Automatic calibrating device for X-ray flaw detector
The automated calibration device for X-ray flaw detectors addresses the manual calibration issue by using a support mechanism and conveyor system to enhance automation and speed, enabling efficient inspection of diverse objects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420854461.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing X-ray flaw detectors require manual positioning of objects for calibration, leading to prolonged verification times and low automation levels.
An automated calibration device with a support mechanism and conveyor system, controlled by a PLC, that automatically moves objects to the calibration position, ensuring stable transportation for objects of varying sizes.
Enhances the automation and speed of the calibration process, allowing for efficient inspection of objects of different sizes without manual intervention.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of X-ray flaw detectors, in particular to an automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detectors. Background Art
[0002] An X-ray flaw detector is a non-destructive testing device used to detect internal defects of an object. It uses the characteristics of X-rays penetrating through materials and attenuating in the materials to discover defects therein. It can be applied to metal and non-metal materials and their products to check volume defects such as pores, slag inclusions, and incomplete penetration in welds, as well as internal defects or foreign matter in semiconductor chips, electronic components, new energy batteries, mobile phone components, plastic products, etc. Due to its non-destructive characteristics, X-ray flaw detectors have been widely used in industrial production, gradually replacing traditional manual inspection methods, making it convenient to display defects on the surface and inside of objects and to verify the quality of objects. In the prior art, in the process of using an X-ray flaw detector to verify an object, the object needs to be located between the X-ray transmitting component and the receiving component to ensure the normal verification of the X-ray flaw detector. It takes a lot of manual time to move the object to the verification position, resulting in a long time for the X-ray flaw detector to verify the object, and a low degree of automation. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the existing defects and provide an automated calibration device for an X-ray flaw detector, which automatically moves the calibration object to the calibration position, speeds up the calibration speed of the X-ray flaw detector, makes the calibration process of the X-ray flaw detector more automated, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an automatic calibration device for an X-ray flaw detector, comprising a calibration housing and a supporting mechanism;
[0005] Verification shell: support plates are provided on its left and right sides respectively, and a conveying column is rotatably connected between the two support plates corresponding to the longitudinal position through a rotating shaft, and the two conveying columns are connected through a conveyor belt transmission. There are two conveyor belts and they are distributed front and back. A motor is provided on the surface of the support plate on the rear side, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the conveying column rotating shaft on the right side. An X-ray transmitter is provided on the upper end of the verification shell, and a light receiver is provided between the front and rear inner walls of the shell. The light receiver is located between the upper and lower belt bodies of the conveyor belt. A PLC controller is provided on the front surface of the verification shell, and the input end of the PLC controller is electrically connected to an external power supply, and the input ends of the motor and the X-ray transmitter are both electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller, and the output end of the light receiver is electrically connected to the input end of the PLC controller;
[0006] Support mechanism: It is set between two conveyor belts, automatically moves the inspection object to the inspection position, speeds up the inspection speed of the X-ray flaw detector, makes the inspection process of the X-ray flaw detector more automated, and can provide stable transportation for objects of different sizes, so that the automated inspection device can be used for the inspection of objects of different sizes.
[0007] Furthermore, the support mechanism includes support columns and limit seats, the limit seats are respectively arranged on the outer side surfaces of the conveyor belt, there are two support columns and they are distributed on the left and right sides, and the support columns are placed between the two limit seats corresponding to the longitudinal positions to provide support for the left and right ends of the inspection object.
[0008] Furthermore, the support mechanism also includes a limit baffle, which is respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the verification shell, and the limit baffle is installed in cooperation with the support column to prevent the support column from moving upward.
[0009] Furthermore, the support mechanism also includes a limiting ring, which is respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the outer arc surface of the support column, and the limiting ring is installed in cooperation with the limiting seat to limit the forward and backward movement of the support column.
[0010] Furthermore, the support mechanism also includes a slide plate and a slide plate, the slide plates are respectively slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the support column on the left side, and the two slide plates distributed front and back are both laterally slidably connected with the slide plate inside, and the right end of the slide plate is slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the support column on the right side, providing support for the front and rear ends of the inspection object.
[0011] Furthermore, the support mechanism also includes a top ball and a spring, and the top balls are respectively slidably connected to the grooves on the outer arc surface of the support column. Springs are provided between the lower end of the top ball and the bottom wall of the groove of the support column, and the sockets on the surface of the slide plate and the skateboard are installed in cooperation with the top balls to limit the slide plate and the skateboard.
