Plastic gear automatic detection and sorting device

By adjusting the position and height of the CCD camera using an adjustable support plate structure, combined with supplementary lighting and a vacuum suction cup, the problem of insufficient detection flexibility in existing devices is solved, enabling efficient detection and sorting of different plastic gears.

CN224168053UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28NINGBO BOHENG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO BOHENG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing plastic gear inspection devices are difficult to adapt to the inspection needs of different sizes and types, and the inspection angle and range are limited.

Method used

The height and position of the CCD camera can be adjusted by an adjustable support plate structure, and combined with a fill light and a vacuum suction cup, it is possible to flexibly detect and sort plastic gears of different specifications.

Benefits of technology

It improves the versatility and flexibility of the inspection, adapts to different sizes and types of plastic gears, and enhances the inspection effect and sorting efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a plastic gear automatic detection and sorting device which comprises a vertical supporting plate, two first long openings are formed in the vertical supporting plate, first hand screwing bolts are connected to the inner walls of the two first long openings in a penetrating mode, and a first transverse supporting plate is in threaded connection between the two first hand screwing bolts; two second long openings are formed in the first transverse supporting plate, and second hand screwing bolts are connected into the two second long openings in a penetrating and inserting mode. The height of the first transverse supporting plate can be adjusted up and down after the first hand-screwing bolt is unscrewed, then the height of the CCD camera is adjusted, the position of the second transverse supporting plate can be horizontally adjusted after the second hand-screwing bolt is unscrewed, and then the horizontal position of the CCD camera is adjusted. A user can adjust the CCD camera according to plastic gears of different specifications and types, and the universality and flexibility of detection are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of plastic gear testing equipment, and more specifically, to an automatic testing and sorting device for plastic gears. Background Technology

[0002] In modern manufacturing, plastic gears are key components in transmission systems, and their quality directly affects the performance and reliability of the entire mechanical device. With the rapid development of automation and machine vision technologies, automated inspection equipment has gradually become an important means of improving production efficiency and quality control.

[0003] While some machine vision-based automated inspection systems exist on the market, those specifically designed for plastic gears still have several shortcomings. For example, existing equipment often lacks flexibility and struggles to adapt to the inspection needs of plastic gears of different sizes and types; the fixed position of the inspection camera limits the inspection angle and range. Therefore, we propose an automated inspection and sorting device for plastic gears to address these limitations. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the current problem of difficulty in adapting to the testing needs of plastic gears of different sizes and types.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides an automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] The application is as follows:

[0007] An automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears includes a vertical support plate with two first elongated openings. A first hand-tightening bolt is threaded through the inner wall of each of the two first elongated openings. A first horizontal support plate is threaded between the two first hand-tightening bolts. Two second elongated openings are also provided on the first horizontal support plate. A second hand-tightening bolt is threaded through each of the two second elongated openings. A second horizontal support plate is threaded between the two second hand-tightening bolts. A CCD camera is connected to the second horizontal support plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the CCD camera is provided with two threaded holes, and the second transverse support plate is provided with two third elongated openings. A third hand-tightening bolt is inserted into each of the two third elongated openings, and the third hand-tightening bolt is connected to the threaded holes on the CCD camera.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a mounting base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the vertical support plate, and the mounting base has mounting holes.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a first support member is fixedly installed on the side of the vertical support plate, and the first support member is connected to a supplementary light.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the first support member includes a side plate installed on the side of the vertical support plate, a connecting frame is provided on one side of the side plate, the fill light is installed on the connecting frame, and the fill light is located below the CCD camera.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a fourth hand-tightening bolt is provided between the side plate and the connecting frame, the outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the side plate, and the connecting frame is interlocked with the outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a linear module is installed on the side of the vertical support plate, a cylinder is installed on the linear module, and the piston rod of the cylinder is provided with a connecting member, and a vacuum suction cup is provided on the connecting member.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the connecting member includes a connecting plate mounted on the cylinder piston rod, a fifth hand-tightening bolt threadedly connected to the connecting plate, a support arm sleeved on the outer surface of the fifth hand-tightening bolt, and a vacuum suction cup mounted on the support arm.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a second support member is provided between the linear module and the vertical support plate, and the second support member is used to support the linear module.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the second support member includes a support frame installed at the bottom of the linear module, and the support frame is fixedly connected to the vertical support plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] In the scheme of this application:

[0019] To address the problem that existing technologies are ill-suited for detecting plastic gears of different sizes and types, this application allows for vertical adjustment of the height of the first transverse support plate by loosening the first hand-tightening bolt, thereby adjusting the height of the CCD camera. Loosening the second hand-tightening bolt allows for horizontal adjustment of the position of the second transverse support plate, thereby adjusting the horizontal position of the CCD camera. This adjustable design allows users to adjust the CCD camera according to different specifications and types of plastic gears, improving the versatility and flexibility of the detection process. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A front view structural schematic diagram of the automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears provided in this application.

[0024] The image shows:

[0025] 1. Vertical support plate; 101. Mounting base; 102. First elongated opening; 103. First horizontal support plate; 104. First hand-tightening bolt; 105. Second elongated opening; 106. Second horizontal support plate; 107. Second hand-tightening bolt; 108. Third elongated opening; 109. Third hand-tightening bolt; 110. Side plate; 111. Connecting frame; 112. Fourth hand-tightening bolt; 2. CCD camera; 3. Fill light; 4. Linear module; 401. Support frame; 402. Cylinder; 403. Connecting plate; 404. Fifth hand-tightening bolt; 405. Support arm; 406. Vacuum suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0029] For an example, please refer to... Figures 1-4An automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears includes a vertical support plate 1 with two first elongated openings 102. First hand-tightening bolts 104 are inserted into the inner walls of each of the two first elongated openings 102. A first transverse support plate 103 is threaded between the two first hand-tightening bolts 104. Two second elongated openings 105 are opened on the first transverse support plate 103, and second hand-tightening bolts 107 are inserted into each of the two second elongated openings 105. A second transverse support plate 106 is threaded between the two second hand-tightening bolts 107. A CCD camera 2 is connected to the second transverse support plate 106. By loosening the first hand-tightening bolts 104, the height of the first transverse support plate 103 can be adjusted vertically, thereby adjusting the height of the CCD camera 2. By loosening the second hand-tightening bolts 107, the position of the second transverse support plate 106 can be adjusted horizontally, thereby adjusting the horizontal position of the CCD camera 2. This adjustable design allows users to adjust the CCD camera 2 according to different specifications and types of plastic gears, improving the versatility and flexibility of the detection process.

[0030] Furthermore, the CCD camera 2 is provided with two threaded holes, and the second horizontal support plate 106 is provided with two third elongated openings 108. Each of the two third elongated openings 108 is connected with a third hand-tightening bolt 109. The third hand-tightening bolt 109 is connected to the threaded holes on the CCD camera 2. After loosening the third hand-tightening bolt 109, the position of the CCD camera 2 can be adjusted horizontally along the second horizontal support plate 106.

[0031] Furthermore, a mounting base 101 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the vertical support plate 1. The mounting base 101 has mounting holes. The mounting base 101 and the mounting holes are used for installation in this application. In use, the mounting base 101 is fixed to the conveyor by bolts and mounting holes, so that the CCD camera 2 can detect the plastic gears conveyed by the conveyor.

[0032] Furthermore, a first support member is fixedly installed on the side of the vertical support plate 1. The first support member is connected to a supplementary light 3, which can provide supplementary lighting so that the CCD camera 2 can inspect the appearance of the plastic gear.

[0033] Furthermore, the first support member includes a side plate 110 installed on the side of the vertical support plate 1. A connecting frame 111 is provided on one side of the side plate 110. The fill light 3 is installed on the connecting frame 111 and is located below the CCD camera 2. The fill light 3 can be supported by the vertical support plate 1, the side plate 110 and the connecting frame 111.

[0034] Furthermore, a fourth hand-tightening bolt 112 is provided between the side plate 110 and the connecting frame 111. The outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt 112 is threadedly connected to the side plate 110. The connecting frame 111 is interlocked with the outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt 112. After loosening the fourth hand-tightening bolt 112, rotating the connecting frame 111 can adjust the illumination angle of the supplementary light 3.

