Full-stack cigarette image acquisition device

By designing an image acquisition device for a full stack of cigarettes that includes a walking trolley, a scissor-type lifting mechanism, a telescopic arm mechanism and a camera, the problem of limited angle of a fixed camera is solved, efficient and accurate image acquisition of the cigarette stack is achieved, and the automatic statistical accuracy and operational convenience are improved.

CN223448069UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17YINCHUAN COMPANY NINGXIA HUI AUTONOMOUS REGION TOBACCO
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Application Number
CN202422495323.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-16

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Technical Problem

Due to the limited shooting angle of the fixed camera, the existing cigarette image acquisition system cannot fully and accurately obtain the overhead and front view images of the stack, which affects the automatic counting accuracy of the number of cigarettes and makes it difficult to quickly and flexibly adjust the position and angle of the shooting equipment.

Method used

A device for capturing images of a stack of cigarettes has been designed. It includes a trolley, a scissor-type lift mechanism, a telescopic arm mechanism, a top-view camera, and a front-view camera. These components work together to flexibly capture both top-view and front-view images of the cigarette stack. The trolley is freely movable, the scissor-type lift mechanism adjusts the height of the top-view camera, the telescopic arm mechanism adjusts the horizontal distance of the top-view camera, and the lift mechanism adjusts the vertical position of the front-view camera, ensuring image capture at various angles and heights.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and accurate image acquisition of cigarette stacks, improves the accuracy and flexibility of image acquisition, reduces human errors, improves inventory efficiency and equipment operation convenience, and reduces labor costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a full-stack cigarette image acquisition device which comprises a walking trolley, a scissor-type lifting mechanism, a telescopic arm mechanism, an overlook camera, a lifting rod mechanism, a front-view camera and a control cabinet. The walking trolley is provided with a shear fork type lifting mechanism used for adjusting the height. The telescopic arm mechanism is installed on the lifting platform, and front-back stretching and retracting of the overlooking camera are achieved through a multi-section arm and a telescopic air cylinder. A lifting rod mechanism is arranged at the position of the vehicle head, and lifting adjustment of the front-view camera is achieved through a lead screw transmission structure. The angles of the top view camera and the front view camera can be adjusted, and it is ensured that images of the full stack of cigarettes are comprehensively collected. The control cabinet is in communication connection with all the mechanisms through a human-computer interaction interface, and automatic operation of the equipment is achieved. The device has the characteristics of flexibility and stability in image acquisition, convenience in operation and the like, and the working efficiency and the image acquisition precision in the full-stack cigarette inventory making process can be effectively improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to mechanical field, concretely relates to a full stack cigarette image acquisition device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As one of fast-moving consumer goods, cigarettes occupy an important position in modern industrial processes in production and storage. Especially in large cigarette factories or warehouses, cigarettes are usually stacked and stored in the form of full stacks. With the expansion of production scale, how to efficiently and accurately inventory full stack cigarettes, especially quickly count the number of cigarettes, has become an important demand for enterprises to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

[0003] Traditional cigarette inventory mainly relies on manual visual inspection or manual recording of the number of stacked cigarettes, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also prone to errors, making it difficult to meet the high requirements of modern cigarette factories for inventory accuracy and timeliness. In order to solve this problem, in recent years, automated inventory equipment based on image acquisition and processing technology has gradually emerged, especially through the acquisition of overhead and front view images of cigarette stacks, combined with algorithm analysis, achieving the effect of automatically counting the number of cigarettes.

[0004] The existing cigarette image acquisition system usually shoots full stack cigarettes through a fixed camera. However, due to the complex and variable position of the cigarette stack, the stack height and angle are also different, and the shooting angle of the fixed camera is often limited, which cannot fully and accurately obtain the overhead and front view images of the stack, affecting the automatic counting accuracy of the number of cigarettes. At the same time, in actual operation, how to quickly and flexibly adjust the position and angle of the shooting equipment to ensure that the equipment can shoot the stack from multiple angles is still a technical problem that needs to be solved. SUMMARY

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a full stack cigarette image acquisition device.

