An SMP connector assisted plugging device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of microwave testing, and discloses an SMP connector auxiliary plugging and unplugging device which comprises a base, a placing plate, a microwave product and a testing device, wherein the placing plate is arranged on the base and is in sliding fit with the base; the microwave product is arranged on the placing plate; a first testing cable of the testing device is connected with the microwave product through a collection port of the microwave product; an SMP connector is arranged on a second testing cable of the testing device and is in plug-in fit with an antenna port of the microwave product; the SMP connector is arranged on a sliding plate, and the sliding plate is close to or far away from the microwave product through a power unit. The application has the effect of facilitating the plugging and unplugging detection of the microwave product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of microwave testing technology, and in particular to an auxiliary insertion and removal device for SMP connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Before use, multi-channel TR microwave products need to be tested using testing instruments such as a vector network analyzer. The multi-channel TR microwave product has a manifold port on one side and multiple antenna ports on the other. The testing instrument is connected to a first test lead and a second test lead. The first test lead is always connected to the multi-channel TR microwave product through the manifold port, while the second test lead is connected to an SMP connector, which plugs into the antenna ports.

[0003] During testing, SMP connectors are required to be inserted and removed from each channel via the antenna port. To ensure testing accuracy, the connection between the connectors is quite tight, requiring significant insertion and removal force, which makes the operation laborious and time-consuming for operators. Furthermore, manual insertion and removal of SMP connectors can easily lead to deviations in the insertion angle, causing the connector pins to bend, affecting testing efficiency and connector lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] To facilitate insertion and removal testing of microwave products, this application provides an auxiliary insertion and removal device for SMP connectors.

[0005] The SMP connector auxiliary mating / unmold device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An SMP connector auxiliary mating device includes a base, a placement board, a microwave product, and a testing device, wherein: The placement plate is disposed on the base, and the placement plate is slidably engaged with the base; The microwave product is mounted on the placement plate; The first test cable of the test equipment is connected to the microwave product through the collection port of the microwave product, and the second test cable of the test equipment is provided with an SMP connector, which is plugged into the antenna port of the microwave product. The SMP connector is mounted on a slide plate, which moves closer to or further away from the microwave product via a power unit.

[0006] Optionally, the base is provided with a slide rail, the length direction of which is consistent with the distribution direction of the multiple antenna ports of the microwave product; The placement plate is provided with a sliding groove that slides in conjunction with the slide rail.

[0007] Optionally, the base is provided with a pair of baffles, the length direction of which is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail; The placement plate is positioned between a pair of the baffles, and the side of the placement plate abuts against the adjacent baffle.

[0008] Optionally, the baffle near the slide plate has an opening for the SMP connector to pass through.

[0009] Optionally, a locking element is provided between the placement plate and the base; The base is equipped with test markings; The length direction of the test mark is consistent with the axial direction of the SMP connector.

[0010] Optionally, the locking element is a locking rod that passes through the placement plate and is threadedly connected to the placement plate.

[0011] Optionally, the slide rail is provided with a plurality of positioning holes along the length of the slide rail; A positioning rod is provided at the positioning hole, and the positioning rod abuts against the placement plate.

[0012] Optionally, the power unit is an electric actuator, and the telescopic end of the electric actuator is connected to the slide plate.

[0013] Optionally, the base is provided with a pair of limiting blocks; The sliding plate is positioned between the pair of limiting blocks.

[0014] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. By using a power unit to drive the slide plate to perform insertion and removal operations on the SMP connector, the angle deviation and uneven force that may occur during manual insertion and removal are avoided. This improves the angle accuracy of SMP connector insertion and removal and reduces the possibility of bending or damage to the SMP connector pins. Simultaneously, the synergistic effect of the slide rail, stop bars, limit blocks, and locking components further enhances the stability of the microwave product during insertion and removal, ensuring the reliability of the testing process. 2. This device enables automatic insertion and removal of SMP connectors and continuous testing of multiple antenna ports of microwave products through the sliding and positioning structure of the placement board. It reduces the frequency and intensity of manual intervention, significantly reduces the workload of staff, and improves testing efficiency. It is suitable for rapid testing of batch microwave products. 3. By setting test marks, positioning holes, and positioning rods, operators can more accurately adjust the position of microwave products, ensuring more precise alignment between the SMP connector and the antenna port. Simultaneously, the design of the control components makes the operation of the electric push rod more intuitive and convenient, further enhancing the controllability of the entire testing process and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the antenna port distribution in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Base; 11. Stop bar; 111. Opening; 12. Slide rail; 13. Positioning hole; 131. Positioning rod; 14. Limiting block; 15. Slide plate; 2. Placement plate; 3. Microwave product; 31. Antenna port; 4. Test equipment; 41. SMP connector; 5. Electric push rod; 6. Locking rod; 7. Control components; 71. Main switch button; 72. SMP connector insertion button; 73. SMP connector removal button. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0020] This application discloses an auxiliary insertion and removal device for SMP connectors.

