Visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras

Through the cross-setting of horizontal mounting plates and camera bracket design, multiple sets of cameras can simultaneously capture images of the same focal point of the same product to be inspected, solving the problem of multiple camera equipment occupying a large space and improving installation efficiency.

CN223320284UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09SHENZHEN SIPO TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422750743.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-12
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-12

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Technical Problem

In existing visual inspection equipment, multiple sets of cameras cannot simultaneously capture images of the same focal point of the same product to be inspected, and they occupy a large installation space.

Method used

Two cross-set horizontal mounting plates are used, with a set of cameras and supporting light sources on each mounting plate to form a combined camera bracket. The product to be inspected is placed between the two cross-set horizontal mounting plates, allowing four sets of cameras to simultaneously capture images of the same focal point.

Benefits of technology

While meeting the viewing angle detection requirements, it reduces the equipment's footprint and facilitates installation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of visual inspection, and particularly relates to a visual inspection device comprising a plurality of cameras, which comprises a stand column, a sliding block movably arranged on the stand column, a transverse connecting plate with one end perpendicular to the sliding block and fixedly connected with the sliding block, and two transverse mounting plates which are arranged in a crossed manner and fixedly connected with each other, the lower surfaces of the two ends of the two transverse mounting plates are each provided with a visual detection assembly. The other end of the transverse connecting plate is positioned above the crossed connection part of the two transverse mounting plates and is fixedly connected with the crossed connection part; the two ends of each transverse mounting plate of the combined camera support are each provided with a camera and a matched light source, so that the four cameras can be arranged on the single combined camera support, and when a to-be-detected product is placed in the middle of the two transverse mounting plates which are arranged in a crossed mode, the four cameras can be adopted at the same time to collect images of the same focus point of the product; compared with the prior art, the visual angle detection device meets the visual angle detection requirement, and is small in occupied space and convenient to install.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of visual inspection devices, and in particular refers to a visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras and including multiple sets of camera components for performing visual inspection at multiple angles. Background Art

[0002] Currently, visual inspection is widely used in all aspects of industrial production, including inspection of finished products before packaging and screening of raw materials. A common practice is to install multiple cameras and supporting light sources at different locations on the visual inspection equipment, sequentially inspecting and capturing images from different product surfaces. However, multiple cameras cannot simultaneously capture images from the same focal point on the same product to be inspected. To achieve this, multiple camera brackets are required to mount the cameras and light sources, which takes up a large installation space and is difficult to install. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras.

[0004] The technical solution is: a visual inspection device including multiple cameras, including a column, a slider movably arranged on the column, a horizontal connecting plate with one end perpendicular to and fixedly connected to the slider, and also including two horizontal mounting plates, which are cross-arranged and fixedly connected; a set of visual inspection components is respectively provided on the lower surface of the two end portions of the two horizontal mounting plates; the other end of the horizontal connecting plate is located above the cross-connection of the two horizontal mounting plates and is fixedly connected to the cross-connection.

[0005] Preferably, the two transverse mounting plates are perpendicular to each other, and the cross-connection positions between the two transverse mounting plates are respectively located in the middle of the two transverse mounting plates.

[0006] Preferably, each set of visual inspection components includes a camera fixedly connected to the lower surface of one end of the horizontal mounting plate and placed horizontally, and a light source arranged in front of the camera lens and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate.

[0007] Preferably, a camera bracket is also included, which includes a camera vertical plate and a camera horizontal plate to which the camera vertical plate is vertically and fixedly connected at one end; the upper end of the camera vertical plate is vertically and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate.

[0008] Preferably, an arc-shaped mounting hole is provided at the lower end of the camera vertical plate, and one end of the camera horizontal plate connected to the camera vertical plate is connected to the arc-shaped mounting hole; each horizontal mounting plate is provided with two strip-shaped countersunk holes along its length direction.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a light source bracket, which includes: a connecting block fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate, a light source vertical plate whose upper end is fixedly connected to one side surface of the connecting block, and a connecting rod whose one end is connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the light source vertical plate; the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the light source.

[0010] Preferably, the light source is semicircular, and a radial slot is provided in its outer wall; a connector provided at one end of a connecting line for connecting to the outside is movably provided in the radial slot and electrically connected to the light source.

[0011] Technical effect: The combined camera bracket used in the detection device of the present invention includes two cross-arranged horizontal mounting plates, and a set of cameras and matching light sources are arranged at both ends of each horizontal mounting plate. Therefore, four sets of cameras can be set on a single combined camera bracket. When the product to be inspected is placed in the middle position of the two cross-arranged horizontal mounting plates, four sets of cameras can be used simultaneously to capture images of the same focal point of the product. Compared with the existing technology, the present invention meets the viewing angle detection requirements while occupying a small space and is easy to install. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 An exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a rear view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a right side view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 A top view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 It is a bottom perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure markings: column-1, slider-2, horizontal connecting plate-3, horizontal mounting plate-4, bar countersunk hole-401, camera-5, light source-6, radial slide groove-601, camera bracket-7, camera vertical plate-701, arc-shaped mounting hole-701a, camera horizontal plate-702, upper connecting block-703, light source bracket-8, connecting block-801, light source vertical plate-802, connecting rod-803, joint-9, base-10, locking knob-11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation methods.

