Angle steel inspection device

By combining the calibration ruler and the detection camera, the problems of inefficient and large errors in the quality inspection of angle steel opening positions and hole specifications are solved, and efficient and accurate automated inspection is achieved.

CN223228927UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15ZHEJIANG SHENGDA STEEL TOWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422511101.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

The lack of special testing tools in the prior art leads to low efficiency and large errors in quality inspection of angle steel opening positions and hole specifications, and mainly rely on naked eye inspection of artificial hand-held rulers.

Method used

The calibration ruler and the detection camera are used in combination to take pictures of the angle steel by the detection camera, and the calibration ruler records the position of the sliding seat, calculates the parameters and spacing of the holes to achieve automated detection.

Benefits of technology

It improves detection efficiency, reduces detection errors, and achieves efficient and accurate quality inspection of angle steel hole positions and specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an angle steel inspection device, which comprises a bottom table, a guide rail, a sliding seat, a suspension arm, a calibration ruler and a detection camera, the guide rail is arranged on the bottom table, the calibration ruler is arranged on the bottom table, the calibration ruler and the guide rail are in a parallel state, the sliding seat and the guide rail are in sliding fit together, and the suspension arm is arranged on the bottom table. The suspension arm is arranged on the sliding seat, and the detection camera is directly or indirectly arranged on the suspension arm. The device has the advantages that the calibration ruler and the detection camera are used in a combined mode, the angle steel and the calibration ruler are detected through the detection camera, the detection efficiency is higher, and the detection error is small.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of angle steel inspection equipment, in particular to an angle steel inspection device. Background Art

[0002] Angle steel is a key component in the manufacture of steel towers. Holes must be drilled to facilitate subsequent splicing. Therefore, prior to tower assembly, the hole locations, specifications, and quality of the holes must be inspected. Because specialized inspection tools are currently unavailable, inspections currently rely on manual visual inspection with handheld rulers. This method is not only inefficient but also results in significant errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the above problems, the utility model proposes an angle steel inspection device, which uses a calibration ruler and a detection camera in combination to detect the angle steel and the calibration ruler using the detection camera, thereby increasing the detection efficiency and reducing the detection error.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted by this utility model are as follows:

[0005] An angle steel inspection device includes a base, a guide rail, a sliding seat, a suspension arm, a calibration ruler and a detection camera. The guide rail is arranged on the base, the calibration ruler is arranged on the base, the calibration ruler and the guide rail are in a parallel state, the sliding seat and the guide rail are slidably fitted together, the suspension arm is arranged on the sliding seat, and the detection camera is directly or indirectly arranged on the suspension arm.

[0006] The working process of this inspection device is as follows: first, with the help of other mechanisms (including but not limited to robotic arms), the angle steel is lifted to one side of the base, so that the angle steel is in a state parallel to the guide rail, and the sliding seat moves along the guide rail. During the movement of the sliding seat along the guide rail, the angle steel is photographed by the detection camera. The angle steel image captured by the detection camera is analyzed by the software of the host computer (the image information captured by the detection camera is transmitted to the host computer, and the software in the host computer analyzes it) to determine whether the parameters of the hole of the angle steel (including but not limited to the hole diameter, end distance and standard distance) and other printed marks are qualified. At the same time, since a calibration ruler is also set on the base, the calibration ruler can record the position of the sliding seat (and the suspension arm) on the base. Therefore, when taking pictures, the camera can calculate the position of each hole on the ruler by recording the position of the sliding seat on the base, and finally calculate whether the spacing between two adjacent holes is qualified and whether the length of the angle steel meets the standard.

[0007] In summary, this inspection device uses a calibration ruler and a detection camera in combination, and uses the detection camera to detect the angle steel and the calibration ruler, which has higher detection efficiency and smaller detection error.

[0008] Optionally, a movable motor is further included, wherein the movable motor is arranged on the sliding seat, the base is provided with a rack, and the shaft of the movable motor is matched with the rack through a gear.

[0009] The specific function of the moving motor is to drive the sliding seat to move along the guide rail on the base. The existence of the moving motor can ensure that the sliding seat can move stably along the guide rail on the base.

[0010] Specifically, in this angle steel inspection device, there are two guide rails on the base, the two guide rails are in a parallel state, and the rack is located between the two parallel guide rails. The rack is located between the two guide rails, so that the gear on the moving motor is also located between the two guide rails.

[0011] Optionally, a mounting cover is further included, the detection camera is arranged on the mounting cover, and the mounting cover is provided with a fill light.

[0012] The function of the mounting cover is to protect the inspection camera and the fill light. To ensure that the inspection camera and the fill light have good working efficiency during the photo shooting operation, a mounting rod is set in the mounting cover. The inspection camera is a cylindrical inspection camera, and the fill light is a ring-shaped fill light. The light emitted by the fill light is distributed around the inspection camera. The position of the inspection camera and the fill light on the mounting rod can be adjusted as needed.

[0013] Optionally, the suspension arm is perpendicular to the guide rail.

