Universal remote controller function test tool

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of remote controller testing, and discloses a general-purpose remote controller function test tool, which comprises a detection bin and an adjusting bin. An infrared remote control detector is arranged in the detection bin and is electrically connected with an upper computer. A multidirectional adjusting structure is arranged in the adjusting bin, and the multidirectional adjusting structure comprises an X-direction adjusting assembly, a Y-direction adjusting assembly and a Z-direction adjusting assembly. An analog battery is arranged on the X-direction adjusting assembly and is used for being connected with a battery bin contact point of a remote controller to be tested. The application replaces a physical battery with an analog battery and supplies power for the remote controller, thereby solving the problems of complicated operation and low efficiency caused by manual repeated disassembly and assembly of the battery. Since the analog battery is directly connected with the battery bin contact point, the problems of polarity reversal or poor contact caused by manual installation are avoided, the risk of misjudgment is reduced, the test reliability and efficiency are improved, and the multidirectional adjusting assembly can be used for testing remote controllers of various sizes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of remote control testing, and more particularly to a universal remote control function testing fixture. Background Technology

[0002] Current remote control function testing mainly relies on manual installation of physical batteries (usually two 1.5V batteries) for power supply testing; During the testing process, operators have to repeatedly disassemble and reassemble the batteries for each remote control, which consumes a lot of time. At the same time, manual installation can easily lead to reversed battery polarity or poor contact, causing misjudgments. As a result, the operation is cumbersome and the testing efficiency is low.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a universal remote control function testing fixture to solve the above problems.

[0004] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this application is to provide a universal remote control function testing fixture to solve the problem of low testing efficiency caused by the need to manually remove and install batteries when testing the function of remote controls.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a universal remote control function testing fixture, including a testing chamber and an adjustment chamber. An infrared remote control detector is installed in the testing chamber and electrically connected to a host computer. The adjustment chamber contains a multi-directional adjustment structure, including an X-axis adjustment component, a Y-axis adjustment component, and a Z-axis adjustment component. A simulated battery is installed on the X-axis adjustment component, which is used to connect to the battery compartment contacts of the remote control under test to supply power.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes an ammeter, which is connected in series in the power supply circuit of the simulated battery and the remote control under test, and the ammeter is electrically connected to the host computer; the ammeter is used to test the operating current and static current of the remote control.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the adjustment chamber includes an adjustment plate and a connecting plate. There are two adjustment plates, which are connected to each other by the connecting plate. The X-axis adjustment component, the Y-axis adjustment component, and the Z-axis adjustment component can be adjusted on the adjustment plates.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the X-axis adjustment assembly includes a first placement plate and a first mounting block; The adjustment plate has a first waist hole that passes through it, and the first waist hole is opened along the X-axis direction of the adjustment chamber. The first placement plate has first screw holes at both ends, and the first waist hole and the first screw holes are connected by a first hand-tightening bolt. The simulated battery is provided on the first mounting block.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the Y-axis adjustment assembly includes a second placement plate and a second mounting block; The two ends of the second placement plate are connected to the two adjustment plates. The second placement plate is provided with a plurality of waist hole groups that penetrate the second placement plate along the Y-axis direction of the adjustment chamber. Each waist hole group includes at least one second waist hole. The second mounting block is connected to the second waist hole by a second hand-tightening bolt.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the Z-axis adjustment assembly includes an adjustment block, a third placement plate, and a third mounting block. The two adjustment plates have multiple third waist holes through them along the Z-axis of the adjustment chamber. The adjustment block is connected to the third waist hole by a third hand-tightening bolt. The two adjustment blocks are connected by a third placement plate, and at least one third mounting block is provided on the third placement plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes a push-button switch, which is electrically connected to the simulated battery and is used to control the power-on and power-off of the simulated battery.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the first placement plate is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the first mounting block is provided with a plurality of fourth waist holes, the plurality of fourth waist holes passing through the first mounting block, the fourth waist holes being used to connect with the mounting holes.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the upper surface of the adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of second screw holes, and the two ends of the second placement plate are provided with countersunk holes, which are used to connect with the plurality of second screw holes.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this application, it also includes rubber pads, with the rubber pads respectively disposed on two sides of the second mounting block.

