Probe adjusting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a probe adjusting device. The probe adjusting device comprises an adjusting module and a probe mounting arm, a mounting plate is arranged on one side of the adjusting module, the mounting plate is suitable for being connected with an adaptive driving device, the adjusting module is provided with a guide rail, and one end of the guide rail faces the mounting plate; a sliding block is arranged at one end of the probe mounting arm and matched with the guide rail, the probe mounting arm is slidably connected with the guide rail through the sliding block, and the other end of the probe mounting arm is suitable for mounting an ultrasonic probe; the adjusting module is further provided with a positioning device, the positioning device is connected with the adjusting module and the probe installation arm, and the positioning device is suitable for controlling the sliding position of the probe installation arm. By arranging the slidable probe mounting arm, adaptation to batteries with different thicknesses or ultrasonic probes with different focusing depths is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of battery detection, and in particular to a probe adjustment device. Background Art

[0002] Battery testing is becoming more and more important with the development of the new energy industry. Traditional destructive testing cannot obtain the overall status of internal defects in the battery. Therefore, ultrasonic non-destructive battery testing came into being. Ultrasonic non-destructive battery testing uses ultrasonic imaging technology to accurately reflect the internal structural distribution of the battery and the images of each interface, making it easier to accurately find the internal defects of the battery.

[0003] During ultrasonic non-destructive battery testing, the ultrasonic probe is directed toward the battery to be tested, and the battery to be tested is scanned by a driving device. For example, CN208297685U discloses a non-destructive testing device for obtaining the internal state distribution of a lithium-ion battery, which discloses a probe fixing frame for fixing the ultrasonic probe.

[0004] However, this fixing method cannot adjust the distance between a pair of probes or the distance between the probes and the battery to be detected, and has poor adaptability. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present application proposes a probe adjustment device.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, there is provided a probe adjustment device, comprising: an adjustment module and a probe mounting arm;

[0007] A mounting plate is provided on one side of the adjustment module, and the mounting plate is suitable for connecting with an adapted driving device. The adjustment module is provided with a guide rail, and one end of the guide rail faces the mounting plate;

[0008] A slider is provided at one end of the probe mounting arm, the slider matches the guide rail, the probe mounting arm is slidably connected to the guide rail via the slider, and the other end of the probe mounting arm is suitable for mounting an ultrasound probe;

[0009] The adjustment module is further provided with a positioning device, which is respectively connected to the adjustment module and the probe mounting arm, and is suitable for controlling the sliding position of the probe mounting arm.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the positioning device includes a screw rod and an adjusting knob;

[0011] The screw rod is rotatably connected to the adjustment module, the screw rod rotates along its axial direction, and the axis of the screw rod is consistent with the direction of the guide rail;

[0012] The adjusting knob is arranged at an end of the screw rod away from the mounting plate;

[0013] The probe mounting arm is provided with an internal threaded hole, the internal threaded hole matches the screw rod, and the screw rod passes through the internal threaded hole and penetrates the probe mounting arm.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the main body of the probe mounting arm is in a long strip shape, and one end of the body of the probe mounting arm is slidably connected to the guide rail through the slider;

[0015] There are more than two probe mounting arms, and the length directions of the more than two probe mounting arms are parallel to each other.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the screw includes a positive thread segment and a negative thread segment;

[0017] The outer wall thread of the positive thread section is a positive thread, and the outer wall thread of the negative thread section is a negative thread;

[0018] The positive thread section and the negative thread section are both arranged to penetrate at least one of the probe mounting arms.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the section from one end of the screw rod in the length direction to the middle thereof is the positive thread section, and the section from the other end of the screw rod in the length direction to the middle thereof is the negative thread section;

[0020] There are two probe mounting arms, and the two probe mounting arms are respectively arranged on the positive thread section and the negative thread section.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the adjustment module further includes a support plate;

[0022] The main body of the support plate is in the shape of an elongated plate, a elongated hole is opened in the middle of the support plate, and the length direction of the elongated hole is consistent with the length direction of the support plate;

[0023] The guide rail is arranged on one side of the support plate, the body length direction of the guide rail is consistent with the body length direction of the elongated hole, the slider and the guide rail are located on the same side of the support plate, the slider and the probe mounting arm are respectively located on opposite sides of the support plate, and one end of the probe mounting arm passes through the support plate through the elongated hole and is connected to the slider.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the adjustment module further includes a side panel;

[0025] The main body of the side plate is in the shape of a long strip, the length direction of the side plate is consistent with the length direction of the support plate, and the side surface of the side plate is connected to one end of the support plate in the width direction;

[0026] There are two side panels, and the two side panels are respectively located at two ends of the support plate in the body width direction;

[0027] At least one of the side panels is provided with scale lines, and the scale lines are arranged along the length direction of the side panel;

[0028] The probe mounting arm is provided with a pointer, and the pointer matches the scale line.

