Object inspection device

Abstract

This invention provides an object inspection device. The object inspection device is suitable for inspecting a plurality of objects and includes a rotating base, a plurality of holding assemblies, and a plurality of first inspection stations. The rotating base is capable of intermittent rotation along a rotation direction. The holding assemblies are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction on the rotating base. Each holding assembly is suitable for holding one specific object. The first inspection stations are arranged outside the rotating base, corresponding to at least a few of the holding assemblies, along the rotation direction. Each first inspection station includes a retrieval mechanism for moving the object relative to the holding assembly, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the retrieval mechanism. This invention solves the problem of the time-consuming and labor-intensive nature of manually inspecting these objects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an inspection device, and more particularly to an object inspection device for inspecting an object by photographing it from the same or different angles. Prior Technology

[0002] Mobile devices, such as mobile phones, typically have buttons for users to operate. To ensure the quality of these buttons during production, they are currently inspected manually for defects. However, since these buttons are mass-produced, manually inspecting a large number of buttons is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and this needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to improve at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0004] This invention relates to an object inspection device suitable for inspecting multiple objects, and includes a rotating base, a plurality of holding components, and a plurality of first inspection stations. The rotating base is capable of intermittent rotation along a rotation direction. The holding components are arranged at intervals along this rotation direction on the rotating base. Each holding component is suitable for holding one specific object. The first inspection stations are arranged outside the rotating base corresponding to at least a plurality of the holding components along the rotation direction. Each first inspection station includes an extraction mechanism for moving the object relative to the holding components, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the extraction mechanism.

[0005] The advantages of this invention are: the extraction mechanism can automatically extract the object, and the first imaging mechanism can automatically capture an image, which can then be used for subsequent automated inspection using methods such as image recognition, thus solving the problem that manual inspection is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0006] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating one of a plurality of objects to be inspected by the object inspection device of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating a rotating base, a plurality of holding components, and a plurality of extraction mechanisms of the object inspection device of the present invention; Figure 3 is a top view illustrating the positional relationship between a plurality of first image-capturing mechanisms and a second image-capturing mechanism relative to the rotating base and the holding assembly; Figure 4 is a top view illustrating the positional relationship of a feeding station, a discharging station, an empty station, a plurality of first stations (a plurality of first inspection stations), and a second station (a second inspection station); Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating the rotating seat and the retaining assembly; Figure 6 is an incomplete 3D view illustrating how each object is placed into its respective retaining component; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating one of the retaining components; Figure 8 is a side view illustrating one of the extraction mechanisms; Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating one of the clamping assemblies and one of the suction nozzle assemblies, wherein the two jaws of one of the clamping assemblies are arranged along a radial direction; Figure 10 is a side view illustrating that the jaws of one of the clamping assemblies are arranged along the radial direction; Figure 11 is a perspective view illustrating one of the clamping assemblies and one of the suction nozzle assemblies, wherein the jaws of one of the clamping assemblies are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction; Figure 12 is a side view illustrating that the jaws of one of the clamping assemblies are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction; Figure 13 is a partially cut-off sectional view illustrating a first camera at one of the first inspection stations taking images of the individual objects; Figure 14 is a partially cut-off sectional view illustrating how a second camera and a third camera at one of the first inspection stations are photographing the object. Figure 15 is a partially cut-off sectional view illustrating how a fourth camera and a fifth camera at one of the first inspection stations are photographing the object. Figure 16 is a partially sectional view illustrating images of the object taken by a sixth camera and a seventh camera at one of the first inspection stations; and Figure 17 is a partially cut-off sectional view illustrating an eighth camera and a ninth camera at a second inspection station photographing the object. Implementation

[0007] Referring to Figure 1, an embodiment of the object inspection device of the present invention is applicable to inspecting several objects 9. Since the structures of the objects 9 are identical, only one is shown in Figure 1 as a representative example.

[0008] Each object 9 is a button, comprising a button body 91 extending vertically along a first direction D1, a first key 92 and a second key 93 extending laterally along a second direction D2 and arranged vertically along the first direction D1, and a circuit board 94 connecting the first key 92. Each button body 91 is a rectangular block extending vertically. Each first key 92 and each second key 93 is cylindrical and integrally connected to the respective button body 91. The circuit board 94 is elongated and flexible. Based on each object 9, the first direction D1 is the vertical direction of the object 9, and the second direction D2 is the front-back direction of the object 9.

