A visual inspection device for product appearance

By designing support components, limiting components, and lifting components, the problems of low efficiency and inaccurate photo quality in existing visual inspection equipment in sampling scenarios are solved, achieving rapid adjustment and efficient photo taking.

CN224581418UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SUZHOU YAXIANGSU AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU YAXIANGSU AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-28
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

In the existing product appearance quality inspection process, full inspection during mass production requires a lot of resources, while during sampling inspection, operators need to frequently adjust the position and parameters of the equipment, resulting in low efficiency and inaccurate photo quality.

Method used

A vision inspection device comprising a support component, a limiting component, and a lifting component was designed. The industrial camera can be quickly positioned by using a sliding guide rail and limiting components. Combined with the operation of the hand grip and the shutter button, the position and angle adjustment of the device are simplified.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and quality of inspections in production sampling, meets the need for rapid adjustment of products of different models or sizes, and ensures the accuracy and clarity of the photo position.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a visual inspection device for product appearance, relating to the field of product quality inspection technology. It includes a support assembly, comprising support legs, a worktable fixed to the top of the support legs, a sliding guide rail fixed to the top of the worktable, and a tank chain mounted on the top of the sliding guide rail. The beneficial effect of this utility model is that, through the setting of the limiting assembly, when the position of the industrial camera needs to be adjusted, the operator holds a grip plate, which rotates around the surface of the mounting frame. A first rotating plate drives an auxiliary block fixed to its surface to rotate, causing one end of the insertion rod to disengage from the surface of the sliding block, separating the limiting rod from the limiting hole on the sliding block. The device then slides along the sliding guide rail, thereby moving the mounting frame and the industrial camera to adjust their position. During the rotation and reset of the grip plate, the grip plate cooperates with the photo-taking button to trigger the industrial camera to take a picture, meeting the usage requirements of actual sampling inspection production.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of product quality inspection technology, and in particular to a visual inspection device for product appearance. Background Technology

[0002] Product quality inspection refers to the process of verifying the quality characteristics, performance indicators, and safety compliance of a product through a series of standardized inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure that the product meets design requirements, industry standards, and user needs. After the product is manufactured and processed, its appearance needs to be inspected before it leaves the factory to ensure product quality.

