Optical detection equipment for precision hardware detection

The automated inspection methods using optical inspection equipment have solved the problem of inaccurate manual inspection, enabling efficient and accurate inspection of precision hardware parts.

CN224327701UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05SHENZHEN KING TEAM PRECISION TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN KING TEAM PRECISION TECH
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current methods for inspecting precision hardware parts mainly rely on manual measurement using calipers, which results in inaccurate measurements and low precision.

Method used

Using optical inspection equipment, an industrial camera and a PPU robot are used in conjunction with a vibrating plate and inspection fixture to achieve automated inspection. The vibrating plate shakes the products to align them, the PPU robot picks up the material and moves it to the inspection fixture, and the industrial camera takes pictures for inspection.

Benefits of technology

It enables high-precision automatic inspection of hardware parts, reducing manual operation and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of optical detection equipment for precision hardware detection, including support box, the top end fixedly connected with detection box of support box, the support rod is fixedly connected in detection box, the top end fixedly connected with fixed sleeve of support rod, the fixed sleeve one side fixedly connected with industrial camera, PPU manipulator is fixed on the inner wall of support box, taking mechanism is installed on the PPU manipulator, the fixed connection with storage rack is in detection box, detection clamp is installed on storage rack, opening corresponding with industrial camera position is equipped on storage rack, the fixed connection with light source board corresponding with opening position is in support box, this optical detection equipment for precision hardware detection, by automatic high-precision optical detection component, the rapid detection of hardware can be realized, without manual operation, just need to put into vibrating disc by adding material every time interval, it is convenient to operate.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hardware component testing products, specifically an optical testing device for precision hardware component testing. Background Technology

[0002] Hardware refers to various everyday items made from different metallic and non-metallic materials. Hardware is primarily functional and includes various categories such as tools, building materials, mechanical parts, and household goods. Hardware has various complex geometric shapes and dimensions, requiring multiple processing methods to manufacture.

[0003] However, most of the current precision hardware parts inspection methods rely on manual caliper inspection, which is inaccurate and has inherent defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an optical inspection device for inspecting precision hardware parts, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an optical inspection device for precision hardware parts inspection, comprising a support box, an inspection box fixedly connected to the top of the support box, a support rod fixedly connected inside the inspection box, a fixing sleeve fixedly connected to the top of the support rod, an industrial camera fixedly connected to one side of the fixing sleeve, a PPU robotic arm fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the support box, a material handling mechanism mounted on the PPU robotic arm, a shelf fixedly connected inside the inspection box, an inspection fixture mounted on the shelf, an opening corresponding to the position of the industrial camera on the shelf, a light source plate corresponding to the position of the opening fixedly connected inside the support box, a vibrating plate on one side of the support box, a conveying slide on the vibrating plate, and a pushing cylinder fixedly connected inside the support box, the top of the pushing cylinder being fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying slide.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is fixedly connected to one side of the support box, a good product frame is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, a good product chute is provided above the good product frame at an incline, a through opening is provided on the inspection box, and the good product chute is fixed inside the through opening.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a discharge port is connected between the support box and the testing box, and a defective product discharge trough is fixedly connected between the bottom end of the discharge port and the support box, and a defective product frame is installed inside the support frame.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is provided on one side of the support box, and the vibrating disc is fixed to the top of the support frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection fixture includes two positioning cylinders arranged opposite to each other, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to one end of each positioning cylinder.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a PLC control computer is fixedly connected to the inner top of the support box.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This optical inspection equipment for precision hardware parts works by pouring the products to be processed into a vibrating tray. The products in the vibrating tray are arranged neatly by vibration and then conveyed through a conveyor slide. The cylinder is pushed to lift the products to the PPU robot's picking position. Once in position, the PPU robot will move the products onto the inspection fixture through the picking mechanism.

[0013] This optical inspection equipment for precision hardware parts uses an industrial camera to take a picture and inspect the product after the inspection fixture detects it.

