Vehicle model positioning device and method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle type positioning, in particular to a vehicle type positioning device and method.The device comprises a three-axis module system and an electric control system, and the three-axis module system comprises a first three-axis module, a second three-axis module, a third three-axis module and a fourth three-axis module; the first to fourth three-axis modules are assembled on the substrate; the electric control system is electrically connected with the three-axis module system and used for controlling the first three-axis module, the second three-axis module, the third three-axis module and the fourth three-axis module to move according to preset motion parameters, so that the first three-axis module, the second three-axis module and the fourth three-axis module move to the positions matched with chassis positioning holes of a target vehicle model, and vehicle model positioning is completed. Therefore, the problem of switching between a rapid switching positioning device of an existing automatic production automobile assembly line and a high-precision rapid vehicle type positioning device of various different platform vehicle types at a trial-manufacture general assembly station is solved, and the automation degree and the production efficiency of mixed production of different vehicle types by the automatic assembly line are improved; the system has the characteristics of modularization, intellectualization, fast switching, high precision and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle positioning technology, and in particular to a vehicle positioning device and method. Background Technology

[0002] To reduce the cost of investment in vehicle production line equipment, an automated production line needs to simultaneously or in combination produce different types of vehicles, which requires solving the problem of positioning based on four positioning holes under the car chassis in automated production. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a vehicle model positioning device and method to solve the problem of rapid switching positioning devices in existing automated production lines for automobiles and high-precision, rapid switching of vehicle model positioning devices for various platform models at the prototype assembly station.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a vehicle positioning device, including a three-axis module system and an electronic control system. The three-axis module system includes a first to a fourth three-axis module. The first to fourth three-axis modules are all assembled on the base plate. The electronic control system is electrically connected to the three-axis module system and is used to control the movement of the first to fourth three-axis modules according to preset motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to a position that matches the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle, thereby completing vehicle positioning.

[0005] Optionally, the first to fourth three-axis modules include: an X-direction slider base, a Y-direction slider base, a Z-direction slider base, and a slide rail device. The X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, and the Z-direction slider base are each equipped with a slide rail device, which is used to drive the X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, and the Z-direction slider base to move along the X-direction, Y-direction, and Z-direction, respectively.

[0006] Optionally, the first to fourth three-axis modules further include: a positioning component and a driving assembly, wherein the positioning component is mounted on the slide rail device of the Z-direction slider base and is used to insert into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model to complete vehicle model positioning; the driving assembly is connected to the slide rail device and is used to drive the slide rail device to move the X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, the Z-direction slider base and the positioning component along the corresponding directions, so that the positioning component inserts into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model to complete vehicle model positioning.

[0007] Optionally, the driving component includes a servo motor and a reducer respectively arranged in the X, Y, and Z directions, wherein the servo motor and reducer are connected to the slide rail device in the corresponding direction for driving the slide rail device to slide.

[0008] Optionally, the electronic control system includes: a programmable controller, a servo drive system, a touch screen, and a program storage module. The programmable controller is electrically connected to the servo drive system, the touch screen, and the program storage module. The programmable controller is used to call the control program corresponding to the target vehicle model in the vehicle model program storage module and send control signals to the servo drive system. The servo drive system is electrically connected to the servo motor of the three-axis module system and is used to drive the drive components according to the control signals from the programmable controller. The touch screen is used to realize human-machine interaction. The program storage module is used to store the coordinate data of the chassis positioning holes corresponding to various vehicle models and the control program for the movement of the three-axis module.

[0009] Optionally, the touch screen includes a parameter setting unit for receiving X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis coordinate data of the first to fourth three-axis modules input by the operator; and a vehicle model switching unit for receiving the target vehicle model selected by the operator.

[0010] Optionally, the electronic control system includes: a fault diagnosis module, used to monitor the operating status of the drive component, the servo drive system and the positioning component, and when the positioning component has an out-of-tolerance positioning deviation, or the drive component or the servo drive system has a fault, to issue an alarm prompt through the touch screen and record the fault information.

