Appearance detection equipment for automobile electronic connector

By designing automated testing equipment and using CCD cameras and drive devices to inspect the appearance of automotive electronic connectors, the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual inspections has been solved, and efficient automated inspections and timely detection of unqualified products have been achieved.

CN223362052UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19GUANGZHOU ZYE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422017291.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional appearance inspection of automotive electronic connectors relies on manual visual inspection, resulting in low inspection efficiency and high workload.

Method used

Abstract: In order to improve the appearance of automotive electronic connectors, an appearance inspection device for automotive electronic connectors was designed, which included a frame, a transmission roller frame, a conveyor belt, an adjustment frame, a mounting plate, a CCD camera and a drive device. The appearance inspection of connectors was realized through an automated inspection line. The CCD camera was used to capture and feed back information to the control computer, which automatically recorded and compared the inspection results. The results were analyzed and compared. The results showed that the appearance of the connectors could be inspected by the CCD camera, which could detect the appearance of the connectors and the drive device ...

Benefits of technology

It realizes the automatic inspection of the appearance of automotive electronic connectors, improves the inspection efficiency, reduces manual intervention, reduces the workload of operators, and can detect unqualified products in time.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part detection, in particular to appearance detection equipment for an automobile electronic connector. Comprising a machine frame and an auxiliary mechanism, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a transmission roller frame, a conveying belt, an adjusting frame, a mounting plate, a first CCD camera, an adjusting device and a driving device, during detection, the vertical positions of the mounting plate and the first CCD camera are adjusted through the adjusting device, then, an external feeding robot places a workpiece on the conveying belt, and then the workpiece is driven by the driving device to rotate; the driving device acts to drive the transmission roller frame and the conveying belt to act, feeding is achieved, automatic appearance detection is carried out when a workpiece passes through the position below the first CCD camera, information can be fed back to an external control computer, an operator can check the information conveniently, the workpiece can continue to be conveyed through the conveying belt after being detected, and then automatic appearance detection of the automobile electronic connector is achieved. And the detection efficiency can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts detection, in particular to an appearance detection device for automobile electronic connectors. Background Art

[0002] Automotive connectors bridge blocked or isolated circuits within a circuit, enabling current flow and enabling the circuit to function as intended. Automotive connectors come in a variety of forms, but are typically composed of four basic components: contacts, housings, insulators, and accessories. These are also commonly referred to as sheaths within the industry. New energy vehicle intelligent cockpit domain control systems will also utilize a large number of automotive electronic connectors.

[0003] At present, during the production and processing of automotive electronic connectors, failures in processing equipment may cause certain defects in the appearance of the automotive connectors. At this time, it is necessary to inspect the appearance of the automotive connectors to avoid a large number of defective automotive connectors being produced and processed due to equipment failure, causing unnecessary economic losses.

[0004] However, traditional inspection methods mostly involve manually holding the workpiece and inspecting it directly with the naked eye, which has low inspection efficiency and high work intensity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an appearance inspection device for automobile electronic connectors, which can realize automatic appearance inspection of automobile electronic connectors and help improve inspection efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows: The present utility model provides an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device, including a frame and an auxiliary mechanism;

[0007] The auxiliary mechanism includes a transmission roller frame, a conveyor belt, an adjustment frame, a mounting plate, a first CCD camera, an adjustment device and a driving device. The transmission roller frame is fixedly connected to the frame and is located at the front and rear sides of the frame. The conveyor belt is arranged between the transmission roller frame. The adjustment frame is detachably connected to the frame and is located on the upper side of the conveyor belt. The mounting plate is located on the side of the adjustment frame close to the conveyor belt. The first CCD camera is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and is located on the side of the mounting plate close to the conveyor belt. The adjustment device is arranged on both sides of the mounting plate. The driving device is arranged on one side of the transmission roller frame.

