Visual detection device for flour cakes

By designing a visual inspection device for dough cakes, double-sided detection is performed using top and bottom line scanning cameras, the problems of inaccurate and inefficient manual detection are solved, and accurate detection and quality control of dough cakes are achieved.

CN222259190UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-27TIANJIN TINGYI FOOD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420369651.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-28
Publication Date
2024-12-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-28

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the inspection of instant noodles and cakes mainly relies on manual operations, resulting in inaccurate inspection, high labor intensity, low efficiency, and easy to miss inspection, affecting food quality and brand image.

Method used

A visual detection device for dough cake is designed, and a top and bottom line scanning camera is used for double-sided detection. The dough cake is transported through a conveyor belt and a driving mechanism and visual inspection is performed. The light source lighting and software are used to analyze the image to determine whether the dough cake is qualified.

Benefits of technology

It realizes two-sided precise inspection of opposite-sided cakes, reduces errors and missed inspections in manual testing, improves detection efficiency, and ensures improvement of food quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of instant noodle production, in particular to a noodle cake visual inspection device which comprises a lower support, transmission rollers are rotatably mounted at the front end and the rear end of the inner side of the lower support respectively, and a bottom plate is fixedly mounted in the middle of the inner side of the lower support on the opposite sides of the two transmission rollers. An upper support is fixedly installed above the lower support, a top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the upper support, and the device further comprises a top line scanning camera and a bottom line scanning camera. The top line scanning camera is fixedly mounted in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate; the bottom line scanning camera is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate. The utility model solves the problems that the cake detection is inaccurate by manual operation, the labor intensity of manual detection is high, the efficiency is low, the secondary pollution is caused by various foreign matters easily carried by personnel, and the quality of the cake is influenced by the missing detection easily caused by manual detection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of instant noodle production, in particular to a noodle cake visual detection device. Background Art

[0002] As a fast-cooking food, instant noodles are deeply loved by the public. The main material is noodles, which are stacked in layers to form a round or square cake structure. However, in the process of making instant noodles, defects such as oil stains, burnt noodles, undercooked noodles, and damaged noodles will appear on the surface of the noodles. As people's living standards improve, they pay more and more attention to food hygiene. Consumers often find foreign matter in instant noodles, which will affect the brand image and product sales and reduce the production efficiency of enterprises. Therefore, foreign matter detection in instant noodles is an important detection issue in the production process.

[0003] At present, most factories use manual on-site inspection to inspect and select noodles. However, manual inspection is not accurate, and manual inspection is labor-intensive and inefficient. In addition, personnel are prone to carry various foreign objects to cause secondary pollution. Manual inspection is also prone to missed inspections, which affects the quality of noodles. Therefore, a noodle visual inspection device is needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a visual inspection device for dough cakes, which has the advantages of double-sided inspection of dough cakes and accurate detection of foreign matter attached to the dough cakes, thereby solving the problems that manual inspection of dough cakes is inaccurate, labor-intensive and inefficient, and personnel are prone to carry various foreign matter and cause secondary pollution, and manual inspection is also prone to missed inspections, affecting the quality of the dough cakes.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a pancake visual inspection device, comprising a lower bracket, transmission rollers are rotatably installed at the front and rear ends of the inner side of the lower bracket, a bottom plate is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the lower bracket on the opposite side of the two transmission rollers, an upper bracket is fixedly installed above the lower bracket, a top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the upper bracket, and also includes a top line scanning camera and a bottom line scanning camera;

[0006] The top line scan camera is fixedly mounted in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate;

[0007] The bottom line scan camera is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate.

[0008] When using a noodle cake visual inspection device in the present technical solution, after the instant noodle cake is formed, the noodle cake is conveyed to the feed belt by the conveyor belt mechanism, and the drive roller is driven by the drive mechanism to convey the noodle cake by the feed belt. At this time, the top line scanning camera and the bottom line scanning camera are used to visually inspect the noodle cake. At the same time, the top light source and the bottom light source are used to illuminate the noodle cake. The top line scanning camera and the bottom line scanning camera are illuminated by the top light source and the bottom light source. After scanning and taking pictures, the software system analyzes and processes the image to determine whether the noodle cake is qualified. Unqualified products are manually removed after taking pictures, and qualified products are conveyed to the noodle cake packaging area of ​​the next process.