[0006] The utility model is realized through the following technical schemes:

[0007] The application relates to a full-pile cigarette image acquisition device which comprises a walking trolley, a scissor-type lifting mechanism, a telescopic arm mechanism, a top-view camera, a lifting rod mechanism, a front-view camera and a control cabinet; the walking trolley is provided with the scissor-type lifting mechanism which is perpendicular to the ground in the lifting direction; the top end platform of the scissor-type lifting mechanism is fixedly connected with the telescopic arm mechanism which can be stretched out and drawn back; the telescopic end of the telescopic arm mechanism is connected with the top-view camera; the telescopic direction of the telescopic arm mechanism is the same as the advancing direction of the walking trolley and is parallel to the ground; the lifting rod mechanism is arranged at the position of the trolley head of the walking trolley; the lifting end of the lifting rod mechanism is connected with the front-view camera; the control cabinet is arranged at the position of the trolley tail of the walking trolley; the control cabinet is in communication connection with the walking trolley, the scissor-type lifting mechanism, the telescopic arm mechanism, the top-view camera and the front-view camera respectively, and controls the running or on-off state of the control cabinet.

[0008] The full-pile cigarette image acquisition device can collect the top view and the front view of the full-pile cigarettes through the top-view camera and the front-view camera respectively, and further realizes the rapid counting of the cigarette quantity. The walking trolley can freely move in the site and can flexibly adjust the spatial position of the acquisition device. The scissor-type lifting mechanism can adjust the height of the top-view camera, ensures that the top-view camera can collect the top image of the cigarette pile from the appropriate depression angle, and avoids the visual angle shielding caused by the too low position of the camera. Meanwhile, the front-view camera is installed on the lifting rod mechanism and can collect the front image of the cigarette pile of different heights through the lifting adjustment. The device has compact overall structure design, can flexibly operate in the relatively narrow warehouse environment, and ensures the efficiency and accuracy of the image acquisition.

[0009] Further, the walking trolley comprises a chassis, walking wheels, a driving motor and a steering mechanism; four walking wheels are arranged at the positions of the four corners of the chassis; the driving motor is arranged on the two walking wheels close to the trolley head; and the two walking wheels are connected with the steering mechanism.

[0010] The design of the walking trolley ensures the mobility and stability of the whole acquisition device. The chassis of the trolley serves as the supporting base of the whole device, the four walking wheels are arranged to make the trolley have good ground adaptability and can freely move on the flat ground. The walking wheels on the two sides of the trolley head are connected with the driving motor and the steering mechanism respectively, so that the trolley can accurately control the moving path and the steering angle and flexibly cope with the space limitation in the warehouse. The control cabinet is in communication connection with the driving motor and the steering mechanism, so that the advancing and steering operations of the trolley can be controlled through the operating handle, thereby ensuring that the trolley can smoothly collect images at different positions.

[0011] Further, the telescopic arm mechanism comprises a multi-section arm mechanism and telescopic cylinders, the multi-section arm mechanism comprises a plurality of hollow rods successively sleeved from thick to thin, two adjacent hollow rods are connected by a telescopic cylinder, the cylinder seat of the telescopic cylinder is fixed on the front-stage hollow rod, and the push rod of the telescopic cylinder is connected with the rear-stage hollow rod; the overhead camera is connected to the last-stage hollow rod; the plurality of telescopic cylinders are in communication connection with the control cabinet.

