Container detection equipment

Abstract

The invention provides container detection equipment, and particularly relates to the field of analysis and detection, and the equipment comprises a conveying mechanism, and a rejection mechanism, a detection mechanism and a driving mechanism which are arranged on the conveying mechanism; the conveying mechanism is used for conveying a to-be-detected container; the removing mechanism comprises a container pushing device and a container containing device which are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the conveying mechanism, and the container pushing device is used for pushing a to-be-detected container on the conveying mechanism into the container containing device when the working circuit is switched on; the detection mechanism comprises a first conductive element, the first conductive element is arranged on a working circuit of the container pushing device in series, and the first conductive element is used for moving between a first position and a second position when the detection mechanism is located at a preset position so as to disconnect or connect the first conductive element and the working circuit; the driving mechanism is used for driving the detection mechanism to a preset position. According to the method, the container detection efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the possibility of damage to an analytical instrument due to the fact that the container is too high is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of analysis and detection, and in particular to a container detection device. Background Art

[0002] Pharmaceutical synthesis experiments are an important part of drug research and development. In pharmaceutical synthesis experiments, the container that has been processed in the previous process needs to be sent to the next process. For example, the container after reaction treatment can be covered and assembled or the combined container can be assembled and sent to the next automated processing equipment. At this time, the height of the assembled container needs to be detected first. If it is too high, when the assembled container is placed in the next automated equipment for the next process operation, it will cause damage to the automated equipment.

[0003] In the prior art, the height detection of containers relies on manual labor, specifically, manual labor checks whether the container to be tested is too high by visual inspection. This method has great limitations. When human eyes become tired, it may lead to misjudgment, thereby causing damage to the automated equipment. In addition, this method is inefficient and cannot be processed in batches. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve at least one disadvantage of the above-mentioned prior art, the present application provides a container detection device, comprising: A conveying mechanism, used for conveying the container to be inspected along a first direction; A rejection mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism; the rejection mechanism comprises a container pushing device and a container holding device; the container pushing device and the container holding device are arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism in a second direction; the second direction intersects with the first direction; the container pushing device is used to push the container to be detected on the conveying mechanism into the container holding device when the working circuit is in a conducting state; A detection mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism; the detection mechanism comprises a first conductive element, the first conductive element is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device, and the first conductive element is used to move between a first position and a second position when the detection mechanism is located at a preset position; when the detection mechanism is located at the preset position, the first position matches the standard height of the container to be detected; the distance between the first position and the conveying mechanism in the vertical direction is smaller than the distance between the second position and the conveying mechanism in the vertical direction; the first position is used to disconnect the first conductive element from the working circuit so that the working circuit is in a non-conductive state; the second position is used to connect the first conductive element to the working circuit so that the working circuit is in a conductive state; The driving mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism; the driving mechanism is used to drive the detecting mechanism to the preset position.

[0005] Optionally, the detection mechanism also includes a second conductive element, which is arranged opposite to the first conductive element in a vertical direction, the first conductive element is close to the conveying mechanism relative to the second conductive element, and the second conductive element is arranged in series on the working circuit; the second conductive element is used to separate from the first conductive element when the first conductive element is in the first position, so that the first conductive element is disconnected from the working circuit; the second conductive element is also used to contact the first conductive element when the first conductive element is in the second position, so that the first conductive element is connected to the working circuit.

[0006] Optionally, the detection mechanism also includes a first insulating plate and a second insulating plate arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction, the first conductive element is arranged on a side of the first insulating plate close to the second insulating plate, the second conductive element is arranged on a side of the second insulating plate close to the first insulating plate, and the first insulating plate and the second insulating plate are slidingly connected.

[0007] Optionally, the second insulating plate includes a guide groove arranged along the vertical direction, and the first insulating plate is engaged with the guide groove so that the first insulating plate slides along the guide groove.

[0008] Optionally, at least one of the first conductive element and the second conductive element is an elastic conductive element, and the elastic conductive element is used to deform in a vertical direction.

[0009] Optionally, the second conductive element is an elastic conductive element.

[0010] Optionally, the second conductive element includes at least one probe; a probe fixing seat corresponding to the probe is provided on the second insulating plate, and the probe is fixed to the probe fixing seat in a vertical direction so that one end of the probe faces the first conductive element.

[0011] Optionally, the first conductive element is a conductive plate, and the probe is arranged in plurality, and the distribution of the probe fixing seat corresponding to each of the plurality of probes on the second insulating plate matches the shape of the conductive plate, and the distance between each probe and the first conductive element in the vertical direction is consistent.

[0012] Optionally, the bracket is arranged on the conveying mechanism, and the second insulating plate is used to slide in a vertical direction relative to the bracket.

[0013] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a first sensor and a driving motor, and the first sensor is electrically connected to the driving motor; The first sensor is arranged close to the conveying mechanism and is used to send a signal to the control circuit of the drive motor when the container to be detected is detected, so as to control the operation of the drive motor; The driving motor is disposed on the bracket. The driving motor is away from the conveying mechanism relative to the detection mechanism and is used for driving the second insulating plate to slide in a vertical direction relative to the bracket.

