Industrial camera device for wood paint surface detection

By using a movable industrial camera device in wood paint surface inspection, combined with linear guide rails and servo motor drive, the problems of incomplete and inaccurate detection in traditional inspection methods are solved, achieving efficient and stable wood paint surface inspection results.

CN223499196UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31NORTHEAST FORESTRY UNIV +1
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Application Number
CN202520011839.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-03
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods for inspecting wood finishes rely on human experience, are susceptible to subjective bias, and are inefficient. Fixed-position camera inspections cannot fully cover the wood panels, resulting in inaccurate and incomplete inspection results.

Method used

Employing a movable industrial camera device, combined with linear guides and servo motor drive, it enables precise camera movement and multi-angle shooting on the surface of wood panels. Quick-release components facilitate equipment maintenance, while air springs and positioning rollers reduce vibration, ensuring the stability and comprehensiveness of the inspection.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive and accurate inspection of wood panel surfaces, improves inspection efficiency and reliability, reduces blind spots, and enhances the flexibility and maintainability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an industrial camera device for wood paint surface detection, and belongs to the technical field of wood detection. A linear guide rail piece is installed on the top face of the U-shaped frame, and the peripheral side of the linear guide rail piece is slidably connected with a rail sliding block piece. The supporting frame assembly comprises an L-shaped supporting plate reversely fixed to the outer wall of the rail sliding block piece and an extending plate piece integrally connected along the free end of the L-shaped supporting plate. The industrial camera part is dynamically connected with the free end of the L-shaped supporting plate in a quick-disassembly and quick-assembly manner through a quick-disassembly assembly; the L-shaped supporting plate is in contact with the U-shaped frame through the positioning buffer assembly, the quick release assembly comprises an L-shaped mounting plate used for bearing the industrial camera part and a U-shaped clamping plate mounted on the top surface of the L-shaped mounting plate, and the U-shaped clamping plate is clamped to the free end of the L-shaped supporting plate and is inserted and locked through a bayonet lock. According to the utility model, the coverage area of the industrial camera device is increased, so that the industrial camera device can reach a farther position, and the detection comprehensiveness is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of wood inspection technology, and in particular to an industrial camera device for inspecting wood paint. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the furniture manufacturing and wood products industries, the requirements for wood surface quality are becoming increasingly stringent. Especially in the inspection of the paint finish on wood panels, traditional manual inspection methods have many shortcomings and cannot meet the needs of modern production.

[0003] Currently, common methods for inspecting wood finishes on the market mainly include manual visual inspection and fixed-position camera inspection. Manual visual inspection relies on the operator's experience and eyesight, making it susceptible to subjective factors, resulting in unstable and inefficient results. Furthermore, prolonged repetitive work can lead to operator fatigue, further affecting the accuracy and reliability of the inspection. While some companies use fixed-position cameras for inspection, which can increase inspection speed, the fixed camera position prevents comprehensive inspection of the wood panels, easily overlooking defects in certain areas. Additionally, fixed-position cameras cannot adjust the shooting angle according to different types of wood, making it difficult to conduct comprehensive, multi-angle inspections, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate results. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an industrial camera device for inspecting wood paint surfaces, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an industrial camera device for inspecting wood paint surfaces, comprising:

[0006] The testing table has wooden boards on its top surface to be tested for paint finish.

[0007] A U-shaped frame is installed upside down on the top surface of the testing table, and a linear guide rail is installed on the top surface of the U-shaped frame. A track slider is slidably connected to the periphery of the linear guide rail.

[0008] The support frame assembly includes an L-shaped support plate fixed to the outer wall of the track slider in the opposite direction, and an extension plate integrally connected to the free end of the L-shaped support plate.

[0009] Industrial camera components are dynamically connected to the free end of the L-shaped support plate via quick-release assemblies.

[0010] The L-shaped support plate contacts the U-shaped frame through a positioning buffer assembly. The quick-release assembly includes an L-shaped mounting plate for supporting industrial camera components and a U-shaped clamping plate installed on the top surface of the L-shaped mounting plate. The U-shaped clamping plate clamps and engages with the free end of the L-shaped support plate and is locked in place by a locking pin.

