Fine-tuning equipment for ignition and fire inspection of lighter

Abstract

The equipment comprises a conveying mechanism which is arranged on a workbench and used for conveying a carrier, and a feeding mechanism, an ignition mechanism, a fine-tuning mechanism, a visual detection system, a sorting mechanism and a discharging mechanism which are sequentially arranged at intervals in the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism, the ignition mechanism, the fine-tuning mechanism, the visual detection system, the sorting mechanism and the discharging mechanism are arranged in the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism; the device has the beneficial effects that the structure is novel, and remarkable advantages and positive effects are achieved. Specifically, the lighter ignition fine-tuning machining line is composed of a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, an ignition mechanism, a fine-tuning mechanism, a visual detection system, a defective product discharging mechanism and a discharging mechanism, all the mechanisms can work cooperatively and act synchronously, the lighter fire-checking fine-tuning checking work is completed, redundant steps are reduced, then the production efficiency is improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lighter processing equipment, and particularly to a lighter ignition, fire testing and fine-tuning equipment. Background Art

[0002] The production process of lighters covers multiple links, including design, material preparation, assembly, and detection, etc. In the detection link, the main work is to test the ignition success rate of lighters and fine-tune the flame, so as to screen out qualified products.

[0003] With the continuous progress of automation technology, the degree of automation of lighter ignition and flame adjustment is increasing day by day. However, the current common practice is to separately conduct the ignition success rate test and the flame fine-tuning detection, which directly affects the production efficiency of the lighter detection line.

[0004] Therefore, it is crucial for producers in this field to develop a more intelligent automated production line that combines ignition success rate and flame fine-tuning detection to improve production efficiency and reduce production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a lighter ignition, fire testing and fine-tuning equipment in view of the deficiencies of the prior art, which effectively solves the problem of low production efficiency of the lighter processing line caused by poor separation of each part in the process of automated lighter detection.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the measures taken by the present invention are as follows:

[0007] A lighter ignition, fire testing and fine-tuning equipment includes a conveying mechanism arranged on a workbench for conveying carriers, and a loading mechanism, an ignition mechanism, a fine-tuning fire mechanism, a vision detection system, a sorting mechanism, and an unloading mechanism that are sequentially arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism;

[0008] The conveying mechanism includes a long rectangular annular track and first cylinders arranged at each corner of the annular track. The push rods of each first cylinder extend into the annular track to push the carrier to move on the annular track;

[0009] The loading mechanism is provided with a loading moving mechanism, and loading clips are installed on the loading moving mechanism. The loading moving mechanism can drive the loading clips to move between the turnover tray and the conveying carrier;

[0010] The ignition mechanism is provided with a corresponding row of pressing rods, second cylinders, and a connecting body for connecting the pressing rods according to the positions of a row of lighters on the carrier; the fine-tuning fire mechanism is provided with a corresponding row of fork driving motors, forks, and fork driving units;

[0011] The described visual detection system includes a camera, a connecting cable, and a controller disposed within a rack. The visual detection system is used to collect flame data of lighters corresponding to a carrier, and perform operations on the ignition operation and flame operation of each lighter and output a control signal.

[0012] The described sorting mechanism is provided with a material blocking box. Below the positions of a row of lighters corresponding to the carrier, there is a corresponding row of sorting cylinders. The push rod of the sorting cylinder can pass upward through the through holes at the bottom of the positions of the lighters on the carrier to eject unqualified lighters.

[0013] The described blanking mechanism is provided with a blanking moving mechanism. The blanking clamp is installed on the blanking moving mechanism, and the blanking moving mechanism can drive the blanking clamp to move between the turnover tray and the conveying carrier.

[0014] It further includes a material inlet and outlet mechanism. The described material inlet and outlet mechanism includes a belt, a material distributing cylinder, a positioning cylinder, an outlet positioning cylinder, and a belt motor. The material inlet and outlet mechanism is used to automatically complete operations such as dividing the turnover tray, picking up lighters, removing the empty turnover tray, positioning the turnover tray, and loading lighters.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention: The structure is novel, with significant advantages and positive effects. Specifically, the lighter ignition and fine-tuning processing line composed of a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism, an ignition mechanism, a fine-tuning fire mechanism, a visual detection system, a defective product discharging mechanism, and a blanking mechanism can work together and act synchronously to complete the work of checking and fine-tuning the fire of lighters, reducing redundant steps, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a front top view structural schematic diagram of the overall equipment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 is a rear top view structural schematic diagram of the overall equipment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the lighter conveying mechanism of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the ignition mechanism and the fine-tuning fire mechanism of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the lighter feeding mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the visual recognition system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the sorting mechanism of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the blanking mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 is a top view structural schematic diagram of the material inlet and outlet mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the operation workflow of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] A lighter ignition and flame verification fine-tuning device includes a conveying mechanism 22 disposed on a workbench 14 for conveying a carrier 15, and a loading mechanism 11, an ignition mechanism 17, a fine-tuning flame mechanism 24, a vision detection system 18, a sorting mechanism 19, and a blanking mechanism 10 that are arranged at intervals in sequence along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 22.

