An automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection
By combining the flipping and adjustment components of the automated measuring machine with magnetic particle inspection, the problem of tiny cracks in the generator end cover that are difficult to detect with the naked eye has been solved, achieving efficient and accurate end cover inspection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LIANYUNGANG BAODI AUTO PARTS MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is difficult to detect tiny cracks by visually inspecting the generator end cover, which is labor-intensive and inefficient.
An automated measuring machine is used to spray magnetic powder and detect whether there are cracks in the end cap. Combined with a flipping component and an adjustment component, it can achieve all-round spraying and flipping, and use magnetic powder to detect surface defects of the end cap.
It enables efficient and accurate inspection of generator end covers, accurately detecting minute cracks and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of generator manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers. Background Technology
[0002] Generator end caps are an important component of generators, typically installed at both ends. They are generally made of cast aluminum alloy, as is the material most automotive generator end caps are made of. Some large generator end caps are made of high-strength fiberglass or steel. Aluminum alloy has good heat dissipation and anti-magnetic leakage properties, and can also reduce weight. High-strength fiberglass can overcome the corrosion and electromagnetic loss problems of aluminum alloy casting end caps. Steel end caps have greater strength and rigidity. The automated measuring machine for generator end cap inspection is a precision inspection device based on advanced sensing technology, automated control, and computer algorithms. It is mainly used to efficiently and accurately measure key parameters such as geometric dimensions, form and position tolerances, and surface defects of generator end caps to ensure that the machining accuracy and assembly quality of the end caps meet the design requirements.
[0003] Currently, most of the testing methods we use involve visually inspecting the generator end covers produced and judging whether there are cracks on their surface. This method of visual inspection is not only labor-intensive, but also makes it difficult to directly observe some small cracks on the generator end covers with the naked eye. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem of tiny cracks on the engine end cover that are difficult to see with the naked eye in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection: including a base, with a support leg fixedly connected to the top of the outer side of the base, and further including: a top plate, fixedly connected to the top of the support leg at the top of the base; a collection box, fixedly connected to the bottom of the top of the base; and a clamp, disposed below the top plate;
[0006] The powder spraying device is located above the collection box;
[0007] An adjustment component, located above the top plate, allows adjustment of the position of the powder spraying device above the collection box;
[0008] The flipping component is located below the powder spraying device. When the adjustment component moves, it can simultaneously pull the clamp to flip.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes: a motor, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, and a rotating plate fixedly connected to its output end;
[0010] A pull plate is hinged to the top outer side of the rotating plate.
[0011] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the top plate provides stable support for the use of the motor, enabling the motor to stably provide power for the use of the rotating plate.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly further includes: a connecting plate, the top of which is hinged to the bottom of the pull plate away from the rotating plate;
[0013] The connecting plate has a first gear hinged to the bottom of both the left and right ends.
[0014] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the connecting plate provides stable power and support for the use of the connecting plate, so that the connecting plate can stably provide support and power for the use of the first gear.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the adjusting assembly further includes: a rack, the bottom ends of which are fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, and the rear end of which meshes with the front end of the first gear;
[0016] The first gear has a rack carrier meshed at the end furthest from the rack.
[0017] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the top plate provides support for the use of the rack, enabling the rack to stably cooperate with the first gear for use.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly further includes: a limiting frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate, and the outer wall of its top is slidably connected to the bottom of the rack frame;
[0019] The top plate has a first sliding groove, and a connecting block is slidably connected to its inner wall. The bottom of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the top of the powder spraying device.
[0020] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the connecting block provides stable support and power for the use of the powder spraying device, enabling the powder spraying device to stably spray the motor end cover on the fixture.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping assembly includes: a second groove, formed at the rear end of the top plate, and slidably connected to its inner wall below the rear end of the rack frame;
[0022] The bottom of the rack frame is engaged with a second gear.
[0023] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the use of the rack and pinion can provide power for the stable rotation of the second gear.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping assembly further includes: a vertical plate, the bottom front end of which is hinged to the rear end of the second gear, and the top of which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate.
[0025] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the use of the vertical plate can provide stable support for the rotation of the second gear, while the top plate can also provide support for the use of the vertical plate.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping assembly further includes a connecting frame, which is fixedly connected to the middle front end of the second gear, wherein the rear end of the clamp is fixedly connected to the outer front end of the connecting frame, and the top of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom front end of the rack frame.