[0009] Each of the objects 9 can be divided into a first part 95 composed of the key body 91, a second part 96 composed of the first key 92 and the circuit board 94, and a third part 97 composed of the second key 93.

[0010] Each of the first portions 95 extends vertically along the first direction D1. Each of the second portions 96 extends laterally along the second direction D2, and is perpendicular to the first portion 95. The extension direction of each of the third portions 97 is the same as the extension direction of each of the other second portions 96, and is also perpendicular to the first portion 95.

[0011] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, this embodiment includes a rotating seat 1 capable of intermittently rotating along a rotation direction R1, a plurality of holding components 2 spaced apart from each other on the rotating seat 1 in the rotation direction R1, and a plurality of first inspection stations 3 and a second inspection station 4 arranged in a ring around the rotating seat 1.

[0012] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 5, the rotating seat 1 has a disc-shaped disc body 11 and eight seat arms 12 that extend outward from the disc body 11 along eight radial axes L1.

[0013] The radial axes L1 extend radially in coordination. Each radial axis L1 extends in the same direction as a radial direction A1 and originates from the rotation center of the rotating seat 1. Several of the radial axes L1 extend through each of the seat arms 12 and each of the first inspection stations 3. One of the radial axes L1 extends through one of the seat arms 12 and the second inspection station 4.

[0014] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the arm 12 defines a feeding station 13, a discharging station 14, an empty station 15 located between the feeding station 13 and the discharging station 14, and four first stations 16 and one second station 17 arranged in coordination between the feeding station 13 and the discharging station 14 in the rotation direction R1. That is to say, the rotating seat 1 defines a total of eight stations.

[0015] Since the arm sections 12 extend symmetrically in pairs, the number of stations is even. However, in this embodiment, only five stations are actually needed for inspection. Including the feeding station 13 and the discharging station 14 for material feeding and discharging, one station is the previously mentioned empty station 15. Depending on the number of inspection points or adjustments to the workflow, the rotary seat 1 can also define different numbers of stations. For example, in other embodiments of the invention, the rotary seat 1 can also define six, seven, nine, ten, eleven, or twelve stations.

[0016] The first stations 16 are divided into two groups of two. The second station 17 is located between one group of the first stations 16 and the other group of the first stations 16. In this embodiment, the second station 17 is located directly opposite the empty station 15.

[0017] The rotation direction R1 is in the same direction as the arc direction. Specifically, since there are a total of 8 seat arms 12, the disc body 11 rotates in units of 360 ÷ 8 = 45 degrees each time, so that each seat arm 12 can move from one station to the next station, and pause briefly after moving, waiting for the work of each station to be completed before starting the next rotation. That is to say, each seat arm 12 can move along the rotation direction R1 in turn between the feeding station 13, the first station 16, the second station 17, the discharging station 14, and the empty station 15.

[0018] Referring to Figures 5, 6, and 7, the retaining components 2 are arranged in a ring around the rotating base 1 at intervals along the rotation direction R1. Specifically, each retaining component 2 is disposed on a separate arm 12 of the base. Each retaining component 2 is adapted to hold a separate object 9 and has a seat 22 defining a receiving groove 21, and two air extraction connectors 23 integrally connected to the seat 22.

[0019] Each of the troughs 21 is adapted to accommodate the first portion 95 of each of the objects 9 extending longitudinally.

[0020] Each of the mounting bases 22 is provided with two support blocks 221 and a positioning seat 222 arranged from the inside out along their respective radial axes L1 (each respective radial direction A1). The support blocks 221 and the positioning seats 222 are adapted to cooperate for the laterally extended placement of the second portion 96 of each object 9 (see Figure 17). Each positioning seat 222 is U-shaped with its opening facing upward, thereby positioning the circuit board 94 of each object 9. Each mounting base 22 is also provided with a first suction hole 223 communicating with each respective receiving groove 21, and a plurality of second suction holes 224. The second suction holes 224 are arranged along their respective radial axes L1 on each of the support blocks 221 and the positioning seats 222.

[0021] The suction connector 23 is adapted to connect to a suction pump that can generate negative pressure, so that the first suction hole 223 is adapted to adsorb each of the objects 9 located at the first part 95 (specifically the key body 91) in the container 21, and the second suction hole 224 is adapted to adsorb the object 9 located at the second part 96 (specifically the circuit board 94) on the support block 221.