[0011] Optionally, the electronic control system further includes: an automatic vehicle model recognition module, used to collect the vehicle model positioning information of the previous workstation on the automated vehicle production line, and transmit the vehicle model positioning information of the previous workstation to the programmable controller. After the electronic control system recognizes the vehicle model positioning of the previous workstation, it automatically starts the vehicle model positioning of the next workstation.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes a vehicle body conveying mechanism for conveying the target vehicle to the target location after the target vehicle has been positioned.

[0013] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle model positioning method, comprising the following steps: receiving pre-set motion parameters; controlling the first to fourth three-axis modules to move according to the pre-set motion parameters, such that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to a position matching the positioning hole of the target vehicle chassis, thereby completing the vehicle model positioning.

[0014] In the above embodiments, the electronic control system controls the movement of the first to fourth three-axis modules according to pre-set motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to a position matching the chassis positioning holes of the target vehicle model, thus completing the vehicle model positioning. This solves the problem of rapid switching positioning devices in existing automated automotive production lines and high-precision rapid vehicle model positioning devices for multiple different platform models in trial assembly stations, improving the automation level and production efficiency of automated production lines producing different vehicle models in combination. It features modularity, intelligence, rapid switching, and high precision.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle positioning device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle positioning device according to a specific embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a touchscreen home screen according to a specific embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle selection screen according to a specific embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a screen for importing positioning data into a new vehicle model according to a specific embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a flowchart of a vehicle model positioning method according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure label: 10-Vehicle positioning device, 100-Three-axis module system, 1-Base plate, 2-Positioning component, 3-Slider base, 4-Ball slide rail screw system (i.e., slide rail device), 5-Drive assembly, 6-Electrical control system (i.e., electronic control system 200), 7-Programmable logic controller (PLC), 8-Servo system, 9-Touch screen. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0019] To address the problems mentioned in the background section regarding existing automated automotive production lines' rapid switching positioning devices and high-precision rapid vehicle positioning devices for various platform models at prototyping assembly stations, this application provides a vehicle positioning device. In this device, an electronic control system controls the movement of the first to fourth three-axis modules according to pre-set motion parameters, causing the first to fourth three-axis modules to move to positions matching the chassis positioning holes of the target vehicle model, thus completing vehicle positioning. This solves the problems of existing automated automotive production lines' rapid switching positioning devices and high-precision rapid vehicle positioning devices for various platform models at prototyping assembly stations, improving the automation level and production efficiency of automated production lines producing different vehicle models in combination. It features modularity, intelligence, rapid switching, and high precision.

[0020] Specifically, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle positioning device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle positioning device 10 includes a three-axis module system 100 and an electronic control system 200.

[0022] The three-axis module system 100 includes a first to a fourth three-axis module; the first to the fourth three-axis modules are all assembled on the base plate 2; the electronic control system 200 is electrically connected to the three-axis module system 100 and is used to control the movement of the first to the fourth three-axis modules according to the preset motion parameters, so that the first to the fourth three-axis modules move to the position that matches the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle, thereby completing the vehicle positioning.

[0023] The preset motion parameters can be user-defined movement data of the first to fourth three-axis modules, or obtained from pre-stored body chassis positioning hole coordinate data and three-axis module motion control programs corresponding to various vehicle models.

[0024] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first to fourth three-axis modules include: an X-direction slider base, a Y-direction slider base, a Z-direction slider base, and a slide rail device 4. The X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, and the Z-direction slider base are each equipped with a slide rail device, and the slide rail device 4 is used to drive the X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, and the Z-direction slider base to move along the X-direction, Y-direction, and Z-direction, respectively.

[0025] Specifically, vehicle positioning devices such as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle positioning device 10 includes a first to fourth three-axis module, a base plate 1, a positioning component 2, a slider base 3, a ball bearing slide rail screw system 4 (i.e., a slide rail device), a drive assembly 5 (including a servo motor and a reducer), an electronic control system 6 (i.e., an electronic control system 200), a programmable logic controller (PLC) 7, a servo system 8, and a touch screen 9.