[0014] Optionally, at least one guide element is further provided on the second insulating plate; the guide element is slidably connected to the bracket, and the sliding direction of the guide element is a vertical direction.

[0015] Optionally, a second sensor is further provided on the bracket, and a limiting device is provided on the at least one guiding element, and the second sensor is used to detect the position of the limiting device in the vertical direction.

[0016] Optionally, a breathable structure is provided on the first insulating plate.

[0017] Optionally, at least one elastic element is arranged between the first insulating plate and the second insulating plate, a groove corresponding to the elastic element is arranged on the first insulating plate, and a groove corresponding to the elastic element is arranged on the second insulating plate, and the shape of the groove matches the shape of the elastic element; one end of the elastic element is accommodated in the corresponding groove on the first insulating plate, and the other end of the elastic element is accommodated in the corresponding groove on the second insulating plate.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application has the following beneficial effects: The present application provides a container detection device, a conveying mechanism, and a rejection mechanism, a detection mechanism, and a driving mechanism arranged on the conveying mechanism; the rejection mechanism includes a container pushing device and a container holding device, the container pushing device is used to push the container to be detected on the conveying mechanism into the container holding device when the working circuit is in the on state; the first conductive element of the detection mechanism is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device, the first conductive element is used to move between a first position and a second position to control the on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device, and the first position matches the standard height of the container to be detected; the driving mechanism is used to drive the detection mechanism to a preset position. During operation, if the container to be detected does not exceed the standard height, the first conductive element remains disconnected from the working circuit of the container pushing device, and the container to be detected continues to be conveyed by the conveying mechanism; if the container to be detected exceeds the standard height, the container to be detected provides a vertical upward thrust to the first conductive element, so that the first conductive element is connected to the working circuit of the container pushing device, the working circuit is turned on, and the container pushing device pushes the container to be detected into the container holding device. It realizes the automatic rejection of containers that exceed the standard height, improves the efficiency and accuracy of container detection, and greatly reduces the possibility of damage to analytical instruments due to excessive container height.

[0019] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in detail in the subsequent detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a container detection device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a container detection device provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a combined container provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a detection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of another detection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a detection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 7It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a probe provided in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a first insulating plate provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig. 9 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a container detection device provided in an embodiment of the present application when the container to be detected meets the standard height; Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of a detection mechanism when the container to be detected meets the standard height provided in an embodiment of the present application; Fig.11 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a container detection device provided in an embodiment of the present application when the container to be detected exceeds the standard height; Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the detection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present application when the container to be detected exceeds the standard height.

[0022] The following is a supplementary description of the attached drawings: 1. Conveying mechanism; 2. Container to be tested; 3. Container pushing device; 4. Container holding device; 5. Testing mechanism; 6. First conductive element; 7. Second conductive element; 8. First insulating plate; 9. Second insulating plate; 10. Elastic element; 11. Guide groove; 12. Probe fixing seat; 13. Bracket; 14. First sensor; 15. Driving motor; 16. Guide element; 17. Breathable structure; 18. Groove; 19. Second sensor; 20. Limiting device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] The term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present application. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 of the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. Moreover, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here.

[0025] refer to Figure 1~2 , which shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a container detection device provided by an embodiment of the present application, and a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a container detection device. The present application provides a container detection device, including: The conveying mechanism 1 is used to convey the container 2 to be inspected along a first direction. Specifically, the conveying mechanism 1 is used to convey the container 2 to be inspected to the inspection mechanism 5, and the first direction is any horizontal direction. Figure 3 The combined container shown is formed by assembling the reaction treated container with a cover or assembling the combined container. The conveying mechanism 1 can be set as a transmission belt structure; in a specific implementation, multiple combined containers are placed in an analysis disk, and the analysis disk is placed on the conveying mechanism 1, and the conveying mechanism 1 conveys the analysis disk containing multiple combined containers to the detection mechanism 5 to perform batch detection on the combined containers; wherein the width of the conveying mechanism 1 matches the size of the analysis disk.

[0026] The rejection mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism 1; the rejection mechanism includes a container pushing device 3 and a container holding device 4; the container pushing device 3 and the container holding device 4 are arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism 1 along the second direction; the second direction intersects with the first direction; the container pushing device 3 is used to push the container 2 to be detected on the conveying mechanism 1 into the container holding device 4 when the working circuit is in the on state. Specifically, the rejection mechanism is used to reject the container 2 to be detected that exceeds the standard height from the conveying mechanism 1, and the standard height is the height of the combined container when it is in the correct combination state; the container pushing device 3 is used to push the container 2 to be detected that exceeds the standard height into the container holding device 4, waiting for manual or other detection equipment to process. According to the conventional placement of the detection mechanism, the opening of the container holding device 4 is lower than the conveying mechanism 1, or is level with the conveying mechanism 1, or a connection structure, such as a ramp, is set at the connection between the opening of the container holding device 4 and the conveying mechanism 1, so that the container 2 to be detected can be pushed into the container holding device 4 by the container pushing device 3. Exemplarily, the container holding device 4 can be set as a hopper, and the container pushing device 3 can be set as an electric cylinder. The electric cylinder has multiple alternatives as a power source, including but not limited to a cylinder and a screw. The second direction can intersect the first direction at different angles. In a specific implementation, for ease of setting, the second direction is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the container pushing device 3 provides a thrust in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the first direction to the container 2 to be inspected that exceeds the standard height.

