Universally adjustable sensor bracket

By designing a universal adjustable sensing bracket, the flexible adjustment of the sensor position angle is achieved by using the adjustment ball and locking components, the problem that the sensor bracket cannot be adjusted in the prior art is solved, and the convenience and flexibility of use are improved.

CN222717869UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04NINGBO XINGYOU MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422005115.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

The existing sensor bracket cannot adjust the position angle of the sensor, which makes it inconvenient to use when targeting different products.

Method used

A universal adjustable sensing bracket is designed to drive the sensing element to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the connecting assembly by setting the adjustment ball, adjust the position angle of the sensing element, and lock the adjustment ball by locking the locking assembly to prevent rotation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of sensor position angle without the need to replace a new sensor bracket, making it more convenient to use and improves the flexibility of detection of different products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a universally adjustable sensor bracket, which relates to the technical field of universally adjustable sensor brackets, including a connecting component, a sensing element and an adjusting ball. The adjusting ball is rotatably arranged in the connecting component, the sensing element is arranged on the adjusting ball, the adjusting ball rotates relative to the connecting component to adjust the sensing direction of the sensing element, and a locking component is arranged on the connecting component to lock the adjusting ball with the connecting component. The adjusting ball is arranged to drive the sensing element to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the connecting component, thereby adjusting the position angle of the sensing element, and the sensing element can be offset to the left or right or up and down, and there is no need to replace a new sensor bracket, which is more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of a universally adjustable sensor bracket, in particular to a universally adjustable sensor bracket. Background Art

[0002] During visual inspection, it is necessary to set up sensors to sense the products on the conveyor belt and remind them to start inspection when the products pass by. Nowadays, most sensors are set on brackets. When the position and angle of the sensor need to be adjusted for different products, it is impossible to adjust it and a new sensor bracket needs to be replaced, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a universally adjustable sensor bracket, which solves the problem that the position angle of the sensor cannot be adjusted when it is needed to adjust the position angle of the sensor for different products.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the solution adopted by the utility model is: a universally adjustable sensor bracket, including a connecting component, a sensing element and an adjusting ball, the adjusting ball is rotatably arranged in the connecting component, the sensing element is arranged on the adjusting ball, the adjusting ball rotates relative to the connecting component to adjust the sensing direction of the sensing element, and a locking component is arranged on the connecting component to lock the adjusting ball and the connecting component.

[0005] In this solution, the sensing element is driven to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the connecting assembly by setting an adjustment ball, so as to adjust the position angle of the sensing element, which can be offset to the left or right or up and down, without the need to replace a new sensor bracket, and is more convenient to use.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a connecting piece, a connecting rod and a connecting head, the connecting piece is provided at the lower end of the connecting rod, the connecting head is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod, an installation space is opened on the connecting head, and the adjusting ball is installed in the installation space.

[0007] In this solution, the bracket is connected to the visual platform by setting a connecting piece.

[0008] Preferably, the locking assembly uses negative pressure suction to lock the connecting assembly and the adjusting ball.

[0009] In this solution, the connection assembly and the universal adjustment ball are locked by means of negative pressure tightening after the sensing element is adjusted to prevent the adjustment ball from rotating and affecting the detection position of the sensing element.

[0010] Preferably, the locking assembly is connected and locked to the connecting assembly and the adjusting ball by means of bolt connection.

[0011] In this solution, after the sensing element is adjusted, the connection assembly and the universal adjustment ball are connected by setting a bolt connection to prevent the adjustment ball from rotating and affecting the detection position of the sensing element.

[0012] As a further preference, the connecting rod is provided with a first bearing and a second bearing, the connecting member includes a transverse plate portion, the transverse plate portion is provided with a first elongated hole, the connecting rod passes through the first elongated hole and is connected to the first elongated hole by clamping the transverse plate portion through the first bearing and the second bearing.

[0013] In this solution, the connecting rod is fixed in the first elongated hole by setting the first bearing and the second bearing. When the left and right positions of the bracket need to be adjusted, the position of the connecting rod can be adjusted by sliding it in the first elongated hole. After adjustment, the first bearing and the second bearing are tightened to fix the connecting rod.

[0014] As a further preference, the connecting member further comprises a vertical rod portion, the vertical rod portion is arranged at one side of the horizontal rod portion, a second elongated hole is opened on the vertical rod portion, and the connecting member is connected to the inspection platform via the second elongated hole.

[0015] In this solution, by providing the second long strip hole, the connection position between the vertical rod part and the inspection platform can be adjusted.

