Product appearance visual inspection mechanism

By introducing detection components and lighting components into the visual detection mechanism, the problem of dust adhesion of the visual detection camera lens is solved, and efficient and accurate detection of the product appearance is achieved.

CN222579959UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-07WENZHOU UNIV OUJIANG COLLEGE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420361458.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-27
Publication Date
2025-03-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-27

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Technical Problem

When the visual detection camera detects the appearance of the product for a long time, dust will be attached to the lens, affecting the detection effect.

Method used

A product appearance visual inspection mechanism is designed, including inspection components and lighting components. The detection component drives the worm and reciprocating screw through the motor, driving the visual detection camera to move up and down, and cleans up dust on the lens at the cleaning brush. The lighting assembly provides proper lighting through adjustable lighting lamps.

Benefits of technology

Effectively clean up dust on camera lenses, ensure the accuracy and reliability of product appearance inspection, and improve the detection effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a product appearance visual inspection mechanism which comprises an inspection box, the inner bottom wall of the inspection box is rotatably connected with a first rotating rod, the outer side of the first rotating rod is fixedly connected with an inspection table, the inner wall of the right side of the inspection box is slidably connected with a visual inspection camera, and the inspection box is provided with an inspection assembly. The detection box is provided with a lighting assembly, and the detection assembly comprises a motor fixedly installed in the detection box. According to the product appearance visual detection mechanism, by arranging the detection assembly, when the product appearance is detected, a to-be-detected product is firstly placed on the top of the detection table, a visual detection camera is driven to move up and down, the visual detection camera comprehensively detects the to-be-detected product, and when the visual detection camera moves to a cleaning brush, the to-be-detected product is cleaned by the cleaning brush. The cleaning brush is driven to swing in a reciprocating mode, dust on a lens of the visual detection camera is cleaned through the cleaning brush, and the product appearance detection effect is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of visual inspection, in particular to a product appearance visual inspection mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Visual inspection is to use machines instead of human eyes to make measurements and judgments. Visual inspection refers to converting the captured target into image signals through machine vision products, transmitting them to a dedicated image processing system, and converting them into digital signals based on information such as pixel distribution, brightness and color. After the product is produced and processed, before the product leaves the factory, in order to ensure the quality of the product, the size and appearance of the product must be inspected by a visual inspection agency.

[0003] For example, announcement number CN220207452U proposes an intelligent automatic appearance inspection device based on machine vision, including a workbench, on which a two-way adjustment mechanism is installed, and the upper ends of the two end output ends of the two-way adjustment mechanism are fixedly connected with multiple side clamps, and the upper end outer walls of the multiple side clamps on the same side are connected with multiple rubber pushing plates through a flip driving mechanism. However, the utility model does not have the function of cleaning the visual inspection camera during use. When the visual inspection camera is inspecting the appearance of the product for a long time, dust will adhere to the lens of the inspection camera, affecting the inspection effect of the product appearance. Therefore, a product appearance visual inspection mechanism is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a product appearance visual inspection mechanism, which has the advantages of easy cleaning, etc., and solves the problem that dust will adhere to the lens of the inspection camera during the long-term inspection of product appearance, thereby affecting the inspection effect of the product appearance.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a product appearance visual inspection mechanism, comprising an inspection box, the inner bottom wall of the inspection box is rotatably connected to a first rotating rod, the outer side of the first rotating rod is fixedly connected to a detection platform, the right inner wall of the inspection box is slidably connected to a visual inspection camera, the inspection box is provided with an inspection component, and the inspection box is provided with an illumination component;

[0006] The detection assembly includes a motor fixedly installed inside the detection box, the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a worm, the inner bottom wall of the detection box is rotatably connected to a reciprocating screw, the first rotating rod and the outer side of the reciprocating screw are both fixedly connected to a worm gear, the outer side of the reciprocating screw is fixedly connected to a semi-bevel gear, the right inner wall of the detection box is rotatably connected to a second rotating rod, the outer side of the second rotating rod is fixedly connected to two driven bevel teeth, and the outer side of the second rotating rod is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush.

[0007] Furthermore, the lighting assembly includes a fixing frame fixedly connected to the left inner wall of the detection box, the interior of the fixing frame is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft, the outer side of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a lighting lamp and a disc, the bottom of the fixing frame is slidably connected to a clamping rod, and the outer side of the clamping rod is sleeved with a spring.

