Water meter detection workstation

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water meter detection work station, and belongs to the technical field of water meter production, the water meter detection work station comprises a first detection work station, a second detection work station, a visual device and a mechanical arm, the first detection work station and the second detection work station are both provided with an inclined mechanism, the top surface of the inclined mechanism is an inclined surface, and a water meter is arranged on the top surface of the inclined mechanism; a water meter is arranged on the first detection station, a flow input device is further arranged on the second detection station, the flow input device is used for conducting flow input on the water meter on the second detection station, the visual device is arranged above the inclination mechanism, and the mechanical arm is used for transferring the water meter between the first detection station and the second detection station. When the visual equipment reads, the water meter is always positioned on the inclined mechanism and is obliquely arranged, so that bubbles can be gathered on one side of the water meter, and the influence of the bubbles on the reading of the dial plate by the visual equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of water meter production, and in particular relates to a water meter detection workstation. Background Art

[0002] After the water meter is manufactured, it needs to be tested for readings. Usually, a blowing device or a water injection device is used to input fluid into the water inlet of the water meter to test whether the reading of the water meter is accurate when the flow passes through.

[0003] However, traditional water meters often undergo a sealing test before reading the meter, that is, the water meter is tested for its sealing whether it is intact by methods such as water injection and immersion. After the sealing test, bubbles will be generated in the water meter. During the traditional reading test, the water meter is usually placed in a horizontal state. The bubbles in the meter will interfere with the reading and affect the reading accuracy of the camera device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the utility model provides a water meter detection workstation to solve the problem that in the traditional reading detection process, the water meter is usually placed in a horizontal state, and the bubbles in the meter will interfere with the reading and affect the reading accuracy of the camera device.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A water meter detection workstation, comprising:

[0007] at least one first inspection station;

[0008] At least one second inspection station; both the first inspection station and the second inspection station are provided with a tilting mechanism, the top surface of the tilting mechanism is an inclined surface, the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the tilting mechanism, and the second inspection station is also provided with a flow input device, the flow input device is used to input the flow to the water meter on the second inspection station;

[0009] Visual device; the visual device is arranged above the tilting mechanism, and the visual device is used to obtain the dial reading of the water meter on the tilting mechanism;

[0010] At least one robotic arm; the robotic arm is used to transfer the water meter between the first inspection station and the second inspection station.

[0011] Preferably, the tilting mechanism comprises:

[0012] The slide is provided with a moving end, the first end of the slide is a water meter placement end, the second end is a water meter removal end, and the moving end of the slide reciprocates between the water meter placement end and the water meter removal end;

[0013] Inclined storage platform; the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the slide, the top surface of the inclined storage platform is an inclined surface, and the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the inclined storage platform.

[0014] Preferably, the slide comprises:

[0015] A first slide plate; the first slide plate is provided with a first slide rail and a first slider, and the first slider is slidably arranged on the first slide rail;

[0016] The second slide plate is fixedly mounted on the first slide block, the second slide plate is provided with a second slide rail and a second slide block, the second slide block is slidably arranged on the second slide rail, the inclined storage platform is fixedly mounted on the second slide block, and the sliding direction of the inclined storage platform is the same as the sliding direction of the second slide plate.

[0017] Preferably, the first slide plate comprises:

[0018] Base plate;

[0019] The first cylinder; the cylinder body of the first cylinder is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate, the telescopic end of the first cylinder is in a telescopic direction parallel to the bottom plate, the bottom surface of the second slide plate is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder, the first slide rail is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate, and the first slide rail is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the first cylinder;

[0020] A first baffle; the first baffle is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the second slide plate;

[0021] Two first blocking members; the first blocking member is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate, the first blocking piece is arranged between the two first blocking members, the straight line where the two first blocking members are located is parallel to the first slide rail, and the first blocking member is used to limit the movement distance of the first blocking piece.

[0022] Preferably, the second slide plate comprises:

[0023] Top plate; the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder, the top surface of the first slider, and the first baffle are all fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top plate;

[0024] The second cylinder; the cylinder body of the second cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top plate, the telescopic end of the second cylinder has the same telescopic direction as the telescopic end of the first cylinder, the bottom surface of the inclined storage table is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder, the second slide rail is fixedly mounted on the top plate, and the second slide rail is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the second cylinder;

[0025] The second baffle is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform;

[0026] Two second blocking members; the second blocking member is fixedly mounted on the top plate, the second blocking piece is arranged between the two second blocking members, the straight line where the two second blocking members are located is parallel to the second slide rail, and the second blocking member is used to limit the movement distance of the second blocking piece.

