Dimension projection image measuring instrument device
By designing an automated dimensional projection image measuring device, the problems of high labor intensity and low accuracy in ball cage measurement were solved. Real-time data transmission and accurate measurement were achieved, and the device supports the rapid generation of dimensional change diagrams for the same batch and traceability of dimensional data of ball cages before they leave the factory, thereby improving production efficiency and quality control.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG YOUSHI INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for measuring ball cage dimensions suffer from high labor intensity, low efficiency, and difficulty in guaranteeing accuracy. Furthermore, measurement results are easily affected by human factors, making it impossible to achieve real-time data transmission and analysis, and difficult to quickly generate size variation charts for the same batch of ball cages, thus affecting continuous improvement of production quality.
A size projection image measuring device was designed, including a conveying device body, a measuring component, a drying component, and a feeding component. The device performs automated measurement via a robotic arm, transmits data in real time, and removes liquid from the surface of the ball cage using the drying component to ensure measurement accuracy. The ball cage size data is recorded and analyzed through an electrical control box.
It enables real-time transmission and accurate recording of ball cage measurement data, improving measurement accuracy and efficiency, simplifying operation procedures, supporting the rapid generation of batch size variation diagrams and traceability of pre-shipment size data, and enhancing the precision adjustment capability of production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ball cage detection technology, specifically to a size projection image measuring instrument. Background Technology
[0002] In the automotive parts manufacturing industry, the CV joint is a core component of the universal joint transmission device. Its dimensional accuracy directly affects the transmission efficiency and driving safety of the vehicle. Currently, the dimensional measurement of the CV joint is mostly carried out by manual hand-held measuring tools or step-by-step operation of traditional measuring equipment, which has many limitations.
[0003] Manual measurement is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but the results are also easily affected by human factors, making it difficult to guarantee accuracy. Traditional measuring equipment often requires manual assistance in placing the ball cage, and manual recording of data is also required after the measurement is completed. This not only makes it impossible to achieve real-time transmission and analysis of measurement data, but also makes it difficult to quickly generate a chart of the size changes of the ball cages in the same batch, which is not conducive to precise adjustment of the next batch of production. It is also not convenient to trace the size data of the ball cages before they leave the factory for a long time, making it difficult to quickly locate the cause when quality problems occur, thus affecting the continuous improvement of production quality.
[0004] Therefore, a size projection image measuring instrument is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a size projection image measuring instrument to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A size projection image measuring device includes a conveying device body. Multiple sets of support legs are mounted on the outer end of the conveying device body. A measuring component for detecting the size of the ball cage conveyed at the upper end of the support legs is mounted on the back of the conveying device body. An electrical control box is mounted on the front of the conveying device body. The output end of the measuring component and the input end of the electrical control box are electrically connected. A first drying component for drying the moisture on the outer surface of the ball cage is provided on the upper surface of the conveying device body. A second drying component for drying the moisture at the contact surface between the ball cage and the conveying device body is installed inside the first drying component. A feeding component for rapid feeding is provided inside the measuring component.
[0008] Furthermore, the measuring component includes a support plate, which is installed on the back of the main body of the conveying device. A measuring instrument and a robotic arm are mounted on the upper surface of the support plate. The robotic arm and the measuring instrument are located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the support plate, respectively. A groove is formed on the upper surface of the support plate, and the groove is located between the measuring instrument and the robotic arm. The output end of the measuring instrument is electrically connected to the input end of the electrical control box.
[0009] Furthermore, the first drying component includes a fixing frame, which is installed on the upper surface of the conveying device body. The upper surface of the fixing frame has a groove, and multiple fans are installed inside the groove of the fixing frame. A positioning frame is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixing frame, and multiple electric heating rods are installed inside the positioning frame. The electrical control box is electrically connected to the control ends of the fans and electric heating rods.
[0010] Furthermore, the second drying component includes a wedge plate, which is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixed frame. The upper inclined surface of the wedge plate has a groove, and a ceramic heating plate is installed inside the groove of the wedge plate. The control box and the control terminal of the ceramic heating plate are electrically connected.
[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a fixed plate and an electric telescopic rod. A slot is provided on the back of the support plate, and the fixed plate is slidably connected inside the slot of the support plate. The groove of the support plate is located at the top of the fixed plate. A through hole is provided on the side of the support plate away from the main body of the conveying device. The electric telescopic rod is installed inside the through hole of the support plate. A connecting block is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod. The connecting block is installed on the side of the fixed plate away from the measuring instrument. A collection box is placed at the lower end of the fixed plate. The collection box is snapped between two adjacent sets of support legs. The control box and the control end of the electric telescopic rod are electrically connected.
