Carton appearance detection device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a carton appearance detection device, which comprises a cigarette storage device, a cigarette pushing device, a first detection station, a turnover device, a second detection station and a bottom plate, after the first detection station detects a carton, the carton is turned over through the turnover device and enters the second detection station to complete six-surface detection; each plane image capturing surface on the first detection station and the second detection station is provided with a plane shadowless light source for lighting, and each vertical image capturing surface is provided with a linear light source for lighting. The beneficial effects are that each plane image capturing surface is provided with a plane shadowless light source for lighting, each vertical image capturing surface is provided with a linear light source for lighting, the lighting effect is good, and the appearance detection of the carton in the finished carton transparent paper and the appearance detection of the carton transparent paper can be considered.

Description

A carton appearance inspection device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of visual inspection in the tobacco industry, and in particular to a carton appearance inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of automation in the tobacco industry, the speed of carton packaging machines in cigarette production is increasing, but corresponding packaging quality problems are also emerging. Equipment malfunctions, or missing or damaged cellophane, can easily lead to the cigarette cartons falling apart during transport, or the edges of the carton wrapper peeling off, causing blockages in the cigarette carton conveying system. Furthermore, if appearance defects such as dirt on the cartons and scratches on the cellophane caused during the packaging process are not inspected, defective cigarette cartons will enter the market, severely impacting the company's reputation. Therefore, appearance inspection of cigarette carton packaging is of paramount importance. Tobacco companies need to classify and statistically analyze carton appearance defects to improve cigarette quality. Therefore, both internal and external defects of the cellophane wrapper must be considered and categorized for identification.

[0003] Currently, most carton appearance inspections are performed after the oil sealing machine, which cannot simultaneously inspect the appearance of the carton inside the transparent paper and the appearance of the transparent paper. Moreover, most carton appearance inspection equipment on the market does not fully possess the capability for unobstructed inspection on all six sides. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a carton appearance inspection device with good lighting effect and the ability to inspect the carton appearance inside the transparent paper and the carton appearance outside the transparent paper from all six sides without obstruction.

[0005] The technical solution of the appearance inspection device for carton provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cigarette box appearance inspection device includes a cigarette storage device (1), a cigarette pushing device (2), a first inspection station (3), a flipping device (4), a second inspection station (5), and a base plate (8). After the first inspection station (3) inspects the cigarette box, the flipping device (4) flips the cigarette box and moves it to the second inspection station (5) to complete the six-sided inspection. Each planar image-taking surface on the first inspection station (3) and the second inspection station (5) is equipped with a planar shadowless light source for illumination, and each vertical image-taking surface is equipped with a linear light source for illumination.

[0007] Furthermore, the detection device is also equipped with a rejection device (6) and a slide (7). Unqualified cartons are rejected at the rejection device (6), and the rejected cartons are collected through the slide (7). Qualified cartons are carried to the next process by the conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the first inspection station (3) includes six camera components. The first camera component (101), the second camera component (102), the third camera component (103), and the fourth camera component (104) are fixed to the base plate (8) by the first bracket (111). The first planar shadowless light source (110) is fixed to the first support plate (107). The fifth camera component (105) and the sixth camera component (106) are fixed to the first support plate (107) by the third bracket (115). The first support plate (107) is fixed to the base plate (8) by the first support seat (109) and the cantilever support (108). The first linear light source (113) and the second linear light source (114) are fixed to the base plate (8) by the first mounting plate (112).

[0009] The second inspection station (5) includes four camera components. The ninth camera component (203) and the tenth camera component (204) are fixed on the second support base (208) by the second bracket (209). The second planar shadowless light source (205) is fixed on the second support plate (211). The seventh camera component (201) and the eighth camera component (202) are fixed on the second support plate (211) by the fourth bracket (210). The second support plate (211) is fixed to the base plate (8) by the second support base (208). The third linear light source (206) and the fourth linear light source (207) are fixed on the base plate (8) by the second mounting plate (211).

[0010] The implementation of this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0011] This utility model discloses a carton appearance inspection device. Each planar image-capturing surface is illuminated by a planar shadowless light source, and each vertical image-capturing surface is illuminated by a linear light source. This provides excellent lighting and allows for the simultaneous inspection of both the appearance of the carton inside the transparent paper and the appearance of the transparent paper itself. The use of multiple cameras further enhances the accuracy of the inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the carton appearance inspection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first detection station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second detection station according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only intended to facilitate the understanding of the present invention and do not constitute any limitation thereof.

[0016] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, this embodiment provides a carton appearance inspection device, including a smoke storage device 1, a smoke pushing device 2, a first inspection station 3, a flipping device 4, a second inspection station 5, and a base plate 8. After inspecting the carton at the first inspection station 3, the carton is flipped by the flipping device 4 and enters the second inspection station 5 for six-sided inspection. Each planar image-taking surface at the first inspection station 3 and the second inspection station 5 is illuminated by a planar shadowless light source, and each vertical image-taking surface is illuminated by a linear light source. Furthermore, the inspection device also includes a rejection device 6 and a slide 7. Cartons that fail the inspection are rejected at the rejection device 6, and the rejected cartons are collected via the slide 7. Qualified cartons proceed to the next process via a conveyor belt.

