Dairy product unpacking mechanism, dairy product sample separation work station and dairy product detection work station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sample detection, and provides a dairy product unpacking mechanism, a dairy product sample separation workstation and a dairy product detection workstation, the dairy product unpacking mechanism comprises a mechanical arm and a control module, and the mechanical arm is in communication connection with the control module; the unpacking piece is arranged at the end part of the mechanical arm; wherein the control module is used for controlling the mechanical arm to drive the unpacking piece to unpack sample packages. The dairy product unpacking mechanism can replace manual unpacking work, manpower is reduced, sample pollution caused by manual unpacking can be avoided, and the accuracy of experimental results can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sample detection, in particular to a dairy product packaging opening mechanism, a dairy product sampling station and a dairy product detection station. Background Art

[0002] During the dairy production process, raw milk samples arriving at the factory, semi-finished product samples, and finished products produced in the workshop need to be tested for physical and chemical indicators to ensure food quality and safety. Currently, during the dairy product testing process, testers not only need to complete multiple testing tasks by themselves, but also need to spend a lot of energy on non-testing work such as material handling, sampling, test reagent preparation, and waste cleaning. In particular, when sampling finished product samples, testers are required to manually open the packaging box to facilitate subsequent sampling operations. This not only wastes manpower, but also easily causes sample contamination and affects the accuracy of experimental results. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a dairy product packaging opening mechanism, a dairy product sampling station and a dairy product testing station, which are used to solve the problem that manual packaging is used in dairy product testing in the prior art, which not only wastes manpower but also easily causes sample contamination and affects the accuracy of experimental results.

[0004] The utility model provides a dairy product packaging opening mechanism, comprising:

[0005] a robotic arm and a control module, wherein the robotic arm is in communication with the control module;

[0006] A package opening device, provided at the end of the robotic arm;

[0007] The control module is used to control the robotic arm to drive the package opening unit to open the sample package.

[0008] According to the dairy product package opening mechanism provided by the utility model, the package opening piece is a cutter or a pair of scissors.

[0009] According to the utility model, a dairy product packaging opening mechanism is provided, which further includes:

[0010] A visual module, the visual module being communicatively connected with the control module;

[0011] The vision module is used to obtain image information of the sample package; the control module is also used to determine the cutting path of the sample package surface based on the image information; during the unpacking operation, the control module is used to control the robotic arm to drive the cutter to cut an opening on the sample package along the cutting path.

[0012] According to the utility model, a dairy product packaging opening mechanism is provided, which further includes:

[0013] A clamping member is provided at the end of the robotic arm, and the clamping member is in communication connection with the control module; the control module is further used to control the clamping member to clamp and release the sample package.

[0014] According to a dairy product opening mechanism provided by the utility model, the clamping member includes a first clamping part, a second clamping part and a second driving member, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are arranged opposite to each other, the driving member is connected to the first clamping part, and the driving member is used to drive the first clamping part to move closer to or away from the second clamping part.

[0015] According to the utility model, a dairy product packaging opening mechanism is provided, which further includes:

[0016] A mobile base, the robotic arm is fixed to the mobile base, the mobile base is provided with a tray, the tray is provided with a plurality of accommodating slots, the accommodating slots are suitable for cooperating with the sample packaging limit, and the mobile base is communicatively connected with the control module;

[0017] The control module is further configured to control the robotic arm to drive the clamping member to move to the tray, control the clamping member to place the clamped sample package into the receiving slot, and control the movement of the movable base.

[0018] The utility model also provides a dairy product sampling station, comprising: a first laboratory table and any one of the above-mentioned dairy product packaging opening mechanisms, wherein the first laboratory table is used for placing samples to be tested, and the dairy product packaging opening mechanism is used for performing the packaging operation on the samples to be tested.

[0019] According to the utility model, a dairy product sampling station is provided, which also includes:

[0020] A cleaning device, comprising a water pump and a cleaning pool, wherein the cleaning pool is arranged on the first laboratory table and is provided with a water inlet and a drain, and the water inlet is connected to a water source through the water pump;

[0021] Before the unpacking operation, the control module is further used to control the robotic arm to drive the unpacking piece to move into the cleaning pool for a shaking and cleaning operation.

[0022] According to a dairy product sampling station provided by the present invention, the cleaning device further comprises:

[0023] a dryer, arranged on the first experimental table;

[0024] After the shaking and cleaning operation, the control module is further used to control the robotic arm to drive the opened package to move to the dryer for drying operation.

