Product sampling system and product production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of product production lines, and provides a product sampling system and a product production line. The product sampling system comprises a channel divider, a sample conveying chain and a sample classifying and transferring assembly. The channel divider is arranged between the sample conveying chain and a product conveying chain of a product production line and used for dividing samples to be taken of the product conveying chain to the sample conveying chain, and the sample classifying and transferring assembly is arranged at the position close to the sample conveying chain. And the sample classifying and transferring assembly is used for grabbing, classifying and transferring the samples on the sample conveying chain. When sampling is needed, to-be-sampled samples on a product production line are distributed to the sample conveying chain by the channel divider, and the samples are moved to a target position after being grabbed, classified and transferred by the sample classifying and transferring assembly, so that the sampling operation is completed. Therefore, manual sampling is not needed, the labor intensity of workers can be reduced, and the sampling efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of product production lines, in particular to a product sampling system and a product production line. Background Art

[0002] In order to monitor and track the quality of products on the production line, sampling and testing are usually required. For example, on a production line producing milk or beverages, samples of the products filled by the filling machine must be kept immediately, and different samples need to be kept under different production conditions, such as starting sampling, stopping sampling, pausing sampling, changing packaging materials sampling, and changing products sampling. In the prior art, sampling operations are usually performed manually, which has a high labor intensity and low sampling efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a product sampling system and a product production line, which are used to solve or improve the problems of high labor intensity and low sampling efficiency of the manual sampling method in the prior art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the utility model, a product sampling system is provided, comprising a channel divider, a sample conveying chain, and a sample classification and transfer component.

[0005] The lane divider is arranged between the sample conveyor chain and the product conveyor chain of the product production line, and is used to divert the samples to be taken from the product conveyor chain to the sample conveyor chain. The sample classification and transportation component is arranged at a position close to the sample conveyor chain, and is used to grab, classify and transport the samples on the sample conveyor chain.

[0006] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample classification and transport component includes a sample classification table and a sample grabbing device.

[0007] The sample classification table is arranged beside the sample conveying chain. The sample grabbing device is used to grab the samples on the sample conveying chain and place them on the sample classification table after classification.

[0008] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample classification and transport component further comprises a sample coding machine. The sample coding machine is arranged near the sample conveying chain and is used to print a sample type code on each sample of the sample conveying chain.

[0009] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample classification and transportation component further comprises a code calibration camera. The code calibration camera is installed on the sample grabbing device. The code calibration camera can identify and calibrate the sample type code on each sample.

[0010] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample classification and transfer component also includes a sample loading station, an empty frame conveying line and a frame transfer device.

[0011] The sample loading station is arranged between the sample classification table and the empty frame conveying line. The frame body transfer device is arranged between the empty frame conveying line and the sample loading station. The frame body transfer device can transfer empty frames between the empty frame conveying line and the sample loading station.

[0012] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample grabbing device can grab samples of the same type on the sample classification table into the same empty frame. The sample classification and transfer assembly also includes a full frame conveyor line. The frame transfer device can transfer full frames between the sample loading station and the full frame conveyor line.

[0013] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the full-frame conveyor line is arranged below the empty-frame conveyor line at intervals.

[0014] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the frame transfer device includes a lift.

[0015] According to a product sampling system provided by the utility model, the sample grabbing device includes a manipulator.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the utility model, a product production line is provided, comprising the product sampling system as described above.

[0017] The product sampling system provided by the utility model includes a channel divider, a sample conveying chain, and a sample classification and transportation component. The channel divider is arranged between the sample conveying chain and the product conveying chain of the product production line, and can divert the samples to be taken on the product conveying chain to the sample conveying chain. The sample classification and transportation component can grab the samples to be taken on the sample conveying chain, classify the taken samples, and transport them to the target area.

[0018] With this structural setting, when sampling is needed, the divider will divert the samples to be taken on the product production line to the sample conveyor chain. After the sample classification and transfer components grab, classify and transfer the samples, the samples will be moved to the target position to complete the sampling operation. Therefore, there is no need for manual sampling, which can not only reduce the labor intensity, but also improve the sampling efficiency.

