A sensor detection system

By designing a sensor detection system that utilizes visual recognition components and clamping components for automatic detection, the problem of slow manual detection speed in sensor production has been solved, realizing efficient automated detection and assembly line production of sensors.

CN119608589BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05NANJING PUKEN SENSOR TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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NANJING PUKEN SENSOR TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Manual inspection during sensor production is slow and inefficient, affecting work efficiency.

Method used

Design a sensor detection system that uses a visual recognition component and a clamping component to perform automatic detection. The system includes a robot, a workstation, a fixture, and a removal component to detect the shape and pressure of the sensor, and to automate the operation of the sensor through the robot.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of sensor detection, reduces the workload of employees, and realizes automated sensor detection and efficient assembly line production.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the field of sensor detection technology. The invention has the advantage of automatic sensor detection and includes a frame. Two robotic arms are located in the middle of the frame. A track is fixed in the middle of the frame, and two workstations slide on the track. A placement platform is fixed on the left workstation, and a vision recognition component is located on the upper part of the placement platform. The vision recognition component is mounted on a drive module, which is fixed to the upper part of the frame. A clamp is fixed on the upper part of the right workstation, and a receiving platform is fixed at the rear of the clamp. Two detection slots are formed on the clamp. A removal component is located on the middle workstation, and a first cylinder is fixedly mounted on the frame above the removal component. A mounting plate is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder, and two clamping components are located below the mounting plate, respectively above the two detection slots. Two robotic arms are respectively located in front of the placement platform and the receiving platform.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of sensor detection technology, and specifically relates to a sensor detection system. Background Technology

[0002] A sensor is a device or apparatus that can sense a specified measurand and convert it into a usable signal according to a certain rule. It typically consists of a sensing element and a conversion element. Sensors are widely used in many fields such as automation control, smart homes, healthcare, transportation, and environmental monitoring, and are an important foundation for realizing an information-based and intelligent society.

[0003] In modern manufacturing processes, sensors are key components, and their quality directly affects the performance and reliability of the entire system. Therefore, quality inspection during sensor production is crucial. Sensor production involves multiple assembly steps, and manual inspection is typically performed after assembly. However, manual inspection is slow, inefficient, and impacts work efficiency. Therefore, this paper proposes a sensor inspection system to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a sensor detection system with automatic sensor detection.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A sensor detection system includes a frame with two robotic arms positioned in the middle. A track is fixed to the middle of the frame, and two workstations slide along the track. A placement platform is fixed to the left workstation, and a vision recognition component is mounted on the upper part of the placement platform. The vision recognition component is mounted on a drive module, which is fixed to the upper part of the frame. A clamp is fixed to the upper part of the right workstation, and a receiving platform is fixed to the rear of the clamp. Two detection slots are formed on the clamp. A removal component is positioned on the middle workstation, and a first cylinder is fixedly mounted on the frame above the removal component. A mounting plate is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder, and two clamping components are positioned below the mounting plate. The two clamping components are respectively located directly above the two detection slots. Two robotic arms are respectively positioned in front of the placement platform and the receiving platform.

[0007] Furthermore, the visual recognition component includes a drive platform disposed on the drive end of the drive module, a second cylinder is fixed to the lower part of the drive platform, a third cylinder is fixed to the lower part of the output end of the second cylinder, a camera is fixed to the output end of the third cylinder, and the camera is located directly above the placement platform.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a first motor fixed inside the mounting plate, a drive disk fixed to the lower part of the output shaft of the motor, a plurality of drive rods hinged to the lower part of the drive disk, a positioning assembly hinged to the lower part of each drive rod, a pressure plate fixed to the mounting plate below the drive disk, a pressure sensor disposed at the lower part of the pressure plate, a plurality of guide grooves opened on the upper part of the pressure plate, a guide rod slidably disposed in each guide groove, and the plurality of positioning assemblies respectively fixed to the ends of the guide rods away from the first motor.

