Cigarette box bar code recognition and rejection device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco production, and particularly discloses a cigarette box bar code recognition and rejection device, which is characterized in that a first conveying channel is used for conveying cigarette boxes along a first direction, a bar code recognizer is used for recognizing and detecting bar code information on the cigarette boxes, and a position detection switch is used for detecting the positions of the cigarette boxes on the first conveying channel; the removing assembly can push the cigarette boxes to the outer side of the first conveying channel. When the cigarette box is close to the position detection switch, the position detection switch sends out a first signal and transmits the first signal to the PLC, after the PLC receives the signal, the first conveying channel is immediately controlled to stop running, at the moment, the bar code recognizer recognizes and reads bar code information on the cigarette box and feeds back the read state to the PLC, and when it is judged that the bar code information is abnormal, the PLC controls the first conveying channel to stop running. The PLC can trigger the removing assembly to push the cigarette box with the abnormal bar code to the outer side of the first conveying channel, removing is achieved, and the cigarette box with the abnormal bar code is prevented from entering the follow-up production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tobacco production, in particular to a cigarette box bar code recognition and rejection device. Background Art

[0002] In the actual production process of cigarettes, it is necessary to attach a barcode to the cigarette box that packages the cigarettes. The barcode is used to mark the production information of the product (mainly including the production factory, production time, production shift, production machine, brand information, production serial number, etc.), and the barcode is unique to facilitate traceability. However, when the coding machine malfunctions, the barcode may be missed, resulting in no barcode on the cigarette box that should be attached with the barcode. This will cause defective cigarette boxes to flow into the next production process, making subsequent production impossible and reducing production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, which can effectively reject cigarette boxes with abnormal barcodes to prevent cigarette boxes with abnormal barcodes from entering subsequent production processes and improve the production efficiency of cigarettes.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, comprising:

[0006] A first frame, wherein a first conveying channel is provided on the first frame, and the first conveying channel is used to convey the cigarette box along a first direction;

[0007] A barcode identifier, which is used to identify and detect the barcode information on the cigarette box;

[0008] A position detection switch, which is disposed on the first frame and is used to detect the position of the cigarette box on the first conveying channel;

[0009] A rejecting assembly, wherein the rejecting assembly is capable of pushing the cigarette box to the outside of the first conveying channel;

[0010] A PLC controller is respectively connected to the barcode reader, the position detection switch, and the rejection component for communication.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a plurality of first power rollers and a first motor, the first motor is transmission-connected to the plurality of first power rollers, the plurality of first power rollers are rotatably arranged on the first frame, and are spaced apart along the first direction, the plurality of first power rollers are located in the first conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the rejection component includes a push plate and a driving member, and the driving member can drive the push plate to apply force to the cigarette box to push the cigarette box to the outside of the first conveying channel.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the driving member is a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a second frame, on which a second conveying channel is provided, and the second conveying channel is used to receive the cigarette box pushed by the rejection component to the outside of the first conveying channel.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a plurality of second power rollers and a second motor, the second motor is transmission-connected to the plurality of second power rollers, the plurality of second power rollers are rotatably arranged on the second frame, and are arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the plurality of second power rollers are located in the second conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the second conveying channel is arranged obliquely downward along the second direction.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a baffle, which is fixedly connected to the downwardly inclined end of the second conveying channel, and the length of the baffle is equal to the width of the second conveying channel.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a support frame, the support frame is supported on the ground, and the barcode identifier is fixedly connected to the support frame and is located above the first conveying channel.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes an alarm, which is used to warn whether the barcode on the cigarette box is abnormal, and the alarm is fixedly connected to the support frame.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] The utility model provides a cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, which comprises: a first frame, a barcode identifier, a position detection switch, a rejection component and a PLC controller. The first frame is provided with a first conveying channel, and the first conveying channel is used to convey the cigarette box along a first direction. The barcode identifier is used to identify and detect the barcode information on the cigarette box. The position detection switch is arranged on the first frame and is used to detect the position of the cigarette box on the first conveying channel. The rejection component can push the cigarette box to the outside of the first conveying channel. The PLC controller is respectively connected to the barcode identifier, the position detection switch, and the rejection component for communication. With such arrangement, when the cigarette box runs in the first conveying channel and approaches the position detection switch, the position detection switch will send out a first signal (such as a high level) and transmit it to the PLC controller. After receiving the signal, the PLC controller will immediately cut off the power supply to stop the operation of the first conveying channel. At this time, the barcode identifier recognizes and reads the barcode information on the cigarette box, and feeds back the reading status to the PLC controller. When the barcode information is determined to be abnormal, the PLC controller will trigger the rejection component to push the cigarette box with the abnormal barcode to the outside of the first conveying channel for rejection. When the barcode information is determined to be normal, the first conveying channel will continue to be started to transport the cigarette box to the next production process. It will automatically reject the abnormal barcode cigarette box from the first conveying channel to prevent the cigarette box with the abnormal barcode from entering the subsequent production process, thereby improving the production efficiency of cigarettes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device provided by the utility model.