[0014] Optionally, there are multiple detection cameras, and each detection camera is respectively arranged at a different position of the suspension arm.

[0015] The purpose of setting up multiple inspection cameras is to take pictures of different objects. Some inspection cameras are used to take pictures of angle steels. The cameras that take pictures of angle steels are used to obtain the image information of angle steels, while some cameras are used to take pictures of calibration rulers. Assuming that the inspection camera used to take pictures of angle steels is A, and the inspection camera used to take pictures of calibration rulers is B, when A takes pictures of the angle steels (at this time the sliding seat is in a stationary state relative to the base), B takes pictures of the calibration rulers, thereby recording the position of the sliding seat on the calibration ruler, thereby indirectly calculating the position of the holes on the calibration ruler, and finally calculating the spacing of the holes by recording the position of each hole on the calibration ruler. At the same time, the above method is used to calculate the length of the angle steel, and the rest is obtained through the angle cutting of the angle steels, the parameters of the holes, and whether the marks are qualified through the image information taken by A and analyzed by the software of the upper computer.

[0016] Specifically in this device, in order to ensure that each detection camera can operate stably, each detection camera is used with a mounting cover and a fill light.

[0017] Specifically in this inspection device, in order to distinguish the detection cameras with different functions,

[0018] Optionally, it further includes a screw module, which is arranged on the suspension arm, and the detection camera is arranged on the slider of the screw module.

[0019] Specifically in this inspection device, there are two screw modules, both of which are installed on the suspension arm. A connecting plate is installed on the slider of each screw module, and each connecting plate is provided with a mounting cover. A detection camera is provided in each mounting cover. In order to ensure that both sides of the angle steel can be completely photographed by the detection camera, the directions of the detection cameras on the two screw modules are distributed at a 90-degree angle.

[0020] Specifically, in this inspection device, the inspection camera for taking pictures of the calibration ruler is set on the suspension arm, and the inspection camera for taking pictures of the angle steel is set on the connecting plate.

[0021] Optionally, a drag chain groove is further included, which is arranged on one side of the base and is parallel to the guide rail.

[0022] Specific drag chain troughs can be used to place drag chains.

[0023] Optionally, the sliding seat is provided with a sliding limit block, the sliding limit block is slidably matched with the guide rail, the guide rail is provided with a recess, the sliding limit block is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is matched with the recess.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by using the calibration ruler and the detection camera in combination, the angle steel and the calibration ruler are detected by the detection camera, so the detection efficiency is higher and the detection error is small. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the angle steel inspection device;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation positions of various components on the suspension arm;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation location of the fill light and detection camera.

[0031] The reference numerals in the figure are: 1. base; 2. guide rail; 201. concave; 3. rack; 4. drag chain groove; 5. sliding limit block; 501. protrusion; 6. sliding seat; 7. suspension arm; 8. mobile motor; 9. mounting cover; 10. screw module; 1001. slider; 11. connecting plate; 12. mounting rod; 13. fill light; 14. fill light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. Technologies, methods and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant fields may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0035] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5As shown, an angle steel inspection device includes a base 1, a guide rail 2, a sliding seat 6, a suspension arm 7, a calibration ruler and a detection camera. The guide rail 2 is arranged on the base 1, the calibration ruler is arranged on the base 1, the calibration ruler and the guide rail 2 are in a parallel state, the sliding seat 6 and the guide rail 2 are slidably fitted together, the suspension arm 7 is arranged on the sliding seat 6, and the detection camera is directly or indirectly arranged on the suspension arm 7.

[0036] The working process of this inspection device is as follows: first, with the help of other mechanisms (including but not limited to a robotic arm), the angle steel is lifted to one side of the base 1 so that the angle steel is parallel to the guide rail 2. The sliding seat 6 moves along the guide rail 2. During the movement of the sliding seat 6 along the guide rail 2, the angle steel is photographed by the detection camera. The angle steel image captured by the detection camera is analyzed by the software of the host computer (the image information captured by the detection camera is transmitted to the host computer, and the software in the host computer analyzes it) to determine whether the parameters of the hole of the angle steel (including but not limited to the hole diameter, end distance and standard distance) and other printed marks are qualified. At the same time, since a calibration ruler is also set on the base 1, the calibration ruler can record the position of the sliding seat 6 (and the suspension arm 7) on the base 1. Therefore, when taking pictures, the camera can calculate the position of each hole on the ruler by recording the position of the sliding seat 6 on the base 1, and finally calculate whether the spacing between two adjacent holes is qualified and whether the length of the angle steel meets the standard.

[0037] In summary, this inspection device uses a calibration ruler and a detection camera in combination, and uses the detection camera to inspect the angle steel and the calibration ruler, which has higher inspection efficiency and smaller inspection error.

[0038] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a moving motor 8, which is arranged on the sliding seat 6. The base 1 is provided with a rack 3, and the shaft of the moving motor 8 is matched with the rack 3 through a gear.

[0039] Specifically, the function of the moving motor 8 is to drive the sliding seat 6 to move along the guide rail 2 on the base 1. The existence of the moving motor 8 can ensure that the sliding seat 6 can stably move along the guide rail 2 on the base 1.

