Semi-automatic rivet detection device
The semi-automatic rivet detection device utilizes photoelectric sensors and a PLC control system to achieve rapid and accurate rivet detection, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor accuracy of manual inspection and adapting to the inspection needs of various products.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520006702.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-03
AI Technical Summary
In current industrial products, rivet inspection relies on manual visual judgment, which leads to high labor costs, low efficiency, and a high risk of errors. Furthermore, prolonged inspection is detrimental to the health of the inspectors.
Design a semi-automatic rivet detection device that utilizes photoelectric sensors and a PLC control system to achieve semi-automatic rivet detection through an optical panel and fasteners. The photoelectric sensors are set up one-to-one with the rivets, and the PLC control system processes the detection signals and feeds back the results through indicator lights.
It achieves rapid and accurate rivet detection with a detection time of ≤3s, reduces manual intervention, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, and adapts to the detection needs of various products.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of product testing technology, specifically relating to a semi-automatic rivet testing device. Background Technology
[0002] After machining, existing industrial products will have rivets. However, some rivets may be missing. Therefore, the rivets in the product need to be inspected before the product can be shipped.
[0003] Current technology relies on manual visual inspection to determine whether rivets are missing from products. This method wastes a lot of manpower and is inefficient. Furthermore, since rivets are small components, prolonged manual inspection can lead to eye fatigue for inspectors, which is detrimental to their health and can also cause errors in the inspection process. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a semi-automatic rivet detection device. The purpose is to enable semi-automatic detection of rivets in products after the operator manually places the products to be inspected into the detection device, thereby preventing rivets from being missing from the products.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a semi-automatic rivet detection device, including an electrical control box, an optical panel, fasteners, photoelectric sensors, and a PLC control system. The optical panel is fixedly connected to the electrical control box and is positioned above it. The fasteners are fixedly connected to the optical panel and are positioned above it. Various fasteners can be installed on the optical panel. The photoelectric sensors are connected to the PLC control system. The PLC control system is located inside the electrical control box. The fasteners include a fixture plate and a fixture. The fixture is positioned above the fixture plate. The photoelectric sensors are fixedly connected to the fixture plate and are positioned on the fixture plate. Each photoelectric sensor corresponds to a rivet on the product.
[0006] A semi-automatic rivet detection device includes an electrical control box, an optical panel, a fixing component, a photoelectric sensor, and a PLC control system. These components work together to achieve semi-automatic rivet detection after an operator manually places the product to be inspected into the fixture of the fixing component. Excluding the time for the operator to place the product into the fixing component and remove the product after rivet detection, the photoelectric sensor's rivet detection time is ≤3 seconds, enabling rapid detection, high efficiency, and accurate results. The electrical control box is an electrically controlled device. The optical panel is the foundation for fixing the fixing component and is fixedly connected to it; that is, the optical panel and the fixing component are detachable. Therefore, different fixing components can be fixedly installed on the optical panel to meet the rivet detection needs of various products, improving the applicability of the semi-automatic rivet detection device. The fixing components are mainly used to secure the products to be inspected. These components include a fixture plate and a fixture. The fixture is fixed to the fixture plate, and its shape matches the shape of the product to be inspected. Photoelectric sensors are fixedly mounted on the fixture plate. The number of photoelectric sensors is adjustable, allowing for adaptive adjustments based on the actual situation of rivets in the product to be inspected. The optical panel is compatible with various fixing components, meeting the rivet detection requirements of various products. Different products have different numbers of rivets, and the adjustable number of photoelectric sensors caters to different products, improving the versatility of the semi-automatic rivet detection device. The photoelectric sensors emit a beam of light aimed at the rivets on the product, converting changes in light intensity into electrical signals. Based on these signals, it determines whether any rivets are missing. Since each photoelectric sensor corresponds one-to-one with a rivet in the product, each rivet can be detected, preventing omissions. The PLC control system, a programmable logic controller, receives signals from the photoelectric sensors, processes them, and transmits them to other components.
[0007] Furthermore, the photoelectric sensor includes a emitter and a receiver; the emitter and receiver are arranged opposite to each other; the emitter and receiver are respectively arranged on both sides of the rivet.
