A homogenized production batch feeding alarm device and method

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a homogenization production batch feeding alarm device and method. The device includes: a chain conveyor, an operation station, an identification module, an alarm module, and a box-turning feeder. Among them: the chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor, a second chain conveyor, and a third chain conveyor. The box-turning feeder is connected to the tail end of the chain conveyor. The operation station is arranged between the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor. The operation station includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet. The alarm module is fixedly connected to the box-turning feeder. When the identification module identifies the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module to start alarming. The device of the present disclosure can alarm in time after the batch feeding is completed, reminding the operator to check and confirm the material, improving the feeding continuity of the formula library and the next production process, and reducing the working intensity of the staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of feeding alarm devices, and more particularly, to a homogenized production batch feeding alarm device and method. Background Art

[0002] The original tobacco formula logistics system starts from the tobacco leaves on the original tobacco picking line after being cut into three sections. After the materials are transported to the packing station and packed or mixed in the tobacco leaf packing and weighing mode, they enter the formula inventory through the warehousing transportation system. When the re-drying production line starts production, the formula library adjusts the tobacco leaf boxes according to the requirements of homogenized production, sends them to the on-line vacuum humidifying machine through the out-of-storage transportation system for humidifying treatment, and then sends them to the box turning and discharging machine in front of the bin feeder of the re-drying production line. After the empty tobacco leaf boxes after box turning and discharging are detected and cleaned, they are supplemented to the packing station for packing or returned to the high-rise warehouse for storage according to needs. During the production process, in order to meet the production requirements of homogenization, flexibility, and refinement, the existing production mode has changed greatly. The previous production mode of few batches and large quantities has changed to the current production mode of multiple batches and small quantities. At present, the original tobacco formula logistics system needs to check each batch after each batch ends. After verification, the feeding button needs to be restarted before the next batch of feeding production can be carried out to ensure that there is no mixing phenomenon between batches. In the prior art, some manufacturers make full use of the centralized control function of the central control room, and let the operators of the logistics central control system identify and confirm the last box through the logistics dispatching system interface by real-time monitoring the out-of-storage sequence number of the tobacco leaf boxes. This solution will cause untimely confirmation of the last box of the homogenized out-of-storage production batch in the formula library, easily lead to material shortage in the next process, and affect the continuity of the whole line production.

[0003] Therefore, one or more methods are needed to solve the above problems.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and thus may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a homogenized production batch feeding alarm device and method, thereby at least to some extent overcoming one or more problems caused by the limitations and defects of the related art.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a homogenized production batch feeding alarm device is provided, including a chain conveyor, an operation station, an identification module, an alarm module, and a box turning and feeding machine, wherein:

[0007] The chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor, a second chain conveyor, and a third chain conveyor;

[0008] The turnover feeder includes a first turnover feeder and a second turnover feeder. The first turnover feeder is connected to the tail end of the first chain conveyor, and the second turnover feeder is connected to the tail end of the second chain conveyor;

[0009] The operation station is arranged between the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor. The operation station includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet;

[0010] The alarm module is fixedly connected to the turnover feeder. When the recognition module recognizes the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module to start alarming.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the recognition module further includes a control module, a reading module, an operation panel, and a reset button, wherein:

[0012] The control module is arranged in the electric control cabinet and is used to control the alarm module;

[0013] The reading module includes a first reading module and a second reading module. The first reading module is arranged at the tail end of the first chain conveyor, and the second reading module is arranged at the tail end of the second chain conveyor. The reading module is used to read the preset material information;

[0014] The operation panel is arranged on the operation platform and is used to perform preset settings on the control module and the reading module;

[0015] The reset button includes a first reset button and a second reset button. The first reset button is arranged on the operation panel, and the second reset button is arranged below the alarm module.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the control module further includes a programming controller and a relay, wherein:

[0017] The programming controller is arranged in the electric control cabinet, and the programming controller is connected to the AC power supply through a DC power transformer;

[0018] The relay is arranged in the electric control cabinet, and the relay is connected to the AC power supply;

[0019] When the programming controller receives the signal sent by the reading module, it outputs a voltage to the relay, the relay circuit is turned on, the alarm module starts alarming, and when the reset button is pressed, the relay circuit is turned off and the alarm module stops alarming.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the alarm module further includes an alarm, fixing bolts, a fixing bracket, and a power cord, wherein:

[0021] The alarm includes a trigger-type industrial audible and visual alarm, and the alarm is fixed to the fixed bracket by the fixing bolts;

[0022] The fixed bracket is provided with mounting holes, and the mounting holes are fixedly connected to the side wall plate of the tilting box feeder;

[0023] One end of the power cord is connected to the power supply through the relay, and the other end is connected to the alarm.

