Quick lock device for laser probe

By designing a quick-connect locking device and utilizing components such as a rotating disk and a return spring, a rapid connection between the laser probe and the robotic arm was achieved, solving the problem of slow connection speed and providing a convenient and reliable solution.

CN115263877BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25NANJING TIANAO MEDICAL INSTR MFR
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210874391.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-25
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-25

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Technical Problem

The existing laser probes are slow to connect with robotic arms, making them inconvenient to use.

Method used

Design a quick-connect locking device to achieve rapid connection between the laser probe head and the robotic arm via a plug-in method. Utilize a combination of components such as a rotating disk, a return spring, and connecting bolts to achieve the positioning and separation of the insertion ear.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid connection and separation of the laser probe head and the robotic arm, and has a simple, reliable structure that is easy to operate.

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Abstract

A quick connection locking device of a laser probe is characterized in that it mainly comprises a probe card (1), a cover plate (2), a reset spring (3), a rotating disc (4), a connecting bolt (5) and a spring hanging rod (6), the connecting bolt (5) passes through the screw hole of the cover plate (2), the arc-shaped slot (4-1) of the rotating disc (4) and the screw hole of the probe card (1) to connect the three into one body, the arc-shaped slot (4-1) of the rotating disc (4) is arranged for facilitating rotation of the rotating disc (4), and the arc length is matched with the rotation angle of the rotating disc (4); the connection and disconnection are both quick and convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connection technology, particularly a medical probe connection structure, specifically a quick-connect locking device for a laser probe. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the Hamamatsu laser robot in Japan requires rapid probe head replacement according to usage requirements, thus necessitating the design of a quick-connect connector. Figure 1 The probe shown is connected to the robotic arm. Figure 1 The laser probe has four connecting lugs for threaded connection with the robotic arm terminal, but threaded connection is slow and inconvenient to use. Therefore, it is necessary to design a quick connector that does not require threaded connection to solve the problem of rapid connection in the field. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem of inconvenient connection between laser probes and robotic arms by designing a connector that allows for quick connection between laser probes and robotic arms through plug-in.

[0004] The technical solution of this invention is:

[0005] The quick connection locking device of the laser probe is characterized in that it mainly comprises a probe card 1, a cover plate 2, a reset spring 3, a rotating disc 4, a connecting bolt 5 and a spring hanging rod 6, the connecting bolt 5 passes through the screw hole of the cover plate 2, the arc-shaped slot 4-1 of the rotating disc 4 and the screw hole of the probe card 1 to connect the three into one, the arc-shaped slot 4-1 of the rotating disc 4 is arranged for facilitating the rotation of the rotating disc 4, and the arc length is matched with the rotation angle of the rotating disc 4; the upper surface of the cover plate 2 is provided with a connecting lug 2-1 connected with a mechanical arm to realize the fixed connection of the whole connecting joint with the mechanical arm; the lower surface of the cover plate 2 is provided with an arc-shaped mounting slot 2-3 for mounting the reset spring 3, the spring hanging rod 6 is mounted in the arc-shaped mounting slot 2-3, one end of the spring hanging rod 6 is fixed on the arc-shaped mounting slot 2-3, the other end is fixed in the corresponding mounting recess 4-3 of the rotating disc 4, the elastic force of the reset spring 3 makes the rotating disc 4 in the original state, so as to ensure that the insertion blind hole 4-2 on the rotating disc 4 is out of position with the insertion through hole 1-1 on the probe card 1, when the rotating disc is driven by external force to overcome the elastic force of the reset spring 3, the insertion blind hole 4-2 is aligned with the insertion through hole 1-1, the four insertion lugs 7 on the laser probe head pass through the insertion through hole 1-1 and enter the insertion blind hole 4-2; the insertion blind hole 4-2 of the rotating disc 4 is connected with a sliding platform on one side to facilitate the rotation of the insertion lug 7 into the sliding platform, the corresponding probe card 1 is provided with a counterbore 1-2 for the insertion lug 7 to fall into at the terminal of the sliding platform, the rotating disc 4 is loosened, the rotating disc is reset by the reset spring 3, the unprocessed part of the surface of the rotating disc 4 presses the position of the counterbore 1-2, so that the insertion lug 7 is positioned in the probe card 1 and cannot be moved, the rotating disc 4 is rotated again, the laser probe head is pushed upward, the insertion lug 7 is forced to leave the counterbore and enter the sliding platform, the laser probe head is rotated, the insertion lug 7 enters the insertion blind hole 4-2 and is taken out from the insertion through hole 1-1 downward, and the quick separation of the laser probe head and the connecting joint is completed.