[0029] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm is provided with a sensor adapter module;

[0030] The sensor adapter module is suitable for being electrically connected to the ultrasonic probe, and the sensor adapter module is provided with an adapter interface.

[0031] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm is further provided with an encoder;

[0032] The encoder is connected to the probe mounting arm and the adjustment module respectively.

[0033] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm is further provided with a probe clamp, and the probe clamp is suitable for mounting the ultrasound probe;

[0034] The probe mounting arm is provided with a mounting portion, the probe fixture is detachably connected to the mounting portion, and there are more than two mounting portions.

[0035] The present application is applicable to adjusting the distance between the ultrasonic probe and the battery to be detected or the distance between the probes in battery detection. A mounting plate is provided on one side of the adjustment module, and the mounting plate is connected to the matching driving device, so that the driving device drives the adjustment module to make a planar motion, and then drives the ultrasonic probe on the probe mounting arm to scan the battery to be detected. By providing a guide rail and a slider, the probe mounting arm can slide along the guide rail through the slider, so that the ultrasonic probe provided on the probe mounting arm can approach or move away from the plane where the adjustment module makes a planar motion, so as to achieve the adjustment of the distance between the ultrasonic probe and the battery to be detected or the distance between the probes. By providing a positioning device, the adjusted probe mounting arm is kept stable. Compared with the traditional ultrasonic probe installation method, the present application realizes the adaptation of batteries of different thicknesses or ultrasonic probes of different focusing depths by providing a slidable probe mounting arm.

[0036] Other features and aspects of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0038] Figure 1 A main structural diagram of the probe adjustment device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0039] Figure 2 The main structure diagram of the adjustment module of the embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Various exemplary embodiments, features and aspects of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings represent elements with the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless otherwise specified.

[0041] Among them, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0042] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0043] The word “exemplary” is used exclusively herein to mean “serving as an example, example, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0044] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present application, numerous specific details are given in the following specific embodiments. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present application can also be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, methods, means, components and circuits well known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail in order to highlight the subject matter of the present application.

[0045] Figure 1 The main structure diagram of the probe adjustment device of the embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 1As shown, the probe adjustment device includes: an adjustment module 100 and a probe mounting arm 200; a mounting plate 110 is provided on one side of the adjustment module 100, and the mounting plate 110 is suitable for connecting with the adapted driving device, and the adjustment module 100 is provided with a guide rail 120, and one end of the guide rail 120 faces the mounting plate 110; a slider 210 is provided at one end of the probe mounting arm 200, and the slider 210 matches the guide rail 120, and the probe mounting arm 200 is slidably connected to the guide rail 120 through the slider 210, and the other end of the probe mounting arm 200 is suitable for mounting an ultrasound probe; the adjustment module 100 is also provided with a positioning device, and the positioning device is respectively connected to the adjustment module 100 and the probe mounting arm 200, and the positioning device is suitable for controlling the sliding position of the probe mounting arm 200.

[0046] The present application is applicable to adjusting the spacing between the ultrasonic probe and the battery to be detected or the spacing between the probes in battery detection. A mounting plate 110 is provided on one side of the adjustment module 100, and the mounting plate 110 is connected to the matched driving device, so that the driving device drives the adjustment module 100 to make a planar motion, and then drives the ultrasonic probe on the probe mounting arm 200 to scan the battery to be detected. By setting the guide rail 120 and the slider 210, the probe mounting arm 200 can slide along the guide rail 120 through the slider 210, so that the ultrasonic probe set on the probe mounting arm 200 is close to or away from the plane where the adjustment module 100 makes a planar motion, so as to achieve the spacing between the ultrasonic probe and the battery to be detected or the spacing between the probes. By setting a positioning device, the adjusted probe mounting arm 200 remains stable. Compared with the traditional ultrasonic probe installation method, the present application realizes the adaptation of batteries of different thicknesses or ultrasonic probes of different focusing depths by setting a slidable probe mounting arm 200.

[0047] In a possible implementation, the positioning device includes a screw and an adjustment knob 160; the screw is rotatably connected to the adjustment module 100, the screw rotates along its axial direction, and the axis of the screw is consistent with the direction of the guide rail 120; the adjustment knob 160 is arranged at the end of the screw away from the mounting plate 110; the probe mounting arm 200 is provided with an internal threaded hole, the internal threaded hole matches the screw, and the screw passes through the probe mounting arm 200 through the internal threaded hole. Under the control of the slider 210 and the guide rail 120, the probe mounting arm 200 can only make a linear motion along the guide rail 120. When the screw is driven to rotate by rotating the adjustment knob 160, the probe mounting arm 200 moves along the guide rail 120 under the cooperation of the screw and the internal threaded hole. When the screw stops rotating, the current position of the probe mounting arm 200 on the guide rail 120 is kept stable.

