Visual inspection device for automobile casting
By designing a visual inspection device for automotive castings that includes a robotic arm and a hopper, the problem of defective product diversion was solved, mechanized diversion was achieved, the intensity of manual labor was reduced, and the practicality of the device was improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423263382.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing visual inspection devices for automotive castings cannot separate defective products, leading to increased labor costs.
A visual inspection device for automotive castings was designed, comprising a robotic arm and a hopper. It can transport defective products separately and divert them by driving a defective product conveyor belt with a servo motor. At the same time, it uses a DC motor and a clamping motor to flip the castings, reducing manual operation.
Mechanized material diversion was achieved, reducing the intensity of manual labor and improving the practicality of the device. The combination of robotic arms and motors simplified the process of handling defective products.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of casting inspection technology, specifically a visual inspection device for automotive castings. Background Technology
[0002] The automotive casting visual inspection device is a specialized device for inspecting the quality of automotive castings. It combines advanced machine vision technology and image processing algorithms to efficiently and accurately identify defects and dimensional errors on the surface of castings.
[0003] In current technologies, automotive casting visual inspection devices typically acquire clear images of the castings and use software to analyze and process these images, thereby achieving comprehensive quality inspection of the castings.
[0004] Existing visual inspection devices for automotive castings require loading and unloading of castings, but common inspection devices cannot separate defective products for individual sorting, usually requiring separate sorting, which increases labor costs. Therefore, a visual inspection device for automotive castings is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model proposes a visual inspection device for automobile castings.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A visual inspection device for automotive castings, comprising a first cabinet; the first cabinet; a second cabinet fixedly connected to one side of the first cabinet; a loading robotic arm installed on the top of the second cabinet; a test hopper fixedly connected to the top of the second cabinet; a third cabinet fixedly connected to the other side of the first cabinet; a good product hopper fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet; a unloading robotic arm installed on the top of the third cabinet; a defective product unloading body fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet; a servo motor installed on the side of the defective product unloading body; and a defective product conveyor belt installed at the output end of the servo motor.
[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the first cabinet is fixedly connected to cabinet legs; a heavy-duty conveyor chain is installed on the top of the first cabinet.
[0008] Preferably, a detection camera is installed on the top of the first cabinet; the detection camera is electrically connected to the unloading robotic arm; and a material transfer electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the first cabinet.
[0009] Preferably, a transfer body plate is fixedly connected to the top of the transfer electric push rod; a DC motor is installed on the side of the transfer body plate.
[0010] Preferably, the output end of the DC motor is equipped with a push rod; the output end of the push rod is fixedly connected to a clamping body.
[0011] Preferably, a clamping motor is mounted on the top of the clamping body; a screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor.
[0012] Preferably, a movable plate is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw; the movable plate is slidably connected to the clamping body; and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the side of the clamping body.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This utility model provides a visual inspection device for automotive castings. By setting up a robotic arm and a hopper, the robotic arm can load and unload materials inside the hopper. At the same time, the robotic arm can place defective products onto a defective product conveyor for separate transportation, realizing mechanized material diversion and reducing the intensity of manual labor.
[0015] This utility model provides a visual inspection device for automotive castings. By setting up a DC motor and a clamping motor, the electric push rod is activated to push the clamping plate to the bottom of the casting. Then, the movable plate clamps the casting and flips it over, thereby replacing the manual flipping function and increasing the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.
[0017] In the attached diagram:
[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the entire utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the third cabinet in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first cabinet in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of point A in this utility model.
[0022] Legend:
[0023] 1. First cabinet; 2. Second cabinet; 3. Test hopper; 4. Good product hopper; 5. Loading robotic arm; 6. Unloading robotic arm; 7. Heavy-duty conveyor chain; 8. Inspection camera; 9. Defective product unloading body; 10. Servo motor; 11. Transfer electric actuator; 12. DC motor; 13. Third cabinet; 14. Defective product conveyor belt; 15. Cabinet support; 16. Transfer body plate; 17. Push electric actuator; 18. Clamping body; 19. Clamping motor; 20. Screw; 21. Movable plate; 22. Clamping plate. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Specific implementation examples are given below.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a visual inspection device for automotive castings, including a first cabinet 1; a second cabinet 2 fixedly connected to one side of the first cabinet 1; a loading robotic arm 5 installed on the top of the second cabinet 2; a test hopper 3 fixedly connected to the top of the second cabinet 2; a third cabinet 13 fixedly connected to the other side of the first cabinet 1; a good product hopper 4 fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet 13; a unloading robotic arm 6 installed on the top of the third cabinet 13; and a defective product unloading body 9 fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet 13; A servo motor 10 is installed on the side of the unloading body 9; a defective product conveyor belt 14 is installed at the output end of the servo motor 10; during operation, after the loading robot arm 5 is started, the castings on the test hopper 3 can be picked up and placed on the testing mechanism for testing. At the same time, after the test is qualified, the unloading robot arm 6 will pick up the qualified castings and place them on the good product hopper 4 for collection. Meanwhile, defective products can be picked up and placed on the defective product conveyor belt 14. The servo motor 10 can be used to make the defective product conveyor belt 14 perform transmission motion, thereby realizing the diversion of materials.
