Automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts

By designing an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts that includes a 3D laser scanner and a camera array, the problem of existing devices being unable to perform comprehensive inspections has been solved, achieving efficient and accurate sheet metal inspection.

CN223796476UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13SHENYANG AUTOMOBILE FASTENERS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423249147.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

Existing sheet metal inspection equipment cannot perform comprehensive illumination inspection of automotive sheet metal parts, resulting in poor inspection results.

Method used

An automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts was designed, comprising a base assembly, a rotating assembly, an inspection assembly, and a clamping assembly. It employs a 3D laser scanner and a camera array for comprehensive illumination inspection and achieves automated operation through a robotic arm and an electric push rod.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive illumination inspection of automotive sheet metal parts, improving inspection accuracy and efficiency while reducing inspection costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts, which comprises a base assembly, a rotating assembly, a detection assembly and a clamping assembly, and is characterized in that the upper end of the base assembly is fixedly connected with the rotating assembly, the upper end of the base assembly is also fixedly connected with the detection assembly, and the upper end of the rotating assembly is fixedly connected with the clamping assembly; the device is characterized by further comprising a base assembly, the base assembly comprises a base, a display controller, a prompt lamp, a mechanical arm and a first electric push rod, the middle of the base is slidably connected with the lifting box, the display controller is fixedly connected to the front end of the base, the prompt lamp is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, the mechanical arm is fixedly connected to the right side of the base, and the first electric push rod is fixedly connected to the right side of the base. The first electric push rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, and through arrangement of the detection assembly capable of performing comprehensive irradiation detection on the automobile sheet metal part, the device can perform comprehensive irradiation detection on the automobile sheet metal part, so that the detection effect of the device is relatively good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheet metal processing, specifically an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts. Background Technology

[0002] Sheet metal processing is a key technology that sheet metal technicians need to master, and it is also an important process in the forming of sheet metal products. Sheet metal processing includes traditional methods and process parameters such as cutting, blanking, and bending, as well as the structure and process parameters of various cold stamping dies, the working principles and operation methods of various equipment, and new stamping technologies and processes. The processing of metal sheets for parts is called sheet metal processing, and sheet metal processing requires inspection devices for testing.

[0003] For example, a sheet metal inspection device is described in (authorization announcement number CN219015230U). The sheet metal inspection device includes a worktable, an inspection table, and an image acquisition component; the inspection table is used to place sheet metal parts and is movably connected to the worktable, and has at least a position for loading and unloading sheet metal parts and a position for the image acquisition component to acquire images of the sheet metal parts.

[0004] The aforementioned device can improve the efficiency and accuracy of sheet metal inspection and reduce the cost of sheet metal inspection through the detection device. However, the aforementioned device does not have a device that can perform full-area irradiation inspection of automotive sheet metal parts, which results in the inability of the aforementioned device to perform full-area irradiation inspection of automotive sheet metal parts, resulting in poor inspection effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: An automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts is constructed. The device includes a base assembly, a rotating assembly, a detection assembly, and a clamping assembly. The upper end of the base assembly is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly and also fixedly connected to the detection assembly. The upper end of the rotating assembly is fixedly connected to the clamping assembly. The device is characterized by further including the base assembly, which comprises: a base, the middle of which is slidably connected to a lifting box; a display controller, fixedly connected to the front end of the base; an indicator light, fixedly connected to the upper end of the base; a robotic arm, fixedly connected to the right side of the base; a first electric push rod, fixedly connected to the upper end of the base; and a lifting box, the left and right ends of which are fixedly connected to the telescopic rods at the upper end of the first electric push rod.

[0007] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes: a support frame fixedly connected to the upper rear side of the base; a drive box fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame; a motor fixedly connected inside the drive box; a worm gear rotatably connected inside the drive box, with its rear end fixedly connected to the front drive shaft of the motor; a worm wheel rotatably connected inside the drive box, meshing with the worm gear; and a slot located in the middle of the worm wheel.

