An artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system and method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a bottle sorting system and method based on artificial intelligence, belonging to the technical field of bottle sorting control systems. It includes a conveying system, a detection system, a defective product discharging system, a mechanical sorting system, a palletizing system, and a control terminal. The conveying system sequentially sends the bottles into the detection system, the defective product discharging system, and the mechanical sorting system. The detection system includes a visual detection module, a crack detection module, and a counting module. The control terminal receives the data from the visual detection module and the crack detection module, and instructs the defective product discharging system to remove the bottles that do not meet the sorting requirements from the conveying system, and instructs the mechanical sorting system to convey different bottles to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system. The control terminal generates palletizing data by receiving the data fed back by the counting module and the set parameters, and instructs the palletizing system to perform palletizing processing on the bottles. The present invention realizes the detection and sorting of unqualified bottles, and at the same time realizes the classification and palletizing of different bottles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of bottle sorting control systems, and particularly to an artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system and method. Background Art

[0002] In order to facilitate the transportation and warehousing management of bottles and ensure their safety and efficiency during transportation, warehousing, and subsequent packaging operations, after the production of bottles is completed, they need to be stacked neatly and orderly to protect the quality and safety of the bottles. A bottle palletizer is an automated device that can quickly stack glass bottles neatly and orderly according to preset parameters and requirements. It has the characteristics of high efficiency, precision, and stability, can improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, ensure the safety and quality of palletizing, improve production efficiency and quality level, and also facilitate subsequent packaging operations.

[0003] As shown in the Chinese invention patent with the application number 202310391376.9: A robot intelligent palletizing system, the existing bottle palletizer transports empty bottles to the palletizing rack through a conveying rack, makes the empty bottles distributed in a columnar shape through a pushing plate and a baffle plate, starts the first electric push rod to push the columnar empty bottles into the stacking area, starts the driving component, cooperates with the vacuum suction cup mechanism to suck the empty bottles in the stacking area, starts the rotating component to drive the rotating disc to rotate on the base, and uses the vacuum suction cup mechanism to place a stack of empty bottles on the tray to complete the stacking of empty bottles.

[0004] The existing technology has the following defects: Since the above-mentioned palletizing system cannot judge the integrity of glass bottles, if damaged or defective glass bottles are also included in the stacking, it may lead to unstable stacking, increase the risk of bottle damage, and at the same time, the damaged glass bottles may cause the stacking machine to get stuck or malfunction; in addition, it lacks the functions of classifying, screening, and judging bottles. All types of glass bottles are stacked together, resulting in the need for staff to check each one when taking bottles, increasing the operation time and complexity. Therefore, there is room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system and method to solve the technical problems that the existing palletizing system cannot detect unqualified bottles and lacks the functions of classifying and screening bottles of different specifications.

[0006] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] An artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system, comprising a conveying system, a detection system, a defective product discharging system, a mechanical sorting system, a palletizing system and a control terminal. The conveying system sequentially feeds bottles into the detection system, the defective product discharging system and the mechanical sorting system. The conveying system, the detection system, the defective product discharging system, the mechanical sorting system and the palletizing system are all communicatively connected to the control terminal. The detection system includes a vision detection module, a crack detection module and a counting module. The vision detection module, based on the principle of camera imaging, collects color information, shape information and position information of the bottles on the conveying system. The crack detection module, based on the principle of optical scanning, analyzes cracks on the bottles on the conveying system and collects crack information. The counting module is used for counting and coding the bottles on the conveying system. The control terminal, by receiving data from the vision detection module and the crack detection module, instructs the defective product discharging system to remove the bottles that do not meet the sorting requirements from the conveying system, and instructs the mechanical sorting system to convey different bottles to corresponding areas of the palletizing system. The control terminal generates palletizing data by receiving data feedback from the counting module and set parameters, and instructs the palletizing system to perform palletizing processing on the bottles.

[0008] Preferably, the mechanical sorting system includes a turntable and a pushing unit. The turntable is evenly provided with card slots along the circumferential array. The conveying system conveys the bottles into the card slots. The pushing unit is arranged in the card slots. The control terminal instructs the pushing unit to push the bottles to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system.

[0009] Preferably, the defective product discharging system includes a cylinder, a shock-absorbing spring and a push plate. The control terminal instructs the cylinder to push the unqualified bottles to different recycling areas. The shock-absorbing spring is used to connect the extending end of the cylinder and the push plate. The push plate is arc-shaped.

[0010] Preferably, the palletizing system includes a bottle mouth detection unit, a suction unit and a transfer unit. The bottle mouth detection unit is used to detect the size of the bottle mouth and feed the detection data back to the control terminal. The suction unit sucks a corresponding number of bottles according to set parameters. The suction unit includes a connecting plate, an inflatable film and a pneumatic driving component. The control terminal instructs the inflation amount of the pneumatic driving component according to the bottle mouth size information. The transfer unit is used to transfer the sucked bottles to the palletizing area.

[0011] Preferably, the palletizing system further includes a limiting unit and a pressure detection unit. The pressure detection unit is used to detect the pressure in the inflatable film and feedback the measured data to the control terminal. The limiting unit is used to clamp and limit the position of the bottle mouth of the bottle body. The limiting unit includes a hinge shaft and a limiting plate. The limiting plate is hinged to the connecting plate through the hinge shaft. The control terminal adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate according to the pressure information in the inflatable film.

