Automobile connector position degree detection equipment

By designing a vehicle connector detection device including a detection module, a vehicle and a variety of mobile mechanisms, the problem of relying on manual operation in the prior art is solved, and more efficient and accurate automated detection is achieved.

CN222993669UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17BIG FRAME TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422185144.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The PIN pin position detection process of existing automotive connectors relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and not automated enough, resulting in slow and inaccurate detection speed.

Method used

A vehicle connector position detection device is designed, including a detection module, a vehicle, a left and right moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a front and rear moving mechanism. Through the coordinated work of these mechanisms, the connector is automatically moved below the detection module, and the combination of a camera, a plane light source and a bar light source is used to perform accurate PIN pin position detection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation of position detection of PIN pins for automotive connectors, ensures the accuracy and efficiency of detection, and reduces the necessity of manual intervention.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses automobile connector position degree detection equipment, which comprises a detection module, a carrier, a left-right moving mechanism for driving the detection module to move left and right, a lifting mechanism for driving the detection module to lift up and down, and a front-back moving mechanism for driving the carrier to move back and forth, the left-right moving mechanism and the front-back moving mechanism are both installed on the rack. The detection module comprises a camera, a plane light source, a plurality of strip-shaped light sources and a lifting seat, the camera is located above the plane light source, the plane light source is located above the strip-shaped light sources, the camera is installed on the lifting seat, the strip-shaped light sources are installed on a support, and the lifting seat is installed on the support. The strip-shaped light sources are annularly arranged, the adjacent strip-shaped light sources are perpendicular to each other, and the support is fixed to the lifting base. According to the utility model, the position degree of the PIN needle of the connector is detected, the automation degree is improved, and the detection accuracy is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of detection, and particularly relates to a position degree detection device for an automotive connector. Background Art

[0002] An automotive connector is a functional component on an automobile, which bridges the communication between isolated circuits in a circuit, enabling the flow of current and the realization of the predetermined functions of the circuit, and is the basis for the stable operation of the automobile. People's requirements for automotive safety, environmental protection, comfort, and intelligence are getting higher and higher, and the application of automotive electronic products is also increasing day by day, which makes the demand for automotive connectors larger;

[0003] After the automotive connector is formed, it is necessary to detect the position degree of the PIN pins. In the existing detection process, generally, they are manually placed into the carrier one by one for detection, and the qualified and unqualified products after detection are manually taken out, with slow speed and low efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a position degree detection device for an automotive connector, which detects the position degree of the PIN pins of the connector, improves the degree of automation, and ensures the accuracy of detection.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, a technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a position degree detection device for an automotive connector, including a detection module, a carrier, a left - right moving mechanism for driving the detection module to move left and right, a lifting mechanism for driving the detection module to lift up and down, and a front - rear moving mechanism for driving the carrier to move back and forth. The left - right moving mechanism and the front - rear moving mechanism are both installed on a frame. After placing the connector on the carrier, the front - rear moving mechanism moves the connector to the lower part of the detection module, and the left - right moving mechanism and the lifting mechanism drive the detection module to move, so as to detect the position degree of the PIN pins of the connector, improving the degree of automation;

[0006] The detection module includes a camera, a planar light source, a plurality of strip - shaped light sources, and a lifting seat. The camera is located above the planar light source, the planar light source is located above the plurality of strip - shaped light sources, the camera is installed on the lifting seat, the plurality of strip - shaped light sources are installed on a bracket, the plurality of strip - shaped light sources are arranged in a ring, and adjacent strip - shaped light sources are perpendicular to each other. The bracket is fixed to the lifting seat. By using the planar light source and the plurality of strip - shaped light sources, sufficient light brightness is provided. At the same time, with the setting of the lifting mechanism, the height of the camera is adjusted to ensure the accuracy of detection;

[0007] The planar light source is installed on a mounting plate, the mounting plate is fixed to the lifting seat, the mounting plate and the planar light source are both provided with a relief hole corresponding to the camera, and the upper surface of the planar light source is provided with a plurality of inward - recessed heat dissipation grooves.

[0008] Further, the vehicle is provided with a carrier slot for placing a connector, and openings are provided on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the carrier slot.

[0009] Further, the front-back moving mechanism includes a sliding seat, a front-back lead screw, and a front-back driving motor for driving the vehicle to move back and forth. The front-back driving motor is fixed to the frame, and the output shaft of the front-back driving motor is connected to the front-back lead screw. The front-back lead screw is threadedly connected to the sliding seat. The sliding seat is fixed to the vehicle, and the vehicle is located above the sliding seat.

