CN210135936U - Inductive proximity sensor - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the sensor technique and specifically relates to indicate an inductance type proximity sensor, including base, sensor body, setting element, actuating mechanism and stop gear, the sensor body with the setting element is connected, the setting element with this body coupling of sensor, the setting element slide set up in the base, actuating mechanism is used for the drive the setting element slides, stop gear is used for the restriction the setting element slides. The utility model discloses a simple to operate, swift, and left out the process of coating glue, avoid overflowing gluing and influence the assembly of device totality, moreover the utility model discloses an automatic mounting means, labour saving and time saving is applicable to automated production.

Description

An inductive proximity sensor

technical field

The utility model relates to the technical field of sensors, in particular to an inductive proximity sensor.

Background technique

A proximity sensor is a sensor with the ability to sense the proximity of an object. It can identify objects approaching it and output a corresponding switch signal. Therefore, the proximity sensor is usually called a proximity switch. It is a general term for sensors that can detect the detected object without touching the detected object. It can detect the movement and presence of the object and convert it into an electrical signal. Inductive proximity sensor is a common proximity sensor mainly used to detect metal objects.

However, at present, many inductive proximity sensors are installed by glue bonding, which is inefficient and prone to overflow of glue, which affects the overall assembly of the device.

Utility model content

The utility model provides an inductive proximity sensor for the problems of the prior art, so as to solve the problems raised in the background art.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: an inductive proximity sensor, comprising a base, a sensor body, a positioning member, a driving mechanism and a limiting mechanism, the sensor body is connected with the positioning member, and the sensor body is connected with the positioning member. The positioning member is connected with the sensor body, the positioning member is slidably arranged in the base, the driving mechanism is used for driving the positioning member to slide, and the limiting mechanism is used for restricting the positioning member from sliding.

Preferably, the base is provided with a groove that is slidably connected to the positioning member, and the limiting mechanism includes an installation groove recessed in the groove wall of the groove and a groove wall slidably connected to the installation groove. A blocking block, the blocking block is used to stop the positioning member from sliding in the groove.

Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a bracket provided on the base and an automatic telescopic element detachably connected to the bracket, the positioning element is connected to the bottom of the sensor body, and the output end of the automatic telescopic element Interfering with the top of the sensor body.

Preferably, the limiting mechanism further includes an elastic member disposed in the installation groove, two ends of the elastic member respectively collide with one end of the clamping block and the groove wall of the installation groove, and the clamping block The other end of the block protrudes into the groove, and the other end of the block is provided with a first slope for contacting the positioning member. The positioning member is provided with a slot for plugging with the other end of the block. .

Preferably, the driving mechanism further includes a fixing component, the automatic telescopic element is movably penetrated through the bracket, the automatic telescopic element is provided with a limit block for contacting the bracket, and the automatic telescopic element is fixed by the automatic telescopic element. The assembly is detachably connected to the bracket.

Preferably, the fixing assembly includes a fixing rod provided on the automatic telescopic element, one end of the fixing rod is rotatably connected with the automatic telescopic element, and the other end of the fixing rod is provided with two limiting pieces, and the bracket There are limit posts matched with the two limit pieces.

Preferably, the driving mechanism further includes a push plate connected to the automatic telescopic element, and the automatic telescopic element collides with the sensor body through the push plate.

The beneficial effects of the utility model: when the sensor body needs to be installed, the sensor body is placed in the base, and then the driving mechanism is activated, so that the driving mechanism drives the positioning member to be inserted into the base, and then the positioning member is fixed on the base through the limiting mechanism inside, so that the sensor body and the base are fixed. The installation disclosed by the utility model is convenient and fast, and the process of applying glue is omitted, so as to avoid the overflow of glue and affect the overall assembly of the device, and the utility model adopts an automatic installation method, which saves time and labor, and is suitable for automatic production.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the utility model.

The reference signs are: 1, base; 2, sensor body; 3, positioning part; 4, installation slot; 5, clamping block; 6, bracket; 7, automatic telescopic part; 8, elastic part; ; 10, limit block; 11, fixed rod; 12, limit piece; 13, limit column; 14, push plate; 15, second slope.

Detailed ways

In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and the contents mentioned in the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. The present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 2, an inductive proximity sensor includes a base 1, a sensor body 2, a positioning member 3, a driving mechanism and a limiting mechanism. The sensor body 2 is connected to the positioning member 3, and the The positioning member 3 is connected to the sensor body 2 , the positioning member 3 is slidably arranged in the base 1 , the driving mechanism is used to drive the positioning member 3 to slide, and the limiting mechanism is used to limit the The positioning member 3 slips.

When the sensor body 2 needs to be installed, the sensor body 2 is placed in the base 1, and then the driving mechanism is activated, so that the driving mechanism drives the positioning member 3 to be inserted into the base 1, and then the positioning member 3 is fixed to the base 1 through the limiting mechanism. inside, so that the sensor body 2 and the base 1 are fixed. The installation method disclosed by the utility model has the advantages of convenience and speed, and the process of applying glue is omitted, so as to avoid the overflow of glue and affect the overall assembly of the device, and the utility model adopts the automatic installation method, which saves time and labor, and is suitable for automatic production.

The base 1 is provided with a groove for sliding connection with the positioning member 3 , and the limiting mechanism includes a mounting groove 4 recessed in the groove wall of the groove and sliding connection with the groove wall of the mounting groove 4 The locking block 5 is used to stop the positioning member 3 from sliding in the groove. The limiting mechanism further includes an elastic member 8 disposed in the installation groove 4, two ends of the elastic member 8 are in contact with one end of the block 5 and the groove wall of the installation groove 4, respectively. The other end of the clamping block 5 protrudes into the groove, and the other end of the clamping block 5 is provided with a first inclined surface 9 for conflicting with the positioning member 3, and the positioning member 3 is provided with a the slot into which the other end is inserted. Specifically, the elastic member 8 is a spring. Preferably, the bottom end of the positioning member 3 is provided with a second inclined surface 15 that is in sliding contact with the first inclined surface 9 .

