Vehicle code detection system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle detection, in particular to a vehicle code detection system which comprises a conveying device and a code detection device connected with the conveying device, the code detection device comprises a scanning mechanism and a reciprocating mechanism, and the scanning mechanism is connected with the conveying end of the conveying device through the reciprocating mechanism; a carrying device used for carrying the body-in-white is further arranged at the position close to the conveying device, and a positioning device used for the body-in-white is arranged on the carrying device. The vehicle code detection system further comprises a control device, and the conveying device, the scanning mechanism, the reciprocating mechanism, the carrying device and the positioning device are all in communication connection with the control device. The device is convenient to use, can quickly scan and detect the body-in-white codes of different vehicle types, and improves the detection efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle detection, and more specifically, to a vehicle code detection system. Background Art

[0002] The body in white refers to the body that has been welded but not yet painted. In the workshop, it is necessary to perform defect detection on the codes engraved on each body in white, such as defect detection on the vehicle identification code. The current traditional method for detecting the body in white identification code is to transport the body in white to the inspection station, and scan and detect the identification code on the body in white with the identification code engraved by the scanner at the inspection station. However, in the traditional detection method, when scanning and detecting the body in white identification codes of different models, it is necessary to manually adjust the position of the body in white in the inspection station so that the current body in white identification code can fall into the scanning area of ​​the scanner, which will not be conducive to improving the detection efficiency of the body in white identification code. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a vehicle code detection system which is easy to use and can quickly scan and detect body-in-white codes of different vehicle models, thereby improving detection efficiency.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] A vehicle code detection system is provided, comprising a conveying device and a code detection device connected to the conveying device, wherein the code detection device comprises a scanning mechanism and a reciprocating mechanism, the scanning mechanism is connected to the conveying end of the conveying device through the reciprocating mechanism; a loading device for loading a body-in-white is also provided near the conveying device, and a positioning device for the body-in-white is provided at the loading device; the vehicle code detection system also comprises a control device, and the conveying device, the scanning mechanism, the reciprocating mechanism, the loading device, and the positioning device are all communicatively connected to the control device.

[0006] Preferably, the reciprocating mechanism includes a guide rail, a slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and a driving member drivingly connected to the guide rail, the driving member is communicatively connected to the control device, and the scanning mechanism is connected to the slider; the transport device is a collaborative robot, and the guide rail is connected to the flange end of the collaborative robot through a flange connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the reciprocating mechanism further comprises a first position detecting member and a second position detecting member which are communicatively connected to the control device, and the first position detecting member and the second position detecting member are arranged on the guide rail along its extension direction.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning device includes a connecting frame and a first positioning mechanism, the first positioning mechanism includes a first telescopic member installed on the connecting frame, and also includes a first hook member rotatably connected to the connecting frame, and the first hook member is connected to the movable end of the first telescopic member; the positioning device also includes a second positioning mechanism installed on the connecting frame, the inner side of the second hook member of the second positioning mechanism faces the first hook member, and the inner side of the first hook member also faces the second hook member.

[0009] Preferably, a first blocking piece is connected to the outer side of the first hook member, and a second blocking piece for cooperating with the first blocking piece is connected to a position of the connecting frame close to the first hook member.

[0010] Preferably, the carrying device includes a height-adjustable bracket and a first placement rail and a second placement rail connected to the height-adjustable bracket, and the height-adjustable bracket is also provided with an in-place detection component that is communicatively connected to the control device; the positioning device is located between the first placement rail and the second placement rail.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the first placement rail and both ends of the second placement rail are inclined downward.

[0012] Preferably, a support rail is further provided between the first placement rail and the second placement rail.

[0013] Preferably, the carrying device is also provided with a reading mechanism for reading the vehicle frame number, and the reading mechanism is communicatively connected to the control device; wherein the reading mechanism includes a reader and a position adjustment structure, the reader is connected to the carrying device via the position adjustment structure, and the reader is communicatively connected to the control device.