[0025] The utility model also provides a dairy product testing station, comprising: a second laboratory table, an operating mechanism, a testing mechanism and any of the above-mentioned dairy product unpacking mechanisms;

[0026] The detection mechanism is set on the second laboratory table, the operating mechanism and the dairy product packaging opening mechanism are set on one side of the second laboratory table, the operating mechanism is used to absorb samples from the sample packaging after opening, and the detection mechanism is used to perform physical and chemical tests on the samples absorbed by the operating mechanism

[0027] The dairy product packaging opening mechanism, dairy product sampling station, and dairy product testing station provided by the present invention utilize a robotic arm, a control module, and a packaging opening component. The packaging opening component is disposed at the end of the robotic arm, and the control module controls the robotic arm to drive the packaging opening component to open the sample packages. This dairy product packaging opening mechanism can replace manual packaging work, reducing manpower and avoiding sample contamination caused by manual packaging, thereby improving the accuracy of experimental results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the dairy product packaging opening mechanism provided by the utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the mechanical arm and the cutter in the dairy product packaging opening mechanism provided by the utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a dairy product sampling station provided by the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a dairy product testing station provided by the present utility model.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] 100. Dairy product opening mechanism; 11. Robotic arm; 111. Mounting base; 12. Control module; 13. Opening piece; 14. Vision module; 15. Mobile base; 151. Tray; 200. First laboratory table; 21. Sample to be tested; 300. Cleaning device; 31. Water pump; 32. Cleaning tank; 33. Dryer; 400. Second laboratory table; 500. Operating mechanism; 600. Detection mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are numbered for the purpose of clearly describing the product components and do not represent any substantial difference. The terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" 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 direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more. In the specification and claims, "and / or" means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0037] The following combination Figures 1-4 The utility model describes a dairy product packaging opening mechanism, a dairy product sampling station and a dairy product testing station.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the dairy product package opening mechanism 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes a robotic arm 11, a control module 12, and a package opening unit 13. The robotic arm 11 is in communication with the control module 12. The package opening unit 13 is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 11. The control module 12 is used to control the robotic arm 11 to drive the package opening unit 13 to open the sample package.

[0039] The control module 12 can be set on the robot arm 11. The robot arm 11 is used to drive the package opening piece 13 to move in three-dimensional space, and the position of the package opening piece 13 can be adjusted under the control of the control module 12. The robot arm 11 can be as follows: Figure 2 The multi-joint robotic arm shown can also be a rectangular coordinate robotic arm.

[0040] When using the dairy product opening mechanism 100 to open a package, the position of the sample to be tested can be determined using structural positioning components, such as horizontal and vertical positioning blocks on a conveyor line or a laboratory table. The control module 12 then controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the opening member 13 along a predetermined trajectory to open the sample package. This eliminates the need to precisely locate the opening position on the sample package, making control of the robotic arm 11 by the control module 12 simpler and reducing the accuracy requirements for the robotic arm 11.

[0041] The dairy product package opening mechanism provided in the present embodiment comprises a robotic arm 11, a control module 12, and a package opening member 13. The package opening member 13 is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 11, and the control module 12 controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the package opening member 13 to open the sample package. This dairy product package opening mechanism can replace manual package opening, reducing manpower and avoiding sample contamination caused by manual package opening, thereby improving the accuracy of experimental results.

[0042] The dairy product package opening mechanism provided in the present embodiment is suitable for opening samples packaged in paper or plastic boxes. The package opening member 13 can be a cutter or a pair of scissors. The sample package can be cut open with the cutter, or the sample package can be trimmed open with the scissors. The cutter can be a blade, such as a utility knife. The purpose of both cutting and trimming is to create an opening in the sample package, facilitating subsequent insertion of a sample aspiration gun tip into the sample package for sample aspiration.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, the package opening member 13 is detachably connected to the robotic arm 11. This allows for portable replacement of the package opening member 13 when it is damaged or needs to be replaced. The package opening member 13 can be disposable or reusable. For reusable packages, the package opening member 13 can be replaced regularly. Different types of package opening members 13 can also be used to accommodate sample packages of varying thicknesses.

