Soft Bag Intelligent Lamp Inspection Machine

By designing a soft bag intelligent light detector, using a rotation and swing mechanism combined with a camera for detection, the shortcomings of artificial visual detection in the prior art are solved, and efficient and accurate detection of foreign objects are achieved.

CN113125451BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27广州华研制药设备有限公司
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Application Number
CN202110555774.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-05-21
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2041-05-21

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Technical Problem

The detection of foreign objects in traditional Chinese medicine infusion soft bags relies on artificial vision, resulting in high labor intensity, high cost and low detection accuracy, which affects detection efficiency and effect.

Method used

A soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine is designed, including a feed conveying line, a feeding mechanism, a lamp inspection mechanism, a discharge mechanism and a discharge conveying line. The rotating bracket and a swing mechanism are used to rotate and swing the soft bag, and multiple images are taken with the camera to detect whether there are foreign objects through data processing.

Benefits of technology

It realizes fully automated detection of transparent soft bags, improves detection efficiency and accuracy, reduces manual operation time and cost, and enhances the detection ability of foreign objects.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine, which includes a feeding conveyor line, a feeding mechanism, a lamp inspection mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and a discharging conveyor line; the feeding mechanism is arranged between the feeding conveyor line and the lamp inspection mechanism and is used for transporting the soft bags on the feeding conveyor line to the lamp inspection mechanism; the lamp inspection mechanism includes a base, a rotating bracket, a shaking mechanism, and a photographing mechanism; the rotating bracket is rotatably installed on the base; the shaking mechanism is installed on the outer side of the rotating bracket and is used for clamping and shaking the soft bags, and the rotating bracket drives the shaking mechanism to rotate; the photographing mechanism is arranged on one side of the photographing area and is provided with a camera for photographing the soft bags; the discharging mechanism is arranged between the discharging area and the discharging conveyor line to transport the soft bags in the discharging area to the discharging conveyor line. This device realizes the fully automatic processes of feeding the transparent soft bags, rotating movement, photographing and detecting, and discharging, and can quickly and effectively detect whether there are foreign matters in the solution in the transparent soft bags, saving the time and labor consumed by manual operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automated detection equipment, and particularly to a soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine. Background Art

[0002] Medical infusion soft bags are used to store liquid medicines. However, due to reasons such as production environment or production process, some tiny foreign matters with small particle sizes may be mixed into the infusion finished products, such as aluminum chips, glass chips, rubber chips, fibers or insoluble drug substances and other tiny foreign matters. During the process of intravenous infusion, these foreign matters may enter the human body along with the liquid, thus causing blood vessel blockage and seriously affecting the life and health of patients. Therefore, during the production process of infusion finished products, it is necessary to check the liquid medicines injected into each infusion soft bag for foreign matters one by one.

