Engine cylinder hole automatic detection mechanism
By designing the engine cylinder bore automatic detection mechanism and using automation equipment to realize cylinder bore detection, the problems of low detection efficiency, high labor intensity and inconsistent detection standards in the existing technology are solved, and an efficient and automated detection process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420833411.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-22
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the engine cylinder bore detection efficiency is not high, the labor intensity is high, and the detection standards are subjective and different.
An automatic detection mechanism for the engine cylinder bore is designed, including frame, sliding platform guide mechanism, detection camera assembly and light shielding plate, etc., to realize the movement of the cylinder block and detection of the camera through automated equipment, and realize the automatic detection of the cylinder bore.
Through the automated inspection process, the inspection efficiency is improved, the labor intensity is reduced, the inspection standards are ensured, and the inspection needs of different models of cylinder blocks are adapted.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts processing, and particularly relates to an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores. Background Art
[0002] At present, automobile engine manufacturers need to detect the surface machining quality of the cylinder bores of the engine in the final inspection process of the engine block machining production line. In the current detection, the cylinder bores of the engine block are all detected manually.
[0003] The current process flow has the following problems: The manual detection efficiency is not high, and the detection standard is implemented by the detection personnel according to the standard, which has certain subjectivity, and there may be differences in the detection standards of different detection personnel; in addition, due to the relatively deep cylinder bores of the engine block, manual handling and angle switching of the workpiece are required during detection, resulting in a relatively large working intensity and also being prone to damage to the workpiece.
[0004] At the same time, due to the rise of the concept of Industry 4.0, the automation requirements for automobile industry production lines are getting higher and higher. It is necessary to develop a system to optimize and improve the above process flow and improve the production efficiency and automation level. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores to solve the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity, and inconsistent detection and judgment standards in the detection process of the cylinder bores of the engine block in the prior art.
[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores, including a frame, a detection mechanism installed on the frame, a slide guide mechanism installed on the frame, a guide rail installed on the slide guide mechanism, a slide table provided on the guide rail, and a slide table driving device provided on one side of the slide guide mechanism; the slide table is connected to the slide table driving device; the detection mechanism includes a horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly, a vertical driving electric cylinder assembly, and a detection camera assembly installed on the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly; the detection camera assembly is connected to the horizontal electric cylinder assembly through a connecting block; the detection camera assembly includes a camera bracket, a camera installed on the camera bracket, and a variable distance mechanism connecting the camera bracket; the variable distance mechanism is installed on the connecting block, and a bracket slider is provided between the variable distance mechanism and the camera bracket.
[0007] Further, in order to enable the camera assembly to move up, down, left, and right, the detection camera assembly is installed on the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly; the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly is installed on the vertical driving electric cylinder assembly.
[0008] Further, in order to adapt to the cylinder bore center distances and cylinder bore lengths of cylinder blocks of different models, the support sliders are respectively connected to a variable pitch mechanism and a camera support; a support slide rail corresponding to the support slider is provided on the connecting block, and the support slider is installed on the support slide rail.
[0009] Further, a light-shielding plate is further provided on the frame, and the light-shielding plate is installed above the slide table through a fixing frame.
[0010] Further, a transverse slide rail is provided above the transverse drive electric cylinder assembly, and the connecting block is installed on the transverse slide rail.
[0011] Further, in order to realize the detection of cylinder blocks of multiple models, two groups of detection camera assemblies are provided on the connecting block in total.
[0012] Further, a vertical slider is provided on one side of the transverse drive electric cylinder assembly facing the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly, and a vertical slide rail corresponding to the vertical slider is provided on the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly.
[0013] Further, a transverse electric cylinder is provided on the transverse drive electric cylinder assembly, and the detection camera assembly is connected to the transverse electric cylinder; a vertical electric cylinder connecting the transverse drive electric cylinder assembly is provided on the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly.