[0003] In the existing product appearance quality inspection process, products are usually produced in batches. If every product is fully inspected by visual inspection equipment, a lot of resources are required. Therefore, product sampling inspection is necessary. In the sampling inspection scenario, operators may need to quickly switch between inspecting different models or sizes of products, or temporarily adjust the shooting parameters. When taking pictures, the position and angle of the equipment need to be adjusted frequently, which not only reduces work efficiency, but may also lead to inaccurate shooting position due to inconvenient operation, affecting the quality of the pictures and failing to meet the actual needs of sampling inspection in production. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the existing visual inspection equipment for product appearance, this utility model is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the problem that this utility model aims to solve is that in the product appearance quality inspection process of the prior art, products are usually produced in batches. If every product is fully inspected by visual inspection equipment, a lot of resources are required. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct random inspections of products. In the random inspection scenario, operators may need to quickly switch to inspect products of different models or sizes, or temporarily adjust the shooting parameters. When taking pictures, the position and angle of the equipment need to be frequently adjusted, which not only reduces work efficiency, but may also lead to inaccurate shooting position due to inconvenient operation, affecting the quality of the pictures and failing to meet the actual needs of random inspection in production.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a visual inspection device for product appearance, comprising, A support assembly includes support legs, a worktable fixed to the top of the support legs, a sliding guide rail fixed to the top of the worktable, and a tank chain mounted on the top of the sliding guide rail. A limiting component, disposed on the surface of a sliding guide rail, includes a sliding block slidably connected to the surface of the sliding guide rail. A mounting bracket is fixed to the surface of the sliding block. A grip plate is rotatably connected to the surface of the mounting bracket. An industrial camera is fixed to the bottom of the mounting bracket. A shutter button is provided on the surface of the industrial camera. A connecting rod is movably connected to the surface of the grip plate. A limiting element is provided on the surface of the sliding block. The lifting assembly, located on the top of the workbench, includes a fixing plate fixed to the surface of the support leg, and an electric telescopic rod fixed to the top of the fixing plate.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, a first rotating plate is rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting rod, a second rotating plate is rotatably connected to one end of the first rotating plate, and there are two second rotating plates.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, one end of the second rotating plate is rotatably connected to a limiting rod, and the surface of the sliding block is provided with a limiting hole that is adapted to the limiting rod.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, an auxiliary block is fixed to the surface of the first rotating plate, and a plug is slidably connected to the surface of the auxiliary block.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, a compression spring is sleeved on the surface of the insertion rod, and one end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the insertion rod.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, the other end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the auxiliary block, and one end of the insertion rod is in close contact with the surface of the sliding block.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, the output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixed with a push plate, and the top of the push plate is fixed with a placement block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, the surface of the placement block is embedded with steel balls, and the top of the workbench is fixed with a storage shell.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, the number of the storage shells is several, and the placement block is located in the inner cavity of the storage shell.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the visual inspection device for product appearance described in this utility model, the inner wall of the storage shell is provided with a spiral groove, and the surface of the steel ball is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the spiral groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting the limiting component, when the position of the industrial camera needs to be adjusted, the operator holds the grip plate and rotates it around the surface of the mounting frame. The first rotating plate drives the auxiliary block fixed on its surface to rotate. During the sliding contact of the auxiliary block, one end of the insert rod on the auxiliary block disengages from the tight contact with the surface of the sliding block. At the same time, the first rotating plate drives the second rotating plate to rotate, causing the limiting rod to separate from the limiting hole on the sliding block. At this time, the sliding block can slide on the sliding guide rail because it is no longer restricted by the insert rod and the limiting hole, thereby driving the mounting frame and the industrial camera to move and adjust their positions. During the rotation and reset of the grip plate, the grip plate cooperates with the photo-taking button to trigger the industrial camera to take a picture, which meets the usage requirements in actual sampling inspection production. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A structural diagram of a visual inspection device for product appearance.

[0019] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a visual inspection device for product appearance.

[0020] Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of a visual inspection device used for product appearance.

[0021] Figure 4 Visual inspection equipment for product appearance Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of A in the middle.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support assembly; 11. Support leg; 12. Workbench; 13. Sliding guide rail; 14. Tank chain; 2. Limiting assembly; 21. Sliding block; 22. Mounting bracket; 23. Hand grip plate; 24. Industrial camera; 24-1. Photo button; 25. Connecting rod; 26. Limiting component; 26-1. First rotating plate; 26-2. Limiting rod; 26-3. Limiting hole; 26-4. Auxiliary block; 26-5. Insert rod; 26-6. Compression spring; 26-7. Second rotating plate; 3. Lifting assembly; 31. Fixing plate; 32. Electric telescopic rod; 33. Push plate; 34. Storage shell; 34-1. Spiral groove; 35. Placement block; 35-1. Steel ball. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0026] Example 1 Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a visual inspection device for product appearance. The device includes a support assembly 1, a limiting assembly 2, and a lifting assembly 3. When the position of the industrial camera needs to be adjusted, the operator holds a grip plate, which rotates around the surface of the mounting frame. The first rotating plate drives the auxiliary block fixed on its surface to rotate. During the sliding contact of the auxiliary block, one end of the insertion rod on the auxiliary block disengages from the tight contact with the surface of the sliding block. At the same time, the first rotating plate drives the second rotating plate to rotate, causing the limiting rod to separate from the limiting hole on the sliding block. At this time, the sliding block can slide on the sliding guide rail because it is no longer restricted by the insertion rod and the limiting hole, thereby driving the mounting frame and the industrial camera to move and adjust their positions. During the rotation and reset of the grip plate, the grip plate cooperates with the photo-taking button to trigger the industrial camera to take a picture, meeting the usage requirements in actual sampling inspection production.

