Probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic nondestructive testing
By designing a probe clamping and scanning device with moving and clamping components, and utilizing a motor-driven worm gear, worm wheel, and threaded rod structure, the device enables rapid probe replacement and position adjustment, solving the problem of inconvenient probe replacement and movement in existing devices, and improving detection efficiency and comprehensiveness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520219421.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing ultrasonic nondestructive testing probe clamping and scanning devices are inconvenient for probe replacement and movement, resulting in reduced testing efficiency and comprehensiveness.
A probe clamping and scanning device including a moving component and a clamping component was designed. The device utilizes a motor-driven worm gear, worm wheel, and threaded rod structure to achieve rapid probe replacement and position adjustment, while the clamping motor-driven gear system enables the clamping and movement of the probe.
It enables rapid probe replacement and flexible movement, improves detection efficiency and comprehensiveness, shortens equipment downtime, and adapts to complex surface detection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of nondestructive testing technology, specifically to a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic nondestructive testing. Background Technology
[0002] Ultrasonic nondestructive testing technology plays a vital role in the industrial field. It utilizes the propagation characteristics of ultrasonic waves in materials to detect internal defects. This technology has advantages such as fast detection speed, high sensitivity, nondestructive nature, and good repeatability, and is widely used in the testing of various materials, including metallic materials, non-metallic materials, and composite materials.
[0003] Existing ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning devices still have some shortcomings in use: the existing ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning devices are often inconvenient to replace probes, which reduces the efficiency of testing; and the existing ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning devices are often unable to move back, forth, left, or right, which reduces the comprehensiveness of the testing. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device, comprising a moving component and a clamping component, wherein the moving component is disposed below the clamping component, and the moving component includes a fixed frame, and a first moving motor is connected to one side of the fixed frame, a worm gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the first moving motor, a worm wheel is connected to the upper side of the worm gear, and a first threaded rod is connected to the worm wheel, the first threaded rod is connected to the moving frame, and a guide post is connected to one end of the moving frame, a second moving motor is connected to one side of the moving frame, a second threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the second moving motor, and a threaded block is connected to the second threaded rod.
[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0007] The first mobile motor is fixed to a bracket on the fixed frame, and the worm is rotatably connected to a bracket on one side of the fixed frame, with the upper side of the worm meshing with a worm wheel.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] The worm gear is fixed to one end of the first threaded rod, and the first threaded rod is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and one end of the movable frame is threaded to the first threaded rod.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] The other end of the movable frame is slidably connected to the guide column, and the guide column is fixed to the fixed frame.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] The second movable motor is fixed to one end of the movable frame, and the second threaded rod is rotatably connected to the movable frame. The threaded block is threadedly connected to the second threaded rod, and the threaded block is slidably connected to the groove provided on the movable frame.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] The clamping assembly includes a fixed plate, and a clamping motor is connected to one side of the fixed plate. A first gear is fixed to the output end of the clamping motor. A second gear is connected to one side of the first gear. The second gear is connected to a rotating shaft. A connecting rod is connected to the rotating shaft. A clamping block is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] The fixing plate is fixed to the lower end of the threaded block, and the clamping motor is fixed to a bracket provided on one side of the fixing plate, and the first gear meshes with the second gear on one side.
[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0019] The second gear is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed plate. One end of the connecting rod is fixed to the rotating shaft, while the clamping block is fixed to the end of the connecting rod away from the rotating shaft.
[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. By starting the clamping motor, the clamping motor drives the first gear to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear to rotate. The second gear then drives the rotating shaft to rotate on the fixed plate, thereby causing the connecting rod to deflect. The deflection of the connecting rod causes the clamping block to move and clamp the probe. This allows for quick replacement of the probe when it malfunctions or wears out, without the need for lengthy disassembly and installation, thus reducing equipment downtime and improving testing efficiency.
