A closed tube detector for D-type manifolds in automotive heat exchangers
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521780997.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-21
AI Technical Summary
而新工艺采用了D型集流管替代主板和水室,根本无法通过目视直接观察到组装好的芯体B型管管口状态,为了降低产品的NG率,需要本领域技术人员设计一种在钎焊前的可以对D型集流管的闭管进行检测的装置
[0018] (1) By designing the fixing plate at an angle, this utility model facilitates the placement of the workpiece to be inspected and reduces the overall volume and horizontal area occupied by the angled placement.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of heat exchanger testing, and in particular to a closed-tube detector for D-type manifolds in automotive heat exchangers. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous innovation of automotive radiators, the current radiator manifolds no longer use the conventional crimping seal between injection-molded parts and aluminum alloy parts (main board). Instead, a new process has been adopted, where the aluminum alloy manifolds and the core are integrated and brazed together. In the old process, after the B-type tubes were assembled with the main board, the operator could visually eliminate more than 90% of the tube clogging problems. However, the new process uses D-type manifolds to replace the main board and water chamber, making it impossible to visually observe the condition of the assembled core B-type tube openings. To reduce the product rejection rate, those skilled in the art need to design a device that can detect the clogging of the D-type manifolds before brazing. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a closed-tube detector for D-shaped manifolds in automotive heat exchangers, comprising a working box containing a lateral servo module, a first servo module, a second servo module, a third servo module, and a fourth servo module. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth servo modules is equipped with an endoscope device. These servo modules drive their respective endoscope devices to move vertically within the D-shaped manifold of the workpiece under test. The lateral servo module is configured to move the second and fourth servo modules laterally towards the workpiece under test, clamping or releasing the workpiece. The D-shaped manifold is a specially designed "irregularly shaped manifold" for automotive heat exchangers.
[0004] Furthermore, the work box is equipped with an inclined fixing plate, and the transverse servo module is fixed on the fixing plate.
[0005] Furthermore, the work box is also equipped with a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a third connecting plate and a fourth connecting plate. The third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate respectively through pads. The third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the transverse servo module. Under the action of the transverse servo module, the second connecting plate, the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate move the workpiece to be tested in the left and right directions.
[0006] Furthermore, the fixed plate is provided with a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a third guide rail and a fourth guide rail. The first guide rail, the second guide rail, the third guide rail and the fourth guide rail are configured to cause the second connecting plate, the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate to reciprocate along their respective directions under the action of the transverse servo module.
[0007] Furthermore, the first connecting plate is connected to a first slider and a second slider, which are respectively placed on the first guide rail and the fourth guide rail; the two ends of the first connecting plate are respectively provided with the first servo module and the third servo module; and the middle part of the first connecting plate is provided with a first workpiece placement device.
[0008] Furthermore, the second connecting plate is connected to a third slider and a fourth slider, which are respectively placed on the first guide rail and the second guide rail; the fourth connecting plate is connected to a fifth slider and a sixth slider, which are respectively placed on the third guide rail and the fourth guide rail; the second connecting plate is provided with a second servo module, the fourth connecting plate is provided with a fourth servo module, and the second connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate are provided with a second workpiece placement device.
[0009] Furthermore, the first workpiece placement device includes two first support plates, each with a first placement plate. The bottom of each first placement plate has a first support block, which is L-shaped. The first placement plate has a first opening, and a clamping device is provided on the first connecting plate located at the first opening.
[0010] The second workpiece placement device includes two second support plates, one of which is disposed on the second connecting plate and the other of which is disposed on the fourth connecting plate. The two second support plates are provided with second placement plates. The bottom end of the second placement plate is provided with a second support block, which is L-shaped. The second placement plate is provided with a second opening, and a clamping device is also provided on the third connecting plate located at the second opening. The first placement plate and the second placement plate are disposed in the same plane.
[0011] The first workpiece placement device and the second workpiece placement device constitute the workpiece placement position.
[0012] Furthermore, the clamping device is configured to clamp the workpiece to be tested. The clamping device includes a first driving device, a connecting block, and a pressure block. The connecting block is fixed to the drive shaft of the first driving device by fasteners. The connecting block and the pressure block are fixed together. The first driving device is configured to drive the connecting block and the pressure block to rotate and to drive the pressure block to press against or move away from the workpiece to be tested.
[0013] Furthermore, the central axes of the first servo module and the third servo module are completely coincident, the central axes of the second servo module and the fourth servo module are completely coincident, and the first servo module / third servo module is arranged in parallel with the second servo module / fourth servo module.