[0027] The detection mechanism 5 is arranged on the conveying mechanism 1. Specifically, the detection mechanism 5 is used to turn on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 when the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, so that the container pushing device 3 pushes the container 2 to be detected exceeding the standard height into the container holding device 4, that is, the container 2 to be detected exceeding the standard height is rejected, so the setting position of the detection mechanism 5 is consistent with the setting position of the rejection mechanism.

[0028] The detection mechanism 5 includes a first conductive element 6, which is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3. The first conductive element 6 is used to move between the first position and the second position when the detection mechanism 5 is located at the preset position; when the detection mechanism 5 is located at the preset position, the first position matches the standard height of the container 2 to be detected; the distance between the first position and the conveying mechanism 1 in the vertical direction is smaller than the distance between the second position and the conveying mechanism 1 in the vertical direction; the first position is used to disconnect the first conductive element 6 from the working circuit so that the working circuit is in a non-conductive state; the second position is used to connect the first conductive element 6 to the working circuit so that the working circuit is in a conductive state. Specifically, the first position and the second position are the relative positions of the first conductive element 6 in the detection mechanism 5. When the detection mechanism 5 is located at the preset position, the vertical distance between the first position and the conveying mechanism 1 matches the standard height of the container 2 to be detected, so the preset position is set according to the standard height of the container 2 to be detected; the second position varies according to the super-height degree of the container 2 to be detected, so according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the connection point between the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 and the top of the first conductive element 6 can be extended and retracted within the variation range of the second position; in the vertical direction, the second position is higher than the first position, and the distance between the lowest point of the second position and the first position is the error allowed for the standard height, which can be ignored. Specifically, without changing the standard height, the first position indicates a fixed height value, and the height value indicated by the lowest point of the variation range of the second position is not exactly the height value indicated by the first position, and there is a certain height difference, that is, when the first conductive element 6 is within the range indicated by this height difference, the working circuit may not be turned on and the rejection action will not be performed. Therefore, if the degree to which the container 2 to be inspected exceeds the standard height is within the error range, that is, the first conductive element 6 has not reached the second position and is between the second position and the first position, the working circuit will not be turned on, and the container 2 to be inspected will not be rejected. In this application, the distance between the first position or the second position and the conveying mechanism 1 in the vertical direction refers to the distance between the first position or the second position relative to the contact surface between the container 2 to be inspected and the conveying mechanism 1 in the vertical direction.

[0029] In a specific implementation, the first conductive element 6 can be set in a plate shape and horizontally arranged above the conveying mechanism 1, so as to facilitate batch detection of the containers 2 to be detected; specifically, the size of the first conductive element 6 matches the number of containers 2 to be detected that the detection mechanism 5 needs to detect at one time and the cross-sectional area of ​​multiple containers 2 to be detected; exemplarily, for an analysis disk filled with combination containers, the size of the first conductive element 6 matches the length and width of the analysis disk, so that when the combination container at any position in the analysis disk exceeds the standard height, a vertical upward thrust can be provided to the first conductive element 6, so that the first conductive element 6 moves to the second position, and the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is turned on. When the analysis disk and the combination container placed therein are pushed into the container holding device 4 by the container pushing device 3, the first conductive element 6 leaves the second position, and the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is disconnected. In a specific implementation, the containers 2 to be detected may include an analysis disk and a combination container placed on the analysis disk. Exemplarily, the specification of the analysis disk is 6*9, and accordingly, the number of combination containers placed on the analysis disk can be 54.

[0030] The driving mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism 1; the driving mechanism is used to drive the detection mechanism 5 to a preset position. Specifically, the driving mechanism is used to apply a force to the detection mechanism 5 in the vertical direction; according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the initial position of the detection mechanism 5 is higher than the preset position, and the power output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the detection mechanism 5, driving the detection mechanism 5 to move from the initial position to the preset position, and then from the preset position back to the initial position. In a specific implementation, the power source of the driving mechanism can be set as a motor, and there are a variety of alternatives, including but not limited to a cylinder, a screw rod, and an electric cylinder; according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the power source of the driving mechanism can be set above the detection mechanism 5, so that when the container 2 to be detected is transported to the detection mechanism 5 by the conveying mechanism 1, the driving mechanism presses the detection mechanism 5 down to the preset position, and the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is always in a disconnected state before the detection mechanism 5 reaches the initial position.