[0027] Preferably, the tilting storage platform comprises:

[0028] The top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder, the top surface of the second slider, and the second baffle are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting plate respectively;

[0029] At least one support rod; the bottom end of the support rod is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the connecting plate;

[0030] The table top is tilted and arranged on the top end of the support rod;

[0031] Clamp; the clamp is set on the table, and the clamp is used to clamp the water meter;

[0032] Clamping cylinder: The clamping cylinder is connected to the clamp, and the clamping cylinder is used to control the opening and closing of the clamp.

[0033] Preferably, the pointing direction of the camera end of the visual device is perpendicular to the water meter dial.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0035] The present application uses a visual device to read the reading of the water meter on the first inspection station, and then the robotic arm transfers the water meter on the first inspection station to the second inspection station. The flow input device on the second inspection station inputs the flow to the water meter, and then the visual device reads the reading changes of the water meter. Subsequently, the water meter reading can be detected by comparing whether the input flow is consistent with the reading changes. When the visual device is taking the reading, the water meter is always located on the tilting mechanism. The water meter is placed tilted, which can cause the bubbles to gather on one side of the water meter, thereby reducing the influence of the bubbles on the visual device's reading of the dial. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the tilting mechanism;

[0038] Figure 3 and Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the specific structure of the slide;

[0039] The markings in the figure are:

[0040] 1-first inspection station; 2-second inspection station; 3-visual equipment; 4-mechanical arm; 5-bottom plate; 6-first slide rail; 7-first slider; 8-first blocking member; 9-top plate; 10-second slider; 11-second slide rail; 12-second cylinder; 13-second blocking member; 14-connecting plate; 15-support rod; 16-table; 17-clamp; 18-clamping cylinder; 19-first baffle; 20-first cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] 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.

[0042] Embodiment 1:

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, a water meter detection workstation is characterized by comprising:

[0044] Two first inspection stations 1;

[0045] Three second inspection stations 2; the first inspection station 1 and the second inspection station 2 are both provided with a tilting mechanism, the top surface of the tilting mechanism is an inclined surface, the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the tilting mechanism, and the second inspection station 2 is also provided with a flow input device, the flow input device is used to input the flow to the water meter on the second inspection station 2;

[0046] Visual device 3; Visual device 3 is arranged above the tilting mechanism. Visual device 3 is used to obtain the dial reading of the water meter on the tilting mechanism. The pointing direction of the camera end of visual device 3 is perpendicular to the water meter dial. Visual device 3 includes industrial camera, lens, dongle, POE power supply module, 3M high-flexible network cable, ring light source and light source controller. The visual module equipment all adopts Hikvision brand, among which the industrial camera adopts MV-CS060-10GM-PRO model, the lens adopts MVL-HF0824M-10MP model, the dongle adopts VM-6100 model, the POE power supply module adopts TP-LINK TL-POE150S model, the 3M high-flexible network cable adopts MV-ACE-RJ45s(up)-RJ45-C5e-FL-3m model, the ring light source adopts JL-AR9260W model, and the light source controller adopts JL-DCV-6024-4-L model;

[0047] Robotic arm 4; Robotic arm 4 is used to transfer the water meter between the first inspection station 1 and the second inspection station 2, and the robotic arm 4 adopts the KUKA robot KR25.

[0048] In this embodiment, the present application uses a visual device 3 to read the reading of the water meter on the first inspection station 1, and then the robotic arm 4 transfers the water meter on the first inspection station 1 to the second inspection station 2. The flow input device on the second inspection station 2 inputs the flow to the water meter, and then the visual device 3 reads the reading change of the water meter. Subsequently, the water meter reading can be detected by comparing whether the input flow is consistent with the reading change. When the visual device 3 is taking the reading, the water meter is always located on the tilting mechanism. The water meter is placed tilted, which can cause the bubbles to gather on one side of the water meter, thereby reducing the influence of the bubbles on the dial reading of the visual device 3.

[0049] Moreover, in the two inspection processes, the base setting reading process on the first inspection station 1 takes a shorter time and two stations are set up, while the second flow test process takes a longer time and three second inspection stations 2 are set up to achieve the effect of matching the rhythm of the previous and next processes, reduce the idle time of the stations, and improve the overall inspection efficiency.