[0012] Furthermore, a buffer pad is installed on the inner wall of the collection box. The buffer pad is located at the lower end of the fixed plate, and a groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the buffer pad.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model uses an electrical control box to start a robotic arm, which clamps the ball cage at the top of the conveying equipment and places it inside the groove of a support plate. Then, a measuring instrument is started to scan and measure the ball cage inside the groove of the support plate. After the ball cage size measurement is completed and the data matches correctly, the electrical control box is used to start the robotic arm to reset the ball cage position, thus completing the ball cage measurement. An electrical connection is made between the output end of the measuring instrument and the input end of the electrical control box, so that the ball cage measurement data is transmitted to the electrical control box in real time. This allows the staff to quickly produce a size change chart of the ball cages in the same batch, which is convenient for precise adjustment before the next batch of ball cages is produced. Furthermore, the electrical control box can record the size of the ball cages for a long time, so that the device can trace the size data of the ball cages before they leave the factory, thus improving the practicality of the device.
[0015] 2. This utility model activates the fan and heating rod by controlling the electrical control box. The hot air blown by the fan dries the ball cage at the lower end of the fixed frame, thus preventing the liquid accumulated on the surface of the ball cage from affecting the measurement inside the measuring component, thereby improving the measurement accuracy of the device. By installing the first drying component at the upper end of the conveying equipment, the ball cage can be dried simultaneously during the conveying and testing process, thereby shortening the time spent on the ball cage during the measurement process and improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the collection box of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the fixed frame of this utility model.
[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Support leg; 2. Main body of conveying equipment; 3. First drying component; 301. Fixing frame; 302. Fan; 303. Positioning frame; 304. Heating rod; 4. Measuring component; 401. Support plate; 402. Measuring instrument; 403. Robotic arm; 5. Electrical control box; 6. Unloading component; 601. Collection box; 602. Electric telescopic rod; 603. Fixing plate; 604. Connecting block; 7. Second drying component; 701. Wedge plate; 702. Ceramic heating plate; 8. Buffer pad. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the detailed description given here with reference to the accompanying drawings is for better explanation. The structure of the present invention may exceed the limited embodiments described herein. Some equivalent alternatives or common means will not be described in detail here, but they still fall within the protection scope of this application.
[0022] Figures 1-4 This is the preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is described below in conjunction with... Figures 1-4 The present invention will be further described below.
[0023] A dimensional projection image measuring device includes a conveying device body 2. Multiple sets of support legs 1 are installed on the outer end of the conveying device body 2. A measuring component 4 for detecting the size of the ball cage conveyed at the upper end of the support legs 1 is installed on the back of the conveying device body 2. An electrical control box 5 is installed on the front of the conveying device body 2. The output end of the measuring component 4 and the input end of the electrical control box 5 are electrically connected. A first drying component 3 for drying the moisture on the outer surface of the ball cage is provided on the upper surface of the conveying device body 2. A second drying component 7 for drying the moisture at the contact surface between the welding ball cage and the conveying device body 2 is installed inside the first drying component 3. A feeding component 6 for rapid feeding is provided inside the measuring component 4. Specifically, the electrical connection between the output end of the measuring component 4 and the input end of the electrical control box 5 allows the ball cage measurement data to be transmitted to the electrical control box 5 in real time. This enables workers to quickly produce a batch of ball cage size variation charts, facilitating precise adjustment before the next batch of ball cages is produced. Furthermore, the electrical control box 5 can record the ball cage size for a long period, allowing the device to trace the size data of the ball cage before it leaves the factory, thus improving the practicality of the device.
