A system and method for detecting inside a bottle washing machine

Abstract

This invention discloses a system and method for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine. The system includes two connecting plates, each fixedly connected to a U-shaped connecting plate. Each U-shaped connecting plate is fixedly connected to a placement box, and a connecting pipe is fixedly connected between the two placement boxes. It also includes a distance sensor, a first camera mounted on the top surface of the U-shaped connecting plate, and a second camera mounted on the top surface of the connecting pipe. This system utilizes the distance sensor to detect the distance to the bottom surface of the top plate, thereby detecting the wear level of the bottom plate's top surface. The first camera not only independently determines the wear condition of the bottom plate's top surface but also verifies the detection results with the distance sensor. Combined with the second camera, the system captures images of the bottom surface of the partition, allowing users to observe the bottom surface of the partition without entering the bottle washing machine. This significantly improves safety during the detection process, eliminates the need for prior preparation, and increases the efficiency of detecting the interior of the bottle washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bottle washing machine testing equipment technology, specifically to a system and method for testing the internal components of a bottle washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the beer and beverage production industries, manual maintenance of equipment is widely used. In beer and beverage production lines that primarily use bottle packaging, regular inspections and maintenance of various equipment are conducted to ensure stable production line efficiency. For example, the inspection of bottle washing machines requires manual, comprehensive testing, especially inside the machine, which necessitates personnel entering the machine for inspection.

[0003] Currently, the maintenance of bottle washing machines typically involves manually locating damaged parts and fault points. In practice, this is not only time-consuming but also poses certain safety risks, especially for internal maintenance. Personnel must enter a confined space and inspect each compartment as the machine operates, posing a significant safety hazard. Furthermore, maintenance personnel must visually locate damaged parts and inspect the wear and tear on guide rails and partitions to determine if repairs or replacements are necessary. This requires a high level of skill from the maintenance personnel. Additionally, to ensure the safety of maintenance personnel, the alkaline solution inside the bottle washing machine must first be emptied. Cleaning personnel, wearing protective clothing and masks, must open the top cover and side manholes and handholes of the bottle washing machine, and then rinse the inside of the tank with plenty of clean water to reduce alkaline solution and dirt residue. Only after the internal temperature of the bottle washing machine has sufficiently cooled and the internal gas detector meets the entry requirements can maintenance personnel enter for maintenance. This process not only wastes a significant amount of water resources but also requires substantial preparation time.

[0004] Therefore, a system and method for detecting the internal components of a bottle washing machine are proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a system and method for inspecting the interior of a bottle washing machine, in order to solve the problems of low inspection efficiency and waste caused by the existing method of manually entering the bottle washing machine for inspection, which involves high safety risks, high requirements for maintenance personnel, and cumbersome and time-consuming pre-preparation processes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a system for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine, used to detect two guide rails composed of side plates, a top plate, and a bottom plate, and a partition plate disposed between the two side plates. The guide rails contain a plurality of sprocket assemblies, which are connected by connecting baffles and second shaft pins. Each sprocket assembly includes a sprocket, a baffle, and a first shaft pin, and includes two connecting plates. Each connecting plate is fixedly connected to a U-shaped connecting plate, and the U-shaped connecting plate is fixedly connected to a placement box. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected between the two placement boxes. A distance sensor is provided on the top surface of the baffle, a first camera is provided on the top surface of the U-shaped connecting plate, and a second camera is provided on the top surface of the connecting tube. The distance sensor is used to measure the distance between it and the bottom surface of the top plate. The first camera is used to capture the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket on the side plate, and the second camera is used to capture the bottom surface of the partition. The placement box is equipped with an integrated electronic module for receiving data from the distance sensor, the first camera, and the second camera and transmitting it to a computer.

[0007] Preferably, the first camera and the distance sensor are located on the vertical plane where the central axis of the sprocket is located.

[0008] Preferably, the sprocket is rotatably connected to the first shaft pin, two baffles are provided and located on both sides of the sprocket respectively, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the baffles.

[0009] Preferably, there are several second cameras, and these cameras are arranged at equal intervals.

[0010] Preferably, the inner bottom surface of the U-shaped connecting plate is provided with a first cylinder and a second cylinder, and the output ends of the first cylinder and the second cylinder are both arranged facing upwards.

[0011] Preferably, the output end of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to a first connecting block, the output end of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to a second connecting block, the side wall of the first connecting block is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft, and the side wall of the second connecting block is fixedly connected to a third rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft, one end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the third rotating shaft, the other end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the abutment wheel, and a third camera is provided on the end face of the first rotating shaft near the abutment wheel.

[0013] Preferably, the third camera is used to photograph the top surface of the base plate and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module.

