A chopstick flaw detection machine's material receiving mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of chopsticks production technology, specifically a material receiving mechanism for a chopsticks defect detection machine. The detection machine includes a main body, multiple collecting trays, a collecting bin, a storage bin, a sealing plate, and a locking mechanism. The collecting trays are used to collect chopsticks with different defects and are fixed to one side of the machine's main body outlet. The collecting bin is used to collect qualified chopsticks and is fixed below the machine's main body outlet, with a sloping bottom wall. The storage bin is used to store qualified chopsticks and is installed below the collecting bin, also with a sloping bottom wall. The sealing plate is slidably installed on one side of the collecting bin to close its outlet. Qualified chopsticks fall into the collecting bin after detection and slide down the slope into the storage bin. When the storage bin is full, the sliding sealing plate closes the collecting bin outlet, and the locking mechanism unlocks the storage bin and locks the sealing plate. The storage bin is reset after replacement, allowing for replacement without stopping the machine. During replacement, chopsticks collected in the collecting bin can continue to slide down. The main purpose is to improve the continuity of chopsticks production and reduce labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chopsticks production technology, and in particular to a receiving mechanism for a chopsticks defect detection machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the chopstick production process, surface defect detection is a crucial step. With technological advancements, some equipment utilizes industrial cameras in conjunction with sorting mechanisms to achieve automated detection. Chopstick defect detection machines typically have multiple discharge hoppers, primarily used for multi-level classification and sorting of the inspected chopsticks to achieve efficient and accurate quality grading. The upper hoppers are for classifying defective / defective products and are categorized into various types, such as collecting chopsticks with defects like mold and wormholes, collecting chopsticks damaged during processing or transportation (e.g., broken, cracked, burrs, dents), sorting chopsticks with bent or deformed shapes, and the bottom hopper for qualified products.

[0003] In existing equipment, qualified chopsticks are stored in a single collection bin. When the bin is full and the qualified chopsticks need to be transferred, they are usually moved manually by using straps to bind them within the qualified chopsticks collection bin to other bins. Because the number of qualified chopsticks is the largest, this transfer is frequent, requiring workers to manually retrieve them, increasing workload. This method leads to decreased production efficiency and increased labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as decreased production efficiency and increased labor costs, by proposing a receiving mechanism for a chopsticks defect detection machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A receiving mechanism for a chopsticks defect detection machine includes the main body of the detection machine;

[0007] Multiple collection trays are used to collect chopsticks with different defects. The multiple collection trays are fixedly connected to one side of the outlet end of the main body of the inspection machine and are arranged in order from top to bottom.

[0008] The collection box is used to collect qualified chopsticks. The collection box is fixedly connected to the lower part of the outlet end of the main body of the testing machine, and the bottom wall is a sloping structure.

[0009] A storage bin is used to store qualified chopsticks. The storage bin is installed below the collection bin and has a sloping bottom wall.

[0010] A sealing plate is used to close the outlet end of the collection box, and the sealing plate is slidably installed on one side of the collection box.

[0011] Locking mechanism is used to limit and fix the storage box and sealing plate;

[0012] Among them, qualified chopsticks fall into the collection box after inspection and slide into the storage box along the slope; when the storage box is full, the outlet of the collection box is closed by sliding the sealing plate, the locking mechanism unlocks the storage box and locks the sealing plate, and the storage box is reset after replacement, so as to realize replacement without stopping the machine.

[0013] In one possible design, a side shell is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the collection box, and the sealing plate is slidably installed inside the side shell, with one end extending into the inside of the collection box.

[0014] In one possible design, the locking mechanism includes a rod, a sliding hole on one side of the collection box, a sliding plate slidably installed inside the sealing plate, a fixed connection between one end of the rod and the sliding plate, a fixed connection between the other side of the sliding plate and a moving rod, both the rod and the moving rod passing through the sliding hole, and a slot that mates with the rod on one side of the collection box.

[0015] In one possible design, a compression spring is installed inside the sealing plate, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the sliding plate and the inner wall of the sealing plate respectively through spring seats.