[0009] Furthermore, multiple positioning components are respectively disposed around the pressure plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the positioning component includes a connecting block fixed to the end of the guide rod away from the first motor. The connecting block is hinged to the lower part of the drive rod. The connecting block is fixed to the end of the guide rod away from the first motor. A round rod is fixed to the end of the connecting block away from the first motor. Long rods are inserted into the front and rear ends of the round rod respectively. A roller is rotatably connected between the two long rods. A first spring is provided above the roller. One end of the first spring is fixed to the lower part of the round rod, and the other end of the first spring is fixed to the upper part of the long rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the removal component includes a first placement plate and a second placement plate slidably disposed within the detection groove. Reinforcing blocks are provided on both the front and rear sides of the first and second placement plates. A reinforcing groove communicating with the detection groove is opened inside the fixture. The first and second placement plates are slidably disposed on the reinforcing groove through the reinforcing blocks. The longitudinal section of the first placement plate near the second placement plate is convex, and the longitudinal section of the second placement plate near the first placement plate is concave. Both the first and second placement plates are disposed on the adjustment component.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a conveying cavity formed inside the fixture, the conveying cavity communicating with the detection slot, a second motor fixed inside the conveying cavity, a first connecting shaft fixed to the output end of the second motor, two first synchronous pulleys rotatably connected inside the conveying cavity, the two first synchronous pulleys being connected by a first synchronous belt, one of the first synchronous pulleys being fixed to the first connecting shaft, and the other first synchronous pulley being fixed to a first reciprocating screw, the first synchronous pulley fixed to the first reciprocating screw being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity, the other end of the first reciprocating screw being fixedly connected to a second reciprocating screw through a mating rod, the other end of the second reciprocating screw being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity, the first placement plate and the second placement plate being threadedly connected to the second reciprocating screw and the first reciprocating screw respectively, and a conveying assembly being fixed to the end of the first connecting column away from the second motor.

[0013] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes two second synchronous pulleys, one of which is fixed to the end of the first connecting column, and the other is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying chamber. The two second synchronous pulleys are connected by a second synchronous belt, and each of the two second synchronous pulleys is fixed with a conveying roller, and a conveying belt is connected to the two conveying rollers.

[0014] Furthermore, multiple push plates are fixed on the outer side wall of the conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, the rear of the conveying cavity is connected to the outside, and the rear of the clamp is provided with an inclined plate, with the inclined plate receiving platform located at the outlet end of the inclined plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. This invention enables the detection of the sensor's shape through the cooperation of the drive module and the visual recognition component.

[0018] 2. This invention can detect the pressure of the sensor through the cooperation of the detection groove and the clamping component, and can also squeeze and re-fasten the sensor whose cover is not fastened, reducing the workload of employees.

[0019] 3. The present invention enables the finished sensor to be directly collected onto the receiving station through the cooperation of the clamping component and the removal component.

[0020] 4. This invention uses a robotic arm to pick up the sensor and directly detects the sensor through a visual recognition component and a clamping component, which can improve detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the clamping component in this invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the location of the reinforcing groove in this invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an enlarged three-dimensional structural diagram of the component removed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an enlarged three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping component in this invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Track; 4. Workstation; 5. Placement platform; 6. Drive module; 7. Fixture; 8. Receiving platform; 9. Inspection slot; 10. First cylinder; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Drive platform; 13. Second cylinder; 14. Third cylinder; 15. Camera; 16. First motor; 17. Drive plate; 18. Drive rod; 19. Press plate; 20. Pressure sensor; 22. Guide rod; 23. Connecting block; 24. Round rod; 25. Length 26. Rod; 27. Roller; 28. First spring; 29. ​​First placement plate; 20. Second placement plate; 30. Reinforcing block; 31. Reinforcing groove; 32. Conveying chamber; 33. Second motor; 34. First connecting shaft; 35. First synchronous pulley; 36. First synchronous belt; 37. First reciprocating screw; 38. Matching rod; 39. Second synchronous belt; 40. Second reciprocating screw; 41. Second synchronous pulley; 42. Conveying roller; 43. Conveying belt; 44. Push plate; 45. Inclined plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a sensor detection system includes a frame 1, two robotic arms 2 are arranged in the middle of the frame 1, a track 3 is fixed in the middle of the frame 1, two workstations 4 are slidably arranged on the track 3, a placement platform 5 is fixed on the left workstation 4, a vision recognition component is arranged on the upper part of the placement platform 5, the vision recognition component is arranged on the drive module 6, the drive module 6 is fixed to the upper part of the frame 1, a clamp 7 is fixed on the upper part of the right workstation 4, a receiving platform 8 is fixed at the rear of the clamp 7, two detection slots 9 are opened on the clamp 7, a removal component is arranged on the middle workstation 4, a first cylinder 10 is fixedly installed on the frame 1 above the removal component, a mounting plate 11 is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder 10, two clamping components are arranged on the lower part of the mounting plate 11, the two clamping components are respectively located directly above the two detection slots 9, and the two robotic arms 2 are respectively arranged in front of the placement platform 5 and the receiving platform 8.

