Ceramic rod detection device

By automating the design of the fixture assembly and the light source camera assembly, the problems of low efficiency and unstable imaging caused by manual rotation in the surface quality inspection of ceramic rods are solved, realizing automated inspection and efficient imaging of the circumferential surface of ceramic rods.

CN223841811UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27KIND PRECISION MFG (DONGGUAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423047734.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

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Technical Problem

Current methods for inspecting the surface quality of ceramic rods require manual rotation, resulting in low production efficiency, high labor intensity, and unstable imaging effects.

Method used

A ceramic rod detection device was designed, which clamps the ceramic rod with a clamping assembly and rotates it automatically. Combined with a light source and camera assembly, it realizes automated photo detection, including precise adjustment of the rotating electric gripper, lifting mechanism, light source assembly and camera assembly.

Benefits of technology

Stable imaging of the circumferential surface quality of ceramic rods has been achieved, reducing manual labor intensity and improving detection results and production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ceramic rod detection device which comprises a rack, and the rack is provided with a clamp assembly which comprises a rotating electric claw used for clamping and rotating a ceramic rod, an auxiliary assembly arranged on the upper side of the rotating electric claw, a supporting plate used for fixing the rotating electric claw and the auxiliary assembly, and a lifting mechanism used for controlling the supporting plate to ascend and descend. The auxiliary assembly is used for limiting and supporting the top end of the ceramic rod; the light source assembly comprises a light source which can move and be positioned in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and the light source can also rotate and be positioned in the Z-axis direction; the camera assembly comprises a camera, a rotating mechanism controlling the camera to rotate and a moving mechanism controlling the rotating mechanism to move in the X-axis direction. Ceramic rods with different diameters and lengths can be clamped through the clamp assembly, the ceramic rods can be automatically rotated and lifted, photographing detection of the circumferential surfaces of the ceramic rods by the camera is achieved, the stability of the imaging effect of the camera is good, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the detection effect and the production efficiency are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical automation technology, specifically a ceramic rod detection device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, ceramic rods are being used more and more widely in the medical field, and the requirements for the surface quality of ceramic rods are also getting higher and higher. At present, the surface quality of ceramic rods is generally judged by taking pictures with a line scanning camera. It is necessary to manually rotate the ceramic rod to take pictures from all directions. It is required that the manual rotation speed be kept as constant as possible. However, manual production efficiency is low and labor intensity is high. Moreover, it is difficult for manuals to ensure that the rotation speed is consistent, resulting in poor stability of the camera's imaging effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a ceramic rod inspection device. The device can clamp ceramic rods of different diameters and lengths using a clamping assembly, and can automatically rotate and raise the ceramic rods. It enables the camera to photograph and inspect the circumferential surface quality of the ceramic rods, resulting in stable imaging effects. It also reduces manual labor intensity and improves inspection results and production efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs the following technical solution:

[0005] A ceramic rod testing device includes a frame, on which:

[0006] A clamping assembly includes a rotary electric gripper for clamping and rotating a ceramic rod, an auxiliary component disposed on the upper side of the rotary electric gripper, a support plate for supporting the rotary electric gripper and the auxiliary component, and a lifting mechanism for controlling the lifting and lowering of the support plate. The auxiliary component is used for limiting and supporting the top end of the ceramic rod.

[0007] A light source assembly, comprising a light source, wherein the light source is movable and positioned along the X-axis and Y-axis directions, and rotated and positioned along the Z-axis direction;

[0008] A camera assembly, comprising a camera, a rotation mechanism for controlling the rotation of the camera, and a movement mechanism for controlling the rotation mechanism to move along the X-axis.

[0009] The rotating electric gripper includes two gripping claws arranged opposite each other, a spacing adjustment mechanism for controlling the distance between the two gripping claws, and a rotating motor for controlling the rotation of the spacing adjustment mechanism.

[0010] The auxiliary component includes an end seat slidably mounted on a support plate, a limiting seat mounted on the support plate and located above the end seat, and a spring mounted between the end seat and the limiting seat. A rotating seat is rotatably mounted on the end seat, and a sleeve is detachably mounted on the rotating seat.

[0011] The light source assembly also includes a light source base mounted on a frame. The light source base is provided with a first slide rail extending along the X-axis. A first slide seat is slidably mounted on the first slide rail. A second slide rail extending along the Y-axis is provided on the top of the first slide seat. A second slide seat is slidably mounted on the second slide rail. A support seat is provided on the second slide seat. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the support seat. The light source is mounted on the top of the rotating shaft. Locking knobs are provided on the first slide seat, the second slide seat, and the rotating shaft.

