Inspection device, recording device, inspection system, inspection method, recording method, and program

Abstract

To provide an inspection device, a recording device, an inspection system, an inspection method, a recording method and a program, which enable identification of terminal metal fittings that have been inspected.SOLUTION: An inspection device comprises: a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal metal fittings inserted to a connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member having conductivity and having the inspection probe inserted therethrough; and a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conducive member and having multiple contact points corresponding to respective terminal metal fittings provided on the opposing surface, wherein the substrate is arranged on the connector, and the first conductive member is electrically connected to a contact point when the inspection probe is inserted to the connector.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an inspection apparatus, a recording apparatus, an inspection system, an inspection method, a recording method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] It is known to use an inspection device to check the engagement state between the contact pins and the connector.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an inspection jig that checks the state of engagement with a connector by bringing a circuit within the inspection jig into conduction upon contact with a lance that engages a terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-12348 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Patent Document 1 discloses "a connector inspection jig for inspecting whether a lance formed integrally with the connector housing is engaged with a terminal inserted into the connector housing, the connector inspection jig comprising a lance check pin whose tip contacts the tip of the lance and the terminal when the lance is engaged with the terminal, and whose tip goes deeper than the tip of the lance when the lance is not engaged with the terminal, and a continuity detection pin that contacts the lance check pin and provides conductivity when the lance is engaged with the terminal, and does not contact the lance check pin and provides no conductivity when the lance is not engaged with the terminal." The connector inspection jig disclosed above has the function of determining the inspection result based on the continuity of the circuit inside the jig. However, if the inspection is done by human eyes, there is a possibility that some terminal fittings inside the connector will be missed. For these reasons, there is a demand for identifying the terminal fittings that have been inspected.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an inspection apparatus, a recording apparatus, an inspection system, an inspection method, a recording method, and a program that solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The inspection device of the present disclosure comprises a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into a connector in a pressing direction, a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted, and a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface, the substrate being placed on the connector, and when the inspection probe is inserted into the connector, electrical conductivity is established between the first conductive member and the contacts.

[0008] a first recording unit that records whether or not electrical continuity is established between the first conductive member and the contacts when the test probe is inserted into the connector, and a second recording unit that records whether or not electrical continuity is established between the second conductive member and the contacts when the test probe is inserted into the connector, using an inspection device that includes: a pressing member having an inspection probe that can press each of a plurality of terminal fittings in a pressing direction out of a plurality of terminal fittings to be inserted into the connector; a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface; a stopper that is fixed to a part of the pressing member and has a window portion; a protrusion that moves with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring that is disposed between the stopper and the protrusion and is pressed by the protrusion,

[0009] The inspection method disclosed herein includes the steps of: using an inspection device including a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted; and a board having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface; and determining whether or not the first conductive member and the contacts are electrically conductive when the inspection probe is inserted into the connector.

[0010] The recording method disclosed herein includes an inspection device comprising: a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into a connector in a pressing direction; a conductive first conductive member through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and having a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings provided on the opposing surface; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window portion; a protrusion that moves with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protrusion and subjected to pressure from the protrusion, the window portion having a conductive second conductive member provided on one side that intersects the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, the recording method including the steps of: recording whether or not electrical continuity exists between the first conductive member and the contacts when the inspection probe is inserted into the connector;

[0011] The program of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute the following steps using an inspection device comprising: a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings to be inserted into a connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member having conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and having a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings provided on the opposing surface; a stopper having a window portion fixed to a part of the pressing member; a protrusion that moves with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring that is disposed between the stopper and the protrusion and receives pressure from the protrusion, the window portion having a conductive second conductive member provided on one side that intersects the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the inspection device, recording device, inspection system, inspection method, recording method, and program of the present disclosure, it is possible to identify which terminal fitting has been inspected. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an inspection system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram I showing an example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram II showing an example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 3 is a diagram III showing an example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. IV shows an example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 2 is a partially enlarged view of part A of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7] 3 is a view of the inspection device according to the present disclosure taken in the direction of the arrow B. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a flowchart I showing an example of processing of an inspection method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a diagram I showing an example of the operation of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 11 is a diagram II showing an example of the operation of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 11] 3 is a diagram III showing an example of an operation of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] IV shows an example of the operation of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 13] 10 is a diagram V showing an example of the operation of the inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 14] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating determination situations corresponding to operations performed by an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 15] 1 is a flowchart I showing an example of processing of a recording method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the correspondence between a first recording unit and a second recording unit used in the recording device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. IV shows an example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. IV shows an example of the configuration of a recording device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart II showing an example of processing of an inspection method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 20] 10 is a flowchart II showing an example of the process of the recording method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the drawings and specific configurations used in each embodiment should not be used to interpret the disclosure. The same or corresponding configurations in all drawings will be assigned the same reference numerals, and common descriptions will be omitted. It should be noted that in this disclosure, the drawings may relate to one or more embodiments.

[0015] First Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. An example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[0016] (Inspection system configuration) The inspection system 100 is used to identify the inspected terminal fittings P and record the inspection results. The terminal fittings P include contact pins and sockets. As shown in FIG. 1, the inspection system 100 includes an inspection device 1, a cable 8, and a recording device 9. The cable 8 outputs the electrical continuity status of each part included in the inspection device 1 to the recording device 9.

