Detection device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of processing detection, in particular to a detection device. The detection device comprises a machine table, a feeding mechanism arranged on the machine table, a collecting mechanism arranged on the machine table and close to the feeding mechanism, a detection mechanism arranged on the machine table and close to the collecting mechanism, and a material moving mechanism arranged close to the machine table. The feeding mechanism carries a tray loaded with workpieces to be detected. The collecting mechanism carries a tray loaded with detected workpieces. The detection mechanism comprises a detection platform arranged close to the collecting mechanism and a detection assembly arranged close to the detection platform. The material moving mechanism moves the workpieces to be detected in the feeding mechanism to the detection platform, so that the detection assembly detects the workpieces. The material moving mechanism also moves the detected workpieces to the collecting mechanism for collection. The detection device provided by the application solves the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity and large measurement error caused by manual detection through the cooperative arrangement of the feeding mechanism, the collecting mechanism, the detection mechanism and the material moving mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of processing and testing technology, specifically to a testing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of electronic products, inspecting the flatness of workpieces is a critical quality control step. Currently, the common inspection method usually relies on manual operation, where operators manually place each workpiece to be tested onto the measuring station of the detector before starting the equipment for inspection. This manual operation mode has many drawbacks: First, it is labor-intensive for operators and has low inspection efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale mass production; second, during manual placement, the workpiece is prone to tilting due to inaccurate positioning or poor placement posture, causing the actual measured plane to be non-parallel to the theoretical reference plane of the detector, thus introducing measurement errors and seriously affecting the accuracy and reliability of the inspection results. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above, it is necessary to propose a detection device that automatically provides workpieces through a feeding mechanism, places the workpieces to be detected on the detection platform of the detection mechanism through a transfer mechanism, and then the detection component detects the workpieces. After the detection is completed, the transfer mechanism places the workpieces into the receiving mechanism, thereby realizing automatic detection. This can at least solve the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity, and large measurement errors caused by poor placement posture in the prior art due to reliance on manual detection.

[0004] This application provides a testing device, including: a machine base; a feeding mechanism disposed on the machine base, the feeding mechanism carrying a tray loaded with workpieces to be tested; a receiving mechanism disposed on the machine base and close to the feeding mechanism, the receiving mechanism carrying the tray loaded with the tested workpieces; a testing mechanism disposed on the machine base and close to the receiving mechanism on the side away from the feeding mechanism, the testing mechanism including a testing platform disposed close to the receiving mechanism and a testing component disposed close to the testing platform; and a transfer mechanism disposed close to the machine base; wherein, the transfer mechanism transfers the workpieces to be tested from the feeding mechanism to the testing platform so that the testing component can test the workpieces, and the transfer mechanism also transfers the tested workpieces to the receiving mechanism for receiving.

[0005] In some embodiments, the detection assembly includes a detection drive connected to the machine tool, a bracket connected to the detection drive, and a detector connected to the bracket. The detection drive is disposed close to the detection platform, and the detection drive drives the bracket to move so that the detector moves along the extension direction of the detection platform, so that the detector passes over the detection platform and detects the workpiece located on the detection platform.

[0006] In some embodiments, the detection mechanism further includes a rejection gripper connected to the bracket, and the detection drive unit drives the rejection gripper to move along the extension direction of the detection platform through the bracket, so that the rejection gripper removes the defective workpiece located on the detection platform from the detection platform.

[0007] In some embodiments, the inspection mechanism further includes a waste bin connected to the machine tool and disposed near the inspection platform, the waste bin being configured to collect defective workpieces.

[0008] In some embodiments, the detection platform has a plurality of positioning slots on the side away from the machine tool, each of the plurality of positioning slots being configured to accommodate the workpiece, and the bottom of each positioning slot being horizontally set.

[0009] In some embodiments, the machine tool has a discharge port disposed opposite to the feeding mechanism; the feeding mechanism includes a feeding assembly connected to the machine tool and located below the discharge port, the feeding assembly includes a feeding drive unit disposed below the discharge port and a carrier plate connected to the feeding drive unit, the carrier plate carries a plurality of stacked trays, and the feeding drive unit drives the carrier plate to approach the discharge port so as to move the trays to the discharge port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism further includes a plurality of first positioning members connected to the side of the machine base away from the feeding assembly, the plurality of first positioning members being arranged around the discharge port and abutting against the periphery of the material tray to position the material tray.