[0022] 2. By starting the first moving motor, the first moving motor drives the worm gear to rotate, thereby moving the probe clamped below the moving frame to adjust its front and back position. By starting the second moving motor, the second moving motor drives the second threaded rod to rotate, thereby moving the probe clamped below to adjust its left and right position. This allows the probe to move back and forth and left and right, which can flexibly adapt to complex surfaces and improve the comprehensiveness of the detection. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device proposed in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 .
[0027] Legend:
[0028] 1. Moving component; 2. Clamping component; 101. Fixed frame; 102. First moving motor; 103. Worm gear; 104. Worm wheel; 105. First threaded rod; 106. Moving frame; 107. Guide column; 108. Second moving motor; 109. Second threaded rod; 110. Threaded block; 201. Fixed plate; 202. Clamping motor; 203. First gear; 204. Second gear; 205. Rotating shaft; 206. Connecting rod; 207. Clamping block. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0030] Reference Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing, including: a moving component 1 and a clamping component 2.
[0031] Specifically, the moving component 1 is located below the clamping component 2, and the moving component 1 includes a fixed frame 101. A first moving motor 102 is connected to one side of the fixed frame 101. A worm gear 103 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first moving motor 102. A worm wheel 104 is connected to the upper side of the worm gear 103. A first threaded rod 105 is connected to the worm wheel 104. A moving frame 106 is connected to the first threaded rod 105. A guide post 107 is connected to one end of the moving frame 106. A second moving motor 108 is connected to one side of the moving frame 106. A second threaded rod 109 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second moving motor 108. A threaded block 110 is connected to the second threaded rod 109.
[0032] In this embodiment, the moving component 1 and the clamping component 2 constitute the ultrasonic nondestructive testing probe clamping and scanning device involved in this application, realizing the movement and clamping of the probe during testing.
[0033] In this embodiment, one of five conventional nondestructive testing methods is involved. It utilizes the phenomena of reflection, transmission, and scattering generated by the interaction between ultrasonic waves and the specimen when the ultrasonic waves propagate in the medium to detect macroscopic defects, measure geometric characteristics, and detect and characterize changes in microstructure and mechanical properties of the specimen.
[0034] In this embodiment, one end of the movable frame 106 is slidably connected to the guide post 107. When the first threaded rod 105 drives the movable frame 106 to move, the movable frame 106 slides on the guide post 107 for guidance.
[0035] Specifically, the first moving motor 102 is fixedly connected to a bracket provided on the fixed frame 101, and the worm gear 103 is rotatably connected to a bracket provided on one side of the fixed frame 101. The upper side of the worm gear 103 is engaged with the worm wheel 104. The worm wheel 104 is fixedly connected to one end of the first threaded rod 105, and the first threaded rod 105 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 101. One end of the moving frame 106 is threadedly connected to the first threaded rod 105, and the other end of the moving frame 106 is slidably connected to the guide post 107. The guide post 107 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 101. The second moving motor 108 is fixedly connected to one end of the moving frame 106, and the second threaded rod 109 is rotatably connected to the moving frame 106. The threaded block 110 is threadedly connected to the second threaded rod 109, and the threaded block 110 is slidably connected to the groove provided on the moving frame 106.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the threaded block 110 is slidably connected to the groove provided on the movable frame 106. When the second threaded rod 109 drives the threaded block 110 to move, the threaded block 110 slides in the groove provided on the movable frame 106 for guidance.
[0037] Specifically, the fixing plate 201 is fixed to the lower end of the threaded block 110, and the clamping motor 202 is fixed to the bracket provided on one side of the fixing plate 201. The first gear 203 meshes with the second gear 204 on one side. The second gear 204 is fixed to the rotating shaft 205, and the rotating shaft 205 is rotatably connected to the fixing plate 201. One end of the connecting rod 206 is fixed to the rotating shaft 205, and the clamping block 207 is fixed to the end of the connecting rod 206 away from the rotating shaft 205.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment, two sets of connecting rods 206 are symmetrically arranged, and the first gear 203 meshes with and drives the second gear 204 to rotate, thereby driving the two sets of connecting rods 206 to move in opposite directions to clamp the probe.
