Equipment for detecting starting power supply of automobile

By combining a transport line and a gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism with a testing robot, along with a camera module and modular clip plugs, the problems of low efficiency and poor adaptability in automotive starting power supply testing are solved, achieving efficient and accurate automated testing, adapting to multiple power interface specifications, and suitable for large-scale production.

CN223970415UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06DONGGUAN MAOHONG DESIGN TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-21
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for testing automotive starting power supplies are inefficient, susceptible to human error, have poor compatibility with semi-automatic equipment, and are prone to interface wear, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

It employs a coordinated approach of a transport line, a gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism, and a testing robot, combined with camera module coordinate positioning and modularly designed clip plugs, to achieve precise positioning, rapid testing, and automated processing, and is compatible with various power interface specifications.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves testing efficiency, reduces human error, extends equipment life, adapts to large-scale production, reduces interface damage, and expands the application range of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for detecting an automobile starting power supply, which comprises a transport line, a gantry type three-axis transfer mechanism and a frame platform, the gantry type three-axis transfer mechanism is connected with a detection manipulator, a material tray is transported on the transport line, the automobile starting power supply is arrayed on the material tray, and the automobile starting power supply comprises a power supply interface and an array vertical frame on the material tray. The three-axis terminal platform deck is provided with a vertical frame, a plug with a clamp is inserted into the vertical frame, a conductive terminal row and a detection manipulator camera module are arranged on one side of the material disc, a clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism is further installed on the three-axis terminal platform deck and comprises a side clamping jaw, the clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism comprises a rotation driving module, and the rotation driving module drives the side clamping jaw to rotate. The clip opening and closing trigger mechanism further comprises a trigger mechanism. Through cooperation of the conveying line, the gantry type three-axis transfer mechanism and the detection manipulator, continuous conveying, accurate positioning and rapid detection of the automobile starting power supply are achieved, the detection efficiency is remarkably improved, and the automobile starting power supply detection device is suitable for large-scale production scenes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing equipment technology, specifically to a device for testing automotive starting power supplies. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, the efficiency and accuracy of performance testing for automotive starter power supplies, as key components, are increasingly important. Currently, common testing methods rely heavily on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, which presents the following problems: First, manual testing is inefficient and easily affected by subjective factors, leading to poor consistency. Second, existing semi-automatic equipment often uses fixed clamping structures, making it difficult to adapt to different power interface specifications and prone to false detections due to poor contact. Third, the insertion and removal operations during testing rely on manual completion, easily causing interface wear or product damage. Furthermore, existing equipment lacks efficient batch processing capabilities, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a device for detecting the starting power of an automobile in order to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for detecting the starting power of an automobile, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for testing automotive starting power supplies, comprising: a transport line, a gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism, and a frame platform. The transport line is arranged across the frame platform, and the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism is arranged on the frame platform. The gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism is connected to a testing robot. A material tray is transported on the transport line, and automotive starting power supplies are arrayed on the material tray. Each automotive starting power supply includes a power interface.

[0006] The tray has an array of uprights, and a clip-on plug is inserted into the uprights. A conductive terminal block is provided on one side of the tray. The conductive terminal block is electrically connected to the clip-on plug and to a conductive detection mechanism. The clip-on plug includes a plug body. A slot is integrally provided on the side of the plug body. A clip is rotatably installed in the slot. A slot is provided at the lower end of the clip. A torsion spring is provided between the clip and the slot. The plug body is connected to a conductive wire. The conductive wire is connected to the conductive terminal block. A beveled protrusion is provided on the side of the power interface. The beveled protrusion engages with the slot when inserted.

[0007] The detection robot camera module performs coordinate positioning for each car starter power supply;

[0008] The detection robot includes a three-axis terminal platform, and a clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism is also installed on the three-axis terminal platform. The clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism is located between the first gripper mechanism. The clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism includes a side gripper, which is driven by a cylinder.

