Detection and marking equipment for automobile temperature sensor

By designing an automated production line with five workstations, the problems of missed detection and material mixing during temperature sensor testing were solved, achieving automated testing and marking, and improving product reliability.

CN224102075UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10ASCET-E SENSING SYST (WUHAN) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ASCET-E SENSING SYST (WUHAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-25
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the detection process of temperature sensors requires manual judgment at multiple workstations, which can easily lead to missed detections or mixed materials, resulting in defective products entering the market.

Method used

A detection and marking device for automotive temperature sensors was designed. It adopts a five-station automated production line, including feeding, resistance detection, insulation resistance detection, and laser marking. The device uses robotic arms and detection equipment to achieve automated detection and marking, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated detection and marking of temperature sensors, reducing manpower and material consumption, avoiding missed detections and material mixing, and improving product reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part manufacturing, in particular to a detecting and marking device for an automobile temperature sensor, which comprises a workbench provided with a rotatable turntable. A feeding station, a resistance value detection station, an insulation resistance detection station, a laser marking station and a discharging station are sequentially arranged on the periphery of the rotating disc along the working procedure. Carriers are sequentially arranged on the turntable along each station; a resistance value detection device, an insulation resistance detection device and a laser marking device are sequentially arranged along the resistance value detection station, the insulation resistance detection station and the laser marking station. Through reasonable distribution of the five stations, automation of detection and marking of the automobile temperature sensor is realized, automatic feeding of the manipulator is realized, automatic detection is realized when a product rotates to a resistance value and insulation detection position on the turntable, automatic marking is realized when a qualified product is detected at a marking position, and marking is not performed when an unqualified product is detected.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessory manufacturing, in particular to a detection and marking equipment for automobile temperature sensor. BACKGROUND

[0002] The temperature sensor usually uses a thermistor inside to measure the external environment temperature, and the accuracy of the product resistance is the key to temperature detection, and the factors affecting the resistance detection mainly include the precision of the thermistor itself and the insulation performance between the product internal resistance and the shell. Therefore, the resistance and insulation resistance must be detected before the product is shipped.

[0003] In the prior art, the temperature sensor is generally detected by single-station manual judgment during final inspection, the product resistance is first detected, then the insulation resistance is detected, and the laser marking is performed after both detections are qualified, the whole process needs three stations to work, and since the single-station manual judgment detection is difficult to prevent errors, it is easy to miss detection or mix unqualified products into qualified products, thereby causing poor use of the final user. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model provides a detection and marking equipment for automobile temperature sensor to solve the above-mentioned sensor detection error problem in view of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The technical scheme for solving the above-mentioned technical problem is as follows: a detection and marking equipment for automobile temperature sensor, comprising a workbench, the workbench is provided with a rotatable turntable; the turntable is provided with a feeding station, a resistance detection station, an insulation resistance detection station, a laser marking station and a discharging station along the process in sequence; the turntable is provided with a carrier along the stations in sequence;

[0006] The resistance detection station, the insulation resistance detection station and the laser marking station are provided with a resistance detection device, an insulation resistance detection device and a laser marking device in sequence.

[0007] On the basis of the above-mentioned technical scheme, the utility model can also be improved as follows.

[0008] Further, the feeding station is also provided with a feeding device.

[0009] Further, the feeding device is a profiling feeding manipulator.

[0010] Further, the discharging station is also provided with a discharging judgment indicating lamp.

[0011] Further, the resistance detection device comprises a cylinder support I and a resistance measuring assembly for measuring the resistance of the sensor; the cylinder support I is sequentially provided with a fixed cylinder I above the carrier and a plug-in cylinder I at one side of the carrier; the plug-in cylinder I is provided with a resistance detection plug for inserting the sensor pin and connecting the resistance measuring assembly.

[0012] Further, the resistance measuring assembly comprises a direct current resistance tester and a temperature sensor.

[0013] Further, the insulation resistance detection device comprises a cylinder support II and an insulation measuring instrument for measuring the insulation resistance; the cylinder support II is sequentially provided with a fixed cylinder II above the carrier and a plug-in cylinder II at one side of the carrier; the plug-in cylinder II is provided with an insulation measuring plug for contacting the sensor probe; the insulation measuring instrument is connected to the metal of the sensor shell and the insulation measuring plug.

