Food outer bag packaging detection mechanism

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of food packaging, and particularly relates to a detection mechanism for food (such as areca nuts) outer bag packaging, which comprises a rack and the following structures arranged on the rack: an outer bag clamping assembly for clamping an outer bag, exposing a sealing position of the outer bag and positioning the outer bag; the lifting assembly is used for driving the outer bag clamping assembly to move up and down; and the detection assembly is used for detecting the sealing condition of the outer bag. When in use, a plurality of (such as five) food (such as areca nuts) outer bags are moved to the lower part of the device, the lifting component drives the outer bag clamping jaw component to descend, the clamping jaw cylinder retracts, the outer bag clamping jaw component clamps and positions the outer bags, a heat sealing position is exposed for CCD (Charge Coupled Device) detection, and whether the outer bags flow into a next station or an NG (Natural Gas) runner or not is judged according to a detection result.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of food packaging, and particularly relates to a detection mechanism for the outer bag packaging of food (such as betel nuts). Background Art

[0002] After the food industry packaging bag is heat-sealed, it is necessary to detect the sealing effect, that is, it is necessary to perform a number of appearance detection items, such as detecting whether there is a missed seal in the seal, whether the seal is flat, and whether there are white edges on both sides of the seal (after heat-sealing, if the two sides of the bag are not completely aligned, the inner liner on one side will be exposed, and this inner liner is generally white, and what is shown is the white edge), etc.

[0003] The existing detection process is relatively complex and has a high degree of dependence on manual labor.

[0004] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a detection mechanism for the outer bag packaging of food, which can meet the high production capacity requirements and efficient detection effects of customers through a clever structural design, and can be compatible with different sizes at the same time, adapt to various food sealing packaging detections, and has great development and application potential. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a detection mechanism for the outer bag packaging of food in view of the deficiencies of the prior art. Through a clever structural design, it can meet the high production capacity requirements and efficient detection effects of customers, and can be compatible with different sizes at the same time, adapt to various food sealing packaging detections, and has great development and application potential.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A detection mechanism for the outer bag packaging of food, including a frame and the following structures arranged on the frame:

[0008] An outer bag clamping assembly for clamping the outer bag while exposing the sealing position of the outer bag and positioning the outer bag;

[0009] A lifting assembly for driving the outer bag clamping assembly to move up and down;

[0010] And a detection assembly for detecting the sealing condition of the outer bag.

[0011] As an improvement of the detection mechanism for the outer bag packaging of food of the utility model, the outer bag clamping assembly includes a first strip-shaped jaw, a second strip-shaped jaw, a jaw cylinder arranged on the first strip-shaped jaw and the second strip-shaped jaw, and an upper plate connected to the lifting assembly.

[0012] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, the first strip-shaped jaw includes a first upper cross bar, a first clamping bar, and a first connecting column for connecting the first upper cross bar and the first clamping bar. The second strip-shaped jaw includes a second upper cross bar, a second clamping bar, and a second connecting column for connecting the second upper cross bar and the second clamping bar. The first clamping bar and the second clamping bar are arranged in parallel, and the opposite sides of the first clamping bar and the second clamping bar are both subjected to rubber coating treatment.

[0013] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, a guiding mechanism is further provided between the first upper cross bar and the second upper cross bar.

[0014] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, the guiding mechanism includes a first slider arranged on the first upper cross bar, a second slider arranged on the second upper cross bar, a slide rail and a base block that match the first slider and the second slider. The slide rail is arranged on the base block.

[0015] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, the lifting assembly includes a bracket, a lifting cylinder arranged on the bracket, and a guiding shaft. The lifting cylinder can drive the outer bag clamping assembly to move up and down.

[0016] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, the detection assembly includes a front CCD, a rear CCD, a front strip-shaped light source located above the front CCD, and a rear strip-shaped light source located above the rear CCD.

[0017] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, the front CCD, the rear CCD, the front strip-shaped light source, and the rear strip-shaped light source are all set to at least two.

[0018] As an improvement to the food outer bag packaging detection mechanism of the present utility model, both the first connecting column and the second connecting column are set to at least three. A first detection window is formed between adjacent first connecting columns, and a second detection window is formed between adjacent second connecting columns.