[0011] In this preferred embodiment, both the top surface of the U-shaped clamping plate and the top surface of the free end of the L-shaped support plate are provided with through openings.

[0012] When the U-shaped clamping plate is snapped onto the L-shaped support plate, the upper and lower through holes are aligned, so that the locking pin is inserted longitudinally into the two through holes.

[0013] In this preferred embodiment, the L-mount plate is arranged in reverse. A servo motor is mounted on the inner wall of the L-mount plate, and a reducer is mounted on the outer wall. The output shaft of the servo motor is connected to the tail end of the industrial camera component via the reducer. The servo motor drives the industrial camera component to adjust its tilt angle, thereby facilitating clear visual inspection of glossy wood finishes and effectively preventing glare.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this solution, the positioning buffer assembly includes an air spring and a positioning roller. The air spring is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner wall of the L-shaped support plate, and the end of the air spring away from the L-shaped support plate is in sliding frictional contact with the outer wall of the U-shaped frame.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, two ear plates are symmetrically welded to the end of the L-support plate away from the track slider, and the positioning roller is rotatably mounted between the two ear plates via a pin.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the outer wall of the U-shaped frame is provided with a horizontal travel groove. When the track slider drives the L-support plate to move linearly, the L-support plate drives the positioning roller to roll in the travel groove.

[0017] In this preferred embodiment, a first lifting ring is welded to the top of the track slider component, and a second lifting ring is welded to the top surface of the free end of the extension plate component. A hoisting support rope is tightly connected between the first and second lifting rings.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, a pull ring is welded to the top of the locking pin.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, a track motor is installed at one end of the linear guide rail component, and the interior of the linear guide rail component has a lead screw connected to the track motor, with the lead screw thread penetrating the track slider component.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This industrial camera device for inspecting wood coatings utilizes linear guide rails and track sliders, driven by a track motor, to achieve precise movement of the industrial camera along a predetermined path, ensuring accurate capture of each inspection point. The support frame includes an L-shaped support plate and extension plates, increasing the coverage area of ​​the industrial camera and enabling it to reach more distant locations, thus improving the comprehensiveness of the inspection.

[0022] The quick-release mechanism enables rapid locking and unlocking of industrial camera components, facilitating equipment maintenance and replacement, and improving equipment flexibility and maintainability. The quick-release assembly design allows for rapid installation and removal of industrial camera components, simplifying maintenance and replacement, and further enhancing equipment flexibility and maintainability.

[0023] The combination of servo motors and reducers allows for flexible adjustment of the angle of industrial camera components, ensuring that the surface of wood panels is captured from multiple angles. This avoids blind spots caused by a single angle and improves the comprehensiveness and reliability of the inspection.

[0024] The air springs provide cushioning, reducing vibrations of the industrial camera components during movement and ensuring stability during the inspection process. The positioning rollers roll within travel grooves, further ensuring the accurate movement trajectory of the L-shaped support plate. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the support frame component of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the U-shaped clamping plate of this utility model.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Testing table; 2. Wooden board; 3. U-shaped frame; 4. Linear guide rail; 5. Track motor; 6. Track slider; 7. Industrial camera; 8. Support frame assembly; 9. Quick release assembly; 10. First lifting ring; 11. Extension plate; 12. L-shaped support plate; 13. Second lifting ring; 14. Stroke groove; 15. Air spring; 16. Ear plate; 17. Positioning roller; 18. L-shaped mounting plate; 19. U-shaped clamping plate; 20. Through-hole; 21. Locking pin; 22. Pull ring; 23. Servo motor; 24. Reducer; 25. Lifting support rope. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, the directions mentioned herein, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside, are based on the directions shown in the figures of this utility model, and are explained here together.

[0034] This embodiment provides, for example Figures 1 to 4 An industrial camera device for inspecting wood coatings is shown, comprising: an inspection table 1, a U-shaped frame 3, a support frame assembly 8, and an industrial camera component 7.

[0035] In this embodiment, the top surface of the testing table 1 has a wooden board 2 to be tested for paint finish.

