A filling food production detection device
By integrating filling, bundling, and testing equipment into the food filling production line, the problem of difficulty in confirming the conformity of food packaging has been solved, realizing automated production and testing, reducing equipment costs, and improving product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410584568.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing food filling production lines lack testing equipment, making it difficult to confirm the quality of food packaging after filling, which affects product quality and increases the cost of bundling and segmenting equipment.
Design an integrated production line that includes filling equipment, strapping equipment, and testing equipment. The integrity of the packaging is detected by taking pictures with a camera, and multiple checks are performed by a mechanical gripper that grasps and rotates the packaging. The filling, strapping, and testing operations are automated by combining the automated strapping equipment.
It has enabled automated production and testing of packaged foods, reduced equipment costs, ensured packaging integrity and product quality, and improved production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of food production testing technology, and specifically to a testing device for packaged food production. Background Technology
[0002] Canned food is a common edible product, similar to sausages. Currently, the entire canned food production process is completed on a single production line. However, existing canned food production lines lack testing equipment, making it impossible to confirm the quality of the packaged food after filling, which affects product quality. Furthermore, the bundling and segmenting equipment, in particular, is expensive, resulting in high costs.
[0003] Therefore, this invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a testing device for the production of packaged food, so as to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a food filling production and testing device, comprising: a filling device, a bundling device, and a testing device arranged in sequence; processed food raw materials enter the bundling device for bundling and cutting after passing through the filling device, and the bundled and cut food enters the testing device for testing;
[0006] The filling equipment is equipped with a feeding hopper, the lower end of which is connected to a storage container via a feeding pipe. The lower end of the storage container is connected to a discharge pipe. A support and a feeding switch are fixed on the feeding pipe. A pressure device is installed on the support and is located below the feeding switch. A packaging bag is detachably installed on the discharge pipe.
[0007] In an optional embodiment, the lower end of the storage device is connected to one end of two connecting rods, and the other end of the two connecting rods is connected to a guide ring; the two connecting rods extend axially along the discharge pipe, and the two connecting rods are installed symmetrically.
[0008] In an optional embodiment, the guide ring is a closed ring or a semi-closed ring; when the guide ring is a semi-closed ring, the guide ring is a 3 / 4 circle.
[0009] In an optional embodiment, the discharge pipe is provided with a first limiting ring and a second limiting ring, and the packaging bag is sleeved on the discharge pipe through a connector installed between the first limiting ring and the second limiting ring; the connector includes two fixing pieces, which press the packaging bag onto the discharge pipe, and both ends of the two fixing pieces pass through a double-ended screw, on which a nut is threaded.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, the packaging bag has multiple elastic portions, and adjacent elastic portions are separated by non-elastic portions of a certain length.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the strapping device includes a guide rail and a strapping machine; the strapping machine has a first strapping frame and a second strapping frame mounted on its support.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, the first binding frame includes a first V-shaped frame and a second V-shaped frame, the top ends of the first V-shaped frame and the second V-shaped frame are connected, the telescopic end of the first telescopic rod on the support is connected to the top end, and an accommodating groove is formed between the first V-shaped frame and the second V-shaped frame; a first arc-shaped groove is provided on the first V-shaped frame, and a second arc-shaped groove is provided on the second V-shaped frame.
[0013] In an optional embodiment, the second binding frame includes a third V-shaped frame, the third V-shaped frame is provided with a cutting slot and a support frame, the support frame is provided with a third telescopic rod, and the telescopic end of the third telescopic rod is connected to a cutting blade;
[0014] The support frame is provided with a wire storage cavity, and the support frame is also provided with two symmetrically arranged push rods to push out the binding wire in the wire storage cavity; the rear end of the support frame is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic rod, and the other end of the second telescopic rod is fixed to the bracket;
[0015] Each of the push rods corresponds to a set of guide cylinders. Each set of guide cylinders includes a first guide cylinder and a second guide cylinder. One end of the first guide cylinder and the second guide cylinder are connected to a circular shell, and the other end of the first guide cylinder is connected to the support frame. A circular rotating block is provided at the center of the interior of the circular shell. The circular rotating block is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, the detection device includes a frame, and a camera is mounted on a camera bracket of the frame; the frame is also provided with a first upright and a second upright, and a cleaning brush driven by a first motor is respectively mounted on the first upright and the second upright.
