Probe head carrier with built-in locking stand

Abstract

The utility model relates to a detection head bearing box of built -in locking support, including box, bearing support, mounting seat and magnetic attraction end head, the box is provided with multiple groups around the mechanical arm, and the box has a containing bin of upper opening, bearing support is fixed in the containing bin, and the middle part of bearing support is provided with the hole for avoiding, the top of bearing support is provided with the first electromagnet and trigger switch around the hole for avoiding, mounting seat is built in bearing support, and the lower surface of mounting seat is provided with the first adsorption plate with the position of first electromagnet corresponds, and the bottom center of mounting seat is provided with the mounting frame, and the mounting frame passes the hole for avoiding downwards and is used for installing detection head, the top center of mounting seat is fixed with the magnetic attraction seat, the end of magnetic attraction end head is fixedly set up in the end of mechanical arm, and the end of magnetic attraction end head is provided with the second electromagnet of adaptation with magnetic attraction seat. Realized the whole process operation of detection head in the case of not needing manual intervention, and the automatic operation of adsorption, docking, taking out and putting back by mechanical arm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robot detection technology, specifically to a probe carrier box with a built-in locking support. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent inspection technology, robotic arm systems have been widely used in the field of building structure inspection, especially in scenarios such as safety assessment and quality re-inspection of concrete structures. For example... Figure 1 As shown, existing detection systems typically consist of a mobile chassis, a telescopic lifting platform, and a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm mounted on top. Different types of probes can be mounted at the end of the robotic arm to perform non-contact or contact detection on concrete components.

[0003] In concrete testing practice, common testing items include, but are not limited to: using an ultrasonic thickness gauge to detect the thickness of the concrete cover, using an industrial camera or laser rangefinder to measure component dimensional deviations and deformations, and using a rebound hammer to evaluate the surface hardness and strength grade of concrete.

[0004] Due to the diversity of inspection items and the complexity of working conditions, a single type of probe cannot cover all needs. Often, it is necessary to frequently change the probe at the end of the robotic arm between different inspection tasks. However, existing systems rely on manual replacement, which requires lowering the robotic arm each time. In high-altitude, confined spaces, or continuous operation conditions, the manual intervention process for changing the probe is cumbersome, inefficient, and difficult to adapt to frequent replacement requirements.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to study the probe carrier box with built-in locking support. Utility Model Content

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a probe carrier box with a built-in locking support, which can effectively solve the problem that the existing technology relies on manual replacement of probes on robotic arms and cannot meet the frequent replacement requirements of continuous operation.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] The probe carrier box with built-in locking support includes a box body, a carrier support, a mounting base, and a magnetic end;

[0009] The box is arranged in multiple sets around the robotic arm, and the box has a storage compartment with an upper opening;

[0010] The bearing support is fixed in the accommodating compartment, and an clearance hole is provided in the middle of the bearing support;

[0011] Above the bearing support and around the clearance hole, a first electromagnet and a trigger switch are provided;

[0012] The mounting base is erected on the support, and the lower surface of the mounting base is provided with a first adsorption plate corresponding to the position of the first electromagnet. When the first electromagnet is energized, the mounting base is adsorbed and fixed to the support through the first adsorption plate, and the trigger switch is triggered.

[0013] A mounting bracket is provided at the center of the bottom of the mounting base. The mounting bracket passes downward through the clearance opening and is used to install the probe head.

[0014] A magnetic base is fixed at the center of the top of the mounting base;

[0015] The magnetic suction end is fixedly installed at the end of the robotic arm, and a second electromagnet adapted to the magnetic suction base is provided at the end of the magnetic suction end.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper surface of the support is provided with a receiving groove adapted to the size of the mounting base around the clearance hole. The first electromagnet and the trigger switch are both disposed in the receiving groove. The trigger switch is triggered only when the mounting base is located in the receiving groove.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting frame includes a telescopic adjustment rod and a mounting plate. The telescopic adjustment rod is vertically arranged, with its upper end fixedly connected to the mounting base and its lower end fixedly connected to the mounting plate for mounting the probe.

