Visual Brinell hardness tester capable of digitally amplifying
By installing a zoom camera and display screen on the Brinell hardness tester, simplified operation and accurate measurement of the Brinell hardness tester are achieved, solving the problems of complex operation and visual impairment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421959597.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing Brinell hardness tester is complicated to operate, has large indentation measurement errors, and requires high operator skills and experience. Using the eyepiece for a long time will affect vision.
A variable-focus CMOS/CCD camera is installed on the Brinell hardness tester to capture the indentation image in real time, zoom and magnify it through the mainboard, and display it on the screen. Measurements can be performed in conjunction with the measuring knob, simplifying the operation process and protecting eyesight.
It reduces the labor intensity of operators, reduces measurement errors, and protects the operator's eyesight.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Brinell hardness testers, in particular to a visual Brinell hardness tester capable of digital magnification. Background Art
[0002] The Brinell hardness test is a test method with the largest indentation among all hardness tests. It can reflect the comprehensive performance of the material and is not affected by the microscopic segregation and uneven composition of the sample structure. It is a hardness test method with higher precision.
[0003] The Brinell hardness tester operates by pressing a steel ball of a specified diameter into the surface of a specimen at a specified speed under a specified test force. After a specified period of time, the test force is removed and the Brinell hardness value of the specimen is calculated by measuring the diameter of the indented ball. It is primarily used for hardness determination of materials such as cast iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, and soft alloys. Because the Brinell hardness test produces a large indentation, the test process is complex, the indentation measurement is time-consuming, and the measurement error is relatively large, requiring the operator to possess proficient experimental techniques and extensive experience.
[0004] Existing Brinell hardness testers generally measure the indentation diameter through a mechanical eyepiece, which requires high experimental skills and experience of the operator. Since the image cannot be magnified, using the eyepiece for a long time will also affect the user's vision. Summary of the Invention
[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester is provided, comprising:
[0006] Visual Brinell hardness tester;
[0007] Test bench, the test bench is set on the visual Brinell hardness tester;
[0008] The steel ball indenter is set on the visual Brinell hardness tester. It presses into the test sample under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester and unloads after holding the load for a period of time.
[0009] The lens is set on the visual Brinell hardness tester and can switch positions with the steel ball indenter under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester;
[0010] The camera is directly opposite to the lens and rotates with the rotation of the lens, and is used to capture the indentation image information in real time and transmit it;
[0011] The mainboard is provided with an image processing module for zooming and amplifying the indentation image information transmitted by the camera received by the mainboard;
[0012] The display module receives the zoom-enlarged indentation image information and presents a real-time indentation image.
[0013] Furthermore, it also includes: a measuring knob, which is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester.
[0014] Furthermore, the mainboard is connected to the display module and the camera via a video cable.
[0015] Furthermore, the display module includes: a screen, which is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester.
[0016] Furthermore, the visual Brinell hardness tester has an inverted "concave" structure.
[0017] The present invention utilizes a digitally magnified visual Brinell hardness tester. Improvements have been made to the existing optical system by installing a variable-focus CMOS / CCD camera in place of the eyepiece. The camera captures indentation images in real time and transmits them to an image processing unit on the mainboard. This unit then magnifies the indentation image to varying sizes and projects it onto a display screen, allowing the operator to measure the indentation diameter. A measurement knob is also provided next to the screen for user convenience. This reduces operator workload while minimizing vision impairment.
[0018] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended to provide further explanation of the technology as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 The figure is a structural schematic diagram of a digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the present invention.
[0021] First, combine Figure 1 A digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, which is used for hardness testing and has a wide range of application scenarios.
[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a digitally magnified visual Brinell hardness tester according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a visual Brinell hardness tester 1, a test bench 2, a steel ball indenter 3, a lens 4, a camera 5, a mainboard 6 and a display module 7.
[0023] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the test bench 2 is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester 1 and is used for placing the test sample 12 to be tested.
