An oven toasting method that automatically identifies the need for a magazine cleaning

Abstract

The application discloses an oven baking method capable of automatically identifying the cleaning requirement of a magazine. The magazine compartment is scanned and identified at each process, so that the whole working process of the magazine compartment is recorded, and the corresponding cycle number is counted. When the cycle number of the magazine compartment in the circulation line reaches the set value, the magazine compartment is sent out from the circulation line, so that the magazine compartment is cleaned, the pollution of the magazine compartment caused by repeated use is avoided, and the product is further affected. Through the scanning and identifying and cycle number counting, corresponding judgment data of whether the magazine compartment needs to be cleaned is provided, manual counting of the use number of the magazine compartment is avoided, the accuracy of the statistical identification is ensured, meanwhile, the work burden of the operator can be effectively reduced, the manual work intensity is reduced, and the requirement of automatic production and processing is met.

Description

An oven baking method that automatically identifies the magazine cleaning requirements Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated production and processing technology, and in particular to an oven baking method that automatically identifies the need for magazine cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] In existing production processes, to improve product baking efficiency, a circulating baking line is generally used. This involves a conveyor belt sequentially transporting tray-type hoppers loaded with products to the loading area, baking and cooling area, and unloading area. This process of loading, unloading, drying, and cooling the products in the hoppers is repeated, reducing manual intervention and improving overall processing efficiency. However, after multiple uses, the hoppers become contaminated due to residual cleaning agents on the trays or products during transport. Therefore, after several cycles, the hoppers need to be removed and cleaned. Currently, operators typically record the hopper status and remove and replace the hoppers of the same quantity when cleaning is required. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring continuous monitoring of the production line, resulting in a significant workload and burden on operators.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies have shortcomings and need to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an oven baking method that automatically identifies the need for magazine cleaning.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows: An oven baking method for automatically identifying the need for magazine cleaning is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0006] Step 1: Move the empty magazine to the loading area, scan the empty magazine to be loaded into the tray using a barcode scanner, and record the magazine data.

[0007] Step 2: The trays loaded with products to be dried are transported by the receiving mechanism, and the trays to be loaded into the magazine compartment are scanned and identified by a barcode scanner.

[0008] Step 3: Bind the data information of the magazine compartment and tray identified by the barcode scanner, and send the tray containing the products to be dried into the magazine compartment through the material receiving mechanism;

[0009] Step 4: After inserting the tray into the magazine, move the magazine onto the buffer assembly;

[0010] Step 5: When the oven enters standby mode, move the magazine compartment on the buffer component into the oven, and scan the magazine compartment for identification before it enters the oven.

[0011] Step 6: After the magazine compartment enters the oven, start the oven and bake, dry and cool the products loaded on the tray in the magazine compartment in sequence. Then, send the magazine compartment out of the oven after baking and cooling.

[0012] Step 7: During the process of sending the magazine out of the oven, scan the magazine and then place it on the buffer component.

[0013] Step 8: Move the magazine on the buffer component to the discharge area, remove the tray from the magazine, scan and identify the magazine and each tray in turn, and unbind the magazine and tray.

[0014] Step 9: Based on the data information of the magazine compartment obtained by scanning the code and the cycle count value set in the system, compare the cycle count of the magazine compartment that has completed discharging to determine whether the magazine compartment needs to be cleaned.

[0015] Step 10: In step 9, if the current magazine has entered the cycle less than the cycle number set in the system, it is determined that the current magazine does not need to be cleaned. The empty magazine is then returned to the side of the loading area to wait for the next set of work.

[0016] Step 11: In step 9, if the current magazine has entered the cycle number of times and the cycle number value set in the system is reached, it is determined that the current magazine needs to be cleaned, and the empty magazine is sent out of the cycle line to facilitate the cleaning of the magazine.

[0017] Step 12: After cleaning the magazine compartment, transport it to the side of the loading area to await the next set of work.

[0018] Furthermore, the identification data of the magazine and tray are stored locally on the system and uploaded to the server via the MES system.

[0019] Furthermore, QR codes or barcodes are affixed to the magazine compartment and the tray, respectively.

[0020] Furthermore, in step 5, the magazine is sent to two sets of ovens for baking, drying, and cooling via the buffer assembly.

[0021] Furthermore, in step 6, after the magazine compartment is completely moved into the oven, the inlet and outlet ports on both sides of the oven are closed by sliding doors, which are opened and closed by moving up and down.

[0022] Furthermore, in step 10, empty magazines that do not require cleaning are transported from below the machine by setting up a return line under the machine, thereby moving the magazines to the side of the loading area for buffering.

[0023] By employing the above-described solution, this invention records the entire workflow of the magazine magazine by scanning and identifying it at each stage of the process, and counts the number of cycles. When the magazine magazine reaches a set number of cycles on the circulation line, it is removed from the line for cleaning, preventing contamination from repeated use and thus protecting the product. This combination of barcode scanning and cycle counting provides data to determine whether cleaning is necessary, avoiding errors caused by manual counting of magazine magazine usage and ensuring accurate statistics. Furthermore, it effectively reduces the workload and intensity of manual labor, meeting the needs of automated production processes. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the workflow of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1. This invention provides an oven baking method for automatically identifying the need for magazine cleaning, comprising the following steps:

[0027] Step 1: Move the empty magazine to the loading area, scan the empty magazine to be loaded into the tray using a barcode scanner, and record the magazine data.

