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Robot vision-based automatic rivet placement system and method

US11648604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2019
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J19/023
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robot vision-based automatic rivet placement system and method. The automatic rivet placement system includes: an industrial robot installed on a frame, a multi-functional end effector, a rivet blowing mechanism, a detection disk, and a rivet holding tray. The multi-functional end effector consists of a flange disk, a support frame, an industrial CCD camera, a laser displacement sensor, a spring, a mixing rod, and a vacuum nozzle. The multi-functional end effector is connected to a terminal end of the industrial robot via the flange disk. The industrial CCD camera is installed directly in front of the support frame, and is used to acquire a rivet image and measure a rivet parameter. The laser displacement sensor is installed at a side surface of the support frame, and is used to measure a rivet depth.

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