Sensor Position Control Apparatus for Vehicle Bolting Inspection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing sensor position control methods for vehicle quality inspection are inefficient, requiring repetitive tests to optimize sensor positions, which leads to inconvenient sensor resetting and potential production line stoppages.
Innovation Solution
A sensor position control apparatus and method that includes a guide rail, a position control unit, a sensor mount unit, an angle control unit, and driving units to automatically adjust and optimize the position and angle of sensors for bolting checks, allowing for precise and efficient sensor setting without stopping the production line.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If sensor positions are manually reset during repetitive tests, then sensor position optimization is achieved, but production line operation is stopped and time is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable sensor mounting structure that allows dynamic adjustment of sensor positions along the production line. The sensor can be repositioned to different locations without permanent installation changes, enabling flexible optimization while maintaining production continuity through automated or semi-automated resetting mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary sensor positioning and optimization during setup phases, storing optimal position data. When production issues arise, the pre-stored optimization data allows for rapid sensor repositioning without requiring extensive testing or stopping the production line for prolonged periods.
2Manufacturing precision
If experts are required for sensor resetting, then accurate sensor positioning is achieved, but production line stops for longer durations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates automated sensor positioning systems with control units that can independently adjust sensor locations based on pre-stored optimal position data. This self-service capability eliminates or reduces the need for expert intervention, allowing rapid sensor resetting without requiring specialized personnel and minimizing production line stoppage time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes feedback mechanisms that monitor sensor performance and position data. When positioning issues are detected, the feedback system automatically triggers sensor repositioning using stored optimization data, reducing the need for expert manual adjustment and minimizing the time production line operations are interrupted.
3Reliability
If repetitive tests are conducted to optimize sensor positions, then bolting check completeness is improved, but time and resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs comprehensive sensor optimization through repetitive testing during the initial setup phase, storing the optimal position data in memory. Once optimized, this pre-established configuration ensures complete bolting check capability without requiring repeated testing during production, thus achieving high reliability while minimizing time loss during actual manufacturing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and stores digital copies of optimal sensor position configurations through preliminary testing. These copied position data can be rapidly loaded and applied when needed, eliminating the need to repeat time-consuming physical tests while maintaining the reliability benefits of thorough optimization.
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
The solution enables automatic correction of sensor positions, reducing the time and effort required for sensor setting, improving production line productivity, and ensuring precise quality inspection by optimizing sensor placement based on measured performance data.
Implementation Method 1
a position control unit (100) coupled to the guide rail (110) and configured to slide along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail (110)
Implementation Method 2
an angle control unit (200) configured to change a direction which one surface of the sensor mounting unit (230) having the sensor (20) mounted thereon faces
Data Source
AI summary
A sensor position control apparatus and method that includes a guide rail formed to be elongated along one direction set to a longitudinal direction thereof and a position control unit coupled to the guide rail and configured to slide along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail. A sensor mount unit is connected to be moved together with the position control unit and has a sensor mounted on one surface thereof. In addition, an angle control unit is configured to change a direction which one surface of the sensor mounting unit faces and a position control driving unit is configured to transmit power to the position control unit. An angle control driving unit is configured to transmit power to the angle control unit.