[0012] Preferably, the detection system further includes a light source module. The light source module includes a light source layer and a reflector. The control terminal adjusts the brightness of the light source layer and the angle of the reflector according to the imaged data.

[0013] Preferably, a slide rail is arranged on the conveying system along the conveying direction. The visual detection module, the crack detection module and the counting module are slidably mounted on the slide rail.

[0014] Preferably, the defective bottle discharging system further includes a defective bottle tracking unit. The control terminal instructs the defective bottle tracking unit to perform infrared tracking on the unqualified bottle bodies that are not removed before entering the card slot through the infrared online tracking principle.

[0015] Based on the above artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system, the present invention also proposes an artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting method, including the following steps:

[0016] S1: Conveying. The conveying system sequentially conveys the bottle bodies to the detection system, the defective bottle discharging system, and the mechanical sorting system, and places the bottle bodies in the card slots.

[0017] S2: Detecting. The visual detection module collects color information, shape information, and position information of the bottle bodies on the conveying system through the imaging principle and feedbacks them to the control terminal. The crack detection module collects crack information of the bottle bodies on the conveying system through the light scanning principle and feedbacks them to the control terminal.

[0018] S3: Numbering. The counting module counts and codes the bottle bodies on the conveying system and feedbacks the data to the control terminal.

[0019] S4: Defective bottle discharging. The defective bottle discharging system removes the unqualified bottle bodies to the corresponding recycling areas.

[0020] S41: The qualified bottle bodies are continuously conveyed to the card slots.

[0021] S42: The unqualified bottle bodies are removed by the defective bottle discharging system to the corresponding recycling areas.

[0022] S5: Sorting. The control terminal instructs the pushing unit to push different bottle bodies to the corresponding areas of the coding system.

[0023] S6: Palletizing. The control terminal generates palletizing data according to the set parameters and instructs the palletizing system to perform palletizing on the bottles.

[0024] S61: The bottle mouth detection unit measures the size of the bottle mouth and feeds the data back to the control terminal.

[0025] S62: The control terminal instructs the pneumatic drive assembly to inflate the inflatable film and suck the corresponding number of bottles according to the set parameters and the bottle mouth size data.

[0026] S63: The pressure detection unit detects the pressure inside the inflatable film and feeds the data back to the control terminal.

[0027] S64: The control terminal adjusts the clamping degree of the limit plate on the bottle mouth according to the pressure inside the inflatable film.

[0028] S65: The control terminal instructs the transfer unit to transfer the sucked bottles to the palletizing area according to the set parameters.

[0029] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, in step S6, the control terminal analyzes the number of un-palletized bottles in each area of the palletizing system based on the data fed back by the counting module, compares and analyzes it with the set parameters, optimizes the palletizing data, and instructs the sucking unit and the transfer unit to preferentially palletize the bottles in the area that may cause blockage according to the optimized palletizing data.

[0030] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0031] 1. Through the setting of the detection system, each bottle on the conveyor belt can be detected and counted. The control terminal can perform in-depth analysis based on the uploaded data, find out the unqualified ones, and at the same time automatically classify and code bottles of different specifications. This efficient and accurate classification method saves time and labor more than traditional manual classification. At the same time, the pushing unit can push the bottles to the corresponding area according to the classification result of the control terminal, improving the efficiency of subsequent processing and packaging; the palletizing device accurately stacks the bottles in each group of bottle stacking channels in the palletizing area according to the counting and numbering information, avoiding errors that may be brought by manual operation.

[0032] 2. Through the setting that the push plate is arc-shaped, it fits better with the side wall shape of the bottle, which can reduce the damage when colliding with the bottle, and at the same time play a limiting role on the bottle to prevent the bottle from falling sideways during the pushing process and affecting the normal transportation of other bottles; the setting of the defective product tracking unit can emit red light for bottle tracking. Through the infrared tracking of the bottle, the unqualified position can be accurately located. This helps to quickly identify and locate defective or problematic bottles during the entire transportation process, preparing for subsequent exclusion or processing; reducing the risk of errors and missed inspections of the defective product removal device, improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0033] 3. The bottle mouth detection unit detects the size of the bottle mouth and feeds the detected data back to the control terminal. By detecting the bottle mouth size, the system can set corresponding parameters according to different specifications of the bottle body to ensure that the sucked bottle body can be transported stably and accurately; the limiting unit is used to clamp and limit the position of the bottle mouth of the bottle body, and the control terminal adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate according to the pressure information in the inflatable film, that is, according to the data of the pressure detection unit, adjusts the position and clamping force of the limiting plate to ensure that the sucked bottle body remains stable and aligned during transportation and stacking.

[0034] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and do not limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the background art, the following will describe the drawings required to be used in the embodiments of the present invention or the background art.

[0036] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and constitute a part of this specification. These drawings show embodiments that conform to the present disclosure and, together with the specification, are used to illustrate the technical solutions disclosed by the present invention.

