Ceramic tile detection device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ceramic tile detection, and discloses a ceramic tile detection device which comprises a conveying unit, a detection unit, a jacking unit and jacking frames, a horizontal driving module is arranged on the jacking unit, the jacking frames are connected to the horizontal driving module, and the jacking frames are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the conveying unit; the horizontal driving module is used for driving the symmetrically arranged jacking frames to get close to or away from each other; a concave part is arranged in the jacking frame; the symmetrically-arranged concave parts form a channel for ceramic tiles to penetrate through. The concave parts are arranged in the jacking frame, and the concave parts are symmetrically arranged to form a channel for ceramic tiles to penetrate through; when the detection unit detects unqualified ceramic tiles, the jacking unit can drive the jacking frame to ascend and jack up the unqualified ceramic tiles on the conveying unit to wait for being taken out, subsequent ceramic tiles can penetrate through the jacking frame from the channel and can still be detected under conveying of the conveying unit, and efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic tile testing technology, and specifically to a ceramic tile testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Ceramic tiles are a type of acid- and alkali-resistant building or decorative material made from refractory metal oxides and semi-metal oxides through grinding, mixing, pressing, glazing, and sintering. Their raw materials are mostly clay and quartz sand, mixed and compressed at high temperatures, resulting in a material with high hardness.

[0003] However, the automation level in the inspection of finished tiles is very low, and it is basically done manually. The surface inspection of tiles relies entirely on the human eye for identification and judgment. The human eye will become visually fatigued from repeating the above work, and it is difficult to maintain the consistency and stability of the tiles for a long time. Misjudgments and incorrect judgments often occur and are unavoidable. Moreover, the efficiency is very low. This consumes a lot of manpower, material resources and time, so the product cost remains high.

[0004] CN109443257A discloses a ceramic tile testing device, including a conveyor belt, a flatness detection module, a crack detection module, and a controller; the flatness detection module and the crack detection module are respectively connected to the controller; the flatness detection module is installed on both sides of the conveyor belt; the crack detection module is installed above the conveyor belt.

[0005] The above technical solution uses a flatness detection module to check the flatness of the tile surface and a crack detection module to detect tile cracks, thus controlling tile quality and preventing defective tiles from leaving the production line. However, if any defective products are found after the inspection is completed, the conveyor belt usually needs to be stopped, and the tiles need to be removed manually or by a robotic arm before the inspection can continue, which is very inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this application is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a tile detection device. This detection device has recesses set in the lifting frame, and the symmetrically arranged recesses form a channel for the tiles to pass through. When the detection unit detects a defective tile, the lifting unit can drive the lifting frame to rise and lift the defective tile located on the conveying unit for removal. Subsequent tiles can pass through the channel through the lifting frame and can still be detected under the conveying of the conveying unit, which is highly efficient.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A ceramic tile testing device includes a conveying unit, a testing unit, a lifting unit, and a lifting frame. The lifting unit is equipped with a horizontal drive module, and the lifting frame is connected to the horizontal drive module and is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying unit.

[0009] The horizontal drive module is used to drive symmetrically arranged lifting frames to move closer or further apart from each other;

[0010] The lifting frame has recesses; the symmetrical arrangement of these recesses forms a channel for the tiles to pass through.

[0011] When the lifting unit lifts the defective ceramic tile marked by the detection unit from the conveying unit via the lifting frame, the recess is located on both sides of the conveying unit, and the ceramic tile on the conveying unit can pass through the lifting frame through the channel.

[0012] Preferably, the detection unit is an edge chipping detection and / or surface detection unit.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting unit includes lifting cylinders, guide rod mechanisms, and a fixed plate. There are two lifting cylinders arranged diagonally along the fixed plate, and two guide rod mechanisms arranged diagonally along the fixed plate. The four corners of the fixed plate are respectively connected to the two lifting cylinders and the two guide rod mechanisms, and the horizontal drive module is located on the fixed plate.

[0014] Preferably, the horizontal drive module includes a lead screw module and a slider module arranged side by side, with one end of the bottom of the lifting frame connected to the power output end of the lead screw module and the other end connected to the slider of the slider module.

[0015] Preferably, the lifting frame includes symmetrically arranged rods and reinforcing rods connecting the symmetrically arranged rods. The lower end of the rod is connected to the horizontal drive module, and the upper end of the rod is provided with a U-shaped bend, the opening end of which is a concave portion.