[0022] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the first inspection stations 3 are arranged outside the rotating base 1 in the rotation direction R1, corresponding to several of the holding components 2. Specifically, each of the first inspection stations 3 is located at a corresponding first station 16. Each first inspection station 3 is provided with an extraction mechanism 31 that can move each object 9 relative to each holding component 2, and a first image capturing mechanism 32 that can capture an image of the object 9 located on the extraction mechanism 31.

[0023] Referring to Figures 8, 9, and 10, each extraction mechanism 31 is provided with a support member 310, a clamping assembly 311 disposed on the support member 310 and capable of clamping each of the objects 9, a suction nozzle assembly 312 disposed on the support member 310 and capable of adsorbing each of the objects 9, and a driving unit 313 capable of driving the support member 310, the clamping assembly 311, and the suction nozzle assembly 312 to move relative to the rotating seat 1.

[0024] Each clamping assembly 311 includes two grippers 311a adapted to cooperate in clamping the first portion 95 (specifically, the key body 91) of each of the objects 9. Each suction nozzle assembly 312 is adapted to suction the second portion 96 (specifically, the circuit board 94) of each of the objects 9.

[0025] Each drive unit 313 is provided with a first driver 314 that supports and drives the movement of the respective clamp assembly 311, a second driver 315 that supports the first driver 314, and a support base 316 that supports the second driver 315. The first driver 314 and the second driver 315 are, for example, but not limited to, motors.

[0026] Each of the first actuators 314 can drive the respective clamping assembly 311 and the respective suction nozzle assembly 312 to move vertically up and down, and can drive the respective support member 310 to rotate around a vertical axis L2 of the corresponding clamping assembly 311 as the rotation center, while driving the corresponding clamping assembly 311 and the corresponding suction nozzle assembly 312 to rotate together around the vertical axis L2 as the rotation center.

[0027] Each clamp assembly 311 can be mounted on a separate support 310 in either a first configuration as shown in Figures 9 and 10 or a second configuration as shown in Figures 11 and 12. In the first configuration, the grippers 311a are arranged along their respective radial directions A1. In this configuration, the grippers 311a can grip the key body 91 of the object 9 from front to back, as shown in Figure 10. In the second configuration, the grippers 311a are arranged perpendicular to their respective radial directions A1. In this configuration, the grippers 311a can grip the key body 91 of the object 9 from left to right, as shown in Figure 12.

[0028] Each of the second actuators 315 can also drive the respective clamping assembly 311 and the respective suction nozzle assembly 312 to move laterally in a direction away from or towards the rotary seat 1. Specifically, each of the second actuators 315 can drive the respective clamping assembly 311 and the respective suction nozzle assembly 312 to move laterally in the extension direction of the respective radial axis L1 (the respective radial direction A1).

[0029] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 13, the first imaging mechanism 32 of the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16 located next to the feeding station 13 is equipped with a first camera 321 located below each extraction mechanism 31. The first camera 321 is approximately at the same height as each of the respective holding components 2, and the first camera 321 is located outside each of the respective holding components 2 in the respective radial direction A1. The first camera 321 can photograph the object 9 located on each of the respective extraction mechanisms 31 with a first facing direction F1, as shown in Figure 13. The first facing direction F1 is from bottom to top. The first camera 321 can be used to photograph the bottom surface of the object 9.

[0030] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 14, the first imaging mechanism 32 of the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16 opposite the discharge station 14 is equipped with a second camera 322 and a third camera 323 located on opposite sides of each extraction mechanism 31. The second camera 322 and the third camera 323 are higher than each holding assembly 2. The second camera 322 and the third camera 323 can respectively photograph the object 9 located on each extraction mechanism 31 from a second direction F2 and a third direction F3, as shown in Figure 14. The second direction F2 and the third direction F3 face each other and are perpendicular to their respective radial axes L1 (each respective radial direction A1). The second direction F2 is indicated by a cross in Figure 14, representing the direction of the paper entry surface; therefore, the second camera 322 can photograph the right side of the object 9. The third direction, F3, is the direction of the paper exit in Figure 14, indicated by a dot in Figure 14. Therefore, the second camera 322 can capture images of the left side of the object 9.