[0012] The multi-section arm design of the telescopic arm mechanism allows the overhead camera to flexibly extend at different horizontal distances and adapt to cigarette stacks of different sizes. The expansion and contraction of each arm section are realized by the telescopic cylinders, ensuring that the overhead camera can accurately reach the required position. This design not only reduces the overall floor area of the device but also ensures that the overhead camera can adapt to stacks of different heights and widths, avoiding image acquisition errors caused by distance problems. In addition, the lightweight design of the multi-section arm structure also reduces energy consumption and improves the operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0013] Further, the lifting rod mechanism comprises a sleeve and a lifting rod, the sleeve is fixedly connected to the walking trolley, and the lifting rod is sleeved in the sleeve; a lead screw is arranged in the sleeve, the lead screw passes through the lifting rod and is threadedly connected with the lifting rod; a driven bevel gear is coaxially arranged at the lower end of the lead screw, the driven bevel gear is meshingly connected with a driving bevel gear, a lengthening rod is coaxially and fixedly connected to the driving bevel gear, and the lengthening rod extends to the outside of the sleeve and is fixedly connected with a crank handle; the front-view camera is connected to the end of the lifting rod away from the sleeve.

[0014] The core of the lifting rod mechanism is to realize the vertical lifting adjustment of the front-view camera through the sleeve and the lifting rod. The lead screw is threadedly connected with the lifting rod, so that the height of the lifting rod can be easily adjusted by rotating the driving bevel gear. The addition of the crank handle allows the operator to manually and quickly adjust the height of the front-view camera to adapt to cigarette stacks of different heights. This design not only ensures the stability of the lifting process but also ensures that the device does not shake or tilt during front-view image acquisition, thereby improving the clarity and accuracy of image acquisition.

[0015] Further, the connection between the overhead camera and the telescopic arm mechanism and the connection between the front-view camera and the lifting rod mechanism are respectively provided as angle-adjustable clutches.

[0016] To further improve the flexibility and accuracy of image acquisition, the connection between the overhead camera and the telescopic arm mechanism, and the connection between the front-view camera and the lifting rod mechanism are both equipped with adjustable angle sockets. Through this structure, the operator can adjust the shooting angle of the camera according to actual needs, ensuring that the best viewing angle can be obtained. The overhead camera can adjust the angle on the horizontal plane to adapt to cigarette stacks at different positions; the front-view camera can adjust the angle vertically to facilitate the shooting of high or irregular stacks, ensuring the integrity of the collected images.

[0017] Further, the control cabinet is provided with a handle for inputting operation instructions. As the hub of the entire device, the control cabinet integrates the control functions of all subsystems. The handle provides a simple operation mode for the operator through the human-computer interaction interface, and the movement, lifting and camera position adjustment of the device can be realized through simple control. The control system inside the control cabinet can automatically coordinate the communication between the various subsystems, ensuring that the telescopic arm, scissor lifting mechanism and camera can move synchronously, thereby realizing fast and efficient image acquisition.

[0018] Further, the full-stack cigarette image acquisition device is provided with a power supply, which is electrically connected with the walking trolley, scissor lifting mechanism, telescopic arm mechanism, overhead camera, front-view camera and control cabinet. The full-stack cigarette image acquisition device is equipped with an independent power supply system, which can provide stable power supply for the walking trolley, scissor lifting mechanism, telescopic arm mechanism, overhead camera, front-view camera and control cabinet. The design of the power supply system ensures that the device does not need to frequently replace the power cord when moving in a large range, increasing the mobility of the device. According to specific needs, the power supply can adopt the mode of battery or external power supply, adapting to different working environments and ensuring the continuity and reliability of the acquisition operation.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model lie in:

[0020] 1. Efficient and flexible image acquisition, which can flexibly adjust the position, height and angle, realize the rapid acquisition of full-stack cigarette overhead view and front view images at different heights and angles, and solve the problem of limited acquisition angle of traditional fixed camera.

[0021] The image acquisition accuracy is improved, the shooting angle can be adjusted according to the needs of the scene, the image angle is accurate every time, each key area of the cigarette stack is covered, and the image acquisition accuracy is greatly improved, providing a reliable data basis for subsequent cigarette quantity statistics.