[0024] The measuring component 4 includes a support plate 401, which is installed on the back of the main body 2 of the conveying equipment. A measuring instrument 402 and a robotic arm 403 are mounted on the upper surface of the support plate 401. The robotic arm 403 and the measuring instrument 402 are located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the support plate 401, respectively. A groove is formed on the upper surface of the support plate 401, which is located between the measuring instrument 402 and the robotic arm 403. The output end of the measuring instrument 402 is electrically connected to the input end of the electrical control box 5. Specifically, when the ball cage is conveyed to a position parallel to the robotic arm 403, the robotic arm 403 is activated by controlling the electrical control box 5 to clamp the ball cage at the upper end of the main body 2 of the conveying equipment and place it in the groove of the support plate 401. The measuring instrument 402 is then activated to scan and measure the ball cage inside the groove of the support plate 401. After the ball cage is sized and the data matches correctly, the control box 5 is operated to start the robotic arm 403 to reset the position of the ball cage, thus completing the ball cage measurement. An electrical connection is made between the output end of the measuring instrument 402 and the input end of the control box 5, so that the ball cage measurement data is transmitted to the control box 5 in real time. This allows the staff to quickly produce a ball cage size change chart for the same batch of production, which facilitates precise adjustment of the ball cage before the next batch of production. Furthermore, the control box 5 can record the ball cage size for a long time, so that the device can trace the size data of the ball cage before it leaves the factory, thus improving the practicality of the device.
[0025] The first drying component 3 includes a fixing frame 301, which is installed on the upper surface of the main body 2 of the conveying equipment. A groove is formed on the upper surface of the fixing frame 301, and multiple fans 302 are installed inside the groove. A positioning frame 303 is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixing frame 301, and multiple heating rods 304 are installed inside the positioning frame 303. The control box 5 is electrically connected to the control terminals of the fans 302 and the heating rods 304. Specifically, when the ball cage is conveyed to the lower end of the fixing frame 301, the fans 302 and heating rods 304 are activated by controlling the control box 5. At this time, the hot air blown by the fans 302 dries the ball cage at the lower end of the fixing frame 301, thereby preventing the liquid accumulated on the surface of the ball cage from affecting the measurement inside the measuring component 4, thus improving the measurement accuracy of the device. By installing the first drying component 3 at the upper end of the main body 2 of the conveying equipment, the ball cage can be dried simultaneously during the conveying and testing process, thereby shortening the time spent on the ball cage during measurement and improving the practicality of the device.
[0026] The second drying component 7 includes a wedge plate 701, which is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixed frame 301. A groove is formed on the upper inclined surface of the wedge plate 701, and a ceramic heating plate 702 is installed inside the groove. The control box 5 and the control terminal of the ceramic heating plate 702 are electrically connected. Specifically, the lower surface of the wedge plate 701 abuts against the upper surface of the conveying equipment body 2, causing the ball cage to slide due to inertia during the conveying process on the upper surface of the conveying equipment body 2. The ball cage is moved to the upper inclined surface of the wedge plate 701, and then the lower surface of the ball cage on the upper inclined surface of the wedge plate 701 is heated by activating the ceramic heating plate 702. This allows the ball cage to be fully dried before measurement, preventing the liquid adsorbed at the bottom of the ball cage from affecting the subsequent ball cage size measurement. After the ball cage slides to the top of the wedge plate 701 on the upper inclined surface, it falls to the upper surface of the conveying equipment body 2 under the action of gravity, preventing the second drying component 7 from blocking the normal conveying of the ball cage at the upper end of the conveying equipment body 2.
[0027] The unloading assembly 6 includes a fixed plate 603 and an electric telescopic rod 602. A slot is provided on the back of the support plate 401, and the fixed plate 603 is slidably connected to the slot of the support plate 401. The groove of the support plate 401 is located at the top of the fixed plate 603. A through hole is provided on the side of the support plate 401 away from the main body 2 of the conveying equipment. The electric telescopic rod 602 is installed inside the through hole of the support plate 401. A connecting block 604 is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod 602. The connecting block 604 is installed on the side of the fixed plate 603 away from the measuring instrument 402. A collection box 601 is placed at the lower end of the fixed plate 603 and is snapped into place. Electrical connections are made between the control ends of the electrical control box 5 and the electric telescopic rod 602 between two adjacent sets of support legs 1. Specifically, when the damaged ball cage is placed on the upper surface of the fixed plate 603, the electric telescopic rod 602 is activated by operating the electrical control box 5 to push the connecting block 604 and move the fixed plate 603. At this time, the fixed plate 603 moves out of the slot of the support plate 401, so that the ball cage falls into the collection box 601 under the action of gravity. This eliminates the need to open the robotic arm 403 again or for the staff to manually pick up the waste when collecting it, thereby reducing the cumbersome operation of the device and improving its practicality.