[0016] As a further preference, a threaded hole is provided on the connecting head, and the connecting piece is threadedly connected to the connecting head.

[0017] In this solution, by threading the connector and the connector, when the adjusting ball is damaged, only a new connector needs to be replaced, which saves costs and is convenient for replacement.

[0018] Preferably, the adjusting ball is a universal bearing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the universally adjustable sensor bracket of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the universally adjustable sensor bracket of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. connecting component; 11. connecting part; 12. connecting rod; 13. connecting head; 131. threaded hole; 14. first bearing; 15. second bearing; 16. horizontal plate part; 17. first long strip hole; 18. vertical rod part; 19. second long strip hole; 2. sensing element; 3. adjusting ball; 4. locking component; 41. adsorption part; 42. adsorption port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, and thus to more clearly define the scope of protection claimed by the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with respect to certain specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the following are only certain specific implementation methods of the present invention, which are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, wherein the specific and direct description of the relevant structures is only for the convenience of understanding the present invention, and each specific feature does not naturally and directly limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. The conventional selections and substitutions made by those skilled in the art under the guidance of the present invention shall be deemed to be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. Embodiment 1

[0023] A universally adjustable sensor bracket includes a connecting component 1, a sensing element 2 and an adjusting ball 3. The adjusting ball 3 is rotatably arranged in the connecting component 1, the sensing element 2 is arranged on the adjusting ball 3, and a locking component 4 is arranged on the connecting component 1 to lock the adjusting ball 3 with the connecting component 1.

[0024] Further, as a preferred embodiment, the connecting assembly 1 includes a connecting member 11, a connecting rod 12 and a connecting head 13, the connecting member 11 is provided at the lower end of the connecting rod 12, the connecting head 13 is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod 12, an installation space is opened on the connecting head 13, and an adjusting ball 3 is installed in the installation space.

[0025] Specifically, in this embodiment, an installation space is provided on the connector 13, and an adjustable ball 3 which is integrally provided with the connector 13 and can be movably provided in the installation space. The adjustable ball 3 can realize 360-degree rotation in the installation space of the connector 13, and the adjustable ball 3 is a spherical universal bearing ball. A mounting hole is provided in the middle position of the adjustable ball 3, and a sensing element 2 is inserted in the mounting hole. The sensing element 2 is a prior art and will not be described in detail here. The adjusting ball 3 rotates relative to the connecting component to adjust the sensing direction of the sensing element, and the sensing element 2 rotates together with the adjusting ball 3, thereby adjusting the detection angle and position of the sensing element 2. A locking component 4 is provided on the side wall of the connector 13. When the adjustment of the adjusting ball 3 is completed, the locking component 4 locks the adjusting ball 3 with the connector 13. The lower end of the connector 13 is connected to the connecting rod 12, and the lower end of the connecting rod 12 is provided with a connecting piece 11.

[0026] Specifically, in this embodiment, the adjusting ball 3 is provided to drive the sensing element 2 to rotate 360 ​​degrees in the connecting assembly 1, so as to adjust the position angle of the sensing element 2, and the sensing element 2 can be offset to the left or right or up or down, without the need to replace a new sensing bracket, which is more convenient to use. The bracket is connected to the visual platform by providing a connecting member 11.

[0027] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the locking component 4 uses a negative pressure suction method to suck and lock the connecting component 1 and the adjusting ball 3.

[0028] Specifically, in this embodiment, a suction piece 41 is provided on the side wall of the connector 13, and a suction port 42 is provided on the suction piece 41, and the air inside the connector 13 and the adjusting ball 3 is sucked away through the suction port 42, so as to lock the adjusting ball 3 and the connector 13. After adjusting the sensing element 2, the connection assembly 1 and the universal adjusting ball are locked by negative pressure suction, so as to prevent the adjusting ball 3 from rotating and affecting the detection position of the sensing element 2.

[0029] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a first bearing 14 and a second bearing 15 are provided on the connecting rod 12, and the connecting member 11 includes a transverse plate portion 16, and a first elongated hole 17 is opened on the transverse plate portion 16. The connecting rod 12 passes through the first elongated hole 17 and is connected to the first elongated hole 17 by clamping the transverse plate portion 16 through the first bearing 14 and the second bearing 15.

[0030] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the connecting member 11 also includes a vertical rod portion 18, which is arranged on one side of the horizontal rod portion. A second elongated hole 19 is opened on the vertical rod portion 18, and the connecting member 11 is connected to the inspection platform through the second elongated hole 19.

