WO2018199363A1 - Procédé et appareil d'inspection d'article - Google Patents

Procédé et appareil d'inspection d'article Download PDF

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WO2018199363A1
WO2018199363A1 PCT/KR2017/004521 KR2017004521W WO2018199363A1 WO 2018199363 A1 WO2018199363 A1 WO 2018199363A1 KR 2017004521 W KR2017004521 W KR 2017004521W WO 2018199363 A1 WO2018199363 A1 WO 2018199363A1
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박남규
이호준
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주식회사 고영테크놀러지
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Priority to CN201790001681.0U priority Critical patent/CN212845080U/zh
Priority to PCT/KR2017/004521 priority patent/WO2018199363A1/fr
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/22—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors
    • B65G47/24—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles
    • B65G47/248—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them
    • B65G47/252—Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning over or inverting them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/88—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination
    • G01N21/89—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination in moving material, e.g. running paper or textiles

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  • the present disclosure relates to an article inspection method and an article inspection device.
  • inspection while conveying automatically using a conveyor conveyance belt is known.
  • an apparatus for inspecting the top and side surfaces of the article while transferring the article to be inspected by the transfer belt or the transfer rail can be used.
  • the inspection may be performed through an image photographed by using a plurality of cameras of the upper and side surfaces of the case.
  • the present disclosure provides an article inspection method and article inspection apparatus capable of inspecting articles at low cost and time efficiently.
  • a method of inspecting an article may include: transferring an article to a first inspection position by a transfer unit; Converting the article so as to transfer the article to the second inspection position by the transfer section, inspecting the lower surface of the article by the upper and lower inspection sections, and carrying out the article.
  • inspecting the top and side surfaces of the article by the top and bottom inspection unit and the side inspection unit includes inspecting the top surface of the article by the top and bottom inspection unit, and inspecting the side of the article by the side inspection unit. can do.
  • the article inspection device may further include a lifting and rotating portion.
  • inspecting the side of the article by the side inspection portion may include raising the article by the lifting and rotating portion.
  • the step of lifting the article by the lifting and rotating portion may further include rotating the article by the lifting and rotating portion.
  • inspecting the side of the article by the side inspector may comprise adjusting the distance between the article and the side inspector.
  • the article inspection method may further comprise moving the upper and lower inspection portion from above the first inspection position to above the second inspection position.
  • the side inspection unit may include first to fourth side inspection unit.
  • the first to fourth side inspection portions may simultaneously inspect the side of the article.
  • An article inspection apparatus having an upper and lower side and a side.
  • An article inspection apparatus includes a transfer section for transferring articles, a switching section for switching articles, a top and bottom inspection section, and a side inspection section.
  • the article inspection device may further include a lift rotation unit for lifting or rotating the article.
  • the lifting and rotating unit may include a vacuum suction unit for holding the article by vacuum suction.
  • the side inspection portion is movable to adjust the relative distance to the side surface.
  • the side inspection unit may include first to fourth side inspection unit.
  • the upper and lower inspection portion is capable of reciprocating in the conveying direction of the article.
  • a method of inspecting an article includes: transferring an article having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface to a first inspection position by a conveying unit, inspecting an upper surface of the article by an inspecting unit, and converting the article by a switching rotation unit Inspecting the side by the inspection unit while switching the article so that the lower surface faces upward by the switching rotation unit, transferring the article to the second inspection position by the transfer unit, and inspecting the lower surface of the article by the inspection unit And exporting the article.
  • the step of inspecting the side by the inspection unit while switching the article by the changeover rotation includes holding the article by the changeover rotation to convert the side of the article upwards, and by the changeover rotation Inspecting the side of the article by the inspection unit while rotating.
  • converting the article with the lower surface upward by the turning rotary part may include releasing the maintenance of the article on the conveying part by the turning rotary part.
  • the step of inspecting the side of the article by the inspection unit while rotating the article by the turning rotation unit may comprise adjusting the distance between the side of the article and the inspection unit.
  • the sides of the article may include first to fourth sides.
  • the step of inspecting the side of the article by the inspection unit while rotating the article by the turning rotation unit may sequentially inspect the first to fourth side of the article.
  • the article inspection method may further comprise moving the inspection unit from the first inspection position to the second inspection position.
  • An article inspection apparatus is an article inspection apparatus for inspecting an article having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface, and a conveying portion for transferring the article, a switching rotation portion for holding, switching, and rotating the article, and an inspection portion for inspecting the article. It includes.
  • the switching rotation unit may include a holding unit for holding the article on the conveying unit, a rotating unit for rotating while holding the article, and a switching unit for switching the upper and lower surfaces of the article.
  • the retainer can include an article support.
  • the article support can hold the article by contacting the article.
  • the article inspection device may further include a lift to adjust the distance between the article and the inspection unit.
  • the inspection unit is capable of reciprocating in the conveying direction of the article.
  • an article having a pair of first sides, a pair of second sides adjacent to the pair of first sides, and first and second sides adjacent the first and second sides.
  • An article inspection method for inspecting the surface of the article with an article inspection device comprising a first inspection line and a second inspection line.
  • an article inspection method includes inspecting a first side and a first side of an article while rotating the article on a first inspection line for transporting the article, taking the article out of the first inspection line, and then performing a second inspection line And inspecting the second side and the second side of the article while rotating the article on a second inspection line for conveying the article carried from the first inspection line.
  • inspecting the first side and the first side of the article includes: inspecting the first side of the article by transferring the article to a first inspection location on the first inspection line, and rotating the article to Inspecting the first side of the article.
  • inspecting the second side and the second side of the article includes: rotating the article to inspect the second side of the article, and transferring the article to a second inspection position, thereby transferring the second side of the article. It may include the step of checking.
  • the first inspection line may include a first inspection unit
  • the second inspection line may include a second inspection unit.
  • rotating the article to inspect the first side of the article includes adjusting a relative distance between the first inspection portion and the first side, and rotating the article to inspect the second side of the article.
  • the step may include adjusting a relative distance between the second inspection unit and the second side surface.
  • taking the article out of the first inspection line and delivering it to the second inspection line may include rotating the article 90 degrees.
  • An article inspection apparatus includes a pair of first sides, a pair of second sides adjacent to the pair of first sides, and first and second sides adjacent to the first and second sides.
  • An article inspection apparatus for inspecting a surface of an article having a first inspection line for inspecting a first side and a first side of an article, and disposed apart from the first inspection line, for inspecting the second side and the second side of the article.
  • a second inspection line, and a delivery device for transferring the goods taken out of the first inspection line from the first inspection line to the second inspection line.
  • the first inspection line may include a first conveying portion for conveying the article, a first inspecting portion for inspecting the first side and the first side of the article, and a first inspecting portion for inspecting the first side of the article.
  • a first rotating portion positioned so that the second inspection line includes: a second conveying portion for receiving and conveying the article from the delivery device; a second inspecting portion for inspecting the second side and the second side of the article; and a second of the article. It may include a second rotating portion for positioning the side to allow the second inspection unit to inspect.
  • the first conveying portion and the second conveying portion may have different widths respectively corresponding to the lengths of the first side and the second side of the article.
  • the delivery device may include an article rotating unit for rotating the article, an article elevating unit for elevating the article, and a horizontal moving unit for horizontally moving the article from the first inspection line to the second inspection line.
  • the delivery device can rotate the article 90 degrees.
  • the article rotating unit may include a vacuum suction unit for holding the article by vacuum suction and a clamping unit for clamping and holding the article.
  • the first inspecting portion or the second inspecting portion may reciprocate in the conveying direction of the article on the first conveying portion and the second conveying portion, respectively.
  • the first inspector may include a first lift to adjust the distance between the article and the first inspector.
  • the second inspecting portion may include a second lifting portion for adjusting the distance between the article and the second inspecting portion.
  • An article inspection method includes the steps of loading an article in a shuttle, moving a shuttle loaded with the article to an inspection position, inspecting the upper and lower sides and sides of the article by an inspection unit, and unloading the article from the shuttle It may include the step.
  • the side of the article can include a first side and a second side adjacent to the first side.
  • Examining the top and bottom and side surfaces of the article by the inspection unit may include inspecting the top and first side surfaces of the article, rotating the shuttle, and inspecting the bottom and second side surfaces of the article.
  • inspecting the top and first side of the article includes inspecting the top side of the article, maintaining and raising the second side of the article, inspecting the first side of the article, and And lowering the article so that the bottom of the article faces upward to release the article.
  • inspecting the bottom and second sides of the article includes inspecting the bottom of the article, maintaining and raising the first side of the article, inspecting the second side of the article, and Lowering the article to release the article.
  • unloading the article from the shuttle may include rotating the shuttle.
  • inspecting the top and first side of the article includes adjusting a distance between the inspector and the article, and inspecting the bottom and second side of the article comprises a distance between the inspector and the article. It may include the step of adjusting.
