An automated motherboard testing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic mainboard testing device, including mainboard in and out mechanism, the fixture of being located on mainboard in and out mechanism and be used for connecting the test line to the back joint mechanism, the top joint mechanism and at least one side joint mechanism of mainboard, the fixture is used for bearing and positioning mainboard, and mainboard in and out mechanism is used for driving the fixture to drive mainboard to stretch out to the feeding and discharging of going up and down, the back joint mechanism is located at the back of fixture, and it includes back joint module and is used for driving back joint module and mainboard connection's back line drive drive module, the top joint mechanism includes the top joint module of being located on the top of fixture, and is used for driving top joint module and mainboard connection's top line drive drive module falls, the side joint mechanism is located at the outside of fixture, and it includes side joint module and is used for driving side joint module and mainboard connection's side line drive drive module. The utility model makes the test line integrated on the same joint module can be connected to mainboard simultaneously one time, greatly reduces the risk of wrong line, improves production efficiency, guarantees the yield of product, and saves manual cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated motherboard testing technology, and in particular to an automated motherboard testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Current motherboard testing primarily relies on manual operation, requiring staff to manually connect power cables, hard drive cables, CPU cooling fan cables, monitor HDMI cables, network cables, microphone cables, mouse and keyboard cables, and other test cables to the motherboard one by one. Manual motherboard testing presents the following problems:

[0003] 1) Low production efficiency: Manual insertion and removal of each component takes a long time and cannot meet the testing efficiency requirements of mass production.

[0004] 2) High risk of wiring errors: Due to the large number of wires and their complex positions, it is easy to make mistakes in wiring or not fully plugged in, which can lead to inaccurate test results and may even damage the motherboard.

[0005] 3) High labor costs: A tester can usually only operate one motherboard at a time, which is labor-intensive and has low manpower utilization.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a motherboard testing device that can achieve automated connection and is stable and reliable, in order to solve the problems of low efficiency, poor yield and high labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated motherboard testing device that allows test lines integrated on the same connector module to be connected to the motherboard simultaneously, greatly reducing the risk of incorrect wiring, improving production efficiency, ensuring product yield, and saving labor costs.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0009] An automated motherboard testing device includes a motherboard loading / unloading mechanism, a fixture mounted on the motherboard loading / unloading mechanism, and a rear connector mechanism, a top connector mechanism, and at least one side connector mechanism for connecting test wires to the motherboard. The fixture is used to carry and position the motherboard, and the motherboard loading / unloading mechanism is used to drive the fixture to extend the motherboard for loading and unloading. The rear connector mechanism is located at the rear of the fixture and includes a rear connector module and a rear wiring drive module for driving the rear connector module to connect with the motherboard. The top connector mechanism includes a top connector module located above the fixture and a top wiring drive module for driving the top connector module to descend and connect with the motherboard. The side connector mechanism is located on the outer side of the fixture and includes a side connector module and a side wiring drive module for driving the side connector module to connect with the motherboard.

[0010] Preferably, the top surface connector mechanism further includes a lifting frame; the top surface connector module and the top surface wiring drive module are respectively connected to the lifting frame; the top surface wiring drive module drives the top surface connector module to achieve lifting movement via the lifting frame.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting frame includes a top frame and a bottom plate arranged in parallel, a number of guide rods connected between the top frame and the bottom plate, and a guide sleeve slidably connected to each guide rod; the top surface connector module is installed on the top frame, and the top surface wiring drive module is installed on the bottom plate.

[0012] Preferably, a connecting rod is provided on each of the opposite sides of the top surface connector module; a sliding groove is provided on the inner side wall of the top frame, and the end of the connecting rod is inserted into the sliding groove; the two ends of the connecting rod are detachably connected to the top frame via a pin.

[0013] Preferably, the top surface wiring drive module includes a top surface wiring drive component and a lead screw assembly connected to the power output end of the top surface wiring drive component; the lead screw assembly is connected to the lifting frame; the top surface wiring drive component is used to drive the lifting frame to achieve lifting movement via the lead screw assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the motherboard entry / exit mechanism includes a platform plate, at least one first guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the platform plate, a motherboard entry / exit drive for driving the platform plate to slide through the first guide sliding assembly, and a first gear and rack assembly disposed between the motherboard entry / exit drive and the platform plate; the fixture is mounted on the top of the platform plate.

