Air conditioner controller appearance detection tool

By designing a tooling for inspecting the shape of an air conditioner controller, and using a motor-driven reinforcement structure with auxiliary clamps and positioning clamps, combined with an image recognition module, the problems of low inspection efficiency and poor stability in existing systems have been solved, achieving high-precision shape inspection.

CN224151660UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21CHANGZHOU HONSON ELECTRONICS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGZHOU HONSON ELECTRONICS
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The current method of inspecting the shape of air conditioner controllers relies on manual tools, which results in low inspection efficiency, a single positioning structure, large errors, and affects the stability and accuracy of the inspection.

Method used

Design an air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture, using auxiliary clamps and positioning clamps in conjunction with a motor drive to achieve stable reinforcement of the workpiece, and combine it with an image recognition module for non-contact intelligent inspection to identify parameters such as the length, width, height, and edge contour of the controller.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and stability of detection, reduces human error, can detect minute defects, and enhances the detection effect.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner controller appearance detection tool, which belongs to the air conditioner controller detection field, and comprises a processing table, the upper end of the processing table is provided with a positioning frame, the inner end of the positioning frame is provided with adjusting grooves which are symmetrically distributed, the inner ends of the adjusting grooves are fixedly connected with supporting rods, and the supporting rods are fixedly connected with the positioning frame. The outer end of the supporting rod is sleeved with a reset ring. A pair of sleeve blocks are arranged to generate position movement to drive a pair of connected positioning clamps, the positioning clamps form reinforcing structures at the two ends of the air conditioner controller, auxiliary clamps are pulled in a matched mode, and guide blocks at the bottom ends of the auxiliary clamps are matched with the elastic acting force of reset rings; according to the air conditioner controller appearance detection tool, the position can be conveniently adjusted, reinforcing structures are formed at the front end and the rear end of the air conditioner controller again, in cooperation with the detection assembly, a workpiece can be more stably fixed in the detection process of the air conditioner controller appearance detection tool, the instability in the detection process is reduced, and the detection accuracy of the air conditioner controller appearance detection tool is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner controller testing, and in particular to a tooling for testing the appearance of air conditioner controllers. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioner controllers can automatically adjust the start of cooling or heating mode, compressor running time and intensity based on the difference between the set temperature and the current room temperature. In the manufacturing process of air conditioner controllers, the controller housing is usually formed by injection molding or mold pressing. Whether its external dimensions, mounting holes, shell flatness and other parameters are qualified directly affects the subsequent assembly quality.

[0003] When testing an air conditioner controller, it is necessary to perform shape inspection. However, existing shape inspection methods mostly rely on manual tools, which are inefficient and have relatively simple positioning structures. This can lead to large errors, reduce the stability of the inspection process, and may cause errors in the final inspection structure, thus affecting the efficiency of the air conditioner controller shape inspection. To address this, we propose a shape inspection fixture for air conditioner controllers. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture. By setting auxiliary clamps and positioning clamps, when the device is in use, the motor is first started, which causes a pair of sleeve blocks to move and drive a pair of connected positioning clamps. The positioning clamps form a reinforced structure at both ends of the air conditioner controller. When the auxiliary clamp is pulled, the guide block at the bottom of the auxiliary clamp slides on the outer end of the support rod. With the elastic force of the external reset ring, the position can be easily adjusted. Reinforced structures are formed again at the front and rear ends of the air conditioner controller. With the detection components, the air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture can fix the workpiece more stably during the inspection process, reduce the instability during the inspection, and improve the inspection accuracy of the air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture includes a processing table. A positioning frame is installed on the upper end of the processing table. The inner end of the positioning frame has symmetrically distributed adjustment slots. The inner end of each adjustment slot is fixedly connected to a support rod. A reset ring is sleeved on the outer end of the support rod. A guide block is slidably connected to the outer end of the support rod. An auxiliary clamp is fixedly connected to the top of the guide block. Positioning clamps are symmetrically distributed and movably connected to both sides above the positioning frame.

[0007] The accuracy of the air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture can be improved by installing auxiliary clamps and positioning clamps.