[0027] The conveying mechanism 22 includes a long rectangular annular track 27 and first cylinders 28 disposed at each corner of the annular track 27. The push rods of the first cylinders 28 extend into the annular track 27 to push the carrier 15 to move on the annular track 27.

[0028] The loading mechanism 11 is provided with a loading moving mechanism 1103, and a loading clip 1102 is installed on the loading moving mechanism 1103. The loading moving mechanism 1103 can drive the loading clip 1102 to move between a turnover tray 26 and the conveying carrier 15.

[0029] The ignition mechanism 17 is provided with a corresponding row of pressure rods 1702, a second cylinder 1701, and a connecting body 1704 for connecting the pressure rods 1702 according to the positions of a row of lighters 16 on the carrier 15; the fine-tuning flame mechanism 24 is provided with a corresponding row of fork driving motors 2401, forks 2403, and a fork driving unit 2402.

[0030] The vision detection system 18 includes a camera 1801, a connecting cable, and a controller disposed in a frame. The vision detection system 18 is used to collect flame data of the lighters 16 corresponding to the carrier 15, and perform operations on the ignition operation and flame operation of each lighter and output control signals.

[0031] The sorting mechanism 19 is provided with a material blocking box 1902. A corresponding row of sorting cylinders 1901 is disposed below the positions of a row of lighters 16 corresponding to the carrier 15. The push rods of the sorting cylinders 1901 can pass upward through the through holes at the bottoms of the positions of the lighters 16 on the carrier 15 to eject unqualified lighters 16.

[0032] The blanking mechanism 10 is provided with a blanking moving mechanism 1003, and a blanking clip 1002 is installed on the blanking moving mechanism 1003. The blanking moving mechanism 1003 can drive the blanking clip 1002 to move between the turnover tray 26 and the conveying carrier 15.

[0033] It further includes a material inlet and outlet mechanism 33, which comprises a belt 13, a material distributing cylinder 29, a positioning cylinder 30, a discharging positioning cylinder 31 and a belt motor 32. The material inlet and outlet mechanism 33 is used to automatically complete operations such as separating trays of the turntable 26, picking up the lighters 16, releasing the empty turntable 26, positioning the turntable 26 and loading the lighters 16.

[0034] As Figures 1-10 shown, this lighter ignition and flame verification fine-tuning device is mainly used to detect the ignition success rate of the lighter 16, perform fine-tuning, and screen out qualified products. Through the touch panel 2301, various data of the entire device can be viewed and the process can be controlled.

[0035] The lighter ignition and flame verification fine-tuning device includes a conveying mechanism 22 arranged on the workbench 14 for conveying the carrier 15, and a loading mechanism 11, an ignition mechanism 17, a fine-tuning flame mechanism 24, a vision detection system 18, a sorting mechanism 19, a discharging mechanism 10 and a material inlet and outlet mechanism 33 that are sequentially arranged at intervals along the conveying direction.

[0036] Specifically, the conveying mechanism 22 is arranged on the workbench 14 and is used to pick up the lighter 16 from the turntable 26 by the loading mechanism 11 and move it into the conveying carrier 15, and then convey it successively through the ignition mechanism 17, the fine-tuning flame mechanism 24, the vision detection system 18, the sorting mechanism 19. Finally, the discharging mechanism 10 takes out the qualified lighters 16 from the conveying carrier 15 and moves them into the turntable 26. In addition, both the loading mechanism 11 and the discharging mechanism 10 are provided with a loading moving mechanism 1103 and a discharging moving mechanism 1003 to complete the ignition, flame verification and flame adjustment detection of the lighters.