[0008] Preferably, the detection assembly includes: a rotating frame, the upper end of which is slidably connected to a worm gear via a slot; a threaded groove located at the upper end of the rotating frame; a screw, the lower end of which is threadedly connected to the upper end of the rotating frame via the threaded groove; a laser marking light fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame; an illumination light also fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame; a 3D laser scanner fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the rotating frame; and a camera array fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of the rotating frame.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes: a second electric push rod, which is fixedly connected to the lifting box; a fixed connecting frame, the lower middle part of which is slidably connected to the upper telescopic rod of the second electric push rod; a connecting block, which is fixedly connected to the upper telescopic rod of the second electric push rod; a rotating rod, the upper end of which is rotatably connected to the connecting block; a clamping block, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the rotating rod; the lower end of which is rotatably connected to the fixed connecting frame; and a pad, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the clamping block.

[0010] Preferably, the indicator light and the first electric push rod are provided in two sets and are both located on the upper end of the base.

[0011] Preferably, the three-dimensional laser scanner and camera array are provided in two sets and are both mounted on a rotating frame.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating rod, clamping block, and pad are provided in two sets and are all located on the upper end of the fixed connecting frame.

[0013] This utility model has the following advantages: This utility model provides an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts, which, compared with similar equipment, has the following improvements:

[0014] The automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts described in this utility model is equipped with a detection component that can perform comprehensive irradiation inspection on automotive sheet metal parts, resulting in better inspection performance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the base assembly structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating component structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model.

[0020] The components include: base assembly-1, base-11, display controller-12, indicator light-13, robotic arm-14, first electric push rod-15, lifting box-16, rotating assembly-2, support frame-21, drive box-22, motor-23, worm gear-24, worm wheel-25, slot-26, detection assembly-3, rotating frame-31, threaded groove-32, screw-33, laser marking light-34, lighting light-35, 3D laser scanner-36, camera array-37, clamping assembly-4, second electric push rod-41, fixed connecting frame-42, connecting block-43, rotating rod-44, clamping block-45, and pad block-46. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-5 The principles and features of this utility model are described below. The examples given are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. The utility model is described more specifically in the following paragraphs by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model discloses an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts, comprising a base assembly 1, a rotating assembly 2, a detection assembly 3, and a clamping assembly 4. The upper end of the base assembly 1 is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly 2, and the upper end of the base assembly 1 is also fixedly connected to the detection assembly 3. The upper end of the rotating assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the clamping assembly 4. The device is characterized by further comprising a base assembly 1, with the middle part of the base 11 slidably connected to a lifting box 16, a display controller 12 fixedly connected to the front end of the base 11, an indicator light 13 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 11, a robotic arm 14 fixedly connected to the right side of the base 11, and a first electric push rod 15 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 11. After the first electric push rod 15 is started, it can drive the lifting box 16 and its internal components to move up and down to a designated position. The left and right ends of the lifting box 16 are fixedly connected to the telescopic rods at the upper end of the first electric push rod 15. The indicator light 13 and the first electric push rod 15 are each provided in two sets and are both located at the upper end of the base 11.

[0026] Rotating assembly 2, support frame 21 is fixedly connected to the upper rear side of base 11, drive box 22 is fixedly connected to the upper end of support frame 21, motor 23 is fixedly connected inside drive box 22, worm 24 is rotatably connected inside drive box 22, the rear end of worm 24 is fixedly connected to the front drive shaft of motor 23, after motor 23 starts, it can drive worm 24 to rotate, when worm 24 rotates, it can drive worm wheel 25 and its lower end assembly to rotate, worm wheel 25 is rotatably connected inside drive box 22, worm wheel 25 meshes with worm 24, slot 26 is provided in the middle of worm wheel 25;

[0027] The detection component 3 has a rotating frame 31 with its upper end slidably connected to a worm gear 25 via a slot 26. A threaded groove 32 is located on the upper end of the rotating frame 31. The lower end of a screw 33 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the rotating frame 31 via the threaded groove 32. A laser marking light 34 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame 31. An illumination light 35 is also fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating frame 31. A 3D laser scanner 36 is fixedly connected to both the upper and lower ends of the rotating frame 31. A camera array 37 is also fixedly connected to both the upper and lower ends of the rotating frame 31. Both the 3D laser scanner 36 and the camera array 37 are provided in two sets and are both located on the rotating frame 31.