  • An article inspection apparatus may include a shuttle on which an article is loaded, a shuttle transfer section for transferring a shuttle, and an inspection section for inspecting a second side adjacent to the first side while maintaining the first side of the article. Can be.
  • the article inspection device may further comprise a maintenance switch for holding and converting the article.
  • the maintenance switching unit may include a holding unit for holding the article, a lifting unit for lifting the article in the state of holding the article, and a switching unit for switching the upper and lower surfaces of the article.
  • the retainer may hold the article by clamping the first side or the second side of the article.
  • the article inspection device may further include a first transfer unit for transferring the article to load the article in the shuttle and a second transfer unit for carrying out the article loaded in the shuttle.
  • the shuttle may include a rotating portion for rotating the article and a lifting portion for adjusting the height of the article.
  • the inspector is elevable to adjust the distance between the article and the inspector.
  • the article inspection method and the article inspection apparatus may inspect the upper and lower surfaces and the side surfaces of the article through one inspection sequence. It is possible to reduce and simplify the configuration of the article inspection apparatus.
  • the article inspection method and article inspection apparatus can shorten the tack time required to inspect various outer surfaces of one article, and can perform time-efficient inspection.
  • the article inspection method and article inspection apparatus can appropriately select the number of side inspection portions, and it is possible to time-effectively inspect all aspects of the article at low cost.
  • the article inspection method and article inspection apparatus may inspect side surfaces of articles having different widths through one inspection sequence without adjusting the width of the transfer line of the inspection apparatus.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an article inspection method using a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an article inspection method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the changeover rotation shown in FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an article inspection method according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 29 is a flowchart illustrating a method of inspecting an article, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the shuttle and the shuttle transfer unit shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the maintenance switching unit illustrated in FIG. 30.
  • 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 44 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 46 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 47 is a flowchart illustrating a method of inspecting an article, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating steps of inspecting the upper and lower and side surfaces of the article by the inspecting unit illustrated in FIG. 47.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated for the purpose of describing the technical spirit of the present disclosure.
  • the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments set forth below or the detailed description of these embodiments.
  • first”, “second”, and the like used in the present disclosure are used to distinguish a plurality of components from each other, and do not limit the order or importance of the components.
  • connection when a component is referred to as being "connected” or “connected” to another component, that component can be directly connected to or connected to another component, or a new different configuration It is to be understood that the connection may be or may be connected via an element.
  • the terms “front” and “rear” should be understood in the direction in which the article is conveyed by each conveying part. Therefore, the "front” and “rear” of each conveyance part can be mutually changed according to the conveyance direction of an article, and does not limit the conveyance direction of the article on each conveyance part to any specific direction.
  • upper and lower surface should be understood to include both the upper and lower surfaces.
  • switching should be understood as the article being interchanged (or reversed, rotated) between the top and bottom, between the top and each side, or between the bottom and each side, and the term “rotation” It is to be understood that each side of the article is interchanged (or rotated) to face a predetermined direction.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspecting apparatus 100 may include upper and lower surfaces of transfer parts 110 and 120 and an article 101 capable of transferring the article 101 in a predetermined direction. It may include a switching unit 130 that can switch the upper and lower inspection unit 151 for inspecting the upper and lower surfaces, and the side inspection unit 153 for inspecting the side.
  • the conveying portion may comprise one or more article conveying means capable of conveying the article 101 in a predetermined direction.
  • various apparatuses may be used including a pulley and a belt interlocked therewith.
  • the transfer unit may include a first transfer unit 110 disposed in front of the switching unit 130 and a second transfer unit 120 disposed at the rear of the switching unit 130.
  • the first conveying unit 110 is a first conveying pulley 113 connected to the first conveying frame 111, a first conveying belt 115 linked to the first conveying pulley 113, and the first conveying pulley 113 ) And a first transfer driving part 117 for driving the first transfer belt 115.
  • the second conveying unit 120 is a second conveying pulley 123 connected to the second conveying frame 121, a second conveying belt 125 linked to the second conveying pulley 123, and a second conveying pulley It may include a second conveyance drive unit 127 for driving the 123 and the second conveyance belt (125).
  • the switching unit 130 carries the article 101 from the first transfer unit 110 to the switching unit 130, switches the upper and lower surfaces of the imported article 101, and removes the converted article 101. 2 can be carried out to the transfer unit (120).
  • the switching unit 130 includes a switching belt 131, a switching pulley 133, and a switching driver 135.
  • the shifting belt 131 includes a first shifting belt 131a positioned upwards and a second shifting belt 131a positioned downwards.
  • the switching pulley 133 includes a first switching pulley 133a linked to the first switching belt 131a and a second switching pulley 133b linked to the second switching belt 131b.
  • the switching driver 135 may drive the switching belt 131 and the switching pulley 133, and may switch the whole of the switching belt 131 and the switching pulley 133 by a predetermined angle.
  • the article 101 may be interposed and maintained between the first diverting belt 131a and the second diverting belt 131b. With the article 101 held between the first diverting belt 131a and the second diverting belt 131b, the whole of the diverting belt 131 and the diverting pulley 133 is rotated by a predetermined angle so that the article ( The top and bottom surfaces of 101 may be reversed. For example, the predetermined angle may be 180 degrees.
  • the article 101 may be carried in (or transported) from the first transfer unit 110 into the switch unit 130 by driving the first switch belt 131a and the second switch belt 131b, and the switch unit 130 ) May be carried out (or transferred) to the second transfer unit 120.
  • the article inspection apparatus 100 may further include a lift rotation unit 170 connected to the first transfer unit 110 and disposed below the article 101 on a predetermined position.
  • the lifting lowering unit 170 may lift and rotate the article 101 in the height direction.
  • the lifting lowering unit 170 may include a supporting unit 171, a rotating unit 173, and a lifting unit 175.
  • the article 101 may be supported by the support 171 under the article 101.
  • the article 101 supported by the support 171 may be rotated by a predetermined angle by the rotation 173.
  • the support part 171 and the rotating part 173 may be raised or lowered in the height direction by the lifting part 175.
  • the lifting unit 175 may be configured by various means of driving means including a hydraulic and electric driver.
  • the rotating part 173 is fixed to the lifting part 175 located below, and the support part 171 and the rotating part 173 may be raised or lowered by the driving of the lifting part 175.
  • the arrangement of the rotating unit 173 and the lifting unit 175 may be changed.
  • the elevating rotary unit 170 may further include a vacuum suction unit 172 to more securely support the article 101.
  • a vacuum suction unit 172 to more securely support the article 101.
  • Upper and lower inspection units 151 may be disposed above the first and second transfer units 110 and 120 or the switching unit 130.
  • the upper and lower inspection unit 151 may include an imaging device for acquiring an image of the article 101.
  • the imaging device may be a camera.
  • the upper and lower inspection parts 151 may reciprocate in the conveying direction of the article 101.
  • the upper and lower inspection units 151 may be movably fixed by the upper and lower inspection units frame 152 disposed above the first and second transfer units 110 and 120 and the switching unit 130.
  • the upper and lower inspection unit 151 may be fixed to the upper and lower inspection unit frame 152 and moved to a predetermined position by a driving means included in the upper and lower inspection unit frame 152.
  • various types of driving means including a hydraulic and an electric driver may be employed.
  • the top and bottom inspection unit 151 located above the article 101 is connected to the article 101. Get the image.
  • the upper and lower inspection unit 151 may determine whether the article 101 is defective by comparing the image of the article 101 acquired from the imaging apparatus with a reference image stored in advance.
  • 2 to 5 are explanatory diagrams showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the position for inspecting the upper surface of the article 101 may be set to the first inspection position 161, and the position for inspecting the lower surface of the article 101 is set to the second inspection position 162.
  • the first inspection position 161 may be set to a predetermined position on the first transfer unit 110 in front of the switching unit 130.
  • An image of the upper surface of the article 101 may be acquired by the upper and lower inspection unit 151 positioned above the first inspection position 161.
  • the second inspection position 162 may be set to a predetermined position on the second transfer unit 120 disposed behind the switching unit 130.
  • the article 101 may be moved out to the second inspection position 162 in a state where the bottom surface thereof is turned upward by the switching unit 130.
  • An image of the bottom surface of the article 101 may be acquired by the top and bottom inspection unit 151 positioned above the second inspection position 162.
  • the article inspection apparatus 100 including one side inspection unit 153 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the side inspection unit 153 may be disposed in the lateral direction of the position where the article 101 is supported and lifted by the elevating rotation unit 170, and may inspect the side of the article 101.
  • the side inspection unit 153 may include an imaging device for acquiring an image of the article 101.
  • the imaging device may be a camera.
  • the side inspection unit 153 may be located at a predetermined height on the side inspection unit frame 159 fixed relatively to the first transfer unit 110.
