Capacitor height testing machine

By introducing laser ranging sensors and push mechanisms into the capacitor height tester, the unqualified capacitors are automatically detected and separated, which solves the problem of inconvenient operation of manual separation of unqualified products in the prior art, and realizes the automation and convenience of capacitor height detection.

CN223243575UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19GUANGZHOU NUOSHENG AUTOMATION CONTROL EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422002682.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

The existing capacitor height detection device requires manual separation when detecting unqualified products, which is inconvenient to operate and labor-consuming.

Method used

A capacitor height test machine is designed, which uses a laser ranging sensor for automatic detection, and automatically pushes the unqualified capacitor off the conveyor belt through the pushing mechanism, and automatically separates the pushing block and the rack and rack mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automation and convenience of high-capacitor detection, reduces manual intervention, improves detection efficiency and operation convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of capacitor processing, in particular to a capacitor height testing machine which comprises a base, two side plates are fixed at the top of the base, and notches are formed in the tops of the side plates; a rack capable of horizontally moving is meshed above the gear, a connecting base is fixed to the top of the rack, and a push block inserted into the notch in the rear side is installed at the front end of the connecting base; the multiple capacitors are conveyed through the arranged conveying belt, when the capacitors move to the notches, the capacitors stop moving, and the laser distance measuring sensors conduct height detection on the capacitors; according to the design, the height of a plurality of capacitors can be conveniently tested, and the detection convenience is improved; through the arranged pushing mechanism, when the height of the capacitor is not qualified, the pushing block can directly push the unqualified capacitor away from the groove, so that the unqualified capacitor can be conveniently and automatically sent out of the conveying belt, the design replaces manpower to take out the unqualified capacitor, and the device has the advantages of being convenient to operate, time-saving and labor-saving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of capacitor processing, in particular to a capacitor height testing machine. Background Art

[0002] A capacitor is an electronic component capable of storing electrical charge. It consists of two conductors (usually called plates) separated by an insulating medium (such as mica, ceramic, or plastic film). During capacitor production, the height of the capacitor is a critical parameter that requires precise measurement.

[0003] The utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN217083713U discloses a height detection device for aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The device includes a conveying mechanism and a detection mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a bracket and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is arranged at the top of the bracket along the length of the bracket. The bracket is provided with a motor for driving the conveyor belt. A support plate is horizontally extended outward from the outer wall of one side of the bracket. A connecting plate is vertically provided on the support plate. The connecting plate has waist-shaped through-holes along the vertical direction. The detection mechanism includes a sensor and a stud. The stud is fixed to the bottom of the sensor. A nut is sleeved on the stud. The sensor is horizontally sleeved on the waist-shaped through-hole on the connecting plate through the stud, with the head of the sensor facing the bracket. By providing the detection mechanism on the bracket, the height of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor can be detected online during the transmission process, improving detection efficiency.

[0004] Although the height detection device for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is convenient for detecting the height of capacitors, the device still has the following problems during detection: when a capacitor with unqualified height is found during the detection process, in order to avoid mixing the capacitor with other capacitors, the staff needs to manually remove the unqualified capacitor separately. However, this method has the disadvantages of inconvenient operation and labor-intensiveness. In view of this, we propose a capacitor height tester. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a capacitor height tester to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A capacitor height tester includes a base, two side plates are fixed on the top of the base, and the tops of the side plates are each provided with a notch;

[0008] A bracket is installed at the notch on the front side, and a laser ranging sensor facing the notch is installed on the rear end face of the bracket;

[0009] Two rollers are rotatably mounted between the two side plates, a conveyor belt is sleeved between the two rollers, a plurality of support blocks are fixed to the outer wall of the conveyor belt, the tops of the support blocks are provided with brackets, and capacitors are placed in the brackets; a first motor for driving the rollers to rotate is mounted on the outer wall of the front side plate;

