Omnibearing online visual inspection system for metal bowls

The metal bowl omnidirectional online visual inspection system utilizes area scan and line scan cameras for omnidirectional inspection. Combined with a flipping component and sorting mechanism, it solves the problems of low efficiency and inconsistent results of traditional manual inspection, and achieves efficient automated inspection and sorting.

CN224216580UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SSUZHOU ZFUNG AUTOMATION TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SSUZHOU ZFUNG AUTOMATION TECH
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual inspection of metal bowls is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of fast production lines. Furthermore, the inspection results are greatly affected by subjectivity, leading to inconsistencies.

Method used

The metal bowl omnidirectional online visual inspection system uses area scan cameras and line scan cameras for omnidirectional inspection, combined with a flipping component and sorting mechanism to achieve automated inspection and sorting.

Benefits of technology

It improves testing efficiency, reduces manual intervention, ensures the stability and reliability of test results, and reduces labor intensity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an omnibearing on-line visual detection system for metal bowls, which is applied to the technical field of metal bowl detection, and is characterized in that a detection mechanism comprises a U-shaped block I fixedly connected with the top of a strip-shaped plate, a steering engine I fixedly mounted on the U-shaped block I through a steering engine frame I, and a turnover assembly arranged on the top of an inner cavity of the U-shaped block I, and the output end of the steering engine I penetrates through the top of the U-shaped block, extends and is fixedly connected with a circular plate. The device has the technical effects that the area-array camera is controlled by the control terminal to photograph the interior of the metal bowl, meanwhile, the steering engine I is controlled to rotate by 360 degrees, and the line-array camera can scan and photograph the side surface of the metal bowl in the process; the control terminal controls the turnover assembly to turn over the metal bowl and the instant linear array camera to photograph and detect the bottom of the metal bowl, so that all-directional detection of the metal bowl is achieved, the detection efficiency is greatly improved, and the influence of subjective judgment on traditional manual detection can be avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal bowl inspection technology, specifically a comprehensive online visual inspection system for metal bowls. Background Technology

[0002] Metal bowls may develop defects during production and use, such as cracks, rust spots, and foreign object contamination. These defects not only affect the appearance and lifespan of the product, but may also pose a threat to consumers' health. Therefore, it is essential to conduct rigorous testing on metal bowls.

[0003] Traditional metal bowl inspection primarily relies on manual visual inspection, a method with several significant limitations. First, due to the large size of metal bowls, manual inspection is relatively time-consuming, making it inefficient in fast-paced production environments and failing to meet the speed requirements of production lines. Second, the visual inspection of metal bowls needs to be comprehensive on the production line, where manual intervention is often limited and inconvenient. Furthermore, manual inspection is heavily influenced by subjective judgment, which can lead to inconsistencies in results, thus affecting the stability and reliability of product inspection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a comprehensive online visual inspection system for metal bowls, addressing the issue that manual inspection, as mentioned in the background, is relatively time-consuming and inefficient in fast-paced production environments, failing to meet the speed requirements of production lines. Secondly, the appearance inspection of metal bowls needs to be comprehensive on the production line, but manual intervention on the production line is often limited and inconvenient. Furthermore, manual inspection is significantly influenced by subjective judgment, which can lead to inconsistencies in inspection results.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an all-round online visual inspection system for metal bowls, including a strip plate and a control terminal, wherein a detection mechanism and a sorting mechanism are respectively arranged on the top of the strip plate;

[0006] The detection mechanism includes a U-shaped block fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate, a servo motor fixedly installed on the U-shaped block via a servo motor frame, and a flipping assembly set on the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block. The output end of the servo motor extends through the top of the U-shaped block and is fixedly connected to a circular plate. An area array camera and a sensing sensor are fixedly installed on the bottom of the circular plate, and an L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the circular plate. A line array camera is fixedly installed on the other end of the L-shaped plate.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the flipping assembly includes an electric telescopic column 1 fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of a U-shaped block 1, a fixed plate fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column 1, and a servo motor 2 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate through a servo motor frame 2. The output end of the servo motor 2 passes through the fixed plate and is fixedly connected to a square plate. The electric telescopic column 2 is fixedly connected to the side of the square plate away from the servo motor 2, and a clamping block is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column 2.