[0048] In a possible implementation, the main body of the probe mounting arm 200 is in a long strip shape, and one end of the probe mounting arm 200 is slidably connected to the guide rail 120 through a slider 210; there are more than two probe mounting arms 200, and the length directions of the two or more probe mounting arms 200 are parallel to each other, thereby facilitating the installation of multiple ultrasound probes.

[0049] In a possible implementation, the screw includes a positive thread section and a negative thread section; the outer wall thread of the positive thread section is a positive thread, and the outer wall thread of the negative thread section is a negative thread; the positive thread section and the negative thread section are both arranged to pass through at least one probe mounting arm 200.

[0050] Preferably, the length of the screw rod from one end to the middle is a positive thread section, and the length of the screw rod from the other end to the middle is a negative thread section; there are two probe mounting arms 200, and the two probe mounting arms 200 are respectively arranged at the positive thread section and the negative thread section. In other words, the screw rod is divided into two from the middle, one section is a positive thread and the other end is a negative thread, so that by rotating the screw rod, the two probe mounting arms 200 can be moved closer to or farther from each other, which is convenient for adjusting the spacing between a pair of ultrasonic probes respectively arranged on the two probe mounting arms 200.

[0051] In a possible implementation, the adjustment module 100 further includes a support plate 130; the main body of the support plate 130 is in the shape of an elongated plate, a elongated hole is opened in the middle of the support plate 130, and the length direction of the elongated hole is consistent with the length direction of the support plate 130; the guide rail is arranged on one side of the support plate 130, and the length direction of the guide rail is consistent with the length direction of the elongated hole, the slider 210 and the guide rail are located on the same side of the support plate 130, the slider 210 and the probe mounting arm 200 are respectively located on opposite sides of the support plate 130, and one end of the probe mounting arm 200 penetrates the support plate 130 through the elongated hole and is connected to the slider 210. By providing the support plate 130, an installation foundation is provided for the slide rail.

[0052] Furthermore, there are two guide rails, which are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the long hole in the body width direction, and the slider 210 is slidably connected to the two guide rails respectively to improve the stability of the probe mounting arm 200.

[0053] In a possible implementation, the adjustment module 100 further includes a side plate 130; the main body of the side plate 130 is in the shape of a long strip, the length direction of the side plate 130 is consistent with the length direction of the support plate 130, and the side surface of the side plate 130 is connected to one end of the support plate 130 in the width direction; there are two side plates 130, and the two side plates 130 are respectively located at the two ends of the support plate 130 in the width direction. Figure 2 As shown, one end of the body length of the support plate 130 is connected to the side surface of the mounting plate 110, and the end surfaces of the support plate 130 and the two side plates 130 are arranged in an H shape.

[0054] Furthermore, it also includes a connecting plate 150, and the connecting plate 150 and the slider 210 are respectively located on opposite sides of the support plate 130, and the connecting plate 150 is respectively connected to the two side plates 130 and the support plate 130, and the screw rod is set through the connecting plate 150, and the screw rod is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 150.

[0055] At least one side plate 130 is provided with a scale line 170 , and the scale line 170 is arranged along the length direction of the side plate 130 ; the probe mounting arm 200 is provided with a pointer 250 , and the pointer 250 matches the scale line 170 .

[0056] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm 200 is provided with a sensor adapter module 240; the sensor adapter module 240 is suitable for being electrically connected to the ultrasound probe, and the sensor adapter module 240 is provided with an adapter interface. By setting the converter adapter module, it is convenient to fix and transfer the probe line.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, one of the side panels 130 is provided with a first long hole and a second long hole, and the first long hole and the second long hole are both arranged in the body length direction of the side panel 130. The first long hole matches the sensor adapter module 240, and the sensor adapter module 240 is arranged on the slider 210, and one end of the sensor adapter module 240 with the adapter interface protrudes out of the first long hole. The scale line 170 is arranged close to the second long hole, and the pointer 250 protrudes out of the second long hole to point to the scale line 170, so as to obtain the distance between the two probe mounting arms 200 in a timely manner.

[0058] Among them, eight electrical connection ports are provided on one side of the sensor adapter module 240, which are used to electrically connect to the probe line of the ultrasonic probe. Eight adapter interfaces are provided on the other side of the sensor adapter module 240. The eight adapter interfaces correspond one-to-one to the eight electrical connection ports. The adapter interfaces are used to electrically connect to the host computer, so that the host computer can transmit signals with the ultrasonic probe through the sensor adapter module 240.