[0022] High degree of automation, convenient operation, the operator can check the device status in real time through simple operation, and directly control the image acquisition process, greatly improving the operation convenience and work efficiency of the device.

[0023] The device has strong stability, wide adaptability, saves labor cost, greatly improves the warehouse efficiency and reduces the labor cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 Another three-dimensional structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structure schematic view of the walking trolley of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 A structure schematic view of the telescopic arm mechanism of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structure schematic view of the telescopic arm mechanism of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 A structure schematic view of the lifting rod mechanism of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 8 A three-dimensional structure schematic view of the lifting rod mechanism of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 9 A three-dimensional structure sectional view of the lifting rod mechanism of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structure schematic view of the control cabinet of the utility model;

[0034] In the figure: 1-walking trolley, 2-scissor type lifting mechanism, 3-telescopic arm mechanism, 4-overhead camera, 5-lifting rod mechanism, 6-front camera, 7-control cabinet, 8-operating handle, 11-bottom plate, 12-traveling wheel, 13-driving motor, 14-steering mechanism, 31-multi-section arm mechanism, 32-telescopic cylinder, 51-sleeve, 52-lifting rod, 53-screw rod, 54-driven bevel gear, 55-driven bevel gear, 56-crank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The utility model will be further described in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments:

[0036] Embodiment: as Figures 1-10As shown, a full stack of cigarette image acquisition device, including walking trolley 1, scissor type lifting mechanism 2, telescopic arm mechanism 3, overhead camera 4, lifting rod mechanism 5, front camera 6 and control cabinet 7;The walking trolley 1 is provided with the scissor type lifting mechanism 2 which is perpendicular to the ground in the lifting direction;The top platform of the scissor type lifting mechanism 2 is fixedly connected with the telescopic arm mechanism 3 which can be telescopic, the telescopic end of the telescopic arm mechanism 3 is connected with the overhead camera 4, the telescopic direction of the telescopic arm mechanism 3 is the same as the advancing direction of the walking trolley 1, and is parallel to the ground;The lifting rod mechanism 5 is arranged at the position of the head of the walking trolley 1, and the lifting end of the lifting rod mechanism 5 is connected with the front camera 6;The control cabinet 7 is arranged at the tail position of the walking trolley 1, and the control cabinet 7 is respectively connected with the walking trolley 1, the scissor type lifting mechanism 2, the telescopic arm mechanism 3, the overhead camera 4 and the front camera 6 in communication, and controls the running or on-off state.

[0037] The full stack of cigarette image acquisition device provided by the utility model can collect the plan view and the front view of the full stack of cigarettes through the overhead camera 4 and the front camera 6 respectively, and further realize the rapid counting of the number of cigarettes. The walking trolley 1 freely moves in the site, and can flexibly adjust the spatial position of the acquisition device. The scissor type lifting mechanism 2 can adjust the height of the overhead camera 4, so that the overhead camera 4 can collect the top image of the cigarette stack from a suitable depression angle, and the visual angle is prevented from being blocked due to the low position of the camera. Meanwhile, the front camera 6 is installed on the lifting rod mechanism 5, and can collect the front image of the cigarette stack of different heights through lifting adjustment. The device has compact overall structure design, can be flexibly operated in the relatively narrow warehouse environment, and ensures the efficiency and accuracy of image acquisition.

[0038] The walking trolley 1 comprises a chassis 11, walking wheels 12, drive motors 13 and a steering mechanism 14;Four walking wheels 12 are arranged at the four corner positions of the chassis 11, two walking wheels 12 near the head position are respectively connected with the drive motors 13, and the two walking wheels 12 are connected with the steering mechanism 14;The drive motors 13 and the steering mechanism 14 are respectively connected with the control cabinet 7 in communication.