[0003] The current detection method is to check through manual vision. The inspector directly observes the liquid medicine in the infusion soft bag through the naked eye under certain lighting conditions to check whether there are foreign matters in the soft bag. In this way, not only does it increase the labor intensity and the labor cost in the large-scale production process, but also visual fatigue and quality fluctuations will occur during the long-term detection by the inspectors, affecting the detection effect and detection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, and provides a soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine and a detection production line.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purposes, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine includes a feeding conveyor line, a loading mechanism, a lamp inspection mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and an unloading conveyor line arranged in sequence; the loading mechanism is arranged between the feeding conveyor line and the lamp inspection mechanism and is used to carry the soft bags on the feeding conveyor line to the lamp inspection mechanism; the lamp inspection mechanism includes a base, a rotating bracket, a shaking mechanism, and a photographing mechanism; the rotating bracket is rotatably installed on the base; the shaking mechanism is installed outside the rotating bracket and is used to clamp and shake the soft bags, and the rotating bracket drives the shaking mechanism to rotate along the loading area, the photographing area, and the unloading area, and the loading area is located on one side of the loading mechanism; the photographing mechanism is arranged on one side of the photographing area and is provided with a camera for photographing the soft bags; the discharging mechanism is arranged between the unloading area and the unloading conveyor line and is used to carry the soft bags in the unloading area to the unloading conveyor line.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the lamp inspection mechanism further includes a light source, and the light source is located on the side of the photographing area away from the photographing mechanism.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the swinging mechanism includes a mounting frame, a first clamping device and a second clamping device which are arranged oppositely up and down; the mounting frame is fixedly arranged on one side of the rotating bracket; the first clamping device includes a first mounting plate, a first clamping jaw, a first cylinder and a first driving motor; the first mounting plate is connected to the mounting frame; the first clamping jaw is rotatably mounted on the lower side of the first mounting plate for clamping the upper end of the flexible bag; the first cylinder is mounted on the first mounting plate and drives the first clamping jaw to open and close; the first driving motor is mounted on the first mounting plate and drives the first clamping jaw to rotate; the second clamping device includes a second mounting plate, a second clamping jaw, a second cylinder and a second driving motor; the second mounting plate is connected to the mounting frame and is arranged below the second mounting plate; the second clamping jaw is rotatably mounted on the upper side of the first mounting plate and corresponds to the position of the first clamping jaw up and down, and is used for clamping the lower end of the flexible bag; the second cylinder is mounted on the second mounting plate and drives the second clamping jaw to open and close; the second driving motor is mounted on the second mounting plate and drives the second clamping jaw to rotate.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the first clamping device includes a plurality of the first clamping jaws arranged horizontally and equidistantly, each of the first clamping jaws is provided with a first external gear, and the first external gears of adjacent first clamping jaws are meshed; a first driving gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the first driving motor, and the first driving gear is meshed with one of the first external gears; the second clamping device includes a plurality of the second clamping jaws arranged horizontally and equidistantly, each of the second clamping jaws is provided with a second external gear, and the second external gears of adjacent first clamping jaws are meshed; a second driving gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the second driving motor, and the second driving gear is meshed with one of the second external gears.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the mounting frame includes a fixing plate, a supporting plate, a lead screw mechanism, a supporting rod and a lead screw driving motor; the fixing plate is arranged on the upper side of the first mounting plate; the supporting plate is mounted on the lower side of the fixing plate; the supporting rod is arranged vertically and is located behind the first clamping device and the second clamping device, and its two ends are respectively connected to the fixing plate and the supporting plate; the lead screw mechanism includes a lead screw arranged between the fixing plate and the supporting plate and a first lead screw nut and a second lead screw nut mounted on the lead screw, the first lead screw nut is fixed to the first mounting plate, and the second lead screw nut is fixed to the second mounting plate; the lead screw driving motor is mounted on the fixing plate and drives the lead screw to rotate.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the mounting frame further includes a lifting guide rod, the upper end of which is fixed to the fixing plate; the first mounting plate is provided with a first guide sleeve sleeving the lifting guide rod, and the second mounting plate is provided with a second guide sleeve sleeving the lifting guide rod.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the second jaw includes a bushing, a fixture mounting seat, a fixture, a push rod and a connector; the bushing has an inner cavity for receiving the push rod; the fixture mounting seat is rotatably mounted on the bushing and includes two fixed shafts arranged oppositely; the two fixtures are arranged oppositely, and each fixture has a pivoting portion, and an extension portion and a clamping portion respectively arranged at both ends of the pivoting portion. The clamping portion protrudes upward from the fixture mounting seat, and a transparent clamping block for clamping the flexible bag is mounted on its inner side; the push rod is vertically inserted through the inner cavity, and its lower end is connected to the second cylinder; the connector is rotatably mounted at the top of the push rod, and its two ends are respectively connected to the corresponding fixtures.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the loading mechanism includes a fixed frame, a swing frame, a rotation driving mechanism, a gripper and a gripper cylinder; one end of the swing frame is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the other end is connected to the gripper; the rotation driving mechanism is mounted on one side of the fixed frame and drives the swing frame to rotate; the gripper is movably mounted on the swing frame and is provided with a plurality of suction cups for adsorbing the flexible bag; the gripper cylinder is mounted on the swing frame and is drivingly connected to the gripper.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the swing frame includes a cylinder mounting plate and two cylinder support plates; the cylinder mounting plate is connected to the gripper, and the gripper cylinder is mounted on the side of the cylinder mounting plate away from the gripper; both ends of each cylinder support plate are respectively connected to the cylinder mounting plate and the fixed frame, and the rotation driving mechanism is connected to one of the cylinder support plates.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the fixed frame includes a connecting plate and two flipping mounting frames; the connecting plate is horizontally arranged and located above the feeding conveyor line; the two flipping mounting frames are arranged at intervals and mounted on the lower side of the connecting plate. One end of the cylinder support plate away from the cylinder mounting plate is connected to the corresponding flipping mounting frame; the rotation driving mechanism is mounted on one side of one of the flipping mounting frames; the fixed frame further includes a pair of fixed columns arranged at intervals, and the fixed columns are located between the loading position and the feeding conveyor line. The top of each fixed column is mounted with an extension plate extending horizontally toward the feeding conveyor line, and the front end of each extension plate is fixed to one end of the connecting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The present invention realizes the fully automatic processes of loading the transparent flexible bag, rotating movement, photographing and detecting, and unloading, can quickly and effectively detect whether there are foreign objects in the solution in the transparent flexible bag, and saves the time and labor consumed by manual operation;

