Automatic intelligent X-ray detection machine for nondestructive testing of heavy industrial castings

By designing an automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine, which combines a stage and a loading trolley with a multi-axis moving mechanism, the automated inspection of heavy castings has been achieved. This solves the problem of high reliance on manual labor in traditional inspection machines and improves inspection efficiency and safety.

CN224553162UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SHENZHEN ZHUO MAO TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN ZHUO MAO TECH
Filing Date
2025-08-13
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional X-ray inspection machines for castings are highly dependent on manual labor, take a long time per piece, are difficult to automate the loading and unloading of heavy products, and pose safety risks.

Method used

An automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine was designed, which adopts a stage device, an X-ray inspection device and a loading trolley, combined with X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis moving mechanisms to realize automated loading and unloading of products and multi-angle inspection.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated inspection of heavy industrial castings, shortened the inspection time per piece, improved production efficiency, enhanced load-bearing capacity, and reduced the radiation risk of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic intelligent X -ray detection machine for heavy industry casting nondestructive testing, including the case, and the front of case is established with the feeding port, still including the trolley butt joint device of being connected at the feeding port, the feeding trolley of being arranged on trolley butt joint device, the object table device of being installed in the case to and the X -ray detection device of being installed in the case and being arranged in object table device one side, the object table device includes the X -axis sliding rail of being arranged in the case, the X -axis slide plate of being slidably arranged on X -axis sliding rail and be used for driving X -axis slide plate movement's X -axis translation mechanism, the both sides of the top of X -axis slide plate still install a Y -axis guide rail along its length direction each, the utility model discloses can realize the automatic feeding and detection of product, has greatly shortened single piece detection time to improve production efficiency, and the bearing capacity is stronger, can satisfy the detection demand of the product of relatively heavy weight, and the practicality is strong.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of X-ray inspection technology, and in particular to an automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of industrial non-destructive testing, traditional X-ray inspection machines for castings have many shortcomings: First, they are highly dependent on manual labor, requiring manual loading and unloading operations, which takes a long time per piece and seriously affects inspection efficiency. Second, for products with heavy loads (such as products weighing more than 50kg), manual loading is difficult and has poor load compatibility. In addition, during manual operation, personnel are exposed to potential radiation environments, posing certain safety risks. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings. It can realize automated loading and unloading and inspection of products, greatly shorten the inspection time of a single piece, thereby improving production efficiency. It also has a strong load-bearing capacity and can meet the inspection needs of heavy products, making it highly practical.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] An automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings includes a chassis with an inlet on the front. It also includes a trolley docking device connected to the inlet, a loading trolley mounted on the docking device, a stage device installed inside the chassis, and an X-ray inspection device installed inside the chassis and positioned on one side of the stage device. The stage device includes an X-axis slide rail installed inside the chassis, an X-axis slide plate slidably mounted on the X-axis slide rail, and an X-axis translation mechanism for driving the X-axis slide plate. A Y-axis guide rail is also installed on each of the top two sides of the X-axis slide plate along its length.

[0006] Furthermore, the X-axis translation mechanism includes an X-axis rack installed in the housing along the length of the X-axis slide rail, a first mounting base connected to one side of the X-axis slide plate, an X-axis translation motor installed on the first mounting base, an X-axis reducer connected to the X-axis translation motor, and an X-axis gear connected to the X-axis reducer; the X-axis gear meshes with the X-axis rack.

[0007] Furthermore, a Y-axis limiting block is installed at the top of the X-axis slide near the X-ray detection device, and an X-axis limiting block is also installed inside the chassis on one side of the X-axis slide.

[0008] Furthermore, the X-ray detection device includes a detection mounting frame arranged near one end of the X-axis slide plate, a Z-axis lifting mechanism mounted on the detection mounting frame, a Z-axis lifting frame connected to the Z-axis lifting mechanism, a swing plate rotatably connected to one side of the Z-axis lifting frame, and a swing drive mechanism mounted on the Z-axis lifting frame and connected to the swing plate; each end of the swing plate near the X-axis slide plate is connected to a detection fixing frame; the two detection fixing frames are arranged opposite to each other, and one detection fixing frame is equipped with an X-ray emitter, and the other detection fixing frame is equipped with an X-ray receiver.