[0039] The design of the walking trolley 1 ensures the mobility and stability of the whole acquisition device. The trolley chassis 11 serves as the supporting foundation of the whole device, the four walking wheels 12 are arranged to make the trolley have good ground adaptability, and the trolley can freely travel on the flat ground. The walking wheels 12 on both sides of the head of the trolley are respectively connected with the drive motors 13 and the steering mechanism 14, so that the trolley can accurately control the travel path and the steering angle, and flexibly cope with the space limitation in the warehouse. The control cabinet 7 is connected with the drive motors 13 and the steering mechanism 14 in communication, so that the forward movement, steering and other operations of the trolley can be controlled through the operating handle 8, thereby ensuring that the trolley can smoothly collect images at different positions.

[0040] The steering mechanism 14 is the key component in the walking trolley 1 that realizes precise control of direction and flexible travel. It works in cooperation with the driving motor 13 and is responsible for the direction adjustment of the walking trolley. In order to ensure that the trolley can flexibly avoid obstacles and smoothly turn in a narrow warehouse environment, the design of the steering mechanism 14 has the characteristics of high precision and fast response. The core function of the steering mechanism 14 is to control the rotation angle of the front wheels, so that the walking trolley can smoothly turn. Specifically, the steering mechanism 14 converts the steering instructions sent by the control cabinet 7 into the rotation action of the front wheels through mechanical structures such as steering pull rods, gear racks, or electric steering motors. When the operator inputs the steering instructions through the control handle 8, the control cabinet 7 transmits the instructions to the steering mechanism 14, and the driving motor 13 works in cooperation with the steering mechanism 14 to adjust the direction of the walking wheels 12.

[0041] The telescopic arm mechanism 3 includes a multi-section arm mechanism 31 and telescopic cylinders 32. The multi-section arm mechanism 31 includes a plurality of hollow rods that are sequentially connected from thick to thin. Two adjacent hollow rods are connected by a telescopic cylinder 32. The cylinder seat of the telescopic cylinder 32 is fixed on the front-stage hollow rod, and the push rod of the telescopic cylinder 32 is connected with the rear-stage hollow rod. The overhead camera 4 is connected to the last-stage hollow rod. The plurality of telescopic cylinders 32 are in communication connection with the control cabinet 7.

[0042] The multi-section arm design of the telescopic arm mechanism 3 allows the overhead camera 4 to flexibly extend and retract at different horizontal distances, adapting to cigarette stacks of different sizes. The expansion and contraction between each arm section are realized by the telescopic cylinders 32, ensuring that the overhead camera 4 can accurately reach the desired position. This design not only reduces the overall floor space of the device, but also ensures that the overhead camera can adapt to stacks of different heights and widths, avoiding image acquisition errors caused by distance problems. In addition, the lightweight design of the multi-section arm structure also reduces energy consumption and improves the operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0043] The lifting rod mechanism 5 includes a sleeve 51 and a lifting rod 52. The sleeve 51 is fixedly connected to the walking trolley 1, and the lifting rod 52 is sleeved inside the sleeve 51. The inside of the sleeve 51 is provided with a lead screw 53, which is threadedly connected with the lifting rod 52. The lower end of the lead screw 53 is coaxially provided with a driven bevel gear 54, which is meshingly connected with a driving bevel gear 55. The driving bevel gear 55 is coaxially fixedly connected with an extension rod, which extends to the outside of the sleeve 51 and is fixedly connected with a ratchet wrench 56. The front-view camera 6 is connected to the end of the lifting rod 52 away from the sleeve 51.

[0044] The core of the lifting rod mechanism 5 is to realize the vertical lifting adjustment of the front-view camera 6 through the sleeve 51 and the lifting rod 52. The lead screw 53 is threadedly connected with the lifting rod 52, so that the height of the lifting rod 52 can be easily adjusted by rotating the driving bevel gear 55. The addition of the crank handle 56 enables the operator to manually and quickly adjust the height of the front-view camera 6 to adapt to cigarette stacks of different heights. This design not only ensures the stability of the lifting process, but also ensures that the device will not shake or tilt during the front-view image acquisition process, thereby improving the clarity and accuracy of image acquisition.