[0024] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the homogenized production batch feeding alarm device further includes an orbital conveyor and a lifting conveyor, wherein:

[0025] The lifting conveyor is arranged on the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor;

[0026] One end of the orbital conveyor is connected to the lifting conveyor, and the other end is connected to the third chain conveyor;

[0027] The lifting conveyor and the orbital conveyor are used to transport empty boxes to the elevated warehouse through the third chain conveyor.

[0028] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a method for homogenized production batch feeding alarm is provided, and the method includes:

[0029] The recognition module generates an alarm signal based on the preset batch end information on the material box, the recognition module sends the alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module triggers an alarm based on the alarm signal to complete the alarm for homogenized production batch feeding.

[0030] The recognition module generates a stop alarm signal based on the preset batch start information issued by the operation object, the recognition module sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module stops the alarm based on the stop alarm signal.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the method for homogenized production batch feeding alarm further includes:

[0032] The reading module generates a reading signal based on the preset batch end information on the material box, and the reading module sends the reading signal to the control module;

[0033] The programming controller in the control module generates a circuit connection signal based on the reading signal, and the programming controller sends the circuit connection signal to the relay in the control module;

[0034] The relay generates the alarm signal based on the circuit connection signal, and the relay sends the alarm signal to the alarm module;

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the homogenization production batch feeding alarm method further includes:

[0036] The reset button generates a reset signal based on the batch start preset information sent by the operation object, and the reset button sends the reset signal to the control module;

[0037] Based on the reset signal, the programming controller generates a circuit disconnection signal, and the programming controller sends the circuit disconnection signal to the relay;

[0038] Based on the circuit disconnection signal, the relay generates the stop alarm signal, and the relay sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module.

[0039] A homogenization production batch feeding alarm device and method in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The device includes: a chain conveyor, an operation station, an identification module, an alarm module, and a turnover box feeder. Among them: the chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor, a second chain conveyor, and a third chain conveyor. The turnover box feeder is connected to the end of the chain conveyor. The operation station is arranged between the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor. The operation station includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet. The alarm module is fixedly connected to the turnover box feeder. When the identification module identifies the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module to start alarming. On the one hand, the device of the present disclosure can alarm in time after the batch feeding is completed, reminding the operator to check and confirm the material, improving the feeding continuity of the formula library and the next production process. On the other hand, it also reduces the work intensity of the staff.

[0040] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] By referring to the accompanying drawings to describe its exemplary embodiments in detail, the above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more obvious.

[0042] Figure 1 Shows a field layout diagram of a homogenization production batch feeding alarm device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 Shows a block diagram of the setting of a homogenization production batch feeding alarm device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 Shows a front view of the alarm module of a homogenization production batch feeding alarm device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4The flowchart of a homogenized production batch feeding alarm method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the example embodiments can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the figures denote like or similar parts, and thus their repetitive description will be omitted.

[0047] In addition, the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will realize that the technical solutions of the present disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, materials, devices, steps, etc. can be adopted. In other cases, well-known structures, methods, devices, implementations, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the present disclosure.

[0048] The block diagrams shown in the drawings are only functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software form, or these functional entities or a part of these functional entities can be implemented in one or more software-hardened modules, or these functional entities can be implemented in different networks and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0049] In the present example embodiment, first, a homogenized production batch feeding alarm device is provided; as shown in Figure 1 this homogenized production batch feeding alarm device includes a chain conveyor, an operation station 510, an identification module 410, an alarm module 430, and a box-turning feeder, wherein:

[0050] The chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor 440, a second chain conveyor 450, and a third chain conveyor 460;

[0051] The box-turning feeder includes a first box-turning feeder 490 and a second box-turning feeder 500. The first box-turning feeder 490 is connected to the tail end of the first chain conveyor 440, and the second box-turning feeder 500 is connected to the tail end of the second chain conveyor 450;

[0052] The operation station 510 is arranged between the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450, and the operation station 510 includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet;

[0053] The alarm module 430 is fixedly connected to the box-turning feeder. When the recognition module 410 recognizes the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module 430 to start alarming.