[0027] Specifically, the support component 1 includes a support leg 11, a workbench 12 is fixed to the top of the support leg 11, a sliding guide rail 13 is fixed to the top of the workbench 12, and a tank chain 14 is provided on the top of the sliding guide rail 13.

[0028] The workbench 12 serves as the core operating surface, providing an installation carrier for the sliding guide rail 13 and the lifting assembly 3. It also provides operating space for product testing, achieving a reasonable layout of the testing equipment and the products to be tested. This facilitates the operation of the operators in picking up and placing products and adjusting the equipment, thus improving operational convenience.

[0029] By setting the sliding guide rail 13, a directional sliding track is provided for the sliding block 21, so that the limiting component 2 can move smoothly along the guide rail direction, realizing the horizontal position adjustment of the industrial camera 24 to meet the shooting position requirements of products of different sizes or models. By setting the tank chain 14, the cables in the equipment can be stored and protected to prevent the cables from being pulled, worn or tangled during the movement of the equipment, thus extending the service life of the cables. At the same time, it keeps the appearance of the equipment clean and reduces the interference of messy cables on operation.

[0030] Specifically, the limiting component 2 is disposed on the surface of the sliding guide rail 13, including a sliding block 21 slidably connected to the surface of the sliding guide rail 13, a mounting bracket 22 fixed to the surface of the sliding block 21, a hand grip plate 23 rotatably connected to the surface of the mounting bracket 22, an industrial camera 24 fixed to the bottom of the mounting bracket 22, a photo button 24-1 disposed on the surface of the industrial camera 24, a connecting rod 25 movably connected to the surface of the hand grip plate 23, and a limiting component 26 disposed on the surface of the sliding block 21.

[0031] By setting the sliding block 21 as the moving carrier of the limiting component 2, it cooperates with the sliding guide rail 13 to realize the overall movement of the limiting component 2. Its sliding characteristics ensure the flexibility of the position adjustment of the industrial camera 24, and the sliding process is smooth and without jamming, which makes it easy for the operator to quickly move the industrial camera 24 to the target detection position.

[0032] The mounting bracket 22 provides a fixed mounting point for the industrial camera 24 and the handgrip 23. The stable structural connection ensures that the position of the industrial camera 24 remains unchanged during the inspection process, avoiding blurry images or positional shifts caused by the loosening of the industrial camera 24, and ensuring the clarity and accuracy of the inspection photos.

[0033] The hand grip plate 23 provides a convenient grip for operators, making it easy to manually push the sliding block 21 to adjust its position. In conjunction with the connecting rod 25, the limiting member 26 can be triggered after the position is adjusted, facilitating subsequent photo taking.

[0034] The shutter button 24-1 is located on the surface of the industrial camera 24, allowing operators to directly trigger the shutter after adjusting the position, eliminating the need for additional complex buttons or remote control. This shortens the shutter trigger time and improves the efficiency of rapid shutter capture. The connecting rod 25 connects the hand grip plate 23 and the limiting member 26, transmitting the operator's force on the hand grip plate 23 to the limiting member 26. This allows the hand grip plate 23 and the limiting member 26 to work together, making the position adjustment and limiting fixation operations seamless, reducing operation steps and improving operational smoothness.

[0035] Specifically, the lifting assembly 3 is located on the top of the workbench 12 and includes a fixing plate 31 fixed to the surface of the support leg 11. An electric telescopic rod 32 is fixed to the top of the fixing plate 31.

[0036] Example 2 Reference Figures 2-4 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0037] Specifically, a first rotating plate 26-1 is rotatably connected to the surface of the connecting rod 25, and a second rotating plate 26-7 is rotatably connected to one end of the first rotating plate 26-1. There are two second rotating plates 26-7.