[0020] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a visual inspection device including multiple cameras, including a column 1, a slider 2 movably arranged on the column, a horizontal connecting plate 3 with one end perpendicular to the slider and fixedly connected, and also includes two horizontal mounting plates 4, which are cross-arranged and fixedly connected; the slider 2 here can move up and down in the vertical direction on the column 1 to adjust the height of the horizontal connecting plate 3 and the structure connected thereto. At the same time, a base 10 is provided at the bottom of the column 1, and the lower end of the column can move laterally relative to the base 10 to adjust its position. After the adjustment is completed, the locking knob 11 is rotated to lock it. Both the slider 2 and the base 10 have been described in detail in similar products previously applied for by the applicant, and will not be repeated herein; here, a set of visual inspection components is respectively provided on the lower surface of the two end portions of the two horizontal mounting plates 4; the other end of the horizontal connecting plate is located above the cross-connection of the two horizontal mounting plates 4 and is fixedly connected to the cross-connection.

[0021] like Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, specifically, the two transverse mounting plates 4 are perpendicular to each other, and the cross-connection positions of the two are respectively located in the middle of the two transverse mounting plates 4; the two transverse mounting plates 4 are perpendicular to each other and the cross-connection position is located in the middle of the two, so that the bracket composed of the two is easier to maintain balance after installation; each transverse mounting plate 4 is provided with two strip countersunk holes 401 along its length direction, and the two strip countersunk holes are arranged in a straight line and are respectively located on both sides of the cross-connection position.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, specifically, each set of visual inspection components includes a camera 5 fixedly connected to the lower surface of one end of the horizontal mounting plate 4 and placed horizontally, and a light source 6 arranged in front of the camera lens and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate.

[0023] To mount the camera, the camera bracket 7 is further provided. The bracket comprises a vertical camera plate 701 and a horizontal camera plate 702, one end of which is perpendicularly and fixedly connected to the vertical camera plate. The upper end of the vertical camera plate is perpendicularly and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate 4. An upper connecting block 703 is provided at the upper end of the vertical camera plate 701, extending perpendicularly thereto.

[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the lower end of the camera stand 701 is provided with an arc-shaped mounting hole 701a, and one end of the camera horizontal plate 702 connected to the camera stand is connected to the arc-shaped mounting hole, so as to facilitate adjustment of the mounting angle of the camera 5. The arc-shaped mounting hole here is a sinking hole.

[0025] like Figure 1-Figure 2As shown, the light source bracket 8 is also included. The light source bracket comprises a connecting block 801 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate 4, a light source vertical plate 802 with its upper end fixedly connected to one side surface of the connecting block, and a connecting rod 803 with one end connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the light source vertical plate; the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the light source 6. The upper connecting block 703 and the connecting block 801 in the same group are both connected to the strip-shaped countersunk hole 401, and their installation positions can be adjusted through the strip-shaped countersunk hole.

[0026] Specifically, the light source 6 is semicircular, and a radial slot 601 is provided in its outer wall; a connector 9 provided at one end of a connecting line for connecting to the outside is movably provided in the radial slot and electrically connected to the light source.

[0027] To sum up, two cross-arranged horizontal mounting plates 4 form a combined camera bracket, and a set of cameras 5 and a matching light source 6 are respectively arranged at the two ends of each horizontal mounting plate 4, so four sets of cameras can be set on a single combined camera bracket. When the product to be inspected is placed in the middle position of the two cross-arranged horizontal mounting plates 4, four sets of cameras can be used simultaneously to collect images of the same focal point of the product; compared with the existing technology, the utility model meets the viewing angle detection requirements while occupying a small space and is easy to install.

[0028] In the above description, it should be noted that the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" and other corresponding terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components; "provided in" should be understood as "installed in, set in", including fixed installation, movable installation and other installation methods.

[0029] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. The drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention, but do not limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Any equivalent structure made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of protection of the present invention patent.

Claims

1. A visual inspection device comprising a plurality of cameras, comprising a column (1), a slider (2) movably arranged on the column, and a transverse connecting plate (3) having one end perpendicular to and fixedly connected to the slider, characterized in that: It also includes two transverse mounting plates (4), which are cross-arranged and fixedly connected; a set of visual detection components is respectively provided on the lower surfaces of the two ends of the two transverse mounting plates; the other end of the transverse connecting plate is located above the cross-connection of the two transverse mounting plates (4) and is fixedly connected to the cross-connection.

2. A visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The two transverse mounting plates (4) are perpendicular to each other, and the positions where they are cross-connected are located in the middle of the two transverse mounting plates (4).

3. A visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: Each set of visual detection components includes a camera (5) fixedly connected to the lower surface of one end of a horizontal mounting plate (4) and placed horizontally, and a light source (6) arranged in front of the camera lens and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate.

4. A visual inspection device comprising multiple cameras as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a camera bracket (7), which includes a camera stand (701) and a camera horizontal plate (702) with one end of the camera stand being vertical and fixedly connected to the camera stand; the upper end of the camera stand is vertical and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the horizontal mounting plate (4).

5. A visual inspection device comprising a plurality of cameras as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the camera vertical plate (701) is provided with an arc-shaped mounting hole (701a), and one end of the camera horizontal plate (702) connected to the camera vertical plate is connected to the arc-shaped mounting hole; each horizontal mounting plate (4) is provided with two strip-shaped countersunk holes (401) along its length direction.

6. A visual inspection device comprising a plurality of cameras as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The light source bracket (8) further comprises: a connecting block (801) fixedly connected to the lower surface of the transverse mounting plate (4); a light source vertical plate (802) whose upper end is fixedly connected to one side surface of the connecting block; and a connecting rod (803) whose one end is connected to the outer surface of the lower end of the light source vertical plate; the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the light source (6).

7. A visual inspection device comprising a plurality of cameras as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The light source (6) is semicircular and has a radial slot (601) provided in its outer wall; a connector (9) provided at one end of a connecting line for connecting to the outside is movably provided in the radial slot and electrically connected to the light source.