A gauge and modular structure
By designing a fixture with a panoramic rotating mechanism and high-precision bevel gear transmission, 360° rotational inspection of the visual fixture is achieved, solving the problem that the visual fixture cannot inspect from all angles, improving inspection accuracy and reliability, while reducing equipment space occupation and damage risk.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO HENGPU MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The lack of rotational inspection capability of visual inspection tools makes it impossible to achieve all-round inspection, affecting the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the inspection, especially the inability to capture features such as holes and grooves on the back or side of the workpiece.
Design a fixture structure that includes a panoramic rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism enables the visual fixture to rotate 360° for inspection, and a high-precision bevel gear transmission is used to control the rotation, ensuring the stability and accuracy of image acquisition.
It enables multi-angle inspection of workpieces, improves inspection accuracy and comprehensiveness, reduces measurement errors, and reduces equipment space occupation and mechanical damage risk through modular design.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of inspection tools, and specifically relates to an inspection tool and its modular structure. Background Technology
[0002] A fixture is a specialized tool or device used to inspect the geometric features of a workpiece, such as its size, shape, and position. It is widely used in manufacturing to ensure product quality meets design requirements. Fixtures can be mechanical, such as calipers and plug gauges, or digital, such as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) or optical measuring equipment. A visual fixture, on the other hand, is a machine vision-based inspection tool that performs non-contact measurement of a workpiece using a camera, light source, and image processing software. Visual fixtures can quickly capture images of the workpiece and analyze its size, contour, surface defects, and other features through algorithms, offering advantages such as high efficiency, high precision, and strong repeatability. However, if a visual fixture lacks rotational inspection capabilities, this limitation will bring significant drawbacks. First, the inability to achieve omnidirectional inspection can lead to the omission of certain hidden features or complex structures. For example, features such as holes or grooves on the back or side of the workpiece may not be captured by a fixture from a single angle, thus affecting the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the inspection. Therefore, we aim to design a fixture with a modular structure to solve this problem. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an inspection tool and modular structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an inspection tool and modular structure, including: a base, a column fixedly connected to the upper end of the base, a receiving plate fixedly connected to the other end of the column, a panoramic rotation mechanism provided on the outside of the column, and a visual inspection tool installed on the panoramic rotation mechanism;
[0005] The panoramic rotation mechanism includes a rotating component for driving the support component to rotate and a support component for mounting the visual inspection fixture. The core advantage of setting up the panoramic rotation mechanism is that it enables the visual inspection fixture to achieve 360° rotation inspection, which can cover multiple inspection angles of the workpiece and improve inspection accuracy. At the same time, the rotation is controlled by high-precision bevel gear transmission, which can also ensure the stability of image acquisition and further reduce measurement errors, thereby comprehensively improving the comprehensiveness and reliability of inspection.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the four sides of the base are all integrally and fixedly connected with extension legs to increase the contact area between the base and the ground.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating component includes a connecting sleeve, which is sleeved on the outside of the column via a bearing, and a secondary bevel gear is fixedly sleeved on the lower outer side of the connecting sleeve.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating component further includes a support frame, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, and a protective cover is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a drive motor is fixedly installed on the outer side of the protective cover, and a main bevel gear is provided on the output shaft of the drive motor, which meshes with a secondary bevel gear.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the support member includes a support rod, which is hinged to the connecting sleeve via a 90° self-locking hinge. The other end of the support rod is also hinged to a mounting rod via a 90° self-locking hinge, and the visual inspection tool is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the mounting rod.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the left end of the support rod has an open structure for folding and storing the mounting rod.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the support rod has a storage cavity for storing visual inspection tools, and the bottom of the storage cavity is provided with a protective pad, which is made of highly elastic silicone.
[0013] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. By setting up a panoramic rotating mechanism, its core advantage is that the visual inspection tool can achieve 360° rotation inspection through the rotating mechanism, which can cover multiple inspection angles of the workpiece and improve inspection accuracy. At the same time, the rotation is controlled by high-precision bevel gear transmission, which can also ensure the stability of image acquisition and further reduce measurement errors, thereby comprehensively improving the comprehensiveness and reliability of inspection.
[0015] 2. Through modular rotating parts and support parts, the support parts can be folded towards the column, thereby reducing the space occupied by the equipment and effectively reducing the risk of the equipment tipping over due to accidental collision with the support parts. In addition, the design of the visual inspection tool built into the support rod after folding reduces the risk of mechanical damage and dust accumulation caused by exposure. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall structure of an inspection tool and modular structure according to the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of an inspection tool and modular structure according to the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional view of an inspection tool and modular structure according to the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the support rod of a gauge and modular structure according to the present invention.
[0021] In the diagram, 1-base, 2-column, 3-receiving plate, 4-panoramic rotation mechanism;
[0022] 11-Extendable feet;
[0023] 41-Rotating component, 411-Connecting sleeve, 412-Secondary bevel gear, 413-Support frame, 414-Protective cover, 415-Drive motor, 416-Main bevel gear, 42-Support component, 421-Support rod, 421a-Storage cavity, 421b-Protective pad, 422-Mounting rod, 5-Visual inspection tool. Detailed Implementation
[0024] 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.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As the first embodiment of this utility model:
[0026] An inspection tool and modular structure include: a base 1, a column 2 fixedly connected to the upper end of the base 1, a receiving plate 3 fixedly connected to the other end of the column 2, a panoramic rotation mechanism 4 provided on the outside of the column 2, and a visual inspection tool 5 installed on the panoramic rotation mechanism 4.
