Counting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a counting device, which comprises a base, a counting assembly and a plurality of movable plates, the plurality of movable plates are detachably arranged on the base, each movable plate comprises a first side surface, the first side surface is provided with a plurality of limiting parts along the height direction of the movable plate, and the plurality of limiting parts are arranged at intervals; the multiple movable plates are arranged in pairs in pairs, the first side faces of the movable plates in pairs are oppositely arranged so that the limiting parts of the movable plates in pairs can form a counting station used for containing workpieces, and the counting assembly is arranged on the movable plates and used for counting when it is detected that the workpieces are placed in the counting station. According to the counting device, the limiting parts of the movable plates in pairs are oppositely arranged, then the counting station for placing the workpieces is jointly formed, and when the workpieces are placed in the counting station, the counting assembly completes counting of the workpieces, so that the counting efficiency is improved, the problems that manual counting is prone to making mistakes and high in cost are solved, and the working efficiency is improved. And the overall cycle of workpiece turnover is shortened.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of workpiece turnover counting, in particular to a counting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In a factory or a production workshop, counting workpieces is a very important link to count the number, the qualified rate and other information.

[0003] However, in the prior art, when the workpieces need to be turned over, the workpieces stored in the warehouse often need to be counted one by one manually, which has the problems of low efficiency, easy counting error and high labor cost, and seriously affects the overall cycle of the workpiece turnover process. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a counting device, which aims to solve the problems of low efficiency, counting error and high cost in the prior art through manual counting, and to shorten the overall cycle of the workpiece turnover process.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose:

[0006] The present application provides a counting device, which comprises a base, a counting component and a plurality of movable plates, the plurality of movable plates are detachably arranged on the base, the movable plate comprises a first side face, a plurality of limiting parts are arranged on the first side face along the height direction of the movable plate, and the plurality of limiting parts are arranged at intervals;

[0007] The two-by-two movable plates are arranged in pairs, the first side faces of the two-by-two movable plates are arranged oppositely, so that the limiting parts of the two-by-two movable plates form counting stations for placing workpieces, and the counting component is arranged on the movable plate and used for counting when it is detected that the workpieces are placed in the counting stations.

[0008] In an embodiment, the counting component comprises a first counting module, the movable plate further comprises a second side face opposite to the first side face, a light-blocking groove is opened on the second side face along the length direction of the movable plate, a through hole is opened between every two limiting parts of the light-blocking groove, and the first counting module is arranged in the light-blocking groove.

[0009] In an embodiment, the first counting module comprises a first transmitting unit and a first receiving unit, the first transmitting unit is used for transmitting a detection signal through the through hole, and the first receiving unit is used for receiving a feedback signal through the through hole to count when it is detected that the workpieces are placed in the counting stations.

[0010] In an embodiment, three spaced-apart through holes are formed in the light-blocking groove along the length of the movable plate between every two limiting portions, wherein the through hole formed in the middle is used for the first transmitting unit to transmit a detection signal, and the two through holes formed on the two sides are used for the first receiving unit to receive a feedback signal.

[0011] In an embodiment, the first counting module is long strip-shaped and is detachably arranged in the light-blocking groove.

[0012] In an embodiment, the counting assembly further comprises a second counting module, and the second counting module is arranged between every two adjacent limiting portions.

[0013] In an embodiment, the second counting module comprises a second transmitting unit and a second receiving unit, and the second transmitting unit and the second receiving unit are respectively arranged on the two sides of each limiting portion, and the second transmitting unit of any limiting portion is arranged opposite to the second receiving unit of another limiting portion adjacent to the any limiting portion.

[0014] In an embodiment, a plurality of limiting portions are arranged on the first side perpendicularly to the movable plate.

[0015] In an embodiment, a plurality of limiting portions are arranged on the first side at equal intervals along the length of the movable plate.

[0016] In an embodiment, the limiting portion extends outward to form a supporting portion near one end of the base, and is used for fixing the workpiece when the workpiece is placed in the counting station.

[0017] In the present application, the limiting portions of the movable plates arranged in pairs are arranged opposite to each other, thereby forming a counting station for placing a workpiece, and the counting assembly completes counting of the workpiece when the workpiece is placed in the counting station, so that the counting efficiency is improved, the problem of easy error and high cost of manual counting is overcome, and the overall cycle of workpiece turnover is shortened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic view of a counting device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 A zoomed-in view of part A of Figure 1

[0020] Figure 3 A perspective structural schematic view of a movable plate provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 4 ​A perspective view of the movable plate according to an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 5 A perspective view of the movable plate according to an embodiment of the present application Figure 4 .