[0008] Wherein, the adjustment device includes a guide rod and a locking nut. The guide rod is slidably connected to the adjustment frame and is integrally formed with the mounting plate and is located on both sides of the mounting plate; the locking nut is threadedly connected to the guide rod and is located on the guide rod.

[0009] Among them, the driving device includes a bracket and a driving motor, the bracket is fixedly connected to the transmission roller frame on the front side and is located on one side of the transmission roller frame on the front side; the driving motor is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the transmission roller of the transmission roller frame on the front side through a coupling and is located on the bracket.

[0010] Wherein, the auxiliary mechanism also includes a fixing plate and a fan, the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the frame and is located on the side of the frame close to the drive motor; the casing of the fan is connected to the fixing plate by bolts and is located on the fixing plate.

[0011] Among them, the auxiliary mechanism also includes a support plate, a mounting plate and a second CCD camera, the support plate is fixedly connected to the frame, and is located on the side of the frame close to the adjustment frame, and is symmetrically arranged; the mounting plate is detachably connected to the support plate and is located on the support plate; the second CCD camera is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and is located on the mounting plate.

[0012] The utility model relates to an appearance inspection device for automobile electronic connectors, wherein a transmission roller frame is mounted on the front and rear sides of a frame, a conveyor belt is arranged on the transmission roller frame, an adjustment frame adopts a combined frame, is mounted on the frame, and is located above the conveyor belt, a mounting plate is located on the side of the mounting plate close to the conveyor belt, a first CCD camera is mounted on the mounting plate, an adjustment device is arranged on both sides of the mounting plate, and a driving device is arranged on one side of the transmission roller frame; during inspection, the vertical position of the mounting plate and the first CCD camera is first adjusted by the adjustment device, and then an external feeding robot places the workpiece on the conveyor belt, the driving device is actuated to drive the transmission roller frame and the conveyor belt to realize feeding, and automatic appearance inspection is performed when the workpiece passes under the first CCD camera, and information can be fed back to an external control computer for easy viewing by an operator; after the workpiece is inspected, it can continue to be transported by the conveyor belt, thereby realizing automatic appearance inspection of automobile electronic connectors and improving inspection efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The present invention can be further described by way of non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view of the automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a front view of a support plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In the figure: 101-frame, 102-drive roller frame, 103-conveyor belt, 104-adjusting frame, 105-mounting plate, 106-first CCD camera, 107-guide rod, 108-locking nut, 109-bracket, 110-drive motor, 111-fixing plate, 112-blower, 201-support plate, 202-mounting plate, 203-second CCD camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Example 1:

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is the overall structural diagram of the automotive electronic connector appearance inspection equipment. Figure 2 The front view of an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device is shown. The present invention provides an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device comprising a frame 101 and auxiliary mechanisms. The auxiliary mechanisms include a drive roller frame 102, a conveyor belt 103, an adjustment frame 104, a mounting plate 105, a first CCD camera 106, a fixing plate 111, a fan 112, an adjustment device, and a drive device. The adjustment device includes a guide rod 107 and a locking nut 108. The drive device includes a bracket 109 and a drive motor 110. The aforementioned solution enables automated appearance inspection of automotive electronic connectors, thereby improving inspection efficiency. It can be understood that the aforementioned solution can achieve automated appearance inspection of automotive electronic connectors and improve inspection efficiency.

[0022] In this embodiment, the rack 101 is used to support the installation of equipment working components.