[0008] Furthermore, a motor is fixedly connected to the outer end of the positioning frame, and a bidirectional screw is installed on the transmission end of the motor. The outer end of the bidirectional screw is threaded with symmetrically distributed sleeve blocks.

[0009] The installation of the sleeve block improves the ease of fixing the positioning clamp.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided at the inner end of the positioning frame.

[0011] By installing a limit groove, the positioning clamp can be made more stable during position adjustment and will not flip or shift.

[0012] Furthermore, a pair of supports are installed on the upper end of the processing table, and an adjustment frame is installed on the upper end of the pair of supports. An adjustment device is rotatably connected to the inner end of the adjustment frame.

[0013] By installing the adjustment frame and adjustment device, the connecting frame and the connected detection components can be easily adapted and adjusted to the required position for detection work.

[0014] Furthermore, a connecting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the adjusting device, and a motor is fixedly connected to the outer end of the connecting frame.

[0015] By installing a connecting bracket, a support structure can be formed at the outer end of the motor's three components, making the drive component's drive adjustment more stable.

[0016] Furthermore, a screw is installed at the transmission end of the motor, and a moving block is threadedly connected to the outer end of the screw.

[0017] By installing a moving block, a more comprehensive testing of the controller can be performed.

[0018] Furthermore, an automatic push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the movable block, and an image recognition module is installed on the transmission end of the automatic push rod.

[0019] The detection performance of this tooling can be improved by installing an image recognition module.

[0020] Furthermore, a limit block is installed at the other end of the moving block away from the automatic push rod, and a guide groove is provided at the inner end of the connecting frame.

[0021] By setting guide grooves, the moving block can drive the detection component to adjust more stably.

[0022] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. By setting auxiliary clamps and positioning clamps, when the device is in use, the first step is to start the motor, which causes a pair of sleeve blocks to move and drive a pair of connected positioning clamps. The positioning clamps form a reinforced structure at both ends of the air conditioner controller. When the auxiliary clamp is pulled, the guide block at the bottom of the auxiliary clamp slides on the outer end of the support rod. With the elastic force of the external reset ring, the position can be easily adjusted. The front and rear ends of the air conditioner controller are reinforced again. With the detection components, the air conditioner controller shape detection fixture can fix the workpiece more stably during the detection process, reduce the instability during detection, and improve the detection accuracy of the air conditioner controller shape detection fixture.

[0024] 2. By setting a moving block, when the workpiece is being inspected, starting motor three can drive screw three to rotate. Screw three then interacts with the moving block through a thread. The moving block moves, causing the image recognition module to perform secondary position adjustment. This gives the device multiple adjustment structures, making it convenient to adjust the position when inspection is needed, and allowing the controller to perform more comprehensive inspection work.

[0025] 3. By setting up an image recognition module, which consists of an industrial camera, an image acquisition unit, and an AI visual recognition algorithm, the device performs non-contact intelligent inspection of the air conditioner controller's shape. This enables the device to achieve high-precision shape and size detection during inspection. The image recognition can identify the controller's length, width, height, edge contours, and corner radii at the millimeter level, avoiding human error. It can also detect complex appearance defects, including minute defects that are difficult to detect with the naked eye, such as shell damage, scratches, and deformation, thus improving quality control capabilities and enhancing the inspection effect of the tooling. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning frame in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the front cross-section of the positioning frame in this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bottom cross-section of the adjustment frame in this embodiment;

[0030] Figure 5 This is in this embodiment Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of the plane at point A in the middle.

