Connecting piece size detection equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting piece dimension detection device, which comprises a feeding station, at least one first detection station, a second detection station, a transfer station and a carrying module, and is characterized in that the feeding station is located at the upstream of the first detection station, the first detection station is located at the upstream of the second detection station, and the transfer station is located at the upstream of the transfer station. The first detection station is located at the upper stream of the transfer station, the second detection station is located at the upper stream of the transfer station, the feeding station, the first detection station, the second detection station, the transfer station and the carrying module are all installed on the rack, and the carrying module can carry connecting pieces between the adjacent stations; the first detection station comprises a carrying seat, a first front-back detection driving mechanism for driving the carrying seat to move front and back, and a first detection camera; and the second detection station comprises a carrying seat, a rotation driving mechanism for driving the carrying seat to rotate, a second front-back detection driving mechanism for driving the carrying seat to move front and back, and a second detection camera. According to the utility model, automatic detection of the connector is realized, and dimension detection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of detection technology, in particular to a connecting piece size detection device. Background Art

[0002] Connectors are often needed to connect various components. These connectors generally play a role in connection and fixing. Once the connectors become loose, it may cause failure of the entire structure. Automobile connectors play an indispensable role in automobile manufacturing and assembly. Their design, manufacturing and application level directly affect the performance and reliability of the automobile. With the rapid development of the automobile industry and the continuous improvement of the degree of automobile electronics, the requirements for automobile connectors are getting higher and higher, such as data connectors, power connectors, etc.

[0003] After the connecting parts are processed, there will be an error range in the size of the connecting parts. Measuring the size of the connecting parts is a very important step. In the existing technology, they are all measured one by one manually with measuring tools to determine the size grade and classify defective and qualified products, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a connecting piece size detection device to realize the automatic detection of the connecting piece and improve the size detection efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a connecting piece size detection device, comprising a loading station, at least a first detection station, a second detection station, a transfer station and a handling module, wherein the loading station is located upstream of the first detection station, the first detection station is located upstream of the second detection station, and the second detection station is located upstream of the transfer station. The loading station, the first detection station, the second detection station, the transfer station and the handling module are all installed on a frame, and the handling module can carry the connecting piece between adjacent stations to realize the automatic detection of the connecting piece and improve the efficiency of size detection;

[0006] The first inspection station includes a carrier, a first front-to-back inspection drive mechanism that drives the carrier to move forward and backward, and a first inspection camera;

[0007] The second inspection station includes a carrier, a rotation drive mechanism for driving the carrier to rotate, a second front-to-back detection drive mechanism for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a second detection camera; after the size of the connecting piece is inspected by the first inspection station, the connecting piece is rotated by the rotation drive mechanism of the second inspection station and then photographed and inspected again to ensure the accuracy of the size inspection of the connecting piece. The first front-to-back detection drive mechanism and the second front-to-back detection drive mechanism are set to enable displacement switching between the first carrier and the second carrier, so as to facilitate the inspection by the first camera and the second camera;

[0008] The transfer station comprises a carrier, a left-right transfer driving mechanism for driving the carrier to move left-right, and a front-back transfer driving mechanism for driving the carrier to move front-back.

[0009] Furthermore, the loading station includes a carrier, a front-rear loading drive mechanism for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a left-right loading drive mechanism for driving the carrier to move left-right.

[0010] Furthermore, the carrier includes a first carrier and a second carrier, the connector is a first connector or a second connector, the first connector is placed on the first carrier, and the second connector is placed on the second carrier. Two connectors with different structures can be detected, thereby improving the versatility of the device.

[0011] Furthermore, the first carrier is provided with a first placement groove matching the first connecting member, and the first carrier is installed with a pushing cylinder, and the output shaft of the pushing cylinder is connected to the pushing block to push the first connecting member to the detection position.

[0012] Furthermore, the second carrier is provided with a second placement groove matching the second connecting piece, and the second carrier is installed with a rotary pressing cylinder, and the output shaft of the rotary pressing cylinder is connected to the pressing block to press the second connecting piece.

[0013] Furthermore, the transport module includes a plurality of transport mechanisms, a lifting cylinder for driving the transport mechanisms to move up and down, and a front-to-rear transport drive mechanism for driving the transport mechanisms to move forward and backward.

[0014] Furthermore, the transport mechanism includes a clamping cylinder for clamping the first connecting member and a plurality of suction pipes for adsorbing the second connecting member. The lower end of the suction pipe has a suction plate, the suction plate is connected to the suction pipe, and the suction pipe is connected to the air pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, the clamping claw cylinder and a plurality of suction pipes are installed on a lifting seat, the lifting seat is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder is fixed to a sliding seat, and the sliding seat is installed on a front and rear transport driving mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, a defective product placement trough and a qualified product conveying mechanism are provided downstream of the transfer station, the defective product placement trough is fixed to the frame, and the left and right transfer drive mechanisms are equipped with material guide troughs, which are inclined to facilitate sorting of defective and qualified products after inspection.

