Intelligent highland barley stir-frying equipment with industrial camera

Abstract

The utility model discloses intelligent highland barley stir-frying equipment with an industrial camera, which is characterized in that a stir-frying barrel is arranged in a mounting cavity of a mounting frame, an observation window is arranged on the peripheral surface of the stir-frying barrel, and the camera is arranged on the mounting cavity corresponding to the observation window; the heat emitted by stir-frying the highland barley can not be transmitted to the camera in a heat convection manner, but can be transmitted to the camera in a heat radiation manner with lower efficiency, so that the heat received by the camera during working is greatly reduced; therefore, the possibility that the camera is damaged under the condition that the intelligent highland barley stir-frying equipment with the industrial camera continuously works for a long time is reduced, the shutdown maintenance time of the equipment is shortened, and the highland barley stir-frying efficiency is favorably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment, and in particular to intelligent highland barley frying equipment carrying an industrial camera. Background Art

[0002] Roasting highland barley is a delicate task that requires frequent observation of the frying state to ensure that the barley is fully expanded while preventing it from becoming burnt or scorched. In the prior art, machine vision technology is often used to assist or replace manual control of the heat during frying. To ensure effective photography and minimize the equipment's footprint, the camera is typically placed directly above the frying barley. As the barley is frying, moisture in the barley and the heated air evaporate, transferring heat to the camera primarily through convection. Due to the high temperature during frying, the camera is exposed to high temperatures while monitoring the frying process, which is detrimental to its normal operation. This is especially true when frying large quantities of barley continuously. Operating the camera at high temperatures for extended periods can easily lead to damage, significantly impacting the efficiency of frying. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model discloses an intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera, which improves the problem in the prior art that the camera of the intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera is easily damaged by high temperature, and can avoid the camera from directly contacting the high temperature environment when monitoring the frying highland barley.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an intelligent highland barley frying device carrying an industrial camera, comprising:

[0005] A mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is provided with a mounting cavity;

[0006] A stir-fry cylinder, the stir-fry cylinder is arranged in the installation cavity, the stir-fry cylinder and the installation cavity are in clearance fit, and an observation window is provided on the outer circumference of the stir-fry cylinder;

[0007] The camera is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the camera is arranged corresponding to the observation window. When the intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera of the present invention is in use, the highland barley is placed in the stir-frying cylinder, and the stir-frying cylinder heats the highland barley while rotating along its own axis, thereby achieving stir-frying of the highland barley. When the observation window rotates to the camera's field of view, the camera takes a picture through the observation window to obtain the state of the highland barley in the stir-frying cylinder, thereby judging the state of the highland barley frying. Since the wall of the stir-frying cylinder or the observation window separates the camera from the frying highland barley, the heat emitted by the frying highland barley can no longer be transferred to the camera in the form of heat convection, but can only be transferred to the camera in the form of less efficient heat radiation, which greatly reduces the amount of heat received by the camera when it is working, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the camera when the intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera is working continuously for a long time, reducing the equipment downtime and maintenance time, and helping to improve the efficiency of highland barley frying.

[0008] As an optional technical solution, there are multiple observation windows, each of which is spaced apart along the circumference of the stir-fry drum. For each rotation of the stir-fry drum, the camera can capture images a number of times corresponding to the number of observation windows, thereby increasing the camera's monitoring coverage time and reducing the possibility of misjudgment due to individual captured images.

[0009] As an optional technical solution, the observation window is longer along the circumference of the stir-fry drum than along its axial direction. During the rotation of the stir-fry drum, the state of the barley in the stir-fry drum can only be captured when the camera's field of view overlaps with the observation window. When the stir-fry drum rotates rapidly, the camera's exposure time is short, which is not conducive to obtaining a clear image. The observation window of this solution makes the observation window longer along the circumference of the stir-fry drum than along its axial direction, which is beneficial for increasing the length of time that the camera's field of view overlaps with the observation window during a single shot, thereby increasing the camera's exposure time and facilitating the acquisition of a clearer image.

[0010] As an optional technical solution, a slide rail is provided axially along the outer wall of the stir-fry drum, through which the stir-fry drum is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. The slide rail is provided with a locking device for locking the relative position of the stir-fry drum and the mounting cavity. The stir-fry drum can be withdrawn from the mounting cavity via the slide rail, thereby facilitating maintenance of the various components within the stir-fry drum.