[0009] Furthermore, the loading trolley includes a body, a driving mechanism, a loading rotation mechanism, and a rotating disk; two first fixed blocks are connected to each side of the bottom of the body, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the two first fixed blocks on each side of the bottom of the body; the two ends of the rotating shaft pass through a first fixed block respectively, and a driving roller is installed at each end of the rotating shaft; a second fixed block is connected to the middle of the bottom of the body, and a transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the second fixed block; the transmission shaft is arranged parallel to the two rotating shafts, and a first transmission wheel is installed on the transmission shaft; a first synchronous wheel is installed on one of the rotating shafts corresponding to the first transmission wheel, and a first synchronous belt is wound between the first synchronous wheel and the first transmission wheel; the driving mechanism is installed in the body of the trolley and connected to the transmission shaft, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the transmission shaft to rotate; the loading rotation mechanism is installed in the body of the trolley, and the rotating disk is arranged on the top of the trolley and connected to the loading rotation mechanism; the loading rotation mechanism is used to drive the rotating disk to rotate.

[0010] Furthermore, a first connecting block is also connected to the bottom of the first fixing block; one end of the first connecting block is inclined downwards toward the direction below the traveling roller, and a first anti-fouling wheel is also installed on the inclined downward end of the first connecting block.

[0011] Furthermore, the trolley docking mechanism includes a first fixed frame connected to the feed inlet of the chassis, a first slide rail installed on the top of the first fixed frame along the length of the Y-axis guide rail, a first sliding plate slidably arranged on the first slide rail, and a first translation mechanism installed on the top of the first fixed frame and connected to the first sliding plate; a first track is installed on each of the top two sides of the first sliding plate along the length of the Y-axis guide rail.

[0012] Furthermore, a first bracket is connected to the top end of the first fixed frame, and a limit stop is installed on the upper side of the first bracket; a first notch is also provided at one end of the first sliding plate corresponding to the first bracket.

[0013] By adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention enables automated loading, unloading, and inspection of products, greatly shortening the inspection time per piece and thus improving production efficiency. It also has a strong load-bearing capacity, meeting the inspection needs of heavy products and is highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from a second perspective of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the platform device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the X-ray detection device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding trolley of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the trolley docking device of this utility model;

[0021] The following are explanations of the labels in the attached diagram:

[0022] 1. Chassis; 2. Cart docking device; 3. Loading trolley; 4. Platform device; 5. X-ray detection device; 21. First fixed frame; 22. First slide rail; 23. First sliding plate; 24. First track; 25. First rack; 26. Third gear; 27. First bracket; 28. Limiting block; 29. ​​First notch; 31. Car body; 32. Traveling drive mechanism; 33. Loading rotation mechanism; 34. Rotary disk; 35. Electromagnet; 41. X-axis slide rail; 42. X-axis sliding plate; 43. Y-axis guide rail; 44. X-axis rack; 45. First mounting base; 46. X-axis translation motor; 47. X-axis gear; 48. Y-axis limiting block; 49. X-axis limiting block; 51. Detection mounting frame; 52. Z-axis lifting mechanism; 53. Z-axis lifting frame; 54. Swing plate; 55. Swing drive mechanism; 56. Detection fixing frame; 57. X-ray emitter; 58. X-ray receiver; 311. First fixing block; 312. Rotating shaft; 313. Traveling roller; 314. Second fixing block; 315. First transmission wheel; 316. First synchronous wheel; 321. First motor; 322. First reducer; 323. First driving wheel; 324. First driven wheel; 325. First transmission belt; 331. Second motor; 332. Second reducer; 333. First gear; 334. Second gear; 335. Position sensor; 336. Sensing plate; 337. First connecting block; 338. First anti-fool wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model provides an automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings, including a chassis 1, with an inlet on the front of the chassis 1. In one embodiment, it also includes a trolley docking device 2 connected to the inlet, a loading trolley 3 arranged on the trolley docking device 2, a stage device 4 installed in the chassis 1, and an X-ray inspection device 5 installed in the chassis 1 and arranged on one side of the stage device 4. The stage device 4 includes an X-axis slide rail 41 arranged in the chassis 1, an X-axis slide plate 42 slidably arranged on the X-axis slide rail 41, and an X-axis translation mechanism for driving the X-axis slide plate 42 to move. A Y-axis guide rail 43 is also installed on each of the top two sides of the X-axis slide plate 42 along its length direction.

