Intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device

The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device, which utilizes distance sensors and alarm devices, enables real-time monitoring and automatic alarm of pipeline blockage, solving the problem of pipeline blockage in the cigarette factory's tobacco processing workshop and improving production efficiency and equipment reliability.

CN223575647UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21HONGYUN HONGHE TOBACCO (GRP) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423252629.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the piping systems in cigarette manufacturing workshops are prone to blockage, resulting in low production efficiency and difficulty in achieving real-time monitoring and precise positioning, as well as the inability to automatically trigger alarms.

Method used

An intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device is adopted, which uses a distance sensor to detect the material flow in real time. Combined with a human-machine interface, alarm device and control module, it realizes automated monitoring and alarm.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise, real-time monitoring and rapid location of pipeline blockages, reducing manual troubleshooting time, improving production line stability and efficiency, and lowering maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device, which comprises a plurality of distance measuring sensors arranged in a pipeline, and the distance measuring sensors are used for detecting the flowing condition of materials in the pipeline in real time so as to detect the blockage condition of the materials in the pipeline and determine the blockage position of the materials when the materials are blocked; each distance measuring sensor is connected with a human-computer interface, and the human-computer interface is used for displaying the unblocked condition and / or distance measuring information in the pipeline in real time; the man-machine interface is connected with an alarm device, and the alarm device is used for giving an alarm when the distance measuring sensor detects that the pipeline is blocked by materials. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device can accurately monitor the running state of the pipeline in real time, and give an alarm in time when blockage occurs, so that shutdown of a production line due to blockage is avoided, the production efficiency of a cut tobacco manufacturing workshop of a cigarette factory is improved, and the problem that the pipeline blockage is difficult to accurately and quickly find and position can be solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to cigarette manufacturing technical field more particularly, relate to an intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The material conveying of cigarette factory silk workshop mainly depends on the pipeline system of wind silk feeding and wind stem feeding. These pipeline systems are complex in structure, and are prone to blockage due to the characteristics of the conveyed materials and the long-distance and multi-bend conveying line. Once blocked, the material flow is blocked, which not only affects the production efficiency, but also may cause equipment failure and material loss.

[0003] The current pipeline blockage detection means is usually manual detection, and the operator needs to check along the pipeline section by section, usually by knocking the pipeline to determine the blockage point. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to realize real-time monitoring and accurate positioning, and cannot automatically alarm, which affects the continuity and efficiency of the production line.

[0004] Therefore, an intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device is urgently needed. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims at providing an intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, which can accurately and real-timely monitor the running state of the pipeline and timely alarm when blocked, avoiding the shutdown of the production line due to blockage and improving the production efficiency of the cigarette factory silk workshop.

[0006] The utility model provides an intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device, wherein, it includes: a plurality of distance measuring sensors arranged in the pipeline, the distance measuring sensor is used for real-timely detecting the material flow condition in the pipeline, thereby detecting the material blockage condition in the pipeline, and determining the position of the material blockage when the material is blocked;Each distance measuring sensor is connected with a man-machine interface, the man-machine interface is used for real-timely displaying the smooth condition and / or distance measuring information in the pipeline;The man-machine interface is connected with an alarm device, and the alarm device is used for alarming when the distance measuring sensor detects that the material is blocked in the pipeline.

[0007] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device as described above, wherein, preferably, the distance measuring sensor comprises an infrared distance measuring sensor.

[0008] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device as described above, wherein, preferably, each distance measuring sensor is arranged at one end of the pipeline or a plurality of positions inside the pipeline.

[0009] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the pipeline comprises a pipeline system for feeding tobacco stems or tobacco strands by wind force.

[0010] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the alarm mode of the alarm device comprises at least one of an audible and visual alarm and remote information notification.

[0011] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the alarm device comprises an audible and visual alarm.

[0012] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device further comprises a control module connected with the distance measuring sensor, the human-machine interface and the alarm device.

[0013] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein preferably, the control module is compatible with a PLC control system, so that the control module can be integrated with an automatic system of a workshop.

