Automatic marking and detecting integrated device for upper cross beam of automobile water tank

By integrating the inspection and marking processes into the same device, using a combination of robotic arms, clamping mechanisms, and laser marking lenses, the high labor costs and risk of missed operations caused by the separation of inspection and marking in existing technologies are solved, achieving high efficiency and low cost of automated operation.

CN223559320UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18WUHAN LINGYUN AUTOMOBILE PARTS
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Application Number
CN202422693476.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-06
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-06

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Technical Problem

In the current manufacturing process of the crossbeam for automotive radiators, the inspection and marking processes are separated and require two people to operate, resulting in high labor costs and the risk of missed operations.

Method used

The detection and marking processes are integrated into the same device, which uses a combination of a base frame, detection module and marking module, and utilizes a robotic arm, clamping mechanism, detection needle and laser marking lens to achieve automated operation.

Benefits of technology

This allows one person to complete the testing and marking process, reducing labor costs and minimizing the risk of missed operations.

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Abstract

An automatic marking and detecting integrated device for an upper beam of an automobile water tank relates to the technical field of automobile part manufacturing and comprises a detecting module and a marking module, the detecting module is mounted on an upper plate of a bottom frame, and the marking module is located below the upper plate of the bottom frame and mounted on a lower plate of the bottom frame. And after the positioning is accurate, the detection needle of the detection module moves and can penetrate into the cross beam sleeve, namely the water tank is qualified, otherwise, the water tank is unqualified, and after the product is inspected to be qualified, the marking module is started, and the laser marking lens prints information on the water tank upper cross beam from bottom to top. According to the utility model, the detection module and the marking module are integrated on the same underframe, and the detection and marking processes are completed in sequence, so that the labor cost is reduced, and the risk of missing operation is reduced.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts manufacturing, especially an automatic marking and detecting integrated device for an automobile water tank upper beam. BACKGROUND

[0002] When manufacturing the automobile water tank upper beam, a rivet sleeve needs to be pulled on the water tank upper beam for connecting with surrounding parts and strengthening the support rigidity of the water tank upper beam. The finished water tank upper beam needs to be checked for the position of the rivet hole and the position of the sleeve at both ends. After the check, the qualified finished product needs to have information such as part number, production date, and manufacturer printed on the finished part. The existing manufacturing process is that the gauge is manually loaded and unloaded, and the detection is manually operated. The laser marking machine is used as a separate station and is operated by a dedicated person. The problems are that the gauge and the laser marking machine are operated as separate units, two people are needed to operate, there is a risk of missing operation, and the labor cost is high. Therefore, the utility model integrates the detection and marking processes together to reduce the labor cost and the risk of missing operation. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at overcoming the defects of the prior art and providing an automatic marking and detecting integrated device for an automobile water tank upper beam.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] An automatic marking and detecting integrated device for an automobile water tank upper beam comprises a chassis, a detection module, and a marking module. The upper part of the chassis is provided with a chassis upper plate, and the lower part is provided with a chassis lower plate. The detection module is installed on the chassis upper plate. The marking module is located below the chassis upper plate and is installed on the chassis lower plate. The detection module comprises a pressing mechanism, a beam support, a detection mechanism, and an end positioning mechanism, all of which are installed on the chassis upper plate. The water tank upper beam is placed on the beam support, which is provided with a positioning pin for positioning the left and right directions of the water tank upper beam. The end positioning mechanism is provided with two movable positioning blocks driven by air cylinders. The positioning blocks are used to push the two ends of the water tank upper beam and position the inside and outside directions of the water tank upper beam. The pressing mechanism is provided with three pressing mechanisms for pressing the water tank upper beam on the beam support. The detection mechanism is provided with six detection mechanisms, each of which is provided with a sensor and a detection pin. The detection pin detects the installation position of the beam sleeve, and the sensor provides a signal indicating whether the position is correct. The marking module comprises a marking mechanism base, a horizontal support beam, and a laser marking lens. The marking mechanism base is fixed on the chassis lower plate, the laser marking lens is installed on the horizontal support beam, and the horizontal support beam can be adjusted up and down to install the marking mechanism base.

[0006] The detection needle comprises a needle body and a spring, and the spring is arranged around the outer surface of the needle body.

[0007] The automatic marking and detection integrated device for the upper cross beam of the automobile water tank is provided with a pressing mechanism, and the pressing mechanism is driven by a pressing cylinder to press the upper cross beam of the water tank.

[0008] The utility model has the advantages of the following:

[0009] The automatic marking and detection integrated device for the upper cross beam of the automobile water tank comprises a detection module and a marking module, the detection module is installed on an upper plate of a chassis, the marking module is located below the upper plate of the chassis and is installed on a lower plate of the chassis, when operating, a manipulator is used to place the upper cross beam of the water tank on a cross beam support, after accurate positioning, the detection needle of the detection module can be moved to penetrate into a cross beam sleeve, which is qualified, otherwise, it is unqualified, after the product is qualified, the marking module is started, and a laser marking lens prints information on the upper cross beam of the water tank from bottom to top. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 It is a front view of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 4 It is a local structure schematic view of the detection needle;