[0021] An SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device includes a base 1, a placement plate 2, a microwave product 3, and a testing device 4. The placement plate 2 is placed on the base 1, and the placement plate 2 and the base 1 are slidably fitted together. The microwave product 3 is fixedly mounted on the placement plate 2. The first test line of the testing device 4 is always connected to the microwave product 3 through its access port. The second test line of the testing device 4 is connected to an SMP connector 41, which is inserted into the antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3. The SMP connector 41 is fixedly mounted on a sliding plate 15, which moves closer to or further away from the microwave product 3 via a power unit. Various types of testing devices 4 exist; in this embodiment, the testing device 4 is a vector network analyzer.

[0022] When it is necessary to insert the SMP connector 41 into the microwave product 3, the power unit drives the slide plate 15 to move the SMP connector 41 closer to the microwave product 3 and insert it into the antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3. At this time, a path is formed between the test equipment 4, the first test line, the microwave product 3, and the second test line. The test equipment 4 tests the microwave product 3. After the test is completed, the power unit again drives the slide plate 15 to move the SMP connector 41 away from the microwave product 3, so that the SMP connector 41 is detached from the microwave product 3. Then, it is moved and placed... Board 2 is used to bring the next antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3 close to the SMP connector 41, so that the SMP connector 41 is inserted into the antenna port 31 to be inserted. This process is repeated until all antenna ports 31 are connected. Then, the microwave product 3 is removed and a new microwave product 3 is installed on the placement board 2 for testing again. During the entire testing process, the SMP connector 41 is moved by the power unit for insertion and removal, which improves the accuracy of the insertion and removal angle of the SMP connector 41, reduces the possibility of bending of the pin core of the SMP connector 41, and reduces the workload of the staff.

[0023] A slide rail 12 is fixedly installed on the base 1. The length direction of the slide rail 12 is consistent with the distribution direction of the multiple antenna ports 31 of the microwave product 3. The side of the placement plate 2 near the base 1 is provided with a sliding groove. The slide rail 12 is placed inside the sliding groove and slides with the sliding groove. The slide rail 12 guides the movement of the placement plate 2, thereby improving the accuracy of the movement direction of the placement plate 2.

[0024] A pair of baffles 11 are fixedly installed on the base 1. The length direction of the baffles 11 is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail 12. The placement plate 2 is placed between the two baffles 11, and the side of the placement plate 2 abuts against the adjacent baffles 11. During the process of inserting the SMP connector 41 into the microwave product 3 or removing the SMP connector 41 from the microwave product 3, the baffles 11 block and limit the placement plate 2, reducing the possibility that the slide rail 12 will be subjected to the squeezing force of the placement plate 2 during the insertion and removal of the SMP connector 41, which may affect the guiding accuracy of the slide rail 12 on the placement plate 2.

[0025] The baffle 11 near the slide plate 15 has an opening 111 for the SMP connector 41 to pass through, so as to facilitate the insertion and removal of the SMP connector 41.

[0026] A locking element is provided between the placement plate 2 and the base 1. The placement plate 2 is fixed to the base 1 by the locking element, so as to maintain the stability of the microwave product 3 during the insertion and removal process of the SMP connector 41 and reduce the possibility that the pin core of the SMP connector 41 may be bent due to the shaking of the microwave product 3 during the insertion and removal process.

[0027] The base 1 is provided with test marks. In this embodiment, the length direction of the test marks is consistent with the axial direction of the SMP connector 41. When the microwave product 3 moves through the placement plate 2, the operator refers to the relative position of the test marks and the antenna port 31 to be inserted to improve the positioning accuracy of the microwave product 3. In this embodiment, the test marks are test lines, but other marks such as dots can also be used for reference in actual operation.

[0028] The locking element is a locking rod 6, which passes through the placement plate 2 and is threadedly connected to the placement plate 2. When the placement plate 2 needs to be fixed on the base 1, the locking rod 6 is rotated to make it press against the base 1. When the placement plate 2 needs to be moved, the locking rod 6 is rotated in the opposite direction.