[0009] The clamp opening and closing triggering mechanism also includes a rotary drive module, which drives the side clamp to rotate.

[0010] The clamp opening and closing triggering mechanism further includes a triggering mechanism that triggers the clamp to open and close.

[0011] Preferably, the three-axis terminal platform is fixedly connected to the transfer terminal of the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism, and a camera module is provided on the three-axis terminal platform.

[0012] Preferably, a first gripper mechanism is also installed on the three-axis terminal platform. The first gripper mechanism is driven by a cylinder and uses the first gripper mechanism to remove the unqualified car starter power supply from the tray.

[0013] Preferably, the triggering mechanism and the side gripper are driven by the same rotary drive module. The triggering mechanism includes a cylinder, a trigger pusher, a rotary support shaft, and a push rod. The cylinder linearly drives the push rod to rise and fall, and the trigger pusher is rotatably connected to the rotary support shaft.

[0014] Preferably, a reset torsion spring is provided between the trigger push head and the rotating support shaft, and the trigger push head is L-shaped with its upper end abutting against the push rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. Through the coordinated operation of the transport line, the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism and the inspection robot, the continuous delivery, precise positioning and rapid inspection of automotive starting power supplies are achieved, significantly improving inspection efficiency and making it suitable for large-scale production scenarios;

[0017] 2. The camera module performs coordinate positioning for each power source, and combined with the precise movement of the three-axis terminal stage, ensures the error-free operation of the gripper mechanism and trigger mechanism, greatly reducing human error.

[0018] 3. The first gripper mechanism can automatically identify and remove defective products, reducing manual intervention and improving the intelligence level of the production line;

[0019] 4. The angled protrusion design of the plug with clip and power interface, combined with the trigger push head and torsion spring reset mechanism, achieves stable clamping during insertion and quick release during separation, avoiding interface damage and extending equipment life.

[0020] 5. The modular design of the tray stand and conductive terminal block, combined with the adjustable parameters of the robotic arm, can be adapted to various specifications of automotive starter power supplies, expanding the application range of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 In this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Rear view;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the clip opening and closing triggering mechanism and the plug with clip in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the combination of the clip-on plug and the power interface in this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Transport line; 2. Tray; 21. Conductive terminal block; 22. Plug with clip; 221. Plug body; 222. Clip; 2221. Slot; 223. Conductive wire; 224. Slot; 225. Torsion spring; 23. Stand; 3. Car starter; 31. Power interface; 311. Angled protrusion; 4. Gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism; 5. Inspection robot; 51. Three-axis terminal platform; 52. Rotary drive module; 53. First gripper mechanism; 54. Clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism; 541. Trigger push head; 542. Rotary support shaft; 543. Push rod; 544. Side gripper; 55. Camera module; 6. Frame platform. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-7This utility model provides a technical solution: a device for testing automotive starter power supplies, comprising: a transport line 1, a gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4, and a frame platform 6. The transport line 1 is horizontally mounted on the frame platform 6, and the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 is mounted on the frame platform 6. The gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 is connected to a testing robot 5. A transport tray 2 is mounted on the transport line 1, and an array of automotive starter power supplies 3 is mounted on the tray 2. The tray 2 with the arrayed automotive starter power supplies 3 is transferred to the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 via the transport line 1. The gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 drives the testing robot 5 to move, and the testing robot 5 tests the automotive starter power supplies 3. When a product is found to be unqualified, the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 moves the testing robot 5 to remove the unqualified automotive starter power supply 3 from the tray 2.

[0031] The automotive starter power supply 3 includes a power interface 31, an array stand 23 on the tray 2, a plug with clips 22 inserted into the stand 23, a conductive terminal block 21 on one side of the tray 2, the conductive terminal block 21 being electrically connected to the plug with clips 22, and the conductive terminal block 21 being electrically connected to a conductivity detection mechanism. The detection robot 5 clamps the plug with clips 22, making it plug into the power interface 31 and energize it, thereby realizing the sequential energization of the automotive starter power supply 3, the plug with clips 22, the conductive terminal block 21, and the conductivity detection mechanism, determining the discharge status of the automotive starter power supply 3, and thus determining whether the automotive starter power supply 3 is a qualified product.

