Storage cabinet cleaning state visualization system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage cabinet cleaning state visualization system. The storage cabinet cleaning state visualization system comprises a detection module, a display module and a control module. The detection module is electrically connected with the control module and is used for detecting storage cabinet material information and sending the storage cabinet material information to the control module; the storage cabinet material information comprises the accumulated weight of materials before the storage cabinet is fed, the accumulated weight of the materials after the storage cabinet is discharged, the flow of the electronic scale and the residual amount of the materials in the storage cabinet; the control module is further electrically connected with the display module and used for determining whether the storage cabinet can be cleaned or not according to the material information of the storage cabinet and sending output information to the display module. The display module is used for displaying output information; the output information comprises cleaning result information. By means of the technical means, the display module displays whether the storage cabinet can be cleaned or not, then visualization of the cleanable state of the storage cabinet is achieved, man-made misjudgment can be avoided, and stable operation of a cut tobacco production line can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco processing technology, and in particular to a visualization system for the cleaning status of storage cabinets. Background Technology

[0002] In tobacco processing, cleaning and changing the tobacco in storage cabinets is a necessary step. During the tobacco production process, different batches, brands, or grades of tobacco leaves and shreds are stored in these cabinets. If they are not cleaned, residual materials will mix with the next batch, leading to mixed batches and brands, which affects the stability and consistency of product quality.

[0003] At present, the traditional operation of cleaning and replacing smoke from storage tanks has the following problems: the safety interlock logic is complex, and operators are prone to accidentally shutting down the operating storage tank, causing material shortage; the status of the storage tank (such as whether the material has been discharged) needs to be confirmed manually on-site, which is time-consuming and prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system, which realizes the visualization of the cleaning status of the storage cabinet, avoids human misjudgment, and helps to ensure the stable operation of the silk production line.

[0005] This utility model embodiment provides a storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system, including: a detection module, a display module, and a control module;

[0006] The detection module is electrically connected to the control module and is used to detect the material information of the storage tank and send the material information of the storage tank to the control module; the material information of the storage tank includes the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed in, the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged, the flow rate of the electronic scale, and the remaining amount of material in the storage tank.

[0007] The control module is also electrically connected to the display module, and is used to determine whether the storage cabinet can be cleaned based on the material information of the storage cabinet, and send the output information to the display module; the display module is used to display the output information; the output information includes cleaning result information.

[0008] Optionally, the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a first indicator module;

[0009] The control module is also electrically connected to the first indicator module, and is used to control the first indicator module to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, and to control the first indicator module to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in an uncleanable state.

[0010] Optionally, the storage cabinet includes multiple cabinets;

[0011] The first indicator module includes multiple indicator lights;

[0012] The number of indicator lights is the same as the number of cabinets, and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0013] Optionally, the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a second indicator module; the second indicator module includes a first indicator unit and a second indicator unit;

[0014] The control module is electrically connected to the first indicator unit and the second indicator unit respectively, and is used to control the first indicator unit to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, and to control the second indicator unit to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in an uncleanable state.

[0015] Optionally, the storage cabinet includes multiple cabinets;

[0016] The first indicator unit includes a first indicator light; the second indicator module includes a second indicator light; the first indicator light and the second indicator light are respectively fixedly mounted on the same cabinet.

[0017] The number of indicator lights N1 and the number of cabinets N2 satisfy: N1 = 2N2; where N1 and N2 are both positive integers.

[0018] Optionally, the display module is also electrically connected to the detection module for displaying the material information of the storage tank.

[0019] Optionally, the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system further includes: an alarm module;

[0020] The alarm module is electrically connected to the control module and is used to output alarm information based on the output information.

[0021] Optionally, the alarm module includes an audible alarm and / or a light alarm.

[0022] Optionally, the control module includes a programmable logic controller.

[0023] Optionally, the display module includes a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, or an organic light-emitting diode display.

[0024] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the utility model involves a detection module sending the detected material information of the storage cabinet to a control module. The control module can then determine whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning based on this information. Furthermore, the control module is electrically connected to a display module, allowing the control module to send output information to the display module. This enables the display module to show whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning, thus visualizing the cleaning status of the storage cabinet. This avoids human error and helps ensure the stable operation of the silk production line.