[0010] Further, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting lead screw, the lifting seat, and a lifting motor for driving the detection module to move up and down. The lifting motor is installed on the translation seat, and the output shaft of the lifting motor is connected to the lifting lead screw. The lifting lead screw is threadedly connected to the lifting seat.

[0011] Further, the mounting plate and the lifting seat are both provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes.

[0012] Further, the light-emitting surfaces of a plurality of the strip-shaped light sources are inclined downward, and the angle between the light-emitting surface and the horizontal plane is 45 degrees.

[0013] Further, a detection port is formed between a plurality of the strip-shaped light sources.

[0014] Further, a plurality of universal wheels and support feet are installed below the frame. The support feet are threadedly connected to the frame. The device is moved by the universal wheels, and the device is fixedly supported by rotating the support feet.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model at least include the following points:

[0016] The present utility model includes a detection module, a vehicle, a left-right moving mechanism for driving the detection module to move left and right, a lifting mechanism for driving the detection module to move up and down, and a front-back moving mechanism for driving the vehicle to move back and forth. After placing the connector on the vehicle, the front-back moving mechanism moves the connector below the detection module, and the left-right moving mechanism and the lifting mechanism drive the detection module to move to detect the position accuracy of the PIN pins of the connector, improving the degree of automation;

[0017] The detection module of the present utility model includes a camera, a planar light source, a plurality of strip-shaped light sources, and a lifting seat. The camera is located above the planar light source, the planar light source is located above a plurality of strip-shaped light sources, the camera is installed on the lifting seat, and a plurality of strip-shaped light sources are arranged in a ring shape, and adjacent strip-shaped light sources are perpendicular to each other. The planar light source and a plurality of strip-shaped light sources are used to provide sufficient light brightness. At the same time, the height of the camera is adjusted by the setting of the lifting mechanism to ensure the accuracy of detection;

[0018] A number of universal wheels and support feet are installed below the frame of the present utility model. The support feet are threadedly connected to the frame. The equipment is moved by the universal wheels, and the equipment is fixedly supported by rotating the support feet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is of the present utility model Figure 1 enlarged view of part A;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of the detection module, left - right movement mechanism and front - back movement mechanism of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of the detection module of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of the planar light source of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic structural view of the strip light source of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 is a schematic structural view of the front - back movement mechanism of the present utility model;

[0026] The reference signs of each part in the drawings are as follows:

[0027] 1, detection module; 11, camera; 12, planar light source; 121, heat dissipation groove; 13, strip light source; 14, lifting seat; 15, bracket; 16, mounting plate; 17, relief hole; 18, weight - reducing hole; 19, detection port; 2, carrier; 21, carrier groove; 22, opening; 3, left - right movement mechanism; 31, column; 4, lifting mechanism; 41, lifting motor; 42, translation seat; 5, front - back movement mechanism; 51, sliding seat; 52, front - back drive motor; 6, frame; 7, connector; 71, universal wheel; 72, support foot; 8, controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0028] The following elaborates on the preferred embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present utility model can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making the scope of protection of the present utility model more clearly defined.

[0029] Embodiment: An automotive connector position detection device, as Figure 1 and as Figure 3As shown in the figure, it includes a detection module 1, a vehicle 2, a left-right movement mechanism 3 for driving the left-right movement of the detection module 1, a lifting mechanism 4 for driving the up-down lifting of the detection module 1, and a front-back movement mechanism 5 for driving the front-back movement of the vehicle 2. The left-right movement mechanism 3 and the front-back movement mechanism 5 are both installed on a frame 6;

[0030] As Figure 4 shown in the figure, the detection module 1 includes a camera 11, a planar light source 12, a plurality of strip light sources 13, and a lifting seat 14. The camera 11 is located above the planar light source 12, the planar light source 12 is located above the plurality of strip light sources 13, and the camera 11 is installed on the lifting seat 14. As Figure 6 shown in the figure, the plurality of strip light sources 13 are installed on a bracket 15. The plurality of strip light sources 13 are arranged in a ring, and adjacent strip light sources 13 are perpendicular to each other. The bracket 15 is fixed to the lifting seat 14;

[0031] The planar light source 12 is installed on a mounting plate 16. The mounting plate 16 is fixed to the lifting seat 14. The mounting plate 16 and the planar light source 12 are both provided with a relief hole 17 corresponding to the camera 11. As Figure 5 shown in the figure, the upper surface of the planar light source is provided with a plurality of inwardly recessed heat dissipation grooves 121.

[0032] The vehicle 2 is provided with a carrier slot 21 for placing a connector 7. Opposite sides of the bottom surface of the carrier slot 21 are provided with openings 22. By setting the openings, it is prevented that the bottom corners of the carrier slot are not processed properly during processing of the vehicle, affecting the placement of the connector into the carrier slot.