[0039] In use, when using the ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device, place the probe between two sets of clamping blocks, start the clamping motor, the clamping motor drives the first gear to rotate, the first gear rotates the second gear, the second gear rotates the rotating shaft on the fixed plate, thereby causing the connecting rod to deflect. The deflection of the connecting rod causes the clamping blocks to move and clamp the probe. Then, start the first moving motor, the first moving motor drives the worm gear to rotate, the worm gear rotates the worm wheel, the worm wheel rotates the first threaded rod, the first threaded rod rotates and causes the moving frame to slide on the guide column, thereby moving the probe clamped below the moving frame to adjust its position. Then, start the second moving motor, the second moving motor drives the second threaded rod to rotate, the second threaded rod rotates and causes the threaded block to move in the groove provided on the moving frame, thereby moving the probe clamped below to adjust its position.
[0040] The ultrasonic nondestructive testing probe clamping and scanning device of this invention allows for quick replacement of the probe when it malfunctions or wears out, eliminating the need for lengthy disassembly and installation, thus reducing equipment downtime and improving testing efficiency. Furthermore, the probe can move back and forth and left and right, flexibly adapting to complex surfaces and enhancing the comprehensiveness of the testing.
[0041] It should be noted that all electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power. The main controller can be a conventional known device that can be controlled by a computer or other means. The detailed description of known functions and known components is omitted in the specific embodiments disclosed herein. In order to ensure the compatibility of the device, the operating methods used are consistent with the parameters of commercially available instruments.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A probe clamping and scanning device for ultrasonic non-destructive testing, characterized in that: The device includes a moving component (1) and a clamping component (2). The moving component (1) is located below the clamping component (2). The moving component (1) includes a fixed frame (101). A first moving motor (102) is connected to one side of the fixed frame (101). A worm gear (103) is fixed to the output end of the first moving motor (102). A worm wheel (104) is connected to the upper side of the worm gear (103). A first threaded rod (105) is connected to the worm wheel (104). A moving frame (106) is connected to the first threaded rod (105). A guide post (107) is connected to one end of the moving frame (106). A second moving motor (108) is connected to one side of the moving frame (106). A second threaded rod (109) is fixed to the output end of the second moving motor (108). A threaded block (110) is connected to the second threaded rod (109).
2. The probe holding and scanning apparatus for ultrasonic non-destructive testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mobile motor (102) is fixedly connected to a bracket provided on the fixed frame (101), and the worm (103) is rotatably connected to a bracket provided on one side of the fixed frame (101), and the upper side of the worm (103) is engaged with the worm wheel (104).
3. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The worm gear (104) is fixed to one end of the first threaded rod (105), and the first threaded rod (105) is rotatably connected to the fixed frame (101), and one end of the movable frame (106) is threaded to the first threaded rod (105).
4. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of the movable frame (106) is slidably connected to the guide post (107), and the guide post (107) is fixed to the fixed frame (101).
5. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second moving motor (108) is fixed to one end of the moving frame (106), and the second threaded rod (109) is rotatably connected to the moving frame (106). The threaded block (110) is threadedly connected to the second threaded rod (109), and the threaded block (110) is slidably connected to the groove provided on the moving frame (106).
6. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (2) includes a fixing plate (201), and a clamping motor (202) is connected to one side of the fixing plate (201). A first gear (203) is fixed to the output end of the clamping motor (202). A second gear (204) is connected to one side of the first gear (203). A rotating shaft (205) is connected to the second gear (204). A connecting rod (206) is connected to the rotating shaft (205). A clamping block (207) is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod (206).
7. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing plate (201) is fixed to the lower end of the threaded block (110), and the clamping motor (202) is fixed to the bracket provided on one side of the fixing plate (201), and the first gear (203) meshes with the second gear (204) on one side.
8. The ultrasonic non-destructive testing probe clamping and scanning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second gear (204) is fixed to the rotating shaft (205), and the rotating shaft (205) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (201). One end of the connecting rod (206) is fixed to the rotating shaft (205), and the clamping block (207) is fixed to the end of the connecting rod (206) away from the rotating shaft (205).