  • the article 101 may be raised by a predetermined height while being supported by the elevating rotation 170, and the side of the article 101 may be inspected by the side inspection unit 153 located at substantially the same height.
  • the article 101 has at least one side, and as the article 101 is rotated by the elevating rotation unit 170, all sides can be inspected through one side inspection unit 153.
  • the side inspection unit 153 may be moved to maintain a constant distance between the side of the article 101 and the side inspection unit 153 by the rotation of the article 101. As shown in FIG. 3, when the article 101 is rotated such that the distance between the side of the article 101 and the side inspecting portion 153 increases, the side inspecting portion 153 may move toward the side of the article 101. .
  • Side inspection unit 153 may include a drive means for adjusting the relative distance to the side of the article (101).
  • various types of driving means including a hydraulic and an electric driver may be adopted.
  • the article 101 may be transferred to the first inspection position 161 where the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected by the first transfer unit 110.
  • the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected through the upper and lower inspection units 151 positioned upward from the first inspection position 161.
  • the side of the article 101 is inspected through the side inspection unit 153 while rotating the article 101 while the article 101 is raised.
  • the article 101 is lowered and positioned again in the first transfer unit 110, and the first transfer unit 110 may transfer the article 101 and carry it into the conversion unit 130.
  • the side inspection unit 153 may be moved to adjust the relative distance between the article 101 and the side inspection unit 153.
  • the switching unit 130 switches the article 101 such that the lower surface of the imported article 101 faces upward, and the article 101 has a second transfer unit with the lower surface facing upward. May be exported to 120.
  • the article 101 may be transferred to the second inspection position 162 on the second transfer part 120 by the second transfer part 120.
  • the upper and lower inspection units 151 may be moved upward from the first inspection position 161 to the second inspection position 162.
  • the lower surface of the article 101 is inspected by the upper and lower inspection section 151 at the second inspection position 162, the finished article 101 is transported to a predetermined position by the second transfer section 120 to be carried out Can be.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an article inspection method using a second embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspection apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure may include four side inspection units.
  • the number of side inspection portions may be determined in consideration of the number of sides of the article 101.
  • the article inspection apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment may include first to fourth side inspection units 253, 254, 255, and 256 to inspect the article 101 having four sides.
  • the first to fourth side inspection units 253, 254, 255, and 256 may be disposed at the periphery of the position where the article 101 is supported and lifted by the lifting and lowering unit 170, and inspects the side of the article 101. can do.
  • the first to fourth side inspection parts 253, 254, 255, and 256 may be disposed in the rectangular frame 257 disposed at the periphery of the position where the article 101 is supported and lifted by the elevating rotation part 170.
  • the rectangular frame 257 may be coupled to the side inspection frame 159.
  • the article 101 may be positioned at the center of the rectangular frame 257, and may be positioned by the first to fourth side inspection units 253, 254, 255, and 256 arranged in four directions of the rectangular frame 257, respectively.
  • Four sides of 101 can be inspected simultaneously.
  • four side inspection portions are illustratively shown, but one or more side inspection portions may be disposed in view of the number of sides of the article 101.
  • the first to fourth side inspection units 253, 254, 255, and 256 can quickly inspect all sides of the article 101 by inspecting the sides of the article 101 at once. Since the article 101 does not need to be rotated, the article inspection method can be simplified. In addition, since the rotating unit 173 of the lifting and lowering unit 170 may be omitted, the article inspection apparatus 200 can be simply configured.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspection apparatus 300 may include two inspection lines 303 and 305.
  • the article inspection apparatus 300 includes one upper and lower inspection unit 351 and first and second inspection lines 303 and 305 so that the inspection of the article 101 may be performed in consideration of the transfer and switching time of the article 101. ) May be included.
  • Each of the first and second inspection lines 303 and 305 includes first and second transfer units 110 and 120 and a switching unit 130.
  • the first and second inspection lines 303 and 305 may be arranged in parallel with each other. While the upper surface of the article 101 is inspected in the first conveyance unit 110 of the first inspection line 303, the article 101 may be transferred to the first conveyance unit 110 in the second inspection line 305. .
  • the upper and lower inspection unit 351 moves to the second inspection line 305 while the article 101 is taken out from the first inspection line 303, and the article 101 at a predetermined position of the second inspection line 305. It is possible to check the lower surface of the Through this, only one upper and lower inspection unit 351 may inspect the plurality of articles 101 in one sequence. Thus, the article 101 can be inspected in two inspection lines without wasting inspection time. Therefore, since the upper and lower inspection parts 351 need not be provided for each inspection line, the manufacturing cost of the article inspection device can be reduced.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an article inspection method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Article inspection method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure the first and second transfer unit (110, 120), the switching unit 130, the upper and lower inspection unit 151, and the side inspection unit (153, 253, 254, 255, 256) Use the article inspection apparatus (100, 200) comprising a.
  • the article inspection method the step of transferring the article to the first inspection position by the transfer unit (S110), the upper and lower surface inspection unit and the side inspection unit to inspect the top and side of the article Step (S120), the step of switching the article so that the lower surface of the article is turned upward by the switching unit (S130), the step of transferring the article to the second inspection position by the transfer unit (S140), the upper and lower inspection of the article It may include the step (S150) for inspecting the lower surface, and the step (S160) for carrying out the article.
  • step S110 as described with reference to FIG. 2, the article 101 may be transferred to the first inspection position 161 on the first transfer unit 110 by the first transfer unit 110.
  • step S120 as described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the top surface of the article 101 is inspected through the top and bottom inspection unit 151, and the sides of the article 101 raise the article 101. It can be inspected through the side inspection unit 153 while rotating the article 101 in the state.
  • the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected by the inspection unit 151 when the upper surface thereof is upper and lower, and the side surface of the article 101 may be inspected by the side inspection unit 153.
  • the article 101 may be lifted by the lift rotation 170.
  • the article 101 may be rotated by the lift rotation unit 170.
  • the distance between the article 101 and the side inspection unit 153 can be adjusted.
  • step S130 as described above with reference to FIG. 4, the article 101 may be switched so that the lower surface thereof faces upward and then transported to the second transfer unit 110.
  • step S140 as described with reference to FIG. 5, the article 101 may be transferred to the second inspection position 162 on the second transfer part 120 by the second transfer part 120.
  • step S150 the bottom surface of the article 101 may be inspected by the top and bottom inspection unit 151 at the second inspection position 162.
  • step S160 the article 101 whose inspection is completed may be transported to a predetermined position by the second transfer unit 120 and then carried out.
  • the side inspection unit includes the first to fourth side inspection units 253, 254, 255, and 256
  • the first to fourth side inspection units 253 and 254. , 255, 256 may simultaneously inspect the sides of the article 101.
  • no rotation of the article 101 is required, and all sides of the article 101 can be inspected by raising the article 101. Therefore, the side surface of the article 101 can be inspected efficiently.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspection apparatus 400 may include the first and second transfer units 110 and 120 and the article 101 capable of transferring the article 101 in a predetermined direction. It may include a switching rotation unit 430 capable of maintaining, switching and rotating), and an inspection unit 451 for inspecting the article 101.
  • the first transfer unit 110 may be disposed in front of the changeover rotation unit 430, and the second transfer unit 120 may be disposed behind the changeover rotation unit 430.
  • the conversion rotation unit 430 may hold, convert, and rotate the article 101.
  • the article 101 may be conveyed by the first transfer unit 110 to a predetermined position where the article 101 may be held by the turnover unit 430.
  • the conversion rotation unit 430 may hold the article 101 at a predetermined position of the first transfer unit 110.
  • the article 101 may be switched so that the side of the article 101 faces upward by the turning rotation unit 430.
  • the turning rotation unit 430 may switch so that the bottom surface of the article 101 faces upward, and positioned at a predetermined position on the second transfer unit 120.
  • the inspection unit 451 may be fixedly installed above each of the first transfer unit 110, the second transfer unit 120, and the switching rotation unit 430.
  • the inspection unit 451 may include an imaging device for acquiring an image of the article 101.
  • the imaging device may be a camera.
  • the inspection unit 451 may be configured to reciprocate in the transport direction of the article 101.
  • the inspection unit 451 may be movably installed by the inspection unit frame 452 disposed above the first and second transfer units 110 and 120 and the switching rotation unit 430.
  • the inspector 451 may be fixed to the inspector frame 452 and moved to a predetermined position by a driving means included in the inspector frame 452.
  • Various means of driving, including hydraulic and electric drivers may be included in the inspection unit frame 452.
  • the inspection unit 451 can move upward of the article 101, and the article 101 is located. ) Can be obtained.
  • the inspection unit 451 may determine whether the article 101 is defective by comparing the image of the article 101 acquired from the imaging apparatus with a previously stored reference image.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the changeover rotation shown in FIG. 10.
