A ceramic processing system and a brick dividing process

Abstract

This invention discloses a ceramic processing system and brick sorting process, belonging to the field of ceramic tile manufacturing equipment. It includes a production scheduling department, a first inkjet printing department, a sintering and forming department, a first diversion and transfer department, a first brick storage department, a processing department, a second inkjet printing department, a second diversion and transfer department, and a second brick storage department, arranged sequentially. Based on customer order information received by the production scheduling department, the ceramic processing system uses an inkjet printer to coat the surface of the ceramic tiles and simultaneously prints identifiable barcodes on them. The barcodes record the type of ceramic tile. Different types of ceramic tiles can be simultaneously fed into the kiln for sintering, fully utilizing the kiln's processing capacity and reducing energy consumption. This ceramic processing system can simultaneously produce different types of ceramic tiles and perform graded management of tiles of the same type, achieving flexible production of small batches of ceramic tiles to meet customers' personalized needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ceramic tile manufacturing equipment, specifically to a ceramic processing system and a tile separating process. Background Technology

[0002] Tiles are made from refractory metal oxides and semi-metal oxides through grinding, mixing, pressing, glazing, and sintering. They are acid and alkali resistant porcelain or stone materials, frequently used in construction or as decorative materials. With the continuous expansion of ceramic applications, tiles are currently a product with very high demand. As demand grows and aesthetic requirements increase, printing is often added to the tile surface, resulting in a wide variety of tile types. During the production process, slight variations in tile color can occur due to factors such as raw materials and temperature. As customers' quality requirements increase, products with significant differences or cracks need to be selected and managed. This allows for traceability in case of quality issues, accurate counting and reassignment of tiles, and precise product management in sales to prevent cross-selling and enhance brand reputation. The current method of inspection combines automatic detection and manual sampling. After the ceramic tiles are fired, they need to be coded and marked. However, in the past, the information of ceramic tiles was usually printed directly onto the paper packaging using an inkjet printer on the packaging line. This has resulted in disadvantages such as high inkjet printing costs, low anti-counterfeiting technology, and high time costs for manual counting. When ceramic products reach the distributor level, it is impossible to prevent cross-selling and it is difficult to trace the source of product sales. When counterfeit products appear, consumers cannot effectively find out, thus damaging the interests of manufacturers. In addition, the existing production lines cannot handle product orders from multiple customers at the same time. Each switchover requires machine shutdown, which is not suitable for small-batch, multi-batch continuous production.

[0003] A patent application with publication number CN107030870A discloses a ceramic production management system, including a sorting and conveying section, an unloading section, an inspection section, and a sorting section. Inspection conveying rollers are installed between the inspection conveying supports of the sorting section, and an inspection conveying motor is installed on the side of the inspection conveying supports. A camera is installed on the upper part of the color acquisition support, and the camera is used to collect the color information of the products. Loading and unloading support guard plates are provided on both sides of the loading and unloading gap, and loading and unloading rollers are installed between the loading and unloading support guard plates. A loading and unloading motor is installed on the side of the loading and unloading support guard plates and is connected to the loading and unloading rollers. A coding device is installed on the coding device, and the coding device is used to mark the products. This ceramic processing system only photographs and identifies the tiles, using color differences as a distinguishing point for coding management. The scope of detection is limited, and the differentiation of tiles is not obvious, making it difficult to trace back after quality problems occur, and consumers cannot quickly identify counterfeit or substandard products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a ceramic processing system that solves the problems of difficulty in controlling the quality of finished ceramic tiles and the inability to mix and produce various types of ceramic tiles.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A ceramic processing system includes, in sequence, a production scheduling unit, a first inkjet printing unit, a sintering and forming unit, a first diversion and transfer unit, a first brick storage unit, a processing unit, a second inkjet printing unit, a second diversion and transfer unit, and a second brick storage unit; the first diversion and transfer unit is used to identify the inkjet printing on the ceramic tile by the first inkjet printing unit to classify the ceramic tile; the second diversion and transfer unit is used to identify the inkjet printing on the ceramic tile by the second inkjet printing unit to grade ceramic tiles of the same type.

