Aerated concrete plate sorting device
By combining robotic arms and vision inspection components, automated sorting of aerated concrete panels has been achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety risks associated with manual sorting, and improving sorting efficiency and product qualification rate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
In the production process of aerated concrete panels, manual sorting is inefficient, has a high error rate, and poses safety risks.
The system employs a combination of robotic arms, conveying devices, and vision inspection components to achieve automated sorting. Industrial cameras identify surface defects in the boards, which are then held in place by clamping plates, and the robotic arms perform the sorting.
It has achieved automated sorting, reduced human error rate and safety risks, and improved sorting efficiency and product qualification rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aerated concrete panel technology, specifically an aerated concrete panel sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) panels are porous, lightweight silicate precast panels made primarily from cement, lime, and silica sand, with the addition of a foaming agent. The process involves batching, mixing, pouring, foaming, cutting, and high-pressure steam curing. The panels contain a large number of uniformly distributed micropores, giving them unique physical properties and making them widely used in the construction industry.
[0003] In the production process of aerated concrete panels, the processed panels need to be sorted and selected. In traditional production workshops, most sorting is done manually. However, manual labor is labor-intensive and inefficient, and has a high error rate and safety risks. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an aerated concrete panel sorting device, which has the advantages of high operating efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: an aerated concrete panel sorting device, comprising a frame, characterized in that a conveying device is provided in the middle part of the top surface of the frame, a mechanical arm is provided on one side of the top surface of the frame, a first electric push rod is provided on the upper side of the mechanical arm, a lifting frame is connected to the telescopic end of the first electric push rod, the lifting frame extends above the conveying device, an assembly plate is connected to the lower end of the lifting frame, a strip-shaped through hole is provided on the assembly plate, and a bidirectional lead screw module is provided on the strip-shaped through hole;
[0006] Both sides of the strip-shaped through hole are slidably connected to the moving blocks connected to the bidirectional lead screw module. The lower end of the moving blocks extends through the strip-shaped through hole to the bottom of the assembly plate. Each moving block is provided with a clamping piece on its lower side. The assembly plate is provided with four telescopic rods arranged in a rectangular pattern on its lower side. The telescopic rods are located on both sides of the strip-shaped through hole. The lower side of all the telescopic rods is connected to a limiting plate. The limiting plate is located between two clamping pieces. A vision inspection component is provided on the conveying device next to the lifting frame.
[0007] In the above scheme, the vision inspection component includes a gantry frame set on the upper side of the frame, the gantry frame spanning above the conveying device, and a second electric push rod at both ends of the upper beam of the gantry frame. The telescopic end of the second electric push rod passes through the upper beam of the gantry frame and is connected to a lifting seat. Industrial cameras are evenly arranged on the lower side of the lifting seat.
[0008] In the above scheme, a stacking platform is set on one side of the frame near the robotic arm.
[0009] In the above scheme, elastic protrusions are provided at both ends of the opposite sides of the clamping plates on both sides.
[0010] In the above solution, notches corresponding to the moving block are provided on both sides of the limiting plate to avoid interference during the movement of the moving block.
[0011] The aerated concrete panel sorting device provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. By combining robotic arms, conveying devices, and vision inspection components, automated sorting of aerated concrete panels has been achieved, completely replacing the traditional manual sorting mode, significantly reducing human error rate and safety risks, and increasing sorting efficiency.
[0013] 2. The vision inspection component adopts a gantry frame structure and drives the lifting seat through the second electric push rod to realize the height adjustment of the industrial camera to adapt to the inspection needs of plates of different thicknesses. Thus, the industrial camera can capture images of the plate surface in real time, accurately identify defects such as cracks and missing corners, improve the overall product pass rate, and further enhance the picking effect. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the assembly plate of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly plate of this utility model, viewed from below.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Frame, 2. Conveying device, 3. Robotic arm, 4. First electric push rod, 5. Lifting frame, 6. Assembly plate, 7. Two-way lead screw module, 8. Moving block, 9. Clamping plate, 10. Telescopic rod, 11. Limiting plate, 12. Gantry frame, 13. Second electric push rod, 14. Lifting seat, 15. Industrial camera, 16. Stacking platform, 17. Elastic protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0020] Example 1
[0021] like Figure 1-4As shown, the aerated concrete panel sorting device includes a frame 1. A conveying device 2 is installed in the middle of the top surface of the frame 1. A robotic arm 3 is installed on one side of the top surface of the frame 1. A stacking platform 16 for stacking the sorted panels is installed on the side of the frame 1 near the robotic arm 3. The robotic arm 3 is an L-shaped wall. A first electric push rod 4 is installed on its horizontal part. The telescopic end of the first electric push rod 4 is connected to a lifting frame 5. The lifting frame 5 extends above the conveying device 2. An assembly plate 6 is connected to the lower end of the lifting frame 5. Specifically, the lifting frame 5 includes a lifting plate. Four legs are installed on the lower side of the lifting plate and connected to the assembly plate 6. A strip-shaped through hole is provided in the upper middle part of the assembly plate 6. A bidirectional screw module 7 is installed on the upper side of the strip-shaped through hole.