  • the switching rotation unit 430 may include a holding unit 431, a rotation unit 432, and a switching unit 433.
  • the holding part 431 may include a first holding arm 431a and a second holding arm 431b.
  • One end of the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b is connected to the main body 433a and may move in a direction facing each other by driving means provided in the main body 433a.
  • the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b may include first and second article supporting portions 431c and 431d at opposite ends, respectively.
  • the first and second article support portions 431c and 431d may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b.
  • the rotating part 432 may include a rotation driving means 432a installed on the second holding arm 431b.
  • a rotation driving means 432a various types of driving means, including hydraulic and electric drivers, may be applied.
  • the rotation driving means 432a may rotate the second article support part 431d relative to the second holding arm 431b. With the article 101 held between the first and second article supports 431c and 431d, the article 101 is rotated by the rotary drive means 432a to the first and second article supports 431c and 431d. And relative to the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b.
  • the switching unit 433 may include a main body 433a, a switching driving means 433b, and a switching rotation frame 433c.
  • the main body 433a may be rotated about the rotation axis of the switching driving means 433b with respect to the switching rotation frame 433c.
  • the switching driving means 433b is provided between the main body 433a and the switching rotation frame 433c to rotate the main body 433a.
  • various types of driving means including hydraulic and electric drivers can be applied. Since the article 101 can be held by the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b connected to the main body 433a, the article 101 can be switched by switching the main body 433a.
  • the lifting unit 434 for adjusting the distance between the article 101 and the inspection unit 451 may be connected to the switching rotation unit 430.
  • the lifting unit 434 may include a lifting shaft 434a and a base 434b connected to the switching rotation frame 433c.
  • the lifting shaft 434a and the switching rotation frame 433c may be lifted and lowered through the lifting driving means included in the base 434b.
  • As the lifting driving means various types of driving means including hydraulic and electric drivers can be applied.
  • the lifting unit 434 is illustrated and described as being connected to the switching rotation unit 430 by way of example, but the lifting unit 434 is connected to the inspection unit 451 and the inspection unit frame 452. It is also possible to adjust the distance between the article 101 and the inspection unit 451 by lifting the inspection unit 451.
  • 12 to 17 are explanatory diagrams showing a method of inspecting an article using the article inspection apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the first inspection position 161 may be designated as a predetermined position on the first transfer portion 110 in front of the switching rotation portion 430, the inspection portion located above the first inspection position 161.
  • An image of the top surface of the article 101 can be acquired by 451.
  • the second inspection position 162 may be set to a predetermined position on the second transfer unit 120 disposed behind the switching rotation unit 430.
  • the article 101 may be carried out to the second inspection position 162 by being taken out by the switching rotation part 430 so that the lower surface thereof faces upward.
  • An image of the bottom surface of the article 101 can be acquired by the inspection unit 451 located above the second inspection position 162.
  • the rectangular parallelepiped article 101 including the upper surface, the lower surface, and the first to fourth side surfaces may have a first inspection position 161 on which the upper surface may be inspected. Can be transferred to.
  • the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected through the inspection unit 451 located above the first inspection position 161.
  • the article 101 may be transported between and retained between the first and second retaining arms 431a and 431b that are previously arranged.
  • the article 101 may not move parallel to the first and second retaining arms 431a and 431b and may be rotatably held relative to the first and second retaining arms 431a and 431b.
  • the article 101 can be turned by a predetermined angle such that the side faces upward while held by the first and second retaining arms 431a and 431b.
  • the article 101 is turned 90 degrees so that the side faces upward.
  • the inspection unit 451 may be moved to be located above the side of the article 101, and may inspect the side of the article 101 from above.
  • the conversion rotation frame 433c may be lowered by the lifting unit 434.
  • the article 101 may be rotated by the rotation driving means 432a.
  • the article 101 can be rotated such that the side opposite to the side shown in FIG. 14 faces upward.
  • the article 101 is rotated by a predetermined angle so that all sides of the article 101 can face upward at least once or more.
  • the switching unit 434 may be lowered more than the state shown in FIG.
  • the article 101 is switched by a predetermined angle such that the lower surface thereof is upwardly in a state of being held by the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b so as to be positioned on the second conveying part 120. It can be located at. After placing the article 101 on the second transfer part 120, the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b may be moved away from each other, and the holding of the article 101 may be released. .
  • the article 101 may be transferred to the second inspection position 162 of the second transfer part 120 with the lower surface thereof facing upward.
  • the inspection unit 451 may be moved above the second inspection position 162.
  • the lower surface of the article 101 may be inspected through the inspection unit 451 positioned above the second inspection position 162.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspection apparatus 500 may include two inspection lines 503 and 505.
  • the article inspection apparatus 500 may inspect the article 101 and the first and second inspection lines 503 so that the inspection of the article 101 may be performed in consideration of the time required for transferring, switching, and rotating the article 101. , 505).
  • Each of the first and second inspection lines 503 and 505 includes first and second transfer parts 110 and 120 and a switching rotation part 430.
  • the first and second inspection lines 503 and 505 may be arranged in parallel with each other.
  • the inspection unit 551 is coupled to the inspection unit frame 552 to be movable along each of the first inspection line 503 and the second inspection line 505, and the first inspection line 503 and the second inspection line 505. It can be moved between.
  • the inspection unit 551 is the first transfer unit 110 of the first inspection line 503, the switching rotation unit 430, and the first transfer unit 110 of the second transfer unit 120 and the second inspection line 505. It may be selectively positioned above any one of the switching rotation unit 430, and the second transfer unit 120.
  • the article 101 may be transferred from the second inspection line 505 to the first transfer unit 110 while the upper surface of the article 101 is inspected in the first transfer unit 110 of the first inspection line 503. .
  • the article 101 which has been inspected by the side in the second inspection line 505 may be converted to the second transfer part 120.
  • the plurality of articles 101 can be inspected in a single sequence with only one inspection unit 551.
  • the article 101 can be inspected in two inspection lines 503 and 505 without wasting inspection time. Therefore, since the inspection unit 551 does not need to be provided for each inspection line, the manufacturing cost of the article inspection apparatus can be reduced.
  • FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an article inspection method according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • An article inspection method according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure uses article inspection apparatuses 400 and 500 including first and second transfer units 110 and 120, a switching rotation unit 430, and an inspection unit 451.
  • an article inspection method includes transferring an article having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a side surface to a first inspection position by a transfer unit (S210). Examining the upper surface (S220), the step of inspecting the side by the inspection unit while switching the article by the switching rotation (S230), the step of switching the article to the upper surface by the switching rotation (S240), the transfer unit Positioning the article to the second inspection position (S250), by inspecting the lower surface of the article by the inspection unit (S260), and the step of taking out the article (S270).
  • the inspection unit 451 may be moved from the first inspection position 161 to the second inspection position 162.
  • step S210 as described with reference to FIG. 12, the article 101 may be transferred to the first inspection position 161 on which the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected.
  • step S220 the upper surface of the article 101 may be inspected through the inspection unit 451 positioned above the first inspection position 161.
  • step S230 as described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the article 101 is switched so that the side faces upward by the switching rotation unit 430, and the inspection unit 451 of the article 101. Inspect while rotating the side.
  • step S230 by holding the article 101 by the switching rotation unit 430 is switched so that the side of the article 101 is upward, the inspection unit while rotating the article 101 by the switching rotation unit 101 Side 451 can be inspected by 451. Holding of the article 101 may be released on the transfer portion by the turning rotation 430. The distance between the side of the article 101 and the inspection portion 451 can be adjusted. Four sides of the article 101 can be inspected sequentially.
  • step S240 as described with reference to FIG. 16, the article 101 may be switched to face upward when the article 101 is held by the first and second holding arms 431a and 431b.
  • the article 101 may be transferred to the second inspection position 162 of the second transfer unit 120 with the lower surface thereof facing upward.
  • step S260 the bottom surface of the article 101 may be inspected through the inspection unit 451 located above the second inspection position 162.
  • step S270 the article 101 whose inspection is completed may be transported to a predetermined position by the second transfer unit 120 and then carried out.
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article 101 (refer to FIG. 21) inspected by the article inspection apparatus 600 according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure is a pair of first sides, a pair of second ones adjacent to the pair of first sides It may have six sides, including a side, and a first face (or top face) and a second face (or bottom face) adjacent to the first and second sides.
  • the article 101 may be six-sided in the shape of a cube.
  • the article inspection apparatus 600 may include first and second inspection lines 603 and 605 and a delivery device 670 arranged in parallel.
  • the first inspection line 603 may include a first transfer unit 610 and 620 capable of transferring the article 101 in a predetermined direction, a first inspection unit 650 capable of inspecting the article 101, and an article (
  • the first side of the 101 may include a first switching unit 630 for positioning the first inspection unit 650 to inspect.