[0031] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the container pushing device 3 is used to push the container 2 to be detected on the conveying mechanism 1 into the container holding device 4 when the working circuit is in the on state; the first conductive element 6 of the detection mechanism 5 is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3, and the first conductive element 6 is used to control the on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 when the detection mechanism 5 is located at a preset position, and the first position matches the standard height of the container 2 to be detected when the detection mechanism 5 is located at the preset position; the driving mechanism is used to drive the detection mechanism 5 to the preset position. During operation, if the container 2 to be detected does not exceed the standard height, the first conductive element 6 remains disconnected from the working circuit of the container pushing device 3, and the container 2 to be detected continues to be conveyed by the conveying mechanism 1; if the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, the container 2 to be detected provides a vertical upward thrust to the first conductive element 6, so that the first conductive element 6 is connected to the working circuit of the container pushing device 3, the working circuit is turned on, and the container pushing device 3 pushes the container 2 to be detected into the container holding device 4. This enables the automatic rejection of containers that exceed the standard height, improves the efficiency and accuracy of container detection, and greatly reduces the possibility of damage to analytical instruments due to excessively high containers.

[0032] In one possible implementation, reference Figures 4 to 6, which shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a detection mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application, a schematic diagram of the structure of another detection mechanism, and a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a detection mechanism. The detection mechanism 5 also includes a second conductive element 7, which is arranged opposite to the first conductive element 6 in the vertical direction, the first conductive element 6 is closer to the conveying mechanism 1 relative to the second conductive element 7, and the second conductive element 7 is arranged in series on the working circuit; the second conductive element 7 is used to separate from the first conductive element 6 when the first conductive element 6 is in the first position, so that the first conductive element 6 is disconnected from the working circuit; the second conductive element 7 is also used to contact with the first conductive element 6 when the first conductive element 6 is in the second position, so that the first conductive element 6 is connected to the working circuit. Specifically, according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the position of the second conductive element 7 is higher than the position of the first conductive element 6, and the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 are arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3. The on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is controlled by whether the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 are in contact or not; the second position is higher than the first position, and when the container 2 to be detected that meets the standard height passes by, the first conductive element 6 is in the first position, disconnected from the second conductive element 7, and the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is in a non-conductive state; when the container 2 to be detected that exceeds the standard height passes by the detection mechanism 5, the first conductive element 6 is moved to the second position by the vertical upward thrust provided by the container 2 to be detected, and contacts with the second conductive element 7, and the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is in a conductive state. The second position changes according to the super-height degree of the container 2 to be detected, so according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the side of the second conductive element 7 close to the first conductive element 6 can be retracted so that its lower surface can move within the variation range of the second position.

[0033] The detection mechanism 5 further includes a first insulating plate 8 and a second insulating plate 9 which are arranged opposite to each other in the vertical direction, the first conductive element 6 is arranged on a side of the first insulating plate 8 close to the second insulating plate 9, the second conductive element 7 is arranged on a side of the second insulating plate 9 close to the first insulating plate 8, and the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9 are slidably connected. Specifically, the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9 are arranged horizontally above the conveying mechanism 1, and the first insulating plate 8 is close to the conveying mechanism 1 relative to the second insulating plate 9; the horizontal cross section of the first conductive element 6 is smaller than the horizontal cross section of the first insulating plate 8, and the horizontal cross section of the second conductive element 7 is smaller than the horizontal cross section of the second insulating plate 9. Specifically, the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9 are used to construct an insulating environment for the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7, so that the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 can conduct the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 only through direct contact. Specifically, the second conductive element 7 is at least partially arranged on a side of the second insulating plate 9 close to the first insulating plate 8, and the portion is sufficient to form a conductive path with the first conductive element 6 located at the second position.

[0034] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 are arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3, and the on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is controlled by whether the first conductive element 6 is in contact with the second conductive element 7, so as to realize automatic rejection of the to-be-detected container 2 that exceeds the standard height; the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9 are arranged on the outside of the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7, and an insulating environment is constructed for the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7, so that the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 must be in direct contact to conduct the working circuit of the container pushing device 3, thereby improving the accuracy of container detection.

[0035] In one possible embodiment, the second insulating plate 9 includes a guide groove 11 arranged in the vertical direction. Specifically, the guide groove 11 can be arranged in a surrounding type or in a relative type. The first insulating plate 8 is engaged with the guide groove 11 so that the first insulating plate 8 slides along the guide groove 11. Specifically, in the horizontal direction, the width of the accommodating space of the guide groove 11 matches the size of the first insulating plate 8 so that the first insulating plate 8 can only slide in the vertical direction; in the vertical direction, the guide groove 11 is also provided with a limiting portion to limit the sliding distance of the first insulating plate 8; specifically, the limiting portion includes an upper limiting portion and a lower limiting portion arranged in the vertical direction. According to the conventional placement of the detection equipment, when the first insulating plate 8 contacts the lower limiting portion, the position of the first conductive element 6 is the first position, and when the first insulating plate 8 is out of contact with the lower limiting portion, the position of the first conductive element 6 is the second position. Specifically, when the first insulating plate 8 slides from the position disengaged from the lower limit portion to the position contacting the upper limit portion, the position change range of the first conductive element 6 is the change range of the second position, i.e., the movement range of the lower surface of the second conductive element 7, ignoring the allowable error between the lowest point of the second position and the first position relative to the standard height. Therefore, in the vertical direction, the distance between the upper and lower limit portions of the guide groove 11 matches the telescopic distance of the second conductive element 7. In a specific implementation, the guide groove 11 is arranged along the periphery of the first insulating plate 8.

