Packaging machine

Abstract

The packaging machine comprises a main body, a weighing tray and an image detection module, the main body comprises a cross beam located above the weighing tray, the image detection module is installed on the cross beam, the cross beam provides an installation end, the image detection module comprises image capturing equipment and a connecting piece, and the connecting piece comprises a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is detachably connected with the image capturing equipment, and the second connecting end is detachably connected with the mounting end. According to the image detection module of the packaging machine, the image capturing device and the cross beam are in through connection through the connecting piece and are detachably connected with the connecting piece through the first connecting end and the second connecting end, and therefore the image detection module can be easily installed or detached.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to prepackaging field, specifically related to packaging machine field. BACKGROUND

[0002] The packaging machine is generally provided with an image detection module for collecting images of objects conveyed on a conveying device, and subsequent image analysis, category identification and other functions are used to assist the packaging work of the packaging machine. However, the existing image detection module is integrated in the device or embedded in the device, which is not convenient for assembly, disassembly and maintenance. SUMMARY

[0003] An object of the utility model is to provide a packaging machine comprising an image detection module which is easy to assemble, disassemble and maintain.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the packaging machine comprises a main body, a weighing tray and an image detection module. The main body comprises a cross beam above the weighing tray, and the image detection module is installed on the cross beam. The cross beam provides a mounting end. The image detection module comprises an image capture device and a connecting piece. The connecting piece comprises a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is detachably connected with the image capture device, and the second connecting end is detachably connected with the mounting end.

[0005] In one or more embodiments, the first connecting end or the second connecting end is provided with an adjustable angle.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the connecting piece comprises a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a pivot shaft. The first connecting piece is connected with the second connecting piece through the pivot shaft. The first connecting piece provides the first connecting end, and the second connecting piece provides the second connecting end.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the first connecting end and the second connecting end are respectively connected with the image capture device and the mounting end through a threaded member.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, one of the image capture device and the first connecting end is provided with a clamping block, and the other is provided with a clamping hole, so that the image capture device and the first connecting end are clamped, and / or one of the mounting end and the second connecting end is provided with a clamping block, and the other is provided with a clamping hole, so that the mounting end and the second connecting end are clamped.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the image capture device provides a mounting surface, and at least part of the first connecting end is attached to the mounting surface.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the image capture device is a camera or a camera head.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the connecting member is a metal member or a plastic member.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the second connecting end is arranged such that the lens of the image capturing device faces the weighing tray.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, a plurality of image detection modules are arranged on the packaging machine, and are respectively arranged at different positions on the cross beam.

[0014] The image capturing device of the image detection module and the mounting end of the cross beam are connected through the connecting member, and are respectively connected with the connecting member through the first connecting end and the second connecting end, so that the image detection module of the packaging machine can be easily installed, removed or maintained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0016] Figures 1A-1B is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the image detection module;

[0017] Figures 2A-2B is a schematic view of a second embodiment of the image detection module;

[0018] Figure 3 is a simplified schematic view of the packaging machine;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic view of an embodiment of the connecting member.

[0020] SYMBOL EXPLANATION

[0021] 1 image detection module

[0022] 2 image capturing device

[0023] 3 connecting member

[0024] 4 threaded member

[0025] 5 threaded hole

[0026] 6 packaging machine

[0027] 7 main body

[0028] 8 weighing tray

[0029] 9 cross beam

[0030] 20 mounting surface

[0031] 31 first connecting end

[0032] 32 second connecting end

[0033] 100 to-be-installed component

[0034] 101 installation end

[0035] 301 first connecting piece

[0036] 302 second connecting piece

[0037] 303 rotating shaft

[0038] 310 first connecting surface DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The utility model will be further described below in combination with specific embodiments and drawings, and more details are set forth in the following description to facilitate full understanding of the utility model, but the utility model can obviously be implemented in various other ways different from the description, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalization and deduction according to actual application conditions without departing from the connotation of the utility model, therefore the protection scope of the utility model should not be limited by the content of the specific embodiments.

