Electrical Testing Equipment with Movable Conveyor Rails
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electrical testing equipment faces challenges in improving testing efficiency and reducing operational costs in assembly line applications.
Innovation Solution
The electrical testing equipment incorporates conveyor rails and fixtures that move in multiple directions, allowing for efficient handling and transfer of devices under test, including vacuum fixtures and clamping devices, to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional fixed testing equipment is used, then device stability is maintained, but testing efficiency and operational cost are suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements movable conveyor rails that can dynamically adjust their position and orientation to accommodate different device configurations and testing requirements. The conveyor rails are designed to move along guide rails, enabling flexible positioning while maintaining operational stability during testing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The testing equipment is divided into modular components including separate upper and lower fixtures, movable conveyor rails, and independent clamping mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy reconfiguration for different testing scenarios, improving both efficiency and maintainability.
2Loss of time
If manual handling is used, then equipment complexity is reduced, but operational cost and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The upper and lower fixtures are equipped with automatic clamping mechanisms that self-adjust and secure devices during testing. The conveyor system automatically positions devices between fixtures, and the clamping devices engage and disengage without manual intervention, enabling the system to service itself during operation and significantly reducing operational time.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor rails and fixtures are pre-configured with positioning mechanisms that automatically align devices before testing begins. The clamping devices are pre-positioned and ready to engage, eliminating setup time and ensuring immediate testing readiness when devices are placed on the conveyor.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed conveyor position is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different device configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor rails are designed with movable sections that can adjust their position along guide rails, allowing the system to adapt to different device sizes and configurations. The movable conveyor rails maintain structural simplicity through guided motion while providing the flexibility needed for various testing scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper and lower fixtures are designed as universal components that can accommodate multiple device types through adjustable clamping mechanisms. The same fixture assembly can handle different device configurations by adjusting the position and orientation of the conveyor rails, eliminating the need for multiple specialized fixtures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The equipment improves operational efficiency by enabling seamless transfer of devices between stations while reducing operational costs through optimized movement and clamping mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
The upper fixture and the lower fixture are respectively a vacuum fixture
Data Source
AI summary
An electrical testing equipment includes a main machine, a pair of conveyor rails and a first moving device. The conveyor rails are movably disposed on the main machine and configured to deliver a device under test. The first moving device is disposed on the main machine and connected with the conveyor rails. The first moving device is configured to move the conveyor rails close to or away from each other.