[0017] (Configuration of inspection equipment) The inspection device 1 is used to identify the terminal fitting P that has been inspected. As shown in FIG. 1, the inspection device 1 includes a pressing member 10, a pressing determination unit 20, a first conductive member 30, a substrate 40, a stopper 50, a protruding portion 60, and a compression coil spring 70. The first conductive member 30 faces the substrate 40 and has electrical conductivity. For example, the stopper 50 may have a cross-sectional shape that covers the compression coil spring 70. For example, the stopper 50 may have a rectangular cross-section, and holes may be provided in the stopper 50. In this case, holes are provided individually so that the outer cylinder portion 13 of the pressing member 10 and the inspection probe 11 can be inserted therethrough.

[0018] First, the normal engagement state between the terminal fitting P and the connector C will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, a harness H is fixed to a terminal fitting P. The terminal fitting P can be locked in a connector C by a locking claw. For example, the terminal fitting P may include the locking claw, or the connector C may include the locking claw (also called a "lance"). The connector C has through holes through which the terminal fittings P can be inserted. For ease of explanation, the connector C in this disclosure has three through holes, and the terminal fittings P are inserted into one of the through holes. This is shown in Figures 4 and 5, which will be described later. Note that the number of through holes in the connector C and the number of terminal fittings P inserted into the connector C are not limited to those in this disclosure. When the terminal fitting P is inserted into the through-hole, the locking claw bends as it enters the connector C, and returns to its original shape when it is positioned in a recess provided in the connector C. In this way, the terminal fitting P is locked inside the through-hole. Connectors C include male connectors with male housings and female connectors with female housings. Terminal fittings P also come in male and female types. When the male and female connectors are connected, the male and female contact pins in the respective housings connect, achieving an electrical connection of the harness H.

[0019] (Configuration of pressing member) 2 and 3, the pressing member 10 includes an inspection probe 11, an inner cylindrical portion 12, an outer cylindrical portion 13, and a first spring 14. The first spring 14 is a compression coil spring. For example, the spring constant of the first spring 14 may be larger than the spring constant of the compression coil spring 70. The inspection probe 11 is capable of pressing each terminal fitting P in a pressing direction D among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector C. The inner cylindrical portion 12 is inserted into the outer cylindrical portion 13. The inner cylindrical portion 12 is slidable within the outer cylindrical portion 13 due to the elastic deformation of the first spring 14. A threaded portion is provided at one end of the inner cylindrical portion 12. A handle portion HN is provided at the other end. A portion of the handle portion HN facing the outer cylindrical portion 13 may extend in the radial direction of the outer cylindrical portion 13. This portion of the handle portion HN is called a pusher PU. The pusher PU has a pressing surface PS on the surface facing the outer cylindrical portion 13. The pressing surface PS comes into contact with the pressing determination unit 20. As will be described later, the pressing determination unit 20 may be provided with a switch 21, in which case the pressing surface PS presses the switch 21.

[0020] For example, the pusher PU may be separate from the handle portion HN. The threaded portion provided at one end of the inner cylindrical portion 12 may be either an internal thread or an external thread.

[0021] The outer tube 13 has a cylindrical recess at its top. A first spring 14 and a cylindrical inner tube 12 are arranged in this order in the recess. The first spring 14 applies a predetermined force to the terminal fitting P by biasing the test probe 11. The first spring 14 bends by an amount related to the biasing force applied to the test probe 11. A pressing determination unit 20 is disposed at one end of the outer cylinder portion 13. A switch 21 is pressed by the pusher PU.

[0022] Here, we will describe the operation of the inspection tool T, which is composed of the inspection probe 11, the inner cylinder 12, the outer cylinder 13, the first spring 14, and the handle HN. In this paragraph, we will explain the operation of the inspection tool T, assuming that the handle HN of the inspection tool T does not have a pusher PU. The operator inserts the inspection probe 11 of the inspection tool T into the connector C and then presses the terminal P in the pressing direction D. Then, by holding the handle HN and pressing the inner tubular portion 12 in the pressing direction D, the first spring 14 is compressed, causing the inner tubular portion 12 to slide within the outer tubular portion 13. From this state, if force is applied in a direction that causes the terminal P to fall out of the connector C, the first spring 14 of the inspection tool T contracts. The distance between the end of the inner tubular portion 12 inserted into the outer tubular portion 13 and the recessed portion of the outer tubular portion 13 decreases. Therefore, when observed from the outside of the inspection tool T, it appears that the inner tubular portion 12 has contracted relative to the outer tubular portion 13 as a result of pressing the terminal P in the pressing direction D. If the contraction of the first spring 14 reaches a specified amount due to the pressing, the operator can determine that the terminal P is properly locked in the connector C.

[0023] As described above, the inspection device 1 of the present disclosure includes several components in addition to the components of the inspection tool T.

[0024] (Configuration of the pressure determination unit) The pressing determination unit 20 is fixed to a part of the pressing member 10 . The pressing determination unit 20 can determine whether or not the inspection probe 11 is in contact with the pressing surface PS. When the inspection probe 11 is in contact with the terminal fitting P, the terminal fitting P is pressed with a predetermined force. For example, the pressure determination unit 20 may include a switch 21 . For example, a cable 8 is connected to the pressure determination unit 20, and an electrical signal flows when the pressure surface PS comes into contact with the pressure determination unit 20. For example, a cable 8 is connected to the switch 21, and an electrical signal flows when the switch 21 is pressed.

