Detection data acquisition box

By designing a highly adaptable data acquisition box, the problems of poor versatility of automated testing systems and low accuracy of manual testing have been solved, enabling efficient data acquisition and systematic management of diverse products, thereby improving testing efficiency and production optimization.

CN223538775UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11DAQIAN VISION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422234037.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-12

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Technical Problem

Existing automated machine vision inspection systems require readjustment when faced with changes in product shape, size, or angle, resulting in poor versatility and high maintenance costs. Manual inspection suffers from accuracy issues due to fatigue, and there is a lack of effective inspection data acquisition tools.

Method used

A detection data acquisition box was designed, including a base, camera, lighting device, finger support accessory and background plate. With the detachable finger support accessory and top cover structure, it can adapt to different product shapes and environments, providing a data acquisition tool. Combined with ergonomic design and noise reduction function, it realizes systematic data acquisition and analysis.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable data collection for diverse products, improves the accuracy and efficiency of testing, reduces manual testing fatigue, lowers maintenance costs, supports systematic data recording and analysis, and optimizes the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a detection data acquisition box, which comprises a base and a camera, the base is provided with a camera and lighting device mounting plate, a finger support accessory and two hand supports, the two hand supports are arranged on two sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate, and the top surface of each hand support is provided with a hand pad; the camera is installed on the camera and lighting device installation plate, and the camera shooting end of the camera faces the finger supporting accessory. The detection data acquisition box is further provided with a lighting device, a background plate and an upper cover. When product defects are detected, a detector can select and use related accessories according to needs to ensure that the detector is in an optimal detection environment, then a product or a finger holding the product is arranged on the finger supporting accessory, so that the product stably faces the camera and reaches a proper focusing distance as soon as possible, and meanwhile, the camera is used for collecting product data. By adopting the above arrangement, a detection data acquisition tool can be provided for a factory, and the manual detection process is digitalized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of detection data acquisition devices, and specifically relates to a detection data acquisition box. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automated machine vision inspection systems require time-consuming extraction of all features from a single product. Therefore, these systems are typically used to inspect single products produced in large quantities. If any changes occur to the product, such as alterations in shape, size, or angle, the corresponding features must be re-extracted for the inspection system, limiting its versatility and increasing maintenance costs.

[0003] As society's demand for product personalization continues to increase, factories are producing more diverse products. However, current inspection systems have failed to keep pace with these changing market demands, leading many factories to still rely on manual inspection. Inspectors, fatigue from long hours, can become negligent, affecting the accuracy of inspections. Furthermore, manual inspection, relying solely on visual inspection to determine product defects, fails to effectively collect data.

[0004] In summary, there is currently a lack of tools on the market to collect testing data for factories and digitize the manual testing process. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a detection data acquisition box that can provide factories with a tool for collecting detection data and digitize the manual inspection process.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A detection data acquisition box includes a base and a camera. The base is provided with a camera and lighting device mounting plate, a finger support accessory, and two hand supports. The two hand supports are located on both sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate, and a hand pad is provided on the top surface of the hand supports. The camera is mounted on the camera and lighting device mounting plate, and the camera end of the camera faces the finger support accessory.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a lighting device, which includes a spotlight and a lux meter. The spotlight is mounted on the camera and lighting device mounting plate, and the spotlight is connected to an adjustment knob, which adjusts the luminance and color temperature of the spotlight.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a backdrop panel that is detachably mounted on the base, and the finger support accessory is disposed between the camera and lighting device mounting plate and the backdrop panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the base is provided with a base plate, which is located between the camera and lighting device mounting plate and the background plate. The base plate is provided with a plurality of mounting positions, which are spaced apart on the line connecting the camera and the background plate. The finger support accessory is detachably mounted on the mounting positions.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting position is an insertion hole opened on the base plate, and the finger support accessory includes an insertion rod and a finger rest detachably installed on the top of the insertion rod, the insertion rod being inserted into and adapted to the insertion hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the finger support includes an adjusting tube and a finger pad disposed at the top of the adjusting tube. The adjusting tube is sleeved on the outer periphery of the insert rod. The outer periphery of the insert rod has a plurality of first through holes along the length of the rod. The outer periphery of the adjusting tube has a second through hole. A pin is inserted into the second through hole and one of the plurality of first through holes simultaneously.

[0013] Furthermore, the top surface of the finger pad is provided with an inclined surface, the inclined surface facing the camera, and the inclined surface is provided with a first soft pad.

