A key feel testing device and apparatus

Abstract

The utility model belongs to key test technical field discloses a kind of key hand feeling testing device and equipment, the device includes: material carrying module, including material carrying table and the first carrier and second carrier being set on material carrying table;First carrying module is connected with material carrying table, for moving material carrying table along X axis;Key test module is located at one side of material carrying module, including first key test module and second key test module, first key test module is used to test the product on the first carrier, and second key test module is used to test the product on the second carrier;And reversing module, reversing module is located above material carrying module, reversing module can rotate around Z axis, to turn the product on the first carrier and place it on the second carrier after reversing.The utility model realizes the automatic, continuous test of product two sides key hand feeling.Product surface is completed by reversing module, avoids the interruption of test procedure, improves test efficiency and the consistency of result, reduces manpower cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of button testing technology, specifically relating to a button feel testing device and equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, after assembly, the buttons on electronic products (such as mobile phones, laptops, and e-cigarettes) are typically tested manually to verify proper assembly and reset. However, manual testing is prone to inconsistencies due to variations in pressure and technique among operators, leading to inconsistent and unreliable results. Furthermore, high employee turnover on production lines necessitates retraining for new staff, increasing labor costs and impacting production efficiency. Additionally, each production line typically requires 2-4 skilled operators, further driving up labor costs.

[0003] Even in scenarios where automated testing is partially adopted, existing equipment often struggles to test all buttons in a single setup when the buttons are located on both sides of the product (e.g., the power button and volume buttons are on different sides). This typically requires manual intervention to flip the product or change the fixture, leading to interruptions in the testing process, reduced efficiency, and still failing to completely eliminate inconsistencies caused by human factors.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field for a button feel testing device and equipment to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a button feel testing device and equipment to solve the problems of poor operation consistency, low testing efficiency, and high labor costs caused by manual button testing in the prior art, as well as the difficulty of existing automated testing equipment to continuously and efficiently complete button feel testing on both sides of the product without interrupting the process or relying on manual intervention.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a button feel testing device, comprising: A material loading module includes a material loading platform and a first carrier and a second carrier disposed on the material loading platform, wherein the first carrier and the second carrier are used to fix the product. A first transport module is connected to the loading platform and is used to move the loading platform along the X-axis; A button testing module, disposed on one side of the material loading module, includes a first button testing module and a second button testing module. The first button testing module is used to test the product on the first carrier, and the second button testing module is used to test the product on the second carrier. A reversing module is disposed above the material loading module. The reversing module can rotate around the Z-axis to turn the product on the first carrier and place it on the second carrier.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the button feel testing device also includes a second transport module and a third transport module; The second transport module is connected to the first button test module and is used to move the first button test module along the X-axis; The third transport module is connected to the second button test module and is used to move the second button test module along the X-axis.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first button test module includes a first movable base, a first Y-axis movable component, a first Z-axis movable component, and a first button test head; The first Y-axis moving assembly includes a first Y-axis moving drive, a first timing belt, a first slide bar, and a first slider. The first Y-axis moving drive and the first slide bar are mounted on the first moving base. The first timing belt connects the first Y-axis moving drive and the first slide bar. The first slider is slidably mounted on the first slide bar. The first Z-axis moving assembly includes a first base, a first Z-axis moving drive, a second slide bar, and a second slider mounted on the first base. The first Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the second slider to move up and down along the second slide bar. The first slider is provided with an upwardly extending first mounting plate. The first base is mounted on the first mounting plate. The first button test head is connected to the second slider.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first button test head includes a first mounting end and a first test end, and a portion of the first test end is retractably mounted inside the first mounting end; The first test end is fitted with a first elastic element and a first limiting element, and the first mounting end is provided with a first abutting part facing the first test end. The first elastic element is disposed between the first limiting element and the first abutting part.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second button test module includes a second movable base, a second Y-axis movable component, a second Z-axis movable component, and a second button test head; The second Y-axis moving assembly includes a second Y-axis moving drive, a second synchronous belt, a third slide bar, and a third slider. The second Y-axis moving drive and the third slide bar are mounted on the second moving base. The second synchronous belt connects the second Y-axis moving drive and the third slide bar. The third slider is slidably mounted on the third slide bar. The second Z-axis moving assembly includes a second base, a second Z-axis moving drive, a fourth slide bar, and a fourth slider mounted on the second base. The second Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the fourth slider to move up and down along the fourth slide bar. The third slider is provided with an upwardly extending second mounting plate. The second base is mounted on the second mounting plate. The second button test head is connected to the fourth slider.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second button test head includes a second mounting end and a second test end, and a portion of the second test end is retractably mounted inside the second mounting end; The second test end is fitted with a second elastic element and a second limiting element, and the second mounting end is provided with a second abutting part facing the second test end. The second elastic element is disposed between the second limiting element and the second abutting part.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first handling module includes a first handling drive component, a fifth slide bar, a fifth slider, a first synchronization block, and a first guide rail, wherein the fifth slide bar is arranged parallel to the first guide rail; The fifth slider is slidably mounted on the fifth slide bar, and the first conveying drive is used to drive the fifth slider to slide along the fifth slide bar; The bottom of the loading platform is provided with a first guide block corresponding to the first guide rail, and the first synchronization block connects the fifth slider and the first guide block.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the reversing module includes a reversing component, a telescopic component, and a first material transfer component; The reversing assembly includes a rotary drive and a rotary table, wherein the rotary drive is used to drive the rotary table to rotate. The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic drive component and a telescopic block. The telescopic drive component is mounted on the rotary table and is used to drive the telescopic block to move up and down. The first material transfer assembly includes a first material transfer plate and a plurality of first material transfer heads mounted on the first material transfer plate. The first material transfer plate is connected to the telescopic block, and the first material transfer heads are positioned toward the material loading platform.

