A detection device for a knuckle
By designing enclosure and box components, the system utilizes robots and conveyor lines to automate the inspection and transfer of steering knuckles, solving the problem of low transfer efficiency in existing devices and improving the efficiency and space utilization of the steering knuckle inspection device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGFENG HONDA AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing steering knuckle detection devices are inefficient during the transfer process and have low space utilization.
The system employs enclosure and box components, including a robot, a first conveyor line, a second conveyor line, a coordinate measuring machine, and an opening and closing gate. Through the automated operation of the robot's clamping components, the steering knuckles are automatically transported and inspected, avoiding manual handling.
It improves the transfer efficiency and space utilization of the steering knuckle inspection device, reduces the need for manual operation, and enhances inspection efficiency and equipment versatility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of steering knuckle detection devices, and more particularly to a steering knuckle detection device. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of technology, the steering knuckle is a key component of the car steering system. The steering knuckle is mainly responsible for supporting the wheels, realizing steering, transmitting force and damping vibration, thereby ensuring the vehicle's stable driving and handling. The steering knuckle needs to be tested during the production process.
[0003] In the prior art, existing steering knuckle inspection devices include coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), which are used to measure the dimensions of the steering knuckle to be inspected. However, the steering knuckle to be inspected and the inspected steering knuckle are placed or removed from the CMM by human intervention, resulting in low transfer efficiency of the existing steering knuckle inspection devices. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a steering knuckle testing device. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a robot, a first conveyor line, and a second conveyor line. The enclosure has a first receiving space, a first opening, and a second opening. The robot is located within the first receiving space and is close to its center. The first and second openings are respectively located on different side walls of the enclosure and connect to the same first receiving space. The first conveyor line is arranged relative to the first opening and is used to transport the steering knuckle to be tested. The second conveyor line is arranged relative to the second opening and is used to transport the tested steering knuckle. A clamping member is connected to the robot's transfer end, which clamps the steering knuckle to be tested and moves its position with the movement of the robot's transfer end. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure. The device comprises a container, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), and a first opening / closing door. The container is arranged adjacent to a perimeter fence, sharing the same side wall. The container has a second accommodating space, and the first opening / closing door connects to the container, opening or closing a third opening within the second accommodating space. The CMM is located within the second accommodating space. With the first opening / closing door open, the robot transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the CMM. The CMM measures the dimensions of the steering knuckle, allowing it to be sequentially transported via a first conveyor line, the CMM, and a second conveyor line under the robot's guidance. This process facilitates the inspection and transfer of the steering knuckle, avoiding manual transfer and improving the efficiency of the inspection device. Furthermore, the efficient use of the space between the first and second accommodating spaces enhances the space utilization of the steering knuckle inspection device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a steering knuckle detection device, comprising: A fencing assembly includes a fencing enclosure, a robot, a first conveyor line, and a second conveyor line. The fencing enclosure has a first receiving space, a first opening, and a second opening. The robot is located within the first receiving space and is positioned near its center. The first opening and the second opening are respectively located on different side walls of the fencing enclosure and communicate with the same first receiving space. The first conveyor line is arranged relative to the first opening and is used to convey a steering knuckle to be tested. The second conveyor line is arranged relative to the second opening and is used to convey a steering knuckle that has already been tested. A clamping member is connected to the robot's transfer end, which clamps the steering knuckle to be tested and moves accordingly with the movement of the robot's transfer end. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure box, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), and a first opening / closing door. The enclosure box is arranged adjacent to the enclosure fence, and the enclosure box and the enclosure fence share the same side wall. The enclosure box has a second receiving space, and the first opening / closing door is connected to the enclosure box and opens or closes a third opening of the second receiving space. The CMM is located in the second receiving space. When the first opening / closing door is open, the robot transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the CMM. The CMM is used to measure the dimensions of the steering knuckle to be inspected.
