Dinner plate cleanliness detection device for intelligent canteen

By using a distance sensor and a cylinder to adjust the position of the CCD camera in the tableware cleanliness detection device, the problem of manual height adjustment required in traditional tableware detection devices has been solved. This enables efficient and accurate detection that automatically adapts to different sizes of plates, reducing labor costs.

CN224176426UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28珠海市宸思健康产业科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
珠海市宸思健康产业科技有限公司
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional tableware cleanliness testing devices require manual adjustment of the device height, which is inefficient, prone to errors, and costly.

Method used

The device uses a distance sensor to detect the height of the plate in real time and adjusts the position of the CCD camera using a cylinder. Combined with an adjustable brightness LED light source and a light shield, it can automatically adapt to the detection of plates of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient and accurate detection of dish cleanliness without human intervention, reducing labor costs and improving detection accuracy and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a detection device, in particular to a dinner plate cleanliness detection device for an intelligent canteen. The dinner plate cleanliness detection device for the intelligent canteen comprises a base, a first mounting frame, a distance sensor, a second mounting frame, an air cylinder, a guide rod and the like. A first mounting frame is arranged on the top of the base; a distance sensor is arranged at the bottom of the first mounting frame; a cylinder is arranged on the front side of the base; a telescopic rod of the cylinder is connected with a second mounting frame; the height of the dinner plate is detected in real time through the distance sensor, the control panel drives the air cylinder to adjust the height of the CCD camera, the dinner plate height adjusting device can be suitable for dinner plates of different specifications and different heights, the problem that images are blurred or cannot be recognized due to height differences is solved, and manual intervention in adjusting equipment is not needed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a detection device, and more particularly to a device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen. Background Technology

[0002] The dish cleanliness detection device used in smart canteens is a device that can automatically detect whether the dishes meet hygiene standards after washing.

[0003] Traditional tableware cleanliness testing devices typically require manual adjustment of the device height based on the height of the plates. This is not only inefficient but also prone to human error, resulting in poor image quality and increased labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of traditional tableware cleanliness detection devices, which require manual adjustment of the detection equipment height, are inefficient, prone to errors, and costly, this utility model can provide a tableware cleanliness detection device for smart canteens.

[0005] Technical Solution: A dish cleanliness detection device for a smart canteen includes a base, a first mounting frame, a distance sensor, a second mounting frame, a cylinder, a guide rod, a CCD camera, a conveyor belt, and a control panel. The conveyor belt is located on the inner top of the base, the first mounting frame is located on the top of the base, the distance sensor is located at the bottom of the first mounting frame, the cylinder is located on the front of the base, the second mounting frame is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder, a connecting block is located on the rear of the base, a guide rod is located on the top of the connecting block, the top of the guide rod is slidably connected to the second mounting frame, the CCD camera is located at the bottom of the second mounting frame, and the control panel is located on the front of the base. Both the distance sensor and the cylinder are electrically connected to the control panel.

[0006] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the system also includes a connecting plate and an exposure lamp, the conveyor belt is a transparent belt, the connecting plate is provided on the inner side of the base, and the exposure lamp is provided on the connecting plate, the exposure lamp being located inside the conveyor belt.

[0007] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the exposure lamp uses an adjustable brightness LED light source.

[0008] In addition, it is particularly preferred that a light-shielding tube is also included, with a light-shielding tube provided on the outside of the CCD camera.

[0009] In addition, it is particularly preferred that a ring-shaped supplemental light is included, with the ring-shaped supplemental light located at the bottom of the light-shielding tube.

[0010] In addition, it is particularly preferred that an alarm is also included, with an alarm located on the front side of the base, and both the CCD camera and the alarm are electrically connected to the control panel.

[0011] The present invention has the following advantages: The present invention uses a distance sensor to detect the height of the plate in real time, and the control panel drives the cylinder to adjust the height of the CCD camera. It can be applied to plates of different sizes and heights, avoiding the problem of image blurring or inability to recognize due to height differences, and no manual intervention is required to adjust the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second mounting bracket, cylinder, and guide rod of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light shield, CCD camera, and ring light of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor belt and exposure lamp of this utility model.