[0017] The top of the upright is provided with a guide rail, and a fourth telescopic rod is provided on the guide rail. The telescopic end of the fourth telescopic rod is connected to the first gripper assembly and the second gripper assembly through a T-shaped rod. The first gripper assembly and the second gripper assembly are located at both ends of the crossbar of the T-shaped rod. A fifth telescopic rod is provided in the middle of the crossbar. The telescopic end of the fifth telescopic rod is connected to a pressure plate, and a pressure sensor is provided on the pressure plate.
[0018] In an optional embodiment, the end of the guide rail is provided with a mechanical claw that is driven to flip by a second motor.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:
[0020] (1) The food filling production and testing device provides filling equipment, bundling equipment and testing equipment arranged in sequence, which can complete the filling, bundling and testing of food in one go. The whole device has a simple structure, is easy to operate and use, and has low cost.
[0021] (2) In the testing equipment of the filling food production testing device, the mechanical claw in the testing equipment rotates and straightens the end of the segmented packaging bag, and the camera takes a picture of it for the first time. After taking the picture, the mechanical claw rotates 180° and takes a second picture. After each picture, the product packaging in the picture is checked for damage and other printed patterns are complete. If the packaging is undamaged and the pattern is complete, it proceeds to the next process. If the packaging is damaged or the pattern is incomplete, it is considered a non-conforming product. When proceeding to the next process, the first gripper assembly and the second gripper assembly pick up the segmented packaging bag and move it to the cleaning brush. The cleaning brush rotates to remove the residue at the binding points at both ends of the packaging bag. Then the two gripper assemblies lift the segmented packaging bag, and the pressure plate presses down on the surface of the segmented packaging bag and applies a preset pressure. If the segmented packaging bag is undamaged, the segmented packaging bag is transported to the storage chamber. It is possible to judge from multiple dimensions whether the segmented packaging bag, i.e., the filling food, is qualified for production.
[0022] (3) In the binding device of this food filling production and testing apparatus, two push rods in the binding equipment push out one binding wire from the wire storage chamber. Each binding wire passes through the first guide tube and the first through hole, then passes over the non-elastic part of the packaging bag, bends through the first or second arc groove, and enters the second through hole from below the non-elastic part of the packaging bag. Finally, it passes through the second guide tube. After the above process is completed, the circular rotating block rotates one or two times under the action of the drive device to complete the binding. Since each non-elastic part is bound by two binding wires, the cutting blade then falls to cut the bound packaging bag between the two binding wires in the non-elastic part. The entire binding process is fully automated, quick and convenient. The binding equipment has an ingenious structural design, which reduces manufacturing costs.
[0023] (4) The filling equipment in the filling food production and testing device is equipped with a guide ring. When the elastic part at the front end is filled and undergoes elastic deformation, the next elastic part adjacent to it is blocked by the guide ring. When the previous elastic part is filled to a certain pressure, the guide ring can no longer block the next elastic part, so as to realize the filling of the elastic parts one by one. During the filling process, the elastic part expands forward along the guide ring and the volume gradually expands. Attached Figure Description
[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a food filling production and testing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the filling equipment in a filling food production and testing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle.
[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packaging bag in the filling equipment provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the strapping machine in the open state of the food filling production and testing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first strapping frame in a strapping machine provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second strapping frame in a strapping machine provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the strapping machine in the closed state of the food filling production and testing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the testing equipment in the food filling production testing device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point C.
[0035] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0036] 1-Filling equipment, 11-Feeding hopper, 12-Storage container, 13-Discharge switch, 14-Pressure device, 15-Discharge pipe, 16-Support component, 17-Discharge pipe, 18-First limiting ring, 19-Second limiting ring, 110-Connecting rod, 111-Guide ring, 112-Fixing plate, 113-Double-ended screw, 114-Nut, 115-Packaging bag, 116-Elastic part;
[0037] 2-Binding equipment; 21-Guide rail; 22-Binding machine; 221-Support; 222-First binding frame; 2221-First telescopic rod; 2222-First V-shaped frame; 2223-Second V-shaped frame; 2224-Accommodation groove; 2225-First arc-shaped groove; 2226-Second arc-shaped groove; 223-Second binding frame; 2231-Second telescopic rod; 2232-First guide cylinder; 2233-Push rod; 2234-Third V-shaped frame; 2235-Cutting through groove; 2236-Support frame; 2237-Wire storage cavity; 2238-Cutting knife; 2239-Third telescopic rod; 22310-Second guide cylinder; 22311-First through hole; 22312-Second through hole; 22313-Circular rotating block;
[0038] 3-Detection equipment, 31-Upright frame, 32-Camera, 33-Guide rail, 34-Fourth telescopic rod, 35-First gripper assembly, 36-Second gripper assembly, 37-Fifth telescopic rod, 38-Pressure plate, 39-First upright, 310-Second upright, 311-Cleaning brush, 312-First motor, 313-Storage chamber, 314-Second motor, 315-Mechanical claw. Detailed Implementation
[0039] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0040] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it may be directly or indirectly located on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate orientations or positions based on the accompanying drawings, and are for ease of description only, and should not be construed as limiting the technical solution. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.