[0014] This utility model also provides a button feel testing device, including the above-mentioned button feel testing device and frame; The frame includes an operating table, a first housing, a second housing, and a limiting post. The button feel testing device is installed on the operating table. The first housing and the second housing are connected. The limiting post is installed on the edge of the first housing away from the second housing. The operating table is installed on the limiting post and the second housing. A receiving space for the conveyor belt to pass through is formed between the operating table, the first housing, the second housing, and the limiting post.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the operating platform is provided with a feeding bin, an NG module and a discharging module; The feeding hopper is located close to the first carrier, and the top of the feeding hopper has an opening, with a detection grating installed between the openings; The NG module is located at one end of the operating platform away from the loading hopper. The NG module includes an NG conveyor belt, a third synchronous belt, and an NG conveyor belt drive. The NG conveyor belt is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the NG conveyor belt drive is used to drive the NG conveyor belt to rotate. The unloading module is positioned above the loading module. The unloading module includes an X-axis moving component, a Z-axis moving component, and a second material transfer component. The operating table has an unloading hole. The unloading module is used to move the inspected product along the X-axis / Z-axis to the NG conveyor belt / unloading hole. The X-axis moving assembly includes an X-axis moving drive, an X-axis moving guide rail, and an X-axis moving base. The X-axis moving drive is used to drive the X-axis moving base to move along the X-axis moving guide rail. The Z-axis moving component includes a Z-axis moving drive, a Z-axis moving guide rail, and a Z-axis moving block. The Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the Z-axis moving block to move along the Z-axis moving guide rail. The second transfer assembly includes a second transfer plate and a plurality of second transfer heads mounted on the second transfer plate. The second transfer plate is connected to the Z-axis moving block, and the second transfer heads are positioned toward the loading platform.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the button feel testing device and equipment provided by this utility model achieves automated and continuous testing of the button feel on both sides of a product through the coordinated operation of a loading module, a first conveying module, a button testing module, and a reversing module. The loading module, by setting up a first carrier and a second carrier, provides an independent workstation for the testing process, realizing the basic flow of products under test and products after testing. The first conveying module accurately transports products to different testing workstations by moving the loading platform. The button testing module includes first and second testing modules, capable of simultaneously or sequentially performing button testing actions on products on different carriers. The reversing module can rotate around the Z-axis, turning the product on the first carrier and placing it on the second carrier, thus completing the testing requirements for both sides of the product in a single clamping and positioning operation. This multi-module, assembly-line, collaborative working method is particularly suitable for testing electronic products with buttons distributed on both sides of the product. It realizes the transformation from relying on manual flipping and multiple operations to automated continuous testing, effectively solving the problems of test process interruption and low efficiency, significantly improving the test cycle time, and ensuring the consistency and reliability of test actions and results. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings obtained from these drawings without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a button feel testing device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the button testing module provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first handling module provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the commutation module provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a button feel testing device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion at point A.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 01 is the button feel testing device; 02 is the frame; 021 is the operating table; 0211 is the loading bin; 02111 is the opening; 02112 is the detection grating; 0212 is the NG module; 02121 is the NG conveyor belt; 02122 is the third synchronous belt; 02123 is the NG conveyor belt drive; 0213 is the unloading module; 02131 is the X-axis moving assembly; 02131a is the X-axis moving drive; 02131b is... X-axis moving guide rail, 02131c is X-axis moving base, 02132 is Z-axis moving assembly, 02132a is Z-axis moving drive component, 02132b is Z-axis moving guide rail, 02132c is Z-axis moving block, 02133 is second material transfer assembly, 02133a is second material transfer plate, 02133b is second material transfer head, 0214 is discharge hole, 022 is first housing, 023 is second housing, and 024 is limit post; 10 is the material loading module, 11 is the material loading platform, 111 is the first guide block, 12 is the first carrier, and 13 is the second carrier; 20 is the first transport module, 21 is the first transport drive component, 22 is the fifth slide bar, 23 is the fifth slider, 24 is the first synchronization block, and 25 is the first guide rail; 30 is a button testing module, 31 is a first button testing module, 311 is a first moving base, 312 is a first Y-axis moving assembly, 3121 is a first Y-axis moving drive, 3122 is a first synchronous belt, 3123 is a first slide bar, 3124 is a first slider, 313 is a first Z-axis moving assembly, 3131 is a first base, 3132 is a first Z-axis moving drive, 3133 is a second slide bar, 3134 is a second slider, 314 is a first button testing head, 3141 is a first mounting end, 3142 is a first testing end, 3143 is a first elastic element, 3144 is a first limiting element, and 3145 is a... The following components are included: a contact part; 32 is a second button test module; 321 is a second movable base; 322 is a second Y-axis moving component; 3221 is a second Y-axis moving drive component; 3222 is a second synchronous belt; 3223 is a third slide bar; 3224 is a third slider; 323 is a second Z-axis moving component; 3231 is a second base; 3232 is a second Z-axis moving drive component; 3233 is a fourth slide bar; 3234 is a fourth slider; 324 is a second button test head; 3241 is a second mounting end; 3242 is a second test end; 3243 is a second elastic element; 3244 is a second limiting element; and 3245 is a second contact part. 40 is a reversing module, 41 is a reversing component, 411 is a rotary drive, 412 is a rotary table, 42 is a telescopic component, 421 is a telescopic drive, 422 is a telescopic block, 43 is a first material transfer component, 431 is a first material transfer plate, and 432 is a first material transfer head. 50 is the second handling module; 60 is the third transport module. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0026] To make the description of this disclosure more detailed and complete, illustrative descriptions of the embodiments and specific examples of this utility model are provided below; however, this is not the only form of implementing or using the specific embodiments of this utility model. The embodiments cover the features of multiple specific embodiments and the methods, steps, and their order for constructing and operating these specific embodiments. However, other specific embodiments can also be used to achieve the same or equivalent functions and step sequences. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this utility model described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. The word "and / or" in the text is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more. Other quantifiers should be understood similarly. The preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Furthermore, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a button feel testing device and equipment to solve the problems of poor operation consistency, low testing efficiency, and high labor costs caused by manual button testing in the prior art, as well as the difficulty of existing automated testing equipment to continuously and efficiently complete button feel testing on both sides of the product without interrupting the process or relying on manual intervention.

