Visual inspection system for shock absorption tower die casting

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shock absorption tower die casting visual inspection system, which comprises a base, a turntable is horizontally arranged on the base, a baffle plate is vertically fixed on the upper surface of the turntable, and shock absorption tower clamps are respectively arranged on the upper surface of the turntable on two sides of the baffle plate; a lower photographing assembly is arranged below the turntable, the lower photographing assembly is arranged on the base, and the turntable is provided with a photographing window corresponding to the lower photographing assembly; an upper photographing assembly is arranged above the rotating disc and located above the shock absorption tower clamp. The shock absorption tower image acquisition device has the advantages that images of the shock absorption tower can be acquired from two directions of the shock absorption tower. On one hand, detection efficiency can be improved, on the other hand, photographing can be carried out in different directions, and image acquisition accuracy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of processing automobile parts, in particular to a detection device for automobile die-casting parts. Background Art

[0002] A shock tower is a metal structural component mounted on the vehicle's shock absorber. The suspension system's shock absorbers and springs are mounted on the tower. While the structure of a shock tower is typically complex, it plays a crucial role in the vehicle's comfort and handling stability. From blank to finished product, the die-cast shock tower undergoes multiple machining operations. The location and integrity of the machining holes are subject to rigorous scrutiny by OEMs, requiring post-processing inspection of these holes.

[0003] At present, the inspection of several hole positions of automobile shock absorber towers leaving the factory is mainly carried out through visual inspection or inspection with inspection tools, which has the problems of low efficiency and high missed inspection rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a system for detecting several designed hole positions on the finished product of the shock tower die casting by visual inspection. The main technical solutions adopted are as follows:

[0005] A visual inspection system for shock tower die castings, the key features of which are: comprising a base, a turntable horizontally mounted on the base, a shielding plate vertically fixed to the upper surface of the turntable, and shock tower fixtures respectively provided on the upper surface of the turntable on both sides of the shielding plate;

[0006] A lower photographing assembly is provided below the turntable, the lower photographing assembly is provided on the base, and a photographing window is provided on the turntable corresponding to the lower photographing assembly;

[0007] An upper photographing assembly is provided above the turntable and is located above the shock absorbing tower fixture.

[0008] With this new solution, the shock tower is mounted on a fixture, and the upper and lower camera assemblies can capture images of the shock tower from two directions. The two camera assemblies work together to improve inspection efficiency while also enabling capture from different directions, enhancing image capture accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in the first viewing angle;

[0010] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model under the second viewing angle;

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2An enlarged view of the j part;

[0012] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the ambient fill light source 8;

[0013] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the die casting marking mechanism 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0015] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5, a visual inspection system for die-cast shock towers includes a foundation, on which a plurality of enclosures are erected. The enclosures are sequentially connected to form an inspection area, and an entry and exit door is provided on any enclosure.

[0016] A base 1 is provided on the foundation of the entrance and exit door, a portion of the base 1 is located within the detection area, and a portion is located outside the detection area;

[0017] A turntable 2 is horizontally mounted on the base 1, with a portion of the turntable 2 located within the detection area and a portion located outside the detection area;

[0018] The base 1 and the turntable 2 are located in the lower half of the entrance and exit door;

[0019] A shielding plate 3 is vertically fixed on the upper surface of the turntable 2, and the shielding plate 3 is located in the upper half of the entrance and exit door.

[0020] Shock tower fixtures 4 are respectively provided on the upper surface of the turntable 2 on both sides of the shielding plate 3;

[0021] The shock-absorbing tower fixture 4 includes a fixture base plate, on which are provided a number of workpiece support rods and a workpiece clamping assembly. The workpiece clamping assembly and the workpiece support rod cooperate to clamp the shock-absorbing tower. The structure of the workpiece clamping assembly has been recorded in many prior art documents and will not be elaborated here.

[0022] A lower photographing assembly 5 is provided below the turntable 2, and the lower photographing assembly 5 is provided on the base 1. A photographing window is provided on the turntable 2 corresponding to the lower photographing assembly 5, and the position of the photographing window is hollowed out on the bottom plate of the fixture;

[0023] An upper camera assembly 6 is provided above the turntable 2, and the upper camera assembly 6 is located above the shock tower fixture 4. The lower camera assembly 5 and the upper camera assembly 6 are connected to the same image processing and analysis system.

[0024] A specific implementation is: the lower camera assembly 5 includes a camera lifting assembly 51, the fixed part of the camera lifting assembly 51 is provided on the base 1, and the lifting part of the camera lifting assembly 51 is fixed with a lower fill light plate 52 and a lower camera 53. The center of the lower fill light plate 52 is provided with a lower camera through hole, and the lower camera 53 is located in the lower camera through hole. The image acquisition end of the lower camera 53 faces upward, and the upper surface of the lower fill light plate 52 is provided with a plurality of lower fill light sources.