[0019] Furthermore, since the product production line includes the product sampling system as described above, it also has the advantages as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a product sampling system provided by the utility model.

[0022] Figure numerals: 100, lane divider; 200, sample conveyor chain; 300, product conveyor chain; 410, sample sorting table; 420, sample grabbing device; 430, sample coding machine; 440, sample loading station; 450, empty frame conveyor line; 460, full frame conveyor line; 470, frame transfer device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following is a further detailed description of the implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "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 embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0027] In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, in the absence of mutual contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the utility model embodiment clearer. The technical solutions in the utility model embodiment will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model embodiment. Obviously, the described embodiments are 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 the field without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] Combine the following Figure 1 A product sampling system and a product production line provided by the embodiment of the utility model are described. It should be understood that the following description is only an illustrative embodiment of the utility model and does not constitute any particular limitation to the utility model.

[0029] The first embodiment of the utility model provides a product sampling system, such as Figure 1 As shown, the product sampling system includes a channel divider 100, a sample conveying chain 200, and a sample classification and transfer component.

[0030] The lane divider 100 is arranged between the sample conveyor chain 200 and the product conveyor chain 300 of the product production line, and is used to divert the samples to be taken from the product conveyor chain 300 to the sample conveyor chain 200. The sample classification and transportation component is arranged at a position close to the sample conveyor chain 200. The sample classification and transportation component is used to grab, classify and transport the samples on the sample conveyor chain 200.

[0031] The product sampling system provided by the utility model includes a lane divider 100, a sample conveying chain 200, and a sample classification and transportation component. The lane divider 100 is arranged between the sample conveying chain 200 and the product conveying chain 300 of the product production line, and it can divert the samples to be taken on the product conveying chain 300 to the sample conveying chain 200. The sample classification and transportation component can grab the samples to be taken on the sample conveying chain 200, classify the taken samples, and transport them to the target area.

[0032] Through this structural setting, when sampling is required, the divider 100 diverts the samples to be taken on the product production line to the sample conveyor chain 200. After the sample classification and transfer component grabs, classifies and transfers the samples, the samples are moved to the target position to complete the sampling operation. Therefore, there is no need for manual sampling, which can not only reduce the labor intensity, but also improve the sampling efficiency.

[0033] For example, the lane divider 100 includes a magnetically suspended lane divider 100 , or the lane divider 100 may also include a pushing cylinder structure, which can push the samples to be taken onto the sample conveying chain 200 .

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the sample sorting and transporting component includes a sample sorting station 410 and a sample grabbing device 420.

[0035] The sample classification table 410 is disposed beside the sample conveying chain 200 . The sample grabbing device 420 is used to grab the samples on the sample conveying chain 200 and place them on the sample classification table 410 after classification.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the sample classification and transport component further includes a sample coding machine 430. The sample coding machine 430 is arranged at a position close to the sample conveying chain 200, and is used to print a sample type code on each sample of the sample conveying chain 200.

[0037] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the sample classification and transport assembly further includes a code calibration camera, which is mounted on the sample grabbing device 420. The code calibration camera can identify and calibrate the sample type code on each sample.

[0038] For example, the product sampling system further includes a control device. The control device can determine the type of each sample on the sample conveying chain 200 based on the working state of the filling device on the product production line. The control device is connected to the sample grabbing device 420 to control the sample grabbing device 420 to grab and place each sample on the sample classification table 410 in a classified manner.

