Automatic rack thickness detection device

By introducing a flip assembly and a clamping mechanism into the automated detection device, the automatic flip and clamping of the rack during the detection process is achieved, which solves the problem of detection discontinuity and improves the detection efficiency.

CN222926119UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30YANTAI GEER AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421933958.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

When measuring the thickness of the rack, existing automated detection devices require workers to flip the rack, resulting in discontinuous detection process and affecting efficiency.

Method used

An automatic rack thickness detection device is designed to automatically flip and clamp the rack during the detection process by setting up a flip assembly and clamping mechanism to ensure measurement continuity.

Benefits of technology

Through the automated detection process, the efficiency of rack thickness detection is improved and the problem of discontinuous detection is solved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic detection devices, in particular to an automatic detection device for the thickness of a rack. The device comprises a workbench, the upper end of the workbench is fixedly connected with a grooved rod, the inner wall of the grooved rod is slidably connected with a measuring rod, the upper end of the grooved rod is provided with an air cylinder, the output end of the air cylinder is fixed with the measuring rod, and the upper end of the workbench is provided with a moving assembly and a turning assembly. The turning assembly comprises a U-shaped plate arranged at the upper end of the workbench, a first motor is installed at the left end of the U-shaped plate, a turning plate is arranged on one side of the U-shaped plate, and the turning plate is fixed to the output end of the first motor. When the thickness of the rack is measured, a worker presses the rack on the rack through the measuring rod for detection, and after the thickness of the rack is measured, the turning plate is fixed to the output end of the first motor. A worker needs to turn over the rack and then measure the width and thickness of the rack, so that the detection process is discontinuous, and the efficiency of detecting the thickness of the rack is influenced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic detection devices, in particular to an automatic detection device for the thickness of a rack. Background Art

[0002] The automatic detection device is used for detecting the thickness of a rack. The automatic detection device consists of a workbench, a grooved rod, a ruler, a measuring rod and a cylinder. When detecting the rack, a worker places the rack on the workbench, starts the cylinder, so that the measuring rod slides down along the inner wall of the grooved rod until it presses on the rack and stops moving. The thickness of the rack is measured according to the scale indicated by the measuring rod on the ruler, thereby completing the automatic detection of the thickness of the rack.

[0003] The inventor found in daily work that when the automatic detection device is in use, when measuring the thickness of the rack, the worker presses the rack onto the rack through the measuring rod for detection. After measuring the height thickness of the rack, the worker needs to turn over the rack and then measure the width thickness of the rack, so that the detection process is not continuous, and further affects the detection efficiency of the rack thickness. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that in the actual use process, when measuring the thickness of the rack, the worker presses the rack onto the rack through the measuring rod for detection. After measuring the height thickness of the rack, the worker needs to turn over the rack and then measure the width thickness of the rack, so that the detection process is not continuous, and further affects the detection efficiency of the rack thickness. The utility model provides an automatic detection device for the thickness of a rack.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: an automatic detection device for the thickness of a rack, including a workbench, a grooved rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench, a measuring rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the grooved rod, a cylinder is installed at the upper end of the grooved rod, the output end of the cylinder is fixed to the measuring rod, a moving component and a turning component are arranged on the upper end of the workbench, the turning component includes a U-shaped plate arranged on the upper end of the workbench, a first motor is installed at the left end of the U-shaped plate, a turning plate is arranged on one side of the U-shaped plate, the turning plate is fixed to the output end of the first motor, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the front surface of the turning plate, the clamping mechanism is used for clamping the rack, and an L-shaped ruler is arranged on the front surface of the grooved rod.