[0028] Step 2: The trays loaded with products to be dried are transported by the receiving mechanism, and the trays to be loaded into the magazine compartment are scanned and identified by a barcode scanner.

[0029] Step 3: Bind the data information of the magazine compartment and tray identified by the barcode scanner, and send the tray containing the products to be dried into the magazine compartment through the material receiving mechanism.

[0030] By binding the information of the tray and the magazine, it is possible to trace the product materials in the corresponding tray back to the corresponding tray and magazine in subsequent work, thus effectively ensuring the traceability of abnormal products.

[0031] Step 4: After feeding the tray into the magazine, move the magazine onto the buffer assembly. Since the oven's baking and drying process takes a relatively long time, placing the magazines containing multiple trays on the buffer assembly allows for quick loading into the oven after the previous batch of products has finished baking and drying, ready for the next batch. Simultaneously, the buffer assembly buffers the full magazines, ensuring a continuous supply of fully loaded trays to the loading area, preventing idle time while waiting for baking to complete and effectively improving overall processing efficiency.

[0032] Step 5: When the oven enters standby mode, move the magazine compartment on the buffer component into the oven, and scan the magazine compartment for identification before it enters the oven.

[0033] In some embodiments, the magazine compartments are fed to two sets of ovens via a buffer component for baking, drying, and cooling. Since ovens typically require heating and cooling of the product before drying, each oven's operation usually takes about 2.5 hours. In this invention, using two sets of ovens to bake, dry, and cool multiple magazine compartments separately improves overall processing efficiency.

[0034] Step 6: After the magazine compartment enters the oven, the oven is started. The products loaded on the tray in the magazine compartment are baked, dried, and cooled sequentially. The magazine compartment, having completed baking and cooling, is then removed from the oven. Once the magazine compartment is completely inside the oven, the inlet and outlet ports on both sides of the oven are closed by sliding doors. These sliding doors open and close by moving up and down. Sealing the oven with the sliding doors retains the high-temperature gases inside, preventing them from escaping into the external environment and causing burns to nearby personnel. Simultaneously, the enclosed space improves the baking and drying effect of the products, increasing baking and drying efficiency.

[0035] Step 7: During the process of sending the magazine out of the oven, scan the magazine and then place it on the buffer component.

[0036] Step 8: Move the magazine compartment on the buffer component to the discharge area, remove the tray from the magazine compartment, scan and identify the magazine compartment and each tray in turn, and unbind the magazine compartment from the tray.

[0037] Step 9: Based on the data information of the magazine compartment obtained from the barcode scanning and the cycle count value set in the system, compare the cycle count of the magazine compartment that has completed discharging to determine whether the magazine compartment needs cleaning. From the moment the magazine compartment is loaded into the oven for baking, to its removal from the oven after baking and drying, and during the unloading of the tray from the magazine compartment, the magazine compartment is scanned for identification, thereby tracking and recording the magazine compartment's work progress in real time. Based on the barcode identification record, the number of cycles the magazine compartment has completed on the circulation line can be determined, and this number is compared with the set cycle count to determine whether the magazine compartment needs to be removed from the circulation line and sent for cleaning.

[0038] Step 10: In step 9, if the current magazine's cycle count is less than the system's preset cycle count, it is determined that the current magazine does not require cleaning. The empty magazine is then returned to the side of the loading area to await the next work cycle. By setting up a return line under the machine, empty magazines that do not require cleaning are transported from under the machine, thus moving them to the side of the loading area for buffering. Placing the return line under the machine effectively reduces the overall space occupied by the structure, improves space utilization, and makes the overall equipment structure more compact and aesthetically pleasing.

[0039] Step 11: In step 9, if the current magazine has entered the cycle number of times and the cycle number value set in the system is reached, it is determined that the current magazine needs to be cleaned, and the empty magazine is sent out of the cycle line to facilitate the cleaning of the magazine.

[0040] Step 12: After cleaning the magazine compartment, transport it to the side of the loading area to await the next set of work.

[0041] In some embodiments, the identification data of the magazine compartments and trays are stored locally on the system and uploaded to the server via the MES system. By uploading the identification data and other related data to the server, it is convenient to view and access the operational status of each magazine compartment, and to provide traceability evidence for each batch of products.

[0042] In some embodiments, QR codes or barcodes are affixed to the magazine compartment and the tray, respectively. The QR codes or barcodes are scanned and identified by a barcode scanner to read the corresponding information bound to them, which facilitates the system to make corresponding calls and records.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, during operation, the cleaned, empty magazine is placed in the circulation line and moved to the loading area. A barcode scanner is used to scan and identify the QR code on the magazine, and the system records the magazine's data. The receiving mechanism transports trays loaded with products to be dried, and a barcode scanner is used to scan and identify the trays to be loaded into the magazine. Several trays are then assembled into the magazine. The scanned tray information is linked to the magazine, facilitating the tracking of tray information in subsequent operations through the magazine's barcode records. After the trays are placed into the magazine, the magazine is moved to the buffer assembly for placement.