[0010] A pushing mechanism is installed at the notch on the rear side, and the pushing mechanism includes a fixing frame fixed to the side plate, a cavity is opened on the fixing frame, a gear is rotatably installed in the cavity, and a second motor for driving the gear to rotate is installed on the outer wall of the fixing frame; a rack that can move horizontally is engaged above the gear, a connecting seat is fixed on the top of the rack, and a pushing block inserted into the notch on the rear side is installed at the front end of the connecting seat.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the bottom of the push block is arc-shaped, and the size of the push block is adapted to the size of the groove.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a guide rail is fixed to the top of the connecting seat, and a guide groove slidably connected to the guide rail is opened on the top of the cavity.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the overall shape of the bracket is arc-shaped, and the size of the bracket is adapted to the size of the capacitor.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the overall shape of the bracket is U-shaped, and the laser ranging sensor is fixedly connected to the bracket by bolts.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a discharge bin connected to the notch is installed below the bracket, and the discharge bin is inclined.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, a collecting trough is provided on the top of the base, and the collecting trough is communicated with the discharge bin.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] Multiple capacitors are conveyed by a provided conveyor belt. When the capacitor moves to the notch, it stops moving, and the laser ranging sensor then detects the height of the capacitor. This design facilitates height testing of multiple capacitors and improves the convenience of detection. Through the provided push-off mechanism, when the height of the capacitor fails to meet the requirements, the push block can directly push the unqualified capacitor out of the groove, thereby facilitating the automatic delivery of the unqualified capacitor to the conveyor belt. This design replaces manual labor in removing unqualified capacitors, and has the advantages of easy operation, time saving and labor saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the side panel of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the conveyor belt in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the push-off mechanism in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural sectional view of the push-off mechanism in the present invention.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Base; 10. Collection trough; 11. Side panel; 110. Notch; 12. Bracket; 13. Laser ranging sensor; 14. Discharge bin; 15. Roller; 16. Conveyor belt; 17. Support block; 18. Capacitor; 19. First motor;

[0026] 2. Push-away mechanism; 20. Fixed frame; 201. Cavity; 21. Gear; 22. Second motor; 23. Rack; 24. Connecting seat; 241. Guide rail; 25. Push block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] This embodiment provides a technical solution:

[0029] See also Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, a capacitor height tester includes a base 1, two side plates 11 are fixed on the top of the base 1, and a notch 110 is opened on the top of each side plate 11; a bracket 12 is installed at the notch 110 on the front side, and a laser distance sensor 13 is installed on the rear end face of the bracket 12 facing the notch 110; two rollers 15 are rotatably installed between the two side plates 11, and a conveyor belt 16 is sleeved between the two rollers 15. A plurality of support blocks 17 are fixed to the outer wall of the conveyor belt 16, and a bracket groove is opened on the top of each support block 17, and a capacitor 18 is placed in each bracket groove; the side plate on the front side A first motor 19 for driving the roller 15 to rotate is installed on the outer wall of 11; a pushing mechanism 2 is installed at the notch 110 on the rear side, and the pushing mechanism 2 includes a fixing frame 20 fixed to the side plate 11, a cavity 201 is opened on the fixing frame 20, a gear 21 is rotatably installed in the cavity 201, and a second motor 22 for driving the gear 21 to rotate is installed on the outer wall of the fixing frame 20; a rack 23 that can move horizontally is engaged above the gear 21, a connecting seat 24 is fixed to the top of the rack 23, and a pushing block 25 inserted into the notch 110 on the rear side is installed at the front end of the connecting seat 24.

[0030] In this embodiment, the bottom of the push block 25 is curved, and the size of the push block 25 is adapted to the size of the groove. The curved bottom of the push block 25 can make the pushing action smoother and reduce jamming; the adapted size ensures that the push block 25 slides smoothly in the groove.

[0031] In this embodiment, a guide rail 241 is fixed to the top of the connecting base 24, and a guide groove is provided on the top of the cavity 201 to be slidably connected to the guide rail 241. The cooperation between the guide rail 241 and the guide groove provides guidance for the movement of the connecting base 24, ensuring the linearity and stability of the movement.

[0032] In this embodiment, the overall shape of the bracket is arcuate, and the size of the bracket is adapted to the size of capacitor 18. The arcuate bracket can better fit the shape of capacitor 18, providing more stable support; the adapted size prevents capacitor 18 from shaking within the bracket, ensuring its accurate and stable position.

[0033] In this embodiment, the overall shape of the bracket 12 is U-shaped, and the laser ranging sensor 13 is fixedly connected to the bracket 12 by bolts. The bolted connection is convenient for installation and removal, and the connection is firm, which makes it easy to maintain and replace the laser ranging sensor 13.

[0034] In this embodiment, a discharge bin 14 is installed below the bracket 12 and is connected to the notch 110. The discharge bin 14 is inclined and guides the ejected unqualified capacitors 18, ensuring that the capacitors 18 fall smoothly into the collection tank 10.