[0022] Both sides of the strip-shaped through hole are slidably connected to movable blocks 8 connected to the bidirectional lead screw module 7. The bidirectional lead screw module 7 drives the movable blocks 8 on both sides to move relative to or away from each other. The bidirectional lead screw module 7 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The lower side of the movable block 8 passes through the strip-shaped through hole and rises to below the assembly plate. Each movable block 8 is provided with a clamping piece 9 at its lower end. Both ends of the opposite sides of the clamping pieces 9 on both sides are provided with elastic protrusions 17. Four telescopic rods 10 are provided on the lower side of the assembly plate 6 in a rectangular distribution. The telescopic rods 10 are located on both sides of the strip-shaped through hole. The lower side of the telescopic rods 10 is connected to a limiting plate 11, which is located between the two clamping pieces 9. The limiting plate 11 has notches on both sides corresponding to the movable blocks 8. A vision inspection component is provided on the conveying device 2 adjacent to the lifting frame 5.
[0023] The vision inspection component includes a gantry frame 12 mounted on the top surface of the frame 1. The gantry frame 12 spans across the conveyor 2. A second electric push rod 13 is provided at both ends of the upper beam of the gantry frame 12. The telescopic end of the second electric push rod 13 passes through the upper beam of the gantry frame 12 and is connected to a lifting seat 14. Industrial cameras 15 are evenly arranged on the lower side of the lifting seat 14.
[0024] After production, the aerated concrete slabs are placed on top of the conveyor device 2, which moves multiple slabs. Simultaneously, the second electric push rod 13 is controlled to lower multiple industrial cameras 15 via a lifting mechanism, allowing for the acquisition of surface images of the concrete slabs. Combined with image recognition algorithms (such as deep learning), the integrity, dimensional accuracy, or surface defects of the slabs are assessed, automatically distinguishing between qualified and defective products. This assessment method is existing technology and not the inventive point of this invention. Furthermore, the second electric push rod 13 can adjust the height of the industrial cameras 15 according to the slab thickness, ensuring the quality of image acquisition by the industrial cameras 15.
[0025] Subsequently, the robotic arm, in conjunction with the first electric push rod 4, lowers the lifting frame 5 and the assembly plate 6, moving the assembly plate 6 to the upper side of the concrete slab. As the assembly plate 6 descends, it works with the telescopic rod 10 to make the limiting plate 11 fit tightly against the concrete slab. Then, the bidirectional lead screw module 7 operates, which can move the clamping plates 9 closer together via the moving block 8. The elastic protrusion 17 located inside the clamping plate 9 can then safely clamp the concrete slab. Preferably, the limiting plate 11 is equipped with an electromagnet. Since the concrete slab contains a metal mesh, the electromagnet can increase the clamping effect and stability of the concrete slab. The telescopic rod 10 is a spring telescopic rod, which can increase the fit between the limiting plate 11 and the upper side of the concrete slab, further increasing the clamping stability.
[0026] After the clamping process is complete, robotic arm 3 operates, rotating the clamped concrete slab and moving the substandard concrete slab to the stacking platform 16 for unified storage. Robotic arm 3 is a current, existing robotic arm capable of grasping and rotating; it represents existing technology. Only a simplified diagram is shown in the figure.
[0027] Among them, the industrial camera 15 is model MV-GED200C-T, and the conveying device 2 adopts an industrial conveyor belt. The aforementioned industrial camera 15, conveying device 2 and robotic arm 3 are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail.
[0028] The preferred lifting frame 5 has openings on both sides of its lower side corresponding to the bidirectional lead screw module 7, ensuring no interference between the lifting frame 5 and the bidirectional lead screw module 7. Similarly, the limiting plate 11 has notches on both sides corresponding to the moving block 8, preventing interference between the limiting plate 11 and the moving block 8. Concrete slabs come in various sizes; the device shown in the figures is suitable for small concrete slabs. For larger concrete slabs, the device can be scaled up proportionally.
[0029] 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 aerated concrete slab sorting device comprising a frame (1), characterized in that, The middle part of the top surface of the rack (1) is provided with a conveying device (2), one side of the top surface of the rack (1) is provided with a mechanical arm (3), the upper side of the mechanical arm (3) is provided with a first electric push rod (4), the telescopic end of the first electric push rod (4) is connected with a lifting frame (5), the lifting frame (5) extends above the conveying device (2), the lower end of the lifting frame (5) is connected with an assembly plate (6), the assembly plate (6) is provided with a strip-shaped through hole, and the strip-shaped through hole is provided with a bidirectional screw module (7); Both sides of the strip-shaped through hole are slidably connected with a moving block (8) connected with the bidirectional screw module (7), the lower end of the moving block (8) extends below the assembly plate (6) through the strip-shaped through hole, the lower side of each moving block (8) is provided with a clamping piece (9), the lower side of the assembly plate (6) is provided with four telescopic rods (10) distributed in a rectangular shape, the telescopic rods (10) are located on both sides of the strip-shaped through hole, the lower sides of all the telescopic rods (10) are connected with a limiting plate (11), the limiting plate (11) is located between the two clamping pieces (9), and the conveying device (2) is provided with a visual detection assembly next to the lifting frame (5).
2. An aerated concrete board picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visual detection assembly comprises a door-shaped frame (12) arranged on the upper side of the rack (1), the door-shaped frame (12) spans above the conveying device (2), second electric push rods (13) are arranged at both ends of the upper beam of the door-shaped frame (12), the telescopic ends of the second electric push rods (13) penetrate the upper beam of the door-shaped frame (12) and are connected with lifting seats (14), and the lower sides of the lifting seats (14) are uniformly provided with industrial cameras (15).
3. An aerated concrete board picking device according to claim 2, characterised in that, The rack (1) is provided with a stacking table (16) on one side of the mechanical arm (3).
4. An aerated concrete board picking device according to claim 3, characterised in that, The opposite sides of the clamping pieces (9) are provided with elastic lugs (17) at both ends.
5. An aerated concrete board picking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting plate (11) is provided with a notch corresponding to the moving block (8) on both sides.