Endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement
By introducing a measuring mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism into the endoscope probe, the problems of inaccurate measurement and lack of protection in the existing technology are solved, and high-precision measurement and improved safety are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN RALCAM CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing endoscope probes cannot perform accurate measurements and lack protection for the probe tip, making them unsafe to use.
An endoscope probe was designed, comprising a measuring mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism. The measuring mechanism consists of a collar, a measuring cylinder, a limiting block, a connecting rod, and an electric telescopic rod. The auxiliary mechanism consists of a spring rod and an infrared sensor. The measuring cylinder is slid by the electric telescopic rod and the reading is obtained using the scale lines. The infrared sensor provides protection.
It enables precise measurement operations and protects the probe tip, improving measurement accuracy and device safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of endoscope technology, specifically relating to an endoscope probe that can assist in measurement. Background Technology
[0002] Industrial video endoscopes, as non-destructive testing equipment, are widely used in aerospace, petrochemical, and machinery manufacturing and maintenance fields. They are used to observe and detect the condition of the inner surface of parts, such as cracks, corrosion, damage, foreign objects, and blockages. For inspecting industrial pipes with an inner diameter of less than 20mm and some special areas with confined spaces, how to design an industrial video endoscope by selecting image sensors, lenses, illumination methods, and insertion tube shapes to meet the non-destructive testing requirements of these confined spaces is a crucial question.
[0003] The prior art includes an endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement, patent publication number CN114740614B. This patent includes a probe housing with a first through hole, a second through hole, and a third through hole on the front end face of the probe housing. The first and third through holes are symmetrically arranged radially on the front end face of the probe housing. A camera is installed in the first through hole, an illumination device for illumination is installed in the second through hole, and a reference object is movably installed in the third through hole. The reference object includes a geometrically shaped reference head located at the front end that extends out of the third through hole, and a push rod connected to the rear end of the reference head that can elastically deform and push the reference head to move within the third through hole. This invention utilizes a reference object on the probe for measurement, making it easier to accurately locate and measure, and more convenient to use. However, in practical use, it still has the following shortcomings: From a practical standpoint, this patent uses a reference object for measurement, which requires conversion, resulting in a certain measurement error and making precise measurement impossible. Furthermore, it cannot protect the probe end, reducing its safety.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an endoscope probe that can assist in measurement, in order to solve the problems of existing technologies that cannot perform accurate measurements and cannot protect the probe tip. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an endoscope probe that can assist in measurement, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement, comprising a mounting block and a connecting wire, wherein the connecting wire is connected to the mounting block, a camera is mounted on the mounting block, a measuring mechanism is provided on the outer side of the mounting block, and an auxiliary mechanism is provided on the measuring mechanism at the left end of the mounting block.
[0007] It should be noted in the solution that the measuring mechanism includes a collar and a measuring cylinder. The measuring cylinder is fixedly connected to the left side of the collar. The collar is sleeved on the outside of the mounting block. A limiting block is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar. The limiting block has a matching limiting groove on the outer surface of the mounting block. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar. The connecting rod has a matching through groove on the mounting block. An electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the right surface of the connecting rod. The inner surface of the measuring cylinder is provided with engraved lines.
[0008] It is also worth noting that the measuring cylinder is made of a transparent material.
[0009] Furthermore, it should be noted that there are two limiting blocks on the inner surface of the collar, and the two limiting blocks are symmetrically arranged vertically. The collar slides on the outside of the mounting block through the limiting blocks and the limiting groove.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, two through slots are provided on the mounting block and are arranged symmetrically front to back, and the connecting rod is provided through the through slots in the mounting block.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary mechanism includes a spring rod disposed inside the measuring cylinder. The spring rod has a mounting groove on the inner wall of the measuring cylinder. An auxiliary rod is fixedly connected to the left end of the spring rod, and an infrared sensor is fixedly connected to the end of the auxiliary rod. A matching groove is formed on the outer surface of the mounting block corresponding to the spring rod.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, four spring rods are provided inside the measuring cylinder, and the four spring rods are evenly distributed between the measuring cylinder and the mounting block.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the spring rod is slidably disposed on the outside of the mounting block via a mounting groove and a matching groove.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the endoscope probe provided by this utility model that can assist in measurement has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0015] (1) The measuring mechanism set outside the mounting block facilitates accurate measurement of the workpiece based on the camera's measurement work, and allows for intuitive reading of the measurement data, thereby improving the accuracy of the device's measurement.
