A flat disc measuring and sorting device

By designing an automated plate measurement and sorting device, a robotic arm and sensors are used to automatically measure and sort the bottom height of the plate profile, solving the problems of slow speed and large error in manual measurement, and improving production efficiency and consistency.

CN224332794UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SHANGHAI VELLE AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONER CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI VELLE AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONER CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

The existing method of measuring the height of fixed workpieces relies on manual operation, which results in slow detection speed, low efficiency and measurement errors, affecting product consistency.

Method used

Design an automated detection device that includes a frame, a fixed-plate gripping robot, a fixed-plate gripping robot drive device, a fixed-plate sorting worktable, and sensors. The device uses the robot and sensors to achieve automated measurement and sorting of the bottom height of the fixed-plate profile.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated measurement of workpiece height, improving production efficiency and measurement consistency while reducing human error.

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Abstract

A plate-based measurement and sorting device includes a frame, a plate-grabbing robot, a plate-grabbing robot drive device, a plate-sorting worktable, and sensors. The frame includes a support base and a top support surface, the top support surface being connected to the top of the support base. The plate-grabbing robot drive device is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the support base. The plate-grabbing robot is fixedly connected to the output end of the plate-grabbing robot drive device, and is driven by the drive device to move along the Y-axis and Z-axis. The plate-sorting worktable is fixed inside the lower part of the frame, and several measurement sensors are arranged on the worktable. This invention enables automated measurement of the bottom height of the plate profile, sorting out qualified and unqualified products. It offers high production speed, good measurement consistency, and a rapid improvement in production efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated detection, specifically a fixed-plate measurement and sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Our company manufactures a type of fixed-plate workpiece with an internal spiral profile. Production requires measuring the height of the bottom of this profile and sorting the workpieces into qualified and unqualified products. The current inspection method involves manually measuring the height at three points using measuring tools, then separating qualified from unqualified products. This method is slow, inefficient, and introduces human measurement errors, affecting product consistency. There is an urgent need to develop an automated inspection and sorting device to improve production efficiency and inspection consistency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a fixed-plate measuring and sorting device.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is: a plate-based measurement and sorting device, comprising a frame, a plate-based gripping robot, a plate-based gripping robot drive device, a plate-based sorting worktable, and sensors; the frame includes a support base and a top support surface, the top support surface being connected to the top of the support base; the plate-based gripping robot drive device is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the support base; the plate-based gripping robot is fixedly connected to the output end of the plate-based gripping robot drive device, and the plate-based gripping robot is driven by the plate-based gripping robot drive device to move along the Y-axis and Z-axis directions; the plate-based sorting worktable is fixed inside the lower part of the frame, and several measuring sensors are arranged on the plate-based sorting worktable.

[0005] Preferably, the fixed-plate sorting workbench includes a fixed-plate sorting fixture plate and a fixture plate support. The fixed-plate sorting fixture plate is horizontally positioned above the fixture plate support. The fixed-plate sorting fixture plate is provided with a boss, and a plurality of sensor fixing holes are provided on the boss. The sensors are positioned upward in the sensor fixing holes.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment, the outer edge diameter of the boss is the same as the inner wall diameter of the plate, and the upper end of the outer edge of the boss is provided with a chamfered edge.

[0007] Preferably, the fixed-plate gripping robot includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping gripper located at the output end of the clamping cylinder; the fixed-plate gripping robot drive device includes a Y-axis drive device and a Z-axis drive device, and the clamping cylinder of the fixed-plate gripping robot is located at the output end of the Z-axis drive device.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment, the Y-axis drive device includes a Y-axis base, a Y-axis transmission mechanism, and a Y-axis slide. The Y-axis base is fixed to the support seat of the frame, and the Y-axis transmission mechanism is disposed on the Y-axis base along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis slide moves along the Y-axis transmission mechanism under the transmission of the Y-axis transmission mechanism. The Z-axis drive device includes a Z-axis lifting cylinder and a Z-axis lifting seat. The cylinder body of the Z-axis lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slide, and the Z-axis lifting seat is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder of the fixed-plate gripping robot is fixed on the Z-axis lifting seat.

[0009] Preferably, the fixed plate measuring and sorting device further includes an auxiliary pressing block and an auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder. The top support surface is horizontally arranged, the cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder is fixed to the lower surface of the top support surface, and the auxiliary pressing block is connected to the output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment, the output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder is provided with a pressing block connecting seat, the auxiliary pressing block is fixed to the lower end of the pressing block connecting seat, and guide seats and guide rods are provided on both sides of the cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder. The guide rods are located in the guide seats, and the lower end of the guide rods is connected to the pressing block connecting seat.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment, the auxiliary pressing block is a flexible pressing block.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model can realize the automated measurement of the bottom height of the fixed plate profile, sort out qualified and unqualified products, achieve fast production speed, and have good measurement consistency, thus rapidly improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a left view of the fixed-plate gripping robot of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a left view of the auxiliary pressing block and the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the actual position of this utility model during operation.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sorting tooling plate of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the measuring disc of this utility model as viewed from below.

