A vision welding robot with industrial camera protection device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device. The welding robot includes an arm, a welding torch mounted at the end of the arm, and a vision component located on the upper part of the welding torch. The vision component includes a protective cover mounted on the arm, with an industrial camera disposed inside the protective cover. A flip plate is disposed on the front side of the protective cover and is hinged to the protective cover. A cylinder is disposed on the top of the protective cover, and a push block is provided at the front end of the cylinder's push rod. The top of the flip plate is hinged to the push block via a transition block. This solution provides a protective cover outside the industrial camera and a flip plate is movably hinged to the front side of the protective cover. The cylinder that drives the flip plate to rotate is placed outside the protective cover to obtain a larger flip angle, allowing the flip plate to open more completely and minimizing the impact on the viewing angle of the industrial camera.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device, belonging to the technical field of welding robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of industrial automation, especially in welding operations, robots are widely used in various precision operations. Vision systems provide welding robots with the necessary visual information to ensure the accuracy of welding operations. However, dust and other impurities in the welding environment can easily damage camera lenses and affect image quality.

[0003] To address this deficiency, some companies have adopted a method of covering the industrial camera and the drive mechanism that rotates the flap with a protective cover. However, this structure has the following drawbacks:

[0004] Since the installation space of the robotic arm is limited, covering the industrial camera and the drive components that drive the flip plate together will increase the area occupied by the protective cover and increase the burden on the robotic arm.

[0005] 2. If you want to avoid increasing the size of the protective cover, you need to reduce the size of the industrial camera and the drive unit. A smaller drive unit will result in a limited stroke. This arrangement will result in a small opening angle of the flap. If the flap cannot open fully, the camera's field of view will be reduced.

[0006] In summary, our company provides a vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device, the welding robot including an arm and a welding torch installed at the end of the arm and a vision component located on the upper part of the welding torch;

[0009] The vision component includes a protective cover mounted on the arm, and an industrial camera is disposed inside the protective cover.

[0010] A flip-up plate is provided at the front opening of the protective cover, and the flip-up plate is hinged to the protective cover;

[0011] The camera lens of the industrial camera is positioned facing the flip plate.

[0012] A cylinder is provided on the top of the protective cover, and a push block is provided at the front end of the cylinder's push rod;

[0013] The top of the flip plate is hinged to the push block via a transition block.

[0014] Furthermore, a support is provided on the top front side of the protective cover, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flip plate;

[0015] The top of the support has a notch, and the width of the notch is greater than the width of the fixing block;

[0016] The first end of the fixing block is hinged to the notch at the top of the support via a first hinge shaft.

[0017] Furthermore, the adapter block has two oppositely arranged ends, and both ends of the adapter block are provided with notches for avoiding material. The second end of the fixing block is hinged to the notch at the first end of the adapter block through a second hinge shaft.

[0018] Furthermore, the push block is hinged to the notch at the second end of the adapter block via a third hinge shaft.

[0019] Furthermore, the protective cover is made of iron plate.

[0020] Furthermore, the flip-up plate is provided with a window, and a transparent plate is provided inside the window.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] This solution involves installing a protective cover on the outside of the industrial camera, and a flip plate is movably hinged to the front of the protective cover. The cylinder that drives the flip plate to rotate is placed outside the protective cover to obtain a larger flip angle, so that the flip plate opens more completely and the impact on the viewing angle of the industrial camera is minimized. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the visual component of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a second structural diagram of the visual component of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the visual component of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the vision component of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the flip plate of the vision component of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 7This is a diagram showing the flip panel of the vision component of this utility model in its open state.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the closed state of the flip plate of the vision component of this utility model;

[0031] in:

[0032] 1- Welding robot;

[0033] 11-Arm, 12-Vision Component, 13-Welding Torch;

[0034] 12.1-Protective cover, 12.2-Industrial camera, 12.3-Cylinder, 12.4-Push block, 12.5-Adapter block, 12.6-Fixing block, 12.7-Flip plate, 12.8-Support, 12.9-First hinge shaft, 12.10-Second hinge shaft, 12.11-Third hinge shaft;

[0035] 12.7a - Window;

[0036] 12.7.1 - Transparent panel. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 5 A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device, the welding robot 1 includes an arm 11 and a welding torch 13 installed at the end of the arm 11 and a vision component 12 located on the upper part of the welding torch 13;

[0039] The vision component 12 includes a protective cover 12.1 welded from iron plate and disposed on the arm 11, wherein an industrial camera 12.2 is disposed inside the protective cover 12.1;

[0040] A flip plate 12.7 is provided at the front opening of the protective cover 12.1, and the flip plate 12.7 is hinged to the protective cover 12.1;

[0041] The camera of the industrial camera 12.2 is positioned facing the flip plate 12.7.