[0031] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 15, the first imaging mechanism 32 of the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16 opposite the feeding station 13 is equipped with a fourth camera 324 and a fifth camera 325 located on opposite sides of the respective extraction mechanism 31 in the respective radial direction A1. The fourth camera 324 and the fifth camera 325 are higher than the respective holding assembly 2. The fourth camera 324 and the fifth camera 325 can respectively photograph the object 9 located on the respective extraction mechanism 31 with a fourth surface F4 and a fifth surface F5 as shown in Figure 15. The fourth surface F4 and the fifth surface F5 face each other and are parallel to the respective radial axis L1 (the respective radial direction A1). The fourth camera 324 can photograph the rear of the object 9. The fifth camera 325 can photograph the front of the object 9.

[0032] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 16, the first imaging mechanism 32 of the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16, located next to the discharge station 14, is equipped with a sixth camera 326 and a seventh camera 327 located on opposite sides of each extraction mechanism 31. The sixth camera 326 and the seventh camera 327 are higher than each of the respective holding components 2. The sixth camera 326 and the seventh camera 327 can respectively photograph the object 9 located on each of the respective extraction mechanisms 31 from the second direction F2 and the third direction F3, as shown in Figure 16.

[0033] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 17, the second inspection station 4 is located at the second station 17 and corresponds to one of the holding components 2. The second inspection station 4 and the first inspection station 3 are arranged along the rotation direction R1. The second inspection station 4 is provided with a second image-capturing mechanism 41 for photographing each of the objects 9 located on the holding component 2. The second image-capturing mechanism 41 is provided with an eighth camera 411 that is approximately at the same height as each of the holding components 2, and a ninth camera 412 located above the holding component 2.

[0034] Specifically, the eighth camera 411 and each of the respective holding components 2 are arranged along their respective radial axes L1 (each respective radial direction A1). More specifically, the eighth camera 411 is located outside each of the respective holding components 2 in the respective radial direction A1. The eighth camera 411 can photograph the object 9 located on each of the respective holding components 2 with the fourth direction F4 as shown in FIG. 17. The ninth camera 412 can photograph the object 9 located on each of the respective holding components 2 with a sixth direction F6 as shown in FIG. 17. That is, the eighth camera 411 can photograph the back of the object 9, and the ninth camera 412 can photograph the top surface of each object 9. The sixth direction F6 is a downward direction, and therefore opposite to the first direction F1.

[0035] Since the first surface F1 and the sixth surface F6 are opposite vertical directions, the second surface F2 and the third surface F3 are perpendicular to their respective radial axes L1 (each radial direction A1) and are opposite directions, and the fourth surface F4 and the fifth surface F5 are parallel to their respective radial axes L1 (each radial direction A1) and are opposite directions, the first surface F1, the second surface F2, the third surface F3, the fourth surface F4, the fifth surface F5, and the sixth surface F6 are different from each other.

[0036] Referring to Figures 2, 4, and 6, this embodiment is suitable for operation with a conveying mechanism 5. The conveying mechanism 5 is suitable for conveying individual objects 9 to the holding assembly 2 located at the infeed station 13, and outputting the objects 9 from the holding assembly 2 located at the discharge station 14. The conveying mechanism 5 includes a first conveying channel 51 located beside the infeed station 13, two first gantry units 52 located on opposite sides of the infeed station 13 and spanning the first conveying channel 51, two second conveying channels 53 located beside the discharge station 14, and two second gantry units 54 located on opposite sides of the discharge station 14 and spanning the two second conveying channels 53. In this embodiment, although the number of first gantry units 52 and the number of second gantry units 54 are both two, resulting in better working efficiency, in other embodiments of the present invention, the conveying mechanism 5 may also include only one first gantry unit 52 and one second gantry unit 54.

[0037] The first conveying channel 51 can convey a feed tray 511, and the two second conveying channels 53 can each convey a first receiving tray 531 and a second receiving tray 532. The feed tray 511 can hold a plurality of uninspected items 9. The first receiving tray 531 and the second receiving tray 532 can hold a plurality of inspected items 9. Specifically, the first receiving tray 531 can hold inspected good products, and the second receiving tray 532 can hold inspected defective products. Each first gantry unit 52 can, as shown in FIG. 6, move each item 9 from the feed tray 511 onto the holding assembly 2 currently located at the infeed station 13. Each second gantry unit 54 can, as shown in FIG. 6, move each item 9 from the holding assembly 2 currently located at the discharge station 14 onto the first receiving tray 531 or the second receiving tray 532. Specifically, each of the objects 9 is moved into or out of the respective retaining assembly 2 in such a way that the first portion 95 extends longitudinally and the second portion 96 and the third portion 97 extend laterally. More specifically, each of the objects 9 is moved into or out of the respective retaining assembly 2 in such a way that the first key 92 and the second key 93 extend from the key body 91 toward the outside of the rotary seat 1.