[0037] Figure 1 is the structural block diagram of the bottle body sorting system of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 The overall structural schematic diagram of the bottle body sorting system of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the enlarged view of part A in

[0040] Figure 4 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the other side of the bottle body sorting system of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the enlarged view of part B in

[0042] Figure 6 is the partial sectional view schematic diagram of the conveying cabinet of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the enlarged view of part C in

[0044] Figure 8 is Figure 6 the enlarged view of part D in;

[0045] Figure 9 is the flow chart of the sorting method of the present invention.

[0046] Legend: 1. Conveyor system; 2. Detection system; 3. Bad product discharging system; 31. Cylinder; 32. Shock-absorbing spring; 33. Pusher plate; 34. Recycling area; 4. Mechanical sorting system; 41. Turntable; 42. Pushing unit; 43. Card slot; 5. Palletizing system; 52. Suction unit; 521. Connecting plate; 522. Inflatable film; 54. Limiting unit; 541. Hinge shaft; 542. Limiting plate; 6. Control terminal; 7. Slide rail; 8. Bottle body. Detailed implementation manners

[0047] In order to enable those skilled in the art of the present technology to better understand the solution of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0048] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower",

[0050] "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present invention is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for differential description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] In addition, terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "arranged", "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0053] The following will describe in detail some embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0054] To further elaborate on the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined invention purpose, the following will describe in detail the specific embodiments, structures, features, and their effects of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 1-9 , an artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system, including a conveying system 1, a detection system 2, a defective product removal system 3, a mechanical sorting system 4, a palletizing system 5, and a control terminal 6. The conveying system 1 sequentially feeds the bottles 8 into the detection system 2, the defective product removal system 3, and the mechanical sorting system 4. The conveying system 1, the detection system 2, the defective product removal system 3, the mechanical sorting system 4, and the palletizing system 5 are all communicatively connected to the control terminal 6. The detection system 2 includes a visual detection module, a crack detection module, and a counting module. The visual detection module collects color information, shape information, and position information of the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1 based on the principle of camera imaging. The crack detection module analyzes the cracks of the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1 and collects crack information based on the principle of optical scanning. The counting module is used to count and code the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1. The control terminal 6 receives the data from the visual detection module and the crack detection module, and instructs the defective product removal system 3 to remove the bottles 8 that do not meet the sorting requirements from the conveying system 1, and instructs the mechanical sorting system 4 to convey different bottles 8 to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system 5. The control terminal 6 generates palletizing data by receiving the data fed back by the counting module and the set parameters, and instructs the palletizing system 5 to perform palletizing processing on the bottles 8.

[0056] Through the accurate detection of the visual detection module and the crack detection module, the control terminal 6 can promptly detect unqualified bottle bodies 8 and reject them, thereby preventing unqualified products from mixing into the finished products, improving the quality of the bottle bodies 8 and the production efficiency; the control terminal 6 performs detection, defective product rejection, sorting, and palletizing of the bottle bodies 8 in an automated manner, reducing manual operations, improving the production efficiency, and at the same time reducing the possibility of human errors, making the production process more stable and reliable; by aggregating, analyzing, and processing the data of each module by the control terminal 6, various parameters in the production process can be monitored in real time, providing data support for production management, which is beneficial for the enterprise to carry out production scheduling and optimization; the system has the ability to classify and palletize different bottle bodies 8, can flexibly adjust parameters and settings according to production requirements, meet the production requirements of products of different specifications and models, improve the flexibility and diversification of production, stack different specifications of bottle bodies 8 separately, and improve the efficiency of subsequent processing and packaging; through the application of the automated sorting system, not only can the production efficiency be improved, the waste of unqualified products be reduced, but also the labor cost can be reduced, and the production cost can be lowered.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In order to improve the production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and reduce the possibility of sorting errors of the bottle bodies 8, in one embodiment, the mechanical sorting system 4 includes a turntable 41 and a pushing unit 42. The turntable 41 is evenly provided with card slots 43 along the circumferential array. The conveying system 1 conveys the bottle bodies 8 into the card slots 43. The pushing unit 42 is arranged in the card slots 43. The control terminal 6 instructs the pushing unit 42 to push the bottle bodies 8 into the corresponding area of the palletizing system 5. The evenly distributed card slots 43 on the circumference of the turntable 41 can orderly place the bottle bodies 8 conveyed by the conveying system 1 in the card slots 43. The function of the pushing unit 42 is to push the bottle bodies 8 into the corresponding area of the palletizing system 5. The automated operation of the mechanical sorting system 4 can greatly improve the production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and at the same time reduce the possibility of errors. The design of the turntable 41 and the pushing unit 42 can achieve fast and accurate sorting and positioning of the bottle bodies 8, which helps to speed up the production process; through the design of the turntable 41 and the pushing unit 42, the bottle bodies 8 can be accurately positioned in the corresponding area of the palletizing system 5, avoiding the situation of misalignment or uneven stacking of the bottle bodies 8, ensuring that the palletizing system 5 can accurately palletize the bottle bodies 8 according to the preset parameters, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of the overall production line; the control terminal 6 controls the operation of the mechanical sorting system 4 through instructions to achieve automated sorting and positioning of the bottle bodies 8, improving the intelligent level of the production line. Through the communication connection with other systems, the coordination and linkage of the production process are realized, further improving the overall efficiency and stability of the production line.