[0038] One end of the second rotating plate 26-7 is rotatably connected to a limiting rod 26-2, and a limiting hole 26-3 is opened on the surface of the sliding block 21, which is adapted to the limiting rod 26-2.

[0039] An auxiliary block 26-4 is fixed to the surface of the first rotating plate 26-1, and a plug rod 26-5 is slidably connected to the surface of the auxiliary block 26-4.

[0040] A compression spring 26-6 is fitted onto the surface of the insertion rod 26-5, and one end of the compression spring 26-6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the insertion rod 26-5.

[0041] The other end of the compression spring 26-6 is fixedly connected to the surface of the auxiliary block 26-4, and one end of the insertion rod 26-5 is in close contact with the surface of the sliding block 21.

[0042] By setting the limiting rod 26-2, the sliding block 21 is fixed to the sliding guide rail 13 by inserting it into the limiting hole 26-3, directly locking the position of the industrial camera 24, preventing the equipment from shifting during shooting or operation, and ensuring the consistency of the shooting position. By setting the insert rod 26-5, it fits tightly against the surface of the sliding block 21 under the action of the compression spring 26-6, and forms an auxiliary limit on the sliding block 21 through friction. It provides temporary positioning when the limiting rod 26-2 is not fully locked, preventing the sliding block 21 from sliding randomly during the adjustment process.

[0043] The output end of the electric telescopic rod 32 is fixed with a push plate 33, and the top of the push plate 33 is fixed with a placement block 35.

[0044] The surface of the placement block 35 is embedded with steel balls 35-1, and the top of the workbench 12 is fixed with a storage shell 34.

[0045] The number of the storage shells 34 is several, and the placement block 35 is located in the inner cavity of the storage shell 34.

[0046] The inner wall of the storage shell 34 is provided with a spiral groove 34-1, and the surface of the steel ball 35-1 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the spiral groove 34-1.

[0047] By setting the push plate 33, the electric telescopic rod 32 is connected to the placement block 35, and the driving force of the electric telescopic rod 32 is smoothly transmitted to the placement block 35, ensuring that the placement block 35 is subjected to uniform force during the lifting process, avoiding the product from tilting or falling due to uneven force, and ensuring the stability of the product placement.

[0048] By setting the spiral groove 34-1, a spiral transmission structure is formed in conjunction with the steel ball 35-1. When the placement block 35 is raised or lowered, the steel ball 35-1 rolls along the spiral groove 34-1 to drive the placement block 35 to rotate, so that the product rotates synchronously during the raising and lowering process, enabling the industrial camera 24 to take pictures of the product from different angles without having to manually flip the product.

[0049] When in use, all components are in their initial state. The operator places the product to be tested on the placement block 35 of the lifting assembly 3. The electric telescopic rod 32 drives the placement block 35 to rise and fall inside the storage shell 34 through the push plate 33. At this time, the steel balls 35-1 on the surface of the placement block 35 roll along the spiral groove 34-1 on the inner wall of the storage shell 34, causing the placement block 35 and the product to rotate synchronously, thereby adjusting the height and angle of the product.

[0050] When the position of the industrial camera 24 needs to be adjusted, the operator holds the grip plate 23 and rotates the grip plate 23 around the surface of the mounting bracket 22. The movement of the connecting rod 25 causes the first rotating plate 26-1, which is sleeved on its surface, to rotate. The first rotating plate 26-1 drives the auxiliary block 26-4, which is fixed on its surface, to rotate. During the sliding contact of the auxiliary block 26-4, the insertion rod 26-5 on the auxiliary block 26-5 compresses the compression spring 26-6 sleeved on its surface. One end of the insertion rod 26-5 disengages from the tight contact with the surface of the sliding block 21. At the same time, the first rotating plate 26-1 drives the second rotating plate 26-7 to rotate, causing the limiting rod 26-2 to separate from the limiting hole 26-3 on the sliding block 21. At this time, the sliding block 21, no longer restricted by the insertion rod 26-5 and the limiting rod 26-2, can slide on the sliding guide rail 13, thereby driving the mounting bracket 22 and the industrial camera 24 to move and adjust their positions.

