Intelligent automatic assembly vehicle repair toolbox and control method therefor

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of vehicle repair toolboxes, and discloses an intelligent automatic assembly vehicle repair toolbox and a control method therefor. The intelligent automatic assembly vehicle repair toolbox comprises a box, a dual-mechanical-arm system, a platform lifting / lowering system, a scanner, and a control unit; the scanner collects an image of a target screw; the control unit determines the model and size of the target screw on the basis of the image, determines, on the basis of the model and size of the target screw, the model of a toolset needing to be used by the target screw, and generates a grabbing and assembling instruction on the basis of the model of the toolset needing to be used by the target screw; the dual-mechanical-arm system grabs the toolset needing to be used by the target screw to the platform lifting / lowering system on the basis of the grabbing and assembling instruction, and assembles on the platform lifting / lowering system the toolset needing to be used by the target screw; and the platform lifting / lowering system pushes an assembled vehicle repair tool to an opening of the box. The present application can reduce the time and labor intensity of users manually searching for and assembling tools, is easy to operate, and has high working efficiency.

Description

Intelligent automatic assembly of a vehicle repair tool box and a control method thereof

[0001] The present application claims priority to the Chinese patent application No. 202410890447.4, filed on July 4, 2024, and entitled "Intelligent automatic assembly of a vehicle repair tool box and a control method thereof", the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the field of vehicle repair tool boxes, and in particular to an intelligent automatic assembly of a vehicle repair tool box and a control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0003] With the rapid development of automobiles, vehicle repair tools have become one of the commonly used tools in families and vehicle repair industries. However, the related vehicle repair tool boxes need to be manually assembled and replaced with different tools to adapt to different sizes of screws during use, which not only increases the complexity of operation, but also reduces the work efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an intelligent automatic assembly of a vehicle repair tool box and a control method thereof, which can automatically assemble and splice vehicle repair tools, reduce the time and labor intensity of users manually searching and splicing tools, and is simple and convenient to operate with high work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an intelligent automatic assembly of a vehicle repair tool box, which comprises a box body, a double mechanical arm system, a platform lifting system, a scanner and a control unit.

[0007] The double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the control unit are arranged inside the box body; the double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the scanner are connected with the control unit; the box body internally places a tool kit.

[0008] The scanner is used for:

[0009] acquiring an image of a target screw;

[0010] The control unit is used for:

[0011] determining parameter information of the target screw according to the image; the parameter information includes a model and a size;

[0012] determining a model of a tool kit required by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw;

[0013] Generate a grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool kit required by the target screw;

[0014] The double mechanical arm system is used to:

[0015] Grab the tool kit required by the target screw according to the grabbing and assembling instruction to the platform lifting system, and assemble the tool kit on the platform lifting system to obtain the assembled automotive repair tool;

[0016] The platform lifting system is used to:

[0017] Push the assembled automotive repair tool to the box opening.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, grooves are formed on the inner walls of the four walls of the box; the grooves are used to place the tool kit.

[0019] In an exemplary embodiment, the intelligent automatic assembly automotive repair tool box further comprises a tool storage module; the tool storage module is arranged on the inner walls of the four walls of the box; the tool storage module is used to place the tool kit.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, in terms of determining the parameter information of the target screw according to the image, the control unit is specifically used to:

[0021] Preprocess the image to obtain a processed image;

[0022] Use an edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm to extract features from the processed image to obtain key features of the target screw; the key features include the center point and the edge point of the screw head;

[0023] According to the key features, a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm is used to determine the parameter information of the target screw.

[0024] In an exemplary embodiment, the double mechanical arm system comprises a first mechanical arm and a second mechanical arm;

[0025] The end of the first mechanical arm and the second mechanical arm is grabbed to the platform lifting system by horizontal overturning the tool kit required by the target screw.

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment, the intelligent automatic assembly automotive repair tool box further comprises a motor unit and a motor controller;

[0027] The motor controller is connected with the control unit; the motor unit is connected with the motor controller and the platform lifting system respectively;

[0028] The motor controller is used to control the rotation of the motor unit, so as to drive the platform lifting system to move in the vertical direction, and push the assembled automotive repair tool to the box opening.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment, the intelligent automotive repair tool box further comprises a battery assembly.

