Multi-surface visual inspection machine

Through the design of a multi-sided vision detection machine, the integration of multiple stations and high-precision cameras can realize automated inspection, which solves the problems of high cost of workpiece inspection, long cycles, limited accuracy and inconsistent standards, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, and adapts to the needs of various products.

CN223154870UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25BLOVELIGHT GUANGDONG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421749519.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-23
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-23

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Technical Problem

The existing workpiece inspection has problems such as high inspection costs, long cycles, limited accuracy, high requirements for operators and inconsistent inspection standards, which affects production efficiency and quality control.

Method used

A multi-faceted vision detection machine is designed to integrate multiple workstations and high-precision cameras to realize simultaneous detection of multiple facets of the product. An automated process is adopted, including guided positioning cameras, vacuum heads and cylinders, to realize automatic positioning, detection and classification of products.

Benefits of technology

Significantly shorten the detection cycle, improve detection accuracy and efficiency, reduce the risk of manual intervention, adapt to the needs of a variety of products, save space and be easy to maintain.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-surface visual inspection machine which comprises an inspection table, a third driving cylinder and a fourth driving cylinder are fixedly installed in the middle of the left end and the right end of the top of the inspection table respectively, and a guide positioning camera is fixedly installed on the left side of the third driving cylinder through a support. First vacuum suction heads are slidably mounted on the opposite sides of the third driving air cylinder and the fourth driving air cylinder through connecting frames, lifting air cylinders for driving the first vacuum suction heads to move up and down are arranged on the connecting frames, and a fifth air cylinder is fixedly mounted at the position, close to the front end, of the middle of the top of the detection table; a supporting plate is slidably mounted at the top of the fifth air cylinder, a first lifting air cylinder is fixedly mounted at the top of the supporting plate, and a connecting plate is fixedly mounted at the top of the first lifting air cylinder. Through integration of a plurality of stations and cameras, simultaneous detection of a plurality of surfaces of a product is realized. By means of the design, the detection period is greatly shortened, the overall detection efficiency is improved, and a production line can process a large number of products more quickly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of weighing detection, in particular to a multi-sided vision inspection machine. Background Technique

[0002] With the acceleration of globalization and market competition, enterprises pay more and more attention to product quality and safety. As a key link in quality control, workpiece inspection is crucial for ensuring that products meet standards and customer requirements.

[0003] Although workpiece inspection plays an important role in quality control, there are still some disadvantages and limitations, mainly including the following aspects:

[0004] 1. High inspection cost: For the inspection of some high-precision and high-requirement workpieces, expensive inspection equipment and consumables are needed, resulting in high inspection costs. In addition, the labor cost and time cost during the inspection process cannot be ignored.

[0005] 2. Long inspection cycle: Traditional workpiece inspection methods often require a long inspection cycle, especially for the inspection of large batches and multiple varieties of products. This may affect the production schedule and delivery date.

[0006] 3. Limited inspection accuracy: Although modern inspection technologies are continuously improving accuracy, there are still some limitations. For example, for some workpieces with small defects or complex structures, traditional inspection methods may be difficult to accurately detect.

[0007] 4. High requirements for operators: Some advanced workpiece inspection technologies require operators to have high professional knowledge and skills. If the operator's level is insufficient, it may affect the accuracy and reliability of the inspection results.

[0008] 5. Inconsistent inspection standards: At present, there are various standards and specifications in the field of workpiece inspection, and the standards adopted by different regions and different institutions may vary. This may lead to difficulties in unifying and mutually recognizing inspection results, bringing inconvenience to the quality control of enterprises and international trade. Content of the Utility Model