[0023] Figure 6 A perspective view of the movable plate according to an embodiment of the present application Figure 3 .

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] 1, base; 21, first counting module; 211, first transmitting unit; 212, first receiving unit; 221, second transmitting unit; 222, second receiving unit; 3, movable plate; 31, first side; 311, limiting part; 3110, supporting part; 32, second side; 321, light blocking groove; 3210, through hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, unless otherwise indicated, like numbers in the attached drawings refer to the same or similar elements. The following detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are not described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the understanding of the present description.

[0027] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without limitation, an element preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, foreclose the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element. Also, any reference to claim elements in the singular, for example, using the articles "a", "an" or "the" is not used with the intended exclusion of the plural of such elements and vice versa.

[0028] It should be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be employed herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one category of information from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, first information could also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information could also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if' as used herein can be interpreted to mean "when" or "in response to determining". Also, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes" and / or "including", as used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds and / or groups but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds and / or groups thereof. The terms "or" and "and / or" as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive or meaning either or any combination. Therefore, "A, B or C" or "A, B and / or C" means "any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C". An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.

[0029] It should be understood that, although the steps in the flowcharts of the embodiments of the present application are displayed in sequence according to the direction of the arrows, the steps are not necessarily executed in sequence according to the direction of the arrows. Unless otherwise specified herein, the execution of the steps is not limited in sequence, and can be executed in other sequences. Moreover, at least part of the steps in the figure can include a plurality of sub-steps or a plurality of stages, which are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and the execution sequence is not necessarily sequential, but can be executed in rotation or alternation with at least part of other steps or sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0030] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein merely serve to explain the present application and are not intended to limit the present application.

[0031] In the following description, the suffixes "module", "part" or "unit" used for components are merely intended for facilitating description of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. Therefore, "module", "part" or "unit" can be mixedly used.

[0032] Reference should be made to Figure 1 , Figure 1A perspective view of a counting device is shown, comprising a base 1, a counting component (not shown in the figure) and a plurality of movable plates 3, which are detachably arranged on the base 1. The movable plate 3 comprises a first side 31, which is provided with a plurality of limiting parts 311 along the height direction of the movable plate 3, and the plurality of limiting parts 311 are arranged at intervals. Specifically, the base 1 can be a flat plate, a box, a container, etc., and in the figure structure, the base 1 is a frame for circulation. Among them, the plurality of movable plates 3 can be detachably arranged on the base 1 by inserting, so that the user can freely configure the spacing and number of movable plates 3 according to the number, size and other parameters of the workpiece.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 2 Further, the movable plate 3 has a first side 31, and a plurality of limiting parts 311 for limiting the movement or shaking of the workpiece are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the movable plate 3 on the first side 31. The plurality of movable plates 3 are paired, and the first sides 31 of the two movable plates 3 in each pair are arranged opposite to each other, so that the limiting parts 311 of the two movable plates 3 are arranged opposite to each other, thereby obtaining a counting station for placing the workpiece formed by the plurality of limiting parts 311. The counting component (not shown in the figure) is arranged on the movable plate 3 and is used for counting when it is detected that the workpiece is placed in the counting station. Among them, the counting component (not shown in the figure) can be a pair of photoelectric sensors or a diffuse reflective photoelectric sensor, which is not limited here.

