A visual inspection equipment bracket

By designing a rotatable connector and flexible mounting structure, the problem that the existing vision detection camera bracket cannot adjust the angle is solved, achieving higher compatibility and imaging quality.

CN222718963UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04FAIST PRECISION TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421445005.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-24

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Technical Problem

The existing vision detection camera holder cannot flexibly adjust the angle of the camera and light source, resulting in low compatibility, which in turn affects the imaging quality.

Method used

A visual detection device bracket is designed, including rotatable first and second connectors, for installing the detection camera and light source, respectively, to achieve flexible angle and height adjustment by adjusting the angle and height of the connector, and the spacing between the camera and light source.

Benefits of technology

It improves the compatibility and lighting effect of the bracket, enhances the imaging quality of the detection camera, and is suitable for a variety of workpiece detection scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a visual inspection equipment bracket, which includes a bracket main body connected to a manipulator, the bracket main body includes a first connector, which is provided with a first mounting plate, the first mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment holes, and the plurality of first adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed; a second connector, which is fixedly connected to the first connector and is arranged to be able to rotate relative to the first connector, the second connector is provided with a second mounting plate and a plurality of second adjustment holes, the plurality of second adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed, and the second mounting plate is installed on the second connector through at least one of the second adjustment holes; the utility model can not only adjust the angle of the detection camera and the light source, but also adjust the height of the detection camera and the light source and the distance between the two, thereby improving the compatibility of the bracket.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of visual detection, in particular to a visual detection equipment bracket. Background Art

[0002] Visual inspection cameras are often used in industrial automation for product quality inspection, parts counting, positioning and identification. The principle is mainly to capture the light reflection information on the surface of an object through the camera to realize the recognition and analysis of its external features. There are many factors that affect the imaging effect of visual inspection cameras. Among them, the camera position and the fill light position can affect the camera's visual imaging effect. The existing visual camera bracket has a single structure and cannot flexibly adjust the position of the camera and the light. Since the position of the camera needs to be constantly adjusted, the bracket is prone to shaking, thereby reducing the camera imaging quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] To this end, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the problem in the prior art that the detection camera bracket cannot flexibly adjust the angle of the detection camera and the light source, resulting in low compatibility, and thus a visual inspection equipment bracket is provided, which can adjust the angle of the detection camera and the light source, and can also adjust the height of the detection camera and the light source and the distance between the two, thereby improving the compatibility of the bracket.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a visual inspection equipment bracket, which includes a bracket body connected to a manipulator, and the bracket body includes:

[0005] A first connector, which is provided with a first mounting plate, wherein the first mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment holes, and the plurality of first adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed;

[0006] The second connecting body is fixedly connected to the first connecting body and is configured to be rotatable relative to the first connecting body. The second connecting body is provided with a second mounting plate and a plurality of second adjustment holes. The plurality of second adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed. The second mounting plate is mounted on the second connecting body through at least one of the second adjustment holes.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector or the second connector is fixedly connected to the manipulator.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present utility model, the detection camera is mounted on the first mounting plate through at least one of the first adjustment holes, and the first light source is mounted on the second mounting plate;

[0009] Alternatively, the detection camera is mounted on the second mounting plates, and the first light source is mounted on the first mounting plate through at least one of the first adjustment holes.

[0010] In one embodiment of the utility model, the first connector is further provided with a third mounting plate and a plurality of third adjustment holes, the plurality of third adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed, the third mounting plate is mounted on the first connector through at least one third adjustment hole, the second light source is connected to the third mounting plate, and the second light source is configured as a ring light source and is coaxially arranged with the detection camera.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first adjustment holes, the plurality of second adjustment holes, and the plurality of third adjustment holes are distributed along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the first connecting body and the second connecting body.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a detection space is provided between the first light source and the second light source, and the first light source, the second light source and the detection camera are all aimed at the detection space.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting plate is arranged on one side of the first connecting body.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, a connecting head is provided at one end of the first connecting body, the connecting head is connected to the manipulator, and the other end of the first connecting body is rotatably connected to the second connecting body.

[0015] In one embodiment of the utility model, the first connector includes an integrally formed crossbeam and a zigzag reinforcement plate, the zigzag reinforcement plate includes a plurality of bending portions and a plurality of supporting portions, wherein the bending portions are connected to the crossbeam, and a plurality of the third adjustment holes are arranged on the supporting portions.

[0016] In one embodiment of the utility model, the crossbeam is provided with a screw hole on one side opposite to the first mounting plate, and the second connector is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped sliding holes, the plurality of arc-shaped sliding holes are concentrically arranged, and a screw rod passes through the arc-shaped sliding hole and is threadedly connected to the screw hole to fix the first connector and the second connector.