[0014] The utility model provides a kind of intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device, can accurately, real-time monitoring the operating state of pipeline, and timely send alarm when blocking, avoid production line and stop because of blockage, improve the production efficiency of cigarette factory silk workshop, can solve the problem that pipeline blockage is difficult to accurately, quickly find and position;By distance measuring sensor, material flow state in pipeline can be monitored in real time, once blocking, can quickly, accurately position blockage point, reduce the time and error of artificial investigation, realize real-time monitoring and quick positioning;When detecting pipeline blockage, alarm device can be triggered immediately, notify operator to handle in time, avoid stop and equipment damage due to blockage not handled in time, can realize automatic alarm and quick response;Through human-machine interface, operator can monitor the unobstructed condition of pipeline in real time, need not to check pipeline by section, greatly improve operating efficiency, and reduce the frequency of manual intervention, significantly improve work efficiency;Can realize automatic monitoring and alarm, effectively reduce the cost of artificial investigation blockage, reduce downtime and material loss, so as to improve the stability and efficiency of entire production line, reduce maintenance cost;System integration is strong: control module can be integrated with existing PLC system so that the device can work with other automated equipment in workshop, realize higher level production line automation management;Significantly improve the reliability and production efficiency of pipeline system in cigarette factory silk workshop. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model will be described further below in combination with drawings, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the embodiment of the intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device is provided.

[0017] The reference signs are explained as follows: 1, ranging sensor; 2, pipeline; 3, man-machine interface; 4, alarm device; 5, control module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application or uses. The disclosure can be implemented in numerous different forms, not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps set forth in these embodiments, the components of the materials, numerical expressions and values should be interpreted as merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation.

[0019] The "first", "second" and similar words used in the present disclosure do not represent any order, number or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Include" or "contain" and similar words mean that the elements before the word cover the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements. "Up", "down" and the like are only used to represent the relative positional relationship, and when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0020] In the present disclosure, when it is described that a specific component is located between a first component and a second component, there can be an intervening component between the specific component and the first component or the second component, or there can be no intervening component. When it is described that a specific component is connected to other components, the specific component can be directly connected to the other components without an intervening component, or it can not be directly connected to the other components with an intervening component.

[0021] All terms used in the present disclosure, including technical terms or scientific terms, have the same meaning as understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or excessively formalized sense, unless specifically defined here.

[0022] Techniques, methods and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the techniques, methods and devices should be considered as part of the specification.

[0023] AsFigure 1 As shown, the intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device provided by the embodiment comprises: a plurality of distance measuring sensors 1 arranged in a pipeline 2, the distance measuring sensors 1 are used for detecting the material flow condition in the pipeline 2 in real time, thereby detecting the material blockage condition in the pipeline 2 and determining the position of the material blockage when the material is blocked; each distance measuring sensor 1 is connected with a human-machine interface (HMI) 3, the HMI 3 is used for displaying the smooth condition and / or distance measuring information in the pipeline 2 in real time; the HMI 3 is connected with an alarm device 4, the alarm device 4 is used for alarming when the distance measuring sensor 1 detects that the material blockage occurs in the pipeline 2.

[0024] The pipeline 2 is a pipeline system for sending tobacco stems or tobacco stems by wind, and the material is transported through the pipeline 2. It should be noted that the type of the pipeline 2 is not specifically limited in the utility model.

[0025] Further, in an embodiment of the utility model, the distance measuring sensor 1 is an infrared distance measuring sensor. Each distance measuring sensor 1 is arranged at one end of the pipeline 2 or at a plurality of positions inside the pipeline 2, and is used for detecting the material flow condition in the pipeline 2 in real time. When the material is blocked, the infrared distance measuring sensor can determine the accurate position of the material blockage by the change of the reflected signal. It should be noted that the type, model, number and distribution position of the distance measuring sensor 1 are not specifically limited in the utility model.

[0026] Further, the alarm mode of the alarm device 4 comprises at least one of audible and visual alarm and remote information notification, so that the operator can receive the fault information in time. In an embodiment of the utility model, the alarm device 4 is an audible and visual alarm, which can alarm and ring and flash light when the material is blocked. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of the utility model has an automatic alarm function. When the pipeline 2 is blocked, the alarm device 4 can be triggered immediately to inform the operator to handle in time, so as to avoid shutdown and equipment damage caused by not handling in time due to blockage, and automatic alarm and rapid response can be realized.

