System for identifying metal product

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of identification of surfaces of special material products, and particularly relates to a system for identifying metal products. The system comprises an automatic product coding module, a laser code scanning recognition module, an automatic transfer module and an automatic identification module, the product automatic coding module is used for automatically coding a product surface code, converting the product surface code into a program command which can be executed by the product automatic identification device, and inputting the collected coding information into the laser code scanning identification module; the laser code scanning recognition module is used for recognizing coding information output by the product automatic coding module and feeding back the coding information to the automatic transfer module; the automatic transfer module is used for transferring the metal products to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module in sequence from a feeding port; and the automatic identification module is used for performing automatic cold extrusion forming on the surface of the metal product. The working environment of personnel is solved, and the traceability of products and the working efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of surface identification of special material products, and specifically relates to a system for identifying metal products. Background Art

[0002] Currently, numbering on the surface of a certain radioactive and chemically active metal product is an important means to distinguish the metal of the product as its own performance parameters. After the product is manufactured, in order to distinguish the important parameters of each product and ensure product quality.

[0003] Existing product identification and traceability are based on manual hammering of character symbols for identification and manual recording for control. The existing product identification and information traceability methods have the following deficiencies. First, the identification and information statistics of product information are manually recorded. The identification process is achieved by manually hammering characters with a hammer in a fume hood connected to an exhaust system to form a code on the product surface, and the personnel are in a radiation environment. Second, during the manual identification process, there are differences among individuals, and the identification quality of each product cannot be unified. With the increasingly widespread application of automation units in the field of numerical control automation processing, there are more and more application scenarios where automatic identification and traceability collection of items are required at the production site, and the traditional framework can no longer meet the production needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a system for identifying metal products, which solves the problem that the traditional framework in the prior art can no longer meet the production needs.

[0005] Technical solutions for achieving the purpose of this application:

[0006] The embodiment of this application provides a system for identifying metal products, and the system includes: a product automatic coding module, a laser scanning and identification module, an automatic transfer module, and an automatic identification module;

[0007] The product automatic coding module is used for automatic coding of the product surface, converting it into a program command executable by the product automatic identification device, and then inputting the collected coding information into the laser scanning and identification module;

[0008] The laser scanning and identification module is used for identifying the coding information output by the product automatic coding module and feeding it back to the automatic transfer module;

[0009] The automatic transfer module is used for sequentially transferring the metal product from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module;

[0010] The automatic identification module is used for automatic cold extrusion forming on the surface of the metal product.

[0011] Optionally, the system further includes: a product automatic packaging module, and an information, image acquisition and processing module;

[0012] The automatic transfer module is specifically configured to sequentially transfer the metal product from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module;

[0013] The product automatic packaging module is used to place the metal product at the corresponding position of the packaging container placement hole;

[0014] The information, image acquisition and processing module is used to monitor the operating status of each module in real time and collect, process and store the identification information.

[0015] Optionally, the automatic identification module is realized by driving each component with a servo motor through an identification component, a tool rest translation component, a tool rest lifting component, and a direction positioning component.

[0016] Optionally, the automatic transfer module is realized by a conveying device equipped with a linear module, and is driven by a servo motor, and has the functions of transferring from the product feed inlet and three-dimensional movement.

[0017] Optionally, sealing rings are installed at both ends of the discharge port of the automatic transfer module, and a sealing baffle is provided on each side of the transfer device of the automatic transfer module. When the conveying platform of the automatic transfer module extends, the sealing baffle fits and seals from the inside of the transfer device.

[0018] Optionally, the laser code scanning and identification module is realized by a laser code scanning device connected to an industrial control computer, and continuously scans codes through the laser code scanning device and converts the scanned code information into a program command executable by the automatic transfer module.

[0019] Optionally, the product automatic coding module is realized by a bar code printing device that connects a computer program to control an industrial control computer.

[0020] Optionally, the information, image acquisition and processing module is realized by transmitting a camera and sensors to a computer.

[0021] Optionally, the product automatic packaging module is realized by an intelligent robot.