[0030] The battery assembly is connected with the motor unit, and the battery assembly is used to provide electric energy for the motor unit.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, the scanner comprises an image sensor, the image sensor is wirelessly connected with the control unit, and the image sensor is used to collect the image of the target screw.

[0032] In a second aspect, the application provides a control method of an intelligent automotive repair tool box, the control method is used for the intelligent automotive repair tool box in the first aspect, and the control method comprises the following steps:

[0033] Collecting the image of the target screw;

[0034] Determining the parameter information of the target screw according to the image, wherein the parameter information comprises a model and a size;

[0035] Determining the model of the tool kit required by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw;

[0036] Generating a grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool kit required by the target screw;

[0037] Controlling the dual-arm system to grab the tool kit required by the target screw to the platform lifting system according to the grabbing and assembling instruction, and assembling the tool kit required by the target screw on the platform lifting system to obtain the assembled automotive repair tool;

[0038] Controlling the platform lifting system to push the assembled automotive repair tool to the box opening.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, the parameter information of the target screw is determined according to the image, specifically comprising the following steps:

[0040] Preprocessing the image to obtain a processed image;

[0041] Extracting features of the processed image by using an edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm to obtain key features of the target screw, wherein the key features comprise a center point and an edge point of a screw head;

[0042] According to the key features, a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm is used to determine the parameter information of the target screw.

[0043] According to the specific embodiments provided in the present application, the present application discloses the following technical effects:

[0044] The present application provides an intelligent automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair and a control method thereof. A control unit determines the model and size of a target screw according to an image of the target screw, thereby determining the model of a tool kit required by the target screw. The tool kit required by the target screw is grabbed, assembled and pushed by cooperation of a double-mechanical-arm system and a platform lifting system. The tool kit is automatically assembled and spliced, without manual intervention, thereby reducing the time and labor intensity of manual searching and splicing of the tool kit, and improving the operation convenience and work efficiency.

[0045] Drawings

[0046] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0047] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair in an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] FIG. 2 is a real object diagram of a groove design provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] FIG. 3 is a real object diagram of a groove loading tool kit provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a double-mechanical-arm system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] FIG. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a platform lifting system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a control method of an intelligent automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Reference signs:

[0054] First mechanical arm - 1, second mechanical arm - 2, tool storage module - 3, annular groove - 4, bottom frame - 5, lifting support - 6, object loading platform - 7, screw rod - 8, pusher - 9, motor controller - 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] With reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described, obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0056] The above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application can be more obvious and easy to understand, and the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, referring to FIG. 1, the present application provides a smart automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair, which comprises a box body, a double mechanical arm system, a platform lifting system, a scanner and a control unit.

[0058] The double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the control unit are arranged inside the box body; the double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the scanner are connected with the control unit; the tool kit is placed inside the box body. The box body can serve as the shell of the smart automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair.

[0059] The scanner is used to collect the image of the target screw.

[0060] The control unit is used to determine the parameter information of the target screw according to the image; the parameter information includes the model and the size; to determine the model of the tool kit required by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw; to generate the grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool kit required by the target screw.

[0061] The double mechanical arm system is used to grab the tool kit required by the target screw to the platform lifting system according to the grabbing and assembling instruction, and assemble the tool kit required by the target screw on the platform lifting system to obtain the assembled tool for automobile repair.

[0062] The platform lifting system is used to push the assembled tool for automobile repair to the opening of the box body, for example, to push the assembled tool for automobile repair to the horizontal plane where the top surface of the box body is located.

[0063] The smart automatic assembly tool box for automobile repair of the above-mentioned embodiment can identify the model and size of the target screw, and assemble and splice the tool for automobile repair, which is simple to operate, high in work efficiency and has important practical application value.

[0064] In another example embodiment of the present application, the intelligent automatic assembling tool box for automobile repair further comprises a tool storage module; the tool storage module is arranged on the inner wall around the box body; and the tool storage module is used for placing the tool kits. The control unit controls the double-robot system to pick up and assemble the tool kits required to be used from the tool storage module and place them on the platform lifting system according to the parameter information of the target screw.