[0026] Each three-axis module includes three independent slider bases: an X-axis slider base, a Y-axis slider base, and a Z-axis slider base. The ball screw slide rail system 4 drives the X-axis slider base, the Y-axis slider base, and the Z-axis slider base to move smoothly left and right along the X, Y, and Z directions, respectively, providing basic motion capability for matching the chassis positioning holes of different vehicle models.

[0027] Optionally, in some embodiments, the first to fourth three-axis modules further include: a positioning element 2 and a driving component 5, wherein the positioning element 2 is mounted on the slide rail device of the Z-direction slider base and is used to insert into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model to complete vehicle model positioning; the driving component 5 is connected to the slide rail device 4 for driving the slide rail device 4 to move the X-direction slider base, Y-direction slider base, Z-direction slider base and positioning element 2 along the corresponding directions, so that the positioning element 2 is inserted into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model to complete vehicle model positioning.

[0028] Optionally, in some embodiments, the driving component 5 includes a servo motor and a reducer respectively arranged in the X, Y, and Z directions. The servo motor and reducer are connected to the slide rail device 4 in the corresponding directions for driving the slide rail device 4 to slide.

[0029] Positioning component 2 is mounted on the ball screw slide rail system 4 of the Z-direction slider base, and the mechanical positioning of the vehicle body is completed by inserting it into the positioning hole.

[0030] The drive component 5 provides power support for the movement of the entire module. This component consists of servo motors and reducers independently configured in the X, Y, and Z directions, which form a transmission connection with the ball screw slide rail system 4 in the corresponding direction. It drives the ball screw slide rail system 4 of the first to fourth three-axis modules to move or rise and fall in the corresponding direction until it stops at the position specified by the positioning hole of the target vehicle chassis.

[0031] Optionally, in some embodiments, the electronic control system 200 includes: a programmable controller 7, a servo drive system 8, a touch screen 9, and a program storage module. The programmable controller 7 is electrically connected to the servo drive system 8, the touch screen 9, and the program storage module. The programmable controller 7 is used to call the control program corresponding to the target vehicle model in the vehicle model program storage module and send control signals to the servo drive system 8. The servo drive system 8 is electrically connected to the drive component 5 of the three-axis module system 100 and is used to drive the drive component 5 to operate according to the control signals from the programmable controller 7. The touch screen 9 is used to realize human-machine interaction. The program storage module is used to store the coordinate data of the chassis positioning holes corresponding to various vehicle models and the control program for the movement of the three-axis module.

[0032] Specifically, the programmable controller 7 is electrically connected to the servo drive system 8, the touch screen 9, and the program storage module. The program storage module pre-stores the coordinate data of the chassis positioning holes and the motion control program of the three-axis module corresponding to various vehicle models. When a certain vehicle model needs to be produced, the operator can directly select the target vehicle model through the vehicle model switching unit of the touch screen 9, or the vehicle model automatic recognition module can automatically collect the vehicle model information.

[0033] After receiving the vehicle model instruction, the programmable controller 7 immediately calls the corresponding control program in the program storage module, calculates the motion parameters of each module by combining the positioning hole coordinate data, and sends precise control signals to the servo drive system 8.

[0034] The servo drive system 8 establishes an electrical connection with the drive component 5 of the three-axis module, converting the electrical signal output by the programmable controller 7 into the mechanical motion of the motor. Through the drive component 5, the ball screw slide rail system 4 is driven to run, ultimately achieving precise displacement of the positioning components of each module until they are completely matched with the chassis positioning hole position of the target vehicle.

[0035] Optionally, in some embodiments, the touchscreen includes a parameter setting unit for receiving X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis coordinate data of the first to fourth three-axis modules input by the operator; and a vehicle model switching unit for receiving the target vehicle model selected by the operator.

[0036] The touchscreen 9 features two core functional areas: a parameter setting unit and a vehicle model switching unit. The parameter setting unit provides operators with a flexible debugging channel, allowing direct input of X, Y, and Z coordinate data from the first to fourth three-axis modules to meet positioning adjustment needs under special working conditions. The vehicle model switching unit uses a visual button design, allowing operators to trigger the entire positioning process with a single click by selecting the target vehicle model (e.g., model A), greatly simplifying the operation process and reducing manual intervention costs.