[0017] Referring to Figure 2, the first inspection station 3 includes six camera components. The first camera component 101, the second camera component 102, the third camera component 103, and the fourth camera component 104 are fixed to the base plate 8 by the first bracket 111. The first planar shadowless light source 110 is fixed to the first support plate 107. The fifth camera component 105 and the sixth camera component 106 are fixed to the first support plate 107 by the third bracket 115. The first support plate 107 is fixed to the base plate 8 by the first support seat 109 and the cantilever support 108. The first linear light source 113 and the second linear light source 114 are fixed to the base plate 8 by the first mounting plate 112.

[0018] Referring to Figure 3, the second inspection station 5 includes four camera components: the ninth camera component 203 and the tenth camera component 204 are fixed to the second support base 208 by the second bracket 209; the second planar shadowless light source 205 is fixed to the second support plate 211; the seventh camera component 201 and the eighth camera component 202 are fixed to the second support plate 211 by the fourth bracket 210; the second support plate 211 is fixed to the base plate 8 by the second support base 208; and the third linear light source 206 and the fourth linear light source 207 are fixed to the base plate 8 by the second mounting plate 211.

[0019] The working principle is as follows: After the carton 9 comes out of the smoke storage device, it is pushed to the flipping device 4 by the smoke pushing device 2. When it passes the first detection station 3, it is illuminated by the first planar shadowless light source 110, the first linear light source 113 and the second linear light source 114. The fifth camera assembly 105 and the sixth camera assembly 106 perform imaging detection on the top of the carton, the first camera assembly 101 and the second camera assembly 102 perform imaging detection on the front of the carton, and the third camera assembly 103 and the fourth camera assembly 104 perform imaging detection on the back of the carton. After the carton enters the flipping device 4 and is flipped 180°, the bottom surface faces upward and the top surface contacts the conveyor belt. It moves towards the removal device 6 by the conveyor belt. When it passes the second detection station 5, it is illuminated by the second planar shadowless light source 205, the third linear light source 206 and the fourth linear light source 207. The seventh camera assembly 201 and the eighth camera assembly 202 image and detect the bottom surface of the carton, the ninth camera assembly 203 image and detects the left side of the carton, and the tenth camera assembly 204 image and detects the right side of the carton.

[0020] The carton appearance inspection device in this embodiment uses a planar shadowless light source for illumination on each planar imaging surface and a linear light source for illumination on each vertical imaging surface. This provides good lighting and allows for the simultaneous inspection of both the appearance of the carton inside the transparent paper and the appearance of the transparent paper itself. The use of multiple cameras further enhances the accuracy of the inspection.

[0021] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cigarette box appearance inspection device, comprising a cigarette storage device (1), a cigarette pushing device (2), a first inspection station (3), a flipping device (4), a second inspection station (5), and a base plate (8), wherein after the first inspection station (3) inspects the cigarette box, the flipping device (4) flips the cigarette box and moves it to the second inspection station (5) to complete the six-sided inspection, characterized in that: Each planar image-taking surface on the first inspection station (3) and the second inspection station (5) is illuminated by a planar shadowless light source, and each vertical image-taking surface is illuminated by a linear light source.

2. The appearance inspection device for carton according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device is also equipped with a rejection device (6) and a slide (7). The unqualified carton is rejected at the rejection device (6), and the rejected carton is collected through the slide (7). The qualified carton is carried to the next process by the conveyor belt.

3. The carton appearance inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inspection station (3) includes six camera components. The first camera component (101), the second camera component (102), the third camera component (103), and the fourth camera component (104) are fixed to the base plate (8) by the first bracket (111). The first planar shadowless light source (110) is fixed to the first support plate (107). The fifth camera component (105) and the sixth camera component (106) are fixed to the first support plate (107) by the third bracket (115). The first support plate (107) is fixed to the base plate (8) by the first support seat (109) and the cantilever support (108). The first linear light source (113) and the second linear light source (114) are connected by the first mounting plate. (112) is fixed on the base plate (8); the second inspection station (5) includes four camera components, the ninth camera component (203) and the tenth camera component (204) are fixed on the second support base (208) by the second bracket (209); the second planar shadowless light source (205) is fixed on the second support plate (211), the seventh camera component (201) and the eighth camera component (202) are fixed on the second support plate (211) by the fourth bracket (210), and the second support plate (211) is fixed to the base plate (8) by the second support base (208); the third linear light source (206) and the fourth linear light source (207) are fixed on the base plate (8) by the second mounting plate (211).

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