[0014] Further, the slide table drive device includes a base, a first slide rail installed on the base, and a first slider installed on the first slide rail; a connecting plate for connection is provided between the slide table and the first slider.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows. An automatic detection device for engine cylinder bores is used for the automatic detection of defects on the inner walls of cylinder bores after the machining of cylinder blocks. The engine cylinder bore detection mechanism mainly consists of components such as a frame, a slide table, a detection camera assembly, and a light-shielding plate. The cylinder block workpiece is placed at the workpiece loading and unloading position of the slide table by an external manipulator, and the slide table moves to the detection position; then the electric cylinder works to drive the camera to move into the cylinder bore for taking pictures. After a group of cylinder bores are detected, the camera exits the cylinder bore and translates to another detection position, and the electric cylinder drives the camera to enter the cylinder bore again for taking pictures and detection. After completion, the camera exits the cylinder bore, and the slide table translates to the workpiece loading and unloading position, and the manipulator takes away the cylinder block workpiece; in actual production, there are various cylinder blocks, and the cylinder bore center distances and cylinder bore lengths of cylinder blocks of different models are different. At this time, the center distance between the two cameras can be automatically adjusted by the variable pitch mechanism, and the detection of cylinder blocks of multiple models can be realized; all the detections of the cylinder bores are automatically detected by the camera, and the detection standards are consistent, avoiding the interference of human factors; during the whole detection process, the movement and handling of the cylinder block are all completed by automated equipment, reducing the labor intensity of workers; the detection of the cylinder bore is carried out by automated equipment, greatly improving the production efficiency. Description of the Drawings
[0016] For ease of explanation, the present utility model will be described in detail by the following preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0017] Figure 1 Schematic assembly structure diagram of an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 Schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the detection mechanism in an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 Partial structure diagram of the detection camera assembly in an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores of the present utility model.
[0020] Reference numerals: frame 1, detection mechanism 2, slideway guide mechanism 3, guide rail 31, slide 32, slide drive device 4, horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5, vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6, detection camera assembly 7, connection block 71, camera support 72, camera 73, variable pitch mechanism 74, support slider 75, support slide rail 711, light shield 11, fixing frame 12, horizontal slide rail 51, vertical slider 52, vertical slide rail 61, horizontal electric cylinder 53, vertical electric cylinder 62, base 41, first slide rail 42, first slider 43, connecting plate 44. Detailed implementation manners
[0021] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.
[0022] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" 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 may be understood according to specific situations.
[0023] The following further describes an automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0024] As Figures 1-3An automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores shown in the figure includes a frame 1 and a detection mechanism 2 installed on the frame 1. A slide guide mechanism 3 is installed on the frame 1. A guide rail 31 is installed on the slide guide mechanism 3. A slide table 32 is provided on the guide rail 31. The slide table on the frame is divided into a pick-and-place position and a detection position (such as Figure 1 ). A slide table drive device 4 is provided on one side of the slide guide mechanism 3. The slide table 32 is connected to the slide table drive device 4. The slide table can be displaced on the guide rail through the slide table drive device and move between the pick-and-place position and the detection position. A drag chain can be installed between the slide table and the frame to play a role in traction and protection. The detection mechanism 2 includes a horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5, a vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6, and a detection camera assembly 7 installed on the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5. The detection camera assembly 7 is connected to the horizontal electric cylinder assembly 5 through a connecting block 71. A horizontal slide rail 51 is provided on one side above the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5. The connecting block 71 is installed on the horizontal slide rail 51. The detection camera assembly 7 includes a camera bracket 72, a camera 73 installed on the camera bracket 72, and a variable distance mechanism 74 connecting the camera bracket 72. The camera is installed at the upper end of the camera bracket, and the variable distance mechanism is connected to the lower end of the camera bracket. The variable distance mechanism 74 is installed on the connecting block 71. A bracket slider 75 is provided between the variable distance mechanism 74 and the camera bracket 72. Two sets of detection camera assemblies 7 are provided on the connecting block 71. Because there are various cylinder blocks in actual production, and the cylinder bore center distances and cylinder bore lengths of cylinder blocks of different models are different. At this time, the center distance between the two cameras can be automatically adjusted through the variable distance mechanism, and the detection of cylinder blocks of multiple models can be realized. The camera used is a 2D camera.
[0025] In this embodiment, the bracket sliders 75 are respectively connected to the variable distance mechanism 74 and the camera bracket 72. Bracket slide rails 711 corresponding to the bracket sliders 75 are provided on the connecting block 71. The bracket sliders 75 are installed on the bracket slide rails 711. The variable distance mechanism is actually fixed on the connecting block 71. The variable distance mechanism can be stretched in length. The camera bracket is installed on the bracket slider, and the bracket slider can move on the bracket slide rail. One end of the variable distance mechanism is actually connected to the bracket slider. When the variable distance mechanism stretches and contracts, it will drive the bracket slider to move, and the camera bracket is installed on the bracket slider, thus realizing the movement of the camera bracket. The bracket slider is installed on the bracket slide rail to ensure smooth movement without deviation. Through the variable distance mechanism, the detection camera assembly can adapt to the cylinder bore center distances and cylinder bore lengths of cylinder blocks of different models.
