Automated Size Inspection Device With Laser Detection And Suction Sorting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing size inspection devices, such as micrometer calipers, are time-consuming, reducing the efficiency of measuring size dimensions in workpieces.
Innovation Solution
A size inspection device that includes an inspection frame, transferring belt, positioning assembly, inspection assembly, suction assembly, and controller, which automatically measures and compares the thickness of workpieces to preset standards, using a laser detector and suction mechanism to efficiently sort passing and failing pieces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If micrometer caliper is used to measure size dimensions, then measurement precision is improved, but inspection time increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical micrometer caliper with an optical measurement system consisting of a light source, object to be measured, and detector. The optical system measures size dimensions by detecting light properties (reflection, transmission, or scattering) rather than mechanical contact, enabling automated, high-speed inspection while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection system is designed to automatically measure and sort workpieces without human intervention. The controller automatically compares measured dimensions against preset tolerances and controls the suction assembly to separate passing from failing pieces, creating a self-service inspection process that continuously operates at high speed.
2Productivity
If automated inspection system is implemented, then inspection efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection system integrates multiple functions into a single automated platform: the optical system performs measurement, the controller performs data processing and comparison against tolerances, and the suction assembly performs sorting. This multi-functional integration achieves high inspection efficiency while managing complexity through unified control.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the optical measurement system and the suction assembly. It receives measurement data, compares it against preset tolerances, and triggers the suction assembly accordingly. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system architecture by centralizing control logic and coordination.
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
Enhances inspection efficiency by automating the measurement and sorting process, saving time and improving the ability to perform size inspections effectively.
Implementation Method 1
a suction assembly (90) mounted on the inspection frame (10) adjacent to the inspection assembly (70), and located at a front side of a transferring direction of the transferring belt (30) for suction the workpiece (200) which has failed inspection
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AI summary
A size inspection device includes an inspection frame, a transferring belt, a positioning assembly, an inspection assembly, a suction assembly, and a controller. The transferring belt is slidably mounted on the inspection frame. The positioning assembly, the inspection assembly, the suction assembly, and the controller are mounted on the inspection frame. The controller is electrically connected to the inspection assembly and the suction assembly. When the positioning assembly positions the workpiece on the transferring belt below the inspection assembly, the inspection assembly obtains size value of the workpiece and transfers it to the controller, the controller compares the size value to a preset standard range to determine whether or not the workpiece has passed quality inspection, and controls the suction assembly to handle the workpiece which is not of passing quality away from the transferring belt.