[0027] In work, the material flow condition in the pipeline 2 is detected in real time by the distance measuring sensor 1, thereby the material blockage condition is detected, and the position of the material blockage is determined when the material is blocked. The distance measuring sensor 1 can monitor the material flow condition in the pipeline in real time. Once the blockage occurs, the blockage point can be positioned quickly and accurately, the time and error of manual investigation are reduced, and real-time monitoring and rapid positioning are realized. The smooth condition and distance measuring information in the pipeline 2 are displayed in real time by the HMI 3. When the pipeline 2 is blocked, the HMI 3 can mark the blockage position clearly, so that the operator can take action quickly. The alarm device 4 alarms when the distance measuring sensor 1 detects that the material blockage occurs in the pipeline 2.

[0028] Further, the intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device further comprises a control module 5 connected with the distance measuring sensor 1, the man-machine interface 3 and the alarm device 4, the operation of the distance measuring sensor 1, the man-machine interface 3 and the alarm device 4 can be controlled through the control module 5, specifically, the control module 5 can collect and process the data collected by the distance measuring sensor 1 to obtain the material blockage information in the pipeline 2, and control the display of the man-machine interface 3 and the triggering of the alarm device 4 according to the material blockage information. The specific control process of the control module 5 can refer to the prior art, and the purpose of the utility model is to provide a hardware level improvement means to overcome the defect that there is currently a lack of pipeline blockage detection device capable of realizing automatic monitoring and alarming.

[0029] Further, the control module 5 is compatible with the PLC control system, so that the control module 5 can be integrated with the automatic system of the workshop, so that the device can work with other automatic equipment in the workshop to realize higher level production line automation management.

[0030] The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device provided by the utility model embodiment can accurately and in real time monitor the running state of the pipeline, and timely issue an alarm when blockage occurs, avoiding shutdown of the production line due to blockage, improving the production efficiency of the cigarette factory silk workshop, and solving the problem of difficult accurate and rapid detection and positioning of pipeline blockage. The distance measuring sensor can be used to monitor the material flow state in the pipeline in real time, and once blockage occurs, the blockage point can be quickly and accurately located, reducing the time and error of manual investigation, realizing real-time monitoring and rapid positioning. When pipeline blockage is detected, the alarm device can be triggered immediately to notify the operator to handle it in time, avoiding shutdown and equipment damage due to blockage not handled in time, and realizing automatic alarm and rapid response. Through the man-machine interface, the operator can monitor the smoothness of the pipeline in real time, without the need to check the pipeline section by section, greatly improving the operation efficiency and reducing the frequency of manual intervention, and significantly improving the work efficiency. Automatic monitoring and alarming can be realized, the cost of manual investigation of blockage is effectively reduced, the downtime and material loss are reduced, the stability and efficiency of the entire production line are improved, and the maintenance cost is reduced. The system has strong integration: the control module can be integrated with the existing PLC system, so that the device can work with other automatic equipment in the workshop to realize higher level production line automation management. The reliability and production efficiency of the pipeline system in the cigarette factory silk workshop are significantly improved.

[0031] So far, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art are not described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein according to the above description.

[0032] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of example with reference to the drawings, it is to be understood that the above examples are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It is to be understood that modifications or equivalent arrangements of the above embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device, characterised in that, The application relates to a kind of intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device, comprising: a plurality of distance measuring sensors arranged in the pipeline, which are used to detect the material flow in the pipeline in real time, so as to detect the material blockage in the pipeline and determine the location of the material blockage when the material is blocked; each distance measuring sensor is connected to a human-machine interface, which is used to display the unobstructed condition and / or distance measuring information in the pipeline in real time; the human-machine interface is connected to an alarm device, which is used to alarm when the distance measuring sensor detects that the material is blocked in the pipeline.

2. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device according to claim 1, wherein, The distance measuring sensor comprises an infrared distance measuring sensor.

3. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 1, wherein, Each distance measuring sensor is arranged at one end of the pipeline or at multiple positions inside the pipeline.

4. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 1, wherein, The pipeline comprises a pipeline system for air-assisted tobacco rod or stem delivery.

5. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 1, wherein, The alarm mode of the alarm device comprises at least one of audible and visual alarm and remote information notification.

6. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 5, wherein, The alarm device comprises an audible and visual alarm.

7. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 1, wherein, The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarming device further comprises a control module connected to the distance measuring sensor, the human-machine interface and the alarm device.

8. The intelligent pipeline blockage monitoring and alarm device of claim 7, wherein, The control module is compatible with a PLC control system, so that the control module can be integrated with the automatic system of a workshop.