[0034] In this way, when the workpiece is placed in the counting station, the counting component (not shown in the figure) completes the counting of the workpiece, improves the counting efficiency, overcomes the problems of easy error and high cost of manual counting, and shortens the overall cycle of workpiece circulation.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Optionally, the counting component (not shown in the figure) comprises a first counting module 21, and the movable plate 3 further comprises a second side 32 opposite to the first side 31, and the second side 32 is provided with a light-blocking groove 321 along the length direction of the movable plate 3, the light-blocking groove 321 is provided with a through hole 3210 between every two limiting parts 311, and the first counting module 21 is arranged in the light-blocking groove 321. Specifically, in this embodiment, the other side of the movable plate 3 opposite to the first side 31 is the second side 32, and a horizontal light-blocking groove 321 is provided on the second side 32 along the length direction of the movable plate 3, and the light-blocking groove 321 is provided with an unlimited number of through holes 3210 in the groove segment between every two limiting parts 311, and the first counting module 21 is arranged in the light-blocking groove 321 and realizes counting through the through holes 3210. Among them, the first counting module 21 for counting is easily disturbed by ambient light, and the light-blocking groove 321 is arranged to reduce the disturbance of ambient light, so as to improve the counting accuracy.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 Optionally, the first counting module 21 comprises a first emitting unit 211 and a first receiving unit 212, the first emitting unit 211 is used for emitting a detection signal through the through hole 3210, and the first receiving unit 212 is used for receiving a feedback signal through the through hole 3210 to count when the workpiece is placed in the counting station. Specifically, in the embodiment, the first counting module 21 is a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor, which comprises a first emitting unit 211 for emitting a detection signal (such as infrared light or visible light) to the surface of the workpiece, and a first receiving unit 212 for receiving a feedback signal, wherein the feedback signal is the reflected light due to the irregularity of the surface of the workpiece and then diffuse reflection. In actual implementation, the first emitting unit 211 emits a detection signal through the through hole 3210, and when the workpiece is placed in the counting station, part of the light diffusely reflected back is captured by the first receiving unit 212. The first receiving unit 212 detects the change of the intensity of the reflected light and converts it into an electrical signal. When the detected intensity of the reflected light reaches a set threshold, the first counting module 21 determines that the workpiece exists and outputs a pulse signal, and each pulse signal represents an increase of one.

[0037] Optionally, the light-blocking groove 321 is provided with three spaced-apart through holes 3210 between every two limiting portions 311 along the length direction of the movable plate 3, wherein the through hole 3210 located in the middle is used for emitting a detection signal by the first emitting unit 211, and the two through holes 3210 located on both sides are used for receiving a feedback signal by the first receiving unit 212. Specifically, in the embodiment, three mutually spaced-apart through holes 3210 are sequentially provided along the length direction of the movable plate 3 at the interval between every two limiting portions 311. Among them, the first emitting unit 211 corresponds to the through hole 3210 located in the middle, and the first receiving unit 212 corresponds to the through holes 3210 located on both sides. In this way, the first emitting unit 211 emits a detection signal through the through hole 3210 located in the middle, and the first receiving unit 212 receives a feedback signal through the through holes 3210 located on both sides, thereby realizing the counting of the workpiece. It can be understood that by providing two through holes 3210 for the first receiving unit 212 to receive the feedback signal, the situation that a single through hole 3210 cannot receive the feedback signal when the workpiece blocks the through hole 3210 can be avoided, thereby achieving the purpose of further improving the counting accuracy.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2Optionally, the first counting module 21 is long strip-shaped and detachably arranged in the light-blocking groove 321. Specifically, in the embodiment, the first counting module 21 is long strip-shaped and corresponds to the light-blocking groove 321 in shape, and the first counting module 21 is detachably arranged in the light-blocking groove 321. In this way, on the one hand, when a fault occurs in any area of the first counting module 21, the first counting module 21 can be easily replaced for repair. On the other hand, compared with the segmented structure, the long strip-shaped first counting module 21 can significantly reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0039] Optionally, the counting assembly (not shown in the figure) further comprises a second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 arranged between every two adjacent limiting portions 311. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 is a back-to-back photoelectric sensor. For each movable plate 3, the second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 is arranged on the side wall of every two adjacent limiting portions 311. In this way, when the light between the second counting modules (not shown in the figure) 22 on the two adjacent limiting portions 311 is blocked, it can be determined that a workpiece is placed on the counting station at this time, and the count is increased by one at this time.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 Optionally, the second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 comprises a second emitting unit 221 and a second receiving unit 222, and the two sides of each limiting portion 311 are respectively provided with the second emitting unit 221 and the second receiving unit 222, and the second emitting unit 221 of any limiting portion 311 is arranged opposite to the second receiving unit 222 of another limiting portion 311 adjacent to the limiting portion 311. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 comprises a second emitting unit 221 for emitting a detection signal (such as infrared or visible light) and a second receiving unit 222 for detecting whether the light is blocked by a workpiece. For each movable plate 3, the two sides of all limiting portions 311 are respectively provided with one second emitting unit 221 and one second receiving unit 222, and the second emitting unit 221 on any limiting portion 311 is arranged opposite to the second receiving unit 222 on another limiting portion 311 adjacent to the limiting portion 311. In this way, when a workpiece is placed in the counting station, the light emitted by the second emitting unit 221 will be blocked, causing the light intensity detected by the second receiving unit 222 to change. The second emitting unit 221 converts this change in light intensity into an electrical signal, thereby triggering the counter to count.

[0041] Optionally, the first counting module 21 and the second counting module (not shown in the figure) 22 are respectively connected to the cloud signal, and each time it is detected that a workpiece is placed in the counting station, the counting information is uploaded to the cloud.