[0016] In one possible design, the locking mechanism further includes a locking plate, a groove is provided on one side of the top of the storage box, the locking plate is slidably installed inside the groove, a second compression spring is installed inside the groove, and the two ends of the second compression spring abut against the locking plate and the inner wall of the groove respectively through spring seats, the locking plate has inclined surfaces on both sides, and a locking groove is provided at the bottom of the collection box to cooperate with the locking plate.

[0017] In one possible design, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to one side of the storage box, and a bracket is fixedly connected to one side of the main body of the testing machine. The side wall of the bracket is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the positioning rod.

[0018] In one possible design, rollers are installed at the bottom of the storage bin.

[0019] In one possible design, the outlet end of the storage bin is hinged with a latching baffle.

[0020] In this application, during actual use, chopsticks are transported to the main body of the inspection machine for visual inspection by taking pictures and identifying them using an internal industrial camera. Chopsticks with different defect specifications are then transported to different collection trays for collection, while the remaining qualified chopsticks are transported to a collection box for collection. Once inside the collection box, the chopsticks will enter the storage box via an internal ramp for storage. When the storage box is about to be full and needs to be replaced, a moving rod drives the sealing plate to slide, blocking the discharge end of the collection box. Then, the moving rod is pressed inward, causing the connecting slide plate to move the insert rod inward. Continuing to slide the sealing plate moves the insert rod to one side of the slot, and then a compression spring resets it, allowing the insert rod to be inserted into the slot for fixation.

[0021] When the movable sealing plate is closed, one end of the sealing plate will touch the inclined surface of the clamping plate, thus pushing the clamping plate downwards. At this point, the storage box can be initially released from its fixation. Then, the storage box is moved outwards. As the clamping plate moves downwards and the storage box is moved outwards, the inclined surface of the clamping plate will touch the side wall of the slot, thus retracting into the groove of the storage box and allowing it to be pulled out normally. When a new storage box is assembled, the other inclined surface of the clamping plate will touch the side wall of the collection box, causing it to move inwards. After the storage box is moved to the designated position, the clamping plate will be reset by the second compression spring, allowing the clamping plate to be reinserted into the slot. After the sealing plate is reset, the clamping plate will be further inserted into the slot, completing the fixation of the storage box. At this time, the discharge end of the collection box will also open, and the chopsticks collected inside the collection box during the replacement will continue to slide down the ramp into the storage box.

[0022] In this utility model, the receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine can achieve automatic transfer of qualified chopsticks through a non-stop box changing mechanism, without stopping the machine or manual intervention, thus ensuring production continuity and reducing labor.

[0023] In this utility model, the material receiving mechanism of the chopstick defect detection machine can effectively seal and disassemble the material collection box and the storage box respectively through the locking mechanism. The operation is simple and convenient for manual control by the staff.

[0024] In this invention, the collection box for storing qualified chopsticks can be disassembled separately during use, allowing for the entire box to be moved, thereby reducing labor intensity. At the same time, it can be temporarily stored on top to avoid affecting the continuity of production. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the receiving mechanism of a chopsticks defect detection machine proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the receiving mechanism of a chopsticks defect detection machine proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure of section A;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal planar structure of the material collection box of the material receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine proposed in this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the testing machine; 2. Collection tray; 3. Collection box; 4. Side shell; 5. Storage box; 6. Positioning rod; 7. Roller; 8. Sliding hole; 9. Insertion rod; 10. Sealing plate; 11. Moving rod; 12. Card plate; 13. Positioning groove; 14. Bracket; 15. Baffle; 16. Card slot. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0031] In one embodiment: Reference Figure 1-2 A receiving mechanism includes: an inspection machine body 1 and an internally integrated industrial camera and conveying mechanism, used for visual inspection and sorting of chopsticks.

[0032] Multiple collection trays 2 are arranged from top to bottom on one side of the outlet end of the main body 1 of the testing machine. Each collection tray 2 corresponds to a collection station for chopsticks with different defects. The collection box 3 is fixed to the bottom of the outlet end of the main body 1 of the testing machine by bolts. Its bottom wall is designed as a sloping structure. The outlet end is located at the bottom of the sloping end and is used to temporarily store the chopsticks that have passed the test. The storage box 5 is installed below the collection box 3. Its bottom wall is a sloping structure. The sloping structure can be a flat inclined plate with an inclination angle of 15°-30°. The outlet end is hinged with a baffle 15 with a buckle. Rollers 7 are installed at the bottom for movement.