[0054] In the actual homogenization outbound transportation of the formula library, the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450 operate synchronously. At the same time, multiple synchronously operating chain conveyors can be added continuously. The main function is to transport the material boxes of the current batch in the formula library to the box-turning feeder, and after the boxes are turned by the box-turning feeder, they are sent to the next process. The operation station 510 is set beside the passage between the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450. The operation platform is for on-site operation by operators, and the electric control cabinet is for the installation of electrical components. When the recognition module 410 reads the last box of the material boxes of the current batch, it controls the alarm module 430 to start alarming to notify the on-site operators to verify the material boxes of the current batch. This improves the confirmation speed of the feeding information of the production batch and avoids the phenomenon of material shortage in the next process due to untimely feeding confirmation.

[0055] A homogenization production batch feeding alarm device in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the device includes: a chain conveyor, an operation station 510, a recognition module 410, an alarm module 430, and a box-turning feeder, wherein: the chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor 440, a second chain conveyor 450, and a third chain conveyor 460. The box-turning feeder is connected to the tail end of the chain conveyor. The operation station 510 is set between the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450. The operation station 510 includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet. The alarm module 430 is fixedly connected to the box-turning feeder. When the recognition module 410 recognizes the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module 430 to start alarming. The device of the present disclosure can alarm in time after the batch feeding is completed, reminding the operator to check and confirm the material, improving the feeding continuity of the formula library and the next production process, and reducing the work intensity of the staff.

[0056] Next, a homogenization production batch feeding alarm device in the present exemplary embodiment will be further described.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present example, as Figure 2 shown, the recognition module 410 further includes a control module, a reading module 414, an operation panel 412 (in this example, a touch screen is used as the operation panel), and a reset button, wherein:

[0058] The control module is arranged inside the electric control cabinet and is used to control the alarm module 430. The reading module 414 includes a first reading module and a second reading module. The first reading module is arranged at the tail end of the first chain conveyor 440, and the second reading module is arranged at the tail end of the second chain conveyor 450. The reading module 414 is used to read preset material information. The operation panel 412 is arranged on the operation platform and is used to perform preset settings on the control module and the reading module 414. The reset buttons include a first reset button 415 (in this example, a soft button on the touch screen is used as the first reset button) and a second reset button 416. The first reset button 415 is arranged on the operation panel, and the second reset button 416 is arranged below the alarm module 430.

[0059] During on-site operation, when the reading module 414 recognizes the tail box signal (such as: "99"), it sends a signal to the control module, and the control module controls the alarm module 430 to start alarming. When the on-site operator verifies and presses the reset button, the alarm module 430 stops alarming.

[0060] In the embodiment of this example, as Figure 2 shown, the control module further includes a programming controller 411 and a relay 413, where:

[0061] The programming controller 411 is arranged inside the electric control cabinet. The programming controller 411 is connected to the AC power supply through a DC power transformer. The relay 413 is arranged inside the electric control cabinet. The relay 413 is connected to the AC power supply. When the programming controller 411 receives the signal sent by the reading module 414, it outputs a voltage to the relay 413, the circuit of the relay 413 is switched on, and the alarm module 430 starts alarming. When the reset button is pressed, the circuit of the relay 413 is switched off, and the alarm module 430 stops alarming.

[0062] When the reading module 414 reads any tail box marked with a tail box, it sends a signal to the programming controller 411. The programming controller 411 outputs current, the main contacts of the relay 413 are attracted, the main circuit is switched on, and the alarm module 430 gives an alarm. When the second reset button 416 or the first reset button 415 on the operation station touch screen is pressed, the programming controller 411 stops outputting current, the coil of the relay 413 loses power, the main contacts are disconnected, the main circuit is disconnected, and the alarm module 430 stops alarming.

[0063] In the embodiment of this example, as Figure 3 shown, the alarm module 430 further includes an alarm 431, fixing bolts 432, a fixing bracket 433, and a power cord 435, where:

[0064] The alarm 431 includes a trigger-type industrial audible and visual alarm. The alarm 431 is fixed to the fixed bracket 433 by the fixing bolts 432. The fixed bracket 433 is provided with mounting holes 434, and the mounting holes 434 are fixedly connected to the side wall plate of the tilting box feeder. One end of the power cord 435 is connected to the power supply through the relay 413, and the other end is connected to the alarm 431.

