Visual inspection device for ice cream production

Abstract

The utility model relates to a visual detection device for ice cream production, which comprises a U-shaped connected conveying table, an ice cream tray is conveyed on the conveying table, two groups of staggered detection components are respectively arranged at the upper part of the conveying table on one side along the upstream and downstream directions of the conveying table, and the two groups of detection components are respectively used for detecting the left part and the right part of the ice cream tray. And the conveying table is provided with a material taking mechanism at the downstream of the detection assembly. According to the visual detection device for ice cream production, the two rows of ice cream in the ice cream tray are automatically detected through the two staggered detection assemblies respectively, the ice cream with flaws is taken away from the conveying table through the material taking mechanism, manpower input is saved, and the detection efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a visual inspection device, and more particularly to a visual inspection device for ice cream production. Background Technology

[0002] Ice cream is a popular summer treat, and with rising living standards, its unique and creative designs are increasingly sought after by young people. The production of ice cream involves several processes, including ingredient mixing, sterilization, homogenization and cooling, continuous freezing, adding ingredients, molding, freezing, continuous hardening, packaging, and frozen storage. Before packaging, the ice cream's shape and appearance must be inspected to ensure its quality.

[0003] Traditional testing methods rely on manual observation for control, requiring the ice cream to be picked up and inspected, which involves a large amount of manpower and low testing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a visual inspection device for ice cream production, which solves the problem that the existing ice cream production inspection relies on manual observation, which requires picking up the ice cream for inspection, resulting in high manual labor input and low inspection efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a visual inspection device for ice cream production, including a U-shaped conveyor table on which an ice cream tray is conveyed. Two sets of staggered detection components are installed on the upper part of one side of the conveyor table along the upstream and downstream directions of the conveyor table. The two sets of detection components detect the left and right parts of the ice cream tray respectively. A material picking mechanism is provided downstream of the detection components on the conveyor table.

[0006] The visual inspection device for ice cream production provided by this utility model also has the following technical features:

[0007] Furthermore, the testing component includes a testing frame, on which a mounting plate is fixedly connected. Multiple camera mounts and light source mounts are fixedly connected to the mounting plate. Cameras are adjustablely mounted on the camera mounts, and light sources matching the cameras are mounted on the light source mounts.

[0008] Furthermore, the material handling mechanism includes a transverse slide rail, a transverse motion part, a lifting slide rail, and a lifting motion part. The transverse motion part slides laterally on the transverse slide rail, and the lifting motion part moves up and down on the lifting slide rail. The lifting slide rail is fixedly connected to the transverse motion part, and a transport frame is fixedly connected to the lifting motion part. Multiple suction cups that match the position of the ice cream are installed on the transport frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the material handling mechanism also includes a longitudinal slide rail and a longitudinal moving part. The longitudinal moving part slides longitudinally on the longitudinal slide rail, and a bracket is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving part. The transverse slide rail is fixedly connected to the bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, each of the transverse slide rail, lifting slide rail, and longitudinal slide rail is equipped with a rotating lead screw. The transverse motion part, lifting motion part, and longitudinal motion part are respectively sleeved on the lead screw and threadedly connected to the lead screw. Servo motors are fixedly connected to each of the transverse slide rail, lifting slide rail, and longitudinal slide rail. The lead screw and the drive shaft of the servo motor are connected through a reducer.

[0011] Furthermore, the transverse motion part, the lifting motion part, and the longitudinal motion part are all fixedly connected with sensing plates, and the two ends of the transverse slide rail, the lifting slide rail, and the longitudinal slide rail are fixedly connected with limit sensing switches that are compatible with the sensing plates.

[0012] Furthermore, a recycling box is provided on one side of the conveyor, and the recycling box is located on the movement trajectory of the transport frame.

[0013] This invention has the following advantages: by using two sets of misaligned detection components to automatically detect the two rows of ice cream in the ice cream tray, and using a material handling mechanism to remove the defective ice cream from the conveyor, it saves manpower and improves detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective axonometric schematic diagram of the visual inspection device for ice cream production according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This invention relates to a visual inspection device for ice cream production. Figure 1 Enlarged view of node A in the middle;

[0016] Figure 3 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the visual inspection device for ice cream production according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of the visual inspection device for ice cream production according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of the visual inspection device for ice cream production according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 This invention relates to a visual inspection device for ice cream production, specifically a material handling mechanism. Figure 5 Enlarged view of node B in the middle.