[0022] Optionally, the product automatic coding system is used for numbering the product surface. The product number is edited in the coding system according to the numbering rule of 8 digits in two rows consisting of letters and numbers, and a unique number is generated in the system.

[0023] The beneficial technical effects of this application are as follows:

[0024] A system for identifying metal products provided by an embodiment of the present application can achieve automatic coding, automatic identification, automatic transportation, automatic marking, information and image acquisition and processing, automatic product packaging, and other functions of product automatic marking in a closed environment. The feasibility of the product automatic marking method is verified through application tests, which solves the working environment of personnel and improves the traceability and work efficiency of products. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a system for identifying metal products provided by an embodiment of the present application. Detailed Embodiment

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the following described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments described in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0027] To solve the problems of the prior art, an embodiment of the present application provides a system for identifying metal products, which integrates mechanical motion and an electrical automation control system. It includes a marking tool rest and a workbench arranged on the marking tool rest. The workbench and the marking tool rest are provided with a linkage device that enables the marking tool rest to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions on the workbench. A marking steel character head and a transmission control box are arranged on the marking tool rest. A horizontal movement and up-and-down lifting device is arranged between the marking steel character head transmission control box and the marking tool rest. A motor is arranged in the transmission box of the marking tool rest, and the transmission speed is controlled by frequency conversion. The marking steel character head extends out of the outer end of the transmission rod through the marking tool rest, and a buffer structure is arranged between the steel character head and the transmission rod, so as to realize the non-destructive extrusion forming of the product surface number.

[0028] Based on the above content, in order to clearly and detailedly illustrate the above advantages of the present application, the specific embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] See Figure 1 , which is a schematic structural diagram of a system for identifying metal products provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] A system for identifying metal products provided by an embodiment of the present application includes: a product automatic coding module 100, a laser code scanning and identifying module 200, an automatic transportation module 300, and an automatic marking module 400;

[0031] The product automatic coding module 100 is used for automatic coding of the product surface, converting it into program commands executable by the product automatic identification device, and then inputting the collected coding information into the laser scanning and identification module 200;

[0032] The laser scanning and identification module 200 is used for identifying the coding information output by the product automatic coding module and feeding it back to the automatic transfer module 300;

[0033] The automatic transfer module 300 is used for sequentially transferring the metal products from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module 400;

[0034] The automatic identification module 400 is used for automatically cold extruding and forming the surface of the metal product.

[0035] In one example, the system further includes: a product automatic packaging module 500 and an information and image acquisition and processing module 600;

[0036] The automatic transfer module 300 is specifically used for sequentially transferring the metal products from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module 400 and the product automatic packaging module 500;

[0037] The product automatic packaging module 500 is used for placing the metal products at corresponding positions of the packaging container placement holes;

[0038] The information and image acquisition and processing module 600 is used for real-time monitoring of the operating states of each module and acquisition, processing, and storage of the identification information.

[0039] In one example, the automatic identification module 400 is realized by driving each component with a servo motor through an identification component, a tool rest translation component, a tool rest lifting component, and a direction positioning component.

[0040] In another example, the automatic transfer module 300 is realized by a conveying device equipped with a linear module, with a servo motor providing the driving force, and having the functions of transferring into the product feed inlet and three-dimensional movement.

[0041] As an example, sealing rings are installed at both ends of the discharge port of the automatic transfer module 300, and a sealing baffle is provided on each side of the transfer device of the automatic transfer module 300. When the conveying platform of the automatic transfer module 300 extends, the sealing baffle fits and seals from the inside of the transfer device, realizing the sealing of the working environment during the transfer of special metal products. As a bridge connecting the automatic identification system, this module can quickly realize the transfer of special metals within the automatic identification device and in the identification area.

[0042] In one example, the laser barcode scanning and recognition module 200 is implemented by a laser barcode scanning device connected to an industrial control computer, which continuously scans barcodes and converts the scanned information into program commands executable by the automatic transfer module.

[0043] In another example, the product automatic coding module 100 is implemented by connecting a barcode printing device that is controlled by a computer program to an industrial control computer.

