Material receiving device for visual sorting machine

By designing a receiving device for a vision sorting machine, the automated movement of the good product bins is achieved using a slide table and a clamping plate, solving the problem of operators frequently changing bins and improving production efficiency.

CN223475654UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28DONG GUAN LONG XIAO IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422870760.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

Existing visual sorting machines require operators to frequently replace material buckets during the good material collection process, resulting in a waste of manpower and time, and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

Design a material collection device for a vision sorting machine, including collection components for good material, NG material and re-inspection material. Utilize a slide table, clamping plate and drive mechanism to realize the automated movement and collection of good material bins, reducing the number of equipment downtimes.

Benefits of technology

The automated material receiving device reduces the frequency of operators changing material bins, lowers labor costs, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a material receiving device for a visual sorting machine, which comprises a non-defective material collecting assembly, an NG material collecting assembly and a rechecking material collecting assembly, the non-defective material collecting assembly comprises a first material guide chute, a plurality of non-defective material barrels and a sliding table for conveying the non-defective material barrels to move along the X-axis direction, the NG material collecting assembly comprises a second material guiding sliding groove and an NG material barrel, the heavy detection material collecting assembly comprises a third material guiding sliding groove and a heavy detection material barrel, a limiting groove is formed in the upper surface of the sliding table in the X-axis direction, a driven roller set is arranged on the side, close to the first material guiding sliding groove, of the sliding table, and a clamping and conveying plate and a driving mechanism are arranged on the opposite side of the sliding table. The driving mechanism comprises an X-axis driving part and a Y-axis driving part, a full material sensor is arranged at the upper end of the good product material barrel, an operator can place a plurality of good product material barrels in the limiting groove, the number of times of equipment shutdown is reduced, the operator can take material collecting operation of a plurality of equipment into consideration at the same time, the labor cost is greatly reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of visual inspection and screening, specifically relating to a receiving device for a visual sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] A vision sorting machine is a modern piece of equipment that relies on advanced machine vision technology to achieve automatic product detection and classification. Its operating principle is to use a high-precision optical imaging system, such as a CCD camera or a CMOS camera, to quickly capture various appearance characteristics of the product. Then, computer vision algorithms are used to analyze and process the captured images in depth, accurately classifying the products into different categories such as good material, NG material, and material to be re-inspected. However, in the actual material collection process, there is often a situation where the proportion of good material is too large. This forces operators to frequently change the material bins used to collect good material, resulting in a great waste of time and manpower, increasing labor costs. Moreover, the frequent interruption of the normal material collection process greatly reduces the overall production efficiency and hinders the efficient and orderly progress of production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a material receiving device for a vision sorting machine, thereby solving the technical problem that existing vision sorting machines require operators to frequently change the good material collection bins.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a material collection device for a visual sorting machine, comprising a good material collection assembly, an NG material collection assembly, and a re-inspection material collection assembly arranged adjacent to each other in the discharge direction of the sorting machine. The good material collection assembly includes a first guide chute, a plurality of good material bins, and a slide for conveying the good material bins to move along the X-axis. The NG material collection assembly includes a second guide chute and an NG material bin. The re-inspection material collection assembly includes a third guide chute and a re-inspection material bin. A limiting groove is formed on the upper surface of the slide along the X-axis. A driven roller assembly is provided on the side of the slide near the first guide chute, and a clamping plate and a driving mechanism are provided on the opposite side. The driving mechanism includes an X-axis driving component and a Y-axis driving component. A full material sensor is provided at the upper end of the good material bin.

[0005] Furthermore, one end of the slide table is provided with a ramp, and a guide groove connected to the limiting groove is provided on the ramp. The depth of the guide groove gradually decreases along the direction of the feeding barrel.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping plate is provided with a number of connecting posts arranged at intervals, and the shapes of the connecting posts and the driven roller assembly are adapted to each other.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer surface of the connecting column is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0008] Furthermore, the first, second, and third guide chutes each include a guide ramp, a guide vertical plate, and side plates located on both sides of the guide ramp and the guide vertical plate. A bend is provided between the guide ramp and the guide vertical plate, and a baffle is also provided between the two side plates at the guide vertical plate. The baffle extends upward to cover the bend.

[0009] Furthermore, a mounting base is fixed below the Y-axis drive component, and a Y-axis slide rail is provided on the mounting base. A sliding block is slidably connected on the Y-axis slide rail. The upper end face of the sliding block and the lower end face of the X-axis drive component are fixedly installed. The output end of the X-axis drive component is connected to the side of the clamping plate away from the driven roller group.