[0011] As an optional technical solution, the observation window is detachably mounted on the outer circumference of the stir-fry drum, with the distance between the observation window and the opening of the stir-fry drum being less than the travel of the slide rail. When the stir-fry drum is frying highland barley, debris such as barley husks and dust can easily adhere to the inner wall of the observation window, preventing the camera from taking photos through the observation window. In this case, the stir-fry drum can be withdrawn from the mounting cavity along the slide rail, and the observation window can then be removed for cleaning.

[0012] As an optional technical solution, the camera's shooting direction is offset from the plumb plane of the stir-fry drum's axis, and all cameras are positioned on one side of the mounting frame along the normal direction of the plumb plane. As the stir-fry drum stirs the barley, the barley rises and falls along the inner wall of the drum as the drum rotates. This camera placement prevents this barley from obstructing the camera's field of view, ensuring that the camera can capture the barley roasting process in the predetermined area.

[0013] As an optional technical solution, the inner wall of the stir-fry cylinder is provided with a spiral blade, and the extending direction of the spiral blade is the same as the axial direction of the stir-fry cylinder. The spiral blade can stir more highland barley, which is conducive to improving the uniformity of stir-frying highland barley.

[0014] As an optional technical solution, a fill light is provided inside the observation window. When frying the highland barley, the fill light illuminates the inner wall of the stir-frying cylinder, which helps the camera obtain a clearer image and improves the accuracy of the camera in judging the frying status of the highland barley.

[0015] As an optional technical solution, a feed port is provided at the bottom of the stir-fry cylinder along the axis; the intelligent highland barley stir-frying equipment carrying an industrial camera also includes a feed device, which is connected to the feed port.

[0016] As an optional technical solution, the invention further includes a controller, wherein the controller signal is connected to the camera and the stir-fry drum. After the highland barley is fried, the camera obtains the corresponding information and sends it to the controller, and the controller controls the stir-fry drum to stop rotating and heating.

[0017] One or more technical solutions provided by this utility model have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0018] The utility model relates to an intelligent highland barley frying device carrying an industrial camera. A stir-frying cylinder is arranged in the mounting cavity of the mounting frame, an observation window is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the stir-frying cylinder, and a camera is arranged on the mounting cavity corresponding to the observation window. Since the wall surface of the stir-frying cylinder or the observation window separates the camera from the frying highland barley, the heat emitted by the frying highland barley can no longer be transferred to the camera by heat convection, but can only be transferred to the camera in the form of less efficient heat radiation, which greatly reduces the amount of heat received by the camera when working, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the camera when the intelligent highland barley frying device carrying the industrial camera works continuously for a long time, reducing the equipment downtime for maintenance, and helping to improve the efficiency of highland barley frying. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, constitute a part of the present invention, and do not constitute a limitation of the embodiments of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent highland barley frying equipment equipped with an industrial camera in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the intelligent highland barley frying equipment equipped with an industrial camera along the axis of the stir-frying cylinder at the observation window.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] Mounting frame-1; mounting cavity-11; slide rail-12;

[0024] Stir-fry tube-2; observation window-21; fill light-211; spiral blade-22; feed port-23;

[0025] Camera-3; Feeding device-4; Controller-5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. 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.

[0027] In this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer" and the like indicate positions or locations based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily intended to better describe the utility model and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to having a specific orientation, or to being constructed or operated in a specific orientation.

[0028] Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating a position or location. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a dependency or connection in certain circumstances. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "installed," "disposed," "provided with," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral structures; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary; or internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] The present embodiment provides an intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera, comprising a mounting frame 1, a stir-frying tube 2, and a camera 3. The mounting frame 1 is provided with a mounting cavity 11. The stir-frying tube 2 is arranged in the mounting cavity 11, and the stir-frying tube 2 and the mounting cavity 11 are clearance-matched. The outer peripheral surface of the stir-frying tube 2 is provided with an observation window 21. The camera 3 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, and the camera 3 is arranged corresponding to the observation window 21. When the intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera of the present invention is in use, the highland barley is placed in the stir-frying tube 2, and the stir-frying tube 2 heats the highland barley while rotating along its own axis, thereby achieving stir-frying of the highland barley. When the observation window 21 rotates to the field of view of the camera 3, the camera 3 takes a picture through the observation window 21 to obtain the state of the highland barley in the stir-frying tube 2, thereby judging the state of the highland barley frying. Since the wall of the stir-frying tube 2 or the observation window 21 separates the camera 3 from the roasted barley, the heat emitted by the roasted barley can no longer be transferred to the camera 3 through heat convection, but can only be transferred to the camera 3 in the form of relatively less efficient heat radiation, which greatly reduces the amount of heat received by the camera 3 during operation, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the camera 3 when the intelligent barley roasting equipment carrying an industrial camera works continuously for a long time, reducing the equipment downtime and maintenance time, and helping to improve the efficiency of barley roasting.