[0016] Preferably, a roller is provided at the top of the U-shaped bend.

[0017] Preferably, the lifting frame is also equipped with a detection mechanism for detecting when the tile has reached the lifting position.

[0018] Preferably, the conveying unit is an intermittent conveyor belt.

[0019] Preferably, there are multiple lifting units and lifting frames, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the conveying unit.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0021] This application creates a channel for tiles to pass through by setting recesses inside the lifting frame and symmetrically arranging the recesses. When the detection unit detects a defective tile, the lifting unit can drive the lifting frame to rise and lift the defective tile located on the conveying unit, waiting to be removed. Subsequent tiles can pass through the channel through the lifting frame and can still be detected under the conveying of the conveying unit, which is highly efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the tile detection device according to Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the tile detection device according to Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of the tile detection device according to Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top view of the tile detection device according to Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0026] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0027] Conveying unit 1; Detection unit 2; Lifting unit 3; Lifting frame 4; Tile 5; Horizontal drive module 31; Lifting cylinder 32; Guide rod mechanism 33; Fixing plate 34; Rod body 41; Reinforcing rod 42; Detection mechanism 43; Screw module 311; Slider module 312; U-shaped bend 411; Recess 412; Roller 413. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] refer to Figures 1-4 A ceramic tile detection device includes a conveying unit 1, a detection unit 2, a lifting unit 3, and a lifting frame 4. The lifting unit 3 is equipped with a horizontal drive module 31, and the lifting frame 4 is connected to the horizontal drive module 31. The lifting frame 4 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying unit 1.

[0031] The horizontal drive module 31 is used to drive the symmetrically arranged lifting frames 4 to move closer or further apart from each other;

[0032] The lifting frame 4 has a recess 412 inside; the symmetrical arrangement of the recesses 412 forms a channel for the ceramic tile 5 to pass through;

[0033] When the lifting unit 3 lifts the defective ceramic tile marked by the detection unit 2 from the conveying unit 1 through the lifting frame 4, the recess 412 is located on both sides of the conveying unit 1, and the ceramic tile 5 on the conveying unit 1 can pass through the lifting frame 4 through the channel.

[0034] In this embodiment, the conveying unit 1 uses an intermittent conveyor belt. That is, the tile 5 will move a certain distance under the conveying unit 1 and then stop for a period of time, forming an intermittent conveying. The purpose of this is to allow the tile 5 to stay below the detection unit 2 and above the lifting frame 4. When the detection unit 2 detects a defective tile, after the conveying unit 1 conveys the tile 5 to the top of the lifting frame 4, the lifting unit 3 drives the lifting frame 4 to move upward and lifts the defective tile. At this time, the recess 412 of the lifting frame 4 is located on both sides of the conveying unit 1, and the symmetrical arrangement of the recess 412 forms a channel for the tile 5 to pass through. Therefore, the subsequently inspected tile 5 can pass through the channel and pass through the lifting frame 4.

[0035] Preferably, there are multiple lifting units 3 and lifting frames 4, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the conveying unit 1. Therefore, the subsequently detected defective tiles will pass through the first lifting frame 4 and reach the second lifting frame 4, where they will be lifted up. If there are already defective tiles on the second lifting frame 4, the process continues.

[0036] After the defective tiles on the lifting frame 4 are removed, the horizontal drive module 31 first drives the symmetrically arranged lifting frames 4 to move away from each other to leave the tile 5 conveying area. Then, it drives them downward through the lifting unit 3 and drives the lifting frames 4 to move closer to each other through the horizontal drive module 31 to complete the reset.

[0037] In this embodiment, detection unit 2 is for edge chipping detection and / or surface detection. In practical use, detection unit 2 can be for edge chipping detection, surface detection, or a combination of both.

[0038] In this embodiment, the lifting unit 3 includes lifting cylinders 32, guide rod mechanisms 33, and a fixing plate 34. There are two lifting cylinders 32 arranged diagonally along the fixing plate 34, and there are two guide rod mechanisms 33 arranged diagonally along the fixing plate 34. The four corners of the fixing plate 34 are respectively connected to the two lifting cylinders 32 and the two guide rod mechanisms 33. The horizontal drive module 31 is located on the fixing plate 34.

[0039] Specifically, the lifting cylinder 32 is used to drive the lifting frame 4 to rise and fall, while the guide rod mechanism 33 is used to ensure the stability of the lifting frame 4. At the same time, there are two guide rod mechanisms 33 and two lifting cylinders 32, which are arranged diagonally in pairs to make the lifting frame 4 more stable.