[0011] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism further includes two positioning components connected to the side of the machine base away from the feeding component. The two positioning components are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the discharge port. Each positioning component includes a positioning drive connected to the machine base and a pushing member connected to the positioning drive. The two positioning drives drive the corresponding pushing member to approach the material tray to clamp and position the material tray.

[0012] In some embodiments, the machine tool is provided with a receiving position adjacent to the discharge port, the receiving position being configured to carry the material tray; the receiving mechanism includes a plurality of second positioning members connected to the machine tool, the plurality of second positioning members being arranged around the receiving position and abutting against the periphery of the material tray to position the material tray. In some embodiments, the transferring mechanism includes a transferring drive member disposed near the machine tool and a transferring gripper connected to the transferring drive member, the transferring drive member driving the transferring gripper to move between the feeding mechanism, the receiving mechanism and the detection platform, the transferring gripper being configured to grasp or release the workpiece.

[0013] The aforementioned inspection device uses a feeding mechanism to carry a tray containing workpieces to be inspected, a transferring mechanism to place the workpieces onto the inspection platform, and an inspection component to inspect the workpieces on the platform. After inspection, the transferring mechanism places the inspected workpieces onto a receiving mechanism, thus achieving automated inspection.

[0014] The aforementioned inspection device, through an automatic material transfer mechanism between the feeding mechanism, inspection platform, and receiving mechanism, achieves a complete automated cycle of workpiece loading, positioning, inspection, and unloading. This replaces the tedious manual steps of placing, initiating, and removing workpieces one by one in traditional operations. The inspection cycle time depends solely on the equipment's operating speed, thereby increasing the inspection throughput per unit time and adapting to the production cycle requirements of large-scale batch production. The entire inspection process is completed automatically by the equipment, avoiding workpiece placement issues caused by operator fatigue, varying skill levels, or negligence. The inspection platform provides a stable and highly repeatable positioning reference for the workpiece, ensuring that the relative positional relationship between the measured plane of the workpiece and the inspection components remains consistent during each inspection. This eliminates human-introduced measurement errors, resulting in accurate, reliable, and highly consistent inspection data. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the detection device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the detection mechanism of the detection device shown from another angle.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the detection device shown.

[0018] Explanation of main component symbols: Detection device 100, machine base 10, discharge port 11, receiving position 12, feeding mechanism 20, loading assembly 21, loading drive 211, carrying plate 212, first positioning component 22, positioning assembly 23, positioning drive 231, pushing component 232, receiving mechanism 30, second positioning component 31, detection mechanism 40, detection platform 41, positioning groove 411, detection assembly 42, detection drive 421, bracket 422, detector 423, rejection gripper 43, waste box 44, material transfer mechanism 50, material transfer drive 51, material transfer gripper 52, material tray 200, workpiece 300. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the two components; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] The following will describe some embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This application provides a detection device 100 for detecting workpiece 300. In this embodiment, the detection device 100 is used to detect the flatness and thickness of the workpiece 300. The detection device 100 includes a machine base 10, a feeding mechanism 20, a receiving mechanism 30 and a detection mechanism 40 disposed on the machine base 10, and a transfer mechanism 50 disposed near the machine base 10.

[0024] In this embodiment, the machine tool 10 has a discharge port 11 opposite to the feeding mechanism 20 and a receiving position 12 adjacent to the discharge port 11. The receiving position 12 is configured to carry a material tray 200. It can be understood that the material tray 200 has a rectangular structure; therefore, in this embodiment, the discharge port 11 is a rectangular structure adapted to the material tray 200. The material tray 200 carried by the receiving position 12 is used to load the inspected workpiece 300.

[0025] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The feeding mechanism 20 is set on the machine base 10, and the feeding mechanism 20 carries a tray 200 loaded with workpieces 300 to be inspected.

[0026] The feeding mechanism 20 includes a feeding component 21 connected to the machine base 10 and located below the discharge port 11, a plurality of first positioning components 22 connected to the side of the machine base 10 away from the feeding component 21, and two positioning components 23 connected to the side of the machine base 10 away from the feeding component 21.