[0030] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a button feel testing device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. The button feel testing device 01 includes a material loading module 10, a first conveying module 20, a button testing module 30, and a reversing module 40.

[0031] The material loading module 10 includes a loading platform 11 and a first carrier 12 and a second carrier 13 mounted on the loading platform 11. The first carrier 12 and the second carrier 13 are used to carry and fix the product to be tested during the testing process, providing two independent workstations for product positioning and transfer. In actual testing, the product is first placed and fixed on the first carrier 12.

[0032] The first transport module 20 is connected to the loading platform 11 of the loading module 10 and is used to drive the entire loading platform 11 and the first carrier 12 and the second carrier 13 on it to reciprocate along the X-axis. Through the action of the first transport module 20, the product fixed on the carrier can be accurately transported to different operating positions in the device, such as moving from the loading position to the testing position, or switching between two testing positions.

[0033] The button testing module 30 is disposed on one side of the material carrier module 10, and includes a first button testing module 31 and a second button testing module 32. The first button testing module 31 is used to perform button feel testing on the product located on the first carrier 12, while the second button testing module 32 is used to perform button feel testing on the product located on the second carrier 13. The two testing modules can work independently to perform testing actions on products on different carriers.

[0034] The reversing module 40 is positioned above the loading module 10. This reversing module 40 has the function of rotating around a Z-axis perpendicular to the loading platform 11. Its core function is that after a product fixed on the first carrier 12 completes a button test on one side, the reversing module 40 can grasp the product, rotate it around the Z-axis (typically 180 degrees) to change its orientation, and then place the rotated product onto the second carrier 13. This process allows the other side of the product to be tested to be presented to the corresponding test module without manual intervention after a single loading.

[0035] In the above technical solution, on the one hand, the two carriers on the loading platform 11 cooperate with the movable loading platform 11 to form a simple internal production line, realizing the orderly transfer of products between different workstations; on the other hand, the key lies in the setting of a reversing module 40 with Z-axis rotation function, which enables the device to automatically complete the product flipping operation internally. This allows for the testing of test objects with buttons distributed on both sides of the product, after one positioning and clamping, one side can be tested by the first testing module, and after automatic flipping by the reversing module 40, the other side can be continuously tested by the second testing module. This achieves automation and continuity of the testing process, effectively avoiding the efficiency loss and consistency risks caused by the need to interrupt the process for manual flipping or fixture replacement in the traditional method, and significantly improving testing efficiency and the reliability of results.

[0036] As a further improvement to this utility model, please refer to Figure 2 The button feel testing device 01 also includes a second transport module 50 and a third transport module 60.

[0037] The second transport module 50 is connected to the first button testing module 31 and is used to drive the first button testing module 31 to move along the X-axis. In actual operation, the second transport module 50 can drive the first button testing module 31 to make precise position adjustments or reciprocating movements on the X-axis according to control commands.

[0038] The third transport module 60 is connected to the second button test module 32 and is used to drive the second button test module 32 to move along the X-axis. Its function is similar to that of the second transport module 50, enabling the second button test module 32 to move independently of the loading platform 11 along the X-axis.