[0040] In this embodiment, the horizontal drive module 31 includes a lead screw module 311 and a slider module 312 arranged side by side. One end of the bottom of the lifting frame 4 is connected to the power output end of the lead screw module 311, and the other end is connected to the slider of the slider module 312.

[0041] In practical use, the lead screw module 311 mainly provides power for the symmetrically arranged lifting frames 4 to move closer or further apart, while the slider module 312 mainly provides stability for the symmetrically arranged lifting frames 4 to move closer or further apart. Specifically, the lead screw module 311 can be a combination of a double-threaded screw and a movable block or a double-ended ball screw, while the slider module 312 can be a combination of a slider and a guide rod.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lifting frame 4 includes symmetrically arranged rods 41 and reinforcing rods 42 connected between the symmetrically arranged rods 41. The lower end of the rods 41 is connected to the horizontal drive module 31, and the upper end of the rods 41 is provided with a U-shaped bend 411. The open end of the U-shaped bend 411 is a recess 412.

[0043] Specifically, during the process of the lifting unit 3 driving the lifting frame 4 to rise, the lifting frame 4 lifts up the defective tiles through the top of the U-shaped bend 411. After the defective tiles are lifted, the open ends of the U-shaped bend 411 are located at the two ends of the conveying unit 1, thereby increasing the distance between the rod 41 and the conveying unit 1. Subsequent tiles 5 can then pass through the rod 41 from the open ends of the U-shaped bend 411. Using the bend to form a channel is not only simple in structure but also economical.

[0044] Furthermore, a roller 413 is provided at the top of the U-shaped bend 411. In actual use, the lifting frame 4 mainly lifts the defective tiles by means of the roller 413. At the same time, the roller 413 can turn the friction between the tile 5 and the top of the U-shaped bend 411 into rolling friction, making it easier to remove the tile 5.

[0045] Preferably, the lifting frame 4 is also provided with a detection mechanism 43 for detecting that the tile 5 has reached the lifting position.

[0046] During operation, the lifting frame 4 rises, which also drives the detection mechanism 43 to rise. So when the lifting frame 4 rises, the unqualified tile 5 will be conveyed forward under the action of the conveying unit 1 until it moves to a position that can be detected by the detection mechanism 43. The lifting unit 3 drives the lifting frame 4 to lift the unqualified tile.

[0047] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ceramic tile detection apparatus comprising a conveying unit, a detection unit, a jacking unit, a jacking frame, characterized in that, The jacking unit is provided with a horizontal driving module, and the jacking frame is connected to the horizontal driving module and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the conveying unit. The horizontal driving module is used to drive the symmetrically arranged jacking frames to move close to or away from each other. The jacking frame is provided with a recess, and the symmetrically arranged recesses form a channel for the ceramic tiles to pass through. When the jacking unit lifts the unqualified ceramic tiles marked by the detection unit from the conveying unit through the jacking frame, the recesses are located on both sides of the conveying unit, and the ceramic tiles on the conveying unit can pass through the jacking frame from the channel.

2. The tile detection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection unit is used for edge collapse detection and / or surface detection.

3. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The jacking unit comprises jacking cylinders, guide rod mechanisms and a fixed plate. The jacking cylinders are arranged diagonally along the fixed plate, and the guide rod mechanisms are arranged diagonally along the fixed plate. The four corners of the fixed plate are respectively connected to the two jacking cylinders and the two guide rod mechanisms. The horizontal driving module is located on the fixed plate.

4. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The horizontal driving module comprises a screw module and a slider module arranged side by side. One end of the bottom of the jacking frame is connected to the power output end of the screw module, and the other end is connected to the slider of the slider module.

5. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The jacking frame comprises symmetrically arranged rod bodies and a reinforcing rod connected between the symmetrically arranged rod bodies. The lower ends of the rod bodies are connected to the horizontal driving module, and the upper ends of the rod bodies are provided with U-shaped bent portions. The open ends of the U-shaped bent portions are the recesses.

6. The tile detection apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The top of the U-shaped bent portion is provided with a roller.

7. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The jacking frame is further provided with a detection mechanism for detecting the arrival of the ceramic tiles at the jacking position.

8. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The conveying unit is an intermittent conveying belt.

9. The tile detection apparatus of claim 1, wherein, Both the jacking unit and the jacking frame are multiple and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveying unit.

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