Inflation valve flaw detection device

By designing a valve defect detection device for multi-process detection, using robotic arms, vacuum cleaners and multiple detection components, multi-faceted detection of valves is achieved, solving the problem of single existing detection methods and improving the accuracy of detection and efficiency.

CN222491096UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18杭州金浪机电有限公司
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Application Number
CN202420037746.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-08
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-08

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Technical Problem

The existing valve nozzle detection method is single, and it is impossible to effectively detect the appearance size and multiple defects of the valve nozzle.

Method used

A valve nozzle defect detection device for multi-process detection is designed, including a feed box, a detection box, a robotic arm, a vacuum cleaner and a variety of detection components, such as a port detection component, a dimension detection component and a surface detection component. These components work together with the camera, lighting and robotic arms to achieve multi-faceted inspection of the valve.

Benefits of technology

Multi-process detection of valve nozzles is realized, which can effectively detect the ports, sizes and surfaces of valve nozzles, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of detection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an inflating valve flaw detection device, and belongs to the technical field of inflating valve detection. Comprising a rack; the feeding box is fixedly arranged on the rack; the detection box is fixedly arranged on the rack, and the detection box and the feeding box are arranged side by side; the second mechanical arm is used for grabbing the inflating valve; the vacuum dust collector is connected with a waste tank, and an air suction end reaches the lower side of the feeding box through a pipeline; the feeding assembly is arranged in the feeding box and used for feeding and cleaning the inflating valve; the detection mechanism is arranged in the detection box and is used for detecting the inflating valve; the detection mechanism comprises a port detection assembly which is arranged in the detection box and is used for detecting the port of the inflating valve; the size detection assembly is arranged in the detection box and used for detecting the size of the inflating valve and threads at the two ends; and the surface detection assembly is arranged in the detection box and is used for detecting the outer surface of the inflating valve. The inflating valve flaw detection device has the beneficial effect that the inflating valve flaw detection device with multi-process detection is provided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of valve nozzle detection, and in particular to a valve nozzle defect detection device. Background Art

[0002] During the automated production of valves, for the sake of production quality, the valves are tested for leaks. To improve efficiency, multiple valves are placed in a certain order on a testing jig for testing. During testing, how to transport the testing jig into the testing device and then transport the testing jig out after the test is completed is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. However, existing valves are usually unable to detect the external dimensions, and the testing method is relatively single.

[0003] The structure of the product can refer to the valve nozzle multi-performance detection integrated assembly equipment disclosed in the Chinese patent document publication number: CN215677519U, which includes several conveying lines equipped with conveying carriers for loading aluminum nozzles, a first ventilation detection mechanism arranged on the side of the conveying carrier for detecting the ventilation condition of the through cavity, a second ventilation detection mechanism for detecting the ventilation condition of the side through hole, a valve core carrier for valve core loading and located below the conveying carrier to cooperate, a knob assembly arranged in sequence on the valve core carrier for inserting the knob valve core from the bottom of the through cavity, a first sensor assembly extending from bottom to top into the through cavity for detecting the concentricity of the valve core installed, a second sensor assembly extending from bottom to top into the through cavity for detecting the height of the valve core installed, and a sealing ring loading mechanism for rotating the sealing ring into the outer wall of the aluminum nozzle.

[0004] In the above structure, since only a single ventilation test can be performed, the test method is single and the effect is poor.

[0005] Therefore, a valve defect detection device with multi-process detection is needed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The content of this application is used to introduce concepts in a brief form, which will be described in detail in the detailed implementation section below. The content of this application is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0007] In order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background technology section, some embodiments of the present application provide a valve defect detection device, including: a frame; a feed box, fixedly mounted on the frame; a detection box, fixedly mounted on the frame and arranged side by side with the feed box; a second robot arm, used to grab the valve; a vacuum cleaner, connected to a waste tank, with the suction end passing through a pipe to the lower side of the feed box; a feed assembly, arranged in the feed box, used to feed and clean the valve; a detection mechanism, arranged in the detection box, used to detect the valve. The detection mechanism includes: a port detection assembly, arranged in the detection box, used to detect the valve port; a size detection assembly, arranged in the detection box, used to detect the size of the valve and the threads at both ends; a surface detection assembly, arranged in the detection box, used to detect the outer surface of the valve.

[0008] Furthermore, the port detection component includes: a first camera, fixedly set in the detection box, for detecting one end of the valve mouth; a second camera, fixedly set in the detection box, for detecting the other end of the valve mouth; a first light, fixedly set in the detection box, located at the lower side of the first camera; a second light, fixedly set in the detection box, located at the upper side of the second camera; the first camera and the second camera are coaxially arranged up and down.

[0009] Furthermore, the size detection component includes: a fixed frame, fixedly set in the detection box, and provided with a vertically arranged slide rail on the fixed frame; a mounting plate, slidably set on the fixed frame; a fourth camera, fixedly set on the mounting plate, to detect the valve mouth size and the threads at both ends; a fourth light, fixedly set in the detection box.

[0010] Furthermore, the surface detection component includes: a third camera, fixedly disposed in the detection box, for detecting the surface of the valve stem; and a third light, fixedly disposed in the detection box.