[0012] An angle disc is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft on the frame, an X-axis measuring scale extending along the X-axis direction is provided on the light source base, and a first pointer pointing to the X-axis measuring scale is provided on the first sliding seat; a Y-axis measuring scale extending along the Y-axis direction is provided on the first sliding seat, and a second pointer pointing to the Y-axis measuring scale is provided on the second sliding seat.

[0013] The camera assembly also includes a camera base mounted on a frame, a third sliding seat slidably mounted on the camera base, and a support seat rotatably mounted on the third sliding seat for fixing the camera. The camera base is provided with a third slide rail extending along the X-axis. One side of the third sliding seat is slidably connected to the third slide rail, and the other side is connected to the slide seat of the moving mechanism. The rotating mechanism is a geared motor mounted on the third sliding seat, and the output shaft of the geared motor is connected to the support seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model can clamp ceramic rods of different diameters and lengths through a clamping assembly, and can automatically rotate and raise the ceramic rods, so as to realize the camera to photograph and inspect the surface quality of the ceramic rod circumference. The imaging effect is stable, and the manual labor intensity is reduced, while the inspection effect and production efficiency are improved.

[0016] 2. The auxiliary components of this utility model include an end seat slidably mounted on a support plate, a limiting seat mounted on the support plate and located on the upper side of the end seat, and a spring mounted between the end seat and the limiting seat, which facilitates the support and limiting of ceramic rods of different lengths. A rotating seat is rotatably mounted on the end seat, and a sleeve is detachably mounted on the rotating seat to accommodate the support and limiting of ceramic rods of different thicknesses and facilitate the rotation of the ceramic rods.

[0017] 3. Locking knobs are provided on the first sliding seat, the second sliding seat, and the rotating shaft of this utility model to facilitate locking the positions of the first sliding seat, the second sliding seat, and the rotating shaft respectively, so as to ensure the stability and accuracy of the light source.

[0018] 4. The angle plate set on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft on the frame of this utility model, the X-axis measuring scale set on the light source base, and the Y-axis measuring scale set on the first sliding seat facilitate accurate measurement and adjustment of the position and angle of the light source. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0020] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture assembly of this utility model.

[0021] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light source assembly of this utility model.

[0022] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the camera assembly of this utility model.

[0023] The labels shown in the attached diagram:

[0024] 1. Rack;

[0025] 2. Clamp assembly; 21. Rotary electric gripper; 211. Gripper; 212. Spacing adjustment mechanism; 213. Rotary motor; 22. Auxiliary components; 221. End seat; 222. Limit seat; 223. Spring; 224. Rotating seat; 225. Sleeve; 23. Support plate; 24. Lifting mechanism;

[0026] 3. Light source assembly; 31. Light source; 32. Light source base; 33. First slide rail; 34. First sliding seat; 35. Second slide rail; 36. Second sliding seat; 37. Support base; 38. Rotary shaft; 39. Locking knob; 310. Angle dial; 311. X-axis measuring scale; 312. First pointer; 313. Y-axis measuring scale; 314. Second pointer;

[0027] 4. Camera assembly; 41. Camera; 42. Rotating mechanism; 43. Moving mechanism; 44. Camera base; 45. Third sliding seat; 46. Support seat; 47. Third slide rail;

[0028] 5. Ceramic rod. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar words used in this utility model specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides a ceramic rod detection device, including a frame 1, on which a clamp assembly 2, a light source assembly 3 and a camera assembly 4 are arranged.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the clamping assembly 2 includes a rotary electric gripper 21 for clamping and rotating the ceramic rod 5, an auxiliary assembly 22 disposed on the upper side of the rotary electric gripper 21, a support plate 23 supporting the rotary electric gripper 21 and the auxiliary assembly 22, and a lifting mechanism 24 for controlling the lifting and lowering of the support plate 23. The auxiliary assembly 22 is used to limit and support the top end of the ceramic rod 5 to prevent the ceramic rod 5 from shaking during rotation. The lifting mechanism 24 can be a Z-axis linear module. The support plate 23 is connected to the slide of the Z-axis linear module. Under the action of the Z-axis linear module, the rotary electric gripper 21 and the auxiliary assembly 22 are lifted and lowered synchronously to adjust the position of the ceramic rod 5 in the Z-axis direction.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the light source assembly 3 includes a light source 31, which can be moved and positioned along the X-axis and Y-axis directions, and can be rotated and positioned along the Z-axis direction.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the camera assembly 4 includes a camera 41, a rotation mechanism 42 for controlling the rotation of the camera 41, and a moving mechanism 43 for controlling the rotation mechanism 42 to move along the X-axis. The camera 41 can be a line scan camera used to photograph the circumferential surface of the ceramic rod 5; the rotation mechanism 42 can be a geared motor, and the moving mechanism 43 can be an X-axis linear module. The geared motor is mounted on the slide of the X-axis linear module, and under the action of the X-axis linear module, the camera 41 moves along the X-axis. The rotation angle of the camera 41 is controlled by the action of the geared motor.