[0025] Next, a description will be given assuming that the pressing determination unit 20 having the switch 21 is assembled to the inspection tool T. When the handle portion HN has the pusher PU, the first spring 14 contracts, allowing the pusher PU to press the switch 21. When the pusher PU presses the switch 21, a predetermined force corresponding to the amount of contraction of the first spring 14 is applied to the terminal fitting P. In the present disclosure, the compression coil spring 70 and the pressing determination unit 20 are assembled to the pressing member 10, so that when the pusher PU presses the switch 21, a predetermined force corresponding to the amount of compression of the compression coil spring 70 and the first spring 14 is applied to the terminal fitting P.

[0026] (Configuration of first conductive member) The first conductive member 30 is conductive. For example, the first conductive member 30 is made of conductive rubber. A hole is provided in the center of the first conductive member 30, and the inspection probe 11 is inserted through the hole. The first conductive member 30 is capable of coming into contact with a contact point of the substrate 40. A cable 8 is connected to the stopper 50 and the substrate 40, and an electric signal flows when the cable 8 is electrically connected.

[0027] (Board configuration) The substrate 40 is capable of contacting the first conductive member 30. The substrate 40 is disposed on the connector C. 1 again, the substrate 40 has an opposing surface FS facing the first conductive member 30. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the substrate 40 has a plurality of contacts 401_M (including, for example, contacts 401X, 401Y, and 401Z) on its opposing surface, each contact 401 corresponding to a terminal fitting P. The substrate 40 has a plurality of through-holes through which the inspection probes 11 can be inserted, and a contact 401 is provided near each through-hole. Note that the thickness of each contact 401 in each drawing is merely an example and is not limited to this.

[0028] For example, suppose connector C has three through holes, one of which has a terminal fitting P inserted. A contact 401Y is provided near the through hole into which terminal fitting P is inserted. When an inspection probe is inserted, first conductive member 30 comes into contact with contact 401Y provided near the through hole into which terminal fitting P is inserted. This contact forms a circuit of "cable 8-stopper 50 (including plate 53)-substrate 4 (including contact 401)-cable 8." As a result, when the inspection probe is inserted, first conductive member 30 and contact 401 are electrically connected. In other words, if it is determined which of the multiple contacts 401_M the contact 401 at which conductivity occurs corresponds to, the through hole corresponding to the contact will be identified, and it will also be determined which of the multiple terminal fittings the terminal fitting P inserted into that through hole corresponds to.

[0029] An example of the cross-sectional shape of the connector C shown in FIG. 4 taken along the line WW is shown in FIG.

[0030] As described above, the number of through holes in the connector C and the number of terminal fittings P inserted into the connector C are not limited to those disclosed herein. Similarly, the number of contacts 401 provided on the opposing surface FS is not limited to those disclosed herein.

[0031] (Stopper configuration) As shown in FIG. 6 , the stopper 50 includes a base portion 51 having a ground surface SS and an upright portion 52 extending upright from the base portion 51. For example, the stopper 50 of the present disclosure has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape including two upright portions 52, and this cross-sectional shape covers a compression coil spring 70. The base portion 51 has a hole through which the inspection probe 11 can be inserted. The compression coil spring 70 is attached to the ground surface SS. In the present disclosure, the compression coil spring 70 is attached to the ground surface SS via a spring seat SR. The spring seat SR may be provided so that the compression coil spring 70 does not move laterally (does not shift position) when compressed by pressure. Furthermore, if the contact area between the compression coil spring 70 and the base portion 51 is not sufficiently secured, the base portion 51 may buckle. Therefore, in order to reduce the contact pressure applied to the base portion 51 via the spring receiving portion SR, the compression coil spring 70 is installed after the spring receiving portion SR is installed on the contact surface SS. Examples of the spring receiving portion SR include a spring washer and a shaft. 6 is a partial enlarged view of region A in FIG. The stopper 50 is fixed to a part of the pressing member 10 and has a window 521. In the present disclosure, the window 521 is provided in the upright portion, and a plate 53 is fastened together above the window 521 by a screw SC. The window 521 is capable of coming into contact with the protrusion 60. The contact with the window 521 limits the swinging of the protrusion 60 relative to the stopper 50. A cable 8 is connected to the plate 53 and the protrusion 60, and an electric signal flows when the cable 8 is electrically connected.

[0032] For example, the stopper 50 and the plate 53 are made of a metal material. In this case, the outer cylinder 13 is an insulating member. Alternatively, an insulating member may be disposed between the outer cylinder 13 and the screw SC.

[0033] FIG. 7 shows a view taken along an arrow B in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 7, a conductive second conductive member 522 is provided on one side of the window 521 that intersects with the pressing direction D and is closest to the board 40. The second conductive member 522 is shown. When the terminal fitting P is detached or absent, the protrusion 60 compresses the compression coil spring 70 to a predetermined amount, and eventually the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 come into contact. This contact forms a circuit of "cable 8-stopper 50 (including the second conductive member 522)-protrusion 60-cable 8." As a result, when the terminal fitting P is detached or absent, the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 are electrically connected. Furthermore, due to this contact, a predetermined force corresponding to the amount of compression of the compression coil spring 70 and the first spring 14 is applied to the terminal fitting P.