[0065] The industrial audible and visual alarm has a simple structure and installation. It alarms immediately when triggered, with fast alarm speed. The alarm method of flashing lights, combined with its installation on the side wall plate of the tilting box feeder, can be seen at a relatively long distance even in a noisy production site, making it suitable for timely alarm in the production site.

[0066] In the embodiment of this example, as Figure 1 shown, the homogenized production batch feeding alarm device further includes a track conveyor 470 and a lifting conveyor 480, where:

[0067] The lifting conveyor 480 is arranged on the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450. One end of the track conveyor 470 is connected to the lifting conveyor 480, and the other end is connected to the third chain conveyor 460. The lifting conveyor 480 and the track conveyor 470 are used to transport empty boxes to the high-rise warehouse through the third chain conveyor 460.

[0068] The setting method of the track conveyor 470 and the lifting conveyor 480 does not affect the first chain conveyor 440 and the second chain conveyor 450 from transporting material boxes to the tilting box feeder, and can also save space.

[0069] It should be noted that although several modules or units of a homogenized production batch feeding alarm device are mentioned in the above detailed description, this division is not mandatory. In fact, according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the features and functions of the two or more modules or units described above can be embodied in one module or unit. Conversely, the features and functions of one module or unit described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple modules or units.

[0070] In addition, in the embodiment of this example, a homogenized production batch feeding alarm method is also provided. As shown in Figure 4 , this homogenized production batch feeding alarm method may include the following steps:

[0071] Step S110, the recognition module generates an alarm signal based on the preset batch end information on the material box. The recognition module sends the alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module triggers an alarm based on the alarm signal to complete the alarm for the homogenized production batch feeding.

[0072] In step S120, the recognition module generates a stop alarm signal based on the batch start preset information sent by the operation object, the recognition module sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module stops the alarm based on the stop alarm signal.

[0073] Next, a homogenization production batch feeding alarm method in this exemplary embodiment will be further described.

[0074] In step S110, the recognition module generates an alarm signal based on the batch end preset information on the material box, the recognition module sends the alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module triggers an alarm based on the alarm signal to complete the alarm for the homogenization production batch feeding.

[0075] In the embodiment of this example, as Figure 4 shown, the reading module generates a reading signal based on the batch end preset information on the material box, the reading module sends the reading signal to the control module; the programming controller in the control module generates a circuit connection signal based on the reading signal, and the programming controller sends the circuit connection signal to the relay in the control module; the relay generates the alarm signal based on the circuit connection signal, and the relay sends the alarm signal to the alarm module.

[0076] That is to say, the material boxes that are taken out of the warehouse according to the homogenization requirements will be taken out strictly in sequence, and the tail box marking information is "99". When the chain conveyor transports the material boxes to the waiting station, the reading module reads the material box information in sequence and then turns the box for feeding. When the reading module reads the material box with the information "99", it means that this material box is the last material box of this batch. At this time, a signal is sent to the program controller, and after internal program processing, the program controller sends a control signal, and the alarm starts to alarm; at the same time, the material boxes of the next batch stop at the waiting station, and "batch end" is displayed on the touch screen of the on-site operation station.

[0077] In step S120, the recognition module generates a stop alarm signal based on the batch start preset signal sent by the operation object, the recognition module sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module stops the alarm based on the stop alarm signal.

[0078] In the embodiment of this example, as Figure 4As shown, the reset button generates a reset signal based on the batch start preset information sent by the operation object, and the reset button sends the reset signal to the control module; based on the reset signal, the programming controller generates a circuit disconnection signal, and the programming controller sends the circuit disconnection signal to the relay; the relay generates the stop alarm signal based on the circuit disconnection signal, and the relay sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module.

[0079] That is to say, when the on-site operator arrives at the site, presses the reset button, and the alarm stops; at the same time, after checking and verifying the grade specifications and other information of the next batch of materials, presses the "Batch Start" button on the touch screen of the on-site operation station, and the material box at the waiting station starts to transport to the application station, and the next batch starts.