[0018] 2. When the swinging mechanism rotates to the shooting area, the liquid in the transparent soft bag continues to rotate under the action of inertia and is in a shaking state. At this time, the camera takes multiple images of the bottle body at different time points and transmits the captured images to the data processing and control unit. If there are foreign objects in the liquid, the foreign objects will change their positions as the liquid shakes, that is, the liquid inside the transparent soft bag is photographed while in a shaking state, which is convenient for the detection mechanism to photograph foreign objects and improves the detection accuracy. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the intelligent soft bag lamp inspection machine in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a top view of the intelligent soft bag lamp inspection machine in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a side view of the lamp inspection mechanism in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A direction;

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the feeding mechanism in the lower swing state in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the feeding mechanism in the upper swing state in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the swinging mechanism in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 is a rear view of the swinging mechanism in the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the second jaw in the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the second jaw in the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 is Figure 10 a cross-sectional view taken along the B-B section;

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] Feeding conveyor line 1; synchronous belt 11; stop block 111; bag mouth limiting member 112; feeding mechanism 2; fixing frame 21; fixing column 211; extension plate 212; connecting plate 213; flipping mounting frame 214; second flipping limit block 2141; first flipping limit block 2142; rotating drive mechanism 22; servo motor 221; reducer 222; swinging frame 23; cylinder mounting plate 231; guide sleeve 232; cylinder support plate 233; reinforcing rib 234; gripper 24; suction cup mounting plate 241; suction cup 242; guide rod 243; gripper cylinder 25; lamp inspection mechanism 3; shooting mechanism 31; camera 311; camera support 312; light source 32; shaking mechanism 33; mounting frame 331; fixing plate 3311; lead screw drive motor 3312; lifting guide rod 3313; support rod 3314; lead screw 3315; support plate 3316; first lead screw nut 3317; second lead screw nut 3318; first clamping device 332; first mounting plate 3321; first guide sleeve 33211; first cylinder 3322; first jaw 3323; first external gear 33231; first drive motor 3324; second clamping device 333; second jaw 3331; second mounting plate 3332; second guide sleeve 33321; second cylinder 3333; second drive motor 3334; second drive gear 33341; rotating bracket 34; central rotating shaft 341; turntable 342; base 35; bushing 10; push rod 20; fixture 30; pivot joint portion 310; clamping portion 320; extension portion 330; notch 3310; fixture mounting seat 40; fixed shaft 410; second bearing 420; waterproof cover 430; fixed block 440; mounting plate 450; lifting buffer pad 460; jaw bearing seat 470; connecting head 50; first bearing 510; bearing end cover 520; main body 530; extension arm 5310; gear 60; transparent clamping block 70; jaw backing plate 710; discharging mechanism 4; discharging conveyor line 5; electric control box 6; machine table 7; transparent flexible bag 100. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] To facilitate a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners. It should be noted that the features shown in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In addition, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used in this disclosure shall have the ordinary meanings as understood by those of ordinary skill in the field to which this disclosure pertains. The "first", "second" and similar terms used in this disclosure do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "connected" or "coupled" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships, and when the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0035] As Figure 1-2 , the present utility model provides a soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine for detecting whether there are foreign objects in the liquid in the transparent soft bag 100. The soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine includes a feeding conveyor line 1, a loading mechanism 2, a lamp inspection mechanism 3, a discharging mechanism 4, and an unloading conveyor line 5 arranged in sequence; the loading mechanism 2 is arranged between the feeding conveyor line 1 and the lamp inspection mechanism 3 and is used to carry the soft bags on the feeding conveyor line 1 to the lamp inspection mechanism 3; the lamp inspection mechanism 3 includes a base 35, a rotating bracket 34, a shaking mechanism 33, and a photographing mechanism 31; the rotating bracket 34 is rotatably installed on the base 35; the shaking mechanism 33 is installed on the outside of the rotating bracket and is used to clamp and shake the soft bag, and the rotating bracket 34 drives the shaking mechanism 33 to rotate along the loading area, the photographing area, and the unloading area, and the loading area is located on one side of the loading mechanism 2; the photographing mechanism 31 is arranged on one side of the photographing area and is provided with a camera for photographing the soft bag; the discharging mechanism 4 is arranged between the unloading area and the unloading conveyor line 5 and is used to carry the soft bags in the unloading area to the unloading conveyor line 5. In this embodiment, the lamp inspection mechanism 3 is provided with a total of four shaking mechanisms 33, which are arranged in an equidistant annular pattern. During operation, the four shaking mechanisms 33 are respectively located in the loading area, the shaking area, the photographing area, and the unloading area, and can perform operations in each stage synchronously, improving the work efficiency.

[0036] As Figure 1-2 , the feeding conveyor line 1 is provided with a synchronous belt 11, and equally spaced stoppers 111 are installed on the synchronous belt 11 to achieve the fixed-distance conveyance of the transparent soft bags 100. In addition, a bag mouth limiting member 112 is arranged on the synchronous belt 11 to limit the position of the bag mouth of the transparent soft bag 100, further defining the position of the transparent soft bag 100 and facilitating the accurate positioning and grasping of the loading mechanism 2.

