A glass defect visual inspection apparatus
By designing a flipping component and a servo motor drive mechanism, the problem of inconvenient troubleshooting of industrial cameras was solved, enabling efficient maintenance of the glass defect detection device and improving detection efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGHAN LANGJIE ENERGY SAVING TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
In existing glass defect detection devices, maintenance is inconvenient when the industrial camera malfunctions, and the limited space of the detection housing leads to reduced detection efficiency.
A visual inspection device for glass defects was designed. The device uses a flipping component and a servo motor drive mechanism to adjust the position and angle of an industrial camera. In case of failure, the top plate is flipped to expose the camera for easy maintenance.
It improves the ease of maintenance for industrial cameras, removes space limitations, and enhances testing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass defect detection, specifically a visual inspection device for glass defects. Background Technology
[0002] Glass is an amorphous inorganic non-metallic material, generally made from a variety of inorganic minerals (such as quartz sand, borax, boric acid, barite, barium carbonate, limestone, feldspar, soda ash, etc.) as the main raw materials, with the addition of a small amount of auxiliary raw materials. Its main components are silicon dioxide and other oxides. Before glass enters the specific application stage, it needs to be inspected for surface defects to prevent defective products from appearing and affecting the actual use effect.
[0003] Existing inspection equipment typically includes a conveying mechanism, an inspection hood, and an industrial camera. The conveying mechanism transports the glass into the inspection hood, and then the glass is inspected by the industrial camera. However, the industrial camera may malfunction after prolonged use and requires maintenance. But since the industrial camera is installed inside the inspection hood, maintenance personnel are limited by the space inside the hood, making it inconvenient to maintain the industrial camera and thus reducing the inspection efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a visual inspection device for glass defects, so as to solve the technical problem of the inconvenience of repairing malfunctioning industrial cameras.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a visual inspection device for glass defects, comprising a roller conveyor, two support plates fixed to the top of the roller conveyor, a top plate mounted on one side of the support plates via a hinge, a flipping assembly between the top plate and the support plates, the flipping assembly comprising a fixed rod mounted on the other side of the support plate, a fixed plate mounted on one side of the top plate, and a support frame fixed to the top of the roller conveyor, a locking hole being provided inside the fixed plate, a threaded rod being threadedly connected to the fixed plate, and a lifting plate being connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod via a bearing, and a locking rod extending into the locking hole being installed at the bottom of the lifting plate.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the support frame is designed so that the top plate will contact the top of the support frame after rotating 90°, thus preventing the top plate from rotating excessively.
[0007] Furthermore, a rotating handle is installed at the top of the threaded rod, and multiple springs are installed between the fixed plate and the lifting plate.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for staff to rotate the threaded rod with a handle. The rotation of the threaded rod will cause it to move and drive the lifting plate to move.
[0009] Furthermore, two limiting rods penetrating the fixed plate are installed on the top of the lifting plate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the movement of the lifting plate will drive the movement of the limit rod, which can guide the movement of the lifting plate, thereby improving the stability of the lifting plate during movement.
[0011] Furthermore, a groove is provided at the bottom of the top plate, a first servo motor is installed on the outer surface of the top plate, and the output end of the first servo motor is connected to a lead screw extending into the groove, and a threaded seat is fitted on the outer wall of the lead screw.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, when the position of the industrial camera needs to be adjusted, the operator can start the first servo motor, which can drive the lead screw to rotate.
[0013] Furthermore, an industrial camera is mounted on the bottom of the threaded seat, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the inner wall of the groove via a bearing.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the lead screw rotates, it will drive the threaded seat to move, and then drive the industrial camera to move, so as to adjust the position of the industrial camera.
[0015] Furthermore, a guide rod is installed inside the groove, and the guide rod passes through the threaded seat.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide rod can guide the threaded seat, thereby improving the stability of the threaded seat.
[0017] Furthermore, a second servo motor is mounted on the outer surface of one of the support plates. The output end of the second servo motor is connected to a drive shaft, and one end of the drive shaft is connected to another support plate through a bearing.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when the angle of the LED light needs to be adjusted, the staff can start the second servo motor, which can drive the drive shaft to rotate.
[0019] Furthermore, a rotary seat is mounted on the outer wall of the drive shaft, and an LED light is mounted on one side of the rotary seat.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when the drive shaft rotates, it will drive the rotating base to rotate, which in turn drives the LED light to rotate, so as to adjust the angle of the LED.
[0021] Furthermore, two soft curtains are provided between the two support plates, and support frames are fixed on both sides of the bottom of the roller conveyor.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the support frame can support the roller conveyor.
[0023] Furthermore, the lever is adapted to the locking hole.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the top plate can be prevented from rotating randomly after the clamping rod is inserted into the clamping hole, thereby improving the stability of the top plate.