[0029] The visual recognition component, gripping component, drive module 6, and robotic arm 2 are all connected to an external industrial control computer via wires;

[0030] The robot arm 2 on the left places the sensor located outside the environment onto the placement platform 5. The sensor is initially tested by the vision recognition component. If it passes the test, the robot arm 2 on the right picks up the sensor and places it into the test slot 9. The first cylinder 10 drives the mounting plate 11 to descend, causing the clamping component to press the sensor for testing. If the sensor fails to pass either test, the external industrial control computer will be notified and will issue an alarm.

[0031] In this embodiment, the visual recognition component includes a drive stage 12 disposed on the drive end of the drive module 6. A second cylinder 13 is fixed to the lower part of the drive stage 12. A third cylinder 14 is fixed to the lower part of the output end of the second cylinder 13. A camera 15 is fixed to the output end of the third cylinder 14. The camera 15 is located directly above the placement stage 5.

[0032] The drive module 6 can adjust the left and right position of the drive platform 12, the second cylinder 13 can adjust the height of the camera 15, and the third cylinder 14 can adjust the front and back position of the camera 15, thereby controlling the position of the camera 15 to perform visual recognition of the sensor and upload the data to an external industrial control computer.

[0033] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly includes a first motor 16 fixed inside the mounting plate 11. A drive disk 17 is fixed to the lower part of the motor's output shaft. Multiple drive rods 18 are hinged to the lower part of the drive disk 17. A positioning component is hinged to the lower part of each drive rod 18. A pressure plate 19 fixed to the mounting plate 11 is provided below the drive disk 17. A pressure sensor 20 is provided at the lower part of the pressure plate 19. Multiple guide grooves are opened on the upper part of the pressure plate 19. A guide rod 22 is slidably arranged in each guide groove. Multiple positioning components are respectively fixed to the ends of the guide rods 22 away from the first motor 16.

[0034] In this embodiment, multiple positioning components are respectively disposed around the pressure plate 19, and there are four positioning components located on the four sides of the pressure plate 19.

[0035] In this embodiment, the positioning component includes a connecting block 23 fixed to the end of the guide rod 22 away from the first motor 16. The connecting block 23 is hinged to the lower part of the drive rod 18. The connecting block 23 is fixed to the end of the guide rod 22 away from the first motor 16. A round rod 24 is fixed to the end of the connecting block 23 away from the first motor 16. Long rods 25 are respectively inserted into the front and rear ends of the round rod 24. A roller 26 is rotatably connected between the two long rods 25. A first spring 27 is provided above the roller 26. One end of the first spring 27 is fixed to the lower part of the round rod 24, and the other end of the first spring 27 is fixed to the upper part of the long rod 25.

[0036] The first cylinder 10 drives the mounting plate 11 to descend, which in turn drives the pressure plate 19 and positioning components to descend. When the pressure plate 19 touches the sensor, the pressure sensor 20 sends a signal to the industrial control computer. The industrial control computer then controls the first motor 16 to run, which in turn drives the drive disc 17 to rotate. The drive disc 17 drives the drive rod 18 to move, thereby moving the positioning components towards the pressure plate 19. This causes the four positioning components to fit around the sensor and clamp it. At this time, the pressure plate 19 continues to descend. The positioning components prevent the sensor from moving. The roller 26 in the positioning components fits against the sensor. As the pressure plate 19 moves downward, the roller 26 rotates and descends together with the sensor. When the roller 26 presses against the clamp 7... Afterwards, the pressure plate 19 continues to descend, and the two long rods 25 insert into the round rod 24 by increasingly larger lengths until the long rods 25 press against the round rod 24 and squeeze the first spring 27. At this time, the pressure plate 19 moves to the bottom position. During this process, the pressure sensor 20 will continuously detect the pressure of the squeeze sensor. The pressure is set to a fixed value. If the pressure exceeds the fixed value of the pressure sensor 20 during this period, the industrial control computer will receive the information and control the first cylinder 10 to stop running and remind the staff to come and check. If the pressure sensor 20 does not exceed the fixed value after the pressure plate 19 moves to the lowest position, the first cylinder 10 will rise, and the first spring 27 will push the roller 26 to reset. The sensor is not faulty, and the removal assembly will collect the sensor and send it to the receiving table 8.