[0007] Furthermore, the first diversion and transfer unit includes a feeding and sorting system, the first brick storage unit includes a conveying channel, the processing unit includes multiple post-processing production lines, the second coding unit includes an identification system, and the second diversion and transfer unit includes a diversion device, a sorting system, and a packaging device. The feeding and sorting system is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel, one end of the post-processing production line is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel, the other end of the post-processing production line is connected to the inlet of the sorting system, and the packaging device is connected to the outlet of the sorting system. This allows for the classification of multiple categories of tiles, the grading and transfer of tile quality, and the traceability of tile classification and transfer information.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding and sorting system includes a first identification machine, a brick pushing device, and a first brick unloading machine arranged in sequence. The first identification machine is located above the feeding and sorting system and is used to identify the type of tile and whether it is damaged. The brick pushing device is located on the side of the feeding and sorting system. The first brick unloading machine is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel. The conveying channel includes multiple tracks and a brick-carrying cart. The multiple tracks are arranged along the length of the conveying channel. The brick-carrying cart is slidably connected to the tracks to safely transport the tiles over long distances.

[0009] Preferably, the post-processing production line includes a first tile feeding machine, a first polishing device, a second polishing device, a third polishing device, an edge grinding device, an integrated inspection machine, an identification system diversion device, and a coating device arranged sequentially. The first polishing device, the second polishing device, and the third polishing device progressively increase the polishing degree of the tile. The edge grinding device is used to grind the edge of the tile. The integrated inspection machine detects the surface quality of the tile. The identification system identifies and marks the tile. The diversion device can divert tiles with different surface qualities to different conveyor lines. The coating device is located behind the diversion device and coats the surface of the tile with a film to perform post-processing on the tile, obtaining finished products of different qualities.

[0010] Preferably, the diversion device includes a platform conveyor belt, a swing arm conveyor belt, an inclined conveyor belt, a first diversion belt, and a second diversion belt. One end of the platform conveyor belt is connected to the integrated testing machine, and the swing arm conveyor belt is rotatably connected to the other end of the platform conveyor belt. The inclined conveyor belt is inclined to the ground. When the swing arm conveyor belt is at its upper position, it is connected to one end of the inclined conveyor belt, and the other end of the inclined conveyor belt is connected to the first diversion belt. When the swing arm conveyor belt is at its lower position, it is connected to the second diversion belt. This allows for the diversion and conveying of tiles with different surface qualities, meeting the requirements of different customer groups and improving the overall utilization rate of the production line.

[0011] Preferably, the identification system includes a first detection position, a second detection position, a centering device, a dryer, a coding machine, and a second identification machine arranged in sequence. The first detection position performs an initial inspection of the surface quality of the tile, the second detection position performs a secondary inspection of the quality of the tile, the centering device aligns and centers the tile, the dryer dries the tile, the coding machine assigns a secondary code to the tile, and the rear end of the second identification machine is connected to the diversion device to assign a secondary code to the tile, and identifies and records the quality information of the coded tile into the information management system.

[0012] Preferably, the packaging device includes a second brick feeding machine, a stacking detection machine, a strapping machine, a packaging machine, and a stacker arranged in sequence. The second brick feeding machine is connected to the sorting system and conveys the tiles from the sorting system to the packaging device. The stacking detection machine counts the tiles, the strapping machine straps the tiles, the packaging machine packages the tiles, and the stacker stacks the packaged tiles. By strapping and packaging, the tiles are less likely to be damaged during transportation, thus improving the safety of tile transportation.

[0013] Preferably, the strapping machine includes a strapping frame and a box-loading platform. The strapping frame is mounted on the strapping machine, and the box-loading platform is slidably connected to the strapping machine. This allows the packaging boxes to be continuously fed onto the strapping machine, and multiple tiles can be strapped together to prevent them from scratching each other and sliding during transportation.

[0014] Preferably, the stacker includes a robotic arm, a first stacking device, a second stacking device, and a destacking device. The robotic arm transfers ceramics from the sorting system to the first stacking device and the second stacking device respectively. The destacking device is located between the first stacking device and the second stacking device and can place the ceramics onto the transfer trolley to stack the bundled ceramics, facilitating one-time transportation and storage.

[0015] The second objective of this invention is to provide a ceramic tile sorting process that solves the problem of difficulty in controlling the quality of finished tiles and the inability to produce mixed batches of tiles in the management of tile classification.

[0016] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0017] A ceramic processing system, comprising the following steps:

[0018] S1. Tile coding: According to the information from the production scheduling department, the first coding department prints identification codes on different types of tiles, and the sintering and molding department completes the sintering and molding of the tiles after the first coding.

[0019] S2. First sorting: After the formed tiles are identified by the first sorting and transfer unit, they are sorted. Tiles of different categories are separated according to the category recorded on the identification code and then stored in the first brick storage unit.