[0016] The above-mentioned figures include the following reference numerals: 1: base, 2: first mounting bracket, 3: distance sensor, 4: second mounting bracket, 5: light shield, 6: cylinder, 7: guide rod, 8: ring light, 9: CCD camera, 10: conveyor belt, 11: control panel, 12: connecting plate, 13: exposure lamp, 14: alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0017] References to embodiments herein mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0018] A device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the device includes a base 1, a first mounting bracket 2, a distance sensor 3, a second mounting bracket 4, a cylinder 6, a guide rod 7, a CCD camera 9, a conveyor belt 10, and a control panel 11. The conveyor belt 10 is located on the inner side of the top of the base 1. The first mounting bracket 2 is located on the top of the base 1. The distance sensor 3 is located at the bottom of the first mounting bracket 2. The cylinder 6 is located on the front side of the base 1. The second mounting bracket 4 is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder 6. A connecting block is located on the rear side of the base 1. The guide rod 7 is located on the top of the connecting block. The top of the guide rod 7 is slidably connected to the second mounting bracket 4. The CCD camera 9 is located at the bottom of the second mounting bracket 4. The control panel 11 is located on the front side of the base 1. The distance sensor 3 and the cylinder 6 are both electrically connected to the control panel 11.

[0019] like Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a connecting plate 12 and an exposure lamp 13. The conveyor belt 10 is a transparent belt. The connecting plate 12 is provided on the inner side of the base 1. The exposure lamp 13 is provided on the connecting plate 12. The exposure lamp 13 adopts an adjustable brightness LED light source, which can adjust the light intensity according to the different materials or colors of the plates, thereby improving the image contrast and recognition effect. The exposure lamp 13 is located inside the conveyor belt 10. The exposure lamp 13 provides uniform backlight to the CCD camera 9 through the transparent conveyor belt 10, further improving the contrast of the plate image and the detection clarity.

[0020] like Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a light-shielding tube 5. The CCD camera 9 is provided with a light-shielding tube 5 on its outside. The light-shielding tube 5 is used to shield the ambient light interference and improve the detection accuracy of the CCD camera 9 for the plate.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a ring light 8. The ring light 8 is located at the bottom of the light shield 5. The ring light 8 provides uniform front lighting, enhances the display of details on the surface of the plate, and enhances image quality.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes an alarm 14. The alarm 14 is located on the front side of the base 1. Both the CCD camera 9 and the alarm 14 are electrically connected to the control panel 11. When the plate passes through the detection area, the CCD camera 9 will capture the image of the plate surface. The control panel 11 will then determine whether the plate is clean according to preset parameters. If the detection result shows that the plate has stains, residues, or other conditions that do not meet the cleaning standards, the control panel 11 will activate the alarm 14 and remind the canteen staff to pay attention through an audible signal.

[0023] In use, canteen staff place the trays on the conveyor belt 10. The distance sensor 3 monitors the height of the trays in real time and feeds back the detected data to the control panel 11. Based on the tray height fed back by the distance sensor 3, the control panel 11 calculates the vertical position that the CCD camera 9 needs to be adjusted, controls the telescopic rod of the cylinder 6 to push the second mounting bracket 4 up and down, and drives the CCD camera 9 up and down to adjust the relative distance between the CCD camera 9 and the tray, so that the CCD camera 9 can detect trays of different heights.

[0024] It should be understood that this embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen, comprising a base (1) and a conveyor belt (10), wherein the conveyor belt (10) is provided on the inner side of the top of the base (1), characterized in that, It also includes a first mounting bracket (2), a distance sensor (3), a second mounting bracket (4), a cylinder (6), a guide rod (7), a CCD camera (9), and a control panel (11). The first mounting bracket (2) is provided on the top of the base (1), and the distance sensor (3) is provided on the bottom of the first mounting bracket (2). The cylinder (6) is provided on the front side of the base (1), and the second mounting bracket (4) is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder (6). The connecting block is provided on the rear side of the base (1), and the guide rod (7) is provided on the top of the connecting block. The top of the guide rod (7) is slidably connected to the second mounting bracket (4). The CCD camera (9) is provided on the bottom of the second mounting bracket (4). The control panel (11) is provided on the front side of the base (1). The distance sensor (3) and the cylinder (6) are both electrically connected to the control panel (11).

2. The device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting plate (12) and an exposure lamp (13). The conveyor belt (10) is a transparent belt. The connecting plate (12) is provided on the inner side of the base (1). The exposure lamp (13) is provided on the connecting plate (12). The exposure lamp (13) is located inside the conveyor belt (10).

3. The device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The exposure lamp (13) uses an adjustable brightness LED light source.

4. The device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a light shield (5), and the CCD camera (9) is equipped with a light shield (5) on the outside.

5. The device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a ring-shaped fill light (8), and the bottom of the light shield (5) is equipped with a ring-shaped fill light (8).

6. The device for detecting the cleanliness of plates used in a smart canteen as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes an alarm (14), which is provided on the front side of the base (1). The CCD camera (9) and the alarm (14) are both electrically connected to the control panel (11).