[0037] Optionally, in some embodiments, the electronic control system 200 includes: a fault diagnosis module, used to monitor the operating status of the drive component 5, the servo drive system 8 and the positioning component 2, and when the positioning component 2 has an out-of-tolerance positioning deviation, or the drive component 5 or the servo drive system 8 has a fault, it issues an alarm prompt through the touch screen 9 and records the fault information.

[0038] Optionally, in some embodiments, the electronic control system 200 further includes: an automatic vehicle model recognition module, used to collect the vehicle model positioning information of the previous workstation on the automated vehicle production line, and transmit the vehicle model positioning information of the previous workstation to the programmable controller 7, and automatically start the vehicle model positioning of the next workstation after the electronic control system 200 recognizes the vehicle model positioning of the previous workstation.

[0039] Specifically, the electronic control system 200 has a built-in fault diagnosis module that monitors the operating status of the drive components, servo drive system, and positioning components in real time. When the positioning component deviates beyond tolerance (such as misalignment with the chassis positioning holes), or when the drive component fails or the servo drive system malfunctions, the module will immediately issue an audible and visual alarm via the touchscreen and automatically record key information such as the time of the fault and the type of fault, providing accurate information for subsequent maintenance.

[0040] Meanwhile, the electronic control system 200 is also equipped with an automatic vehicle model recognition module. This module collects the vehicle model positioning information from the previous workstation on the production line and transmits the relevant information to the programmable controller 7 in real time. After the previous workstation completes and confirms the vehicle model positioning, the system automatically starts the positioning process for this workstation without manual triggering, achieving seamless connection between workstations on the production line and further improving production efficiency.

[0041] Optionally, in some embodiments, it further includes: a vehicle body conveying mechanism for conveying the target vehicle body to the target location after the target vehicle body has been positioned.

[0042] Specifically, after the four positioning positions of the target vehicle chassis of the four-axis three-axis drive module are fixed, the vehicle body is transported to the workstation positioning device by the vehicle body conveying mechanism (including manual hoisting or automatic conveying line) and locked. After the vehicle body is locked, it can be used for other corresponding operations.

[0043] To facilitate understanding of the vehicle positioning device described in this application, in conjunction with Figure 2 To elaborate further.

[0044] This device is used in automated production lines for various car models in automobile manufacturing enterprises. Its main structure consists of four sets of three-axis module systems assembled on a base plate 1. The four positioning holes under the car body chassis are aligned with the positioning parts 2 of the four sets of three-axis module components, so that the car body is stably placed on the device. Then, the industrial robot is matched with the corresponding spot welding, planting welding, riveting welding, CO2 welding machine, glue application and other pre-taught trajectories to perform other operations.

[0045] Each three-axis module mainly consists of three slider bases 3 for the X, Y, and Z directions. The ball screw slide rail system 4 is assembled on the three slider bases in the Z direction. The positioning component 2 is assembled on the ball screw slide rail Z-axis system. The ball screw of the three-axis module is driven by the servo motors and reducers 5 in the three directions to move the corresponding three slider bases in the X, Y and Z directions. This determines the front-to-back, left-to-right distance and lifting height of the positioning components of the four sets of three-axis modules, so that the four positioning holes of the vehicle chassis can be placed horizontally on the positioning components of the four sets of three-axis modules. The vehicle body is placed stably, and other tools can perform other operations on the vehicle body, such as robotic spot welding and glue application.

[0046] The electronic control system 6 controls the precise movement of each module in the X, Y, and Z directions. The electronic control system 6 mainly includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) 7, a servo drive system 8, a touchscreen 9, and programs for various vehicle models programmed according to the chassis dimensions. When producing a vehicle model A, the button for model A is selected directly on the touchscreen 9. The PLC 7 receives the instructions according to the pre-programmed model A program and sends a signal to control the servo drive system. The servo drive system controls the motor and its reducer to drive the ball screw slide rail systems of the four sets of three-axis modules to move precisely in the corresponding directions or rise and fall until they stop at the positions specified by the positioning holes on the model A chassis. The four positioning positions of the chassis are then fixed. The body-in-white is then transported to the positioning device at this workstation via manual hoisting or automatic conveyor line, and locked in place. After the body is locked, it can be used for other corresponding operations.