[0016] This application provides a universal remote control function testing fixture. By using a simulated battery to replace the physical battery and power the remote control, it solves the problems of tedious and inefficient manual battery disassembly and reassembly. At the same time, since the simulated battery is directly connected to the battery compartment contacts, it avoids the possibility of reverse polarity or poor contact caused by manual installation, thereby reducing the risk of misjudgment and improving the reliability and efficiency of testing. By setting up a multi-directional adjustment component to achieve adjustment in the X, Y and Z directions, it can be adapted to test remote controls of various sizes, and its overall applicability is relatively wide. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a general-purpose remote control function testing fixture according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a centralized regulating chamber for an air conditioner remote control production line according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a centralized X-axis adjustment component in an air conditioner remote control production line according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a centralized Y-axis adjustment component in an air conditioner remote control production line according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a centralized Z-axis adjustment component in an air conditioner remote control production line according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Detection chamber; 2. Adjustment chamber; 3. Infrared remote control detector; 4. X-axis adjustment component; 5. Simulated battery; 6. Y-axis adjustment component; 7. Z-axis adjustment component; 21. Adjusting plate; 22. Connecting plate; 23. First waist hole; 24. Third waist hole; 25. Second screw hole; 41. First placement plate; 42. First mounting block; 43. First screw hole; 45. Mounting hole; 61. Second placement plate; 62. Second mounting block; 63. Second waist hole; 71. Adjusting block; 72. Third placement plate; 73. Third mounting block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] Furthermore, descriptions using terms such as "first" and "second" in this application are for descriptive purposes only (e.g., to distinguish identical or similar elements) and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, technical solutions from different embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered nonexistent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment, a universal remote control function testing fixture includes a testing chamber 1 and an adjustment chamber 2. An infrared remote control detector 3 is installed in the testing chamber 1 and is electrically connected to a host computer. The adjustment chamber 2 is equipped with a multi-directional adjustment structure, which includes an X-axis adjustment component 4, a Y-axis adjustment component 6, and a Z-axis adjustment component 7. A simulated battery 5 is installed on the X-axis adjustment component 4 and is used to connect to the battery compartment contacts of the remote control under test to supply power to it.

[0022] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the simulated battery 5 is a dedicated power supply module that mimics the shape and electrical interface of a physical battery. The simulated battery 5 is connected to an external, adjustable DC regulated power supply via leads.

[0023] Preferably, the detection chamber 1 is provided with an adjustable bracket, and the infrared remote control detector 3 is installed on the adjustable bracket. The position and angle of its infrared receiving window are adjustable. The adjustable bracket can be composed of a position adjustment module and an angle adjustment module. It is understood that the position adjustment module can be composed of a slider and a slide rail. A one-dimensional or two-dimensional linear slide rail (e.g., in the X-axis and Y-axis directions) is installed at the bottom of the detection chamber 1. A slider is fixed on the slide rail with a hand-tightening bolt, and the base of the infrared detector is installed on the slider. Loosen the hand-tightening bolt on the slide rail, push the entire bracket to slide in the X / Y direction to roughly adjust its horizontal position, and then lock it. Furthermore, a tilt-adjustable rotating plate is installed on the slider. The rotating plate is connected to the base via a rotating shaft. One side of the rotating plate has an arc-shaped waist hole, and the other side is connected to the base via a clamping block with a hand-tightening bolt. When the hand-tightening bolt fixing the rotating plate is loosened, the rotating plate can swing up or down around the rotating shaft (tilt angle). After adjusting the angle, tightening the bolt will press the rotating plate into place through the arc-shaped waist hole.

[0024] The universal remote control function testing fixture provided in this application solves the problem of tedious and inefficient operation caused by manually repeatedly disassembling and reassembling batteries by using a simulated battery 5 to replace the physical battery and power the remote control. In use, the position and angle of the infrared remote control detector can be adjusted by the adjustable bracket to improve the alignment accuracy. By setting up multi-directional adjustment components, adjustment in the X, Y and Z directions can be achieved. It can be adapted to test remote controls of various sizes and has a relatively wide range of applications. After adjustment, connect the battery compartment contacts of the battery under test to the simulated battery 5. This installation method avoids polarity reversal or poor contact that may occur due to manual installation, thereby reducing the risk of misjudgment and improving test reliability and efficiency. During testing, operators can manually press the function keys on the remote control under test and observe the response of the infrared detector, which will then provide the test results.

[0025] Specifically, based on the above embodiments, an ammeter (not shown in the figure) is also included. An ammeter is connected in series in the power supply circuit of the simulated battery 5 and the remote control under test. The ammeter is electrically connected to the host computer. The ammeter is used to test the operating current and static current of the remote control.