[0009] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-sided vision inspection machine to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0010] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a multi-faceted vision inspection machine, including an inspection table. At the middle positions of the left and right ends of the top of the inspection table, a third driving cylinder and a fourth driving cylinder are respectively and fixedly installed. On the left side of the third driving cylinder, a guiding and positioning camera is fixedly installed through a bracket. On the opposite sides of the third driving cylinder and the fourth driving cylinder, a first vacuum suction head is slidably installed through a connecting frame, and a lifting cylinder for driving the first vacuum suction head to move up and down is arranged on the connecting frame. At the front-end position near the middle of the top of the inspection table, a fifth cylinder is fixedly installed. On the top of the fifth cylinder, a support plate is slidably installed, and on the top of the support plate, a first lifting cylinder is fixedly installed. On the top of the first lifting cylinder, a connecting plate is fixedly installed. At the rear end of the bottom of the connecting plate, a second horizontal mounting plate is fixedly installed. On the top of the second horizontal mounting plate, six mounting pieces are fixedly installed in sequence from left to right. At the rear end of the mounting piece, a second vacuum suction head is fixedly installed. On the top of the inspection table, corresponding to the rear side of the second horizontal mounting plate, a first horizontal mounting plate is fixedly installed. On the top of the first horizontal mounting plate, a secondary positioning member, a first front inspection station member, a side inspection station member, a second front inspection station member, a flipping and clamping station member, a back inspection station member, and a placement station member are arranged in sequence from left to right. Above the first front inspection station member, the second front inspection station member, and the back inspection station member, a first inspection camera, a third inspection camera, and a fourth inspection camera are respectively arranged. On the top of the inspection table, corresponding to the position directly behind the side inspection station member, a second inspection camera is fixedly installed, and on the top of the inspection table, corresponding to the position directly behind the flipping and clamping station member, a flipping and clamping cylinder is fixedly installed.

[0011] At the left and right ends of the front side of the top of the inspection table, a first driving cylinder and a second driving cylinder are respectively and fixedly installed. On the top of the first driving cylinder, a product tray is fixedly installed through a rectangular plate. On the top of the first driving cylinder, a receiving plate is slidably connected, and a defective product tray and a good product tray are fixedly installed on the receiving plate.

[0012] At the position near the left side of the rear end of the top of the inspection table, a fan is fixedly installed. At the left end of the first horizontal mounting plate, a positioning cylinder is fixedly installed.

[0013] At the tops of the secondary positioning member, the first front inspection station member, the side inspection station member, the second front inspection station member, the flipping and clamping station member, the back inspection station member, and the placement station member, placing grooves are respectively formed.

[0014] At the position directly below the flipping and clamping station member at the bottom of the first horizontal mounting plate, a jacking cylinder is fixedly installed. The output end at the top of the jacking cylinder is fixedly connected to the flipping and clamping station member.

[0015] The first inspection camera, the third inspection camera, and the fourth inspection camera are fixedly connected to the inspection table through a metal frame.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. High efficiency: By integrating multiple workstations and cameras, this multi-faceted vision inspection machine enables simultaneous inspection of multiple sides of the product. This design significantly shortens the inspection cycle and improves the overall inspection efficiency, allowing the production line to process a large number of products more quickly.

[0018] 2. Precision: The device uses multiple high-precision cameras and positioning devices, such as guiding and positioning cameras, the first inspection camera, the second inspection camera, etc., which can accurately capture the images of the products and conduct detailed analysis. This high-precision inspection method ensures the accuracy and consistency of product quality.

[0019] 3. High degree of automation: This inspection machine realizes a fully automated inspection process. From product positioning, picking, moving to inspection, classification, and placement, all are automatically completed by the device. This high degree of automation reduces manual intervention, lowers the risk of human errors, and improves production efficiency.

[0020] 4. Flexibility: The design of the device takes flexibility into account and can adjust the positions of workstations and cameras according to different products. This means that this inspection machine can adapt to the inspection needs of various products without the need for a large amount of reconfiguration or investment.

[0021] 5. Easy to maintain: The structure of the device is clear, and each component such as cylinders, lifting mechanisms, cameras, etc. is easily accessible and maintainable. This design simplifies the maintenance process, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures the long-term stable operation of the device.

[0022] 6. Space-saving: By integrating multiple inspection functions into one device, this multi-faceted vision inspection machine occupies relatively less space. This makes it very suitable for use on the production line, maximizing the utilization of limited factory space and optimizing the production layout. Description of the Drawings

[0023] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a top view of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a left view of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is an internal schematic view of the weighing platform of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the first horizontal mounting plate of the present utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1, detection table; 2, first driving cylinder; 3, second driving cylinder; 4, third driving cylinder; 5, fourth driving cylinder; 6, bracket; 7, guiding and positioning camera; 8, first vacuum suction head; 9, fan; 10, first detection camera; 11, second detection camera; 12, third detection camera; 13, flipping and clamping cylinder; 14, fourth detection camera; 15, first horizontal mounting plate; 16, positioning cylinder; 17, product tray; 18, receiving plate; 19, fifth cylinder; 20, secondary positioning member; 21, first front detection station member; 22, side detection station member; 23, second front detection station member; 24, flipping and clamping station member; 25, back detection station member; 26, placement station member; 28, connecting plate; 30, second horizontal mounting plate; 31, mounting piece; 32, second vacuum suction head; 33, lifting cylinder; 34, jacking cylinder. Specific implementation manner