[0036] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, a vertical guide groove 11 is provided to limit the moving direction and moving range of the first insulating plate 8, so that the first insulating plate 8 drives the first conductive element 6 to move between the first position and the second position, thereby controlling the on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device 3.

[0037] In a possible implementation, at least one of the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 is an elastic conductive element, which is used to deform in the vertical direction to prevent the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 from damaging each other when they come into contact. Exemplarily, a spring is provided inside the retractable conductive element, and the spring is deformed under the action of an external force, driving the retraction of the conductive element.

[0038] In a possible implementation manner, the second conductive element 7 is an elastic conductive element. Specifically, the second conductive element 7 is fixedly disposed on a side of the second insulating plate 9 close to the first insulating plate 8 .

[0039] In a possible implementation manner, the second conductive element 7 includes at least one probe. Figure 7 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a probe provided in an embodiment of the present application. A spring is provided inside the probe, one end of the probe is retractable, the probe is arranged in a vertical direction, and the retractable end of the probe faces the first conductive element 6.

[0040] The second insulating plate 9 is provided with a probe fixing seat 12 corresponding to the probe, and the probe is fixed to the probe fixing seat 12 in the vertical direction so that one end of the probe faces the first conductive element 6. In a specific implementation, the number of the probe fixing seats 12 can be set to 4, evenly distributed on the second insulating plate 9, and accordingly, the number of the probes is also set to 4, and each probe is fixed to the corresponding probe fixing seat 12 in the vertical direction. In a specific implementation, the probe can be set through the probe fixing seat 12. The probe fixing seat 12 can be a separate component, or a connection point, a welding point, etc.

[0041] In a possible embodiment, in order to detect more accurately, a plurality of probes may be provided, and the plurality of probes are evenly distributed relative to the first conductive element 6. The plurality of probes are provided in parallel with each other on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3. When the first conductive element 6 contacts any probe, the working circuit of the container pushing device 3 can be turned on, so as to facilitate batch detection of the containers 2 to be detected. When any container 2 to be detected in the same batch of containers 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, the first conductive element 6 can contact the nearest probe, thereby turning on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3.

[0042] The first conductive element 6 is a conductive plate, and the probes are arranged in a plurality. The distribution of the probe fixing seat 12 corresponding to each probe on the second insulating plate 9 matches the shape of the conductive plate, and the distance between each probe and the first conductive element 6 in the vertical direction is consistent. Specifically, the conductive plate is horizontally arranged on the first insulating plate 8, and the lower surfaces of the plurality of probes are on the same horizontal plane, so that the distance between each probe and the conductive plate in the vertical direction is consistent. The fixing seat 12 is evenly distributed relative to the conductive plate, so that the plurality of probes are evenly distributed relative to the conductive plate.

[0043] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the first conductive element 6 is set as a horizontally placed conductive plate, and a plurality of probe fixing seats 12 are evenly distributed relative to the conductive plate, so that a plurality of probes are evenly distributed relative to the conductive plate, so as to facilitate batch detection of the containers 2 to be detected. If any container 2 to be detected in the same batch of containers 2 exceeds the standard height, the conductive plate can be in contact with the nearest probe, thereby turning on the working circuit of the container pushing device 3.

[0044] In a possible embodiment, the container detection device further includes a bracket 13, the bracket 13 is arranged on the conveying mechanism 1, the second insulating plate 9 is slidably connected to the bracket 13, and the second insulating plate 9 is used to slide in the vertical direction relative to the bracket 13. Specifically, the bracket 13 forms a channel in the first direction so that the container 2 to be detected can pass through, and the bracket 13 forms a channel in the second direction so that the container pushing device 3 can push the container 2 to be detected into the container holding device 4; the second insulating plate 9 is slidably connected to the bracket 13, the power output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the second insulating plate 9, the driving mechanism drives the second insulating plate 9, and the second insulating plate 9 drives the detection mechanism 5 to move from the initial position to the preset position, and then from the preset position back to the initial position.

[0045] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the second insulating plate 9 is arranged on the conveying mechanism 1 through the bracket 13, and the second insulating plate 9 is used to slide in the vertical direction relative to the bracket 13, driving the detection mechanism 5 to slide in the vertical direction, so as to adjust the position of the detection mechanism 5 according to the standard height of the container 2 to be detected, so as to adapt to the containers 2 to be detected of different standard heights.

