An automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding and its packaging equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of inspection technology, specifically to an automated AI visual inspection line and packaging equipment for the quality of vials after molding. The line includes an inspection table and a conveying device mounted on the inspection table. It also includes multiple receiving components equidistantly arranged on the conveying device, each component arranged in an "M" shape to form a "V"-shaped placement position for the vials. By equidistantly arranging multiple receiving components on the conveying device, and each receiving component having two symmetrically arranged positioning components, the two positioning components can approach each other before the vials arrive at the inspection station. This performs a positioning and correction action on the vials located on the receiving components, eliminating any positional deviation of the vials on the receiving components. This avoids the problem that during subsequent inspection, the supplementary lighting effect deviates from the design expectation due to positional deviation of the vials on the receiving components, leading to a decrease in inspection accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of testing technology, specifically to an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding and its packaging equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Vials are widely used containers in the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Their bodies consist of a cylindrical body with a shoulder and neck that abruptly change in curvature, resulting in a compact structure and excellent sealing. The neck is the core area where the vial, rubber stopper, and aluminum cap form a sealing system. Excessive axial deviation or uneven edge thickness can lead to an incomplete seal, causing risks such as leakage and microbial contamination. Therefore, visual defect inspection of the vial is necessary during the packaging process.

[0003] During the inspection process, the visual camera captures images of the bottle passing by at high speed, and then the AI ​​deep learning algorithm identifies defects. However, due to the sharp change in curvature of the bottle shoulder area, strong specular reflection is easily generated under the same light source, forming a local bright glare band. This glare can overwhelm the subtle defects at the bottle shoulder, causing the AI ​​algorithm to miss detection and seriously restricting the reliability of the inspection.

[0004] Existing visual inspection lines typically add special supplementary lights at specific angles to provide directional illumination to the bottle shoulder area to suppress glare. However, when the bottle arrives at the inspection station via the conveyor, if the bottle's placement is off, the incident angle of the supplementary light will deviate from the actual normal direction of the bottle shoulder. This causes the supplementary lighting effect to deviate from the design expectation, resulting in a decrease in inspection accuracy. Although some equipment designs the supplementary light to be adjustable, the adjustment process requires the bottle to stay at the station for adjustment, disrupting the continuous rhythm of the production line and making it difficult to meet the needs of high-volume, high-speed production. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding and its packaging equipment, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial forming includes an inspection table and a conveying device mounted on the inspection table, and further includes:

[0008] Multiple receiving components are equidistantly arranged on the conveying device, and the receiving components are arranged in an "M" shape to form a "V" shaped placement position for placing the bottle.

[0009] The mounting frame on the inspection table has a first vision sensor on the top wall and two opposing second vision sensors on both sides. The top wall is also equipped with a supplementary light for supplementing the light to the shoulder area of ​​the bottle, forming an inspection station.

[0010] Two positioning members are respectively located at both ends of the receiving member. Each positioning member is connected to a set of elastic mechanisms located on the receiving member, and is also connected to a clearance mechanism.

[0011] A lifting mechanism installed on the receiving component;

[0012] The conveying device has a limiting plate on each side. When the receiving part moves along the bottle conveying direction, the lifting mechanism, elastic mechanism, and clearance mechanism cooperate with the limiting plate in sequence. The lifting mechanism can make the bottle move upward and separate from the receiving part. The elastic mechanism can drive the positioning part to move towards the midpoint of the receiving part to perform a positioning action on the bottle. After the positioning action is completed, the clearance mechanism drives the positioning part to move along a direction perpendicular to the bottle conveying direction so that when the bottle reaches the detection station, the positioning part is staggered from the placement position and the second vision sensor.

[0013] The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding, as described above, includes an elastic mechanism comprising two first elastic telescopic rods installed inside the receiving component and two transmission arms connected to telescopic components of the two first elastic telescopic rods respectively. The two transmission arms are connected to the positioning component via a movable connection structure.

[0014] As described above, the automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding has the following features: the transmission arm has a groove on the side facing the receiving component; the movable connection structure includes two first sliders that are respectively slidably fitted into the two grooves and a connecting plate connecting the two first sliders; the connecting plate is connected to the clearance mechanism; and the connecting plate is connected to the positioning component through two connecting columns.

[0015] The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding, as described above, includes a clearance mechanism comprising a second elastic telescopic rod installed on the side of the receiving component and a drive column for a telescopic component connected to the second elastic telescopic rod. The drive column is connected to the connecting plate via a sliding fit structure located at the end of the receiving component.