[0041] Please see the appendix Figure 1-10 The purpose of this embodiment is to provide a testing device for the production of packaged food, characterized in that it includes: a filling device 1, a bundling device 2 and a testing device 3 arranged in sequence; after the food raw materials pass through the filling device 1, they enter the bundling device 2 for bundling and cutting, and the packaged food after bundling and cutting enters the testing device 3 for testing.
[0042] The filling equipment 1 is equipped with a feeding hopper 11. The lower end of the feeding hopper 11 is connected to a storage container 12 via a discharge pipe 15. The lower end of the storage container 12 is connected to a discharge pipe 17. A support member 16 and a discharge switch 13 are fixed on the discharge pipe 15. A pressure device 14 is installed on the support member 16, and the pressure device 14 is located below the discharge switch 13. A packaging bag 115 is detachably installed on the discharge pipe 17. Preferably, the packaging bag 115 has multiple elastic parts 116, and there are non-elastic parts of a certain length between adjacent elastic parts 116.
[0043] In an optional embodiment, the lower end of the storage container 12 is connected to one end of two connecting rods 110, and the other end of the two connecting rods 110 is connected to a guide ring 111. The two connecting rods 110 extend axially along the discharge pipe 17, and the two connecting rods 110 are symmetrically installed. The guide ring 111 is a closed ring or a semi-closed ring; when the guide ring 111 is a semi-closed ring, the guide ring 111 is a 3 / 4 circle.
[0044] In this embodiment, a first limiting ring 18 and a second limiting ring 19 are provided on the discharge pipe 17. The packaging bag 115 is sleeved on the discharge pipe 17 through a connector installed between the first limiting ring 18 and the second limiting ring 19. The connector includes two fixing pieces 112, which press the packaging bag 115 onto the discharge pipe 17. Both ends of the two fixing pieces 112 pass through a double-ended screw 113, and a nut 114 is threaded onto the double-ended screw 113.
[0045] In use, the packaging bag 115 is fitted onto the discharge pipe 17 of the storage tank 12. After the processed food raw materials are injected into the feed hopper 11, the feeding switch 13 is opened. When the storage tank 12 is full, the feeding switch 13 is closed. Then the pressure device 14 is opened. Under the action of gas pressure, the processed food raw materials flow into the packaging bag 115, which opens the elastic parts 116 of the packaging bag 15 one by one, forming a segmented packaging bag filled with the processed food raw materials.
[0046] In an optional embodiment, the packaging bag 115 is located inside the guide ring 111. Due to the presence of the guide ring 111, when the elastic part 116 at the front end is filled and undergoes elastic deformation, the next elastic part 116 adjacent to it is blocked by the guide ring 111. When the previous elastic part 116 is filled to a certain pressure, the guide ring 111 can no longer block the next elastic part 116, thus realizing the filling of the elastic parts 116 one by one. During the filling process, the elastic part 116 expands forward along the guide ring 111, and its volume gradually expands.
[0047] In an optional embodiment, a non-elastic portion is reserved between adjacent elastic portions 116 for binding, and the number of elastic portions 116 matches the number of binding machines.
[0048] Furthermore, the strapping device 2 includes a guide rail 21 and a strapping machine 22; the support 221 of the strapping machine 22 is provided with a first strapping frame 222 and a second strapping frame 223. The filled packaging bag 115 enters the guide rail 21, which is designed intermittently, with the middle position of the reserved non-elastic part between adjacent elastic parts 116 aligned with the cutting blade 2238.