[0050] Embodiment 2:

[0051] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that Figure 2 As shown, the tilting mechanism includes:

[0052] The slide is provided with a moving end, the first end of the slide is a water meter placement end, the second end is a water meter removal end, and the moving end of the slide reciprocates between the water meter placement end and the water meter removal end;

[0053] Inclined storage platform; the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the slide, the top surface of the inclined storage platform is an inclined surface, and the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the inclined storage platform.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the inclined platform is located at the water meter placement end, the water meter to be tested is placed on the inclined platform by manual or mechanical transfer, and then the movement of the inclined platform can be paused during the process of sliding to the water meter removal end to allow the visual device 3 to take pictures or the flow input device to input the flow of the water meter. After the water meter reaches the water meter removal end, the water meter is taken out by mechanical transfer.

[0055] Embodiment 3:

[0056] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 2 is that Figure 2 As shown, the slide table includes:

[0057] A first slide plate; a first slide rail 6 and a first slider 7 are provided on the first slide plate, and the first slider 7 is slidably disposed on the first slide rail 6;

[0058] The second slide plate; the second slide plate is fixedly mounted on the first slide block 6, and a second slide rail 11 and a second slide block 10 are provided on the second slide plate. The second slide block 10 is slidably arranged on the second slide rail 11, and the inclined storage platform is fixedly mounted on the second slide block 10, and the sliding direction of the inclined storage platform is the same as the sliding direction of the second slide plate.

[0059] In this embodiment, the slide is a double-layer sliding structure. The double-layer sliding structure occupies a small installation area, and the double-layer sliding structure will not always connect the water meter placement position and the water meter removal position like a linear guide rail. The double-layer sliding structure is connected to the water meter placement position when the water meter is placed. After the placement is completed, the double-layer sliding structure detaches from the water meter placement position and moves to the water meter removal position, which can achieve physical isolation of the water meter placement position, the water meter detection position and the water meter removal position, thereby ensuring the safety of the detection.

[0060] Embodiment 4:

[0061] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 3 is that Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first slide plate includes:

[0062] Bottom plate 5;

[0063] The first cylinder 20; the cylinder body of the first cylinder 20 is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate 5, the telescopic direction of the telescopic end of the first cylinder 20 is parallel to the bottom plate 5, the bottom surface of the second slide plate is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder 20, the first slide rail 6 is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate 5, and the first slide rail 6 is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the first cylinder 20;

[0064] The first baffle 19 is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the second slide plate;

[0065] Two first blocking members 8; the first blocking member 8 is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate 5, the first blocking piece 19 is arranged between the two first blocking members 8, the straight line where the two first blocking members 8 are located is parallel to the first slide rail 6, and the first blocking member 8 is used to limit the movement distance of the first blocking piece 19.

[0066] Embodiment 5:

[0067] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 4 is that Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second slide plate includes:

[0068] The top plate 9; the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder 20, the top surface of the first slider 7, and the first baffle 19 are all fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top plate 9;

[0069] The second cylinder 12; the cylinder body of the second cylinder 12 is fixedly mounted on the top plate 9, the telescopic end of the second cylinder 12 has the same telescopic direction as the telescopic end of the first cylinder 20, the bottom surface of the inclined storage table is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder 12, the second slide rail 11 is fixedly mounted on the top plate 9, and the second slide rail 11 is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the second cylinder 12;

[0070] The second baffle is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform;

[0071] Two second blocking members 13; the second blocking member 13 is fixedly mounted on the top plate 9, the second baffle is arranged between the two second blocking members 13, the straight line where the two second blocking members 13 are located is parallel to the second slide rail 11, and the second blocking member 13 is used to limit the movement distance of the second baffle.

[0072] Embodiment 6:

[0073] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 5 is that Figure 2 As shown, the tilting storage table includes:

[0074] The top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder 12, the top surface of the second slider 10, and the second baffle are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting plate 14 respectively;

[0075] Four support rods 15; the first ends of the four support rods 15 are fixedly mounted on the four corners of the connecting plate 14;

[0076] The table top 16 is tilted and disposed on the second end of the support rod 15;

[0077] Two clamps 17; the clamp 17 is set on the table 16, and the clamp 17 is used to clamp the water meter. Two grippers are set at the grasping end of the robot arm 4 to realize the simultaneous loading and unloading of two water meters, thereby improving the circulation efficiency of the water meters;

[0078] Clamping cylinder 18; The clamping cylinder 18 is connected to the clamp 17, and the clamping cylinder 18 is used to control the opening and closing of the clamp 17.