[0033] In addition, a heat-insulating material or a heat-insulating tube may be provided outside the stir-fry tube 2 , and the observation window 21 may be hollowed out to further reduce the heat transferred to the camera 3 .

[0034] In addition, the observation window 21 can be made of a transparent material such as quartz glass or silicate glass that can withstand temperatures above 350° C. The structure of the observation window 21 can be a single-layer or multi-layer overlapping structure, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Based on the first embodiment, multiple observation windows 21 are provided, spaced apart along the circumference of the stir-fry drum 2. For each rotation of the stir-fry drum 2, the camera 3 can capture images corresponding to the number of observation windows 21. This increases the camera 3's monitoring coverage and reduces the possibility of misjudgment due to individual captured images. For example, the number of observation windows 21 can be three, evenly spaced along the circumference of the stir-fry drum 2. Furthermore, the number of observation windows 21 can be two, four, five, or any other number, and this embodiment is not intended to limit this.

[0037] As an optional embodiment, the observation window 21 is longer along the circumference of the stir-fry drum 2 than along the axial direction of the stir-fry drum 2. During the rotation of the stir-fry drum 2, the state of the barley in the stir-fry drum 2 can only be captured when the camera 3's shooting field of view overlaps with the observation window 21. When the stir-fry drum 2 rotates at a high speed, the exposure time left for the camera 3 is short, which is not conducive to obtaining a clear image. The observation window 21 of this embodiment makes the observation window 21 longer along the circumference of the stir-fry drum 2 than along the axial direction of the stir-fry drum 2. This is conducive to increasing the length of time that the camera 3's shooting field of view overlaps with the observation window 21 during a single shot, thereby increasing the exposure time of the camera 3 and facilitating the acquisition of a clearer image.

[0038] As an optional embodiment, a slide rail 12 is axially provided on the outer wall of the stir-fry drum 2. The stir-fry drum 2 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 11 via the slide rail 12. The slide rail 12 is provided with a locking device for locking the relative position of the stir-fry drum 2 and the mounting cavity 11. The stir-fry drum 2 can be withdrawn from the mounting cavity 11 via the slide rail 12, thereby facilitating maintenance of the various components within the stir-fry drum 2. It should be noted that the track of the slide rail 12 can be set on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 11, and a rolling element can be provided above the slider of the slide rail 12, with the rotation axis of the rolling element parallel to the axis of the stir-fry drum 2. The rolling element is connected to the stir-fry drum 2. When the stir-fry drum 2 is normally stir-frying barley, the rolling element acts as a bearing for the stir-fry drum 2. When the stir-fry drum 2 needs to be withdrawn from the mounting cavity 11, the rolling element and the slider slide along the track together with the stir-fry drum 2. The rolling element can be a needle roller, a cylindrical roller, or a tapered roller, etc., which is not limited to this embodiment.

[0039] As an optional embodiment, an observation window 21 is removably mounted on the outer circumference of the stir-fry drum 2. The distance between the observation window 21 and the opening of the stir-fry drum 2 is less than the travel of the slide rail 12. When the stir-fry drum 2 is stir-frying highland barley, barley husks, dust, and other debris can easily adhere to the inner wall of the observation window 21, preventing the camera 3 from taking pictures through the observation window 21. In this case, the stir-fry drum 2 can be withdrawn from the mounting cavity 11 along the slide rail 12, and the observation window 21 can be removed for cleaning.

[0040] As an optional embodiment, the shooting direction of the camera 3 is set away from the plumb plane where the axis of the stir-fry cylinder 2 is located, and all cameras 3 are set on one side of the mounting frame 1 along the normal direction of the plumb plane. When the stir-fry cylinder 2 stirs the barley, the barley rises and falls from one side along the inner wall of the stir-fry cylinder 2 as the stir-fry cylinder 2 rotates. The arrangement of the camera 3 in this solution can prevent this part of the barley from blocking the camera 3's field of view, ensuring that the camera 3 can capture the frying of the barley in the predetermined area. Figure 2 As shown, when the stir-fry tube 2 is frying highland barley, it rotates counterclockwise, and all the cameras 3 are arranged on the left side of the mounting bracket 1.