[0006] Optionally, the robot and the coordinate measuring machine are located in the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space, respectively, and are arranged opposite to each other in the front-back direction; The first conveyor line and the second conveyor line are disposed around the periphery of the robot; the second conveyor line is arranged relative to the robot and along the front-back direction; the first conveyor line is disposed on the left side of the robot and along the left-right direction.
[0007] Optionally, the first conveyor line is provided with a first conveyor belt for conveying multiple steering knuckles to be tested; The first conveyor belt is equipped with a first conveying station and a second conveying station. The first conveying station and the second conveying station are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the first conveyor belt, and can accommodate two steering knuckles to be tested arranged along the width direction of the first conveyor belt. The two adjacent steering knuckles to be tested are arranged side by side and conveyed simultaneously.
[0008] Optionally, the second conveyor line is provided with a second conveyor belt for conveying multiple inspected steering knuckles; the width of the second conveyor belt is smaller than the width of the first conveyor belt; The second conveyor belt integrates a third conveying station, which is used for arranging a tested steering knuckle.
[0009] Optionally, the steering knuckle detection device further includes a clamping component replacement table, which is located in the first accommodating space; The clamping component changing station is equipped with multiple clamping components of different models, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the clamping component changing station.
[0010] Optionally, the clamping device changing station is located between the first conveyor line and the robot; When the clamping member is connected to the transfer end of the robot, the transfer end of the robot clamps the steering knuckle to be tested through the clamping member; When the robot's transfer end is facing the clamping component replacement table, the clamping component mounted on the transfer end is replaced with one of the clamping components in the clamping component replacement table to adapt to different models of steering knuckles.
[0011] Optionally, the enclosure is provided with a second opening and closing door, which is swayably connected to the enclosure and opens or closes the enclosure during the swaying process.
[0012] Optionally, the first opening and closing door is movably connected to the enclosure box and opens or closes the enclosure box during movement; when the first opening and closing door closes the enclosure box, the steering knuckle to be detected is in the first receiving space and cannot enter the second receiving space.
[0013] Optionally, the robot is a multi-axis robot, and the range of motion of the robot's transfer end covers the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line, the second opening and closing door, the first opening and closing door, and the coordinate measuring machine.
[0014] Optionally, the enclosure is formed by multiple sub-enclosures and utilizes the sidewalls of the enclosure relative to the robot.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model provides a steering knuckle testing device. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a robot, a first conveyor line, and a second conveyor line. The enclosure has a first receiving space, a first opening, and a second opening. The robot is located within the first receiving space and near its center. The first and second openings are respectively located on different side walls of the enclosure and connect to the same first receiving space. The first conveyor line is arranged relative to the first opening and is used to transport the steering knuckle to be tested. The second conveyor line is arranged relative to the second opening and is used to transport the tested steering knuckle. A clamping member is connected to the robot's transfer end, which clamps the steering knuckle to be tested and moves its position with the movement of the robot's transfer end. The enclosure box assembly includes an enclosure box, A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and a first opening / closing door are used. A surrounding enclosure is arranged adjacent to the enclosure fence, sharing the same side wall. The surrounding enclosure has a second receiving space, and the first opening / closing door is connected to the surrounding enclosure, opening or closing a third opening in the second receiving space. The CMM is located in the second receiving space. With the first opening / closing door open, the robot transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the CMM. The CMM measures the dimensions of the steering knuckle, allowing it to be sequentially transported by the robot through the first conveyor line, the CMM, and the second conveyor line, thus achieving steering knuckle inspection and transfer. This avoids manual transfer of the steering knuckle, improving the efficiency of the steering knuckle inspection device. Simultaneously, the spatial arrangement of the first and second receiving spaces is fully utilized, improving the space utilization rate of the steering knuckle inspection device. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steering knuckle detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0019] Figure 2 A top view of a steering knuckle detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0020] Figure 3 An internal structural diagram of a steering knuckle detection device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the guardrail assembly of a steering knuckle detection device according to one embodiment of this application is shown.
