Ball nut measuring device
By designing an automated ball nut measuring device, the automatic measurement and sorting of ball nuts were realized, solving the problems of cumbersome and error-prone manual operation in the existing technology, and improving the detection efficiency and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing ball nut measuring devices cannot automatically classify ball nuts into good or bad product collection containers, resulting in cumbersome and error-prone manual operation.
A ball nut measuring device was designed, comprising a base, a placement plate, a plug-in rod, a mounting bracket, a measuring module, a telescopic push rod, and a laser rangefinder. It can automatically classify ball nuts into good or bad product slots based on the measurement results, and achieve automated positioning and classification through the cooperation of the slide table and the telescopic push rod.
It enables automated measurement and classification of ball nuts, improving inspection efficiency and accuracy, reducing manual intervention, and is suitable for quality control in mass production environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of measuring device technology, and specifically relates to a ball nut measuring device. Background Technology
[0002] As a crucial component of ball screw assemblies, ball nuts have a significant impact on the overall performance of the screw assembly. During ball nut manufacturing, to ensure product quality and performance meet design requirements, the outer diameter of the ball nut needs to be measured. While existing ball nut measuring devices can meet the basic requirement of measuring the outer diameter, they cannot automatically place the ball nuts into the good or bad product collection containers based on the measurement results. Instead, workers must manually place the ball nuts, which is not only cumbersome but also prone to errors due to inattention after prolonged sorting. Therefore, these devices do not fully meet user needs. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, this utility model addresses the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a ball nut measuring device, which not only meets the basic requirement of measuring the outer diameter of ball nuts, but also automatically and accurately places the ball nuts into the good product collection container or the bad product collection container according to the test results, thereby more fully meeting people's usage needs.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a ball nut measuring device, including a base, a placement plate arranged on the base in the left and right direction, a plurality of plug-in rods for inserting and fixing ball nuts on the front side of the placement plate in the left and right direction, a U-shaped mounting frame spanning the placement plate in the left and right direction on the base, a measuring module arranged on the mounting frame, a placement groove slidably arranged on the base, a good product groove and a bad product groove placed in the placement groove, a first telescopic push rod adapted to the plurality of plug-in rods arranged on the placement plate, and a push plate arranged on the first telescopic push rod.
[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, a first linear slide is provided on the base along the front-back direction, located at the side end of the placement groove, and a connecting plate connected to the placement groove is provided on the slide seat of the first linear slide.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the pusher plate is U-shaped, and both ends of the pusher plate are sleeved on the plug-in rod.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the measuring module includes a mounting plate that is slidably disposed on the top of the mounting frame in the left-right direction. A second telescopic push rod that is vertically disposed on the mounting plate is provided on the mounting plate. A U-shaped fixing frame is provided at the lower end of the output shaft of the second telescopic push rod. Laser rangefinders are respectively provided at both ends of the fixing frame.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a connecting tube located at the side end of the first telescopic push rod is also vertically provided on the mounting plate, and a connecting rod that is inserted into the connecting tube is provided on the fixing frame.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top of the mounting bracket is provided with a through hole that is sleeved on the outside of the fixed end of the second telescopic push rod. The top of the mounting bracket is also provided with a second linear slide on one side of the through hole along the left and right direction. One side of the mounting plate is connected to the slide seat of the second linear slide. The top of the mounting bracket is also provided with a support groove on the other side of the through hole along the left and right direction. The other side of the mounting plate is slidably connected to the support groove.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, a vertical plate is also provided on the base, located in front of the placement plate. A third telescopic push rod is horizontally arranged on the vertical plate. The third telescopic push rod is provided with a positioning push plate for pressing the ball nuts against the push plate. The positioning push plate is provided with a through hole that fits onto the outside of the plug-in rod. Through the cooperation of the third telescopic push rod, the positioning push plate and the through hole, multiple ball nuts to be tested can be positioned and pushed onto the push plate, preparing for subsequent measurement.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the placement plate is also provided with a first guide hole, and the pusher plate is provided with a first guide rod that is inserted into the first guide hole. The insertion and cooperation of the first guide hole and the first guide rod further improves the movement stability of the pusher plate, avoids deviation or jamming, and prevents the first telescopic pusher rod from being easily damaged by terrain deformation.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, a second guide hole is also provided on the vertical plate, and a second guide rod is provided on the positioning push plate to be inserted into the second guide hole. The insertion and cooperation of the second guide hole and the second guide rod further improves the movement stability of the positioning push plate, avoids deviation or jamming, and prevents the third telescopic push rod from being easily damaged by terrain deformation.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] Firstly, the first linear slide can automatically move the good product slot and the defective product slot to a position that matches the plug-in rod, so that multiple first telescopic push rods and push plates can automatically push the corresponding ball nuts into the good product slot or the defective product slot according to the detection results.