[0011] Furthermore, a clamping assembly is provided in the detection box, and the clamping assembly includes: a mounting frame, fixedly arranged in the detection box; a slider, vertically slidably arranged on the mounting frame, and an upper push rod is rotatably connected to the slider; a cylinder, a cylinder body is fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, and one end of the piston rod is fixedly connected to the slider; a motor is rotatably arranged on the mounting frame and is located on the lower side of the slider, and the mounting frame and the slider are respectively pressed against the upper and lower ends of the valve mouth; a lower push rod is fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, and the power output end of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the lower push rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes: a belt conveyor, one end of which extends into the feed box; a first manipulator, used to grab the valve nozzle; a cleaning nozzle, arranged in the feed box, for cleaning the valve nozzle; a funnel, located at the lower end of the feed box; and a vacuum cleaner suction end connected to the bottom of the funnel through a pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the fourth light, the fourth camera and the valve are located in a straight line, and the size of the valve and the threads at both ends are detected.

[0014] Furthermore, the third light, the third camera and the valve are located in a straight line to detect the outer surface of the valve.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the present application is that a valve defect detection device with multi-process detection is provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application, so that other features, purposes and advantages of this application become more obvious. The illustrative embodiment drawings and their descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation on this application.

[0017] In addition, throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and that the components and elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] In the attached picture:

[0019] Figure 1 is an overall schematic diagram according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feed box in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the detection box in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation of the first light in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation of the fourth light in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation of the mounting frame in the embodiment.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] 100. Rack; 101. Feed box; 102. Detection box; 104. Vacuum cleaner; 105. Funnel; 106. Belt conveyor; 107. First leather robot arm; 109. First camera; 110. Second camera; 111. First light; 112. Second light; 114. Second robot arm; 115. Third camera; 116. Third light; 118. Fixing frame; 119. Fourth camera; 120. Fourth light; 121. Mounting frame; 122. Motor; 123. Slider; 124. Lower push rod; 125. Cylinder; 126. Cleaning nozzle; 127. Mounting plate; 128. Upper push rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0028] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the invention are shown in the drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0029] It should be noted that the concepts such as "first" and "second" mentioned in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0030] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "plurality" mentioned in the present disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0031] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-6The valve defect detection device comprises: a frame 100, a vacuum cleaner 104, a first mechanical arm 107, and a second mechanical arm 114. A feed box 101 and a detection box 102 are provided on the frame 100. A feed assembly is provided in the feed box 101. The feed assembly comprises: a belt conveyor 106 and a cleaning nozzle 126. The funnel 106 is located below 101 and one end thereof extends into the feed box 101. The first mechanical arm 107 is vertically fixed in the feed box 101 and is located on one side of the belt conveyor 106. The first mechanical arm 107 clamps one end of the valve. The cleaning nozzle 126 is arranged on the side wall of the feed box 101 to blow air to clean the surface of the valve. A funnel 105 is provided at the lower end of the feed box 101. The vacuum cleaner 104 is connected to the lower end of the funnel 105 through a pipeline to remove impurities blown off by the cleaning nozzle 126. The vacuum cleaner 104 is provided with a storage tank for storing impurities. The second robot arm 114 clamps the valve.

[0033] The detection box 102 is provided with a port detection component, which includes: a first camera 109, a second camera 110, a first light 111, and a second light 112. The first camera 109 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102 for detecting one end of the valve, and the second camera 110 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102. The second camera 110 is located at the lower side of the first camera 109 and is used to detect the other end of the valve. The valve is vertically placed between the first camera 109 and the second camera 110 for detection. The first light 111 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102, located at the lower side of the first camera 109, and illuminates one end of the valve, and cooperates with the first camera 109 to detect the concentricity between the outer circle of one end of the valve and the inner hole. The second light 112 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102, located at the upper side of the second camera 110, and illuminates the other end of the valve, and cooperates with the second camera 110 to detect the concentricity between the outer circle of the other end of the valve and the inner hole. The first light 111 and the second light 112 are both ring-shaped components, so as not to affect the shooting of the camera.

[0034] The detection box 102 is provided with a size detection component, which includes: a fixing frame 118, a mounting plate 127, a fourth camera 119, and a fourth light 120. The fixing frame 118 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102, and a vertically arranged slide rail is provided on the fixing frame 118, and the mounting plate 127 is slidably arranged on the slide rail. The fourth camera 119 is provided with two groups, arranged up and down, and fixedly arranged on the mounting plate 127, respectively detecting the size of the valve and the threads at both ends. The fourth light 120 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102. The fourth light 120 illuminates the valve and cooperates with the fourth camera 119 to detect the size of the valve and the threads at both ends.

[0035] A surface detection component is provided in the detection box 102, and the surface detection component includes: a third camera 115 and a third light 116. The third camera 115 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102 for detecting the surface of the valve nozzle. The third light 116 is fixedly arranged in the detection box 102, and the third light 116 illuminates the valve nozzle to cooperate with the third camera 115 for detection.