[0035] In use, the ceramic rod 5 is placed on the clamp assembly 2. The positioning of the light source 31 in the X and Y axes is adjusted, and the light source 31 is rotated to a suitable angle so that it illuminates the ceramic rod 5. The distance between the camera 41 and the ceramic rod 5 is controlled by the moving mechanism 43, and the angle of the camera 41 is controlled by the rotating mechanism 42. Then, the ceramic rod 5 is rotated at a constant speed by the rotating electric gripper 21, and the ceramic rod 5 is moved up and down along the Z axis by the lifting mechanism 24. The camera 41 takes pictures to check the circumferential surface quality of the ceramic rod. This invention can clamp ceramic rods of different diameters and lengths through the clamp assembly 2, and automatically rotate the ceramic rod 5 at a constant speed by the rotating electric gripper 21 for photographic inspection. The inspection results are stable, realizing automated inspection of the circumferential surface quality of ceramic rods, reducing manual labor intensity, and improving inspection effect and production efficiency.

[0036] In one embodiment, the rotating electric gripper 21 includes two gripping claws 211 arranged opposite to each other, a spacing adjustment mechanism 212 for controlling the spacing between the two gripping claws 211, and a rotating motor 213 for controlling the rotation of the spacing adjustment mechanism 212.

[0037] In this embodiment, the spacing adjustment mechanism 212 can be one of a two-way cylinder, a two-way electric cylinder, or a two-way linear module to ensure the stability and flexibility of the clamping claws 211. The spacing adjustment mechanism 212 controls the spacing between the two clamping claws 211 to accommodate the clamping of ceramic rods 5 of different diameters. The output shaft of the rotary motor 213 is connected to the spacing adjustment mechanism 212 to drive the spacing adjustment mechanism 212 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the ceramic rods 5.

[0038] In one embodiment, the auxiliary component 22 includes an end seat 221 slidably disposed on a support plate 23, a limiting seat 222 disposed on the support plate 23 and located on the upper side of the end seat 221, and a spring 223 disposed between the end seat 221 and the limiting seat 222. A rotating seat 224 is rotatably disposed on the end seat 221, and a sleeve 225 is detachably disposed on the rotating seat 224. The sleeve 225 and the rotating seat 224 can be connected by a pin.

[0039] In this embodiment, the ceramic rod 5 is manually picked up, and one end is placed into the sleeve 225 on the end seat 221, while the other end is placed between the two gripping claws 211 of the rotating electric gripper 21 to clamp and fix the ceramic rod 5. In this embodiment, the end seat 221 is slidably mounted on the support plate 23 to accommodate ceramic rods 5 of different lengths. The spring 223 between the end seat 221 and the limiting seat 222 provides a buffer for the ceramic rod 5, making it easier for the ceramic rod 5 to be fixed on the rotating electric gripper 21. The rotating seat 224 is designed to rotate synchronously when the rotating electric gripper 21 drives the ceramic rod 5 to rotate. The sleeve 225 is detachably mounted on the rotating seat 224, making it easy to replace the sleeve 225 to accommodate ceramic rods 5 of different thicknesses.

[0040] In one embodiment, the light source assembly 3 further includes a light source base 32 disposed on a frame 1. A first slide rail 33 extending along the X-axis is disposed on the light source base 32. A first sliding seat 34 is slidably disposed on the first slide rail 33. A second slide rail 35 extending along the Y-axis is disposed on the top of the first sliding seat 34. A second sliding seat 36 is slidably disposed on the second slide rail 35. A support seat 37 is disposed on the second sliding seat 36. A rotating shaft 38 is rotatably disposed on the support seat 37. The light source 31 is disposed on the top of the rotating shaft 38. Locking knobs 39 are disposed on the first sliding seat 34, the second sliding seat 36, and the rotating shaft 38. The locking knob 39 on the first sliding seat 34 can abut against the light source base 32. The locking knob 39 on the second sliding seat 36 can abut against the first sliding seat 34. The locking knob 39 on the rotating shaft 38 can abut against the support seat 37.