[0042] A cylinder 12.3 is provided on the top of the protective cover 12.1, and a push block 12.4 is provided at the front end of the push rod of the cylinder 12.3;

[0043] The top of the flip plate 12.7 is hinged to the push block 12.4 via a transition block 12.5.

[0044] Please refer to the specific connection status. Figure 5 The protective cover 12.1 has a support 12.8 on the top front side, and the bottom of the flip plate 12.7 is fixedly connected to a fixing block 12.6;

[0045] Figure 4 As can be seen, the top of the support 12.8 has a notch, and the width of the notch is greater than the width of the fixing block 12.6;

[0046] The first end of the fixing block 12.6 is hinged to the notch at the top of the support 12.8 via the first hinge shaft 12.9.

[0047] The adapter block 12.5 has two opposite ends, and both ends of the adapter block 12.5 are provided with notches for avoiding material. The second end of the fixing block 12.6 is hinged to the notch at the first end of the adapter block 12.5 through the second hinge shaft 12.10.

[0048] Similarly, the push block 12.4 is hinged to the notch at the second end of the adapter block 12.5 via the third hinge shaft 12.11.

[0049] This solution places the cylinder 12.3 that drives the rotating plate 12.7 to rotate outside the protective cover 12.1. A cylinder with a larger stroke can be selected to increase the opening angle of the rotating plate 12.7, thereby obtaining a larger rotation angle and making the rotating plate 12.4 open more completely, thus minimizing the impact on the viewing angle of the industrial camera.

[0050] Meanwhile, the top of the support 12.8 and the adapter block 12.5 have notches at both ends that are opposite to each other to avoid material. The fixed block 12.6 and the support 12.8, the adapter block 12.5 and the push block 12.4, and the adapter block 12.5 and the fixed block 12.6 can all obtain a larger range of rotation, which does not hinder the opening of the flip plate 12.7 and ensures that the flip plate 12.7 obtains a relatively large opening angle.

[0051] When the vision component is running, the industrial camera 12.2 automatically opens the flip plate 12.4 when taking a picture; after taking a picture, the flip plate 12.4 closes to prevent fumes generated during the welding process from affecting the industrial camera. Please see below. Figures 7 to 8 .

[0052] Please see Figure 6 Sometimes it is necessary to scan the quality and position of the weld during welding, so a channel that is easy to observe needs to be set up. Therefore, the flip plate 12.7 is provided with a window 12.7a, and a transparent plate 12.7.1 is provided inside the window 12.7a. The transparent plate 12.7.1 can be made of transparent tempered glass.

[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device, characterized in that, The welding robot includes an arm, a welding torch mounted at the end of the arm, and a vision component located on the upper part of the welding torch; The vision component includes a protective cover mounted on the arm, and an industrial camera is disposed inside the protective cover. A flip-up plate is provided at the front opening of the protective cover, and the flip-up plate is hinged to the protective cover; The camera lens of the industrial camera is positioned facing the flip plate. A cylinder is provided on the top of the protective cover, and a push block is provided at the front end of the cylinder's push rod; The top of the flip plate is hinged to the push block via a transition block.

2. The vision welding robot with industrial camera protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective cover is provided with a support at the top front side, and a fixing block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the flip plate; The top of the support has a notch, and the width of the notch is greater than the width of the fixing block; The first end of the fixing block is hinged to the notch at the top of the support via a first hinge shaft.

3. A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter block has two opposite ends, and both ends of the adapter block are provided with notches for avoiding material. The second end of the fixing block is hinged to the notch at the first end of the adapter block through a second hinge shaft.

4. A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pusher block is hinged to the notch at the second end of the adapter block via a third hinge shaft.

5. A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective cover is made of iron plate.

6. A vision welding robot with an industrial camera protection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flip-up plate has a window, and a transparent plate is installed inside the window.

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