Hub Valve Hole Balance Detection Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual operation in hub valve hole balance detection is inefficient due to reliance on personnel identification and repetitive tasks, leading to low labor productivity and lack of automation in weight compensation.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a hub conveying roller bed, hub identification device with electronic belt scale and industrial camera, and valve hole balance detection device with spindle, laser emitting and receiving devices, and processor for automatic weight compensation based on hub type and phase angle detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual operation is used for hub valve hole balance detection, then the process is simple to implement, but the labor productivity is low and the automation level is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies hub types through image recognition and weight measurement, self-determines the required compensation weight, and completes the entire balance detection process without manual intervention, making the system serve itself
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with automated systems including electronic scales for weight measurement, industrial cameras for image capture, and computer processors for automatic calculation and control of weight compensation
2Productivity
If manual identification and weight substitute installation are used, then the equipment structure remains simple, but the detection efficiency and labor productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing balance data for different hub types in the database, so when a hub is detected, the appropriate compensation weight can be immediately retrieved and applied without manual lookup or calculation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an industrial camera as an intermediary to capture hub images, which are then processed by computer vision algorithms to identify hub types, serving as a bridge between physical hub characteristics and digital processing systems
3Productivity
If automated detection is implemented, then the labor productivity improves, but the measurement precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses electronic scales to precisely measure hub weight and provides feedback to the control system, which then calculates the exact compensation weight needed, creating a closed-loop feedback mechanism that ensures measurement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple detection technologies (optical imaging, weight measurement, laser scanning) into a composite detection system, where each component contributes its strengths to achieve both high productivity and high measurement precision simultaneously
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Automates the detection and compensation process, improving efficiency and reducing operator intervention by accurately identifying hub types and calculating precise weight compensation, achieving high consistency and accuracy in balance detection.
Implementation Method 1
the laser generating device and the laser receiving device are configured to emit laser, detect laser reflection at a bolt hole of the wheel disc
Implementation Method 2
the electronic belt scale is configured to obtain the weight of the hub when the hub is conveyed to the hub identification device
Data Source
AI summary
A device for detecting the balance of a hub valve hole that includes a hub conveying roller bed configured to sequentially convey a hub from an upstream of a conveying belt to a hub identification device and a valve hole balance detection device until the hub leaves the valve hole balance detection device, wherein the hub identification device includes an electronic belt scale configured to obtain the weight of the hub and an industrial camera configured to take a photo of a wheel disc of the hub when the hub is conveyed to the hub identification device. The device can accurately identify the hub type and then automatically complete the valve hole compensation function of balance detection through the combination of the above components, program control and an algorithm, thereby improving the automation level and reducing the repeated operation of an operator.