[0041] In this embodiment, the positions of the first sliding seat 34, the second sliding seat 36, and the rotating shaft 38 can be locked respectively by the locking knob 39 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the light source 31.

[0042] In one embodiment, an angle disk 310 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 38 on the frame 1, an X-axis measuring scale 311 extending along the X-axis direction is provided on the light source base 32, a first pointer 312 pointing to the X-axis measuring scale 311 is provided on the first sliding seat 34, a Y-axis measuring scale 313 extending along the Y-axis direction is provided on the first sliding seat 34, and a second pointer 314 pointing to the Y-axis measuring scale 313 is provided on the second sliding seat 36.

[0043] In this embodiment, the X-axis measuring scale 311 is provided with scales, and the angle disk 310 is provided with a 360° angle, so as to facilitate the precise measurement and adjustment of the position and angle of the light source 31.

[0044] In one embodiment, the camera assembly 4 further includes a camera base 44 mounted on the frame 1, a third sliding seat 45 slidably mounted on the camera base 44, and a support seat 46 rotatably mounted on the third sliding seat 45 for fixing the camera 41. The camera base 44 has a third slide rail 47 extending along the X-axis. One side of the third sliding seat 45 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 47, and the other side is connected to the slide seat of the moving mechanism 43, so as to achieve stable movement of the camera 41 driven by the third sliding seat 45. The rotating mechanism 42 is a geared motor mounted on the third sliding seat 45. The output shaft of the geared motor is connected to the support seat 46 to control the rotation of the support seat 46, thereby achieving stable adjustment of the camera 41 angle.

[0045] Those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described above are merely examples and not limitations. Various modifications, combinations, partial combinations, and substitutions can be made to the embodiments of this utility model according to design requirements and other factors, as long as they are within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents, and thus fall within the scope of the rights to be protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic rod testing device, comprising a frame, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with: A clamping assembly includes a rotary electric gripper for clamping and rotating a ceramic rod, an auxiliary component disposed on the upper side of the rotary electric gripper, a support plate for supporting the rotary electric gripper and the auxiliary component, and a lifting mechanism for controlling the lifting and lowering of the support plate. The auxiliary component is used for limiting and supporting the top end of the ceramic rod. A light source assembly, comprising a light source, wherein the light source is movable and positioned along the X-axis and Y-axis directions, and rotated and positioned along the Z-axis direction; A camera assembly, comprising a camera, a rotation mechanism for controlling the rotation of the camera, and a movement mechanism for controlling the rotation mechanism to move along the X-axis.

2. The ceramic rod detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating electric gripper includes two gripping claws arranged opposite each other, a spacing adjustment mechanism for controlling the distance between the two gripping claws, and a rotating motor for controlling the rotation of the spacing adjustment mechanism.

3. The ceramic rod detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary component includes an end seat slidably mounted on a support plate, a limiting seat mounted on the support plate and located above the end seat, and a spring mounted between the end seat and the limiting seat. A rotating seat is rotatably mounted on the end seat, and a sleeve is detachably mounted on the rotating seat.

4. The ceramic rod detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light source assembly also includes a light source base mounted on a frame. The light source base is provided with a first slide rail extending along the X-axis. A first slide seat is slidably mounted on the first slide rail. A second slide rail extending along the Y-axis is provided on the top of the first slide seat. A second slide seat is slidably mounted on the second slide rail. A support seat is provided on the second slide seat. A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the support seat. The light source is mounted on the top of the rotating shaft. Locking knobs are provided on the first slide seat, the second slide seat, and the rotating shaft.

5. The ceramic rod detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, An angle disc is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating shaft on the frame, an X-axis measuring scale extending along the X-axis direction is provided on the light source base, and a first pointer pointing to the X-axis measuring scale is provided on the first sliding seat; a Y-axis measuring scale extending along the Y-axis direction is provided on the first sliding seat, and a second pointer pointing to the Y-axis measuring scale is provided on the second sliding seat.

6. The ceramic rod detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera assembly also includes a camera base mounted on a frame, a third sliding seat slidably mounted on the camera base, and a support seat rotatably mounted on the third sliding seat for fixing the camera. The camera base is provided with a third slide rail extending along the X-axis. One side of the third sliding seat is slidably connected to the third slide rail, and the other side is connected to the slide seat of the moving mechanism. The rotating mechanism is a geared motor mounted on the third sliding seat, and the output shaft of the geared motor is connected to the support seat.