[0020] (1-Conveyor table, 2-Ice cream tray, 3-Detection component, 4-Material handling mechanism, 5-Recycling box, 31-Detection frame, 32-Lifting plate, 33-Camera mount, 34-Light source mount, 35-Camera, 36-Light source, 41-Horizontal slide rail, 42-Horizontal moving part, 43-Lifting slide rail, 44-Lifting moving part, 45-Transporting frame, 46-Suction cup, 47-Longitudinal slide rail, 48-Longitudinal moving part, 49-Bracket, 400-Lead screw, 401-Servo motor, 402-Reducer, 403-Sensing plate, 404-Limit sensor switch) Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 6 In the embodiment of the visual inspection device for ice cream production shown in this utility model, the visual inspection device for ice cream production includes a U-shaped connected conveyor table 1, on which an ice cream tray 2 is conveyed. Two sets of staggered detection components 3 are installed on the upper part of one side of the conveyor table 1 along the upstream and downstream directions of the conveyor table 1. The two sets of detection components 3 respectively detect the left and right parts of the ice cream tray 2. A material picking mechanism 4 is provided downstream of the detection components 3 on the conveyor table 1.

[0023] Specifically, the two rows of ice cream placed on the ice cream tray 2 are conveyed by the conveyor 1 to the position of the detection component 3. The two sets of detection components 3 detect the two rows of ice cream on the ice cream tray 2 at the upstream and downstream of the conveyor 1 respectively. After the detection is completed, the ice cream is conveyed on the conveyor 1 to the position of the material picking mechanism 4. The material picking mechanism 4 removes the unqualified ice cream according to the detection result information, and the qualified ice cream enters the next process along the conveyor 1.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, the detection component 3 includes a detection frame 31, a mounting plate 32 is fixedly connected to the detection frame 31, a plurality of camera mounts 33 and a light source mount 34 are fixedly connected to the mounting plate 32, a camera 35 is adjustablely mounted on the camera mount 33, and a light source 36 matching the camera 35 is mounted on the light source mount 34, for detecting several facades of the ice cream from multiple directions, and having the ability to adjust the shooting angle of the camera 35 according to different specifications of ice cream.

[0025] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, the material handling mechanism 4 includes a transverse slide rail 41, a transverse motion part 42, a lifting slide rail 43, and a lifting motion part 44. The transverse motion part 42 slides laterally on the transverse slide rail 41, and the lifting motion part 44 moves up and down on the lifting slide rail 43. The lifting slide rail 43 is fixedly connected to the transverse motion part 42. A conveying frame 45 is fixedly connected to the lifting motion part 44. A plurality of suction cups 46 matching the position of the ice cream are installed on the conveying frame 45 for removing unqualified ice cream from the ice cream tray 2 and moving it laterally to the outside of the conveyor table 1.

[0026] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, the material handling mechanism 4 further includes a longitudinal slide rail 47 and a longitudinal moving part 48. The longitudinal moving part 48 slides longitudinally on the longitudinal slide rail 47. A bracket 49 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving part 48. The transverse slide rail 41 is fixedly connected to the bracket 49 for the material handling mechanism 4 to move longitudinally along the conveyor table 1.

[0027] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, a rotating lead screw 400 is provided in the transverse slide rail 41, the lifting slide rail 43, and the longitudinal slide rail 47. The transverse motion part 42, the lifting motion part 44, and the longitudinal motion part 48 are respectively sleeved on the lead screw 400 and threadedly connected to the lead screw 400. A servo motor 401 is fixedly connected to the transverse slide rail 41, the lifting slide rail 43, and the longitudinal slide rail 47. The drive shaft of the lead screw 400 and the servo motor 401 is connected through a reducer 402 to drive the transverse motion part 42, the lifting motion part 44, and the longitudinal motion part 48 to move along the transverse slide rail 41, the lifting slide rail 43, and the longitudinal slide rail 47, respectively, thereby driving the suction cup 46 on the conveyor frame 45 to pick up the ice cream and move it outside the conveyor table.