[0036] In this embodiment, the U-shaped frame 3 is installed inverted on the top surface of the testing table 1, and a linear guide rail 4 is installed on the top surface of the U-shaped frame 3. A track slider 6 is slidably connected to the periphery of the linear guide rail 4. The linear guide rail 4 and the track slider 6 work together to provide a smooth and stable movement trajectory for the industrial camera 7, ensuring the accuracy of the camera's position during the testing process. A track motor 5 is installed at one end of the linear guide rail 4. The linear guide rail 4 has a lead screw connected to the track motor 5 inside. The lead screw thread passes through the track slider 6. The track motor 5 provides power to drive the track slider 6 to move along the linear guide rail 4, thereby adjusting the position of the industrial camera 7.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support frame assembly 8 includes an L-shaped support plate 12 fixed to the outer wall of the track slider 6 in the opposite direction, and an extension plate 11 integrally connected along the free end of the L-shaped support plate 12. The industrial camera component 7 is dynamically connected to the free end of the L-shaped support plate 12 through a quick-release assembly 9.

[0038] In this embodiment, the L-shaped support plate 12 contacts the U-shaped frame 3 through a positioning buffer assembly. The quick-release assembly 9 includes an L-shaped mounting plate 18 for supporting the industrial camera component 7 and a U-shaped clamping plate 19 mounted on the top surface of the L-shaped mounting plate 18. The U-shaped clamping plate 19 clamps and engages with the free end of the L-shaped support plate 12 and is locked in place by a locking pin 21. The L-shaped mounting plate 18 and the U-shaped clamping plate 19 work together to fix the industrial camera component 7, and quick locking or releasing is achieved through the through-hole 20 and the locking pin 21.

[0039] In this embodiment, the top surface of the U-shaped clamping plate 19 and the top surface of the free end of the L-shaped support plate 12 are both provided with through holes 20; when the U-shaped clamping plate 19 is snapped onto the L-shaped support plate 12, the two through holes 20 are aligned, so that the locking pin 21 is inserted longitudinally into the two through holes 20.

[0040] In this embodiment, the L-mount plate 18 is arranged in reverse. A servo motor 23 is mounted on the inner wall of the L-mount plate 18, and a reducer 24 is provided on the outer wall of the L-mount plate 18. The output shaft of the servo motor 23 is connected to the tail end of the industrial camera component 7 through the reducer 24. The servo motor 23 drives the industrial camera component 7 to adjust the tilt angle, thereby facilitating clear visual inspection of glossy wood finishes and effectively preventing glare.

[0041] In this embodiment, the positioning buffer assembly includes an air spring 15 and a positioning roller 17. The air spring 15 is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner wall of the L-shaped support plate 12, and the end of the air spring 15 away from the L-shaped support plate 12 is in sliding friction contact with the outer wall of the U-shaped frame 3. The air spring 15 provides a buffering effect, reducing vibration when the industrial camera 7 moves, protecting the equipment and improving the detection quality.

[0042] In this embodiment, two ear plates 16 are symmetrically welded to the end of the L-support plate 12 away from the track slider 6, and the positioning roller 17 is rotatably mounted between the two ear plates 16 via a pin. The positioning roller 17 rolls in the travel groove 14 to help the L-support plate 12 move stably.

[0043] In this embodiment, the outer wall of the U-shaped frame 3 is provided with a transverse travel groove 14. When the track slider 6 drives the L-support plate 12 to move linearly, the L-support plate 12 drives the positioning roller 17 to roll in the travel groove 14. The travel groove 14 guides the movement of the positioning roller 17, restricts the movement trajectory of the L-support plate 12, and ensures that the movement direction of the industrial camera component 7 is accurate.

[0044] In this embodiment, a first lifting ring 10 is welded to the top of the track slider 6, and a second lifting ring 13 is welded to the top surface of the free end of the extension plate 11. A lifting support rope 25 is tightly connected between the first lifting ring 10 and the second lifting ring 13. The first lifting ring 10 and the second lifting ring 13 are connected by the lifting support rope 25 to maintain the stability of the industrial camera component 7 during movement.

[0045] In this embodiment, a pull ring 22 is welded to the top of the locking pin 21.

[0046] In this embodiment, an operation control panel is located at a corner of the top surface of the detection table 1. The operation control panel has a display screen and buttons on its surface and contains a PLC for controlling the opening and closing of various electronic devices.