[0023] Among them, the transmission roller frame 102 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is located on the front and rear sides of the frame 101, the conveyor belt 103 is arranged between the transmission roller frames 102, the adjustment frame 104 is detachably connected to the frame 101 and is located on the upper side of the conveyor belt 103, the mounting plate 105 is located on the side of the adjustment frame 104 close to the conveyor belt 103, the first CCD camera 106 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 105 and is located on the side of the mounting plate 105 close to the conveyor belt 103, the adjusting device is arranged on both sides of the mounting plate 105, and the driving device is arranged on one side of the transmission roller frame 102. The transmission roller frame 102 consists of a vertical plate and a transmission roller. The vertical plate is tightened and mounted on the workbench of the frame 101 by bolts, and the bolts are set from bottom to top. The transmission roller is mounted on the vertical plate through a rotating bearing. A matching groove is set on the transmission roller to facilitate the installation, transmission and limitation of the conveyor belt 103. After the vertical plate is completely fixed, the conveyor belt 103 has good tightness to ensure stable transmission. The cross-section of the adjustment frame 104 is L-shaped, and a combined frame is adopted. An adjustment slide is set on the side. The bottom is tightened and mounted on the workbench of the frame 101 by bolts, and the bolts are set from bottom to top. The first CCD camera 106 is fixed to the mounting plate 105 by bolts, and multiple working cameras are set at the bottom. The adjustment device is used to adjust the vertical working position of the first CCD camera 106 to detect workpieces of different heights. The driving device is used to drive the transmission roller on the transmission roller frame 102 to rotate, realize the movement of the conveyor belt 103, and realize feeding.

[0024] Secondly, the guide rod 107 is slidably connected to the adjustment frame 104 and is integrally formed with the mounting plate 105, and is located on both sides of the mounting plate 105. The locking nuts 108 are threadedly connected to the guide rod 107 and are located on the guide rod 107. The guide rod 107 is a stepped rod. The large diameter portion is integrally formed with the mounting plate 105 to ensure strength, and the small diameter portion can slide within the adjustment slot on the side of the adjustment frame 104. The outer end of the optical axis is an externally threaded end, which facilitates the direct installation of the locking nut 108. When adjusting, the locking nut 108 is loosened, the mounting plate 105 is pulled vertically, and after adjusting to the desired position, the locking nut 108 is tightened to complete the adjustment.

[0025] Then, the bracket 109 is fixedly connected to the front drive roller frame 102 and is located on one side of the front drive roller frame 102. The drive motor 110 is fixedly connected to the bracket 109, and the output shaft of the drive motor 110 is connected to the drive roller of the front drive roller frame 102 via a coupling and is located on the bracket 109. The bracket 109 is fixed to the vertical plate of the front drive roller frame 102 via bolts, and the drive motor 110 is fixed to the bracket 109 via bolts, and the output shaft of the drive motor 110 is connected to the drive roller of the front drive roller frame 102 via a coupling to drive the drive roller to rotate.

[0026] Finally, the fixing plate 111 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is located on the side of the frame 101 near the drive motor 110. The housing of the fan 112 is bolted to the fixing plate 111 and is located on the fixing plate 111. The fixing plate 111 is bolted to the workbench of the frame 101, with the bolts arranged from bottom to top. The housing of the fan 112 is also bolted to the fixing plate 111. After installation, the fan 112 is located at the rear of the drive motor 110. Because the internal motor of the fan 112 drives the rotor blades to rotate, which is very dangerous, a perforated protective steel mesh is installed on the front and rear of the fan 112 for safety protection and ventilation.

[0027] When the present invention is used to realize automatic appearance inspection of automotive electronic connectors, which is beneficial to improving inspection efficiency, the vertical position of the mounting plate 105 and the first CCD camera 106 is first adjusted by the adjustment device during inspection, so as to automatically inspect workpieces at different heights after placement. Then, the external feeding robot places the workpiece on the conveyor belt 103, and the drive motor 110 is actuated to drive the transmission roller on one of the transmission roller frames 102 to move, and the transmission roller on the other transmission roller frame 102 cooperates with the conveyor belt 103 to realize feeding. When the workpiece passes under the first CCD camera 106, automatic appearance inspection can be carried out. The first CCD camera 106 is simultaneously The shooting information can be fed back to the external control computer for the convenience of the operator to view. The operator only needs to view the shooting picture, and there is no need to manually hold the workpiece. After the inspection, it can be automatically transported, and the data can also be automatically recorded and saved. There is no need for manual recording after manual inspection, which greatly improves the inspection efficiency. At the same time, the external control computer can also automatically compare the appearance image taken by the first CCD camera 106 with the qualified image pre-set by the system to reduce the workload of manual judgment. If the product is unqualified, an unqualified product warning reminder can be issued on the display screen. After the workpiece is inspected, it can continue to be transported by the conveyor belt 103, thereby realizing automatic inspection of the appearance of automotive electronic connectors, which is conducive to improving inspection efficiency.

