Size detection module and workpiece size detection equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic atomization device assembly, and particularly discloses a size detection module and workpiece size detection equipment. The sliding part is mounted on the base assembly in a vertical sliding manner; wherein a profiling cavity with a preset shape and size is formed in the bottom surface of the sliding part; the elastic part is used for driving the sliding part to slide downwards relative to the base assembly; the drive end of the direct drive unit is in transmission connection with the base assembly, and the direct drive unit is used for driving the base assembly to move downwards; and the detection unit is fixedly arranged relative to the base assembly and is used for detecting the upward sliding displacement condition of the sliding part relative to the base assembly. The dimension detection module and the workpiece dimension detection equipment provided by the utility model can effectively realize mechanical dimension detection of the workpiece, thereby reducing the labor cost and improving the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic atomization device assembly, and in particular to a size detection module and a workpiece size detection device. Background Art

[0002] The cartridge is a component of an electronic atomization device, typically consisting of a tank for storing e-liquid and an atomizer. Before being assembled into the housing, the cartridge undergoes shape and size inspection. If the cartridge meets the required specifications, it can proceed to the next assembly step. If the cartridge fails to meet the requirements, it must be sorted out.

[0003] Currently, the detection of defective size of cigarette cartridges mainly relies on manual work (workers manually insert the cigarette cartridge to be tested into the contoured cavity. If it can be inserted smoothly, it means that the size of the cigarette cartridge to be tested is qualified. If it cannot be inserted smoothly, it means that the size of the cigarette cartridge to be tested is unqualified).

[0004] Manual testing has high labor costs and low testing efficiency. Therefore, this utility model is committed to developing a size detection module and workpiece size detection equipment for realizing mechanized size detection of workpieces such as cigarette cartridges, thereby reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0005] The above information disclosed in this Background section is included only for enhancement of understanding of the background of the disclosure and therefore it may contain information that does not form the prior art that is currently known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] One purpose of the present invention is to provide a dimension detection module and a workpiece dimension detection device, which can effectively realize mechanized dimension detection of workpieces, thereby reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a size detection module, comprising:

[0008] Base assembly;

[0009] A sliding member is mounted on the base assembly so as to slide up and down; wherein the bottom surface of the sliding member is provided with a contoured cavity of a preset shape and size;

[0010] an elastic component, the elastic component being used to drive the sliding member to slide downward relative to the base assembly;

[0011] a direct drive unit, wherein a driving end of the direct drive unit is transmission-connected to the base assembly and is used to drive the base assembly to move downward;

[0012] A detection unit, which is fixedly arranged relative to the base assembly and is used to detect the displacement of the sliding member sliding upward relative to the base assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the detection unit is a proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor or a Hall effect sensor.

[0014] Optionally, the detection unit is a proximity switch, and a metal part for triggering the proximity switch is arranged at the side position of the sliding member.

[0015] Optionally, the metal part is a bolt, and a threaded hole for threaded connection with the bolt is arranged at the side position of the sliding member.

[0016] Optionally, the base assembly includes an inverted U-shaped cover plate and a bottom plate installed at the bottom of the inverted U-shaped cover plate;

[0017] A through part groove for the lower part of the sliding member to slide through is arranged on the bottom plate, and a limiting boss for restricting the sliding member from passing through the through part groove is arranged on the upper part of the sliding member.

[0018] Optionally, the metal part is fixedly installed on the limiting boss, and the elastic member is located between the inverted U-shaped cover plate and the sliding member.

[0019] Optionally, the direct drive unit includes:

[0020] A vertical guide rod, the middle part of which passes through the inverted U-shaped cover plate and is fixedly connected to the inverted U-shaped cover plate;

[0021] A linear drive mechanism, the drive end of which is connected to the upper end of the vertical guide rod to drive the vertical guide rod to move up and down.

[0022] Optionally, a vertical guide groove for the vertical guide rod to insert into and slide up and down with the vertical guide rod is arranged at the top of the sliding member.

[0023] Optionally, a magnet for magnetically attracting the workpiece in the profiling cavity is arranged inside the sliding member.