[0025] The upper camera assembly 6 includes an upper bracket 61, which is fixedly connected to an upper fill light plate 62 and an upper camera 63. The upper fill light plate 62 has an upper camera hole at its center, and the upper camera 63 is located within the hole. The image acquisition end of the upper camera 63 faces downward, and a plurality of upper fill light sources are provided on the lower surface of the upper fill light plate 62. A robot 7 is also included, and the upper bracket 61 is fixed to the execution end of the robot 7.

[0026] The lower camera 53 and the upper camera 63 output the collected images to the same image processing and analysis system for processing.

[0027] An ambient fill light source 8 is also provided above the upper camera assembly 6 and is fixed to the top of the enclosure via a bracket. The ambient fill light source 8 includes a top light source 81 and a side light source 82. The top light source 81 is located directly above the upper camera assembly 6 and shines vertically downward. The side light sources 82 are provided on either side of the top light source 81 and shine obliquely downward.

[0028] The die-cast marking mechanism 9 includes a marking machine bracket 91, which is arranged beside the base 1. A telescopic marking assembly 93 is provided on the top of the marking machine bracket 91. The telescopic marking assembly 93 is telescopic in the horizontal direction. The fixed portion of the telescopic marking assembly 93 is connected to the marking machine bracket 91, and the telescopic portion of the telescopic marking assembly 93 is connected to the marking lifting assembly 92. The fixed portion of the telescopic marking assembly 92 is connected to the telescopic portion of the telescopic marking assembly 93, and the lifting portion of the telescopic marking assembly 92 is connected to the marking assembly 94. The marking assembly 94 is a laser marking assembly.

[0029] Beneficial Effects: The technical solution of the present invention can capture images of the shock tower from two directions, which can improve detection efficiency and improve the accuracy of image capture by taking photos from different directions.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can make various similar expressions without violating the purpose and claims of the present invention. Such changes fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A visual inspection system for shock tower die castings, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (1), a turntable (2) is horizontally mounted on the base (1), a shielding plate (3) is vertically fixed on the upper surface of the turntable (2), and shock-absorbing tower clamps (4) are respectively provided on the upper surface of the turntable (2) on both sides of the shielding plate (3); A lower photographing assembly (5) is provided below the turntable (2), the lower photographing assembly (5) is provided on the base (1), and a photographing window is provided on the turntable (2) corresponding to the lower photographing assembly (5); An upper photographing assembly (6) is provided above the turntable (2), and the upper photographing assembly (6) is located above the shock-absorbing tower fixture (4).

2. The shock tower die casting visual inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower photographing assembly (5) comprises a camera lifting assembly (51), the fixing portion of the camera lifting assembly (51) is arranged on the base (1), a lower fill light plate (52) and a lower camera (53) are fixed to the lifting portion of the camera lifting assembly (51), a lower camera through hole is provided at the center of the lower fill light plate (52), the lower camera (53) is located in the lower camera through hole, an image acquisition end of the lower camera (53) faces upward, and a plurality of lower fill light sources are provided on the upper surface of the lower fill light plate (52).

3. The visual inspection system for shock tower die castings according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper photographing assembly (6) comprises an upper bracket (61), the upper bracket (61) being fixedly connected to an upper fill light plate (62) and an upper camera (63), an upper camera through hole being provided at the center of the upper fill light plate (62), the upper camera (63) being located in the upper camera through hole, an image acquisition end of the upper camera (63) facing downward, and a plurality of upper fill light sources being provided on the lower surface of the upper fill light plate (62).

4. The shock tower die casting visual inspection system according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a manipulator (7), and the upper bracket (61) is fixed to the execution end of the manipulator (7).

5. The shock tower die casting visual inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ambient fill light source (8) is also provided above the upper photographing assembly (6), the ambient fill light source (8) comprising a top light source (81) and a side light source (82), the top light source (81) being located directly above the upper photographing assembly (6), and the top light source (81) irradiating vertically downwards; The side light sources (82) are respectively provided on both sides of the top light source (81), and the side light sources (82) are inclined to illuminate downwards.

6. The shock tower die casting visual inspection system according to claim 1, 2 or 5, characterized in that: The die-cast marking mechanism (9) is also included. The die-cast marking mechanism (9) includes a marking machine bracket (91). The marking machine bracket (91) is arranged beside the base (1). A marking telescopic component (93) is provided on the top of the marking machine bracket (91). The marking telescopic component (93) is telescopic in the horizontal direction. The fixed part of the marking telescopic component (93) is connected to the marking machine bracket (91). The telescopic part of the marking telescopic component (93) is connected to the marking lifting component (92). The fixed portion of the marking lifting component (92) is connected to the telescopic portion of the marking telescopic component (93), and the lifting portion of the marking lifting component (92) is connected to the marking component (94).

7. The shock tower die casting visual inspection system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower photographing component (5) and the upper photographing component (6) are connected to the same image processing and analysis system.

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