[0058] Among them, the pushing unit 42 includes a push rod, a spring, and an arc-shaped plate. After receiving the command sent by the control terminal 6, the push rod will push the bottle body 8 directly out of the card slot 43 in accordance with the preset direction and speed and send it into the corresponding area. The spring plays a role in impact buffering and resetting in the pushing unit 42. When the push rod pushes the bottle body 8, the spring will provide a certain force to ensure the smooth progress of the pushing process. After the pushing is completed, the spring can help the push rod reset to the initial position before the next push to ensure the accuracy of the next push. The arc-shaped plate mainly plays a role in guiding and stabilizing the movement of the bottle body 8. When the bottle body 8 is pushed out of the card slot 43 by the push rod, the arc-shaped design of the arc-shaped plate can reduce the shaking that may occur during the movement of the bottle body 8 and improve the stability of the push.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , in order to prevent the bottle body 8 from tipping over during the pushing process and affecting the normal transportation of other bottle bodies 8, and at the same time reduce the classification operation intensity of the operator for the unqualified bottle bodies 8, in an embodiment, the bad bottle discharging system 3 includes a cylinder 31, a shock-absorbing spring 32, and a push plate 33. The control terminal 6 instructs the cylinder 31 to push the unqualified bottle body 8 to different recycling areas 34. The shock-absorbing spring 32 is used to connect the extending end of the cylinder 31 and the push plate 33, and the push plate 33 is arc-shaped.

[0060] The cylinder 31, as a driving device, is installed on the side plate of the conveying system 1, and the front and back movement of the push plate 33 is realized by controlling the telescopic action of the cylinder 31. The cylinder 31 is controlled by the command of the control terminal 6 and controls the action of the push plate 33 according to the detected information of the bottle body 8 fed back, and pushes the unqualified bottle body 8 out of the conveying system 1. The shock-absorbing spring 32 connects the extending end of the cylinder 31 and the push plate 33, and plays a role in slowing down and absorbing the impact force generated when the cylinder 31 expands and contracts, making the pushing process smoother. If there are unqualified bottle bodies 8 on the conveyor belt, due to possible damage or quality problems of the bottle body, the bottle body 8 has a weaker resistance to external impacts and is more likely to break or burst. Due to the existence of the shock-absorbing spring 32, even if the cylinder 31 moves at a high speed, it can still reduce the impact force of the push plate 33 on the bottle body 8 and avoid accelerating the breakage or explosion of the unqualified bottle body 8 due to the rapid movement of the cylinder 31.

[0061] The pushing plate 33 is a component that pushes the unqualified bottle bodies 8 off the conveyor belt. The horizontal cross-section of the pushing plate 33 is circular-arc shaped, which fits better with the side wall shape of the bottle body 8, can reduce the damage during the collision with the bottle body 8, and at the same time plays a role in limiting the bottle body 8, preventing the bottle body 8 from tipping over during the pushing process and affecting the normal conveyance of other bottle bodies 8, and more effectively pushing out the unqualified bottle bodies 8. The pushing plate 33 needs to have sufficient hardness to push out the bottles, and at the same time needs softness to reduce the impact force on the bottles, reducing the probability of the bottles breaking on the conveyor belt. Preferably, the fitting surface between the pushing plate 33 and the bottle body 8 is made of rubber material. The rubber material has good shock absorption, can reduce the impact force between the pushing plate 33 and the bottle body 8, and its wear resistance and aging resistance can also ensure the long-term use of the equipment, effectively reducing the impact force between the pushing plate 33 and the bottle body 8, thereby reducing the probability of the bottle body 8 breaking on the conveying system 1, being beneficial to extending the service life of the cylinder 31 and the entire bottle body 8 sorting system, and reducing the need for maintenance and repair.

[0062] A recycling area 34 is provided on one side of the conveying system 1, which can better manage and collect all the unqualified bottles, prevent the unqualified ones from reaching other parts or equipment of the conveyor belt, thereby avoiding impacts or scratches that may damage the machine, and reducing the possible injury risk for the staff during the handling process. The cylinder 31 ejects the unqualified bottles into different recycling areas 34 according to user requirements. After appropriate processing, such as cleaning, crushing, and remelting, new glass products can be produced again. This not only reduces the classification operation intensity of the operators, but also saves resources and reduces the impact on the environment; at the same time, the classification and collection of the unqualified bottle bodies 8 can help understand the reasons for the breakage or damage of different bottle bodies 8 during production or transportation, and then avoid the same mistakes in future production, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire system.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the common bottle body 8 grasping mechanism can only grasp bottle bodies 8 of specific specifications. When it is necessary to grasp bottle bodies 8 of different specifications, the fixture needs to be replaced. The process of replacing the fixture requires the production line to stop. Frequent fixture replacement consumes a large amount of time and runs offline, interrupting the production process and possibly leading to a serious decline in production capacity; frequent fixture replacement may cause mechanical parts to wear and break, thus requiring more frequent maintenance and replacement of parts, resulting in an increase in operating costs; at the same time, replacing the fixture requires professional technical knowledge and skills, has high technical requirements for operators, increases the operation difficulty, and also requires more manpower. Based on this, in one embodiment, the palletizing system 5 includes a bottle mouth detection unit, a suction unit, and a transfer unit. The bottle mouth detection unit is used to detect the size of the bottle mouth and feed the detection data back to the control terminal 6. The suction unit sucks the corresponding number of bottle bodies 8 according to the set parameters. The suction unit includes a connecting plate 521, an inflatable film 522, and a pneumatic drive assembly. The control terminal 6 commands the inflation amount of the pneumatic drive assembly according to the bottle mouth size information. The transfer unit is used to transfer the sucked bottle bodies 8 to the palletizing area.