[0046] In a possible embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a first sensor 14 and a driving motor 15, and the first sensor 14 is electrically connected to the driving motor 15; the first sensor 14 is arranged near the detection mechanism 5, and is used to send a signal to the control circuit of the driving motor 15 when the container 2 to be detected is detected, so as to control the driving motor 15 to work. Specifically, the first sensor 14 can be arranged on the conveying mechanism 1, or on the bracket 13. Specifically, the first sensor 14 is close to the detection mechanism 5, and is far away from the starting position of the container 2 to be detected on the conveying mechanism 1, so that when the container 2 to be detected is completely between the detection mechanism 5 and the conveying mechanism 1, the first sensor 14 sends a signal to control the driving motor 15 to work, and the driving motor 15 drives the detection mechanism 5 to a preset position to detect the container 2 to be detected. In a specific implementation, the setting position of the first sensor device 14 may not be limited, and according to the position of the first sensor device 14 relative to the detection mechanism 5, the delay of signal transmission or the delay of the driving motor 15 controlling the detection mechanism 5 is set to achieve the same effect.

[0047] The driving motor 15 is disposed on the bracket 13. The driving motor 15 is away from the conveying mechanism 1 relative to the detection mechanism 5, and is used to drive the second insulating plate 9 to slide in the vertical direction relative to the bracket 13. Specifically, the power output direction of the driving motor 15 is toward the detection mechanism 5, and the power output end of the driving motor 15, that is, the driving rod is connected to the second insulating plate 9 to drive the detection mechanism 5 to move from the initial position to the preset position, and then return from the preset position to the initial position.

[0048] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, a first sensor 14 is provided to cooperate with a drive motor 15, so that when the container 2 to be inspected is completely between the detection mechanism 5 and the conveying mechanism 1, the first sensor 14 sends a signal to control the drive motor 15 to work, and the drive motor 15 drives the detection mechanism 5 to a preset position to detect the container 2 to be inspected, thereby realizing automatic detection of the container 2 to be inspected.

[0049] In one possible embodiment, at least one guide element 16 is further provided on the second insulating plate 9; the guide element 16 is slidably connected to the bracket 13, and the sliding direction of the guide element 16 is the vertical direction. In a specific implementation, the driving motor 15 drives the second insulating plate 9 to move, and the guide element 16 on the second insulating plate 9 slides in the vertical direction relative to the bracket 13. In a specific implementation, an auxiliary sliding member is provided on the bracket 13, and a sliding groove is provided on the auxiliary sliding member in the vertical direction, and the guide element 16 is provided in the sliding groove to limit the movement of the guide element 16 in the vertical direction. Exemplarily, the number of guide elements 16 can be set to 2, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the driving rod of the driving motor 15.

[0050] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, at least one guide element 16 and the drive motor 15 are evenly distributed on the bracket 13 to play a balancing role, so that the force applied by the drive motor 15 to the detection mechanism 5 is always maintained in the vertical direction, so that the conductive elements and insulating plates of the detection mechanism 5 are always maintained in a horizontal state, thereby improving the accuracy of container detection.

[0051] In a possible embodiment, a second sensor 19 is further provided on the bracket 13, and a limiting device 20 is provided on at least one guide element 16, wherein the limiting device 20 is used to limit the extreme position of the guide element 16 in the mechanical structure; the second sensor 19 is used to detect the position of the limiting device 20 in the vertical direction, thereby obtaining the position of the guide element 16 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the movement range of the guide element 16 can be limited according to the standard height of the container 2 to be detected and the output signal of the second sensor 19, that is, the driving range of the drive motor 15 can be limited. Specifically, an induction sheet is provided on the limiting device 20, which can cooperate with the second sensor 19 provided on the bracket 13 to identify the origin sensing position, so as to facilitate the upper computer to calibrate the origin position of the drive motor.

[0052] In a possible implementation manner, a breathable structure 17 is provided on the first insulating plate 8. Figure 8 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first insulating plate provided in an embodiment of the present application. The air-permeable structure 17 can be set to a plurality of grooves, so that when the first insulating plate 8 contacts the container 2 to be detected, incomplete contact is formed, and the contact surfaces of the two can be ventilated through the air-permeable structure 17 to avoid adsorption.

[0053] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, a breathable structure 17 is provided on the first insulating plate 8 to prevent the detection mechanism 5 from working and, if the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, the first insulating plate 8 and the container 2 to be detected form an adsorption force, causing the container 2 to be detected and the first insulating plate 8 to be adsorbed together, thus affecting the continued operation of the detection device.

[0054] In a possible embodiment, an elastic element 10 is arranged between the first insulating plate and the second insulating plate, at least one elastic element 10 is arranged between the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9, the first insulating plate 8 is provided with a groove 18 corresponding to the elastic element 10, and the second insulating plate 9 is provided with a groove 18 corresponding to the elastic element 10, and the shape of the groove 18 matches the shape of the elastic element 10; one end of the elastic element 10 is accommodated in the corresponding groove 18 on the first insulating plate 8, and the other end of the elastic element 10 is accommodated in the corresponding groove 18 on the second insulating plate 9.