[0020] S3. Processing: The ceramic tile is conveyed from the first brick storage section to the processing section, where the processing section polishes and trims the edges of the ceramic tile to obtain ceramic tiles with different surface qualities and smooth edges;

[0021] S4. Second coding: The second coding unit inspects and grades the ceramic tile according to its surface and color quality, and performs a second coding based on the inspection results;

[0022] S5. Second sorting: The tiles are sorted and transferred to another production line by the second diversion and transfer department according to the information recorded in the second inkjet printing on the tiles;

[0023] S6. Finished Product Storage: The second brick storage section stores the ceramic tiles after the secondary diversion, awaiting their release;

[0024] This ceramic tile sorting process involves marking the ceramic tiles twice after firing, followed by sorting and distribution of the marked tiles. This improves the yield rate of ceramic production, enables mixed-batch production, allows for traceability of the produced tiles, enhances brand reputation, and meets customers' individual needs.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0026] (1) The ceramic processing system can coat the surface of the tile by inkjet printing according to the customer order information received by the production scheduling department. At the same time, it can spray an identifiable barcode on the tile. The barcode records the type information of the tile. Different types of tiles can be input into the kiln for sintering at the same time, making full use of the kiln's processing capacity, reducing energy consumption, and thus saving costs. The ceramic processing system classifies different types of tiles by the first diversion and transfer department, and then transfers them to different post-processing production lines. The post-processing production lines polish and grind the tiles to improve the surface quality and dimensional accuracy of the tiles to meet the requirements of different customers.

[0027] (2) The processing section of the ceramic processing system includes multiple post-processing production lines. The polishing machines on the post-processing lines can polish the surface of the same type of ceramic tiles with different roughnesses to meet the needs of customers. This enables the processing system to meet the customized needs of customers and improves the production flexibility of the processing system.

[0028] (3) The ceramic processing system is equipped with a second coding unit. The second coding unit can detect the surface quality and color of the tiles and assign identification codes with quality and color information to the tiles. The second coding unit will sort the tiles again, classify the tiles with different surface quality and color quality, and then store the tiles for easy packaging and delivery.

[0029] (4) The ceramic processing system assigns a code to each tile during the tile processing stage, creating a file for each tile to achieve precise control over the tile production process. It can accurately locate the production process of unqualified tiles, facilitate the maintenance and management of the tile production line, improve the yield rate of tile production, and reduce the production cost of tiles.

[0030] (5) The ceramic processing system enables the production information of ceramic tiles to be accurately traced at the sales end. Customers can identify counterfeit or substandard ceramic tiles by assigning codes, which improves the brand reputation, prevents counterfeit goods from being sold at the sales end, and improves the accuracy of sales management.

[0031] (6) This brick sorting process can distinguish and sort the quality of tiles, improve the utilization rate of tiles, subdivide tiles of different qualities, increase the profit of tile production, and one production line can produce multiple types and qualities of tiles to meet different customer groups, thereby improving customer satisfaction and meeting the needs of flexible production. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the composition of the ceramic processing system provided by this invention;

[0033] Figure 2 A layout diagram of the ceramic processing system provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 A diagram of the material feeding and sorting system provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 The plane of the grinding device provided by the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 5 The plane of the grinding device provided by the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 6 The plane of the grinding device provided by the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0038] Figure 7 The plane of the trimming device provided by the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 8 The plane of the trimming device provided by the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0040] Figure 9 A plan view of the detection device provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10 A plan view of the diversion device and coating device provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 11 A side view of the diversion device provided by the present invention;

[0043] Figure 12 A side view of the diversion device provided by the present invention;

[0044] Figure 13 A plan view of the sorting system provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 14 A plan view of the second brick-making machine provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 15 A plan view of the stacking inspection machine provided by the present invention;

[0047] Figure 16 A plan view of the strapping machine provided by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 17 A plan view of the packaging machine provided by the present invention;

[0049] Figure 18 A plan view of the stacker crane provided by the present invention.

[0050] Figure label:

[0051] 101. Production Scheduling Department; 102. First Inkjet Printing Department; 103. Sintering and Molding Department; 104. First Sub-production Department; 105. First Brick Storage Department; 106. Processing Department; 107. Second Inkjet Printing Department; 108. Second Sub-production Department; 109. Second Brick Storage Department; 1. Feeding and Sorting System; 11. First Identifier; 12. Brick Pushing Device; 13. First Brick Unloading Machine; 2. Conveying Channel; 21. Track; 22. Brick Cart; 3. Post-processing Production Line; 31. First Brick Loading Machine; 32. First Polishing Device; 33. Second Polishing Device; 34. Third Polishing Device; 35. Edge Grinding Device; 351. First Edge Grinding Machine; 352. Second Edge Grinding Machine; 36. Integrated Inspection Machine; 37. Identification System; 371. First Inspection Position; 372. Second Inspection Position; 373. Centering Device; 37 4. Dryer; 375. Coding machine; 376. Second identification machine; 38. Diversion device; 381. Platform conveyor belt; 382. Swing arm conveyor belt; 383. Inclined conveyor belt; 384. First diversion belt; 385. Second diversion belt; 39. Film coating device; 4. Sorting system; 5. Packaging device; 51. Second brick loading machine; 511. Reversing frame; 512. First conveyor frame; 52. Stacking inspection machine; 521. Second conveyor frame; 522. Counter; 53. Strapping machine; 531. Strapping frame; 532. Box loading platform; 533. Positioning frame; 54. Packaging machine; 55. Stacker; 551. Robotic arm; 552. First stacking device; 553. Second stacking device; 554. Unloading device; 56. Transfer trolley; 6. Sewage treatment station; 7. Packaging material warehouse; 8. Power room. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] like Figures 1-18 As shown, a ceramic processing system includes a production scheduling unit 101, a first inkjet printing unit 102, a sintering and forming unit 103, a first diversion and transfer unit 104, a first brick storage unit 105, a processing unit 106, a second inkjet printing unit 107, a second diversion and transfer unit 108, and a second brick storage unit 109 arranged sequentially. The first diversion and transfer unit 104 is used to identify the inkjet printing on the ceramic tile by the first inkjet printing unit 102 to classify the ceramic tile. The second diversion and transfer unit 108 is used to identify the inkjet printing on the ceramic tile by the second inkjet printing unit 107 to grade ceramic tiles of the same type. This ceramic processing system can produce different types of ceramic tiles in mixed batches and manage the grading of ceramic tiles of the same type, realizing flexible production of small batches of ceramic tiles to meet the personalized needs of customers.

[0055] Furthermore, the first diversion and conversion unit 104 includes a feeding and sorting system 1, the first brick storage unit 105 includes a conveying channel 2 for buffering and conveying tiles, the processing unit 106 includes multiple post-processing production lines 3 for polishing and edge grinding tiles, the second coding unit 107 includes an identification system 37 for grading tiles, and the second diversion and conversion unit 108 includes a diversion device 38, a sorting system 4, and a packaging device 5. The feeding and sorting system 1 is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel 2, one end of the post-processing production line 3 is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel 2, the other end of the post-processing production line 3 is connected to the inlet of the sorting system 4, and the packaging device 5 is connected to the outlet of the sorting system 4. The two adjacent parts are connected by a straight conveyor roller and a right-angle conveyor roller to ensure that each tile can slide smoothly.

[0056] Preferably, the production scheduling department 101 is connected to an external order management system, which can receive production information from orders and transmit the production information to the inkjet pattern design department. The inkjet pattern design department designs the required tile pattern. The first coding department 102 is equipped with an inkjet chamber, which is connected to the inkjet pattern design department. After receiving the pattern information from the inkjet pattern design department, the inkjet chamber draws the pattern onto the surface of the tile and assigns a barcode to the surface of the tile that can identify its category and customer information.

[0057] Preferably, the feeding and sorting system 1 includes a first identification machine 11, a brick pushing device 12 and a first brick unloading machine 13 arranged in sequence, which are located above the feeding and sorting system 1. The first identification machine 11 is located above the feeding and sorting system 1 and is used to identify whether the tiles are broken. The brick pushing device 12 is located on the side of the feeding and sorting system 1, and the first brick unloading machine 13 is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel 2.

[0058] Preferably, inkjet coding machines or laser coding machines are used for printing, and the coding is selected according to the different materials of the tiles to achieve long-term existence of the code and facilitate the traceability of the tiles.

[0059] Preferably, the first identification machine 11 is a vision identification machine, which does not directly contact the tile, will not damage the tile surface, and has a fast identification speed, meeting the efficiency requirements of the tile production line.

[0060] The conveying channel 2 includes a track 21 and a brick-carrying car 22. The track 21 is set inside the conveying channel 2 along the length of the conveying channel 2, and the brick-carrying car 22 is slidably connected to the track 21.

[0061] Furthermore, the post-processing production line 3 includes a first tile feeding machine 31, a first polishing device 32, a second polishing device 33, a third polishing device 34, an edge grinding device 35, an integrated inspection machine 36, an identification system 37, a diversion device 38, and a coating device 39 arranged sequentially. The first polishing device 32, the second polishing device 33, and the third polishing device 34 respectively improve the polishing degree of the tiles. The edge grinding device 35 is used to grind the edges of the tiles. The integrated inspection machine 36 detects the surface quality of the tiles. The identification system identifies and marks the tiles. The diversion device 38 can divert tiles with different surface qualities to different conveyor lines. The coating device 39 is located behind the diversion device 38 and coats the surface of the tiles with a film.