[0034] In the stopper 50, a portion of the window portion 521 is insulated. For example, all three sides of the window portion 521 may be insulated except for the side on which the second conductive member 522 is provided. Examples of insulation include a method of fitting resin or the like onto the side of the window portion 521 that is to be insulated, or a method of attaching Kapton tape to the side of the window portion 521 that is to be insulated.

[0035] (Configuration of protrusion) The protrusion 60 is movable together with the inspection probe 11. For example, the inspection probe 11 is inserted into the protrusion 60 and fixed at a predetermined position. As the inspection probe 11 swings when the first spring 14 elastically deforms, the protrusion 60 also swings. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the protrusion 60 protrudes from the window 521.

[0036] (Compression coil spring configuration) The compression coil spring 70 serves to swing the protrusion 60 to a predetermined position when the pressure on the terminal fitting P is released. When the compression coil spring 70 is elastically deformed, the position of the protrusion 60 in the window 521 changes. By observing the position of the protrusion 60 relative to the window 521, it is possible to determine whether or not the terminal fitting P is being pressed. The compression coil spring 70 is disposed between the stopper 50 and the protrusion 60 and is pressed by the protrusion 60.

[0037] When the stopper 50, the protrusion 60, and the compression coil spring 70 are assembled to the pressing member 10, an inspection probe is inserted through the stopper 50 and the compression coil spring 70.

[0038] (Configuration of recording device) The recording device 9 records the electrical continuity of each part included in the inspection device 1. The recording device 9 is used to identify the inspected terminal fitting P and to record the inspection results. As shown in FIG. 1 again, the recording device 9 has the functions of a first recording unit 91, a second recording unit 92, a third recording unit 93, a determination unit 94, and a storage unit 95. The operations of the various parts of the recording device 9 described below correspond to part of the recording method of the present disclosure.

[0039] The inspection device targeted by the recording device 9 of the present disclosure is as follows. The inspection device comprises a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface; a stopper that is fixed to a part of the pressing member and has a window portion; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring that is positioned between the stopper and the protrusion and is subjected to pressure from the protrusion portion, and a second conductive member that is conductive is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate.

[0040] (First Recording Section) The first recording unit 91 records whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401 when the test probe 11 is inserted into the connector C. At this time, a circuit is formed from "cable 8 - stopper 50 (including plate 53) - substrate 4 (including contact 401) - cable 8."

[0041] (Second Recording Section) The second recording unit 92 records whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 when the compression coil spring 70 is elastically deformed. At this time, a circuit is formed by "cable 8-stopper 50 (including the second conductive member 522)-protrusion 60-cable 8."

[0042] (Third Records Section) The third recording unit 93 records whether or not the pusher PU pressed the switch 21 when the compression coil spring 70 elastically deforms. The pusher PU presses the switch 21 regardless of whether the terminal fitting P passes or fails the inspection. However, the timing of the pusher PU pressing when the terminal fitting P fails the inspection is different from the timing of the pusher PU pressing when the terminal fitting P passes. When the terminal fitting P fails the inspection, the pressing surface PS comes into contact with the pressing determination unit 20 after the protrusion 60 comes into contact with the window 521.

[0043] (Judgment Department) The determination unit 94 determines whether the terminal fitting P is absent or missing based on the correspondence between the first recording unit 91 and the second recording unit 92. This correspondence is assumed to be stored in the memory unit 95, for example.

[0044] (Storage part) The storage unit 95 stores the correspondence between the first recording unit 91 and the second recording unit 92.

[0045] (Testing method) An example of an inspection method using the inspection device according to the present disclosure will be described. The inspection method using the inspection device according to the present disclosure is carried out according to the flow shown in FIG.

[0046] First, as shown in FIG. 9, the worker places the board 40 on the connector C (step ST01: placing step).

[0047] Next, the worker inserts the inspection probe 11 into the connector C (step ST02). The worker inserts the inspection probe 11 into a certain through-hole of the connector C. Before the inspection probe 11 is inserted, the compression amount of the compression coil spring 70 is close to zero. Therefore, the protruding portion 60 is in contact with the insulating portion 523. In the present disclosure, the protruding portion 523 is in contact with a part of the insulating portion 523 that faces the second conductive member 522.

[0048] Next, the worker determines whether or not the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401 are electrically connected when inserting the inspection probe 11 into the connector C (step ST03: determining step). At this time, the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401 come into contact with each other, thereby establishing electrical connection between them, and electrically identifying which terminal fitting P is being inspected among the multiple terminal fittings inserted into the connector C. As shown in FIG. 10, if a terminal fitting P is present in a through-hole to be inspected, the tip of the inspection probe 11 will come into contact with the terminal fitting P and stop. The state shown in FIG. 10 is referred to as the initial state. The lengths of the first spring 14 and the compression coil spring 70 in the initial state are represented by the following parameters. As shown in FIG. 14, line L represents a line passing through the center of the female thread portion of the stopper 50 with which the screw SC engages. The length from line L to the bottom end of the protrusion 60 is defined as L2, which represents the degree of compression of the compression coil spring 70. The length from line L to the top end of the first spring 14 is defined as L1, which represents the degree of compression of the first spring 14. The sum of these values ​​in the initial state minus the thickness m of the protrusion 60, "L1 + L2 - m," represents the total length of the first spring 14. If there is no electrical continuity (step ST03: NO), the process returns to step ST02. If there is electrical continuity (step ST03: YES), the process proceeds to the next step.