[0024] Specifically, if Figure 1As shown, the steel ball indenter 3 is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester 1, and is pressed into the test sample 12 under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester 1, and is unloaded after being held for a period of time.
[0025] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the lens 4 is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester 1 and can switch positions with the steel ball indenter 3 under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester 1 .
[0026] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the camera 5 is opposite to the lens 4 and rotates along with the rotation of the lens 4, and is used to capture and transmit the indentation image 10 in real time. The camera 5 adopts CMOS or CCD.
[0027] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, an image 10 processing module is provided on the main board 6 , which is used to perform zooming and magnification processing on the indentation image 10 information transmitted by the camera 5 and received by the main board 6 .
[0028] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the display module 7 receives the zoomed indentation image 10 information and presents the real-time indentation image 10. The display module 7 includes: a screen, which is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester 1.
[0029] Further, if Figure 1 As shown, a digitally magnified visual Brinell hardness tester according to an embodiment of the present invention further comprises: a measuring knob 8, which is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester 1 for easy operation by human personnel.
[0030] Further, if Figure 1 As shown, the mainboard 6 is connected to the display module 7 and the camera 5 via a video cable 9 .
[0031] Further, if Figure 1 As shown, the visual Brinell hardness tester 1 has an inverted "concave" structure, and the overall structure is more compact.
[0032] Working principle:
[0033] Place the test sample 12 on the test bench 2;
[0034] Start the visual Brinell hardness tester 1, control the steel ball indenter 3 to press into the test sample 12, and unload after holding the load for a period of time;
[0035] The lens 4 is controlled to rotate to the original position of the steel ball indenter 3, and the camera 5 captures the indentation image 10 of the test sample 12 in real time and transmits the indentation image 10 information;
[0036] The image 10 processing module on the main board 6 receives the indentation image 10 information transmitted by the camera 5 and transmits it to the display module 7 after zooming and magnification processing. The display module 7 presents the real-time indentation image 10;
[0037] After the measurement knob 8 is manipulated to adjust the scale line on the display module 7 to be tangent to the indentation image 10 , the measurement is confirmed and the display module 7 displays the measured hardness value 13 of the test sample 12 .
[0038] As described above, in the digitally magnified visual Brinell hardness tester according to the present invention, improvements are made to the existing optical system by installing a variable-focus CMOS / CCD camera 5 in place of the eyepiece. The camera 5 captures indentation images in real time and transmits them to an image processing unit 10 on the mainboard 6. This unit magnifies the indentation image 10 to various sizes and projects it onto a display screen, allowing the operator to measure the indentation diameter. A measurement knob 8 is also provided next to the screen for user convenience. This reduces operator workload while minimizing vision impairment.
[0039] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, elements defined by the phrase "comprising..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the elements.
[0040] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as limiting the present invention. After reading the above description, various modifications and alternatives to the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A digitally magnified visual Brinell hardness tester, characterized in that: Include: Visual Brinell hardness tester; A test bench, the test bench being arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester; a steel ball indenter, the steel ball indenter being arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester, pressing the test sample under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester, and unloading after holding the load for a period of time; A lens, the lens being arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester and capable of switching positions with the steel ball indenter under the control of the visual Brinell hardness tester; A camera, which is opposite to the lens and rotates with the rotation of the lens, and is used to capture indentation image information in real time and transmit it; A mainboard, wherein the mainboard is provided with an image processing module for performing zooming and magnification processing on the indentation image information transmitted by the camera and received by the mainboard; The display module receives the zoom-enlarged indentation image information and presents a real-time indentation image.
2. The digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes: a measuring knob, which is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester.
3. The digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mainboard is connected to the display module and the camera via a video cable.
4. The digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module includes: a screen, and the screen is arranged on the visual Brinell hardness tester.
5. The digitally magnifiable visual Brinell hardness tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual Brinell hardness tester has an inverted "concave" structure.