An automobile parts inspection apparatus

By designing automated automotive parts testing equipment and utilizing rotary positioning mechanisms and vision inspection devices, the problems of low testing efficiency and insufficient automation have been solved, achieving an efficient and automated testing process and improving production efficiency and testing accuracy.

CN224346415UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12ZHUHAI GAONA INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHUHAI GAONA INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In current automotive parts production, testing efficiency is low and automation is insufficient, with reliance on manual operation leading to slow production efficiency.

Method used

Design an automotive parts inspection device that includes a loading, inspection, and unloading unit. Combine a rotary positioning mechanism, a vision inspection device, and a robotic arm to achieve an automated process. Improve inspection accuracy and efficiency through through-beam fiber optic and vision inspection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation level of testing equipment, enhances testing and production efficiency, reduces manpower consumption, saves energy, and achieves a highly efficient testing process without human intervention.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of automobile accessory detection equipment.It includes rack, and the rack upper surface is sequentially provided with feeding device, detection device and discharging device, and the detection device includes first detection station and second detection station, and the first detection station is provided with rotary positioning mechanism, and the both sides of the rotary positioning mechanism are provided with opposite light fiber, and the second detection station is provided with visual detection device, and the feeding device and the first detection station are provided with three-axis transfer manipulator, and the first detection station and the discharging device are provided with double gripper manipulator, and the distance between the two grippers on the double gripper manipulator is equal to the distance between the first detection station and the second detection station.The utility model relates to visual detection equipment technical field.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of visual inspection equipment technology, and in particular to an automotive parts inspection equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of society and the economy, the ownership rate of automobiles is increasing, and the market demand for auto parts is also growing. During the production process, auto parts require extensive testing to ensure product quality. Previously, quality inspection was mainly conducted manually, which was slow and required a large amount of manpower.

[0003] Currently, most companies have made improvements to address this issue by using visual sensors for quality inspection, thus increasing inspection efficiency. However, most of the steps before and after inspection still rely on manual operation, resulting in low automation and slow production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model proposes an automotive parts testing device. The aim is to improve the automation level of the testing equipment, thereby increasing testing and production efficiency while ensuring product quality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an automotive parts testing equipment, comprising a frame, wherein a feeding device, a testing device, and a discharging device are sequentially arranged on the upper surface of the frame; the testing device includes a first testing station and a second testing station; the first testing station is provided with a rotary positioning mechanism, and optical fibers are arranged on both sides of the rotary positioning mechanism; the second testing station is provided with a vision testing device; a three-axis transfer robot is arranged between the feeding device and the first testing station; and a double-gripper robot is arranged between the first testing station and the discharging device, wherein the distance between the two grippers on the double-gripper robot is equal to the distance between the first testing station and the second testing station.

[0006] Based on the above, the coordination between the various devices in this utility model makes the product inspection process smoother, improves inspection and production efficiency, reduces manpower consumption, and enhances the overall automation level. When inspecting products, the loading device loads the product, the three-axis transfer robot transports the product to the first inspection station, and the through-beam fiber optic cable detects whether bidirectional drilling has been completed. Then, the dual-gripper robot transports the product to the second inspection station, where the vision inspection device inspects the product's appearance and dimensions. Finally, the dual-gripper robot transports the product to the unloading device. In the actual inspection process, the transfer of the product from the first inspection station to the second inspection station and from the second inspection station to the unloading device are performed simultaneously. This saves energy consumption and improves production efficiency. Finally, the unloading device classifies and collects the products based on the inspection results from the first and second inspection stations. The entire process requires minimal human intervention; only manual removal of the inspected products is necessary.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotary positioning mechanism includes a first rotary motor, a gripper cylinder, and a gripper disposed at the output end of the gripper cylinder. A rotating disk is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first rotary motor, and the gripper cylinder is fixedly mounted to the rotating disk.

[0008] Based on the above, the gripper cylinder controls the gripper to clamp the product, the first rotary motor drives the product to rotate through the rotary disk, and at the same time, the through-beam optical fiber performs hole detection to determine whether the holes on both sides are completed.

[0009] Furthermore, the visual inspection device includes a rotating frame, an upper camera, and a side camera. The upper camera is positioned directly above the rotating frame, and the side camera is positioned at the side end of the rotating frame and faces the rotating frame.

