Manufacturers can then use the tested wear resistance of the solder mask on the surface of the PCB board 60 as a reference to control the production quality of the PCB board 60. This invention has the advantages of high testing efficiency and ease of use.

[0027] In some embodiments, the lead hardness values ​​of each pencil 503 in the six test components 50 are H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H and 6H, respectively.

[0028] In specific implementation: the lead hardness values ​​of each pencil 503 in the six test components 50 are H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, and 6H, respectively. Therefore, when pencils with hardness values ​​of H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, and 6H are simultaneously used to scratch the solder mask on the surface of the PCB board 60, the hardness values ​​of the pencils with hardness values ​​of H and 2H will be significantly reduced. The test aims to determine which of the following pencil leads—those with hardness values ​​of 3H, 4H, 5H, and 6H—will scratch the solder resist layer on the surface of PCB board 60, and which will not. This allows staff to effectively test the abrasion resistance of the solder resist layer on the surface of PCB board 60 relative to the scratches from pencil leads of different hardness values.

[0029] In some embodiments, the fastener 502 includes a block 5021 and a thumbscrew 5022. The block 5021 has a through hole 50211 extending vertically through it. A pencil 503 is inserted into the through hole 50211. A threaded hole 50212 is provided on the side of the block 5021. One end of the threaded hole 50212 communicates with the outside of the block 5021, and the other end of the threaded hole 50212 communicates with the through hole 50211 in the block 5021. The thumbscrew 5022 is threaded into the threaded hole 50212 and abuts against the pencil 503 in the through hole 50211.

[0030] In practice: When fixing the pencil 503 to the fastener 502 on the linear module b501, the pencil 503 can be inserted into the insertion hole 50211 of the block 5021. Then, the hand-tightening screw 5022 is threaded into the threaded hole 50212 and pressed against the pencil 503 in the insertion hole 50211, thereby fixing the pencil 503 in the insertion hole 50211 of the block 5021, and thus fixing the pencil 503 to the fastener 502 on the linear module b501. When it is necessary to replace the pencil 503 fixed in the fastener 502, the hand-tightening screw 5022 can be unscrewed from the threaded hole 50212, thereby releasing the hand-tightening screw 5022 from the pencil 503 inserted into the insertion hole 50211 of the block 5021, and then the pencil 503 can be removed.

[0031] In some embodiments, the top of the support platform 10 has a pinch groove 102 at the front of the groove 101.

[0032] In specific implementation: when the user places the PCB board 60 into the groove 101 or removes the PCB board 60 from the groove 101, the gripping groove 102 is used to provide the user's hand with room to move so that the PCB board 60 can be manually placed into the groove 101 or manually removed from the groove 101.

[0033] In some embodiments, the control panel 20 is provided with a display screen 201 and a plurality of control buttons 202.

[0034] In practice: the display screen 201 on the control panel 20 is used to display the running status of the automated high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture 100. The control buttons 202 on the control panel 20 are used by the user to manually press them, thereby issuing execution commands to the control panel 20 so that the control panel 20 can execute the corresponding operation of the two linear modules a30 and the six test components 50.

[0035] In some embodiments, both linear modules a30 are welded and fixed to the top of the support platform 10.

[0036] In practice: both linear modules a30 are welded and fixed to the top of the support platform 10 so that the two linear modules a30 can be stably installed on the top of the support platform 10 for application.

[0037] In some embodiments, all six test components 50 are welded and fixed to the front of the mounting plate 40.

[0038] In practice: all six test components 50 are welded and fixed to the front of the mounting plate 40 so that the six test components 50 can be stably installed on the mounting plate 40 for application.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automated and efficient PCB board testing fixture, characterized in that, The system includes a support platform, a control panel, two linear modules a, and six test components. The top of the support platform has a recess for accommodating a PCB board. The two linear modules a are longitudinally arranged on either side of the top of the support platform and are connected to a horizontally oriented mounting plate. The six test components are distributed at the front of the mounting plate and are positioned above the recess. Each of the six test components includes a linear module b, a fixing element, and a pencil. The linear module b is vertically positioned at the front of the mounting plate, and the fixing element is located at the front of the linear module b, housing a vertically oriented pencil. The pencils in the six test components have different lead hardness values. The control panel is located on the support platform and is electrically connected to the two linear modules a and the six test components.

2. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lead hardness values ​​of the pencils in the six test components are H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H and 6H, respectively.

3. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes a block and a hand screw. The block has a through hole extending vertically, into which a pencil is inserted. The block has a threaded hole on its side, with one end of the threaded hole communicating with the outside of the block and the other end communicating with the through hole in the block. The hand screw is threaded into the threaded hole and abuts against the pencil in the through hole.

4. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support platform has a pinching groove located at the front of the recess.

5. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel is equipped with a display screen and several control buttons.

6. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both linear modules a are welded and fixed to the top of the support platform.

7. The automated, high-efficiency PCB board testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, All six test components were welded and fixed to the front of the mounting plate.