[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0023] Figure label: 100. Steering knuckle testing device; 10. Enclosure assembly; 11. Enclosure; 11a. First receiving space; 11b. First opening; 11c. Second opening; 111. Second opening / closing gate; 112. Sub-enclosure; 12. Robot; 121. Clamping element; 13. First conveyor line; 131. First conveyor belt; 1311. First conveying station; 1312. Second conveying station; 14. Second conveyor line; 141. Second conveyor belt; 20. Enclosure assembly; 21. Enclosure; 21a. Second receiving space; 22. Coordinate measuring machine; 23. First opening door; 30. Clamping part replacement table. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 This application provides a steering knuckle detection device 100, which is used for automated delivery and detection of steering knuckles.
[0026] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5In this embodiment, the steering knuckle detection device 100 includes a fencing assembly 10 and a enclosure box assembly 20. The fencing assembly 10 includes a fencing 11, a robot 12, a first conveyor line 13, and a second conveyor line 14. The fencing 11 has a first receiving space 11a, a first opening 11b, and a second opening 11c. The robot 12 is located within the first receiving space 11a and is close to the center of the first receiving space 11a. The first opening 11b and the second opening 11c are respectively opened on different side walls of the fencing 11 and are connected to the same first receiving space 11a. The first conveyor line 13 is arranged relative to the first opening 11b and is used to convey the steering knuckle to be detected. The second conveyor line 14 is arranged relative to the second opening 11c and is used to convey the detected steering knuckle. The transfer end of the robot 12 is connected to a clamping member 121, which is used to clamp the steering knuckle to be detected and moves with the movement of the transfer end of the robot 12. The enclosing box assembly 20 includes an enclosing box 21, a coordinate measuring machine 22, and a first opening / closing door 23. The enclosing box 21 is arranged adjacent to the enclosure 11, and the enclosing box 21 and the enclosure 11 share the same side wall. The enclosing box 21 is provided with a second receiving space 21a. The first opening / closing door 23 is connected to the enclosing box 21 and opens or closes the third opening of the second receiving space 21a. The coordinate measuring machine 22 is located in the second receiving space 21a. When the first opening / closing door 23 is open, the robot 12 transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the coordinate measuring machine 22. The coordinate measuring machine 22 is used to measure the size of the steering knuckle to be inspected so that the steering knuckle to be inspected can pass through the first conveyor line 13, the coordinate measuring machine 22, and the second conveyor line 14 in sequence under the drive of the robot 12, so as to realize the inspection and transfer of the steering knuckle, avoid the steering knuckle being transferred under human action, and improve the transfer efficiency of the steering knuckle inspection device 100. At the same time, by making full use of the spatial arrangement of the first accommodating space 11a and the second accommodating space 21a, the space utilization rate of the steering knuckle detection device 100 is improved.
[0027] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5In this embodiment, the enclosure assembly 10 includes an enclosure 11, a robot 12, a first conveyor line 13, and a second conveyor line 14. The enclosure 11 has a first receiving space 11a, a first opening 11b, and a second opening 11c. The first receiving space 11a serves as the inner space of the enclosure 11, and the robot 12 is located within the first receiving space 11a, close to its center, so that the enclosure 11 can protect the robot 12 from external impacts. The first opening 11b and the second opening 11c are respectively opened on different side walls of the enclosure 11 and connect to the same first receiving space 11a. The first conveyor line 13 is relative to... A first opening 11b is arranged and used to transport the steering knuckle to be tested, so that the steering knuckle to be tested can enter the first receiving space 11a through the first opening 11b; a second conveyor line 14 is arranged relative to the second opening 11c and used to transport the tested steering knuckle, so that the tested steering knuckle can be transported from the first receiving space 11a to the external environment through the second opening 11c; a clamping member 121 is connected to the transfer end of the robot 12, which is used to clamp the steering knuckle to be tested and moves in position with the movement of the transfer end of the robot 12, so that the clamping member 121 can drive the steering knuckle to be tested to move in position, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the position of the steering knuckle to be tested.
