Automatic equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive detection of plunger latch parts

By introducing vibratory feeder assemblies, robotic arms, and vision inspection mechanisms into the production of latch parts, automated feeding and multi-angle inspection are achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual operation and improving production efficiency and product quality consistency.

CN224127920UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17NANJING HONGGUANG AUTO ACCESSORIES CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING HONGGUANG AUTO ACCESSORIES CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-01
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

The traditional production process of latch parts relies heavily on manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and unstable product quality, especially in terms of quality inspection, where consistency and high standards are difficult to guarantee.

Method used

By employing multiple vibratory feeder assemblies and robotic arms, combined with a vision inspection mechanism, the automatic feeding, handling, and multi-angle inspection of latch parts are achieved. The parts are diverted according to the inspection results through a discharge chute and conveyor mechanism, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, ensures consistency in part quality and specifications, reduces product damage, and achieves efficient, stable, and high-quality output from automated production.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of plunger latch part detection equipment, and discloses an automatic device for automatic feeding and comprehensive detection of plunger latch parts, which comprises a base, a plurality of vibration disc assemblies and two mechanical arms, the two sides of the upper surface of the front end of the base are fixedly connected with an electric appliance cabinet, and the upper end of the electric appliance cabinet is provided with a protection assembly. The protection assembly is connected with the interior of the vibration disc assembly in a penetrating mode, mechanical arms are arranged on the two sides of the rear end of the interior of the protection assembly correspondingly, visual detection mechanisms are arranged at the lower ends of the mechanical arms correspondingly, and discharging sliding ways are arranged on the lower portions of the front ends of the mechanical arms correspondingly. According to the utility model, the plurality of vibration disc assemblies and the mechanical arms are arranged, so that the automatic feeding and carrying of the plunger latch parts are realized, the manual operation is reduced, the production efficiency is improved, the visual inspection mechanism at the lower ends of the mechanical arms can carry out multi-angle visual inspection on the plunger latch parts, the consistency of the quality and specification of the parts is ensured, and the product quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of latch component testing equipment, and in particular to an automated equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch components. Background Technology

[0002] The latch is a key component of a lock, typically consisting of a latch body, pins, and springs. Its main function is to lock and unlock the lock through the interaction of internal mechanical structures when the lock cylinder rotates. The design and manufacturing quality of the latch directly affects the security and reliability of the lock. It needs to have good wear resistance, pry resistance, and durability to ensure that the lock maintains stable performance during long-term use. Automated equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch components is a crucial link in the conversion process from raw materials to finished products. It not only improves the production efficiency of latch components but also ensures their reliability and security in the overall function of the lock.

[0003] Traditional equipment relies heavily on manual labor during operation, including multiple stages such as feeding, inspection, and sorting. This manual intervention is not only inefficient, but also results in inconsistent product quality due to human error. In particular, manual inspection is easily affected by subjective judgment, making it difficult to ensure that every part meets the same high standards. Furthermore, after inspection, manual separation of qualified and unqualified parts is required, which further limits production speed, making it difficult for traditional equipment to meet the efficiency requirements of large-scale production.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch parts to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts. By incorporating multiple vibratory feeder assemblies and a robotic arm, the device achieves automatic feeding and handling of latch parts, reducing manual operation and improving production efficiency. The vision inspection mechanism at the lower end of the robotic arm can perform multi-angle visual inspection of the latch parts, ensuring consistency in part quality and specifications, thus improving product quality. Furthermore, the design of the unloading chute and conveyor mechanism allows parts to be diverted to different paths based on inspection results. Qualified parts are conveyed to the discharge conveyor belt, while unqualified parts can be collected in a receiving bin for subsequent processing.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts includes a base, multiple vibratory feeder assemblies, and two robotic arms. Electrical cabinets are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper front surface of the base. A protective assembly is installed at the upper end of the electrical cabinets, and the protective assembly is internally connected to the vibratory feeder assemblies. Robotic arms are installed on both sides of the rear end of the protective assembly. A vision inspection mechanism is installed at the lower end of each robotic arm. A feeding chute is installed at the lower part of the front end of each robotic arm. A conveying mechanism is installed at the front end of each feeding chute. The lower part of the front end of each conveying mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front end of the protective assembly. A discharge conveyor belt is fixedly connected to the lower part of the front end of the protective assembly. The front end of each conveying mechanism extends through the protective assembly to directly above the discharge conveyor belt.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, by setting up multiple vibratory feeder components and robotic arms, the automatic feeding and handling of latch parts is realized, reducing manual operation and improving production efficiency. The vision inspection mechanism at the lower end of the robotic arm can perform multi-angle visual inspection of the latch parts, ensuring the consistency of part quality and specifications, and improving product quality. In addition, the design of the unloading slide and conveying mechanism allows the parts to be diverted to different paths according to the inspection results. Qualified products are sent to the discharge conveyor belt through the conveying mechanism, while unqualified products can be collected through the receiving box for easy subsequent processing.