[0028] A buffer pad 8 is installed on the inner wall of the collection box 601. The buffer pad 8 is located at the lower end of the fixing plate 603, and a groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the buffer pad 8. Specifically, by positioning the buffer pad 8 at the lower end of the fixing plate 603 and at the top opening of the collection box 601, the buffer pad 8 cushions the ball cage falling from the upper surface of the fixing plate 603 to the collection box 601. Furthermore, by forming a groove in the middle of the buffer pad 8, the ball cage falling onto the upper surface of the buffer pad 8 slides along the groove inside the buffer pad 8 under the action of gravity into the interior of the collection box 601, thus preventing the ball cage from being damaged due to impact when falling into the collection box 601.
[0029] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: An electrical connection is established between the output end of the measuring instrument 402 and the input end of the electrical control box 5, enabling real-time transmission of ball cage measurement data to the electrical control box 5. This allows operators to quickly generate dimensional change diagrams for ball cages produced in the same batch, facilitating precise adjustments before the next batch of ball cages is produced. Furthermore, the electrical control box 5 can record the dimensions of the ball cages long-term, allowing the device to trace the dimensional data of the ball cages before they leave the factory. By controlling the electrical control box 5 to activate the fan 302 and the heating rod 304, the hot air blown by the fan 302 dries the ball cage at the lower end of the fixed frame 301, preventing liquid accumulation on the surface of the ball cage from affecting the measurement inside the measuring component 4, thus improving the accuracy of the measurement. The first drying component 3 is installed at the upper end of the conveying equipment body 2, allowing the ball cage to be dried simultaneously during the conveying and testing process, thereby shortening the time spent on measuring the ball cage.
[0030] 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 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A size projection image measuring device, comprising a main body (2) of a transmission device, characterized in that: Multiple sets of support legs (1) are installed on the outer end of the main body (2) of the conveying device. A measuring component (4) for detecting the size of the ball cage conveyed at the upper end of the support leg (1) is installed on the back of the main body (2). An electrical control box (5) is installed on the front of the main body (2). The output end of the measuring component (4) and the input end of the electrical control box (5) are electrically connected. A first drying component (3) for drying the moisture on the outer surface of the ball cage is provided on the upper surface of the main body (2). A second drying component (7) for drying the moisture on the contact surface between the ball cage and the main body (2) of the conveying device is installed inside the first drying component (3). A feeding component (6) for rapid feeding is provided inside the measuring component (4).
2. The size projection image measuring instrument device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring component (4) includes a support plate (401), which is installed on the back of the main body (2) of the conveying device. A measuring instrument (402) and a robotic arm (403) are installed on the upper surface of the support plate (401). The robotic arm (403) and the measuring instrument (402) are located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the support plate (401), respectively. A groove is provided on the upper surface of the support plate (401). The groove is located between the measuring instrument (402) and the robotic arm (403). The output end of the measuring instrument (402) is electrically connected to the access end of the electrical control box (5).
3. The size projection image measuring instrument device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drying component (3) includes a fixing frame (301), which is installed on the upper surface of the main body (2) of the conveying device. The upper surface of the fixing frame (301) has a groove. Multiple fans (302) are installed inside the groove of the fixing frame (301). A positioning frame (303) is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixing frame (301). Multiple electric heating rods (304) are installed inside the positioning frame (303). The electrical control box (5) is electrically connected to the control terminals of the fans (302) and the electric heating rods (304).
4. The size projection image measuring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second drying component (7) includes a wedge plate (701), which is installed between the inner walls of the front and rear sides of the fixed frame (301). The upper inclined surface of the wedge plate (701) has a groove, and a ceramic heating plate (702) is installed inside the groove of the wedge plate (701). The control box (5) and the control terminal of the ceramic heating plate (702) are electrically connected.
5. The size projection image measuring instrument device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (6) includes a fixed plate (603) and an electric telescopic rod (602). A slot is provided on the back of the support plate (401). The fixed plate (603) is slidably connected to the slot of the support plate (401). The groove of the support plate (401) is located at the top of the fixed plate (603). A through hole is provided on the side of the support plate (401) away from the main body (2) of the conveying device. The electric telescopic rod (602) is installed inside the through hole of the support plate (401). A connecting block (604) is installed at the output end of the electric telescopic rod (602). The connecting block (604) is installed on the side of the fixed plate (603) away from the measuring instrument (402). A collection box (601) is placed at the lower end of the fixed plate (603). The collection box (601) is snapped between two adjacent sets of support legs (1). The control box (5) and the control end of the electric telescopic rod (602) are electrically connected.
6. The size projection image measuring instrument device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the collection box (601) is equipped with a buffer pad (8), which is located at the lower end of the fixing plate (603). A groove is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the buffer pad (8).