[0039] In the above technical solution, by configuring an independent X-axis transport module for each button test module 30, the test execution unit is endowed with the ability to autonomously position itself in the horizontal direction. On the one hand, this allows the two test modules to be flexibly and precisely adjusted according to the actual X-coordinates of the buttons on the product under test. Even if multiple buttons to be tested on the same product have different positions in the X-axis direction, the test head can be precisely aligned by controlling the movement of the corresponding test module, without relying entirely on the movement of the loading platform 11 for alignment, thus improving the accuracy and adaptability of test positioning. On the other hand, this design enhances the equipment's compatibility with different products and the convenience of model changeover adjustments. When testing products of different models and sizes, only the X-axis position of each test module needs to be adjusted through the program, simplifying the machine setup process. Under the coordination of the control system, each module works collaboratively, realizing the decoupling and efficient cooperation between the station transport function of the loading platform 11 and the independent positioning function of the test modules, further optimizing the parallel processing capability and overall efficiency of the testing process.

[0040] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first button testing module 31 includes a first movable base 311, a first Y-axis moving component 312, a first Z-axis moving component 313, and a first button testing head 314. The first movable base 311 serves as the basic mounting platform for the testing module and is connected to the second transport module 50, thereby enabling it to be driven to move along the X-axis.

[0041] The first Y-axis moving assembly 312 specifically includes a first Y-axis moving drive 3121, a first synchronous belt 3122, a first slide bar 3123, and a first slider 3124. Both the first Y-axis moving drive 3121 and the first slide bar 3123 are mounted on the first moving base 311. The first synchronous belt 3122 connects the first Y-axis moving drive 3121 and the first slide bar 3123, and is used to transmit power. The first slider 3124 is slidably mounted on the first slide bar 3123. When the first Y-axis moving drive 3121 is working, the first slider 3124 can be driven to slide precisely and smoothly along the first slide bar 3123 in the Y-axis direction via the first synchronous belt 3122.

[0042] The first Z-axis moving assembly 313 includes a first base 3131, and a first Z-axis moving drive 3132, a second slide bar 3133, and a second slider 3134 mounted on the first base 3131. The first Z-axis moving drive 3132 drives the second slider 3134 to move up and down along the second slide bar 3133 in the Z-axis direction. To connect the movement of the Y-axis and Z-axis, a first mounting plate extending upward is provided on the first slider 3124, and the first base 3131 is fixedly mounted on this first mounting plate. In this way, the first Z-axis moving assembly 313 can move along the first slider 3124 in the Y-axis. The first button test head 314 is finally connected to the second slider 3134, thereby inheriting the movement of the Z-axis moving assembly 3132 in the Z-axis.

[0043] In the above technical solution, through the combination of the first Y-axis moving component 312 and the first Z-axis moving component 313, the first button test head 314 achieves precise motion capability in two degrees of freedom within the YZ plane. The first Y-axis moving component 312 adopts a synchronous belt and slider drive method, providing long stroke and high-precision positioning in the horizontal Y-axis direction, facilitating the alignment of the test head with buttons at different Y coordinates on the product. The first Z-axis moving component 313 directly drives the test head to perform vertical pressing and lifting actions, which is the core action for performing tactile testing. The entire module has a compact structure and a clear motion transmission chain, decoupling the horizontal positioning and vertical testing actions, which are controlled separately by different driving components. This facilitates precise control and rapid response of complex motion trajectories, thereby ensuring the accuracy and consistency of downward pressure, displacement, and speed during button testing, providing a hardware foundation for reliable tactile testing.

[0044] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first button test head 314 includes a first mounting end 3141 and a first test end 3142. Part of the structure of the first test end 3142 is installed inside the first mounting end 3141 in a retractable manner, so that the first test end 3142 can move axially within a certain range relative to the first mounting end 3141.

[0045] Specifically, a first elastic element 3143 and a first limiting element 3144 are fitted onto the first test end 3142. Meanwhile, a first abutting portion 3145 is provided on the inner wall of the first mounting end 3141, facing the first test end 3142. In some embodiments, the first elastic element 3143 is a helical spring, the first limiting element 3144 is a retaining ring or nut, and the first abutting portion 3145 is an annular boss or a stepped surface.

[0046] The first elastic element 3143 is disposed between the first limiting element 3144 and the first abutting portion 3145. When the first test end 3142 is subjected to inward axial pressure, it compresses the first elastic element 3143 and retracts into the first mounting end 3141; when the pressure is released, the restoring force of the first elastic element 3143 will push the first test end 3142 outward until the first limiting element 3144 contacts the first abutting portion 3145, thereby limiting the maximum extension position of the first test end 3142.

[0047] In the above technical solution, a buffer mechanism consisting of an elastic element and a limiting element is provided at the first test end 3142, giving the test head key flexible contact and overload protection functions. On the one hand, when the test head presses down to contact the product button, the elastic buffer structure can absorb part of the impact, avoiding damage to the product button or the test head itself caused by rigid collision. On the other hand, during the test, the elastic structure can ensure that the pressure applied to the button is stable and controllable. Even if there is a small positioning error in the Z-axis drive component or a slight change in the product height, the elastic element can compensate through its own deformation, thereby ensuring the consistency of the pressing stroke and tactile feedback in each test, providing a key mechanical basis for obtaining accurate and reliable button feel test data.