[0062] The first polishing device 32 performs initial polishing on the tile to remove obvious protrusions on the tile surface. The second polishing device 33 performs fine polishing on the tile to make the tile surface matte. The third polishing device 34 performs ultra-fine polishing on the tile surface to make the tile surface bright and visible. The edge grinding device 35 includes a first edge grinding machine 351 and a second edge grinding machine 352, which are arranged in sequence to grind the four edges of the tile separately to improve the dimensional accuracy and aesthetics of the tile, facilitate the laying of the tile during construction, and prevent gaps from appearing at the joints of the tiles, which would affect the overall aesthetics.

[0063] Further details can be found in the following documents. Figure 9The identification system 37 includes a first detection position 371, a second detection position 372, a centering device 373, a dryer 374, a coding machine 375, and a second identification machine 376 arranged sequentially. The first detection position 371 performs an initial inspection of the surface quality of the tile, the second detection position 372 performs a secondary inspection of the tile quality, the centering device 373 aligns and centers the tile, the dryer 374 dries the tile, the coding machine 375 assigns a secondary code to the tile, and the rear end of the second identification machine 376 is connected to a diversion device 38. During the grinding process, the edge grinding machine 351 and the second edge grinding machine 352 will remove the identification code assigned to the tile by the inkjet chamber. The coding machine 375 will code the tile, recording information related to the tile's quality, such as surface quality and color. The barcode printed by the coding machine 375 can inherit the identification code information assigned to the tile by the inkjet chamber. This ensures that no obvious coding marks are left on the surface of the tile, and that the production information of each tile is completely recorded in the system database, facilitating the classification, warehousing, and traceability of the tiles.

[0064] Both the first detection position 371 and the second detection position 372 are equipped with visual inspection devices to perform two visual inspections on the tile surface, improving the accuracy of tile inspection. The centering device 373 has guide wheels on both sides, which guide and align misaligned tiles, ensuring that the post-processed tiles are placed consistently on the conveyor line. The dryer 374 is installed on the side of the tile, which exhausts hot air to dry and clean the tile surface, removing dust and debris and improving surface cleanliness. The coding machine 375 consists of a printing machine and a curing machine. After coding the tile, the curing machine cures the printed ink, improving the coding's adhesion and stain resistance. Even after long-term use, the tiles can still be traced back to production and sales information through coding. After coding, the second identification machine 376 identifies the tile and matches the tile's production information with the coding, storing it in the information management system to achieve accurate matching and storage of the coding with the tile's production information.

[0065] Preferably, see details. Figure 11 and Figure 12The diversion device 38 includes a platform conveyor belt 381, a swing arm conveyor belt 382, ​​an inclined conveyor belt 383, a first diversion belt 384, and a second diversion belt 385. One end of the platform conveyor belt 381 is connected to the integrated testing machine 36. The swing arm conveyor belt 382 is rotatably connected to the other end of the platform conveyor belt 381. The inclined conveyor belt 383 is inclined to the ground. When the swing arm conveyor belt 382 is at its highest point, it is connected to one end of the inclined conveyor belt 383. The other end of the inclined conveyor belt 383 is connected to the first diversion belt 384. When the swing arm conveyor belt 382 is at its lowest point, it is connected to the second diversion belt 385. The diversion device 38 is controlled by the control system. After the identification system 37 assigns codes to the tiles and compares the information, the diversion device 38 determines the diversion route of the tiles based on the information of each tile. The tiles enter through the platform conveyor belt 381, and the swing arm conveyor belt 382 is placed around the end of the platform conveyor belt 381 to transport different tiles to the first diversion belt 384 and the second diversion belt 385, which are located on the upper and lower layers respectively. When the tiles are transported to the second diversion belt 385, the swing arm conveyor belt 382 connects with the inclined conveyor belt 383, and the inclined conveyor belt 383 transports the tiles to the first diversion belt 384, which is located at a higher position.

[0066] Preferably, the diversion device 38 is further provided with a third diversion belt, which is located above the first diversion belt 384, and can perform various complex diversion and conveying of the tiles.

[0067] The packaging device 5 includes a second brick feeder 51, a stacking inspection machine 52, a strapping machine 53, a packaging machine 54, and a stacker 55 arranged in sequence. The second brick feeder 51 is connected to the sorting system 4. The second brick feeder 51 conveys the tiles to the stacking inspection machine 52. The stacking inspection machine 52 includes a second conveyor frame 521 and a counter 522. The counter 522 is installed on the side of the second conveyor frame 521. When the tiles pass through the second conveyor frame 521, the counter 522 accurately counts the tiles to meet the accuracy requirements for subsequent packaging and strapping. The second brick feeder 51 includes a reversing frame 511 and a first conveyor frame 512. The reversing frame 511 is set on the first conveyor frame 512. The second brick feeder 51 can convey tiles of different categories to the stacking inspection machine 52 for inspection.