[0042] Optionally, a plurality of limiting portions 311 are arranged on the first side surface 31 of each movable plate 3. Specifically, in the embodiment, for each movable plate 3, a plurality of limiting portions 311 are arranged on the first side surface 31 along the length direction of the movable plate 3, so as to form counting positions with the same spacing. In this way, when counting any type of workpiece, the counting positions with the same spacing can ensure that each same type of workpiece can be placed properly, and problems such as shaking due to too large spacing or being unable to be placed due to too small spacing do not occur, effectively improving the overall cycle of the turnover process.

[0043] Optionally, the plurality of limiting portions 311 are arranged on the first side surface 31 at equal intervals along the length direction of the movable plate 3. Specifically, in the embodiment, for each movable plate 3, the plurality of limiting portions 311 are arranged on the first side surface 31 at equal intervals along the length direction of the movable plate 3, thereby forming counting positions with the same spacing. In this way, when counting any type of workpiece, the counting positions with the same spacing can ensure that each same type of workpiece can be placed properly, and problems such as shaking due to too large spacing or being unable to be placed due to too small spacing do not occur, effectively improving the overall cycle of the turnover process.

[0044] Optionally, the limiting portion 311 extends outward at one end close to the base 1 to form a supporting portion 3110 for fixing the workpiece when the workpiece is placed in the counting position. Specifically, in the embodiment, for each movable plate 3, the limiting portion 311 extends outward at one end close to the base 1, that is, extends toward the first side surface 31 of the other movable plate 3 arranged opposite, to form a structurally protruding supporting portion 3110. When a workpiece is placed in the counting position, the supporting portions 3110 of the two adjacent limiting portions 311 can fix the workpiece, preventing the workpiece from shaking in the counting position and causing inaccurate counting, thereby improving the counting accuracy.

[0045] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any manner. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not contradict, they should be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0046] In this document, the terms "comprise", "contain", or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, in addition to the listed elements, other elements that are not explicitly listed are also included.

[0047] The above description is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A counting device, characterized in that The utility model relates to a kind of counting device, including: Base, counting component and multiple movable plates, multiple movable plates are detachably arranged on the base, and the movable plate includes first side, and multiple limiting parts are provided in the height direction of the movable plate on the first side, and multiple limiting parts are arranged at intervals with each other between the limiting parts; Multiple movable plates are arranged in pairs, and the first side of the two movable plates is arranged oppositely, so that the limiting parts of the two movable plates form a counting station for placing workpiece, and the counting component is arranged on the movable plate to count when detecting that the workpiece is placed in the counting station.

2. The counting device of claim 1, wherein, The counting component includes a first counting module, and the movable plate further includes a second side opposite to the first side, the second side is provided with a light-blocking groove along the length direction of the movable plate, the light-blocking groove is provided with a through hole between every two limiting parts, and the first counting module is arranged in the light-blocking groove.

3. The counting device of claim 2, wherein, The first counting module includes a first transmitting unit and a first receiving unit, the first transmitting unit is used for transmitting detection signals through the through hole, and the first receiving unit is used for receiving feedback signals through the through hole to count when detecting that the workpiece is placed in the counting station.

4. The counting device of claim 3, wherein, The light-blocking groove is provided with three interval-distributed through holes between every two limiting parts along the length direction of the movable plate, wherein the through hole arranged in the middle is used for transmitting detection signals by the first transmitting unit, and the two through holes arranged on both sides are used for receiving feedback signals by the first receiving unit.

5. The counting device of claim 2, wherein, The first counting module is long strip-shaped, and is detachably arranged in the light-blocking groove.

6. The counting device of claim 1, wherein, The counting component further includes a second counting module, and the second counting module is arranged between every two adjacent limiting parts.

7. The counting device of claim 6, wherein, The second counting module includes a second transmitting unit and a second receiving unit, and the second transmitting unit and the second receiving unit are respectively arranged on both sides of each limiting part, and the second transmitting unit of any limiting part is arranged opposite to the second receiving unit of another limiting part adjacent to the limiting part.

8. The counting device of claim 1, wherein, Multiple limiting parts are arranged on the first side perpendicularly to the movable plate.

9. The counting device according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that Multiple limiting parts are arranged at equal intervals on the first side along the length direction of the movable plate.

10. The counting device of claim 1, wherein, The end of the limiting part close to the base extends outward to form a supporting part for fixing the workpiece when the workpiece is placed in the counting station.

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