[0039] Specifically, a sampling rule is set in the control device. Based on the sampling rule, the control device can determine which products on the product conveying chain 300 are samples, so as to control the working state of the divider 100, so that the divider 100 diverts the samples to the sample conveying chain 200. Based on the sampling rule, the control device can also determine the specific sample type of each sample on the sample conveying chain 200, such as startup sample, shutdown sample, pause sample, packaging material change sample and product change sample, so as to control the working state of the sample grabbing device 420 based on the corresponding sampling rule. The sample grabbing device 420 can be a manipulator. For example, a plurality of sample stations are provided on the sample classification table 410, and each sample station is used to place different types of samples in a corresponding centralized manner. The control device can control the manipulator to classify and place various types of samples on the sample conveying chain 200 on the corresponding stations on the sample classification table 410 based on the corresponding sampling rule.

[0040] For example, a sample coder 430 is fixedly installed above the sample conveying chain through a bracket, and the sample coder 430 is connected to the control device, and the control device can determine the type of each sample on the sample conveying chain 200 based on the set sampling rules. The control device is connected to the sample coder 430, and when the sample on the sample conveying chain 200 passes the position of the sample coder 430, the sample coder 430 can print the corresponding sample type code on the sample. A calibration camera is provided on the sample grabbing device 420, and the calibration camera can identify and calibrate the sample type code on each sample. Specifically, it can determine whether the sample type codes of each sample placed on a certain sample type station on the sample classification table 410 are consistent, which can play a calibration role. For another example, the calibration camera is also equipped with a display screen, and the display screen is arranged in the manual operation room. The calibration camera can feed back its shooting structure to the display screen, and the staff can perform auxiliary calibration according to the display results of the display screen.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sample classification and transfer assembly further includes a sample loading station 440 , an empty frame conveyor line 450 , and a frame transfer device 470 .

[0042] The sample loading station 440 is disposed between the sample classification table 410 and the empty frame conveying line 450. The frame transfer device 470 is disposed between the empty frame conveying line 450 and the sample loading station 440. The frame transfer device 470 can transfer empty frames between the empty frame conveying line 450 and the sample loading station 440.

[0043] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the sample grabbing device 420 can grab the same type of samples on the sample classification table 410 into the same empty frame. The sample classification and transfer assembly also includes a full frame conveyor line 460. The frame transfer device 470 can transfer full frames between the sample loading station 440 and the full frame conveyor line 460.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the full frame conveyor line 460 is arranged below the empty frame conveyor line 450 at intervals.

[0045] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the frame transfer device 470 includes a lift.

[0046] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, a sample loading station 440 is arranged beside the sample classification table 410, and the sample loading station 440 is used for the sample grabbing device 420 to frame the sample. An elevator is arranged beside the sample loading station 440. An empty frame conveying line 450 and a full frame conveying line 460 are arranged beside the elevator. In particular, the empty frame conveying line 450 and the full frame conveying line 460 are overlapped, and the empty frame conveying line 450 is arranged at intervals just above the full frame conveying line 460 to save space and improve safety.

[0047] In actual operation, the empty frame conveyor line 450 can transfer the empty frame to the position of the elevator, and the elevator can lower the empty frame and push it to the sample loading station 440. The control device can determine the number of samples at a certain station on the sample classification table 410. When the number of samples of a certain type reaches the full frame quantity standard, the control device controls the sample grabbing device 420 to grab the corresponding samples at the station into the empty frame of the sample loading station 440 in sequence, so that the empty frame becomes a full frame containing samples. Subsequently, the elevator pulls the full frame to the full frame conveyor line 460, and the full frame conveyor line 460 transfers the full frame to the target area. Subsequently, the elevator rises to the position corresponding to the empty frame conveyor line 450 for use in the next transfer operation.