[0016] As described above, the automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding: the end of the receiving part is provided with a guide rail, the sliding fit structure includes a second slider that is slidably fitted in the guide rail and a movable plate connected to the second slider, the movable plate is connected to a transmission column through a follower arm, the connecting plate is provided with a strip-shaped through groove, and the transmission column passes through the strip-shaped through groove and is slidably connected to the connecting plate;

[0017] The movable plate is also provided with an inclined through groove adapted to the drive column. The drive column passes through the inclined through groove and is slidably connected to the movable plate. When the extension member of the second elastic telescopic rod drives the drive column to move toward the receiving member, the drive column can cause the movable plate to move through the inclined through groove, so that the follower arm drives the connecting plate to move toward the extension member of the first elastic telescopic rod through the transmission column.

[0018] As described above, the automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding consists of two first elastic telescopic rods connected by a connecting arm, the connecting arm being connected to a second roller, and the telescopic arm of the second elastic telescopic rod being connected to a third roller flush with the second roller.

[0019] The second roller and the third roller cooperate with the limiting plate. The end of the limiting plate is provided with a connected inclined surface and a flat surface. When the receiving member moves along the bottle conveying direction, the second roller and the third roller contact the inclined surface in sequence, and the limiting plate is also provided with a notch on the side facing the receiving member.

[0020] As described above, the automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding includes: a groove on the receiving component, a lifting mechanism including an upper support component located in the groove, multiple balls symmetrically arranged on the upper support component, and two third elastic telescopic rods installed on the side of the receiving component. The telescopic components of the two third elastic telescopic rods are connected to a top plate slidably disposed on the receiving component, and the top plate is connected to the upper support component.

[0021] As described above, the automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming: the telescopic component of the third elastic telescopic rod is also connected to a first roller. The first roller cooperates with a protrusion formed on the upper part of the limiting plate. The protrusion is trapezoidal in shape. When the receiving component moves along the bottle conveying direction, the first roller rolls on the inclined surface of the protrusion, which can cause the telescopic component of the third elastic telescopic rod to drive the upper support component to move towards the outside of the groove through the top plate, so as to separate the bottle from the receiving component.

[0022] A vial packaging device includes an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial forming.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] This invention features multiple receiving components equidistantly arranged on a conveying device, with two symmetrically positioned components on each receiving component. Before the bottle arrives at the inspection station, the two positioning components can approach each other to perform a positioning and correction action on the bottle located on the receiving component. This eliminates any deviation in the bottle's position on the receiving component, preventing the supplementary lighting effect of the supplementary light from deviating from the design expectation and the resulting decrease in inspection accuracy due to the bottle's positional deviation on the receiving component during subsequent inspection. Furthermore, after the bottle is positioned, a clearance mechanism can drive the positioning components to avoid obstruction from the placement position and the second vision sensor, ensuring that the second vision sensor can smoothly inspect the end of the bottle.

[0025] Secondly, an upper support is also provided on the receiving component, and a ball bearing is provided on the upper support. Before the two positioning components position and correct the bottle, the lifting mechanism is triggered, which can cause the upper support to lift the bottle, so that the bottle is separated from the inner wall of the receiving component. After the upper support is lifted, it can effectively avoid the problem of scratching between the outer wall of the bottle and the receiving component during the bottle positioning process, thus preventing damage to the bottle. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0027] Figure 2 A side view of one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of multiple receiving components on a conveying device in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving component in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving component from another angle in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving component from another angle in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0033] Figure 8An exploded view of the clearance mechanism in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0034] Figure 9 An exploded view of the lifting mechanism in one embodiment of an automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the state changes of the lifting mechanism in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the state changes of the clearance mechanism in one embodiment of an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial molding.