[0035] In this embodiment, a collecting trough 10 is provided on the top of the base 1 and is connected to the discharge bin 14. The collecting trough 10 is convenient for collecting unqualified capacitors 18.

[0036] It should be added that the rear end of the capacitor 18 in this embodiment is in contact with the push block 25. When the laser ranging sensor 13 performs measurement, the laser beam can directly irradiate the front end of the capacitor 18. By utilizing the time-of-flight principle of the laser beam, that is, by measuring the time from the emission to the reflection of the laser, the distance to the target object can be calculated. The distance between the laser ranging sensor 13 and the push block 25 is fixed, so the height of the capacitor 18 is the difference between the straight-line distance between the laser ranging sensor 13 and the push block 25 and the straight-line distance between the laser ranging sensor 13 and the front end of the capacitor 18.

[0037] When in use, the user first turns on the power of the first motor 19, and the first motor 19 starts to work. The output shaft of the first motor 19 rotates to drive the roller 15 to rotate, and the roller 15 drives the conveyor belt 16 to move. The conveyor belt 16 drives the multiple support blocks 17 to move, and the support blocks 17 drive the multiple capacitors 18 to move. When the capacitor 18 moves to the notch 110, the first motor 19 stops working, and then the power of the laser distance sensor 13 is turned on. The laser distance sensor 13 starts to measure and calculate the height of the capacitor 18. When the capacitor 18 moves to the notch 110, the first motor 19 stops working, and then the power of the laser distance sensor 13 is turned on. The laser distance sensor 13 starts to measure and calculate the height of the capacitor 18. 8 is qualified, the conveyor belt 16 continues to move and drives the continuous measurement of multiple capacitors 18; when the height of the capacitor 18 is unqualified, the user turns on the power of the second motor 22, the second motor 22 starts to work, the output shaft of the second motor 22 rotates to drive the gear 21 to rotate, the gear 21 drives the rack 23 and the connecting seat 24 to move horizontally, the connecting seat 24 drives the push block 25 to move horizontally to the front side, the push block 25 removes the unqualified capacitor 18 from the groove, and the capacitor 18 enters the collecting tank 10 through the discharge bin 14 at the same time.

[0038] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A capacitor height tester, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: Two side panels (11) are fixed on the top of the base (1), and each of the side panels (11) has a notch (110) formed on the top. A bracket (12) is installed at the notch (110) on the front side, and a laser distance sensor (13) facing the notch (110) is installed on the rear end surface of the bracket (12); Two rollers (15) are rotatably mounted between the two side plates (11), a conveyor belt (16) is sleeved between the two rollers (15), a plurality of support blocks (17) are fixed to the outer wall of the conveyor belt (16), the tops of the support blocks (17) are each provided with a bracket groove, and capacitors (18) are each placed in the bracket groove; a first motor (19) for driving the rollers (15) to rotate is mounted on the outer wall of the front side plate (11); A push-off mechanism (2) is installed at the notch (110) on the rear side. The push-off mechanism (2) includes a fixing frame (20) fixed to the side plate (11). A cavity (201) is provided on the fixing frame (20). A gear (21) is rotatably installed in the cavity (201). A second motor (22) for driving the gear (21) to rotate is installed on the outer wall of the fixing frame (20); a rack (23) capable of horizontal movement is engaged above the gear (21), a connecting seat (24) is fixed to the top of the rack (23), and a pushing block (25) inserted into the notch (110) on the rear side is installed at the front end of the connecting seat (24).

2. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the push block (25) is arc-shaped, and the size of the push block (25) is adapted to the size of the groove.

3. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, wherein: A guide rail (241) is fixed on the top of the connecting seat (24), and a guide groove slidably connected to the guide rail (241) is provided on the top of the cavity (201).

4. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, wherein: The overall shape of the bracket is arc-shaped, and the size of the bracket is adapted to the size of the capacitor (18).

5. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, wherein: The overall shape of the bracket (12) is U-shaped, and the laser distance sensor (13) is fixedly connected to the bracket (12) via bolts.

6. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge bin (14) connected to the notch (110) is installed below the bracket (12), and the discharge bin (14) is inclined.

7. The capacitor height tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collecting trough (10) is provided on the top of the base (1), and the collecting trough (10) is communicated with a discharge bin (14).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Height detection device for aluminum electrolytic capacitor

    CN217083713U