[0015] Preferably, the side wiring drive module includes a side connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the side connector module, at least one second guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the side connecting plate, a side wiring drive for driving the side connector module to connect with the motherboard, and a second gear and rack assembly connected between the side wiring drive and the side connecting plate; the side wiring drive is used to drive the second gear and rack assembly to drive the side connecting plate to slide through the second guide sliding assembly.

[0016] Preferably, the rear wiring drive module includes a rear connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the rear connector module, at least one third guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the rear connecting plate, a rear wiring drive component for driving the rear connector module to connect with the motherboard, and a third gear and rack assembly connected between the rear wiring drive component and the rear connecting plate; the rear wiring drive component is used to drive the third gear and rack assembly to drive the rear connecting plate to slide through the third guide sliding assembly.

[0017] Preferably, the top of both the side connecting plate and the rear connecting plate is provided with a connecting block; the connecting block is detachably connected to the corresponding connector module via a pin.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] This invention provides an automated motherboard testing device that integrates the test lines that need to be connected to the motherboard onto the top connector module, side connector module, and rear connector module. The corresponding connector module is automatically connected to the motherboard via a wiring drive module. This allows the test lines integrated on the same connector module to be connected to the motherboard simultaneously, greatly reducing the risk of incorrect wiring, improving production efficiency, ensuring product yield, and saving labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the motherboard entry / exit mechanism and fixture of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the rear connector mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the top surface connector mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the side joint mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] The following are explanations of the labels in the attached diagram:

[0026] 1—Motherboard entry / exit mechanism; 2—Jig;

[0027] 3—Rear joint mechanism, 4—Top joint mechanism

[0028] 5—Side connector mechanism, 6—Main board,

[0029] 7—Rack, 11—Platform plate

[0030] 12—First guide sliding assembly; 13—Main board entry / exit drive component;

[0031] 14—First gear and rack assembly; 31—Rear connector module;

[0032] 32—Rear connecting plate; 33—Third guide sliding assembly;

[0033] 34—Rear wiring drive unit; 35—Third gear and rack assembly;

[0034] 36—Connecting block, 41—Top surface connector module,

[0035] 42—Lifting frame, 43—Connecting rod,

[0036] 44—Pin; 45—Top surface wiring drive component;

[0037] 46—Lead screw assembly, 51—Side connector module,

[0038] 52—Side connecting plate; 53—Second guide sliding assembly;

[0039] 54—Side wiring drive unit; 55—Second gear and rack assembly;

[0040] 421—Top frame, 422—Base plate,

[0041] 423—Guide rod, 424—Guide sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0045] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model provides an automated motherboard testing device, including a motherboard in / out mechanism 1, a fixture 2 disposed on the motherboard in / out mechanism 1, and a rear connector mechanism 3, a top connector mechanism 4, and at least one side connector mechanism 5 for connecting test wires to a motherboard 6. The fixture 2 is used to carry and position the motherboard 6, and the motherboard in / out mechanism 1 is used to drive the fixture 2 to extend the motherboard 6 for loading and unloading. The rear connector mechanism 3 is disposed behind the fixture 2, and includes a rear connector module 3 and a rear wiring drive module for driving the rear connector module 3 to connect with the motherboard 6. The top connector mechanism 4 includes a top connector module 41 disposed above the fixture 2, and a top wiring drive module for driving the top connector module 41 to descend and connect with the motherboard 6. The side connector mechanism 4 is disposed on the outer side of the fixture 2, and includes a side connector module 51 and a side wiring drive module for driving the side connector module 51 to connect with the motherboard 6.

[0046] In one specific embodiment, two side connector mechanisms 5 are provided, with one side connector mechanism 5 arranged on each of the two opposite outer sides of the fixture 2. In practical applications, one or both side connector mechanisms 5 can be selected according to different models of motherboards.

[0047] Top surface joint mechanism 4:

[0048] The top connector module 41 integrates CPU cooling fan cables, etc. The top connector mechanism 4 also includes a lifting frame 42; the top connector module 41 and the top wiring drive module are respectively connected to the lifting frame 42; the top wiring drive module drives the top connector module 41 to achieve lifting movement via the lifting frame 42.

[0049] The lifting frame 42 includes a top frame 421 and a bottom plate 422 arranged in parallel, a plurality of guide rods 423 connected between the top frame 421 and the bottom plate 422, and a guide sleeve 424 slidably connected to each guide rod 423; the top surface connector module 41 is installed on the top frame 421, and the top surface wiring drive module is installed on the bottom plate 422. The smooth lifting and lowering of the top surface connector module 41 is ensured by the cooperation of the guide rods 423 and the guide sleeves 424.

