Automatic sorting line based on vision

By setting up a cleaning mechanism on the automatic sorting line and using motor-driven cleaning rollers and vacuum cleaners to clean the dust on the materials, the problem of sorting errors caused by obstructed material identification is solved, and the accuracy of visual inspection and the precision of sorting are achieved.

CN223325037UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12DONGGUAN SHANTENG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422690579.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

Existing vision-based automatic sorting lines are unable to effectively clean dust on materials, resulting in obstruction of material identification, affecting the accuracy of visual inspection, and leading to sorting errors.

Method used

A cleaning mechanism is set up on the automatic sorting line, including a motor-driven cleaning roller and a vacuum cleaner. The dust is swept by the cleaning roller and collected and filtered by the vacuum cleaner to ensure that the material identification is clearly visible.

Benefits of technology

Effectively clean the dust on the materials to ensure that the visual camera can clearly identify the material identification, avoid sorting errors and improve sorting accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material sorting, in particular to an automatic sorting line based on vision, which comprises an automatic sorting machine body, a support frame is fixedly mounted at the top of the automatic sorting machine body, a vision camera is fixedly mounted on the support frame, a cleaning mechanism is arranged on the automatic sorting machine body, and the vision camera is fixedly mounted on the cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism comprises a fixing frame fixedly installed on the surface of the automatic sorting machine body, a motor is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing frame, and a cleaning roller connected with the motor is movably installed in the fixing frame. Through the arrangement of the cleaning mechanism, dust on objects can be cleaned, marks on the objects can be prevented from being blocked after the dust is cleaned, the visual camera can clearly recognize and detect the marks on the objects, and therefore errors caused by sorting of the automatic sorting machine body are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic sorting line, in particular to an automatic sorting line based on vision, and belongs to the technical field of material sorting. Background Art

[0002] Sorting is the process of sorting and stacking items by type and order of arrival and departure. Sorting is a preparatory process to improve and support delivery, and it is an inevitable extension of the competition and economic efficiency of different delivery companies. Therefore, it can be said that sorting is an inevitable requirement for the development of delivery into a more advanced form.

[0003] In material sorting, automatic sorting lines are commonly used equipment. In order to sort materials accurately, automatic sorting lines are usually equipped with visual detection to distinguish materials. However, automatic sorting lines with visual detection cannot clean the dust on the materials. When the labels on the materials are covered and obscured by dust, it will affect visual detection and cause sorting errors.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve a vision-based automatic sorting line to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic sorting line based on vision. By setting a cleaning mechanism, the dust on the objects can be cleaned. After the dust is cleaned, the marks on the objects can be prevented from being blocked, so that the visual camera can clearly identify and detect the marks on the objects, thereby avoiding errors in the sorting of the automatic sorting machine body.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0007] A vision-based automatic sorting line includes an automatic sorting machine body, a support frame fixedly installed on the top of the automatic sorting machine body, a visual camera fixedly installed on the support frame, a cleaning mechanism provided on the automatic sorting machine body, the cleaning mechanism including a fixed frame fixedly installed on the surface of the automatic sorting machine body, a motor fixedly installed on one side of the fixed frame, a cleaning roller connected to the motor movably installed inside the fixed frame, a support plate fixedly installed on one side of the fixed frame, a vacuum cleaner fixedly installed on the top of the support plate, a fixed frame installed on the top of the vacuum cleaner, a filter rack provided inside the fixed frame, and a suction head connected to the vacuum cleaner fixedly installed on the bottom of the support plate.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of sliding grooves are provided on the inner wall of the fixing frame, and sliding rods slidably connected to the sliding grooves are fixedly mounted on both sides of the filter rack.

[0009] Preferably, two handles are fixedly installed on the top of the filter rack, and a one-way valve is fixedly installed between the vacuum cleaner and the fixed frame.

[0010] Preferably, first windows are installed on both sides of the fixing frame.

[0011] Preferably, two fixing plates symmetrically mounted on the automatic sorting machine body are provided on one side of the fixing frame, a positioning plate is movably mounted on one side of the fixing plate, and a spring is fixedly mounted between the positioning plate and the fixing plate.

[0012] Preferably, a protective frame is provided at the bottom of the visual camera, and a second window is fixedly installed at the bottom of the protective frame.

[0013] Preferably, mounting blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the visual camera, and bolts are installed between the protective frame and the mounting blocks.

[0014] The utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] By setting up the cleaning mechanism, the dust on the objects can be cleaned. When the objects are transported on the automatic sorting machine body, the motor is started to drive the cleaning roller to rotate, and the vacuum cleaner is started to generate suction. When the objects pass under the cleaning roller, the cleaning roller can clean the dust on the surface of the objects. At the same time, the dust that is swept away will be sucked into the fixed frame by the vacuum cleaner through the suction head and collected and filtered through the filter rack. After the dust is cleaned, the labels on the objects can be prevented from being blocked, so that the visual camera can clearly identify and detect the labels on the objects, thereby avoiding errors in the sorting of the automatic sorting machine body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the filter frame structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the one-way valve structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate and the positioning plate of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the protective frame structure of the present utility model.