[0045] The connection between the overhead camera 4 and the telescopic arm mechanism 3, and the connection between the front-view camera 6 and the lifting rod mechanism 5 are respectively designed as angle-adjustable sockets. To further improve the flexibility and accuracy of image acquisition, the connection between the overhead camera 4 and the telescopic arm mechanism 3, and the connection between the front-view camera 6 and the lifting rod mechanism 5 are both designed as angle-adjustable sockets. Through this structure, the operator can adjust the shooting angle of the camera according to actual needs to ensure that the best viewing angle can be obtained. The overhead camera 4 can adjust the angle in the horizontal plane to adapt to cigarette stacks at different positions; the front-view camera 6 can adjust the angle vertically to facilitate the shooting of high or irregular stacks, ensuring the integrity of the collected images.

[0046] The overhead camera 4 and the front-view camera 6 are the core equipment of the full-stack cigarette image acquisition device for collecting images of cigarette stacks from different angles. They are responsible for shooting the cigarette stacks from two different directions, namely from above and from the front. These two cameras not only have high resolution, but also have wide-angle, adjustable-angle, and stable image transmission functions to ensure that the collected images are clear and complete, providing reliable data for subsequent algorithm calculations of the number of cigarettes.

[0047] The overhead camera 4 is installed at the end of the telescopic arm mechanism 3, and its main function is to shoot the overhead view of the cigarette stack from a direction perpendicular to the top of the stack. Since the overhead camera 4 needs to cover the entire top area of the cigarette stack, its field of view should be wide enough, so a wide-angle lens or a camera with fisheye effect is used, which can cover a larger shooting area at a higher position.

[0048] In addition, the focal length of the overhead camera 4 is adjustable to adapt to cigarette stacks of different heights, ensuring that the images not only cover the entire cigarette stack, but also have sufficient detail resolution. The shooting resolution of the camera is at least 1080p to ensure that the position, shape, and other features of the cigarettes can be clearly distinguished in the subsequent image processing process. The connection between the overhead camera 4 and the telescopic arm is an angle-adjustable socket, which allows the camera to make fine adjustments in angle during shooting, thereby avoiding image distortion caused by positional errors or tilting.

[0049] The front view camera 6 is mounted at the end of the lifting rod mechanism 5, and its main function is to take a front view from the front angle of the cigarette stack. Similar to the overhead camera, the front view camera 6 also needs to have a high resolution and wide-angle lens to capture the entire front of the cigarette stack in a single shot.

[0050] Since the front view camera 6 is mounted on a liftable rod, it needs to adjust the shooting height according to the height of the cigarette stack. Through the screw and gear mechanism, the lifting rod can achieve precise height adjustment, ensuring that the front view camera 6 is always in the appropriate shooting position. In addition, the installation of the front view camera 6 also adopts an angle-adjustable design, which can be fine-tuned during front-view shooting to avoid tilting or blind spots in the image.

[0051] Both cameras should also have night vision or low-light shooting capabilities to ensure that in the case of insufficient warehouse light, the front view of the cigarette stack can still be clearly captured.

[0052] The control cabinet 7 is provided with a control handle 8 for inputting operation instructions. The control cabinet 7, as the core of the entire device, integrates the control functions of all subsystems. The control handle 8 provides a simple operation method for the operator through the human-machine interface, and can realize the movement, lifting and camera position adjustment of the device through simple control. The control system inside the control cabinet 7 can automatically coordinate the communication between each subsystem to ensure that the extension arm, scissor lifting mechanism and camera action can be synchronized, so as to realize fast and efficient image acquisition.