[0010] Based on the above, the product inspected at the first inspection station is transferred to the rotating frame by the dual-gripper robot arm. The rotating frame drives the product to rotate, and the upper camera and the side camera inspect the product's shape and size.

[0011] Furthermore, the dual-gripper manipulator is fixedly mounted on the frame via a mounting base, and the dual-gripper manipulator has a first gripper and a second gripper at both ends.

[0012] Based on the above, the first gripper is used to transfer the product on the first inspection station to the first inspection station, and the second gripper is used to transfer the product on the second inspection station to the unloading device.

[0013] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a vertically arranged NG buffer line and an OK conveyor line. The OK conveyor line is equipped with a rejection device, which is directly opposite the conveyor port of the NG buffer line. The rejection device includes a rejection cylinder and a rejection plate, and the rejection plate is fixedly engaged with the output shaft of the rejection cylinder.

[0014] Based on the above, when a product arrives at the unloading device, the rejection device reacts according to the detection results of the first detection station and the second detection station. When it is determined to be a defective product, the rejection cylinder pushes the rejection plate to push the product to the NG buffer line. If it is a qualified product, the product continues to be transported to the collection device by the OK conveyor line.

[0015] Furthermore, an upper light source is provided below the upper camera, and a side light source is provided in front of the side camera.

[0016] Based on the above, the upper light source and the side light source are used to provide supplementary lighting for the upper camera and the side camera, respectively, thereby improving the accuracy of information acquisition.

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the above-mentioned features of this utility model and the objectives it aims to achieve, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 : This is a schematic diagram of the rotary positioning structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 : This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual inspection device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 : This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dual-gripper manipulator of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 : This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding device of this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Loading device; 3. Detection device; 4. Unloading device; 5. First detection station; 6. Second detection station; 7. Rotary positioning mechanism; 8. Through-beam fiber optic; 9. Vision inspection device; 10. Three-axis transfer robot; 11. Double gripper robot; 12. Rotary motor; 13. Gripper cylinder; 14. Gripper; 15. Rotary disk; 16. Rotary frame; 17. Upper camera; 18. Side camera; 19. Product positioning slot; 20. Mounting base; 21. First gripper; 22. Second gripper; 23. NG buffer line; 24. OK conveyor line; 25. Rejection device; 26. Rejection cylinder; 27. Rejection plate; 28. Upper light source; 29. ​​Side light source. Detailed Implementation

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an automotive parts testing device includes a frame 1. A loading device 2, a testing device 3, and a unloading device 4 are sequentially arranged on the upper surface of the frame 1. The testing device 3 includes a first testing station 5 and a second testing station 6. The first testing station 5 is equipped with a rotary positioning mechanism 7, and optical fibers 8 are arranged on both sides of the rotary positioning mechanism 7. The second testing station 6 is equipped with a vision testing device 9. A three-axis transfer robot 10 is arranged between the loading device 2 and the first testing station 5. A double-gripper robot 11 is arranged between the first testing station 5 and the unloading device 4. The distance between the two grippers 14 on the double-gripper robot 11 is equal to the distance between the first testing station 5 and the second testing station 6.

[0025] Preferably, the rotary positioning mechanism 7 includes a first rotary motor 12, a gripper cylinder 13, and a gripper 14 disposed at the output end of the gripper cylinder 13. A rotating disk 15 is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first rotary motor 12, and the gripper cylinder 13 is fixedly mounted to the rotating disk 15. The gripper cylinder 13 controls the gripper 14 to clamp the product. The first rotary motor 12 drives the product to rotate through the rotating disk 15, and simultaneously performs hole detection through the through-beam optical fiber 8 to determine whether the holes on both sides are completed.

[0026] Preferably, the visual inspection device 9 includes a rotating frame 16, an upper camera 17, and a side camera 18. A product positioning groove is provided at the center of the upper surface of the rotating frame 16. The upper camera 17 is positioned directly above the rotating frame 16, and the side camera 18 is positioned at the side end of the rotating frame 16 and faces it. Products inspected at the first inspection station 5 are transferred to the product positioning groove by the dual-gripper robot arm 11. The rotating frame 16 rotates the product, and the upper camera 17 and the side camera 18 inspect the product's shape and dimensions.

[0027] Preferably, the dual-gripper robot 11 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1 via a mounting base 20, and the dual-gripper robot 11 has a first gripper 21 and a second gripper 22 at both ends. The first gripper 21 is used to transfer the product at the first inspection station 5 to the first inspection station 5, and the second gripper 22 is used to transfer the product at the second inspection station 6 to the unloading device 4.