[0026] It is understandable that by adding an ammeter, the operating current value can be monitored and uploaded in real time when the remote control button is pressed, so as to determine whether the circuit starts normally and whether the power consumption meets the standard. It can also accurately capture the static (standby) current at the microampere level in standby mode, thereby effectively identifying problems caused by circuit leakage, component failure or abnormal software hibernation. During testing, operators only need to place the remote control on the adjusted fixture and manually press the function key to observe the current data and infrared signal feedback results through the host computer, thus completing the functional test efficiently and accurately.

[0027] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 Based on the above embodiments, the adjustment chamber 2 includes an adjustment plate 21 and a connecting plate 22. There are two adjustment plates 21, which are connected by the connecting plate 22. The X-axis adjustment component 4, the Y-axis adjustment component 6, and the Z-axis adjustment component 7 can be adjusted on the adjustment plates 21.

[0028] Preferably, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 The X-axis adjustment component 4 includes a first placement plate 41 and a first mounting block 42; The adjustment plate 21 has a first waist hole 23 that passes through the adjustment plate 21. The first waist hole 23 is opened along the X-axis direction of the adjustment chamber 2. The first placement plate 41 has first screw holes 43 at both ends. The first waist hole 23 and the first screw holes 43 are connected by a first hand-tightening bolt. The first mounting block 42 is equipped with a simulated battery 5. The placement direction of the remote control under test in the X-axis direction is adjusted by the X-axis adjustment component 4.

[0029] Preferably, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 The Y-axis adjustment component 6 includes a second placement plate 61 and a second mounting block 62; The two ends of the second placement plate 61 are connected to the two adjustment plates 21. The second placement plate 61 is provided with a plurality of waist hole groups through the second placement plate 61 along the Y-axis direction of the adjustment chamber 2. Each waist hole group includes at least one second waist hole 63. The second mounting block 62 is connected to the second waist hole 63 by a second hand-tightening bolt. In this embodiment, the second mounting block 62 serves as a clamp or limit block to limit or clamp the remote control to be tested.

[0030] Preferably, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 The Z-axis adjustment component 7 includes an adjustment block 71, a third placement plate 72, and a third mounting block 73. Two adjustment plates 21 are provided with multiple third waist holes 24 through the adjustment plate 21 along the Z-axis direction of the adjustment chamber 2. The adjustment block 71 is connected to the third waist hole 24 by a third hand-tightening bolt. A third placement plate 72 is connected between the two adjustment blocks 71 by screws. At least one third mounting block 73 is provided on the third placement plate 72. The placement direction of the remote control under test in the Z-axis direction is adjusted by the Z-axis adjustment component 7.

[0031] It is understandable that the combination of the waist hole and the hand-tightening bolt provides a linear and precise displacement reference for adjustment in the X, Y, and Z directions. Operators can quickly lock the position of the simulated battery 5 or remote control fixture in three-dimensional space by hand without tools, which can be adapted to the functional testing of various models of remote controls.

[0032] Specifically, based on the above embodiments, a push-button switch (not shown in the figure) is also included. The push-button switch is electrically connected to the simulated battery 5 and is used to control the power on and power off of the simulated battery 5.

[0033] It is understandable that adding a push-button switch electrically connected to the simulated battery 5 can achieve the technical effect of safe and convenient test process control. During the test, the operator can control the power supply circuit of the remote control with one button without installing / removing the physical battery. This allows for the rapid completion of repeated power-on and power-off tests (such as testing the power-on response or standby power consumption of the remote control), and also allows for the quick disconnection of power when installing, adjusting, or replacing the remote control. This effectively prevents damage to equipment or products caused by accidental short circuits or live operation, thereby improving test efficiency while enhancing the safety and controllability of the entire test process.

[0034] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 Based on the above embodiments, the first placement plate 41 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 45, and the first mounting block 42 is provided with a plurality of fourth waist holes, which penetrate the first mounting block 42 and are used to connect with the mounting holes 45.

[0035] It is understandable that, based on the coarse adjustment in the X direction, additional degrees of freedom in the Y or X direction for fine adjustment are provided. Through the flexible matching of the waist hole with different mounting holes 45, the subtle positional differences of the contacts inside the battery compartment of different models of remote controls can be accurately compensated, ensuring that the probes and contacts of the simulated battery 5 achieve full-area, highly reliable electrical contact.

[0036] Specifically, please refer to Figure 2 Based on the above embodiment, the upper surface of the adjustment plate 21 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 25, and the two ends of the second placement plate 61 are provided with countersunk holes for connecting with the plurality of second screw holes 25.