[0008] The photoelectric sensor includes a light emitter and a light receiver, which are respectively set on both sides of the rivet. The light emitter can emit a light beam, and when the rivet is present in the product, it will block the light beam. The light receiver can receive the signal, and the different received signals can be used to determine whether there is a missing rivet in the product.
[0009] Furthermore, the fixture is provided with a positioning groove; the shape of the positioning groove matches the shape of the product.
[0010] The fixture is equipped with a positioning groove, and the shape of the positioning groove matches the shape of the product. This allows the product to be more securely fixed after the operator places it into the positioning groove.
[0011] Furthermore, a control panel is also provided above the electrical control box; the control panel is located adjacent to the optical panel.
[0012] Above the electrical control box is a control panel, which is the main component for controlling the semi-automatic rivet detection device.
[0013] Furthermore, the control panel is equipped with a touch screen; the touch screen is connected to the PLC control system.
[0014] The control panel is equipped with a touch screen, allowing operators to set the necessary testing programs on the touch screen.
[0015] Furthermore, the control panel is equipped with indicator lights; these indicator lights are connected to the PLC control system.
[0016] The indicator light is connected to the PLC control system and can react according to the output of the PLC control system, thereby reminding the operator of the status of rivets in the product so that the operator can handle the product in a timely manner.
[0017] Furthermore, the indicator lights include normal indicator lights, abnormal indicator lights, and working indicator lights.
[0018] When all rivets in the product are installed correctly and without any omissions, the normal indicator light will illuminate. When any rivets in the product are missing, the abnormal indicator light will illuminate. When the semi-automatic rivet detection device is working, the working indicator light will illuminate.
[0019] Furthermore, the control panel also features an aviation connector.
[0020] An aviation connector is a connecting device that allows the wires of a photoelectric sensor to be connected, thereby connecting the photoelectric sensor to the PLC control system in the electrical control box. This enables the PLC control system to process the transmitted electrical signals. Furthermore, aviation connectors are waterproof, dustproof, and vibration-resistant, allowing for stable and reliable transmission of electrical signals even in harsh environments.
[0021] Furthermore, the bottom of the electrical control box is also equipped with feet.
[0022] The bottom of the electrical control box is also equipped with feet, which makes the semi-automatic rivet detection device more stable when fixed on a flat surface.
[0023] Furthermore, a handrail is also provided on the outside of the electrical control box.
[0024] The control box is also equipped with a handrail on the outside, which makes it convenient for operators to move the semi-automatic rivet detection device when it needs to be moved.
[0025] Beneficial effects
[0026] 1. The present invention provides a semi-automatic rivet detection device, which enables semi-automatic detection of rivets in products after the operator manually places the products to be inspected into the detection device, thereby preventing rivets from being missing from the products.
[0027] 2. The present invention provides a semi-automatic rivet detection device, wherein different fasteners can be fixedly installed on the optical panel to meet the rivet detection needs of various products, thereby improving the applicability of the semi-automatic rivet detection device;
[0028] 3. The present invention provides a semi-automatic rivet detection device, wherein the photoelectric sensor detects rivets in the product in ≤3s, which can realize rapid detection of rivets in the product, with high detection efficiency and accurate results. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a semi-automatic rivet detection device;
[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the optical panel and fixing components;
[0031] Figure 3 This is a top view of a semi-automatic rivet detection device.
[0032] In the attached diagram: 1. Electrical control box; 2. Optical panel; 3. Fixture; 4. Photoelectric sensor; 5. Control panel; 11. Foot; 12. Handrail; 31. Fixture plate; 32. Fixture; 41. Light emitter; 42. Light receiver; 51. Touch screen; 52. Indicator light; 53. Aviation connector; 321. Positioning slot; 521. Normal indicator light; 522. Abnormal indicator light; 523. Working indicator light. Detailed Implementation
[0033] Example 1
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2The semi-automatic rivet detection device shown includes an electrical control box 1, an optical panel 2, a fixing component 3, a photoelectric sensor 4, and a PLC control system. The optical panel 2 is fixedly connected to the electrical control box 1 by bolts and is located above the electrical control box 1. The fixing component 3 is fixedly connected to the optical panel 2 by bolts and is located above the optical panel 2. The optical panel 2 is a rectangular thin plate on which various fixing components 3 can be installed. The electrical control box 1 is cuboid with an internal cavity. The PLC control system is located inside the electrical control box 1. The fixing component 3 includes a fixture plate 31 and a fixture 32. The fixture 32 has a groove for fixing the product to be detected, and the shape of the groove matches the shape of the product to be detected. The fixture 32 is located above the fixture plate 31. The photoelectric sensor 4 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor, fixedly connected to the fixture plate 31 by bolts and located on the fixture plate 31. The photoelectric sensor 4 is set one-to-one with the rivet of the product.