[0027] The loading assembly 21 includes a loading drive 211 disposed below the discharge port 11 and a carrier plate 212 connected to the loading drive 211. The carrier plate 212 carries multiple stacked trays 200. The loading drive 211 drives the carrier plate 212 closer to the discharge port 11, thereby moving the trays 200 above the discharge port 11. The loading drive 211 is a lifting cylinder. The carrier plate 212 can carry ten, twenty, or more stacked trays 200. It can be understood that the trays 200 carried by the carrier plate 212 contain workpieces 300 to be inspected. During loading, the loading drive 211 drives the carrier plate 212 to rise, thereby moving the uppermost tray 200 above the discharge port 11.

[0028] Multiple first positioning elements 22 are arranged around the discharge port 11 and abut against the periphery of the material tray 200 to position the material tray 200. The first positioning elements 22 are plate-shaped structures, and a total of eight first positioning elements 22 are provided, with each pair of first positioning elements 22 positioned opposite one side of the discharge port 11. When the material tray 200 moves above the discharge port 11, the eight first positioning elements 22 are used to restrict the sides of the material tray 200, thereby improving the positional accuracy of the material tray 200.

[0029] Two positioning components 23 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the discharge port 11. Each positioning component 23 includes a positioning drive 231 connected to the machine base 10 and a pushing member 232 connected to the positioning drive 231. The two positioning drive components 231 drive the corresponding pushing member 232 to approach the material tray 200 to clamp and position the material tray 200. The positioning drive 231 is a telescopic cylinder, and the pushing member 232 is a block structure. When the material tray 200 moves above the discharge port 11, the two positioning drive components 231 respectively drive the two pushing members 232 to move towards each other, thereby clamping and positioning the material tray 200 to further improve the positional accuracy of the material tray 200.

[0030] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The receiving mechanism 30 is disposed on the machine base 10 and close to the feeding mechanism 20. The receiving mechanism 30 carries a tray 200 loaded with inspected workpieces 300. The receiving mechanism 30 includes a plurality of second positioning members 31 connected to the machine base 10. The plurality of second positioning members 31 are disposed around the receiving position 12 and abut against the periphery of the tray 200 to position the tray 200.

[0031] The second positioning element 31 is a plate-shaped structure, and a total of eight second positioning elements 31 are provided. Each pair of second positioning elements 31 are arranged opposite to one side of the receiving position 12. When an empty material tray 200 for receiving is placed in the receiving position 12, the eight second positioning elements 31 are used to limit the side of the material tray 200, thereby improving the positional accuracy of the material tray 200.

[0032] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The detection mechanism 40 is set on the machine base 10 and is located on the side of the receiving mechanism 30 away from the feeding mechanism 20. The detection mechanism 40 includes a detection platform 41 located near the receiving mechanism 30, a detection component 42 located near the detection platform 41, a rejection gripper 43 connected to the detection component 42, and a waste box 44 connected to the machine base 10 and located near the detection platform 41.

[0033] The inspection platform 41 has multiple positioning slots 411 on the side opposite to the machine base 10. Each positioning slot 411 is configured to accommodate a workpiece 300, and the bottom of each slot 411 is horizontal. The inspection platform 41 has a flat plate structure. In this embodiment, the positioning slots 411 are arranged in two rows, with twelve slots 411 in each row. This means the inspection platform 41 can simultaneously hold twenty-four workpieces 300, allowing for simultaneous inspection of all twenty-four workpieces 300, effectively improving inspection efficiency. The horizontal bottom of each positioning slot 411, located on the same plane, ensures a consistent inspection reference for each workpiece 300.

[0034] The detection assembly 42 includes a detection drive 421 connected to the machine base 10, a bracket 422 connected to the detection drive 421, and a detector 423 connected to the bracket 422. The detection drive 421 is positioned close to the detection platform 41. The detection drive 421 drives the bracket 422 to move, thereby causing the detector 423 to move along the extension direction of the detection platform 41, so that the detector 423 passes over the detection platform 41, thereby detecting the workpiece 300 located on the detection platform 41. The detection drive 421 is a servo cylinder, the bracket 422 is a rod-shaped structure, and the detector 423 is a distance sensor. In this embodiment, two detectors 423 are provided, corresponding to two rows of positioning slots 411 respectively. During detection, the detection drive 421 drives the bracket 422 to move, thereby causing the detector 423 to pass over each positioning slot 411. When the detector 423 passes over the positioning slot 411, it measures the height of multiple positions of the workpiece 300 contained in the positioning slot 411. If the height of multiple positions is within the preset range, then workpiece 300 is qualified; if some positions of workpiece 300 are not within the preset range, it indicates that the flatness of workpiece 300 is insufficient and some parts of the structure of workpiece 300 are tilted, then workpiece 300 is unqualified; if the height of each position of workpiece 300 exceeds the preset range, it indicates that workpiece 300 is stacked or has multiple parts bonded together, then workpiece 300 is unqualified.