[0037] As Figure 3-4, the feeding mechanism 2 includes a fixed frame 21, a swing frame 23, a rotary drive mechanism 22, a gripper 24 and a gripper cylinder 25; wherein, one end of the swing frame 23 is rotatably connected to the fixed frame 21, and the other end is connected to the gripper 24; the rotary drive mechanism 22 is installed on one side of the fixed frame 21 and drives the swing frame 23 to rotate; the gripper 24 is movably installed on the swing frame 23 and is provided with a plurality of suction cups 242 for adsorbing soft bags; the gripper cylinder 25 is installed on the swing frame 23 and is drivingly connected to the gripper 24. Using swing-type conveying, multiple transparent soft bags 100 can be grabbed from the production line at the same time, with higher transportation efficiency compared to traditional manipulators.

[0038] The swing frame 23 includes a cylinder mounting plate 231 and two cylinder support plates 233; the cylinder mounting plate 231 is connected to the gripper 24, and the gripper cylinder 25 is installed on the side of the cylinder mounting plate 231 away from the gripper 24; the two cylinder support plates 233 are symmetrically arranged and perpendicular to the cylinder mounting plate 231, and both ends of each cylinder support plate 233 are respectively connected to the cylinder mounting plate 231 and the fixed frame 21; both ends of each cylinder support plate 233 are respectively connected to the cylinder mounting plate 231 and the fixed frame 21, and the rotary drive mechanism 22 is connected to one of the cylinder support plates 233. Setting two cylinder support plates 233 to connect the cylinder mounting plate 231 is beneficial to the structural stability. The gripper cylinder 25 is arranged between the two cylinder support plates 233, which is beneficial to reducing the occupied space.

[0039] The gripper 24 includes a suction cup mounting plate 241. The side of the suction cup mounting plate 241 close to the cylinder mounting plate 231 is connected to the gripper cylinder 25. The suction cup mounting plate 241 is provided with a plurality of grasping areas arranged at intervals, and each grasping area is provided with a plurality of suction cups 242. When the gripper 24 moves to the corresponding grasping position, the suction cups 242 are activated and adsorb the surface of the soft bag. Setting a plurality of grasping areas can grab multiple transparent soft bags 100 at the same time, improving the operation efficiency. Arranging a plurality of suction cups 242 in each grasping area can grasp the transparent soft bag 100 more firmly.

[0040] A guide sleeve 232 is arranged on the cylinder mounting plate 231; a guide rod 243 is installed on the suction cup mounting plate 241, and the guide rod 243 movably passes through the guide sleeve 232. In this embodiment, the cylinder mounting plate 231 is provided with four guide sleeves 232 arranged in a matrix, and the suction cup mounting plate 241 is correspondingly installed with four guide rods 243. Arranging the guide sleeve 232 and the guide rod 243 can improve the stability of the telescopic movement of the gripper 24.

[0041] In addition, a reinforcing rib 234 is installed between the cylinder mounting plate 231 and the cylinder support plate 233, which can enhance the connection stability between the cylinder mounting plate 231 and the cylinder support plate 233.

[0042] The fixing frame 21 includes a connecting plate 213 and two flipping mounting frames 214; the connecting plate 213 is horizontally arranged and located above the feeding conveyor line 1; the two flipping mounting frames 214 are arranged at intervals and mounted on the lower side of the connecting plate 213, and one end of the cylinder support plate 233 away from the cylinder mounting plate 231 is connected to the corresponding flipping mounting frame 214; the rotation driving mechanism 22 is mounted on one side of one of the flipping mounting frames 214. In this embodiment, the rotation driving mechanism includes a servo motor 221 and a speed reducer 222, and the speed reducer 222 is mounted between the servo motor 221 and one of the flipping mounting frames 214. The fixing frame 21 further includes a pair of fixing columns 211 arranged at intervals, the fixing columns 211 are located between the loading position and the feeding conveyor line 1, and the top end of each fixing column 211 is mounted with an extension plate 212 extending horizontally towards the feeding conveyor line 1, and the front end of each extension plate 212 is fixed to one end of the connecting plate 213.

[0043] The flipping mounting frame 214 is mounted with a first flipping limit block 2142 for stopping the excessive upward swing of the swinging frame 23 and a second flipping limit block 2141 for stopping the excessive downward swing of the swinging frame 23. In this embodiment, the moving range of the swinging frame 23 is 90 degrees. When grasping the transparent soft bag 100 from the feeding conveyor line 1, the swinging frame 23 swings downward, and the suction cup 242 sucks the soft bag. At this time, the soft bag is in a horizontal state, and then the swinging frame 23 swings upward to move the soft bag to the loading area, and the soft bag is converted from a horizontal state to a vertical state. In addition, a soft rubber structure is provided on the flipping limit block, which can play a role in buffering and protection.