[0068] See details Figure 16The strapping machine 53 includes a strapping frame 531 and an upper box platform 532. The strapping frame 531 is mounted on the strapping machine 53, and the upper box platform 532 is slidably connected to the strapping machine 53. Packaging boxes can be continuously fed onto the strapping machine 53. The upper box platform 532 can pick up and place packaging materials from the side of the strapping machine 53 onto the strapping machine 53. The strapping frame 531 can bend, seal, and strap the packaging materials containing tiles, stacking one or more tiles together. When stacking multiple tiles, the upper box platform 532 can also place support corner blocks on the upper surface of the tiles to prevent the tiles from scratching and colliding with each other. The positioning frame 533 is located at the front end of the strapping machine 53 where the tiles are received. It is used to position the tiles to prevent them from shifting during strapping and affecting the quality of strapping and packaging.

[0069] Packaging machine 54 can also package bundled tiles, wrapping the outside of the tiles with cardboard to prevent them from being bumped and damaged during transportation, thereby improving the yield rate of transported tiles.

[0070] See details Figure 18 The stacker crane 55 includes a robotic arm 551, a first stacking device 552, a second stacking device 553, and a pallet unloading device 554. The robotic arm 551 transfers ceramics from the sorting system 4 to the first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553 respectively. The pallet unloading device 554 is located between the first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553 and can place the ceramics onto a transfer cart 56. The robotic arm 551 rotates omnidirectionally around a straight line perpendicular to the ground. The first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553 are located on both sides of the robotic arm 551. The front of the robotic arm 551 is connected to a conveyor belt. Tiles from the strapping machine 53 can be taken away and placed on the first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553. The first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553 stack the packaged tiles until they reach a certain height. Then, the unstacking device 554 removes the stacked tiles from the first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553 and moves them to the transfer trolley 56 via the guide rail. After the transfer trolley 56 removes the stacked tiles, the unstacking device 554 runs between the first stacking device 552 and the second stacking device 553, continuously transporting the stacked tiles outwards.

[0071] The ceramic processing system is also equipped with an information management system, which stores and manages the tile processing and quality information read by the first identification machine 11 and the second identification machine 376. After the ceramic processing system is connected to an internal or external network, it can transmit the tile processing process and quality information to any terminal that reads the surface code on the tile. This makes it convenient for production personnel to track the tile production process and the quality of the tiles, and also for sales personnel to track the source information and inventory of the tiles. In addition, users can also quickly identify the authenticity of the product by scanning the code.

[0072] Preferably, the ceramic production management system further includes a wastewater treatment station 6, a packaging material storage 7, and a power room 8. The wastewater treatment station 6 is connected to the first polishing device 32, the second polishing device 33, and the third polishing device 34 via pipelines, and is also connected to the edge grinding device 35. It is used to treat wastewater during the processing, reduce environmental pollution, and meet green environmental protection requirements. The packaging material storage 7 is used to store cable ties and packaging paper. The packaging material storage 7 is located close to the packaging device 5 to reduce material transportation time. The power room 8 is located on the side of the post-processing production line 3 and is used to supply power to the first polishing device 32, the second polishing device 33, the third polishing device 34, and the edge grinding device 35.

[0073] A ceramic brick separating process includes the following steps:

[0074] S1. Tile coding: According to the information from the production scheduling department 101, the first coding department 102 prints identification codes on different types of tiles, and the sintering and molding department 103 completes the sintering and molding of the tiles after the first coding.

[0075] S2. First sorting: After the formed tiles are identified by the first sorting and transfer unit 104, they are sorted. Different types of tiles are separated according to the category recorded on the identification code and then stored in the first brick storage unit 105.

[0076] S3. Processing: The ceramic tile is conveyed from the first brick storage section 105 to the processing section 106, where the processing section 106 polishes and trims the edge of the ceramic tile to obtain ceramic tiles with different surface qualities and smooth edges;

[0077] S4. Secondary coding: The second coding unit 107 inspects and grades the tiles according to their surface and color quality, and performs a second coding based on the inspection results;

[0078] S5. Second sorting: The tiles are sorted and transferred to the second production line 108 according to the information recorded in the second inkjet printing on the tiles;

[0079] S6. Finished Product Storage: The second brick storage section 109 stores the tiles after the secondary diversion, awaiting shipment.