[0028] Preferably, the unloading device 4 includes a vertically arranged NG buffer line 23 and an OK conveyor line 24. A rejection device 25 is installed on the OK conveyor line 24, directly facing the conveyor inlet of the NG buffer line 23. The rejection device 25 includes a rejection cylinder 26 and a rejection plate 27, with the rejection plate 27 fixedly engaged with the output shaft of the rejection cylinder 26. When a product arrives at the unloading device 4, the rejection device 25 reacts based on the detection results of the first detection station 5 and the second detection station 6. If the product is determined to be defective, the rejection cylinder 26 pushes the rejection plate 27 to push the product onto the NG buffer line 23. If the product is qualified, it continues to be transported by the OK conveyor line 24 to the collection device.

[0029] Preferably, an upper light source 28 is disposed below the upper camera 17, and a side light source 29 is disposed in front of the side camera 18. The upper light source 28 and the side light source 29 are used to provide supplementary lighting for the upper camera 17 and the side camera 18, respectively, thereby improving the accuracy of information acquisition.

[0030] The specific implementation of this embodiment is as follows: When inspecting a product, it is loaded via the loading device 2, and the three-axis transfer robot 10 transfers the product to the first inspection station 5. The through-beam optical fiber 8 detects whether the product has completed bidirectional drilling. Then, the dual-gripper robot 11 transfers the product to the second inspection station 6, where the vision inspection device 9 inspects the product's appearance and dimensions. Finally, the dual-gripper robot 11 transfers the product to the unloading device 4. In the actual inspection process, the transfer of the product from the first inspection station 5 to the second inspection station 6 and from the second inspection station 6 to the unloading device 4 by the dual-gripper robot 11 are performed simultaneously. This saves energy and improves production efficiency. Finally, when the product arrives at the unloading device 4, the rejection device 25 reacts according to the detection results of the first detection station 5 and the second detection station 6. When it is determined to be a defective product, the rejection cylinder 26 pushes the rejection plate 27 to push the product to the NG buffer line 23. If it is a qualified product, the product continues to be transported to the collection device by the OK conveyor line 24.

[0031] The above description is only the optimal solution embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. Various modifications or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to this utility model without departing from the essence and protection scope of this utility model should also be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automotive parts testing device, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the frame (1) is sequentially provided with a feeding device (2), a detection device (3) and a unloading device (4). The detection device (3) includes a first detection station (5) and a second detection station (6). The first detection station (5) is provided with a rotary positioning mechanism (7). Optical fibers (8) are provided on both sides of the rotary positioning mechanism (7). The second detection station (6) is provided with a vision detection device (9). A three-axis transfer robot (10) is provided between the feeding device (2) and the first detection station (5). A double-gripper robot (11) is provided between the first detection station (5) and the unloading device (4). The distance between the two grippers (14) on the double-gripper robot (11) is equal to the distance between the first detection station (5) and the second detection station (6).

2. The automotive parts testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary positioning mechanism (7) includes a first rotary motor (12), a gripper cylinder (13), and a gripper (14) disposed at the output end of the gripper cylinder (13). A rotary disk (15) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first rotary motor (12), and the gripper cylinder (13) is fixedly mounted to the rotary disk (15).

3. The automotive parts testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection device (9) includes a rotating frame (16), an upper camera (17) and a side camera (18). The upper camera (17) is located directly above the rotating frame (16), and the side camera (18) is located at the side end of the rotating frame (16) and faces the rotating frame (16).

4. The automotive parts testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-gripper manipulator (11) is fixedly mounted on the frame (1) via a mounting base (20), and the two ends of the dual-gripper manipulator (11) are provided with a first gripper (21) and a second gripper (22).

5. The automotive parts testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (4) includes a vertically arranged NG buffer line (23) and OK conveyor line (24). The OK conveyor line (24) is equipped with a rejection device (25). The rejection device (25) is directly facing the conveying port of the NG buffer line (23). The rejection device (25) includes a rejection cylinder (26) and a rejection plate (27). The rejection plate (27) is fixedly engaged with the output shaft of the rejection cylinder (26).

6. The automotive parts testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: An upper light source (28) is provided below the upper camera (17), and a side light source (29) is provided in front of the side camera (18).