[0006] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: By setting up the flipping component, when continuously measuring the thickness of the rack, after measuring the thickness of one rack, start Motor 1, so that the flipping plate on the U-shaped plate rotates. Through the action of the encoder, the flipping plate stops rotating after rotating 90 degrees, and Motor 1 is self-locked. Clamp the rack through the clamping mechanism, and the flipping plate rotates 90 degrees, causing the rack to rotate 90 degrees. Start the cylinder so that the measuring rod presses against the rack, and measure the thickness of the rack through the scale of the L-shaped ruler, thereby achieving the function of continuously measuring the detection process as much as possible to improve the detection efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, a rectangular groove is opened at the right end of the grooved rod, a rectangular block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove, the rectangular block is fixed to the L-shaped ruler, a circular rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove, the rectangular block slides on the arc surface of the circular rod, a spring is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rectangular block, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the grooved rod.

[0008] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: By setting up the rectangular groove, rectangular block, circular rod and spring, the L-shaped ruler is always kept in contact with the lower end of the rack.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a first chute opened on the front surface of the flipping plate, a bidirectional screw is arranged on the inner wall of the first chute, clamping rods are slidably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the first chute, the threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw are opposite, and the bidirectional screw is threadedly connected to the clamping rods.

[0010] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: Through the first driving mechanism, the bidirectional screw rotates, causing the clamping rods to approach each other, thereby clamping the rack.

[0011] Preferably, a Motor 2 is installed at the left end of the flipping plate, and the output end of the Motor 2 is fixed to the bidirectional screw.

[0012] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: Start Motor 2, causing the bidirectional screw to rotate.

[0013] Preferably, a U-shaped clamping rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the clamping rod, and rubber pads are fixedly connected to both sides of the U-shaped clamping rod.

[0014] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: By setting up the U-shaped clamping rod and rubber pads, the rack is assisted in clamping.

[0015] Preferably, the moving component includes a second chute opened on the upper end of the workbench, a connecting block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second chute, and the connecting block is fixed to the U-shaped plate.

[0016] The effects achieved by the above components are as follows: Through the second driving mechanism, the connecting block moves in the second chute, the U-shaped plate on the connecting block moves, and the rack moves, thereby measuring the thickness at different positions on the rack.

[0017] Preferably, a lead screw is provided on the inner wall of the second chute, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the connecting block.

[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that the lead screw rotates, causing the connecting block to move within the second chute.

[0019] Preferably, a third motor is installed on the back of the workbench, and the lead screw is fixed to the output end of the third motor.

[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is that when the third motor is started, the lead screw rotates.

[0021] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0022] In the present utility model, by providing a turning component, when continuous measurement of the rack thickness is required, after measuring the thickness of one rack, the first motor is started, causing the turning plate on the U-shaped plate to rotate. Through the action of the encoder, the turning plate stops rotating after rotating 90 degrees, and the first motor is self-locked. The rack is clamped by the clamping mechanism, and the turning plate rotates 90 degrees, causing the rack to rotate 90 degrees. The cylinder is started, causing the measuring rod to press against the rack, and the thickness of the rack is measured by referring to the scale of the L-shaped ruler. Thus, the continuous measurement during the detection process is achieved as much as possible to improve the detection efficiency, solving the problem that when measuring the rack thickness, the worker presses the rack against the measuring rod for detection. After measuring the height thickness of the rack, the worker needs to flip the rack and then measure the width thickness of the rack, resulting in a discontinuous detection process and thus affecting the detection efficiency of the rack thickness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the even cross-section of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the piston of the present utility model.

[0026] Legend: 1, workbench; 2, turning component; 3, moving component; 4, grooved rod; 5, measuring rod; 6, cylinder; 21, U-shaped plate; 22, first motor; 23, turning plate; 24, clamping mechanism; 241, first chute; 242, bidirectional screw; 243, second motor; 244, clamping rod; 245, U-shaped clamping rod; 25, L-shaped ruler; 26, rectangular groove; 27, circular rod; 28, rectangular block; 29, spring; 31, second chute; 32, lead screw; 33, third motor; 34, connecting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Referring toFigure 1 As shown in the figure, the present utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic rack thickness detection device includes a workbench 1. A grooved rod 4 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the workbench 1. A measuring rod 5 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the grooved rod 4. A cylinder 6 is installed at the upper end of the grooved rod 4. The output end of the cylinder 6 is fixed to the measuring rod 5. A moving assembly 3 and a turning assembly 2 are arranged at the upper end of the workbench 1.