[0028] Example 2:

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 3 This is the overall structural diagram of the automotive electronic connector appearance inspection equipment. Figure 4 It is a front view of the support plate 201 . Based on the first embodiment, the utility model provides an automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device, wherein the auxiliary mechanism further includes a support plate 201 , a mounting plate 202 and a second CCD camera 203 .

[0030] The support plate 201 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is symmetrically positioned on the side of the frame 101 near the adjustment frame 104. The mounting plate 202 is detachably connected to the support plate 201 and is positioned on the support plate 201. The second CCD camera 203 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 202 and is positioned on the mounting plate 202. The support plate 201 is fixed to both sides of the frame 101 by bolts, which are arranged from bottom to top and are provided with adjustment slots to facilitate the sliding engagement of the round rod at the rear of the mounting plate 202. The second CCD camera 203 is fixed to the fixed plate on the front side of the mounting plate 202 by bolts. The end of the round rod at the rear is externally threaded, facilitating the installation of a fixing nut. To adjust the vertical position of the second CCD camera 203, loosen the fixing nut and pull the mounting plate 202 vertically. After adjustment, tighten the fixing nut.

[0031] In this embodiment, since the first CCD camera 106 can only perform appearance photography inspection on the top side of the workpiece, by further symmetrically arranging the second CCD camera 203, photography inspection on both sides of the workpiece can be increased, which is further beneficial to improving the inspection efficiency.

[0032] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical principles disclosed herein shall be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device, comprising a frame, characterized in that: It also includes auxiliary agencies; The auxiliary mechanism includes a transmission roller frame, a conveyor belt, an adjustment frame, a mounting plate, a first CCD camera, an adjustment device and a driving device. The transmission roller frame is fixedly connected to the frame and is located at the front and rear sides of the frame. The conveyor belt is arranged between the transmission roller frame. The adjustment frame is detachably connected to the frame and is located on the upper side of the conveyor belt. The mounting plate is located on the side of the adjustment frame close to the conveyor belt. The first CCD camera is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and is located on the side of the mounting plate close to the conveyor belt. The adjustment device is arranged on both sides of the mounting plate. The driving device is arranged on one side of the transmission roller frame.

2. The automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment device includes a guide rod and a locking nut. The guide rod is slidably connected to the adjustment frame and is integrally formed with the mounting plate and is located on both sides of the mounting plate. The locking nut is threadedly connected to the guide rod and is located on the guide rod.

3. The automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a bracket and a driving motor. The bracket is fixedly connected to the transmission roller frame on the front side and is located on one side of the transmission roller frame on the front side. The driving motor is fixedly connected to the bracket. The output shaft of the driving motor is connected to the transmission roller of the transmission roller frame on the front side through a coupling and is located on the bracket.

4. The automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism also includes a fixing plate and a fan. The fixing plate is fixedly connected to the frame and is located on a side of the frame close to the drive motor. The housing of the fan is connected to the fixing plate by bolts and is located on the fixing plate.

5. The automotive electronic connector appearance inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism also includes a support plate, a mounting plate and a second CCD camera. The support plate is fixedly connected to the frame and is located on the side of the frame close to the adjustment frame and is symmetrically arranged; the mounting plate is detachably connected to the support plate and is located on the support plate; the second CCD camera is fixedly connected to the mounting plate and is located on the mounting plate.