[0037] In this embodiment, the removal component includes a first placement plate 28 and a second placement plate 29 slidably disposed in the detection groove 9. Reinforcing blocks 30 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29. A reinforcing groove 31 communicating with the detection groove 9 is opened inside the clamp 7. The first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 are slidably disposed on the reinforcing groove 31 through the reinforcing blocks 30. The longitudinal section of the first placement plate 28 near the second placement plate 29 is convex, and the longitudinal section of the second placement plate 29 near the first placement plate 28 is concave. The first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 are both disposed on the adjustment component.

[0038] The cooperation between the reinforcing block 30 and the reinforcing groove 31 makes the movement of the first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 more stable. The concave shape of the second placement plate 29 and the convex shape of the first placement plate 28 make the pressure-bearing capacity stronger when the first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 are in cooperation.

[0039] In this embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a conveying cavity 32 opened inside the clamp 7, the conveying cavity 32 is connected to the detection groove 9, a second motor 33 is fixed inside the conveying cavity 32, a first connecting shaft 34 is fixed to the output end of the second motor 33, two first synchronous pulleys 35 are rotatably connected inside the conveying cavity 32, the two first synchronous pulleys 35 are connected by a first synchronous belt 36, one of the first synchronous pulleys 35 is fixed to the first connecting shaft 34, the other first synchronous pulley 35 is fixed to the first reciprocating screw 37, the first synchronous pulley 35 fixed to the first reciprocating screw 37 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity 32, the other end of the first reciprocating screw 37 is fixedly connected to a second reciprocating screw 40 through a mating rod 38, the other end of the second reciprocating screw 40 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity 32, a first placement plate 28 and a second placement plate 29 are respectively threaded to the second reciprocating screw 40 and the first reciprocating screw 37, and a conveying assembly is fixed to the end of the first connecting column away from the second motor 33;

[0040] The second motor 33 drives the first connecting shaft 34 to rotate, which in turn drives the first synchronous pulley 35 to rotate. The first synchronous belt 36 causes the two first synchronous pulleys 35 to rotate together, which in turn drives the first reciprocating screw 37 and the first connecting column to rotate. The first reciprocating screw 37 drives the second reciprocating screw 40 to rotate through the mating rod 38. The threads on the first reciprocating screw 37 and the second reciprocating screw 40 are in opposite directions. The first reciprocating screw 37 and the second reciprocating screw 40 can drive the first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 to move towards each other. When the sensor needs to fall from the detection slot 9, the first placement plate 28 and the second placement plate 29 move away from each other, causing the sensor to fall onto the conveying assembly. Then the first reciprocating screw 37 and the second reciprocating screw 40 continue to rotate and reclose.

[0041] In this embodiment, the conveying assembly includes two second synchronous pulleys 41, one of which is fixed to the end of the first connecting column, and the other is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity 32. The two second synchronous pulleys 41 are connected by a second synchronous belt 39. A conveying roller 42 is fixed on each of the two second synchronous pulleys 41, and a conveying belt 43 is connected to the two conveying rollers 42.

[0042] The rotation of the first connecting column drives the rotation of a second synchronous pulley 41. The second synchronous belt 39 causes the two second synchronous pulleys 41 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor roller 42 to rotate and the conveyor belt 43 to rotate, enabling the sensor falling from the detection groove 9 to be transported.

[0043] Preferably, a plurality of push plates 44 are fixed on the outer side wall of the conveyor belt 43.

[0044] In this embodiment, a plurality of push plates 44 are fixed on the outer side wall of the conveyor belt 43. The length between each pair of push plates 44 is greater than the length of the sensor, which can ensure that the sensor is moved.

[0045] In this embodiment, the rear of the conveying cavity 32 is connected to the outside, and the rear of the clamp 7 is provided with an inclined plate 45, and the receiving platform 8 of the inclined plate 45 is provided at the outlet end of the inclined plate 45.

[0046] The sensor delivered from the conveying chamber 32 will land on the inclined plate 45 and then slide into the receiving table 8.