[0059] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm 200 is also provided with an encoder; the encoder is connected to the probe mounting arm 200 and the adjustment module 100 respectively, and the encoder is used to output the position information of the probe mounting arm 200 on the adjustment module 100 to the host computer, which can be achieved by using commonly used technical means in the field.

[0060] In a possible implementation, the probe mounting arm 200 is further provided with a probe fixture 220, which is suitable for mounting an ultrasonic probe; the probe mounting arm 200 is provided with a mounting portion 230, the probe fixture 220 and the mounting portion 230 are detachably connected, and there are more than two mounting portions 230. By providing the probe fixture 220 and multiple mounting portions 230, it is convenient to set up multiple groups of ultrasonic probes and adjust their mounting positions.

[0061] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, more than two mounting portions 230 are arranged along the length direction of the probe mounting arm 200 .

[0062] The embodiments of the present application have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A probe adjustment device, characterized in that: include: Adjustment module and probe mounting arm; A mounting plate is provided on one side of the adjustment module, and the mounting plate is suitable for connecting with an adapted driving device. The adjustment module is provided with a guide rail, and one end of the guide rail faces the mounting plate; A slider is provided at one end of the probe mounting arm, the slider matches the guide rail, the probe mounting arm is slidably connected to the guide rail via the slider, and the other end of the probe mounting arm is suitable for mounting an ultrasound probe; The adjustment module is further provided with a positioning device, which is respectively connected to the adjustment module and the probe mounting arm, and is suitable for controlling the sliding position of the probe mounting arm.

2. The probe adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning device includes a screw rod and an adjusting knob; The screw rod is rotatably connected to the adjustment module, the screw rod rotates along its axial direction, and the axis of the screw rod is consistent with the direction of the guide rail; The adjusting knob is arranged at one end of the screw rod away from the mounting plate; The probe mounting arm is provided with an internal threaded hole, the internal threaded hole matches the screw rod, and the screw rod passes through the internal threaded hole and penetrates the probe mounting arm.

3. The probe adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body of the probe mounting arm is in the shape of an elongated strip, and one end of the body of the probe mounting arm is slidably connected to the guide rail through the slider; There are more than two probe mounting arms, and the length directions of the more than two probe mounting arms are parallel to each other.

4. The probe adjustment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The screw rod comprises a positive thread section and a negative thread section; The outer wall thread of the positive thread section is a positive thread, and the outer wall thread of the negative thread section is a negative thread; The positive thread section and the negative thread section are both arranged to penetrate at least one of the probe mounting arms.

5. The probe adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The portion from one end of the screw rod to its middle in the length direction is the positive thread segment, and the portion from the other end of the screw rod to its middle in the length direction is the negative thread segment; There are two probe mounting arms, and the two probe mounting arms are respectively arranged on the positive thread section and the negative thread section.

6. The probe adjustment device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The adjustment module also includes a support plate; The main body of the support plate is in the shape of an elongated plate, a elongated hole is opened in the middle of the support plate, and the length direction of the elongated hole is consistent with the length direction of the support plate; The guide rail is arranged on one side of the support plate, the body length direction of the guide rail is consistent with the body length direction of the elongated hole, the slider and the guide rail are located on the same side of the support plate, the slider and the probe mounting arm are respectively located on opposite sides of the support plate, and one end of the probe mounting arm passes through the support plate through the elongated hole and is connected to the slider.

7. The probe adjustment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment module also includes a side panel; The main body of the side plate is in the shape of a long strip, the length direction of the side plate is consistent with the length direction of the support plate, and the side surface of the side plate is connected to one end of the support plate in the width direction; There are two side panels, and the two side panels are respectively located at two ends of the support plate in the body width direction; At least one of the side panels is provided with scale lines, and the scale lines are arranged along the length direction of the side panel; The probe mounting arm is provided with a pointer, and the pointer matches the scale line.

8. The probe adjustment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The probe mounting arm is provided with a sensor adapter module; The sensor adapter module is suitable for being electrically connected to the ultrasonic probe, and the sensor adapter module is provided with an adapter interface.

9. The probe adjustment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The probe mounting arm is also provided with an encoder; The encoder is connected to the probe mounting arm and the adjustment module respectively.

10. The probe adjustment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The probe mounting arm is also provided with a probe clamp, and the probe clamp is suitable for mounting the ultrasonic probe; The probe mounting arm is provided with a mounting portion, the probe fixture is detachably connected to the mounting portion, and there are more than two mounting portions.

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