[0037] In the diagram: 1. Inspection table; 101. Mounting frame; 2. Conveying device; 3. Receiving component; 301. Groove; 302. Guide rail; 4. First vision sensor; 5. Second vision sensor; 6. Supplementary light; 7. First elastic telescopic rod; 8. Transmission arm; 801. Slide groove; 9. First slider; 10. Connecting plate; 1001. Strip groove; 11. Connecting column; 12. Positioning component; 13. Second elastic telescopic rod; 14. Drive column; 15. Second slider; 16. Movable plate; 1601. Inclined through groove; 17. Follower arm; 1701. Transmission column; 18. Connecting arm; 19. Third elastic telescopic rod; 20. Top plate; 21. First roller; 22. Second roller; 23. Third roller; 24. Upper support; 2401. Ball bearing; 25. Limiting plate; 2501. Protrusion; 2502. Inclined surface; 2503. Flat surface; 2504. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] Furthermore, elements in this invention are referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, which may be directly on the other element or may also include an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or may also include an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0040] Please see Figures 1-11In this embodiment, an automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming includes an inspection table 1 and a conveying device 2 disposed on the inspection table 1, and further includes:

[0041] Multiple receiving parts 3 are equidistantly arranged on the conveying device 2. The receiving parts 3 are arranged in an "M" shape to form a "V" shaped placement position for placing the bottle.

[0042] The mounting frame 101 is set on the inspection table 1. The top wall of the mounting frame 101 is equipped with a first vision sensor 4, and two opposing second vision sensors 5 are provided on both sides. The top wall is also equipped with a supplementary light 6 for supplementing the light to the bottle shoulder area, forming an inspection station.

[0043] Two positioning members 12 are respectively provided at both ends of the receiving member 3. Each of the two positioning members 12 is connected to a set of elastic mechanisms provided on the receiving member 3, and is also connected to a clearance mechanism.

[0044] A lifting mechanism installed on receiving component 3;

[0045] The conveying device 2 has a limiting plate 25 on each side. When the receiving part 3 moves along the bottle conveying direction, the lifting mechanism, the elastic mechanism, and the yielding mechanism cooperate with the limiting plate 25 in sequence. The lifting mechanism can make the bottle move upward and separate from the receiving part 3. The elastic mechanism can drive the positioning part 12 to move towards the midpoint of the receiving part 3 to perform a positioning action on the bottle. After the positioning action is completed, the yielding mechanism drives the positioning part 12 to move along a direction perpendicular to the bottle conveying direction so that when the bottle reaches the detection station, the positioning part 12 is staggered from the placement position and the second vision sensor 5.

[0046] In this embodiment, it should be noted that both the first visual sensor 4 and the second visual sensor 5 are equipped with lights. The supplementary light 6 is specifically designed to provide supplementary lighting for the bottle shoulder area. During the detection process, the first visual sensor 4 is used to acquire images of the outer surface of the bottle, and the two second visual sensors 5 are used to acquire images of both ends of the bottle to detect the coaxiality of the bottle mouth and the bottle bottom.

[0047] Secondly, the conveying device 2 is an application of existing technology, used to drive multiple receiving parts 3 to make continuous reciprocating motion. In practical applications, the bottles that have completed the test are collected and classified according to the test results. Qualified vials are packaged and unqualified vials are rejected. A feeding device is set on the side of the conveying device 2 away from the bottle collection and classification end, which facilitates the transfer of the bottles to be tested onto the receiving parts 3.

[0048] As a further embodiment of the present invention, please refer again. Figure 7 and Figure 8The elastic mechanism includes two first elastic telescopic rods 7 installed inside the receiving member 3 and two transmission arms 8 connected to the telescopic components of the two first elastic telescopic rods 7 respectively. The two transmission arms 8 are connected to the positioning member 12 through a movable connection structure. The transmission arm 8 has a groove 801 on the side facing the receiving member 3. The movable connection structure includes two first sliders 9 that are slidably fitted into the two grooves 801 respectively and a connecting plate 10 connecting the two first sliders 9. The connecting plate 10 is connected to the clearance mechanism and is connected to the positioning member 12 through two connecting posts 11.

[0049] In this embodiment, as the receiving component 3 moves toward the detection station along the bottle conveying direction, the lifting mechanism is first triggered, causing the bottle to move upward and separate from the inner wall of the receiving component 3. Subsequently, the bottle remains separated from the inner wall of the receiving component 3. Through cooperation with the limiting plate 25, the telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 moves, that is, the spring inside the first elastic telescopic rod 7 is compressed. Correspondingly, its telescopic component drives the positioning component 12 to move toward the midpoint of the receiving component 3 through the transmission arm 8, the first slider 9, the connecting plate 10 and the two connecting columns 11. That is, the two positioning components 12 located at both ends of the receiving component 3 move closer to each other to position and correct the bottle.