[0024] On the other hand, a workpiece size detection device is provided, which includes a conveyor belt for conveying a carrier, any one of the size detection modules, and a drive module for driving the size detection module to move.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: A size detection module and a workpiece size detection device are provided. When no detection is carried out, the elastic member drives the sliding member to slide downward relative to the base assembly to a lower position. When it is necessary to detect the size of the workpiece, first convey the workpiece to directly below the profiling cavity; then, the direct drive unit drives the base assembly to drive the sliding member to move downward. At this time:

[0026] If the shape and size of the workpiece match the profiling cavity, the workpiece will smoothly insert into the profiling cavity, that is, the workpiece will not upwardly abut against the sliding member, so the detection unit cannot detect the upward sliding of the sliding member;

[0027] If the shape and size of the workpiece do not match the profiling cavity, the workpiece cannot smoothly insert into the profiling cavity, and it will upwardly abut against the sliding member, causing the sliding member to slide upward relative to the base assembly. Synchronously, the detection unit will detect the displacement distance of the upward sliding of the sliding member;

[0028] It can be seen from this that according to the upward sliding condition of the sliding member detected by the detection unit, it can be determined whether the shape and size of the workpiece are consistent with the preset profiling cavity. If the detection unit cannot detect the upward sliding of the sliding member, it is determined that the size of the workpiece is qualified. If the detection unit detects the upward sliding of the sliding member, it is determined that the size of the workpiece is unqualified.

[0029] Therefore, the size detection module and the workpiece size detection device provided by the present utility model can effectively realize the mechanized size detection of workpieces, thereby reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the workpiece size detection device provided for the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 2 Structural schematic diagram of the size detection module provided for the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the size detection module provided for the embodiment.

[0034] In the figure:

[0035] 100, conveyor belt; 200, size detection module; 300, drive module;

[0036] 1. Base assembly; 101. Inverted U-shaped cover plate; 102. Bottom plate;

[0037] 2. Sliding part; 201. Profiled cavity; 202. Limit boss; 203. Vertical guide groove;

[0038] 3. Elastic component;

[0039] 4. Direct drive unit; 401. Vertical guide rod; 402. Linear drive mechanism;

[0040] 5. Detection unit;

[0041] 6. Metal part;

[0042] 7. Magnet. Specific embodiments

[0043] In the present utility model, referring to "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it particularly limited to the independence or relevance between other embodiments. In principle, in the present utility model, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, the meanings of the technical terms used herein are the same as those commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs; the use of the relevant terms herein is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0045] In the description of the present utility model, the term "and / or" is an expression used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: there is A, there is B, and there is both A and B at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally represents an "or" logical relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0046] In the present utility model, 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 quantity, primary-secondary or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0047] Without further limitations, in this utility model, the expressions such as "comprising", "including", "having" or other similar expressions used in the statements are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude that there may be additional elements in the process, method or product including the said elements, so that in the process, method or product including a series of elements, it can not only include those defined elements, but also include other elements not explicitly listed, or also include the elements inherent in such process, method or product.

[0048] Similar to the understanding in the "Examination Guidelines", in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" are understood not to include the base number; expressions such as "above", "below", "within" are understood to include the base number. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "many" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups", "multiple times", etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the spatially related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "perpendicular", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., the indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiment or the attached drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of this utility model or for the reader to understand, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the embodiments of this utility model.

[0050] Unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", "set" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the said "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the technical field to which this utility model belongs, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0051] This utility model provides a size detection module and a workpiece size detection device, which are applicable to the application scenario of detecting whether the size and shape of workpieces such as vape cartridges are qualified. It can effectively realize the mechanized size detection of workpieces, thereby reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0052] See also Figure 1 In this embodiment, the workpiece size detection device includes a conveyor belt 100 for conveying a carrier, a size detection module 200 for performing size detection, and a driving module 300 for driving the size detection module 200 to move.

[0053] Optionally, the driving module 300 may include a plurality of linear modules to drive the size detection module 200 to move in various directions.

[0054] See also Figure 2 The size detection module 200 includes a base assembly 1, a sliding member 2, an elastic component 3, a direct drive unit 4, and a detection unit 5. The sliding member 2 is mounted on the base assembly 1 so as to slide up and down; wherein, the bottom surface of the sliding member 2 is provided with a contoured cavity 201 of a preset shape and size. The elastic component 3 is used to drive the sliding member 2 to slide downward relative to the base assembly 1. The driving end of the direct drive unit 4 is transmission-connected to the base assembly 1, and is used to drive the base assembly 1 to move downward. The detection unit 5 is fixed relative to the base assembly 1, and is used to detect the displacement of the sliding member 2 sliding upward relative to the base assembly 1.