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-5, the present utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-faceted vision inspection machine, including an inspection table 1. At the middle positions of the left and right ends of the top of the inspection table 1, a third driving cylinder 4 and a fourth driving cylinder 5 are respectively and fixedly installed. On the left side of the third driving cylinder 4, a guiding and positioning camera 7 is fixedly installed through a bracket 6. On the opposite sides of the third driving cylinder 4 and the fourth driving cylinder 5, a first vacuum suction head 8 is slidably installed through a connecting frame, and a lifting cylinder 33 for driving the first vacuum suction head 8 to move up and down is arranged on the connecting frame. At the front-end position near the middle of the top of the inspection table 1, a fifth cylinder 19 is fixedly installed. On the top of the fifth cylinder 19, a support plate is slidably installed, and on the top of the support plate, a first lifting cylinder is fixedly installed. On the top of the first lifting cylinder, a connecting plate 28 is fixedly installed. At the rear end of the bottom of the connecting plate 28, a second horizontal mounting plate 30 is fixedly installed. On the top of the second horizontal mounting plate 30, six mounting pieces 31 are fixedly installed in sequence from left to right. At the rear end of the mounting piece 31, a second vacuum suction head 32 is fixedly installed. Corresponding to the rear side of the second horizontal mounting plate 30 on the top of the inspection table 1, a first horizontal mounting plate 15 is fixedly installed. On the top of the first horizontal mounting plate 15, a secondary positioning member 20, a first front inspection station member 21, a side inspection station member 22, a second front inspection station member 23, a flipping and clamping station member 24, a back inspection station member 25, and a placement station member 26 are arranged in sequence from left to right. Directly above the first front inspection station member 21, the second front inspection station member 23, and the back inspection station member 25, a first inspection camera 10, a third inspection camera 12, and a fourth inspection camera 14 are respectively arranged. At the position directly behind the side inspection station member 22 on the top of the inspection table 1, a second inspection camera 11 is fixedly installed, and at the position directly behind the flipping and clamping station member 24 on the top of the inspection table 1, a flipping and clamping cylinder 13 is fixedly installed.

[0031] At the left and right ends of the front side of the top of the inspection table 1, a first driving cylinder 2 and a second driving cylinder 3 are respectively and fixedly installed. On the top of the first driving cylinder 2, a product tray 17 is fixedly installed through a rectangular plate. On the top of the first driving cylinder 2, a receiving plate 18 is slidably connected, and a defective product tray and a good product tray are fixedly installed on the receiving plate 18.

[0032] At the position near the left side of the rear end of the top of the inspection table 1, a fan 9 is fixedly installed. At the left end of the first horizontal mounting plate 15, a positioning cylinder 16 is fixedly installed.

[0033] Placement grooves are respectively opened at the tops of the secondary positioning member 20, the first front inspection station member 21, the side inspection station member 22, the second front inspection station member 23, the flipping and clamping station member 24, the back inspection station member 25, and the placement station member 26.

[0034] At the bottom of the first horizontal mounting plate 15, a lifting cylinder 34 is fixedly installed at a position directly below the flipping and clamping station part 24. The output end at the top of the lifting cylinder 34 is fixedly connected to the flipping and clamping station part 24.

[0035] The first detection camera 10, the third detection camera 12, and the fourth detection camera 14 are fixedly connected to the detection table 1 through a metal frame.

[0036] Product positioning and guidance: The product is placed on the product tray 17. The first driving cylinder 2 moves the product tray 17 to a suitable position, and the guiding and positioning camera 7 performs a preliminary positioning on the product to ensure that the product is in the correct detection position.

[0037] Suction and positioning:

[0038] The third driving cylinder 4 and the fourth driving cylinder 5 drive the first vacuum suction head 8 to descend through the lifting cylinder 33, suck the product, and place it on the secondary positioning part 20.

[0039] The secondary positioning part 20 precisely positions the product through the positioning head on the front side of the positioning cylinder 16.

[0040] Front detection:

[0041] The fifth cylinder drives the connecting plate 28 to move leftward. The first lifting cylinder drives the connecting plate 28 to descend, so that the second vacuum suction head 32 sucks the product. The first lifting cylinder drives the connecting plate 28 to rise again. The fifth cylinder drives the connecting plate 28 to move rightward. The second vacuum suction head 32 moves the product to the first front detection station part 21, and then returns to the original position. The first detection camera 10 detects the front of the product.

