Camera Module Testing Board with Detachable Medium Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current camera module testing processes are inefficient and costly due to the need for repeated manual connection and disconnection of camera modules to test equipment, leading to damage and high labor costs, and lack adaptability for different types of camera modules and test methods.

Innovation Solution

A testing jointed board and test equipment featuring a board body with detachable medium modules that securely connect and carry camera modules through all testing operations, reducing the need for repeated connections and disconnections, and allowing for simultaneous testing of multiple camera modules with consistent test environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If camera modules are sequentially tested with repeated connection and disconnection to test equipment, then each test item can be performed, but testing efficiency is low and camera modules suffer damage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetesting efficiencyVSAvoidcamera module integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The testing system is segmented into multiple independent testing stations (first testing station, second testing station, etc.) that can operate simultaneously. Each station has its own relay terminal and testing interface, allowing multiple camera modules to be tested in parallel without repeated connection and disconnection, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining module integrity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Relay terminals serve as intermediary components that permanently connect camera modules to the testing system. The relay terminals include relay pins that establish stable electrical connections, eliminating the need for repeated connection and disconnection of camera modules to different testing equipment, thus protecting the modules from damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If manual connection and fetch operations are performed for each test, then test environment can be actively maintained, but labor cost is high and testing is slow

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetest environment controlVSAvoidtesting speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The testing system is designed to automatically maintain the test environment without manual intervention. The relay terminals automatically establish and maintain electrical connections, and the testing stations can independently perform their testing functions, eliminating the need for manual connection and fetch operations while maintaining proper test conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical operations (hand connection and fetch) are replaced by an automated electrical system. The relay terminals and testing stations form an automated system that performs all testing operations electrically and automatically, substituting manual labor with automated equipment that is both faster and more precise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional relay terminal with concentrated contact pins is used, then circuit switching can be achieved, but connection accuracy requirements are high and service life is short

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecircuit switching capabilityVSAvoidrelay terminal service life

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The relay terminal structure is segmented with distributed relay pins rather than concentrated contact pins. This segmentation distributes the mechanical and electrical stress across multiple points, reducing wear on individual contacts and extending the overall service life of the relay terminal while maintaining circuit switching capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The relay terminals are pre-configured with specific pin arrangements and connection geometries that are optimized for the expected testing operations. This preliminary design considers wear patterns and stress distribution, allowing the relay terminals to withstand repeated use without degradation of connection accuracy or service life.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Device complexity

If single testing station is used for camera modules, then simple testing can be performed, but batch testing capability is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetesting system structureVSAvoidbatch testing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple testing stations are merged into a single integrated testing system that shares common infrastructure (power supply, control system, relay terminal architecture). This merging allows batch testing of multiple camera modules simultaneously while avoiding the complexity of completely separate testing systems, achieving productivity improvement with controlled complexity increase.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3606065B1Media module for testing camera module, testing panel and testing board

Publication Date: 2023.10.04 NINGBO SUNNY OPOTECH CO LTD

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AI summary

A testing jointed board suitable for testing at least one camera module is characterized by comprising: a testing board; and at least one medium module, wherein the medium module is connected to the camera module and disposed on the testing board, and the camera module is connected to the medium module to perform a test of the camera module through the testing board.