[0050] To address this, the present invention provides a solution by equidistantly arranging multiple receiving components 3 on the conveying device 2, with each receiving component 3 symmetrically equipped with two positioning components 12. Before the bottle arrives at the inspection station, the two positioning components 12 can approach each other to perform a positioning and correction action on the bottle located on the receiving component 3, eliminating any deviation in the position of the bottle on the receiving component 3. This avoids the problem that during subsequent inspection, the supplementary lighting effect of the supplementary light 6 deviates from the design expectation due to the deviation in the position of the bottle on the receiving component 3, resulting in a decrease in inspection accuracy. Furthermore, after the bottle is positioned, the clearance mechanism can drive the positioning components 12 to avoid obstruction from the placement position and the second vision sensor 5, ensuring that the second vision sensor 5 can smoothly inspect the end of the bottle.

[0051] As a further embodiment of the present invention, please refer again. Figure 6 and Figure 8 The clearance mechanism includes a second elastic telescopic rod 13 installed on the side of the receiving member 3 and a drive column 14 connecting the telescopic member of the second elastic telescopic rod 13. The drive column 14 is connected to the connecting plate 10 through a sliding fit structure provided at the end of the receiving member 3.

[0052] The end of the receiving member 3 is provided with a guide rail 302. The sliding fit structure includes a second slider 15 slidably fitted in the guide rail 302 and a movable plate 16 connected to the second slider 15. The movable plate 16 is connected to a transmission column 1701 through a follower arm 17. The connecting plate 10 is provided with a strip-shaped through groove 1001. The transmission column 1701 passes through the strip-shaped through groove 1001 and is slidably connected to the connecting plate 10. The movable plate 16 is also provided with an inclined through groove 1601 adapted to the drive column 14. The drive column 14 passes through the inclined through groove 1601 and is slidably connected to the movable plate 16. When the telescopic component of the second elastic telescopic rod 13 drives the drive column 14 to move toward the receiving member 3, the drive column 14 can cause the movable plate 16 to move through the inclined through groove 1601, so that the follower arm 17 drives the connecting plate 10 to move toward the telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 through the transmission column 1701.

[0053] As a further embodiment of the present invention, please refer again. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The two first elastic telescopic rods 7 are connected by a connecting arm 18, which is connected to a second roller 22. The telescopic arm of the second elastic telescopic rod 13 is connected to a third roller 23 that is flush with the second roller 22. The second roller 22 and the third roller 23 cooperate with the limiting plate 25. The end of the limiting plate 25 is provided with a connected inclined surface 2502 and a flat surface 2503. When the receiving member 3 moves along the bottle conveying direction, the second roller 22 and the third roller 23 contact the inclined surface 2502 in sequence. The limiting plate 25 is also provided with a notch 2504 on the side facing the receiving member 3.

[0054] In this embodiment, when the receiving component 3 moves the bottle toward the detection station, the lifting mechanism first cooperates with the limiting plate 25 to separate the bottle from the receiving component 3. Then, the bottle remains separated from the receiving component 3, and the second roller 22 contacts the inclined surface 2502, thereby causing a clearance. That is, the telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 retracts until the second roller 22 rolls onto the flat surface 2503. During this process, the transmission arm 8 pushes the positioning component 12 toward the midpoint of the receiving component 3 through the first slider 9, the connecting plate 10, and the connecting column 11, thereby completing the positioning of the bottle and eliminating the positional deviation of the bottle within the receiving component 3, achieving the purpose of correction.

[0055] Subsequently, the second roller 22 separates from the flat surface 2503 and enters the recess 2504. The telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 rebounds, causing the positioning component 12 to separate from the bottle body, thereby resetting. The cooperation between the lifting mechanism and the limiting plate 25 terminates, allowing the bottle body to re-contact the receiving component 3.

[0056] Finally, the third roller 23 contacts the inclined surface 2502, causing a clearance. The drive column 14, through the inclined through-slot 1601, causes the movable plate 16 to move, allowing the follower arm 17 to drive the connecting plate 10 towards the telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 via the transmission column 1701. This continues until the third roller 23 rolls onto the flat surface 2503, at which point the bottle reaches the detection station. The positioning component 12 remains offset from the placement position and the second vision sensor 5 to prevent the positioning component 12 from obstructing the second vision sensor 5, ensuring that the second vision sensor 5 can smoothly detect the end of the bottle (see the state changes of the positioning component 12 for details). Figure 11 ).