[0014] Preferably, the vehicle code detection system also includes a base, and the transport device, the carrying device, and the positioning device are all carried on the base; it also includes a protective cover arranged on the base, and the transport device, the code detection device, the carrying device, and the positioning device are all located in the protective cover, and the protective cover is provided with an entrance and exit for facilitating the transportation of the body in white.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model is a vehicle code detection system, which can complete the scanning and detection operation by driving the scanning mechanism to move back and forth through a reciprocating mechanism. The arrangement of the transport device enables the code detection device to be applicable to the body-in-white of different models; the mounting device and the positioning device can be used to mount the body-in-white and position it to avoid displacement of the body-in-white; the arrangement of the control device can be used to control the transport device, the code detection device, the mounting device and the positioning device to improve the detection efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle code detection system of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part I;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the main viewing angle of the code detection device of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the code detection device of the utility model from a rear-view perspective;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the carrying device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the middle J section;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning device of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of a vehicle code detection system of the utility model.

[0025] The illustrations are as follows:

[0026] 1-transport device, 11-flange end, 12-control cabinet, 2-code detection device, 21-scanning mechanism, 22-reciprocating mechanism, 221-guide rail, 222-slider, 223-driving member, 224-first position detection member, 225-second position detection member, 226-connecting seat, 23-flange connecting plate, 3-carrying device, 31-first placement rail, 32-second placement rail, 33-height adjustable bracket, 331-vertical beam, 332-cross beam, 333-adjusting bolt assembly, 34-in place Detection component, 341-travel switch, 342-first adjustment plate, 35-support rail, 4-positioning device, 41-connecting frame, 42-first telescopic member, 43-first hook member, 431-first baffle, 44-second baffle, 45-solenoid valve, 46-second telescopic member, 47-second hook member, 48-block, 49-buffer block, 5-reading mechanism, 51-reader, 52-T-shaped plate, 53-L-shaped plate, 6-base, 7-protective cover, 71-entrance, 72-exit, 73-door body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods. The drawings are only used for exemplary descriptions, and are only schematic diagrams, not actual pictures, and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent; in order to better illustrate the embodiments of the utility model, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; for those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0028] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first embodiment of a vehicle code detection system of the utility model is shown, which includes a conveying device 1 and a code detection device 2 connected to the conveying device 1, wherein the code detection device 2 includes a scanning mechanism 21 and a reciprocating mechanism 22, and the scanning mechanism 21 is connected to the conveying end of the conveying device 1 through the reciprocating mechanism 22; a loading device 3 for loading the body-in-white is also provided near the conveying device 1, and a positioning device 4 for the body-in-white is provided at the loading device 3; the vehicle code detection system also includes a control device, and the conveying device 1, the scanning mechanism 21, the reciprocating mechanism 22, the loading device 3, and the positioning device 4 are all communicatively connected to the control device.

[0031] The scanning and detection operation can be completed by driving the scanning mechanism 21 to move back and forth through the reciprocating mechanism 22. The setting of the transport device 1 enables the code detection device 2 to be applicable to the white body of different models, and the code detection device 2 can be transported to the right place; the loading device 3 and the positioning device 4 can be used to load the white body and position it to avoid the white body from shifting; the setting of the control device can be used to control the transport device 1, the code detection device 2, the loading device 3, and the positioning device 4 to improve the detection efficiency. In this embodiment, the control device is a PLC controller. The utility model provides a vehicle code detection system that can be used for the detection and scanning of vehicle identification codes (VIN codes).

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the reciprocating mechanism 22 includes a guide rail 221, a slider 222 slidably connected to the guide rail 221, and a driving member 223 drivingly connected to the guide rail 221, the driving member 223 is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the scanning mechanism 21 is connected to the slider 222; the conveying device 1 is a collaborative robot, and the control cabinet 12 of the collaborative robot is electrically connected to the PLC controller; the guide rail 221 is connected to the flange end 11 of the collaborative robot through the flange connecting plate 23.