[0026] In this embodiment, in order to enable the detection camera assembly to displace left and right and up and down, the detection camera assembly 7 is installed on the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5; the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5 is installed on the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6; on one side of the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5 facing the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6, there is a vertical slider 52, and on the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6, there is a vertical slide rail 61 corresponding to the vertical slider 52; on the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5, there is a horizontal electric cylinder 53, and the detection camera assembly 7 is connected to the horizontal electric cylinder 53; on the vertical drive electric cylinder assembly 6, there is a vertical electric cylinder 62 connecting the horizontal drive electric cylinder assembly 5.
[0027] In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the detection process is not affected by external light sources, a light-shielding plate 11 is provided on the frame 1. The light-shielding plate 11 is installed above the slide table 32 through a fixing frame 12, directly facing the detection position of the slide table.
[0028] In this embodiment, the slide table driving device 4 includes a base 41, a first slide rail 42 installed on the base 41, and a first slider 43 installed on the first slide rail 42; between the slide table 32 and the first slider 43, there is a connecting plate 44 for connection. By the movement of the first slider on the first slide rail, the slide table can move back and forth between the picking and placing position and the detection position, ensuring the full automation of the detection process.
[0029] The automatic detection device for engine cylinder bores of the present utility model is used for the automatic detection of defects on the inner wall of cylinder bores after cylinder block machining. The engine cylinder bore detection mechanism mainly consists of components such as a frame, a slide table, a detection camera assembly, and a light-shielding plate. The cylinder block workpiece is placed on the picking and placing position of the slide table by an external manipulator, and the slide table moves to the detection position; subsequently, the electric cylinders in the detection mechanism work, driving the detection camera assembly to move into the cylinder bore for photographing. After a group of cylinder bores are detected, the camera exits the cylinder bore and translates to another detection position, and the electric cylinder drives the camera to enter the cylinder bore again for photographing and detection. After completion, the camera exits the cylinder bore, and the slide table translates to the picking and placing position, and the manipulator takes away the cylinder block workpiece; in actual production, there are various cylinder blocks, and the center distance and length of the cylinder bores of cylinder blocks of different models are different. At this time, the center distance between the two cameras can be automatically adjusted through the variable distance mechanism, enabling the detection of cylinder blocks of multiple models; the detection of cylinder bores is all automatically detected by the camera, with consistent detection standards, avoiding interference from human factors; the movement and handling of the cylinder block during the entire detection process are all completed by automated equipment, reducing the labor intensity of workers; the detection of cylinder bores is carried out by automated equipment, greatly improving the production efficiency.
[0030] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic detection mechanism for an engine cylinder bore, comprising a frame and a detection mechanism mounted on the frame, characterized in that: A slide rail mechanism is installed on the frame, a guide rail is installed on the slide rail mechanism, a slide is provided on the guide rail, and a slide is provided on one side of the slide rail mechanism; the slide is connected to the slide drive device; the detection mechanism includes a transverse driving electric cylinder assembly, a vertical driving electric cylinder assembly and a detection camera assembly installed on the transverse driving electric cylinder assembly; the detection camera assembly is connected to the transverse electric cylinder assembly through a connecting block; the detection camera assembly includes a camera bracket, a camera installed on the camera bracket, and a pitch changing mechanism connected to the camera bracket; the pitch changing mechanism is installed on the connecting block, and a bracket slider is provided between the pitch changing mechanism and the camera bracket.
2. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection camera assembly is installed on the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly; the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly is installed on the vertical driving electric cylinder assembly.
3. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support slider is connected to the distance changing mechanism and the camera support respectively; the connection block is provided with a support slide rail corresponding to the support slider, and the support slider is installed on the support slide rail.
4. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is also provided with a shading plate, and the shading plate is installed above the slide table through a fixing frame.
5. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transverse slide rail is arranged above the transverse drive electric cylinder assembly, and the connecting block is mounted on the transverse slide rail.
6. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of detection camera components are arranged on the connection block.
7. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical sliding block is arranged on one side of the horizontal driving electric cylinder assembly facing the vertical driving electric cylinder assembly, and a vertical sliding rail corresponding to the vertical sliding block is arranged on the vertical driving electric cylinder assembly.
8. An automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bores according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transverse driving electric cylinder assembly is provided with a transverse electric cylinder, and the detection camera assembly is connected to the transverse electric cylinder; the vertical driving electric cylinder assembly is provided with a vertical electric cylinder connected to the transverse driving electric cylinder assembly.
9. The automatic detection mechanism for engine cylinder bore according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide drive device comprises a base, a first slide rail installed on the base and a first slide block installed on the first slide rail; a connecting plate for connection is provided between the slide and the first slide block.