[0008] Using the above technical solution, the control terminal controls the first electric telescopic column to extend and retract, which will move the fixed plate to a set height. Then, the control terminal controls the second electric telescopic column to extend, which will move the clamping block to the outer wall of the metal bowl, thereby clamping the metal bowl. Then, the control terminal controls the first electric telescopic column to rise to a certain height, and the control terminal controls the second servo motor to rotate 180 degrees. Next, the control terminal controls the first electric telescopic column to extend to the set height, and controls the second electric telescopic column to retract, causing the clamping block to retract, thereby realizing the flipping of the metal bowl, so that the area scan camera can take pictures and detect the bottom of the metal bowl.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: the sorting mechanism includes a U-shaped block II fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate, a round shaft fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block II, and a guide block rotatably connected to the other end of the round shaft through a bearing I. A distance sensor is fixedly installed on the side of the guide block near the U-shaped block I, and an electric telescopic column III is rotatably connected between the outer wall of the guide block near the distance sensor and the inner wall of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block II.

[0010] Using the above technical solution, when the distance sensor detects the metal bowl approaching, it transmits a signal to the control terminal. The control terminal determines whether the processed part that has reached the distance sensor is qualified or unqualified based on the quality of the detected processed part and the moving speed of the processed part. Then, it controls the electric telescopic column to extend or shorten, so that qualified processed parts go out through one channel and unqualified processed parts go out through another channel. This achieves the goal of removing unqualified processed parts, greatly reducing the workload of manual visual sorting, and at the same time greatly improving sorting efficiency.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: a transmission motor is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate, and a driven shaft is rotatably connected between the two strip plates; the output end of the transmission motor is fixedly connected to a drive shaft through a coupling; the other end of the drive shaft passes through the outer wall of the strip plate and extends through a bearing to be rotatably connected to the other strip plate; transmission rollers are fixedly sleeved on the outer walls of both the drive shaft and the driven shaft; and a conveyor belt is rotatably connected between the two transmission rollers.

[0012] Using the above technical solution, the transmission motor drives the drive shaft, and under the combined action of the drive shaft, transmission roller, driven shaft, and conveyor belt, the workpiece to be tested is transported sequentially to the testing mechanism and sorting mechanism, thereby completing the testing of the workpiece to be tested and the rejection of unqualified products.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the transmission motor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the strip plate via a motor frame.

[0014] Using the above technical solution, the conveyor motor is a servo motor, which can control the speed and provide power for conveying the workpiece to be tested.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the control terminal is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate by a support plate; the control terminal consists of a processing module, a control module, and a control panel; and the control terminal is controlled by signals from servo motor one, area array camera, induction sensor, line array camera, electric telescopic column one, servo motor two, electric telescopic column two, distance sensor, electric telescopic column three, and transmission motor.

[0016] Using the above technical solution, the control terminal is the control core of the entire device. The processing module is responsible for receiving signals from the trigger sensor and distance sensor, and comparing the photos taken by the area scan camera and line scan camera with the built-in database to determine whether the workpiece to be tested is qualified. The control module is responsible for driving the first servo motor, the first electric telescopic column, the second servo motor, the second electric telescopic column, the third electric telescopic column, and the transmission motor. The control panel is responsible for the human-computer interaction channel, controlling the start and stop of the entire device, setting parameters, and visualizing the test results.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that a support leg is fixedly connected to the bottom of the strip plate.

[0018] Using the above technical solution, the support legs provide support for the entire device.