[0037] As Figure 3 、 9 shown, in one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 22 includes a long rectangular annular track 27 and cylinders arranged at each corner of the annular track 27. The push rods of the cylinders extend into the annular track 27 to push the carrier 15 to move on the annular track 27. The annular track 27 conveys the carrier 15 around the workbench 14, so that when the lighter in the carrier 15 passes through the working areas of the ignition mechanism 17, the fine-tuning flame mechanism 24, the vision detection system 18 and the sorting mechanism 19, the ignition success rate test and fine-tuning of the lighter are completed, unqualified products are excluded, and the sorted qualified products are taken out by the discharging mechanism 10 and placed into the turntable 26.

[0038] The specific process is as follows: The lighter 16 is conveyed by the feeding mechanism 11 to the carrier 15 that can slide within the annular track 27. With the push of the cylinder 28 within the track, the carrier 15 moves within the annular track 27. When the carrier 15 carrying the lighter 16 reaches the ignition mechanism 17, the first ignition mechanism 17 corresponding to the first lighter starts to work. First, it performs pre-ignition: The push rod 1702 of the ignition mechanism presses down the push button 1601 of the lighter 16 and cycles more than three times. During this period, the camera 1801 of the visual recognition system 18 captures images, judges the ignition rate, and saves the results. Then, it performs the second operation: The push rod 1702 of the ignition mechanism presses down the push button 1601 of the lighter 16 and stays for a moment, compares the flame sizes, and controls the fork 2403 to adjust the fire ring 1601 of the lighter through the fork drive motor 2401 according to the feedback results until the requirements are met. If it exceeds the set threshold, the lighter is determined to be a non-conforming product and the results are saved. At the same time, the ignition mechanisms 17 corresponding to the other lighters 16 arranged side by side behind also work synchronously. Next, the carrier 15 moves to the sorting mechanism 19. The parallel cylinders 1901 below the sorting mechanism 19 corresponding to the corresponding lighters 16 on the carrier 15 act according to the detection results, eject the corresponding non-conforming products, leave the qualified products, and finally reach the feeding mechanism 10 station. The feeding mechanism 10 takes them out and places them into the turnover tray 26 to complete the product inspection.

[0039] In addition, the carrier 15 fits tightly with the inner wall of the annular track 27 to ensure that the carrier 15 does not shift when moving within the annular track, guaranteeing the stability of the work of each working mechanism. At the ignition mechanism 17, a positioning and clamping mechanism 1701 is also provided to ensure the precise positioning of the lighter and guarantee the stability of ignition and fire adjustment.

[0040] As Figure 5 shown, in one embodiment, the feeding mechanism 11 is arranged on the workbench 14. The feeding mechanism 11 is provided with a feeding moving mechanism 1103, and the feeding clip 1102 is installed on the moving mechanism 1103. The feeding clip 1102 of the feeding moving mechanism 1103 moves between the turnover tray 26 and the conveying carrier 15 under the drive of the drive motor 1101, and successively picks up the lighters 16 from the turnover tray 26 and places them into the conveying carrier 15. The feeding clips 1102 are arranged in a row and can pick up a row of lighters on the turnover tray at one time when picking up the lighters 16, effectively ensuring the working efficiency.

[0041] As Figure 4 shown, in one embodiment, according to the positions of a row of lighters 16 on the carrier 15, the ignition mechanism 17 is provided with a corresponding row of pressure rods 1702, a second cylinder 1701, and a connecting body 1704 connecting the pressure rods 1702; when igniting, the pressure rods 1702 cycle up and down under the drive of the second cylinder 1701 to press the push button 1602 of the lighter 16 to achieve the purpose of testing ignition;

[0042] For another example Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the fine-tuning fire mechanism 24 is provided with a row of corresponding fork driving motors 2401, forks 2403 and fork driving units 2402 according to the positions of a row of lighters 16 on the vehicle 15. When adjusting the fire, the fork driving motor 2401 drives the fork 2403 to move the fire-adjusting ring 1601 of the lighter 16 on the vehicle 15 left and right to achieve the purpose of fire adjustment.

[0043] As Figure 6 shown, in one embodiment, the visual detection system 18 includes a camera 1801, a camera bracket 1802, a connecting cable, and a controller disposed in the frame, which is responsible for collecting the flame data of the lighter 16 corresponding to the vehicle 15, performing calculations, and performing ignition and flame fine-tuning operations on each lighter 16, and outputting corresponding control signals.