[0049] Next, the worker pushes the inspection probe 11 in the pushing direction D (step ST04). If a terminal fitting P is present in the through-hole to be inspected, the compression coil spring 201 contracts, thereby applying a force to the terminal fitting P. Since the compression coil spring 70 has a smaller spring constant than the first spring 14, it contracts more than the first spring 14. At this time, it is mainly the compression coil spring 14 that applies a force to the contact pin.

[0050] Next, the worker determines whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 (step ST05). Due to contact with the window portion 521, the protrusion 60 is restricted from swinging relative to the stopper 50.

[0051] When not conducting (step ST05: NO), the pressing surface PS contacts the pressing determination unit 20 (step ST05). As shown in FIGS. 11 and 14, when the inspection probe 11 is further pushed in by the pressing member 10 (handle portion HN) from the initial state, mainly the compression coil spring 70 contracts. Since the protruding portion 60 is movable together with the inspection probe 11, the protruding portion 60 also swings as the inspection probe 11 swings during the elastic deformation of the first spring 14. Thus, the position of the protruding portion 60 in the window portion 521 changes. At this time, the structure is such that the protruding portion 60 stops at the intermediate position within the window portion 521. At this time, the pressing surface PS contacts the pressing determination unit 20. When the pressing determination unit 20 includes the switch 21, the pressing surface PS presses the switch 21. The pressing determination unit determines that the inspection probe 11 presses the terminal fitting P with a predetermined force by the pressing of the switch 21 by the pressing surface PS. L2 changes to L2p (L2 < L2p), and L1 changes to L1p (L1 > L1p).

[0052] When conducting (step ST05: YES), following the contact between the protruding portion 60 and the window portion 521, the pressing surface PS contacts the pressing determination unit 20 (step ST06). As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, when the inspection probe 11 is further pushed in by the pressing member 10 (handle portion HN) from the initial state, the terminal fitting P may fall off from the connector C. At this time, when the inspection probe 11 is further pushed in, the first spring 14 and the compression coil spring 70 contract. L2 changes to L2f (L2 < L2f), and L1 changes to L1f (L1 > L1f). When the inspection is unqualified, since the terminal fitting P does not exist, the reaction force from the terminal fitting P is no longer received. Therefore, when the pressing surface PS contacts the pressing determination unit 20, it is determined that the inspection of the terminal fitting P is completed.

[0053] When comparing the values of L1 and L2 between when the inspection is qualified and when it is unqualified, the following is obtained. The value of L1p, which is the value when the inspection is qualified, is larger than the value of L1f, which is the value when the inspection is unqualified (L1p > L1f). The value of L2p, which is the value when the inspection is qualified, is smaller than the value of L2f, which is the value when the inspection is unqualified (L2p < L2f).

[0054] Thus, when the pressing surface PS comes into contact with the pressing determination unit 20, the inspection method using the inspection apparatus 1 ends. (End)

[0055] As shown in FIG. 13, when the terminal fitting P does not exist in the through hole to be inspected, the inspection of the terminal fitting P fails. When the inspection probe 11 is further pushed in from the state where the terminal fitting P does not exist, the first spring 14 and the compression coil spring 70 are compressed. Even in the state of FIG. 13, L2 changes to L2f (L2 < L2f) and L! changes to L1f (L1 > L1f) in the same manner as in the state of FIG. 12. Similarly in this case, when the pressing surface PS comes into contact with the pressing determination unit

[0056] Note that, as the inspection method of the present disclosure, it is only necessary that contact is made between the protruding portion 60 and the second conductive member 522, and visual confirmation is possible even if there is no conduction between them. However, by being able to confirm conduction, there is an advantage that it is easy to leave a record of the inspection. In addition, by being able to determine the end of the inspection of the terminal fitting P when the pressing surface PS comes into contact with the pressing determination unit 20, it becomes easier to determine that a sufficient force is applied to the terminal fitting P when the inspection of the terminal fitting P is passed.

[0057] (Recording method) An example of a recording method using the inspection apparatus in the present disclosure will be described. The recording method using the inspection apparatus in the present disclosure is carried out according to the flow shown in FIG. 15.

[0058] First, the first recording unit 91 of the recording apparatus 9 records whether or not there is conduction between the first conductive member 30 and the contact point 401 when the inspection probe 11 is inserted into the connector C (step ST06: a step of recording whether or not there is conduction between the first conductive member and the contact point). When there is conduction in this step, an electrical signal flows through the cable 8.

[0059] Next, the second recording unit 92 of the recording device 9 records whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 when the compression coil spring 70 is elastically deformed (step ST07: step of recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member). When there is electrical continuity in this step, an electrical signal flows through the cable 8.