[0006] The number of the connecting lug 2-1 is two, and each connecting lug 2-1 is provided with a pin hole 2-2 connected with the mechanical arm and facilitating the rotation of the connecting joint relative to the mechanical arm.

[0007] The number of the connecting bolt 5 is four, and the number of the arc-shaped slot 4-1 is two groups of four, so as to ensure

[0008] The present application has the advantages of original novelty, simple structure, convenience and reliability.

[0009] The present application utilizes the characteristics that the insertion lugs on the laser probe head protrude around the body and have a relatively thin thickness, realizes the insertion positioning through the rotating disc, and has the advantages of original novelty, simple structure, convenience and reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the laser probe head of the present application.

[0011] Figure 2is the schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the connecting joint of the present application.

[0012] Figure 3 is the schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the connecting joint of the present application.

[0013] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the bottom view.

[0014] Figure 5 is Figure 3 the top view.

[0015] Figure 6 is the schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover plate of the present application.

[0016] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the bottom view.

[0017] Figure 8 is Figure 6 the top view.

[0018] Figure 9 is Figure 8 the C-C sectional view.

[0019] Figure 10 is the schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating disc of the present application.

[0020] Figure 11 is the schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the probe cover of the present application.

[0021] Figure 12 is Figure 11 the top view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present application will be further described in combination with the drawings and examples.

[0023] As Figures 1-12 shown.

[0024] A quick connecting locking device of a laser probe, the overall structure of the laser probe is as shown in Figure 1 , the upper end of the main body is provided with four insertion ears 7, the overall structure is in a cylindrical structure, the present application is designed to utilize the characteristics of the four insertion ears 7 to design a connecting joint capable of quick connection or separation, the explosion structure diagram of the overall connecting joint is as shown in Figure 2 , it is mainly composed of a probe card 1 as shown in Figures 11-12 , a cover plate 2 as shown in Figures 6-9 , a reset spring 3, a rotating disc 4 as shown in Figure 10 , a connecting bolt 5 and a spring hanging rod 6, the connecting bolt 5 passes through the screw hole of the cover plate 2, the arc-shaped slot 4-1 of the rotating disc 4 and the screw hole of the probe card 1 to connect the three intoFigure 3 The integrated structure shown has four connecting bolts 5 and two arc-shaped grooves 4-1 to ensure balance during movement. The arc-shaped grooves 4-1 of the rotating disk 4 are designed to facilitate the rotation of the rotating disk 4, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the arc length matches the rotation angle of the rotary disk 4; the upper surface of the cover plate 2 is provided with a connecting lug 2-1 connected to the robotic arm to achieve a fixed connection between the entire connecting joint and the robotic arm, as shown. Figure 6 The number of connecting ears 2-1 is two, and each connecting ear 2-1 is provided with a pin hole 2-2 for connecting to the robotic arm and facilitating the rotation of the connecting joint relative to the robotic arm. The lower surface of the cover plate 2 is provided with an arc-shaped mounting groove 2-3 for installing a return spring 3, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the spring rod 6 is fixed on the rotating disk 4. Figure 2 One end of the spring rod 6 is fixed to the arc-shaped mounting groove 2-3, and the other end is fixed to the corresponding mounting groove 4-3 of the rotating disk 4. The elastic force generated by the reset spring 3 keeps the rotating disk 4 in its original state, ensuring that the insertion blind hole 4-2 on the rotating disk 4 is misaligned with the insertion through hole 1-1 on the probe card 1. When an external force drives the rotating disk to overcome the elastic force of the reset spring 3, the insertion blind hole 4-2 aligns with the insertion through hole 1-1, and the four insertion ears 7 on the laser probe head pass through the insertion through hole 1-1 and enter the insertion blind hole 4-2. A sliding platform is connected to one side of the insertion blind hole 4-2 of the rotating disk 4 to facilitate the insertion ears. 7. Rotate into the sliding platform. At the end of the sliding platform, the corresponding probe card 1 has a countersunk hole 1-2 for the insertion ear 7 to fall into. Release the rotating disk 4. The reset spring 3 drives the rotating disk to reset. The unprocessed part of the rotating disk 4 presses against the countersunk hole 1-2, so that the insertion ear 7 is positioned in the probe card 1 and cannot move. Rotate the rotating disk 4 again to push the laser probe head upward, forcing the insertion ear 7 to leave the countersunk hole and enter the sliding platform. Rotate the laser probe head to make the insertion ear 7 enter the insertion blind hole 4-2 and then remove it downward from the insertion through hole 1-1, thus completing the rapid separation of the laser probe head and the connector.