[0064] The bottle mouth detection unit is mainly used to detect the size of the bottle mouth and feed the detected data back to the control terminal 6. By detecting the bottle mouth size, the system can set corresponding parameters according to different specifications of bottle bodies 8 to ensure that the sucked bottle bodies 8 can be transferred stably and accurately. The role of the bottle mouth detection unit is to provide accurate information for the subsequent suction unit so that the system can make corresponding adjustments and operations according to the actual situation.

[0065] The connecting plate 521 is the main part of the suction unit. The connecting plate 521 is rotatably installed on the transfer unit, enabling the entire suction unit to perform rotational operations, facilitating the handling of bottle bodies 8 in different positions; the inflatable film 522 is a device that realizes the adsorption and release of the bottle body 8 through the pneumatic principle. The adsorption and release actions of the inflatable film 522 are controlled by supplying and exhausting air through the pneumatic drive assembly. When the inflatable film 522 is in the inflated state, the bottle body 8 is adsorbed on the inflatable film 522; when the inflatable film 522 is in the deflated state, the change in air pressure causes the inflatable film 522 to lose its adsorption force, thus releasing the adsorption of the bottle body 8; the pneumatic drive assembly is the key part for controlling the inflation and deflation of the inflatable film 522. By controlling the supply and exhaust of air to the air film by the pneumatic drive assembly, the adsorption and release operations of the bottle body 8 can be realized. The stable and precise control of the pneumatic drive assembly can ensure that the suction unit operates accurately and efficiently on the bottle body 8 and can be adjusted and controlled as needed.

[0066] The baffle is arranged on the connecting plate 521 and is used to separate two adjacent groups of sucked bottles 8. The function of the baffle is to ensure the effective separation of the sucked bottles 8, avoid interference and crossing between the bottles 8, ensure the accuracy and stability of the sucking operation, and reduce the risk of the bottles 8 being cracked during the sucking process; the air film can adapt to bottles 8 of different specifications and shapes according to the adjustment of air pressure, and has good adaptability and flexibility. There is no need to replace the sucking device, and only the air pressure needs to be adjusted to grasp bottles 8 of different specifications, saving adjustment time and cost; at the same time, through the air pressure control of the air film, the precise grasping of the bottles 8 can be realized, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the operation. Whether it is a small or large bottle 8, the inflatable film 522 can accurately control the grasping process, avoiding damage and dropping of the bottles 8 caused by excessive or insufficient adsorption.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , after the sucking unit sucks the bottle 8, the bottle 8 may shake during the transfer process, increasing the probability of loss or even broken bottles of the bottle 8 during the transfer process. If the bottle 8 is damaged, it will not only affect the production quality of the bottle 8, but also increase the cost and time of cleaning and maintenance. In addition, if a glass bottle breaks during the shaking process, it may cause safety problems and pose risks to the safety of the staff. Based on this, in one embodiment, the palletizing system 5 further includes a limiting unit and a pressure detection unit. The pressure detection unit is used to detect the pressure in the inflatable film 522 and feedback the measured data to the control terminal 6. The limiting unit is used to clamp and limit the position of the mouth of the bottle 8. The limiting unit includes a hinge shaft 541 and a limiting plate 542. The limiting plate 542 is hinged to the connecting plate 521 through the hinge shaft 541. An arc-shaped notch is provided on the limiting plate 542. The control terminal 6 adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate 542 according to the pressure information in the inflatable film 522.

[0068] The pressure detection unit is mainly used to detect the pressure inside the inflatable film 522 and feedback the measured data to the control terminal 6. By detecting the pressure inside the inflatable film 522, the system can monitor the inflation state of the inflatable film 522 to ensure that the sucked bottle body 8 can be firmly fixed on the connecting plate 521. The control terminal 6 can timely adjust the inflation volume of the pneumatic drive assembly according to the pressure information to maintain an appropriate pressure of the inflatable film 522, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of sucking the bottle body 8; The limiting unit is used to clamp and limit the position of the bottle mouth of the bottle body 8, including a hinge shaft 541 and a limiting plate 542. The limiting plate 542 is hinged to the connecting plate 521 through the hinge shaft 541, and an arc-shaped notch is provided on the limiting plate 542. The control terminal 6 controls the clamping degree of the limiting plate 542 according to the pressure information inside the inflatable film 522, that is, adjusts the position and clamping force of the limiting plate 542 according to the data of the pressure detection unit to ensure that the sucked bottle body 8 remains stable and aligned during the transportation and stacking processes. Through the precise control of the limiting unit, the system can ensure that the sucked bottle body 8 will not shift, shake or collapse during the palletizing process, ensuring the safety and reliability of palletizing.