[0033] In this embodiment, the driving member 223 is a motor, which drives the screw nut assembly on the guide rail 221, so that the slider 222 connected to the screw nut assembly can drive the scanning mechanism 21 to move back and forth, thereby realizing the detection and scanning of the VIN code. Specifically, the scanning mechanism 21 is connected to the slider 222 through the connecting seat 226, and a tank chain is also connected between the connecting seat 226 and the guide rail 221 to improve the movement stability. In this embodiment, the reciprocating mechanism 22 can also be a linear module slide. It should be noted that the scanning mechanism 21 is a 3D laser scanning mechanism, which is a prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the reciprocating mechanism 22 also includes a first position detection member 224 and a second position detection member 225 electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the first position detection member 224 and the second position detection member 225 are arranged on the guide rail 221 along its extension direction. The arrangement of the first position detection member 224 and the second position detection member 225 can be used to limit the extreme movement position of the scanning mechanism 21. The relative positions of the first position detection member 224 and the second position detection member 225 on the guide rail 221 can be adjusted according to actual use requirements. In this embodiment, the first position detection member 224 and the second position detection member 225 are both photoelectric switches. It should be noted that in order to facilitate the photoelectric switch to detect the position of the scanning mechanism 21, a corresponding light shielding sheet can be arranged on the connecting seat 226.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] This embodiment is similar to embodiment 1, except that Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning device 4 includes a connecting frame 41 and a first positioning mechanism, wherein the first positioning mechanism includes a first telescopic member 42 mounted on the connecting frame 41, and also includes a first hook member 43 rotatably connected to the connecting frame 41, and the first hook member 43 is connected to the movable end of the first telescopic member 42; the positioning device 4 also includes a second positioning mechanism mounted on the connecting frame 41, wherein the second positioning mechanism includes a second telescopic member 46 mounted on the connecting frame 41, and also includes a second hook member 47 rotatably connected to the connecting frame 41, and the second hook member 47 is connected to the movable end of the second telescopic member 46. In this embodiment, the inner side of the second hook member 47 faces the first hook member 43, and the inner side of the first hook member 43 also faces the second hook member 47. The first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism can both be used to position the body-in-white, and the positioning device 4 can be applied to the body-in-white of different models.

[0037] Specifically, the first telescopic member 42 is a first cylinder, which is electrically connected to the PLC controller via a solenoid valve 45; the cylinder seat of the first cylinder is hinged to the first end of the connecting frame 41, and the push rod of the first cylinder is hinged to the first hook member 43. In this embodiment, the first hook member 43 is a first V-shaped structure, and the push rod of the first cylinder is hinged to the end of the first side of the first hook member 43. The first side of the first hook member 43 is also rotatably connected to the connecting frame 41. The telescopic movement of the first cylinder can drive the first hook member 43 to rotate, thereby enabling the second side of the first hook member 43 to position or unlock the body-in-white. Figure 7 As shown, a first blocking piece 431 is connected to the outer side of the first hook member 43, and a second blocking piece 44 is connected to a position on the connecting frame 41 close to the first hook member 43. The second blocking piece 44 is provided with a groove for the first hook member 43 to avoid air, and the second blocking piece 44 is located below the first blocking piece 431. When the first hook member 43 is rotated to a certain angle, the first blocking piece 431 abuts against the second blocking piece 44, which can prevent the first hook member 43 from excessive rotation.

[0038] Specifically, the second telescopic member 46 is a second cylinder, which is also electrically connected to the PLC controller through the solenoid valve 45; the cylinder seat of the second cylinder is hinged to the middle position of the connecting frame 41, and the push rod of the second cylinder is hinged to the second hook member 47. In this embodiment, the second hook member 47 is a second V-shaped structure, one side of the second V-shaped structure is rotatably connected to the push rod of the second cylinder, and the other side is used for positioning with the body-in-white. And the open end of the first V-shaped structure is arranged opposite to the open end of the second V-shaped structure. In order to prevent the second hook member 47 from rotating excessively, the second positioning mechanism also includes a stopper 48 and a buffer block 49. The stopper 48 is connected to the second end of the first connecting frame 41, and the stopper 48 is located at the telescopic stroke of the push rod of the second cylinder, which can limit the extension position of the push rod of the second cylinder, and thus can limit the rotation of the second hook member 47. The buffer block 49 is located between the stopper 48 and the push rod of the second cylinder, and the buffer block 49 is hinged to the bottom of the connecting frame 41. After the push rod of the second cylinder is extended, it contacts the buffer block 49 for buffering, and the buffer block 49 contacts the stopper 48 to achieve limiting.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the loading device 3 includes a height-adjustable bracket 33 and a first placement rail 31 and a second placement rail 32 connected to the height-adjustable bracket 33. The first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32 are arranged parallel to each other. The height-adjustable bracket 33 is also provided with an in-place detection component 34 electrically connected to the PLC controller; the positioning device 4 is located between the first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32. In this embodiment, both ends of the first placement rail 31 and both ends of the second placement rail 32 are arranged to tilt downward, which can facilitate the transportation of the white body from the previous process to the first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32 of the current process. In order to improve the placement stability, a support rail 35 is also arranged between the first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32. The support rail 35 is also connected to the height-adjustable bracket 33, and the support height of the support rail 35 is lower than the first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the support rail 35 is an "I"-shaped structure.

