Appearance automatic detection equipment based on mobile phone battery

By using an automated mobile phone battery appearance inspection device, which combines an iPhone with a light source and AI algorithms, along with AOI optical principles, the problems of low inspection efficiency and high false judgment rate in existing technologies have been solved. This has enabled fast and high-precision mobile phone battery appearance inspection, improving production efficiency and compatibility.

CN223888508UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10CHANGSHA MAIJING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520369401.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-05

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, mobile phone battery appearance inspection is inefficient and has a high error rate. Manual inspection wastes manpower and resources, and CCD inspection has poor compatibility and cannot automatically adjust focus.

Method used

The system employs an automated inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries. By combining an iPhone with a light source and AI algorithms, along with AOI optical principles, it achieves rapid, high-precision, and non-destructive inspection of the appearance of mobile phone batteries.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and high-precision online inspection of mobile phone battery appearance, simplifies the operation process, improves production efficiency, reduces the rate of human error, and supports compatibility with products of different sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses mobile phone battery appearance automatic detection equipment which comprises a rack, an upstream conveying line is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the rack, a butt joint conveying line fixedly connected with the rack is arranged at one end of the upstream conveying line, and a discharging temporary storage conveying line fixedly connected with the rack is arranged at the end, away from the upstream conveying line, of the butt joint conveying line. An OK conveying line fixedly connected with the rack is arranged at the end, away from the butt joint conveying line, of the discharging temporary storage conveying line. A re-throwing conveying line fixedly connected with the rack is arranged on one side of the joint of the butt joint conveying line and the upstream conveying line, a re-throwing carrying module fixedly connected with the rack is arranged on the side, away from the butt joint conveying line, of the re-throwing conveying line, a feeding robot fixedly connected with the rack is arranged on one side of the butt joint conveying line, and transfer platforms fixedly connected with the rack are arranged on the two sides of the butt joint conveying line correspondingly. The part, away from the butt joint conveying line, of the transfer platform is provided with a reverse side detection module fixedly connected with a rack, and the part, away from the transfer platform, of the reverse side detection module is provided with a jig conveying line fixedly connected with the rack.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic optical inspection technology, specifically to an automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries. Background Technology

[0002] Defects in the appearance of mobile phone batteries not only affect the product's aesthetics but can also seriously impact battery performance and safety. Therefore, effective detection of appearance defects in mobile phone batteries is a crucial step in ensuring product quality and user safety.

[0003] Battery surface defects, such as scratches, cracks, dents, and contaminants, can affect battery performance and safety. Undetected surface defects may lead to battery malfunctions during use or even safety accidents. Effective surface inspection allows for the timely detection and repair of defects during production, ensuring that every battery leaving the factory meets quality standards.

[0004] Currently, the main methods for inspecting mobile phone battery casings in the industry are: 1. Inspection under artificial sunlight from multiple angles. This method is wasteful of manpower and resources, inefficient, and prone to misjudgment due to subjective human judgment; 2. CCD detection of battery appearance defects. However, CCDs cannot automatically focus, are inconvenient to maintain, and have low compatibility with products of different sizes. Therefore, we propose an automatic inspection device for mobile phone battery appearance to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries, comprising a frame, an upstream conveyor line fixedly installed at one end of the top of the frame, a docking conveyor line fixedly connected to the frame at one end of the upstream conveyor line, a material unloading buffer conveyor line fixedly connected to the frame at the end of the docking conveyor line away from the upstream conveyor line, and an OK conveyor line fixedly connected to the frame at the end of the material unloading buffer conveyor line away from the docking conveyor line.

[0007] The docking conveyor line is equipped with a re-feeding conveyor line with a fixed frame on one side of the connection between the docking conveyor line and the upstream conveyor line. The re-feeding conveyor line is equipped with a re-feeding handling module with a fixed frame on the side away from the docking conveyor line. The docking conveyor line is equipped with a loading robot with a fixed frame on one side. The docking conveyor line is equipped with a transfer platform with a fixed frame on both sides. The transfer platform is equipped with a reverse detection module with a fixed frame on some parts away from the docking conveyor line. The reverse detection module is equipped with a fixture conveyor line with a fixed frame on some parts away from the transfer platform.

[0008] The top of the docking point between the docking conveyor line and the unloading buffer conveyor line is provided with an intermediate transport module with a fixed frame. On the side of the intermediate transport module away from the docking conveyor line, the front inspection module 1, the front inspection module 2, the inspection transport module, and the side inspection module of the fixed frame are respectively arranged in sequence.