[0018] Furthermore, the box is provided with partitions to form multiple storage compartments, each of which is provided with a load-bearing support and a mounting base.

[0019] Furthermore, a connecting column is fixedly connected between the magnetic base and the mounting base, so that a mounting area is formed between the mounting base and the magnetic base.

[0020] Furthermore, the magnetic base has an upper opening and an insertion hole that matches the shape of the magnetic end. A second adsorption plate for adsorption and fixation with the second electromagnet is fixed at the bottom of the insertion hole.

[0021] Furthermore, the insertion hole is a tapered hole that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are:

[0023] This invention pre-installs the probe head on a mounting base, which is then fixed to a support within the housing by a first electromagnet. A magnetic base is fixed to the top of the mounting base, working in conjunction with a magnetic end fixed to the end of a robotic arm. When the probe head needs to be removed, the robotic arm's magnetic end inserts into the magnetic base. After the second electromagnet completes the attraction, the first electromagnet is de-energized and released, allowing the robotic arm to lift and remove the entire mounting base, thus achieving automatic probe head retrieval. When the probe head needs to be placed, the robotic arm places the mounting base in position, and then the first electromagnet is energized to attract the first adsorption plate, locking the mounting base in place. The second electromagnet is de-energized and released, allowing the probe head with the mounting base to be returned to the housing. This allows the robotic arm to automatically complete the entire process of adsorption, docking, removal, and return of the probe head without manual intervention. This solves the problem of existing technologies relying on manual replacement of probe heads on the robotic arm, which cannot meet the frequent replacement requirements of continuous operation, significantly improving continuous operation capability and equipment operating efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 For existing detection systems that utilize robotic arms and lifting platforms;

[0025] Figure 2 The robotic arm detection system is equipped with the box body of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is another implementation of the enclosure;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a top view of another implementation.

[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Support; 3. Mounting base; 4. Magnetic end; 5. Magnetic base; 6. Connecting column; 7. Robotic arm; 8. Probe head; 101. Storage compartment; 102. Partition; 201. Clearance hole; 202. First adsorption plate; 203. Storage groove; 301. Mounting bracket; 302. First electromagnet; 303. Trigger switch; 304. Telescopic adjustment rod; 305. Mounting plate; 401. Second electromagnet; 501. Insertion hole; 502. Second adsorption plate; 701. Mounting shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0033] Example 1: This example aims to provide a probe carrier box with a built-in locking support, which is mainly used to replace the probe 8 in the detection system of the robotic arm 7. This addresses the problem that the existing technology relies on manual replacement of the probe 8 on the robotic arm 7, which cannot meet the frequent replacement requirements of continuous operation.

[0034] The probe carrier box with built-in locking support includes a housing 1, a carrier support 2, a mounting base 3, and a magnetic end 4; such as Figure 2 The housing 1 is arranged in three sets around the robotic arm 7. The side wall of the housing 1 is fixedly connected with a fixing plate for fixing the housing 1 to the platform on which the robotic arm 7 is mounted.

[0035] like Figure 3 The housing 1 has an open-top accommodating compartment 101. A support 2 is fixedly arranged around the accommodating compartment 101, and a diagonal brace is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support 2 to improve the stability of the support. An obstacle hole 201 is provided in the middle of the support 2 to allow the probe head 8 to pass through and be stored in the housing 1, so as to avoid the structure of the support 2 from obstructing the working space of the probe head 8.

[0036] like Figure 4 Above the support 2 and around the clearance hole 201, multiple sets of first electromagnets 302 and trigger switches 303 are provided. The first electromagnets 302 and trigger switches 303 are connected to the main control system of the robotic arm 7. The mounting base 3 is mounted on the support 2. The lower surface of the mounting base 3 is provided with a first adsorption plate 202 corresponding to the position of the first electromagnet 302. When the first electromagnet 302 is energized, the mounting base 3 is adsorbed and fixed to the support 2 through the first adsorption plate 202 to maintain the stability of the mounting base 3 when not in operation. The button of the trigger switch 303 is set upwards to determine whether the mounting base 3 is correctly mounted on the support 2. When the first adsorption plate 202 is correctly attached to the first electromagnet 302, the mounting base 3 presses the button of the trigger switch 303 to trigger the trigger switch 303.