[0019] This invention provides an all-around online visual inspection system for metal bowls. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) This utility model uses a control terminal to control an area scan camera to take pictures of the inside of a metal bowl, while simultaneously controlling a servo motor to rotate 360 ​​degrees. During this process, a line scan camera scans and takes pictures of the side of the metal bowl. After taking pictures, the control terminal controls an electric telescopic column to extend and retract, which will move the fixed plate to a set height. Then, the control terminal controls an electric telescopic column to extend, which will move the clamping block to the outer wall of the metal bowl, thereby clamping the metal bowl. Then, the control terminal controls an electric telescopic column to rise to a certain height, and controls a servo motor to rotate 180 degrees. Next, the control terminal controls an electric telescopic column to extend to a set height, and controls an electric telescopic column to retract, causing the clamping block to retract, thereby achieving the flipping of the metal bowl. This facilitates the area scan camera to take pictures of the bottom of the metal bowl for inspection, thus achieving all-round inspection of the metal bowl, greatly improving inspection efficiency, and avoiding the influence of subjective judgment in traditional manual inspection.

[0021] (2) This utility model transmits a signal to the control terminal when the metal bowl approaches through the distance sensor. The control terminal determines whether the processed part that has reached the distance sensor is qualified or unqualified based on the quality of the processed part after detection and the moving speed of the processed part. Then, it controls the electric telescopic column to extend or shorten, so that qualified processed parts go out through one channel and unqualified processed parts go out through another channel, thereby removing unqualified processed parts, greatly reducing the workload of manual visual sorting, and greatly improving the sorting efficiency.

[0022] (3) This utility model uses a transmission motor to drive the drive shaft. Under the combined action of the drive shaft, transmission roller, driven shaft and conveyor belt, the workpiece to be tested is transported to the testing mechanism and sorting mechanism in sequence, thereby completing the testing of the workpiece to be tested and the rejection of unqualified products. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an isometric perspective view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is the left view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a control framework diagram of the device of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the operation of the device of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Strip plate; 2. Control terminal; 3. Detection mechanism; 31. U-shaped block one; 32. Servo motor one; 33. Circular plate; 34. Area array camera; 35. Sensor; 36. L-shaped plate; 37. Line array camera; 38. Tilting assembly; 381. Electric telescopic column one; 382. Fixing plate; 383. Servo motor two; 384. Square plate; 385. Electric telescopic column two; 386. Clamping block; 4. Sorting mechanism; 41. U-shaped block two; 42. Circular shaft; 43. Guide block; 44. Distance sensor; 45. Electric telescopic column three; 5. Conveyor motor; 6. Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a metal bowl all-round online visual inspection system, including a strip plate 1, a control terminal 2, a support leg fixedly connected to the bottom of the strip plate 1, the support leg supporting the entire device, and an inspection mechanism 3 and a sorting mechanism 4 respectively provided on the top of the strip plate 1;

[0032] A conveyor motor 5 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate 1, and a driven shaft is rotatably connected between the two strip plates 1. The conveyor motor 5 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate 1 through a motor frame. The conveyor motor 5 is a servo motor, which can control the speed and provide power for the conveying of the workpiece to be tested. The output end of the conveyor motor 5 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft through a coupling. The other end of the drive shaft passes through the outer wall of the strip plate 1 and extends to be rotatably connected to the other strip plate 1 through a bearing 2. The drive shaft and the driven shaft are both fixedly fitted with transmission rollers. A conveyor belt 6 is connected between the two transmission rollers. The conveyor motor 5 drives the drive shaft. Under the combined action of the drive shaft, transmission rollers, driven shaft, and conveyor belt 6, the workpiece to be tested is transported to the detection mechanism 3 and the sorting mechanism 4 in sequence, thereby completing the detection of the workpiece to be tested and the rejection of unqualified products.

[0033] The detection mechanism 3 includes a U-shaped block 31 fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate 1, a servo motor 32 fixedly installed on the U-shaped block 31 through a servo motor frame, and a flipping component 38 set on the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block 31. The servo motor 32 is a 360-degree servo motor, which rotates 360 degrees each time it runs. The output end of the servo motor 32 extends through the top of the U-shaped block 31 and is fixedly connected to a circular plate 33. A surface scan camera 34 and a sensing sensor 35 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the circular plate 33, and an L-shaped plate 36 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the circular plate 33. A line scan camera 37 is fixedly installed on the other end of the L-shaped plate 36.