[0014] Preferably, the second axle pin passes through the first axle pin and is rotatably connected within the first axle pin, and the connecting baffle is provided with two baffles located at the two ends of the first axle pin respectively.

[0015] A method for detecting a system inside a bottle washing machine, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Activate the first and second cylinders to control the abutment wheel from contacting the top surface of the base plate. Use a distance sensor to detect the distance between the abutment wheel and the bottom surface of the base plate to determine the bumpy state of the sprocket when it rolls on the base plate, and thus determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate. Step 2: Use the first camera to capture the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket on the side plate as it rolls on the base plate, in order to determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate; Step 3: Activate the first and second cylinders to control the contact between the abutment wheel and the top surface of the base plate, thereby lifting the sprocket, and use the third camera to photograph the top surface of the base plate and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module to determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate; Step 4: Activate the second cylinder to control the end of the first rotating shaft equipped with the third camera to tilt downwards, thereby adjusting the shooting angle of the third camera to capture the top surface of the base plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This system utilizes a U-shaped connecting plate, a placement box, and connecting pipes. A distance sensor detects the distance between the top plate and the bottom surface of the top plate. Since the bottom surface of the top plate does not contact the sprocket during normal operation, it remains smooth due to lack of wear. Therefore, changes in the distance between the distance sensor and the bottom surface of the top plate correspond to fluctuations in the top surface of the bottom plate, thus enabling the detection of wear on the top surface. The first camera captures the motion trajectory projected onto the side plate by the top of the sprocket. This not only allows for independent assessment of the wear condition of the bottom surface but also enables cross-verification with the distance sensor detection, improving the accuracy of the system's wear detection on the bottom plate of the guide rail. The system also incorporates a second camera to photograph the bottom surface of the partition, allowing users to observe the partition without entering the bottle washing machine. This significantly improves safety during the inspection process, eliminates the need for prior preparation, and increases the efficiency of inspections inside the bottle washing machine. The system's ingenious and efficient design makes it suitable for widespread application in bottle washing machine inspections.

[0017] 2. This system, through the arrangement and cooperation of abutment rollers, a first rotating shaft, and a first cylinder, utilizes the abutment rollers to press against the top surface of the base plate, thereby raising the sprocket and allowing the third camera to capture images of the top surface of the base plate. Furthermore, the first rotating shaft rotates on the second rotating shaft, enabling convenient adjustment of the third camera's shooting angle. This allows operators to more accurately determine the wear condition and location of the base plate's top surface. The system's ingenious and efficient design makes it suitable for widespread application in bottle washing machine inspection processes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on these drawings without any inventive effort. Wherein: Figure 1 This is an overall structural view of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image; Figure 3 This is a structural view of another working condition in this invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image; Figure 5 This is a top view of the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Side plate; 11. Top plate; 12. Bottom plate; 13. Sprocket; 14. Baffle; 15. First axle pin; 16. Connecting baffle; 17. Second axle pin; 18. Connecting plate; 19. Partition; 2. Box housing; 21. U-shaped connecting plate; 3. Connecting pipe; 4. First camera; 41. Second camera; 42. Distance sensor; 43. Third camera; 5. Integrated electronic module; 6. Abutment wheel; 61. First rotating shaft; 62. Second rotating shaft; 63. First connecting block; 64. First cylinder; 65. Second cylinder; 66. Second connecting block; 67. Third rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0022] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0023] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a technical solution for a system and method for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine: A system for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine is used to detect two guide rails consisting of side plates 1, top plates 11, and bottom plates 12, and a partition 19 disposed between the two side plates 1. Several sprocket assemblies are disposed inside the guide rails. The several sprocket assemblies are connected by connecting baffles 16 and second shaft pins 17. Each sprocket assembly includes a sprocket 13, a baffle 14, and a first shaft pin 15. It includes two connecting plates 18, each of which is fixedly connected to a U-shaped connecting plate 21. The U-shaped connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to a placement box 2, and a connecting pipe 3 is fixedly connected between the two placement boxes 2.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown, a distance sensor 42 is provided on the top surface of the baffle 14, a first camera 4 is provided on the top surface of the U-shaped connecting plate 21, and a second camera 41 is provided on the top surface of the connecting pipe 3. The distance sensor 42 is used to measure the distance between it and the bottom surface of the top plate 11. The first camera 4 is used to capture the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket 13 on the side plate 1. The second camera 41 is used to capture the bottom surface of the partition 19.