[0036] A clamping assembly is provided in the detection box 102, and the clamping assembly includes: a mounting frame 121, a slider 123, a cylinder 125, a lower push rod 124, and a motor 122. The mounting frame 121 is fixedly provided in the detection box 102, and a vertically arranged slide rail is provided on the mounting frame 121. The slider 123 is slidably provided on the slide rail, and an upper push rod 128 is rotatably connected to the slider 123. The cylinder body of the cylinder 125 is fixedly provided on the mounting frame 121, and one end of the piston rod is fixedly connected to the slider 123, and the slider 123 is driven to slide by the extension and contraction of the piston rod. The motor 122 is fixedly provided on the mounting frame 121, and the lower push rod 124 is rotatably provided on the mounting frame 121 and is located at the lower side of the slider 123. The lower push rod 124 and the upper push rod 128 are respectively pressed against the upper and lower ends of the valve. The power output end of the motor 122 is fixedly connected to the lower push rod 124. By starting the motor 122 to output power, the lower push rod 124 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the valve mouth to rotate and perform surface detection.

[0037] Working or installation process: When in use, the cleaning nozzle 126 is connected to an external air source, and the valve is brought into the feed box 101 through the conveyor 106. One end of the valve is clamped by the fixing frame 108, and the valve is lifted by the first robot arm 107. The surface of the valve is cleaned by blowing air through the cleaning nozzle 126. Impurities fall into the funnel 105 and are sucked out by the vacuum cleaner 104. After the valve is cleaned, the second robot arm 114 is started to grab the valve and place it vertically between the first camera 109 and the second camera 110 to detect the two ports of the valve. After the detection is completed, Then, continue to place the valve mouth between the upper push rod 128 and the lower push rod 124, and drive the upper push rod 128 to move and clamp the valve mouth by starting the cylinder 125. The power is output by starting the motor 122 to drive the valve mouth to rotate. At this time, the valve mouth is located between the fourth camera 119 and the fourth light 120, and is located at the extension of the line connecting the third light 116 and the third camera 115. The fourth camera 119 detects the size of the valve mouth and the threads at both ends, and the third camera 115 inspects the surface of the valve mouth. After the inspection is completed, the second robot arm 114 grabs the valve mouth out of the pendulum plate.

[0038] The above descriptions are only some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by a specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the above-mentioned inventive concept. For example, the above-mentioned features are replaced with the technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure (but not limited to) and the technical solutions formed.

Claims

1. A valve defect detection device, characterized in that: include: frame; A feed box is fixedly arranged on the frame; A detection box is fixedly mounted on the frame and arranged side by side with the feed box; The second robotic arm is used to grasp the valve; A vacuum cleaner is connected to a waste tank, and the suction end is connected to the lower side of the feed box through a pipeline; A feed assembly, arranged in the feed box, used for feeding and cleaning the valve; A detection mechanism, arranged in the detection box, for detecting the valve; The detection mechanism includes: A port detection component is arranged in the detection box and is used to detect the valve port; The size detection component is arranged in the detection box and is used to detect the size of the valve mouth and the threads at both ends; the surface detection component is arranged in the detection box and is used to detect the outer surface of the valve mouth.

2. The valve defect detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The port detection components include: A first camera, fixedly disposed in the detection box, for detecting one end of the valve; A second camera is fixedly arranged in the detection box and is used to detect the other end of the valve stem; A first light, fixedly disposed in the detection box and located below the first camera; A second light, fixedly disposed in the detection box and located above the second camera; The first camera and the second camera are coaxially arranged vertically.

3. The valve defect detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size detection component comprises: A fixed frame, fixedly arranged in the detection box, and provided with a vertically arranged slide rail; A mounting plate, slidably arranged on a fixing frame; The fourth camera is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate to detect the valve size and the threads at both ends; The fourth light is fixedly arranged in the detection box.

4. The valve defect detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface detection component comprises: A third camera, fixedly disposed in the detection box, for detecting the surface of the valve; The third light is fixedly arranged in the detection box.

5. The valve defect detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection box is provided with a clamping assembly, which includes: A mounting frame, fixedly disposed in the detection box; A slider is vertically slidably arranged on the mounting frame, and an upper ejector rod is rotatably connected to the slider; A cylinder, the cylinder body of which is fixedly arranged on a mounting frame, and one end of a piston rod is fixedly connected to the slider; The motor is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame and is located at the lower side of the slider, wherein the mounting frame and the slider are respectively pressed against the upper and lower ends of the valve; The lower push rod is fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, and the power output end of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the lower push rod.

6. The valve defect detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed assembly comprises: a belt conveyor, one end of which extends into the feed box; The first manipulator is used to grasp the valve; A cleaning nozzle, arranged in the feed box, for cleaning the valve; A funnel, located below the feed box; The suction end of the vacuum cleaner is connected to the lower end of the funnel through a pipeline.

7. The valve defect detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fourth light, the fourth camera and the valve are located in a straight line, and the size of the valve and the threads at both ends are detected.

8. The valve defect detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third light, the third camera and the valve are located in a straight line to detect the outer surface of the valve.

Citation Information

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  • Integrated assembling equipment for multi-performance detection of inflating valve

    CN215677519U