[0040] The height adjustable bracket 33 includes a plurality of vertical beams 331 and a plurality of horizontal beams 332. The vertical beams 331 and the horizontal beams 332 are connected to form a bracket shape. The first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32 are both connected to the vertical beams 331. The support rail 35 is connected to the horizontal beam 332. The positioning device 4 is also connected to the horizontal beam 332. Specifically, the connecting frame 41 is connected to the horizontal beam 332. The height adjustable bracket 33 also includes an adjustment bolt assembly 333 connected to the vertical beam 331. By rotating the adjustment bolt assembly 333, the height of the height adjustable bracket 33 can be adjusted, and the height position of the first placement rail 31, the second placement rail 32, the support rail 35 and the positioning device 4 from the ground can be adjusted.

[0041] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the in-place detection component 34 includes a travel switch 341 and a first adjustment plate 342. The travel switch 341 is electrically connected to the PLC controller. The travel switch 341 is connected to the vertical beam 331 through the first adjustment plate 342. The first adjustment plate 342 is provided with a horizontally arranged first waist-shaped hole, which is connected to the travel switch 341 after a bolt passes through the first waist-shaped hole. The in-place detection component 34 can be used to adjust the relative position of the travel switch 341, so that the in-place detection component 34 can be suitable for the in-place detection of the white body of various models on the mounting device 3.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] This embodiment is similar to embodiment 1 or 2, except that Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a reading mechanism 5 for reading the vehicle frame number is also provided on the mounting device 3, and the reading mechanism 5 is communicatively connected with the control device; wherein, the reading mechanism 5 includes a reader 51 and a position adjustment structure, the reader 51 is connected to the mounting device 3 through the position adjustment structure, and the reader 51 is electrically connected to the PLC controller. In this embodiment, the position adjustment structure includes a T-shaped plate 52 and an L-shaped plate 53, the T-shaped plate 52 is provided with a second waist-shaped hole and a third waist-shaped hole, the L-shaped plate 53 is provided with a fourth waist-shaped hole, the reader 51 is connected to the T-shaped plate after passing through the second waist-shaped hole by bolts, the T-shaped plate is connected to the L-shaped plate 53 after passing through the third waist-shaped hole by bolts, and the L-shaped plate 53 is connected to the vertical beam 331 of the height adjustable bracket 33 after passing through the fourth waist-shaped hole by bolts. The second waist-shaped hole, the third waist-shaped hole and the fourth waist-shaped hole can respectively realize the position adjustment of the reader 51 in the X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction, so that the reading mechanism 5 can be applied to the information reading of the white body of various models on the mounting device 3. Specifically, the reader 51 may be an RFID reader.

[0044] Example 4

[0045] This embodiment is similar to Embodiments 1 to 3, except that Figure 8 As shown, the vehicle code detection system in this embodiment further includes a base 6, and the transport device 1, the carrying device 3, and the positioning device 4 are all carried on the base 6. Specifically, the collaborative robot is connected to the base 6, and the control cabinet 12 of the collaborative robot is also arranged on the base 6; the height-adjustable bracket 33 is connected to the base 6.

[0046] like Figure 8As shown, the vehicle code detection system further includes a protective cover 7 connected to the base 6, and the transport device 1, the code detection device 2, the loading device 3, the positioning device 4, and the reading mechanism 5 are all located in the protective cover 7. The protective cover 7 is provided with an entrance 71 and an exit 72 for BIW transportation. Specifically, the protective cover 7 is provided with a door body 73 for operators to enter and exit.