[0051] Once the position is adjusted, the operator releases the grip plate 23, the compression spring 26-6 returns to its original position, and one end of the push rod 26-5 makes tight contact with the surface of the sliding block 21. At the same time, the limiting rod 26-2 engages with the limiting hole 26-3 to lock the position of the sliding block 21 on the sliding guide rail 13. During the rotation and reset of the grip plate 23, the grip plate 23 engages with the photo button 24-1. When the position is fixed, the grip plate 23 presses the photo button 24-1 to trigger the industrial camera 24 to take a picture. This allows for the inspection of the product appearance at a suitable position and angle, meeting the need for rapid equipment adjustment in sampling inspection scenarios and improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.

[0052] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A visual inspection apparatus for product appearance, characterized by: include, The support assembly (1) includes a support leg (11), a workbench (12) fixed to the top of the support leg (11), a sliding guide rail (13) fixed to the top of the workbench (12), and a tank chain (14) provided on the top of the sliding guide rail (13); and, The limiting component (2) is disposed on the surface of the sliding guide rail (13), including a sliding block (21) slidably connected to the surface of the sliding guide rail (13), a mounting bracket (22) is fixed on the surface of the sliding block (21), a hand grip plate (23) is rotatably connected to the surface of the mounting bracket (22), an industrial camera (24) is fixed at the bottom of the mounting bracket (22), a photo button (24-1) is provided on the surface of the industrial camera (24), a connecting rod (25) is movably connected to the surface of the hand grip plate (23), and a limiting component (26) is provided on the surface of the sliding block (21). The lifting assembly (3) is located on the top of the workbench (12) and includes a fixing plate (31) fixed to the surface of the support leg (11), and an electric telescopic rod (32) is fixed to the top of the fixing plate (31).

2. The visual inspection apparatus for product appearance according to claim 1, characterized by: The surface of the connecting rod (25) is rotatably connected to a first rotating plate (26-1), and one end of the first rotating plate (26-1) is rotatably connected to a second rotating plate (26-7). There are two second rotating plates (26-7).

3. The product appearance visual inspection apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by: One end of the second rotating plate (26-7) is rotatably connected to a limiting rod (26-2), and the surface of the sliding block (21) is provided with a limiting hole (26-3) that is adapted to the limiting rod (26-2).

4. The product appearance visual inspection apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: An auxiliary block (26-4) is fixed on the surface of the first rotating plate (26-1), and a plug rod (26-5) is slidably connected to the surface of the auxiliary block (26-4).

5. The product appearance visual inspection apparatus of claim 4, wherein: A compression spring (26-6) is fitted onto the surface of the insertion rod (26-5), and one end of the compression spring (26-6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the insertion rod (26-5).

6. The product appearance visual inspection apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The other end of the compression spring (26-6) is fixedly connected to the surface of the auxiliary block (26-4), and one end of the plug rod (26-5) is in close contact with the surface of the sliding block (21).

7. The visual inspection apparatus for appearance of products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the electric telescopic rod (32) is fixed with a push plate (33), and the top of the push plate (33) is fixed with a placement block (35).

8. The product appearance visual inspection apparatus of claim 7, wherein: The surface of the placement block (35) is embedded with steel balls (35-1), and the top of the workbench (12) is fixed with a storage shell (34).

9. The visual inspection apparatus for appearance of products as claimed in claim 8 wherein: The number of the storage shells (34) is several, and the placement block (35) is located in the inner cavity of the storage shells (34).

10. The visual inspection apparatus for product appearance according to claim 9, characterized by: The inner wall of the housing (34) is provided with a spiral groove (34-1), and the surface of the steel ball (35-1) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the spiral groove (34-1).