[0053] The control cabinet 7 and the control handle 8 are the core control and operation components of the entire full-stack cigarette image acquisition device. They are jointly responsible for the centralized management and operation control of the walking trolley 1, the overhead camera 4, the front view camera 6 and other parts. Through the control cabinet 7, the instruction transmission and state monitoring of each device are performed, while the control handle 8 is used to provide operation information for the operator to ensure that the device can safely and accurately perform operations in complex environments.

[0054] Among them, the control cabinet 7 includes:

[0055] Controller and processing unit: the control cabinet 7 is built-in with a central controller (such as CPU or PLC) for processing operation instructions, controlling each device in the system and monitoring its running state in real time. The central controller receives operation instructions from the control handle 8 and performs tasks, and can make adjustments according to system feedback data to ensure accurate operation of the device.

[0056] Human-machine interface: The control cabinet 7 is integrated with a human-machine interface, providing an intuitive operation and monitoring method for the operator. The interface includes a touch screen or a key display screen, through which the user can directly input instructions, adjust device parameters, or view the real-time device running status and system alarm information. The operation interface display content includes camera image acquisition, device location information, lifting height, etc., ensuring that the operator can monitor the device throughout the acquisition process.

[0057] Control display screen: The control cabinet 7 is equipped with a separate control display screen, mainly used to display key data and operation status of the system. For example, the working status of the overhead camera 4 and the front-view camera 6, the forward speed and direction of the walking trolley 1, the current height of the scissor lifting mechanism 2 and the telescopic arm mechanism 3, etc. The display screen can update the status information in real time, helping the operator better control the device operation.

[0058] Communication module: Multiple communication modules are set in the control cabinet 7 to ensure stable connection with the walking trolley 1, scissor lifting mechanism 2, telescopic arm mechanism 3, overhead camera 4, front-view camera 6, etc. The communication module supports common industrial communication protocols such as RS485, CAN bus or wireless communication protocols (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), ensuring that each device can quickly respond to control instructions.

[0059] Power management module: The control cabinet 7 is also equipped with a power management module to provide the required power for each device. The power management module is responsible for power distribution and ensures stable system voltage to prevent device damage caused by overload or unstable power supply.

[0060] Safety protection device: The control cabinet 7 has safety protection functions such as overload protection, short circuit protection, etc. to ensure that the device will not be damaged under abnormal working conditions. In addition, safety warnings can be displayed through the human-machine interface to alert the operator of potential system failures.

[0061] Connection relationship:

[0062] The human-machine interface and control display screen are set on the external panel of the control cabinet 7 and are directly connected to the central controller. The operator interacts with the system through this interface and can also view the system running status.

[0063] The control cabinet 7 is connected to the walking trolley 1, scissor lifting mechanism 2, telescopic arm mechanism 3, overhead camera 4, front-view camera 6, etc. through the communication module, sending control signals and receiving feedback information from the devices. Data communication can be realized through wired or wireless methods.

[0064] Power lines extend from the control cabinet 7 to each device to supply power and ensure normal operation of the devices.

[0065] The operating handle 8 still serves as a control device for manual control and input, but the specific human-computer interaction interface and the control display screen function are now integrated into the control cabinet 7. Therefore, the operating handle 8 is mainly used to provide basic operation input signals, such as moving the device, controlling the shooting of the camera, etc.

[0066] The full-stack cigarette image acquisition device is provided with a power supply, which is electrically connected with the walking trolley 1, the scissor-type lifting mechanism 2, the telescopic arm mechanism 3, the overhead camera 4, the front-view camera 6 and the control cabinet 7. The full-stack cigarette image acquisition device is equipped with an independent power supply system, which can provide stable power supply for the walking trolley 1, the scissor-type lifting mechanism 2, the telescopic arm mechanism 3, the overhead camera 4, the front-view camera 6 and the control cabinet 7. The design of the power supply system ensures that the device does not need to frequently replace the power cord when moving in a large range, thereby increasing the mobility of the device. According to specific needs, the power supply can adopt the mode of battery or external power supply, which is suitable for different working environments and guarantees the continuity and reliability of the acquisition operation.

