A caliable insertion-type ultrasonic sensor mounting device

By designing an ultrasonic sensor fixing device with rotation, stabilization, dust removal, and clamping mechanisms, the problems of clamp pressure damage and insufficient dust removal were solved, realizing self-balancing clamping and precise cleaning of the sensor, thus improving detection accuracy and sensor protection.

CN116448886BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-13NANJING HUIRAN MEASUREMENT & CONTROL TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-04-19
Publication Date
2026-03-13

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Technical Problem

The fixtures used for ultrasonic sensor testing on the market cause pressure damage to sensors of different specifications and lack dust removal capabilities, affecting the testing accuracy and the integrity of the sensor's outer surface.

Method used

A calibrable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixing device was designed, which includes rotation, stabilization, dust removal and clamping mechanisms. It utilizes a servo motor to drive a rotating column and a gear system, combined with an elastic support rod and a movable annular plate, to achieve self-balancing clamping and precise dust removal.

Benefits of technology

It achieves self-balancing clamping of sensors of different specifications, avoids pressure damage, accurately cleans dust from the sensor port, and ensures detection accuracy and the integrity of the sensor's outer surface.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a calibrable insertion-type ultrasonic sensor fixing device. The invention relates to the field of ultrasonic technology, and includes a frame comprising a base, a barrier cover fixedly connected to the bottom end of the base, a panel fixedly connected to the upper surface of the barrier cover, and a rotating device comprising a servo motor and a second gear. The servo motor is fixedly connected to the axis at the bottom surface of the base cavity, and a first rotating column is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. A first gear is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating column away from the servo motor. The second gear meshes with the rack of the first gear, and a second rotating column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second gear. The second rotating column penetrates the panel, achieving the effect of protecting the outer shell of ultrasonic sensors of different sizes while simultaneously cleaning the sensor port.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of sensor technology, and specifically relates to a calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device. Background Technology

[0002] An ultrasonic sensor is a sensor that converts ultrasonic signals into other energy signals (usually electrical signals). Ultrasonic waves are mechanical waves with vibration frequencies higher than 20 kHz. They are characterized by high frequency, short wavelength, minimal diffraction, and, most importantly, good directionality, enabling them to propagate directionally as rays. Ultrasonic waves have a strong penetrating power through liquids and solids, especially in solids that are opaque to sunlight. When ultrasonic waves encounter impurities or interfaces, they produce significant reflections, forming reflected echoes. When they encounter moving objects, they produce the Doppler effect. Ultrasonic sensors are widely used in industry, defense, and biomedicine.

[0003] In the later stages of production, ultrasonic sensors need to be tested for their operational status. However, when testing ultrasonic sensors on the market, the clamps used to hold all sizes of sensors can cause pressure damage to the outer surface of the ultrasonic sensor, and they do not have the capability to clean the sensor port. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a calibrable insertion-type ultrasonic sensor fixing device.

[0005] A caliable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device includes: a frame, the frame including a base, a barrier cover fixedly connected to the bottom end of the base, and a panel fixedly connected to the upper surface of the barrier cover;

[0006] A rotating device, comprising a servo motor and a second gear, wherein the servo motor is fixedly connected to the shaft center on the bottom surface of the base cavity, a first rotating column is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor, a first gear is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating column away from the servo motor, the second gear meshes with the rack of the first gear, a second rotating column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second gear, and the second rotating column penetrates the panel.

[0007] A stabilizing device includes an elastic support rod, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel. The elastic support rod is arranged in an array with the end of the second rotating column extending to the upper surface of the panel as the axis. A first circular plate is fixedly connected to the end of the elastic support rod away from the panel. A dustproof box is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the first circular plate. A clamping device is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the dustproof box.

[0008] A dust removal device, comprising a third rotating column, which is fixedly connected to the end of a second rotating column away from the second gear, and a second circular plate is fixedly connected to the top of the third rotating column.

[0009] Preferably, a first fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the elastic support rod, and the stabilizing device includes a second fixing block. The second fixing block is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel and is located directly below the first fixing block. An elastic ring is fixedly connected between the opposite surfaces of the first fixing block and the second fixing block.

[0010] Preferably, a cleaning strip is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the second circular plate, and a movable annular plate is fitted on the outer surface of the cleaning strip. A square hole is opened on the lower surface of the movable annular plate, and the cleaning strip is fitted into the square hole opened on the lower surface of the movable annular plate.

[0011] Preferably, a third fixing block is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the movable annular plate, and a third circular plate is fixedly connected to the end of the third fixing block away from the movable annular plate. There are several third fixing blocks, and all of the third fixing blocks are fixedly connected to the inner ring of the movable annular plate.