[0037] Furthermore, the upper surface of the support 2 is provided with a receiving groove 203 that is adapted to the size of the mounting base 3 around the clearance hole 201. The first electromagnet 302 and the trigger switch 303 are both disposed in the receiving groove 203. The trigger switch 303 is triggered only when the mounting base 3 is correctly located in the receiving groove 203. If the position of the mounting base 3 is offset, it cannot smoothly enter the receiving groove 203, and thus the trigger switch 303 cannot be triggered.

[0038] A mounting bracket 301 is located at the center of the bottom of the mounting base 3. The mounting bracket 301 extends downward through the clearance opening and is used to mount the probe head 8. Specifically, the mounting bracket 301 includes a telescopic adjustment rod 304 and a mounting plate 305. The telescopic adjustment rod 304 is vertically arranged, with its upper end fixedly connected to the mounting base 3, and its lower end fixedly connected to the mounting plate 305 for mounting the probe head 8. A locking screw is provided on the telescopic adjustment rod 304 for locking the telescopic adjustment rod 304. The telescopic adjustment rod 304 is mainly used to extend the extension length of the probe head 8 relative to the mounting base 3, so that the probe head 8 has a wider field of view in front and to the sides when in use, reducing obstruction.

[0039] Mounting plate 305 is mainly used for fixing and mounting probe head 8. Different mounting methods are used depending on the type of probe head 8, such as... Figure 3 The ultrasonic thickness probe 8 shown is cylindrical in shape and its sidewalls can be fixed by a semi-circular clip. If a camera or other device is used, its bottom can be fixedly connected to the mounting plate 305 by a bolt kit. The specific installation methods all adopt existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The magnetic suction end 4 is fixedly mounted at the end of the robotic arm 7. The end of the existing robotic arm 7 is typically a mounting shaft 701 structure used to mount pneumatic grippers, suction cups, etc. In this embodiment, the tail of the magnetic suction end 4 has a mounting hole adapted to the mounting shaft 701, and is positioned by a fastening screw threaded through the side of the magnetic suction end 4, thus mounting the magnetic suction end 4 onto the robotic arm 7. The end of the magnetic suction end 4 is provided with a second electromagnet 401 adapted to the magnetic suction base 5, and the second electromagnet 401 is connected to the main control system of the robotic arm 7.

[0041] A magnetic base 5 is fixed at the center of the top of the mounting base 3, such as Figure 5 The magnetic base 5 has an insertion hole 501 with an upper opening that matches the shape of the magnetic end 4. A second adsorption plate 502 for adsorption and fixation with the second electromagnet 401 is fixed at the bottom of the insertion hole 501. The insertion hole 501 is a tapered hole that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The magnetic end 4 is tapered to match its shape so that the magnetic end 4 can be inserted smoothly.

[0042] A connecting post 6 is fixedly connected between the magnetic base 5 and the mounting base 3, forming a mounting area between the mounting base 3 and the magnetic base 5. This facilitates the installation of the power supply, control device, and other structures that are compatible with the probe head 8. The control device of the probe head 8 is connected to the main control system of the robotic arm 7 using short-range wireless communication, avoiding the problem of difficult wiring.

[0043] The retrieval process in this embodiment is as follows: The mounting base 3 is placed on the support 2, the first electromagnet 302 is turned on, and the trigger switch 303 is triggered to indicate that the mounting base 3 is in place; when the probe 8 needs to be retrieved, the robotic arm 7 equipped with the magnetic end 4 moves according to a pre-set fixed sequence to insert the magnetic end 4 into the magnetic base 5. After this action is completed, after a short delay, the second electromagnet 401 is turned on to attract the second adsorption plate 502 to fix the magnetic end 4 to the magnetic base 5; at the same time, the first electromagnet 302 is turned off to release the adsorption fixation between the mounting base 3 and the support 2; then, the robotic arm 7 moves up and back according to a predetermined action to remove the mounting base 3 with the probe 8 from the housing 1, completing the retrieval action.