[0035] A semi-automatic rivet detection device includes an electrical control box 1, an optical panel 2, a fixing component 3, a photoelectric sensor 4, and a PLC control system. These components work together to achieve semi-automatic rivet detection after an operator manually places the product to be inspected into the fixture 32 of the fixing component 3. Excluding the time for the operator to place the product into the fixing component 3 and remove the product after rivet detection, the photoelectric sensor 4 detects the rivets in ≤3 seconds, enabling rapid detection, high efficiency, and accurate results. The electrical control box 1 is an electrically controlled device. The optical panel 2 forms the base for fixing the fixing component 3 and is fixedly connected to it; that is, the optical panel 2 and the fixing component 3 are detachable. Therefore, different fixing components 3 can be fixedly installed on the optical panel 2 to meet the rivet detection needs of various products, improving the applicability of the semi-automatic rivet detection device. The fixing component 3 is mainly used to fix the product to be inspected. The fixing component 3 includes a fixture plate 31 and a fixture 32. The fixture 32 is fixed on the fixture plate 31, and its shape matches the shape of the product to be inspected. A photoelectric sensor 4 is fixedly installed on the fixture plate 31. The number of photoelectric sensors 4 is adjustable, allowing for adaptive adjustments based on the actual situation of the rivets in the product to be inspected. Simultaneously, the optical panel 2 is compatible with various fixing components 3, satisfying the detection of rivets in various products. Since the number of rivets varies in different products, the adjustable number of photoelectric sensors 4 can meet the needs of different products, improving the versatility of the semi-automatic rivet detection device. The photoelectric sensor 4 emits a beam of light aimed at the rivets of the product, converting changes in light intensity into electrical signals. Based on the differences in electrical signals, it determines whether any rivets are missing from the product. Since the photoelectric sensor 4 is set one-to-one with the rivets in the product to be inspected, each rivet can be detected, preventing rivet omissions. The PLC control system is a programmable logic controller that receives signals from the photoelectric sensor 4, processes the signals, and transmits them to other components.
[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the photoelectric sensor 4 includes a light emitter 41 and a light receiver 42; the light emitter 41 and the light receiver 42 are arranged opposite to each other; the light emitter 41 and the light receiver 42 are respectively arranged on both sides of the rivet.
[0037] The photoelectric sensor 4 includes a light emitter 41 and a light receiver 42, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the rivet. The light emitter 41 can emit a light beam, and when the rivet is present in the product, it will block the light beam. The light receiver 42 can receive the signal, and the different received signals can be used to determine whether there is a missing rivet in the product.
[0038] The fixture 32 is provided with a positioning groove 321; the positioning groove 321 is a rectangular groove that is recessed downward in the middle of the fixture 32, and the shape of the positioning groove 321 matches the shape of the product.
[0039] The fixture 32 is provided with a positioning groove 321, and the shape of the positioning groove 321 matches the shape of the product. After the operator puts the product to be tested into the positioning groove 321, the product is fixed more securely.
[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, a control panel 5 is also provided above the electrical control box 1; the control panel 5 is fixed to the top of the electrical control box 1 by bolts; the control panel 5 is arranged adjacent to the optical panel 2.
[0041] Above the electrical control box 1 is a control panel 5, which is the main component for controlling the semi-automatic rivet detection device.
[0042] The control panel 5 is equipped with a touch screen 51; the touch screen 51 is connected to the PLC control system.
[0043] The control panel 5 is equipped with a touch screen 51, on which operators can set the required detection program.
[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the control panel 5 is also equipped with indicator lights 52; indicator lights 52 are connected to the PLC control system.
