Control device for operation of cigarette making and tipping unit

Abstract

The utility model discloses a control device for cigarette making and tipping unit operation, which comprises a video acquisition assembly, a server and a local computer, and is characterized in that the server is in communication connection with the local computer; the video acquisition assembly comprises a depth camera arranged above the cigarette making and tipping unit and a first embedded platform arranged in the depth camera, and the first embedded platform is in communication connection with the server; the server screens non-standard behaviors based on the data transmitted by the first embedded platform, and transmits a screening result to the local computer; the local computer comprises a display screen, and the display screen pushes alarm information of non-standard behaviors. According to the application, data acquisition is carried out on the production operation behavior through the video acquisition component, the production operation behavior is compared with the standard operation behavior in the server, whether the production operation behavior accords with the standard operation program is further judged, and the alarm information is timely sent to the non-standard behavior through the local computer, so that the SOP plays a real role.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of quality control, and more specifically, to a control device for the operation of a winder unit. Background Art

[0002] The cigarette packaging process is the most concentrated and prominent area for feedback on cigarette product quality. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for packaging equipment are an effective means of guiding personnel in correct operation and ensuring the effective implementation of safety, quality, and equipment management requirements. However, existing SOPs can only be displayed, trained, and coached through graphical means, failing to identify and provide feedback on operators' actual performance, thus undermining their effectiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a control device for the operation of a winding and splicing machine group, which collects data on production operation behaviors through a video acquisition component, compares production operation behaviors with standard operation behaviors in a server, and then determines whether the production operation behaviors comply with standard operating procedures, and issues alarm information for non-standard behaviors in a timely manner through a local computer, so that the SOP can truly play a role.

[0004] The present application provides a control device for the operation of a winder group, comprising a video acquisition component, a server and a local computer, wherein the server is in communication with the local computer;

[0005] The video acquisition component includes a depth camera arranged above the winder assembly and a first embedded platform arranged in the depth camera, and the first embedded platform is communicatively connected to the server;

[0006] The server filters non-standard behaviors based on the data transmitted by the first embedded platform, and transmits the screening results to the local computer;

[0007] The local computer includes a display screen that pushes alert messages for non-standard behavior.

[0008] Preferably, the control device for the cigarette rolling machine operation also includes an equipment status data acquisition device, which includes a sensor component and a second embedded platform arranged on the cigarette rolling machine. The second embedded platform is connected to the sensor component, and the second embedded platform is communicatively connected to the server.

[0009] Preferably, the video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition device and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in a wireless manner.

[0010] Preferably, the video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition device and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in a wired manner.

[0011] Preferably, the video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition device and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in wireless and wired manners.

[0012] Preferably, the depth camera includes a first depth camera for quality inspection and a second depth camera for operation and maintenance.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the control device for the winding and splicing unit operation provided in this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0017] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or uses.

[0018] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0019] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0020] The present application provides a control device for the operation of a winding and splicing machine group, which collects data on production operation behaviors through a video acquisition component, compares production operation behaviors with standard operation behaviors in a server, and then determines whether the production operation behaviors comply with standard operating procedures, and issues alarm information for non-standard behaviors in a timely manner through a local computer, so that the SOP can truly play a role.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, the control device for the operation of the winder group provided in this application includes a video acquisition component 110, a server 130 and a local computer 140.

[0022] The video capture component 110 includes a depth camera positioned above the winder assembly and a first embedded platform within the depth camera, which is in communication with the server 130. The depth camera is used to capture the winder assembly's production operations, generating operational video data. The first embedded platform stores the operational video data for a short period of time and pre-processes it accordingly before uploading the pre-processed data to the server 130.

[0023] In this application, the core controller of the embedded platform provides solutions based on Cortex-A72 + Cortex-A53, Cortex-A35 cores, and also provides Cortex-M cores (Cortex-M4 and Cortex M7) for real-time task processing. The core controller is suitable for a variety of cross-domain application scenarios such as advanced graphics, advanced imaging, advanced machine vision, high-end audio, high-end voice, high-end video and high-security embedded applications.

[0024] The first embedded platform pre-processes the operation video data, including using the depth camera's ability to collect depth information to identify the operator's joints from each frame of the operation video data and connect the joints to form the operator's human skeleton; identifying the position of the work station tools on the equipment, the size, position, and posture of the material, the position and quantity of the measuring tools, etc. from each frame of the operation video data, so as to fully reflect the correspondence between the operator, equipment and operating status.

[0025] It should be noted that the pre-processing of the operation video data performed by the first embedded platform is implemented using existing technologies, and this application does not improve the video data processing method.