[0032] The inspection robot 5 includes a three-axis terminal platform 51, which is fixedly connected to the transfer terminal of the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4. A camera module 55 is installed on the three-axis terminal platform 51. The camera module 55 is used to perform coordinate positioning on each car starter 3 so that the inspection robot 5 can accurately identify the specific location of the car starter 3.

[0033] The three-axis terminal stage 51 is also equipped with a first gripper mechanism 53, which is driven by a cylinder to grab and remove unqualified car starter power supplies 3 from the material tray 2.

[0034] A clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism 54 is also installed on the three-axis terminal platform 51. The clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism 54 is located between the first gripper mechanism 53. The clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism 54 includes a side gripper 544, which is driven by a cylinder to grip the plug 22 with clamp. After being transferred by the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4, it is aligned with the power interface 31 of the car starter power supply 3, so that the plug 22 with clamp is connected to the power interface 31.

[0035] The clamp opening and closing trigger mechanism 54 includes a rotation drive module 52, which drives the side clamp 544 to rotate, and after rotating the clamp plug 22, it is plugged into the power interface 31.

[0036] The clamp opening and closing triggering mechanism 54 also includes a triggering mechanism. The triggering mechanism and the side gripper 544 are driven to rotate by the rotary drive module 52. The triggering mechanism includes a cylinder, a trigger push head 541, a rotary support shaft 542, and a push rod 543. The cylinder linearly drives the push rod 543 to rise and fall. The trigger push head 541 is rotatably connected to the rotary support shaft 542, so that the trigger push head 541 rotates about the rotary support shaft 542 as an axis. A reset torsion spring is provided between the trigger push head 541 and the rotary support shaft 542. The trigger push head 541 is L-shaped, and its upper end abuts against the push rod 543. The cylinder drives the push rod 543 to descend and press the trigger push head 541 to rotate, so that the trigger push head 541 rotates to trigger the clamp plug 22.

[0037] The clip-on plug 22 includes a plug body 221. A slot 224 is integrally formed on the side of the plug body 221. A clip 222 is rotatably mounted within the slot 224. A slot 2221 is formed at the lower end of the clip 222. A torsion spring 225 is provided between the clip 222 and the slot 224. A conductive wire 223 is connected to the plug body 221, and the conductive wire 223 is connected to a conductive terminal block 21. A beveled protrusion 311 is provided on the side of the power interface 31. When the clip-on plug 222... When the plug 22 is plugged into the power interface 31, the beveled protrusion 311 is inserted into the slot 224 and then the clip 222 is released. The beveled protrusion 311 is then locked in the slot 2221 of the clip 222, so that the clip 222 clamps the beveled protrusion 311. When it is necessary to separate the plug 22 with the clip from the power interface 31, the push head 541 is triggered to rotate and press the clip 222 to disengage it from the beveled protrusion 311, thus completing the smooth separation of the power interface 31 from the plug body 221.

[0038] Working principle: The car starter power supply array 3 is placed into the material tray 2 and transported by the conveyor line 1 to the bottom of the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4. The gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 drives the inspection robot arm 5 to move along three axes. The camera module 55 sequentially positions the car starter power supply 3. Then, the gantry-type three-axis transfer mechanism 4 drives the side gripper 544 to clamp the plug body 221 and rotate it to match the direction of the power interface 31. Then, the plug body 221 is inserted into the power interface 31, and the clamp 222 clamps the inclined side of the power interface 31. The protrusion 311 completes the fixation of the plug body 221 and the power interface 31, and the discharge test of the car starter power supply 3 begins. After the test is completed, the push rod 543 is driven by the cylinder to descend and press the trigger push head 541, causing it to rotate and trigger the clamp 222 to disengage from the inclined protrusion 311. The side clamp 544 clamps the plug body 221 and disengages it from the power interface 31. The push rod 543 resets, and the trigger push head 541 is reset by the torsion spring. The unqualified car starter power supply 3 is clamped by the first clamp mechanism 53 and transferred to the discharge tray 2 by the gantry three-axis transfer mechanism 4.