[0031] Specifically, in the present embodiment, the connecting member 11 comprises a cross bar portion and a vertical plate portion, a vertical plate portion 18 is provided on one side of the cross bar portion, a first elongated hole 17 is provided on the cross bar portion, the connecting rod 12 passes through the first elongated hole 17 and can slide inside the cross bar portion, a first bearing 14 and a second bearing 15 are provided on the connecting rod 12, after the connecting rod 12 passes through the first elongated hole 17, the first bearing 14 is located at the upper end of the cross bar portion, and the second bearing 15 is located at the lower end of the cross bar portion, after moving to a predetermined position, the first bearing 14 and the second bearing 15 are screwed and tightened to clamp the cross bar portion, thereby fixing the connecting rod 12 and the connecting member 11; a second elongated hole 19 is provided on the vertical plate portion 18 of the connecting member 11, a bolt passes through the second elongated hole 19 to connect with the visual platform, thereby connecting the bracket as a whole to the visual platform, thereby detecting products on the conveyor belt, and providing a signal to the visual platform whether the product has passed.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connecting rod 12 is fixed in the first elongated hole 17 by providing the first bearing 14 and the second bearing 15. When the left and right positions of the bracket need to be adjusted, the connecting rod 12 can be adjusted by sliding the position in the first elongated hole 17. After the adjustment, the first bearing 14 and the second bearing 15 are tightened to fix the connecting rod 12. The second elongated hole 19 is provided so that the connection position between the vertical rod portion 18 and the inspection platform can be adjusted.

[0033] Further, as a preferred embodiment, a threaded hole 131 is provided on the connector 13, and the connector 11 is threadedly connected to the connector 13. Specifically, in this embodiment, a third bearing is integrally formed at the lower end of the connector 13, and a fourth bearing is provided at the upper end of the connecting rod 12. After the connector 13 is connected to the connecting rod 12, the third bearing and the fourth bearing collide with each other, thereby making the connection between the connector 13 and the connecting rod 12 more stable. By threading the connector 13 and the connector 11, when the adjusting ball 3 is damaged, only a new connector 13 needs to be replaced, which saves costs and is convenient for replacement. Embodiment 2

[0034] The locking assembly 4 is connected and locked with the connecting assembly 1 and the adjusting ball 3 by means of bolt connection.

[0035] Specifically, in the present embodiment, a threaded hole 131 is provided at the upper end of the connector 13, and a positioning bolt passes through the threaded hole 131 and is pressed against the adjusting ball 3, thereby fixing the position of the adjusting ball 3, thereby connecting the connecting component 1 to the adjusting ball 3, so that the adjusting ball 3 does not rotate; by setting a bolt connection, the connecting component 1 and the universal adjusting ball are connected after the sensing element 2 is adjusted, so as to prevent the adjusting ball 3 from rotating and affecting the detection position of the sensing element 2.

[0036] The above are only preferred implementations of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, multiple improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A universally adjustable sensor bracket, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connecting component, a sensing element and an adjusting ball. The adjusting ball is rotatably arranged in the connecting component, the sensing element is arranged on the adjusting ball, the adjusting ball rotates relative to the connecting component to adjust the sensing direction of the sensing element, and a locking component is arranged on the connecting component to lock the adjusting ball with the connecting component.

2. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes a connecting piece, a connecting rod and a connecting head. The connecting piece is arranged at the lower end of the connecting rod, and the connecting head is arranged at the upper end of the connecting rod. An installation space is opened on the connecting head, and the adjusting ball is installed in the installation space.

3. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly is a negative pressure suction method to suck and lock the connecting assembly and the adjusting ball.

4. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly is connected and locked with the adjusting ball in a bolt connection manner.

5. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod is provided with a first bearing and a second bearing, and the connecting member includes a transverse plate portion, and the transverse plate portion is provided with a first elongated hole. The connecting rod passes through the first elongated hole and the transverse plate portion is clamped by the first bearing and the second bearing to connect the connecting rod to the first elongated hole.

6. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting member also includes a vertical rod part, which is arranged on one side of the horizontal plate part. A second long strip hole is opened on the vertical rod part, and the connecting member is connected to the inspection platform through the second long strip hole.

7. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting head is provided with a threaded hole, and the connecting piece is threadedly connected to the connecting head.

8. The universally adjustable sensor bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting ball is a universal bearing.