[0048] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second button testing module 32 includes a second movable base 321, a second Y-axis moving component 322, a second Z-axis moving component 323, and a second button testing head 324. The second movable base 321 serves as the basic mounting platform for the testing module and is connected to the third transport module 60, thereby enabling it to be driven to move independently on the X-axis.

[0049] The second Y-axis moving assembly 322 specifically includes a second Y-axis moving drive 3221, a second synchronous belt 3222, a third slide bar 3223, and a third slider 3224. Both the second Y-axis moving drive 3221 and the third slide bar 3223 are mounted on the second moving base 321. The second synchronous belt 3222 connects the second Y-axis moving drive 3221 and the third slide bar 3223, and is used to transmit power. The third slider 3224 is slidably mounted on the third slide bar 3223. When the second Y-axis moving drive 3221 is working, the second synchronous belt 3222 drives the third slider 3224 to slide precisely and smoothly along the third slide bar 3223 in the Y-axis direction.

[0050] The second Z-axis moving assembly 323 includes a second base 3231, and a second Z-axis moving drive 3232, a fourth slide bar 3233, and a fourth slider 3234 mounted on the second base 3231. The second Z-axis moving drive 3232 drives the fourth slider 3234 to move up and down along the fourth slide bar 3233 in the Z-axis direction. To connect the movement of the Y-axis and Z-axis, a second mounting plate extending upward is provided on the third slider 3224, and the second base 3231 is fixedly mounted on this second mounting plate. In this way, the second Z-axis moving assembly 323 as a whole can move along the Y-axis with the third slider 3224. The second button test head 324 is finally connected to the fourth slider 3234, thereby inheriting the movement of the Z-axis moving assembly 32132 in the Z-axis.

[0051] In the above technical solution, the structure of the second button test module 32 corresponds to and is independent of the first button test module 31, both possessing precise movement capabilities in two degrees of freedom within the YZ plane. Its second Y-axis moving component 322 achieves precise positioning of the test head in the horizontal Y-axis direction, while the second Z-axis moving component 323 is responsible for executing the vertical pressing test action. This symmetrical and independent design allows the two test modules to flexibly position themselves along the Y and Z axes according to the accurate position of the buttons on their respective product test surfaces, without interfering with each other. The two test modules, combined with the second transport module 50 and the third transport module 60, together constitute a highly flexible and independently addressable test execution system, greatly enhancing the equipment's adaptability to different product models and button layouts, as well as its testing accuracy. This provides a reliable core execution mechanism for high-efficiency, high-consistency continuous testing of dual-sided buttons.

[0052] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second button test head 324 includes a second mounting end 3241 and a second test end 3242. Part of the structure of the second test end 3242 is installed inside the second mounting end 3241 in a retractable manner, so that the second test end 3242 can move axially within a certain range relative to the second mounting end 3241.

[0053] Specifically, a second elastic element 3243 and a second limiting element 3244 are fitted onto the second test end 3242. Meanwhile, a second abutment portion 3245 is provided on the inner wall of the second mounting end 3241, facing the second test end 3242. In some embodiments, the second elastic element 3243 is a helical spring, the second limiting element 3244 is a retaining ring or nut, and the second abutment portion 3245 is an annular boss or a stepped surface.

[0054] The second elastic element 3243 is disposed between the second limiting element 3244 and the second abutting portion 3245. When the second test end 3242 is subjected to inward axial pressure, it compresses the second elastic element 3243 and retracts into the second mounting end 3241; when the pressure is released, the restoring force of the second elastic element 3243 will push the second test end 3242 outward until the second limiting element 3244 contacts the second abutting portion 3245, thereby limiting the maximum extension position of the second test end 3242.

[0055] In the above technical solution, the buffer structure of the second button test head 324 is similar to and independent of the first button test head 314, together forming the key protection and force control mechanism of the equipment. Through this elastic buffer design, on the one hand, it can effectively absorb the instantaneous impact when the test head is pressed down, preventing hard damage to the surface or internal precision button structure of the product, thus playing a role in overload protection. On the other hand, during the test execution phase, the elastic element can provide a controllable and smooth force application process, ensuring that the pressure curve applied to the button is smooth and consistent. Even in the face of minor height deviations in product installation or positional errors in the Z-axis drive, this structure can adaptively compensate through elastic deformation, thereby ensuring that key tactile parameters such as press stroke and trigger force have high repeatability and accuracy in each test, fundamentally improving the reliability of test data and the robustness of the equipment.

[0056] As a further improvement to this utility model, please refer to Figure 3 The first transport module 20 includes a first transport drive component 21, a fifth slide bar 22, a fifth slider 23, a first synchronization block 24, and a first guide rail 25. The fifth slide bar 22 and the first guide rail 25 are arranged parallel to each other in space, together forming the guiding and driving basis for the movement of the loading platform 11.

[0057] Specifically, the fifth slider 23 is slidably mounted on the fifth slide bar 22. The first conveying drive member 21 is connected to the fifth slider 23 and is used to provide power to drive the fifth slider 23 to slide precisely in a straight line along the length direction of the fifth slide bar 22, i.e., the X-axis direction.