[0055] In the size detection module 200 and workpiece size detection device provided in this embodiment, when no detection is being performed, the elastic component 3 drives the slide 2 to slide downward to a lower position relative to the base assembly 1. When the workpiece size needs to be detected, the conveyor belt 100 first transports the carrier loaded with the workpiece to the vicinity of the size detection module 200; then, the drive module 300 drives the size detection module 200 to move directly above the workpiece; then, the direct drive unit 4 drives the base assembly 1 to drive the slide 2 downward. At this time:

[0056] If the shape and size of the workpiece match the contour cavity 201, the workpiece will be smoothly inserted into the contour cavity 201, that is, the workpiece will not push against the sliding member 2 upward, so the detection unit 5 cannot detect the sliding member 2 sliding upward;

[0057] If the shape and size of the workpiece do not match the contour cavity 201, the workpiece cannot be smoothly inserted into the contour cavity 201 and will push against the sliding member 2 upward, causing the sliding member 2 to slide upward relative to the base assembly 1. Simultaneously, the detection unit 5 will detect the displacement distance of the sliding member 2 sliding upward.

[0058] It can be seen from this that according to the upward sliding condition of the sliding member 2 detected by the detection unit 5, it can be determined whether the shape and size of the workpiece are consistent with the preset profiling cavity 201. If the detection unit 5 fails to detect the upward sliding of the sliding member 2, it is determined that the size of the workpiece is qualified. If the detection unit 5 detects the upward sliding of the sliding member 2, it is determined that the size of the workpiece is unqualified.

[0059] Therefore, the size detection module 200 and the workpiece size detection device provided by the present utility model can effectively realize the mechanized size detection of the workpiece, thereby reducing the labor cost and improving the production efficiency.

[0060] In this embodiment, the detection unit 5 is a proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor or a Hall effect sensor.

[0061] Optionally, the detection unit 5 is a proximity switch, and a metal member 6 for triggering the proximity switch is provided at the side position of the sliding member 2. Further, the metal member 6 is a bolt, and a threaded hole for threaded connection with the bolt is provided at the side position of the sliding member 2. Specifically, the proximity switch can be an electromagnetic proximity switch, a capacitive proximity switch, a photoelectric proximity switch or a magnetic proximity switch, etc.

[0062] Using a bolt as the metal member 6 for triggering the proximity switch not only has low cost and is convenient for replacement, but also can rotate the bolt to adjust the distance dimension between the metal member 6 and the proximity switch, thereby adjusting the response sensitivity of the proximity switch.

[0063] In this embodiment, the base assembly 1 includes an inverted U-shaped cover plate 101 and a bottom plate 102 installed at the bottom of the inverted U-shaped cover plate 101; a through-hole groove for the lower part of the sliding member 2 to slide through is provided on the bottom plate 102, and a limiting boss 202 for limiting the sliding member 2 to pass through the through-hole groove is provided on the upper part of the sliding member 2. The metal member 6 is fixedly installed on the limiting boss 202, and the elastic member 3 is located between the inverted U-shaped cover plate 101 and the sliding member 2.

[0064] Further, the direct drive unit 4 includes a vertical guide rod 401 and a linear drive mechanism 402. The middle part of the vertical guide rod 401 passes through the inverted U-shaped cover plate 101 and is fixedly connected to the inverted U-shaped cover plate 101; the driving end of the linear drive mechanism 402 is connected to the upper end of the vertical guide rod 401 to drive the vertical guide rod 401 to move up and down. A vertical guide groove 203 for inserting the vertical guide rod 401 and slidingly connecting with the vertical guide rod 401 up and down is provided at the top of the sliding member 2. The vertical guide rod 401 can not only drive the base assembly 1 to move up and down, but also play a guiding role in the up and down sliding of the sliding member 2, ensuring that the sliding member 2 can slide up and down smoothly and smoothly.

[0065] Optionally, a magnet 7 for magnetically attracting the workpiece in the profiling cavity 201 is provided inside the sliding member 2. The magnet 7 can attract the workpiece, facilitating the accurate insertion of the workpiece into the profiling cavity 201 and reducing the alignment difficulty.

