An automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of automotive parts processing technology, specifically relating to an automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs. It includes a support platform, on which a lifting assembly, a scanning auxiliary frame, and a clamping assembly are mounted. The scanning auxiliary frame is fixedly installed on the support platform, and the lifting assembly is fixedly installed on the support platform and positioned below the scanning auxiliary frame. The clamping assembly is mounted on the lifting assembly and is used to clamp the brake disc. The lifting assembly is used to drive the clamping assembly to move up and down. The scanning auxiliary frame has multiple marking points. This utility model has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, accurate detection, and high efficiency, and can meet the needs of modern intelligent manufacturing for efficient and accurate inspection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs, belonging to the field of automotive parts processing technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the brake disc manufacturing industry, finished product inspection is a crucial step in ensuring product quality. Traditional manual inspection methods employ a three-tiered inspection model, requiring a large number of inspectors and specialized tools. This is not only inefficient but also prone to measurement errors due to human factors, and the traceability of inspection data is poor. To address these issues, the industry is gradually adopting automated testing equipment to replace manual labor. However, current mainstream automated testing solutions still have many shortcomings. Integrated measuring instruments use contact sensors for data acquisition, achieving partial automation, but still require manual sample change and calibration, resulting in a cumbersome inspection process and failing to cover all inspection items, impacting efficiency and accuracy. Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), while highly accurate, are expensive and have strict requirements for temperature and humidity in the working environment, making widespread application in production sites difficult. Wireless probe systems need to be integrated into machining centers for measurement, and their accuracy is limited by the machine tool's precision. This not only results in low efficiency but also requires machining time, leading to long cycle times and impacting production efficiency. In recent years, 3D scanning technology has also been introduced into the field of brake disc inspection. Although this technology can achieve non-contact measurement and improve inspection accuracy, in practical applications, it requires spraying powder or pasting marking points on the product surface, which is not only cumbersome but may also affect the surface quality of the product. The aforementioned existing technologies generally suffer from problems such as incomplete inspection items, low efficiency, high cost, or poor environmental adaptability, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern intelligent manufacturing for efficient and accurate inspection.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for an automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs to automate the brake disc inspection process, improve inspection efficiency and environmental adaptability, and better meet the inspection needs of the production site. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art by providing an automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: An automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs includes a support platform. The support platform is provided with a lifting component, a scanning auxiliary frame, and a clamping component. The scanning auxiliary frame is fixedly installed on the support platform. The lifting component is fixedly installed on the support platform and is located below the scanning auxiliary frame. The clamping component is installed on the lifting component and is used to clamp the brake disc. The lifting component is used to drive the clamping component to rise and fall. The scanning auxiliary frame is provided with multiple marking points.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting multiple marker points on the scanning auxiliary frame, this invention can achieve precise positioning and scanning of the brake disc, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the inspection; the lifting component design allows for convenient placement and removal of the brake disc and can adapt to brake discs of different sizes, increasing the flexibility and applicability of the device; the clamping component ensures the stability of the brake disc during the inspection process, avoiding measurement errors caused by brake disc shaking. Overall, this invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, accurate inspection, and high efficiency, and can meet the needs of modern intelligent manufacturing for efficient and accurate inspection.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows:

[0008] Furthermore, the scanning auxiliary frame includes two mounting base plates arranged opposite to each other, with upright plates fixedly mounted on each of the two mounting base plates, and an upper frame and a lower frame installed between the two upright plates. Multiple marking points are provided on the upright plates, the upper frame and the lower frame respectively.

[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: through the marking points on the upper frame, lower frame and upright plate, multi-point positioning of the brake disc can be achieved, more comprehensive positioning can be achieved, further improving the accuracy and precision of scanning, ensuring the reliability of the detection results, enabling the present invention to withstand greater scanning force, and ensuring the smooth progress of the detection process.

[0010] Furthermore, the lengths of the upper frame and the lower frame are adapted to the diameter of the brake disc, the widths of the upper frame and the lower frame are adapted to the thickness of the brake disc, and the distance between the upper frame and the lower frame is adapted to the diameter of the brake disc.

[0011] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions is that it makes the scanning auxiliary frame more compatible with the size of the brake disc, so as to ensure that the brake disc can be clamped in the scanning auxiliary frame, thereby further improving the accuracy and precision of scanning.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of intermediate connecting plates are provided between the upper frame and the lower frame, and the two ends of the intermediate connecting plates are respectively connected to the upper frame and the lower frame, and a plurality of marking points are provided on the intermediate connecting plates.

[0013] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: by adding intermediate connecting plates and marking points on them, the structural strength of the scanning auxiliary frame can be further enhanced, while providing more positioning reference points, which helps to improve the stability and accuracy of scanning, ensure the reliability of detection results, and guarantee the safety and smooth progress of the detection process.