[0012] Preferably, a first spring sheet is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the third fixing block, and a soft ring is fixedly connected to the end of the first spring sheet away from the third fixing block.

[0013] Preferably, a rigid ring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the flexible ring, a second spring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rigid ring, and a flexible arc apex is fixedly connected to the end of the second spring away from the rigid ring.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping device includes a clamping box, an arc-shaped limiting plate, and a track box. The clamping box is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the dustproof box, the arc-shaped limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping box, and the track box is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the dustproof box.

[0015] Preferably, a sliding rod is slidably connected to the slot of the track box, and a spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the track box near the clamping box, with the end of the spring fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod.

[0016] Preferably, a fourth fixing block is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding rod away from the track box, and a pressing plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fourth fixing block away from the clamping box, and a soft pad is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the pressing plate.

[0017] Preferably, an arc-shaped support rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fourth fixing block, an inclined plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the arc-shaped support rod, and a limit rod is fixedly connected to the end of the outer surface of the fourth fixing block away from the extrusion plate. The limit rod is rubbed and adapted to the inner wall of the arc-shaped limit plate.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0019] 1. The calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device is equipped with a rotating device that can generate a rotation effect, thereby driving the dust removal device to clean the dust at the sensing port of the ultrasonic sensor. In use, the operator connects the servo motor to the power supply and turns on the servo motor switch. The servo motor starts working, thereby driving the first rotating column and the first gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear, the second rotating column and the dust removal device to rotate.

[0020] II. This calibrable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixing device is equipped with a stabilizing device, which enables the ultrasonic sensor to achieve self-balancing due to its own gravity after clamping and fixing. This ensures that the ultrasonic sensor remains balanced during subsequent reprocessing. Under the influence of the ultrasonic sensor, the elastic support rods in different positions will generate different forces to compress the elastic ring, thereby achieving self-balancing during the compression of the elastic ring.

[0021] Third, the calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device is equipped with a dust removal device, which can clean the sensing port of ultrasonic sensors of different specifications, thereby making the data more accurate when performing ultrasonic sensing. The third rotating column is not fixedly connected to the first circular plate, but is in a frictional relationship. Therefore, the first circular plate will not be driven to rotate when the dust removal device rotates.

[0022] IV. This calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device features a movable annular plate that can adjust the cleaning level according to the depth of the sensor's sensing port, thus preventing damage to the sensor's outer surface. In use, pressing the sensor causes the outer shell to squeeze the movable annular plate. During the squeezing process, the soft arc top protects the sensor's sensing port and deforms during squeezing. Ultimately, under the influence of the first and second springs, the sensor is squeezed to the upper surface of the third circular plate. At this point, the cleaning strip will protrude through square holes, thus cleaning the dust from the sensor's sensing port while rotating.

[0023] 5. The caliable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device is equipped with a clamping device to clamp and fix the sensor, thereby facilitating subsequent reprocessing operations of the ultrasonic sensor and preventing the ultrasonic sensor from shifting during processing. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stabilization device structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust removal device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the dust removal device of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping device structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clamping device of the present invention.

[0033] The components in the diagram are labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Barrier cover; 3. Panel; 4. Stabilizing device; 5. Dustproof box; 6. Dust removal device; 7. Clamping device; 8. Servo motor; 9. First rotating column; 10. First gear; 11. Second gear; 12. Second rotating column; 41. Elastic support rod; 42. First circular plate; 43. First fixing block; 44. Second fixing block; 45. Elastic ring; 601. Third rotating column; 602. Second circular plate; 603. Cleaning strip; 604. Movable ring. 605. Shaped plate; 606. Third fixing block; 607. Third circular plate; 608. Square hole; 609. First spring; 610. Soft ring; 611. Hard circular ring; 612. Second spring; 613. Soft arc top; 701. Clamping box; 702. Arc-shaped limiting plate; 703. Track box; 704. Sliding rod; 705. Spring; 706. Fourth fixing block; 707. Extrusion plate; 708. Soft pad; 709. Arc-shaped support rod; 710. Inclined plate; 711. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0034] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, a calibrable insertion ultrasonic sensor fixing device includes a frame, which includes a base 1. A barrier cover 2 is fixedly connected to the end of the base 1, and a panel 3 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the barrier cover 2.

[0035] The rotating device includes a servo motor 8 and a second gear 11. The servo motor 8 is fixedly connected to the shaft center of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the base 1. The output end of the servo motor 8 is fixedly connected to a first rotating column 9. The end of the first rotating column 9 away from the servo motor 8 is fixedly connected to a first gear 10. The second gear 11 meshes with the rack of the first gear 10. The upper surface of the second gear 11 is fixedly connected to a second rotating column 12, which penetrates the panel 3.