[0057] As a further embodiment of the present invention, please refer again. Figure 5 and Figure 9 The receiving member 3 has a groove 301. The lifting mechanism includes an upper support member 24 disposed in the groove 301. Multiple balls 2401 are symmetrically arranged on the upper support member 24. Two third elastic telescopic rods 19 are also installed on the side of the receiving member 3. The telescopic components of the two third elastic telescopic rods 19 are connected to a top plate 20 slidably disposed on the receiving member 3. The top plate 20 is connected to the upper support member 24. The telescopic components of the third elastic telescopic rods 19 are also connected to a first roller 21. The first roller 21 cooperates with a protrusion 2501 formed on the upper part of the limiting plate 25. The protrusion 2501 is trapezoidal in shape. When the receiving member 3 moves along the bottle conveying direction, the first roller 21 rolls on the inclined surface of the protrusion 2501, causing the telescopic components of the third elastic telescopic rods 19 to move the upper support member 24 towards the outside of the groove 301 via the top plate 20, thereby separating the bottle from the receiving member 3.

[0058] Specifically, please refer to Figure 10 Before reaching the testing site, the outer wall of the bottle contacts both sides of the inner wall of the receiving component 3;

[0059] As the receiving component 3 moves the bottle along the bottle conveying direction, during the process of reaching the inspection station, the first roller 21 first contacts the side slope of the protrusion 2501, thereby causing the first roller 21 to move upward. Correspondingly, the telescopic component of the third elastic telescopic rod 19 drives the upper support 24 to move upward through the top plate 20, causing the bottle to move upward. The outer wall of the bottle separates from the inner walls of the receiving component 3. Subsequently, the first roller 21 disengages from the side slope of the protrusion 2501 and moves along... The upper surface (plane) of the protrusion 2501 rolls. During this process, the bottle body and the receiving part 3 remain separated, and the second roller 22 contacts the inclined surface 2502, causing the telescopic part of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 to move. That is, the positioning part 12 moves towards the midpoint of the receiving part 3 to position and correct the bottle body. After being lifted by the upper support part 24, it can effectively avoid the problem of scratching between the outer wall of the bottle body and the receiving part 3 during the positioning process, thus preventing damage to the bottle body.

[0060] Therefore, an upper support 24 is also provided on the receiving part 3, and a ball bearing 2401 is provided on the upper support 24. Before the two positioning parts 12 position and correct the bottle, the lifting mechanism is triggered, which can cause the upper support 24 to lift the bottle, so that the bottle is separated from the inner wall of the receiving part 3. After the lifting process of the upper support 24, the scratching between the outer wall of the bottle and the receiving part 3 during the bottle positioning process can be effectively avoided, thus preventing damage to the bottle.

[0061] Furthermore, regarding the scratching between the outer wall of the bottle and the receiving part 3, in actual testing, if the inner wall of the receiving part 3 is smoothed, the bottle is prone to positional shift during transport, leading to positioning failure. To address this, some devices will set an anti-slip surface (e.g., a layer of silicone) on the inner wall of the receiving part 3 to increase friction and ensure that the bottle position can be effectively maintained. However, due to the large friction, a large pushing force needs to be applied to the bottle to achieve positioning, which can easily damage the bottle. In this application, before positioning the bottle, the upper support 24 can be used to support the bottle, ensuring the positioning effect while avoiding potential damage to the bottle.

[0062] It should be emphasized that the "protrusion 2501 is trapezoidal" does not mean a right-angled trapezoid. The purpose is to make both sides of the protrusion 2501 have slopes, so that after the bottle is positioned and corrected, the upper support 24 returns to the groove 301 gradually, rather than the spring in the third elastic telescopic rod 19 rebounding instantly, so as to avoid the upper support 24 returning instantly and causing the bottle to fall.

[0063] After the bottle is positioned, the first roller 21 separates from the protrusion 2501, the upper support 24 returns to the groove 301, and the bottle returns to its placement position on the receiving member 3. The second roller 22 separates from the flat surface 2503 and reaches the recess 2504. The telescopic component of the first elastic telescopic rod 7 returns to its original position, causing the positioning member 12 to return to the end of the receiving member 3. Subsequently, the third roller 23 contacts the inclined surface 2502, and the telescopic component of the second elastic telescopic rod 13 moves, thereby causing the positioning member 12 to move downwards (to...). Figure 11 (Taking the perspective as an example) When the bottle arrives at the inspection station, the third roller 23 abuts against the flat surface 2503, while the positioning component 12 remains offset from the placement position and the second vision sensor 5 to avoid the positioning component 12 obstructing the second vision sensor 5 and to ensure that the second vision sensor 5 can smoothly inspect the end of the bottle.