[0027] The panoramic rotation mechanism 4 includes a rotating component 41 for driving the support component 42 to rotate and a support component 42 for mounting the visual inspection fixture 5. The core advantage of setting up the panoramic rotation mechanism 4 is that the visual inspection fixture 5 can achieve 360° rotation inspection through the rotation mechanism, which can cover multiple inspection angles of the workpiece and improve inspection accuracy. At the same time, the rotation is controlled by high-precision bevel gear transmission, which can also ensure the stability of image acquisition and further reduce measurement errors, thereby comprehensively improving the comprehensiveness and reliability of inspection.
[0028] The four sides of the base 1 are all integrally fixedly connected with extension legs 11 to expand the contact area between the base 1 and the ground.
[0029] The rotating component 41 includes a connecting sleeve 411, which is sleeved on the outside of the column 2 via a bearing. A secondary bevel gear 412 is fixedly sleeved on the lower outer side of the connecting sleeve 411.
[0030] The rotating component 41 also includes a support frame 413, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1, and a protective cover 414 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame 413.
[0031] A drive motor 415 is fixedly installed on the outside of the protective cover 414. A main bevel gear 416 is provided on the output shaft of the drive motor 415, and the main bevel gear 416 meshes with the secondary bevel gear 412.
[0032] Specifically, when it is necessary to inspect the workpiece, the workpiece is first placed on the surface of the receiving plate 3, and then the drive motor 415 is started. The output shaft of the drive motor 415 drives the main bevel gear 416 to rotate. During the rotation of the main bevel gear 416, the secondary bevel gear 412 and the connecting sleeve 411 are driven to rotate. The connecting sleeve 411 drives the support rod 421, the mounting rod 422 and the vision inspection tool 5 to rotate synchronously, so as to realize 360° inspection of the workpiece without dead angles, thereby improving the inspection accuracy.
[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As a second embodiment of this utility model:
[0034] The support member 42 includes a support rod 421, which is hinged to the connecting sleeve 411 via a 90° self-locking hinge. The other end of the support rod 421 is also hinged to a mounting rod 422 via a 90° self-locking hinge. The visual inspection tool 5 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the mounting rod 422.
[0035] The left end of the support rod 421 has an open structure for folding and storing the mounting rod 422.
[0036] The support rod 421 has a storage cavity 421a for storing the visual inspection tool 5. The bottom of the storage cavity 421a is provided with a protective pad 421b, which is made of highly elastic silicone.
[0037] Based on the above embodiments, further, when the inspection tool is no longer in use, the locking state of the 90° self-locking hinge is released by pressing, and then the mounting rod 422 is folded inward toward the support rod 421, so that the mounting rod 422 and the visual inspection tool 5 are respectively placed inside the support rod 421 and the storage cavity 421a. The protective pad 421b absorbs the impact force when the visual inspection tool 5 is stored, avoiding damage to precision parts and reducing the risk of damage to the visual inspection tool 5. Then, the above steps are repeated to rotate the support rod 421 so that the support rod 421 is parallel to the column 2, thereby reducing the space occupied by the equipment and effectively reducing the risk of the equipment tipping over due to accidental collision with the support rod 421 or the mounting rod 422.
[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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 inspection fixture and its modular structure, comprising: The base (1) is characterized in that a column (2) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the base (1), a receiving plate (3) is fixedly connected to the other end of the column (2), a panoramic rotation mechanism (4) is also provided on the outside of the column (2), and a visual inspection tool (5) is installed on the panoramic rotation mechanism (4). The panoramic rotation mechanism (4) includes a rotating component (41) for driving the support component (42) to rotate and a support component (42) for mounting the visual inspection tool (5).
2. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The four sides of the base (1) are all integrally fixedly connected with extension legs (11) to expand the contact surface between the base (1) and the ground.
3. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating component (41) includes a connecting sleeve (411), which is sleeved on the outside of the column (2) via a bearing, and a secondary bevel gear (412) is fixedly sleeved on the lower outer side of the connecting sleeve (411).
4. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating component (41) also includes a support frame (413), which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (1), and a protective cover (414) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support frame (413).
5. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: A drive motor (415) is fixedly installed on the outside of the protective cover (414). A main bevel gear (416) is provided on the output shaft of the drive motor (415), and the main bevel gear (416) meshes with the secondary bevel gear (412).
6. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support member (42) includes a support rod (421), which is hinged to the connecting sleeve (411) via a 90° self-locking hinge. The other end of the support rod (421) is also hinged to an installation rod (422) via a 90° self-locking hinge. The visual inspection tool (5) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the installation rod (422).
7. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The left end of the support rod (421) has an open structure for folding and storing the mounting rod (422).
8. The inspection fixture and modular structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The support rod (421) has a storage cavity (421a) for storing the visual inspection tool (5). The bottom of the storage cavity (421a) is provided with a protective pad (421b), and the protective pad (421b) is made of highly elastic silicone.