  • the second inspection line 605 may include a second transfer unit 680 and 690 capable of transferring the article 101 in a predetermined direction, a second inspection unit 660 capable of inspecting the article 101, and an article ( And a second switching unit 640 for positioning the second side of the 101 to be inspected by the second inspection unit 660.
  • the first and second inspection lines 603 and 605 are arranged in parallel and have substantially the same configuration. Therefore, hereinafter, the first inspection line 603 will be described in detail, and redundant description of components substantially the same as or similar to the first inspection line 603 in the second inspection line 605 will be omitted. do.
  • the first conveyers 610, 620 and the second conveyers 680, 690 may include one or more article conveying means capable of conveying the article 101 in a predetermined direction.
  • article conveying means various apparatuses may be used including a pulley and a belt interlocked therewith.
  • the first transfer units 610 and 620 include a first front transfer unit 610 disposed in front of the first switch unit 630 and a first rear transfer unit 620 disposed behind the first switch unit 630. can do.
  • the first front transfer part 610 is a first front transfer pulley 613 connected to the front frame 611, a first front transfer belt 615 linked to the first front transfer pulley 613, and the first front transfer A first front transfer driving part 617 for driving the pulley 613 and the first front transfer belt 615 may be included.
  • the first rear conveying unit 620 is a second rear conveying pulley 623 connected to the first rear frame 621, a second rear conveying belt 625 linked to the first rear conveying pulley 623, and It may include a second front transfer driving unit 627 for driving the first rear transfer pulley 623 and the second rear transfer belt 625.
  • the first switching unit 630 converts the article 101 carried into the first switching unit 630 in a state where the upper surface thereof faces upward so that the first side of the article 101 faces upward.
  • the pair of first switching belts 631 which are arranged in pairs, is driven by the first switching pulley 633, and the upper surface of the article 101 and The article 101 can be switched by a predetermined angle while maintaining the bottom surface.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees or 180 degrees.
  • the first switching unit 630 opens the entirety of the first switching belt 631 and the first switching pulley 633 so as to switch the article 101 held between the pair of first switching belts 631. It may include a first rotation driving unit 635 that can rotate.
  • the pair of first shifting belts 631 are driven by the first shifting pulley 633 so that the article 101 rotated by the first shifting portion 630 is connected between the pair of first rotating belts 631. It can be moved in the horizontal direction in the first switching unit 630 in the state maintained in. For example, when the article 101 is brought into the first switching unit 630 while the upper surface is facing upward, the lower surface of the article 101 turned 90 degrees by the first switching unit 630 is upward. It may be carried out from the first switching unit 630 to the first rear transfer unit 620 in the facing state.
  • the first inspection line 603 may include a first inspection unit 650 capable of inspecting the article 101 positioned in the first front transfer unit 610 or the first switching unit 630.
  • the first inspection unit 650 may include a first imaging device 651, a first inspection unit frame 652, and a first lift unit 653 capable of acquiring an image of the article 101.
  • the first imaging device may be a camera.
  • the first imaging device 651 may be fixed to the first inspection unit frame 652. As the first inspector frame 652 moves along the first inspector rail 655, the first imaging device 651 may move the first front conveyer 610 or the first diverter 630 of the article 101. It can move back and forth in the feed direction. As the driving means included in the first inspector frame 652 moves the first inspector frame 652 along the first inspector rail 655, the first imaging device 651 may include the first inspector rail 655. Can be moved to a predetermined position on the phase.
  • the driving means of the first inspection unit frame 652 may include any one of a variety of drive mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric drive.
  • the first imaging device 651 When the first imaging device 651 is located at a predetermined position, the first imaging device 651 is an upper surface of the article 101 on the first front transfer part 610 or the first switching part 630 located below it. Alternatively, an image of the first side may be acquired.
  • the first inspection unit 650 may determine whether the article 101 is defective by comparing the image of the article 101 acquired by the first imaging device 651 with a previously stored reference image.
  • the first inspection unit 650 may include a first lifting unit 653 that adjusts the height of the first imaging device 651 with respect to the first front transfer unit 610 or the first switching unit 630.
  • the first imaging device 651 may be fixed to one end of the first lifting unit 653, and the height may be adjusted by the first lifting unit 653.
  • the first lift 653 may include any one of a variety of drive mechanisms, including hydraulic or electric drivers.
  • the first lifting unit 653 adjusts the height of the first imaging device 651 so that the article 101 and the first imaging device 651 positioned on the first front transfer unit 610 or the first switching unit 630 are provided. The distance between the can be adjusted constantly.
  • the distance between the first imaging device 651 and the article 101 when the first imaging device 651 inspects the top surface of the article 101 positioned on the first front transfer part 610 is the first imaging device ( The distance between the first imaging device 651 and the article 101 when the 651 examines the first side of the article 101 positioned on the first switch 630 may be different. In this case, the distance between the first imaging device 651 and the surface of the article 101 is kept constant while the article 101 moves on the first front conveying portion 610 and the first switching portion 630.
  • the first lifting unit 653 may adjust the height of the first imaging device 651. By adjusting the height of the first imaging device 651 in this manner, the first imaging device 651 can acquire an image of the optically focused article 101. Thus, whether the article 101 is defective can be accurately inspected.
  • the delivery device 670 may be located adjacent to the first rear transfer part 620.
  • the delivery device 670 may move (or transfer) the article 101 taken out of the first inspection line 603 to the second inspection line 605.
  • the delivery device 670 is the article 101.
  • the delivery device 670 vacuum-adsorbs the clamping portion 671 and the article 101 including a pair of clamping fingers 671a and a clamping drive 671b that can clamp and hold the article 101.
  • the vacuum suction unit 673 may be included.
  • the clamping driver 671b may move the pair of clamping fingers 671a toward each other or in a direction away from each other.
  • the clamping drive 671b may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric drive.
  • the pair of clamping fingers 671a may hold (or grip) the second side of the article 101.
  • the article 101 can be held between the pair of clamping fingers 671a.
  • the vacuum suction part 673 can hold the article 101 in the vacuum suction part 673 by forming a vacuum state in contact with the upper surface of the article 101.
  • the vacuum state may be understood as a pressure relatively lower than the atmospheric pressure around the vacuum adsorption unit 673.
  • the delivery device 670 is capable of transporting the article rotation part 675 that can rotate the article 101, the article lifting part 677 that can lift the article 101, and the article 101 in a horizontal direction.
  • the horizontal transfer unit 679 may further include.
  • the article rotation part 675 may be connected to the clamping part 671 and the vacuum suction part 673.
  • the article rotation part 675 may rotate the article 101 held by the clamping finger 671a and the vacuum suction part 673 by a predetermined angle.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the article rotation part 675 may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric driver.
  • the article lifting unit 677 may lift the article rotating unit 675 connected to one end.
  • the article lifting unit 677 may include any one of a variety of drive mechanisms, including hydraulic or electric drivers.
  • the other end of the article lifting unit 677 may be connected to the horizontal transfer unit 679.
  • the horizontal transfer unit 679 moves along the transfer rail 678, the article rotating unit 675, the article lifting unit 677, the clamping unit 671, directly or indirectly connected to the horizontal transfer unit 679, and
  • the vacuum suction part 673 may be conveyed together in the horizontal direction.
  • the horizontal transfer part 679 moves, the article 101 held in the clamping part 671 and the vacuum suction part 673 may be transferred from the first inspection line 603 to the second inspection line 605. have.
  • 21 to 28 are explanatory diagrams showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 through 28.
  • the article 101 is brought into the first inspection line 603 and can be taken out of the second inspection line 605.
  • the article 101 may be in the shape of a cuboid with six sides.
  • the article 101 includes a pair of relatively wide first sides, a pair of second sides adjacent the pair of first sides and narrower than the pair of first sides, and the first side and the first side. It may have six faces including an upper surface and a lower surface adjacent to two sides.
  • the width of each inspection line may be designed in consideration of dimensions including the width, width and height of the article 101 to be conveyed. In this embodiment, the width of the first inspection line 603 is wider than the width of the second inspection line 605.
  • the article 101 may be introduced into the first inspection line 603 and positioned at the first inspection position 611 of the first front transfer part 610.
  • the first imaging device 651 of the first inspection unit 650 is held by the first inspection unit frame 652 and can reciprocate in the conveying direction of the article 101 along the first inspection unit rail 655.
  • the first imaging device 651 may be located above the first inspection position 611. While the article 101 is located at the first inspection position 611, the first imaging device 651 can acquire an image of the upper surface of the article 101.
  • the top surface of the article 101 can be inspected through the acquired top image.
  • the first lifting unit 653 may adjust the height of the first imaging device 651 so that the distance between the first imaging device 651 and the upper surface of the article 101 becomes a predetermined distance.