[0065] Specifically, the tool storage module adopts a fixed ring groove design, which is similar to the clamping groove of the fixed tool, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. FIG. 2 shows a physical diagram of the groove design, and FIG. 3 shows a physical diagram of the groove loading tool kits. The tool storage module serves as a container for storing tool kits of various models and is connected with the double-robot system. It is installed around the inside of the box body so that the robot system can grab it.

[0066] In another example embodiment of the present application, grooves are arranged on the inner wall around the box body; the grooves are used for placing the tool kits. The control unit controls the double-robot system to pick up and assemble the tool kits required to be used from the grooves on the inner wall around the box body and place them on the platform lifting system according to the parameter information of the target screw.

[0067] In another example embodiment of the present application, referring to FIG. 4, the double-robot system comprises a first robot arm 1 and a second robot arm 2. The ends of the first robot arm 1 and the second robot arm 2 horizontally flip to grab the tool kits required by the target screw to the platform lifting system.

[0068] The two robot arms are horizontally flipped and arranged to facilitate the grabbing of the tool kits in the tool storage module 3 installed around the inside of the box body. The annular groove 4 on the tool storage module 3 is used for fixing the tool kits.

[0069] In another example embodiment of the present application, the intelligent automatic assembling tool box for automobile repair further comprises a motor unit, a motor controller and a battery assembly. The motor controller is connected with the control unit; the motor unit is connected with the motor controller and the platform lifting system respectively. The motor controller is used to control the rotation of the motor unit, thereby driving the platform lifting system to move in the vertical direction and push the assembled tool for automobile repair to the opening of the box body.

[0070] The battery assembly is connected with the motor unit; and the battery assembly is used to provide electric energy for the motor unit. The battery assembly can also provide power supply for other components in the intelligent automatic assembling tool box for automobile repair which require electric energy.

[0071] Specifically, the motor unit is installed at the lower part of the platform lifting system, one end of which is connected with the battery assembly and the other end is connected with the platform lifting system through the transmission system to convert the electric energy into mechanical energy, so as to vertically push the assembled auto repair tools. The motor controller is installed in the box and connected with the motor unit to control the lifting of the platform lifting system.

[0072] In another example embodiment of the present application, referring to FIG. 5, the platform lifting system comprises a chassis 5, a lifting support 6, a loading platform 7, a lead screw 8 and a pusher 9.

[0073] The lifting support 6 is arranged on the chassis 5 and comprises two pairs of intersecting frames. The loading platform 7 is arranged at the top end of the lifting support 6, and the lifting support 6 is slidingly connected with the loading platform 7 and the chassis 5, respectively. The pusher 9 is arranged at the center of the chassis 5 and is electrically connected with the motor controller 10 through the motor unit. The lead screw 8 is arranged at the top end of the pusher 9 and is fixedly connected with the lifting support 6 through a cross bar. The lead screw 8 is movably connected with the cross bar. 。

[0074] In order to better realize the sliding connection of the lifting support 6 with the loading platform 7 and the chassis 5, the platform lifting system further comprises a guide rail and a sliding member. The sliding member can be a nut or a sliding block.

[0075] The lower surface of the loading platform 7 and the upper surface of the chassis 5 are provided with guide rails. The lifting support 6 is provided with a sliding member at the top end thereof, which is slidingly connected with the loading platform 7 through the guide rail on the lower surface of the loading platform 7. The lifting support 6 is also provided with a sliding member at the bottom end thereof, which is slidingly connected with the chassis 5 through the guide rail on the upper surface of the chassis 5.

[0076] The lifting process of the platform lifting system in the example is as follows: the motor controller 10 controls the rotation of the motor unit, and the pusher 9 converts the rotary motion of the motor unit into the linear motion of the lead screw 8, thereby driving the lifting support 6 to move in the vertical direction. Specifically, when the lead screw 8 moves forward, it pushes the cross bar, so that the lifting support 6 slides on the guide rail, the lifting support 6 is raised, and the assembled auto repair tools on the loading platform 7 are vertically lifted to the upper plane of the box. After the user takes away the assembled auto repair tools, the lead screw 8 moves backward to pull the cross bar, so that the lifting support 6 slides on the guide rail, the lifting support 6 is lowered, and the loading platform 7 is vertically lowered to the original position. The platform lifting system realizes the stable lifting of the loading platform 7.