[0035] The detection drive unit 421 drives the rejection gripper 43 to move along the extension direction of the detection platform 41 via the bracket 422, so that the rejection gripper 43 removes the defective workpiece 300 located on the detection platform 41. The rejection gripper 43 is a suction cup type gripper. In this embodiment, the rejection gripper 43 is connected to the bracket 422 via a lifting cylinder. Two rejection grippers 43 are provided, respectively arranged opposite to two rows of positioning slots 411. When the detector 423 detects that the workpiece 300 in a certain positioning slot 411 is defective, the rejection gripper 43 can remove the workpiece 300 from the positioning slot 411 to reject the defective workpiece 300.

[0036] The scrap box 44 is configured to collect defective workpieces 300. After the rejecting gripper 43 removes the defective workpieces 300 from the positioning slot 411, the defective workpieces 300 can be placed in the scrap box 44 for easy collection and sorting. In this embodiment, the scrap box 44 is detachably connected to the machine base 10. When the scrap box 44 is full of defective workpieces 300, the operator can remove the scrap box 44 to collect the defective workpieces 300 and install the empty scrap box 44 on the machine base 10.

[0037] In this embodiment, the material transfer mechanism 50 is located close to the machine base 10. The material transfer mechanism 50 includes a material transfer drive 51 located close to the machine base 10 and a material transfer gripper 52 connected to the material transfer drive 51. The material transfer drive 51 drives the material transfer gripper 52 to move between the material feeding mechanism 20, the material receiving mechanism 30 and the detection platform 41. The material transfer gripper 52 is configured to grip or release the workpiece 300.

[0038] The transfer mechanism 50 transfers the workpiece 300 to be inspected in the feeding mechanism 20 to the inspection platform 41 so that the inspection component 42 can inspect the workpiece 300. The transfer mechanism 50 also transfers the inspected workpiece 300 to the receiving mechanism 30 for receiving.

[0039] The material transfer drive 51 is a robotic arm, and the material transfer gripper 52 is a suction cup gripper. In this embodiment, the material transfer gripper 52 has two rows of suction nozzles, with twelve suction nozzles in each row. In this way, it can simultaneously adsorb twenty-four workpieces 300, thereby improving the efficiency of transferring workpieces 300.

[0040] The detection device 100 provided in this embodiment can carry a tray 200 containing workpieces 300 to be detected via a feeding mechanism 20. A transferring mechanism 50 places the workpieces 300 onto the detection platform 41 of the detection mechanism 40. The detection component 42 then detects the workpieces 300 on the detection platform 41. After detection, the transferring mechanism 50 places the detected workpieces 300 into the receiving mechanism 30, thus achieving automated detection.

[0041] The detection device 100 provided in this embodiment of the application automatically transfers materials between the feeding mechanism 20, the detection platform 41, and the receiving mechanism 30 via the material transfer mechanism 50. This achieves a complete automated cycle of loading, positioning, detection, and unloading of workpieces 300, replacing the tedious steps of manually placing, starting, and removing workpieces 300 one by one in traditional operations. The detection cycle time depends solely on the equipment's operating speed, thereby increasing the detection throughput per unit time and adapting to the production cycle requirements of large-scale batch production. The entire detection process is completed automatically by the equipment, avoiding workpiece 300 placement posture problems caused by operator fatigue, differences in skill level, or negligence. The detection platform 41 provides a stable and highly repeatable positioning reference for the workpiece 300, ensuring that the relative positional relationship between the measured plane of the workpiece 300 and the detection component 42 remains consistent during each detection. This eliminates human-introduced measurement errors, resulting in accurate, reliable, and highly consistent detection data.

[0042] The working process of the detection device 100 provided in this embodiment is roughly as follows: First, multiple stacked trays 200, each carrying a workpiece 300 to be inspected, are placed on a carrier plate 212. The loading drive 211 drives the carrier plate 212 upwards until the uppermost tray 200 passes through the discharge port 11. At this point, multiple first positioning members 22 perform initial positioning of the tray 200. Then, the positioning drive 231 drives the pushing members 232 to hold the tray 200, thereby clamping and positioning the tray 200. This allows for precise positioning of the tray 200, improving the accuracy of material handling.