[0035] Furthermore, a linear module 4 is installed on the side of the vertical support plate 1. A cylinder 402 is installed on the linear module 4, and the piston rod of the cylinder 402 is provided with a connecting piece. A vacuum suction cup 406 is provided on the connecting piece. The support frame 401 can drive the cylinder 402 to move horizontally, thereby driving the vacuum suction cup 406 to move horizontally. The cylinder 402 can drive the vacuum suction cup 406 to move up and down. The vacuum suction cup 406 can pick up the unqualified plastic gears, sort them out, and remove them.

[0036] Furthermore, the connector includes a connecting plate 403 mounted on the piston rod of the cylinder 402. A fifth hand-tightening bolt 404 is threaded onto the connecting plate 403. A support arm 405 is fitted onto the outer surface of the fifth hand-tightening bolt 404. Vacuum suction cups 406 are mounted on the support arm 405. After loosening the fifth hand-tightening bolt 404, the support arm 405 can be rotated to adjust the distance between the two vacuum suction cups 406 according to the actual situation, thereby adapting to plastic gears of different sizes.

[0037] Furthermore, a second support member is provided between the linear module 4 and the vertical support plate 1. The second support member is used to support the linear module 4 in order to improve the stability of the linear module 4.

[0038] Furthermore, the second support component includes a support frame 401 installed at the bottom of the linear module 4. The support frame 401 is fixedly connected to the vertical support plate 1. Through the cooperation between the support frame 401 and the vertical support plate 1, the linear module 4 can play a supporting role.

[0039] It also includes a PLC controller, which is electrically connected to the CCD camera 2, the linear module 4 and the cylinder 402 respectively, and is used to control the sorting action according to the detection results. The principle and specific process of the PLC controller controlling the linear module 4 and the cylinder 402 according to the detection results of the CCD camera 2 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail in this application.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing 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 equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears, characterized in that, The system includes a vertical support plate (1), on which two first elongated openings (102) are provided. The inner walls of the two first elongated openings (102) are each connected to a first hand-tightening bolt (104). A first horizontal support plate (103) is threaded between the two first hand-tightening bolts (104). The first horizontal support plate (103) has two second elongated openings (105). A second hand-tightening bolt (107) is each connected to the two second elongated openings (105). A second horizontal support plate (106) is threaded between the two second hand-tightening bolts (107). A CCD camera (2) is connected to the second horizontal support plate (106).

2. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The CCD camera (2) is provided with two threaded holes, and the second transverse support plate (106) is provided with two third elongated openings (108). Each of the two third elongated openings (108) is connected with a third hand-tightening bolt (109), which is connected to the threaded hole on the CCD camera (2).

3. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the vertical support plate (1) is fixedly installed with a mounting base (101), and the mounting base (101) has mounting holes.

4. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support member is fixedly installed on the side of the vertical support plate (1), and the first support member is connected to a supplementary light (3).

5. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first support member includes a side plate (110) installed on the side of the vertical support plate (1). A connecting frame (111) is provided on one side of the side plate (110). The fill light (3) is installed on the connecting frame (111) and the fill light (3) is located below the CCD camera (2).

6. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 5, characterized in that, A fourth hand-tightening bolt (112) is provided between the side plate (110) and the connecting frame (111). The outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt (112) is threadedly connected to the side plate (110), and the connecting frame (111) is interlocked with the outer surface of the fourth hand-tightening bolt (112).

7. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, A linear module (4) is installed on the side of the vertical support plate (1). A cylinder (402) is installed on the linear module (4), and the piston rod of the cylinder (402) is provided with a connecting piece. A vacuum suction cup (406) is provided on the connecting piece.

8. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector includes a connecting plate (403) mounted on the piston rod of the cylinder (402), a fifth hand-tightening bolt (404) threaded onto the connecting plate (403), a support arm (405) sleeved on the outer surface of the fifth hand-tightening bolt (404), and a vacuum suction cup (406) mounted on the support arm (405).

9. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 8, characterized in that, A second support member is provided between the linear module (4) and the vertical support plate (1), and the second support member is used to support the linear module (4).

10. The automatic detection and sorting device for plastic gears according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second support includes a support frame (401) installed at the bottom of the linear module (4), and the support frame (401) is fixedly connected to the vertical support plate (1).