[0058] To ensure a smooth and precise transmission of power from the drive unit to the loading platform 11, a first guide block 111 is positioned at the bottom of the loading platform 11 corresponding to the first guide rail 25. The first guide block 111 engages with the first guide rail 25, allowing the loading platform 11 to slide along the rail. The first synchronization block 24, as a crucial connecting component, is connected at one end to the fifth slider 23 and at the other end to the first guide block 111.

[0059] In the above technical solution, a stable and reliable linear motion system is constructed through the coordinated operation of the fifth slide bar 22, the fifth slider 23, the first guide rail 25, and the first guide block 111. The first transport drive component 21 drives the fifth slider 23, which in turn drives the entire material platform 11 fixed to the first guide block 111 via the first synchronization block 24. This design, which separates the drive of the slide bar and slider pair from the guidance of the guide rail, has multiple advantages: on the one hand, the weight of the material platform 11 and the products on it is supported and guided by the first guide rail 25 and the first guide block 111, ensuring the smoothness and rigidity of the movement process and effectively preventing shaking; on the other hand, the drive pair composed of the fifth slide bar 22 and the fifth slider 23 is responsible for transmitting precise displacement and positioning, reducing the load requirements on the drive component and improving transmission efficiency and positioning accuracy. The entire module structure is robust and can stably and accurately switch the material platform 11 and the products on it between different workstations, providing a precise workstation reference for subsequent testing and reversing operations, which is a key foundation for ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of the automated testing process.

[0060] As a further improvement to this utility model, please refer to Figure 4 The reversing module 40 includes a reversing component 41, a telescopic component 42, and a first material transfer component 43.

[0061] The reversing assembly 41 includes a rotary drive 411 and a rotary table 412. The rotary drive 411 serves as a power source to drive the rotary table 412 to perform precise rotational motion around the Z-axis, which is the core of realizing the product flipping action.

[0062] The telescopic assembly 42 includes a telescopic drive component 421 and a telescopic block 422. The telescopic drive component 421 is directly mounted on the rotary table 412, and therefore can rotate with the rotary table 412. The function of the telescopic drive component 421 is to drive the telescopic block 422 to move vertically along the Z-axis. In some embodiments, the telescopic drive component 421 is a cylinder or an electric push rod.

[0063] The first transfer assembly 43 includes a first transfer plate 431 and a plurality of first transfer heads 432 mounted on the first transfer plate 431. The first transfer plate 431 is fixedly connected to the telescopic block 422 of the telescopic assembly 42, so that the entire first transfer assembly 43 can be driven to move up and down and can also rotate with the rotary table 412. The plurality of first transfer heads 432 are arranged downward, i.e., towards the loading platform 11, for direct contact with and picking up or releasing products. In some embodiments, the first transfer heads 432 are vacuum suction cups or pneumatic grippers.

[0064] In the above technical solution, the three components of the reversing module 40 work together to complete a complete automatic reversing process of gripping, lifting, rotating, lowering, and placing. When the loading platform 11 moves the first carrier 12 carrying the product to the reversing station, the telescopic drive component 421 drives the telescopic block 422 and the first transfer component 43 to descend, so that the first transfer head 432 contacts and firmly grips the product; then the telescopic drive component 421 lifts the product to remove it from the carrier; next, the rotation drive component 411 drives the rotary table 412, the telescopic component 42, and the gripped product to rotate 180 degrees as a whole; then the telescopic drive component 421 descends again to accurately place the product onto the second carrier 13; finally, the first transfer head 432 releases the product and lifts it back to its original position. This structure separates the rotational motion from the linear lifting motion and controls them with different drive components, making the actions precise, reliable, and non-interfering. The design of multiple first transfer heads 432 ensures stability and balance when gripping large or irregularly shaped products. The entire reversing process is fully automated, requiring no manual intervention. It flips the product while it is being stably gripped, avoiding the risk of the product slipping or being bumped. It is the core functional module for enabling continuous testing of both buttons after a single clamping, greatly ensuring the automation and reliability of the testing process.

[0065] This utility model also provides a button feel testing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The device includes the aforementioned button feel testing device 01 and frame 02.

[0066] The frame 02 includes an operating console 021, a first housing 022, a second housing 023, and limiting posts. The operating console 021 serves as the core working platform of the equipment, on which the button feel testing device 01 is installed, providing a stable operating foundation for automated testing.

[0067] The first housing 022 and the second housing 023 are interconnected, forming the main support structure of the equipment, which can be used to house the electrical control system, pneumatic components, etc. The limiting post is fixedly installed on one edge of the first housing 022 away from the second housing 023, and together with the top of the second housing 023, it serves as a mounting support for the operating platform 021. Specifically, one end of the operating platform 021 is supported on the limiting post, and the other end is supported on the second housing 023, thus being stably supported at a predetermined height.

[0068] In the above layout, the operating table 021, the first housing 022, the second housing 023, and the limiting post together enclose a through-hole receiving space. This receiving space is specifically designed to allow an external production line conveyor belt to pass through it.