[0047] Working principle:

[0048] The industrial camera device for inspecting wood finish places the wood panel 2 to be inspected on the inspection table 1, ensuring that the wood panel 2 is flat and securely fixed. The track motor 5 starts, driving the track slider 6 to move along the linear guide rail 4, moving the L-shaped support plate 12 and the industrial camera 7 to the predetermined position, ready to begin inspection. Positioning rollers 17 roll in the travel groove 14, ensuring the accurate movement trajectory of the L-shaped support plate 12. Air springs 15 provide cushioning, reducing vibration during movement and ensuring the stability of the industrial camera 7.

[0049] Servo motor 23 starts and drives industrial camera 7 to adjust its angle via reducer 24. U-shaped clamping plate 19 and L-shaped mounting plate 18 ensure that industrial camera 7 remains stable during adjustment. After the angle adjustment is completed, industrial camera 7 is aligned with the area to be inspected on the wood panel 2.

[0050] The industrial camera component 7 begins to capture images of the wood panel 2, capturing images from multiple angles and positions to ensure full coverage of the surface of the wood panel 2.

[0051] After the test is completed, track motor 5 restarts, moving track slider 6 and industrial camera 7 back to their starting positions. All power is then switched off to ensure equipment safety.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "one" and "two" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An industrial camera device for inspecting wood coating, characterized in that, include: The testing table (1) has a wooden board (2) on its top surface to be tested for paint finish. A U-shaped frame (3) is installed upside down on the top surface of the testing table (1), and a linear guide rail (4) is installed on the top surface of the U-shaped frame (3). A track slider (6) is slidably connected to the periphery of the linear guide rail (4). The support frame assembly (8) includes an L-shaped support plate (12) fixed to the outer wall of the track slider (6) in the opposite direction and an extension plate (11) integrally connected to the free end of the L-shaped support plate (12). The industrial camera component (7) is dynamically connected to the free end of the L support plate (12) via a quick-release assembly (9); The L support plate (12) contacts the U-shaped frame (3) through the positioning buffer assembly. The quick-release assembly (9) includes an L mounting plate (18) for carrying the industrial camera component (7) and a U-shaped clamping plate (19) installed on the top surface of the L mounting plate (18). The U-shaped clamping plate (19) clamps and snaps onto the free end of the L support plate (12) and is locked by a snap-fit ​​pin (21).

2. The industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the U-shaped clamping plate (19) and the top surface of the free end of the L-shaped support plate (12) are both provided with through openings (20). When the U-shaped clamping plate (19) is snapped onto the L support plate (12), the two through holes (20) are aligned, so that the locking pin (21) is inserted longitudinally into the two through holes (20).

3. The industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The L-mount plate (18) is arranged in reverse. A servo motor (23) is installed on the inner wall of the L-mount plate (18), and a reducer (24) is provided on the outer wall of the L-mount plate (18). The output shaft of the servo motor (23) is connected to the tail end of the industrial camera component (7) through the reducer (24).

4. The industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning buffer assembly includes an air spring (15) and a positioning roller (17). The air spring (15) is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner wall of the L support plate (12). The end of the air spring (15) away from the L support plate (12) is in sliding friction contact with the outer wall of the U-shaped frame (3).

5. The industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Two ear plates (16) are symmetrically welded to one end of the L support plate (12) away from the track slider (6), and the positioning roller (17) is rotatably installed between the two ear plates (16) via a pin.

6. The industrial camera device for inspecting wood coating as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the U-shaped frame (3) is provided with a travel groove (14). When the track slider (6) drives the L support plate (12) to move linearly, the L support plate (12) drives the positioning roller (17) to roll in the travel groove (14).

7. An industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the track slider (6) is welded with a first lifting ring (10), and the top surface of the free end of the extension plate (11) is welded with a second lifting ring (13). A lifting support rope (25) is tightly connected between the first lifting ring (10) and the second lifting ring (13).

8. An industrial camera device for inspecting wood coating as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A pull ring (22) is welded to the top of the locking pin (21).

9. An industrial camera device for detecting wood coating as described in claim 8, characterized in that: One end of the linear guide (4) is equipped with a track motor (5), and the interior of the linear guide (4) has a lead screw connected to the track motor (5), with the lead screw thread penetrating the track slider (6).