[0023] in:

[0024] 1. First frame; 2. Cigarette box; 3. Barcode reader; 4. Position detection switch; 5. First power roller; 6. Push plate; 7. Driving member; 8. Second frame; 9. Baffle; 10. Support frame; 11. Alarm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions.

[0027] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first feature being in direct contact with the second feature, or may include the first feature being in contact with the second feature through another feature between them instead of being in direct contact. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] The technical solution of the utility model is further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation methods.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, the present embodiment provides a cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, which includes: a first frame 1, a barcode identifier 3, a position detection switch 4, a rejection component and a PLC controller. The first frame 1 is provided with a first conveying channel, and the first conveying channel is used to convey the cigarette box 2 along a first direction. The barcode identifier 3 is used to identify and detect the barcode information on the cigarette box 2. The position detection switch 4 is arranged on the first frame 1 and is used to detect the position of the cigarette box 2 on the first conveying channel. The rejection component can push the cigarette box 2 to the outside of the first conveying channel, and the PLC controller is respectively communicated with the barcode identifier 3, the position detection switch 4, and the rejection component. In this way, when the cigarette box 2 runs in the first conveying channel and approaches the position detection switch 4, the position detection switch 4 will send a first signal (such as a high level) and transmit it to the PLC controller. After receiving the signal, the PLC controller immediately cuts off the power supply to stop the operation of the first conveying channel. At this time, the barcode identifier 3 recognizes and reads the barcode information on the cigarette box 2, and feeds back the reading status to the PLC controller. When the barcode information is determined to be abnormal, the PLC controller will trigger the rejection component to push the cigarette box 2 with abnormal barcode to the outside of the first conveying channel to achieve rejection. When the barcode information is determined to be normal, the first conveying channel will continue to be started to transport the cigarette box 2 to the next production process. It will automatically reject the abnormal barcode cigarette box 2 from the first conveying channel to prevent the cigarette box 2 with abnormal barcode from entering the subsequent production process, thereby improving the production efficiency of cigarettes. Among them, the position detection switch 4 can be a proximity switch or a photoelectric switch.

[0031] Optionally, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a plurality of first power rollers 5 and a first motor, the first motor is transmission-connected to the plurality of first power rollers 5, the plurality of first power rollers 5 are rotatably disposed on the first frame 1, and are spaced apart along the first direction, the plurality of first power rollers 5 are located in the first conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box 2.

[0032] Optionally, the rejection assembly includes a push plate 6 and a driving member 7, and the driving member 7 can drive the push plate 6 to exert force on the cigarette box 2 to push the cigarette box 2 to the outside of the first conveying channel. Further, the driving member 7 is a cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0033] Specifically, the following scheme is exemplified in this embodiment: the driving member 7 is a cylinder, the PLC controller sends a signal to control the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve links the cylinder to perform the removal action.

[0034] Optionally, in order to further recycle cigarette boxes 2 with abnormal barcodes and flow them into the manual collection position to reduce the workload of operators, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a second frame 8, and a second conveying channel is provided on the second frame 8. The second conveying channel is used to receive the cigarette box 2 pushed by the rejection component to the outside of the first conveying channel.