[0069] In the aforementioned technical solution, on the one hand, by mounting the operating platform 021 on a support structure composed of the first housing 022, the second housing 023, and limiting columns, a spacious, stable, and appropriately sized installation and operating surface is created for the testing device, facilitating personnel observation and maintenance. On the other hand, and crucially, the raised operating platform 021, in conjunction with the lower housing, naturally forms a space that allows the conveyor belt to pass through. This enables the testing equipment to sit directly above the existing production line, achieving seamless integration. Products to be tested can automatically flow into the loading position of the equipment from the front production line. After testing, qualified products can fall directly back to the rear production line through the unloading port on the operating platform 021, while unqualified products can be sorted into the NG channel. This achieves a fully automated testing and sorting process linked with the production line, greatly saving space and optimizing production cycle time.

[0070] As a further improvement to this utility model, please refer to Figure 6 The loading bin 0211, NG module 0212 and unloading module 0213 are further integrated on the operating table 021, forming a complete material flow closed-loop system.

[0071] The feeding hopper 0211 is mounted on the operating platform 021, near the location of the first carrier 12 of the loading module 10. The feeding hopper 0211 has an opening 02111 at its top for receiving products to be tested. A detection grating 02112 is installed at this opening 02111, and its beam forms a light curtain in the area of ​​the opening 02111 for safety protection. If an operator's hand accidentally enters the area of ​​the opening 02111 during equipment operation, the detection grating 02112 can immediately detect it and trigger an alarm or stop the equipment, thereby preventing accidents such as pinching or collisions and ensuring operational safety.

[0072] The NG module 0212 is located on the side of the operating table 021 away from the loading hopper 0211. The NG module 0212 includes an NG conveyor belt 02121, a third synchronous belt 02122 driving the conveyor belt, and an NG conveyor belt drive unit 02123. The NG conveyor belt 02121 is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and its rotation is controlled by the NG conveyor belt drive unit 02123 through the third synchronous belt 02122, used to transport products judged to be unqualified by testing to a designated collection area.

[0073] The unloading module 0213 is positioned above the loading module 10. This module includes an X-axis moving component 02131, a Z-axis moving component 02132, and a second material transfer component 02133. An unloading hole 0214 is provided on the operating table 021 at a position corresponding to the flow direction of qualified products; this unloading hole 0214 typically connects to the production line below. The function of the unloading module 0213 is to, based on the test results, move the tested products from the loading module 10 along the X and Z axes to the NG conveyor belt 02121 (for non-conforming products) or the unloading hole 0214 (for qualified products).

[0074] Specifically, the X-axis moving assembly 02131 includes an X-axis moving drive 02131a, an X-axis moving guide rail 02131b, and an X-axis moving base 02131c. The X-axis moving drive 02131a drives the X-axis moving base 02131c to move horizontally and longitudinally along the X-axis moving guide rail 02131b. The Z-axis moving assembly 02132 includes a Z-axis moving drive 02132a, a Z-axis moving guide rail 02132b, and a Z-axis moving block 02132c. The Z-axis moving drive 02132a drives the Z-axis moving block 02132c to move vertically up and down along the Z-axis moving guide rail 02132b. The second transfer assembly 02133 includes a second transfer plate and a plurality of second transfer heads 02133b mounted on the second transfer plate 02133a. The second transfer plate is connected to the Z-axis moving block 02132c, so that the entire second transfer assembly 02133 can be raised and lowered with the Z-axis moving block 02132c and can move laterally with the X-axis moving seat 02131c. The plurality of second transfer heads 02133b are arranged downwards for picking up and releasing products.

[0075] In the above technical solution, by integrating loading, sorting, unloading, and NG (Not From Good) handling modules, and coordinating with the core testing device, the entire testing process is automated. The loading bin 0211 and the detection grating 02112 ensure automatic material supply and status monitoring. The unloading module 0213 performs precise sorting based on test results: for qualified products, they are moved to the unloading hole 0214, automatically returning to the main production line for seamless connection; for unqualified products, they are moved to the independent NG conveyor belt 02121 for isolation. This design, combined with the conveyor belt space reserved at the bottom of the frame 02, allows the equipment to be perfectly integrated into existing production lines, automatically completing the entire process of testing, judgment, and sorting without stopping the line. This completely replaces manual loading / unloading, manual judgment, and manual sorting, greatly improving the continuity of production cycle, the reliability of test results, and the level of automation management of the entire production system.

[0076] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The above embodiments only illustrate preferred implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A button feel testing device, characterized in that, include: A material loading module includes a material loading platform and a first carrier and a second carrier disposed on the material loading platform, wherein the first carrier and the second carrier are used to fix the product. A first transport module is connected to the loading platform and is used to move the loading platform along the X-axis; A button testing module is disposed on one side of the material loading module, including a first button testing module and a second button testing module. The first button testing module is used to test the product on the first carrier, and the second button testing module is used to test the product on the second carrier. and A reversing module is disposed above the material loading module. The reversing module can rotate around the Z-axis to turn the product on the first carrier and place it on the second carrier.