[0015] Secondly, the second linear slide and the second telescopic push rod can automatically mount the fixed frame and the laser rangefinders on both sides of the ball nut. The outer diameter of the ball nut can be obtained by subtracting the measurement distance between the laser rangefinder and the ball nut from the fixed distance between the two laser rangefinders. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first linear slide, connecting plate, first snap-fit groove and second snap-fit groove of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting sleeve and connecting rod of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vertical plate, the third telescopic push rod, the positioning push plate, and the through hole of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first guide hole and the second guide hole of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first telescopic push rod, the push plate, and the first guide rod of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 101, base; 102, placement plate; 103, plug-in rod; 104, mounting bracket; 105, placement slot; 106, good product slot; 107, defective product slot; 108, first telescopic push rod; 109, push plate; 110, first linear slide; 111, connecting plate; 112, first snap-fit groove; 113, second snap-fit groove; 201, mounting plate; 202, second telescopic push rod; 203, fixing bracket; 204, laser rangefinder; 205, through hole; 206, second linear slide; 207, support slide; 301, connecting sleeve; 302, connecting rod; 303, vertical plate; 304, third telescopic push rod; 305, positioning push plate; 306, through hole; 307, first guide insertion hole; 308, first guide insertion rod; 309, second guide insertion hole; 310, second guide insertion rod. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To better understand this utility model, the following embodiments further illustrate its content, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described below. Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a more thorough understanding of this utility model. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model can be practiced without one or more of these details.
[0025] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a ball nut measuring device includes a base 101. A placement plate 102 is arranged on the base 101 in a left-right direction. Multiple insertion rods 103 for inserting and fixing ball nuts are respectively arranged on the front side of the placement plate 102 in a left-right direction. A U-shaped mounting bracket 104 spanning the placement plate 102 in a left-right direction is also provided on the base 101. A measuring module is arranged on the mounting bracket 104. A placement groove 105 is slidably arranged on the base 101, containing a good product groove 106 and a defective product groove 107. A first telescopic push rod 108 adapted to the multiple insertion rods 103 is provided on the placement plate 102. A pusher plate 109 is provided on the first telescopic push rod 108. A first engaging groove 112 engaging with the good product groove 106 and a second engaging groove 113 engaging with the defective product groove 107 are provided in the placement groove 105.
[0026] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the measurement module includes a mounting plate 201 that slides on the top of the mounting frame 104 in the left-right direction. A second telescopic push rod 202 of the measurement module is vertically mounted on the mounting plate 201. A U-shaped fixing frame 203 is provided at the lower end of the output shaft of the second telescopic push rod 202. Laser rangefinders 204 are respectively provided at both ends of the fixing frame 203.
[0027] The ball nut to be tested is inserted into the plug rod 103, thus initially fixing it on the placement plate 102; then the rear end of the ball nut is made to abut against the push plate 109 to achieve the positioning of the ball nut, avoiding the impact of the convenience and accuracy of measurement due to the positional displacement of the ball nut in the front-back direction.
[0028] The drive mounting plate 201 moves left and right, adjusting the fixing frame 203 and the laser rangefinder 204 to be directly above the ball nut. At the same time, the second telescopic push rod 202 extends downward by a certain length, fitting the fixing frame 203 and the laser rangefinders 204 on both sides of the ball nut respectively, preparing for measurement.