[0044] The package opening member 13 can be detachably connected to the robotic arm 11 in a variety of ways. For example, the robotic arm 11 may have a slot at its end, into which one end of the package opening member 13 is inserted. An elastic buckle can be provided within the slot to secure the package opening member 13. Alternatively, the package opening member 13 can be secured to the robotic arm 11 using bolts extending through the slot and the package opening member 13.

[0045] The dairy product package opening mechanism provided in this embodiment also includes a vision module 14, which is in communication with the control module 12. The vision module 14 is configured to capture image information of the sample package. The control module 12 is further configured to determine a cutting path along the surface of the sample package based on the image information. During the package opening operation, the control module 12 controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the cutter along the cutting path to create an opening in the sample package.

[0046] The vision module 14 is used to capture image information of the sample packaging and convert it into a digital signal that the control module 12 can understand and process. The control module 12 analyzes and processes this digital signal to determine a cutting path for the sample packaging surface. This cutting path can be a rectangular or circular path along the sample packaging surface. During cutting, connection points can be reserved to prevent the cut portion from falling into the sample packaging and contaminating the sample.

[0047] When the package opening member 13 is a pair of scissors, the scissors are in communication with the control module 12. The control module 12 can control the mechanical arm 11 to drive the scissors to move to a set position, and then control the scissors to cut an opening on the side of the sample package.

[0048] Specifically, the vision module 14 can be a high-precision camera. The image information captured by the vision module 14 includes image information of the upper surface of the sample packaging. The control module 12 determines a cutting path based on this upper surface image information and then controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the cutter to cut and create holes according to this cutting path. If the specifications of the batch of samples are consistent, the control module 12 can control the robotic arm 11 to drive the cutter to cut and create holes using a unified operating standard, thereby improving package opening efficiency.

[0049] Furthermore, the image information acquired by the vision module 14 may also include height information of the sample packaging's upper surface. The control module 12 controls the robotic arm 11 to move the cutter to a position below the height based on the sample packaging's upper surface before performing the cutting and opening operation. This ensures the cutting depth and achieves effective opening.

[0050] The dairy product unpacking mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present invention further includes a clamping member (not shown in the figure), which is provided at the end of the robotic arm 11 and is in communication with the control module 12. The control module 12 is also used to control the clamping member to clamp and release the sample package. After completing the unpacking operation of the sample, the control module 12 can control the robotic arm 11 to drive the clamping member to move, and control the clamping member to clamp the sample package. Then, the robotic arm 11 can be controlled to drive the clamping member to move to a set position, and the sample is placed in a standardized manner so that personnel or other equipment can uniformly transfer the unpacked samples.

[0051] Specifically, the clamping member includes a first clamping portion, a second clamping portion, and a second driving member. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are arranged opposite each other. The second driving member is connected to the first clamping portion and is used to drive the first clamping portion toward or away from the second clamping portion to achieve clamping and release of the sample package. The second driving member can be a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric push rod.

[0052] Among them, the first clamping part and the second clamping part can be flat plate-like parts or mutually symmetrical arc-shaped plate-like parts, which are specifically determined according to the shape of the sample package to be clamped, so that the first clamping part and the second clamping part can better fit the outer wall of the sample package.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, the dairy product opening mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present invention also includes a mobile base 15, to which the robotic arm 11 is fixed. The mobile base 15 is provided with a tray 151, which is provided with a plurality of receiving slots adapted to engage with the sample packages. The mobile base 15 is in communication with the control module 12. After the opening operation is completed, the control module 12 is further configured to control the robotic arm 11 to move the clamping member to the tray 151, control the clamping member to place the clamped sample package into the receiving slot, and control the movement of the mobile base 15.

[0054] Specifically, a walking mechanism is provided at the bottom of the mobile base 15, and the control module 12 is in communication with the walking mechanism to control the movement of the mobile base 15, thereby expanding the working range of the package opening mechanism. Figure 2 As shown, the robot arm 11 includes a mounting base 111, and the robot arm 11 is connected to the mobile base 15 through the mounting base 111. The control module 12 is arranged in the mounting base 111 or in the mobile base 15.

[0055] The dairy product packaging opening mechanism of the present invention can control the mobile base 15 to move between the sample separation station and the physical and chemical processing station through the control module 12. For example, after the sample separation station completes the packaging, the mobile base 15 transfers the opened sample to the physical and chemical processing station for sampling and physical and chemical testing.