[0044] When the oven is ready to be filled, the magazines are fed into the oven in groups of five. During this process, a barcode scanner above the oven's inlet scans the QR code on each magazine to record its operational information. Once a group of magazines is fully inside the oven's baking cavity, the inlet and outlet are sealed by a sliding door. The oven is then started, and high-temperature baking and cooling processes are performed sequentially to remove residual moisture from the product. After drying and cooling are complete, the magazines are ejected from the oven's outlet. During this ejection process, the magazines are scanned to record their operational status, and then placed on the buffer assembly, awaiting discharge.

[0045] During the unloading process, the magazine compartment on the buffer component is moved to the unloading area. A barcode scanner in the unloading area identifies the QR code on the magazine compartment to confirm its operational status. Then, the trays in the magazine compartment are removed sequentially, and their barcodes are scanned simultaneously. The data from the barcode scans in each working area is recorded in the corresponding tray's workflow information, and the magazine compartment is then unlinked from the trays. After unlinking the magazine compartment, its workflow information will no longer be associated with the current tray in subsequent loops, preventing data recording errors.

[0046] After all trays are removed, the system determines the number of times the current magazine has been used in a cycle. Magazines that have not reached the set number of uses are returned to the side of the loading area via the return line, awaiting the next cycle. If the current magazine has reached the set number of uses in a cycle, it is sent to the cleaning area, and the system saves and uploads the magazine's data, simultaneously ending the cycle count for that magazine to prevent misjudgment of the usage count for magazines that have completed cleaning.

[0047] In summary, this invention records the entire workflow of the magazine compartment by scanning and identifying it at each stage of the process, and counts the number of cycles. When the magazine compartment reaches a set number of cycles on the circulation line, it is removed from the line for cleaning, preventing contamination from repeated use and thus avoiding product impact. The combination of barcode scanning and cycle counting provides data to determine whether cleaning is necessary, avoiding errors caused by manual counting of magazine compartment usage and ensuring accuracy. Simultaneously, it effectively reduces the workload and intensity of manual labor, meeting the needs of automated production processes.

[0048] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An oven baking method for automatically identifying the need for magazine cleaning, characterized in that, The process includes the following steps: Step 1: Move the empty magazine to the loading area and scan the empty magazine before loading it into the tray using a barcode scanner, recording the magazine data; Step 2: Transport the tray loaded with the product to be dried via the receiving mechanism, and scan the tray before loading it into the magazine using a barcode scanner; Step 3: Bind the data information of the magazine and the tray identified by the barcode scanner, and send the tray loaded with the product to be dried into the magazine via the receiving mechanism; Step 4: After sending the tray into the magazine, move the magazine onto the buffer assembly; Step 5: When the oven enters standby mode, move the magazine from the buffer assembly into the oven, and scan the magazine before it enters the oven. Step 6: After the magazine enters the oven, start the oven and bake, dry, and cool the products loaded on the trays in the magazine in sequence. Then, send the magazine out of the oven after baking and cooling. Step 7: During the process of sending the magazine out of the oven, scan the magazine for identification and place it on the buffer component. Step 8: Move the magazine on the buffer component to the discharge area, remove the trays from the magazine, and scan the magazine and each tray in sequence. Then, unbind the magazine from the trays. Step 9: Based on the data information of the magazine obtained by scanning the code and the cycle number value set in the system, compare the cycle number of the magazine that has completed discharge to determine whether the magazine needs to be cleaned. Step 10 Step 9: If the current magazine has entered the cycle less than the cycle count set in the system, it is determined that the current magazine does not need to be cleaned, and the empty magazine is returned to the side of the loading area to wait for the next set of work; Step 11: If the current magazine has entered the cycle and the cycle count set in the system reaches the cycle count set in the system, it is determined that the current magazine needs to be cleaned, and the empty magazine is sent out of the circulation line to facilitate cleaning of the magazine. Step 12: After cleaning the magazine compartment, transport it to the side of the loading area to await the next set of work; the identification data of the magazine compartment and the tray are stored locally in the system and uploaded to the server through the MES system; QR codes or barcodes are affixed to the magazine compartment and the tray respectively.

2. The oven baking method for automatically identifying the magazine cleaning requirement according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step 5, the magazine is sent to two sets of ovens for baking, drying, and cooling via the buffer assembly.

3. The oven baking method for automatically identifying the magazine cleaning requirement according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step 6, after the magazine compartment is completely moved into the oven, the inlet and outlet ports on both sides of the oven are closed by sliding doors, which are opened and closed by moving up and down.

4. The oven baking method for automatically identifying the magazine cleaning requirements according to claim 1, characterized in that, In step 10, empty magazines that do not need to be cleaned are transported from below the machine by setting up a return line under the machine, thereby moving the magazines to the side of the loading area for buffering.

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