[0022] In the figure, 1. Automatic sorting machine body; 2. Support frame; 3. Visual camera; 4. Cleaning mechanism; 5. Fixed frame; 6. Motor; 7. Cleaning roller; 8. Support plate; 9. Vacuum cleaner; 10. Fixed frame; 11. Filter rack; 12. Suction head; 13. Slide; 14. Slide rod; 15. Handle; 16. One-way valve; 17. First window; 18. Fixed plate; 19. Positioning plate; 20. Spring; 21. Protective frame; 22. Second window; 23. Mounting block; 24. Bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides an embodiment of a vision-based automatic sorting line.

[0025] A vision-based automatic sorting line includes an automatic sorting machine body 1, a support frame 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the automatic sorting machine body 1, a visual camera 3 is fixedly installed on the support frame 2, and a cleaning mechanism 4 is provided on the automatic sorting machine body 1. The cleaning mechanism 4 includes a fixed frame 5 fixedly installed on the surface of the automatic sorting machine body 1, a motor 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed frame 5, a cleaning roller 7 connected to the motor 6 is movably installed inside the fixed frame 5, a support plate 8 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed frame 5, a vacuum cleaner 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the support plate 8, a fixed frame 10 is installed on the top of the vacuum cleaner 9, a filter rack 11 is provided inside the fixed frame 10, and a suction head 12 connected to the vacuum cleaner 9 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the support plate 8. By setting the cleaning mechanism 4, the dust on the objects can be cleaned. When the objects are transported on the automatic sorting machine body 1, the motor 6 is started to drive the cleaning roller 7 to rotate, and the vacuum cleaner 9 is started to generate suction. When the objects pass under the cleaning roller 7, the cleaning roller 7 can clean the dust on the surface of the objects. At the same time, the dust that is swept away will be sucked into the fixed frame 10 by the vacuum cleaner 9 through the suction head 12 and collected and filtered through the filter rack 11. After the dust is cleaned, the marks on the objects can be prevented from being blocked, so that the visual camera 3 can clearly identify and detect the marks on the objects, thereby avoiding errors in sorting by the automatic sorting machine body 1.

[0026] In this embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, a plurality of slide grooves 13 are provided on the inner wall of the fixed frame 10, and slide rods 14 slidably connected to the slide grooves 13 are fixedly installed on both sides of the filter rack 11. Two handles 15 are fixedly installed on the top of the filter rack 11, a one-way valve 16 is fixedly installed between the vacuum cleaner 9 and the fixed frame 10, and a first window 17 is installed on both sides of the fixed frame 10. By setting the slide groove 13 and the slide rod 14, the filter rack 11 is slidably installed in the fixed frame 10 as a whole. When too much dust is collected on the filter rack 11, it can be taken out from the fixed frame 10 for cleaning to avoid clogging and affecting the collection and filtering effect of the filter rack 11. By setting the handle 15 and the one-way valve 16, after setting the handle 15 at the top of the filter rack 11, it is convenient to pull the filter rack 11 upward for disassembly, and the setting of the one-way valve 16 can prevent the dust entering the fixed frame 10 from flowing back and floating out of the suction head 12. Through the setting of the first window 17, it is convenient to directly observe the dust adhesion on the filter rack 11 through the fixed frame 10, so that the filter rack 11 can be disassembled and cleaned in time.

[0027] In this embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, one side of the fixing frame 5 is provided with two fixing plates 18 symmetrically mounted on the automatic sorting machine body 1, a positioning plate 19 is movably mounted on one side of the fixing plate 18, a spring 20 is fixedly mounted between the positioning plate 19 and the fixing plate 18, a protective frame 21 is provided at the bottom of the visual camera 3, a second window 22 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the protective frame 21, mounting blocks 23 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the visual camera 3, and bolts 24 are installed between the protective frame 21 and the mounting block 23. By setting the fixing plate 18, the positioning plate 19 and the spring 20, the material transported by the automatic sorting machine body 1 can be positioned, so that the material can pass accurately under the visual camera 3 to prevent it from tilting, so that the visual camera 3 can better identify the material. By setting the protective frame 21 and the second window 22, the protective frame 21 and the second window 22 are set at the bottom of the visual camera 3 to protect its camera end to avoid damage caused by collision with the material, while not affecting the camera detection. By setting the mounting block 23 and the bolt 24, the mounting block 23 and the bolt 24 are used to install the protective frame 21 on the support frame 2, which can not only prevent it from falling off, but also can be disassembled and replaced when the protective frame 21 is deformed after long-term use.