[0014] Furthermore, the upright plate is provided with a side plate, which is located between the upper frame and the lower frame, and the side plate is provided with multiple marking points.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: the positioning accuracy and stability of the scanning auxiliary frame can be further increased through the side plate and the marking points on it. Especially when performing edge scanning on the brake disc, the marking points on the side plate can provide additional positioning references, ensuring the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the scan, avoiding the omission of any key detection areas, thereby further improving the detection performance of the entire device.

[0016] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a lifting platform, which is mounted on the support platform in a liftable manner; the clamping assembly is mounted on the lifting platform.

[0017] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are: through the design of the lifting platform, the height of the brake disc of the entire device can be easily adjusted to adapt to different testing needs, and it is also convenient for operators to operate, thus improving the practicality and convenience of the device.

[0018] Furthermore, the lifting assembly also includes a lifting seat plate and a lifting drive cylinder. The lifting seat plate is fixedly installed on the support platform, and the lifting drive cylinder is installed on the lifting seat plate. The piston rod end of the lifting drive cylinder is connected to the lifting platform.

[0019] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: through the design of the lifting seat plate and the lifting drive cylinder, precise control of the lifting platform can be achieved, thereby ensuring the stability and accuracy of the brake disc during the scanning process. At the same time, it also improves the automation level of the entire device, reduces manual intervention, further improves detection efficiency and accuracy, and makes it easier for operators to control the height of the brake disc to adapt to different detection needs.

[0020] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate. The first clamping plate is mounted on the lifting platform, and the second clamping plate is movably mounted on the lifting platform. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate together clamp the brake disc.

[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: the design of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can realize the rapid clamping and release of the brake disc, while ensuring the stability and reliability of the clamping and avoiding measurement errors caused by improper clamping; the movable design of the second clamping plate allows the clamping assembly to adapt to brake discs of different sizes, further increasing the flexibility and applicability of the device.

[0022] Furthermore, the clamping assembly also includes a clamping drive cylinder, which is mounted on the lifting platform, and the piston rod end of the clamping drive cylinder is connected to the second clamping plate.

[0023] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: through the design of the clamping drive cylinder, precise control of the second clamping plate can be achieved, thereby ensuring that the clamping force of the brake disc during the testing process is moderate and stable, avoiding damage to the brake disc or measurement errors caused by improper clamping force, and also improving the automation level of the entire device, further improving the testing efficiency and accuracy.

[0024] Furthermore, it also includes an installation platform on which a robotic arm is mounted, and the robotic arm is connected to a 3D scanner via a connector.

[0025] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are as follows: Through the design of the mounting platform and robotic arm, the 3D scanner can be flexibly controlled, enabling it to comprehensively scan the brake disc according to a preset path and angle, thereby obtaining more detailed and accurate inspection data. The introduction of the robotic arm not only improves the automation level of scanning but also greatly reduces the labor intensity of operators and improves inspection efficiency. Simultaneously, the non-contact measurement method of the 3D scanner avoids the measurement errors and damage that may be caused by traditional contact sensors, further improving the accuracy and reliability of the inspection. This allows the present invention to better adapt to the needs of modern intelligent manufacturing, achieving efficient and accurate brake disc inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping assembly;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping assembly from another angle.

[0032] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Support platform; 2. Lifting assembly; 201. Lifting seat plate; 202. Lifting drive cylinder; 203. Lifting platform; 3. Scanning auxiliary frame; 301. Mounting seat plate; 302. Vertical plate; 303. Upper frame; 304. Lower frame; 305. Intermediate connecting plate; 306. Side plate; 4. Clamping assembly; 401. First clamping plate; 402. Second clamping plate; 403. Clamping drive cylinder; 5. Robotic arm; 6. Connector; 7. 3D scanner; 8. Mounting platform; 9. Brake disc. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0034] See Figures 1-6 An automated inspection device for finished automotive brake discs includes a support platform 1. The support platform 1 is equipped with a lifting assembly 2, a scanning auxiliary frame 3, and a clamping assembly 4. The scanning auxiliary frame 3 is fixedly installed on the support platform 1. The lifting assembly 2 is fixedly installed on the support platform 1 and positioned below the scanning auxiliary frame 3. The clamping assembly 4 is installed on the lifting assembly 2. The clamping assembly 4 is used to clamp the brake disc 9, and the lifting assembly 2 is used to drive the clamping assembly 4 to rise and fall. The scanning auxiliary frame 3 has multiple marking points. The number and arrangement of the marking points are adjusted according to the size of the brake disc; however, this invention does not impose specific limitations.

[0035] The scanning auxiliary frame 3 includes two mounting base plates 301 arranged opposite to each other. A vertical plate 302 is fixedly installed on each of the two mounting base plates 301. An upper frame 303 and a lower frame 304 are installed between the two vertical plates 302. Multiple marking points are provided on the vertical plate 302, the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 respectively.