[0017] The above technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] The visual inspection equipment bracket described in the utility model, the first connector and the second connector can rotate relative to each other, after the detection camera and the light source are respectively connected to the first connector and the second connector, the angle between the detection camera and the light source can be flexibly adjusted; in addition, the detection camera is installed at different positions of the first connector through different first adjustment holes, and the height adjustment can be achieved; the light source is installed at different positions of the second connector through different second adjustment holes, and the height adjustment can be achieved, and the distance between the detection camera and the light source can also be flexibly adjusted, so that the bracket has better compatibility and lighting effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to make the content of the utility model easier to understand, the utility model is further described in detail according to the specific embodiments of the utility model in combination with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual inspection equipment bracket, the inspection camera, the first light source and the second light source in the preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a side view of a visual inspection equipment bracket, an inspection camera, and a first light source and a second light source is shown.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural schematic diagram of the visual inspection equipment bracket, the inspection camera, the first light source and the second light source is shown.

[0023] Explanation of the reference numerals in the specification: 1. first connector; 11. crossbeam; 12. broken line reinforcement plate 121. bending portion; 122. supporting portion; 13. connector; 2. second connector; 21. second adjustment hole; 22. arc-shaped sliding hole; 14. connecting block; 3. second mounting plate; 4. first mounting plate; 41. first adjustment hole; 5. third mounting plate; 51. connecting hole; 52. third adjustment hole; 6. detection camera; 7. second light source; 8. first light source; 9. detection space; X, second direction; Y, first direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] Example

[0026] Reference Figure 1 and 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the present utility model, a visual inspection equipment bracket includes a bracket body connected to a manipulator, and the bracket body includes,

[0027] A first connector 1 is fixedly connected to a first mounting plate 4, wherein the first mounting plate 4 is provided with a plurality of first adjustment holes 41, wherein the plurality of first adjustment holes 41 are linearly and evenly distributed along a first direction Y, and a detection camera 6 can be fixed to the first mounting plate 4 by means of one or more first adjustment holes 41 in conjunction with screws and nuts, and the plurality of first adjustment holes 41 are provided to facilitate adjustment of the position of the detection camera 6;

[0028] The second connector 2 is fixedly connected to the first connector 1 and is configured to be rotatable relative to the first connector 1. The angle of the light source is adjusted by changing the angle between the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 bracket, thereby changing the lighting effect. The second connector 2 is provided with a second mounting plate 3 and a plurality of second adjustment holes 21. The plurality of second adjustment holes 21 are linearly and evenly distributed along the second direction X. The second mounting plate 3 is mounted on the second connector 2 through at least one of the second adjustment holes 21 in conjunction with a screw and a nut. The plurality of second adjustment holes 21 are provided to facilitate adjusting the position of the second mounting plate 3.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector 1 is fixedly connected to the manipulator, and in another embodiment, the second connector 2 can be fixedly connected to the manipulator.

[0030] In one embodiment of the utility model, the detection camera 6 is installed on the first mounting plate 4 through at least one of the first adjustment holes 41 in conjunction with a nut and a screw, and the detection camera 6 is used to capture light reflection information on the surface of the workpiece to realize the recognition and analysis of its external features; the first light source 8 is installed on the second mounting plate 3, and the first light source 8 is used to illuminate the back of the workpiece;

[0031] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the detection camera 6 is mounted on the second mounting plate, and the first light source 8 is mounted on the first mounting plate 4 via a screw and the first adjustment hole 41 .

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and 3 As shown, the first connector 1 is also provided with a third mounting plate 5 and a plurality of third adjustment holes 52, and the plurality of third adjustment holes 52 are linearly and evenly distributed along the first direction Y, and a plurality of connecting holes 51 are provided on the third mounting plate 5 corresponding to the plurality of third adjustment holes 52; the third mounting plate 5 is installed on the first connector 1 through the connecting holes 51, the third adjustment holes 52, screws and nuts, and the second light source 7 is connected to the third mounting plate 5, and the second light source 7 is configured as a ring light source and is coaxially configured with the detection camera 6, and the second light source 7 is used to illuminate the front of the workpiece; the provision of a plurality of third adjustment holes 52 is conducive to adjusting the position of the third mounting plate 5, and then adjusting the height of the second light source 7.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 3 As shown, the multiple first adjustment holes 41, the multiple second adjustment holes 21 and the multiple third adjustment holes 52 are distributed along the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2, ensuring that the first light source 8, the first light source 8 and the detection camera 6 located at different heights are all aligned with the workpiece.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a detection space 9 is provided between the front end of the first light source 8 and the front end of the second light source 7, and the first light source 8, the second light source 7 and the detection camera 6 are all aligned with the detection space 9. When the manipulator drives the bracket to move and rotate, the workpiece to be detected is always located in the detection space 9 so that the detection camera 6 can obtain a clear image.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the first mounting plate 4 is fixedly arranged on one side of the first connector 1, with the purpose of reducing the interference between the detection camera 6 and the robot. Since the end of the first connector 1 is fixedly connected to the flange of the robot, the first mounting plate 4 installs the detection camera 6, and the wiring harness of the detection camera 6 interferes with the robot.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 As shown, one end of the first connector 1 is fixedly connected to a connector 13, and the connector 13 is used to connect to the flange of the manipulator. The other end of the first connector 1 is rotatably connected to the second connector 2.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the first connector 1 includes an integrally formed crossbeam 11 and a zigzag reinforcement plate 12. The zigzag reinforcement plate 12 can be considered to be a zigzag structure formed by bending a steel plate multiple times. The zigzag reinforcement plate 12 includes a plurality of bending portions 121 and a plurality of supporting portions 122. A supporting portion 122 is provided between two bending portions 121. The first connector 1 utilizes the triangular structure principle of the zigzag reinforcement plate 12 to improve structural stability and thereby reduce bracket shaking; wherein the bending portion 121 is integrally connected to the crossbeam 11, and a plurality of the third adjustment holes 52 are provided on the supporting portion 122.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 1As shown, the crossbeam 11 is fixedly provided with a connecting block 14 relative to one side where the first mounting plate 4 is provided, and one end of the connecting block 14 is provided with two screw holes, and the second connector 2 is provided with an arc-shaped sliding hole 22 corresponding to the two screw holes, and the arc-shaped sliding hole 22 is arranged in a fan-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped sliding hole 22 includes a first arc-shaped sliding hole and a second arc-shaped sliding hole, and the length of the second arc-shaped sliding hole is smaller than the length of the first arc-shaped sliding hole, and the first arc-shaped sliding hole and the second arc-shaped sliding hole are concentrically arranged, and two screws pass through the first arc-shaped sliding hole and the second arc-shaped sliding hole respectively to threadably connect the two screw holes to fixedly connect the first connector 1 and the second connector 2. When the first connector 1 needs to be rotated, the screw is loosened and then slid along the arc-shaped sliding hole to realize the rotation of the first connector 1, and the screw is the rotation axis.