[0034] The flipping assembly 38 includes an electric telescopic column 381 fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block 31, a fixed plate 382 fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column 381, and a servo motor 383 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate 382 via a servo motor frame 2. The servo motor 383 is a 180-degree servo motor, which rotates 180 degrees each time it runs. The output end of the servo motor 383 passes through the fixed plate 382 and is fixedly connected to a square plate 384. An electric telescopic column 385 is fixedly connected to the side of the square plate 384 away from the servo motor 383. A clamping block 386 is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column 385.

[0035] Control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 381 to extend and retract, which will move the fixed plate 382 to the set height. Then, control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 385 to extend, which will move the clamping block 386 to the outer wall of the metal bowl, thereby clamping the metal bowl. Then, control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 381 to rise to a certain height. Control terminal 2 controls the servo motor 383 to rotate 180 degrees. Then, control the electric telescopic column 381 to extend to the set height and control the electric telescopic column 385 to retract, so that the clamping block 386 retracts, thereby realizing the flipping of the metal bowl. The instantaneous array camera 34 takes pictures of the bottom of the metal bowl for detection.

[0036] The sorting mechanism 4 includes a U-shaped block 41 fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate 1, a round shaft 42 fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block 41, and a guide block 43 rotatably connected to the other end of the round shaft 42 via a bearing 1. A distance sensor 44 is fixedly installed on the side of the guide block 43 near the U-shaped block 31, and an electric telescopic column 45 is rotatably connected between the outer wall of the guide block 43 near the distance sensor 44 and the inner wall of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block 41.

[0037] When the distance sensor 44 senses the metal bowl approaching, it transmits a signal to the control terminal 2. The control terminal 2 determines whether the processed part that has reached the distance sensor 44 is qualified or unqualified based on the qualified or unqualified status of the processed part after detection and the moving speed of the processed part. Then, it controls the electric telescopic column 3 45 to extend or shorten, so that qualified processed parts go out through one channel and unqualified processed parts go out through another channel. This achieves the goal of removing unqualified processed parts, greatly reducing the workload of manual visual sorting, and greatly improving sorting efficiency.

[0038] The control terminal 2 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate 1 via a support plate. The control terminal 2 consists of a processing module, a control module, and a control panel. The control terminal 2 is controlled by signals from the servo motor 32, the area array camera 34, the sensing sensor 35, the line array camera 37, the electric telescopic column 381, the servo motor 383, the electric telescopic column 385, the distance sensor 44, the electric telescopic column 45, and the transmission motor 5.

[0039] The control terminal is the core of the entire device. The processing module is responsible for receiving signals from the trigger sensor 35 and the distance sensor 44, and comparing the photos taken by the area scan camera 34 and the line scan camera 37 with the built-in database to determine whether the workpiece to be tested is qualified. The control module is responsible for driving the servo motor 1 32, the electric telescopic column 1 381, the servo motor 2 383, the electric telescopic column 2 385, the electric telescopic column 3 45, and the transmission motor 5. The control panel is responsible for the human-computer interaction channel, controlling the start and stop of the entire device, setting parameters, and visualizing the test results.

[0040] Working Principle: During operation, the workpiece to be tested is conveyed onto conveyor belt 6 after production. The control terminal controls the pneumatic conveyor motor 5, which drives the drive shaft. Under the combined action of the drive shaft, transmission rollers, driven shaft, and conveyor belt 6, the workpiece is sequentially transported to the detection mechanism 3. At this point, the sensing sensor 35 detects the metal bowl, and the control terminal 2 stops the conveyor motor 5. Then, the control terminal 2 controls the area scan camera 34 to take pictures of the inside of the metal bowl, while simultaneously controlling the servo motor 32 to rotate 360 ​​degrees. During this process, the line scan camera 37 scans and takes pictures of the side of the metal bowl. After taking pictures, the control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 381 to extend and retract, which in turn moves the fixed plate 382... The device moves to a set height, and then the control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 385 to extend. The electric telescopic column 385 drives the clamping block 386 to move to the outer wall of the metal bowl, thereby clamping the metal bowl. Then, the control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 381 to rise to a certain height, and the control terminal 2 controls the servo motor 383 to rotate 180 degrees. Then, the control terminal 2 controls the electric telescopic column 381 to extend to the set height, and controls the electric telescopic column 385 to retract, so that the clamping block 386 retracts, thereby realizing the flipping of the metal bowl. The array camera 34 takes pictures of the bottom of the metal bowl for detection, thereby achieving all-round detection of the metal bowl, which greatly improves the detection efficiency and avoids the influence of subjective judgment in traditional manual detection.