[0060] Next, the third recording unit 93 of the recording device 9 records whether or not the pusher PU pressed the switch 21 when the compression coil spring 70 elastically deformed (step ST08). When the pusher PU pressed the switch 21, an electric signal flows through the cable 8. The pusher PU presses the switch 21 regardless of whether the terminal fitting P passed or failed the inspection.

[0061] Next, the determination unit 94 of the recording device 9 determines whether the terminal fitting P is absent or missing based on the correspondence between the first recording unit 91 and the second recording unit 92 (step ST09). For example, the determination unit 94 determines whether a terminal fitting P is absent or detached based on the correspondence relationship shown in Fig. 16. For example, rows J to L store the results of steps ST06 to ST08 for each determination situation. Column H shows a determination notation for determining the determination situation, which may be output on the recording device 9. The recording device 9 may also instruct another display device to display this determination notation. The recording device 9 may notify the worker of the determination result by sound or light. Column I is provided with a judgment mark for the absence or detachment of terminal fittings P, which should be notified to the worker at the very least. The recording device may notify the worker of the inspection failure when the inspection in column I is failed. This completes the recording method using the inspection device. (End)

[0062] (Action and effect) According to the inspection device of the present disclosure, when the inspection probe 11 is inserted into the connector C, the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401 become conductive. This allows the operator to determine, from the conductivity between the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401, which of the multiple terminal fittings inserted into the connector C is being inspected. Therefore, the inspection device according to the present disclosure can identify the inspected terminal fitting.

[0063] Furthermore, the inspection device of the present disclosure "includes a pressing member 10 having an inspection probe 11 capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings P to be inserted into a connector C in a pressing direction D, a first conductive member 30 that is conductive and through which the inspection probe 11 is inserted, and a substrate 40 that has an opposing surface FS facing the first conductive member 30 and on which a plurality of contacts 401 corresponding to each of the terminal fittings P are provided on the opposing surface FS, the substrate 40 being placed on the connector C, and when the inspection probe 11 is inserted into the connector C, the first conductive member 30 and the contacts 401 are electrically conductive," thereby achieving the following effects. According to the inspection device of the present disclosure, when the inspection probe 11 is inserted into the connector C, the first conductive member 30 and the contact point 401 are electrically connected. This provides the effect that "the worker can determine which terminal fitting P is being inspected among the multiple terminal fittings inserted into the connector C from the conduction between the first conductive member 30 and the contact 401." Therefore, the inspection device according to the present disclosure can identify which terminal fitting has been inspected.

[0064] In addition, the inspection device of the present disclosure further includes "a stopper 50 fixed to a part of the pressing member 10 and having a window portion 521, a protrusion 60 that moves together with the inspection probe 11 and protrudes from the window portion 521, and a compression coil spring 70 that is disposed between the stopper 50 and the protrusion 60 and is pressed by the protrusion 60, the stopper 50 and the compression coil spring 70 have the inspection probe 11 inserted therethrough, and when the compression coil spring 70 elastically deforms, the position of the protrusion 60 in the window portion 521 changes", thereby achieving the effect that "contact is made between the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522, allowing visual confirmation."

[0065] Furthermore, in the inspection device of the present disclosure, "a conductive second conductive member 522 is provided on one side of the window portion 521 that intersects with the pressing direction D and is closest to the substrate 40, and when the terminal fitting P falls off or is absent, the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 are conductive," thereby achieving the effect that "an electric signal is used to confirm contact between the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522, making it easy to keep a record of the inspection."

[0066] Furthermore, in the inspection device of the present disclosure, "the pressing member 10 has a handle portion HN with a pressing surface PS, and is further equipped with a pressing determination unit 20 that is fixed to a part of the pressing member 10 and can determine the pressing surface PS," thereby achieving the effect that "it is easy to determine if the inspection has failed because the timing at which the pressing determination unit 20 determines that pressing has been performed with a predetermined force differs from the timing at which the protrusion 60 and the second conductive member 522 become conductive. Furthermore, when these are combined, it is easy to ensure accuracy when the inspection has failed."

[0067] Furthermore, in the inspection device of the present disclosure, the following effect can be obtained by "the pressing member 10 including a first spring 14 that can be biased toward the inspection probe 11 and has a spring constant greater than that of the compression coil spring 70." The spring constant of the compression coil spring 70 is smaller than the spring constant of the first spring 14. Therefore, the spring constant of the compression coil spring 70 can be set to be weaker than the force that would cause the terminal fitting P to fall off. At this time, in the pressing direction D, the displacement associated with the compression coil spring 70 is greater than the displacement associated with the first spring 14. Therefore, the following effect can be obtained: "Until the swinging of the protrusion 60 is restricted by contact with the window portion 521, the stroke amount of the protrusion 60 relative to the window portion 521 is greater than the stroke amount of the pressing member 10, making it easier to determine whether the terminal fitting P has fallen off."

[0068] Furthermore, in the inspection device of the present disclosure, the stopper 50 has a cross-sectional shape that covers the compression coil spring 70, which has the effect of protecting the operator and making it easier to prevent the compression coil spring 70 from falling off.

[0069] Second Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. An example of the configuration of an inspection device according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0070] (composition) The inspection device 1m comprises a pressing member 10m having an inspection probe 11m capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction, a first conductive member 30m that is conductive and through which the inspection probe 11m is inserted, and a board 40m that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member 30m and on which a plurality of contacts 401m corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface, the board 40m being placed on the connector, and when the inspection probe 11m is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member 30m and the contacts 401m are electrically conductive.