[0028] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, the transverse motion part 42, the lifting motion part 44 and the longitudinal motion part 48 are all fixedly connected with sensing plates 403, and the two ends of the transverse slide rail 41, the lifting slide rail 43 and the longitudinal slide rail 47 are fixedly connected with limit sensing switches 404 adapted to the sensing plates 403, which are used to control the movement range of the transverse motion part 42, the longitudinal motion part 48 and the lifting motion part 44. The limit sensing switches 404 can be slot-type sensing limit switches.

[0029] In one embodiment of this application, preferably, a recycling box 5 is provided on one side of the conveyor 1. The recycling box 5 is located on the movement trajectory of the transport frame 45 and is used to hold defective products so that defective ice cream on the transport frame 45 can be directly put into the recycling box 5.

[0030] In summary, the visual inspection device for ice cream production in the above embodiments of this utility model specifically involves two rows of ice cream placed on the ice cream tray 2 being transported by the conveyor table 1 to the position of the inspection component 3. Two sets of inspection components 3, located upstream and downstream of the conveyor table 1, use cameras 35 to photograph and inspect multiple vertical surfaces of the two rows of ice cream on the ice cream tray 2. After inspection, the ice cream is transported on the conveyor table 1 to the position of the material handling mechanism 4. The lifting mechanism 44's lifting motion part 44 drives the transport frame 45 to descend and, according to the inspection result information, instructs the corresponding suction cup 46 to... Defective ice cream is sucked up, and after being sucked up, the lifting motion unit 44 rises and moves along the horizontal slide rail 41 towards the recycling box 5 under the drive of the horizontal motion unit 42. After the transport frame 45 moves above the recycling box 5, the suction cup 46 releases the defective ice cream and it falls into the recycling box 5. The qualified ice cream enters the next process along the conveyor table 1. This device automatically detects the two rows of ice cream in the ice cream tray 2 through two sets of misaligned detection components 3, and removes the defective ice cream from the conveyor table 1 using the material picking mechanism 4. This not only saves manpower but also improves detection efficiency.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A visual inspection device for ice cream production, characterized in that, The device includes a U-shaped conveyor platform on which an ice cream tray is conveyed. Two sets of staggered detection components are installed on the upper part of one side of the conveyor platform along the upstream and downstream directions. The two sets of detection components detect the left and right parts of the ice cream tray respectively. The conveyor platform is provided with a material picking mechanism downstream of the detection components.

2. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection assembly includes a detection frame, on which a mounting plate is fixedly connected. Multiple camera mounts and light source mounts are fixedly connected to the mounting plate. Cameras are tunably mounted on the camera mounts, and light sources matching the cameras are mounted on the light source mounts.

3. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material handling mechanism includes a horizontal slide rail, a horizontal moving part, a lifting slide rail, and a lifting moving part. The horizontal moving part slides horizontally on the horizontal slide rail, and the lifting moving part moves up and down on the lifting slide rail. The lifting slide rail is fixedly connected to the horizontal moving part, and a transport frame is fixedly connected to the lifting moving part. Multiple suction cups that match the position of the ice cream are installed on the transport frame.

4. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material handling mechanism further includes a longitudinal slide rail and a longitudinal moving part. The longitudinal moving part slides longitudinally on the longitudinal slide rail, and a bracket is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving part. The transverse slide rail is fixedly connected to the bracket.

5. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transverse slide rail, lifting slide rail, and longitudinal slide rail are each equipped with a rotating lead screw. The transverse motion part, lifting motion part, and longitudinal motion part are respectively sleeved on the lead screw and threadedly connected to the lead screw. Servo motors are fixedly connected to the transverse slide rail, lifting slide rail, and longitudinal slide rail. The lead screw and the drive shaft of the servo motor are connected through a reducer.

6. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transverse movement part, the lifting movement part, and the longitudinal movement part are all fixedly connected with sensing plates, and the two ends of the transverse slide rail, the lifting slide rail, and the longitudinal slide rail are fixedly connected with limit sensing switches adapted to the sensing plates.

7. The visual inspection device for ice cream production according to claim 6, characterized in that: A recycling box is provided on one side of the conveyor, and the recycling box is located on the movement trajectory of the transport frame.

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