[0028] This utility model provides an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts through improvement, and its working principle is as follows:

[0029] First, when using this device, place it in the work area and then connect it to an external power source to provide the necessary electrical energy for its operation.

[0030] Secondly, when this device is needed, the motor 23 can be started by controlling the display controller 12. After the motor 23 starts, it can drive the worm gear 24 to rotate. When the worm gear 24 rotates, it can drive the worm wheel 25 and its lower end assembly to rotate, so that the 3D laser scanner 36 and camera array 37 can easily perform comprehensive inspection of sheet metal. When the worm wheel 25 rotates, the laser marking lamp 34 and the 3D laser scanner 36 can be started simultaneously. After the laser marking lamp 34 is started, it can emit laser light for marking or measurement. The laser light is visible red light in the air, especially in the 3D laser scanner 36. The 3D scanning of the sheet metal surface is more obvious under the lighting environment, which facilitates the detection of defects on the sheet metal. After the 3D scanning of the sheet metal is completed and turned off, the lighting lamp 35 and the camera array 37 can be turned on. After the lighting lamp 35 is turned on, the sheet metal surface can be illuminated, which facilitates the camera array 37 to perform secondary detection and monitoring on the sheet metal surface to see if there are any defects. The 3D laser scanner 36 and the camera array 37 can send the detected data to the display controller 12 for processing and display. When the display controller 12 detects defects on the surface of the automotive sheet metal parts, it can control the indicator light 13 to be turned on to remind the staff.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] Please see Figures 1-5 Compared to Embodiment 1, this embodiment of the present invention provides an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts, which further includes: a clamping assembly 4; a second electric push rod 41 fixedly connected to a lifting box 16; a fixed connecting frame 42 with its lower middle part slidably connected to the upper telescopic rod of the second electric push rod 41; after the second electric push rod 41 is started, it can drive the connecting block 43 to move; when the connecting block 43 moves, it can drive the rotating rod 44 and the clamping block 45 and their upper components to rotate; the fixed connecting frame 42 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 43; the connecting block 43 is fixedly connected to the upper telescopic rod of the second electric push rod 41; the upper end of the rotating rod 44 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 43; the lower end of the clamping block 45 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 44; the lower end of the rotating rod 44 is rotatably connected to the fixed connecting frame 42; and a pad 46 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the clamping block 45. The rotating rod 44, the clamping block 45, and the pad 46 are all provided in two sets and are all located on the upper end of the fixed connecting frame 42.

[0033] In this embodiment:

[0034] First, when automatic feeding of automotive sheet metal parts is required, the display controller 12 can control the robotic arm 14 to start, so that the robotic arm 14 can clamp and move the automotive sheet metal parts at the designated position between the two sets of pads 46. Then, the camera array 37 is controlled to start to detect the size and position of the sheet metal parts, so that the display controller 12 can control the first electric push rod 15 to start according to the signal emitted by the camera array 37. After the first electric push rod 15 is started, it can drive the lifting box 16 and its internal components to move up and down to the designated position. Then, the second electric push rod 41 is controlled to start to drive the connecting block 43 to move. When the connecting block 43 moves, it can drive the rotating rod 44 and the clamping block 45 and its upper components to rotate, so that the pads 46 contact the sheet metal parts for clamping. When the rotating frame 31 and its upper components need to be repaired or replaced, the upper end of the drive box 22 can be pulled to open it, and then the screw 33 can be rotated to separate the screw 33 from the upper end of the rotating frame 31, so that the rotating frame 31 and its upper components can be removed for repair or replacement.