[0014] Preferably, the fixing plate is provided with a support slot, the support slot is L-shaped, the short side of the L-shape is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, and the long side of the L-shape is provided with a slot, the width of the slot is the same as the width of the first connecting plate, the slot is configured to restrict the first connecting plate within the slot to prevent it from moving.
[0015] Furthermore, the endoscope device includes a detection probe, an endoscope body, and a USB cable. The detection probe and the endoscope body are integrated into a single unit. The detection probe is configured to acquire images inside the tube opening. The endoscope body is configured to convert the raw electrical signal output by the detection probe into a USB standard data format. The USB cable is configured to transmit the images inside the tube opening acquired by the detection probe to a host computer and to power the endoscope device.
[0016] Preferably, the work box is equipped with a start button, a pause button, a touch screen, a display, an alarm, a host computer, and an electrical control cabinet, which are used to receive and process signals from sensors, switches, etc., control the switching status of electrical equipment such as motors, relays, and transformers, and realize the automatic start, stop, forward and reverse rotation of motors and speed adjustment according to preset logic and programs.
[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] (1) By designing the fixing plate at an angle, this utility model facilitates the placement of the workpiece to be inspected and reduces the overall volume and horizontal area occupied by the angled placement.
[0019] (2) This utility model changes the distance between the first workpiece placement device and the second workpiece placement device by using a transverse servo module, which can meet the testing requirements of workpieces of different sizes. In addition, the workpiece can be fixed during the process of the transverse servo module moving towards the workpiece, and the workpiece can be further clamped and fixed by the clamping device to ensure its stability.
[0020] (3) This utility model uses a first servo module, a second servo module, a third servo module and a fourth servo module to place the endoscope device it is paired with inside the D-type manifold of the workpiece to be tested for photographic inspection. The display can clearly see the various states of the D-type manifold opening photographed by the endoscope device, so as to realize the detection of the D-type manifold opening state and reduce the NG rate of the product. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a plan view of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first servo module in this utility model.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first servo module in this utility model, which removes the endoscope device.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a partial internal schematic diagram of the transverse servo module in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the endoscope device in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the field of view of the endoscope device in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the transverse servo module, the first servo module, the second servo module, the third servo module, and the fourth servo module in this utility model.
[0029] Figure 9 This is a partial view of the first workpiece placement device in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 10 This is the second workpiece placement device in this utility model.
[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping device in this utility model.
[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the back of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. However, this embodiment is not intended to limit this utility model. Any similar structure or similar variation of this utility model should be included in the protection scope of this utility model. The commas in this utility model all indicate the relationship between and. The English letters in this utility model are case-sensitive.
[0034] like Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model provides a closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger, including a working box 1. The working box 1 is equipped with a transverse servo module 2, a first servo module 3, a second servo module 4, a third servo module 5, and a fourth servo module 6. Each of the first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6 is equipped with an endoscope device 7. The first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6 drive their respective endoscope devices 7 to move up and down into the D-type manifold of the workpiece 8 to be tested. The transverse servo module 2 is configured to drive the second servo module 4 and the fourth servo module 6 to move the workpiece 8 to be tested in the left and right directions, clamping or releasing the workpiece 8 to be tested. The central axes of the first servo module 3 and the third servo module 5 are completely coincident, as are the central axes of the second servo module 4 and the fourth servo module 6. The first servo module 3 / third servo module 5 and the second servo module 4 / fourth servo module 6 are arranged parallel to each other. The drive detection directions of the first servo module 3 and the third servo module 5 are arranged opposite to each other, as are the drive detection directions of the second servo module 4 and the fourth servo module 6. The D-shaped tube is a "special-shaped manifold" custom-designed for automotive heat exchangers.
[0035] like Figure 4 As shown, the first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6 each include a first base 31, a first ball screw (not shown due to obstruction), a first slide 32, a first light-blocking plate 33, three first photoelectric switches 34, a first servo motor 35, and a first linear guide rail 36. The first linear guide rail 36 is mounted on the base 31. The first servo motor 35 transmits power to the first ball screw (not shown due to obstruction). The first slide 33 moves linearly along the first linear guide rail 36 due to the rotation of the first ball screw (not shown due to obstruction). The three first photoelectric switches 34 are mounted on the side of the first base 31, and the first light-blocking plate 33 is mounted on the first slide 32.