[0019] During use, several (such as 5) food (such as betel nuts) outer bags are moved below the present utility model. The lifting assembly drives the outer bag jaw assembly to descend. The jaw cylinder retracts, and the outer bag jaw assembly clamps the outer bag and positions it, exposing the heat-sealing position for CCD detection. According to the detection results, it is determined whether to flow into the next station or the NG channel. The present utility model can ensure the high production capacity requirements and detection effects of customers, and can simultaneously be compatible with different sizes, adapt to various food sealing packaging detections, and has great development potential.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0021] First, the utility model can take pictures and position the outer bag of food, can clamp several bags of products at the same time, and the sealing position will not block the CCD camera from taking pictures and detecting;

[0022] Second, the utility model can realize the detection of both the front and back sides, and the lighting of the two sides cannot affect each other;

[0023] Third, the gripper of the outer bag of food can clamp the outer bag of food without loosening, so as not to affect the camera taking pictures and eliminate misjudgment.

[0024] Fourth, the utility model can realize the full-automatic detection of the sealing of the outer bag of food, can detect several bags at the same time, the mechanism positioning is stable, the speed is fast, the positioning outer bag gripper can adapt to the sealing detection of bags with different widths, and the false detection rate is low. In particular, the utility model can detect whether there is a white edge at the bag mouth after heat sealing to kick out defective products. Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 is one of the three-dimensional structure diagrams of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 is the second three-dimensional structure diagram of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 is the second three-dimensional structure diagram of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 is the second three-dimensional structure diagram of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 is the structure diagram of the outer bag clamping assembly in the utility model. Detailed Embodiments

[0030] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the utility model are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0032] In addition, the descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0033] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the present utility model provides a food outer bag packaging detection mechanism, which includes a frame 1 and the following structures arranged on the frame 1:

[0034] An outer bag clamping assembly 3 for clamping the outer bag 2 while exposing the sealing position of the outer bag 2 and positioning the outer bag 2;

[0035] A lifting assembly 4 for driving the outer bag clamping assembly 3 to move up and down;

[0036] And a detection assembly 5 for detecting the sealing condition of the outer bag 2. The detection assembly 5 can detect the condition of the bag mouth after heat sealing. If there are situations such as unsealed, uneven sealing, or white edges on both sides of the seal, it is regarded as a defective product and enters the NG channel.

[0037] The outer bag clamping assembly 3 includes a first strip-shaped jaw 31, a second strip-shaped jaw 32, a jaw cylinder 33 arranged on the first strip-shaped jaw 31 and the second strip-shaped jaw 32, and an upper plate 35 connected to the lifting assembly 4.

[0038] The first strip-shaped jaw 31 includes a first upper cross bar 311, a first clamping bar 312, and a first connecting column 313 for connecting the first upper cross bar 311 and the first clamping bar 312. The second strip-shaped jaw 32 includes a second upper cross bar 321, a second clamping bar 322, and a second connecting column 323 for connecting the second upper cross bar 321 and the second clamping bar 322. The first clamping bar 312 and the second clamping bar 322 are arranged in parallel, and the opposite sides of the first clamping bar 312 and the second clamping bar 322 are both treated with rubber coating to prevent the outer bag clamping assembly 3 from damaging the outer bag. During use, the first clamping bar 312 and the second clamping bar 322 clamp the lower position of the sealing edge of the outer bag 2, exposing the sealing edge.

[0039] A guiding mechanism 34 is further arranged between the first upper cross bar 311 and the second upper cross bar 321, so that the first strip-shaped jaw 31 and the second strip-shaped jaw 32 can approach or move away from each other along a specific route.

[0040] The guiding mechanism 34 includes a first slider 341 disposed on the first upper cross bar 311, a second slider 342 disposed on the second upper cross bar 321, a slide rail 343 and a base block 344 that match the first slider 341 and the second slider 342. The slide rail 343 is disposed on the base block 344, and the slide rail 343 can play a guiding role.

[0041] The lifting assembly 4 includes a bracket 41, a lifting cylinder 42 disposed on the bracket 41, and a guiding shaft 43. The lifting cylinder 42 can drive the outer bag clamping assembly 3 to move up and down. The lifting cylinder 42 is connected to the upper plate 35, and one end of the guiding shaft 43 is also connected to the upper plate 35. The guiding shaft 43 can play a guiding role, enabling the lifting cylinder 42 to drive the outer bag clamping assembly 3 to move up or down along a specific route.