[0009] Preferably, a support frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower bracket, and the support frame is designed by welding galvanized square tubes.

[0010] A support frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower bracket, and the support frame is designed by welding a galvanized square tube, so that the lower bracket is supported by the support frame, thereby improving the stability of the inner driving roller of the lower bracket when rotating.

[0011] Preferably, the two transmission rollers are installed through a conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt is designed with a transparent PVC material.

[0012] By installing the two driving rollers through the conveyor belt drive and making the conveyor belt designed with transparent PVC material, the top light source and the bottom light source can both penetrate the conveyor belt. At the same time, the top line scanning camera and the bottom line scanning camera can pass through the conveyor belt to scan the pancake.

[0013] Preferably, bottom light sources are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the lower brackets on both sides of the bottom plate.

[0014] Bottom light sources are fixedly installed on the inner sides of the lower brackets on both sides of the bottom plate respectively, so that the bottom light sources can be used to scan the cakes through the conveyor belt.

[0015] Preferably, top light sources are fixedly installed on both sides of the top plate, and the two top light sources form an angle of thirty degrees with the top plate respectively.

[0016] By fixing the top light sources on both sides of the top plate, the pancake can be scanned by the top light sources. At the same time, the two top light sources are respectively at an angle of thirty degrees to the top plate, so as to maximize the focusing.

[0017] Preferably, the top line scan camera and the bottom line scan camera are installed at matching positions.

[0018] By matching the top and bottom line scan camera mounting positions, both the top and bottom sides of the pancake can be inspected simultaneously.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0020] The utility model sets a top line scanning camera and a bottom line scanning camera, and fixes the top line scanning camera in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate, and at the same time, fixes the bottom line scanning camera in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate. Therefore, when inspecting the dough cakes, the dough cakes are conveyed to the conveyor belt by the conveyor belt mechanism, and the driving rollers are driven by the driving mechanism, so that the dough cakes are conveyed by the conveyor belt. At this time, the top line scanning camera and the bottom line scanning camera are used to visually inspect the dough cakes. At the same time, the top light source and the bottom light source are used to illuminate the dough cakes. The top line scanning camera and the bottom line scanning camera are illuminated by the top light source and the bottom light source. After scanning and taking pictures, the software system analyzes and processes the images to determine whether the dough cakes are qualified. Unqualified products are manually rejected after taking pictures, and qualified products are conveyed to the dough cake packaging area of ​​the next process, thereby achieving the effect of double-sided inspection of the dough cakes and accurate detection of foreign matter attached to the dough cakes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower bracket connection structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the upper bracket connection structure of the utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. upper bracket; 2. top light source; 3. top plate; 4. bottom light source; 5. bottom plate; 6. lower bracket; 7. support frame; 8. transmission roller; 9. conveyor belt; 10. top line scan camera; 11. bottom line scan camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0027] Example

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, an embodiment of the utility model is: a dough visual inspection device, including a lower bracket 6, transmission rollers 8 are rotatably installed at the front and rear ends of the inner side of the lower bracket 6, a bottom plate 5 is fixedly installed in the middle of the inner side of the lower bracket 6 on the side opposite to the two transmission rollers 8, an upper bracket 1 is fixedly installed above the lower bracket 6, a top plate 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the upper bracket 1, and also includes a top line scanning camera 10 and a bottom line scanning camera 11;

[0029] Specifically, the top line scan camera 10 is fixedly installed in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate 3;

[0030] The bottom line scanning camera 11 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate 5 .

[0031] By setting a top line scan camera 10 and a bottom line scan camera 11, and fixing the top line scan camera 10 in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate 3, and fixing the bottom line scan camera 11 in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate 5, when inspecting the dough cake, the dough cake is conveyed to the conveyor belt 9 by the conveyor belt mechanism, and the driving roller 8 is driven by the driving mechanism, so that the dough cake is conveyed by the conveyor belt 9. At this time, the top line scan camera 10 and the bottom line scan camera 11 are used to visually inspect the dough cake. At the same time, the top light source 2 and the bottom light source 4 are used to illuminate the dough cake. The top line scan camera 10 and the bottom line scan camera 11 are illuminated by the top light source 2 and the bottom light source 4. After scanning and taking pictures, the software system analyzes and processes the image to determine whether the dough cake is qualified. Unqualified products are manually removed after taking pictures, and qualified products are conveyed to the dough cake packaging area of ​​the next process, thereby achieving the effect of double-sided inspection of the dough cake and accurate detection of foreign matter attached to the dough cake.

