A buckle missing detection equipment for automobile auxiliary instrument panel

Abstract

This utility model provides a device for detecting missing fasteners on automotive sub-dashboards, belonging to the field of automotive parts testing technology. It includes a mounting frame and a mounting platform disposed inside the mounting frame. A mounting base is provided on the mounting platform, and a bracket for supporting the sub-dashboard is provided on the mounting base. A camera for taking photographs of the outer walls of the sub-dashboard is movably mounted on the mounting frame above the mounting platform. The camera is connected to the mounting frame via a robotic arm. This device for detecting missing fasteners on automotive sub-dashboards can avoid missed detections and has the advantage of improving testing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts testing technology, and in particular to a device for detecting missing clips on automotive sub-dashboards. Background Technology

[0002] The passenger side dashboard is an interior trim piece located on the driver's side, between the two front seats. The side walls of the passenger side dashboard are typically designed with corresponding protrusions to accommodate installation on the vehicle.

[0003] After injection molding, the sub-instrument panel requires welding and assembly of metal clips. There are numerous metal clips distributed across the top and multiple side walls of the sub-instrument panel. After assembly, workers must visually inspect each outer wall of the sub-instrument panel to ensure no clips are missing. However, due to the large number of clips and their irregular distribution on the sub-instrument panel, workers are prone to overlooking certain clips due to visual fatigue during prolonged inspections. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this utility model provides a device for detecting missing clips in automotive sub-dashboards.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A device for detecting missing clips on a car sub-dashboard is provided, including a mounting frame and a mounting platform disposed inside the mounting frame. A mounting seat is disposed on the mounting platform, and a bracket for supporting the sub-dashboard is disposed on the mounting seat. A camera for taking pictures of the outer walls of the sub-dashboard is movably disposed on the mounting frame above the mounting platform. The camera is connected to the mounting frame by a robotic arm.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting platform is provided with a feeding area and a testing area. The mounting seat is horizontally and linearly slidably mounted on the mounting platform to enter and exit the feeding area and the testing area. The mounting platform is provided with a first driving component for driving the mounting seat to move.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting base includes a slide and a mounting plate detachably connected to the slide. The slide is connected to the first driving member, and the bracket is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a connector is provided between the mounting plate and the slide. The connector includes multiple positioning cylinders, which are mounted on the mounting plate. The slide has multiple positioning holes for inserting and engaging with the positioning cylinders one by one.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting plate is equipped with multiple handles.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting plate is provided with a limiting member for restricting the movement of the sub-instrument relative to the bracket. The limiting member includes multiple pressure plates for rotating and pressing down on the protrusions on the side wall of the sub-instrument. Each pressure plate is connected to the mounting plate by a rotating and pressing cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, a flexible block is provided at the bottom of the pressure plate.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: After the staff places the sub-instrument panel with the assembled buckles on the bracket, the camera can be moved by the robotic arm to take pictures of the top wall and each side wall of the sub-instrument panel to detect the buckles. There is no need for the staff to visually inspect the installation of the buckles on the sub-instrument panel. The use of camera detection technology can avoid the situation of missed detection and has the advantage of improving the detection effect. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting platform structure of Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0016] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the mounting base of Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the printing mechanism in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0019] Among them, 1. mounting bracket; 2. mounting platform; 3. mounting base; 31. slide; 311. positioning hole; 32. mounting plate; 321. handle; 4. bracket; 5. limiting component; 51. pressure plate; 6. camera; 7. robotic arm; 8. first driving component; 9. positioning cylinder; 10. rotary pressing cylinder; 20. flexible block; 30. pressure block; 301. stamp block; 302. driving cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] Embodiment 1 of this application discloses a device for detecting missing clips on an automotive sub-dashboard, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The system includes a mounting frame 1 and a mounting platform 2 located inside the mounting frame 1. A mounting base 3 is provided on the mounting platform 2, and a bracket 4 for supporting the sub-instrument panel is bolted to the mounting base 3. A camera 6 for taking pictures and inspecting the outer walls of the sub-instrument panel is movably mounted on the mounting frame 1 above the mounting platform 2. The camera 6 is connected to the mounting frame 1 via a robotic arm 7.

[0023] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 7 has multiple axes and is mounted on the mounting bracket 1. A camera 6 is mounted on the movable end of the robotic arm 7. After the operator places the assembled sub-dashboard with clips onto the bracket 4, the robotic arm 7 drives the camera 6 to move and take pictures of the top and side walls of the sub-dashboard to detect the clips. The camera 6 is connected to a computer control system (not shown in the figure). The camera 6 can capture images of the clip installation status on each outer wall of the sub-dashboard. After processing by the control system, the images can be displayed on the computer, clearly indicating the locations of any missing clips on the sub-dashboard. This application provides a clip missing detection device for automotive sub-dashboards. It eliminates the need for manual visual inspection of the clip installation status on the sub-dashboard, employing camera detection technology to avoid missed detections and improves the detection efficiency.

[0024] Furthermore, the mounting platform 2 is provided with a feeding area and a testing area, and the mounting seat 3 is horizontally and linearly slidably mounted on the mounting platform 2 to enter and exit the feeding area and the testing area. The mounting platform 2 is provided with a first driving component 8 for driving the mounting seat 3 to move.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first driving component 8 is a rodless cylinder, which includes a cylinder body and a slider slidably mounted on the cylinder body. The cylinder body is parallel to the moving direction of the mounting base 3 and bolted to the mounting platform 2. The mounting base 3 is connected to the slider. The mounting base 3 can be moved to the loading area for workers to place the sub-instrument panel, and then the mounting base 3 can be moved to the inspection area for the camera 6 to take pictures and inspect.