[0036] The stabilizing device 4 includes an elastic support rod 41, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel 3. The elastic support rod 41 is arranged around one end of the second rotating column 12 extending to the upper surface of the panel 3. A first circular plate 42 is fixedly connected to the end of the elastic support rod 41 away from the panel 3. A dustproof box 5 is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the first circular plate 42. A clamping device 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the dustproof box 5.

[0037] The dust removal device 6 includes a third rotating column 601, which is fixedly connected to the end of the second rotating column 12 away from the second gear 11, and a second circular plate 602 is fixedly connected to the top of the third rotating column 601.

[0038] The outer surface of the elastic support rod 41 is fixedly connected to a first fixing block 43. The stabilizing device 4 includes a second fixing block 44, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel 3 and located directly below the first fixing block 43. An elastic ring 45 is fixedly connected between the opposing surfaces of the first fixing block 43 and the second fixing block 44. A cleaning strip 603 is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the second circular plate 602. A movable annular plate 604 is fitted onto the outer surface of the cleaning strip 603. A square hole 607 is formed on the lower surface of the movable annular plate 604. The cleaning strip 603 is fitted onto the movable annular plate 604. At the square hole 607 on the lower surface, a third fixing block 605 is fixedly connected to the inner ring of the movable annular plate 604. A third circular plate 606 is fixedly connected to the end of the third fixing block 605 away from the movable annular plate 604. There are several third fixing blocks 605, and all of the third fixing blocks 605 are fixedly connected to the inner ring of the movable annular plate 604. A hard circular ring 610 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the soft ring 609. A second spring piece 611 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the hard circular ring 610. A soft arc apex 612 is fixedly connected to the end of the second spring piece 611 away from the hard circular ring 610.

[0039] The clamping device 7 includes a clamping box 701, an arc-shaped limiting plate 702, and a track box 703. The clamping box 701 is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the dustproof box 5. The arc-shaped limiting plate 702 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping box 701. The track box 703 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the dustproof box 5. A sliding rod 704 is slidably connected to the slot of the track box 703. A spring 705 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the track box 703 near the clamping box 701. The end of the spring 705 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod 704. A sliding rod 704 is slidably connected to the slot of the box 703. A spring 705 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the track box 703 near the clamping box 701. The end of the spring 705 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod 704. An arc-shaped support rod 709 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fourth fixing block 706. An inclined plate 710 is fixedly connected to the top of the arc-shaped support rod 709. A limit rod 711 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fourth fixing block 706 away from the extrusion plate 707. The limit rod 711 is rubbed and adapted to the inner wall of the arc-shaped limit plate 702.