[0031] In the diagram, 1. Processing table; 2. Positioning frame; 3. Adjustment groove; 4. Support rod; 5. Reset ring; 6. Guide block; 7. Auxiliary clamp; 8. Motor 1; 9. Bidirectional screw; 10. Sleeve block; 11. Positioning clamp; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Bracket; 14. Adjustment frame; 15. Adjustment device; 16. Connecting frame; 17. Motor 3; 171. Screw 3; 18. Moving block; 19. Automatic push rod; 20. Image recognition module; 21. Limiting block; 22. Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific part, respectively.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, the air conditioner controller shape inspection fixture in a preferred embodiment of this utility model includes a processing table 1. A positioning frame 2 is installed on the upper end of the processing table 1. The inner end of the positioning frame 2 is provided with symmetrically distributed adjustment grooves 3. The inner ends of the adjustment grooves 3 are all fixedly connected to support rods 4. The outer ends of the support rods 4 are fitted with reset rings 5. The outer ends of the support rods 4 are slidably connected to guide blocks 6. The top end of the guide blocks 6 is fixedly connected to auxiliary clamps 7. The two sides above the positioning frame 2 are movably connected with symmetrically distributed positioning clamps 11.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-3 As shown, further, a motor 8 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the positioning frame 2, and a bidirectional screw 9 is installed on the transmission end of the motor 8. The outer end of the bidirectional screw 9 is threaded with symmetrically distributed sleeve blocks 10.

[0036] Reference Figure 2-3 As shown, a limiting groove 12 is further provided at the inner end of the positioning frame 2.

[0037] By starting motor 8, a pair of sleeve blocks 10 can move to move, driving a pair of connected positioning clamps 11. The positioning clamps 11 form a reinforced structure at both ends of the air conditioner controller. This, in conjunction with pulling the auxiliary clamp 7, causes the guide block 6 at the bottom of the auxiliary clamp 7 to slide on the outer end of the support rod 4. With the elastic force of the external reset ring 5, the position can be easily adjusted. The front and rear ends of the air conditioner controller are reinforced again. With the detection component, the air conditioner controller shape detection fixture can fix the workpiece more stably during the detection process, reducing instability during detection. When the device needs to position or separate the controller workpiece, starting motor 8 can start the bidirectional screw 9. The bidirectional screw 9 can then engage with the pair of sleeve blocks 10 through threaded action. The sleeve blocks 10 generate force to drive the connected positioning clamps 11 in the opposite direction, making it easier for the positioning clamps 11 to position and separate the workpiece. The limiting groove 12 can guide and limit the moving sleeve blocks 10 and the protrusion at their bottom ends, making the positioning clamps 11 more stable during position adjustment and preventing flipping or offset.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, further, a pair of brackets 13 are installed on the upper end of the processing table 1, and an adjustment frame 14 is installed on the upper end of the pair of brackets 13. An adjustment device 15 is rotatably connected to the inner end of the adjustment frame 14.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom end of the adjusting device 15 is fixedly connected to a connecting frame 16, and the outer end of the connecting frame 16 is fixedly connected to a motor 17.

[0040] Reference Figure 4-5 As shown, the drive end of the motor 3 17 is further equipped with a screw 3 171, and the outer end of the screw 3 171 is threadedly connected to a moving block 18.

[0041] By installing the adjustment bracket 14, a support structure can be formed at the outer end of the adjustment device 15 and the connecting bracket 16. The adjustment device 15 consists of a second motor, a second screw, an adjustment block, and a slide groove, which is a commonly used threaded transmission structure. When the adjustment device 15 is started, it can drive the connecting bracket 16 to adjust its position. Starting the third motor 17 can drive the third screw 171 to rotate. The third screw 171 then engages with the moving block 18 through a threaded action. The moving block 18 moves, driving the image recognition module 20 to perform secondary position adjustment. This gives the device multiple adjustment structures, making it convenient to detect when position adjustment is needed.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, further, an automatic push rod 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the moving block 18, and an image recognition module 20 is installed on the transmission end of the automatic push rod 19.

[0043] Reference Figure 4-5 As shown, further, a limit block 21 is installed at the other end of the moving block 18 away from the automatic push rod 19, and a guide groove 22 is provided at the inner end of the connecting frame 16.

[0044] The image recognition module 20, consisting of an industrial camera, image acquisition unit, and AI visual recognition algorithm, is used for non-contact intelligent detection of the shape of the air conditioner controller. This enables the device to achieve high-precision shape and size detection during inspection. Image recognition can identify the length, width, height, edge contours, and corner radii of the controller at the millimeter level, avoiding human error. It can also detect complex appearance defects, such as shell damage, scratches, and deformations that are difficult to detect with the naked eye, thus improving quality control capabilities. The guide groove 22 can restrict the movement of the movable block 18, which is prone to flipping and offset. This makes the adjustment of the detection components by the movable block 18 more stable.