[0014] Furthermore, the finger pad is elliptical cylindrical, with one elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad connected to the adjustment tube, and the other elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad tilted towards the background plate. The side of the finger pad has a notch facing the camera, and the inner wall of the notch is provided with a second soft pad.

[0015] Furthermore, the base is provided with a plurality of support members, the bottom plate is supported on the plurality of support members, there is a gap between the bottom plate and the base, and the inner wall of the base is provided with an interface, the interface communicating with the gap.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a top cover, which includes a noise reduction plate and a support plate disposed at the bottom of the noise reduction plate. The support plate of the noise reduction plate corresponds to the top surface of the background plate and the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate, respectively. The support plate is plugged into and adapted to the top surfaces of the background plate and the camera and lighting device mounting plate.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes an upper cover, which includes a support plate that is plugged into and adapted to the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate. The support plate is provided with a noise reduction plate that is inclined upward toward the background plate. The support plate is provided with two noise reduction fabrics, which are respectively located on both sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate and extend downward to the hand support.

[0018] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model can provide factories with a tool for collecting test data. By setting a finger support accessory between the camera and lighting device mounting plate and the background plate, when the inspector uses his hand to inspect, he can place the product or the fingers holding the product on the finger support accessory, thereby stabilizing the product facing the camera and quickly reaching the appropriate focus distance. At the same time, the camera is used to collect relevant data of the product to assist in data collection.

[0020] 2. By detachably installing the finger support accessory in different mounting positions, the distance between the product and the camera can be adjusted.

[0021] 3. The finger support accessory can be adjusted in length by means of the detachable connection between the adjustment tube and the insertion rod of the finger support, and a suitable finger support can also be assembled for the finger support accessory.

[0022] 4. Finger pads of finger support accessories have different structures. Testers can select the appropriate finger pad for use to meet the testing requirements of the corresponding products.

[0023] 5. The hand support and hand pad are ergonomically designed to provide positioning and support for the hands.

[0024] 6. The noise reduction plates on the top cover have different structures, and the testing personnel can select the appropriate noise reduction plate top cover to use to meet the corresponding testing environment. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the disassembly of the background panel and top cover of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the overall structure.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one of the top cover structures of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention, which adopts another type of top cover structure.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of one of the finger support accessories of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of another finger support accessory of this utility model.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Base; 1.1. Support component; 1.2. Interface; 2. Camera and lighting device mounting plate; 3. Background plate; 4. Hand support; 4.1. Hand pad; 5. Base plate; 5.1. Insertion hole; 6. Finger support accessories; 6.1. Insert rod; 6.1.1. First through hole; 6.2. Pin; 6.3 / 6.4. Finger rest; 6.3.1 / 6.4.1. Adjustment tube; 6.3.1.1 / 6 4.1.1 Second through hole; 6.3.2 / 6.4.2 Finger pad; 6.3.2.1 Inclined surface; 6.3.2.2 First soft pad; 6.4.2.1 Notch; 6.4.2.2 Second soft pad; 7. Top cover; 7.1 / 7.2 Noise reduction board; 7.1.1 / 7.2.1 Support plate; 7.2.2 Noise reduction cloth; 8. Camera; 9. Lighting device; 9.1 Spotlight. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Terms such as “upper,” “inner,” “middle,” “left,” “right,” and “one” used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of the present invention.

[0033] This utility model's inspection data acquisition box is designed for products with diverse and small-batch production, free shapes (i.e., products with irregular outlines), or reflective characteristics. During product defect detection, it collects product data and provides this data to the factory. The factory can use the product data collected by the inspection data acquisition box to systematically record and store relevant information about product defects (i.e., the product data collected by the inspection data acquisition box), and track and analyze this data to identify the root causes of defects. This allows for targeted improvements, which helps optimize production processes and enhance quality management practices.

[0034] The structure and function of the detection data acquisition box of this utility model are described below:

[0035] A detection data acquisition box, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a base 1, a background plate 3, and a top cover 7.

[0036] The base 1 is equipped with a camera and lighting device mounting plate 2, finger support accessories 6, and two hand supports 4.