[0014] And, the automobile temperature sensor detection and marking equipment provided by the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0015] Through the reasonable distribution of the five stations, the detection and marking of the automobile temperature sensor are realized automatically, wherein the mechanical arm automatically feeds, the product is automatically detected when rotating to the resistance and insulation detection position on the turntable, the qualified product is automatically marked at the marking position, and the unqualified product is not marked. When the utility model is used, only a worker for discharging is needed, and too many workers are not needed to work together, so that the manpower and resources are effectively reduced; meanwhile, the equipment automatically judges, so that the missed detection or mixed material in the manual detection process can be avoided, and the reliability of the product is greatly increased. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a station position schematic view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a principle schematic view of the resistance detection device of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a principle schematic view of the insulation resistance detection device of the utility model.

[0020] In the drawings, the components represented by each reference numeral are listed as follows:

[0021] 1. Workbench; 2. Turntable; 2.1. Carrier; 1a. Loading station; 1b. Resistance detection station; 1c. Insulation resistance detection station; 1d. Laser marking station; 1e. Unloading station; 3. Resistance detection device; 3.1. Cylinder bracket one; 3.2. Fixed cylinder one; 3.3. Plug-in cylinder one; 3.4. Resistance detection connector; 4. Insulation resistance detection device; 4.1. Cylinder bracket two; 4.2. Fixed cylinder two; 4.3. Plug-in cylinder two; 4.4. Insulation measurement connector; 5. Laser marking device; 6. Loading device; 7. Unloading judgment indicator. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integrally formed structures. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this patent based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the detection and marking equipment for automotive temperature sensors of this practical design includes a workbench 1, on which a rotatable turntable 2 is provided; the turntable 2 is provided with a loading station 1a, a resistance detection station 1b, an insulation resistance detection station 1c, a laser marking station 1d, and a unloading station 1e in sequence around its four sides; and carriers 2.1 are arranged in sequence along each station on the upper edge of the turntable 2.

[0025] Resistance detection device 3, insulation resistance detection device 4 and laser marking device 5 are sequentially installed along the resistance detection station 1b, insulation resistance detection station 1c and laser marking station 1d.

[0026] After the sensor to be tested is loaded onto the carrier 2.1, the control system controls the turntable 2 to rotate, and ensures that there is a carrier 2.1 corresponding to a workstation before and after each rotation of the turntable 2.

[0027] As a supplement, each carrier 2.1 is equipped with a clamp to prevent the sensor from moving, so as to ensure accurate positioning.

[0028] As one implementation, a feeding device 6 is also provided along the feeding station 1a.

[0029] Specifically, the feeding device 6 is a contour feeding robot, which automatically feeds the product to ensure the consistency of the product's placement position and orientation.

[0030] As an implementation form, a discharging judgment indicating lamp 7 is further arranged along the discharging station 1e.

[0031] The discharging judgment indicating lamp 7 is located on the left side of the discharging station 1e, and is used for judging whether the product is qualified or unqualified. When the product is qualified, the product qualified indicating lamp 7 is bright green, and the product is normally discharged and placed in the finished product tray. When the product is unqualified, the product unqualified indicating lamp 7 is bright red, and the unqualified product needs to be taken out and thrown into the waste box through the waste outlet.

[0032] As an implementation form, the resistance detection device 3 comprises a cylinder support 1 3.1 and a resistance measurement assembly for measuring the resistance of the sensor; the cylinder support 1 3.1 is sequentially arranged with a fixed cylinder 1 3.2 located above the carrier 2.1 and a plug-in cylinder 1 3.3 located on one side of the carrier 2.1; the plug-in cylinder 1 3.3 is provided with a resistance detection plug 1 3.4 for inserting the sensor pin and connecting the resistance measurement assembly.

[0033] Specifically, the resistance measurement assembly comprises a direct current resistance tester and a temperature sensor.

[0034] The resistance detection plug 1 3.4 is connected with the direct current resistance tester, the temperature sensor is arranged at the bottom of the product copper bucket to read the ambient temperature of the product, the fixed cylinder 1 3.2 presses the fixed product, and the plug-in cylinder 1 3.3 pushes the resistance detection plug 1 3.4 to insert into the sensor and contact the sensor pin for measurement.

[0035] In order to facilitate the continuity and reliability of detection, the probe of the resistance detection plug 1 3.4 should select the probe with built-in spring, which can ensure that the probe contacts the pin of the product and will not cause damage to the pin or the plug due to hard contact.