[0032] Furthermore, a support frame 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower bracket 6, and the support frame 7 is designed by welding a galvanized square tube.

[0033] By fixing a support frame 7 at the bottom of the lower bracket 6 and adopting a galvanized square tube welding design, the lower bracket 6 is supported by the support frame 7, thereby improving the stability of the inner driving roller 8 of the lower bracket 6 when rotating.

[0034] Furthermore, the two transmission rollers 8 are installed through the transmission of the conveyor belt 9, and the conveyor belt 9 is designed with a transparent PVC material.

[0035] By installing the two driving rollers 8 through the conveyor belt 9 and designing the conveyor belt 9 with transparent PVC material, the top light source 2 and the bottom light source 4 can both penetrate the conveyor belt 9. At the same time, the top line scanning camera 10 and the bottom line scanning camera 11 can pass through the conveyor belt 9 to scan the pancakes.

[0036] Furthermore, bottom light sources 4 are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the lower brackets 6 on both sides of the bottom plate 5 .

[0037] The bottom light sources 4 are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the lower brackets 6 on both sides of the bottom plate 5 , respectively, so that the bottom light sources 4 can scan the pancakes through the conveyor belt 9 .

[0038] Furthermore, top light sources 2 are fixedly installed on both sides of the top plate 3 , and the two top light sources 2 form an angle of thirty degrees with the top plate 3 .

[0039] By fixing the top light sources 2 on both sides of the top plate 3, the pancake can be scanned by the top light sources 2. At the same time, the two top light sources 2 are at an angle of thirty degrees to the top plate 3, so that the light can be focused to the greatest extent.

[0040] Further, the top line scan camera 10 and the bottom line scan camera 11 are installed at matching positions.

[0041] By matching the installation positions of the top line scan camera 10 and the bottom line scan camera 11, the upper and lower sides of the pancake can be inspected at the same time.

[0042] When the utility model is used, after the instant noodle cake is formed, the noodle cake is conveyed to the feed belt 9 by the conveyor belt mechanism, and the driving roller 8 is driven by the driving mechanism, so that the noodle cake is conveyed by the feed belt 9. At this time, the top line scanning camera 10 and the bottom line scanning camera 11 are used to perform visual inspection on the noodle cake. At the same time, the top light source 2 and the bottom light source 4 are used to illuminate the noodle cake. The top line scanning camera 10 and the bottom line scanning camera 11 are illuminated by the top light source 2 and the bottom light source 4. After scanning and taking pictures, the software system analyzes and processes the image to determine whether the noodle cake is qualified. Unqualified products are manually removed after taking pictures, and qualified products are conveyed to the noodle cake packaging area of ​​the next process.

[0043] It is obvious 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 present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.

Claims

1. A visual inspection device for dough, comprising a lower bracket (6), wherein transmission rollers (8) are rotatably mounted at the front and rear ends of the inner side of the lower bracket (6), a bottom plate (5) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the inner side of the lower bracket (6) on the side opposite to the two transmission rollers (8), an upper bracket (1) is fixedly mounted above the lower bracket (6), and a top plate (3) is fixedly mounted on the top of the upper bracket (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A top line scan camera (10) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the lower surface of the top plate (3); The bottom line scanning camera (11) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate (5).

2. A visual inspection device for dough according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame (7) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the lower bracket (6), and the support frame (7) is designed by welding a galvanized square tube.

3. A visual inspection device for dough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two transmission rollers (8) are installed through transmission by a conveyor belt (9), and the conveyor belt (9) is designed with a transparent PVC material.

4. A visual inspection device for dough according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bottom light sources (4) are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the lower brackets (6) on both sides of the bottom plate (5).

5. The visual inspection device for dough according to claim 1, characterized in that: Top light sources (2) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the top plate (3), and the two top light sources (2) are respectively at an angle of thirty degrees to the top plate (3).

6. A visual inspection device for dough according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top line scan camera (10) and the bottom line scan camera (11) are installed at matching positions.