[0033] refer to Figure 3-4 A side shell 4 is welded to one side of the bottom of the collection box 3. A sealing plate 10 is slidably installed on the inner walls of both sides of the side shell 4 via a guide rail slider. One end of the sealing plate 10 passes through the side shell 4 and extends into the inside of the collection box 3. The width of the sealing plate 10 is adapted to the width of the collection box 3.

[0034] The side wall of the collection box 3 is provided with sliding holes 8 and slots along the length of the side shell 4. The sealing plate 10 has an installation cavity inside the side end near the sliding hole 8. A sliding plate is slidably installed in the installation cavity. A compression spring is installed between the sliding plate and the bottom wall of the installation cavity. An insertion rod 9 and a moving rod 11 are fixed on the side of the sliding plate away from the compression spring. The sealing plate 10 has corresponding through holes for the insertion rod 9 and the moving rod 11 to pass through. The insertion rod 9 and the moving rod 11 extend into the sliding hole 8 so that when the sealing plate 10 moves, the insertion rod 9 and the moving rod 11 can slide in the sliding hole 8. The length of the sliding hole 8 is adapted to the length that the sealing plate 10 needs to move when it closes the collection box 3. Specifically, when the moving rod 11 is pressed, the sliding plate will move into the mounting cavity. At this time, the first compression spring is compressed, and the insertion rod 9 can retract into the sealing plate 10 so that the insertion rod 9 will not contact the side wall of the collection box 9. When it moves to the end limit position, after releasing the moving rod 11, the first compression spring drives the sliding plate to slide outward. At this time, the insertion rod 9 passes through the through hole on the sealing plate 10 and is inserted into the slot on the side wall of the collection box 3, and automatically resets.

[0035] A groove is provided on the top of the side plate at the end of the storage bin 5. A second compression spring is installed in the groove via a spring seat, and the end of the second compression spring is connected to the locking plate 12. A corresponding slot 16 is provided at the bottom of the collection bin 3. In order to facilitate the smooth insertion of the locking plate 12 into the slot 16, the upper end of the locking plate 12 is provided with a double-beveled edge. When the storage bin 5 is pushed into the designated position, the locking plate 12 automatically engages with the slot 16 under the action of the second compression spring, thus locking the storage bin 5.

[0036] Specifically, during the inspection, after the chopsticks are identified by the industrial camera inside the main body 1 of the inspection machine, the defective products are sorted into the corresponding collection tray 2, and the qualified products fall into the collection box 3 and slide down the ramp into the storage box 5.

[0037] For replacing the storage bin 5, the operator manually drives the moving rod 11 to slide the sealing plate 10, which blocks the discharge end of the collection bin 3. Then, the moving rod 11 is pressed inward, which drives the insert rod 9 inward through the connected sliding plate. At this time, the insert rod 9 is located in the through hole of the sealing plate 10, so it will not affect the reciprocating movement of the sealing plate 10. Then, the sealing plate 10 is continued to be slid to move the insert rod 9 to one side of the slot. After releasing the moving rod 11, the sliding plate is reset by the first compression spring, so that the insert rod 9 passes out of the through hole and is inserted into the slot, thereby locking the sealing plate 10.

[0038] When the movable sealing plate 10 is in the locked position and closes the discharge port of the collection box 3, one end of the sealing plate 10 will touch the right inclined surface of the clamping plate 12, thereby pushing the clamping plate 12 downward, and the bottom of the clamping groove 16 will contact the inclined surface of the clamping plate 12. At this time, the fixing of the storage box 5 can be initially released. Then, the storage box 5 is moved outward. As the clamping plate 12 moves downward and the storage box 5 is moved outward, the inclined surface of the clamping plate 12 will touch the side wall of the clamping groove 16, thereby retracting it into the groove of the storage box 5, so that it can be pulled out normally. When new storage is added... When the storage box 5 is assembled, the left inclined surface of the clamping plate 12 will touch the side wall of the collection box 3, causing it to move inward. After the storage box 5 is moved to the designated position, the clamping plate 12 will be reset by the second compression spring, so that the clamping plate 12 will be reinserted into the clamping slot 16. After the sealing plate 10 is reset, the clamping plate 12 will be further inserted into the clamping slot 16 to fix the storage box 5. At this time, the discharge end of the collection box 3 will also be opened, and the chopsticks collected inside the collection box 3 during the replacement will continue to slide down the ramp into the storage box 5.