[0077] In another example embodiment of the present application, the scanner is a handheld scanner; the handheld scanner is arranged outside the box; the handheld scanner comprises an image sensor; the image sensor is wirelessly connected to the control unit; and the image sensor is configured to acquire an image of the target screw.

[0078] In another example embodiment of the present application, in determining the parameter information of the target screw based on the image, the control unit is specifically configured to:

[0079] The image is pre-processed to obtain a processed image. Specifically, the acquired image can contain noise and unnecessary background information, and therefore needs to be pre-processed, such as filtering, enhancing contrast, etc., so as to better identify the features of the screw.

[0080] An edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm is used to extract features from the processed image to obtain key features of the target screw; the key features include a center point and an edge point of the screw head.

[0081] Based on the key features, a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm is used to determine the parameter information of the target screw. Specifically, the distance between two opposite edge points is measured to determine the size of the target screw; the size of the target screw is compared with the size of a known screw model in a database using the template matching method to determine the model of the target screw; or the key features of training data are extracted, the key features of the training data are input into a neural network for training, and the key features of the target screw are input into the trained neural network to obtain the size and model of the target screw. The training data includes images of multiple different screw sizes and models (known).

[0082] In another example embodiment of the present application, in determining the model of the tool kit required by the target screw based on the parameter information of the target screw, the control unit is specifically configured to:

[0083] The parameter information of the target screw is compared with matching information stored in a database to find the model of the tool kit that matches the parameter information of the target screw. The matching information includes the parameter information of different screws and the corresponding model of the tool kit used.

[0084] In actual application, the use process of the intelligent automatic assembly tool box of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0085] Step 1: Turn on the switch of the battery assembly to power on.

[0086] Step 2: Turn on the image sensor in the handheld scanner to acquire an image of the target screw, and send the image to the control unit.

[0087] Step 3: The control unit detects the model and size of the target screw according to the image, determines the model of the tool kit to be used, and issues a tool kit grabbing and assembling instruction to the dual-arm system.

[0088] Specifically, the image is pre-processed: adjusting brightness and contrast, and performing binaryzation processing; edge detection: using Canny algorithm to detect the edges of the processed image; feature extraction: finding the center point and edge point of the screw head according to the image edges; size calculation: measuring the distance between two opposite edge points, and comparing the size in the database to determine the model of the target screw.

[0089] Step 4: The dual-arm system takes out the tool kit of the corresponding model from the tool storage module according to the grabbing and assembling instruction, assembles on the platform lifting system, and rises to the surface of the box by the platform lifting system for the user to take.

[0090] Step 5: Complete the automatic recognition and assembly of the tool kit.

[0091] Step 6: After the motor unit is powered on, the platform lifting system converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, and the motor control controller controls the motor unit to complete the pushing of the assembled automotive repair tool.

[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a control method for intelligent automatic assembly of an automotive repair tool box is provided, which is used for the intelligent automatic assembly of the automotive repair tool box in the above embodiment, and the control method comprises:

[0093] Step 101: Obtain an image of a target screw.

[0094] Step 102: Determine the parameter information of the target screw according to the image; the parameter information includes the model and size.

[0095] This step specifically includes: pre-processing the image to obtain a processed image; using an edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm to extract features from the processed image to obtain key features of the target screw; the key features include: a center point and an edge point of a screw head; using a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm to determine the parameter information of the target screw according to the key features.

[0096] Step 103: Determine the model of the tool kit to be used by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw.

[0097] Step 104: Generate a grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool kit to be used by the target screw.

[0098] Step 105: according to the grabbing and assembling instructions, control the double-robot arm system to grab the tool kit required by the target screw to the platform lifting system, and assemble the tool kit required by the target screw on the platform lifting system, to obtain the assembled automobile repair tool.

[0099] Step 106: control the platform lifting system to push the assembled automobile repair tool to the box opening.

[0100] All the above embodiments have the following advantages:

[0101] (1) By automatically assembling and splicing the automobile repair tool, the time and labor intensity of the user manually searching and splicing the tool are reduced, and the work efficiency is improved.

[0102] (2) The application of intelligent recognition technology ensures the accuracy of selecting the automobile repair tool, and avoids damage caused by using inappropriate tools.