[0010] In operation, several good-quality material barrels are sequentially installed in the limiting groove. One side of each good-quality material barrel is in contact with the driven roller assembly, while the other side has a gap with the clamping plate during the loading process. When the good-quality material barrel located below the first guide chute is loaded, the clamping plate moves towards the good-quality material barrel under the drive of the Y-axis drive component, so that all good-quality material barrels are clamped by the clamping plate and the driven roller assembly. Subsequently, the X-axis drive component drives the clamping plate to move along the X-axis direction, so that all good-quality material barrels are clamped simultaneously. While tightening, the device moves one distance along the X-axis. The good product bucket that has been filled below the first guide chute is removed, and the adjacent empty good product bucket is moved below the first guide chute for refilling. This allows the operator to place multiple good product buckets in the limiting slot. After the receiving device fills multiple good product buckets within a certain period, the operator can replace them with new empty buckets, reducing the number of equipment downtimes. The operator can simultaneously manage the material collection operations of multiple devices, greatly reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is the left view of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0014] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0015] 1. First guide chute; 11. Guide ramp; 12. Guide vertical plate; 13. Side plate; 14. Bending section; 15. Enclosure plate; 2. Good product hopper; 21. Full material sensor; 3. Slide table; 31. Limit groove; 32. Driven roller group; 33. Clamping plate; 331. Connecting column; 34. Ramp; 341. Guide ramp; 41. Second guide chute; 42. NG hopper; 51. Third guide chute; 52. Re-inspection hopper; 6. Drive mechanism; 61. X-axis drive component; 62. Y-axis drive component; 63. Mounting base; 631. Y-axis slide rail; 632. Sliding block. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific examples and accompanying drawings.

[0017] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model describes a material collection device for a visual sorting machine, including a good material collection assembly, an NG material collection assembly, and a re-inspection material collection assembly arranged adjacent to each other in the discharge direction of the sorting machine. The good material collection assembly includes a first guide chute 1, several good material bins 2, and a slide 3 for conveying the good material bins 2 to move along the X-axis. The NG material collection assembly includes a second guide chute 41 and an NG material bin 42. The re-inspection material collection assembly includes a third guide chute 51 and a re-inspection material bin 52. The upper surface of the slide 3 has a limiting groove 31 along the X-axis. The slide 3 has a driven roller assembly 32 on one side near the first guide chute 1, and a clamping plate 33 and a driving mechanism 6 on the opposite side. The driving mechanism 6 includes an X-axis driving component 61 and a Y-axis driving component 62. The upper end of the good material bin 2 is provided with a full material sensor 21.

[0018] During operation, several good-quality material bins 2 are sequentially installed in the limiting groove 31. One side of each good-quality material bin 2 is in contact with the driven roller assembly 32, while the other side has a gap with the clamping plate 33 during the loading process. When the good-quality material bin 2 located below the first guide chute 1 is detected by the full material sensor 21 as having completed loading, the clamping plate 33 moves towards the good-quality material bin 2 under the drive of the Y-axis drive unit 62, so that all good-quality material bins 2 are clamped by the clamping plate 33 and the driven roller assembly 32. Subsequently, the X-axis drive unit 61 drives the clamping plate 33 to move along the X-axis direction, so that... All good product bins 2 are clamped simultaneously and moved a distance along the X-axis. The good product bin 2 that has been filled and located below the first guide chute 1 is moved away, and the adjacent empty good product bin 2 is moved to the bottom of the first guide chute for refilling. Thus, the operator can place multiple good product bins 2 in the limiting groove 31. After the receiving device fills multiple good product bins 2 within a certain period of time, the operator can replace them with new empty bins, reducing the number of equipment downtimes. The operator can simultaneously manage the material collection operations of multiple devices, greatly reducing labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0019] It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the smooth movement of the filled good product barrel 2 from the slide table 3, one end of the slide table 3 is provided with a ramp 34. The ramp 34 is provided with a guide groove 341 that connects to the limiting groove 31. The depth of the guide groove 341 gradually decreases along the direction of the feeding barrel. When the clamping plate 33 and the driven roller group clamp the filled good product barrel 2 to the ramp 34, the good product barrel 2 remains stationary in the clamped state. After the clamping plate 33 moves along the Y-axis to release the clamping effect on the good product barrel 2, the good product barrel 2 located above the ramp 34 slides down the ramp 34 under its own gravity until it is completely removed. The guide groove 341 is provided to connect to the limiting groove 31 and to guide and limit the movement of the good product barrel 2.

[0020] In this embodiment of the invention, a plurality of connecting posts 331 are arranged at intervals on the clamping plate 33. The shapes of the connecting posts 331 and the driven roller group 32 are adapted to each other. In use, the clamping plate 33 moves toward the driven roller group 32. Since the connecting posts 331 on the clamping plate 33 and the driven roller group 32 are adapted to each other, the clamping of the good product barrel 2 can be maintained in a stable state. When the clamping plate 33 is driven by the X-axis drive member 61 to move along the X-axis direction, the good product barrel 2 is clamped and located between two adjacent connecting posts 331. The gap between the two adjacent connecting posts 331 forms a locking position, which limits the good product barrel 2 in the X-axis direction. As the clamping plate 33 moves in the X-axis direction, the good product barrel 2 is also clamped between the two adjacent connecting posts 331 and moves accordingly. The driven roller group 32, which is in contact with the other side of the good product barrel 2, rotates as the good product barrel 2 moves, so that it can still perform conveying action while maintaining the clamping state on both sides.