[0009] Furthermore, a support cabinet is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rear end of the base, and the lower end of the vibratory feed assembly is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support cabinet. Feeding bins are provided on both sides of the rear end of the vibratory feed assembly, and the feeding bins are connected to the interior of the vibratory feed assembly.

[0010] The above technical solution provides solid support for the vibratory feeder assembly through the support cabinet, ensuring that the equipment will not shift due to vibration during the feeding process. The vibratory feeder assembly ensures the uniform distribution and smooth conveying of materials on the vibratory feeder. The function of the vibratory feeder is to deliver the parts to the next work station in an orderly manner. This connection method helps to improve the material conveying efficiency.

[0011] Furthermore, a receiving box is provided in the middle of both sides of the outer wall of the base, and the receiving box is located at the lower end of the side of the material discharge slide away from the center of the protective component;

[0012] The above technical solution uses a receiving box to collect defective parts after inspection.

[0013] Furthermore, a touch screen is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the front end of the protective component;

[0014] The above technical solution uses a touchscreen to operate the device.

[0015] Furthermore, a display screen is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper end of the touch screen;

[0016] The above technical solution uses a display screen to show device status and operation information.

[0017] Furthermore, the lower end of the protective component is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the electrical cabinet;

[0018] The above technical solution uses protective components to protect sensitive parts such as the internal robotic arm and vision inspection mechanism.

[0019] Furthermore, the lower ends of the visual inspection mechanisms are all fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the protective components;

[0020] The above technical solution utilizes a visual inspection mechanism to detect the quality and specifications of latch components.

[0021] Furthermore, the side of the unloading chute closest to the center of the protective component is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the vision inspection mechanism, and the side of the unloading chute furthest from the center of the protective component extends through the protective component to both sides of the outside of the protective component.

[0022] Through the above technical solution, this design can ensure that the parts after visual inspection are accurately diverted to different feeding chutes. This layout helps to reduce collisions and damage to the parts during the diversion process.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. This utility model proposes an automated equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts. By setting up multiple vibratory feeder components and a robotic arm, it realizes the automatic feeding and handling of latch parts, reduces manual operation, and improves production efficiency. The vision inspection mechanism at the lower end of the robotic arm can perform multi-angle visual inspection of the latch parts, ensuring the consistency of part quality and specifications, and improving product quality. In addition, the design of the unloading slide and conveying mechanism allows the parts to be diverted to different paths according to the inspection results. Qualified products are sent to the discharge conveyor belt through the conveying mechanism, while unqualified products can be collected through the receiving box for easy subsequent processing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an isometric schematic diagram of an automated equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch parts proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3This is a front view of an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch parts proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a top view of an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch parts proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial structural isometric drawing of an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive testing of latch parts proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Base; 2. Support cabinet; 3. Electrical cabinet; 4. Protective components; 401. Touch screen; 402. Display screen; 5. Vibratory feeder assembly; 6. Feeding hopper; 7. Robotic arm; 8. Vision inspection mechanism; 9. Discharge chute; 901. Receiving box; 10. Conveying mechanism; 1001. Discharge conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5This utility model provides a specific embodiment: an automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts, comprising a base 1, multiple vibratory feeder assemblies 5, and two robotic arms 7. Electrical cabinets 3 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper front surface of the base 1. A protective assembly 4 is provided at the upper end of the electrical cabinet 3, and the protective assembly 4 is internally connected to the vibratory feeder assemblies 5. Robotic arms 7 are provided on both sides of the rear end of the protective assembly 4. A vision inspection mechanism 8 is provided at the lower end of each robotic arm 7. A feeding chute 9 is provided at the lower part of the front end of each robotic arm 7. A conveying mechanism 10 is provided at the front end of each feeding chute 9. The lower part of the front end of each conveying mechanism 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front end of the protective assembly 4. A fixed connection to the discharge conveyor belt 1001 is provided. The front end of the conveying mechanism 10 extends through the protective component 4 to directly above the discharge conveyor belt 1001. By setting up multiple vibratory feeder components 5 and robotic arms 7, automatic feeding and handling of latch parts are realized, reducing manual operation and improving production efficiency. The vision inspection mechanism 8 at the lower end of the robotic arm 7 can perform multi-angle visual inspection of the latch parts to ensure the consistency of part quality and specifications, thereby improving product quality. In addition, the design of the discharge slide 9 and the conveying mechanism 10 allows parts to be diverted to different paths according to the inspection results. Qualified products are sent to the discharge conveyor belt 1001 through the conveying mechanism 10, while unqualified products can be collected through the receiving box 901 for subsequent processing.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 A support cabinet 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rear end of the base 1. The lower end of the vibratory feeder assembly 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support cabinet 2. Feeding bins 6 are provided on both sides of the rear end of the vibratory feeder assembly 5. The feeding bins 6 are connected to the interior of the vibratory feeder assembly 5. The support cabinet 2 provides solid support for the vibratory feeder assembly 5, ensuring that the equipment will not shift due to vibration during the feeding process. The vibratory feeder assembly 5 ensures the uniform distribution and smooth conveying of materials on the vibratory feeder. The function of the vibratory feeder is to orderly send the parts to the next work station. This connection method helps to improve the material conveying efficiency. A receiving box 901 is provided in the middle of both sides of the outer wall of the base 1. The receiving box 901 is located at the lower end of the side of the unloading slide 9 away from the center of the protective component 4. The receiving box 901 is used to collect unqualified parts after inspection.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3A touch screen 401 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the front end of the protective component 4. The touch screen 401 is used to operate the equipment. A display screen 402 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper end of the touch screen 401. The display screen 402 is used to display the equipment status and operation information. The lower end of the protective component 4 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the electrical cabinet 3. The protective component 4 is used to protect sensitive components such as the internal robotic arm 7 and the vision inspection mechanism 8. The lower end of the vision inspection mechanism 8 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the protective component 4. The vision inspection mechanism 8 is used to inspect the quality and specifications of the latch parts. The side of the unloading slide 9 near the center of the protective component 4 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the vision inspection mechanism 8. The side of the unloading slide 9 away from the center of the protective component 4 runs through the protective component 4 to both sides of the outside of the protective component 4. This design can ensure that the parts after vision inspection are accurately diverted to different unloading slides 9. This layout helps to reduce the collision and damage of parts during the diversion process.