[0045] Specific implementation process: When using this tooling, first place the workpiece detected by the controller on the upper end of the positioning frame 2, then start the motor 8 to start the bidirectional screw 9. The bidirectional screw 9 will then engage with a pair of sleeve blocks 10 through threaded action. The sleeve blocks 10 will generate force to drive the connected positioning clamp 11 in the opposite direction, so that the positioning clamp 11 can position the workpiece. Then, the auxiliary clamp 7 will be pulled, and the guide block 6 at the bottom of the auxiliary clamp 7 will slide on the outer end of the support rod 4. With the elastic force of the external reset ring 5, the position can be easily adjusted, and a reinforced structure will be formed again at the front and rear ends of the air conditioner controller.

[0046] After positioning, the adjustment device 15 and motor 17 are activated according to the size and specifications of the workpiece. The adjustment device 15 consists of motor 2, screw 2, adjustment block and slide groove, which is a commonly used threaded transmission structure. When the adjustment device 15 is activated, it can drive the connecting frame 16 to adjust its position. Activating motor 17 can drive screw 171 to rotate. Screw 171 then engages with moving block 18 through a threaded action. The moving block 18 moves, driving the image recognition module 20 to perform a secondary position adjustment. At this time, the image recognition module 20 can be adjusted according to the required detection position.

[0047] The image recognition module 20, consisting of an industrial camera, an image acquisition unit, and an AI visual recognition algorithm, is used for non-contact intelligent inspection of the air conditioner controller's shape. This enables the device to achieve high-precision shape and size detection during inspection. Image recognition can identify the controller's length, width, height, edge contours, and corner radii at the millimeter level, avoiding human error. It can also detect complex appearance defects, including minute defects that are difficult to detect with the naked eye, such as shell damage, scratches, and deformation, thus improving quality control capabilities and enhancing the inspection effect of the tooling.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner controller shape detection tool, characterized in that: The system includes a processing table (1), a positioning frame (2) is installed on the upper end of the processing table (1), the inner end of the positioning frame (2) is provided with symmetrically distributed adjustment grooves (3), the inner end of each adjustment groove (3) is fixedly connected with a support rod (4), the outer end of the support rod (4) is fitted with a reset ring (5), the outer end of the support rod (4) is slidably connected with a guide block (6), the top end of the guide block (6) is fixedly connected with an auxiliary clamp (7), and the two sides above the positioning frame (2) are movably connected with symmetrically distributed positioning clamps (11).

2. The air conditioner controller shape detection tooling of claim 1, wherein: The outer end of the positioning frame (2) is fixedly connected to a motor (8), and the transmission end of the motor (8) is equipped with a bidirectional screw (9). The outer end of the bidirectional screw (9) is threaded with symmetrically distributed sleeve blocks (10).

3. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 1, wherein: The positioning frame (2) has a limiting groove (12) at its inner end.

4. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 1, wherein: A pair of brackets (13) are installed on the upper end of the processing table (1), and an adjustment frame (14) is installed on the upper end of the pair of brackets (13). An adjustment device (15) is rotatably connected to the inner end of the adjustment frame (14).

5. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 4, wherein: The bottom end of the adjusting device (15) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (16), and the outer end of the connecting frame (16) is fixedly connected to a motor (17).

6. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 5, wherein: The drive end of the motor three (17) is equipped with a screw three (171), and the outer end of the screw three (171) is threadedly connected to a moving block (18).

7. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 6, wherein: An automatic push rod (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the moving block (18), and an image recognition module (20) is installed on the transmission end of the automatic push rod (19).

8. The air conditioner controller profile detection tool of claim 7, wherein: A limit block (21) is installed at the other end of the moving block (18) away from the automatic push rod (19), and a guide groove (22) is provided at the inner end of the connecting frame (16).