[0025] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this utility model, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Other features of this utility model will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a storage cabinet provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0032] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a storage cabinet provided for an embodiment of this utility model is shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the storage tank cleaning status visualization system includes: a detection module 10, a display module 20, and a control module 30. The detection module 10 is electrically connected to the control module 30 and is used to detect the storage tank material information and send the storage tank material information to the control module 30. The storage tank material information includes the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed in, the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged, the electronic scale flow rate, and the remaining amount of material in the storage tank. The control module 30 is also electrically connected to the display module 20 and is used to determine whether the storage tank can be cleaned based on the storage tank material information and send the output information to the display module 20. The display module 20 is used to display the output information, which includes cleaning result information.

[0033] Specifically, the storage cabinet 100 may include a storage cabinet door 101. For example, the storage cabinet door 101 may be a glass door.

[0034] Specifically, storage cabinet equipment has many substation isolating switches, and often a single substation has multiple sets of cabinet control switches. At the same time, the storage cabinet inlet and outlet control is complexly integrated into the entire production control chain, and is related to production work orders, front-end and back-end equipment start-stop interlock control, or error prevention program design. If human error occurs, such as misjudging the cleaning window time or mistakenly shutting down a storage cabinet that is running in production, it often leads to material interruption on the production line.

[0035] Specifically, the detection module 10 is used to detect the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed in, the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged, the flow rate of the electronic scale, and the remaining amount of material in the storage tank. It also sends the storage tank material information to the control module 30 so that the control module can determine whether the storage tank can be cleaned based on the storage tank material information detected by the detection module 10.

[0036] For example, the detection module may include an electronic scale to detect the cumulative weight of material before it enters the storage tank and the cumulative weight of material after it exits the storage tank. The detection module may also include a flow meter to detect the flow rate of the electronic scale. The detection module may further include a storage tank material remaining quantity detection unit, located inside the storage tank, to detect the remaining material quantity in the storage tank.

[0037] Specifically, when the difference between the cumulative weight of the material before and after feeding into the storage tank meets a preset difference range, the electronic scale flow rate is zero, and the remaining material in the storage tank is zero, the control module 30 determines that the storage tank is in a cleanable state. That is, the storage tank is in a cleanable state when all three conditions are met; otherwise, it is in an uncleanable state. In other words, if any one of the following conditions is not met—that is, the storage tank is in an uncleanable state—the storage tank is not cleanable.

[0038] For example, the preset difference range can be ±2%, that is, when the difference between the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed and the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged is less than or equal to ±2%, it means that the difference between the two meets the preset difference range.

[0039] Specifically, the control module 30 sends output information to the display module 20, which displays the output information, including cleaning result information. For example, the output information can be "cleanable" or "not cleanable." Specifically, the control module 30 sends the cleanability information to the display module 20 so that the display module 20 can show the cleanability or non-cleanability result, thereby visualizing the cleaning results. This helps operators to clean the storage cabinet promptly when it is in a cleanable state and not clean it when it is in a non-cleanable state, avoiding machine downtime and material shortages caused by human error.

[0040] Specifically, when the display module 20 shows "Cleanable", the operator can turn off the isolation switch of the storage cabinet to perform the smoke replacement cleaning operation, thereby avoiding human error in material supply caused by misjudgment. When the display module 20 shows "Not Cleanable", the operator cannot perform the smoke replacement cleaning operation and must wait until the display module 20 shows "Cleanable" before performing the smoke replacement cleaning operation.

[0041] The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided in this embodiment of the utility model has a detection module that sends the detected material information of the storage cabinet to the control module. The control module can then determine whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning based on this information. Furthermore, the control module is electrically connected to the display module, allowing the control module to send output information to the display module so that the display module can show whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning. This visualization of the storage cabinet cleaning status avoids human error and helps ensure the stable operation of the silk production line.

[0042] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a first indicator module 40; the control module 30 is also electrically connected to the first indicator module 40, and is used to control the first indicator module 40 to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet 100 is in a cleanable state, and to control the first indicator module 40 to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet 100 is in an uncleanable state.

[0043] Specifically, the first indicator module 40 can be located at the edge of the storage cabinet. When the control module 40 determines that the storage cabinet 100 is in a cleanable state, it controls the first indicator module 40 to display in a first color. When the control module 40 determines that the storage cabinet 100 is in a non-cleanable state, it controls the first indicator module 40 to display in a second color. In this way, the operator at the storage cabinet site can perform cleaning or prohibit cleaning operations on the storage cabinet according to the color displayed by the first indicator module 40.