[0042] Side detection:

[0043] The second vacuum suction head 32 moves the product to the side detection station part 22, and the second detection camera 11 detects the side of the product.

[0044] Re - front detection:

[0045] The product is moved to the second front detection station part 23, and the third detection camera 12 detects the other front of the product.

[0046] Flipping and back detection:

[0047] The flipping and clamping cylinder 13 drives the flipping and clamping station part 24 to flip the product.

[0048] The product is placed on the back detection station part 25, and the fourth detection camera 14 detects the back of the product.

[0049] Classification and placement:

[0050] According to the test results, the products are classified as good or defective products.

[0051] The first vacuum chuck 8 places the products onto the good product tray or the defective product tray.

[0052] Loop detection:

[0053] After the detection process is completed, the device returns to the initial state to prepare for the next round of detection.

[0054] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. Multi-faceted vision inspection machine, including an inspection table (1), characterized in that: At the middle positions of the left and right ends of the top of the inspection table (1), a third driving cylinder (4) and a fourth driving cylinder (5) are fixedly installed respectively. On the left side of the third driving cylinder (4), a guiding and positioning camera (7) is fixedly installed through a bracket (6). On the opposite sides of the third driving cylinder (4) and the fourth driving cylinder (5), a first vacuum suction head (8) is slidably installed through a connecting frame, and a lifting cylinder (33) for driving the first vacuum suction head (8) to move up and down is arranged on the connecting frame. At the front-end position near the middle of the top of the inspection table (1), a fifth cylinder (19) is fixedly installed. On the top of the fifth cylinder (19), a support plate is slidably installed, and a first lifting cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate. At the top of the first lifting cylinder, a connecting plate (28) is fixedly installed. At the rear end of the bottom of the connecting plate (28), a second horizontal mounting plate (30) is fixedly installed. On the top of the second horizontal mounting plate (30), six mounting pieces (31) are fixedly installed in sequence from left to right. At the rear end of the mounting piece (31), a second vacuum suction head (32) is fixedly installed. On the top of the inspection table (1), corresponding to the rear side of the second horizontal mounting plate (30), a first horizontal mounting plate (15) is fixedly installed. On the top of the first horizontal mounting plate (15), a secondary positioning member (20), a first front inspection station member (21), a side inspection station member (22), a second front inspection station member (23), a flipping and clamping station member (24), a rear inspection station member (25), and a placement station member (26) are arranged in sequence from left to right. Directly above the first front inspection station member (21), the second front inspection station member (23), and the rear inspection station member (25), a first inspection camera (10), a third inspection camera (12), and a fourth inspection camera (14) are respectively arranged. On the top of the inspection table (1), corresponding to the directly rear position of the side inspection station member (22), a second inspection camera (11) is fixedly installed, and on the top of the inspection table (1), corresponding to the directly rear position of the flipping and clamping station member (24), a flipping and clamping cylinder (13) is fixedly installed.

2. The multi-faceted vision inspection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the left and right ends of the front side of the top of the inspection table (1), a first driving cylinder (2) and a second driving cylinder (3) are fixedly installed respectively. On the top of the first driving cylinder (2), a product tray (17) is fixedly installed through a rectangular plate. The top of the first driving cylinder (2) is slidably connected with a receiving plate (18), and a defective product tray and a good product tray are fixedly installed on the receiving plate (18).

3. The multi-faceted vision inspection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the position near the left side of the rear end of the top of the inspection table (1), a fan (9) is fixedly installed. At the left end of the first horizontal mounting plate (15), a positioning cylinder (16) is fixedly installed.

4. The multi-faceted vision inspection machine according to claim 1, wherein: Placement grooves are formed at the tops of the secondary positioning member (20), the first front inspection station member (21), the side inspection station member (22), the second front inspection station member (23), the flipping and clamping station member (24), the rear inspection station member (25), and the placement station member (26).

5. The multi-faceted vision inspection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting cylinder (34) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first horizontal mounting plate (15) corresponding to the position directly below the flipping clamping station piece (24), and the output end at the top of the lifting cylinder (34) is fixedly connected to the flipping clamping station piece (24).

6. The multi-faceted vision inspection machine according to claim 1, wherein: The first detection camera (10), the third detection camera (12), and the fourth detection camera (14) are fixedly connected to the detection table (1) through a metal frame.