When the positioning member 3 needs to be fixed in the base 1, the positioning member 3 is pushed by the driving mechanism, so that the second inclined surface 15 at the bottom end of the positioning member 3 collides with the first inclined surface 9 of the clamping block 5, thereby pressing the clamping block 5, and The card block 5 will squeeze the spring, so that the spring shrinks, so that the card block 5 can be retracted into the installation slot 4, and when the card block 5 is in contact with the slot, the spring restores its original length and drives the card block 5 to be inserted into the slot. , so that the clamping block 5 is clamped and fixed with the positioning member 3 , and then the positioning member 3 is fixed in the base 1 . The above fixing method has the advantages of simple and quick operation and good fixing effect.

The driving mechanism includes a bracket 6 arranged on the base 1 and an automatic telescopic piece 7 detachably connected to the bracket 6 , the positioning piece 3 is connected to the bottom of the sensor body 2 , and the automatic telescopic piece 7 is connected to the bottom of the sensor body 2 . The output end of 7 interferes with the top of the sensor body 2 . Specifically, an air cylinder is selected for the automatic telescopic element. But when the positioning member 3 needs to be pushed, the automatic telescopic member 7 is installed on the bracket 6 , and then the automatic expansion and contraction member 7 is activated to push the sensor body 2 , so that the sensor body 2 can push the positioning member 3 . The detachable connection between the automatic retractable part 7 and the bracket 6 enables the automatic retractable part 7 to be disassembled after use, and then act on the next sensor, so that the user only needs to use a small number of automatic retractable parts 7 to be able to Acts on most sensors.

The driving mechanism further includes a fixing assembly, the automatic retractable member 7 is movably penetrated through the bracket 6, the automatic retractable member 7 is provided with a limit block 10 for conflicting with the bracket 6, and the automatic retractable member 7 passes through. The fixing assembly is detachably connected to the bracket 6 . The fixing assembly includes a fixing rod 11 arranged on the automatic telescopic element 7, one end of the fixing rod 11 is rotatably connected with the automatic telescopic element 7, and the other end of the fixing rod 11 is provided with two limiting pieces 12, The bracket 6 is provided with a limit post 13 that cooperates with the two limit members 12 . When the automatic telescopic element 7 needs to be fixed on the bracket 6, the automatic telescopic element 7 is in contact with the clamping position, and then the fixing rod 11 is rotated, so that the two limiting elements 12 are engaged with the limiting post 13, so that the automatic telescopic element 7 is fixed on the The bracket 6; and when the automatic retractable member 7 needs to be removed, the two limiting members 12 are pulled apart, and then the automatic retractable member 7 can be removed.

The driving mechanism further includes a push plate 14 connected to the automatic telescopic element 7 , and the automatic telescopic element 7 collides with the sensor body 2 through the push plate 14 . Specifically, an air cylinder is selected for the automatic telescopic element. With this arrangement, the automatic retractable element 7 can evenly act on the sensor body 2 with pressure, so that the sensor body 2 can be driven more smoothly.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention is disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present Professional and technical personnel, within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, make some changes or modifications to the equivalent embodiments of the equivalent changes by using the technical content disclosed above, provided that the content of the technical solution of the present invention is not departed from, according to the present invention. The utility model technology refers to any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments, which all belong to the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims (7)

1. An inductive proximity sensor, comprising: including base, sensor body, setting element, actuating mechanism and stop gear, the sensor body with the setting element is connected, the setting element with this body coupling of sensor, the setting element slide set up in the base, actuating mechanism is used for the drive the setting element slides, stop gear is used for the restriction the setting element slides.

2. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 1, wherein: the base is provided with a groove in sliding connection with the positioning piece, the limiting mechanism comprises a mounting groove concavely arranged on the groove wall of the groove and a clamping block in sliding connection with the groove wall of the mounting groove, and the clamping block is used for blocking the sliding of the positioning piece in the groove.

3. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 1, wherein: actuating mechanism including locating support on the base and with the support can dismantle the automatic extensible member of connection, the setting element with the bottom of sensor body is connected, the output of automatic extensible member with the top of sensor body is contradicted.

4. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 2, wherein: the limiting mechanism further comprises an elastic piece arranged in the mounting groove, two ends of the elastic piece are respectively abutted to one end of the fixture block and the groove wall of the mounting groove, the other end of the fixture block stretches into the groove in a protruding mode, the other end of the fixture block is provided with a first inclined plane used for abutting against a positioning piece, and the positioning piece is provided with a slot used for being connected with the fixture block in an inserting mode through the other end of the positioning piece.

5. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 3, wherein: actuating mechanism still includes fixed subassembly, automatic extensible member activity wears to locate the support, automatic extensible member is equipped with the stopper that is used for contradicting with the support, automatic extensible member passes through fixed subassembly with the connection can be dismantled to the support.

6. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 5, wherein: the fixed component comprises a fixed rod arranged on an automatic telescopic piece, one end of the fixed rod is rotatably connected with the automatic telescopic piece, the other end of the fixed rod is provided with two limiting parts, and the support is provided with two limiting columns matched with the limiting parts.

7. An inductive proximity sensor according to claim 3, wherein: the driving mechanism further comprises a push plate connected with the automatic telescopic piece, and the automatic telescopic piece is abutted to the sensor body through the push plate.

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