[0044] It is understandable that the display module 20 may not be located within the storage cabinet site, i.e., it may not be located in the same location as the storage cabinet. The display module 20 may be located in the equipment room so that operators in the equipment room can promptly monitor the cleaning status of the storage cabinet. The first indicator module 40 is located at the storage cabinet site, specifically outside the storage cabinet, i.e., it is located in the same location as the storage cabinet, so that operators near the storage cabinet can promptly monitor the cleaning status of the storage cabinet.

[0045] For example, the first color can be green, and the second color can be gray. It should be noted that the embodiments of this utility model do not specifically limit the colors of the first and second colors, as long as they are distinguishable by the operator.

[0046] For example, when the control module 40 determines that the storage cabinet 100 is in a cleanable state, the first indicator module 40 can light up; when the control module 40 determines that the storage cabinet 100 is in a non-cleanable state, the first indicator module 40 can turn off, thus distinguishing between the two states.

[0047] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 2 The storage cabinet 100 includes multiple cabinets; the first indicator module 40 includes multiple indicator lights 401; the number of indicator lights 401 is the same as the number of cabinets, and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0048] Specifically, the storage cabinet 100 may include multiple cabinets, and each cabinet may be equipped with an indicator light 401. In this way, the cabinets and indicator lights are set up one by one, that is, each indicator light can indicate the cleaning status of the corresponding cabinet, so that the cleaning status of each cabinet can be visualized.

[0049] Optional, Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 3As shown, the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a second indicator module 50; the second indicator module 50 includes a first indicator unit 501 and a second indicator unit 502; the control module 30 is electrically connected to the first indicator unit 501 and the second indicator unit 502 respectively, and is used to control the first indicator unit 501 to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, and is also used to control the second indicator unit 502 to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in an uncleanable state.

[0050] Specifically, the first indicator unit 501 and the second indicator unit 502 can display different colors to distinguish the cleaning status of the storage cabinet.

[0051] Specifically, when the control module 30 determines that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, it controls the first indicator unit 501 to display in a first color. When the control module 30 determines that the storage cabinet is in a non-cleanable state, it controls the second indicator unit 502 to display in a second color. In this way, the two indicator units can visually display the cleanable and non-cleanable states of the storage cabinet, and can also realize the diversified settings of the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system.

[0052] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 3 The storage cabinet 100 includes multiple cabinets; the first indicator unit 501 includes a first indicator light; the second indicator module 502 includes a second indicator light; the first indicator light and the second indicator light are respectively fixedly installed on the same cabinet; the number of indicator lights N1 and the number of cabinets N2 satisfy: N1 = 2N2; where N1 and N2 are both positive integers.

[0053] Specifically, the first and second indicator lights are fixedly installed on the same cabinet to display the cleaning status of that cabinet. Since one cabinet corresponds to two indicator lights, the number of indicator lights is twice the number of cabinets.

[0054] For example, when the control module 30 determines that a cabinet is in a cleanable state, the first indicator light is on and the second indicator light is off; when the control module 30 determines that a cabinet is in a non-cleanable state, the first indicator light is off and the second indicator light is on, so that the operator can determine whether the cabinet can be cleaned based on the status of the indicator lights.

[0055] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 The display module 20 is also electrically connected to the detection module 10 and is used to display the material information of the storage tank.

[0056] Specifically, the display module 20 is also electrically connected to the detection module 10 to display the material information of the storage tank. That is, the display module 20 can also display the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed, the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged, the flow rate of the electronic scale, and the remaining amount of material in the storage tank, so that the operator can view and monitor the material information of the storage tank.

[0057] For example, the display module 20 can also display information such as cabinet number and license plate number for users to view.

[0058] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system also includes an alarm module 60; the alarm module 60 is electrically connected to the control module 30 and is used to output alarm information based on the output information.

[0059] Specifically, the alarm module 60 is electrically connected to the control module 30 and is used to output alarm information based on the output information. That is, when the output information of the control module 30 is that it can be cleaned, the alarm module 60 does not need to alarm. However, when the output information of the control module 30 is that it cannot be cleaned, the alarm module 60 will alarm to warn the operator not to clean the storage cabinet at this time, so as to prevent the equipment from stopping and cutting off the material, which would affect the tobacco processing.