[0025] It should be noted that the movement of the sprocket assembly on the guide rail is a normal operating condition of the bottle washing machine. The sprocket assembly, guide rail, and partition 19 are all existing technologies and will not be elaborated upon here. When the sprocket assembly moves on the guide rail, the sprocket 13 does not contact the top plate 11, meaning there is no wear on the top plate 11, and the bottom surface of the top plate 11 is smoothly designed.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-6As shown, the placement box 2 contains an integrated electronic module 5, which receives data from the distance sensor 42, the first camera 4, and the second camera 41 and transmits it to the computer. It should be noted that the placement box 2 has an internal cavity for housing the integrated electronic module 5. The integrated electronic module 5 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] Reference Figure 5-6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the first camera 4 and the distance sensor 42 are located on the vertical plane containing the central axis of the sprocket 13. This avoids interference from other sprockets 13 with the measurement of the distance sensor 42 and facilitates observation of the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket 13 on the side plate 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown, in an optional embodiment: the sprocket 13 is rotatably connected to the first shaft pin 15, two baffles 14 are provided and located on both sides of the sprocket 13 respectively, and the connecting plate 18 is fixedly connected to the baffles 14.

[0029] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown, in an optional embodiment: a plurality of second cameras 41 are provided, and the plurality of second cameras 41 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-6 As shown, in an optional embodiment: the inner bottom surface of the U-shaped connecting plate 21 is provided with a first cylinder 64 and a second cylinder 65, and the output ends of the first cylinder 64 and the second cylinder 65 are both arranged facing upwards.

[0031] It should be noted that the output end of the first cylinder 64 is fixedly connected to the first connecting block 63, the output end of the second cylinder 65 is fixedly connected to the second connecting block 66, the side wall of the first connecting block 63 is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 62, the side wall of the second connecting block 66 is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft 67, the second rotating shaft 62 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 61, one end of the first rotating shaft 61 is rotatably connected to the third rotating shaft 67, the other end of the first rotating shaft 61 is rotatably connected to the abutment wheel 6, and the end face of the first rotating shaft 61 near the abutment wheel 6 is provided with the third camera 43.

[0032] It should be noted that the third camera 43 is used to capture images of the top surface of the base plate 12 and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module 5. The second axle pin 17 passes through the first axle pin 15 and is rotatably connected within the first axle pin 15. The connecting baffle 16 has two sections located at the two ends of the first axle pin 15 respectively.

[0033] It should be noted that the reason for placing the abutment wheel 6 next to the sprocket 13 is to reduce the force required to lift the sprocket 13. If the abutment wheel 6 were placed between the two sprockets 13, it would cause the other sprocket 13 to be lifted at the same time as the first sprocket 13, thereby increasing the required force, which is not conducive to the continuous and efficient operation of the first cylinder 64 and the second cylinder 65.

[0034] The working principle of this system will now be explained through its working method: A method for detecting the internal system of a bottle washing machine includes the following steps: Step 1, activating a first cylinder 64 and a second cylinder 65 to control the abutment wheel 6 from contacting the top surface of the base plate 12, and detecting the distance between the abutment wheel 6 and the bottom surface of the top plate 11 using a distance sensor 42 to determine the bumping state of the sprocket 13 when it rolls on the base plate 12, thereby determining the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate 12; Step 2, using a first camera 4 to capture the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket 13 on the side plate 1 when it rolls on the base plate 12, thereby determining the wear condition of the base plate 12. Step 3: Start the first cylinder 64 and the second cylinder 65 to control the abutment wheel 6 to contact the top surface of the base plate 12, thereby raising the sprocket 13, and take a picture of the top surface of the base plate 12 through the third camera 43 and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module 5 to determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate 12; Step 4: Start the second cylinder 65 to control the end of the first rotating shaft 61 on which the third camera 43 is installed to tilt downwards, so as to adjust the shooting angle of the third camera 43 for taking a picture of the top surface of the base plate 12.

[0035] This system, through the arrangement of the U-shaped connecting plate 21, the placement box 2, and the connecting pipe 3, utilizes a distance sensor 42 to detect the distance between the top plate 11 and the bottom surface of the top plate 11. Since the bottom surface of the top plate 11 does not contact the sprocket 13 during normal operation, it remains smooth due to lack of wear. Therefore, the change in distance between the distance sensor 42 and the bottom surface of the top plate 11 corresponds to the fluctuation of the top surface of the bottom plate 12, thus enabling the detection of the wear degree of the top surface of the bottom plate 12. The first camera 4, by capturing the motion trajectory projected onto the side plate 1 by the top of the sprocket 13, not only... The system can independently determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate 12 and can also cross-verify with the detection of the distance sensor 42, improving the accuracy of the system in detecting the wear condition of the base plate 12 on the guide rail. The system is combined with the setting of the second camera 41 to take pictures of the bottom surface of the partition 19, so that users can observe the bottom surface of the partition 19 without entering the bottle washing machine, which greatly improves the safety of the detection process and does not require prior preparation, thus improving the detection efficiency inside the bottle washing machine. The structure is ingenious and efficient, making it suitable for widespread application in the detection process of bottle washing machines.