[0040] Specifically in this angle steel inspection device, there are two guide rails 2 on the base 1, the two guide rails 2 are in a parallel state, and the rack 3 is located between the two parallel guide rails 2. The rack 3 is located between the two guide rails 2, so that the gear on the moving motor 8 is also located between the two guide rails 2.

[0041] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4And attached Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a mounting cover 9, the detection camera is set on the mounting cover 9, and the mounting cover 9 is provided with a fill light 14.

[0042] The function of the mounting cover 9 is to protect the detection camera and the fill light 14. To ensure that the detection camera and the fill light 14 have good working efficiency during the photo shooting operation, a mounting rod 12 is set in the mounting cover 9. The detection camera and the fill light 14 are both mounted on the mounting rod 12. The detection camera is a cylindrical detection camera, and the fill light 14 is a ring-shaped fill light 14. The light emitted by the fill light 14 is distributed around the detection camera. The position of the detection camera and the fill light 14 on the mounting rod 12 can be adjusted as needed.

[0043] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, the suspension arm 7 is perpendicular to the guide rail 2 .

[0044] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, there are multiple detection cameras, and each detection camera is respectively set at a different position of the suspension arm 7.

[0045] The purpose of setting up multiple inspection cameras is to take pictures of different objects. Some inspection cameras are used to take pictures of angle steels. The cameras that take pictures of angle steels are used to obtain the image information of angle steels, while some cameras are used to take pictures of calibration rulers. Assuming that the inspection camera used to take pictures of angle steels is A, and the inspection camera used to take pictures of calibration rulers is B, when A takes pictures of the angle steels (at this time, the sliding seat 6 is in a stationary state relative to the base 1), B takes pictures of the calibration ruler, thereby recording the position of the sliding seat 6 on the calibration ruler, thereby indirectly calculating the position of the holes on the calibration ruler, and finally calculating the spacing of the holes by recording the position of each hole on the calibration ruler. At the same time, the above method is used to calculate the length of the angle steel, and the rest is obtained through the angle cutting of the angle steel, the parameters of the hole, and whether the mark is qualified through the picture information taken by A and analyzed by the software of the upper computer.

[0046] Specifically in this device, in order to ensure that each detection camera can operate stably, each detection camera is used in conjunction with a mounting cover 9 and a fill light 14.

[0047] Specifically in this inspection device, in order to distinguish the detection cameras with different functions,

[0048] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a screw module 10, which is arranged on the suspension arm 7, and a detection camera is arranged on the slider 1001 of the screw module 10.

[0049] Specifically in this inspection device, there are two screw modules 10, and the two screw modules 10 are installed on the suspension arm 7. A connecting plate 11 is installed on the slider 1001 of each screw module 10, and each connecting plate 11 is provided with a mounting cover 9. A detection camera is provided in each mounting cover 9. In order to ensure that both sides of the angle steel can be completely photographed by the detection camera, the directions of the detection cameras on the two screw modules 10 are distributed at an angle of 90 degrees.

[0050] Specifically, in this inspection device, the inspection camera for taking pictures of the calibration ruler is set on the suspension arm 7, while the inspection camera for taking pictures of the angle steel is set on the connecting plate 11.

[0051] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a drag chain slot 4, which is arranged on one side of the base 1 and is parallel to the guide rail 2.

[0052] Specifically, the drag chain slot 4 can be used to place the drag chain.

[0053] As attached Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 , Attachment Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 And attached Figure 5 As shown, the sliding seat 6 is provided with a sliding limit block 5, which is slidably matched with the guide rail 2. The guide rail 2 has a recess 201, and the sliding limit block 5 has a protrusion 501, which is matched with the recess 201.

[0054] The above-described embodiments only express some embodiments of the present invention. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as limiting the scope of the patent of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the above-mentioned embodiments or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included in the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An angle steel inspection device, characterized in that: It includes a base, a guide rail, a sliding seat, a suspension arm, a calibration ruler and a detection camera. The guide rail is set on the base, the calibration ruler is set on the base, the calibration ruler and the guide rail are in a parallel state, the sliding seat and the guide rail are slidably matched together, the suspension arm is set on the sliding seat, and the detection camera is directly or indirectly set on the suspension arm.

2. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a moving motor, which is arranged on the sliding seat. The base is provided with a rack, and the shaft of the moving motor is matched with the rack through a gear.

3. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting cover, the detection camera is arranged on the mounting cover, and the mounting cover is provided with a fill light.

4. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension arm is perpendicular to the guide rail.

5. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple detection cameras, and each detection camera is respectively arranged at a different position of the suspension arm.

6. An angle steel inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a screw module, which is arranged on the suspension arm, and the detection camera is arranged on the slider of the screw module.

7. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a drag chain groove, which is arranged on one side of the base and is parallel to the guide rail.

8. The angle steel inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding seat is provided with a sliding limit block, and the sliding limit block is slidably matched with the guide rail. The guide rail is provided with a concave, and the sliding limit block is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is matched with the concave.