A spring tightness detection mechanism

By combining a CCD inspection camera and a cylinder baffle assembly, the distance between spring coils is automatically identified, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual inspection in spring packaging and achieving efficient and accurate detection of the dense and sparse ends.

CN224303235UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29HANGZHOU SPRING
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANGZHOU SPRING
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

In the current spring packaging process, the detection of the tightness end relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and not accurate enough.

Method used

A CCD camera is used to identify the distance between spring coils. Combined with a cylinder and a stop assembly, the system automatically identifies the sparse and dense ends of the springs and prevents other springs from mixing in through the cylinder and a limit assembly, thus replacing manual inspection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated, rapid, and accurate detection of spring compactness, reducing manual intervention and improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a spring density end detection mechanism, including a set of mounting seat, a set of mounting seat all are equipped with the stand through the bolt card, the stand is equipped with a set of first fixed base near the top position, a set of first fixed base front end is equipped with the mounting post, and the detection assembly is installed to the central front end surface of mounting post, a set of stand all is equipped with second fixed base, and the second fixed base is located first fixed base lower extreme, and the mounting plate is installed on the front end surface of second fixed base, is equipped with the material blocking component on the front end surface of mounting plate, the utility model discloses through the CCD detection camera replaces manual detection, and the detection is more convenient and saves time, and the detection is more accurate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a spring compactness detection mechanism, belonging to the field of spring packaging technology. Background Technology

[0002] Springs, typically made of spring steel, are widely used in various mechanical and electronic devices. When an external force is applied to a spring, it deforms (stretching, compressing, torsion, etc.) and stores elastic potential energy. When the external force is removed, the spring returns to its original shape, releasing the stored energy. Taking a common helical spring as an example, when subjected to axial tension or compression, the spring coil elongates or shortens accordingly, generating an elastic restoring force. After production, spring manufacturers need to package and ship the springs to customers. During packaging, the tightly closed ends of the springs need to be aligned in the same direction. However, in existing technologies, the tightly closed ends of springs are manually inspected during packaging, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, this invention proposes a spring tightly closed end inspection mechanism for use in spring packaging machines. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the above background, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a spring tightness end detection mechanism to solve the problems in the background art.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A spring compression / reduction end detection mechanism includes a set of mounting bases. Each set of mounting bases is bolted to a column. A set of first fixing seats is located near the top of each column. A mounting column is located at the front end of each set of first fixing seats. A detection component is installed at the center of the front end face of each mounting column. A second fixing seat is located below each of the first fixing seats. A mounting plate is installed on the front end face of the second fixing seat. A material stop component is located on the front end face of the mounting plate.

[0006] Preferably, the detection mechanism includes a connecting seat, which is fixedly connected to the front end face of the mounting column by bolts. A pad is provided on the front end face of the connecting seat, and a CCD detection camera is provided on the front end face of the pad.

[0007] Preferably, the material blocking assembly includes a cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the center of the front end of the mounting plate. A lifting plate is installed at the output end of the cylinder. Multiple baffles are provided on the bottom front end surface of the lifting plate, and there are gaps between the multiple baffles of the same size.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting plate and the mounting plate are provided with limiting components.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting component includes a set of T-shaped limiting blocks, which are installed on both sides of the cylinder on the mounting plate. Limiting rods are provided on both sides of the top of the lifting plate, and the limiting rods pass through the T-shaped limiting blocks.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0011] This utility model discloses a spring tightness end detection mechanism. By setting up a detection component, with the assistance of a blocking component, the CCD detection camera in the detection component identifies the spring through the reflective points on the spring and calculates the distance between each spring coil. The tightness end of the spring is identified based on the change in the distance between the spring coils on the spring. At the same time, it can prevent other springs from being mixed into the batch of springs being detected. Using a CCD detection camera to replace manual detection makes the detection more convenient, time-saving, and more accurate.

[0012] This utility model discloses a spring compaction end detection mechanism. By setting a connecting column and a pad, and mounting a CCD detection camera on the pad, the lateral position of the CCD detection camera exceeds the top of the cylinder, so that the cylinder and the lifting plate on the cylinder output end will not obstruct the field of view of the CCD detection camera, which facilitates detection. Attached Figure Description

[0013] 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Mounting base; 2. Column; 3. First fixed base; 4. Mounting column; 5. Second fixed base; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Connecting base; 8. Pad; 9. CCD inspection camera; 10. Cylinder; 11. Lifting plate; 12. Baffle; 13. T-shaped limit block; 14. Limiting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the implementation of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments, and any modifications and / or alterations made to this utility model will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] In this invention, unless otherwise specified, all parts and percentages are by weight, and the equipment and raw materials used are commercially available or commonly used in the field. Unless otherwise specified, the methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods in the field. Unless otherwise specified, the components or equipment in the following embodiments are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following detailed description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate explanation and provide a comprehensive understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced by those skilled in the art without these specific details.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, a spring compaction end detection mechanism includes a set of mounting bases 1. Each set of mounting bases 1 is bolted with a column 2. A set of first fixing bases 3 is provided near the top of each column 2. A mounting column 4 is provided at the front end of each set of first fixing bases 3. A detection component is installed at the center of the front end face of each mounting column 4. Each set of columns 2 is provided with a second fixing base 5. The second fixing base 5 is located at the lower end of each first fixing base 3. A mounting plate 6 is installed on the front end face of the second fixing base 5. A material stop component is provided on the front end face of the mounting plate 6.