[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, the transverse servo module 2 includes a second base 21, a second cover plate 22, a second ball screw 23, a second slide 24, a second light-blocking plate 25, a second photoelectric switch 26, a second servo motor 27, and two second linear guides 28. The two second linear guides 28 are locked on the left and right sides of the second base 21. The second servo motor 27 and the second ball screw 23 transmit power. The second slide 24 moves linearly along the second linear guides 28 through the rotation of the second ball screw 23. The second photoelectric switch 26 is mounted on the side of the second base 21. The second light-blocking plate 25 is mounted on the second slide. The second cover plate 22 covers the second base 21. The second slide 24 is connected to the third connecting plate 93.
[0037] like Figure 6 As shown, the endoscope device 7 includes a detection probe 71, an endoscope body 72, and a USB cable 73. The detection probe 71 and the endoscope body 72 are integrated. The endoscope body is configured to convert the raw electrical signal output by the detection probe into a USB standard data format. The detection probe 71 includes an optical lens, an illumination element (such as an LED), and an image sensor (which converts light signals into electrical signals). The detection probe 71 is configured to acquire images inside the tube opening, and its elongated shape is adapted for tube insertion. The endoscope body 72 contains an integrated signal processing circuit (for preliminary processing of sensor electrical signals, such as noise reduction and encoding) and an interface circuit. It is also fixed to the slide 32 by fasteners. The USB cable 73 is configured to transmit the images inside the tube opening acquired by the detection probe to a host computer (host computer USB board) and to power the endoscope device. The field of view of the endoscope device 7 is as follows: Figure 7 The V-shape allows for a clear view of the inside of the pipe opening.
[0038] like Figure 8 As shown, the work box 1 is equipped with an inclined fixing plate 9, and the transverse servo module 2 is fixed on the fixing plate 9. The inclined setting facilitates the placement of the workpiece 8 to be inspected, and also reduces the overall volume of the structure and the horizontal area occupied. The upper and lower ends of the fixing plate 9 are equipped with lifting rings 90. Since the fixing plate is very heavy, it can be lifted into the work box by the lifting rings 90.
[0039] The work box 1 is also provided with a first connecting plate 91, a second connecting plate 92, a third connecting plate 93 and a fourth connecting plate 94. The third connecting plate 93 is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 92 and the fourth connecting plate 94 respectively through pads 95. The third connecting plate 93 is fixedly connected to the transverse servo module 2. Under the action of the transverse servo module 2, the second connecting plate 92, the third connecting plate 93 and the fourth connecting plate 94 move the workpiece to be tested in the left and right directions.
[0040] The fixed plate 9 is provided with a first guide rail 96, a second guide rail 97, a third guide rail 98, and a fourth guide rail 99. The first guide rail 96, second guide rail 97, third guide rail 98, and fourth guide rail 99 are configured to cause the second connecting plate 92, third connecting plate 93, and fourth connecting plate 94 to reciprocate along their respective directions under the action of the transverse servo module 2. A first slider 911 and a second slider 912 are connected to the first connecting plate 91, and the first slider 911 and second slider 912 are respectively placed on the first guide rail 96 and the fourth guide rail 99. The first servo module 3 and the third servo module 5 are respectively provided at both ends of the first connecting plate 91. A first workpiece placement device 10 is provided in the middle of the first connecting plate 91. Figure 9As shown, the first workpiece placement device 10 includes two first support plates 101, and a first placement plate 102 is provided on the two first support plates 101. A first support block 103 is provided at the bottom end of the first placement plate 102, and the first support block 103 is L-shaped. A first opening 104 is provided on the first placement plate 102, and a clamping device 11 is provided on the first connecting plate 91 located at the first opening 104.
[0041] The second connecting plate 92 is connected to a third slider 921 and a fourth slider 922, which are respectively placed on the first guide rail 96 and the second guide rail 97; the fourth connecting plate 94 is connected to a fifth slider 941 and a sixth slider 942, which are respectively placed on the third guide rail 98 and the fourth guide rail 99; the second connecting plate 92 is provided with a second servo module 4, and the fourth connecting plate 94 is provided with a fourth servo module 6; the second connecting plate 92 and the fourth connecting plate 94 are provided with a second workpiece placement device 12. Figure 10 As shown, the second workpiece placement device 12 includes two second support plates 121, one of which is mounted on the second connecting plate 92, and the other on the fourth connecting plate 94. Second placement plates 122 are mounted on the two support plates 121, and a second support block 123, L-shaped, is located at the bottom of each placement plate 122. A second opening 124 is provided on the second placement plate 122, and a clamping device 11 is also provided on the third connecting plate 93 located at the second opening 124. The first placement plate 102 and the second placement plate 122 are located in the same plane. The first workpiece placement device 10 and the second workpiece placement device 12 constitute the workpiece placement position. The first and second support blocks are used to support the workpiece to be tested.