[0050] The top connector module 41 has a connecting rod 43 on each of its opposite sides; the inner wall of the top frame 421 has a sliding groove, and the end of the connecting rod 43 is inserted into the sliding groove; the two ends of the connecting rod 43 are detachably connected to the top frame 421 via a pin 44. The top connector module 41 is detachably mounted on the lifting frame 42 via pins, and the top connector module 41 can be quickly switched according to the needs of different motherboard products.

[0051] The top-side wiring drive module includes a top-side wiring drive component 45 and a lead screw assembly 46 connected to the power output end of the top-side wiring drive component 45; specifically, the top-side wiring drive component 45 is a servo motor. The lead screw assembly 46 is connected to the lifting frame 42; the top-side wiring drive component 45 is used to drive the lifting frame 42 to achieve lifting movement via the lead screw assembly 46. The lead screw assembly 46 includes a lead screw connected to the power output end of the top-side wiring drive component 45 and a lead nut connected to the lifting frame 42.

[0052] Motherboard entry / exit mechanism 1:

[0053] The motherboard in / out mechanism 1 includes a platform plate 11, at least one first guide sliding assembly 12 disposed at the bottom of the platform plate 11, a motherboard in / out driving member 13 for driving the platform plate 11 to slide through the first guide sliding assembly 12, and a first gear and rack assembly 14 disposed between the motherboard in / out driving member 13 and the platform plate 11; the fixture 2 is mounted on the top of the platform plate 11. Before testing, the motherboard in / out mechanism 1 drives the fixture 2 to extend, so that the motherboard 6 can be placed on the fixture 2 externally; after testing, the motherboard in / out mechanism 1 drives the fixture 2 to extend, so that the motherboard 6 can be removed from the fixture 2 externally.

[0054] Specifically, two first guide sliding components 12 are provided. Each first guide sliding component 12 includes a slide rail and a slider. By setting the first guide sliding components 12, the platform plate 11 is ensured to drive the fixture 2 to run smoothly. The first gear and rack assembly 14 includes a rack connected to one side of the platform plate 11 and a gear connected to the main board 6's in-and-out drive component 13. The main board's in-and-out drive component 13 adopts a servo motor.

[0055] Side joint mechanism 5:

[0056] The side connector module 51 integrates power cord, network cable, VGA cable, microphone cable, etc.

[0057] The side wiring drive module includes a side connecting plate 52 disposed at the bottom of the side connector module 51, at least one second guide sliding assembly 53 disposed at the bottom of the side connecting plate 52, a side wiring drive component 54 for driving the side connector module 51 to connect with the main board 6, and a second gear and rack assembly 55 connected between the side wiring drive component 54 and the side connecting plate 52; the side wiring drive component 54 is used to drive the second gear and rack assembly 55 to drive the side connecting plate 52 to slide through the second guide sliding assembly 53.

[0058] Specifically, the second gear and rack assembly 55 includes a rack connected to the bottom of the side connecting plate 52, and a gear connected to the power output end of the side wiring drive component 54. The side wiring drive component 54 drives the side connector module 51 closer to the main board 6 via the second gear and rack assembly 55, thereby achieving automatic connection between the side connector module 51 and the main board 6. The side wiring drive component 54 uses a servo motor. Two second guide sliding components 53 are provided, each including a slide rail and a slider, ensuring the smooth operation of the side connector module 51.

[0059] Rear connector mechanism 3:

[0060] The rear connector module 31 integrates HDMI cables, etc. The rear connection drive module includes a rear connection plate 32 disposed at the bottom of the rear connector module 31, at least one third guide sliding assembly 33 disposed at the bottom of the rear connection plate 32, a rear connection drive component 34 for driving the rear connector module 31 to connect with the motherboard 6, and a third gear rack assembly 35 connected between the rear connection drive component 34 and the rear connection plate 32; the rear connection drive component 34 is used to drive the third gear rack assembly 35 to drive the rear connection plate 32 to slide through the third guide sliding assembly 33.

[0061] Specifically, the third gear and rack assembly 35 includes a rack connected to the bottom of the rear connecting plate 32, and a gear connected to the drive output end of the rear wiring drive component 34. The rear wiring drive component 34 drives the rear connector module 31 closer to the main board 6 via the third gear and rack assembly 35, thereby achieving automatic connection between the rear connector module 31 and the main board 6. The rear wiring drive component 34 uses a servo motor. Two third guide sliding components 33 are provided, each including a slide rail and a slider, ensuring the smooth operation of the rear connector module 31.