[0043] Then, the transfer drive 51 drives the transfer gripper 52 to move so that the transfer gripper 52 can grasp the workpiece 300 to be inspected and place the workpiece 300 to be inspected in the positioning slot 411 of the inspection platform 41.

[0044] Next, the detection drive 421 drives the support 422 to move, thereby causing the detector 423 to pass over the detection platform 41 to detect the workpiece 300. After the detection is completed, the detection drive 421 drives the support 422 to move again, thereby causing the rejection gripper 43 to move to the defective workpiece 300. The rejection gripper 43 grabs the defective workpiece 300 and moves it above the scrap box 44 under the drive of the detection drive 421 to place the defective workpiece 300 into the scrap box 44.

[0045] After inspection, the transfer drive 51 drives the transfer gripper 52 to transfer the qualified workpiece 300 to the tray 200 positioned by the receiving mechanism 30. After all the workpieces 300 in the uppermost tray 200 of the feeding mechanism 20 have been removed, the empty tray 200 can be transferred to the receiving position 12 by the transfer drive 51 and the transfer gripper 52 for receiving.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application 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 solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A detection device, characterized in that, include: Machine tool; A feeding mechanism is provided on the machine base, and the feeding mechanism carries a tray loaded with workpieces to be inspected; A receiving mechanism is provided on the machine base and close to the feeding mechanism, and the receiving mechanism carries the tray loaded with the inspected workpiece; A detection mechanism is disposed on the machine tool, near the receiving mechanism and away from the feeding mechanism. The detection mechanism includes a detection platform disposed near the receiving mechanism and a detection component disposed near the detection platform. The material transfer mechanism is located close to the machine base; wherein, The transfer mechanism transfers the workpiece to be inspected in the feeding mechanism to the inspection platform so that the inspection component can inspect the workpiece. The transfer mechanism also transfers the inspected workpiece to the receiving mechanism for receiving.

2. The detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detection assembly includes a detection drive unit connected to the machine tool, a bracket connected to the detection drive unit, and a detector connected to the bracket. The detection drive unit is disposed close to the detection platform. The detection drive unit drives the bracket to move so that the detector moves along the extension direction of the detection platform, so that the detector passes over the detection platform and detects the workpiece located on the detection platform.

3. The detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inspection mechanism also includes a rejection gripper connected to the bracket. The inspection drive unit drives the rejection gripper to move along the extension direction of the inspection platform through the bracket, so that the rejection gripper removes the unqualified workpieces located on the inspection platform from the inspection platform.

4. The detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The testing mechanism also includes a waste box connected to the machine tool and located near the testing platform, the waste box being configured to collect the defective workpieces.

5. The detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The testing platform has multiple positioning slots on the side away from the machine tool. Each of the multiple positioning slots is configured to accommodate the workpiece, and the bottom of each positioning slot is horizontal.

6. The detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The machine tool is provided with a discharge port that is positioned opposite to the feeding mechanism; The feeding mechanism includes a feeding assembly connected to the machine base and located below the discharge port. The feeding assembly includes a feeding drive unit disposed below the discharge port and a carrier plate connected to the feeding drive unit. The carrier plate carries multiple stacked trays. The feeding drive unit drives the carrier plate to approach the discharge port, thereby moving the trays to the discharge port.

7. The detection device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism further includes a plurality of first positioning members connected to the side of the machine base away from the feeding assembly. The plurality of first positioning members are arranged around the discharge port and abut against the periphery of the material tray to position the material tray.

8. The detection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism further includes two positioning components connected to the side of the machine base away from the feeding component. The two positioning components are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the discharge port. Each positioning component includes a positioning drive connected to the machine base and a pushing member connected to the positioning drive. The two positioning drives drive the corresponding pushing member to approach the material tray to clamp and position the material tray.

9. The detection device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The machine is provided with a receiving position adjacent to the discharge port, and the receiving position is configured to carry the material tray; The receiving mechanism includes a plurality of second positioning members connected to the machine base. The plurality of second positioning members are arranged around the receiving position and abut against the periphery of the material tray to position the material tray.

10. The detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material transfer mechanism includes a material transfer drive unit disposed near the machine base and a material transfer gripper connected to the material transfer drive unit. The material transfer drive unit drives the material transfer gripper to move between the material feeding mechanism, the material receiving mechanism and the detection platform. The material transfer gripper is configured to grip or release the workpiece.

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