[0044] Such as Figure 5-6 , the rotating bracket 34 includes a central rotating shaft 341 and a turntable 342, and the central rotating shaft 341 is rotatably mounted on the base 35, and the turntable 342 is fixedly arranged at the top end of the central rotating shaft 341.

[0045] Such as Figure 5-8As shown, the swinging mechanism 33 includes a mounting bracket 331, a first clamping device 332 and a second clamping device 333 which are arranged oppositely up and down. Among them, the mounting bracket 331 is fixedly arranged on one side of the turntable 342. The first clamping device 332 includes a first mounting plate 3321, a first clamping jaw 3323, a first cylinder 3322 and a first driving motor 3324. The first mounting plate 3321 is connected to the mounting bracket 331. The first clamping jaw 3323 is rotatably mounted on the lower side of the first mounting plate 3321 for clamping the upper end of the transparent flexible bag 100. The first cylinder 3322 is mounted on the first mounting plate 3321 and drives the first clamping jaw 3323 to open and close. The first driving motor 3324 is mounted on the first mounting plate 3321 and drives the first clamping jaw 3323 to rotate. The second clamping device 333 includes a second mounting plate 3332, a second clamping jaw 3331, a second cylinder 3333 and a second driving motor 3334. The second mounting plate 3332 is connected to the mounting bracket 331 and is arranged below the second mounting plate 3332. The second clamping jaw 3331 is rotatably mounted on the upper side of the first mounting plate 3321 and corresponds to the position of the first clamping jaw 3323 up and down, and is used for clamping the lower end of the transparent flexible bag 100. The second cylinder 3333 is mounted on the second mounting plate 3332 and drives the second clamping jaw 3331 to open and close. The second driving motor 3334 is mounted on the second mounting plate 3332 and drives the second clamping jaw 3331 to rotate. When in use, the first clamping jaw 3323 and the second clamping jaw 3331 respectively clamp the upper and lower ends of the transparent flexible bag 100. When the swinging mechanism 33 reaches the swinging area, the first clamping jaw 3323 and the second clamping jaw 3331 rotate back and forth at the same time to shake the transparent flexible bag 100, so that the position of foreign objects in the liquid changes, which is convenient for the detection mechanism to take pictures and improves the detection accuracy.

[0046] As Figure 7-8 , the first clamping device 332 includes a plurality of first clamping jaws 3323 arranged horizontally and equidistantly. Each first clamping jaw 3323 is provided with a first external gear 33231, and the first external gears 33231 on two adjacent first clamping jaws 3323 are meshed. A first driving gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the first driving motor 3324, and the first driving gear is meshed with one of the first external gears 33231. When one first clamping jaw 3323 rotates, the adjacent first clamping jaw 3323 rotates in the opposite direction. Correspondingly, the second clamping device 333 includes a plurality of second clamping jaws 3331 arranged horizontally and equidistantly. Each second clamping jaw 3331 is provided with a second external gear, and the second external gears of the adjacent first clamping jaws 3323 are meshed. A second driving gear 33341 is arranged on the rotating shaft of the second driving motor 3334, and the second driving gear 33341 is meshed with one of the second external gears. Arranging a plurality of clamping jaws can detect a plurality of transparent flexible bags 100 at one time. The adjacent clamping jaws can be driven by a gear meshing method, and only one driving motor needs to be arranged, which is beneficial to saving the manufacturing cost of the equipment.

[0047] The mounting bracket 331 includes a fixing plate 3311, a supporting plate 3316, a supporting rod 3314, a lead screw mechanism and a lead screw driving motor 3312. Among them, the fixing plate 3311 is arranged on the upper side of the first mounting plate 3321; the supporting plate 3316 is mounted on the lower side of the fixing plate 3311; the supporting rod 3314 is vertically arranged and located behind the first clamping device 332 and the second clamping device 333, and its two ends are respectively connected to the fixing plate 3311 and the supporting plate 3316; the lead screw 3315 mechanism includes a lead screw 3315 arranged between the fixing plate 3311 and the supporting plate 3316 and a first lead screw nut 3317 and a second lead screw nut 3318 mounted on the lead screw 3315. The first lead screw nut 3317 is fixed to the first mounting plate 3321, and the second lead screw nut 3318 is fixed to the second mounting plate 3332; the lead screw driving motor 3312 is mounted on the fixing plate 3311 and drives the lead screw 3315 to rotate. By controlling the vertical distance between the first jaw 3323 and the second jaw 3331 through the lead screw mechanism, transparent soft bags 100 of different specifications can be adapted.