[0071] (Action and effect) According to the inspection device 1m of the present disclosure, when the inspection probe 11m is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member 30m and the contact 401m are electrically connected, which enables the operator to determine which of the multiple terminal fittings inserted into the connector is being inspected, based on the electrical connection between the first conductive member 30m and the contact 401m. Therefore, the inspection device according to the present disclosure can identify the inspected terminal fitting.

[0072] Third Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. An example of the configuration of a recording device according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG.

[0073] The inspection device targeted by the recording device 9m of the present disclosure is as follows. The inspection device comprises a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface; a stopper that is fixed to a part of the pressing member and has a window portion; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring that is positioned between the stopper and the protrusion and is subjected to pressure from the protrusion portion, and a second conductive member that is conductive is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate.

[0074] (composition) The recording device 9m includes a first recording unit 91m that records whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector, and a second recording unit 92m that records whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member.

[0075] (Action and effect) According to the recording device 9m of the present disclosure, when the test probe is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected, and the recording device 9m can thereby identify which of the multiple terminal fittings inserted into the connector is being tested, based on the electrical connection between the first conductive member and the contact. Therefore, the recording device according to the present disclosure can identify which terminal fitting has been inspected.

[0076] <Fourth embodiment> Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. An example of the inspection method according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. The inspection method according to the present disclosure is carried out according to the flow shown in FIG.

[0077] The inspection device used in the inspection method of the present disclosure is as follows. The inspection device includes a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction, a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted, and a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface.

[0078] The inspection method includes a step of placing the board on the connector (step ST100), and a step of determining whether or not the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected when the inspection probe is inserted into the connector (step ST200).

[0079] (Action and effect) According to the inspection method of the present disclosure, when the inspection probe is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected, and the electrical connection between the first conductive member and the contact allows the inspection of a terminal fitting among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector to be determined. Therefore, the inspection method according to the present disclosure can identify the inspected terminal fitting.

[0080] Fifth Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. An example of the manufacturing method according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. The manufacturing method according to the present disclosure is carried out according to the flow shown in FIG.

[0081] The inspection device used in the recording method of the present disclosure is as follows. The inspection device comprises a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector in a pressing direction; a first conductive member that is conductive and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate that has an opposing surface facing the first conductive member and on which a plurality of contacts corresponding to each of the terminal fittings are provided on the opposing surface; a stopper that is fixed to a part of the pressing member and has a window portion; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window portion; and a compression coil spring that is positioned between the stopper and the protrusion and is subjected to pressure from the protrusion portion, and a second conductive member that is conductive is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate.

[0082] The recording method includes a step (step ST500) of recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector, and a step (step ST600) of recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member.

[0083] (Action and effect) According to the recording method of the present disclosure, when the test probe is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected, and the electrical connection between the first conductive member and the contact allows the user to identify which of the multiple terminals inserted into the connector is being tested. Therefore, the recording method according to the present disclosure makes it possible to identify which terminal fitting has been inspected.

[0084] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present disclosure within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0085] 21 is a hardware configuration diagram showing the configuration of a computer 1100 according to this embodiment. The computer 1100 includes, for example, a processor 1110, a main memory 1120, a storage 1130, and an interface 1140.

[0086] Each of the functional units of the recording device 9 described above is implemented in a computer 1100. The operations of the functional units described above are stored in the form of a program in a storage 1130. The processor 1110 reads the program from the storage 1130, loads it into the main memory 1120, and executes the above-described processing in accordance with the program. The processor 1110 also allocates storage areas in the main memory 1120 to be used by the functional units described above in accordance with the program.

[0087] The program may be for realizing some of the functions to be performed by the computer 1100. For example, the program may be combined with other programs already stored in the storage 1130 or other programs implemented in other devices to perform the functions. Furthermore, the computer 1100 may include a custom LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) such as a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) in addition to or instead of the above configuration. Examples of PLDs include a PAL (Programmable Array Logic), a GAL (Generic Array Logic), a CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), and an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). In this case, some or all of the functions to be performed by the processor 1110 may be realized by the integrated circuit.

[0088] Examples of storage 1130 include a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory. Storage 1130 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of computer 1100, or an external medium connected to computer 1100 via interface 1140 or a communication line. When this program is distributed to computer 1100 via a communication line, computer 1100 that receives the program may load the program into main memory 1120 and execute the above-mentioned processing. The program may also be a program for realizing part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, the program may be a program that realizes the above-mentioned functions in combination with another program already stored in storage 1130, i.e., a so-called differential file (differential program).

[0089] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0090] (Appendix 1) a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; Equipped with the substrate is disposed on the connector; When the test probe is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected. Inspection equipment.

[0091] (Appendix 2) a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Furthermore, the inspection probe is inserted through the stopper and the compression coil spring; The position of the protrusion in the window varies 10. The inspection device described in Appendix 1.

[0092] (Appendix 3) a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, When the terminal fitting is detached or absent, the protrusion and the second conductive member are electrically connected. 1. The inspection device described in Appendix 2.