[0060] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 The alarm module 60 includes an audible alarm and / or a light alarm.

[0061] As a feasible implementation method, the alarm module 60 includes an audible alarm. When the output information of the control module 30 is "cannot be cleaned", the alarm module 60 will sound an alarm to warn the operator that the storage cabinet cannot be cleaned at this time, so as to prevent machine shutdown and material interruption, which would affect tobacco processing.

[0062] As another feasible implementation, the alarm module 60 includes a light alarm. When the output information of the control module 30 is that it cannot be cleaned, the alarm module 60 will activate the light alarm to warn the operator that the storage cabinet cannot be cleaned at this time, so as to prevent machine shutdown and material interruption, which would affect tobacco processing.

[0063] As another feasible implementation method, the alarm module 60 includes a sound alarm and a light alarm. That is, when the output information of the control module 30 is that it cannot be cleaned, the alarm module 60 will sound an alarm and light an alarm to enhance the warning effect on the operator, so as to warn the operator not to clean the storage cabinet at this time, to prevent machine shutdown and material interruption, which would affect tobacco processing.

[0064] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 The control module 30 includes a programmable logic controller.

[0065] Specifically, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have advantages such as high reliability, flexibility, ease of use and maintenance, strong communication capabilities, efficient data processing capabilities, cost-effectiveness, strong adaptability, high security, good compatibility, and significant energy-saving effects, and can be applied to storage cabinet cleaning status visualization systems.

[0066] Optional, continue to refer to Figure 1 The display module 20 includes a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, or an organic light-emitting diode display.

[0067] Specifically, LCD screens are a passive display technology; they do not emit light themselves and require a backlight to provide illumination. LED displays are an active display technology; each pixel consists of one or more LEDs that emit light when driven by an electric current. Organic LED displays are also an active display technology; each pixel consists of a layer of organic material that emits light when driven by an electric current.

[0068] In summary, the storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system provided by this utility model embodiment allows the control module to determine whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning based on the storage cabinet material information. The control module can also send output information to the display module so that the display module can show whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning. Furthermore, indicator lights installed on the storage cabinets can indicate to the operator whether the storage cabinet is ready for cleaning based on the color of the indicator lights, thus visualizing the storage cabinet cleaning status. This avoids human error, helps ensure the stable operation of the silk production line, improves production efficiency, and reduces the risk of increased costs due to production interruptions.

[0069] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a detection module, a display module, and a control module. The detection module is electrically connected to the control module and is used to detect the material information of the storage tank and send the material information of the storage tank to the control module; the material information of the storage tank includes the cumulative weight of the material before the storage tank is fed in, the cumulative weight of the material after the storage tank is discharged, the flow rate of the electronic scale, and the remaining amount of material in the storage tank. The control module is also electrically connected to the display module, and is used to determine whether the storage cabinet can be cleaned based on the material information of the storage cabinet, and send the output information to the display module; the display module is used to display the output information; the output information includes cleaning result information.

2. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a first indicator module; The control module is also electrically connected to the first indicator module, and is used to control the first indicator module to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, and to control the first indicator module to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in an uncleanable state.

3. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage cabinet includes multiple cabinets; The first indicator module includes multiple indicator lights; The number of indicator lights is the same as the number of cabinets, and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system includes a second indicator module; the second indicator module includes a first indicator unit and a second indicator unit. The control module is electrically connected to the first indicator unit and the second indicator unit respectively, and is used to control the first indicator unit to display in a first color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in a cleanable state, and to control the second indicator unit to display in a second color when it is determined that the storage cabinet is in an uncleanable state.

5. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage cabinet includes multiple cabinets; The first indicator unit includes a first indicator light; the second indicator module includes a second indicator light; the first indicator light and the second indicator light are respectively fixedly mounted on the same cabinet. The number of indicator lights N1 and the number of cabinets N2 satisfy: N1 = 2N2; where N1 and N2 are both positive integers.

6. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module is also electrically connected to the detection module and is used to display the material information of the storage tank.

7. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system also includes: an alarm module; The alarm module is electrically connected to the control module and is used to output alarm information based on the output information.

8. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The alarm module includes a sound alarm and / or a light alarm.

9. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module includes a programmable logic controller.

10. The storage cabinet cleaning status visualization system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module includes a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, or an organic light-emitting diode display.

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