[0009] The unloading buffer conveyor line and the OK conveyor line are respectively equipped with a fixed frame unloading robot and an NG conveyor line on both sides of the docking point.

[0010] Preferably, a number of FFUs are fixedly installed on the top of the rack, three-color lights are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the rack, a monitor is fixedly installed on one side of the rack, and a keyboard is provided at the bottom of the monitor.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the frame is fixedly equipped with several shock-absorbing feet, and the bottom of the frame is fixedly equipped with several air source interfaces.

[0012] Preferably, the intermediate transport module includes a Z-axis assembly, a Y-axis assembly, a first rotary assembly, a variable pitch assembly, a second rotary assembly, and a first adsorption assembly. The Y-axis assembly is fixedly mounted on the frame via a support frame. The drive end of the Y-axis assembly is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly. The drive end of the Z-axis assembly is fixedly connected to the first rotary assembly. The drive ends of the first rotary assembly are fixedly connected to the variable pitch assembly and the second rotary assembly, respectively. The drive ends of the variable pitch assembly and the second rotary assembly are both fixedly connected to the first adsorption assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the detection and handling module includes a rotary motor assembly, a reducer assembly, an adsorption assembly II, and a mounting frame. The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the drive end of a linear motor, and the linear motor is fixedly mounted on the frame via a bracket. The rotary motor assembly is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame. Several reducer assemblies are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame, and the drive ends of each reducer assembly are fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly II.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. Using an iPhone with a light source and AI algorithms, the appearance of the mobile phone battery is inspected. The inspection device is simple and can achieve fast and high-precision online inspection of the appearance of the object being inspected.

[0016] 2. By utilizing the optical principles of AOI, non-destructive testing of the appearance of the object under test can be achieved;

[0017] 3. This utility model has the advantages of simple structure, independent machine table design, and convenient site layout;

[0018] 4. This utility model is easy to debug and operate, has a touch screen interface, and the equipment has a fast cycle time, which greatly reduces the difficulty of operation for operators and thus effectively improves the production efficiency of the equipment.

[0019] 5. Automatic focus adjustment facilitates maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the intermediate handling module in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the detection and handling module in this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: FFU1, Monitor 2, Keyboard 3, Tri-color LED 4, Frame 5, Vibration-damping feet 6, Air source interface 7, Upstream conveyor line 8, Docking conveyor line 9, Re-feeding and handling module 10, Re-feeding conveyor line 11, Loading robot 12, Transfer platform 13, Intermediate handling module 14, Reverse detection module 15, Fixture conveyor line 16, Front detection 1 17, Front detection 2 18, Detection and handling module 19, Side detection 20, Unloading buffer conveyor line 21, Unloading robot 22, NG conveyor line 23, OK conveyor line 24, Z-axis assembly 25, Y-axis assembly 26, Rotary assembly 1 27, Pitch variable assembly 28, Rotary assembly 2 29, Adsorption assembly 1 30, Rotary motor assembly 31, Reducer assembly 32, Adsorption assembly 2 33, Mounting bracket 34. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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. Example

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , 2This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides an automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries, including a frame 5. An upstream conveyor line 8 is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the frame 5. A docking conveyor line 9 is fixedly connected to the frame 5 at one end of the upstream conveyor line 8. A material unloading buffer conveyor line 21 is fixedly connected to the frame 5 at the end of the docking conveyor line 9 away from the upstream conveyor line 8. An OK conveyor line 24 is fixedly connected to the frame 5 at the end of the material unloading buffer conveyor line 21 away from the docking conveyor line 9.

[0028] A re-feeding conveyor line 11 with a fixed frame 5 is provided on one side of the connection between the docking conveyor line 9 and the upstream conveyor line 8. A re-feeding handling module 10 with a fixed frame 5 is provided on the side of the re-feeding conveyor line 11 away from the docking conveyor line 9. A loading robot 12 with a fixed frame 5 is provided on one side of the docking conveyor line 9. Transfer platforms 13 with fixed frames 5 are provided on both sides of the docking conveyor line 9. A reverse detection module 15 with a fixed frame 5 is provided on some parts of the transfer platform 13 away from the docking conveyor line 9. A fixture conveyor line 16 with a fixed frame 5 is provided on some parts of the reverse detection module 15 away from the transfer platform 13.