[0028] Next, specifically describe the specific settings and functions of the moving assembly 3 and the turning assembly 2.

[0029] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this implementation: the turning assembly 2 includes a U-shaped plate 21 arranged at the upper end of the workbench 1. A first motor 22 is installed at the left end of the U-shaped plate 21. A turning plate 23 is arranged on one side of the U-shaped plate 21. The turning plate 23 is fixed to the output end of the first motor 22. A clamping mechanism 24 is arranged on the front surface of the turning plate 23. The clamping mechanism 24 is used to clamp the rack. An L-shaped ruler 25 is arranged on the front surface of the grooved rod 4. By setting the turning assembly 2, when continuously measuring the rack thickness is required, after measuring the thickness of one rack, start the first motor 22, so that the turning plate 23 on the U-shaped plate 21 rotates. Through the action of the encoder, the turning plate 23 stops rotating after rotating 90 degrees. The first motor 22 is self-locked. Clamp the rack through the clamping mechanism 24. The turning plate 23 rotates 90 degrees, so that the rack rotates 90 degrees. Start the cylinder 6, so that the measuring rod 5 presses against the rack. The thickness of the rack is measured by referring to the scale of the L-shaped ruler 25. Thus, it can achieve the function of continuously measuring the detection process as much as possible to improve the detection efficiency. A rectangular groove 26 is opened at the right end of the grooved rod 4. A rectangular block 28 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove 26. The rectangular block 28 is fixed to the L-shaped ruler 25. A circular rod 27 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove 26. The rectangular block 28 slides on the arc surface of the circular rod 27. A spring 29 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rectangular block 28. The other end of the spring 29 is fixed to the grooved rod 4. By setting the rectangular groove 26, the rectangular block 28, the circular rod 27 and the spring 29, the L-shaped ruler 25 is always kept in contact with the lower end of the rack. The clamping mechanism 24 includes a first chute 241 opened on the front surface of the turning plate 23. A bidirectional screw 242 is arranged on the inner wall of the first chute 241. Clamping rods 244 are slidably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the first chute 241. The threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw 242 are opposite. The bidirectional screw 242 is threadedly connected to the clamping rods 244. Through a first driving mechanism, the bidirectional screw 242 is rotated, so that the clamping rods 244 approach each other, thereby clamping the rack. A second motor 243 is installed at the left end of the turning plate 23. The output end of the second motor 243 is fixed to the bidirectional screw 242. Start the second motor 243, so that the bidirectional screw 242 rotates. The upper ends of the clamping rods 244 are fixedly connected with U-shaped clamping rods 245. Rubber pads are fixedly connected to both sides of the U-shaped clamping rods 245. By setting the U-shaped clamping rods 245 and the rubber pads, the rack is assisted in clamping.

[0030] Referring to Figure 2 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment: The moving component 3 includes a second chute 31 opened at the upper end of the workbench 1. A connecting block 34 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second chute 31. The connecting block 34 is fixed to the U-shaped plate 21. Through the second driving mechanism, the connecting block 34 is moved within the second chute 31, so that the U-shaped plate 21 on the connecting block 34 is moved, and the rack is moved, thereby measuring the thickness at different positions on the rack. A lead screw 32 is provided on the inner wall of the second chute 31. The lead screw 32 is threadedly connected to the connecting block 34. When the lead screw 32 rotates, the connecting block 34 is moved within the second chute 31. A third motor 33 is installed on the back of the workbench 1, and the lead screw 32 is fixed to the output end of the third motor 33. Starting the third motor 33 causes the lead screw 32 to rotate.