[0027] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the rack and pinion frame can provide power and support for the movement of the connecting block, and the use of the connecting frame can provide stable support for the use of the clamp.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0029] In this invention, when the rotating plate rotates and drives the pull plate to swing, the pull plate can drive the first gear on the connecting plate to rotate back and forth in the rack. At the same time, the rack frame can move stably left and right on the limit frame. While the rack frame moves left and right, the connecting block at its bottom can also move left and right. Then, the connecting block can pull the powder spraying device to move left and right on the fixture, so that the powder spraying device can spray magnetic powder on the surface of the motor end cover on the fixture. The magnetic powder is used to determine whether there is a crack in the motor end cover, which is more accurate and convenient than human observation.
[0030] In this invention, while the adjusting component drives the powder spraying device to move back and forth, it can also drive the second gear to rotate back and forth on the vertical plate. At the same time as the second gear rotates back and forth, the connecting frame can rotate synchronously, and then the clamp at the front end of the connecting frame can rotate synchronously, so that the clamp can drive the motor end cover inside it to flip back and forth at the bottom of the powder spraying device, so that the powder spraying device can spray the motor end cover completely. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers provided by this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 The side view of an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers provided by this utility model Figure One ;
[0033] Figure 3The side view of an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers provided by this utility model Figure Two ;
[0034] Figure 4 The side view of an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers provided by this utility model Figure Three ;
[0035] Figure 5 A bottom view of an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers provided by this utility model;
[0036] Figure 6 This utility model provides an automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers. Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0037] Legend:
[0038] 1. Base; 2. Top plate; 3. Collection box; 4. Clamp; 5. Powder spraying device;
[0039] Adjustment components;
[0040] 61. Motor; 62. Rotating plate; 63. Pull plate; 64. Connecting plate; 65. First gear; 66. Rack; 67. Rack frame; 68. Limiting frame; 69. Connecting block; 610. First slide groove;
[0041] Flip the component;
[0042] 71. Second slide rail; 72. Second gear; 73. Vertical plate; 74. Connecting frame. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example
[0044] Please see Figures 1-6This embodiment provides an automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection. The specific concept is as follows: it includes a base 1 and a top plate 2. The top of the base 1 and the bottom of the top plate 2 are fixedly connected by support legs. The automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection also includes a collection box 3, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1; a clamp 4, which is set below the top plate 2; and a powder spraying device 5, which is set above the collection box 3. The device includes a placement box inside, which is used to place the magnetic powder to be used. The top of the placement box is also equipped with a feed port, and the bottom is equipped with a spray head.
[0045] The automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection also includes an adjustment component, which is set on the top of the top plate 2 to drive the powder spraying device 5 to move left and right above the collection box 3.
[0046] The adjustment assembly of the automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection includes a motor 61, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 2, and a rotating plate 62 is fixedly connected to its output end; wherein, a pull plate 63 is hinged to the top of the outer side of the rotating plate 62.
[0047] The bottom of the motor 61 is connected to the top plate 2 by welding to enhance the tightness of the connection between the motor 61 and the top plate 2. The rotating plate 62 is elliptical, and can also be viewed as a cuboid, but in this application it is elliptical.
[0048] The adjustment assembly also includes a connecting plate 64, the top of which is hinged to the bottom of the pull plate 63 away from the rotating plate 62; wherein, the bottom of the left and right ends of the connecting plate 64 are hinged to the first gear 65.
[0049] It should be noted that there are two first gears 65, and the two bottom first gears 65 are exactly the same size.
[0050] The adjustment assembly also includes a rack 66, the bottom ends of which are fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 2, and its rear end meshes with the front end of the first gear 65; wherein, the end of the first gear 65 away from the rack 66 meshes with a rack frame 67.
[0051] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the rack frame 67 is "L" shaped, and the rack 66 is connected to the top plate 2 by bolts, making the use of the two more flexible.
[0052] The adjustment assembly also includes a limit frame 68, which is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 2 at the bottom, and its top outer wall is slidably connected to the bottom of the rack frame 67; wherein, the top plate 2 is provided with a first sliding groove 610, and its inner wall is slidably connected to a connecting block 69, and the bottom of the connecting block 69 is fixedly connected to the top of the powder spraying device 5.
[0053] In addition, it should be noted that the connecting block 69 is a cuboid, and the connection between the connecting block 69 and the powder spraying device 5 is made by bolts, which enhances the stability of the powder spraying device 5 and the connecting block 69 in use.
[0054] In this embodiment, the movement of the motor 61 can drive the rotating plate 62 to rotate, and then the rotating plate 62 can pull the pull plate 63 to swing. Then the pull plate 63 can pull the first gear 65 on the connecting plate 64 to rotate stably left and right on the rack 66. Then the rack frame 67 on the outside of the first gear 65 can move stably left and right on the top plate 2. Then the connecting block 69 at the bottom of the rack frame 67 can move stably left and right in the first slide groove 610. Then the connecting block 69 can drive the powder spraying device 5 at the bottom to move left and right. Example
[0055] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection also includes a flipping component, which is located below the powder spraying device 5. When the adjusting component moves, it can synchronously pull the clamp 4 to flip.