[0040] In use, the rotating device generates a rotation effect, which drives the dust removal device 6 to clean the dust at the sensor port of the ultrasonic sensor. During operation, the operator connects the servo motor 8 to the power supply and turns on its switch. The servo motor 8 starts working, driving the first rotating column 9 and the first gear 10 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 11, the second rotating column 12, and the dust removal device 6 to rotate. The stabilizing device 4 allows the ultrasonic sensor to self-balance due to its own weight after clamping and fixing, thus facilitating subsequent further processing of the ultrasonic sensor. During operation, the ultrasonic sensor is kept balanced. Under the influence of the ultrasonic sensor, the elastic support rods 41 in different positions will generate different forces to compress the elastic ring 45, thereby achieving self-balancing during the compression of the elastic ring 45. By setting a dust removal device, the sensing port of ultrasonic sensors of different specifications can be cleaned, thus making the data more accurate during ultrasonic sensing. The third rotating column 601 and the first circular plate 42 are not fixedly connected, but are in a frictional relationship. Therefore, when the dust removal device rotates, it will not drive the first circular plate 42 to rotate. By setting a movable annular plate 604, the sensor can be adjusted according to the sensor's position. The depth of the sensor port is adjusted to change the degree of dust removal, thereby preventing damage to the outer surface of the sensor. During use, pressing the sensor causes the outer casing to compress the movable annular plate 604. During this compression, the soft arc top 612 protects the sensor port and deforms during compression. Ultimately, under the influence of the first spring 608 and the second spring 611, the sensor is pressed against the upper surface of the third circular plate 606. At this point, the cleaning strip 603 protrudes through square holes 607, thus cleaning the dust from the sensor port while rotating. The clamping device 7 allows for clamping and fixing of the sensor, facilitating its operation. To prevent the ultrasonic sensor from shifting during subsequent processing, the operator aligns the sensor's sensing port with the axis of the clamping box 701 and presses it downwards. The inclined plate 710 causes the fourth fixing block 706 to move along the track of the track box 703 towards the inner wall of the clamping box 701. When the ultrasonic sensor's sensing port can no longer move downwards, it is released. At this point, the sliding rod 704 and the fourth fixing block 706, under the action of the spring 705, cause the pressing plate 707 and the soft pad 708 to press against the outer surface of the sensor, thus achieving the clamping and fixing effect.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture, characterized by The utility model relates to a dust cleaning device and dustproof box for a rack, and belongs to the technical field of dust cleaning devices. The rack comprises a base (1), an end of the base (1) is fixedly connected with a barrier cover (2), and the upper surface of the barrier cover (2) is fixedly connected with a panel (3); The rotating device comprises a servo motor (8) and a second gear (11), the servo motor (8) is fixedly connected at the axis of the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the base (1), the output end of the servo motor (8) is fixedly connected with a first rotating column (9), one end of the first rotating column (9) away from the servo motor (8) is fixedly connected with a first gear (10), the second gear (11) is engaged with the rack of the first gear (10), the upper surface of the second gear (11) is fixedly connected with a second rotating column (12), and the second rotating column (12) penetrates through the panel (3); The stabilizing device (4) comprises an elastic supporting rod (41), the elastic supporting rod (41) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel (3), the elastic supporting rod (41) is arranged with the second rotating column (12) extending to one end of the upper surface of the panel (3) as the axis, one end of the elastic supporting rod (41) away from the panel (3) is fixedly connected with a first circular plate (42), the edge side of the upper surface of the first circular plate (42) is fixedly connected with a dustproof box (5), and the edge side of the upper surface of the dustproof box (5) is fixedly connected with a clamping device (7); The dust cleaning device (6) comprises a third rotating column (601), the third rotating column (601) is fixedly connected to one end of the second rotating column (12) away from the second gear (11), and the top end of the third rotating column (601) is fixedly connected with a second circular plate (602); The edge side of the upper surface of the second circular plate (602) is fixedly connected with a cleaning strip (603), the outer surface of the cleaning strip (603) is sleeved with a movable annular plate (604), the lower surface of the movable annular plate (604) is provided with a square hole (607), and the cleaning strip (603) is sleeved at the square hole (607) formed in the lower surface of the movable annular plate (604); The inner ring of the movable annular plate (604) is fixedly connected with a third fixed block (605), one end of the third fixed block (605) away from the movable annular plate (604) is fixedly connected with a third circular plate (606), the number of the third fixed blocks (605) is several, and the several third fixed blocks (605) are all fixedly connected to the inner ring of the movable annular plate (604); The upper surface of the third fixed block (605) is fixedly connected with a first elastic sheet (608), one end of the first elastic sheet (608) away from the third fixed block (605) is fixedly connected with a soft ring (609); The upper surface of the soft ring (609) is fixedly connected with a hard annular ring (610), the upper surface of the hard annular ring (610) is fixedly connected with a second elastic sheet (611), and one end of the second elastic sheet (611) away from the hard annular ring (610) is fixedly connected with a soft arc top (612).

2. The calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture of claim 1, wherein, The elastic support rod (41) is fixedly connected with a first fixed block (43) on the outer surface, the stabilizing device (4) comprises a second fixed block (44) fixedly connected to the upper surface of the panel (3), the second fixed block (44) is located directly below the first fixed block (43), and the first fixed block (43) and the second fixed block (44) are fixedly connected with an elastic ring (45) between the opposite surfaces.

3. The calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture of claim 1, wherein, The clamping device (7) comprises a clamping box (701), an arc-shaped limiting plate (702) and a track box (703), the clamping box (701) is fixedly connected to the side of the upper surface of the dustproof box (5), the arc-shaped limiting plate (702) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the clamping box (701), and the track box (703) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the dustproof box (5).

4. The calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture of claim 3, wherein, The sliding rod (704) is slidably connected to the clamping box (701) of the track box (703), the spring (705) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the track box (703) close to the clamping box (701), and the end of the spring (705) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the sliding rod (704).

5. The calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture of claim 4, wherein, One end of the sliding rod (704) away from the track box (703) is fixedly connected with a fourth fixed block (706), the outer surface of the fourth fixed block (706) away from the clamping box (701) is fixedly connected with a pressing plate (707), and the outer surface of the pressing plate (707) is fixedly connected with a soft pad (708).

6. The calibratable insertable ultrasonic sensor fixture of claim 5, wherein, The upper surface of the fourth fixed block (706) is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped support rod (709), the top end of the arc-shaped support rod (709) is fixedly connected with an inclined plate (710), one end of the fourth fixed block (706) away from the pressing plate (707) is fixedly connected with a limiting rod (711), and the limiting rod (711) is frictionally matched with the inner wall of the arc-shaped limiting plate (702).

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