Angle micro-motion rotation adjustment objective table and observation system for microscopic damage morphology analysis of rolling body
By designing a micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis, the problem of inaccurate manual adjustment of rolling element angle in bearing damage analysis was solved, enabling precise observation and comprehensive analysis under a high-magnification microscope.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511817459.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
AI Technical Summary
In existing bearing damage analysis, manually adjusting the rolling elements has very little room for maneuver and inaccurate rotation angles, resulting in low observation efficiency.
A micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for analyzing the micro-damage morphology of rolling elements was designed, including an inclined limit baffle, a rotation drive guide roller, a rotation servo drive motor, and a controller. Precise angle adjustment is achieved through independent or coordinated rotation of two axes. Combined with a high-magnification microscope and an image recording device, observation without blind spots is realized.
It improves the accuracy of angle adjustment, avoids the risk of collision with high-magnification microscope lenses, and enables omnidirectional rotation of the rolling element, facilitating three-dimensional analysis of microscopic damage and complete morphological recording.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to an angle micro-motion rotation adjustment stage and observation system for analyzing the micro-damage morphology of rolling elements, belonging to the field of rolling bearing damage analysis technology. Background Technology
[0002] In bearing damage analysis, rolling element damage is a frequent problem. To understand the evolution of rolling element damage, it is usually necessary to record and observe damage characteristics, such as damage size, depth, and direction, at the initial stage of damage. Since the damage is relatively microscopic at the initial stage, it is necessary to use a high-magnification microscope for observation. In some cases, auxiliary tools are needed to manually adjust the angle to obtain a complete damage morphology. The original method is highly random. Under high magnification, the distance between the lens and the sample is close, which brings two problems. First, in order to avoid the adjustment auxiliary tools touching and damaging the lens, the space for movement is extremely small, usually only a few millimeters. Second, manual adjustment often results in over- or under-adjustment of the rotation angle. A special angle fine-motion rotation adjuster is needed to solve this problem.
[0003] In summary, existing bearing damage analysis methods suffer from technical problems such as extremely limited operational space and inaccurate rotation angles when manually adjusting the rolling elements, leading to low observation efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention addresses the technical problem of low observation efficiency caused by the extremely small operating space and inaccurate rotation angle when manually adjusting the angle of rolling elements during existing bearing damage analysis. It provides a micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis, comprising an inclined limiting baffle, a rotation drive guide roller, a rotation servo drive motor, and a controller.
[0005] The rotating drive guide rollers are arranged in a set along the X-axis and Y-axis directions, wherein the rotating drive guide rollers along the X-axis are arranged below the rotating drive guide rollers along the Y-axis.
[0006] The number of inclined limiting baffles is 1 to 3, arranged along the circumference of the rolling body. The shape of the inner surface of the inclined limiting baffle is adapted to the shape of the lower part of the side surface of the rolling body, and together with the rotating drive guide roller, they form a funnel-shaped limiting structure.
[0007] The rolling element is placed in the funnel-shaped limiting structure and maintains contact with the rotation drive guide roller by its own weight;
[0008] The rotating guide rollers are driven by corresponding rotating servo drive motors, which can realize independent or coordinated rotation of the rolling elements around the X-axis and Y-axis. The rotating servo drive motors are electrically connected to the controller.
[0009] As another improvement of the present invention, the inner surface of the inclined limiting baffle is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene layer.
[0010] As another improvement of the present invention, the surface of the rotating drive guide roller is covered with a silicone layer to increase the friction between it and the rolling element.
[0011] As another improvement of the present invention, the rotary servo drive motor and the rotary drive guide roller are connected by gear transmission.
[0012] As another improvement of the present invention, the gear is made of PA66 nylon material.
[0013] As another improvement of the present invention, the controller includes two knobs with damping function, which are used to control the rotation of two sets of rotation drive guide rollers around the X-axis and Y-axis directions, respectively.
[0014] As another improvement of the present invention, the displacement of each knob is configured to control the rotation speed of the rotation drive guide roller in the corresponding direction, and the displacement is proportional to the speed, thereby realizing stepless adjustment of the rotation speed.
[0015] As another improvement of the present invention, the rotating drive guide roller can rotate in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
[0016] As another improvement of the present invention, the micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for the rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis is suitable for the morphological observation and analysis of rolling element micro-damage under a high-magnification microscope.
[0017] The present invention also provides a rolling element micro-damage observation system, comprising:
[0018] The rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis angle micro-motion rotation adjustment stage as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used to support and drive the rolling element to perform precise angle micro-motion adjustment;
[0019] A high-powered microscope, with its objective lens aimed at the observation area of the rolling body on the stage, is used to perform high-resolution optical magnification imaging of the microscopic damage morphology on the surface of the rolling body.