[0041] As an optional embodiment, the inner wall of the stir-fry cylinder 2 is provided with a spiral blade 22, and the extension direction of the spiral blade 22 is the same as the axial direction of the stir-fry cylinder 2. The spiral blade 22 can turn more barley, which is beneficial to improving the uniformity of stir-frying barley. In addition, the spiral blade 22 can play different roles in different directions of the stir-fry cylinder 2, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the spiral line of the spiral blade 22 is counterclockwise, and the rotation direction of the stir-fry cylinder 2 is also counterclockwise. The spiral blade 22 can transport the barley at the opening of the stir-fry cylinder 2 back to the bottom of the stir-fry cylinder 2, which is suitable for stir-frying barley with the stir-fry cylinder 2 to prevent the barley from spilling outside the intelligent barley frying equipment with an industrial camera; when the stir-fry cylinder 2 rotates clockwise, the spiral blade 22 can push the barley at the bottom of the stir-fry cylinder 2 to the opening of the stir-fry cylinder 2, which is suitable for discharging the barley after the stir-frying of the stir-fry cylinder 2 is completed.

[0042] As an optional embodiment, a fill light 211 is provided within the observation window 21. During the roasting of the highland barley, the fill light 211 illuminates the inner wall of the stir-frying drum 2, facilitating a clearer image for the camera 3 and improving the camera 3's ability to accurately assess the roasting status of the highland barley. If the observation window 21 is constructed with a single layer, the fill light 211 can be positioned outside the transparent plate to prevent damage from heat and impurities generated during the roasting process. If the observation window 21 is constructed with multiple layers, the fill light 211 can be positioned between two adjacent layers of transparent plate.

[0043] As an optional embodiment, a feed port 23 is opened along the axis of the bottom of the stir-fry cylinder 2; the intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera also includes a feeding device 4, which is connected to the feed port 23. Preferably, the feed port 23 can be provided with a gate, so that a sufficient amount of highland barley can be stored in the feeding device 4 in advance, and an appropriate amount of highland barley can be fed into the stir-fry cylinder 2 for frying each time through the gate, thereby simplifying the steps of frying highland barley.

[0044] As an optional embodiment, the system further includes a controller 5, which is signal-connected to the camera 3 and the stir-fry drum 2. After the highland barley is stir-fried, the camera 3 obtains the corresponding information and sends it to the controller 5, which then controls the stir-fry drum 2 to stop rotating and heating. If the stir-fry drum 2 is provided with spiral blades 22, the controller 5 can control the stir-fry drum 2 to reverse and discharge the material after the stir-fry is completed. In addition, a discharge device, such as a diversion trough or storage container, can be provided at the opening of the stir-fry drum 2.

[0045] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0046] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is intended to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera, characterized in that: include: A mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is provided with a mounting cavity; A stir-fry cylinder, the stir-fry cylinder is arranged in the installation cavity, the stir-fry cylinder and the installation cavity are in clearance fit, and an observation window is provided on the outer circumference of the stir-fry cylinder; A camera is mounted on the mounting bracket and is arranged corresponding to the observation window.

2. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1 is characterized in that: There are multiple observation windows, and the multiple observation windows are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the stir-fry cylinder.

3. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the observation window along the circumference of the stir-fry cylinder is greater than the length along the axial direction of the stir-fry cylinder.

4. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the stir-fry cylinder is axially provided with a slide rail, and the stir-fry cylinder is slidably connected to the inner wall of the installation cavity through the slide rail. A locking device is provided on the slide rail, and the locking device is used to lock the relative position of the stir-fry cylinder and the installation cavity.

5. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The observation window is detachably arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the stir-fry cylinder, and the distance from the observation window to the opening of the stir-fry cylinder is less than the stroke of the slide rail.

6. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shooting direction of the camera is set away from the plumb plane where the axis of the stir-fry tube is located, and all the cameras are set on one side of the mounting bracket along the normal direction of the plumb plane.

7. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the stir-fry cylinder is provided with a spiral blade, and the extending direction of the spiral blade is the same as the axial direction of the stir-fry cylinder.

8. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fill light is provided inside the observation window.

9. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A feed port is provided at the bottom of the stir-fry cylinder along the axis; the intelligent highland barley stir-frying equipment carrying an industrial camera also includes a feed device, which is connected to the feed port.

10. The intelligent highland barley frying equipment with an industrial camera according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, and the controller signal is connected to the camera and the stir-fry tube.

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