[0047] The invention of a high-precision CNC positioning quick switching device for the production of various vehicle models is briefly described below in practical applications.

[0048] Step 1: Set the coordinate data of the four positioning holes on the new vehicle chassis.

[0049] After the device is powered on and started, the touch screen of the electrical control system displays the main screen (e.g., Figure 3 As shown), click Parameters, enter your process username and password to log in, and the vehicle selection screen will be displayed. Figure 4 As shown in the image, clicking the unused vehicle model button on this screen will display a screen showing the required data input for four sets of three axes for that vehicle model. Figure 5 As shown), based on the chassis positioning hole coordinates of the new model, calculate the data for the four modules U1 to U12 respectively, manually input them, and after confirming that they are accurate, click the save and confirm button in the upper right corner of the screen. Then return to the main screen ( Figure 3 As shown in the image, clicking the automatic positioning button will cause the four modules to move rapidly and with high precision in the X / Y / Z directions based on the data imported for the new vehicle model. Ultimately, they will align with the four positioning holes on the new vehicle model's chassis, completing the new model's positioning data setup. Theoretically, this system can set positioning hole data for N different vehicle models, enabling flexible production of N different vehicle models.

[0050] Step 2: After the device has been pre-set with chassis positioning data for multiple vehicle models, when a specific vehicle model is actually produced, the device needs to match the vehicle model's positioning holes. Typically, the vehicle model is selected manually or automatically by opening the vehicle model selection screen. Figure 4 As shown), after selecting the vehicle model to produce, return to the main screen ( Figure 3(As shown) Click "Auto Positioning". The four modules, each with three axes, control servo motors and reducers to perform rapid, high-precision movement in the X / Y / Z directions, based on the selected vehicle model. This is achieved through a programmable logic controller (PLC) and servo drive system. Ultimately, the distance and horizontal height of the four module three-axis positioning components align with the four positioning holes on the new vehicle model's chassis, completing the positioning process. Furthermore, this device can automatically identify the vehicle model at a workstation on the production line. The electrical control system collects and analyzes the vehicle model data from a workstation, automatically executing a high-precision, rapid switching of the positioning device at the next workstation. This allows for automatic adjustment of the positioning device at that workstation. After the previous workstation's vehicle model is completed, the automatic conveyor line transports the car body to the pre-positioned device, improving production cycle time and enabling simultaneous production of different vehicle models on mixed lines.

[0051] According to the vehicle positioning device proposed in this application, the electronic control system controls the movement of the first to fourth three-axis modules based on pre-set motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to a position matching the chassis positioning holes of the target vehicle, thus completing the vehicle positioning. This solves the problem of rapid switching positioning devices in existing automated automotive production lines and high-precision rapid vehicle positioning devices for multiple different platform models in trial assembly stations, improving the automation level and production efficiency of automated production lines producing different vehicle models in combination. It features modularity, intelligence, rapid switching, and high precision.

[0052] Next, the vehicle positioning method proposed according to the embodiments of this application is described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] like Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle positioning method includes the following steps: In step S601, preset motion parameters are received.

[0054] In step S602, the first to fourth three-axis modules are moved according to the preset motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to the position that matches the positioning hole of the target vehicle chassis, thereby completing the vehicle positioning.