[0079] In this embodiment, the clamp 17 includes a left clamp body and a right clamp body. The right clamp body is fixedly installed on the table 16, and the clamping cylinder 18 is fixedly installed below the table 16. The bottom end of the left clamp body passes through the table 16 and is fixedly connected to the movable end of the clamping cylinder 18. When the telescopic end of the clamping cylinder 18 is extended, the left clamp body is driven away from the right clamp body, thereby achieving the effect of loosening the clamp 17. When the telescopic end of the clamping cylinder 18 is contracted, the left clamp body is driven close to the right clamp body, thereby achieving the effect of clamping the clamp 17.

Claims

1. A water meter detection workstation, characterized in that: include: At least one first detection station (1); At least one second inspection station (2); both the first inspection station (1) and the second inspection station (2) are provided with a tilting mechanism, the top surface of the tilting mechanism is an inclined surface, the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the tilting mechanism, and the second inspection station (2) is also provided with a flow input device, the flow input device is used to input flow to the water meter on the second inspection station (2); A visual device (3); the visual device (3) is arranged above the tilting mechanism, and the visual device (3) is used to obtain a dial reading of a water meter on the tilting mechanism; At least one mechanical arm (4); the mechanical arm (4) is used to transfer the water meter between the first detection station (1) and the second detection station (2).

2. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tilt mechanism includes: The slide is provided with a moving end, the first end of the slide is a water meter placement end, the second end is a water meter removal end, and the moving end of the slide reciprocates between the water meter placement end and the water meter removal end; Inclined storage platform; the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the slide, the top surface of the inclined storage platform is an inclined surface, and the water meter is arranged on the top surface of the inclined storage platform.

3. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide includes: A first slide plate; the first slide plate is provided with a first slide rail (6) and a first slider (7), and the first slider (7) is slidably arranged on the first slide rail (6); The second slide plate is fixedly mounted on the first slide block (7); the second slide plate is provided with a second slide rail (11) and a second slide block (10); the second slide block (10) is slidably mounted on the second slide rail (11); the tilting storage platform is fixedly mounted on the second slide block (10); and the sliding direction of the tilting storage platform is the same as the sliding direction of the second slide plate.

4. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first skateboard includes; Bottom plate (5); A first cylinder (20); the cylinder body of the first cylinder (20) is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate (5); the telescopic direction of the telescopic end of the first cylinder (20) is parallel to the bottom plate (5); the bottom surface of the second slide plate is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder (20); the first slide rail (6) is fixedly mounted on the bottom plate (5); the first slide rail (6) is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the first cylinder (20); A first baffle (19); the first baffle (19) is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the second slide plate; Two first blocking members (8); the first blocking members (8) are fixedly mounted on the bottom plate (5); the first blocking piece (19) is arranged between the two first blocking members (8); the straight line where the two first blocking members (8) are located is parallel to the first slide rail (6); and the first blocking members (8) are used to limit the movement distance of the first blocking piece (19).

5. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second skateboard includes: A top plate (9); the top surface of the telescopic end of the first cylinder (20), the top surface of the first slider (7), and the first baffle (19) are all fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the top plate (9); a second cylinder (12); the cylinder body of the second cylinder (12) is fixedly mounted on the top plate (9); the telescopic end of the second cylinder (12) has the same telescopic direction as the telescopic end of the first cylinder (20); the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform is fixedly connected to the top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder (12); the second slide rail (11) is fixedly mounted on the top plate (9); the second slide rail (11) is arranged parallel to the telescopic end of the second cylinder (12); The second baffle is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the inclined storage platform; Two second blocking members (13); the second blocking members (13) are fixedly mounted on the top plate (9); the second blocking piece is arranged between the two second blocking members (13); the straight line where the two second blocking members (13) are located is parallel to the second slide rail (11); and the second blocking members (13) are used to limit the movement distance of the second blocking piece.

6. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tilting storage table includes: A connecting plate (14); the top surface of the telescopic end of the second cylinder (12), the top surface of the second slider (10), and the second baffle are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting plate (14); At least one support rod (15); the bottom end of the support rod (15) is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the connecting plate (14); The table top (16) is tilted and arranged on the top of the support rod (15); The clamp (17) is arranged on the table (16), and the clamp (17) is used to clamp the water meter; Clamping cylinder (18); the clamping cylinder (18) is connected to the clamp (17), and the clamping cylinder (18) is used to control the opening and closing of the clamp (17).

7. A water meter detection workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera end of the visual device (3) is pointed in a direction perpendicular to the water meter dial.

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