An automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels, comprising: a frame with a detection area inside; an image detector disposed within the frame below the detection area, with the detection end of the image detector facing upwards; a contour detection mechanism disposed within the frame above the detection area, the contour detection mechanism having a contour detector movable in the left-right and front-back directions within the detection area; and a transfer mechanism including a front gripper and a rear gripper, the front gripper having an openable and closable front clamping space on the side facing the rear gripper, and the rear gripper having an openable and closable rear clamping space on the side facing the front gripper. The front and rear grippers can move into or out of the detection area. This utility model automatically transfers automotive interior panels to the detection area for detection, reducing manual operation and effectively improving the efficiency and accuracy of automotive interior panel detection, thereby increasing economic benefits.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing technology, and in particular to an automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels. Background Technology

[0002] After automotive interior panels are manufactured, they require visual inspection, including the dimensions of the outer contour and the condition of the surface. Currently, this inspection is typically done manually. Workers must remove the panels from the conveyor line, observe and measure them manually, and then return them to the line. This method is inefficient and lacks accuracy. Furthermore, larger panels require two workers to handle and inspect, leading to high labor costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of automotive interior panel inspection. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The solution to the technical problem of this utility model is:

[0005] An automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels includes: a frame having a detection area inside; an image detector disposed within the frame below the detection area, with the detection end of the image detector facing upwards; a contour detection mechanism disposed within the frame above the detection area, the contour detection mechanism having a contour detector movable in the left-right and front-back directions within the detection area; and a transfer mechanism including a front gripper and a rear gripper, the front gripper having an openable and closable front clamping space on the side facing the rear gripper, and the rear gripper having an openable and closable rear clamping space on the side facing the front gripper, the front gripper and the rear gripper being movable into or out of the detection area.

[0006] This technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: the front and rear grippers move to both sides of the automotive interior panel, closing the front and rear clamping spaces to clamp both sides of the panel. The panel is then moved to the inspection area, where an image detector takes pictures of the side of the panel to be inspected from below. The surface processing status of the panel is determined through image comparison and recognition. Meanwhile, a contour detector moves above the panel to inspect its dimensions and outer contour. After completion, the front and rear grippers move the panel out of the inspection area. This automatic transfer of the panel to the inspection area reduces manual operation and effectively improves the efficiency and accuracy of automotive interior panel inspection, thereby increasing economic benefits.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, this utility model also includes a material unloading and conveying device, which is disposed within the frame and is used to convey materials in a direction away from the inspection area. After the automotive interior panel is inspected, it can be transferred to the material unloading and conveying device, which then transfers it to the next workstation.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a transition frame is hinged to one side of the conveying start end of the feeding conveyor. Multiple transition rollers are spaced apart on the transition frame along the conveying direction of the feeding conveyor. A swing drive is connected between the frame and the transition frame, and the swing drive can drive the transition frame to rotate up and down. For some longer automotive interior panels, the swing drive can drive the transition frame to rotate upwards, thereby extending the area on the feeding conveyor that can be supported. For some shorter automotive interior panels, the swing drive can drive the transition frame to rotate downwards, thereby shortening the area on the feeding conveyor that can be supported.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the transfer mechanism includes a first translational drive, a first lifting drive, a second translational drive, and a transfer seat. The first translational drive is mounted on the frame, and the first lifting drive is mounted on the first translational drive. The first translational drive can drive the first lifting drive to enter or exit the detection area in the front-back direction. The second translational drive is mounted on the first lifting drive, and the first lifting drive can drive the second translational drive to move up and down. The transfer seat is mounted on the second translational drive, and the second translational drive can drive the transfer seat to move left and right. The front gripper is connected to the transfer seat. The first translational drive, the first lifting drive, and the second translational drive can respectively provide driving forces to the front gripper to move in the front-back, up-down, and left-right directions, thereby moving the front gripper to the side of the automotive interior panel. After the front gripper clamps and fixes the automotive interior panel, it is sent into the detection area. After the detection is completed, the automotive interior panel is removed.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a first rotary drive is provided between the second translational drive and the transfer seat. The first rotary drive can drive the transfer seat to rotate along the vertical axis. For irregular shapes of automotive interior panels, the first rotary drive can drive the transfer seat to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the front clamp on the automotive interior panel and improving the versatility of clamping automotive interior panels of different shapes.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the front gripper includes a fixed plate, a clamping drive, and a movable plate. The fixed plate and the clamping drive are respectively disposed on the transfer seat. The clamping drive drives the movable plate, which can move the movable plate closer to or away from the fixed plate. A front clamping space is formed between the movable plate and the fixed plate. When the front gripper moves to the side of the automotive interior panel, the fixed plate is located on the bottom side of the automotive interior panel, while the movable plate is located above the automotive interior panel. When it is necessary to clamp the automotive interior panel, the clamping drive moves the movable plate down closer to the automotive interior panel, narrowing the front clamping space. At this time, the movable plate and the fixed plate clamp the upper and lower sides of the automotive interior panel respectively, clamping and positioning it.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, multiple front grippers are provided on the transfer seat. These multiple front grippers clamp and position the automotive interior panel on one side, improving the clamping effect on the panel.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the contour detection mechanism includes a third translation drive, a fourth translation drive, a third lifting drive, and a movable seat. The third translation drive is mounted on the frame, and the fourth translation drive is mounted on the third translation drive, enabling the third translation drive to move back and forth. The third lifting drive is mounted on the fourth translation drive, enabling the third lifting drive to move left and right. The movable seat is mounted on the third lifting drive, enabling the third lifting drive to move up and down. The contour detector is mounted on the movable seat. The third translation drive, fourth translation drive, and third lifting drive provide driving forces for the movable seat to move back and forth, left and right, and up and down, respectively. When the automotive interior panel enters the detection area, the contour detector can move above the automotive interior panel to detect its size and contour shape, thus achieving automatic detection.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, multiple contour detectors are provided on the movable seat. When inspecting automotive interior panels, multiple contour detectors can operate simultaneously, improving the inspection efficiency of automotive interior panels.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, multiple image detectors are arranged below the detection area. When inspecting automotive interior panels, multiple image detectors can detect different positions on the panel independently, eliminating the need to move the image detectors and further improving the inspection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly explained below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Those skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the entire utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front gripper part in the transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the contour detection mechanism of this utility model.