  • the first imaging device 651 may be connected to one end of the first shaft 654, and the first lifting unit 653 may be connected to the other end of the first shaft 654. Therefore, the first imaging device 651 may be linked with the first lift unit 653.
  • the article 101 is transferred to the first diverter 630 and is diverted by the first diverter 630 while being converted into the article 101.
  • the first side of can be inspected.
  • the article 101 may be diverted by a predetermined angle while held between the first diverting belt 631 and the first diverting pulley 633.
  • the article 101 when the article 101 is rotated 90 degrees, the article 101 may be positioned so that one first side of the article 101 faces upward.
  • the first imaging device 651 may be moved along the first inspection unit rail 655 to be positioned above the article 101. The first imaging device 651 can acquire an image of the first side surface of the article 101 facing upward.
  • One first side of the article 101 can be inspected through the acquired image of one first side.
  • the first lifting portion 653 is arranged so that the distance between the first imaging device 651 and the first side of the article 101 becomes a predetermined distance.
  • the height of the imaging device 651 can be adjusted.
  • the other first side of the article 101 may be inspected.
  • the article 101 is diverted by a predetermined angle by the first diverter 630 such that the other first side of the article 101 can face upward.
  • the predetermined angle may be 180 degrees.
  • the article 101 may be retained in the delivery device 670 at a predetermined location on the first back transfer 620 of the first inspection line 603.
  • the article elevating unit 677 of the delivery device 670 descends the elevating shaft 677a, so that the article rotating unit 675 connected to one end of the elevating shaft 677a, and a pair of clamping fingers connected to the article rotating unit 675.
  • 671a, and vacuum adsorption portion 673 may be located proximate to article 101.
  • the article 101 may be held at the pair of clamping fingers 671a and vacuum suction portion 673 at a predetermined position.
  • the pair of clamping fingers 671a move in a direction facing each other to hold (or grip) the first side of the article 101, and the vacuum suction part 673 is at least on the lower surface of the article 101 facing upward. Some may be vacuum adsorbed.
  • the article 101 may be transported horizontally while being rotated by a predetermined angle to the second forward conveyance 690 of the second inspection line 605.
  • the article 101 is lifted to a predetermined height by the article lifting section 677, rotated by a predetermined angle by the article turning section 675, and from the first inspection line 603 by the horizontal conveying section 679. It may be horizontally transferred to the second inspection line 605.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the article 101 may be positioned above the second front transfer portion 690 of the second inspection line 605 in a 90 degree rotation.
  • the article 101 may be lowered by the article lifter 677 and loaded on the second front transfer part 690 of the second inspection line 605.
  • the article 101 may be conveyed in opposite directions on the first inspection line 603 and the second inspection line 605.
  • the holding of the article 101 by the pair of clamping fingers 671a and the vacuum suction section 673 is released, and the article 101 is independently on the second inspection line 603. It can be located at The article rotating unit 675 may be lifted again by the article lifting unit 677 so as not to interfere with the transfer of the article 101 on the second inspection line 605.
  • the article 101 may be conveyed on the second front conveying part 690 of the second inspecting line 605 as opposed to the conveying direction of the first inspecting line 603.
  • the article 101 may be carried into the second transition portion 640 of the second inspection line 605 to inspect the second side of the article 101.
  • the second switching unit 640 of the second inspection line 605 may be switched by a predetermined angle while maintaining the article 101.
  • the article 101 when the article 101 is turned 90 degrees, the article 101 may be positioned so that one second side faces upward.
  • the second inspection unit 660 may include a second imaging device 661, a second inspection unit frame 662, and a second lifting unit 663 that acquires an image of the article 101.
  • the second imaging device may be a camera.
  • the second imaging device 661 is moved to be located above the article 101, and the second imaging device 661 can acquire an image of the second side of the article 101 facing upward.
  • One second side of the article 101 can be inspected through the acquired one side image.
  • the second lifting unit 663 causes the distance between the second imaging device 661 and the second side of the article 101 to become a predetermined distance. The height of the imaging device 661 can be adjusted.
  • the other second side may be inspected.
  • the article 101 is diverted by a predetermined angle by the second diverting portion 640 of the second inspection line 605, such that the other second side may face upward.
  • the predetermined angle may be 180 degrees.
  • the image of the other second side face upward is acquired by the second imaging device 661, so that it can be inspected.
  • the article 101, in which the pair of second side surfaces are all inspected, may be taken out from the second switching unit 640 to the second rear transfer unit 680 of the second inspection line 605 with the lower surface thereof facing upward. have.
  • the article 101 may be located at a second inspection position 681, which is a predetermined position on the second back transfer 680 of the second inspection line 605.
  • the second imaging device 661 may be fixed to the second inspection unit frame 662 to move in the transport direction of the article 101.
  • the second imaging device 661 may be located above the second inspection position 681. While the article 101 is located at the second inspection position 681, the second imaging device 661 can acquire an image of the bottom surface of the article 101.
  • the bottom surface of the article 101 can be inspected through the acquired bottom image.
  • the height of the second imaging device may be adjusted by the second lifting unit 663 so that the distance between the second imaging device 661 and the bottom surface of the article 101 becomes a predetermined distance.
  • the second imaging device 661 may be connected to one end of the second shaft 664, and the second lifting unit 663 may be connected to the other end of the second shaft 664. Therefore, the second imaging device 661 may be linked with the second lifting unit 663.
  • An article inspection method includes an article having a pair of first side surfaces and a pair of second side surfaces adjacent to the pair of first side surfaces, and a first side surface and a second side surface adjacent to each other
  • the article inspection apparatus 600 including the first inspection line 603 and the second inspection line 605 is used for the surface of 101.
  • the step of inspecting the first side and the first side of the article while rotating the article on the first inspection line for transporting the article (S310), Removing the article from the first inspection line and transferring the article to the second inspection line (S320), and rotating the article on the second inspection line for transporting the article received from the first inspection line, while the second and second sides are rotated. It may include the step of checking (S330).
  • step S310 as described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, the article 101 is conveyed by the first front conveying unit 610 and is upwardly switched by the first switching unit 630.
  • the upper surface and the first side surface may be inspected by the positioned first inspection unit 650.
  • the first surface of the article 101 may be inspected by transferring the article 101 to the first inspection position 611 on the first inspection line 603. By rotating the article 101, a first side of the article 101 can be inspected.
  • step S320 as described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26, the article 101 is taken out of the first switching unit 630 and taken out to the first rear transfer unit 620 and the first rear transfer unit 620. Can be transferred to a predetermined position.
  • the article 101 is held by the delivery device 670 in the first rear conveying portion 620 of the first inspection line 603, and then rotated and horizontally transferred so that the second forward conveying portion 690 of the second inspection line 605 is provided. Can be delivered.
  • the article 101 may be rotated 90 degrees.
  • step S330 as described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the article 101 is conveyed by the second rear conveying portion 690 and is positioned upward while being switched by the second diverting portion 640.
  • the lower surface and the second side surface may be inspected by the second inspection unit 660.
  • step S330 the second side of the article 101 is inspected by rotating the article 101, and the second side of the article 101 is moved by transferring the article 101 to the second inspection position 681. Can be checked.
  • the relative distance between the first inspection unit 650 and the first side surface may be adjusted.
  • the relative distance between the second inspection unit 660 and the first side surface may be adjusted.
  • FIG. 30 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article 101 (see FIG. 33) inspected by the article inspecting apparatus 700 according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure has a pair of first side, a pair of first side, and a pair of first side And a pair of second sides adjacent to and six faces including a first face (or top face) and a second face (or bottom face) adjacent to the first and second sides.
  • the article 101 may be six-sided in the shape of a cube.
  • the article inspection apparatus 700 may include a transfer unit 710 and 720, a shuttle 730, a shuttle transfer unit 740, and an inspection unit 750. have.
  • the conveying portion may comprise one or more article conveying means capable of conveying the article 101 in a predetermined direction.
  • article conveying means various apparatuses may be used including a pulley and a belt interlocked therewith.
  • the transfer unit may include a first transfer unit 710 disposed in front of the shuttle 730 and the inspection unit 750, and a second transfer unit 720 disposed behind the shuttle 730 and the inspection unit 750.
  • the first transfer unit 710 may transfer the article 101 to load the article 101 on the shuttle 730.
  • the second transfer unit 720 may carry out the article 101 loaded on the shuttle 730.
  • the first conveying part 710 is a first conveying pulley 713 connected to the first conveying frame 711, a first conveying belt 715 linked to the first conveying pulley 713, and a first conveying pulley 713 ) And a first transfer driving part 717 for driving the first transfer belt 715.
  • the second conveying unit 720 is the second conveying pulley 723 connected to the second conveying frame 721, the second conveying belt 725 linked to the second conveying pulley 723, and the second conveying pulley 723 and a second conveyance drive unit 727 for driving the second conveyance belt 725.
  • FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the shuttle and the shuttle transfer unit shown in FIG.
  • the shuttle 730 may load the article 101 transferred from the first transfer unit 710.
  • the shuttle 730 may include a support plate 731, a shuttle rotating unit 732, and a shuttle lifting unit 733.
  • the support plate 731 may support the article 101 below the article 101.
  • the support plate 731 may have a planar shape corresponding to the planar shape of the article 101.
  • the support plate 731 may have a planar area smaller than the planar area of the article 101.
  • the width W of the support plate 731 is between the pair of first transfer belts 715 so as not to interfere with the pair of first transfer belts 715 in the first transfer portion 710 or the second transfer portion 720. May be shorter than the width W1 (see FIG. 30) or the width W2 of the pair of second conveyance belts 725.
  • the support plate 731 is movable up and down in the height direction in the first transfer part 710.
  • the shuttle rotating unit 732 may be configured to rotate the support plate 731.
  • the shuttle rotating portion 732 is mounted on the rotary shaft 732a coupled to the lower surface of the support plate 731, the base 732b rotatably supporting the rotary shaft 732a, and the base 732b, and the rotary shaft 732a. It may include a rotation driving unit 732c for rotating. As the rotation driving unit 732c drives the rotation shaft 732a, the rotation shaft 732a may rotate together with the support plate 731.
  • the shuttle lifting unit 733 may be configured to raise and lower the support plate 731 in the height direction.
  • the shuttle lift unit 733 may include a lift shaft 733a coupled to a bottom surface of the base 732b and a lift driver 733b for rotating the lift shaft 733a. As the lift driver 733b drives the lift shaft 733a, the lift shaft 733a may be raised or lowered together with the support plate 731.
  • the lift driver 733b may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms, including a hydraulic or electric driver.
  • the shuttle transfer unit 740 may be configured to transfer the shuttle 730 between the first transfer unit 710 and the second transfer unit 720.
  • the shuttle transfer part 740 may include a support 741, a lead screw 742, a guide member 743, a movable member 744, and a transfer driver 745.
  • Two supports 741 may be installed perpendicular to the ground under each of the first transfer part 710 and the second transfer part 720.
  • the lead screw 742 is disposed between two supports 741 and is rotatable with respect to each support 741.
  • Guide member 743 may be fixed between the two support (741).
  • the guide member 743 may guide the shuttle 730 or the movable member 744 to maintain a constant posture when the movable member 744 reciprocates between the first transfer unit 710 and the second transfer unit 720.
  • the movable member 744 may be coupled to the lower side of the lift driver 733b of the shuttle 730.
  • the movable member 744 may be configured to screw onto the lead screw 742 and slide with respect to the guide member 743.
  • the transfer driving unit 745 may be coupled to any one of the two supports 741 to rotate the lead screw 742. As the transfer driver 745 rotates the lead screw 742, the movable member 744 moves the lead screw 742 and the guide member 743 between the first transfer part 710 and the second transfer part 720. Can be reciprocated. Accordingly, the shuttle 730 coupled with the movable member 744 may reciprocate between the first transfer part 710 and the second transfer part 720.
  • the transfer driver 745 may include any one of various types of driving mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric driver.
  • the support plate 731 of the shuttle 730 is reciprocating between the first transfer section 710 and the second transfer section 720, the height direction It is possible to move up and down, and rotate around the rotary shaft 732a.
  • the inspection unit 750 may be installed at an inspection position between the first transfer unit 710 and the second transfer unit 720.
  • the inspection unit 750 includes a support frame 751, an elevating frame 752 for elevating and elevating the support frame 751, an imaging device 753 installed below the elevating frame 752, and a support frame 751 or elevating. It may include a lifting drive unit 754 installed in the frame 752.
  • the support frame 751 may be installed perpendicular to the ground.
  • the elevating frame 752 may extend substantially perpendicular to the support frame 751.
  • the lifting driving unit 754 may lift the lifting frame 752 with respect to the support frame 751. Therefore, the distance between the imaging device 753 and the article 101 held by the holding switching unit 760 can be adjusted by the lifting and lowering of the lifting frame 752.
  • the lift driver 754 may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric driver.
  • the imaging device 753 may acquire an image of the article 101.
  • the imaging device may be a camera.
  • the inspection unit 750 may determine whether the article 101 is defective by comparing the image of the article 101 acquired from the imaging apparatus 753 with a previously stored reference image.
  • FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the maintenance switching unit illustrated in FIG. 30.
  • the article inspection apparatus 700 may further include a maintenance switching unit 760.
  • the maintenance switching unit 760 includes a holding unit 761 for holding the article 101, a switching unit 762 for switching the top and bottom surfaces of the article 101, and the article 101 in a state of holding the article 101. It may include a lifting unit 763 for lifting ().
  • the retainer 761 may be configured to hold the article 101 by clamping the first side or the second side of the article 101.
  • the holding part 761 may include first and second holding arms 761a and 761b, first and second holding pads 761c and 761d, a holding frame 761e, and a holding driver 761f.
  • the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b may be disposed to face each other in a direction perpendicular to the ground.
  • the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b are movable in directions toward each other and in directions away from each other.
  • the first and second holding pads 761c and 761d may be disposed to face each other at upper ends of the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b.
  • the first and second retaining pads 761c and 761d are rotatable relative to the first and second retaining arms 761a and 761b, respectively. As the first and second retaining arms 761a and 761b move in a direction toward each other, the first and second retaining pads 761c and 761d can clamp and hold the article 101. As the first and second retaining arms 761a and 761b move away from each other, the first and second retaining pads 761c and 761d unclamp the article 101 to allow the article 101 to unclamp. Can be released.
  • the holding frame 761e may be coupled to the lower ends of the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b.
  • the holding frame 761e may support the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b and guide the movement of the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b.
  • the holding driver 761f may be mounted to the holding frame 761e to move the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b in directions toward and away from each other.
  • the holding drive 761f may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms including a hydraulic or electric drive.
  • the switching unit 762 may include first and second switching driving units 762a and 762b installed at respective upper ends of the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b.
  • the first switch driving portion 762a is disposed between the first holding arm 761a and the first holding pad 761c
  • the second switch driving portion 762b is the second holding arm 761a and the second holding pad 761d.
  • the first and second switching drivers 762a and 762b may rotate the first and second holding pads 761c and 761d with respect to the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b.
  • the article 101 has an upper surface, a side surface, and a lower surface. Can be turned upward.
  • the lifting unit 763 is provided below the holding unit 761, and can lift the holding unit 761 in the height direction.
  • the lifting unit 763 may include a lifting shaft 763a coupled to the lower side of the holding frame 761e, and a lifting driver 763b for lifting up and down the lifting shaft 763a.
  • the lifting driving unit 763b drives the lifting shaft 763a
  • the holding unit 761 and the switching unit 762 may be raised or lowered. Therefore, the distance between the article 101 held by the holding portion 761 and the imaging device 753 can be kept constant.
  • the lift driver 763b may include any one of various types of drive mechanisms, including a hydraulic or electric driver.
  • FIGS. 33 to 45 are explanatory diagrams showing a method of inspecting an article by using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a method of inspecting an article using the article inspecting apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 33 to 43.
  • the article 101 may be carried in the front end of the first transfer part 710 with its top surface facing upward.
  • the shuttle 730 may be located at a standby position at the rear end of the first transfer unit 710.
  • the article 101 may be transported by the first transfer unit 710 along the first transfer unit 710 to the standby position of the first transfer unit 710.
  • the support plate 731 of the shuttle 730 can be lifted by the shuttle lift portion 733. Accordingly, the article 101 may be loaded on the support plate 731 and spaced upwardly from the first conveyance belt 715.
  • the shuttle 730 is moved from the standby position of the first transfer unit 710 to the inspection position where the inspection unit 750 is placed by the shuttle transfer unit 740 in the state where the article 101 is loaded. Can be transported.
  • the holding unit 761 of the holding switching unit 760 is provided with a pair of first and second holding pads 761c and 761d by the lifting driving unit 671f. 1 Can descend until it is located on the side.
  • the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b are formed when the first and second holding pads 761c and 761d contact the pair of first sides of the article 101 by the holding driver 761f. You can move in a direction towards each other.
  • the inspection unit 750 may acquire an image of the upper surface of the article 101 through the imaging device 753, and determine whether the upper surface of the article 101 is defective.
  • the holding unit 761 may be lifted by the elevating driving unit 763b while holding the article 101.
  • the rise distance of the retainer 761 may be set such that the article 101 is not switched to interfere with the support plate 731.
  • the diverter 762 can divert the article 101 by a predetermined angle such that one first side of the article 101 faces upward. .
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the imaging device 753 may be raised by the lifting driver 754 to maintain a predetermined distance from one first side of the article 101.