[0025] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:
[0026] 1. This utility model is equipped with a flipping component. When the industrial camera malfunctions and needs to be repaired, the operator can rotate the threaded rod, causing the threaded rod to move upward and drive the lifting plate to move upward, which in turn drives the locking rod to move upward. When the locking rod moves out of the locking hole, the restriction on the top plate can be released. Then, the top plate is rotated through the hinge, and the industrial camera also rotates. When it is rotated to 90°, the operator no longer needs to rotate the top plate. At this time, the industrial camera is exposed and is no longer restricted by the space of the top plate, thus facilitating the operator to repair the industrial camera.
[0027] 2. This utility model has a support frame, which will contact the top of the support frame after the top plate rotates 90°, thus preventing the top plate from rotating excessively. The rotating handle makes it convenient for workers to rotate the threaded rod.
[0028] 3. By setting a limit rod, the movement of the lifting plate will drive the limit rod to move, and the limit rod can guide, thereby improving the stability of the lifting plate when it moves. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall orthographic structure of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side structure of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the top plate of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing rod structure of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the threaded seat structure of this utility model.
[0035] In the diagram: 1. Roller conveyor; 2. Support plate; 3. Top plate; 4. First servo motor; 5. Groove; 6. Lead screw; 7. Threaded seat; 8. Guide rod; 9. Tilting assembly; 901. Support frame; 902. Fixing plate; 903. Spring; 904. Threaded rod; 905. Rotary handle; 906. Limiting rod; 907. Spring; 908. Lifting plate; 909. Locking rod; 910. Fixing rod; 911. Locking hole; 10. LED light; 11. Industrial camera; 12. Second servo motor; 13. Drive shaft; 14. Rotary seat; 15. Control panel; 16. Soft curtain; 17. Hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0037] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.
[0038] Example 1: A visual inspection device for glass defects, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the system includes a roller conveyor 1. Two support plates 2 are fixed to the top of the roller conveyor 1. A top plate 3 is installed on one side of the support plate 2 via a hinge 17. A flipping assembly 9 is provided between the top plate 3 and the support plate 2. The flipping assembly 9 includes a fixing rod 910 installed on the other side of the support plate 2, a fixing plate 902 installed on one side of the top plate 3, and a support frame 901 fixed to the top of the roller conveyor 1. A locking hole 911 is provided inside the fixing plate 902. A threaded rod 904 is threadedly connected to the fixing plate 902, and a lifting plate 908 is connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod 904 via a bearing. A locking rod 909 extending into the locking hole 911 is installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 908. The support frame 901 is designed so that the top plate 3 will contact the top of the support frame 901 after rotating 90°, thus preventing the top plate 3 from rotating excessively.
[0039] See Figures 1-5 A handle 905 is installed at the top of the threaded rod 904. Multiple springs 903 are installed between the fixed plate 902 and the lifting plate 908, which allows the operator to rotate the threaded rod 904 through the handle 905. The rotation of the threaded rod 904 will cause it to move and drive the lifting plate 908 to move. The locking rod 909 is adapted to the locking hole 911. When the locking rod 909 is locked into the locking hole 911, it can prevent the top plate 3 from rotating at will, thereby improving the stability of the top plate 3.
[0040] Specifically, a groove 5 is provided at the bottom of the top plate 3, and a first servo motor 4 is installed on the outer surface of the top plate 3. The output end of the first servo motor 4 is connected to a lead screw 6 extending into the groove 5. A threaded seat 7 is fitted on the outer wall of the lead screw 6. When the position of the industrial camera 11 needs to be adjusted, the operator can start the first servo motor 4. The operation of the first servo motor 4 can drive the lead screw 6 to rotate. The industrial camera 11 is installed at the bottom of the threaded seat 7. One end of the lead screw 6 is connected to the inner wall of the groove 5 through a bearing. When the lead screw 6 rotates, it will drive the threaded seat 7 to move, and then drive the industrial camera 11 to move, so as to adjust the position of the industrial camera 11.
[0041] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 A second servo motor 12 is mounted on the outer surface of a support plate 2. The output end of the second servo motor 12 is connected to a drive shaft 13, and one end of the drive shaft 13 is connected to another support plate 2 via a bearing. When the angle of the LED light 10 needs to be adjusted, the operator can start the second servo motor 12. The operation of the second servo motor 12 drives the drive shaft 13 to rotate. A rotating base 14 is mounted on the outer wall of the drive shaft 13, and an LED light 10 is mounted on one side of the rotating base 14. When the drive shaft 13 rotates, it will drive the rotating base 14 to rotate, which in turn drives the LED light 10 to rotate, so as to adjust the angle of the LED light 10. The LED light 10 provides illumination. Two soft curtains 16 are provided between the two support plates 2. The soft curtains 16 are flexible rubber curtains. The top of the soft curtains 16 is attached to the bottom of the top plate 3. Support frames are fixed on both sides of the bottom of the roller conveyor 1 to support the roller conveyor 1. A control panel 15 is installed on the outer surface of the roller conveyor 1. The control panel 15 is electrically connected to the first servo motor 4, the second servo motor 12, the industrial camera 11 and the LED light 10, respectively, so as to facilitate the control of the first servo motor 4, the second servo motor 12, the industrial camera 11 and the LED light 10 through the control panel 15.