[0045] Indicator light 52 is connected to the PLC control system and can react according to the output of the PLC control system, thereby reminding the operator of the status of rivets in the product so that the operator can handle the product in a timely manner.
[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, indicator light 52 includes normal indicator light 521, abnormal indicator light 522 and working indicator light 523.
[0047] When all rivets in the product are installed correctly and without any omissions, the normal indicator light 521 will light up and the color will be green. When any rivets are missing from the product, the abnormal indicator light 522 will light up and the color will be red. When the semi-automatic rivet detection device is working, the working indicator light 523 will light up and the color will be yellow.
[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the control panel 5 also has an aviation plug 53.
[0049] The aviation connector 53 is a connecting device that allows the wires of the photoelectric sensor 4 to be connected, thereby connecting the photoelectric sensor 4 to the PLC control system in the electrical control box 1, enabling the PLC control system to process the transmitted electrical signals. The aviation connector 53 is also waterproof, dustproof, and vibration-resistant, allowing for stable and reliable transmission of electrical signals even in harsh environments.
[0050] The bottom of the electrical control box 1 is also equipped with four feet 11, which are respectively located at the four corners of the electrical control box 1.
[0051] The bottom of the electrical control box 1 is also equipped with feet 11, which makes the semi-automatic rivet detection device more stable on the plane.
[0052] The outside of the electrical control box 1 is also equipped with handrails 12. There are four handrails 12, which are divided into two groups. The two groups of handrails 12 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electrical control box 1.
[0053] The outside of the electrical control box 1 is also equipped with a handrail 12, which can facilitate the operator to move the semi-automatic rivet detection device when it needs to be moved.
[0054] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:
[0055] First, the semi-automatic rivet detection device is turned on, and the detection program is set on the touch screen 51. After the detection program is set, the operator manually places the product to be detected into the fixture 32 in the fixing part 3 for fixation. After fixation, the photoelectric sensor 4 detects multiple rivets in the product to prevent omissions. The photoelectric sensor 4 transmits the detected signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system processes the signal and transmits it to the indicator light 52. If no rivets are missing, the normal indicator light 521 lights up and the display color is green. If no rivets are missing, the abnormal indicator light 522 lights up and the display color is red. The operator manually removes the inspected product from the fixture 32 in the fixing part 3 and processes the inspected product according to the color displayed by the indicator light 52. This process is repeated.
Claims
1. A semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus, characterized by: Including electric control box (1), optical panel (2), fixed part (3), photoelectric sensor (4) and PLC control system;The optical panel (2) is fixedly connected with electric control box (1), is set in the top of electric control box (1);The fixed part (3) is fixedly connected with optical panel (2), is set in the top of optical panel (2);The optical panel (2) can be provided with multiple fixed parts (3);The photoelectric sensor (4) is connected with PLC control system;The PLC control system is set in the inside of electric control box (1);The fixed part (3) includes jig plate (31) and jig (32);The jig (32) is set in the top of jig plate (31);The photoelectric sensor (4) is fixedly connected with jig plate (31), is set in jig plate (31);The photoelectric sensor (4) and the rivet of product are set one by one.
2. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The photoelectric sensor (4) includes light emitter (41) and light receiver (42);The light emitter (41) and light receiver (42) are oppositely arranged;The light emitter (41) and light receiver (42) are respectively arranged on the two sides of the rivet.
3. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The jig (32) is provided with positioning groove (321);The shape of the positioning groove (321) is matched with the shape of the product.
4. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The top of electric control box (1) is further provided with control panel (5);The control panel (5) is adjacent to optical panel (2).
5. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The control panel (5) is provided with touch screen (51);The touch screen (51) is connected with PLC control system.
6. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The control panel (5) is further provided with indicating lamp (52);The indicating lamp (52) is connected with PLC control system.
7. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The indicating lamp (52) includes normal indicating lamp (521), abnormal indicating lamp (522) and working indicating lamp (523).
8. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The control panel (5) is further provided with aviation plug (53).
9. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of electric control box (1) is further provided with footing (11).
10. The semi-automatic rivet inspection apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The outside of electric control box (1) is further provided with handrail (12).