[0039] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0040] 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 apparatus for detecting a starting power source of an automobile, comprising: Transport line (1), gantry three-axis transfer mechanism (4) and rack platform (6), the transport line (1) is transversely arranged on the rack platform (6), the gantry three-axis transfer mechanism (4) is arranged on the rack platform (6), the gantry three-axis transfer mechanism (4) is connected with detection mechanical arm (5), the transport line (1) transports tray (2), the tray (2) is arrayed with automobile starting power supply (3), the automobile starting power supply (3) comprises power interface (31); Its characterized in that: the tray (2) is arrayed with stand (23), the stand (23) is inserted with clip-on plug (22), one side of the tray (2) is provided with conductive terminal row (21), the conductive terminal row (21) is in conductive connection with the clip-on plug (22), the conductive terminal row (21) is electrically connected with the conductive detection mechanism, the clip-on plug (22) comprises plug main body (221), the plug main body (221) is integrally provided with a slot (224) on one side, the slot (224) is rotatably provided with a clip (222), a clamping groove (2221) is formed in the lower end of the clip (222), a torsional spring (225) is arranged between the clip (222) and the slot (224), the plug main body (221) is connected with a conductive wire (223), the conductive wire (223) is connected with the conductive terminal row (21), and the power interface (31) is provided with an inclined convex (311) on one side, the inclined convex (311) is clamped when the inclined convex (311) is inserted into the clamping groove (2221); The detection mechanical arm (5) is provided with a camera module (55), and the camera module (55) is used for coordinate positioning of each automobile starting power supply (3); The detection mechanical arm (5) comprises a three-axis terminal carrier (51), a clip opening and closing trigger mechanism (54) is further installed on the three-axis terminal carrier (51), the clip opening and closing trigger mechanism (54) is located between the first clamping jaw mechanism (53), and the clip opening and closing trigger mechanism (54) comprises a side clamping jaw (544) driven by a gas cylinder; The clip opening and closing trigger mechanism (54) further comprises a rotary drive module (52), and the rotary drive module (52) drives the side clamping jaw (544) to rotate; The clip opening and closing trigger mechanism (54) further comprises a trigger mechanism, and the trigger mechanism triggers the clip (222) to open and close.

2. The apparatus for detecting a starting power source of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein The three-axis terminal carrier (51) is fixedly connected with the transfer terminal of the gantry three-axis transfer mechanism (4), and the camera module (55) is arranged on the three-axis terminal carrier (51).

3. The apparatus for detecting a starting power source of an automobile according to claim 2, wherein The first clamping jaw mechanism (53) is further installed on the three-axis terminal carrier (51) and driven by a gas cylinder, and the first clamping jaw mechanism (53) clamps the unqualified automobile starting power supply (3) to move out of the tray (2).

4. The apparatus for detecting a starting power source of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein The trigger mechanism and the side clamping jaw (544) are driven to rotate by the rotary drive module (52), and the trigger mechanism comprises a gas cylinder, a trigger push head (541), a rotary support shaft (542) and a top rod (543), the gas cylinder drives the top rod (543) to ascend and descend in a straight line, and the trigger push head (541) is rotationally connected with the rotary support shaft (542).

5. A device for detecting the starting power source of an automobile according to claim 4, characterized in that, The trigger push head (541) is provided with a reset torsion spring between the trigger push head (541) and the rotating support shaft (542), and the upper end of the trigger push head (541) is connected to the top rod (543).