[0014] The various reference numerals in the drawing represent: 1, chassis, 2, upper plate of the chassis, 3, lower plate of the chassis, 4, marking mechanism base, 5, horizontal support beam, 6, laser marking lens, 7, pressing mechanism, 7-1, pressing cylinder, 8, cross beam support, 9, detection mechanism, 10, upper cross beam of the water tank, 10-1, cross beam sleeve, 11, marking lens hole, 12, end positioning mechanism, 13, sensor, 14, detection needle, 14-1, needle body, 14-2, spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The utility model discloses an automatic marking and detection integrated device for the upper cross beam of the automobile water tank, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3As shown, including the chassis 1, detection module and marking module; Chassis 1 is provided with the chassis upper plate 2, is provided with the chassis lower plate 3 below; The detection module includes pressing mechanism 7, beam support 8, detection mechanism 9, end positioning mechanism 12, the marking module includes marking mechanism base 4, horizontal support beam 5, laser marking lens 6.Pressing mechanism 7 is provided with three, detection mechanism 9 is provided with six, end positioning mechanism 12 is provided with two, all are installed on the chassis lower plate 3.There is detection needle 14 on detection mechanism 9.

[0016] The utility model discloses an automobile water tank upper crossbeam automatic marking and detection integrated device, and marking mechanism base 4 is fixed on the chassis lower plate 3, and laser marking lens 6 is installed on horizontal support beam 5, and horizontal support beam 5 can be adjusted to install marking mechanism base 4 on.

[0017] The utility model discloses an automobile water tank upper crossbeam automatic marking and detection integrated device, working principle:

[0018] When the detection and marking operation of water tank upper crossbeam 10 are carried out, first of all, using mechanical hand places water tank upper crossbeam on beam support 8, is provided with a positioning pin on beam support 8, the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole of water tank upper crossbeam, and water tank upper crossbeam is positioned left and right.Subsequently, control center sends command, and end positioning mechanism 12 acts, and positioning block on end positioning mechanism 12 pushes water tank upper crossbeam 10 two ends, and the inside and outside of water tank upper crossbeam 10 are positioned, then, pressing mechanism 7 is provided with pressing cylinder 7-1 and acts, and driving clamp presses water tank upper crossbeam 10.

[0019] After positioning water tank upper crossbeam 10 is completed, control center sends command, and detection mechanism 9 acts, and detection needle 14 moves, and detection needle 14 can be inserted into crossbeam sleeve, and sensor 13 senses that it is qualified, otherwise it is unqualified, for unqualified product, control center sends alarm signal, and stops machine and returns piece.Qualified product carries out next marking operation.

[0020] For qualified product, start marking module.In the chassis upper plate 2 is provided with marking lens hole 11, and laser marking lens 6 is at marking lens hole 11 position, and information is printed from bottom to top on water tank upper crossbeam.

[0021] After detection and marking operation are completed, pressing mechanism 7, end positioning mechanism 12 are opened, and mechanical hand takes piece, and then the above-mentioned action is circulated reciprocating, and the detection and marking operation of subsequent workpiece are carried out.

[0022] The detection needle 14 comprises a needle body 14-1 and a spring 14-2, and the spring 14-2 is arranged around the outer contour surface of the needle body 14-1. The spring structure has the effect that when encountering unqualified products, the needle body 14-1 cannot penetrate into the sleeve, at this time, the spring 14-2 is contracted, and it is ensured that the needle body 14-1 cannot rigidly collide with the upper cross beam 10 of the water tank.

Claims

1. An automated marking and inspection integrated device for an upper cross member of an automotive water tank, characterized by: Including the chassis (1), detection module and marking module, the chassis (1) is equipped with the chassis upper plate (2) above, and the chassis lower plate (3) below, the detection module is installed on the chassis upper plate (2), the marking module is below the chassis upper plate (2), and is installed on the chassis lower plate (3), the detection module includes the pressing mechanism (7), beam support (8), detection mechanism (9), end positioning mechanism (12), and is all installed on the chassis upper plate (2), the water tank upper beam (10) is placed on the beam support (8), and the positioning pin is arranged on the beam support (8), the left and right directions of the water tank upper beam (10) are positioned using the positioning pin, the movable positioning block driven by the air cylinder is arranged on the end positioning mechanism (12), the end positioning mechanism (12) is provided with two, the positioning block gently pushes the both ends of the water tank upper beam (10), and the inside and outside directions of the water tank upper beam (10) are positioned, the pressing mechanism (7) is provided with three, and the water tank upper beam (10) is pressed on the beam support (8), the detection mechanism (9) is provided with six, and is all provided with sensor (13), detection needle (14), the installation position of the beam sleeve (10-1) is detected by the detection needle (14), and the signal whether the position is correct or not is provided by the sensor (13), the marking module includes marking mechanism base (4), horizontal support beam (5), laser marking lens (6), the marking mechanism base (4) is fixed on the chassis lower plate (3), the laser marking lens (6) is installed on the horizontal support beam (5), and the horizontal support beam (5) can be adjusted to install the marking mechanism base (4) on.

2. The automatic marking and detecting integrated device for the upper beam of the water tank of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection needle (14) includes needle body (14-1), spring (14-2), and the spring (14-2) is arranged around the outer surface of the needle body (14-1).

3. The automatic marking and detecting integrated device for the upper beam of the water tank of an automobile according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism (7) is provided with the pressing cylinder (7-1), and the pressing cylinder (7-1) drives the clamp to press the water tank upper beam (10).