[0016] (2) By setting up an auxiliary mechanism, it is easy to cooperate with the measuring mechanism to protect the end of the camera, and at the same time, it further improves the accuracy of the measuring mechanism in measuring the inside of the workpiece, thereby improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the first state structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second state structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mounting block; 101. Camera; 2. Connecting cable; 3. Measuring mechanism; 301. Collar; 302. Measuring cylinder; 303. Limiting block; 304. Limiting groove; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Through groove; 307. Electric telescopic rod; 308. Grating line; 4. Auxiliary mechanism; 401. Spring rod; 402. Auxiliary rod; 403. Infrared sensor; 404. Mounting groove; 405. Matching groove. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides an endoscope probe that can assist in measurement, including a mounting block 1 and a connecting line 2. The connecting line 2 is connected to the mounting block 1. A camera 101 is mounted on the mounting block 1. A measuring mechanism 3 is provided on the outside of the mounting block 1. An auxiliary mechanism 4 is provided on the measuring mechanism 3 at the left end of the mounting block 1.
[0024] Further as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the measuring mechanism 3 includes a collar 301 and a measuring cylinder 302. The measuring cylinder 302 is fixedly connected to the left side of the collar 301 and is made of transparent material. The collar 301 is fitted onto the outside of the mounting block 1. A limiting block 303 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar 301. The limiting block 303 has a matching limiting groove 304 on the outer surface of the mounting block 1. Two limiting blocks 303 are provided on the inner surface of the collar 301, and the two limiting blocks 303 are symmetrically arranged vertically. 301 is limited and slidable on the outside of the mounting block 1 by the limiting block 303 and the limiting groove 304. A connecting rod 305 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar 301. A matching through groove 306 is opened on the mounting block 1 corresponding to the connecting rod 305. An electric telescopic rod 307 is fixedly connected to the right surface of the connecting rod 305. A scribing line 308 is provided on the inner surface of the measuring cylinder 302. Two through grooves 306 are provided on the mounting block 1 and are symmetrically arranged front and back. The connecting rod 305 passes through the through groove 306 and is installed through the mounting block 1.
[0025] In use, the electric telescopic rod 307 operates, which in turn pushes the connecting rod 305 to cause the measuring cylinder 302 to slide on the outside of the mounting block 1. At this time, the camera 101 detects in real time and reads the scale line 308 to realize the measurement of the inside of the part. In addition, the infrared sensor 403 can improve the safety of the device. The transparent setting of the measuring cylinder 302 facilitates the real-time detection of the measurement of the inside of the part, thereby improving its measurement accuracy. At the same time, the setting of the infrared sensor 403 can further improve the overall measurement accuracy of the device based on the infrared detection data.
[0026] As can be seen from the above working process, the measuring mechanism 3 set outside the mounting block 1 facilitates accurate measurement of the workpiece based on the measurement work of the camera 101, and allows for intuitive reading of the measurement data, thereby improving the accuracy of the device measurement.
[0027] Further as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it is worth noting that the auxiliary mechanism 4 includes a spring rod 401, which is located inside the measuring cylinder 302. The spring rod 401 has a mounting groove 404 on the inner wall of the measuring cylinder 302. An auxiliary rod 402 is fixedly connected to the left end of the spring rod 401, and an infrared sensor 403 is fixedly connected to the end of the auxiliary rod 402. A matching groove 405 is opened on the outer surface of the mounting block 1 corresponding to the spring rod 401. Four spring rods 401 are arranged inside the measuring cylinder 302. The four spring rods 401 are evenly arranged between the measuring cylinder 302 and the mounting block 1. The spring rods 401 slide on the outer side of the mounting block 1 through the mounting groove 404 and the matching groove 405.