[0020] In the attached diagram: 100-frame, 600-image detector, 300-contour detection mechanism, 310-third translation drive, 320-fourth translation drive, 330-third lifting drive, 340-movable seat, 350-contour detector, 410-front gripper, 411-first translation drive, 412-first lifting drive, 413-second translation drive, 414-transfer seat, 415-first rotation drive, 416-fixed plate, 417-clamping drive, 418-movable plate, 420-rear gripper, 200-material conveying device, 210-transition frame, 211-transition roller. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connection relationships mentioned herein do not simply refer to direct connection of components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this invention can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 3 An automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels includes: a frame 100 having a detection area inside; an image detector 600 disposed within the frame 100 below the detection area, with the detection end of the image detector 600 facing upwards; a contour detection mechanism 300 disposed within the frame 100 above the detection area, the contour detection mechanism 300 having a contour detector 350 movable in the left-right and front-back directions within the detection area; and a transfer mechanism including a front gripper 410 and a rear gripper 420, the front gripper 410 having an openable and closable front clamping space on the side facing the rear gripper 420, and the rear gripper 420 having an openable and closable rear clamping space on the side facing the front gripper 410, the front gripper 410 and the rear gripper 420 being movable into or out of the detection area.

[0023] In this automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels, the front gripper 410 and the rear gripper 420 move to both sides of the automotive interior panel, closing the front and rear clamping spaces to clamp the sides of the panel. The panel is then moved to the inspection area, where an image detector 600 takes a picture of the side of the panel to be inspected from below. The image is compared and identified by the image detector 600 to determine the surface processing status of the panel. Meanwhile, a contour detector 350 moves above the panel to inspect its dimensions and outer contour. After inspection, the front gripper 410 and the rear gripper 420 remove the panel from the inspection area. This automatic transfer of the panel to the inspection area reduces manual operation and effectively improves the efficiency and accuracy of automotive interior panel inspection, thereby increasing economic benefits.

[0024] This utility model also includes a material feeding and conveying device 200, which is disposed within the frame 100. The material feeding and conveying device 200 is used to convey materials in a direction away from the inspection area. The material feeding and conveying device can be a belt conveyor or a roller conveyor, etc. After the inspection of the automotive interior panel is completed, the automotive interior panel can be transferred to the material feeding and conveying device 200, which will then transfer the automotive interior panel to the next workstation.