[0012] Furthermore, the support mechanism also includes anti-skid rubber pads, which are respectively arranged on the upper surfaces of the slide plate and the slide plate to increase the friction between the slide plate and the slide plate.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:
[0014] When in use, the object to be inspected is placed on the upper surface of the whole composed of the slide plate and the slide plate. According to the lateral size of the inspected object, the distance between the two support columns is adjusted, and the left and right ends of the inspected object are supported by the support columns. According to the longitudinal size of the inspected object, the positions of the slide plate and the slide plate on the outer arc surface of the support column are adjusted. The front and rear positions of the inspected object are supported by the cooperation of the slide plate and the slide plate. Then, the motor is started by the PLC controller to automatically move the inspected object to the inside of the inspection shell. When the inspected object moves to the lower side of the X-ray transmitter, the X-ray transmitter is started. The X-rays emitted by the X-ray transmitter pass through the inspected object and are received by the light receiver. The object is inspected by the different absorption and scattering effects of the inspected object on the rays. The inspected object is automatically moved to the inspection position, which speeds up the inspection speed of the X-ray flaw detector, makes the inspection process of the X-ray flaw detector more automated, and can provide stable transportation for objects of different sizes, so that the automated inspection device can be used for the inspection of objects of different sizes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the front view cross section of the overall device of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the utility model at A;
[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of point B of the utility model.
[0019] In the figure: 1 calibration shell, 2 support plate, 3 conveying column, 4 conveyor belt, 5 motor, 6 X-ray transmitter, 7 light receiver, 8 supporting mechanism, 81 supporting column, 82 limit seat, 83 limit baffle, 84 limit ring, 85 slide plate, 86 slide plate, 87 top ball, 88 spring, 89 anti-slip rubber pad, 9 PLC controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0021] See also Figure 1-4 ,This embodiment provides a technical solution: an automated calibration device for an X-ray flaw detector, comprising a calibration housing 1 and a support mechanism 8;
[0022] Verification shell 1: The left and right sides thereof are provided with support plates 2 respectively, and the two support plates 2 corresponding to the longitudinal position are rotatably connected with a conveying column 3 through a rotating shaft, and the two conveying columns 3 are connected through a transmission belt 4. There are two conveying belts 4 and they are distributed front and back. A motor 5 is provided on the surface of the rear support plate 2, and the output shaft of the motor 5 is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft of the conveying column 3 on the right side. When the motor 5 is started, the output shaft of the motor 5 drives the conveying column 3 on the right side to rotate, and the two conveying columns 3 are synchronously rotated through the transmission connection of the conveying belt 4. The conveying belt 4 drives the limit seat 82 to move, and the verification object is automatically moved to the inside of the verification shell 1. An X-ray emitter 6 is provided at the upper end of the verification shell 1, and between the front and rear inner walls of the shell 1 A light receiver 7 is provided, and the light receiver 7 is located between the upper and lower belt bodies of the conveyor belt 4. When the inspection object moves to the lower side of the X-ray transmitter 6, the X-ray transmitter 6 is started, and the X-rays emitted by the X-ray transmitter 6 pass through the inspection object and are received by the light receiver 7. The object is inspected by the different absorption and scattering effects of the inspection object on the rays. A PLC controller 9 is provided on the front surface of the inspection housing 1 to control the start and stop of the entire device. The input end of the PLC controller 9 is electrically connected to an external power supply, the input ends of the motor 5 and the X-ray transmitter 6 are both electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller 9, and the output end of the light receiver 7 is electrically connected to the input end of the PLC controller 9;
[0023] Support mechanism 8: It is arranged between the two conveyor belts 4. The support mechanism 8 includes a support column 81 and a limit seat 82. The limit seats 82 are respectively arranged on the outer side of the conveyor belt 4. There are two support columns 81 and they are distributed on the left and right. The support columns 81 are placed between the two limit seats 82 corresponding to the longitudinal position. According to the transverse size of the calibration object to be verified, the distance between the two support columns 81 is adjusted, and the left and right ends of the calibration object are supported by the support columns 81. The support mechanism 8 also includes a limit baffle 83, which is respectively arranged on the calibration housing 1. At the front and rear ends, the limit baffle 83 is installed in cooperation with the support column 81. When the calibration object enters the calibration shell 1, the limit baffle 83 is used to block the upward movement of the support column 81, so that the position of the calibration object is more stable. The support mechanism 8 also includes a limit ring 84, which is respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the outer arc surface of the support column 81. The limit ring 84 is installed in cooperation with the limit seat 82 to limit the front and rear positions of the support column 81. The support mechanism 8 also includes a slide plate 85 and a slide plate 86. The slide plate 85 is slidably connected to the support column on the left side. The outer arc surface of the support column 81 is provided, and the two slide plates 85 distributed in the front and rear are both slidably connected with the slide plate 86 in a transverse manner. The right end of the slide plate 86 is slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the support column 81 on the right side. The relative sliding of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 provides space for adjusting the spacing of the support column 81. The cooperation of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 is used to support the front and rear positions of the test object. The support mechanism 8 also includes a top ball 87 and a spring 88. The top ball 87 is respectively slidably connected to the groove of the outer arc surface of the support column 81. The lower end of the top ball 87 is connected to the support column 81. 1, springs 88 are provided between the bottom walls of the grooves of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86, and the plug holes on the surfaces of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 are installed in cooperation with the top ball 87. When the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 stop moving, the upper end of the top ball 87 enters the plug holes on the surfaces of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 under the elastic force of the spring 88, so as to limit the positions of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86. The support mechanism 8 also includes anti-skid rubber pads 89, which are respectively provided on the upper surfaces of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 to increase the friction force on the upper surfaces of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86.