  • the inspection unit 750 acquires an image of one first side of the article 101 through the imaging device 753, and determines whether one first side of the article 101 is defective. Can be.
  • the transition unit 762 moves the article 101 such that the other first side of the article 101 faces upward. It can be switched by a predetermined angle.
  • the predetermined angle may be 180 degrees.
  • the inspection unit 750 acquires an image of the other first side of the article 101 through the imaging device 753, and determines whether the other first side of the article 101 is defective. Can be determined.
  • the switching unit 762 converts the article 101 by a predetermined angle so that the bottom surface of the article 101 faces upward.
  • the predetermined angle may be 270 degrees.
  • the holding unit 761 can be lowered until the article 101 is loaded on the support plate 731 by the elevating driving unit 763b in the state of holding the article 101.
  • the imaging device 753 may be lowered by the lifting driver 754 to maintain a predetermined distance from the lower surface of the article 101.
  • the inspection unit 750 may acquire an image of the bottom surface of the article 101 through the imaging device 753, and determine whether the bottom surface of the article 101 is defective.
  • the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b may be moved in a direction away from each other by the holding driver 761f to release the holding of the article 101.
  • the shuttle rotating unit 732 may rotate the article 101 loaded on the support plate 731 by the rotation driving unit 732c by a predetermined angle.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the first and second retaining arms 761a and 761b have a first and second retaining pads 761c and 761d by a retaining drive 761f. It can move in a direction toward each other until the two sides abut. Thus, the article 101 can be held between the first and second retaining pads 761c and 761d.
  • the holding unit 761 may be lifted by the elevating driving unit 763b while holding the article 101.
  • the rise distance of the retainer 761 may be set such that the article 101 is not switched to interfere with the support plate 731.
  • the diverter 762 may divert the article 101 by a predetermined angle such that one second side of the article 101 faces upward. .
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the imaging device 753 may be raised by the lifting driver 754 to maintain a predetermined distance from one second side of the article 101.
  • the inspection unit 750 acquires an image of one second side of the article 101 through the imaging device 753 and determines whether one second side of the article 101 is defective. Can be.
  • the switching portion 762 moves the article 101 so that the other second side of the article 101 faces upward. It can be switched by a predetermined angle.
  • the predetermined angle may be 180 degrees.
  • the inspection unit 750 may acquire an image of the other second side of the article 101 through the imaging device 753 and determine whether the article 101 is defective. As a result, the inspection of the top, bottom, pair of first sides, and pair of second sides of the article 101 can be ended.
  • the switching part 762 turns the article 101 by a predetermined angle so that the top surface of the article 101 faces upward.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the holding unit 761 can be lowered until the article 101 is loaded on the support plate 731 by the elevating driving unit 763b in the state of holding the article 101.
  • the first and second holding arms 761a and 761b may be moved in a direction away from each other by the holding driver 761f to release the holding of the article 101.
  • the shuttle rotating unit 732 may rotate the article 101 loaded on the support plate 731 by the rotation driving unit 732c by a predetermined angle.
  • the predetermined angle may be 90 degrees.
  • the shuttle 730 may be transferred from the inspection position to the standby position of the second transfer unit 720 by the shuttle transfer unit 740 in a state where the article 101 is loaded.
  • the support plate 731 of the shuttle 730 can be lowered by the shuttle lift part 733.
  • the article 101 may be loaded on the second conveyance belt 725.
  • the article 101 may be carried out by the second transfer part 720 to a predetermined position along the second transfer part 720.
  • 46 is a perspective view of an article inspecting apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the article inspection apparatus 800 may include two inspection lines 803 and 805.
  • the article inspection apparatus 800 includes one inspection unit 850 and first and second inspection lines so that inspection of the article 101 may be performed in consideration of the time required for transferring, switching, and rotating the article 101.
  • Each of the first and second inspection lines 803 and 805 may include first and second transfer units 710 and 720, shuttle 730, shuttle transfer unit 740, and maintenance switch unit 760. have.
  • the first and second inspection lines 803 and 805 may be arranged in parallel with each other.
  • the inspection unit 850 may include two support frames 851, a transfer rail 852, a lifting frame 853, and an imaging device 854.
  • Two support frames 851 may be installed adjacent to the first inspection line 803 and the second inspection line 805, respectively.
  • the transfer rail 852 may be coupled to the upper ends of the two support frames 851.
  • the lifting frame 853 is movable along the transfer rail 852 and can lift the imaging device 854. Therefore, the imaging device 854 is reciprocally movable between the inspection position of the first inspection line 803 and the inspection position of the second inspection line 805 by the transfer rail 854 and the elevating frame 853. That is, the inspection unit 850 may be selectively positioned above any one of the inspection position of the first inspection line 803 and the inspection position of the second inspection line 805.
  • the article 101 While the article 101 is inspected at the inspection position of the first inspection line 803, the article 101 may be transferred to the inspection position of the second inspection line 805. In addition, while the article 101 moves from the inspection position of the first inspection line 803 to the second conveying unit 720 of the first inspection line 803, the article 101 is moved to the second inspection line 805. Can be inspected at the inspection position. Through this, the plurality of articles 101 may be inspected in a single sequence with only one inspection unit 850. Thus, the article 101 can be inspected in two inspection lines 803 and 805 without wasting inspection time. Therefore, since the inspection unit 850 does not need to be provided for each inspection line, the manufacturing cost of the article inspection apparatus can be reduced.
  • 47 is a flowchart illustrating a method of inspecting an article, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • 48 is a flowchart illustrating steps of inspecting the upper and lower and side surfaces of the article by the inspecting unit illustrated in FIG. 47.
  • the article inspection method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the step of loading the article in the shuttle (S410), the step of moving the shuttle loaded with the article to the inspection position (S420), by the inspection unit Inspecting the upper and lower sides and the side of the article (S430), and the step of taking out the article from the shuttle (S440).
  • the side of the article 101 can include a first side and a second side adjacent to the first side.
  • the article 101 may be loaded into the shuttle 730 through the first transfer unit 710.
  • step S420 as described with reference to FIG. 35, the shuttle 730 may be moved to the inspection position by the shuttle transfer unit 740 in a state where the article 101 is loaded.
  • step S430 as described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 43, the inspection unit 750 sequentially scans the top surface, the pair of first side surfaces, the bottom surface, and the pair of second side surfaces of the article 101. Can be checked
  • step S430 includes inspecting an upper surface and a first side of the article (S431), rotating a shuttle (S432), and inspecting a lower surface and a second side of the article. It may include (S433).
  • step S431 the top surface of the article 101 is inspected, the second side of the article 101 is held and raised, the first side of the article 101 is inspected, and the bottom surface of the article 101 is The holding of the article 101 can be released by lowering the article 101 to face upward.
  • step S433 the bottom surface of the article 101 is inspected, the first side of the article 101 is held and raised, the second side of the article 101 is inspected, and the article 101 is lowered Holding of the article 101 may be released.
  • Step S431 may include adjusting a distance between the inspection unit and the article.
  • the imaging device 753 of the inspection unit 750 maintains a predetermined distance from one first side of the article 101 by the elevation driving unit 754. To rise.
  • Step S433 may include adjusting a distance between the inspection unit and the article.
  • the imaging device 753 of the inspection unit 750 maintains the predetermined distance from the lower surface of the article 101 by the elevating drive unit 754. Can descend.
  • the imaging device 753 of the inspection unit 750 may ascend so as to maintain a predetermined distance with one first side of the article 101 by the elevation driver 754.
  • the article 101 loaded on the shuttle 730 may be carried out through the second transfer unit 720.
  • the shuttle 730 may be rotated.
  • the article described in the present disclosure is illustratively illustrated in a particular shape, the article of the present disclosure may include various articles that may be subject to inspection without being limited to shapes and types. Specifically, the article is not limited to having four sides, and it is also possible to examine one or more aspects of the article through the present disclosure.

Abstract

La présente divulgation concerne un procédé d'inspection d'article pour l'inspection d'un article par un appareil d'inspection d'article comprenant une unité de transfert, une unité de retournement, une unité d'inspection de surfaces supérieure et inférieure, et une unité d'inspection de surfaces latérales. Le procédé d'inspection d'un article comprend les étapes suivantes : le transfert d'un article vers une première position d'inspection à l'aide de l'unité de transfert ; l'inspection des surfaces supérieure et latérales de l'article par l'unité d'inspection de surfaces supérieure et inférieure et l'unité d'inspection de surfaces latérales ; le retournement de l'article à l'aide de l'unité de retournement de façon que la surface inférieure de l'article soit orientée vers le haut ; le transfert de l'article vers une seconde position d'inspection à l'aide de l'unité de transfert ; l'inspection de la surface inférieure de l'article à l'aide de l'unité d'inspection de surfaces supérieure et inférieure ; et la sortie de l'article de l'appareil d'inspection.
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