[0056] The tray 151 can be fixed to the mobile base 15 or placed on the mobile base 15. Optionally, the position of the tray 151 on the mobile base 15 is fixed, so that the position of the receiving slots thereon is also fixed. This makes it easier for the robotic arm 11 to drive the clamping member to move to the tray 151 along a set trajectory and place the sample into the corresponding receiving slot. It also makes it easier for the dairy product unpacking mechanism 100 to perform a fixed-point sample suction operation through other mechanisms after arriving at the physical and chemical station.

[0057] like Figure 3As shown, the present invention also provides a dairy product sampling station, which includes a first laboratory table 200 and any of the above-mentioned dairy product packaging opening mechanisms 100. The first laboratory table 200 is used to place the sample 21 to be tested, and the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 is used to perform the packaging operation on the sample 21 to be tested.

[0058] Optionally, the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 is located on one side of the first laboratory table 200. If the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 is not provided with a movable base 15, the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 can be located on the first laboratory table 200. If the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 is provided with a movable base 15, the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 can be located separately from the first laboratory table 200 to facilitate transfer of the opened samples to the physical and chemical processing station.

[0059] The dairy product sampling station provided in this embodiment also includes a cleaning device 300. The cleaning device 300 is positioned on the first laboratory table 200. Prior to the package opening operation, the control module 12 is further configured to control the robotic arm 11 to move the package opening member 13 to the cleaning device 300 for cleaning. By providing the cleaning device 300 to clean the package opening member 13, this embodiment can avoid or reduce the consumption of the package opening member 13, lowering testing costs, standardizing the specifications of the package opening member 13, and simplifying the cleaning process.

[0060] Specifically, the cleaning device 300 includes a water pump 31 and a cleaning tank 32. The cleaning tank 32 is located on the first laboratory table 200 and has a water inlet and a drain. The water inlet is connected to a water source via the water pump 31. Before the package opening operation, the control module 12 is also used to control the robotic arm 11 to move the package opening member 13 into the cleaning tank 32 for a shaking and cleaning operation. This shaking of the package opening member 13 can flush any remaining sample from its surface.

[0061] The water pump 31 is used to replenish clean water to the cleaning pool 32, and the drain is used to discharge wastewater. Optionally, the water pump 31 is in communication with the control module 12. Before the unpacking operation, the control module 12 controls the water pump 31 to start to keep the water in the cleaning pool 32 clean enough.

[0062] It should be noted that the cleaning device 300 can also take other forms, which are not limited in this embodiment. For example, the cleaning device 300 includes a nozzle and a liquid collection tank, wherein the nozzle is disposed within the liquid collection tank, and the liquid collection tank is provided with a drain outlet. The control module 12 controls the robotic arm 11 to move the package opening member 13 to the nozzle, and the nozzle flushes the package opening member 13. The wastewater collected in the liquid collection tank is then discharged from the first laboratory table 200 through the drain outlet.

[0063] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning device 300 also includes a wiping member (not shown), which is positioned on the first laboratory table 200. After the shaking and cleaning operation, the control module 12 is further configured to control the robotic arm 11 to move the package opening member 13 to the wiping member for drying. The wiping member can be made of absorbent materials such as a sponge, cotton cloth, or paper towel, without limitation.

[0064] Based on the above embodiment, the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 further includes a gripper (not shown), which is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 11 and is in communication with the control module 12. The control module 12 is also used to control the robotic arm 11 to drive the gripper to move to the wiper, and to control the gripper to grasp and replace the wiper.

[0065] Specifically, the first laboratory table 200 is equipped with a waste collection trough, a wiper storage box, and a wiper placement area. The waste collection trough is used to collect waste, the wiper storage box is used to store clean wipers, and the wiper placement area is used to store used wipers. The control module 12 can be set to replace the wipers after completing a set number of puncturing operations.

[0066] When replacing the wiping piece, the control module 12 controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the gripper to grab the wiping piece from the wiping piece placement position, then controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the gripper to discard the wiping piece into the garbage collection bin, and then controls the robotic arm 11 to drive the gripper to grab a clean wiping piece from the wiping piece storage box and place it on the wiping piece placement position.

[0067] Specifically, the gripper includes a first drive member and two opposing jaws that are rotatably connected. The first drive member is used to drive one jaw to rotate around the other, causing one end of the two jaws to move closer or further away from each other, thereby opening and closing the gripper to grasp and release an object. The first drive member can be a hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric gripper.