[0026] Specifically, the mounting base 3 includes a slide 31 and a mounting plate 32 detachably connected to the slide 31. The slide 31 is connected to the first driving member 8 in a transmission manner, and the bracket 4 is bolted to the mounting plate 32.

[0027] In this embodiment, the slide block 31 is connected to the slider of the rodless cylinder. Different vehicle models have different sub-dashboard dimensions, therefore the required bracket 4 also varies in size. Operators can replace the corresponding mounting plate 32 and bracket 4 according to the dimensions of the sub-dashboard.

[0028] Specifically, a connector is provided between the mounting plate 32 and the slide 31. The connector includes multiple positioning cylinders 9, which are disposed on the mounting plate 32. The slide 31 has multiple positioning holes 311 for inserting and engaging with the positioning cylinders 9 one by one.

[0029] In this embodiment, the positioning cylinder 9 is inserted into the positioning hole 311 to prevent the slide block 31 from separating from the mounting plate 32 during horizontal movement.

[0030] To facilitate the replacement of the mounting plate 32 by the staff, multiple handles 321 are bolted to the mounting plate 32.

[0031] Reference Figure 4 The mounting plate 32 is provided with a limiting member 5 for restricting the movement of the sub-instrument panel relative to the bracket 4. The limiting member 5 includes a plurality of pressure plates 51 for rotating and pressing down on the protrusions on the side wall of the sub-instrument panel, and each pressure plate 51 is connected to the mounting plate 32 by a rotating and pressing cylinder 10.

[0032] In this embodiment, rotating the downward cylinder 10 can drive the pressure plate 51 to abut against the protrusion on the side wall of the sub-instrument panel, thereby improving the installation stability of the sub-instrument panel on the bracket 4.

[0033] To prevent the pressure plate 51 from causing wear on the side wall of the sub-instrument panel, a flexible block 20 is provided at the bottom of the pressure plate 51. The flexible block 20 is made of rubber.

[0034] The implementation principle of the detection device for missing clips on a car sub-dashboard in this embodiment is as follows: After the operator places the sub-dashboard with the clips installed on the bracket 4, the robot arm 7 drives the camera 6 to move and take pictures of the top wall and side walls of the sub-dashboard to detect the clips. This eliminates the need for manual visual inspection of the clip installation on the sub-dashboard. The use of camera detection technology avoids missed detections and improves the detection efficiency.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Reference Figure 5 The difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the mounting plate 32 is provided with an imprinting mechanism for imprinting a qualification mark on the bottom of the sub-instrument panel. The imprinting mechanism includes a pressure block 30 that is vertically slidably disposed on the mounting plate 32, a stamp block 301 embedded at the top of the pressure block 30, and a drive cylinder 302 provided on the mounting plate 32 for driving the pressure block 30 upward so that the stamp block 301 abuts against the bottom of the sub-instrument panel.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the camera 6 detects that all clips on the outer walls of the sub-dashboard are complete, the drive cylinder 302 drives the pressure block 30 upward to imprint a pass mark on the bottom of the sub-dashboard. If the camera 6 detects that any clip on any outer wall of the sub-dashboard is missing, no pass mark is imprinted on the bottom of the sub-dashboard. The pass mark clearly distinguishes between a fully assembled sub-dashboard and a missing one, preventing confusion for workers in subsequent operations.

[0038] Those skilled in the art will understand that although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, once they understand the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Thus, if these modifications and modifications of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and modifications.

Claims

1. A buckle miss-assembly detection apparatus for an automobile instrument panel, characterized by: It includes a mounting frame (1) and a mounting platform (2) set inside the mounting frame (1). The mounting platform (2) is provided with a mounting seat (3). The mounting seat (3) is provided with a bracket (4) for supporting the sub-instrument panel. The mounting frame (1) is movably mounted above the mounting platform (2) with a camera (6) for taking pictures and detecting each outer wall of the sub-instrument panel. The camera (6) is connected to the mounting frame (1) by a robot arm (7).

2. The buckle missing detection device for an automobile instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platform (2) is provided with a feeding area and a testing area. The mounting seat (3) is horizontally and linearly slidably mounted on the mounting platform (2) to enter and exit the feeding area and the testing area. The mounting platform (2) is provided with a first driving member (8) for driving the mounting seat (3) to move.

3. The buckle missing detection device for an automobile instrument panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (3) includes a slide (31) and a mounting plate (32) detachably connected to the slide (31). The slide (31) is connected to the first driving member (8) in a transmission manner, and the bracket (4) is disposed on the mounting plate (32).

4. The buckle missing detection device for an automobile instrument panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connector is provided between the mounting plate (32) and the slide (31). The connector includes a plurality of positioning cylinders (9). The plurality of positioning cylinders (9) are disposed on the mounting plate (32). The slide (31) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (311) for inserting and cooperating with the positioning cylinders (9).

5. The detection device for missing clips in an automotive sub-dashboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (32) is provided with multiple handles (321).

6. The detection device for missing clips in an automotive sub-dashboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (32) is provided with a limiting member (5) for limiting the movement of the sub-instrument relative to the bracket (4). The limiting member (5) includes a plurality of pressure plates (51) for rotating and pressing down on the protrusions on the side wall of the sub-instrument. Each pressure plate (51) is connected to the mounting plate (32) by a rotating and pressing cylinder (10).

7. The detection device for missing clips in an automotive sub-dashboard according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the pressure plate (51) is provided with a flexible block (20).

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