[0029] The laser rangefinder 204 is activated, measuring the distances between itself and both sides of the ball nut. The outer diameter of the ball nut can be calculated by subtracting the measured distances between each laser rangefinder 204 and the ball nut from the fixed distance between the two laser rangefinders 204.
[0030] The measurement results are automatically analyzed by the system to determine whether the ball nut meets the quality standards. If it is qualified, the placement slot 105 is moved so that the good product slot 106 is matched with the position of the plug rod 103. Only when the output shaft of the first telescopic push rod 108 extends a certain length can the pusher plate 109 be pushed to move the ball nut into the good product slot 106 in the placement slot 105. If it is not qualified, the defective product slot 107 is moved to a position that matches the plug rod 103, and the ball nut is pushed into the defective product slot 107 by the first telescopic push rod 108 and the pusher plate 109.
[0031] After completing one measurement, the device resets and begins the next round of ball nut measurement. This ball nut measuring device significantly improves inspection efficiency and accuracy through automated positioning, measurement, and classification functions, while reducing manual intervention, making it suitable for quality control needs in mass production environments.
[0032] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a first linear slide 110 is provided on the base 101 along the front-back direction, located at the side end of the placement slot 105. A connecting plate 111 connected to the placement slot 105 is provided on the slide of the first linear slide 110. The push plate 109 is U-shaped, and both ends of the push plate 109 are sleeved on the plug-in rod 103. The front-back movement of the slide of the first linear slide 110 can drive the placement slot 105 to move, ensuring that the good product slot 106 or the defective product slot 107 is always directly below the push plate 109, so as to complete the classification and storage.
[0033] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the mounting bracket 104 has a through hole 205 that fits onto the outside of the fixed end of the second telescopic push rod. The top of the mounting bracket 104 also has a second linear slide 206 located on one side of the through hole 205 along the left-right direction. One side of the mounting plate 201 is connected to the slide block of the second linear slide 206. The top of the mounting bracket 104 also has a support groove 207 located on the other side of the through hole 205 along the left-right direction. The other side of the mounting plate 201 is slidably connected to the support groove 207. By simply driving the slide block of the second linear slide 206 to move left and right, the mounting plate 201 can be slidably adjusted through the sliding engagement of the support groove 207 and the mounting plate 201.
[0034] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3As shown, a connecting sleeve 301 located on the side of the first telescopic push rod 108 is also vertically arranged on the mounting plate 201, and a connecting rod 302 that plugs into the connecting sleeve 301 is provided on the fixing frame 203. Through the plugging and cooperation between the connecting rod 302 and the connecting sleeve 301, the vertical movement of the mounting frame 104 can be guided, so that the mounting frame 104 and the laser rangefinder 204 can move vertically smoothly, and the second telescopic push rod 202 can be prevented from being easily damaged by terrain deformation.
[0035] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, a vertical plate 303 is also provided on the base 101, located in front of the placement plate 102. A third telescopic push rod 304 is horizontally arranged on the vertical plate 303. The third telescopic push rod 304 is provided with a positioning push plate 305 for abutting the ball nut against the push plate 109. The positioning push plate 305 is provided with a through hole 306 sleeved on the outside of the plug-in rod 103. After the ball nut is initially fixed to the plug-in rod 103 and the placement plate 102, the output shaft of the third telescopic push rod 304 can be driven to extend by a certain length, pushing the positioning push plate 305 forward. The ball nut passes through the plug-in rod 103 through the through hole 306 on the positioning push plate 305, and then the positioning push plate 305 accurately abuts the ball nut against the push plate 109, ensuring that the ball nut is in the standard position required for measurement, thus preparing for subsequent measurement.