[0020] An image recording device is connected to the optical path or output end of the high-power microscope to acquire and store image or video data of the microscopic damage morphology.
[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are:
[0022] The device of this invention enables observation of rolling bodies under a high-magnification microscope, allowing for precise angle adjustment during microscopic damage analysis of the rolling body using a high-magnification microscope. This improves the accuracy of angle adjustment. It avoids the problem of collisions with the high-magnification microscope lens caused by limited operating space during traditional manual adjustments. Non-contact adjustment via a remote controller significantly reduces the risk of equipment damage. The funnel-shaped limiting structure utilizes the rolling body's own weight for natural positioning and loading, eliminating the need for complex clamping mechanisms and making it suitable for rolling bodies of different sizes. Dual-axis independent drive allows for 720° omnidirectional rotation of the rolling body, facilitating comprehensive observation and complete morphological recording of the damaged area, making it particularly suitable for three-dimensional analysis of microscopic damage. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for analyzing the micro-damage morphology of rolling elements according to the present invention.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the controller. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions in 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 embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] Specific implementation method one: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment describes an angle micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for analyzing the micro-damage morphology of rolling elements. It includes an inclined limit baffle 1, a rotation drive guide roller 2, a rotation servo drive motor 3, and a controller.
[0027] The rotating drive guide rollers 2 are arranged in one set along the X-axis and one set along the Y-axis, wherein the rotating drive guide rollers 2 along the X-axis are arranged on the lower side of the rotating drive guide rollers 2 along the Y-axis.
[0028] The number of inclined limiting baffles 1 is 1 to 3, arranged along the circumference of the rolling body. The inner surface shape of the inclined limiting baffle 1 is adapted to the lower part of the side surface of the rolling body, and together with the rotating drive guide roller 2, they form a funnel-shaped limiting structure.
[0029] The rolling element is placed in the funnel-shaped limiting structure and maintains contact with the rotation drive guide roller 2 by its own weight;
[0030] The rotating drive guide rollers 2 are driven by corresponding rotating servo drive motors 3, which can realize the independent or coordinated rotation of the rolling elements around the X-axis and Y-axis. The rotating servo drive motors 3 are electrically connected to the controller.
[0031] The stage, high-powered microscope, and image recording device are arranged in concert to form an integrated observation system for achieving comprehensive observation of the rolling body surface, recording and analyzing its morphology from multiple angles. Using this invention for high-powered microscope observation of the rolling body allows for precise angle adjustment during microscopic damage analysis, improving the accuracy of angle adjustment. It avoids the problem of collisions with the high-powered microscope lens caused by limited operating space during traditional manual adjustments, and enables non-contact adjustment via a remote controller, significantly reducing the risk of equipment damage. The funnel-shaped limiting structure utilizes the rolling body's own weight for natural positioning and loading, eliminating the need for complex clamping mechanisms and making it suitable for rolling bodies of different sizes. Dual-axis independent drive enables 720° omnidirectional rotation of the rolling body, facilitating comprehensive observation and complete morphological recording of the damaged area, making it particularly suitable for three-dimensional analysis of microscopic damage.
[0032] Specific Implementation Method Two: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the inner surface of the inclined limiting baffle 1 is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene layer. This reduces rotational resistance and ensures rotational adjustment efficiency. Other components and connection methods are the same as in specific embodiment one.
[0033] Specific implementation method three: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the surface of the rotation drive guide roller 2 is covered with a silicone layer to increase the friction between it and the rolling element, ensuring rotational adjustment accuracy. Other components and connections are the same as in specific embodiment one or two.
[0034] Specific implementation method four: Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the rotation servo drive motor 3 and the rotation drive guide roller 2 are connected by gear transmission. This design aims to ensure rotational adjustment accuracy. Other components and connection methods are the same as in any one of specific embodiments one to three.
[0035] Specific Implementation Method Five: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the gears are made of PA66 nylon material. This provides excellent vibration damping performance, effectively suppressing minute vibrations generated during motor transmission and ensuring clear images and stable observation under a high-magnification microscope. Other components and connection methods are the same as any one of specific embodiments one through four.
[0036] Specific Implementation Method Six: Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the controller includes two damping knobs 4, used to control the rotation of two sets of rotating drive guide rollers 2 around the X and Y axes, respectively. Through independent dual-axis drive, 720° omnidirectional rotation of the rolling element can be achieved, facilitating comprehensive observation and complete morphological recording of the damaged area, making it particularly suitable for three-dimensional analysis of microscopic damage. Other components and connection methods are the same as in any one of specific embodiments one through five.