[0047] The working principle of the vehicle code detection system of the utility model is:

[0048] The body-in-white to be inspected is transported into the protective cover 7. When the in-place detection component 34 detects that the body-in-white is in place on the first placement rail 31 and the second placement rail 32, the body-in-white is positioned by the positioning device 4, and then the frame number of the current body-in-white is read and recorded by the reading mechanism 5; then the code detection device 2 is transported to the position by the collaborative robot, and the scanning mechanism 21 is driven to perform a reciprocating motion by the reciprocating mechanism 22 to realize the recognition and coding engraved on the body-in-white for defect detection such as character depth.

[0049] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle code detection system, characterized in that: The vehicle code detection system comprises a conveying device (1) and a code detection device (2) connected to the conveying device (1), wherein the code detection device (2) comprises a scanning mechanism (21) and a reciprocating mechanism (22), and the scanning mechanism (21) is connected to the conveying end of the conveying device (1) via the reciprocating mechanism (22); a loading device (3) for loading a body-in-white is also provided near the conveying device (1), and a positioning device (4) for the body-in-white is provided at the loading device (3); the vehicle code detection system further comprises a control device, and the conveying device (1), the scanning mechanism (21), the reciprocating mechanism (22), the loading device (3), and the positioning device (4) are all communicatively connected to the control device.

2. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reciprocating mechanism (22) comprises a guide rail (221), a slider (222) slidably connected to the guide rail (221), and a driving member (223) drivingly connected to the guide rail (221), wherein the driving member (223) is communicatively connected to a control device; the scanning mechanism (21) is connected to the slider (222); the transport device (1) is a collaborative robot, and the guide rail (221) is connected to a flange end (11) of the collaborative robot via a flange connecting plate (23).

3. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reciprocating mechanism (22) further comprises a first position detection member (224) and a second position detection member (225) which are communicatively connected to the control device; the first position detection member (224) and the second position detection member (225) are arranged on the guide rail (221) along its extension direction.

4. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning device (4) comprises a connecting frame (41) and a first positioning mechanism, wherein the first positioning mechanism comprises a first telescopic member (42) mounted on the connecting frame (41), and further comprises a first hook member (43) rotatably connected to the connecting frame (41), and the first hook member (43) is connected to a movable end of the first telescopic member (42); The positioning device (4) further comprises a second positioning mechanism mounted on the connecting frame (41), wherein the inner side of a second hook member (47) of the second positioning mechanism faces the first hook member (43), and the inner side of the first hook member (43) also faces the second hook member (47).

5. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the first hook member (43) is connected to a first blocking piece (431), and a position on the connecting frame (41) close to the first hook member (43) is connected to a second blocking piece (44) for cooperating with the first blocking piece (431).

6. The vehicle code detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The carrying device (3) comprises a height-adjustable bracket (33) and a first placement rail (31) and a second placement rail (32) connected to the height-adjustable bracket (33); the height-adjustable bracket (33) is also provided with an in-position detection component (34) that is communicatively connected to a control device; the positioning device (4) is located between the first placement rail (31) and the second placement rail (32).

7. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both ends of the first placement rail (31) and both ends of the second placement rail (32) are arranged to be inclined downward.

8. The vehicle code detection system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A support rail (35) is also provided between the first placement rail (31) and the second placement rail (32).

9. The vehicle code detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The carrying device (3) is also provided with a reading mechanism (5) for reading the vehicle frame number, and the reading mechanism (5) is communicatively connected to the control device; wherein the reading mechanism (5) comprises a reader (51) and a position adjustment structure, the reader (51) is connected to the carrying device (3) via the position adjustment structure, and the reader (51) is communicatively connected to the control device.

10. The vehicle code detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a base (6), on which the transport device (1), the loading device (3), and the positioning device (4) are all loaded; and a protective cover (7) arranged on the base (6), in which the transport device (1), the code detection device (2), the loading device (3), and the positioning device (4) are all located, and the protective cover (7) is provided with an entrance (71) and an exit (72) for facilitating the transportation of the body-in-white.

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