[0025] In this embodiment, a protective double lead door is also installed at the inlet of the chassis 1. The inlet of the chassis 1 is the channel for the product to enter the testing machine. The X-axis translation mechanism can drive the X-axis slide plate 42 to move so that the Y-axis guide rail 43 can dock with the trolley docking device 2. The trolley docking device 2 can transfer the loading trolley 3 carrying the product to the Y-axis guide rail 43 (then the lead door is closed to prevent X-ray leakage). The loading trolley 3 can move the product to the X-ray detection device 5. The X-ray detection device 5 can acquire its internal structure image, thereby realizing non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings.

[0026] Preferably, in this embodiment, the X-axis translation mechanism includes an X-axis rack 44 installed in the housing 1 along the length of the X-axis slide rail 41, a first mounting base 45 connected to one side of the X-axis slide plate 42, an X-axis translation motor 46 mounted on the first mounting base 45, an X-axis reducer connected to the X-axis translation motor 46, and an X-axis gear 47 connected to the X-axis reducer; the X-axis gear 47 meshes with the X-axis rack 44. When the X-axis translation motor 46 starts, it can be reduced in speed by the X-axis reducer and drive the X-axis gear 47 to rotate. Since the X-axis gear 47 is meshed with the X-axis rack 44, it will drive the X-axis slide plate 42 to move along the X-axis slide rail 41, thereby adjusting the position of the product in the X-axis direction for inspection. At the same time, a Y-axis limiting block 48 is installed on the top of the X-axis slide plate 42 near the X-ray inspection device 5. An X-axis limiting block 49 is also installed on one side of the X-axis slide plate 42 inside the housing 1. The Y-axis limiting block 48 is used to limit the movement of the loading trolley 3, and the X-axis limiting block 49 is used to limit the movement of the X-axis slide plate 42, thereby improving the safety of equipment operation.

[0027] In one embodiment, the X-ray detection device 5 includes a detection mounting frame 51 arranged near one end of the X-axis slide plate 42, a Z-axis lifting mechanism 52 mounted on the detection mounting frame 51, a Z-axis lifting frame 53 connected to the Z-axis lifting mechanism 52, a swing plate 54 rotatably connected to one side of the Z-axis lifting frame 53, and a swing drive mechanism 55 mounted on the Z-axis lifting frame 53 and connected to the swing plate 54; each end of the swing plate 54 near the X-axis slide plate 42 is connected to a detection fixing frame 56; the two detection fixing frames 56 are arranged opposite to each other, and one detection fixing frame 56 is equipped with an X-ray emitter 57, and the other detection fixing frame 56 is equipped with an X-ray receiver 58.

[0028] The Z-axis lifting mechanism 52 can be driven by a linear module or a motor with a synchronous belt, which can drive the Z-axis lifting frame 53 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height of the X-ray emitter 57 and the X-ray receiver 58. A swing plate 54 is rotatably connected to one side of the Z-axis lifting frame 53. A swing drive mechanism 55 is mounted on the Z-axis lifting frame 53 and connected to the swing plate 54, driving the swing plate 54 to rotate, allowing the X-ray emitter 57 and the X-ray receiver 58 to swing within a certain angle range, thus acquiring X-ray images of the product at different angles. The swing plate 54 can be connected to the Z-axis lifting frame 53 via a hollow rotating platform. 3. The swing drive mechanism 55 can adopt a motor gear transmission method, which is not limited (in one embodiment, a bearing connection method can be adopted, with the inner ring of the bearing connected to the Z-axis lifting frame 53 and the outer ring of the bearing connected to the swing plate 54. The swing drive mechanism 55 includes a large gear mounted on the bearing, a motor mounted on the Z-axis lifting frame 53, and a small gear connected to the motor, which meshes with the large gear). The X-ray emitter 57 adopts a 225kV high-energy X-ray tube (160-250KV expandable, not limited to 225KV), and the X-ray receiver 58 adopts a flat panel detector.

[0029] In one embodiment, the loading trolley 3 includes a trolley body 31, a traveling drive mechanism 32, a loading rotation mechanism 33, and a rotating disk 34; two first fixing blocks 311 are connected to each side of the bottom of the trolley body 31, and a rotating shaft 312 is rotatably connected between the two first fixing blocks 311 on each side of the bottom of the trolley body 31; the two ends of the rotating shaft 312 pass through a first fixing block 311 respectively, and a traveling roller 313 is installed at both ends of the rotating shaft 312; a second fixing block 314 is connected to the middle of the bottom of the trolley body 31, and a drive shaft is rotatably connected to the second fixing block 314; the drive shaft and the two rotating disks 34 are connected to the rotating disk 34. The rotating shafts 312 are arranged in parallel, and a first transmission wheel 315 is also installed on the transmission shaft; a first synchronous wheel 316 is also installed on one of the rotating shafts 312 at a position corresponding to the first transmission wheel 315, and a first synchronous belt is wound between the first synchronous wheel 316 and the first transmission wheel 315; the travel drive mechanism 32 is installed inside the vehicle body 31 and connected to the transmission shaft, and the travel drive mechanism 32 is used to drive the transmission shaft to rotate; the loading rotation mechanism 33 is installed inside the vehicle body 31, and a rotating disk 34 is arranged on the top of the vehicle body 31 and connected to the loading rotation mechanism 33; the loading rotation mechanism 33 is used to drive the rotating disk 34 to rotate.