[0019] Label Explanation

[0020] 1: Fixed plate sorting fixture; 2: Sensor; 3: Auxiliary pressure block; 4: Support base; 5: Guide seat; 6: Guide rod; 7: Auxiliary pressure block lifting cylinder; 8: Top support surface; 9: Y-axis slide; 10: Y-axis base; 11: Z-axis lifting cylinder; 12: Z-axis lifting seat; 13: Clamping cylinder; 14: Clamping gripper; 15: Fixed plate; 16: Fixture plate bracket; 17: Y-axis transmission mechanism; 18: Fixed plate output mechanism; 19: Fixed plate measuring and sorting device; 20: Plate input mechanism; 21: Sensor fixing hole; 22: Boss; 23: Chamfered edge; 24: Profile; 25: Pressure block connecting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1-6 As shown, a plate-based measurement and sorting device 19 includes a frame, a plate-based gripping robot, a plate-based gripping robot drive device, a plate-based sorting worktable, and sensors 2. The frame includes a support base 4 and a top support surface 8, with the top support surface 8 connected to the top of the support base 4. The plate-based gripping robot drive device is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the support base 4. The plate-based gripping robot is fixedly connected to the output end of the plate-based gripping robot drive device, and is driven by the plate-based gripping robot drive device to move along the Y-axis and Z-axis directions. The plate-based sorting worktable is fixed inside the lower part of the frame, and several measurement sensors 2 are arranged on the plate-based sorting worktable.

[0023] In this embodiment, the fixed-plate sorting workbench includes a fixed-plate sorting fixture plate 1 and a fixture plate support 16. The fixed-plate sorting fixture plate 1 is horizontally positioned above the fixture plate support 16. Figure 5 As shown, the fixed plate sorting fixture 1 is provided with a boss 22, and a plurality of sensor fixing holes 21 are provided on the boss 22. The sensor 2 is installed upward in the sensor fixing holes 21. The number of sensors 2 is selected according to actual needs. In general production process, three sensor fixing holes 21 are randomly selected. The sensor 2 extends from bottom to top. When the fixed plate 15 is upside down on the boss 22, the sensor 2 abuts against the bottom of the profile 24 of the fixed plate 15, thereby measuring the depth of the profile 24 at three points on the fixed plate 15.

[0024] In this embodiment, the outer edge diameter of the boss 22 is the same as the inner wall diameter of the fixed plate 15, and the upper end of the outer edge of the boss 22 is provided with a chamfered edge 23. The chamfered edge 23 facilitates the inverted insertion of the plate 15 to be measured, and serves as a guide to avoid jamming when directly inserted.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixed-plate gripping robot includes a clamping cylinder 13 and a clamping gripper 14 disposed at the output end of the clamping cylinder 13; the fixed-plate gripping robot drive device includes a Y-axis drive device and a Z-axis drive device, and the clamping cylinder 13 of the fixed-plate gripping robot is disposed at the output end of the Z-axis drive device.

[0026] In this embodiment, the Y-axis drive device includes a Y-axis base 10, a Y-axis transmission mechanism 17, and a Y-axis slide 9. The Y-axis base 10 is fixed to the support base 4 of the frame. The Y-axis transmission mechanism 17 is disposed on the Y-axis base 10 along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis slide 9 translates along the Y-axis transmission mechanism 17 under its transmission. The Z-axis drive device includes a Z-axis lifting cylinder 11 and a Z-axis lifting seat 12. The cylinder body of the Z-axis lifting cylinder 11 is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slide 9. The Z-axis lifting seat 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder 11. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder 13 of the fixed-plate gripping robot is fixed to the Z-axis lifting seat 12. In this embodiment, the Y-axis transmission mechanism 17 can be an existing linear transmission mechanism such as a lead screw guide type, a cylinder guide type, a linear motor drive type, or a gear and rack guide type, selected according to the actual situation.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixed plate measuring and sorting device 19 further includes an auxiliary pressing block 3 and an auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder 7. The top support surface 8 is horizontally arranged, and the cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder 7 is fixed to the lower surface of the top support surface 8. The auxiliary pressing block 3 is connected to the output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder 7.

[0028] In this embodiment, the output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder 7 is provided with a pressing block connecting seat 25, the auxiliary pressing block 3 is fixed to the lower end of the pressing block connecting seat 25, and the cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder 7 is provided with guide seats 5 and guide rods 6 on both sides. The guide rods 6 are located in the guide seats 5, and the lower end of the guide rods 6 is connected to the pressing block connecting seat 25.