[0036] This system, through the arrangement and cooperation of the abutment wheel 6, the first rotating shaft 61, the first cylinder 64, etc., utilizes the abutment wheel 6 to press against the top surface of the base plate 12, thereby raising the sprocket 13 so that the third camera 43 can capture images of the top surface of the base plate 12. It also utilizes the rotation of the first rotating shaft 61 on the second rotating shaft 62 to facilitate the adjustment of the shooting angle of the third camera 43, making it easier for operators to more accurately judge the wear condition and wear location of the top surface of the base plate 12. The structure is ingenious and efficient, and is suitable for widespread application in the inspection process of bottle washing machines.

[0037] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A system for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine, used to detect two guide rails consisting of side plates (1), a top plate (11), and a bottom plate (12) and a partition (19) disposed between the two side plates (1), wherein a plurality of sprocket assemblies are disposed within the guide rails, the plurality of sprocket assemblies being connected by a connecting baffle (16) and a second shaft pin (17), wherein each sprocket assembly includes a sprocket (13), a baffle (14), and a first shaft pin (15), characterized in that, It includes two connecting plates (18), each of which is fixedly connected to a U-shaped connecting plate (21), and the U-shaped connecting plate (21) is fixedly connected to a placement box (2). A connecting pipe (3) is fixedly connected between the two placement boxes (2). The top surface of the baffle (14) is provided with a distance sensor (42), the top surface of the U-shaped connecting plate (21) is provided with a first camera (4), the top surface of the connecting pipe (3) is provided with a second camera (41), the distance sensor (42) is used to measure the distance between it and the bottom surface of the top plate (11), the first camera (4) is used to capture the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket (13) on the side plate (1), and the second camera (41) is used to capture the bottom surface of the partition (19); The placement box (2) is equipped with an integrated electronic module (5) for receiving data from the distance sensor (42), the first camera (4) and the second camera (41) and transmitting it to the computer. The first camera (4) and the distance sensor (42) are located on the vertical plane where the central axis of the sprocket (13) is located. The second camera (41) is provided in several units, and the several second cameras (41) are arranged at equal intervals; The inner bottom surface of the U-shaped connecting plate (21) is provided with a first cylinder (64) and a second cylinder (65), and the output ends of the first cylinder (64) and the second cylinder (65) are both arranged facing upwards. The output end of the first cylinder (64) is fixedly connected to a first connecting block (63), the output end of the second cylinder (65) is fixedly connected to a second connecting block (66), the side wall of the first connecting block (63) is fixedly connected to a second rotating shaft (62), and the side wall of the second connecting block (66) is fixedly connected to a third rotating shaft (67). The second rotating shaft (62) is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft (61). One end of the first rotating shaft (61) is rotatably connected to the third rotating shaft (67). The other end of the first rotating shaft (61) is rotatably connected to the abutment wheel (6). A third camera (43) is provided on the end face of the first rotating shaft (61) near the abutment wheel (6). The third camera (43) is used to photograph the top surface of the base plate (12) and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module (5).

2. The system for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sprocket (13) is rotatably connected to the first shaft pin (15), and there are two baffles (14) located on both sides of the sprocket (13). The connecting plate (18) is fixedly connected to the baffle (14).

3. The system for detecting the interior of a bottle washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second pin (17) passes through the first pin (15) and is rotatably connected within the first pin (15). The connecting baffle (16) has two baffles located at the two ends of the first pin (15).

4. A method for detecting the internal system of a bottle washing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Start the first cylinder (64) and the second cylinder (65) to control the abutment wheel (6) from contacting the top surface of the base plate (12). The distance sensor (42) detects the distance between the abutment wheel (6) and the bottom surface of the top plate (11) to determine the bumping state of the sprocket (13) when it rolls on the base plate (12) and to determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate (12). S2: The first camera (4) captures the movement trajectory of the top of the sprocket (13) on the side plate (1) when the sprocket (13) rolls on the base plate (12) to determine the wear condition of the top surface of the base plate (12); S3: Start the first cylinder (64) and the second cylinder (65) to control the abutment wheel (6) to contact the top surface of the base plate (12), thereby lifting the sprocket (13), and take pictures of the top surface of the base plate (12) through the third camera (43) and transmit the data to the integrated electronic module (5) to determine the wear state of the top surface of the base plate (12); S4: Start the second cylinder (65) to control the end of the first rotating shaft (61) on which the third camera (43) is installed to tilt downwards, so as to adjust the shooting angle of the third camera (43) for shooting the top surface of the base plate (12).

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