[0064] A vial packaging device includes an automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial forming.

[0065] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0066] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automated AI vision inspection line for product quality after vial forming, comprising an inspection table and a conveying device disposed on the inspection table; Its features are, Also includes: Multiple receiving components are equidistantly arranged on the conveying device, and the receiving components are arranged in an "M" shape to form a "V" shaped placement position for placing the bottle. The mounting frame on the inspection table has a first vision sensor on the top wall and two opposing second vision sensors on both sides. The top wall is also equipped with a supplementary light for supplementing the light to the shoulder area of ​​the bottle, forming an inspection station. Two positioning members are respectively located at both ends of the receiving member. Each positioning member is connected to a set of elastic mechanisms located on the receiving member, and is also connected to a clearance mechanism. A lifting mechanism installed on the receiving component; The conveying device has a limiting plate on each side. When the receiving part moves along the bottle conveying direction, the lifting mechanism, elastic mechanism, and clearance mechanism cooperate with the limiting plate in sequence. The lifting mechanism can make the bottle move upward and separate from the receiving part. The elastic mechanism can drive the positioning part to move towards the midpoint of the receiving part to perform a positioning action on the bottle. After the positioning action is completed, the clearance mechanism drives the positioning part to move along a direction perpendicular to the bottle conveying direction so that when the bottle reaches the detection station, the positioning part is staggered from the placement position and the second vision sensor.

2. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic mechanism includes two first elastic telescopic rods installed inside the receiving member and two transmission arms connected to the telescopic members of the two first elastic telescopic rods respectively. The two transmission arms are connected to the positioning member through a movable connection structure.

3. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission arm has a groove on the side facing the receiving member. The movable connection structure includes two first sliders that are slidably fitted into the two grooves respectively, and a connecting plate connecting the two first sliders. The connecting plate is connected to the clearance mechanism and is connected to the positioning member through two connecting columns.

4. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clearance mechanism includes a second elastic telescopic rod installed on the side of the receiving member and a drive column for a telescopic member connected to the second elastic telescopic rod. The drive column is connected to the connecting plate through a sliding fit structure provided at the end of the receiving member.

5. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 4, characterized in that, The receiving component is provided with a guide rail at its end. The sliding fit structure includes a second slider that is slidably fitted in the guide rail and a movable plate connected to the second slider. The movable plate is connected to a transmission column through a follower arm. The connecting plate is provided with a strip-shaped through groove. The transmission column passes through the strip-shaped through groove and is slidably connected to the connecting plate. The movable plate is also provided with an inclined through groove adapted to the drive column. The drive column passes through the inclined through groove and is slidably connected to the movable plate. When the extension member of the second elastic telescopic rod drives the drive column to move toward the receiving member, the drive column can cause the movable plate to move through the inclined through groove, so that the follower arm drives the connecting plate to move toward the extension member of the first elastic telescopic rod through the transmission column.

6. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two first elastic telescopic rods are connected by a connecting arm, the connecting arm is connected to a second roller, and the telescopic arm of the second elastic telescopic rod is connected to a third roller that is flush with the second roller; The second roller and the third roller cooperate with the limiting plate. The end of the limiting plate is provided with a connected inclined surface and a flat surface. When the receiving member moves along the bottle conveying direction, the second roller and the third roller contact the inclined surface in sequence, and the limiting plate is also provided with a notch on the side facing the receiving member.

7. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving component has a groove, and the lifting mechanism includes an upper support component disposed in the groove. The upper support component is symmetrically provided with multiple balls. The side of the receiving component is also equipped with two third elastic telescopic rods. The telescopic components of the two third elastic telescopic rods are connected to a top plate that is slidably disposed on the receiving component. The top plate is connected to the upper support component.

8. The automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial forming according to claim 7, characterized in that, The telescopic component of the third elastic telescopic rod is also connected to a first roller. The first roller cooperates with a protrusion formed on the upper part of the limiting plate. The protrusion is trapezoidal in shape. When the receiving component moves along the bottle conveying direction, the first roller rolls on the inclined surface of the protrusion, which can cause the telescopic component of the third elastic telescopic rod to drive the upper support component to move toward the outside of the groove through the top plate, so as to separate the bottle from the receiving component.

9. A vial packaging device, characterized in that, This includes an automated AI visual inspection line for product quality after vial molding, as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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