[0029] In this embodiment, the auxiliary pressure block 3 is a flexible pressure block. When the flexible pressure block is pressed down on the workpiece, it plays an auxiliary pressing role on the one hand, and on the other hand, the flexible pressure block will not damage the workpiece.

[0030] Working principle:

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, in actual production and installation, this utility model is installed in a platen production line. The front of this utility model is the platen input mechanism 20 to be tested, and the rear of this utility model is the platen output mechanism 18 after testing. Figure 6As shown, the lower surface of the test plate 15 has a profile line 24. The test plate 15 is conveyed from the test plate input mechanism 20. The fixed plate gripping robot is moved along the Y-axis direction to above the test plate input mechanism 20 by the fixed plate gripping robot drive device. The Z-axis lifting cylinder 11 extends, driving the fixed plate gripping robot to descend. The clamping cylinder 13 drives the clamping gripper 14 to clamp or release the gripping fixed plate 15 and move it to be placed above the fixed plate sorting fixture plate 1, which is then placed on the circular platform. The depth of the profile line 24 inside the fixed plate 15 is detected by the sensor 2 to confirm whether it is within the range of qualified products. If it is a qualified product, it is gripped by the fixed plate gripping robot and moved to the fixed plate output mechanism 18 for qualified product output. If it is not a qualified product, an alarm is triggered, and the unqualified product is removed by the worker.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper middle part", "above", "outer edge", "lower end", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are 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.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" and other such terms should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A disc measuring and sorting apparatus characterized by The system includes a frame, a fixed-plate gripping robot, a fixed-plate gripping robot drive device, a fixed-plate sorting table, and sensors (2). The frame includes a support base (4) and a top support surface (8). The top support surface (8) is connected to the top of the support base (4). The fixed-plate gripping robot drive device is fixedly installed in the upper middle part of the support base (4). The fixed-plate gripping robot is fixedly connected to the output end of the fixed-plate gripping robot drive device. The fixed-plate gripping robot is driven by the fixed-plate gripping robot drive device to move along the Y-axis and Z-axis directions. The fixed-plate sorting table is fixed inside the lower part of the frame. Several measuring sensors (2) are installed on the fixed-plate sorting table.

2. The fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The fixed plate sorting workbench includes a fixed plate sorting fixture plate (1) and a fixture plate bracket (16). The fixed plate sorting fixture plate (1) is horizontally positioned above the fixture plate bracket (16). A boss (22) is provided on the fixed plate sorting fixture plate (1), and a plurality of sensor fixing holes (21) are provided on the boss (22). The sensor (2) is positioned upward in the sensor fixing hole (21).

3. The fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that... The outer edge diameter of the boss (22) shown is the same as the inner wall diameter of the disk to be measured, and the upper end of the outer edge of the boss (22) is provided with a chamfer edge (23).

4. The fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The fixed-plate gripping robot includes a clamping cylinder (13) and a clamping gripper (14) located at the output end of the clamping cylinder (13); the fixed-plate gripping robot drive device includes a Y-axis drive device and a Z-axis drive device, and the clamping cylinder (13) of the fixed-plate gripping robot is located at the output end of the Z-axis drive device.

5. A fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that... The Y-axis drive device includes a Y-axis base (10), a Y-axis transmission mechanism (17), and a Y-axis slide (9). The Y-axis base (10) is fixed on the support seat (4) of the frame. The Y-axis transmission mechanism (17) is located on the Y-axis base (10) along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis slide (9) moves along the Y-axis transmission mechanism (17) under the transmission of the Y-axis transmission mechanism (17). The Z-axis drive device includes a Z-axis lifting cylinder (11) and a Z-axis lifting seat (12). The cylinder body of the Z-axis lifting cylinder (11) is fixedly connected to the Y-axis slide (9). The Z-axis lifting seat (12) is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis lifting cylinder (11). The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder (13) of the fixed plate gripping robot is fixed on the Z-axis lifting seat (12).

6. A fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The fixed plate measuring and sorting device also includes an auxiliary pressing block (3) and an auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder (7). The top support surface (8) is horizontally set, and the cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder (7) is fixed to the lower surface of the top support surface (8). The auxiliary pressing block (3) is connected to the output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder (7).

7. A fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that... The output end of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder (7) is provided with a pressing block connecting seat (25). The auxiliary pressing block (3) is fixed to the lower end of the pressing block connecting seat (25). The cylinder body of the auxiliary pressing block lifting cylinder (7) is provided with guide seats (5) and guide rods (6) on both sides. The guide rods (6) are located in the guide seats (5), and the lower end of the guide rods (6) is connected to the pressing block connecting seat (25).

8. A fixed-plate measuring and sorting device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that... The auxiliary pressure block (3) is a flexible pressure block.