[0037] The camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 has a U-shaped cross-section, and the camera 8 and lighting device 9 are installed within the U-shaped opening of the mounting plate 2. The camera end of the camera 8 faces the finger support accessory 6, and the focus of the camera end can be adjusted by rotating a knob, and it is used to collect relevant data of the product. The lighting device 9 includes a spotlight 9.1 and a lux meter (not shown in the figure), and the spotlight 9.1 is installed within the U-shaped opening of the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown in the figure, spotlight 9.1 can be any shape or color of lamp and is mainly used to provide a light source for the product being inspected. Spotlight 9.1 is connected to an adjustment knob (not shown in the figure). The adjustment knob is used to adjust the luminance and color temperature of spotlight 9.1. The illuminance meter is used to measure the illuminance to determine whether the luminance and color temperature of the inspection environment meet the corresponding requirements.

[0038] It should be noted that the camera 8 and lighting device 9 of this utility model are connected to an external power supply and a data cable. The external power supply provides power to the camera 8 and lighting device 9, and the data cable can be connected to external devices such as external networks, screens, or switches to realize data or signal transmission between the camera 8 and lighting device 9 and external devices.

[0039] The finger support accessory 6 is used when the inspector uses their hand to inspect the product. The product or the fingers holding the product can be placed on the finger support accessory 6 to stably face the camera 8 and achieve the appropriate focusing distance as soon as possible.

[0040] Two hand supports 4 are located on the left and right sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2, respectively. The top surface of each hand support 4 is provided with a hand pad 4.1 made of a soft material (such as silicone or sponge) for supporting and stabilizing the hand. To improve hand comfort, the top surface of the hand support 4 is tilted downwards towards the side closer to the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2, causing the hand pad 4.1 to tilt downwards simultaneously, conforming to ergonomic design.

[0041] The background board 3 can be installed on the base 2 by means of a detachable method (such as a plug-in method). The finger support accessory 6 is located between the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 and the background board 3. The background board 3 can serve as the camera background for the product being inspected. In actual production or use, the color of the background board 3 can be selected according to actual needs to reduce light reflection that may cause data abnormalities or interference.

[0042] The upper cover structure of this utility model has two types, as detailed below:

[0043] 1) such as Figure 3As shown, the upper cover 7 includes a noise reduction plate 7.1 and a support plate 7.1.1 disposed at the bottom of the noise reduction plate 7.1. The support plate 7.1.1 of the noise reduction plate 7.1 corresponds to the top surface of the background plate 3 and the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2, respectively. The support plate 7.1.1 is plugged into and adapted to the top surfaces of the background plate 3 and the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2. It can be seen that the noise reduction plate 7.1 of the upper cover 7 is in a fully closed state, thus blocking the existing light sources in the factory. During inspection, the lighting device 9 can be selected, and the spotlight 9.1 can be adjusted to a suitable angle, intensity, and color temperature to ensure that the product being inspected is in the optimal inspection environment.

[0044] 2) such as Figure 4 As shown, the upper cover 7 includes a support plate 7.2.1, which is plugged into the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2. The support plate 7.2.1 is equipped with a noise reduction plate 7.2, which is tilted upwards towards the background plate 3. The support plate 7.2.1 also has two noise reduction cloths 7.2.2, which are located on both sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 and extend downwards to the hand support 4. It can be seen that the noise reduction plate 7.2 of the upper cover 7 is in a semi-open state and cannot block the existing light sources in the factory. Therefore, this design allows the factory to continue to conduct inspections using the existing lighting environment. However, the quality of the inspection is easily affected by external environmental interference. External environmental noise can be reflected onto the product (e.g., causing reflections, product color variations, etc.), thus affecting the quality of the collected data. By using the noise reduction plate 7.2 and the noise reduction cloth 7.2.2, noise reflection on the product being inspected is reduced, ensuring that the product is in the optimal inspection environment. If necessary, an illumination device 9 can be used, and the spotlights 9.1 can be adjusted to the appropriate angle, intensity, and color temperature to ensure that the product is in the optimal inspection environment.

[0045] It should be noted that the size of the top cover 7 of this utility model can be designed and manufactured in different sizes according to the needs of use.

[0046] As can be seen from this, by setting a finger support accessory 6 between the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 and the background plate 3, the inspector can place the product or the finger holding the product on the finger support accessory 6, and use the camera 8 to display the product image on the screen. The screen displays the lighting of the environment in which the product is located to achieve the best inspection environment, and then use the camera 8 to collect relevant data of the product.