[0036] Working principle: First, the vibratory feeder assembly 5 transports the latch parts to the designated position through vibration. Then, the robotic arm 7 removes the parts from the vibratory feeder and performs preliminary screening. Next, the vision inspection mechanism 8 performs comprehensive inspection of the latch parts to ensure that they meet quality standards. Finally, the design of the unloading chute 9 and the conveying mechanism 10 allows the parts to be diverted to different paths according to the inspection results. Qualified products are sent to the discharge conveyor belt 1001 through the conveying mechanism 10, while unqualified products can be collected through the receiving box 901 for subsequent processing. The entire process requires no manual intervention, which greatly improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated device for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts, comprising a base (1), multiple vibratory feeder assemblies (5) and two robotic arms (7), characterized in that: Electrical cabinets (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper surface of the front end of the base (1). A protective component (4) is provided at the upper end of the electrical cabinet (3). The protective component (4) is internally connected to the vibratory feeder component (5). A robotic arm (7) is provided on both sides of the rear end of the protective component (4). A visual inspection mechanism (8) is provided at the lower end of the robotic arm (7). A feeding slide (9) is provided at the lower part of the front end of the robotic arm (7). A conveying mechanism (10) is provided at the front end of the feeding slide (9). The lower part of the front end of the conveying mechanism (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front end of the protective component (4). A discharge conveyor belt (1001) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the front end of the protective component (4). The front end of the conveying mechanism (10) passes through the protective component (4) to the top of the discharge conveyor belt (1001).

2. The automatic feeding and comprehensive detection of the automatic device of the lock latch part according to claim 1, wherein: A support cabinet (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the rear end of the base (1). The lower end of the vibratory feed assembly (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support cabinet (2). Feeding bins (6) are provided on both sides of the rear end of the vibratory feed assembly (5). The feeding bins (6) are connected to the interior of the vibratory feed assembly (5).

3. The automatic feeding and comprehensive detecting device for lock latch parts of claim 1, wherein: Material receiving boxes (901) are provided in the middle of both sides of the outer wall of the base (1). The material receiving boxes (901) are located at the lower end of the side of the material discharge slide (9) away from the center of the protective component (4).

4. The automatic feeding and comprehensive detecting device for lock latch parts of claim 1, wherein: A touch screen (401) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the front end of the protective component (4).

5. The automated equipment for automatic feeding and comprehensive inspection of latch parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the upper end of the touch screen (401) is fixedly connected to the display screen (402).

6. The automatic feeding and comprehensive detecting device for lock latch parts of claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the protective component (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the electrical cabinet (3).

7. The automatic feeding and comprehensive detecting device for lock latch parts of claim 1, wherein: The lower ends of the visual inspection mechanism (8) are all fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the protective component (4).

8. The automated device for automatically feeding and comprehensively detecting a lockset part according to claim 1, wherein: The side of the unloading chute (9) near the center of the protective component (4) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the vision inspection mechanism (8), and the side of the unloading chute (9) away from the center of the protective component (4) extends through the protective component (4) to both sides of the outside of the protective component (4).