[0093] (Appendix 4) the pressing member has a grip portion having a pressing surface, a pressure determination unit fixed to a part of the pressing member and capable of determining contact with the pressing surface; 4. The inspection device of any one of appendices 1 to 3.

[0094] (Appendix 5) The pressing member includes a first spring that can bias the inspection probe and has a spring constant greater than that of the compression coil spring. 5. The inspection device of any one of appendices 1 to 4.

[0095] (Appendix 6) The stopper has a cross-sectional shape that covers the compression coil spring. 6. The inspection device of any one of appendices 1 to 5.

[0096] (Appendix 7) a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, a first recording unit that records whether or not conduction occurs between the first conductive member and the contact point when the test probe is inserted into the connector; a second recording unit that records whether or not conduction has occurred between the protrusion and the second conductive member; Contains Recording device.

[0097] (Appendix 8) The terminal fitting is further provided with a determination unit that determines whether the terminal fitting is absent or detached based on the correspondence between the first recording unit and the second recording unit. 8. The recording device according to claim 7.

[0098] (Appendix 9) a recording device according to Supplementary Note 7 or Supplementary Note 8; the inspection device; Equipped with Inspection system.

[0099] (Appendix 10) a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; Using an inspection device comprising: placing the substrate on the connector; determining whether or not the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected when the test probe is inserted into the connector; Contains Testing method.

[0100] (Appendix 11) a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector; recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member; Contains Recording method.

[0101] (Appendix 12) The method further includes a step of determining whether the terminal fitting is absent or detached based on a correspondence between the record in the step of recording whether or not conduction has occurred between the first conductive member and the contact and the record in the step of recording whether or not conduction has occurred between the protrusion and the second conductive member. Recording method described in Appendix 11.

[0102] (Appendix 13) a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector; recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member; A program that causes a computer to execute the following.

[0103] (Appendix 14) The method further includes a step of determining whether the terminal fitting is absent or detached based on a correspondence between the record in the step of recording whether or not conduction has occurred between the first conductive member and the contact and the record in the step of recording whether or not conduction has occurred between the protrusion and the second conductive member. 13. The program described in Appendix 13. [Explanation of symbols]

[0104] 100 Inspection Systems 1. Inspection equipment 4 boards 8 Cable 10 Pressing member 11 Inspection probe 12 Inner cylinder 13 Outer cylinder 14 First Spring 20 Pressing judgment unit 21 Switch 30 First conductive member 40 boards 401 contact points 401_M Multiple contacts 401X Contact 401Y contact point 401Z contact point 50 Stopper 51 Base 52 Standing section 521 Window 522 Second conductive member 523 Insulation section 60 Protrusion 9. Recording Devices 91 First Recording Department 92 Second Recording Department 93 Third hypochondrium 93 Third Records Department 94 Judgment section 95 Memory section 1m inspection device 10m pressing member 11m inspection probe 30m First conductive member 40m board 401m contact point 9m recording device 91m First Recording Section 92m Second Recording Section C Connector D Pressing direction FS Opposite side H harness HN Handle Figure IV L Line P terminal fitting PS pressing surface PU Pusher SR receiving part SS ground plane T Inspection Tool

Claims

1. a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; Equipped with the substrate is disposed on the connector; When the test probe is inserted into the connector, the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected. Inspection equipment.

2. a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Furthermore, the inspection probe is inserted through the stopper and the compression coil spring; The position of the protrusion in the window varies The inspection device according to claim 1 .

3. a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, When the terminal fitting falls off or is absent, the protrusion and the second conductive member are electrically connected. The inspection device according to claim 2 .

4. the pressing member has a grip portion having a pressing surface, a pressure determination unit fixed to a part of the pressing member and capable of determining contact with the pressing surface; The inspection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, a first recording unit that records whether or not conduction occurs between the first conductive member and the contact point when the test probe is inserted into the connector; a second recording unit that records whether or not conduction has occurred between the protrusion and the second conductive member; Contains Recording device.

6. The terminal fitting is further provided with a determination unit that determines whether the terminal fitting is absent or detached based on the correspondence between the first recording unit and the second recording unit.

6. The recording apparatus according to claim 5.

7. a recording device according to claim 5 or 6; the inspection device; Equipped with Inspection system.

8. a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; Using an inspection device comprising: placing the substrate on the connector; determining whether or not the first conductive member and the contact are electrically connected when the test probe is inserted into the connector; Contains Testing method.

9. a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector; recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member; Contains Recording method.

10. a pressing member having an inspection probe capable of pressing each of the terminal fittings in a pressing direction among a plurality of terminal fittings inserted into the connector; a first conductive member having electrical conductivity and through which the inspection probe is inserted; a substrate having an opposing surface facing the first conductive member, the opposing surface having a plurality of contacts corresponding to the terminal fittings; a stopper fixed to a part of the pressing member and having a window; a protrusion that moves together with the inspection probe and protrudes from the window; a compression coil spring disposed between the stopper and the protruding portion and pressed by the protruding portion; Equipped with an inspection device in which a second conductive member having conductivity is provided on one side of the window portion that intersects with the pressing direction and is closest to the substrate, recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the first conductive member and the contact when the test probe is inserted into the connector; recording whether or not there is electrical continuity between the protrusion and the second conductive member; A program that causes a computer to execute the following.

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