3D Measurement Inspection System With Automated Warehouse
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 3D measurement-based inspection systems for workpieces are inefficient due to the need for multiple process steps and manual conveyance, which prolongs the inspection time.
Innovation Solution
An automatic 3D measurement-based inspection system incorporating an automated warehouse and a three-dimensional measurement apparatus, along with a three-dimensional measurement robot that can select and set inspection jigs and convey workpieces, allowing for efficient and unattended inspection of various types of workpieces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual conveyance and multiple process steps are used for 3D measurement-based inspection, then inspection completeness is maintained, but inspection time increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the conveyance function and inspection function into a single integrated system. The conveyance robot transports workpieces directly to the 3D measurement apparatus, eliminating separate manual conveyance steps and reducing overall inspection time while maintaining completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-positioning workpieces in the automated warehouse and pre-configuring inspection jigs before the actual measurement. This allows the 3D measurement apparatus to receive workpieces ready for inspection, reducing preparation time and improving efficiency.
2Productivity
If automated conveyance and inspection integration is implemented, then inspection efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyance robot is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a transport device and as part of the inspection system. It can carry workpieces, inspection jigs, and performs positioning functions, reducing the need for separate specialized devices and managing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs self-service mechanisms where the conveyance robot automatically retrieves workpieces from the automated warehouse and positions them at the 3D measurement apparatus without human intervention. The inspection jig automatically adjusts to fit different workpiece shapes, reducing the need for manual setup and simplifying operation.
3Ease of operation
If inspection jigs are manually selected and set up, then adaptability to different workpiece shapes is maintained, but operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Inspection jigs are pre-configured and stored in the automated warehouse alongside workpieces. The system automatically selects and positions the appropriate inspection jig before the 3D measurement begins, eliminating manual setup time while maintaining adaptability to different workpiece shapes through pre-prepared jig configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection system automatically selects and positions inspection jigs based on the workpiece type without human intervention. The robot identifies the required jig configuration and autonomously sets it up at the measurement apparatus, reducing setup time and simplifying operation while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is intended to provide an automatic three-dimensional measurement-based inspection system for workpieces which enables three-dimensional measurement-based inspection to be performed more efficiently. An automatic three-dimensional measurement-based inspection system for workpieces includes: an automated warehouse having a measurement target repository for storing a workpiece to undergo measurement-based inspection performed by a three-dimensional measurement apparatus, and having a measurement-purpose repository for storing the workpiece conveyed from the measurement target repository by a stacker crane when the three-dimensional measurement apparatus is going to perform the measurement; and the three-dimensional measurement apparatus provided is a three-dimensional measurement region that is adjacent to the measurement-purpose repository.