[0044] As Figure 7 shown, in one embodiment, the sorting mechanism 19 is provided with a baffle 1902, and a notch is provided below the annular track 27 here. In the sorting mechanism 19, a row of sorting cylinders 1901 is provided below the positions of a row of lighters 16 corresponding to the vehicle 15. The push rod of the sorting cylinder 1901 can pass upward through the through hole at the bottom of the position of the lighter 16 on the vehicle 15 to eject the unqualified lighter 16, and the unqualified product falls into the discharge channel 20 through the discharge port 1905 to achieve the sorting of unqualified products.

[0045] As Figure 8 shown, in one embodiment, the blanking mechanism 10 is disposed on the workbench 14, and the blanking mechanism 10 is provided with a blanking moving mechanism 1003, and the blanking clip 1002 is installed on the blanking moving mechanism 1003. The blanking moving mechanism 1003 can drive the blanking clip 1002 to move between the turntable 26 and the conveying vehicle 15 under the drive of the drive motor 1001, and pick up the lighter 16 from the conveying vehicle 15 and place it into the turntable 26 in sequence. The blanking clips 1002 are arranged in a row, and a row of lighters on the turntable can be picked up at one time when picking up the lighter 16, ensuring the working efficiency.

[0046] As Figure 9 shown, in one embodiment, the material inlet and outlet mechanism 33 includes a belt 13, a discharge tray 21, a material distribution cylinder 29, a positioning cylinder 30, a discharge positioning cylinder 31, and a belt motor 32. During operation, the turntable 26 containing the lighter 16 is placed on the belt 13. Under the coordinated cooperation of the feeding mechanism 11 and the blanking mechanism 10, the material inlet and outlet mechanism 33 automatically completes operations such as dividing the turntable 26, picking up the lighter 16 and putting it into the empty turntable 26, positioning the turntable 26, and loading the lighter 16, realizing automatic feeding and blanking, and finally detecting the qualified products and automatically pushing them onto the discharge tray 21.

[0047] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention are only illustrative examples of the technical solutions of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention should be included within the technical scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a conveying mechanism (22) arranged on a workbench (14) and used for conveying a carrier (15), and a loading mechanism (11), an ignition mechanism (17), a fine-tuning mechanism (24), a visual inspection system (18), a sorting mechanism (19) and a unloading mechanism (10) which are sequentially arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism (22).

2. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (22) comprises a rectangular annular track (27) and first cylinders (28) arranged at each corner of the annular track (27). The push rods of the first cylinders (28) extend into the annular track (27) to push the carrier (15) to move on the annular track (27).

3. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (11) is provided with a feeding moving mechanism (1103), and the feeding clamp (1102) is installed on the feeding moving mechanism (1103). The feeding moving mechanism (1103) can drive the feeding clamp (1102) to move between the turnover plate (26) and the conveying carrier (15).

4. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ignition mechanism (17) is provided with a corresponding row of pressure rods (1702), a second cylinder (1701) and a connector (1704) for connecting the pressure rods (1702) according to the positions of the corresponding row of lighters (16) on the carrier (15); the fine-tuning ignition mechanism (24) is provided with a corresponding row of fork drive motors (2401), forks (2403) and fork drive units (2402).

5. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The visual inspection system (18) comprises a camera (1801), a connecting cable and a controller arranged in a frame. The visual inspection system (18) is used to collect flame data of the lighter (16) corresponding to the carrier (15), and to calculate and output control signals for the ignition operation and flame operation of each lighter.

6. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism (19) is provided with a material blocking box (1902), and a corresponding row of sorting cylinders (1901) are provided at the lower part of a row of lighters (16) positions corresponding to the carrier (15). The push rods of the sorting cylinders (1901) can pass upward through the through holes at the bottom of the lighters (16) positions on the carrier (15) to push out unqualified lighters (16).

7. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material unloading mechanism (10) is provided with a material unloading moving mechanism (1003), and the material unloading clamp (1002) is installed on the material unloading moving mechanism (1003). The material unloading moving mechanism (1003) can drive the material unloading clamp (1002) to move between the turnover plate (26) and the conveying carrier (15).

8. A lighter ignition and fire detection fine-tuning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a material inlet and outlet mechanism (33), wherein the material inlet and outlet mechanism (33) comprises a belt (13), a material distribution cylinder (29), a positioning cylinder (30), a material discharging positioning cylinder (31) and a belt motor (32). The material inlet and outlet mechanism (33) is used to automatically complete the operations of distributing the rotating disk (26), picking up the lighter (16), releasing the empty rotating disk (26), positioning the rotating disk (26) and installing the lighter (16).

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