[0028] In use, the entire device is inserted into the part. When the infrared sensor 403 touches the inner wall of the part, it is pressed by the spring rod 401 and slides between the measuring cylinder 302 and the mounting block 1. This allows the infrared sensor 403 to detect and protect the camera 101, thereby improving the safety of the device.
[0029] This solution has the following working process: When this device is used, it is installed inside the workpiece for detection. By inserting the entire device into the part, when the infrared sensor 403 touches the inner wall of the part, the spring rod 401 is squeezed and slides between the measuring cylinder 302 and the mounting block 1, thereby enabling the infrared sensor 403 to detect and protect the camera 101. The detection by the infrared sensor 403 improves the safety of the device. When measuring the inside of the part, the electric telescopic rod 307 operates, which pushes the connecting rod 305 to make the measuring cylinder 302 slide outside the mounting block 1. At this time, the camera 101 detects in real time and reads the scale 308 to realize the measurement of the inside of the part. In conjunction with the infrared sensor 403, the safety of the device is improved. The transparent setting of the measuring cylinder 302 facilitates real-time detection of the measurement inside the part, thereby improving its measurement accuracy. At the same time, the setting of the infrared sensor 403 can further improve the overall measurement accuracy of the device based on the infrared detection data.
[0030] In summary: The measuring mechanism 3, located outside the mounting block 1, facilitates accurate measurement of the workpiece based on the measurement work of the camera 101, and allows for intuitive reading of the measurement data, thereby improving the accuracy of the device's measurement. The auxiliary mechanism 4, which works in conjunction with the measuring mechanism 3, protects the end of the camera 101 and further improves the accuracy of the measuring mechanism 3 in measuring the inside of the workpiece, thus enhancing the practicality of the device.
[0031] 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 embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing 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 endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement, comprising a mounting block (1) and a connecting line (2), characterized in that: The connecting line (2) is connected to the mounting block (1). A camera (101) is mounted on the mounting block (1). A measuring mechanism (3) is provided on the outside of the mounting block (1). An auxiliary mechanism (4) is provided on the measuring mechanism (3) at the left end of the mounting block (1).
2. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring mechanism (3) includes a collar (301) and a measuring cylinder (302). The measuring cylinder (302) is fixedly connected to the left side of the collar (301). The collar (301) is sleeved on the outside of the mounting block (1). A limiting block (303) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar (301). A matching limiting groove (304) is opened on the outer surface of the mounting block (1) corresponding to the limiting block (303). A connecting rod (305) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar (301). A matching through groove (306) is opened on the mounting block (1) corresponding to the connecting rod (305). An electric telescopic rod (307) is fixedly connected to the right surface of the connecting rod (305). A graduated line (308) is provided on the inner surface of the measuring cylinder (302).
3. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 2, characterized in that: The measuring cylinder (302) is made of a transparent material.
4. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two limiting blocks (303) are provided on the inner surface of the collar (301). The two limiting blocks (303) are arranged symmetrically above and below. The collar (301) is limited to slide on the outside of the mounting block (1) through the limiting blocks (303) and the limiting groove (304).
5. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two through slots (306) are provided on the mounting block (1) and are arranged symmetrically front and back. The connecting rod (305) passes through the through slots (306) and is arranged inside the mounting block (1).
6. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 5, characterized in that: The auxiliary mechanism (4) includes a spring rod (401), which is located inside the measuring cylinder (302). The spring rod (401) has a mounting groove (404) on the inner wall of the measuring cylinder (302). An auxiliary rod (402) is fixedly connected to the left end of the spring rod (401). An infrared sensor (403) is fixedly connected to the end of the auxiliary rod (402). A matching groove (405) is opened on the outer surface of the mounting block (1) corresponding to the spring rod (401).
7. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 6, characterized in that: Four spring rods (401) are provided inside the measuring cylinder (302), and the four spring rods (401) are evenly distributed between the measuring cylinder (302) and the mounting block (1).
8. An endoscope probe capable of assisting measurement according to claim 7, characterized in that: The spring rod (401) is slidably disposed on the outside of the mounting block (1) via the mounting groove (404) and the matching groove (405).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Endoscopic probe capable of assisting measurement
CN114740614B