[0008] Furthermore, a threaded through hole threadably connected to the reciprocating screw rod is provided inside the visual inspection camera.

[0009] Furthermore, a slide groove is provided on the right inner wall of the detection box, and a sliding block slidably connected to the slide groove is fixedly connected to the right side of the visual detection camera.

[0010] Furthermore, the worm and the worm wheel are meshed with each other, and a plurality of slots matching the size of the clamping rod are provided on the outer side of the disc.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the clamping rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the semi-conical teeth are meshed with the driven conical teeth, and the semi-conical teeth are located between the two driven conical teeth.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The product appearance visual inspection mechanism is equipped with an inspection component. When inspecting the product appearance, the product to be inspected is first placed on the top of the inspection table, and the visual inspection camera is driven to move up and down to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the product to be inspected. When the visual inspection camera moves to the cleaning brush, the cleaning brush is driven to swing back and forth, and the cleaning brush cleans the dust on the lens of the visual inspection camera to ensure the inspection effect of the product appearance.

[0015] 2. The product appearance visual inspection mechanism, by setting a lighting component, can illuminate the workpiece with a lighting lamp when inspecting the product appearance, and can adjust the angle of the lighting lamp to ensure the inspection effect of the product appearance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a side schematic diagram of the fixed frame structure of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1 detection box, 2 first rotating rod, 3 detection platform, 4 reciprocating screw, 5 visual detection camera, 6 motor, 7 worm, 8 worm wheel, 9 semi-bevel gear, 10 second rotating rod, 11 driven bevel gear, 12 cleaning brush, 13 fixing frame, 14 rotating shaft, 15 lighting lamp, 16 spring, 17 clamping rod, 18 disc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] 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.

[0020] See also Figure 1-2 A product appearance visual inspection mechanism in this embodiment includes an inspection box 1, an inner bottom wall of the inspection box 1 is rotatably connected to a first rotating rod 2, an outer side of the first rotating rod 2 is fixedly connected to an inspection platform 3, a right inner wall of the inspection box 1 is slidably connected to a visual inspection camera 5, a slide groove is provided on the right inner wall of the inspection box 1, a slider slidably connected to the slide groove is fixedly connected to the right side of the visual inspection camera 5, an inspection component is arranged on the inspection box 1, and an illumination component is arranged on the inspection box 1.

[0021] The detection component includes a motor 6 fixedly installed inside the detection box 1, the output shaft of the motor 6 is fixedly connected to the worm 7, the inner bottom wall of the detection box 1 is rotatably connected to the reciprocating screw 4, the interior of the visual detection camera 5 is provided with a threaded through hole threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw 4, the first rotating rod 2 and the outer side of the reciprocating screw 4 are fixedly connected to a worm wheel 8, the worm 7 and the worm wheel 8 are meshed with each other, the outer side of the reciprocating screw 4 is fixedly connected to a semi-bevel tooth 9, the right inner wall of the detection box 1 is rotatably connected to the second rotating rod 10, the outer side of the second rotating rod 10 is fixedly connected to two driven bevel teeth 11, the semi-bevel teeth 9 are meshed with the driven bevel teeth 11, the semi-bevel teeth 9 are located between the two driven bevel teeth 11, and the outer side of the second rotating rod 10 is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush 12.

[0022] It should be noted that by setting up the detection component, when inspecting the appearance of the product, the product to be inspected is first placed on the top of the inspection table 3, and the visual inspection camera 5 is driven to move up and down to perform a comprehensive inspection on the product to be inspected. When the visual inspection camera 5 moves to the cleaning brush 12, the cleaning brush 12 is driven to swing back and forth, and the cleaning brush 12 cleans the dust on the lens of the visual inspection camera 5 to ensure the inspection effect of the product appearance.

[0023] See also Figure 1-2 The lighting assembly includes a fixing frame 13 fixedly connected to the left inner wall of the detection box 1, the fixing frame 13 is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft 14, the outer side of the rotating shaft 14 is fixedly connected with a lighting lamp 15 and a disc 18, the bottom of the fixing frame 13 is slidably connected with a clamping rod 17, the outer side of the disc 18 is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves which are adapted to the size of the clamping rod 17, the outer side of the clamping rod 17 is sleeved with a spring 16, one end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame 13, and the other end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the clamping rod 17.