[0036] Specifically, the lengths of the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 are adapted to the diameter of the brake disc 9, the widths of the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 are adapted to the thickness of the brake disc 9, and the distance between the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 is adapted to the diameter of the brake disc 9. Multiple intermediate connecting plates 305 are provided between the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304, with each end of the intermediate connecting plate 305 connecting the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 respectively. Multiple marking points are provided on the intermediate connecting plates 305. In this embodiment, two intermediate connecting plates 305 are provided parallel to each other on the front and rear sides of the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304 respectively, to improve the scanning accuracy of the 3D scanner. A side plate 306 is provided on the upright plate 302, located between the upper frame 303 and the lower frame 304, and multiple marking points are provided on the side plate 306.

[0037] The lifting assembly 2 includes a lifting platform 203, which is flexibly mounted on the support platform 1. The lifting assembly 2 also includes a lifting seat plate 201 and a lifting drive cylinder 202. The lifting seat plate 201 is fixedly mounted on the support platform 1, and the lifting drive cylinder 202 is mounted on the lifting seat plate 201. To save installation space, the lifting drive cylinder 202 is built into the support platform 1, and the piston rod end of the lifting drive cylinder 202 is connected to the lifting platform 203.

[0038] See Figures 5-6 The clamping assembly 4 includes a first clamping plate 401 and a second clamping plate 402. The first clamping plate 401 is mounted on the lifting platform 203, and the second clamping plate 402 is movably mounted on the lifting platform 203. The first clamping plate 401 and the second clamping plate 402 together clamp the brake disc 9. To improve the support and clamping effect on the brake disc 9, the first clamping plate 401 is provided with a V-shaped groove, and the second clamping plate 402 is provided with a corresponding V-shaped top block. When the brake disc 9 is placed on the first clamping plate 401, the two ends of the V-shaped groove can better position and support the brake disc 9, making it easier for the first clamping plate 401 and the second clamping plate 402 to jointly clamp the brake disc. The clamping assembly 4 also includes a clamping drive cylinder 403, which is mounted on the lifting platform 203. The piston rod end of the clamping drive cylinder 403 is connected to the second clamping plate 402.

[0039] It also includes an installation platform 8, on which a robotic arm 5 is mounted, and the robotic arm 5 is connected to a 3D scanner 7 via a connector 6.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An apparatus for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc characterized in that, The system includes a support platform (1), on which a lifting assembly (2), a scanning auxiliary frame (3), and a clamping assembly (4) are provided. The scanning auxiliary frame (3) is fixedly installed on the support platform (1). The lifting assembly (2) is fixedly installed on the support platform (1) and is located below the scanning auxiliary frame (3). The clamping assembly (4) is installed on the lifting assembly (2). The clamping assembly (4) is used to clamp the brake disc (9). The lifting assembly (2) is used to drive the clamping assembly (4) to rise and fall. The scanning auxiliary frame (3) is provided with multiple marking points.

2. The automatic inspection apparatus for finished automobile brake disc according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning auxiliary frame (3) includes two mounting base plates (301) arranged opposite to each other. A vertical plate (302) is fixedly installed on each of the two mounting base plates (301). An upper frame (303) and a lower frame (304) are installed between the two vertical plates (302). Multiple marking points are provided on the vertical plate (302), the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304).

3. The automatic inspection apparatus for finished automobile brake disc according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lengths of the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304) are adapted to the diameter of the brake disc (9), the widths of the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304) are adapted to the thickness of the brake disc (9), and the distance between the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304) is adapted to the diameter of the brake disc (9).

4. The device for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Multiple intermediate connecting plates (305) are provided between the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304). The two ends of the intermediate connecting plates (305) are respectively connected to the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304). Multiple marking points are provided on the intermediate connecting plates (305).

5. The apparatus for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The upright plate (302) is provided with a side plate (306), which is located between the upper frame (303) and the lower frame (304). The side plate (306) is provided with multiple marking points.

6. The automatic inspection apparatus for finished automobile brake disc according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (2) includes a lifting platform (203), which is mounted on the support platform (1) in a liftable manner; the clamping assembly (4) is mounted on the lifting platform (203).

7. The apparatus for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (2) further includes a lifting seat plate (201) and a lifting drive cylinder (202). The lifting seat plate (201) is fixedly installed on the support platform (1), and the lifting drive cylinder (202) is installed on the lifting seat plate (201). The piston rod end of the lifting drive cylinder (202) is connected to the lifting platform (203).

8. The automatic inspection apparatus for finished automobile brake disc according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (4) includes a first clamping plate (401) and a second clamping plate (402). The first clamping plate (401) is mounted on the lifting platform (203), and the second clamping plate (402) is movably mounted on the lifting platform (203). The first clamping plate (401) and the second clamping plate (402) together clamp the brake disc (9).

9. The apparatus for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (4) further includes a clamping drive cylinder (403), which is mounted on the lifting platform (203), and the piston rod end of the clamping drive cylinder (403) is connected to the second clamping plate (402).

10. The apparatus for automatic inspection of finished automotive brake disc according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes an installation platform (8) on which a robotic arm (5) is mounted, and the robotic arm (5) is connected to a 3D scanner (7) via a connector (6).

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