[0024] The working principle of an automatic calibration device for an X-ray flaw detector provided by the utility model is as follows: when in use, the object to be calibrated is placed on the upper surface of the integral body formed by the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86, and the distance between the two support columns 81 is adjusted according to the lateral size of the calibrated object, and the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 slide relative to each other, and the left and right ends of the calibrated object are supported by the support columns 81, and the positions of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 on the outer arc surface of the support column 81 are adjusted according to the longitudinal size of the calibrated object, and when the adjustment is completed, under the elastic force of the spring 88, the upper end of the top ball 87 enters the jack on the surface of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86, and the position of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 is restricted, and the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86 are used to adjust the position of the slide plate 85 and the slide plate 86. The front and rear positions of the calibration object are supported by the PLC controller 9, and then the motor 5 is started through the PLC controller 9. The output shaft of the motor 5 drives the conveying column 3 on the right to rotate, and the two conveying columns 3 are rotated synchronously through the transmission connection of the conveyor belt 4. The conveyor belt 4 drives the limit seat 82 to move, and automatically moves the calibration object to the inside of the calibration shell 1. When the calibration object enters the inside of the calibration shell 1, the limit baffle 83 is used to block the upward movement of the support column 81, so that the position of the calibration object is more stable. When the calibration object moves to the lower side of the X-ray emitter 6, the X-ray emitter 6 is started. The X-rays emitted by the X-ray emitter 6 pass through the calibration object and are received by the light receiver 7. The object is calibrated by the different absorption and scattering effects of the calibration object on the rays.
[0025] It is worth noting that the PLC controller 9 disclosed in the above embodiment can use the TPC8-8TD model PLC controller, and the X-ray transmitter 6, the light receiver 7 and the motor 5 can be freely configured according to the actual application scenario. The X-ray transmitter 6 can use the TDF-3000 model X-ray transmitter, the light receiver 7 can use the ZCX127-S model X-ray receiver, and the motor 5 can use the 5I K40RGU-CF model motor. The PLC controller 9 controls the operation of the X-ray transmitter 6, the light receiver 7 and the motor 5 using methods commonly used in the prior art.
[0026] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic calibration device for an X-ray flaw detector, characterized in that: It comprises a verification housing (1) and a support mechanism (8); The test shell (1) is provided with support plates (2) on its left and right sides respectively, and a conveying column (3) is rotatably connected between two support plates (2) corresponding to the longitudinal position through a rotating shaft, and the two conveying columns (3) are connected through a conveyor belt (4). There are two conveyor belts (4) and they are distributed front and back. A motor (5) is provided on the surface of the rear support plate (2), and the output shaft of the motor (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the conveying column (3) on the right side. An X-ray transmitter (6) is provided at the upper end of the test shell (1), and a light receiver (7) is provided between the front and rear inner walls of the shell (1). The light receiver (7) is located between the upper and lower belt bodies of the conveyor belt (4). A PLC controller (9) is provided on the front surface of the test shell (1), and the input end of the PLC controller (9) is electrically connected to an external power supply, and the input ends of the motor (5) and the X-ray transmitter (6) are both electrically connected to the output end of the PLC controller (9), and the output end of the light receiver (7) is electrically connected to the input end of the PLC controller (9); Support mechanism (8): arranged between the two conveyor belts (4).
2. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) comprises a support column (81) and a limit seat (82), wherein the limit seats (82) are respectively arranged on the outer side surface of the conveyor belt (4), and there are two support columns (81) distributed on the left and right sides, and the support columns (81) are placed between the two limit seats (82) corresponding to the longitudinal position.
3. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) further comprises a limit baffle (83), wherein the limit baffle (83) is respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the verification housing (1), and the limit baffle (83) is installed in coordination with the support column (81).
4. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) further comprises a limiting ring (84), wherein the limiting ring (84) is respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the outer arc surface of the support column (81), and the limiting ring (84) is installed in cooperation with the limiting seat (82).
5. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) further comprises a slide plate (85) and a slide plate (86), wherein the slide plates (85) are respectively slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the support column (81) on the left side, and the slide plates (86) are both slidably connected to the inside of the two slide plates (85) distributed in the front and rear sides, and the right ends of the slide plates (86) are both slidably connected to the outer arc surface of the support column (81) on the right side.
6. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) further comprises a top ball (87) and a spring (88), wherein the top ball (87) is respectively slidably connected to the grooves on the outer arc surface of the support column (81), and a spring (88) is arranged between the lower end of the top ball (87) and the bottom wall of the groove of the support column (81), and the insertion holes on the surfaces of the slide plate (85) and the slide plate (86) are matched and installed with the top ball (87).
7. The automatic calibration device for X-ray flaw detector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support mechanism (8) further comprises an anti-skid rubber pad (89), and the anti-skid rubber pad (89) is respectively arranged on the upper surface of the slide plate (85) and the slide plate (86).