[0040] It should be noted that these and other subsequent drawings are merely examples and are not drawn to scale, and should not be used as a limitation on the actual scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0041] When packaging, the packaging machine places the to-be-transported object on the weighing disc, then starts the image capture device of the image detection module, such as a camera or a depth camera, to take a photo of the to-be-transported object, identifies the information of the to-be-transported object, and obtains the object information and the weight, and then starts the packaging work. This process does not require manual input of object information by the staff, and has better use efficiency.

[0042] If the image detection module needs to be added or replaced on the existing packaging machine, it is not easy to directly modify; if the original image detection module is embedded in the packaging machine or integrally arranged with other components, it will also have the problem of difficult maintenance.

[0043] Based on the above problems, the present disclosure provides a packaging machine, which includes an image detection module that is easy to add, remove and maintain.

[0044] Referring to Figures 1A-3 , the image detection module 1 is installed on a to-be-installed component 100, and the to-be-installed component 100 provides an installation end 101. Specifically, the to-be-installed component 100 is a cross beam 9 of the packaging machine 6, as shown in Figure 3 , the cross beam 9 provides the installation end 101.

[0045] Continuing to refer to Figures 1A-2BAs shown, the image detecting module 1 comprises an image capturing device 2 and a connecting piece 3. The image capturing device 2 can be a camera or a camera head, but is not limited to these. The connecting piece 3 can be made of metal or plastic. The image capturing device 2 can be electrically or signal connected to the control mainboard of the packaging machine. The image capturing device 2 takes pictures of the objects to be transported and transmits the relevant information to the control mainboard.

[0046] The connecting piece 3 comprises a first connecting end 31 and a second connecting end 32. The first connecting end 31 is detachably connected to the image capturing device 2, and the second connecting end 32 is detachably connected to the mounting end 101.

[0047] For example, in the embodiment shown in the drawings, the first connecting end 31 and the second connecting end 32 are connected to the image capturing device 2 and the mounting end 101 respectively through a threaded member 4. The first connecting end 31, the second connecting end 32, the image capturing device 2 and the mounting end 101 are all provided with screw holes 5, and the detachable connection of the three is achieved through the threaded member.

[0048] In other embodiments, the mounting end 101, the image capturing device 2 and the connecting piece 3 can also be connected through a buckle structure. For example, one of the image capturing device 2 and the first connecting end 31 is provided with a clamping block (not shown in the drawings), and the other is provided with a clamping hole (not shown in the drawings), so that the image capturing device 2 and the first connecting end 31 are buckled. One of the mounting end 101 and the second connecting end 32 is provided with a clamping block, and the other is provided with a clamping hole, so that the mounting end and the second connecting end are buckled, thereby achieving the detachable connection of the three.

[0049] In some embodiments, the image capturing device 2 provides a mounting surface 20, and at least part of the first connecting end 31 is attached to the mounting surface 20, as shown in Figure 1B and 2B .

[0050] Figure 1A The image capturing device 2 shown has a horizontal mounting surface 20, and the first connecting end 31 also provides a horizontal first connecting surface. Figure 2A The image capturing device 2 shown has an inclined mounting surface 20', and the first connecting end 31 also provides an inclined first connecting surface 310', so as to achieve the attachment of the inclined surface. It can be understood that the mounting surface of the image capturing device 2 can also be other special-shaped surfaces, and correspondingly, the first connecting end 31 provides a connecting surface attached to the special-shaped surface.

[0051] The connecting piece 3 serves as an adapter between the image capturing device 2 and the cross beam 9, and can adjust the relative position between the image capturing device 2 and the cross beam 9 by virtue of its special shape, so that the image capturing device 2 can preferably face the transported object. Based on this, in some embodiments, the first connecting end 31 or the second connecting end 32 is provided to be adjustable in angle, so as to change the angle of the lens of the image capturing device 2. The connecting piece 3 can also be electrically or signal connected with the control mainboard of the packaging machine, and the control mainboard adjusts the rotation angle of the connecting piece 3.

[0052] As shown in the embodiment shown in Figure 4 The connecting piece 3 includes a first connecting piece 301, a second connecting piece 302, and a rotating shaft 303, the first connecting piece 301 is connected with the second connecting piece 302 through the rotating shaft 303, the first connecting piece 301 provides the first connecting end 31, and the second connecting piece 302 provides the second connecting end 32. Through the rotating shaft 303, the first connecting piece 301 can rotate along the direction N to adjust the angle relative to the second connecting piece 302. The rotating shaft 303 can be fixed by a locking member such as a nut, so that the first connecting piece 301 and the second connecting piece 302 maintain a relative angle, and thus the lens of the image capturing device 2 can face the weighing tray 8 directly.