[0056] The flipping assembly includes a second slide 71, which is opened at the rear end of the top plate 2, and is slidably connected to the inner wall below the rear end of the rack frame 67; wherein, the bottom of the rack frame 67 is engaged with a second gear 72.
[0057] The flipping assembly also includes a vertical plate 73, the bottom front end of which is hinged to the rear end of the second gear 72, and its top is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate 2.
[0058] The flipping assembly also includes a connecting frame 74, which is fixedly connected to the middle front end of the second gear 72. The rear end of the clamp 4 is fixedly connected to the outer front end of the connecting frame 74, and the top of the connecting block 69 is fixedly connected to the front bottom of the rack frame 67.
[0059] In this embodiment, when the rack frame 67 moves left and right in the second slide groove 71, the second gear 72 can rotate back and forth on the vertical plate 73, and then the second gear 72 can drive the connecting frame 74 to rotate back and forth stably, so that the clamp 4 can flip back and forth.
[0060] Working principle: When the motor end cover needs to be inspected, the motor end cover is fixed by the clamp 4, the motor 61 is started, and the rotating plate 62 is driven to rotate. At the same time as the rotating plate 62 rotates, the outer pull plate 63 can swing synchronously. The pull plate 63 can drive the first gear 65 at the bottom of the outer connecting plate 64 to rotate back and forth on the rack 66. While the first gear 65 is rotating back and forth on the rack 66, it can push the rack frame 67 to move left and right on the top of the limit frame 68, so that the rack frame 67 can move stably left and right in the second slide groove 71. At the same time, the connecting block 69 at the bottom of the front end of the rack frame 67 can move in the first slide groove 71. The device moves stably left and right within the groove 610, and then the powder spraying device 5 at the bottom of the connecting block 69 can move stably left and right on the motor end cover inside the clamp 4. While the rear end of the rack frame 67 moves left and right within the second slide groove 71, the second gear 72 at the bottom of the rear end of the rack frame 67 can rotate back and forth at the front end of the vertical plate 73. Then the connecting frame 74 at the front end of the second gear 72 can rotate back and forth synchronously, so that the clamp 4 at the front end of the connecting frame 74 can rotate back and forth, so that the motor end cover inside the clamp 4 can rotate back and forth at the bottom of the powder spraying device 5, so that the powder spraying device 5 can spray the motor end cover in all directions.
[0061] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.
[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers, comprising a base (1), wherein a support leg is fixedly connected to the top outer side of the base (1), characterized in that, It also includes: The top plate (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the support leg of the base (1); The bottom of the collection box (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the base (1); The clamp (4) is located below the top plate (2); The powder spraying device (5) is located above the collection box (3); An adjustment component is located above the top plate (2) and can adjust the position of the powder spraying device (5) above the collection box (3); The flipping component is located below the powder spraying device (5). When the component moves, it can simultaneously pull the clamp (4) to flip it.
2. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component includes: The motor (61) is fixedly connected at its bottom to the top of the top plate (2), and a rotating plate (62) is fixedly connected at its output end. Among them, the top of the outer side of the rotating plate (62) is hinged with a pull plate (63).
3. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment component also includes: The top of the connecting plate (64) is hinged to the bottom of the pull plate (63) away from the rotating plate (62); Among them, the bottom of the left and right ends of the connecting plate (64) are hinged with the first gear (65).
4. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjustment component also includes: The rack (66) is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate (2) at both ends, and its rear end meshes with the front end of the first gear (65); Among them, the end of the first gear (65) away from the rack (66) is engaged with the rack frame (67).
5. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment component also includes: The limiting frame (68) is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate (2) at the bottom, and its top outer wall is slidably connected to the bottom of the rack frame (67); The top plate (2) has a first groove (610) and a connecting block (69) is slidably connected to its inner wall. The bottom of the connecting block (69) is fixedly connected to the top of the powder spraying device (5).
6. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping component includes: The second slide (71) is opened at the rear end of the top plate (2), and the rack frame (67) is slidably connected to its inner wall below the rear end; The bottom of the rack frame (67) is engaged with a second gear (72).
7. The automated measuring machine for generator end cover inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flipping component also includes: The vertical plate (73) is hinged at the bottom front end to the rear end of the second gear (72), and its top is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate (2).
8. The automated measuring machine for inspecting generator end covers according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flipping component also includes: The connecting frame (74) is fixedly connected to the middle front end of the second gear (72), wherein the rear end of the clamp (4) is fixedly connected to the outer front end of the connecting frame (74), and the top of the connecting block (69) is fixedly connected to the front bottom of the rack frame (67).