[0048] In one embodiment of the utility model, the control device is a central control system, and each component is controlled by a PLC. The central control system can enter sampling rules according to production quality requirements, including information such as sample type, sampling quantity, and sample number. The central control system communicates with the filling machine, and the production status of the filling machine is sent to the central control system in real time. When the central control system detects that the production status of the filling machine has changed and triggers a sampling event, the lane divider 100 will divert the samples that meet the sampling requirements to the sample conveyor chain 200 according to the sampling rules. Since the production line speed is fast and the sampling quantity is required to be accurate, the magnetic suspension lane divider 100 is selected for lane division. For the samples divided onto the sample conveyor chain 200, the central control system generates a sample ID according to the established sample classification rules and prints it on the top of the sample by a UV coder. The printed samples arrive at the sample classification table 410, and the sample grabbing device 420 grabs, classifies and temporarily stores the samples on the sample classification table 410 according to the sample type. The sample classification table 410 is divided into different sample areas according to the sampling rules. The code calibration camera on the sample grabbing device 420 is a visual recognition device that can identify the ID number on the top of the sample. When the number of similar samples temporarily stored on the sample classification table 410 reaches the storage number of an empty frame, the empty frame conveying line 450 and the lifting mechanism are controlled to transport the empty frame to the sample loading station 440. A camera is installed at the sample loading station 440, which is used to identify the QR code on the empty frame. The sample is loaded into the empty frame by the sample grabbing device 420, and then the full frame sample is sent to a designated area, such as a sample library, through the lifting mechanism and the full frame conveying line 460. The camera can perform real-time verification of the sample loading frame and determine its placement status. At the same time, the sample ID is bound to the QR code on the empty frame, and the data is transmitted to the warehouse management system and the production management system.

[0049] According to the embodiments described above, the product sampling system completely controls product sampling by an automatic control system, thereby avoiding the occurrence of untimely sampling, missed sampling, forgotten sampling, etc. during manual sampling; the magnetic suspension separator 100 is used, which has fast speed and stable sampling, thereby avoiding sample collision and package inversion caused by manual grabbing and air blowing separation; it is fully automated, reducing the intensity of manual labor.

[0050] An embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model provides a product production line, comprising the product sampling system as described above.

[0051] Furthermore, in the product production line provided by the present invention, since it includes the product sampling system as described above, it also has the advantages as described above.

[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A product sampling system, characterized in that: It includes a channel divider (100), a sample conveying chain (200), and a sample classification and transport component. The lane divider (100) is arranged between the sample conveying chain (200) and the product conveying chain (300) of the product production line, and the lane divider (100) is used to divert samples to be taken from the product conveying chain (300) to the sample conveying chain (200). The sample classification and transportation component is arranged at a position close to the sample conveying chain (200), and the sample classification and transportation component is used to grab, classify and transport samples on the sample conveying chain (200).

2. The product sampling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample classification and transport component includes a sample classification table (410) and a sample grabbing device (420). The sample classification table (410) is arranged beside the sample conveying chain (200), and the sample grabbing device (420) is used to grab the samples on the sample conveying chain (200) and classify and place them on the sample classification table (410).

3. The product sampling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sample classification and transportation component also includes a sample coding machine (430), which is arranged at a position close to the sample conveying chain (200) and is used to print a sample type code on each sample of the sample conveying chain (200).

4. The product sampling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sample classification and transportation component also includes a calibration camera, which is installed on the sample grabbing device (420) and can identify and calibrate the sample type code on each sample.

5. The product sampling system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The sample classification and transport assembly further includes a sample loading station (440), an empty frame conveying line (450) and a frame transport device (470). Wherein, the sample loading station (440) is arranged between the sample classification table (410) and the empty frame conveying line (450), and the frame transfer device (470) is arranged between the empty frame conveying line (450) and the sample loading station (440). The frame transfer device (470) can transfer empty frames between the empty frame conveying line (450) and the sample loading station (440).

6. The product sampling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sample grabbing device (420) is capable of grabbing samples of the same type on the sample classification table (410) into the same empty frame. The sample classification and transfer component also includes a full frame conveyor line (460). The frame transfer device (470) is capable of transferring full frames between the sample loading station (440) and the full frame conveyor line (460).

7. The product sampling system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The full-frame conveying line (460) is arranged at intervals below the empty-frame conveying line (450).

8. The product sampling system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame transport device (470) includes an elevator.

9. The product sampling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sample grabbing device comprises a manipulator.

10. A product production line, characterized in that: Comprising a product sampling system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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