[0049] The first binding frame 222 includes a first V-shaped frame 2222 and a second V-shaped frame 2223. The top ends of the first V-shaped frame 2222 and the second V-shaped frame 2223 are connected. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod 2221 on the support 221 is connected to the top end. An accommodating groove 2224 is formed between the first V-shaped frame 2222 and the second V-shaped frame 2223. A first arc-shaped groove 2225 is provided on the first V-shaped frame 2222, and a second arc-shaped groove 2226 is provided on the second V-shaped frame 2223. The second binding frame 223 includes a third V-shaped frame 2234, which has a cutting slot 2235 and a support frame 2236. The support frame 2236 has a third telescopic rod 2239, the telescopic end of which is connected to a cutting blade 2238. The support frame 2236 has a wire storage cavity 2237 and two symmetrically arranged push rods 2233 that push the binding wire out of the wire storage cavity 2237. The rear end of the support frame 2236 is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic rod 2231. The other end of the second telescopic rod 2231 is fixed on the bracket 221; each push rod 2233 corresponds to a set of guide cylinders, each set of guide cylinders includes a first guide cylinder 2232 and a second guide cylinder 22310. One end of the first guide cylinder 2232 and the second guide cylinder 22310 is connected to a circular shell, and the other end of the first guide cylinder 2232 is connected to a support frame 2236. A circular rotating block 22313 is provided at the center of the interior of the circular shell, and a first through hole 22311 and a second through hole 22312 are provided on the circular rotating block 22313.
[0050] Before strapping, the strapping machine is in the attached state. Figure 5As shown, during binding, the first telescopic rod 2221 and the second telescopic rod 2231 move synchronously towards each other, moving to the attached... Figure 8 As shown in the diagram; at this time, the two push rods 2233 push out one binding wire from the wire storage cavity 2237 respectively. Each binding wire passes through the first guide cylinder 2232 and the first through hole 22311, passes over the non-elastic part of the packaging bag 115, then bends through the first arc groove 2225 or the second arc groove 2226 and enters the second through hole 22312 from below the non-elastic part of the packaging bag 115, and finally passes through the second guide cylinder 22310. After the above process is completed, the circular rotating block 22313 rotates one or two times under the action of the driving device to complete the binding. Since each non-elastic part is bound by two binding wires, the cutting blade 2238 is then dropped to cut the bound packaging bag 115 between the two binding wires of the non-elastic part.
[0051] In addition, the testing device 3 includes a frame 31, on which a camera 32 is mounted; the frame 31 also has a first upright 39 and a second upright 310, each with a cleaning brush 311 driven by a first motor 312; a guide rail 33 is mounted on the top of the frame 31, on which a fourth telescopic rod 34 is mounted, the telescopic end of which is connected to a first gripper assembly 35 and a second gripper assembly 36 via a T-shaped rod, the first gripper assembly 35 and the second gripper assembly 36 being located at both ends of the crossbar of the T-shaped rod, a fifth telescopic rod 37 being located in the middle of the crossbar, the telescopic end of which is connected to a pressure plate 38, on which a pressure sensor is mounted. A mechanical claw 315 driven to rotate by a second motor 314 is located at the end of the guide rail 21.
[0052] The detection process is as follows: The cut packaging bag 115 consists of multiple segmented, sausage-like sections. Each segmented packaging bag is transported one by one to the end of the guide rail 21 under the action of the transfer device. At this time, the mechanical gripper 315 grasps the end of the segmented packaging bag, rotates and aligns it, and the camera 32 takes the first picture. After taking the picture, the mechanical gripper 315 rotates 180° under the action of the second motor 314 and takes a second picture. After each picture is taken, the product packaging in the picture is checked for damage and whether other printed patterns are intact. If the packaging is undamaged and the patterns are intact, the product is considered complete. In the next process, if the packaging is damaged or the pattern is incomplete, it is considered a defective product. When entering the next process, the first gripper assembly 35 and the second gripper assembly 36 pick up the segmented packaging bag and move it to the cleaning brush 311. Since there is residue at the tied ends of the segmented packaging bag, the cleaning brush 311 rotates to remove the residue. Then the two gripper assemblies lift the segmented packaging bag, and the pressure plate 38 presses down on the surface of the segmented packaging bag and applies a preset pressure. If the segmented packaging bag is undamaged, the segmented packaging bag is transported to the storage chamber 313.
[0053] Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention shall be included within the scope of protection of this invention.