[0047] 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 sensor detection system, characterized in that: The device includes a frame, with two robotic arms positioned in the middle of the frame. A track is fixed to the middle of the frame, and two workstations slide along the track. A placement platform is fixed to the left workstation, and a vision recognition component is mounted on the upper part of the placement platform. The vision recognition component is mounted on a drive module, which is fixed to the upper part of the frame. A clamp is fixed to the upper part of the right workstation, and a receiving platform is fixed to the rear of the clamp. The clamp has two detection slots. A removal component is positioned on the middle workstation, and a first cylinder is fixedly mounted on the frame above the removal component. A mounting plate is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder, and two clamping components are positioned below the mounting plate. The two clamping components are located directly above the two detection slots, and two robotic arms are positioned in front of the placement platform and the receiving platform, respectively. The clamping assembly includes a first motor fixed inside the mounting plate. A drive disk is fixed to the lower part of the output shaft of the first motor. Multiple drive rods are hinged to the lower part of the drive disk. A positioning assembly is hinged to the lower part of each drive rod. A pressure plate fixed to the mounting plate is arranged below the drive disk. A pressure sensor is arranged at the lower part of the pressure plate. Multiple guide grooves are opened on the upper part of the pressure plate. A guide rod is slidably arranged in each guide groove. The multiple positioning assemblies are respectively fixed to the ends of the guide rods away from the first motor. Multiple positioning components are respectively disposed around the perimeter of the pressure plate; The positioning assembly includes a connecting block fixed to the end of the guide rod away from the first motor. The connecting block is hinged to the lower part of the drive rod. The connecting block is fixed to the end of the guide rod away from the first motor. A round rod is fixed to the end of the connecting block away from the first motor. Long rods are inserted into the front and rear ends of the round rod respectively. A roller is rotatably connected between the two long rods. A first spring is provided above the roller. One end of the first spring is fixed to the lower part of the round rod, and the other end of the first spring is fixed to the upper part of the long rod. The removal assembly includes a first placement plate and a second placement plate slidably disposed within the detection groove. A pressure sensor is provided on the upper part of both the first and second placement plates. Reinforcing blocks are provided on the front and rear sides of both the first and second placement plates. A reinforcing groove communicating with the detection groove is opened inside the fixture. The first and second placement plates are slidably disposed on the reinforcing groove through the reinforcing blocks. The longitudinal section of the first placement plate near the second placement plate is convex, and the longitudinal section of the second placement plate near the first placement plate is concave. Both the first and second placement plates are disposed on an adjustment assembly.

2. The sensor detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual recognition component includes a drive platform disposed on the drive end of the drive module. A second cylinder is fixed to the lower part of the drive platform, and a third cylinder is fixed to the lower part of the output end of the second cylinder. A camera is fixed to the output end of the third cylinder, and the camera is located directly above the placement platform.

3. The sensor detection system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a conveying cavity formed inside the fixture, the conveying cavity communicating with the detection slot, a second motor fixed inside the conveying cavity, a first connecting shaft fixed to the output end of the second motor, two first synchronous pulleys rotatably connected inside the conveying cavity, the two first synchronous pulleys being connected by a first synchronous belt, one of the first synchronous pulleys being fixed to the first connecting shaft, and the other first synchronous pulley being fixed to a first reciprocating screw, the first synchronous pulley fixed to the first reciprocating screw being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity, the other end of the first reciprocating screw being fixedly connected to a second reciprocating screw via a mating rod, the other end of the second reciprocating screw being rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying cavity, a first placement plate and a second placement plate being threadedly connected to the second reciprocating screw and the first reciprocating screw respectively, and a conveying assembly being fixed to the end of the first connecting shaft away from the second motor.

4. The sensor detection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes two second synchronous pulleys, one of which is fixed to the end of the first connecting column, and the other is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the conveying chamber. The two second synchronous pulleys are connected by a second synchronous belt, and each of the two second synchronous pulleys is fixed with a conveying roller, and the two conveying rollers are connected with a conveying belt.

5. The sensor detection system according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple push plates are fixed on the outer wall of the conveyor belt.

6. The sensor detection system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear of the conveying chamber is connected to the outside, the rear of the clamp is provided with an inclined plate, and the receiving platform is located at the outlet end of the inclined plate.

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