[0029] Multiple positioning holes 13 are provided on the slide rail 12 along its length. The spacing between two adjacent positioning holes 13 is the same as the spacing between two adjacent antenna ports 31 on the microwave product 3. Positioning rods 131 are inserted and fitted into the positioning holes 13. When moving the microwave product 3, the placement plate 2 and the rod wall of the positioning rod 131 are brought into contact for initial positioning. Then, the staff further fine-tunes the positioning by referring to the test marks, thereby improving the convenience and accuracy of moving the microwave component.

[0030] The power unit is an electric push rod 5. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 5 is fixedly connected to the slide plate 15. The slide plate 15 is moved by the telescopic end of the electric push rod 5, thereby driving the SMP connector 41 on the slide plate 15 to move, improving the convenience of plugging and unplugging the SMP connector 41.

[0031] A pair of limiting blocks 14 are fixedly connected to the base 1. The slide 15 is located between the two limiting blocks 14. During the movement of the slide 15, the two limiting blocks 14 work together to guide the slide 15, so as to improve the stability and accuracy of the movement of the slide 15.

[0032] To facilitate the operation of the electric actuator 5, a control component 7 is provided on the base 1. The control component 7 includes a processor, a main switch button 71, an SMP connector insertion button 72, and an SMP connector removal button 73. The electric actuator 5, the processor, the main switch button 71, the SMP connector insertion button 72, and the SMP connector removal button 73 are electrically connected.

[0033] When the electric push rod 5 needs to be used, the operator presses the main switch button 71 to power on the electric push rod 5. When the SMP connector 41 needs to be inserted into the antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3, the operator presses the SMP connector insertion button 72 to control the telescopic end of the electric push rod 5 to move closer to the microwave product 3. When the SMP connector 41 needs to be pulled out from the antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3, the operator presses the SMP connector 41 removal button to control the telescopic end of the electric push rod 5 to move away from the microwave product 3.

[0034] The implementation principle of the SMP connector auxiliary insertion and removal device in this application embodiment is as follows: First, the microwave product 3 is fixedly installed on the placement plate 2, and the placement plate 2 is slidably installed on the base 1. The power unit drives the slide plate 15 to move the SMP connector 41 closer to the microwave product 3, so that the SMP connector 41 is inserted into the antenna port 31 of the microwave product 3 to form a test path. The test equipment 4 is used to test the microwave product 3. After the test is completed, the power unit drives the slide plate 15 to move the SMP connector 41 away from the microwave product 3, so that the SMP connector 41 is pulled out. Then, the placement plate 2 is moved so that the next antenna port 31 to be inserted into the microwave product 3 is aligned with the SMP connector 41. The above insertion and removal process is repeated until all antenna ports 31 are tested. Finally, a new microwave product 3 is replaced to continue the test. Throughout the process, the stability and accuracy of the insertion and removal process are ensured by the slide rail 12, the stop bar 11, the limit block 14, the locking part, the positioning hole 13 and the positioning rod 131, etc., and the electric push rod 5 is conveniently controlled by the control component 7.

[0035] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An SMP connector assisted plugging device, characterized by: Includes base, mounting plate, microwave products, and testing equipment, among which: The placement plate is disposed on the base, and the placement plate is slidably engaged with the base; The microwave product is mounted on the placement plate; The first test cable of the test equipment is connected to the microwave product through the collection port of the microwave product, and the second test cable of the test equipment is provided with an SMP connector, which is plugged into the antenna port of the microwave product. The SMP connector is mounted on a slide plate, which moves closer to or further away from the microwave product via a power unit.

2. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a slide rail, and the length direction of the slide rail is consistent with the distribution direction of the multiple antenna ports of the microwave product. The placement plate is provided with a sliding groove that slides in conjunction with the slide rail.

3. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base is provided with a pair of baffles, the length direction of which is consistent with the length direction of the slide rail; The placement plate is positioned between a pair of the baffles, and the side of the placement plate abuts against the adjacent baffle.

4. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The baffle near the slide plate has an opening for the SMP connector to pass through.

5. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A locking element is provided between the placement plate and the base; The base is equipped with test markings; The length direction of the test mark is consistent with the axial direction of the SMP connector.

6. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking element is a locking rod that passes through the placement plate and is threadedly connected to the placement plate.

7. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slide rail is provided with multiple positioning holes along its length. A positioning rod is provided at the positioning hole, and the positioning rod abuts against the placement plate.

8. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power unit is an electric push rod, and the telescopic end of the electric push rod is connected to the slide plate.

9. The SMP connector auxiliary insertion / removal device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The base is provided with a pair of limiting blocks; The sliding plate is positioned between the pair of limiting blocks.

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