[0047] Based on the above description of the main structure of this utility model, the following further describes the installation and structure of the finger support accessory 6:

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the base 1 has a base plate 5, which is located between the camera and lighting device mounting plate 2 and the background plate 3. The base plate 5 has several mounting positions, which are spaced apart along the line connecting the camera 8 and the background plate 3. The finger support accessory 6 is detachably mounted on the mounting positions. Therefore, the distance between the product and the camera 8 can be adjusted by mounting the finger support accessory 6 on different mounting positions. At the same time, a suitable finger support accessory 6 can be selected and mounted on the mounting position according to different products to meet the testing requirements of the corresponding products.

[0049] The mounting position is a socket 5.1 formed on the base plate 5. The finger support accessory 6 includes a plug 6.1 and finger rests 6.3 / 6.4 detachably mounted on the top of the plug 6.1. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the plug rod 6.1 is plugged into the socket 5.1, which has the advantage of being easy to install and disassemble during use.

[0050] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the finger support 6.3 / 6.4 includes an adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4.1 and a finger pad 6.3.2 / 6.4.2 disposed at the top of the adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4.1. The adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4.1 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the insert rod 6.1. The outer periphery of the insert rod 6.1 has several first through holes 6.1.1 along the length of the rod. The outer periphery of the adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4.1 has second through holes 6.3.1.1 / 6.4.1.1. The adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4 is moved. 1. Align the second through hole 6.3.1.1 / 6.4.1.1 with one of the first through holes 6.1.1, and simultaneously insert the pin 6.2 (which can be replaced by a screw or other cylindrical structure) into the first through hole 6.1.1 and the second through hole 6.3.1.1 / 6.4.1.1 to fix the adjusting tube 6.3.1 / 6.4.1 and the insert rod 6.1, thereby achieving the function of adjusting the overall length of the finger support accessory 6, and also allowing for the installation of suitable finger rests 6.3 / 6.4 on the finger support accessory 6. Therefore, for products of different thicknesses or sizes, by adjusting the overall length of the finger support accessory 6, the product can be properly aligned with the camera 8, improving the quality of the acquired data.

[0051] To facilitate testing of different products, the structure of the finger pad 6.3.2 / 6.4.2 can be designed in several ways, including the following:

[0052] 1) such as Figure 5As shown, for conventional products: the top surface of the finger pad 6.3.2 is provided with an inclined surface 6.3.2.1, which faces the camera 8. The fingers holding the product can be supported on the inclined surface 6.3.2.1, thereby stably facing the camera 8 and quickly reaching the appropriate focusing distance. The inclined surface 6.3.2.1 is provided with a first soft pad 6.3.2.2, which can improve support comfort and prevent the product from being scratched during the testing process.

[0053] 2) such as Figure 6 As shown, for strip-shaped products, such as watch straps: the finger pad 6.4.2 is an elliptical cylinder. One elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad 6.4.2 is connected to the adjusting tube 6.4.1, and the other elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad 6.4.2 is inclined towards the background plate 3. This allows the strip-shaped product to be placed on the top surface of the finger pad 6.4.2. The elliptical shape of the finger pad 6.4.2 can meet the requirements for detection and data acquisition of the strip-shaped product at different angles. Simultaneously, a notch 6.4.2.1 is provided on the side of the finger pad 6.4.2, facing the camera 8. The notch 6.4.2.1 is used for the strip-shaped product to pass through, thus meeting the requirements for detection and data acquisition of the side of the strip-shaped product. Therefore, the product can be stably oriented towards the camera 8 and the appropriate focusing distance can be reached as quickly as possible. The inner wall of the notch 6.4.2.1 is provided with a second soft pad 6.4.2.2, which can prevent the product from being scratched during the detection process.

[0054] Therefore, the finger pads 6.3.2 / 6.4.2 of this utility model have different structural designs. When using them, the testing personnel can replace the finger support accessories 6 of the corresponding finger pads 6.3.2 / 6.4.2 according to the needs of different products.

[0055] In addition, regarding the connection between the camera 8 and the lighting device 9 and the external power supply and data cable, the detection data acquisition box of this utility model has the following design: The base 1 is provided with several support members 1.1, which can be support rods or support pads. The base plate 5 is supported on the support members 1.1 to facilitate easy assembly and disassembly of the base plate 5. There is a gap between the base plate 5 and the base 1 (not shown in the figure). The inner wall of the base 1 is provided with an interface 1.2, which communicates with the gap. The interface 1.2 is used to connect the external power cable and the data cable, which can then be inserted to connect to the camera 8 and the lighting device 9. The power cable and data cable inserted into the interface 1.2 can be hidden in the gap for a more aesthetically pleasing overall structure.