[0048] The mounting bracket 331 further includes a lifting guide rod 3313. The upper end of the lifting guide rod 3313 is fixed to the fixing plate 3311; the first mounting plate 3321 is provided with a first guide sleeve 33211 sleeving the lifting guide rod 3313, and the second mounting plate 3332 is provided with a second guide sleeve 33321 sleeving the lifting guide rod 3313. In this embodiment, two lifting guide rods 3313 are provided on the mounting bracket 331, and the two lifting guide rods 3313 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the mounting bracket 331. The sliding fit between the lifting guide rod 3313 and the guide sleeve 232 is beneficial to improving the stability of the mechanism.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 8-11, the second jaw 3331 includes a bushing 10, a fixture mounting seat 40, a fixture 30, a push rod 20, and a connector 50. Among them, the bushing 10 has an inner cavity for receiving the push rod 20. The fixture mounting seat 40 is rotatably mounted on the bushing 10 and includes two fixed shafts 410 arranged oppositely for mounting the fixture 30. The two fixtures 30 are arranged oppositely. Each fixture 30 has a pivoting portion 310 and an extension portion 330 and a clamping portion 320 respectively arranged at both ends of the pivoting portion 310. The clamping portion 320 protrudes upward from the jaw mounting seat, and a transparent clamping block for clamping the soft bag is installed on its inner side. When detecting foreign objects, the transparent clamping block will not block the sinking foreign objects, which is beneficial to improving the detection accuracy. In this embodiment, the transparent clamping block is made of transparent glass. The transparent clamping block is strip-shaped, and its extending direction is perpendicular to the extending direction of the clamping portion 320. Setting the transparent clamping block as strip-shaped can increase the clamping area and prevent the transparent soft bag 100 from deforming. The push rod 20 is vertically movably inserted through the inner cavity. The connector 50 is rotatably mounted at the top end of the push rod 20, and its two ends are respectively connected to the corresponding fixture 30. When the push rod 20 is driven to descend, the connector 50 drives the extension portion 330 to swing downward, and the clamping portion 320 moves closer to the middle to clamp the transparent soft bag 100; when the push rod 20 ascends, the clamping portion 320 flips outward and the clamping mechanism opens.

[0050] The connector 50 includes a main body 530 and a first bearing 510. Among them, the main body 530 has an installation hole penetrating up and down in the middle for the push rod 20 to pass through. The first bearing 510 is arranged between the inner wall of the installation hole and the push rod 20. A pair of docking portions are provided on both sides of the main body 530. Each docking portion has two extending arms 5310 arranged oppositely, and an activity space corresponding to the extension portion 330 is formed between the two extending arms 5310. The two ends of the pin shaft are respectively connected to the corresponding extending arms 5310, and the extension portion 330 is provided with a notch 3310 for slidably connecting the pin shaft. In addition, the connector 50 further includes a bearing end cover 520, and the bearing end cover 520 is installed above the main body 530 and embedded in the installation hole, which can play a role in dust prevention.

[0051] The fixture mounting seat 40 further includes a jaw bearing seat 470, a fixing block 440, and a pair of mounting plates 450. Among them, the fixture 30 bearing seat is installed on the outer wall of the bushing 10 through a second bearing 420; the fixing block 440 is installed on the jaw bearing seat 470, and the two mounting plates 450 are respectively installed on both sides of the fixing block 440 and extend upward. The connector 50 is located between the mounting plates 450, and the two ends of the two fixed shafts 410 are respectively connected to the corresponding mounting plates 450.

[0052] The fixture mounting seat 40 further includes a lifting buffer pad 460. The lifting buffer pad 460 is installed on the upper side of the fixing block 440 and is provided with a through hole for the push rod 20 to pass through. During clamping, the connector 50 descends. The lifting buffer pad 460 abuts between the connector 50 and the fixing block 440 to play a buffering role.

[0053] The second jaw 3331 further includes a jaw backing plate 710 which is installed between the fixture 30 and the transparent clamping block 70. The jaw backing plate 710 is provided with a clamping groove matching the jaw, which is convenient for installation and positioning.

[0054] The second jaw 3331 further includes a second external gear 60. The second external gear 60 is sleeved on the jaw bearing seat 470. The set gear can cooperate with an external driving mechanism, thereby realizing the rotation of the fixture mounting seat 40. During detection, the fixture mounting seat 40 can be driven to rotate to shake the liquid in the transparent flexible bag, so that foreign objects move in the liquid.

[0055] Furthermore, the second jaw 3331 further includes a waterproof cover 430. The waterproof cover 430 covers the jaw bearing seat 470 from top to bottom, which is beneficial to protecting internal components.

[0056] Such as Figure 3-4 , the photographing mechanism 31 includes a camera bracket 312 and a plurality of cameras 311 installed on the camera bracket 312. The number of cameras 311 corresponds to the number of flexible bags clamped by each shaking mechanism 33. When the shaking mechanism 33 rotates to the photographing area, the first jaw 3323 and the second jaw 3331 stop rotating. The liquid in the transparent flexible bag 100 still continues to rotate under the action of inertia and is in a shaking state. At this time, the cameras 311 take multiple images of the transparent flexible bag 100 at different time points and transmit the captured images to the data processing and control unit. If there are foreign objects in the liquid, the foreign objects will change their positions with the shaking of the liquid. Therefore, if the positions of the shadows on the images at different time points change, it can be determined that the shadow is a foreign object existing in the liquid.