[0026] Preferably, the depth camera includes a first depth camera for quality inspection and a second depth camera for operation and maintenance, which helps to efficiently collect video data.

[0027] The server 130 is mainly used to receive and periodically store the pre-processed data from the video acquisition component 110 , filter non-standard behaviors based on the data, and transmit the filtering results to the local computer 140 .

[0028] Specifically, after receiving the pre-processed data, the server 130 compares the production operation behavior reflected in the pre-processed data with the standard operation behavior to determine whether the production operation behavior complies with the standard operation procedure. If not, the production operation behavior is considered non-standard behavior.

[0029] It should be noted that the server 130 uses existing technology to filter non-standard behaviors, and this application does not make any improvements to this.

[0030] As an embodiment, the server 130 is a HP Proliant DL388G10 server.

[0031] The local computer 140 is in communication with the server 130 to enable data transmission. The local computer 140 includes a display screen. After receiving non-standard behavior information from the server 130, the local computer 140 transmits an alarm message regarding the non-standard behavior via the display screen. Simultaneously, the local computer 140 also transmits the alarm message to the production and operation and maintenance management system, which then handles the corresponding alarm message transmission. The local computer 140 can also perform quality traceability queries and generate operation and maintenance reports, a function achieved using existing technologies. The local computer 140 is also used to monitor equipment parameters, display real-time operation and maintenance and quality inspection videos (with human body joints), and display historical trends of monitoring data, all of which are achieved using existing technologies.

[0032] As an embodiment, the present application controls the operation of the roto-joining unit throughout the entire process. However, it is unnecessary to control the non-critical links of the roto-joining unit, so this method results in a waste of manpower and material costs.

[0033] Based on this consideration, the control device for the cigarette making unit operation preferably also includes an equipment status data acquisition device 120. The equipment status data acquisition device 120 includes a sensor component provided on the cigarette making unit and a second embedded platform, the second embedded platform being connected to the sensor component, and the second embedded platform being in communication with the server.

[0034] The second embedded platform determines the device operating status based on the information of the sensor module (implemented by existing technology), realizes short-term storage of the device operating status data, and serves as a trigger source for the event trigger unit in the server 130, while making an alarm response to abnormal device operation.

[0035] The event triggering unit is used to trigger the control device to start operation, thereby controlling the operation of the winder assembly. In this application, the server 130 typically triggers the control process based on the device operating status (e.g., key links in the device operation) sent by the second embedded platform. The server 130 can also periodically trigger the control process.

[0036] As an embodiment, the video acquisition component 110, the device status data acquisition device 120 and the local computer 140 respectively realize communication connection with the server 130 through wireless means (such as 5G) to transmit data.

[0037] As an embodiment, the video acquisition component 110, the device status data acquisition device 120 and the server 130 use the Huawei MH5000-31 5G industrial module to implement 5G wireless communication.

[0038] As another embodiment, the video acquisition component 110 , the device status data acquisition apparatus 120 and the local computer 140 are respectively connected to the server 130 via wired (eg Ethernet) communication for data transmission.

[0039] Preferably, the video acquisition component 110, the device status data acquisition device 120 and the local computer 140 respectively realize communication connection with the server 130 through wireless (such as 5G) and wired (such as Ethernet) methods to transmit data.

[0040] This application provides timely reminders for key quality inspection links and immediate feedback on the operator's performance, so that the SOP can be effectively implemented, operational behavior can be effectively standardized, and quality risks can be prevented and controlled from the root.

[0041] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control device for a roll-to-roll unit, characterized in that: It includes a video acquisition component, a server and a local computer, wherein the server is in communication with the local computer; The video acquisition component includes a depth camera arranged above the winder assembly and a first embedded platform arranged in the depth camera, and the first embedded platform is communicatively connected to the server; The server filters non-standard behaviors based on the data transmitted by the first embedded platform, and transmits the screening results to the local computer; The local computer includes a display screen, and the display screen pushes alarm information of non-standard behavior.

2. The control device for the operation of the winder and splicer unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an equipment status data acquisition device, which includes a sensor component and a second embedded platform arranged on the cigarette making machine unit, the second embedded platform is connected to the sensor component, and the second embedded platform is communicatively connected to the server.

3. The control device for the operation of the winder and splicer unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition apparatus and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in a wireless manner.

4. The control device for the operation of the winder and splicer unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition apparatus and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in a wired manner.

5. The control device for the operation of the winder and splicer unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The video acquisition component, the device status data acquisition apparatus and the local computer are respectively connected to the server in wireless and wired manners.

6. The control device for the operation of the winder and splicer unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The depth camera includes a first depth camera for quality inspection and a second depth camera for operation and maintenance.

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