[0038] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 13, since the inspection procedure for each item 9 is the same, and the correspondence between each item 9 and each of the retaining components 2 is also the same, the following description will use one item 9 and one retaining component 2 as an example. After placing the item 9 onto the retaining component 2 located at the infeed station 13, the inspection procedure for the item 9 can begin. First, the rotating seat 1 will rotate 45 degrees clockwise, so that the retaining component 2 moves to the first station 16 located next to the infeed station 13.

[0039] When the object 9 arrives at the first station 16, the extraction mechanism 31 of the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16 will drive the clamp assembly 311 and the suction nozzle assembly 312 to the holding assembly 2 via the drive unit 313 (see Figure 8) to lift the object 9 and move the object 9 above the first camera 321 of the first imaging mechanism 32 returning to the first inspection station 3. Each object 9 is extracted by the clamp assembly 311 and the suction nozzle assembly 312 of a separate extraction mechanism 31, with the first portion 95 extending vertically and the second portion 96 extending radially.

[0040] Next, the first camera 321 will capture an image of the bottom surface of the object 9 as shown in FIG. 13, and drive the clamp assembly 311 and the suction nozzle assembly 312 to move laterally to inspect the bottom surface of the circuit board 94, or the bottom surface of the second key 93 and the key body 91 of the object 9 for defects. During shooting, each drive unit 313 can drive each individual support member 310, each individual clamp assembly 311, and each individual suction nozzle assembly 312, thereby moving the object 9 so that the first camera 321 can capture images of different positions on the bottom surface of the object 9 from the first facing direction F1 for detailed inspection. In subsequent inspection procedures, each first inspection station 3 can capture images of one or more positions of the object 9 from the same facing direction using the first imaging mechanism 32.

[0041] After the video recording is completed, the object 9 is placed back onto the holding component 2 at the first station 16 via the extraction mechanism 31. Then, the rotating seat 1 can rotate again, so that the holding component 2 is located at the first station 16 next to the second station 17.

[0042] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 14, when the object 9 arrives at the first station 16 located next to the second station 17, the extraction mechanism 31 at the first inspection station 3 at the first station 16 can lift the object 9 from the holding assembly 2, so that the object 9 is positioned between the second camera 322 and the third camera 323. Specifically, the extraction mechanism 31 lifts the object 9 by clamping it from the front and back with the clamp assembly 311. Then, the second camera 322 and the third camera 323 can capture images of the left and right opposite sides of the key body 91 of the object 9 to check for defects on the left and right sides of the first key 92 and the second key 93. The clamp assembly 311 clamping the key body 91 from the front and back facilitates the second camera 322 and the third camera 323 capturing images of the left and right sides of the object 9. After the video recording is completed, the object 9 is placed back on the holding assembly 2, and the rotating seat 1 can rotate again, so that the holding assembly 2 moves to the second inspection station 4 (the second station 17).

[0043] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 17, since the second inspection station 4 does not have the extraction mechanism 31, the object 9 remains on the holding assembly 2 when it is at the second inspection station 4. When the object 9 is at the second inspection station 4, the eighth camera 411 can photograph the rear of the object 9 as shown in Figure 17 to check for defects on the back of the key body 91, the first key 92, and the second key 93, and the ninth camera 412 can photograph the top of the object 9 to check for defects on the top surfaces of the key body 91 and the first key 92. In other words, the second inspection station 4 can photograph the object 9 at different positions using different cameras and from different angles through the second imaging mechanism 41. Then, the rotating base 1 can rotate again, causing the holding assembly 2 to move to the first inspection station 3 (the first station 16) located in the clockwise direction, which is the next station after the second inspection station 4.

[0044] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 15, at the first inspection station 3, which is the next station after the second inspection station 4, the extraction mechanism 31 can lift the object 9 from the holding assembly 2, bringing the object 9 between the fourth camera 324 and the fifth camera 325. Specifically, the object 9 is lifted by clamping the key body 91 of the object 9 from both sides using the clamping assembly 311. Then, the fourth camera 324 and the fifth camera 325 can respectively capture images of the rear and front parts of the object 9 to check for defects in the rear and front of the key body 91. The clamping assembly 311 clamping the key body 91 from both sides facilitates the fourth camera 324 and the fifth camera 325 capturing images of the rear and front of the object 9.