[0044] In a possible implementation manner, the information and image acquisition and processing module 600 is implemented by transmitting data from a camera and sensors to a computer, which can monitor the operating status of each system in real time, collect, process, and store identification information, ensuring the inheritance and traceability of information, and increasing the comprehensiveness and reliability of information collection.

[0045] As an example, the product automatic packaging module 500 is implemented by an intelligent robot. The intelligent robot transfers special metals from the discharge port to the packaging container through a gripper and precisely places the special metals at the corresponding positions of the placement holes of the packaging container.

[0046] In one example, the product automatic coding system is used for numbering the product surface. The product numbers are edited in the coding system according to the numbering rule of two rows with a total of 8 digits consisting of letters and numbers, and a unique number is generated within the system.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, through the product automatic coding module, laser barcode scanning and recognition module, automatic transfer module, automatic identification module, information and image acquisition and processing module, product automatic packaging module, etc., and using the PLC controller in the identification system as the transfer, identification, information and image acquisition and processing, and packaging system, the automation level of the identification process is greatly improved, effectively saving manpower, and significantly solving problems such as easy omission, mislabeling, and duplicate labeling that are prone to occur during manual labeling. This application integrates product coding, laser barcode scanning and recognition, automatic transfer system, product automatic identification, information and image acquisition and processing, product packaging, etc. related to the product identification function in the automatic identification control system and PLC program. The product automatic coding function is extremely convenient to use, the identification process is highly automated, the identification content is not easily incorrect, and the product coding is unique. It realizes the continuity, non-destructiveness, and automation of the product identification process of special metals, providing reference for the identification operation of radioactive products.

[0048] In a specific example, a system for identifying metal products provided by an embodiment of the present application is an automated system integrating a mechanical structure and an electrical control system. The product identification information is automatically encoded using computer editing software, and a unique barcode is printed. The barcode information is recognized by a laser scanning and recognition module, and the automatic transfer module is driven according to the feedback information, enabling metal material products to enter the product automatic identification module for automatic non-destructive extrusion identification. At the same time, the image screen is transmitted to the computer through the information and image acquisition and processing module, and finally the products are packaged and transferred out through the product automatic packaging module. Through the embodiments of the present application, the continuity, non-destructiveness, and automation of the identification process of special material metal products can be achieved.

[0049] The product automatic coding module is used for numbering the product surface. The product number is edited in the coding system according to an 8-digit two-row coding rule of letters (such as product codes) plus numbers (such as sequence numbers, differentiation numbers, year numbers, batch numbers), and a unique number is generated within the system. After successful editing, "OK" is displayed on the cross-section and the barcode corresponding to the number is printed. The barcode is manually transferred to the laser scanning and recognition module.

[0050] The laser scanning and recognition module is used to identify the product number information of the barcode corresponding to the number printed by the product automatic coding system through the laser scanning and recognition system. The system cross-section will pop up "OK" and "NO" for judgment according to the preset. If the recognition is successful and "OK" is displayed, the recognized barcode information is received through the PLC and fed back to the automatic transfer module.

[0051] The automatic transfer module is used to write the recognized product number information into the numerical control program in the arranged order, and then control the motor to drive the product metal from the initial position into the automatic identification system according to the transfer program written into the system. After reaching the set limit, the metal product officially enters the automatic identification system, and the opening and closing of the manipulator gripper and the movement program of the manipulator in the X, Y, and Z axis directions are controlled according to the system writing, realizing the automatic transfer of the metal product within the system.