[0042] The detection assembly 5 includes a front CCD 51, a back CCD 52, a front strip light source 53 above the front CCD 51, and a back strip light source 54 above the back CCD 52. By providing the front and back CCDs, the packaging conditions of the front and back sides of the heat-sealed package can be detected simultaneously. The front strip light source 53 and the back strip light source 54 can respectively provide illumination for the front CCD 51 and the back CCD 52, improving the detection accuracy.

[0043] The front CCD 51, the back CCD 52, the front strip light source 53, and the back strip light source 54 are all provided with at least two. In this embodiment, the front CCD 51, the back CCD 52, the front strip light source 53, and the back strip light source 54 are all provided with five. In this way, the present utility model can simultaneously detect five outer bags 2, greatly improving the working efficiency.

[0044] Both the first connecting column 313 and the second connecting column 323 are provided with at least three. A first detection window is formed between adjacent first connecting columns 313, and a second detection window is formed between adjacent second connecting columns 323. The CCD detects the sealing edge condition of the outer bag 2 after heat sealing through the first detection window and the second detection window.

[0045] During use, several (such as 5) food (such as betel nut) outer bags 2 are moved below the present utility model. The lifting assembly 4 drives the outer bag gripper assembly 3 to descend, the gripper cylinder 33 retracts, and the outer bag gripper assembly 3 clamps and positions the outer bag 2, exposing the heat-sealing position for CCD detection. Whether it flows into the next working station or the NG flow channel is judged according to the detection result.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0047] First, the present utility model can take pictures and position the food outer bags, can simultaneously clamp several bags of products, and the sealing position will not block the CCD camera from taking pictures and detecting;

[0048] Second, the utility model can realize front and back detection, and the lighting on both sides cannot affect each other;

[0049] Third, the food outer bag gripper can clamp the food outer bag without loosening, so as not to affect the camera taking pictures and prevent misjudgment.

[0050] Fourth, the utility model can realize full-automatic detection of the food outer bag sealing, can detect several bags at the same time, the mechanism positioning is stable, the speed is fast, the positioning outer bag gripper can adapt to the sealing detection of bags with different widths, and the false detection rate is low.

[0051] According to the disclosure and teaching of the above specification, those skilled in the art of the utility model can also make appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the utility model. In addition, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of description and do not constitute any limitation to the utility model.

Claims

1. A food outer bag packaging detection mechanism, characterized in that: Comprising a frame and the following structures arranged on the frame: An outer bag clamping assembly for clamping the outer bag while exposing the sealing position of the outer bag and positioning the outer bag; A lifting assembly for driving the outer bag clamping assembly to move up and down; And a detection assembly for detecting the sealing condition of the outer bag.

2. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The outer bag clamping assembly includes a first strip-shaped jaw, a second strip-shaped jaw, jaw cylinders arranged on the first strip-shaped jaw and the second strip-shaped jaw, and an upper plate connected to the lifting assembly.

3. The food outer bag packaging detection institution according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first strip-shaped jaw includes a first upper cross bar, a first clamping bar, and a first connecting column for connecting the first upper cross bar and the first clamping bar. The second strip-shaped jaw includes a second upper cross bar, a second clamping bar, and a second connecting column for connecting the second upper cross bar and the second clamping bar. The first clamping bar and the second clamping bar are arranged in parallel, and the opposite sides of the first clamping bar and the second clamping bar are both treated with rubber coating.

4. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: A guiding mechanism is further arranged between the first upper cross bar and the second upper cross bar.

5. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guiding mechanism includes a first slider arranged on the first upper cross bar, a second slider arranged on the second upper cross bar, a slide rail and a base block that match the first slider and the second slider. The slide rail is arranged on the base block.

6. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a bracket, a lifting cylinder and a guiding shaft arranged on the bracket. The lifting cylinder can drive the outer bag clamping assembly to move up and down.

7. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly includes a front CCD, a rear CCD, a front strip-shaped light source located above the front CCD, and a rear strip-shaped light source located above the rear CCD.

8. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 7, wherein: The front CCD, the rear CCD, the front strip-shaped light source and the rear strip-shaped light source are all arranged to be at least two.

9. The food outer bag packaging detection mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: Both the first connecting column and the second connecting column are arranged to be at least three. A first detection window is formed between adjacent first connecting columns, and a second detection window is formed between adjacent second connecting columns.

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