[0030] In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 32 includes a first motor 321 mounted horizontally inside the vehicle body 31, a first reducer 322 connected to the first motor 321, a first drive wheel 323 connected to the first reducer 322, a first driven wheel 324 mounted on a drive shaft, and a first transmission belt 325 wound between the first drive wheel 323 and the first driven wheel 324; the loading rotation mechanism 33 includes a second motor 331 mounted vertically on the vehicle body 31, a second reducer 332 connected to the second motor 331, a first gear 333 mounted on the top of the vehicle body 31 and connected to the second reducer 332, and a second gear 334 mounted on the top of the vehicle body 31 and meshing with the first gear 333; the diameter of the first gear 333 is smaller than the diameter of the second gear 334, and the rotating disk 34 is mounted on the second gear 334.

[0031] During loading, the casting can be transported to the rotary table 34 using a convenient method such as a robot, cantilever crane, or gantry crane. Then, the first motor 321 of the travel drive mechanism 32 drives the first drive wheel 323 to rotate via the first reducer 322. The first drive wheel 323 drives the first driven wheel 324 to rotate via the first transmission belt 325. The first driven wheel 324 is mounted on the transmission shaft, thereby driving the transmission shaft to rotate. The transmission shaft drives the first synchronous wheel 316 to rotate via the first synchronous belt, which in turn drives the rotating shaft 312 to rotate. The traveling roller 313 rotates accordingly, realizing the movement of the trolley. The trolley can move into the inspection machine, and then the lead door closes. The second motor 331 of the loading rotary mechanism 33 drives the first gear 333 to rotate via the second reducer 332. The first gear 333 meshes with the second gear 334, which in turn drives the rotary table 34 to rotate, thereby rotating the casting so that it can be inspected by the X-ray inspection device 5.

[0032] Preferably, in this embodiment, a position sensor 335 is installed at one end of the vehicle body 31, and a sensing plate 336 for use with the position sensor 335 (which may be a U-shaped photoelectric sensor) is also installed at the bottom of the rotating disk 34. An electromagnet 35 is also installed at the bottom of the vehicle body 31 for magnetically controlling the moving vehicle to stop. A first connecting block 337 is also connected to the bottom of the first fixing block 311. One end of the first connecting block 337 is inclined downwards towards the direction below the traveling roller 313, and a first anti-fool wheel 338 is installed at the inclined downward end of the first connecting block 337. The first anti-fool wheel 338 can be used to prevent the traveling roller 313 from deviating or jamming during travel, ensuring the stability and reliability of the vehicle's movement and improving the operating efficiency and safety of the device.

[0033] In one embodiment, the trolley docking mechanism includes a first fixed frame 21 connected to the inlet of the housing 1, a first slide rail 22 mounted on the top of the first fixed frame 21 along the length of the Y-axis guide rail 43, a first sliding plate 23 slidably arranged on the first slide rail 22, and a first translation mechanism mounted on the top of the first fixed frame 21 and connected to the first sliding plate 23; a first track 24 is mounted on each of the top two sides of the first sliding plate 23 along the length of the Y-axis guide rail 43. In this embodiment, vertical frames are connected to the top two sides of the first fixed frame 21, a protective frame is also connected to one end of the top of the first fixed frame 21, and a connecting frame is connected to each side of the other end of the first fixed frame 21. The first fixed frame 21 is connected to the inlet of the housing 1 via the connecting frames. The loading trolley 3 is arranged on the first track 24. The first translation mechanism can drive the first sliding plate 23 to move, thereby making the first track 24 dock with the Y-axis guide rail 43 inside the testing machine, which facilitates the movement of the loading trolley 3 into the housing 1.