[0025] Furthermore, a transition frame 210 is hinged to one side of the conveying start end of the unloading conveying device 200. The transition frame 210 has multiple transition rollers 211 spaced apart along the conveying direction of the unloading conveying device 200. A swing drive is connected between the frame 100 and the transition frame 210. The swing drive can drive the transition frame 210 to rotate up and down. The swing drive can be an electric screw, a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. Naturally, the connection between the swing drive and the transition frame 210 is hinged. For some longer automotive interior panels, the swing drive can drive the transition frame 210 to rotate upwards, thereby extending the area that can be placed on the unloading conveying device 200 for support. For some shorter automotive interior panels, the swing drive can drive the transition frame 210 to rotate downwards, thereby shortening the area that can be placed on the unloading conveying device 200 for support.

[0026] The transfer mechanism is mainly used to drive the front gripper 410 to move in three dimensions. In this embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a first translation drive 411, a first lifting drive 412, a second translation drive 413, and a transfer seat 414. The first translation drive 411 is disposed on the frame 100, and the first lifting drive 412 is disposed on the first translation drive 411. The first translation drive 411 can drive the first lifting drive 412 to enter or exit the detection area in the front-back direction. The second translation drive 413... A driving component 413 is mounted on the first lifting driving component 412. The first lifting driving component 412 can drive the second translation driving component 413 to move up and down. A transfer seat 414 is mounted on the second translation driving component 413. The second translation driving component 413 can drive the transfer seat 414 to move left and right. A front gripper 410 is connected to the transfer seat 414. In practical applications, the first translation driving component 411, the first lifting driving component 412, and the second translation driving component 413 can all be electric lead screws, cylinders, or hydraulic cylinders. The first translation driving component 411, the first lifting driving component 412, and the second translation driving component 413 can respectively provide driving force to the front gripper 410 to move in the front-back, up-down, and left-right directions, thereby driving the front gripper 410 to move to the side of the car interior panel. After the front gripper 410 clamps and fixes the car interior panel, it is sent into the inspection area. After the inspection is completed, the car interior panel is removed.

[0027] To adjust the clamping position of the front gripper 410 on the automotive interior panel, in this embodiment, a first rotary drive 415 is provided between the second translation drive 413 and the transfer seat 414. The first rotary drive 415 can drive the transfer seat 414 to rotate along its vertical axis. For irregular shapes of automotive interior panels, the first rotary drive 415 can drive the transfer seat 414 to rotate, thereby adjusting the clamping position of the front gripper 410 on the automotive interior panel and improving the versatility of clamping automotive interior panels of different shapes.

[0028] As a specific structural embodiment of the front gripper 410, the front gripper 410 includes a fixed plate 416, a clamping drive member 417, and a movable plate 418. The fixed plate 416 and the clamping drive member 417 are respectively disposed on the transfer seat 414. The clamping drive member 417 drives the movable plate 418 to move closer to or away from the fixed plate 416. The front clamping space is formed between the movable plate 418 and the fixed plate 416. The clamping drive member 417 can be an electric lead screw, a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. When the front clamp 410 moves to the side of the car interior panel, the fixed plate 416 is located on the bottom side of the car interior panel, while the movable plate 418 is located above the car interior panel. When it is necessary to clamp the car interior panel, the clamping drive 417 drives the movable plate 418 to move down and get closer to the car interior panel, so that the front clamping space is narrowed. At this time, the movable plate 418 and the fixed plate 416 are clamped on the upper and lower sides of the car interior panel respectively, clamping and positioning it.

[0029] In practical applications, the drive structure that drives the rear gripper 420 to move is the same as the drive structure that drives the rear gripper 420 to move. The structure that forms the rear clamping space in the rear gripper 420 is also the same as the structure that forms the front clamping space in the front gripper 410. These details will not be repeated here.

[0030] In some embodiments, multiple front grippers 410 are provided on the transfer seat 414. Having multiple front grippers 410 clamping and positioning the automotive interior panel on one side improves the clamping effect.

[0031] The contour detection mechanism 300 has a driving structure that can drive the contour detector 350 to move in a three-dimensional direction. Specifically, the contour detection mechanism 300 includes a third translation drive 310, a fourth translation drive 320, a third lifting drive 330, and a movable seat 340. The third translation drive 310 is mounted on the frame 100, and the fourth translation drive 320 is mounted on the third translation drive 310. The third translation drive 310 can drive the fourth translation drive 320 to move back and forth. The third lifting drive... A moving component 330 is mounted on the fourth translation drive component 320, which can drive the third lifting drive component 330 to move left and right. A movable seat 340 is mounted on the third lifting drive component 330, which can drive the movable seat 340 to move up and down. A contour detector 350 is mounted on the movable seat 340. In practical applications, the third translation drive component 310, the fourth translation drive component 320, and the third lifting drive component 330 can all be electric lead screws, cylinders, or hydraulic cylinders. The third translation drive component 310, the fourth translation drive component 320, and the third lifting drive component 330 can respectively provide forward / backward, left / right, and up / down driving forces to the movable seat 340. When the automotive interior panel enters the detection area, the contour detector 350 can move above the automotive interior panel to detect its size and contour shape, thus achieving automatic detection.