[0021] Furthermore, in order to increase the contact friction between the connecting post 331 and the good product bucket 2, the outer surface of the connecting post 331 is provided with anti-slip texture to prevent two adjacent connecting posts 331 from slipping off when they move against the good product bucket 2, and to prevent the good product bucket 2 from tilting and collapsing, causing spillage.

[0022] In this embodiment of the present invention, the first guide chute 1, the second guide chute 41, and the third guide chute 51 all include a guide inclined plate 11, a guide vertical plate 12, and side plates 13 located on both sides of the guide inclined plate 11 and the guide vertical plate 12. A bending portion 14 is provided between the guide inclined plate 11 and the guide vertical plate 12. A baffle plate 15 is also provided between the two side plates 13 at the guide vertical plate 12. The baffle plate 15 extends upward to cover the bending portion 14. When the corresponding material needs to be collected, the material to be collected is first moved (which can be done by blowing). The material can be moved to the guide ramp 11 by various means (such as pushing or pushing). Under the action of its own weight and inertia, the material to be collected slides down the guide ramp 11, passes through the bend 14 and the guide vertical plate 12, and falls into the material bucket for collection. The side plate 13 is set to prevent the material from sliding sideways and falling. When the material slides to the bend, it may continue to slide diagonally due to inertia and slip off. By setting the baffle plate 15 covering the bend 14, the material can be effectively blocked at the bend 14, so that the material to be collected can slide accurately into the material bucket and avoid splashing.

[0023] In this embodiment of the utility model, the X-axis drive component 61 is movably mounted on the Y-axis drive component 62. The output end of the X-axis drive component 61 is connected to the clamping plate 33. That is, the Y-axis drive component 62 can drive the X-axis drive component 61 and the clamping plate 33 to move simultaneously along the Y-axis direction, while the X-axis drive component 61 can only drive the clamping plate 33 to move along the X-axis direction. Specifically, a mounting base 63 is fixed below the Y-axis drive component 62. A Y-axis slide rail 631 is provided on the mounting base 63. A sliding block 632 is slidably connected on the Y-axis slide rail 631. The upper end face of the sliding block 632 and the lower end face of the X-axis drive component 61 are fixedly installed. The output end of the X-axis drive component 61 is connected to the side of the clamping plate 33 away from the driven roller group 32.

[0024] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are only used to explain the present utility model, not to limit the present utility model. Any changes, substitutions, combinations, simplifications, modifications, etc., made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A receiving device for a vision sorting machine, characterized in that: The system includes a good material collection assembly, an NG material collection assembly, and a re-inspection material collection assembly arranged adjacent to each other in the discharge direction of the sorting machine. The good material collection assembly includes a first guide chute (1), several good material barrels (2), and a slide (3) for conveying the good material barrels (2) to move along the X-axis. The NG material collection assembly includes a second guide chute (41) and an NG material barrel (42). The re-inspection material collection assembly includes a third guide chute (51) and a re-inspection material barrel (52). The upper surface of the slide (3) is provided with a limit groove (31) along the X-axis. The slide (3) is provided with a driven roller assembly (32) on one side near the first guide chute (1) and a clamping plate (33) and a drive mechanism (6) on the opposite side. The drive mechanism (6) includes an X-axis drive component (61) and a Y-axis drive component (62). The upper end of the good material barrel (2) is provided with a full material sensor (21).

2. The receiving device for a vision sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide (3) has a ramp (34) at one end, and a guide groove (341) connecting the limiting groove (31) is provided on the ramp (34). The depth of the guide groove (341) gradually decreases along the direction of the feeding barrel.

3. A receiving device for a vision sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping plate (33) has several connecting posts (331) arranged at intervals, and the shapes of the connecting posts (331) and the driven roller group (32) are compatible.

4. A receiving device for a vision sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the connecting column (331) is provided with anti-slip texture.

5. A receiving device for a vision sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide chute (1), the second guide chute (41) and the third guide chute (51) all include a guide inclined plate (11), a guide vertical plate (12) and side plates (13) located on both sides of the guide inclined plate (11) and the guide vertical plate (12). A bending part (14) is provided between the guide inclined plate (11) and the guide vertical plate (12). A baffle plate (15) is also provided between the two side plates (13) at the guide vertical plate (12). The baffle plate (15) extends upward to cover the bending part (14).

6. A receiving device for a vision sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting base (63) is fixed below the Y-axis drive (62). A Y-axis slide rail (631) is provided on the mounting base (63). A sliding block (632) is slidably connected on the Y-axis slide rail (631). The upper end face of the sliding block (632) and the lower end face of the X-axis drive (61) are fixedly installed. The output end of the X-axis drive (61) is connected to the side of the clamping plate (33) away from the driven roller group (32).