[0069] The hinge shaft 541 enables the limiting plate 542 to rotate on the connecting plate 521. At the same time, the arc-shaped notch on the limiting plate 542 can cooperate with the bottle body 8 to ensure that the bottle body 8 can be accurately and stably placed in the sucking unit; The design of the limiting plate 542 allows two sets of mutually approaching arc-shaped notches to clamp and fix the bottle body 8. After the sucking unit adsorbs the bottle body 8, through the clamping action of the limiting unit, it can be ensured that the bottle body 8 will not shake or fall off during the transportation process, ensuring the stability and safety of handling; The setting of the limiting unit can effectively prevent the bottle bodies 8 from colliding or rubbing against each other, avoiding damage or deformation of the bottle bodies 8 during the handling process. Effectively fixing and clamping the bottle body 8 can protect the bottle body 8 from external collisions and squeezes, maintaining the integrity and quality of the bottle body 8; The function of the limiting unit can make the positioning and fixing of the bottle body 8 more stable and reliable, reducing the operation delay and damage risk caused by the unstable movement of the bottle body 8. Through the design of the limiting unit, the handling efficiency can be improved, ensuring the smooth progress of the palletizing operation.

[0070] Among them, the limiting plate 542 is preferably made of polyurethane. Polyurethane has a certain hardness and at the same time has a certain flexibility, which can fit with the bottle mouth and provide appropriate support to ensure clamping stability. At the same time, polyurethane has good resilience, which can avoid excessive pressure and stress on the bottle mouth, reducing the risk of breakage; Since polyurethane has good wear resistance, it can effectively resist the friction between the bottle mouth and the limiting plate 542, extending the service life of the limiting plate 542. At the same time, the surface of the polyurethane material is smooth and not easy to cause wear on the bottle mouth, ensuring the integrity and quality of the bottle mouth.

[0071] The light source can determine the clarity of the bottle body 8. Bright light enables the visual inspection module and the crack detection module to capture clear images of the bottle body 8, helping to detect any defects or inconsistencies. The light source is crucial for both the clarity of the outline of the bottle body 8 and the clarity of the label and printed content on the bottle body 8. In addition, a good light source can increase the contrast of the image, making the label on the bottle body 8 more distinct in color from the background, thus providing more accurate recognition and detection results. In one embodiment, the detection system 2 further includes a light source module, which includes a light source layer and a reflector. The control terminal 6 adjusts the brightness of the light source layer and the angle of the reflector according to the imaged data. The light source layer provides sufficient light to help the detection system 2 accurately image the features and contours of the surface of the bottle body 8. The reflector can reflect light and play an auxiliary role in positioning and recognition during the imaging process. The control terminal 6 adjusts the brightness of the light source layer and the angle of the reflector according to the imaged data to ensure the imaging quality and accuracy; the introduction of the light source module can reduce the interference of external light on imaging, improve the stability and reliability of the system in different environments, and ensure the accuracy and consistency of the detection of the bottle body 8.

[0072] Preferably, the light source layer selects a white light source. White light can provide a relatively true color representation and has a high contrast when photographing the bottle body 8. In certain specific situations, such as when detecting a bottle body 8 of a specific color or specific material, other color light sources can also be considered. The function of the light source layer is to provide uniform illumination, enabling the camera to clearly capture the image of the bottle body 8, thereby realizing the detection and counting of the bottle body 8.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8, since the detection system 2 cannot adjust its position according to the production requirements or the size, shape of the bottle body 8, and the running speed of the conveyor belt, and cannot adjust the equipment position in time, it will affect the photographing and counting of the bottle body 8, thus affecting the production efficiency and reducing the flexibility of the system. In one embodiment, a slide rail 7 is arranged on the conveying system 1 along the conveying direction, and the visual detection module, the crack detection module, and the counting module are slidably mounted on the slide rail 7. Through the setting of the slide rail 7, since the detection system 2 can be slidably mounted on the slide rail 7, it can flexibly adjust the position of the detection system 2 according to the specific production requirements and the different specifications of the bottle body 8, so that it is in the best observation position to ensure accurate detection and counting of various different specifications of the bottle body 8; the detection system 2 is mounted on the slide rail 7 and can move flexibly to adapt to the bottle body 8 of different sizes and shapes, improving the adaptability and efficiency of the production line; through the design of the slide rail 7, the detection system 2 can move in real time along with the running speed of the conveyor belt to ensure that the bottle body 8 on the high-speed or low-speed conveyor belt can be completely covered and detected, improving the accuracy of counting and ensuring accurate monitoring of the product; the flexible design can meet the needs of different production situations and ensure the smooth progress of the production process.