[0017] Furthermore, the qualified product conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt, a driving wheel and a conveying drive motor for conveying qualified products. The conveying drive motor is installed on a frame, and the output shaft of the conveying drive motor is connected to the driving wheel. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and a plurality of driven wheels, and the driving wheel and the driven wheels are installed on the frame.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention include at least the following points:

[0019] The utility model comprises a loading station, at least one first detection station, a second detection station, a transfer station and a transport module, wherein the transport module can transport the connecting parts between adjacent stations, realize the automatic detection of the connecting parts, and improve the efficiency of size detection;

[0020] The first inspection station of the utility model includes a carrier, a first front-to-back inspection driving mechanism for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a first inspection camera. The second inspection station includes a carrier, a rotation driving mechanism for driving the carrier to rotate, a second front-to-back inspection driving mechanism for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a second inspection camera. After the size of the connecting piece is inspected at the first inspection station, the connecting piece is rotated by the rotation driving mechanism of the second inspection station and then photographed again for inspection, so as to ensure the accuracy of the size inspection of the connecting piece.

[0021] The carrier of the utility model comprises a first carrier and a second carrier, the connecting piece is a first connecting piece or a second connecting piece, the first connecting piece is placed on the first carrier, and the second connecting piece is placed on the second carrier, and two connecting pieces with different structures can be detected, thereby improving the versatility of the equipment. It is worth mentioning that the setting of the first front and rear detection drive mechanism and the second front and rear detection drive mechanism enables displacement switching between the first carrier and the second carrier, which is convenient for the first camera and the second camera to perform detection. The device is respectively provided with a front and rear loading drive mechanism and a front and rear transfer drive mechanism at the loading station and the transfer station to cooperate with the handling module for handling;

[0022] The utility model provides a defective product placement slot and a qualified product conveying mechanism downstream of the transfer station, the defective product placement slot is fixed to the frame, and the left and right transfer drive mechanisms are equipped with material guide slots, which are convenient for sorting defective products and qualified products after detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the loading station of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 The utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of point A;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first carrier and the second carrier of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first detection station of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second detection station of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transfer station and qualified product conveying mechanism of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of the qualified product conveying mechanism of the utility model;

[0031] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the handling module of the utility model;

[0032] Fig.10 The utility model Fig. 9 The enlarged view of point B;

[0033] The parts in the accompanying drawings are marked as follows:

[0034] 1. Loading station; 11. Front and rear loading drive mechanism; 12. Left and right loading drive mechanism; 13. First mounting seat; 2. First inspection station; 21. First front and rear inspection drive mechanism; 22. First inspection camera; 23. Second mounting seat; 3. Second inspection station; 31. Rotation drive mechanism; 32. Second front and rear inspection drive mechanism; 33. Second inspection camera; 34. Third mounting seat; 4. Transfer station; 41. Left and right transfer drive mechanism; 42. Front and rear transfer drive mechanism; 43. Fourth mounting seat; 5. Handling module; 51. Lifting cylinder; 52. Front Rear transport drive mechanism; 53, claw cylinder; 54, suction pipe; 55, lifting seat; 56, sliding seat; 6, frame; 71, first carrier; 711, first placement slot; 712, push cylinder; 713, push block; 72, second carrier; 721, second placement slot; 722, rotary pressing cylinder; 723, pressing block; 81, first connecting piece; 82, second connecting piece; 9, defective product placement slot; 91, guide slot; 10, qualified product conveying mechanism; 101, conveyor belt; 102, driving wheel; 103, conveying drive motor; 104, driven wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] Embodiment: A device for detecting the size of a connection piece, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a loading station 1, at least one first inspection station 2, a second inspection station 3, a transfer station 4 and a transport module 5, wherein the loading station 1 is located upstream of the first inspection station 2, the first inspection station 2 is located upstream of the second inspection station 3, the second inspection station 3 is located upstream of the transfer station 4, the loading station 1, the first inspection station 2, the second inspection station 3, the transfer station 4 and the transport module 5 are all installed on a frame 6, and the transport module 5 can transport the connecting parts between adjacent stations;

[0037] The direction of the coupling conveyance is defined as the front, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first inspection station 2 includes a carrier, a first front-to-back detection driving mechanism 21 that drives the carrier to move forward and backward, and a first detection camera 22; in this embodiment, the carrier of the first inspection station 2 is mounted on a second mounting seat 23, the second mounting seat 23 is mounted on the first front-to-back detection driving mechanism 21, and the first front-to-back detection driving mechanism 21 and the first detection camera 22 are both mounted on the frame 6;