[0056] At the same time, the overall structure of this utility model, except for the structures or components with specified materials, can be made of any supportable material, such as metal or plastic.

[0057] Based on the above overall introduction of this utility model, the following describes the method of using this utility model:

[0058] 1. Testing personnel use interface 1.2 to connect the required external devices (external network, screen, or switch, etc.);

[0059] 2. The testing personnel place the product to be tested into the testing data acquisition box, and the camera 8 displays the product image on the screen. By adjusting the focus, brightness, and color temperature, the testing environment is optimized.

[0060] 3. The inspector can place the product or the finger holding the product on the finger support accessory 6 and move the product to inspect different positions of the product; at the same time, the camera 8 is used to collect relevant data of the product.

[0061] 4. After the test is completed, the tester will remove the product from the test data collection box.

[0062] In summary, this invention provides a data collection tool for factories producing diverse, low-volume, free-form (i.e., products with irregular outlines) or reflective products during inspection, enabling data collection even while the production line is running normally. Compared to existing technologies that still rely on handwritten records or lack data collection technology, this invention can be applied to production lines for data collection, digitizing the manual inspection process and providing factories with a better data collection solution.

[0063] The embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto. Based on the above content of this utility model, using ordinary technical knowledge and conventional means in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​this utility model, this utility model can also be modified, replaced or combined in various other forms, all of which fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A detection data acquisition box, characterized in that, include: The base is provided with a camera and lighting device mounting plate, finger support accessories and two hand supports. The two hand supports are located on both sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate, and the top surface of the hand supports is provided with a hand pad. A camera is mounted on a camera and lighting device mounting plate, with the camera's camera end facing the finger support accessory.

2. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a lighting device, which includes a spotlight and a lux meter. The spotlight is mounted on the camera and lighting device mounting plate. The spotlight is connected to an adjustment knob, which adjusts the luminance and color temperature of the spotlight.

3. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a backdrop panel that is detachably mounted on the base, and the finger support accessory is disposed between the camera and lighting device mounting plate and the backdrop panel.

4. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The base is provided with a base plate, which is located between the camera and lighting device mounting plate and the background plate. The base plate is provided with a plurality of mounting positions, which are spaced apart on the line connecting the camera and the background plate. The finger support accessory is detachably installed on the mounting positions.

5. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting position is an insertion hole opened on the base plate. The finger support accessory includes an insertion rod and a finger rest detachably installed on the top of the insertion rod. The insertion rod is inserted into and adapted to the insertion hole.

6. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The finger support includes an adjustment tube and a finger pad disposed at the top of the adjustment tube. The adjustment tube is sleeved on the outer periphery of the insertion rod. The outer periphery of the insertion rod has a plurality of first through holes along the length of the rod. The outer periphery of the adjustment tube has a second through hole. A pin is inserted into one of the second through holes and one of the plurality of first through holes simultaneously.

7. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface of the finger pad is provided with an inclined surface, which faces the camera, and the inclined surface is provided with a first soft pad.

8. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The finger pad is elliptical cylindrical. One of the elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad is connected to the adjustment tube, and the other elliptical outer periphery of the finger pad is inclined toward the background plate. A notch is opened on the side of the finger pad facing the camera, and a second soft pad is provided on the inner wall of the notch.

9. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The base is provided with a plurality of support members, the bottom plate is supported on the plurality of support members, there is a gap between the bottom plate and the base, and the inner wall of the base is provided with an interface, the interface communicating with the gap.

10. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a top cover, which includes a noise reduction plate and a support plate disposed at the bottom of the noise reduction plate. The support plate of the noise reduction plate corresponds to the top surface of the background plate and the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate, respectively. The support plate is plugged into and adapted to the top surfaces of the background plate and the camera and lighting device mounting plate.

11. The detection data acquisition box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an upper cover, which includes a support plate that is plugged into and adapted to the top surface of the camera and lighting device mounting plate. The support plate is provided with a noise reduction plate that is inclined upward toward the background plate. The support plate is provided with two noise reduction fabrics, which are respectively located on both sides of the camera and lighting device mounting plate and extend downward to the hand support.