[0042] like Figure 11 As shown, the clamping device 11 is configured to clamp the workpiece 8 to be tested. The clamping device 11 includes a first driving device 111, a connecting block 112, and a pressure block 113. The connecting block 112 is fixed to the drive shaft of the first driving device 111 by fasteners. The connecting block 112 and the pressure block 113 are fixed together. The first driving device 111 is configured to drive the connecting block 112 and the pressure block 113 to rotate and to drive the pressure block 113 to press or move away from the workpiece 8 to be tested.
[0043] Preferably, the work box 1 is equipped with a start button, a pause button, a touch screen 15, a display 16, an alarm, a host computer, and an electrical control cabinet 19. The start button and pause button are directly connected to the input module (such as the digital input terminal of a PLC) of the electrical control cabinet 19, transmitting switch signals via hard wiring. The touch screen 15 is connected to the controller (such as a PLC) inside the electrical control cabinet 19 via a communication line (such as RS232 or Ethernet), and also communicates with the host computer via a network. The display 16 is connected to the host computer via a VGA, HDMI, or USB cable, serving as the host computer's output device; in some scenarios, it may also be directly connected to the controller of the electrical control cabinet 19 to display the status of each port of the D-type manifold. The alarm is connected to the output module (such as the relay output terminal of a PLC) of the electrical control cabinet 19, and its start and stop are controlled by the controller. It alerts operators (e.g., equipment failure, parameter exceeding limits, process timeout) through audible and visual alarms (such as a buzzer and warning light). The host computer connects to the electrical control cabinet 19 via Ethernet or a dedicated communication protocol (such as Modbus or OPC) to achieve data interaction and remote control. The electrical control cabinet 19, as the core control unit, integrates all input and output signals and serves as the "central connection point" for all components.
[0044] Preferably, the fixing plate 9 is provided with a support slot 20, the support slot 20 is L-shaped, the short side of the L-shape is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 9, and the long side of the L-shape is provided with a slot, the width of the slot is the same as the width of the first connecting plate 91, the slot is configured to restrict the first connecting plate 91 within the slot 201 to prevent its movement.
[0045] like Figure 12 As shown, a support frame 20 is provided below the fixed plate 9 to support the fixed plate 9. A crossbeam is provided inside the work box 1. The fixed plate 9 is placed at an angle on the crossbeam, dividing the work box behind the fixed plate 9 into upper and lower spaces. The lower space is used to place the electrical control cabinet 19. The start button, pause button, touch screen 15, and display 16 are placed on the work box frame in front of the fixed plate 9. The alarm is set on the outer top surface of the work box 1.
[0046] The bottom of the work box 1 is equipped with casters 23 for easy movement of the entire unit. The work box has doors on the front, back, left, and right sides for easy inspection and maintenance of each component.
[0047] Workflow: First, power and air supply the detector. Then, turn on the host computer and monitoring software. If there is no alarm on the touch screen 15, click the automatic reset screen to start the operation. Place the workpiece 8 to be tested on the first support block 103 and the second support block 123, press the start button, and the equipment starts. Under the control of the PLC, the transverse servo module 2 drives the second servo module 4 and the fourth servo module 6 to move towards the workpiece to be tested, clamping the workpiece 8 and then stopping the movement. Then, under the control of the PLC, the clamping device 11 first drives... The first drive device 111 drives the connecting block 112 and the pressing block 113 to rotate, rotating the pressing block 113 to the opposite side of the workpiece 8 to be inspected. Then, the first drive device 111 drives the connecting block 112 and the pressing block 113 to press against the workpiece 8 to be inspected. Then, under the control of the PLC, the endoscope device 7, which is matched with the first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6, moves to the set opening of the workpiece 8 to be inspected under the action of its servo motor. The detection probe collects the image of the opening and transmits it through the endoscope. The device converts the raw electrical signal output by the detection probe into a USB standard data format, and then transmits it to the host computer via a USB cable. The monitoring software uses a high-precision image recognition algorithm to compare the acquired image with a standard pipe opening status diagram. If the comparison is successful (meets acceptance requirements), the acquired image displayed on the monitor will show a green indicator; if the comparison fails (does not meet acceptance requirements), the acquired image displayed on the monitor will show a red indicator. When the detection probe has acquired the image of the pipe opening, the endoscope device 7, which is matched with the first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6, moves to the next pipe opening of the workpiece 8 under the action of its servo motor to continue acquiring images and uploading them to the host computer for comparison, until all pipe openings have been photographed. The first servo module 3, the second servo module 4, the third servo module 5, and the fourth servo module 6 then return to their original positions. When the photoelectric switch in the original position senses the light-blocking plate, the clamping device 11 also returns to its original position. Finally, the transverse servo module 2 returns to its original position, the workpiece is removed, and the inspection is completed.