Claims
1. A testing device for packaged food production, characterized in that, include: The filling equipment (1), the bundling equipment (2), and the testing equipment (3) are arranged in sequence; the processed food raw materials enter the bundling equipment (2) after passing through the filling equipment (1) for bundling and cutting, and the bundled and cut food enters the testing equipment (3) for testing; The filling equipment (1) is provided with a feeding hopper (11), the lower end of which is connected to a storage container (12) via a feeding pipe (15). The lower end of the storage container (12) is connected to a discharge pipe (17). A support member (16) and a feeding switch (13) are fixed on the feeding pipe (15). A pressure device (14) is installed on the support member (16), and the pressure device (14) is located below the feeding switch (13). A packaging bag (115) is detachably installed on the discharge pipe (17). The lower end of the storage device (12) is connected to one end of two connecting rods (110), and the other end of the two connecting rods (110) is connected to a guide ring (111); the two connecting rods (110) extend along the axial direction of the discharge pipe (17), and the two connecting rods (110) are installed symmetrically. The packaging bag (115) has a plurality of elastic portions (116), and there is a non-elastic portion of a certain length between adjacent elastic portions (116); The strapping device (2) includes a guide rail (21) and a strapping machine (22); a first strapping frame (222) and a second strapping frame (223) are provided on the support (221) of the strapping machine (22); The first binding frame (222) includes a first V-shaped frame (2222) and a second V-shaped frame (2223). The top ends of the first V-shaped frame (2222) and the second V-shaped frame (2223) are connected. The telescopic end of the first telescopic rod (2221) on the support (221) is connected to the top end. A receiving groove (2224) is formed between the first V-shaped frame (2222) and the second V-shaped frame (2223). A first arc-shaped groove (2225) is provided on the first V-shaped frame (2222), and a second arc-shaped groove (2226) is provided on the second V-shaped frame (2223). The second binding frame (223) includes a third V-shaped frame (2234), on which a cutting through groove (2235) and a support frame (2236) are provided. A third telescopic rod (2239) is provided on the support frame (2236), and the telescopic end of the third telescopic rod (2239) is connected to a cutting blade (2238). The support frame (2236) is provided with a wire storage cavity (2237), and the support frame (2236) is also provided with two symmetrically arranged push rods (2233) to push out the binding wire in the wire storage cavity (2237); the rear end of the support frame (2236) is connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic rod (2231), and the other end of the second telescopic rod (2231) is fixed on the bracket (221); Each of the push rods (2233) corresponds to a set of guide cylinders. Each set of guide cylinders includes a first guide cylinder (2232) and a second guide cylinder (22310). One end of the first guide cylinder (2232) and the second guide cylinder (22310) is connected to a circular shell, and the other end of the first guide cylinder (2232) is connected to the support frame (2236). A circular rotating block (22313) is provided at the center of the interior of the circular shell. The circular rotating block (22313) is provided with a first through hole (22311) and a second through hole (22312). The circular rotating block (22313) rotates once or twice under the action of the driving device to complete the binding. Since each non-elastic part is bound by two binding wires, the cutting blade (2238) is then dropped to cut the bound packaging bag (115) between the two binding wires of the non-elastic part. The detection device (3) includes a stand (31), and a camera (32) is provided on the camera bracket of the stand (31); a first pole (39) and a second pole (310) are also provided on the stand (31), and a cleaning brush (311) driven by a first motor (312) is provided on the first pole (39) and the second pole (310). The top of the upright frame (31) is provided with a guide rail (33), and a fourth telescopic rod (34) is provided on the guide rail (33). The telescopic end of the fourth telescopic rod (34) is connected to the first gripper assembly (35) and the second gripper assembly (36) through a T-shaped rod. The first gripper assembly (35) and the second gripper assembly (36) are located at both ends of the crossbar of the T-shaped rod. A fifth telescopic rod (37) is provided in the middle of the crossbar. The telescopic end of the fifth telescopic rod (37) is connected to a pressure plate (38). A pressure sensor is provided on the pressure plate (38). The end of the guide rail (21) is provided with a mechanical claw (315) driven to flip by a second motor (314).
2. The food filling production and testing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide ring (111) is a closed ring or a semi-closed ring; when the guide ring (111) is a semi-closed ring, the guide ring (111) is a 3 / 4 circle.
3. The food filling production and testing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge pipe (17) is provided with a first limiting ring (18) and a second limiting ring (19). The packaging bag (115) is sleeved on the discharge pipe (17) through a connector installed between the first limiting ring (18) and the second limiting ring (19). The connector includes two fixing pieces (112). The two fixing pieces (112) press the packaging bag (115) onto the discharge pipe (17). Both ends of the two fixing pieces (112) pass through a double-ended screw (113). A nut (114) is threaded onto the double-ended screw (113).
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