[0035] This utility model provides an automated inspection device for automotive sheet metal parts through improvements. By setting up an inspection component 3 that can comprehensively irradiate and inspect automotive sheet metal parts, the device can perform comprehensive irradiation and inspection of automotive sheet metal parts, resulting in better inspection performance.

[0036] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.

[0037] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An automobile sheet metal part automatic detection device, comprising a base assembly (1), a rotating assembly (2), a detection assembly (3), a clamping assembly (4), the upper end of the base assembly (1) is fixedly connected with the rotating assembly (2), the upper end of the base assembly (1) is also fixedly connected with the detection assembly (3), the upper end of the rotating assembly (2) is fixedly connected with the clamping assembly (4), characterized in that: Also include base assembly (1), the base assembly (1) includes; Base (11), the base (11) middle and lifting box (16) sliding connection; Display controller (12), the display controller (12) is fixedly connected to the front end of base (11); Prompt light (13), the prompt light (13) is fixedly connected to the upper end of base (11); Mechanical arm (14), the mechanical arm (14) is fixedly connected to the right side of base (11); First electric push rod (15), the first electric push rod (15) is fixedly connected to the upper end of base (11); Lifting box (16), the lifting box (16) left and right ends and first electric push rod (15) upper end telescopic rod fixed connection.

2. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (2) includes; Support frame (21), the support frame (21) is fixedly connected to the upper end of base (11) rear side; Drive box (22), the drive box (22) is fixedly connected to the upper end of support frame (21); Motor (23), the motor (23) is fixedly connected in drive box (22); Worm (24), the worm (24) is rotatably connected in drive box (22), the worm (24) rear end and motor (23) front end drive shaft fixed connection; Worm wheel (25), the worm wheel (25) is rotatably connected in drive box (22), the worm wheel (25) and worm (24) meshing; Slot (26), the slot (26) is arranged in the middle of worm wheel (25)。 3. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly (3) includes; Rotary frame (31), the rotary frame (31) upper end is slidably connected with worm wheel (25) through slot (26); Screw groove (32), the screw groove (32) is arranged in the upper end of rotary frame (31); Screw (33), the lower end of screw (33) is threadedly connected with the upper end of rotary frame (31) through screw groove (32); Laser marking light (34), the laser marking light (34) is fixedly connected to the middle of rotary frame (31); Illumination lamp (35), the illumination lamp (35) is also fixedly connected to the middle of rotary frame (31); Three-dimensional laser scanner (36), the three-dimensional laser scanner (36) is fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of rotary frame (31); Camera array (37), the camera array (37) is also fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of rotary frame (31)。 4. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (4) includes; Second electric push rod (41), the second electric push rod (41) is fixedly connected in lifting box (16); Fixed connection frame (42), the lower end of fixed connection frame (42) middle and second electric push rod (41) upper end telescopic rod sliding connection, the fixed connection frame (42) is fixedly connected to; Connecting block (43), the connecting block (43) is fixedly connected to the upper end telescopic rod of second electric push rod (41); Rotating rod (44), the upper end of rotating rod (44) is rotatably connected with connecting block (43); Clamping block (45), the lower end of clamping block (45) is fixedly connected with rotating rod (44), and the lower end of rotating rod (44) is rotatably connected with fixed connection frame (42); The cushion block (46) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the clamping block (45).

5. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prompt lamp (13) and the first electric push rod (15) are both provided with two groups and are both arranged on the upper end of the base (11).

6. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The three-dimensional laser scanner (36) and the camera array (37) are both provided with two groups and are both arranged on the rotating frame (31).

7. The automatic detection device for automobile sheet metal parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating rod (44), the clamping block (45) and the cushion block (46) are all provided with two groups and are all arranged on the upper end of the fixed connection frame (42).

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    CN219015230U