[0028] The enclosure assembly 20 includes an enclosure 21, a coordinate measuring machine 22, and a first opening / closing door 23. The enclosure 21 is arranged adjacent to the enclosure fence 11, and the enclosure 21 and the enclosure fence 11 share the same side wall, saving the cost of the steering knuckle detection device 100. The enclosure 21 is provided with a second receiving space 21a, which serves as the internal space of the enclosure 21. The first opening / closing door 23 is connected to the enclosure 21 and opens or closes a third opening in the second receiving space 21a. The coordinate measuring machine 22 is located in the second receiving space 21a so that the enclosure 21 can protect the coordinate measuring machine 22 from external impacts.
[0029] With the first opening door 23 open, robot 12 transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of coordinate measuring machine 22. Coordinate measuring machine 22 measures the dimensions of the steering knuckle, allowing it to be sequentially transported by robot 12 through the first conveyor line 13, coordinate measuring machine 22, and second conveyor line 14. This process achieves steering knuckle inspection and transfer, avoiding manual transfer and improving the efficiency of the steering knuckle inspection device 100. Simultaneously, the efficient use of the first and second accommodating spaces 11a and 21a enhances the space utilization of the steering knuckle inspection device 100.
[0030] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4In this embodiment of the application, the robot 12 and the coordinate measuring machine 22 are respectively located in the first accommodating space 11a and the second accommodating space 21a, and are arranged opposite to each other in the front-back direction; so that the robot 12 and the coordinate measuring machine 22 can make full use of the first accommodating space 11a and the second accommodating space 21a respectively.
[0031] The first conveyor line 13 and the second conveyor line 14 are arranged around the robot 12; the second conveyor line 14 is arranged relative to the robot 12 and along the front-back direction; the first conveyor line 13 is arranged on the left side of the robot 12 and along the left-right direction, so that the robot 12 can drive the steering knuckle to rotate counterclockwise and pass through the first conveyor line 13, the coordinate measuring machine 22 and the second conveyor line 14 in sequence, thereby shortening the transfer path of the robot 12 to the steering knuckle and improving the working efficiency of the steering knuckle detection device 100.
[0032] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 In this embodiment of the application, the first conveyor line 13 is provided with a first conveyor belt 131, which is used to convey multiple steering knuckles to be tested, so that the multiple steering knuckles to be tested can be transferred from the external environment toward the robot 12 under the action of the first conveyor belt 131.
[0033] The first conveyor belt 131 is equipped with a first conveying station 1311 and a second conveying station 1312. The first conveying station 1311 and the second conveying station 1312 are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the first conveyor belt 131, and can accommodate two steering knuckles to be tested along the width direction of the first conveyor belt 131. The two adjacent steering knuckles to be tested are arranged side by side and transported simultaneously, which improves the conveying efficiency of the steering knuckles to be tested.
[0034] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the second conveyor line 14 is provided with a second conveyor belt 141, which is used to transport multiple tested steering knuckles so that the multiple tested steering knuckles can be transferred to a designated external position under the action of the second conveyor belt 141; the width of the second conveyor belt 141 is smaller than the width of the first conveyor belt 131, ensuring the sequential transport of each tested steering knuckle. The second conveyor belt 141 integrates a third conveying station, which is used for arranging a tested steering knuckle, ensuring the placement accuracy of the tested steering knuckle.
[0035] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4In this embodiment of the application, the steering knuckle detection device 100 further includes a clamping component replacement platform 30, which is located in the first accommodating space 11a. The clamping component replacement platform 30 is provided with a plurality of clamping components 121 of different types, which are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the clamping component replacement platform 30, so that the plurality of clamping components 121 of different types are located in the clamping component replacement platform 30, which facilitates the subsequent replacement of the plurality of clamping components 121 of different types.
[0036] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4 In this embodiment, the clamping component changing station 30 is located between the first conveyor line 13 and the robot 12. When a clamping component 121 is connected to the transfer end of the robot 12, the transfer end of the robot 12 clamps the steering knuckle to be tested through the clamping component 121, thereby enabling the robot 12 to drive the steering knuckle to be tested to be transferred. When the transfer end of the robot 12 is facing the clamping component changing station 30, the clamping component 121 mounted on the transfer end is replaced with one of the clamping components 121 in the clamping component changing station 30 to adapt to different models of steering knuckles. This allows the robot 12 to drive the clamping component 121 toward the clamping component changing station 30 to change to the model of the steering knuckle to be clamped, improving the versatility of the steering knuckle testing device 100.