[0041] Control terminal 2 continues to control the operation of conveyor motor 5, and conveyor belt 5 will transport the workpiece to be tested to sorting mechanism 4. When distance sensor 44 senses the metal bowl approaching, it transmits a signal to control terminal 2. Control terminal 2 determines whether the workpiece that has reached distance sensor 44 is qualified or unqualified based on whether the workpiece is qualified after detection and the moving speed of the workpiece. Then, it controls the electric telescopic column 45 to extend or shorten, so that qualified workpieces go out through one channel and unqualified workpieces go out through another channel, thereby removing unqualified workpieces, greatly reducing the workload of manual visual sorting, and greatly improving sorting efficiency.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A 360-degree online visual inspection system for metal bowls, comprising a strip plate (1) and a control terminal (2), characterized in that: The top of the strip plate (1) is respectively provided with a detection mechanism (3) and a sorting mechanism (4); The detection mechanism (3) includes a U-shaped block (31) fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate (1), a servo motor (32) fixedly installed on the U-shaped block (31) via a servo motor frame, and a flipping assembly (38) set on the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block (31). The output end of the servo motor (32) extends through the top of the U-shaped block (31) and is fixedly connected to a circular plate (33). A surface array camera (34) and a sensing sensor (35) are fixedly installed at the bottom of the circular plate (33), and an L-shaped plate (36) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the circular plate (33). A line array camera (37) is fixedly installed at the other end of the L-shaped plate (36).

2. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping assembly (38) includes an electric telescopic column (381) fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block (31), a fixed plate (382) fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column (381), and a servo motor (383) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed plate (382) via a servo motor frame. The output end of the servo motor (383) passes through the fixed plate (382) and is fixedly connected to a square plate (384). An electric telescopic column (385) is fixedly connected to the side of the square plate (384) away from the servo motor (383). A clamping block (386) is fixedly connected to the other end of the electric telescopic column (385).

3. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism (4) includes a U-shaped block two (41) fixedly connected to the top of the strip plate (1), a round shaft (42) fixedly connected to the top of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block two (41), and a guide block (43) rotatably connected to the other end of the round shaft (42) through a bearing. A distance sensor (44) is fixedly installed on the side of the guide block (43) near the U-shaped block one (31), and an electric telescopic column three (45) is rotatably connected between the outer wall of the guide block (43) near the distance sensor (44) and the inner wall of the inner cavity of the U-shaped block two (41).

4. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transmission motor (5) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate (1), and a driven shaft is rotatably connected between the two strip plates (1). The output end of the transmission motor (5) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft through a coupling. The other end of the drive shaft passes through the outer wall of the strip plate (1) and extends through the bearing to rotatably connect with the other strip plate (1). The outer walls of the drive shaft and the driven shaft are both fixedly fitted with transmission rollers, and a transmission belt (6) is connected between the two transmission rollers.

5. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission motor (5) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the strip plate (1) via a motor frame.

6. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control terminal (2) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the strip plate (1) by a support plate. The control terminal consists of a processing module, a control module, and a control panel. The control terminal is controlled by signals from the servo motor (32), the area array camera (34), the sensing sensor (35), the line array camera (37), the electric telescopic column (381), the servo motor (383), the electric telescopic column (385), the distance sensor (44), the electric telescopic column (45), and the transmission motor (5).

7. The omnidirectional online visual inspection system for metal bowls according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the strip plate (1) is fixedly connected to a support leg.