[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, cabinet legs 15 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the first cabinet 1, the second cabinet 2, and the third cabinet 13; a heavy-duty conveyor chain 7 is installed on the top of the first cabinet 1; a detection camera 8 is installed on the top of the first cabinet 1; the detection camera 8 is electrically connected to the unloading robotic arm 6; a transfer electric push rod 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the first cabinet 1; a transfer main plate 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the transfer electric push rod 11; a DC motor 12 is installed on the side of the transfer main plate 16; a push electric push rod 17 is installed at the output end of the DC motor 12; a clamping body 18 is fixedly connected to the output end of the push electric push rod 17; a clamping motor 19 is installed on the top of the clamping body 18; a screw 20 is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor 19; a movable plate 21 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the screw 20; the movable plate 21 is slidably connected to the clamping body 18; a clamping plate 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the clamping body 18. During operation, the casting picked up by the loading robotic arm 5 is first placed above the heavy-duty conveyor chain 7. Then, it undergoes preliminary inspection by the inspection camera 8, and the data is collected and analyzed. When the casting is transported between the clamping plates 22, the push rod 17 is activated to lift the casting by the clamping plates 22. Then, the clamping motor 19 is activated to rotate the screw 20, so that the movable plate 21 can move downward under the limit of the clamping body 18 to clamp the casting. Finally, the transfer push rod 11 is activated to raise the casting, and the DC motor 12 is activated to rotate the casting. Then, the casting is placed back on top of the heavy-duty conveyor chain 7, and then transported again before being inspected by the inspection camera 8.
[0028] Working principle: After the loading robotic arm 5 is started, it can grab the castings on the test hopper 3 and place them on the inspection mechanism for inspection. Simultaneously, after passing the inspection, the unloading robotic arm 6 will grab the qualified castings and collect them on the good product hopper 4. Defective products can be grabbed and placed on the defective product conveyor belt 14. The servo motor 10 enables the defective product conveyor belt 14 to perform transmission motion, thereby achieving material diversion. The castings grabbed by the loading robotic arm 5 are first placed above the heavy-duty conveyor chain 7, and then pass through the inspection camera 8 for inspection. Preliminary inspection is conducted, and data is collected and analyzed. After the casting is transported between the clamping plates 22, the push rod 17 can be activated to lift the casting by the clamping plates 22. Then, the clamping motor 19 is activated to rotate the screw 20, so that the movable plate 21 can move downward under the limit of the clamping body 18 to clamp the casting. Finally, the transfer push rod 11 is activated to raise the casting, and the DC motor 12 is activated to rotate the casting. Then, the casting is placed back on the top of the heavy-duty conveyor chain 7, and then transported again before the inspection camera 8 inspects it again.
[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A visual inspection device for automotive castings, comprising a first cabinet (1); characterized in that: The first cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to one side of the first cabinet (1); a second cabinet (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the second cabinet (2); a loading robot arm (5) is installed on the top of the second cabinet (2); a test hopper (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the second cabinet (2); a third cabinet (13) is fixedly connected to the other side of the first cabinet (1); a good product hopper (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet (13); a unloading robot arm (6) is installed on the top of the third cabinet (13); a defective product unloading body (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the third cabinet (13); a servo motor (10) is installed on the side of the defective product unloading body (9); a defective product conveyor belt (14) is installed at the output end of the servo motor (10).
2. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to the second cabinet (2) and the third cabinet (13) with cabinet feet (15); a heavy-duty conveyor chain (7) is installed on the top of the first cabinet (1).
3. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A detection camera (8) is installed on the top of the first cabinet (1); the detection camera (8) is electrically connected to the unloading robot arm (6); a transfer electric push rod (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the first cabinet (1).
4. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the material transfer electric push rod (11) is fixedly connected to the material transfer main plate (16); a DC motor (12) is installed on the side of the material transfer main plate (16).
5. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The output end of the DC motor (12) is equipped with a push rod (17); the output end of the push rod (17) is fixedly connected to a clamping body (18).
6. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A clamping motor (19) is mounted on the top of the clamping body (18); a screw (20) is fixedly connected to the output end of the clamping motor (19).
7. The visual inspection device for automotive castings as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the screw (20) is threaded with a movable plate (21); the movable plate (21) is slidably connected to the clamping body (18); and the side of the clamping body (18) is fixedly connected with a clamping plate (22).