[0080] It should be noted that although the steps of the method in the present disclosure are described in a specific order in the drawings, this does not require or imply that these steps must be executed in this specific order, or that all the steps shown must be executed to achieve the desired result. Additionally or alternatively, some steps may be omitted, multiple steps may be combined into one step for execution, and / or one step may be decomposed into multiple steps for execution, etc.

[0081] In addition, the above drawings are only schematic illustrations of the processes included in the method according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, rather than for limiting purposes. It is easy to understand that the processes shown in the above drawings do not indicate or limit the chronological order of these processes. Additionally, it is also easy to understand that these processes can be executed, for example, synchronously or asynchronously in multiple modules.

[0082] Those skilled in the art will readily think of other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application aims to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure, which follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include the common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and embodiments are only regarded as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the claims.

[0083] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A homogenized production batch feeding alarm device, characterized in that, The device includes a chain conveyor, an operation station, an identification module, an alarm module, and a case turning and feeding machine, where: The chain conveyor includes a first chain conveyor, a second chain conveyor, and a third chain conveyor; The case turning and feeding machine includes a first case turning and feeding machine and a second case turning and feeding machine. The first case turning and feeding machine is connected to the tail end of the first chain conveyor, and the second case turning and feeding machine is connected to the tail end of the second chain conveyor; The operation station is arranged between the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor, and the operation station includes an operation platform and an electric control cabinet; The alarm module is fixedly connected to the case turning and feeding machine. When the identification module recognizes the preset information on the material, it controls the alarm module to start alarming; Among them, the identification module further includes a control module, a reading module, an operation panel, and a reset button, where: The control module is arranged in the electric control cabinet and is used to control the alarm module; The reading module includes a first reading module and a second reading module. The first reading module is arranged at the tail end of the first chain conveyor, and the second reading module is arranged at the tail end of the second chain conveyor. The reading module is used to read the preset material information; The operation panel is arranged on the operation platform and is used to perform preset settings on the control module and the reading module; The reset button includes a first reset button and a second reset button. The first reset button is arranged on the operation panel, and the second reset button is arranged below the alarm module.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module further includes a programming controller and a relay, where: The programming controller is arranged in the electric control cabinet, and the programming controller is connected to the AC power supply through a DC power transformer; The relay is arranged in the electric control cabinet, and the relay is connected to the AC power supply.

3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The alarm module further includes an alarm, fixing bolts, a fixing bracket, and a power cord, where: The alarm includes a trigger type industrial sound and light alarm, and the alarm is fixed to the fixing bracket through the fixing bolts; The fixing bracket is provided with mounting holes, and the mounting holes are fixedly connected to the side wall plate of the case turning and feeding machine; One end of the power cord is connected to the power supply through the relay, and the other end is connected to the alarm.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The homogenization production batch feeding alarm device further includes an orbital conveyor and a lifting conveyor, where: The lifting conveyor is arranged on the first chain conveyor and the second chain conveyor; One end of the orbital conveyor is connected to the lifting conveyor, and the other end is connected to the third chain conveyor; The lifting conveyor and the orbital conveyor are used to transport the empty boxes to the elevated warehouse through the third chain conveyor.

5. A homogenized production batch feeding alarm method for the alarm device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The method includes: The identification module generates an alarm signal based on the preset information of the end of the batch on the material box. The identification module sends the alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module triggers an alarm based on the alarm signal; The recognition module generates a stop alarm signal based on the batch start preset information sent by the operating object. The recognition module sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module, and the alarm module stops the alarm based on the stop alarm signal, completing the alarm for homogenization generation batch feeding.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein The method further includes: The reading module generates a reading signal based on the batch end preset information on the material box, and the reading module sends the reading signal to the control module; The programmable controller in the control module generates a circuit connection signal based on the reading signal, and the programmable controller sends the circuit connection signal to the relay in the control module; The relay generates the alarm signal based on the circuit connection signal, and the relay sends the alarm signal to the alarm module.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein The method further includes: The reset button generates a reset signal based on the batch start preset information sent by the operating object, and the reset button sends the reset signal to the control module; Based on the reset signal, the programmable controller generates a circuit disconnection signal, and the programmable controller sends the circuit disconnection signal to the relay; The relay generates the stop alarm signal based on the circuit disconnection signal, and the relay sends the stop alarm signal to the alarm module.

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