[0036] As an implementation form, the insulation resistance detection device 4 comprises a cylinder support 2 4.1 and an insulation measurement instrument for measuring the insulation resistance; the cylinder support 2 4.1 is sequentially arranged with a fixed cylinder 2 4.2 located above the carrier 2.1 and a plug-in cylinder 2 4.3 located on one side of the carrier 2.1; the plug-in cylinder 2 4.3 is provided with an insulation measurement plug 2 4.4 for contacting the sensor probe; and the insulation measurement instrument is connected with the sensor shell metal and the insulation measurement plug 2 4.4.

[0037] The insulation resistance meter is connected with the insulation measurement plug 2 4.4 and the sensor shell metal or the metal carrier, the fixed cylinder 1 32 presses the fixed product, the plug-in cylinder 1 33 pushes the plug 1 34 to insert into the sensor, and the probe contacts the sensor pin for insulation resistance measurement.

[0038] The laser marking device 5 is used for laser marking on the product on the laser marking station 1d, and the control system controls the laser marking machine to only laser mark the product which passes the resistance value detection and the insulation resistance detection according to the detection results of the resistance value detection station 1b and the insulation resistance detection station 1c.

[0039] The automobile temperature sensor detection and marking integrated equipment provided by the embodiment is used, first, the mechanical arm places the product to be detected on the feeding station according to a unified direction and position, then the rotating disc rotates automatically, the resistance value detection device detects the resistance value of the sensor, the rotating disc rotates automatically, the insulation resistance detection device detects the insulation resistance of the sensor, the rotating disc rotates automatically, the laser marking device marks the qualified product by laser, and the unqualified product is not marked, then the automobile temperature sensor which is marked is taken off the discharging station by the worker, and the detection process can be completed by only one worker, so that the manpower and material resources are effectively reduced, the automatic equipment determination can avoid the missed detection or mixed material in the manual detection process, and the reliability of the product is greatly improved.

[0040] It should be noted that in this document, the terms "comprise", "comprising", or any other variant 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 only include those elements, but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mount", "connected", "connected", should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or detachably connected, or integrally connected, it can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected, it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Although the preferred embodiments of the utility model have been described, those skilled in the art can make further changes and modifications to these embodiments once they know the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the utility model.

[0042] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the utility model fall within the scope of the claims of the utility model and their equivalents, the utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An apparatus for detecting and marking an automotive temperature sensor, comprising: Including workbench (1), the workbench (1) is equipped with rotatable turntable (2), the turntable (2) is sequentially provided with feeding station (1a), resistance value detection station (1b), insulation resistance detection station (1c), laser marking station (1d) and discharging station (1e) along process around, the turntable (2) is sequentially arranged carrier (2.1) along each station; Resistance value detection device (3), insulation resistance detection device (4) and laser marking device (5) are sequentially provided along resistance value detection station (1b), insulation resistance detection station (1c), laser marking station (1d); The resistance value detection device (3) includes cylinder support one (3.1) and resistance value measuring assembly for measuring sensor resistance, the cylinder support one (3.1) is sequentially arranged fixed cylinder one (3.2) above the carrier (2.1), and the plug-in cylinder one (3.3) is located on one side of the carrier (2.1), the plug-in cylinder one (3.3) is provided with resistance value detection plug (3.4) for inserting sensor pin and connecting resistance value measuring assembly; The insulation resistance detection device (4) includes cylinder support two (4.1) and insulation measuring instrument for insulation resistance measurement, the cylinder support two (4.1) is sequentially arranged fixed cylinder two (4.2) above the carrier (2.1), and the plug-in cylinder two (4.3) is located on one side of the carrier (2.1), the plug-in cylinder two (4.3) is provided with insulation measuring plug (4.4) for contacting sensor probe, the insulation measuring instrument is connected with sensor shell metal and insulation measuring plug (4.4).

2. The apparatus for detecting and marking of automotive temperature sensors according to claim 1, characterized in that, Feeding device (6) is further provided along the feeding station (1a).

3. The apparatus for detecting and marking of automotive temperature sensors according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding device (6) is a profiled feeding manipulator.

4. The apparatus for detecting and marking of automotive temperature sensors according to claim 1, wherein, Discharging determination indicating lamp (7) is further provided along the discharging station (1e).

5. The apparatus for detecting and marking of automotive temperature sensors according to claim 1, wherein, The resistance value measuring assembly includes DC resistance tester and temperature sensor.