[0037] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-2 In this embodiment of the application, the enclosure 11 is provided with a second opening and closing door 111, which is swayably connected to the enclosure 11 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the second opening and closing door 111 relative to the enclosure 11. The second opening and closing door 111 opens or closes the enclosure 11 during the swinging process to allow maintenance personnel to enter the first accommodating space 11a, thereby facilitating maintenance personnel to perform maintenance on the steering knuckle detection device 100 and improving the maintenance convenience of the steering knuckle detection device 100.
[0038] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-2 In this embodiment, the first opening and closing door 23 is movably connected to the enclosure box 21 to adjust the position of the first opening and closing door 23 relative to the enclosure box 21. The first opening and closing door 23 opens or closes the enclosure box 21 during movement, so that the first opening and closing door 23 can open or close the enclosure box 21 by pushing or pulling, avoiding the large space occupied by the first opening and closing door 23 by swinging. When the first opening and closing door 23 closes the enclosure box 21, the steering knuckle to be tested is in the first receiving space 11a and cannot enter the second receiving space 21a, so that the second receiving space 21a can be closed in the non-working state to prevent dust from entering the coordinate measuring machine 22.
[0039] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4In this embodiment, the robot 12 is a multi-axis robot 12. The range of motion of the transfer end of the robot 12 covers the first conveyor line 13, the second conveyor line 14, the second opening and closing door 111, the first opening and closing door 23 and the coordinate measuring machine 22, so that the robot 12 can drive the clamping member 121 to move along the first conveyor line 13, the second conveyor line 14, the second opening and closing door 111, the first opening and closing door 23 and the coordinate measuring machine 22, thereby improving the flexibility of the clamping member 121.
[0040] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the application, the enclosure 11 is formed by a plurality of sub-enclosures 112 and uses the side wall of the enclosure box 21 relative to the robot 12 so that the plurality of sub-enclosures 112 can serve as the inner side wall of the first accommodating space 11a. The first opening 11b and the second opening 11c are respectively opened in the two adjacent sub-enclosures 112.
[0041] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model provides a steering knuckle detection device 100. The enclosure assembly 10 includes an enclosure 11, a robot 12, a first conveyor line 13, and a second conveyor line 14. The enclosure 11 has a first receiving space 11a, a first opening 11b, and a second opening 11c. The robot 12 is located within the first receiving space 11a and is close to its center. The first opening 11b and the second opening 11c are respectively located on different side walls of the enclosure 11 and connect to the same first receiving space 11a. The first conveyor line 13 is arranged relative to the first opening 11b and is used to convey the steering knuckle to be detected. The second conveyor line 14 is arranged relative to the second opening 11c and is used to convey the detected steering knuckle. A clamping member 121 is connected to the transfer end of the robot 12. The clamping member 121 clamps the steering knuckle to be detected and moves with the movement of the transfer end of the robot 12. The enclosure assembly 2... The device 100 includes a containment box 21, a coordinate measuring machine 22, and a first opening / closing door 23. The containment box 21 is arranged adjacent to the enclosure 11 and shares the same side wall with the enclosure 11. The containment box 21 has a second receiving space 21a. The first opening / closing door 23 is connected to the containment box 21 and opens or closes the third opening of the second receiving space 21a. The coordinate measuring machine 22 is located in the second receiving space 21a. When the first opening / closing door 23 is open, the robot 12 transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the coordinate measuring machine 22. The coordinate measuring machine 22 is used to measure the size of the steering knuckle to be inspected so that the steering knuckle to be inspected can pass through the first conveyor line 13, the coordinate measuring machine 22, and the second conveyor line 14 in sequence under the drive of the robot 12, so as to realize the inspection and transfer of the steering knuckle, avoid the transfer of the steering knuckle under human intervention, and improve the transfer efficiency of the steering knuckle inspection device 100. At the same time, by making full use of the spatial arrangement of the first accommodating space 11a and the second accommodating space 21a, the space utilization rate of the steering knuckle detection device 100 is improved.