[0055] It should be noted that the foregoing explanation of the vehicle positioning device embodiment also applies to the vehicle positioning method of this embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0056] According to the vehicle model positioning method proposed in this application, the first to fourth three-axis modules are moved according to pre-set motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to a position that matches the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model, thus completing the vehicle model positioning. This solves the problem of rapid switching positioning devices in existing automated automotive production lines and high-precision rapid vehicle model positioning devices for multiple different platform models in trial assembly stations, improving the automation level and production efficiency of automated production lines producing different vehicle models in combination. It features modularity, intelligence, rapid switching, and high precision.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "N" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0059] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more N executable instructions for implementing custom logic functions or processes, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0060] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequential list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be specifically implemented in any computer program product for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer program product" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit a program for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples of computer program products (a non-exhaustive list) include the following: an electrical connection having one or N wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic device, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, the computer program product can even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program can be printed, because the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0061] It should be understood that the various parts of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, the N steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0062] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer program product, and when executed, the program includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0063] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer program product.

[0064] The computer program product mentioned above may be a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk, etc. Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle model positioning device, characterized in that, Including a three-axis module system and an electronic control system, The three-axis module system includes first to fourth three-axis modules; The first to fourth triaxial modules are all assembled on the substrate; The electronic control system is electrically connected to the three-axis module system and is used to control the movement of the first to fourth three-axis modules according to the preset motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to the position that matches the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle, thereby completing the vehicle positioning.

2. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first to fourth three-axis modules include: X-direction slider base, Y-direction slider base, Z-direction slider base and slide rail assembly. The X-direction slider base, Y-direction slider base, and Z-direction slider base are each equipped with a slide rail device, which is used to drive the X-direction slider base, Y-direction slider base, and Z-direction slider base to move along the X-direction, Y-direction, and Z-direction, respectively.

3. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first to fourth three-axis modules also include: Positioning components and drive components, among which, The positioning component is mounted on the slide rail device of the Z-direction slider base and is used to insert into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle model to complete the vehicle model positioning. The drive component is connected to the slide rail device for driving the slide rail device to move the X-direction slider base, the Y-direction slider base, the Z-direction slider base and the positioning member along the corresponding directions, so that the positioning member is inserted into the chassis positioning hole of the target vehicle to complete the vehicle positioning.

4. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving component includes: Servo motors and reducers are respectively arranged in the X, Y, and Z directions. The servo motors and reducers are connected to the slide rail devices in the corresponding directions for driving the slide rail devices to slide.

5. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic control system includes: Programmable controller, servo drive system, touch screen, and program storage module. The programmable controller is electrically connected to the servo drive system, the touch screen and the program storage module respectively. The programmable controller is used to call the control program corresponding to the target model in the vehicle model program storage module and send control signals to the servo drive system. The servo drive system is electrically connected to the servo motor of the three-axis module system and is used to drive the drive component to operate according to the control signal of the programmable controller. The touchscreen is used to enable human-computer interaction; The program storage module is used to store the coordinate data of the chassis positioning holes for various vehicle models and the control program for the movement of the three-axis module.

6. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The touchscreen includes The parameter setting unit is used to receive the X, Y, and Z coordinate data of the first to fourth three-axis modules input by the operator. The vehicle model switching unit is used to receive the target vehicle model selected by the operator.

7. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electronic control system includes: The fault diagnosis module is used to monitor the operating status of the drive component, servo drive system and positioning component. When the positioning component has an out-of-tolerance positioning deviation, or the drive component or the servo drive system has a fault, it will issue an alarm prompt through the touch screen and record the fault information.

8. The vehicle positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electronic control system also includes: The vehicle model automatic recognition module is used to collect the vehicle model positioning information of the previous station on the automated automotive production line and transmit the vehicle model positioning information of the previous station to the programmable controller. After the electronic control system recognizes the vehicle model positioning of the previous station, it automatically starts the vehicle model positioning of the next station.

9. The vehicle positioning device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Also includes: The vehicle body conveying mechanism is used to transport the target vehicle to the target location after the target vehicle has been positioned.

10. A vehicle model positioning method, characterized in that, The vehicle model positioning device as described in any one of claims 1-9 is used, wherein the method includes the following steps: Receive preset motion parameters; The first to fourth three-axis modules are moved according to the preset motion parameters, so that the first to fourth three-axis modules move to the position that matches the positioning hole of the target vehicle chassis, thereby completing the vehicle positioning.

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