[0103] (3) The splicing of the tool kit is carried out internally without human intervention, and is suitable for a wide range of users.

[0104] (4) The automobile repair tool box has a variety of tools, including all the tools required for automobile repair, improving the user experience.

[0105] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description simple, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, however, as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory, it should be considered as the scope of the present application.

[0106] The principles and implementation modes of the present application are described by applying specific examples in this paper, and the above embodiment description is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present application; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation mode and application range will be changed. In conclusion, the content of the present application should not be understood as a limitation.

Claims

1. An intelligent, self-assembly, automotive repair tool box, characterized by, The intelligent automatic assembling automobile repair tool box comprises a box body, a double mechanical arm system, a platform lifting system, a scanner and a control unit; The double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the control unit are arranged inside the box body; the double mechanical arm system, the platform lifting system and the scanner are connected with the control unit; the tool kit is placed inside the box body; The scanner is used for: Collecting an image of a target screw; The control unit is used for: Determining parameter information of the target screw according to the image; the parameter information comprises a model and a size; Determining a model of a tool kit required by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw; Generating a grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool kit required by the target screw; The double mechanical arm system is used for: Grabbing the tool kit required by the target screw to the platform lifting system and assembling the tool kit on the platform lifting system according to the grabbing and assembling instruction, to obtain an assembled automobile repair tool; The platform lifting system is used for: Pushing the assembled automobile repair tool to the opening of the box body.

2. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair tool box of claim 1, wherein, A groove is arranged on the inner wall around the box body; the groove is used for placing the tool kit.

3. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair tool box of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent automatic assembling automobile repair tool box further comprises a tool storage module; the tool storage module is arranged on the inner wall around the box body; the tool storage module is used for placing the tool kit.

4. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair tool box of claim 1, wherein, In terms of determining the parameter information of the target screw according to the image, the control unit is specifically used for: Preprocessing the image to obtain a processed image; Extracting features of the processed image by using an edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm, to obtain key features of the target screw; the key features comprise a center point and an edge point of a screw head; Determining the parameter information of the target screw by using a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm according to the key features.

5. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair tool box of claim 1, wherein, The double mechanical arm system comprises a first mechanical arm and a second mechanical arm; The first mechanical arm and the second mechanical arm grab the tool kit required by the target screw to the platform lifting system by horizontal flipping.

6. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair toolbox of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent automatic assembling automobile repair tool box further comprises a motor unit and a motor controller; The motor controller is connected with the control unit; the motor unit is connected with the motor controller and the platform lifting system respectively; The motor controller is used for controlling the motor unit to rotate, so as to drive the platform lifting system to move in a vertical direction and push the assembled automobile repair tool to the opening of the box body.

7. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair tool box of claim 6, wherein, The intelligent automatic assembling automobile repair tool box further comprises a battery assembly; The battery assembly is connected with the motor unit; the battery assembly is used for providing electric energy for the motor unit.

8. The smart, self-filling, automotive repair toolbox of claim 1, wherein, The scanner comprises an image sensor; the image sensor is wirelessly connected with the control unit; the image sensor is used for collecting the image of the target screw.

9. A control method of an intelligent automatic assembling tool box for vehicle repair, characterized in that, The control method is used for the intelligent automatic assembling automobile repair tool box in any one of claims 1-8, and the control method comprises: Collecting an image of a target screw; Determine parameter information of the target screw according to the image; the parameter information includes a model and a size; Determine a model of a tool set required by the target screw according to the parameter information of the target screw; Generate a grabbing and assembling instruction according to the model of the tool set required by the target screw; Control the dual-robot arm system to grab the tool set required by the target screw to the platform lifting system and assemble the tool set on the platform lifting system to obtain an assembled automotive repair tool according to the grabbing and assembling instruction; Control the platform lifting system to push the assembled automotive repair tool to the box opening.

10. The control method according to claim 9, characterized by, Determine parameter information of the target screw according to the image, specifically including: Preprocess the image to obtain a processed image; Extract features of the processed image by using an edge detection algorithm or an angle point detection algorithm to obtain key features of the target screw; the key features include a center point and an edge point of a screw head; Determine the parameter information of the target screw by using a template matching method or a pattern recognition algorithm according to the key features.

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