[0045] Since both the fourth camera 324 of the first checkpoint 3 and the eighth camera 411 of the second checkpoint 4 can capture images of the rear part of the object 9, the first checkpoint 3 and the second checkpoint 4 (i.e., different checkpoints) can capture images of different positions of the object 9 from the same orientation.

[0046] After the inspection is completed, the extraction mechanism 31 can put the object 9 back into the holding assembly 2. Then, the rotating seat 1 can rotate again, so that the holding assembly 2 comes to the first inspection station 3 (the first station 16) located next to the discharge station 14.

[0047] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 16, when the object 9 arrives at the first station 16 located next to the discharge station 14, the extraction mechanism 31 can lift the object 9 from the holding assembly 2, so that the object 9 is positioned between the sixth camera 326 and the seventh camera 327. Then, the sixth camera 326 and the seventh camera 327 can be used to photograph the left and right opposite sides of the key body 91 of the object 9 to check for defects on the left and right sides of the key body 91. Since both the first inspection station 3 next to the second station 17 and the first inspection station 3 next to the discharge station 14 can photograph the left and right opposite sides of the object 9, only differing in the specific details captured, this embodiment allows different first imaging mechanisms 32 to photograph different positions of the object 9 from the same orientation.

[0048] The defects of the object 9 can be, for example, one or more of the following: dents, scratches, excess glue, etc. To inspect the defects of the object 9, each camera can be used with a light source of different angles, colors, or wavelengths. For example, in this embodiment, each camera directly photographs the object 9, but it can also be used to indirectly photograph the object 9 through a reflector.

[0049] After the object 9 has been inspected by the four first inspection stations 3 and the second inspection station 4, the rotating seat 1 can rotate again to bring the holding assembly 2 to the discharge station 14. Then, the second gantry unit 54 can remove the object 9 from the holding assembly 2 and selectively place the object 9 into the first receiving tray 531 or the second receiving tray 532 according to the inspection results, thus completing the entire inspection process.

[0050] In summary, the advantages of the object inspection device of the present invention are: the object 9 is automatically extracted by the extraction mechanism 31 and automatically photographed by the first imaging mechanism 32, thereby enabling automated inspection through image recognition, which solves the problem that manual inspection is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0051] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Furthermore, any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the patent specification of the present invention should also be covered by the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

[0052] 1: Rotary seat 11: Disc body 12: Seat arm 13: Feeding Station 14: Discharge Station 15: Empty site 16: First stop 17: Second Station 2: Retaining components 21: Container 22: Seating 221: Support block 222: Positioning seat 223: First suction hole 224: Second suction hole 23: Air extraction connector 3: First checkpoint 31: Extraction agency 310: Support component 311: Fixture assembly 311a: Gripper 312: Suction nozzle assembly 313: Drive Unit 314: First Driver 315: Second drive 316: Support base 32: First imaging institution 321: The First Camera 322: Second Camera 323: Third Camera 324: The Fourth Camera 325: The Fifth Camera 326: The Sixth Camera 327: The Seventh Camera 4: Second checkpoint 41: Second imaging mechanism 411: The Eighth Camera 412: The Ninth Camera 5: Conveying mechanism 51: First conveyor channel 511: Feeding tray 52: First Dragon Gate Unit 53: Second conveyor channel 531: First receiving tray 532: Second receiving tray 54: Second Dragon Gate Unit 9:Object 91: Bond 92: First key 93: Second key 94: Circuit Board 95: First part 96: Second Part 97: Third part A1: Radial direction D1: First Direction D2: Second Direction F1: First Orientation F2: Second Orientation F3: Third Direction F4: The Fourth Direction F5: The Fifth Aspect F6: The Sixth Aspect L1: Radiation axis L2: Vertical axis R1: Rotation direction

Claims

1. An object inspection device suitable for inspecting a plurality of objects, comprising: a rotating base capable of intermittently rotating in a rotation direction; a plurality of holding components arranged at intervals along the rotation direction on the rotating base, each holding component being adapted to hold a particular object; a plurality of first inspection stations arranged outside the rotating base corresponding to at least a few of the holding components in the rotation direction, each first inspection station comprising an extraction mechanism for moving a particular object relative to a particular holding component, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the extraction mechanism; wherein... Each of the extraction mechanisms is provided with a clamping assembly capable of holding one of the objects, and a drive unit capable of driving the clamping assembly to move relative to the rotary seat.