[0028] In this embodiment, if Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the working process of a vision-based automatic sorting line provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0029] When the objects are transported on the automatic sorting machine body 1, the motor 6 is started to drive the cleaning roller 7 to rotate, and the vacuum cleaner 9 is started to generate suction. When the objects pass under the cleaning roller 7, the cleaning roller 7 can clean the dust on the surface of the objects. At the same time, the dust that is swept away will be sucked into the fixed frame 10 by the vacuum cleaner 9 through the suction head 12 and collected and filtered through the filter rack 11. After the dust is cleaned, the marks on the objects can be prevented from being blocked, so that the visual camera 3 can clearly identify and detect the marks on the objects.

[0030] In summary, in this embodiment, according to a vision-based automatic sorting line of this embodiment, the filter rack 11 is slidably installed in the fixed frame 10 as a whole through the setting of the slide groove 13 and the slide rod 14. When too much dust is collected on the filter rack 11, it can be taken out of the fixed frame 10 for cleaning to avoid blockage affecting the collection and filtering effect of the filter rack 11. Through the setting of the handle 15 and the one-way valve 16, after the handle 15 is set at the top of the filter rack 11, the filter rack 11 can be easily pulled upward for disassembly, and the setting of the one-way valve 16 can prevent the dust entering the fixed frame 10 from flowing back and floating out of the suction head 12. Through the setting of the first window 17, it is convenient to directly observe the dust adhesion on the filter rack 11 through the fixed frame 10, so as to make timely corrections. The filter frame 11 is disassembled and cleaned. The setting of the fixing plate 18, the positioning plate 19 and the spring 20 can play a role in positioning the materials transported by the automatic sorting machine body 1, so that the materials can pass accurately under the visual camera 3 to prevent skew, so that the visual camera 3 can better identify the materials. Through the setting of the protective frame 21 and the second window 22, the protective frame 21 and the second window 22 are set at the bottom of the visual camera 3 to protect its camera end to avoid damage caused by collision with the material, while not affecting the camera detection. Through the setting of the mounting block 23 and the bolt 24, the mounting block 23 and the bolt 24 are used to install the protective frame 21 on the support frame 2, which can not only prevent it from falling off, but also can be disassembled and replaced when the protective frame 21 is deformed after long-term use.

[0031] For example, certain words are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers may use different terms to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not use differences in names as a way to distinguish components, but use differences in the functions of the components as the criteria for distinction. For example, "including" mentioned throughout the specification and claims is an open term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". "Approximately" means that within an acceptable error range, those skilled in the art can solve technical problems within a certain error range and basically achieve technical effects.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0033] The above description shows and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the form disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Instead, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention as taught herein or through the techniques or knowledge in the relevant field. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A vision-based automatic sorting line, comprising an automatic sorting machine body (1), a support frame (2) fixedly mounted on the top of the automatic sorting machine body (1), and a visual camera (3) fixedly mounted on the support frame (2), characterized in that: The automatic sorting machine body (1) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (4), and the cleaning mechanism (4) comprises a fixed frame (5) fixedly mounted on the surface of the automatic sorting machine body (1), a motor (6) fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed frame (5), a cleaning roller (7) connected to the motor (6) movably mounted inside the fixed frame (5), a support plate (8) fixedly mounted on one side of the fixed frame (5), a dust collector (9) fixedly mounted on the top of the support plate (8), a fixed frame (10) mounted on the top of the dust collector (9), a filter rack (11) disposed inside the fixed frame (10), and a suction head (12) connected to the dust collector (9) fixedly mounted on the bottom of the support plate (8).

2. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of slide grooves (13) are provided on the inner wall of the fixed frame (10), and slide rods (14) slidably connected to the slide grooves (13) are fixedly installed on both sides of the filter rack (11).

3. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two handles (15) are fixedly installed on the top of the filter frame (11), and a one-way valve (16) is fixedly installed between the vacuum cleaner (9) and the fixed frame (10).

4. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: First viewing windows (17) are installed on both sides of the fixing frame (10).

5. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two fixing plates (18) symmetrically mounted on the automatic sorting machine body (1) are provided on one side of the fixing frame (5); a positioning plate (19) is movably mounted on one side of the fixing plate (18); and a spring (20) is fixedly mounted between the positioning plate (19) and the fixing plate (18).

6. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective frame (21) is provided at the bottom of the visual camera (3), and a second viewing window (22) is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the protective frame (21).

7. The vision-based automatic sorting line according to claim 6, characterized in that: Mounting blocks (23) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the visual camera (3), and bolts (24) are mounted between the protective frame (21) and the mounting blocks (23).