[0053] The above image detection module has a modular design, simple structure, and can quickly add an image capturing device on an existing packaging machine to obtain images. When the image capturing device on the module fails, the image capturing device can also be quickly replaced, thereby solving the problem of difficult installation, modification and maintenance of the image detection module.

[0054] In combination with the introduction of the above image detection module, it can be understood that a packaging machine including the above image detection module, as shown in Figure 3 The packaging machine 6 includes a main body 7 and a weighing tray 8, the main body 7 includes a cross beam 9 located above the weighing tray, and further includes the above image detection module 1 provided on the cross beam 9.

[0055] The second connecting end 32 of the connecting piece 3 of the image detection module 1 is provided to make the lens of the image capturing device 2 face the weighing tray 8, so as to capture the transported object C on the weighing tray 8.

[0056] In one or more embodiments, a plurality of image detection modules are provided on the packaging machine, and are respectively located at different positions on the cross beam. For example, two image detection modules 1 are provided on the packaging machine, and are respectively located at opposite sides of the cross beam 9.

[0057] When the weight of the transported object C changes during packaging of the packaging machine, the image capturing device 2 is started to take a photo of the transported object C, and the information of the transported object C is identified. After obtaining the information and the weight of the object, the packaging machine starts the automatic packaging work.

[0058] It should be noted that the above content uses the words "first", "second", etc. to limit the parts, just to facilitate the distinction of the corresponding parts, and the above words have no special meaning if there is no further declaration, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application.

[0059] At the same time, specific words are used in the present application to describe the embodiments of the present application. For example, "one embodiment", "an embodiment", and / or "some embodiments" means a certain feature, structure or characteristic related to at least one embodiment of the present application. Therefore, it should be emphasized and noted that the "an embodiment" or "one embodiment" or "an alternative embodiment" mentioned in different positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, some features, structures or characteristics in one or more embodiments of the present application can be properly combined.

[0060] Although the utility model discloses the above-mentioned with preferable embodiment, it is not used to limit the utility model, and any person skilled in the art can make possible change and modification without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Therefore, any modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above-mentioned embodiment according to the technical essence of the utility model, which does not deviate from the technical scheme of the utility model, falls within the protection scope defined by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. Packaging machine, characterized in that, The packaging machine comprises a main body and a weighing tray, the main body comprises a crossbeam above the weighing tray, and the packaging machine further comprises: An image detection module is installed on the crossbeam, the crossbeam provides a mounting end, the image detection module comprises an image capturing device, and A connecting piece comprises a first connecting end and a second connecting end, the first connecting end is detachably connected with the image capturing device, and the second connecting end is detachably connected with the mounting end.

2. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein The first connecting end or the second connecting end is provided to be adjustable in angle, so as to change the angle of the lens of the image capturing device.

3. The packaging machine of claim 2, wherein, The connecting piece comprises a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a rotating shaft, the first connecting piece is connected with the second connecting piece through the rotating shaft, the first connecting piece provides the first connecting end, and the second connecting piece provides the second connecting end.

4. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein The first connecting end and the second connecting end are respectively connected with the image capturing device and the mounting end through a threaded member.

5. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein, One of the image capturing device and the first connecting end is provided with a clamping block, and the other is provided with a clamping hole, so as to clamp the image capturing device and the first connecting end, and / or One of the mounting end and the second connecting end is provided with a clamping block, and the other is provided with a clamping hole, so as to clamp the mounting end and the second connecting end.

6. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein, The image capturing device provides a mounting surface, and at least part of the first connecting end is attached to the mounting surface.

7. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein The image capturing device is a camera or a camera head.

8. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein, The connecting piece is a metal piece or a plastic piece.

9. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein, The second connecting end is provided to make the lens of the image capturing device face the weighing tray.

10. The packaging machine of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of image detection modules are arranged on the packaging machine and are respectively arranged at different positions on the crossbeam.

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