[0080] The specific operation process of this ceramic processing system is as follows:

[0081] After the tiles are sprayed by the first marking unit 102, they are colored and assigned identification codes. The coloring and identification code information comes from the order confirmation received by the production scheduling unit 101. The sprayed tiles are then solidified in the sintering and forming unit 103. The formed tiles are then conveyed to the feeding and sorting system 1, where they move backward by a conveyor belt. The first identification machine 11 identifies the quality and category of the tiles. The brick pushing device 12 pushes the damaged tiles into the waste brick basket for disposal. The first identification machine 11 also records the information of each qualified tile into the information management system. After identification, the first brick unloading machine 13 places the tiles onto the brick carrier 22, which then loads the tiles... The tiles are transferred to the post-processing production line 3. The first brick-loading machine 31 transfers the tiles from the brick-carrying cart 22 to the first polishing device 32 for preliminary polishing to remove the roughness of the tile surface. Then, the tiles are conveyed by a conveyor belt to the second polishing device 33 for further polishing to obtain tiles with a matte finish. Finally, the third polishing device 34 performs ultra-fine polishing to obtain a glossy finish. Alternatively, depending on actual needs, only one or two polishing operations can be performed to obtain tiles with a rough or matte finish. After polishing, the edges of the tiles are ground by the edge-grinding device 35 to make the edges smooth and correct the dimensions. During the edge-grinding process, the identification code assigned in the first operation is removed, improving the surface quality of the tiles. After edge grinding, the surface of the tile is inspected by the integrated inspection machine 36, and manual sampling can also be performed to improve the control of tile quality. Then, the first detection position 371 and the second detection position 372 on the identification system 37 perform a second inspection. The tile is aligned and positioned by the centering device 373, and then passes through the dryer 374 to remove surface moisture and dust. The coding machine 375 assigns a second code to the tile, and the second identification machine 376 records its surface quality information into the information management system. Based on its surface quality and color information, the tile is divided into multiple grades and conveyed by the swing arm conveyor belt 382 to the first diversion belt 384 and the second diversion belt 385 respectively. Tiles of different grades are all processed... After being coated by the coating device 39, the tiles enter the sorting system 4, where they are meticulously graded according to their classification information. The graded tiles are then transported by the second unloading machine through a differential channel to the packaging device 5. The tiles are then transported by the second loading machine 51 to the stacking detection machine 52, where the number of stacked tiles is counted. The tiles then enter the strapping machine 53 and the packaging machine 54 for strapping and initial packaging. After packaging, the tiles are placed on the stacker 55. Once the stacker 55 has stacked a certain number of tiles, it transports the tile stacks to the transfer cart 56, which then transports the finished tile stacks to the second brick storage section 109 for storage, awaiting shipment.

[0082] Example 2

[0083] The same features as in Embodiment 1 will not be repeated here. The difference is that the front and rear ends of the conveying channel 2 can be connected to multiple feeding and sorting systems 1 and multiple post-processing production lines 3 according to the production requirements. Through different feeding and sorting systems 1 and post-processing production lines 3 in one production site, different types, specifications and styles of tiles can be detected, coded and identified and sorted. The quality and source of tiles can be managed from the first process of tile production through the information system, thereby improving the utilization rate of the ceramic processing system.

[0084] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the foregoing specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and any modifications and changes to the present invention should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A ceramic processing system, characterized in that: The system includes, in sequence, a production scheduling unit (101), a first inkjet printing unit (102), a sintering and forming unit (103), a first distribution and transfer unit (104), a first brick storage unit (105), a processing unit (106), a second inkjet printing unit (107), a second distribution and transfer unit (108), and a second brick storage unit (109); the first distribution and transfer unit (104) is used to identify the inkjet printing of the first inkjet printing unit (102) on the ceramic tile to classify the ceramic tile; the second distribution and transfer unit (108) is used to identify the inkjet printing of the second inkjet printing unit (107) on the ceramic tile to grade the ceramic tiles of the same type; The first diversion and transfer unit (104) includes a feeding and sorting system (1), the first brick storage unit (105) includes a conveying channel (2), the processing unit (106) includes multiple post-processing production lines (3), the second inkjet printing unit (107) includes an identification system (37), the feeding and sorting system (1) is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel (2), and one end of the post-processing production line (3) is connected to the outlet of the conveying channel (2).

2. The ceramic processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second diversion and conversion unit (108) includes a diversion device (38), a sorting system (4) and a packaging device (5). The other end of the post-processing production line (3) is connected to the inlet of the sorting system (4), and the packaging device (5) is connected to the outlet of the sorting system (4).