[0029] At the top of the docking point of the docking conveyor line 9 and the unloading buffer conveyor line 21, there is an intermediate transport module 14 of the fixed frame 5. On the side of the intermediate transport module 14 away from the docking conveyor line 9, there are respectively the front detection 17, the front detection 28, the detection transport module 19, and the side detection 20 of the fixed frame 5.

[0030] At the junction of the unloading buffer conveyor line 21 and the OK conveyor line 24, there are unloading robots 22 and NG conveyor line 23 with fixed frames 5 on both sides.

[0031] The reverse inspection module 15 uses a clamped iPhone with a light source to inspect the appearance defects on the reverse side of the product. After taking a picture, the result (OK or NG) is transmitted to the PC in real time. The front inspection module 17 and the front inspection module 28 use the clamped iPhone with a light source to inspect the appearance defects on the front of the product. After taking a picture, the result (OK or NG) is transmitted to the PC in real time. The side inspection module 20 uses multiple clamped iPhones with a light source to inspect the appearance defects on the side of the product. After the inspection is completed, the result (OK or NG) is transmitted to the PC in real time. The unloading robot 22 places the inspected product onto the NG conveyor line 23. This process is repeated to achieve automatic optical inspection of appearance defects in mobile phone batteries. Example

[0032] Reference Figure 1-5This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment. Specifically, several FFU1s are fixedly installed on the top of the rack 5, three-color lights 4 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the rack 5, a display 2 is fixedly installed on one side of the rack 5, and a keyboard 3 is provided at the bottom of the display 2. Several cabinet doors are fixedly installed on the outside of the rack 5 for sealing the rack 5, and each cabinet door on both sides has a conveyor port for each conveyor line.

[0033] Specifically, several shock-absorbing feet 6 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame 5, and several air source interfaces 7 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame 5.

[0034] Specifically, the intermediate transport module 14 includes a Z-axis assembly 25, a Y-axis assembly 26, a first rotary assembly 27, a variable pitch assembly 28, a second rotary assembly 29, and a first suction assembly 30. The Y-axis assembly 26 is fixedly mounted on the frame 5 via a support frame. The drive end of the Y-axis assembly 26 is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly 25. The drive end of the Z-axis assembly 25 is fixedly connected to the first rotary assembly 27. The drive ends of the first rotary assembly 27 are fixedly connected to the variable pitch assembly 28 and the second rotary assembly 29, respectively. The drive ends of the variable pitch assembly 28 and the second rotary assembly 29 are both fixedly connected to the first suction assembly 30.

[0035] The loading robot 12 picks up the product after visual positioning and places it on the transfer platform 13. The intermediate handling module 14 picks up two products from the transfer platform 13 and moves them to the reverse side detection position. The pitch component 28 adjusts the distance between the two products, and the rotation component 29 adjusts the direction of one of the products. The reverse side detection module 15 detects the appearance defects on the reverse side of the product. The rotation component 27 rotates 180° to adjust the direction of the product. The reverse side detection module 15 detects the appearance defects on the reverse side of the product. After taking a picture, the obtained result (OK or NG) is transmitted to the PC in real time.

[0036] Specifically, the inspection and handling module 19 includes a rotary motor assembly 31, a reducer assembly 32, a second adsorption assembly 33, and a mounting frame 34. The mounting frame 34 is fixedly connected to the drive end of a linear motor, and the linear motor is fixedly mounted on the frame 5 via a bracket. The rotary motor assembly 31 is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame 34, and several reducer assemblies 32 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame 34. The drive ends of the reducer assemblies 32 are all fixedly connected to the second adsorption assembly 33. The second adsorption assembly 33 of the inspection and handling module 19 picks up four products and moves them to the side inspection position. The rotary motor assembly 31 and the reducer assembly 32 rotate the products at different angles. Example