[0039] The working principle of the visual inspection equipment bracket of the utility model is:

[0040] The bracket is fixedly connected to the flange of the manipulator through the connector 13. Before detection, the manipulator moves the bracket, the detection camera 6 and the light source to the detection station so that the workpiece to be detected is located in the detection space 9. During detection, the first light source 8 illuminates the back of the workpiece from the back, and the second light source 7 illuminates the workpiece from the front. The manipulator drives the detection camera 6 to start detecting the workpiece. When the lighting effect needs to be adjusted, the second connector 2 is first rotated according to the working conditions to adjust the angle of the first light source and fix it, and then the height of the detection camera 6 and the second light source 7 are adjusted and fixed along the first direction Y, and the height of the first light source 8 is adjusted and fixed along the second direction X before detection.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived from these are still within the scope of protection of the invention of the utility model.

Claims

1. A visual inspection equipment bracket, comprising a bracket body connected to a manipulator, characterized in that: The support body comprises: A first connector, which is provided with a first mounting plate, wherein the first mounting plate is provided with a plurality of first adjustment holes, and the plurality of first adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed; The second connecting body is fixedly connected to the first connecting body and is configured to be rotatable relative to the first connecting body. The second connecting body is provided with a second mounting plate and a plurality of second adjustment holes. The plurality of second adjustment holes are evenly and linearly distributed. The second mounting plate is mounted on the second connecting body through at least one of the second adjustment holes.

2. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector or the second connector is fixedly connected to the manipulator.

3. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection camera is mounted on the first mounting plate through at least one of the first adjustment holes, and the first light source is mounted on the second mounting plate; Alternatively, the detection camera is mounted on the second mounting plates, and the first light source is mounted on the first mounting plate through at least one of the first adjustment holes.

4. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connector is also provided with a third mounting plate and a plurality of third adjustment holes, wherein the plurality of third adjustment holes are linearly and evenly distributed, and the third mounting plate is mounted on the first connector through at least one of the third adjustment holes, and the second light source is connected to the third mounting plate, and the second light source is configured as a ring light source and is coaxially arranged with the detection camera.

5. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of first adjustment holes, the plurality of second adjustment holes, and the plurality of third adjustment holes are distributed along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axes of the first connecting body and the second connecting body.

6. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: A detection space is provided between the first light source and the second light source, and the first light source, the second light source and the detection camera are all aimed at the detection space.

7. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate is disposed on one side of the first connecting body.

8. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting head is provided at one end of the first connecting body, and the connecting head is connected to the manipulator. The other end of the first connecting body is rotatably connected to the second connecting body.

9. A visual inspection equipment support according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connecting body includes an integrally formed crossbeam and a zigzag reinforcement plate, the zigzag reinforcement plate includes a plurality of bending portions and a plurality of supporting portions, wherein the bending portions are connected to the crossbeam, and a plurality of the third adjustment holes are arranged on the supporting portions.

10. A visual inspection equipment bracket according to claim 9, characterized in that: The crossbeam is provided with a screw hole on one side opposite to the first mounting plate, and the second connector is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped sliding holes, which are concentrically arranged, and a screw rod passes through the arc-shaped sliding hole and is threadedly connected to the screw hole to fix the first connector and the second connector.