[0037] It is understandable that the above settings enable the Y-axis adjustment component 6 to be adjusted in the X-axis direction, further improving the adjustment accuracy and the range of applications.

[0038] Specifically, based on the above embodiments, it also includes rubber pads (not shown in the figure), and rubber pads are respectively provided on the two sides of the second mounting block 62.

[0039] It is understandable that the rubber pads are made of silicone material with a Shore hardness of 50±5 and a thickness of 2mm. They are attached to both sides of the second mounting block 62. By setting the rubber pads, on the one hand, the friction with the remote control shell can be effectively increased, preventing the product from slipping or misaligning due to button operation or slight vibration during the test, thus ensuring the stability of the test position. On the other hand, the softness of the rubber avoids direct contact between hard metal parts and the remote control surface, eliminating scratches, indentations and other cosmetic damage. While achieving reliable fixation, it provides non-destructive clamping and improves the protection capability for products with high appearance requirements.

[0040] In summary, when using the universal remote control function testing fixture provided in this application, the remote control under test is placed in the pre-positioned fixture, ensuring that the simulated battery 5 is in contact with the battery compartment of the remote control under test. At the same time, ensure that the infrared receiving window of the infrared remote control detector is aligned with the infrared emitting tube of the remote control. During measurement, the function key on the remote control under test is manually pressed, and the current can be tested using an ammeter. The response of the infrared detector is also observed, and the test results of the remote control under test are fed back by the infrared detector.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, apparatus, article, or method that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, apparatus, article, or method. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, apparatus, article, or method that includes that element.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural changes made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A universal remote control function testing fixture, characterized in that, It includes a testing chamber and an adjustment chamber. The testing chamber is equipped with an infrared remote control detector, which is electrically connected to a host computer. The adjustment chamber is equipped with a multi-directional adjustment structure, which includes an X-axis adjustment component, a Y-axis adjustment component, and a Z-axis adjustment component. The X-axis adjustment component is equipped with a simulated battery, which is used to connect to the battery compartment contacts of the remote control under test to supply power to it. The adjustment chamber includes an adjustment plate and a connecting plate. There are two adjustment plates, which are connected by the connecting plate. The X-axis adjustment component, the Y-axis adjustment component, and the Z-axis adjustment component can be adjusted on the adjustment plates. The X-axis adjustment assembly includes a first placement plate and a first mounting block; The adjustment plate has a first waist hole that passes through it. The first waist hole is opened along the X-axis direction of the adjustment compartment. The first placement plate has first screw holes at both ends. The first waist hole and the first screw holes are connected by a first hand-tightening bolt. The simulated battery is provided on the first mounting block. The detection chamber is equipped with an adjustable bracket, and the infrared remote control detector is installed on the adjustable bracket. The position and angle of its infrared receiving window are adjustable. The adjustable bracket can be composed of a position adjustment module and an angle adjustment module.

2. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an ammeter, which is connected in series in the power supply circuit of the simulated battery and the remote control under test, and is electrically connected to the host computer; the ammeter is used to test the operating current and quiescent current of the remote control.

3. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-axis adjustment assembly includes a second placement plate and a second mounting block; The two ends of the second placement plate are connected to the two adjustment plates. The second placement plate is provided with a plurality of waist hole groups that penetrate the second placement plate along the Y-axis direction of the adjustment chamber. Each waist hole group includes at least one second waist hole. The second mounting block is connected to the second waist hole by a second hand-tightening bolt.

4. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Z-axis adjustment assembly includes an adjustment block, a third placement plate, and a third mounting block. The two adjustment plates have multiple third waist holes through them along the Z-axis of the adjustment chamber. The adjustment block is connected to the third waist hole by a third hand-tightening bolt. The two adjustment blocks are connected by a third placement plate, and at least one third mounting block is provided on the third placement plate.

5. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a push-button switch, which is electrically connected to the simulated battery and is used to control the power supply to and from the simulated battery.

6. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first placement plate has multiple mounting holes, and the first mounting block has multiple fourth waist holes. The multiple fourth waist holes pass through the first mounting block and are used to connect with the mounting holes.

7. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the adjustment plate is provided with a plurality of second screw holes, and the two ends of the second placement plate are provided with countersunk holes, which are used to connect with the plurality of second screw holes.

8. The universal remote control function testing fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes rubber pads, with the rubber pads respectively provided on both sides of the second mounting block.

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