3. The ceramic processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding and sorting system (1) includes a first identification machine (11), a brick pushing device (12), and a first brick unloading machine (13) arranged in sequence. The first identification machine (11) is located above the feeding and sorting system (1) and is used to identify the type of tile and whether it is damaged. The brick pushing device (12) is located on the side of the feeding and sorting system (1). The first brick unloading machine (13) is connected to the inlet of the conveying channel (2). The conveying channel (2) includes multiple tracks (21) and a brick-carrying car (22). The multiple tracks (21) are arranged in the conveying channel (2) along the length direction of the conveying channel (2). The brick-carrying car (22) is slidably connected to the tracks (21).

4. The ceramic processing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The post-processing production line (3) includes a first tile feeding machine (31), a first polishing device (32), a second polishing device (33), a third polishing device (34), an edge grinding device (35), and an integrated testing machine (36) arranged in sequence. The first polishing device (32), the second polishing device (33), and the third polishing device (34) respectively improve the polishing degree of the tiles. The edge grinding device (35) is used to grind the edges of the tiles. The integrated testing machine (36) detects the surface and color quality of the tiles.

5. The ceramic processing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diversion device (38) includes a platform conveyor belt (381), a swing arm conveyor belt (382), an inclined conveyor belt (383), a first diversion belt (384), and a second diversion belt (385). One end of the platform conveyor belt (381) is connected to the integrated testing machine (36). The swing arm conveyor belt (382) is rotatably connected to the other end of the platform conveyor belt (381). The inclined conveyor belt (383) is inclined to the ground. When the swing arm conveyor belt (382) is at the upper part, it is connected to one end of the inclined conveyor belt (383). The other end of the inclined conveyor belt (383) is connected to the first diversion belt (384). When the swing arm conveyor belt (382) is at the lower part, it is connected to the second diversion belt (385).

6. The ceramic processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The identification system (37) includes a first detection position (371), a second detection position (372), a centering device (373), a dryer (374), a coding machine (375), and a second identification machine (376) arranged in sequence. The first detection position (371) performs a preliminary inspection of the surface quality of the tile, the second detection position (372) performs a secondary inspection of the quality of the tile, the centering device (373) aligns and centers the tile, the dryer (374) dries the tile, the coding machine (375) assigns a secondary code to the tile, and the rear end of the second identification machine (376) is connected to the diversion device (38).

7. The ceramic processing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The packaging device (5) includes a second brick feeding machine (51), a stacking detection machine (52), a strapping machine (53), a packaging machine (54), a stacker (55), and a transfer trolley (56) arranged in sequence. The second brick feeding machine (51) is connected to the sorting system (4) and transports the tiles from the sorting system (4) to the packaging device (5). The stacking detection machine (52) counts the tiles, the strapping machine (53) straps the tiles, the packaging machine (54) packages the tiles, the stacker (55) stacks the packaged tiles, and the transfer trolley (56) transports the stacked tiles to the storage area.

8. The ceramic processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The strapping machine (53) includes a strapping frame (531) and a box loading platform (532). The strapping frame (531) is mounted on the strapping machine (53), and the box loading platform (532) is slidably connected to the strapping machine (53) to continuously deliver the packaging boxes to the strapping machine (53).

9. The ceramic processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The stacker (55) includes a robotic arm (551), a first stacking device (552), a second stacking device (553), and a pallet unloading device (554). The robotic arm (551) transfers ceramics from the sorting system (4) to the first stacking device (552) and the second stacking device (553), respectively. The pallet unloading device (554) is located between the first stacking device (552) and the second stacking device (553) and places the ceramic tiles onto the transfer trolley (56).

10. A ceramic brick-separating process, characterized in that: The ceramic processing system according to any one of claims 1-9 is used to achieve the following steps: S1. Assigning codes to tiles: According to the information of the production scheduling department (101), the first coding department (102) prints identification codes on different types of tiles, and the sintering and molding department (103) completes the sintering and molding of the tiles after the first coding. S2. First sorting: After the formed tiles are identified by the first sorting and transfer unit (104), they are sorted. Different types of tiles are separated according to the category recorded on the identification code and then stored in the first brick storage unit (105). S3. Processing: The ceramic tile is conveyed from the first brick storage section (105) to the processing section (106), where the processing section (106) polishes and trims the ceramic tile to obtain ceramic tiles with different surface qualities and smooth edges; S4. Second coding: The second coding unit (107) detects and grades the ceramic tile according to its surface and color quality, and performs a second coding based on the detection results; S5. Second sorting: The tiles are sorted and transferred by the second diversion and transfer department (108) according to the information recorded in the second inkjet printing on the tiles; S6. Finished product storage: The second brick storage section (109) stores the ceramic tiles after secondary diversion, waiting for them to be released from the warehouse.

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