[0055] In a possible embodiment, there are multiple elastic elements 10, and the first insulating plate 8 is provided with grooves 18 corresponding to the multiple elastic elements 10, and the second insulating plate 9 is provided with grooves 18 corresponding to the multiple elastic elements 10, and the shape of the grooves 18 matches the shape of the elastic elements 10; one end of each elastic element 10 is accommodated in the corresponding groove 18 on the first insulating plate 8, and the other end of each elastic element 10 is accommodated in the corresponding groove 18 on the second insulating plate 9. Specifically, in the horizontal direction, the multiple elastic elements 10 are evenly distributed between the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7, and are staggered with the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7, respectively, and the grooves 18 on the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9 are arranged according to corresponding positions.

[0056] Exemplarily, the elastic element 10 can be set as a spring, and the number of the elastic elements 10 can be set to 6. The elastic element 10 cannot be connected to both the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 at the same time. Specifically, the elastic element 10 can be connected to the first conductive element 6, or the elastic element 10 can be connected to the second conductive element 7, or the elastic element 10 can be connected to neither the first conductive element 6 nor the second conductive element 7.

[0057] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, the two ends of each elastic element 10 are respectively placed in the corresponding grooves 18 of the first insulating plate 8 and the second insulating plate 9, so that the contact between the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 is not restricted by the length of the elastic element 10 when it is compressed, thereby preventing the first conductive element 6 and the second conductive element 7 from being unable to contact each other due to the elastic element 10, so that the detection equipment cannot reject the container 2 to be detected that exceeds the standard height.

[0058] In order to facilitate understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, Figures 9 to 12 Taking as an example, the working process of the container detection device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail.

[0059] refer to Figures 9-10 , which shows a partial structural schematic diagram of the container detection device provided by the embodiment of the present application when the container 2 to be detected meets the standard height, and a structural schematic diagram of the detection mechanism when the container 2 to be detected meets the standard height. Specifically, according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the conveying mechanism 1 conveys the container 2 to be detected along the first direction to the bottom of the detection mechanism 5, the first sensor 14 detects the container 2 to be detected, and sends a signal to the control circuit of the drive motor 15 to control the operation of the drive motor 15, and the drive motor 15 drives the detection mechanism 5 to move to a preset position so that the first conductive element 6 is located at the first position. If the container 2 to be detected meets the standard height, the container 2 to be detected will not contact the detection mechanism 5, the first conductive element 6 remains in the first position, and is separated from the second conductive element 7. The working circuit of the container pushing device 3 remains in a non-conductive state, and the conveying mechanism 1 continues to convey the container 2 to be detected along the first direction.

[0060] refer to Figures 11-12, which shows a partial structural schematic diagram of the container detection device provided by the embodiment of the present application when the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, and a structural schematic diagram of the detection mechanism when the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height. Specifically, according to the conventional placement of the detection device, the conveying mechanism 1 conveys the container 2 to be detected along the first direction to the bottom of the detection mechanism 5, the first sensor 14 detects the container 2 to be detected, and sends a signal to the control circuit of the drive motor 15 to control the drive motor 15 to work, and the drive motor 15 drives the detection mechanism 5 to move to a preset position. If the container 2 to be detected exceeds the standard height, the container 2 to be detected pushes the first insulating plate 8, and the first insulating plate 8 drives the first conductive element 6 to the second position and contacts the second conductive element 7. The working circuit of the container pushing device 3 is turned on, and the container 2 to be detected is pushed into the container holding device 4.

[0061] In summary, the container detection device of the present application includes a conveying mechanism, a rejection mechanism, a detection mechanism, and a driving mechanism arranged on the conveying mechanism; the rejection mechanism includes a container pushing device and a container holding device, the container pushing device is used to push the container to be detected on the conveying mechanism into the container holding device when the working circuit is in the on state; the first conductive element of the detection mechanism is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device, the first conductive element is used to move between the first position and the second position when the detection mechanism is in the preset position, so as to control the on and off of the working circuit of the container pushing device, and the first position matches the standard height of the container to be detected when the detection mechanism is in the preset position; the driving mechanism is used to drive the detection mechanism to the preset position. During operation, if the container to be detected does not exceed the standard height, the first conductive element remains disconnected from the working circuit of the container pushing device, and the container to be detected continues to be conveyed by the conveying mechanism; if the container to be detected exceeds the standard height, the container to be detected provides a vertical upward thrust to the first conductive element, so that the first conductive element is connected to the working circuit of the container pushing device, the working circuit is turned on, and the container pushing device pushes the container to be detected into the container holding device. It realizes the automatic rejection of containers that exceed the standard height, improves the efficiency and accuracy of container detection, and greatly reduces the possibility of damage to analytical instruments due to excessive container height.

[0062] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connection" and the like 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be a connection between two elements or an interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0063] It should be noted that the order of the above embodiments of the present application is only for description and does not represent the advantages and disadvantages of the embodiments. The above description describes specific embodiments, and other embodiments are also within the scope of the attached claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recorded in the claims can be performed in the order of different embodiments and can achieve the expected results. In addition, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require showing a specific order or a connection order to achieve the desired results. In some embodiments, multi-task parallel processing is also possible or may be advantageous.