[0014] This precision optical inspection equipment for hardware parts can quickly inspect hardware parts through an automatic high-precision optical inspection component. No manual operation is required; simply add material to the vibratory feeder at regular intervals. It is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an optical inspection device for precision hardware inspection according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inspection box of an optical inspection device for inspecting precision hardware parts according to this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Support box; 2. Inspection box; 3. Support rod; 4. Fixing sleeve; 5. Industrial camera; 6. PPU robot arm; 7. Material handling mechanism; 8. Shelf; 9. Inspection fixture; 10. Light source board; 11. Vibrating disc; 12. Conveying chute; 13. Push cylinder; 14. Support frame; 15. Good product frame; 16. Good product chute; 17. Discharge port; 18. Defective product discharge chute; 19. Defective product frame; 20. Bearing frame; 21. PLC control computer. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-2 This utility model provides an embodiment of an optical inspection device for precision hardware parts, comprising a support box 1, an inspection box 2 fixedly connected to the top of the support box 1, a support rod 3 fixedly connected inside the inspection box 2, a fixing sleeve 4 fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 3, an industrial camera 5 fixedly connected to one side of the fixing sleeve 4, a PPU robot arm 6 fixedly fixed to the inner wall of the support box 1, a material handling mechanism 7 mounted on the PPU robot arm 6, a shelf 8 fixedly connected inside the inspection box 2, an inspection fixture 9 mounted on the shelf 8, and an opening on the shelf 8 corresponding to the position of the industrial camera 5. A fixture corresponding to the position of the opening is fixedly connected inside the support box 1. The light source plate 10 and the support box 1 have a vibrating plate 11 on one side. The vibrating plate 11 has a conveying slide 12. The support box 1 has a push cylinder 13 fixedly connected inside. The top of the push cylinder 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying slide 12. Specifically, the product to be processed is poured into the vibrating plate 11. The product in the vibrating plate 11 is arranged neatly by vibration and passes through the conveying slide 12. The push cylinder 13 is raised to lift the product to the picking position of the PPU robot 6. After it is in position, the PPU robot 6 will move the product to the detection fixture 9 through the picking mechanism 7. When the detection fixture 9 detects that there is a product, the industrial camera 5 takes a picture for detection.

[0022] In this embodiment, a support frame 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the support box 1, and a good product frame 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 14. A good product chute 16 is provided above the good product frame 15 and is inclined. A through opening is provided on the inspection box 2, and the good product chute 16 is fixed inside the through opening.

[0023] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the product will fall into the good product frame 15 along the good product chute 16 for collection.

[0024] In this embodiment, a discharge port 17 is connected between the support box 1 and the detection box 2. A defective product discharge trough 18 is fixedly connected between the bottom end of the discharge port 17 and the support box 1. A defective product frame 19 is installed inside the support frame 14.

[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the defective products will fall down through the discharge port 17 to the defective product discharge trough 18, and then be collected through the defective product frame 19.

[0026] In this embodiment, a support frame 20 is provided on one side of the support box 1, and the vibrating plate 11 is fixed on the top of the support frame 20.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, support for the vibrating disc 11 is achieved.

[0028] In this embodiment, the detection fixture 9 includes two positioning cylinders arranged opposite to each other, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to one end of each positioning cylinder.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the positioning cylinder will output the product positioning before taking a picture.

[0030] In this embodiment, a PLC control computer 21 is fixedly connected to the inner top of the support box 1.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the product is tested by measuring the built-in software of the PLC-controlled computer 21.

[0032] The working principle of this optical inspection equipment for precision hardware parts is described in detail below: First, the product to be processed is poured into the vibrating tray 11. The product in the vibrating tray 11 is arranged neatly by vibration and passes through the conveyor slide 12. The cylinder 13 is pushed to rise and lift the product to the picking position of the PPU robot 6. After it is in place, the PPU robot 6 will move the product to the inspection fixture 9 through the picking mechanism 7. When the inspection fixture 9 detects that there is a product, the industrial camera 5 takes a picture for inspection.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An optical inspection device for inspecting precision hardware parts, comprising a support box (1), characterized in that: A detection box (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the support box (1). A support rod (3) is fixedly connected inside the detection box (2). A fixing sleeve (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod (3). An industrial camera (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing sleeve (4). A PPU robot (6) is fixedly fixed to the inner wall of the support box (1). A material handling mechanism (7) is installed on the PPU robot (6). A shelf (8) is fixedly connected inside the detection box (2). 8) A detection fixture (9) is installed on the shelf (8). The shelf (8) has an opening corresponding to the position of the industrial camera (5). A light source plate (10) corresponding to the position of the opening is fixedly connected inside the support box (1). A vibrating plate (11) is provided on one side of the support box (1). A conveying slide (12) is provided on the vibrating plate (11). A pushing cylinder (13) is fixedly connected inside the support box (1). The top of the pushing cylinder (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying slide (12).

2. The optical inspection equipment for inspecting precision hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the support box (1), and a good product frame (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (14). A good product chute (16) is provided above the good product frame (15) and is inclined. A through opening is provided on the inspection box (2), and the good product chute (16) is fixed inside the through opening.

3. The optical inspection equipment for inspecting precision hardware parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support box (1) and the testing box (2) are connected by a discharge port (17), and the bottom end of the discharge port (17) is fixedly connected to the support box (1) by a defective product discharge trough (18). A defective product frame (19) is installed inside the support frame (14).

4. The optical inspection equipment for inspecting precision hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support box (1) has a support frame (20) on one side, and the vibrating disc (11) is fixed on the top of the support frame (20).

5. The optical inspection equipment for inspecting precision hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection fixture (9) includes two positioning cylinders arranged opposite each other, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to one end of each positioning cylinder.

6. The optical inspection equipment for inspecting precision hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: A PLC control computer (21) is fixedly connected to the inner top of the support box (1).