[0038] In specific implementation, due to the large number of dimensional parameters of the connecting parts, two first inspection stations 2 may be provided;

[0039] like Figure 6 As shown, the second inspection station 3 includes a carrier, a rotation drive mechanism 31 for driving the carrier to rotate, a second front-to-back detection drive mechanism 32 for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a second detection camera 33; in this embodiment, the carrier of the second inspection station 3 is connected to the output shaft of the rotation drive mechanism 31, the rotation drive mechanism 31 includes a rotation drive motor, the rotation drive mechanism 31 is installed on a third mounting seat 34, the third mounting seat 34 is installed on the second front-to-back detection drive mechanism 32, the second front-to-back detection drive mechanism 32 and the second detection camera 33 are both installed on the frame 6;

[0040] The transfer station 4 includes a carrier, a left-right transfer drive mechanism 41 for driving the carrier to move left-right, and a front-back transfer drive mechanism 42 for driving the carrier to move forward and backward. In this embodiment, the carrier of the transfer station 4 is mounted on a fourth mounting seat 43, the mounting seat is mounted on the left-right transfer drive mechanism 41, the left-right transfer drive mechanism 41 is mounted on the front-back transfer drive mechanism 42, and the front-back transfer drive mechanism 42 is mounted on the frame 6.

[0041] like Figure 2As shown, the loading station 1 includes a carrier, a front and rear loading drive mechanism 11 for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a left and right loading drive mechanism 12 for driving the carrier to move left and right. In this embodiment, the carrier of the loading station 1 is mounted on a first mounting seat 13, the first mounting seat 13 is mounted on the front and rear loading drive mechanism 11, the front and rear loading drive mechanism 11 is mounted on the left and right loading drive mechanism 12, and the left and right loading drive mechanism 12 is mounted on the machine. Because the front and rear loading drive mechanism 11, the left and right loading drive mechanism 12, the first front and rear detection drive mechanism 21, the second front and rear detection drive mechanism 32, the left and right transfer drive mechanism 41, and the front and rear transfer drive mechanism 42 are existing technologies, they are all mechanisms composed of cylinders or motors and screws, so they are not described in detail.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown in Figure 4, the carrier includes a first carrier 71 and a second carrier 72, and the connecting member is a first connecting member 81 or a second connecting member 82. The first connecting member 81 is placed on the first carrier 71, and the second connecting member 82 is placed on the second carrier 72. In this embodiment, the first connecting member 81 and the second connecting member 82 are connecting members with different structures.

[0043] The first carrier 71 is provided with a first placement groove 711 matching the first connecting member 81 , and the first carrier 71 is installed with a pushing cylinder 712 , and the output shaft of the pushing cylinder 712 is connected to a pushing block 713 to push the first connecting member 81 to the detection position.

[0044] The second carrier 72 is provided with a second placement groove 721 matching the second connecting member 82 . The second carrier 72 is installed with a rotary pressing cylinder 722 . The output shaft of the rotary pressing cylinder 722 is connected to a pressing block 723 to press the second connecting member 82 .

[0045] like Fig. 9 As shown in FIG10 , the transport module 5 includes a plurality of transport mechanisms, a lift cylinder 51 for driving the transport mechanisms to move up and down, and a front-to-back transport drive mechanism 52 for driving the transport mechanisms to move forward and backward.

[0046] The transport mechanism includes a clamping claw cylinder 53 for clamping the first connecting member 81 and a plurality of suction pipes 54 for adsorbing the second connecting member 82. The lower end of the suction pipe 54 has a suction plate, the suction plate is connected to the suction pipe, and the suction pipe is connected to the air pipe.

[0047] The clamping claw cylinder 53 and a plurality of suction pipes 54 are mounted on a lifting seat 55, the lifting seat 55 is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder 51, the lifting cylinder 51 is fixed to a sliding seat 56, and the sliding seat 56 is mounted on the front and rear transport drive mechanism 52. In this embodiment, the front and rear transport drive mechanism 52 is mounted on the frame 6, and the front and rear transport drive mechanism 52 is a prior art, composed of a motor and a screw rod, and will not be described in detail.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, a defective product placement slot 9 and a qualified product conveying mechanism 10 are provided downstream of the transfer station 4. The defective product placement slot 9 is fixed to the frame 6. The left and right transfer drive mechanisms 41 are equipped with a material guide slot 91. The material guide slot 91 is tilted so that defective products can be placed in the material guide slot 91 and then fall into the defective product placement slot 9.