[0052] The described automatic identification module, after receiving the unique product code distributed by the laser scanning and identification module, first transcodes and writes it into the user macro variable used in the numerical control program, and then recodes the macro variable into the product code variable to be identified and feeds it back to the laser scanning and identification system, which is centrally controlled by the PLC. The laser scanning and identification system verifies the consistency of the distributed and fed-back product codes. If they are consistent, the unique product code becomes effective, thereby controlling the automatic transfer system to transfer the metal product within the identification system to the identification position; if they are inconsistent, the PLC control system returns to the previous step for re-identification until a suitable identification is obtained. Among them, the identification information such as letters and numbers used in the coding is preset according to the program segments, and the main program jumps and executes in segments according to the user macro variable, thereby realizing the automatic identification on the surface of the metal product;

[0053] The described information and image acquisition and processing module is used for the numbering and image storage and processing system of the product surface identification; the information and image acquisition and processing system triggers the corresponding coding activation signal through the bus, and at the same time sends the variables of the product code, serial number, differentiation number, year number, batch number to the laser scanning system for identification and matches the consistency. If they are consistent, the information and image acquisition and processing of the product become effective, thereby controlling the camera to record and feeding the camera recording information back to the PLC for image storage;

[0054] The described product automatic packaging module, after receiving the image storage completed by the information and image acquisition and processing module, feeds back the "qualified" information to the product automatic packaging module. After the product automatic packaging module identifies and "agrees to package", the PLC controls the automatic transfer module, and according to the program written into the system to control the opening and closing of the manipulator gripper and the movement of the manipulator in the X, Y, and Z axis directions, realizes the transfer of the metal product within the product automatic identification system, and loads the metal product into the corresponding container through the opening and closing control of the manipulator according to the container position number provided by the information and image acquisition and processing module.

[0055] The embodiment of the present application provides a product automatic identification method that can realize functions such as automatic coding, automatic identification, automatic transfer, automatic identification, information and image acquisition and processing, and product automatic packaging of metal products in a closed environment. The feasibility of the product automatic identification method is verified through application tests, which solves the working environment of personnel and improves the traceability and work efficiency of products.

[0056] The above combines the drawings and embodiments to elaborate on the present application in detail. However, the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the purpose of the present application. The content not described in detail in the present application can all adopt the existing technology.

Claims

1. A system for identifying metal products, characterized in that, The system includes: a product automatic coding module, a laser scanning and identification module, an automatic transfer module, and an automatic identification module; The product automatic coding module is used for automatically coding the surface of the product, converting it into a program command executable by the product automatic identification device, and then inputting the collected coding information into the laser scanning and identification module; The laser scanning and identification module is used for identifying the coding information output by the product automatic coding module and feeding it back to the automatic transfer module; The automatic transfer module is used for sequentially transferring the metal product from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module; The automatic identification module is used for automatically cold-extruding and forming the surface of the metal product.

2. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The system further includes: a product automatic packaging module, and an information and image acquisition and processing module; The automatic transfer module is specifically used for sequentially transferring the metal product from the feed inlet to the automatic identification module and the product automatic packaging module; The product automatic packaging module is used for placing the metal product at the corresponding position of the packaging container placement hole; The information and image acquisition and processing module is used for real-time monitoring of the operating states of each module, and acquisition, processing, and storage of identification information.

3. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic identification module is realized by driving each component with a servo motor through an identification component, a tool rest translation component, a tool rest lifting component, and a direction positioning component.

4. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, wherein The automatic transfer module is realized by a conveying device equipped with a linear module, and is driven by a servo motor, and has the functions of transferring into the product feed inlet and three-dimensional movement.

5. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 4, characterized in that, Sealing rings are installed at both ends of the discharge port of the automatic transfer module, and a sealing baffle is provided on each side of the transfer device of the automatic transfer module. When the conveying platform of the automatic transfer module extends, the sealing baffle fits and seals from the inside of the transfer device.

6. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The laser scanning and identification module is realized by a laser scanning device connected to an industrial control computer, and continuously scans through the laser scanning device and converts the scanning information into a program command executable by the automatic transfer module.

7. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that, The product automatic coding module is realized by a bar code printing device that connects to a computer program to control the industrial control computer.

8. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 2, characterized in that, The information and image acquisition and processing module is realized by transmitting through a camera and sensors to a computer.

9. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 2, characterized in that, The product automatic packaging module is realized by an intelligent robot.

10. The system for identifying metal products according to claim 1, wherein The product automatic coding system is used for numbering the surface of the product. The product numbers are edited in the coding system according to the numbering rule of two rows with a total of 8 digits of letters plus numbers, and a unique number is generated within the system.

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