2. The button feel testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button feel testing device also includes a second transport module and a third transport module; The second transport module is connected to the first button test module and is used to move the first button test module along the X-axis; The third transport module is connected to the second button test module and is used to move the second button test module along the X-axis.

3. The button feel testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first button test module includes a first movable base, a first Y-axis movable component, a first Z-axis movable component, and a first button test head; The first Y-axis moving assembly includes a first Y-axis moving drive, a first timing belt, a first slide bar, and a first slider. The first Y-axis moving drive and the first slide bar are mounted on the first moving base. The first timing belt connects the first Y-axis moving drive and the first slide bar. The first slider is slidably mounted on the first slide bar. The first Z-axis moving assembly includes a first base, a first Z-axis moving drive, a second slide bar, and a second slider mounted on the first base. The first Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the second slider to move up and down along the second slide bar. The first slider is provided with an upwardly extending first mounting plate. The first base is mounted on the first mounting plate. The first button test head is connected to the second slider.

4. The button feel testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first button test head includes a first mounting end and a first test end, and a portion of the first test end is retractably mounted inside the first mounting end; The first test end is fitted with a first elastic element and a first limiting element, and the first mounting end is provided with a first abutting part facing the first test end. The first elastic element is disposed between the first limiting element and the first abutting part.

5. The button feel testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second button test module includes a second movable base, a second Y-axis movable component, a second Z-axis movable component, and a second button test head; The second Y-axis moving assembly includes a second Y-axis moving drive, a second synchronous belt, a third slide bar, and a third slider. The second Y-axis moving drive and the third slide bar are mounted on the second moving base. The second synchronous belt connects the second Y-axis moving drive and the third slide bar. The third slider is slidably mounted on the third slide bar. The second Z-axis moving assembly includes a second base, a second Z-axis moving drive, a fourth slide bar, and a fourth slider mounted on the second base. The second Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the fourth slider to move up and down along the fourth slide bar. The third slider is provided with an upwardly extending second mounting plate. The second base is mounted on the second mounting plate. The second button test head is connected to the fourth slider.

6. The button feel testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second button test head includes a second mounting end and a second test end, and a portion of the second test end is retractably mounted inside the second mounting end; The second test end is fitted with a second elastic element and a second limiting element, and the second mounting end is provided with a second abutting part facing the second test end. The second elastic element is disposed between the second limiting element and the second abutting part.

7. The button feel testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transport module includes a first transport drive component, a fifth slide bar, a fifth slider, a first synchronization block, and a first guide rail, wherein the fifth slide bar is arranged parallel to the first guide rail; The fifth slider is slidably mounted on the fifth slide bar, and the first conveying drive is used to drive the fifth slider to slide along the fifth slide bar; The bottom of the loading platform is provided with a first guide block corresponding to the first guide rail, and the first synchronization block connects the fifth slider and the first guide block.

8. The button feel testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reversing module includes a reversing component, a telescopic component, and a first material transfer component; The reversing assembly includes a rotary drive and a rotary table, wherein the rotary drive is used to drive the rotary table to rotate. The telescopic assembly includes a telescopic drive component and a telescopic block. The telescopic drive component is mounted on the rotary table and is used to drive the telescopic block to move up and down. The first material transfer assembly includes a first material transfer plate and a plurality of first material transfer heads mounted on the first material transfer plate. The first material transfer plate is connected to the telescopic block, and the first material transfer heads are positioned toward the material loading platform.

9. A button feel testing device, characterized in that, Includes the button feel testing device and frame as described in any one of claims 1-8; The frame includes an operating table, a first housing, a second housing, and a limiting post. The button feel testing device is installed on the operating table. The first housing and the second housing are connected. The limiting post is installed on the edge of the first housing away from the second housing. The operating table is installed on the limiting post and the second housing. A receiving space for the conveyor belt to pass through is formed between the operating table, the first housing, the second housing, and the limiting post.

10. The button feel testing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The control panel is equipped with a feeding bin, an NG module, and a discharging module; The feeding hopper is located close to the first carrier, and the top of the feeding hopper has an opening, with a detection grating installed between the openings; The NG module is located at one end of the operating platform away from the loading hopper. The NG module includes an NG conveyor belt, a third synchronous belt, and an NG conveyor belt drive. The NG conveyor belt is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the NG conveyor belt drive is used to drive the NG conveyor belt to rotate. The unloading module is positioned above the loading module. The unloading module includes an X-axis moving component, a Z-axis moving component, and a second material transfer component. The operating table has an unloading hole. The unloading module is used to move the inspected product along the X-axis / Z-axis to the NG conveyor belt / unloading hole. The X-axis moving assembly includes an X-axis moving drive, an X-axis moving guide rail, and an X-axis moving base. The X-axis moving drive is used to drive the X-axis moving base to move along the X-axis moving guide rail. The Z-axis moving component includes a Z-axis moving drive, a Z-axis moving guide rail, and a Z-axis moving block. The Z-axis moving drive is used to drive the Z-axis moving block to move along the Z-axis moving guide rail. The second transfer assembly includes a second transfer plate and a plurality of second transfer heads mounted on the second transfer plate. The second transfer plate is connected to the Z-axis moving block, and the second transfer heads are positioned toward the loading platform.

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