[0057] The lamp inspection mechanism 3 further includes a light source 32. The light source 32 is located on the side of the photographing area away from the photographing mechanism 31. Arranging the light source 32 is beneficial to improving the photographing effect.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 , the present invention further includes an electric control box 6 and a machine table 7. The data processing and control unit, including an industrial computer, a driver, corresponding wires, wire grooves, etc. are all arranged in the electric control box 6; the machine table 7 is used for supporting. The feeding mechanism 2, the lamp inspection mechanism 3, and the discharging mechanism 4 are all installed on the machine table 7. The feeding conveyor line and the discharging conveyor line are arranged on the side of the machine table 7. There are also some standard connectors, adapters, fasteners, etc. commonly used in the field, which will not be elaborated here.

[0059] The operation mode of the flexible bag intelligent lamp inspection machine is as follows:

[0060] 1. Place the transparent flexible bag 100 to be tested on the feeding conveyor line 1, and the feeding conveyor line 1 sends the transparent flexible bag 100 to the outside of the feeding mechanism 2;

[0061] 2. The gripper of the feeding mechanism 2 descends to grasp the corresponding transparent flexible bag 100, and the rotary drive mechanism 22 drives the gripper to swing upward, sending the transparent flexible bag 100 to the feeding area;

[0062] 3. The swinging mechanism in the feeding area clamps the upper and lower ends of the transparent flexible bag 100 through the first clamping device and the second clamping device respectively, and the gripper of the feeding mechanism 2 releases the transparent flexible bag 100;

[0063] 4. The rotating bracket drives the swinging mechanism to revolve (taking Figure 4 as an example, the swinging mechanism rotates counterclockwise around the central rotating shaft), and at the same time, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw drive the transparent flexible bag 100 to make reciprocating self-rotation movements;

[0064] 5. When the swinging mechanism rotates to reach the shooting area, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw stop rotating, and the liquid in the transparent flexible bag 100 continues to rotate due to inertia and is in a shaking state. At this time, the camera 311 takes multiple images of the transparent flexible bag 100 at different time points and transmits the captured images to the data processing and control unit. If there is a foreign object in the liquid, the foreign object will change its position as the liquid shakes. Therefore, if the position of the shadow on the images at different time points changes, it can be determined that the shadow is a foreign object existing in the liquid;

[0065] 6. After the shooting is completed, the rotating bracket continues to rotate, and the swinging mechanism moves to the discharging area. The discharging mechanism 4 transfers the inspected transparent flexible bag 100 to the discharging conveyor line 5, ending the foreign object detection process.

[0066] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A soft bag intelligent lamp inspection machine, characterized in that It includes a feeding conveyor line, a loading mechanism, a lamp inspection mechanism, a discharging mechanism, and an unloading conveyor line arranged in sequence; the loading mechanism is arranged between the feeding conveyor line and the lamp inspection mechanism and is used to carry the flexible bags on the feeding conveyor line to the lamp inspection mechanism; the lamp inspection mechanism includes a base, a rotating bracket, a shaking mechanism, and a photographing mechanism; the rotating bracket is rotatably installed on the base; the shaking mechanism is installed on the outer side of the rotating bracket and is used to clamp and shake the flexible bags, and the rotating bracket drives the shaking mechanism to rotate along the loading area, the photographing area, and the unloading area, and the loading area is located on one side of the loading mechanism; the photographing mechanism is arranged on one side of the photographing area and is provided with a camera for photographing the flexible bags; the discharging mechanism is arranged between the unloading area and the unloading conveyor line and is used to carry the flexible bags in the unloading area to the unloading conveyor line; The loading mechanism includes a fixed frame, a swing frame, a rotation driving mechanism, a gripper, and a gripper cylinder; one end of the swing frame is rotatably connected to the fixed frame, and the other end is connected to the gripper; the rotation driving mechanism is installed on one side of the fixed frame and drives the swing frame to rotate; the gripper is movably installed on the swing frame and is provided with a plurality of suction cups for adsorbing the flexible bags; the gripper cylinder is installed on the swing frame and is drivingly connected to the gripper; The fixed frame includes a connecting plate and two flipping mounting frames; the connecting plate is horizontally arranged and is located above the feeding conveyor line; the two flipping mounting frames are arranged at intervals and are installed on the lower side of the connecting plate, and one end of the cylinder support plate far from the cylinder mounting plate is connected to the corresponding flipping mounting frame; The flipping mounting frame is installed with a first flipping limit block for stopping the excessive upward swing of the swing frame and a second flipping limit block for stopping the excessive downward swing of the swing frame; The shaking mechanism includes a mounting frame, a first clamping device and a second clamping device arranged oppositely up and down; the mounting frame is fixedly arranged on one side of the rotating bracket; the first clamping device includes a first mounting plate, a first clamping jaw, a first cylinder, and a first driving motor; the first mounting plate is connected to the mounting frame; the first clamping jaw is rotatably installed on the lower side of the first mounting plate and is used to clamp the upper end of the flexible bag; the first cylinder is installed on the first mounting plate and drives the first clamping jaw to open and close; the first driving motor is installed on the first mounting plate and drives the first clamping jaw to rotate; the second clamping device includes a second mounting plate, a second clamping jaw, a second cylinder, and a second driving motor; the second mounting plate is connected to the mounting frame and is arranged below the second mounting plate; the second clamping jaw is rotatably installed on the upper side of the first mounting plate and corresponds to the position of the first clamping jaw up and down, and is used to clamp the lower end of the flexible bag; the second cylinder is installed on the second mounting plate and drives the second clamping jaw to open and close; the second driving motor is installed on the second mounting plate and drives the second clamping jaw to rotate; The second jaw includes a bushing, a fixture mounting seat, a fixture, a push rod and a connecting head; the bushing has an inner cavity for receiving the push rod; the fixture mounting seat is rotatably mounted on the bushing and includes two fixed shafts arranged oppositely; the two fixtures are arranged oppositely, each fixture has a pivoting portion and an extending portion and a clamping portion respectively arranged at both ends of the pivoting portion, the clamping portion exposes upward from the fixture mounting seat, and a transparent clamping block for clamping the soft bag is mounted on its inner side; the push rod is vertically arranged and passes through the inner cavity, and its lower end is connected to the second cylinder; the connecting head is rotatably mounted at the top end of the push rod, and its two ends are respectively connected to the corresponding fixtures.