[0064] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0065] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A container inspection device, characterized in that: include: A conveying mechanism (1) used for conveying a container (2) to be inspected along a first direction; A rejection mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism (1); the rejection mechanism comprises a container pushing device (3) and a container holding device (4); the container pushing device (3) and the container holding device (4) are arranged on both sides of the conveying mechanism (1) in a second direction; the second direction intersects with the first direction; the container pushing device (3) is used to push the container (2) to be detected on the conveying mechanism (1) into the container holding device (4) when the working circuit is in a conducting state; A detection mechanism (5) is arranged on the conveying mechanism (1); the detection mechanism (5) comprises a first conductive element (6), the first conductive element (6) is arranged in series on the working circuit of the container pushing device (3), and the first conductive element (6) is used to move between a first position and a second position when the detection mechanism (5) is located at a preset position; when the detection mechanism (5) is located at the preset position, the first position matches the standard height of the container (2) to be detected; the distance between the first position and the conveying mechanism (1) in the vertical direction is smaller than the distance between the second position and the conveying mechanism (1) in the vertical direction; the first position is used to disconnect the first conductive element (6) from the working circuit, so that the working circuit is in a non-conductive state; the second position is used to connect the first conductive element (6) to the working circuit, so that the working circuit is in a conductive state; A driving mechanism is arranged on the conveying mechanism (1); the driving mechanism is used to drive the detection mechanism (5) to the preset position.

2. The container detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (5) further comprises a second conductive element (7), the second conductive element (7) being arranged opposite to the first conductive element (6) in a vertical direction, the first conductive element (6) being closer to the conveying mechanism (1) relative to the second conductive element (7), and the second conductive element (7) being arranged in series on the working circuit; the second conductive element (7) being used to separate from the first conductive element (6) when the first conductive element (6) is in the first position, so that the first conductive element (6) is disconnected from the working circuit; the second conductive element (7) is also used to contact with the first conductive element (6) when the first conductive element (6) is in the second position, so that the first conductive element (6) is connected to the working circuit.

3. The container inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (5) further comprises a first insulating plate (8) and a second insulating plate (9) which are arranged opposite to each other in a vertical direction, the first conductive element (6) being arranged on a side of the first insulating plate (8) close to the second insulating plate (9), the second conductive element (7) being arranged on a side of the second insulating plate (9) close to the first insulating plate (8), and the first insulating plate (8) and the second insulating plate (9) being slidably connected to each other.

4. The container inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second insulating plate (9) comprises a guide groove (11) arranged in a vertical direction, and the first insulating plate (8) is engaged with the guide groove (11) so that the first insulating plate (8) slides along the guide groove (11).

5. The container inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one of the first conductive element (6) and the second conductive element (7) is an elastic conductive element, and the elastic conductive element is used to deform in a vertical direction.

6. The container inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second conductive element (7) is an elastic conductive element.

7. The container inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second conductive element (7) comprises at least one probe; a probe fixing seat (12) corresponding to the probe is arranged on the second insulating plate (9); the probe is fixed to the probe fixing seat (12) in a vertical direction so that one end of the probe faces the first conductive element (6).

8. The container inspection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first conductive element (6) is a conductive plate, the probes are arranged in plurality, the distribution of the probe fixing seats (12) corresponding to the plurality of probes on the second insulating plate (9) matches the shape of the conductive plate, and the distance between each probe and the first conductive element (6) in the vertical direction is consistent.

9. The container inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also comprises a bracket (13), wherein the bracket (13) is arranged on the conveying mechanism (1), and the second insulating plate (9) is used to slide in a vertical direction relative to the bracket (13).

10. The container inspection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The driving mechanism comprises a first sensor (14) and a driving motor (15), wherein the first sensor (14) is electrically connected to the driving motor (15); The first sensor (14) is arranged close to the detection mechanism (5) and is used to send a signal to the control circuit of the drive motor (15) when the container (2) to be detected is detected, so as to control the operation of the drive motor (15); The drive motor (15) is arranged on the bracket (13), and the drive motor (15) is away from the conveying mechanism (1) relative to the detection mechanism (5), and is used to drive the second insulating plate (9) to slide in a vertical direction relative to the bracket (13).

11. The container inspection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: At least one guide element (16) is also provided on the second insulating plate (9); the guide element (16) is slidably connected to the bracket (13), and the sliding direction of the guide element (16) is a vertical direction.

12. The container inspection device according to claim 11, characterized in that: A second sensor (19) is also provided on the bracket (13), a limiting device (20) is provided on the at least one guide element (16), and the second sensor (19) is used to detect the position of the limiting device (20) in the vertical direction.

13. The container inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A breathable structure (17) is provided on the first insulating plate (8).

14. The container inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one elastic element (10) is arranged between the first insulating plate (8) and the second insulating plate (9); a groove (18) corresponding to the elastic element (10) is arranged on the first insulating plate (8); a groove (18) corresponding to the elastic element (10) is arranged on the second insulating plate (9); the shape of the groove (18) matches the shape of the elastic element (10); one end of the elastic element (10) is accommodated in the corresponding groove (18) on the first insulating plate (8), and the other end of the elastic element (10) is accommodated in the corresponding groove (18) on the second insulating plate (9).

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