[0037] Reference Figure 1-5This is the third embodiment of the present invention. Based on the above two embodiments, during testing, the mobile phone battery is placed on the upstream conveyor line 8, with one product arriving at a time. The re-feeding and handling module 10 transports the product from the upstream conveyor line 8 to the docking conveyor line 9. The docking conveyor line 9 has a vision positioning system to locate the product's position on the conveyor line. The loading robot 12 picks up the product after vision positioning and places it on the transfer platform 13. The intermediate handling module 14 picks up two products from the transfer platform 13 and moves them to the reverse side inspection position. The pitch adjustment component 28 adjusts the distance between the two products, and the rotation component 29 adjusts the direction of one of the products. The reverse side inspection module 15 inspects the appearance defects on the reverse side of the product. The rotation component 27 rotates 180° to adjust the product's direction. The reverse side inspection module 15 inspects the appearance defects on the reverse side of the product. After taking a picture, the obtained result (OK or NG) is transmitted to the PC in real time. The product that has completed the reverse side inspection is placed in the fixture. Conveyor line 16 and fixture conveyor line 16 move to transport the product to the front inspection position. Front inspection one 17 and front inspection two 18 inspect the appearance defects of the product's front. After taking pictures, the results OK or NG are transmitted to the PC in real time. The adsorption component two 33 of the inspection and handling module 19 picks up four products and moves them to the side inspection position. The rotary motor component 31 and reducer component 32 rotate the products at different angles. Side inspection 20 takes pictures of the side of the product. After taking pictures, the results OK or NG are transmitted to the PC in real time. The inspection and handling module 19 places the inspected products into the unloading buffer conveyor line 21. The movement of the unloading buffer conveyor line 21 moves the products to the unloading position. The unloading robot 22 places the NG products into the NG conveyor line 23, and the OK products are transported from the unloading buffer conveyor line 21 to the OK conveyor line 24. This cycle repeats to realize automatic optical inspection of appearance defects of mobile phone batteries.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries, comprising a frame (5), characterized in that: An upstream conveyor line (8) is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the frame (5). A docking conveyor line (9) of the frame (5) is provided at one end of the upstream conveyor line (8). A material unloading buffer conveyor line (21) of the frame (5) is provided at the end of the docking conveyor line (9) away from the upstream conveyor line (8). An OK conveyor line (24) of the frame (5) is provided at the end of the material unloading buffer conveyor line (21) away from the docking conveyor line (9). A re-feeding conveyor line (11) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on one side of the connection between the docking conveyor line (9) and the upstream conveyor line (8). A re-feeding handling module (10) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on the side of the re-feeding conveyor line (11) away from the docking conveyor line (9). A loading robot (12) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on one side of the docking conveyor line (9). A transfer platform (13) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on both sides of the docking conveyor line (9). A reverse detection module (15) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on some parts of the transfer platform (13) away from the docking conveyor line (9). A fixture conveyor line (16) with a fixed frame (5) is provided on some parts of the reverse detection module (15) away from the transfer platform (13). The top of the docking conveyor line (9) and the unloading buffer conveyor line (21) is provided with an intermediate transport module (14) of the fixed frame (5). The intermediate transport module (14) is provided with front detection one (17), front detection two (18), detection transport module (19), and side detection (20) of the fixed frame (5) on the side away from the docking conveyor line (9). The unloading buffer conveyor line (21) and the OK conveyor line (24) are respectively equipped with unloading robots (22) and NG conveyor line (23) with fixed frames (5) on both sides of the docking point.

2. The automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of FFUs (1) are fixedly installed on the top of the rack (5), and three-color lights (4) are fixedly installed on both sides of the top of the rack (5). A display (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the rack (5), and a keyboard (3) is provided at the bottom of the display (2).

3. The automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (5) is fixedly equipped with several shock-absorbing feet (6), and the bottom of the frame (5) is fixedly equipped with several air source interfaces (7).

4. The automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intermediate transport module (14) includes a Z-axis assembly (25), a Y-axis assembly (26), a first rotary assembly (27), a variable pitch assembly (28), a second rotary assembly (29), and a first adsorption assembly (30). The Y-axis assembly (26) is fixedly mounted on the frame (5) by a support frame. The drive end of the Y-axis assembly (26) is fixedly connected to the Z-axis assembly (25). The drive end of the Z-axis assembly (25) is fixedly connected to the first rotary assembly (27). The drive ends of the first rotary assembly (27) are fixedly connected to the variable pitch assembly (28) and the second rotary assembly (29), respectively. The drive ends of the variable pitch assembly (28) and the second rotary assembly (29) are both fixedly connected to the first adsorption assembly (30).

5. The automatic inspection device for the appearance of mobile phone batteries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection and handling module (19) includes a rotary motor assembly (31), a speed reducer assembly (32), an adsorption assembly II (33), and a mounting frame (34). The mounting frame (34) is fixedly connected to the drive end of a linear motor, and the linear motor is fixedly mounted on the frame (5) by a bracket. The rotary motor assembly (31) is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame (34). Several speed reducer assemblies (32) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting frame (34). The drive ends of the speed reducer assemblies (32) are all fixedly connected to the adsorption assembly II (33).