2. The intelligent lamp inspection machine for soft bags according to claim 1, wherein, The lamp inspection mechanism further includes a light source, and the light source is located on one side of the shooting area away from the shooting mechanism.

3. The intelligent lamp inspection machine for soft bags according to claim 1, wherein The first clamping device includes a plurality of the first jaws arranged horizontally at equal intervals, each of the first jaws is provided with a first external gear, and the first external gears of two adjacent first jaws are meshed; a first driving gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the first driving motor, and the first driving gear is meshed with one of the first external gears; the second clamping device includes a plurality of the second jaws arranged horizontally at equal intervals, each of the second jaws is provided with a second external gear, and the second external gears of adjacent first jaws are meshed; a second driving gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the second driving motor, and the second driving gear is meshed with one of the second external gears.

4. The intelligent soft bag lamp inspection machine according to claim 1, wherein The mounting frame includes a fixing plate, a support plate, a lead screw mechanism, a support rod and a lead screw driving motor; the fixing plate is arranged on the upper side of the first mounting plate; the support plate is mounted on the lower side of the fixing plate; the support rod is vertically arranged and located behind the first clamping device and the second clamping device, and its two ends are respectively connected to the fixing plate and the support plate; the lead screw mechanism includes a lead screw arranged between the fixing plate and the support plate and a first lead screw nut and a second lead screw nut mounted on the lead screw, the first lead screw nut is fixed to the first mounting plate, and the second lead screw nut is fixed to the second mounting plate; the lead screw driving motor is mounted on the fixing plate and drives the lead screw to rotate.

5. The intelligent soft bag lamp inspection machine according to claim 4, characterized in that The mounting frame further includes a lifting guide rod, the upper end of the lifting guide rod is fixed to the fixing plate; the first mounting plate is provided with a first guide sleeve sleeving the lifting guide rod, and the second mounting plate is provided with a second guide sleeve sleeving the lifting guide rod.

6. The intelligent lamp inspection machine for soft bags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing frame includes a cylinder mounting plate and two cylinder support plates; the cylinder mounting plate is connected to the gripper, and the gripper cylinder is mounted on the side of the cylinder mounting plate away from the gripper; both ends of each cylinder support plate are respectively connected to the cylinder mounting plate and the fixed frame, and the rotation driving mechanism is connected to one of the cylinder support plates.

7. The intelligent lamp inspection machine for soft bags according to claim 6, wherein, The fixing frame includes a connecting plate and two flipping mounting frames; the connecting plate is horizontally arranged and located above the feeding conveyor line; the two flipping mounting frames are arranged at intervals and installed on the lower side of the connecting plate, and one end of the cylinder support plate away from the cylinder mounting plate is connected to the corresponding flipping mounting frame; the rotation driving mechanism is installed on one side of one of the flipping mounting frames; the fixing frame further includes a pair of fixing columns arranged at intervals, the fixing columns are located between the loading position and the feeding conveyor line, and the top end of each fixing column is installed with an extension plate extending horizontally toward the feeding conveyor line side, and the front end of each extension plate is fixed to one end of the connecting plate.

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