[0074] When the detection system 2 detects an unqualified bottle body 8, if the defective bottle discharging device cannot smoothly remove the unqualified bottle body 8, or the bottle body 8 with cracks has not reached the rejection standard and needs to continue to be conveyed in the mechanical sorting system 4 and the palletizing system 5, the operator cannot intervene or avoid the unqualified bottle body 8 and the bottle body 8 with cracks, which is likely to pose risks to the personal safety of the staff and the equipment safety. Based on this, in one embodiment, the defective bottle discharging system 3 further includes a defective bottle tracking unit, and the control terminal 6 instructs the defective bottle tracking unit to perform infrared tracking on the unqualified bottle body 8 that has not been removed before entering the card slot 43 through the infrared on-line tracking principle. The defective bottle tracking unit can emit red light for bottle body 8 tracking, and through the infrared tracking of the bottle body 8, the position of the unqualified bottle body 8 can be accurately located. This helps to quickly identify and locate defective or problematic bottle bodies 8 during the entire conveying process for subsequent removal or processing; the defective bottle tracking unit is communicatively connected to the control terminal 6 and can transmit the information of the detected unqualified bottle body 8 to the control system. The control system can perform intelligent identification and sorting of the unqualified bottle body 8 according to the feedback information of the defective bottle tracking unit for subsequent processing of the unqualified bottle body 8; the defective bottle tracking unit can emit red light to track the position of the bottle body 8 in real time, and the control system can respond quickly and make processing decisions; the use of the defective bottle tracking unit can realize intelligent monitoring and processing of unqualified bottle bodies 8 during the conveying process, improving the stability and reliability of the production line. The control system can achieve automatic processing of unqualified bottle bodies 8 through the communicative connection with the defective bottle tracking unit, reducing the risk of errors and missed detections of the defective bottle discharging device and improving the production efficiency and product quality.

[0075] Based on the above-mentioned bottle sorting system based on artificial intelligence, the present invention also proposes a bottle sorting method based on artificial intelligence, including the following steps:

[0076] S1: Conveyance. The conveying system 1 sequentially conveys the bottles 8 to the detection system 2, the defective product removal system 3, and the mechanical sorting system 4, placing the bottles 8 in the card slots 43.

[0077] S2: Detection. The visual detection module collects color information, shape information, and position information of the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1 through the principle of photography and feeds it back to the control terminal 6; the crack detection module collects crack information of the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1 through the principle of light scanning and feeds it back to the control terminal 6.

[0078] S3: Numbering. The counting module counts and encodes the bottles 8 on the conveying system 1 and feeds the data back to the control terminal 6.

[0079] S4: Defective product removal. The defective product removal system 3 removes the unqualified bottles 8 into the corresponding recycling area 34.

[0080] S41: The qualified bottles 8 continue to be conveyed to the card slots 43.

[0081] S42: The unqualified bottles 8 are removed by the defective product removal system 3 into the corresponding recycling area 34.

[0082] S5: Sorting. The instruction pushing unit 42 of the control terminal 6 pushes different bottles 8 into the corresponding areas of the coding system.

[0083] S6: Palletizing. The control terminal 6 generates palletizing data according to the set parameters and instructs the palletizing system 5 to perform palletizing processing on the bottles 8.

[0084] S61: The bottle mouth detection unit measures the size of the bottle mouth and feeds the data back to the control terminal 6.

[0085] S62: The control terminal 6 inflates the inflatable film 522 and sucks the corresponding number of bottles 8 according to the set parameters and the bottle mouth size data by instructing the pneumatic drive assembly.

[0086] S63: The pressure detection unit detects the pressure inside the inflatable film 522 and feeds the data back to the control terminal 6.

[0087] S64. The control terminal 6 adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate 542 on the bottle mouth according to the pressure inside the inflatable film 522.

[0088] S65: The control terminal 6 instructs the transfer unit to transfer the sucked bottles 8 to the palletizing area according to the set parameters.

[0089] If the bottle body 8 is blocked in the bottle stacking channel, other bottle bodies 8 cannot be stacked in each area of the palletizing system 5 smoothly, which may slow down the production line speed or even completely stop production, resulting in reduced work efficiency and forced delay of the production schedule. At the same time, the blockage of the bottle body 8 may require manual intervention to remove, which will cost additional time and human resources, thus increasing the production cost. Also, if the blockage causes equipment damage, repairing or replacing the equipment will also incur additional costs. As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, in step S6, the control terminal 6 analyzes the number of un-palletized bottle bodies 8 in each area of the palletizing system 5 according to the data fed back by the counting module, compares and analyzes it with the set parameters, optimizes the palletizing data, and instructs the suction unit and the transfer unit to preferentially palletize the bottles in the area that may cause blockage according to the optimized palletizing data. By analyzing the number of un-palletized bottle bodies 8 in each area, the system can monitor the production status in real time and discover production bottlenecks and problem areas in advance. According to the data analysis results, the palletizing sequence and method can be adjusted to make the whole production process more efficient and flexible. The system preferentially processes the bottles in the area that may cause blockage according to the optimized palletizing data instruction, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of blockage phenomena. This can avoid system shutdown or waste, improve production efficiency and product quality. The intelligent palletizing system 5 can automatically analyze data and make optimized decisions, reduce the need for manual intervention, and improve the production automation level.