[0067] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the present application, and not for limiting the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part of the technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application, should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for collecting images of a full stack of cigarettes, characterized in that: The invention comprises a walking trolley (1), a scissor-type lifting mechanism (2), a telescopic arm mechanism (3), a top-view camera (4), a lifting rod mechanism (5), a front-view camera (6) and a control cabinet (7); the walking trolley (1) is provided with a scissor-type lifting mechanism (2) whose lifting direction is perpendicular to the ground; a telescopic arm mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the top platform of the scissor-type lifting mechanism (2); the telescopic end of the telescopic arm mechanism (3) is connected to the top-view camera (4); the telescopic direction of the telescopic arm mechanism (3) is the same as the forward direction of the walking trolley (1) and is parallel to the ground; a lifting rod mechanism (5) is provided at the front position of the walking trolley (1); the lifting end of the lifting rod mechanism (5) is connected to the front-view camera (6); a control cabinet (7) is provided at the rear position of the walking trolley (1); the control cabinet (7) is respectively connected to the walking trolley (1), the scissor-type lifting mechanism (2), the telescopic arm mechanism (3), the top-view camera (4) and the front-view camera (6) to control their operation or on / off state.

2. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to claim 1, wherein: The walking trolley (1) comprises a chassis (11), walking wheels (12), a drive motor (13) and a steering mechanism (14); the four walking wheels (12) are assembled and connected at the four corners of the chassis (11), the two walking wheels (12) near the front of the vehicle are respectively assembled and connected with the drive motor (13), and the two walking wheels (12) are assembled and connected with the steering mechanism (14); the drive motor (13) and the steering mechanism (14) are respectively connected to the control cabinet (7) for communication.

3. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic arm mechanism (3) includes a multi-section arm mechanism (31) and a telescopic cylinder (32). The multi-section arm mechanism (31) includes a plurality of hollow rods that are sequentially sleeved from thick to thin. Two adjacent hollow rods are connected by telescopic cylinders (32). The cylinder seat of the telescopic cylinder (32) is fixed on the hollow rod of the previous stage, and the push rod of the telescopic cylinder (32) is connected to the hollow rod of the next stage. The overhead camera (4) is connected to the last stage hollow rod. The plurality of telescopic cylinders (32) are respectively connected to the control cabinet (7) for communication.

4. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting rod mechanism (5) includes a sleeve (51) and a lifting rod (52), wherein the sleeve (51) is fixedly connected to the walking trolley (1), and the lifting rod (52) is sleeved inside the sleeve (51); a lead screw (53) is provided inside the sleeve (51), and the lead screw (53) passes through the lifting rod (52) and is threadedly assembled with the lifting rod (52); a driven bevel gear (54) is coaxially provided at the lower end of the lead screw (53), and the driven bevel gear (54) is meshed with the driving bevel gear (55), and an extension rod is coaxially fixedly connected to the driving bevel gear (55), and the extension rod extends to the outside of the sleeve (51) and is fixedly connected to the crank (56); the front view camera (6) is connected to the end of the lifting rod (52) away from the sleeve (51).

5. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to claim 1, wherein: The connection between the downward-looking camera (4) and the telescopic arm mechanism (3), and the connection between the front-looking camera (6) and the lifting rod mechanism (5) are respectively configured as angle-adjustable capstans.

6. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to claim 1, wherein: The control cabinet (7) is provided with a manipulation handle (8) for inputting operation instructions.

7. The device for capturing an image of a full stack of cigarettes according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The full stack cigarette image acquisition device is provided with a power supply, which is electrically connected to the traveling trolley (1), the scissor-type lifting mechanism (2), the telescopic arm mechanism (3), the downward-looking camera (4), the front-looking camera (6), and the control cabinet (7).

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