[0025] All parts not covered in this invention are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

Claims

1. A quick-connect locking device for a laser probe, characterized in that: It mainly consists of a probe clip (1), a cover plate (2), a reset spring (3), a rotating disk (4), connecting bolts (5), and a spring hanger (6). The connecting bolts (5) pass through the screw holes of the cover plate (2), the arc groove (4-1) of the rotating disk (4), and the screw holes of the probe clip (1) to connect the three into one. The arc groove (4-1) of the rotating disk (4) is opened to facilitate the rotation of the rotating disk (4), and the arc length matches the rotation angle of the rotating disk (4). The upper surface of the cover plate (2) is provided with connecting ears (2-1) for connecting to the robotic arm. 1) To achieve a fixed connection between the entire connector and the robotic arm; the lower surface of the cover plate (2) is provided with an arc-shaped mounting groove (2-3) for installing a reset spring (3), and a spring rod (6) is installed in the arc-shaped mounting groove (2-3). One end of the spring rod (6) is fixed on the arc-shaped mounting groove (2-3), and the other end is fixed in the corresponding mounting groove (4-3) of the rotating disk (4). The elastic force generated by the reset spring (3) keeps the rotating disk (4) in its original state, so as to ensure that the insertion blind hole (4-2) on the rotating disk (4) and the probe card ( 1) The insertion through hole (1-1) on the rotating disk is misaligned. When the external force drives the rotating disk to overcome the elastic force of the reset spring (3), the insertion blind hole (4-2) aligns with the insertion through hole (1-1). The four insertion ears (7) on the laser probe head pass through the insertion through hole (1-1) and enter the insertion blind hole (4-2). A sliding platform is connected to one side of the insertion blind hole (4-2) of the rotating disk (4) so ​​that the insertion ears (7) can rotate into the sliding platform. At the end of the sliding platform, the corresponding probe card (1) is provided with a countersunk hole (1-) for the insertion ears (7) to fall into. 2) Release the rotating disk (4), and the reset spring (3) drives the rotating disk to reset. The unprocessed part of the rotating disk (4) presses against the countersunk hole (1-2) position, so that the insertion ear (7) is positioned in the probe card (1) and cannot move. Rotate the rotating disk (4) again, push the laser probe upward, and force the insertion ear (7) to leave the countersunk hole and enter the sliding platform. Rotate the laser probe so that the insertion ear (7) enters the insertion blind hole (4-2) and is taken out from the insertion through hole (1-1) downward, thus completing the rapid separation of the laser probe and the connector.

2. The quick-connect locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of connecting ears (2-1) is two, and each connecting ear (2-1) is provided with a pin hole (2-2) for connecting to the robotic arm and facilitating the rotation of the connecting joint relative to the robotic arm.

3. The quick-connect locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of connecting bolts (5) is four, and the number of arc grooves (4-1) is four in two sets to ensure the balance of movement.

4. The quick-connect locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating disk (4) has two or four operating protrusions (4-4) on its outer circumference.

5. The quick-connect locking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The surface of the operating protrusion (4-4) is provided with anti-slip stripes.

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