[0090] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications into equivalent embodiments by using the disclosed technical content within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system, characterized in that: It includes a conveying system, a detection system, a defective product removal system, a mechanical sorting system, a palletizing system, and a control terminal. The conveying system sequentially feeds the bottles into the detection system, the defective product removal system, and the mechanical sorting system. The conveying system, the detection system, the defective product removal system, the mechanical sorting system, and the palletizing system are all communicatively connected to the control terminal. The detection system includes a vision detection module, a crack detection module, and a counting module. The vision detection module collects color information, shape information, and position information of the bottles on the conveying system based on the principle of camera imaging. The crack detection module analyzes cracks in the bottles on the conveying system and collects crack information based on the principle of optical scanning. The counting module is used to count and encode the bottles on the conveying system. The control terminal receives data from the vision detection module and the crack detection module, instructs the defective product removal system to remove the bottles that do not meet the sorting requirements from the conveying system, and instructs the mechanical sorting system to transport different bottles to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system. The control terminal generates palletizing data by receiving the data fed back by the counting module and the set parameters, and instructs the palletizing system to perform palletizing on the bottles. The mechanical sorting system includes a turntable and a pushing unit. The turntable is evenly distributed with card slots along the circumferential array. The conveying system transports the bottles into the card slots. The pushing unit is arranged in the card slots. The control terminal instructs the pushing unit to push the bottles to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system. The palletizing system includes a bottle mouth detection unit, a suction unit, and a transfer unit. The bottle mouth detection unit is used to detect the size of the bottle mouth and feed the detection data back to the control terminal. The suction unit sucks the corresponding number of bottles according to the set parameters. The suction unit includes a connecting plate, an inflatable film, and a pneumatic driving component. The control terminal instructs the inflation amount of the pneumatic driving component according to the bottle mouth size information. The transfer unit is used to transfer the sucked bottles to the palletizing area. A baffle is arranged on the connecting plate, and the baffle is used to separate adjacent groups of sucked bottles. The palletizing system further includes a limiting unit and a pressure detection unit. The pressure detection unit is used to detect the pressure inside the inflatable film and feed the measured data back to the control terminal. The limiting unit is used to clamp and limit the position of the bottle mouth of the bottle. The limiting unit includes a hinge shaft and a limiting plate. The limiting plate is hinged to the connecting plate through the hinge shaft. The control terminal adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate according to the pressure information inside the inflatable film. The detection system further includes a light source module. The light source module includes a light source layer and a reflector. The control terminal adjusts the brightness of the light source layer and the angle of the reflector according to the already imaged data. The defective product removal system further includes a defective bottle tracking unit. The control terminal instructs the defective bottle tracking unit to perform infrared tracking on the unqualified bottles that have not been removed before entering the card slots through the principle of infrared on-line tracking.

2. The bottle sorting system based on artificial intelligence according to claim 1, wherein: The defective bottle discharging system includes a cylinder, a shock-absorbing spring and a push plate. The control terminal instructs the cylinder to push the unqualified bottles to different recycling areas. The shock-absorbing spring is used to connect the extending end of the cylinder and the push plate, and the push plate is arc-shaped.

3. The bottle sorting system based on artificial intelligence according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying system is provided with a slide rail along the conveying direction, and the visual inspection module, the crack detection module and the counting module are slidably mounted on the slide rail.

4. An artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting method for implementing an artificial intelligence-based bottle sorting system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: S1: Conveying. The conveying system sequentially conveys the bottles to the detection system, the defective bottle discharging system and the mechanical sorting system, and places the bottles in the card slots. S2: Detection: The visual inspection module collects the color information, shape information and position information of the bottles on the conveying system through the imaging principle and feeds them back to the control terminal; the crack detection module collects the crack information of the bottles on the conveying system through the light scanning principle and feeds them back to the control terminal. S3: Numbering. The counting module counts and codes the bottles on the conveying system and feeds the data back to the control terminal. S4: Defective bottle discharging. The defective bottle discharging system removes the unqualified bottles to the corresponding recycling areas. S41: The qualified bottles continue to be conveyed to the card slots. S42: The unqualified bottles are removed by the defective bottle discharging system to the corresponding recycling areas. S5: Sorting. The control terminal instructs the pushing unit to push different bottles to the corresponding areas of the palletizing system. S6: Palletizing. The control terminal generates palletizing data according to the set parameters and instructs the palletizing system to perform palletizing on the bottles. S61: The bottle mouth detection unit measures the size of the bottle mouth and feeds the data back to the control terminal. S62: The control terminal instructs the pneumatic driving assembly to inflate the inflatable film and suck the corresponding number of bottles according to the set parameters and the bottle mouth size data. S63: The pressure detection unit detects the pressure inside the inflatable film and feeds the data back to the control terminal. S64. The control terminal adjusts the clamping degree of the limiting plate on the bottle mouth according to the pressure inside the inflatable film. S65: The control terminal instructs the transfer unit to transfer the sucked bottles to the palletizing area according to the set parameters.

5. The method for sorting bottle bodies based on artificial intelligence according to claim 4, characterized in that: In step S6, the control terminal analyzes the number of un-palletized bottles in each area of the palletizing system according to the data fed back by the counting module, compares and analyzes it with the set parameters, optimizes the palletizing data, and instructs the sucking unit and the transfer unit to preferentially palletize the bottles in the areas that may cause blockage according to the optimized palletizing data.

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