[0066] In summary, the dimension detection module 200 and the workpiece dimension detection device provided in this embodiment have at least the following advantages:

[0067] ① High degree of automation: The dimension detection of the workpiece is realized through mechanized operation, reducing the dependence on manual labor, lowering the labor cost, and improving the production automation level and production efficiency;

[0068] ② Flexibility and adaptability: The dimension detection module 200 can be applied to a variety of workpieces, not limited to the cartridge. By replacing components such as the profiling cavity 201, it can adapt to the detection of workpieces with different sizes and shapes;

[0069] ③ Good stability: Through the structural design of the inverted U-shaped cover plate 101, the bottom plate 102, the vertical guide rod 401, etc., the smooth sliding of the sliding member 2 is ensured, and the detection stability is improved;

[0070] ④ Magnetic attraction-assisted positioning: The magnet 7 provided inside the sliding member 2 can help the workpiece accurately insert into the profiling cavity 201, reducing the alignment error and improving the detection accuracy.

[0071] In summary, the dimension detection module 200 and the workpiece dimension detection device provided by the present utility model have significant advantages in improving the production automation level, reducing costs, and improving the detection accuracy and efficiency, and are suitable for the requirements of high-precision and rapid detection of workpiece dimensions in modern manufacturing.

[0072] It should be noted that the linear drive mechanism mentioned in the present utility model can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder, or a motor screw linear module, etc., and the rotary drive mechanism mentioned can be a brushed motor, a brushless motor, or a rotary cylinder, etc. The present utility model does not limit the specific structural forms of the linear drive mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism.

[0073] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of the specification of the present application, the patent protection scope of the present application cannot be limited thereby. Any technical solutions obtained by equivalent structure or equivalent process substitution or modification based on the substantial concept of the present application and using the content recorded in the text and drawings of the specification of the present application, as well as those directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A size detection module, characterized in that, include: Base assembly; A sliding member is mounted on the base assembly so as to slide up and down; wherein the bottom surface of the sliding member is provided with a contoured cavity of a preset shape and size; an elastic component, the elastic component being used to drive the sliding member to slide downward relative to the base assembly; a direct drive unit, wherein a driving end of the direct drive unit is transmission-connected to the base assembly and is used to drive the base assembly to move downward; A detection unit is fixedly arranged relative to the base assembly and is used to detect the displacement of the sliding member sliding upward relative to the base assembly.

2. The dimension detection module according to claim 1, wherein The detection unit is a proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor or a Hall effect sensor.

3. The dimension detection module according to claim 2, wherein The detection unit is a proximity switch, and a metal piece for triggering the proximity switch is provided on the side of the sliding piece.

4. The dimension detection module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal part is a bolt, and a threaded hole threadedly connected to the bolt is provided on the side of the sliding part.

5. The dimension detection module according to claim 3, wherein The base assembly includes an inverted U-shaped cover plate and a base plate installed at the bottom of the inverted U-shaped cover plate; The bottom plate is provided with a piece passing groove for the lower portion of the sliding member to slide through, and the upper portion of the sliding member is provided with a limiting boss for limiting the sliding member from passing through the piece passing groove.

6. The dimension detection module according to claim 5, wherein The metal component is mounted and fixed on the limiting boss, and the elastic component is located between the inverted U-shaped cover plate and the sliding component.

7. The dimension detection module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The direct drive unit comprises: a vertical guide rod, the middle portion of which passes through the inverted U-shaped cover plate and is fixedly connected to the inverted U-shaped cover plate; A linear drive mechanism, wherein a driving end of the linear drive mechanism is connected to the upper end of the vertical guide rod, driving the vertical guide rod to move up and down.

8. The dimension detection module according to claim 7, characterized in that, A vertical guide groove is provided on the top of the sliding member for the vertical guide rod to be inserted into and is connected to the vertical guide rod in an up-and-down sliding manner.

9. The dimension detection module according to claim 1, wherein The sliding member is provided with a magnet for magnetically attracting the workpiece in the profiling cavity.

10. A workpiece size detection device, characterized in that, It comprises a conveyor belt for transporting a carrier, a size detection module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and a driving module for driving the size detection module to move.

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