[0068] Furthermore, the dairy product sampling station provided in the embodiment of the present invention further includes a dryer 33, which is disposed on the first laboratory table 200. After the shaking and cleaning operation, the control module 12 is further configured to control the robotic arm 11 to drive the opened package 13 to move to the dryer 33 for drying.

[0069] The dryer 33 may be an electric drying oven or an electric hair dryer, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment. If the dryer 33 is sufficient to dry the package opening member 13, a wiping member may not be provided. Of course, the wiping member may be used after wiping, which can accelerate the drying of the surface of the package opening member 13.

[0070] The present invention also provides a dairy product testing station. Figure 4As shown, the dairy product testing station includes a second laboratory table 400, an operating mechanism 500, a testing mechanism 600, and any of the aforementioned dairy product packaging opening mechanisms 100. The testing mechanism 600 is located on the second laboratory table 400, while the operating mechanism 500 and dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 are located on one side of the second laboratory table 400. The operating mechanism 500 is used to transfer samples collected by the dairy product packaging opening mechanism 100 to the testing mechanism 600 for physical and chemical testing.

[0071] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a dairy product testing system, which includes a dairy product testing station and any of the above-mentioned dairy product sampling stations. The control module 12 is also used to control the mobile base 15 to move back and forth between the first laboratory table 200 and the dairy product testing station.

[0072] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a dairy product testing system, which includes a dairy product sampling station and any of the above-mentioned dairy product testing stations. The control module 12 is also used to control the mobile base 15 to move back and forth between the second laboratory table 400 and the dairy product sampling station.

[0073] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention 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 present invention.

Claims

1. A dairy product packaging opening mechanism, characterized in that: include: a robotic arm and a control module, wherein the robotic arm is in communication with the control module; A package opening device, provided at the end of the robotic arm; The control module is used to control the robotic arm to drive the package opening unit to open the sample package.

2. The dairy product packaging opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The package opening piece is a cutter or a pair of scissors.

3. The dairy product packaging opening mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A visual module, the visual module being communicatively connected with the control module; The visual module is used to obtain image information of the sample packaging; The control module is further configured to determine a cutting path of the sample packaging surface according to the image information; During the package opening operation, the control module is used to control the robotic arm to drive the cutter to cut an opening on the sample package along the cutting path.

4. The dairy product packaging opening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A clamping member is provided at the end of the robotic arm, and the clamping member is in communication connection with the control module; the control module is further used to control the clamping member to clamp and release the sample package.

5. The dairy product packaging opening mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping member includes a first clamping portion, a second clamping portion and a second driving member. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are arranged opposite to each other. The driving member is connected to the first clamping portion and is used to drive the first clamping portion to move closer to or away from the second clamping portion.

6. The dairy product packaging opening mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A mobile base, the robotic arm is fixed to the mobile base, the mobile base is provided with a tray, the tray is provided with a plurality of accommodating slots, the accommodating slots are suitable for cooperating with the sample packaging limit, and the mobile base is communicatively connected with the control module; The control module is further configured to control the robotic arm to drive the clamping member to move to the tray, control the clamping member to place the clamped sample package into the receiving slot, and control the movement of the movable base.

7. A dairy product sampling station, characterized in that: include: A first laboratory table and a dairy product packaging opening mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first laboratory table is used to place samples to be tested, and the dairy product packaging opening mechanism is used to perform the packaging operation on the samples to be tested.

8. The dairy product sampling station according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A cleaning device, comprising a water pump and a cleaning pool, wherein the cleaning pool is arranged on the first laboratory table and is provided with a water inlet and a drain, and the water inlet is connected to a water source through the water pump; Before the unpacking operation, the control module is further used to control the robotic arm to drive the unpacking piece to move into the cleaning pool for a shaking and cleaning operation.

9. The dairy product sampling station according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cleaning device also includes: a dryer, arranged on the first experimental table; After the shaking and cleaning operation, the control module is further used to control the robotic arm to drive the opened package to move to the dryer for drying operation.

10. A dairy product testing station, characterized in that: include: a second laboratory table, an operating mechanism, a detection mechanism, and a dairy product opening mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The detection mechanism is arranged on the second laboratory table, the operating mechanism and the dairy product opening mechanism are arranged on one side of the second laboratory table, the operating mechanism is used to absorb samples from the sample packaging after opening, and the detection mechanism is used to perform physical and chemical testing on the samples absorbed by the operating mechanism.

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