2. The object inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, Each of the objects has a first portion and a second portion that extend and connect to each other in a transverse manner. Each of the clamping assemblies is adapted to clamp the first portion of each of the objects. Each of the extraction mechanisms is also adapted to suction the second portion of each of the objects.

3. The object inspection apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein, Each object is extracted by the clamp assembly and the suction nozzle assembly of a separate extraction mechanism, with the first portion extending longitudinally and the second portion extending laterally.

4. The object inspection apparatus as described in claim 2, wherein, Each of the drive units can drive a separate clamp assembly to move longitudinally, move laterally in a direction away from or towards the rotary seat, or rotate about a vertical axis of the clamp assembly as a center of rotation.

5. An object inspection device suitable for inspecting a plurality of objects, each object having a first portion and a second portion extending transversely and connected to each other, the object inspection device comprising: a rotating base capable of intermittently rotating in a rotation direction; a plurality of holding assemblies arranged at intervals along the rotation direction on the rotating base, each holding assembly being adapted to hold a particular object; a plurality of first inspection stations arranged outside the rotating base corresponding to at least a few of the holding assemblies in the rotation direction, each first inspection station having an extraction mechanism for moving a particular object relative to a particular holding assembly, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the extraction mechanism; wherein... Each of the retaining components is provided with a receiving groove into which one of the first portions extends longitudinally, and a seat into which one of the second portions extends laterally.

6. The object inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein, Each retaining component is further provided with a first suction hole for adsorbing a different first portion and a second suction hole for adsorbing a different second portion, each first suction hole communicating with a different receiving groove and each second suction hole being formed on a different seat.

7. An object inspection device suitable for inspecting a plurality of objects, comprising: a rotating base capable of intermittently rotating in a rotation direction; a plurality of holding assemblies arranged at intervals along the rotation direction on the rotating base, each holding assembly being adapted to hold a particular object; a plurality of first inspection stations arranged outside the rotating base corresponding to at least a few of the holding assemblies in the rotation direction, each first inspection station comprising an extraction mechanism for moving a particular object relative to a particular holding assembly, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the extraction mechanism; wherein... Define several radiation axes passing through the first inspection stations, each of the first imaging mechanisms taking pictures of the object located on a separate extraction mechanism with at least one of a first face, a second face, a third face, a fourth face, or a fifth face that are different from each other; the first face is from bottom to top, the second face and the third face are opposite each other and perpendicular to the respective radiation axis, and the fourth face and the fifth face are opposite each other and parallel to the respective radiation axis.

8. The object inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, One of the extraction mechanisms at the first checkpoint can rotate each of the objects so that the first imaging mechanism at the same first checkpoint can capture images of different positions of the object from the same orientation.

9. The object inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, Different of these first imaging mechanisms can photograph different positions of the object from the same orientation.

10. An object inspection device suitable for inspecting a plurality of objects, comprising: a rotating base capable of intermittently rotating in a rotation direction; a plurality of holding components arranged at intervals along the rotation direction on the rotating base, each holding component being adapted to hold a particular object; a plurality of first inspection stations arranged outside the rotating base corresponding to at least a plurality of the holding components in the rotation direction, each first inspection station having an extraction mechanism for moving a particular object relative to a particular holding component, and a first image-capturing mechanism for capturing an image of the object located on the extraction mechanism; and a second inspection station corresponding to one of the holding components, the second inspection station cooperating with the first inspection stations and arranged along the rotation direction, and having a second image-capturing mechanism adapted to capture an image of the object located on a particular holding component; wherein... Define several radiation axes passing through the first inspection stations, each of the first imaging mechanisms taking pictures of the object located on a separate extraction mechanism with at least one of a first face, a second face, a third face, a fourth face, or a fifth face that are different from each other; the first face is from bottom to top; the second face and the third face are opposite to each other and perpendicular to the respective radiation axis. The fourth and fifth faces each other and are parallel to each other's respective radiation axes; the second imaging mechanism can capture images of the object located in each of the respective holding components with at least one of the fourth face or a sixth face opposite to the first face.

11. The object inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein, One of the first checkpoints and the second checkpoint photographed the same object from different locations with the same orientation.

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