[0048] This invention uses multiple endoscope devices to simultaneously inspect the nozzles of the workpiece, thus accelerating the inspection process and improving work efficiency. In addition, after comparing the acquired images with standard nozzle status diagrams, the color is used to distinguish whether the comparison has passed, clearly indicating which nozzle does not meet the requirements.
[0049] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.
Claims
1. A dead leg detector for a D-type manifold used in an automotive heat exchanger, characterized by, The device includes a work box containing a transverse servo module, a first servo module, a second servo module, a third servo module, and a fourth servo module. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth servo modules is equipped with an endoscope device. The first, second, third, and fourth servo modules drive their respective endoscope devices to move up and down into the D-shaped manifold of the workpiece under test. The transverse servo module is configured to drive the second and fourth servo modules to move left and right towards the workpiece under test, clamping or releasing the workpiece.
2. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The work box is equipped with an inclined fixing plate, and the transverse servo module is fixed on the fixing plate.
3. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 2, characterized in that, The work box is also equipped with a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a third connecting plate and a fourth connecting plate. The third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate respectively through pads. The third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the transverse servo module. Under the action of the transverse servo module, the second connecting plate, the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate move in the left and right directions toward the workpiece to be measured.
4. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed plate is provided with a first guide rail, a second guide rail, a third guide rail and a fourth guide rail. The first guide rail, the second guide rail, the third guide rail and the fourth guide rail are configured to cause the second connecting plate, the third connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate to move back and forth along their respective directions under the action of the transverse servo module.
5. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting plate is connected to a first slider and a second slider, which are respectively placed on a first guide rail and a fourth guide rail; the two ends of the first connecting plate are respectively provided with a first servo module and a third servo module; the middle part of the first connecting plate is provided with a first workpiece placement device.
6. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second connecting plate is connected to a third slider and a fourth slider, which are respectively placed on the first guide rail and the second guide rail; the fourth connecting plate is connected to a fifth slider and a sixth slider, which are respectively placed on the third guide rail and the fourth guide rail; the second connecting plate is provided with a second servo module, the fourth connecting plate is provided with a fourth servo module, and the second connecting plate and the fourth connecting plate are provided with a second workpiece placement device.
7. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first workpiece placement device includes two first support plates, each with a first placement plate. The bottom of each first placement plate has a first support block, which is L-shaped. The first placement plate has a first opening, and a clamping device is provided on a first connecting plate located at the first opening. The second workpiece placement device includes two second support plates, one of which is disposed on the second connecting plate and the other of which is disposed on the fourth connecting plate. The two second support plates are provided with second placement plates. The bottom end of the second placement plate is provided with a second support block, which is L-shaped. The second placement plate is provided with a second opening, and a clamping device is also provided on the third connecting plate located at the second opening. The first placement plate and the second placement plate are disposed in the same plane. The first workpiece placement device and the second workpiece placement device constitute the workpiece placement position.
8. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping device is configured to clamp the workpiece to be tested. The clamping device includes a first driving device, a connecting block and a pressure block. The connecting block is fixed to the drive shaft of the first driving device by fasteners. The connecting block and the pressure block are fixed. The first driving device is configured to drive the connecting block and the pressure block to rotate and to drive the pressure block to press against or move away from the workpiece to be tested.
9. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central axes of the first servo module and the third servo module are completely coincident, and the central axes of the second servo module and the fourth servo module are completely coincident. The first servo module / third servo module is arranged in parallel with the second servo module / fourth servo module.
10. A closed-tube detector for a D-type manifold in an automotive heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The endoscope device includes a detection probe, an endoscope body, and a USB cable. The detection probe and the endoscope body are integrated into one unit. The detection probe is configured to acquire images inside the tube opening. The endoscope body is configured to convert the raw electrical signal output by the detection probe into a USB standard data format. The USB cable is configured to transmit the images inside the tube opening acquired by the detection probe to a host computer and to power the endoscope device.