[0020] In the above technical solution, by setting up a detection component, with the assistance of the blocking component, the CCD detection camera 9 in the detection component identifies the spring by the reflective points on the spring and calculates the distance between each spring coil. The tightness of the spring is identified by the change in the distance between the spring coils on the spring. At the same time, it can prevent other springs from being mixed into the batch of springs being detected. Using the CCD detection camera 9 to replace manual detection makes detection more convenient, time-saving and more accurate.

[0021] In this utility model, the detection mechanism includes a connecting seat 7, which is fixedly connected to the front end face of the mounting column 4 by bolts. A pad 8 is provided on the front end face of the connecting seat 7, and a CCD detection camera 9 is provided on the front end face of the pad 8.

[0022] In the above technical solution, by setting a connecting column and a pad 8, and installing the CCD detection camera 9 on the pad 8, the lateral position of the CCD detection camera 9 is higher than the cylinder 10, so that the cylinder 10 and the lifting plate 11 on the output end of the cylinder 10 will not obstruct the field of view of the CCD detection camera 9, which facilitates detection.

[0023] In this utility model, the material blocking assembly includes a cylinder 10, which is fixedly connected to the center of the front end of the mounting plate 6. A lifting plate 11 is installed at the output end of the cylinder 10. A plurality of baffles 12 are provided on the bottom front end surface of the lifting plate 11, and there are gaps between the plurality of baffles 12, and the gaps are of the same size.

[0024] In the above technical solution, by setting up a cylinder 10, the cylinder 10 takes in air and drives the lifting plate 11 downward, and each baffle 12 is inserted into the spring conveying channel on the spring packaging machine, which can block the spring in the channel and facilitate detection.

[0025] In this utility model, the lifting plate 11 and the mounting plate 6 are provided with limiting components. The limiting components include a set of T-shaped limiting blocks 13. The set of T-shaped limiting blocks 13 are installed on both sides of the cylinder 10 on the mounting plate 6. The top two sides of the lifting plate 11 are provided with limiting rods 14, and the limiting rods 14 pass through the T-shaped limiting blocks 13.

[0026] In the above technical solution, by setting a limiting component, during the operation of the cylinder 10, the limiting rod 14 extends and retracts within the T-shaped limiting block 13. Because the bottom of the limiting rod 14 is connected to the limiting rod 14, the lifting plate 11 can be prevented from rotating during the lifting process.

[0027] It is worth noting that the CCD inspection camera 9 in this utility model is electrically connected to the control system of the spring packaging machine, and the inspection results of the CCD inspection camera 9 are processed and analyzed by the processor in the inspection system of the spring packaging machine.

[0028] This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this utility model. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A spring tension / sparseness detection mechanism, characterized in that: Includes a set of mounting bases (1), and the set of said mounting bases (1) Each of the columns (2) is bolted to the top, and a set of first fixing seats is provided on the column (2) near the top. (3) A first fixed seat (3) is provided with a mounting column (4) at the front end. A detection component is installed in the center of the front end face of the mounting column (4). A second fixed seat (5) is provided on each of the columns (2). The second fixed seat (5) is located at the lower end of the first fixed seat (3). A mounting plate (6) is installed on the front end face of the second fixed seat (5). A material blocking component is provided on the front end face of the mounting plate (6).

2. The spring compression / reduction end detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism includes a connecting seat (7), which is fixedly connected to the front end face of the mounting column (4) by bolts. A pad (8) is provided on the front end face of the connecting seat (7), and a CCD detection camera (9) is provided on the front end face of the pad (8).

3. The spring compression / reduction end detection mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material blocking assembly includes a cylinder (10), which is fixedly connected to the center of the front end of the mounting plate (6). A lifting plate (11) is installed at the output end of the cylinder (10). Multiple baffles (12) are provided on the bottom front end surface of the lifting plate (11). There are gaps between the multiple baffles (12), and the gaps are of the same size.

4. The spring tension / sparseness detection mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: Limiting components are provided on the lifting plate (11) and the mounting plate (6).

5. The spring tension / sparseness detection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a set of T-shaped limiting blocks (13), which are installed on both sides of the cylinder (10) on the mounting plate (6). The lifting plate (11) has limiting rods (14) on both sides of its top, and the limiting rods (14) pass through the T-shaped limiting blocks (13).