[0062] Furthermore, both the side connecting plate 52 and the rear connecting plate 32 are provided with connecting blocks 36 on their tops; the connecting blocks 36 are detachably connected to the corresponding connector modules via pins 44. The side connector modules 51 and the rear connector modules 31 are detachably connected to the connecting blocks 36 via pins 44, allowing for quick switching between the side connector modules 51 and the rear connector modules 31 according to the needs of different motherboard products 6.

[0063] In addition, the automated motherboard testing device provided by this utility model also includes a frame 7 and a protective cover. The motherboard in / out mechanism 1 (excluding the motherboard in / out drive 13), the rear connector mechanism 3, and the side connector mechanism 5 are all located on the top plate of the frame 7, and are housed within the protective cover. The lifting frame 42 passes through the top plate of the frame 7, such that the top connector module 41 is located above the top plate of the frame 7, and the top wiring drive module is located below the top plate of the frame 7.

[0064] Furthermore, the guide sleeve 424 is fixedly installed on the top plate of the frame 7. When the top surface wiring drive module drives the lifting frame 42 to move up and down, the guide rod 423 slides relative to the guide sleeve 424.

[0065] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated motherboard testing device, characterized in that, The device includes a motherboard loading / unloading mechanism, a fixture mounted on the motherboard loading / unloading mechanism, and a rear connector mechanism, a top connector mechanism, and at least one side connector mechanism for connecting test lines to the motherboard. The fixture is used to support and position the motherboard, and the motherboard loading / unloading mechanism is used to drive the fixture to extend the motherboard for loading and unloading. The rear connector mechanism is located at the rear of the fixture and includes a rear connector module and a rear wiring drive module for driving the rear connector module to connect with the motherboard. The top connector mechanism includes a top connector module located above the fixture and a top wiring drive module for driving the top connector module to descend and connect with the motherboard. The side connector mechanism is located on the outer side of the fixture and includes a side connector module and a side wiring drive module for driving the side connector module to connect with the motherboard.

2. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface connector mechanism also includes a lifting frame; the top surface connector module and the top surface wiring drive module are respectively connected to the lifting frame; the top surface wiring drive module drives the top surface connector module to achieve lifting movement via the lifting frame.

3. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting frame includes a top frame and a bottom plate arranged in parallel, several guide rods connected between the top frame and the bottom plate, and a guide sleeve slidably connected to each guide rod; the top surface connector module is installed on the top frame, and the top surface wiring drive module is installed on the bottom plate.

4. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A connecting rod is provided on each of the opposite sides of the top surface connector module; a sliding groove is provided on the inner side wall of the top frame, and the end of the connecting rod is inserted into the sliding groove; the two ends of the connecting rod are detachably connected to the top frame via a pin.

5. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top-side wiring drive module includes a top-side wiring drive component and a lead screw assembly connected to the power output end of the top-side wiring drive component; the lead screw assembly is connected to the lifting frame; the top-side wiring drive component is used to drive the lifting frame to achieve lifting movement via the lead screw assembly.

6. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motherboard entry / exit mechanism includes a platform plate, at least one first guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the platform plate, a motherboard entry / exit drive for driving the platform plate to slide through the first guide sliding assembly, and a first gear and rack assembly disposed between the motherboard entry / exit drive and the platform plate; the fixture is mounted on the top of the platform plate.

7. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wiring drive module includes a side connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the side connector module, at least one second guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the side connecting plate, a side wiring drive for driving the side connector module to connect with the motherboard, and a second gear and rack assembly connected between the side wiring drive and the side connecting plate; the side wiring drive is used to drive the second gear and rack assembly to drive the side connecting plate to slide through the second guide sliding assembly.

8. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear wiring drive module includes a rear connecting plate disposed at the bottom of the rear connector module, at least one third guide sliding assembly disposed at the bottom of the rear connecting plate, a rear wiring drive component for driving the rear connector module to connect with the motherboard, and a third gear and rack assembly connected between the rear wiring drive component and the rear connecting plate; the rear wiring drive component is used to drive the third gear and rack assembly to drive the rear connecting plate to slide through the third guide sliding assembly.

9. The automated motherboard testing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of both the side connecting plate and the rear connecting plate is provided with a connecting block; the connecting block is detachably connected to the corresponding connector module via a pin.

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