[0049] like Figure 8 As shown, the qualified product conveying mechanism 10 includes a conveyor belt 101, a driving wheel 102 and a conveying drive motor 103 for conveying qualified products, the conveying drive motor 103 is installed on the frame 6, and the output shaft of the conveying drive motor is connected to the driving wheel, the conveyor belt 101 is sleeved on the driving wheel 102 and a plurality of driven wheels 104, and the driving wheel 102 and the driven wheel 104 are installed on the frame 6. A controller is also included, and the loading station 1, the first inspection station 2, the second inspection station 3, the transfer station 4, the handling module 5, the qualified product conveying mechanism 10, the first inspection camera 22 and the second inspection camera 33 are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0050] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: according to the type of connecting parts, the connecting parts are placed on the carrier (the first carrier or the second carrier) of the loading station, the left and right loading drive mechanisms convey the connecting parts to the bottom of the conveying module, the conveying module conveys the connecting parts to the carrier of the first inspection station, and the size of the connecting parts is inspected by the first inspection camera. Then the conveying module conveys the connecting parts to the carrier of the second inspection station, the rotating drive mechanism rotates the connecting parts to a certain angle (45° or 90°), and the connecting parts are inspected by the second inspection camera. After the inspection, the conveying module conveys the connecting parts to the transfer station, the defective products fall into the defective product placement slot after passing through the material guide slot, and the qualified products are placed on the conveyor belt and transported downstream, thereby improving the degree of automation of the inspection.

[0051] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations 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. A device for detecting the size of a connection part, characterized in that: The invention comprises a loading station (1), at least one first inspection station (2), a second inspection station (3), a transfer station (4) and a transport module (5), wherein the loading station is located upstream of the first inspection station, the first inspection station is located upstream of the second inspection station, the second inspection station is located upstream of the transfer station, the loading station, the first inspection station, the second inspection station, the transfer station and the transport module are all installed on a frame (6), and the transport module is capable of transporting the connecting parts between adjacent stations; The first inspection station comprises a carrier, a first front-to-back inspection driving mechanism (21) for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a first inspection camera (22); The second inspection station comprises a carrier, a rotation drive mechanism (31) for driving the carrier to rotate, a second front-to-back inspection drive mechanism (32) for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a second inspection camera (33); The transfer station comprises a carrier, a left-right transfer drive mechanism (41) for driving the carrier to move left-right, and a front-back transfer drive mechanism (42) for driving the carrier to move front-back.

2. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading station comprises a carrier, a front and rear loading drive mechanism (11) for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, and a left and right loading drive mechanism (12) for driving the carrier to move left and right.

3. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier comprises a first carrier (71) and a second carrier (72); the connecting piece is a first connecting piece (81) or a second connecting piece (82); the first connecting piece is placed on the first carrier, and the second connecting piece is placed on the second carrier.

4. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first carrier is provided with a first placement groove (711) matching the first connecting piece, and the first carrier is installed with a pushing cylinder (712), the output shaft of the pushing cylinder is connected to a pushing block (713) to push the first connecting piece to a detection position.

5. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second carrier is provided with a second placement groove (721) matching the second connecting piece, and the second carrier is installed with a rotary pressing cylinder (722), the output shaft of the rotary pressing cylinder is connected to the pressing block (723) to press the second connecting piece.

6. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transport module comprises a plurality of transport mechanisms, a lifting cylinder (51) for driving the transport mechanisms to move up and down, and a front-to-back transport driving mechanism (52) for driving the transport mechanisms to move forward and backward.

7. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transport mechanism comprises a clamping claw cylinder (53) for clamping the first connecting piece and a plurality of suction pipes (54) for adsorbing the second connecting piece. The lower end of the suction pipe has a suction plate, the suction plate is connected to the suction pipe, and the suction pipe is connected to the air pipe.

8. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping claw cylinder and a plurality of material suction pipes are installed on a lifting seat (55), the lifting seat is connected to the output shaft of the lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder is fixed to a sliding seat (56), and the sliding seat is installed on a front and rear transport driving mechanism.

9. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A defective product placement trough (9) and a qualified product conveying mechanism (10) are provided downstream of the transfer station. The defective product placement trough is fixed to the frame. The left and right transfer drive mechanisms are provided with material guide troughs (91) which are arranged at an angle.

10. The connecting piece size detection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The qualified product conveying mechanism comprises a conveying belt (101) for conveying qualified products, a driving wheel (102) and a conveying drive motor (103), wherein the conveying drive motor is mounted on a frame, and the output shaft of the conveying drive motor is connected to the driving wheel, the conveying belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and a plurality of driven wheels (104), and the driving wheel and the driven wheels are mounted on the frame.

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