[0042] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0043] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.
[0044] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the methods and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A detection device for a knuckle, characterized by, include: The fence assembly includes a fence, a robot, a first conveyor line, and a second conveyor line; The enclosure has a first accommodating space, a first opening, and a second opening; the robot is located within the first accommodating space and is close to the center of the first accommodating space; the first opening and the second opening are respectively opened on different side walls of the enclosure and are connected to the same first accommodating space; The first conveyor line is arranged relative to the first opening and is used to convey the steering knuckle to be tested; the second conveyor line is arranged relative to the second opening and is used to convey the steering knuckle that has been tested. The robot's transfer end is connected to a clamping device, which is used to clamp the steering knuckle to be tested and moves in position as the robot's transfer end moves. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure box, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM), and a first opening / closing door. The enclosure box is arranged adjacent to the enclosure fence, and the enclosure box and the enclosure fence share the same side wall. The enclosure box has a second receiving space, and the first opening / closing door is connected to the enclosure box and opens or closes a third opening of the second receiving space. The CMM is located in the second receiving space. When the first opening / closing door is open, the robot transfers the steering knuckle to be inspected to the measuring end of the CMM. The CMM is used to measure the dimensions of the steering knuckle to be inspected.
2. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robot and the coordinate measuring machine are respectively located in the first and second accommodating spaces and are arranged opposite each other in the front-back direction; The first conveyor line and the second conveyor line are disposed around the periphery of the robot; the second conveyor line is arranged relative to the robot and along the front-back direction; the first conveyor line is disposed on the left side of the robot and along the left-right direction.
3. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conveyor line is equipped with a first conveyor belt, which is used to convey multiple steering knuckles to be tested; The first conveyor belt is equipped with a first conveying station and a second conveying station. The first conveying station and the second conveying station are arranged sequentially along the width direction of the first conveyor belt, and can accommodate two steering knuckles to be tested arranged along the width direction of the first conveyor belt. The two adjacent steering knuckles to be tested are arranged side by side and conveyed simultaneously.
4. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second conveyor line is equipped with a second conveyor belt for conveying multiple inspected steering knuckles; the width of the second conveyor belt is smaller than the width of the first conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt integrates a third conveying station, which is used for arranging a tested steering knuckle.
5. The apparatus for detecting a knuckle according to claim 1, wherein The steering knuckle detection device also includes a clamping component replacement table, which is located in the first accommodating space; The clamping component changing station is equipped with multiple clamping components of different models, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the clamping component changing station.
6. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping component changing station is located between the first conveyor line and the robot; When the clamping member is connected to the transfer end of the robot, the transfer end of the robot clamps the steering knuckle to be tested through the clamping member; When the robot's transfer end is facing the clamping component replacement table, the clamping component mounted on the transfer end is replaced with one of the clamping components in the clamping component replacement table to adapt to different models of steering knuckles.
7. The apparatus for detecting a knuckle according to claim 1, wherein The enclosure is equipped with a second opening and closing door, which is swayably connected to the enclosure and opens or closes the enclosure during the swaying process.
8. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first opening and closing door is movably connected to the enclosure box and opens or closes the enclosure box during movement; when the first opening and closing door closes the enclosure box, the steering knuckle to be detected is in the first receiving space and cannot enter the second receiving space.
9. The detection device of a knuckle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The robot is a multi-axis robot, and the range of motion of the robot's transfer end covers the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line, the second opening and closing door, the first opening and closing door, and the coordinate measuring machine.
10. The apparatus for detecting a knuckle according to claim 1, wherein The enclosure is formed by multiple sub-enclosures and utilizes the sidewalls of the enclosure relative to the robot.