[0031] Working principle:

[0032] When detecting the rack, the worker places the rack on the workbench 1 and starts the cylinder 6, so that the measuring rod 5 slides downward within the grooved rod 4 until it presses on the rack and stops moving. The thickness of the rack is measured according to the scale indicated by the measuring rod 5 on the ruler, thus completing the automatic detection of the thickness of the rack. When continuously measuring the thickness of the rack, after measuring the thickness of one rack, start the first motor 22, so that the turning plate 23 on the U-shaped plate 21 rotates. Through the action of the encoder, the turning plate 23 stops rotating after rotating 90 degrees. The first motor 22 is self-locked. The rack is clamped by the clamping mechanism 24. The turning plate 23 rotates 90 degrees, so that the rack rotates 90 degrees. Start the cylinder 6, so that the measuring rod 5 presses on the rack, and the thickness of the rack is measured by referring to the scale of the L-shaped ruler 25, thereby improving the detection efficiency by continuously measuring as much as possible during the detection process. By setting the rectangular groove 26, the rectangular block 28, the circular rod 27 and the spring 29, the spring 29 presses the rectangular block 28 to keep the L-shaped ruler 25 always attached to the lower end of the rack. Start the second motor 243, so that the bidirectional screw 242 rotates, and the clamping rods 244 approach each other, thereby clamping the rack. By setting the U-shaped clamping rod 245 and the rubber pad, the rack is assisted in clamping. Start the third motor 33, so that the lead screw 32 rotates, and the connecting block 34 is moved within the second chute 31, so that the U-shaped plate 21 on the connecting block 34 is moved, and the rack is moved, thereby measuring the thickness at different positions on the rack.

[0033] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the present utility model in other forms. Any person skilled in the art may use the disclosed technical content to make changes or modifications into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes and apply them to other fields. However, as long as it does not depart from the technical solution content of the present utility model, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model still belong to the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection" and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood through specific situations.

Claims

1. An automatic rack thickness detection device, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected to a grooved rod (4), the inner wall of the grooved rod (4) is slidably connected to a measuring rod (5), the upper end of the grooved rod (4) is mounted with a cylinder (6), the output end of the cylinder (6) and the measuring rod (5) are fixed, the upper end of the workbench (1) is provided with a moving assembly (3) and a flip assembly (2), the flip assembly (2) comprises a U-shaped plate (21) arranged at the upper end of the workbench (1), a motor (22) is mounted at the left end of the U-shaped plate (21), a flip plate (23) is arranged on one side of the U-shaped plate (21), the flip plate (23) is fixed to the output end of the motor (22), a clamping mechanism (24) is arranged on the front side of the flip plate (23), the clamping mechanism (24) is used to clamp a rack, and an L-shaped ruler (25) is arranged on the front side of the grooved rod (4).

2. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rectangular groove (26) is provided at the right end of the grooved rod (4); a rectangular block (28) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove (26); the rectangular block (28) is fixed to the L-shaped ruler (25); a circular rod (27) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove (26); the rectangular block (28) slides on the arc surface of the circular rod (27); a spring (29) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rectangular block (28); the other end of the spring (29) is fixed to the grooved rod (4).

3. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (24) comprises a slide groove (241) provided on the front side of the flip plate (23); a bidirectional screw (242) is provided on the inner wall of the slide groove (241); clamping rods (244) are slidably connected to the inner walls of the slide groove (241); threads at both ends of the bidirectional screw (242) are opposite; and the bidirectional screw (242) is threadedly connected to the clamping rod (244).

4. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A second motor (243) is installed at the left end of the flip plate (23), and the output end of the second motor (243) is fixed to the bidirectional screw rod (242).

5. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the clamping rod (244) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped clamping rod (245), and both sides of the U-shaped clamping rod (245) are fixedly connected to rubber pads.

6. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The moving assembly (3) comprises a second slide groove (31) provided at the upper end of the workbench (1); the inner wall of the second slide groove (31) is slidably connected with a connecting block (34); and the connecting block (34) is fixed to the U-shaped plate (21).

7. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the second slide groove (31) is provided with a screw rod (32), and the screw rod (32) and the connecting block (34) are threadedly connected.

8. The automatic rack thickness detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third motor (33) is installed on the back of the workbench (1), and the screw rod (32) is fixed to the output end of the third motor (33).