[0037] Specific implementation method seven: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the displacement of each knob 4 is configured to control the rotational speed of the drive roller 2 in the corresponding direction, and the displacement is proportional to the speed, achieving stepless adjustment of the rotational speed. The operator can intuitively control the rotation speed of the rolling element by hand, conforming to ergonomics and lowering the operating threshold. Other components and connection methods are the same as any one of specific embodiments one to six.
[0038] Specific implementation method eight: Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the rotating drive guide roller 2 can rotate bidirectionally, both clockwise and counterclockwise. This reduces operational difficulty. Other components and connections are the same as in any one of specific embodiments one through seven.
[0039] Specific Implementation Method Nine: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment differs from specific embodiment one in that the angle micro-motion rotation adjustment stage is suitable for morphological observation and analysis of rolling element micro-damage under a high-magnification microscope. Other components and connections are the same as in any one of specific embodiments one through eight.
[0040] Specific Implementation Method Ten: Combining Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment describes a rolling element micro-damage observation system, characterized by comprising:
[0041] As described in any one of the specific embodiments one to nine, the angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis is used to support and drive the rolling element to perform precise angular micro-motion adjustment;
[0042] A high-powered microscope, with its objective lens aimed at the observation area of the rolling body on the stage, is used to perform high-resolution optical magnification imaging of the microscopic damage morphology on the surface of the rolling body.
[0043] An image recording device is connected to the optical path or output end of the high-power microscope to acquire and store image or video data of the microscopic damage morphology.
[0044] The stage, high-powered microscope, and image recording device are set up together to form an integrated observation system for realizing the observation of the surface of the rolling body without blind spots, and the recording and analysis of the morphology from multiple angles. This provides the hardware foundation for the subsequent realization of advanced analysis functions such as automated multi-angle image acquisition and three-dimensional reconstruction of damage.
[0045] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for analyzing the microscopic damage morphology of rolling elements, characterized in that... It includes a sloping limit baffle (1), a rotating drive guide roller (2), a rotating servo drive motor (3), and a controller; The rotating drive guide rollers (2) are arranged in sets along the X-axis and Y-axis directions, wherein the rotating drive guide rollers (2) along the X-axis are arranged on the lower side of the rotating drive guide rollers (2) along the Y-axis. The number of inclined limiting baffles (1) is 1 to 3, arranged along the circumference of the rolling body. The inner surface shape of the inclined limiting baffle (1) is adapted to the lower part of the side surface of the rolling body, and together with the rotating drive guide roller (2), they form a funnel-shaped limiting structure. The rolling element is placed in the funnel-shaped limiting structure and maintains contact with the rotating drive guide roller (2) by its own weight; The rotation drive guide rollers (2) are driven by corresponding rotation servo drive motors (3), which can realize independent or coordinated rotation of the rolling body around the X-axis and Y-axis. The rotation servo drive motors (3) are electrically connected to the controller.
2. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the inclined limiting baffle (1) is provided with a polytetrafluoroethylene layer.
3. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for analyzing the micro-damage morphology of rolling elements according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the rotating drive guide roller (2) is covered with a silicone layer to increase the friction between it and the rolling element.
4. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary servo drive motor (3) and the rotary drive guide roller (2) are connected by gear transmission.
5. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gear is made of PA66 nylon material.
6. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller includes two knobs (4) with damping function, which are used to control the rotation of two sets of rotating drive rollers (2) around the X-axis and Y-axis, respectively.
7. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 6, characterized in that, The displacement of each knob (4) is configured to control the rotation speed of the rotation drive guide roller (2) in the corresponding direction, and the displacement is proportional to the speed, thereby achieving stepless adjustment of the rotation speed.
8. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating drive guide roller (2) can rotate in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
9. The angular micro-motion rotation adjustment stage for rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis according to claim 1, characterized in that, The micro-motion rotation adjustment stage described above is suitable for morphological observation and analysis of micro-damage in rolling elements under a high-magnification microscope.
10. A rolling element microscopic damage observation system, characterized in that, include: The rolling element micro-damage morphology analysis angle micro-motion rotation adjustment stage as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used to support and drive the rolling element to perform precise angle micro-motion adjustment; A high-powered microscope, with its objective lens aimed at the observation area of the rolling body on the stage, is used to perform high-resolution optical magnification imaging of the microscopic damage morphology on the surface of the rolling body. An image recording device is connected to the optical path or output end of the high-power microscope to acquire and store image or video data of the microscopic damage morphology.