[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, the first translation mechanism includes a first rack 25 mounted on the bottom of the first sliding plate 23 along the length of the first slide rail 22, a third motor mounted on the first fixed frame 21, a third reducer connected to the third motor, and a third gear 26 connected to the third reducer; the third gear 26 meshes with the first rack 25. The third motor can drive the third gear 26 to rotate via the third reducer, and the third gear 26 meshes with the first rack 25, which is mounted on the bottom of the first sliding plate 23, thereby driving the first sliding plate 23 to slide along the first slide rail 22; in addition, a first bracket 27 is connected to the top end of the first fixed frame 21, and a limit block 28 is installed on the upper side of the first bracket 27; a first notch 29 is also provided at one end of the first sliding plate 23 corresponding to the first bracket 27. The limit block 28 is used to limit the sliding stroke of the first sliding plate 23, preventing the first sliding plate 23 from sliding excessively or derailing during the sliding process, thereby improving the stability and safety of the device.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements 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 automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings, comprising a chassis, wherein a feed inlet is provided on the front of the chassis, characterized in that, It also includes a trolley docking device connected to the inlet, a loading trolley arranged on the trolley docking device, a platform device installed in the chassis, and an X-ray detection device installed in the chassis and arranged on one side of the platform device; the platform device includes an X-axis slide rail arranged in the chassis, an X-axis slide plate slidably arranged on the X-axis slide rail, and an X-axis translation mechanism for driving the X-axis slide plate to move; a Y-axis guide rail is also installed on each of the top two sides of the X-axis slide plate along its length direction.

2. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-axis translation mechanism includes an X-axis rack installed in the housing along the length of the X-axis slide rail, a first mounting base connected to one side of the X-axis slide plate, an X-axis translation motor mounted on the first mounting base, an X-axis reducer connected to the X-axis translation motor, and an X-axis gear connected to the X-axis reducer; the X-axis gear meshes with the X-axis rack.

3. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 2, characterized in that, A Y-axis limiting block is installed at the top of the X-axis slide plate near the X-ray detection device, and an X-axis limiting block is also installed inside the chassis on one side of the X-axis slide plate.

4. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-ray detection device includes a detection mounting frame arranged near one end of the X-axis slide plate, a Z-axis lifting mechanism mounted on the detection mounting frame, a Z-axis lifting frame connected to the Z-axis lifting mechanism, a swing plate rotatably connected to one side of the Z-axis lifting frame, and a swing drive mechanism mounted on the Z-axis lifting frame and connected to the swing plate; each end of the swing plate near the X-axis slide plate is connected to a detection fixing frame; the two detection fixing frames are arranged opposite to each other, and one detection fixing frame is equipped with an X-ray emitter, while the other detection fixing frame is equipped with an X-ray receiver.

5. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading trolley includes a body, a driving mechanism, a loading rotation mechanism, and a rotating disk. Two first fixed blocks are connected to each side of the bottom of the body, and a rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the two first fixed blocks on each side of the bottom of the body. Each end of the rotating shaft passes through a first fixed block, and a driving roller is installed at each end of the rotating shaft. A second fixed block is connected to the middle of the bottom of the body, and a transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the second fixed block. The transmission shaft is arranged parallel to the two rotating shafts, and a first transmission wheel is installed on the transmission shaft. A first synchronous pulley is installed on one of the rotating shafts at a position corresponding to the first transmission wheel, and a first synchronous belt is wound between the first synchronous pulley and the first transmission wheel. The driving mechanism is installed inside the body of the trolley and connected to the transmission shaft, and is used to drive the transmission shaft to rotate. The loading rotation mechanism is installed inside the body of the trolley, and the rotating disk is arranged on the top of the body and connected to the loading rotation mechanism; the loading rotation mechanism is used to drive the rotating disk to rotate.

6. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the first fixing block is also connected to a first connecting block; one end of the first connecting block is inclined downward toward the direction below the traveling roller, and a first anti-fouling wheel is also installed on the inclined downward end of the first connecting block.

7. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trolley docking mechanism includes a first fixed frame connected to the feed inlet of the chassis, a first slide rail installed on the top of the first fixed frame along the length of the Y-axis guide rail, a first sliding plate slidably arranged on the first slide rail, and a first translation mechanism installed on the top of the first fixed frame and connected to the first sliding plate; a first track is installed on each of the top two sides of the first sliding plate along the length of the Y-axis guide rail.

8. The automated intelligent X-ray inspection machine for non-destructive testing of heavy industrial castings according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top end of the first fixed frame is also connected to a first bracket, and a limit block is also installed on one side of the upper part of the first bracket; a first notch is also provided at one end of the first sliding plate corresponding to the first bracket.