[0036] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the placement plate 102 is also provided with a first guide insertion hole 307, and the pusher plate 109 is provided with a first guide rod 308 that is inserted into the first guide insertion hole 307. Through the lateral insertion and cooperation between the first guide rod 308 and the first guide insertion hole 307, the movement stability of the pusher plate 109 can be improved, avoiding deviation or jamming; and the first telescopic push rod 108 can be prevented from being easily damaged by terrain deformation.
[0037] According to another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 , 6 As shown, the vertical plate 303 is also provided with a second guide hole 309, and the positioning push plate 305 is provided with a second guide rod 310 that is inserted into the second guide hole 309. Through the insertion and cooperation of the second guide rod 310 and the second guide hole 309, the movement stability of the positioning push plate 305 can be improved, avoiding deviation or jamming; and the third telescopic push rod 304 can be prevented from being easily damaged by terrain deformation.
[0038] The above are preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A ball nut measuring device comprising a base (101), characterised in that: The base (101) is provided with a placing plate (102) along the left-right direction, the front side of the placing plate (102) is respectively provided with a plurality of insertion rods (103) for inserting and fixing the ball nut along the left-right direction, the base (101) is further provided with a U-shaped mounting rack (104) which crosses the placing plate (102) along the left-right direction, the mounting rack (104) is provided with a measuring module, the base (101) is slidably provided with a placing groove (105), the placing groove (105) is provided with a good product groove (106) and a poor product groove (107), the placing plate (102) is provided with a first telescopic push rod (108) matched with the plurality of insertion rods (103), and the first telescopic push rod (108) is provided with a pushing plate (109). The measuring module comprises a mounting plate (201) slidably arranged on the top of the mounting rack (104) along the left-right direction, the mounting plate (201) is provided with a second telescopic push rod (202) vertically arranged on the mounting plate (201), and the lower end of the output shaft of the second telescopic push rod (202) is provided with a U-shaped fixing frame (203), and the two ends of the fixing frame (203) are respectively provided with laser range finders (204).
2. The ball nut measuring device of claim 1, wherein: The base (101) is provided with a first straight line sliding table (110) at the side end of the placing groove (105) along the front-rear direction, and the sliding seat of the first straight line sliding table (110) is provided with a connecting plate (111) connected with the placing groove (105).
3. The ball nut measuring device of claim 2, wherein: The pushing plate (109) is U-shaped, and the two ends of the pushing plate (109) are sleeved on the insertion rods (103).
4. The ball nut measuring device of claim 3, wherein: The mounting plate (201) is further provided with a connecting plug (301) at the side end of the first telescopic push rod (108) vertically, and the fixing frame (203) is provided with a connecting insertion rod (302) inserted with the connecting plug (301).
5. The ball nut measuring device of claim 4, wherein: The top of the mounting rack (104) is provided with a through hole (205) sleeved on the outer side of the fixed end of the second telescopic push rod, the top of the mounting rack (104) is further provided with a second straight line sliding table (206) on one side of the through hole (205) along the left-right direction, one side of the mounting plate (201) is connected with the sliding seat of the second straight line sliding table (206), and the top of the mounting rack (104) is further provided with a supporting sliding groove (207) on the other side of the through hole (205) along the left-right direction, and the other side of the mounting plate (201) is slidably connected with the supporting sliding groove (207).
6. The ball nut measuring device of claim 5, wherein: The base (101) is further provided with a vertical plate (303) at the front side of the placing plate (102), the vertical plate (303) is transversely provided with a third telescopic push rod (304), the third telescopic push rod (304) is provided with a positioning push plate (305) for abutting the ball nut against the pushing plate (109), and the positioning push plate (305) is provided with a through hole (306) sleeved on the outer side of the insertion rod (103).
7. The ball nut measuring device of claim 6, wherein: The placing plate (102) is further provided with a first guide insertion hole (307), and the pushing plate (109) is provided with a first guide insertion rod (308) inserted with the first guide insertion hole (307).
8. The ball nut measuring device of claim 7, wherein: The vertical plate (303) is further provided with a second guide socket (309), and the positioning push plate (305) is provided with a second guide rod (310) inserted into the second guide socket (309).