[0032] The contour detector 350 can employ sensors such as a laser measuring head. Furthermore, multiple contour detectors 350 are disposed on the movable seat 340. During the inspection of automotive interior panels, multiple contour detectors 350 can operate simultaneously, improving the inspection efficiency of automotive interior panels.

[0033] In the above embodiments, only one image detector 600 may be used. However, when the size of the automotive interior panel is large, in this embodiment, multiple image detectors 600 are arranged below the detection area. When detecting the automotive interior panel, multiple image detectors 600 can detect different positions of the automotive interior panel respectively, thus eliminating the need to move the image detectors 600 and further improving the detection efficiency of the automotive interior panel.

[0034] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels, characterized in that: include: The frame (100) has a detection area inside; An image detector (600) is disposed within the frame (100) below the detection area, with the detection end of the image detector (600) facing upwards; A contour detection mechanism (300) is disposed within the frame (100) above the detection area, and the contour detection mechanism (300) has a contour detector (350) that can move in the left-right and front-back directions within the detection area. The transfer mechanism includes a front gripper (410) and a rear gripper (420). The front gripper (410) has an openable and closable front clamping space on the side facing the rear gripper (420), and the rear gripper (420) has an openable and closable rear clamping space on the side facing the front gripper (410). The front gripper (410) and the rear gripper (420) can move into or out of the detection area.

2. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding conveyor (200), which is disposed within the frame (100) and is used to convey materials in a direction away from the detection area.

3. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A transition frame (210) is hinged to one side of the conveying start end of the feeding conveying device (200). The transition frame (210) is provided with a plurality of transition rollers (211) at intervals along the conveying direction of the feeding conveying device (200). A swing drive is connected between the frame (100) and the transition frame (210). The swing drive can drive the transition frame (210) to rotate up and down.

4. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a first translation drive (411), a first lifting drive (412), a second translation drive (413), and a transfer seat (414). The first translation drive (411) is mounted on the frame (100), the first lifting drive (412) is mounted on the first translation drive (411), and the first translation drive (411) can drive the first lifting drive (412) to enter or exit the detection area in the front-back direction. The second translation drive (413) is mounted on the first lifting drive (412), and the first lifting drive (412) can drive the second translation drive (413) to move up and down. The transfer seat (414) is mounted on the second translation drive (413), and the second translation drive (413) can drive the transfer seat (414) to move left and right. The front gripper (410) is connected to the transfer seat (414).

5. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first rotary drive (415) is provided between the second translation drive (413) and the transfer seat (414), and the first rotary drive (415) can drive the transfer seat (414) to rotate along the axis in the vertical direction.

6. An automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front clamp (410) includes a fixed plate (416), a clamping drive (417), and a movable plate (418). The fixed plate (416) and the clamping drive (417) are respectively disposed on the transfer seat (414). The clamping drive (417) drives the movable plate (418) to move closer to or away from the fixed plate (416). The front clamping space is formed between the movable plate (418) and the fixed plate (416).

7. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panel according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front gripper (410) is provided in multiple locations on the transfer seat (414).

8. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The contour detection mechanism (300) includes a third translation drive (310), a fourth translation drive (320), a third lifting drive (330), and a movable seat (340). The third translation drive (310) is mounted on the frame (100), the fourth translation drive (320) is mounted on the third translation drive (310), and the third translation drive (310) can drive the fourth translation drive (320) to move back and forth. The third lifting drive (330) is mounted on the fourth translation drive (320), and the fourth translation drive (320) can drive the third lifting drive (330) to move left and right. The movable seat (340) is mounted on the third lifting drive (330), and the third lifting drive (330) can drive the movable seat (340) to move up and down. The contour detector (350) is mounted on the movable seat (340).

9. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels of claim 8, wherein: Multiple contour detectors (350) are provided on the movable seat (340).

10. The automatic scanning device for automotive interior panels of claim 1, wherein: The image detector (600) has multiple locations below the detection area.

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