[0033] As Figure 7 shown in the figure, the front-back movement mechanism 5 includes a sliding seat 51, a front-back lead screw, and a front-back drive motor 52 for driving the vehicle 2 to move forward and backward. The front-back drive motor 52 is fixed to the frame 6, and the output shaft of the front-back drive motor 52 is connected to the front-back lead screw. The front-back lead screw is threadedly connected to the sliding seat 51. The sliding seat 51 is fixed to the vehicle 2, and the vehicle 2 is located above the sliding seat 51.

[0034] The lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting lead screw, the lifting seat 14, and a lifting motor 41 for driving the detection module 1 to move up and down. The lifting motor 41 is installed on a translation seat 42, and the output shaft of the lifting motor 41 is connected to the lifting lead screw. The lifting lead screw is threadedly connected to the lifting seat 14;

[0035] The left-right movement mechanism is installed on a column 31. The column is fixed to the frame. The structure of the left-right movement mechanism is similar to that of the front-back movement mechanism and is composed of components such as a motor and a lead screw. Due to the prior art, it will not be elaborated here.

[0036] Both the mounting plate 16 and the lifting seat 14 are provided with a plurality of weight reduction holes 18.

[0037] The light emitting surfaces of the plurality of strip light sources 13 are inclined downward, and the angle between the light emitting surface and the horizontal plane is 45 degrees. Specifically, during implementation, the light rays of the plurality of strip light sources gradually converge downward from the outside to the center of the bracket.

[0038] A detection port 19 is formed between the plurality of strip light sources 13;

[0039] In this embodiment, the left and right moving mechanism, the lifting mechanism, the front and back moving mechanism, the planar light source, the strip light source and the camera are all electrically connected to the controller 8;

[0040] The controller is installed on the frame, and the controller is respectively connected to a display, a mouse and a keyboard.

[0041] As Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of universal wheels 71 and support feet 72 are installed under the frame 6, and the support feet 72 are threadedly connected to the frame 6.

[0042] The working principle of the present utility model is as follows: After placing the connector in the carrier slot of the carrier, the front and back drive motors drive the front and back lead screws to rotate. The front and back lead screws drive the sliding seat to move below the detection module. The left and right moving mechanism moves the detection module to an appropriate position. The lifting motor drives the lifting lead screw to rotate, thereby lifting the camera to an appropriate position. The position of the PIN pins of the connector is detected by the camera, improving the degree of automation.

[0043] The above are only embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automobile connector position detection device, characterized in that: It comprises a detection module (1), a carrier (2), a left-right moving mechanism (3) for driving the detection module to move left-right, a lifting mechanism (4) for driving the detection module to move up and down, and a front-back moving mechanism (5) for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, wherein the left-right moving mechanism and the front-back moving mechanism are both mounted on a frame (6); The detection module comprises a camera (11), a plane light source (12), a plurality of strip light sources (13) and a lifting seat (14), wherein the camera is located above the plane light source, the plane light source is located above the plurality of strip light sources, the camera is mounted on the lifting seat, the plurality of strip light sources are mounted on a bracket (15), the plurality of strip light sources are arranged in a ring shape, and adjacent strip light sources are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the bracket is fixed to the lifting seat; The planar light source is mounted on a mounting plate (16), the mounting plate is fixed to the lifting seat, the mounting plate and the planar light source are both provided with a clearance hole (17) corresponding to the camera, and the upper surface of the planar light source is provided with a plurality of inwardly recessed heat dissipation grooves (121).

2. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier is provided with a carrier slot (21) for placing a connector (7), and openings (22) are provided on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the carrier slot.

3. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front-rear moving mechanism comprises a sliding seat (51), front-rear screw rods and a front-rear driving motor (52) for driving the carrier to move forward and backward, the front-rear driving motor is fixed to a frame, and the output shaft of the front-rear driving motor is connected to the front-rear screw rod, the front-rear screw rod is threadedly connected to the sliding seat, the sliding seat is fixed to the carrier, and the carrier is located above the sliding seat.

4. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a lifting screw, the lifting seat and a lifting motor (41) for driving the detection module to lift up and down, the lifting motor is installed on the translation seat (42), and the output shaft of the lifting motor is connected to the lifting screw, and the lifting screw is threadedly connected to the lifting seat.

5. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate and the lifting seat are both provided with a plurality of weight-reducing holes (18).

6. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light emitting surfaces of the plurality of strip-shaped light sources are arranged to be tilted downward, and the angle between the light emitting surfaces and the horizontal plane is 45 degrees.

7. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection port (19) is formed between the plurality of strip-shaped light sources.

8. The automotive connector position detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of universal wheels (71) and supporting feet (72) are installed below the frame, and the supporting feet are threadedly connected to the frame.