[0024] It should be noted that, by providing a lighting assembly, the workpiece can be illuminated by the lighting lamp 15 when inspecting the product appearance, and the angle of the lighting lamp 15 can be adjusted to ensure the inspection effect of the product appearance.

[0025] The working principle of the above embodiment is:

[0026] When inspecting the appearance of a product, the product to be inspected is first placed on the top of the inspection table 3, and the worm 7 is driven to rotate by starting the motor 6, so that the two worm wheels 8 meshing with the worm 7 are respectively rotated through the first rotating rod 2 and the reciprocating screw 4, so that the product to be inspected placed on the top of the inspection table 3 is rotated. During the rotation of the reciprocating screw 4, the visual inspection camera 5 is driven to slide inside the slide groove through the slider, so that the visual inspection camera 5 reciprocates up and down to perform a comprehensive inspection on the product to be inspected. When the reciprocating screw 4 rotates, the semi-conical teeth 9 rotate accordingly, and the semi-conical teeth 9 are respectively meshed with the two driven conical teeth 11, driving the second rotating rod 10 to rotate forward and reverse. When the visual inspection camera 5 moves to a position corresponding to the position of the cleaning brush 12, the cleaning brush 12 swings back and forth to clean the dust on the lens of the visual inspection camera 5, thereby ensuring the inspection effect of the product appearance. In addition, during the inspection of the product appearance, the card rod 17 is pulled to disengage it from the card slot provided on the disk 18, and the restriction on the disk 18 is cancelled, so that the lighting lamp 15 can be rotated through the rotating shaft 14 to adjust its lighting angle. After the adjustment is completed, the card rod 17 is released to reset it through the tension of the spring 16, so that the card rod 17 is reconnected with the card slot provided on the disk 18, thereby ensuring the inspection effect of the product appearance and facilitating the use of the user.

[0027] The electrical components appearing in the text are all electrically connected to the controller and the power supply. The control method of the utility model is controlled by the controller. The control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by technicians in this field. The provision of power supply is also common knowledge in this field. The utility model is mainly used to protect mechanical devices, so the utility model will no longer explain the control method and circuit connection in detail.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism, comprising an inspection box (1), characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the detection box (1) is rotatably connected to a first rotating rod (2), the outer side of the first rotating rod (2) is fixedly connected to a detection platform (3), the right inner wall of the detection box (1) is slidably connected to a visual detection camera (5), the detection box (1) is provided with a detection component, and the detection box (1) is provided with a lighting component; The detection assembly comprises a motor (6) fixedly mounted inside a detection box (1); the output shaft of the motor (6) is fixedly connected to a worm (7); the inner bottom wall of the detection box (1) is rotatably connected to a reciprocating screw (4); the first rotating rod (2) and the outer sides of the reciprocating screw (4) are both fixedly connected to a worm wheel (8); the outer side of the reciprocating screw (4) is fixedly connected to a semi-bevel tooth (9); the right inner wall of the detection box (1) is rotatably connected to a second rotating rod (10); the outer side of the second rotating rod (10) is fixedly connected to two driven bevel teeth (11); and the outer side of the second rotating rod (10) is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush (12).

2. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly comprises a fixing frame (13) fixedly connected to the left inner wall of the detection box (1); the fixing frame (13) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (14); the outer side of the rotating shaft (14) is fixedly connected to a lighting lamp (15) and a disk (18); the bottom of the fixing frame (13) is slidably connected to a clamping rod (17); the outer side of the clamping rod (17) is sleeved with a spring (16).

3. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded through hole threadably connected to the reciprocating screw rod (4) is provided inside the visual detection camera (5).

4. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove is provided on the right inner wall of the detection box (1), and a sliding block slidably connected to the sliding groove is fixedly connected to the right side of the visual detection camera (5).

5. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The worm (7) and the worm wheel (8) are meshed with each other, and a plurality of slots matching the size of the clamping rod (17) are provided on the outer side of the disc (18).

6. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame (13), and the other end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the clamping rod (17).

7. A product appearance visual inspection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The semi-conical teeth (9) are meshed with the driven conical teeth (11), and the semi-conical teeth (9) are located between the two driven conical teeth (11).

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