[0035] Furthermore, the cigarette box barcode identification and rejection device further includes a plurality of second power rollers and a second motor, the second motor is connected to the plurality of second power rollers by transmission, the plurality of second power rollers are all rotatably arranged on the second frame 8, and are arranged at intervals along the second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the plurality of second power rollers are located in the second conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box 2. It should be noted that the first direction and the second direction are respectively as follows: Figure 1 The two arrows in the diagram indicate the direction.

[0036] Optionally, the second conveying channel is arranged to be tilted downward along the second direction. In this way, by setting the second conveying channel at a certain tilt angle, the cigarette box 2 with abnormal barcode can flow into the manual collection position by its own weight on the second conveying channel.

[0037] Optionally, in order to prevent the cigarette box 2 with abnormal barcode from being conveyed out of the outside of the second conveying channel along the downward sloping end of the second conveying channel, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device also includes a baffle 9, which is fixedly connected to the downward sloping end of the second conveying channel, and the length of the baffle 9 is equal to the width of the second conveying channel.

[0038] Optionally, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further includes a support frame 10, the support frame 10 is supported on the ground, and the barcode identifier 3 is fixedly connected to the support frame 10 and is located above the first conveying channel.

[0039] Optionally, the cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further includes an alarm 11, which is used to warn whether the barcode on the cigarette box 2 is abnormal, and the alarm 11 is fixedly connected to the support frame 10. It should be noted that the alarm 11 is connected to the PLC controller for communication, and when the PLC controller determines that the barcode information is abnormal, the PLC controller triggers the alarm 11 to send an alarm warning signal.

[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device, characterized in that: include: A first frame (1), wherein the first frame (1) is provided with a first conveying channel, and the first conveying channel is used to convey the cigarette box (2) along a first direction; A barcode identifier (3), the barcode identifier (3) being used to identify and detect the barcode information on the cigarette box (2); a position detection switch (4), the position detection switch (4) being arranged on the first frame (1) and being used for detecting the position of the cigarette box (2) on the first conveying channel; a rejecting assembly, wherein the rejecting assembly is capable of pushing the cigarette box (2) to the outside of the first conveying channel; A PLC controller, wherein the PLC controller is respectively connected to the barcode identifier (3), the position detection switch (4), and the rejection component for communication.

2. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode identification and rejection device further comprises a plurality of first power rollers (5) and a first motor, wherein the first motor is drivingly connected to the plurality of first power rollers (5), the plurality of first power rollers (5) are all rotatably arranged on the first frame (1) and are arranged at intervals along the first direction, the plurality of first power rollers (5) are located in the first conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box (2).

3. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The rejection assembly comprises a push plate (6) and a driving member (7), wherein the driving member (7) is capable of driving the push plate (6) to impart a force to the cigarette box (2) so as to push the cigarette box (2) to the outside of the first conveying channel.

4. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The driving member (7) is a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

5. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further comprises a second frame (8), on which a second conveying channel is provided, and the second conveying channel is used to receive the cigarette box (2) pushed by the rejection component to the outside of the first conveying channel.

6. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode identification and rejection device also includes a plurality of second power rollers and a second motor, the second motor is drivingly connected to the plurality of second power rollers, the plurality of second power rollers are rotatably arranged on the second frame (8), and are arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the plurality of second power rollers are located in the second conveying channel, and support and transport the cigarette box (2).

7. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second conveying passage is arranged obliquely downward along the second direction.

8. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further comprises a baffle (9), wherein the baffle (9) is fixedly connected to an end of the second conveying channel which is inclined downward, and the length of the baffle (9) is equal to the width of the second conveying channel.

9. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further comprises a support frame (10), the support frame (10) is supported on the ground, and the barcode identifier (3) is fixedly connected to the support frame (10) and is located above the first conveying channel.

10. The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cigarette box barcode recognition and rejection device further comprises an alarm (11), wherein the alarm (11) is used to warn whether the barcode on the cigarette box (2) is abnormal, and the alarm (11) is fixedly connected to the support frame (10).

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