[0044] The return action in this embodiment is as follows: When it is necessary to return the mounting base 3 with the probe head 8, the robotic arm 7 moves according to a pre-set fixed sequence to place the mounting base 3 on the support 2, so that the mounting base 3 is correctly located in the receiving groove 203 to successfully trigger the contact switch. After the contact switch is triggered, the first electromagnet 302 is turned on to attract and fix the first adsorption plate 202. Subsequently, the second electromagnet 401 is turned off to release the adsorption fixation relationship between the magnetic end 4 and the magnetic base 5. Then, the robotic arm 7 rises and retracts according to a predetermined action to pull the magnetic end 4 out of the magnetic base 5 and place the mounting base 3 with the probe head 8 into the housing 1.

[0045] Example 2 is basically the same as Example 1, except that the box 1 is provided with two accommodating compartments 101, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The housing 1 is provided with a partition 102 to form two accommodating compartments 101. Each accommodating compartment 101 is provided with a support 2 and a mounting base 3, thereby increasing the types and number of probes 8 that can be mounted in this embodiment.

Claims

1. A probe carrier box with a built-in locking support, characterized in that: It includes a housing (1), a load-bearing support (2), a mounting base (3), and a magnetic end (4); The box (1) is arranged in multiple sets around the robotic arm (7), and the box (1) has a accommodating compartment (101) with an upper opening; The bearing support (2) is fixed in the accommodating compartment (101), and the bearing support (2) has a clearance hole (201) in the middle. A first electromagnet (302) and a trigger switch (303) are provided above the bearing support (2) and around the clearance hole (201); The mounting base (3) is erected on the support (2). The lower surface of the mounting base (3) is provided with a first adsorption plate (202) corresponding to the position of the first electromagnet (302). When the first electromagnet (302) is energized, the mounting base (3) is adsorbed and fixed to the support (2) through the first adsorption plate (202), and the trigger switch (303) is triggered. The mounting base (3) has a mounting bracket (301) at the center of its bottom. The mounting bracket (301) passes downward through the clearance opening and is used to install the probe head (8). A magnetic base (5) is fixed at the center of the top of the mounting base (3); The magnetic suction end (4) is fixedly installed at the end of the robotic arm (7), and the end of the magnetic suction end (4) is provided with a second electromagnet (401) that is compatible with the magnetic suction base (5).

2. The probe carrier box with built-in locking support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the bearing support (2) is provided with a receiving groove (203) that is adapted to the size of the mounting base (3) around the clearance hole (201). The first electromagnet (302) and the trigger switch (303) are both disposed in the receiving groove (203). The trigger switch (303) is triggered if and only if the mounting base (3) is located in the receiving groove (203).

3. The probe carrier box with built-in locking support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (301) includes a telescopic adjustment rod (304) and a mounting plate (305). The telescopic adjustment rod (304) is vertically arranged, with its upper end fixedly connected to the mounting base (3), and its lower end fixedly connected to the mounting plate (305) for mounting the probe head (8).

4. The probe carrier box with built-in locking support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a partition (102) to form multiple storage compartments (101), and each storage compartment (101) is provided with a load-bearing support (2) and a mounting base (3).

5. The probe carrier box with built-in locking support according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting column (6) is fixedly connected between the magnetic base (5) and the mounting base (3), so that a mounting area is formed between the mounting base (3) and the magnetic base (5).

6. The probe carrier box with a built-in locking support according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The magnetic base (5) has an opening at the top and a plug hole (501) that is adapted to the shape of the magnetic end (4). The bottom of the plug hole (501) is fixed with a second adsorption plate (502) for adsorption and fixation with the second electromagnet (401).

7. The probe carrier box with a built-in locking support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The insertion hole (501) is a tapered hole that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

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