[0042] Example 2: Based on Example 1 above, in order to improve the stability of the lifting plate 908 when it moves, it needs to be guided, so the following structure will be set.
[0043] Specifically, the top of the lifting plate 908 is equipped with two limiting rods 906 that penetrate the fixed plate 902. When the lifting plate 908 moves, it will drive the limiting rods 906 to move. The limiting rods 906 can guide the movement, thereby improving the stability of the lifting plate 908 when it moves.
[0044] Example 3: Based on Example 1 above, in order to improve the stability of the threaded seat 7 when it moves, it is necessary to guide the threaded seat 7. Therefore, the following structure will be set.
[0045] See Figure 2 and Figure 6 A guide rod 8 is installed inside the groove 5. The guide rod 8 passes through the threaded seat 7 and can guide the threaded seat 7, thereby improving the stability of the threaded seat 7.
[0046] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: First, when using it, connect the power supply, then turn on the roller conveyor 1, the industrial camera 11 and the LED light 10. Place the glass to be tested on the roller of the roller conveyor 1 and transport the glass through the roller. When the glass is transported to the bottom of the top plate 3, the industrial camera 11 can detect the glass.
[0047] When the position of the industrial camera 11 needs to be adjusted, the operator can start the first servo motor 4. The first servo motor 4 can drive the lead screw 6 to rotate. When the lead screw 6 rotates, it will drive the threaded seat 7 to move, and then drive the industrial camera 11 to move, so as to adjust the position of the industrial camera 11.
[0048] When the industrial camera 11 malfunctions and needs repair, first shut down the device. Then, the operator can rotate the threaded rod 904, causing it to move upward and lift the lifting plate 908, which in turn moves the locking rod 909 upward. Once the locking rod 909 moves out of the locking hole 911, the restriction on the top plate 3 can be released. Then, the top plate 3 can be rotated via the hinge 17, and the industrial camera 11 will also rotate. When it rotates to 90°, the operator will stop rotating the top plate 3. At this point, the top plate 3 will contact the top of the support frame 901, thus preventing the top plate 3 from rotating excessively. The industrial camera 11 will then be exposed and no longer restricted by the space of the top plate 3, making it easier for the operator to repair the industrial camera 11.
[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A visual inspection device for glass defects, comprising a roller conveyor (1), characterized in that: The roller conveyor (1) has two support plates (2) fixed on its top. A top plate (3) is installed on one side of the support plate (2) via a hinge (17). A flipping assembly (9) is provided between the top plate (3) and the support plate (2). The flipping assembly (9) includes a fixed rod (910) installed on the other side of the support plate (2), a fixed plate (902) installed on one side of the top plate (3), and a support frame (901) fixed on the top of the roller conveyor (1). A card hole (911) is provided inside the fixed plate (902). A threaded rod (904) is threadedly connected to the fixed plate (902), and a lifting plate (908) is connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod (904) via a bearing. A card rod (909) extending into the card hole (911) is installed at the bottom of the lifting plate (908).
2. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (905) is installed at the top of the threaded rod (904), and multiple springs (903) are installed between the fixed plate (902) and the lifting plate (908).
3. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the lifting plate (908) is equipped with two limiting rods (906) that penetrate the fixing plate (902).
4. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the top plate (3) is provided with a groove (5), the outer surface of the top plate (3) is provided with a first servo motor (4), and the output end of the first servo motor (4) is connected to a lead screw (6) extending into the groove (5). The outer wall of the lead screw (6) is provided with a threaded seat (7).
5. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 4, characterized in that: An industrial camera (11) is mounted on the bottom of the threaded seat (7), and one end of the lead screw (6) is connected to the inner wall of the groove (5) through a bearing.
6. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide rod (8) is installed inside the groove (5), and the guide rod (8) passes through the threaded seat (7).
7. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second servo motor (12) is mounted on the outer surface of one of the support plates (2). The output end of the second servo motor (12) is connected to a drive shaft (13), and one end of the drive shaft (13) is connected to another support plate (2) through a bearing.
8. The visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rotating base (14) is mounted on the outer wall of the drive shaft (13), and an LED light (10) is mounted on one side of the rotating base (14).
9. A visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two soft curtains (16) are provided between the two support plates (2), and support frames are fixed on both sides of the bottom of the roller conveyor (1).
10. A visual inspection device for glass defects according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lever (909) is adapted to the slot (911).