[0039] This application can be used in the field of chopsticks production, or in other fields applicable to this application.

[0040] In another embodiment: Reference Figure 2-3 A material receiving mechanism for a chopsticks defect detection machine is applied to the chopsticks production field. A positioning rod 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the storage box 5, and a bracket 14 is fixedly installed on one side of the main body 1 of the detection machine. The side wall of the bracket 14 is provided with a positioning groove 13 that cooperates with the positioning rod 6, so as to facilitate the positioning and assembly of the storage box 5.

[0041] The positioning rod 6 can be a cylindrical pin, a square guide rail, or a T-shaped slider.

[0042] The main body 1 of the inspection machine is an existing visual chopsticks sorting machine. It uses an industrial camera to capture images of the chopsticks, thereby capturing minute defects on the surface of the chopsticks. Then, the visual system identifies the type of defect in the chopsticks. After the inspection is completed, the chopsticks can be sorted and transported to different collection trays 2 or collection boxes 3.

[0043] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principle and wiring method of the main body 1 of the testing machine are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0044] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A chopstick flaw detection machine's material receiving mechanism, characterized in that, include: The main body of the testing machine (1); Multiple collection trays (2) are used to collect chopsticks with different defects. The multiple collection trays (2) are fixedly connected to one side of the outlet end of the main body (1) of the testing machine and are arranged in order from top to bottom. The collection box (3) is used to collect qualified chopsticks. The collection box (3) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the outlet end of the main body (1) of the testing machine, and the bottom wall is a sloping structure. Storage box (5) is used to store qualified chopsticks. The storage box (5) is installed below the collection box (3) and the bottom wall is a sloping structure. A sealing plate (10) is used to close the outlet end of the collection box (3), and the sealing plate (10) is slidably installed on one side of the collection box (3); A locking mechanism is used to limit and fix the storage box (5) and the sealing plate (10); Among them, qualified chopsticks fall into the collection box (3) after being tested and slide into the storage box (5) along the slope; when the storage box (5) is full, the outlet of the collection box (3) is closed by sliding the sealing plate (10), the locking mechanism unlocks the storage box (5) and locks the sealing plate (10), and resets after replacing the storage box (5) to achieve replacement without stopping the machine.

2. The chopstick flaw detection machine according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom side of the collection box (3) is fixedly connected to the side shell (4), and the sealing plate (10) is slidably installed inside the side shell (4), with one end extending into the inside of the collection box (3).

3. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a plug rod (9), a sliding hole (8) is provided on one side of the collection box (3), a sliding plate is slidably installed inside the sealing plate (10), one end of the plug rod (9) is fixedly connected to the sliding plate, and a moving rod (11) is fixedly connected to the other side of the sliding plate. Both the plug rod (9) and the moving rod (11) pass through the sliding hole (8), and a slot that cooperates with the plug rod (9) is provided on one side of the collection box (3).

4. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing plate (10) is equipped with a compression spring, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the sliding plate and the inner wall of the sealing plate (10) respectively through spring seats.

5. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking mechanism also includes a locking plate (12). A groove is provided on one side of the top of the storage box (5). The locking plate (12) is slidably installed inside the groove. A second compression spring is installed inside the groove. The two ends of the second compression spring abut against the locking plate (12) and the inner wall of the groove respectively through spring seats. Both sides of the locking plate (12) are provided with inclined surfaces. A slot (16) is provided at the bottom of the collection box (3) to cooperate with the locking plate (12).

6. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, A positioning rod (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the storage box (5), and a bracket (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the main body (1) of the testing machine. A positioning groove (13) that cooperates with the positioning rod (6) is opened on the side wall of the bracket (14).

7. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Rollers (7) are installed at the bottom of the storage bin (5).

8. The receiving mechanism of the chopsticks defect detection machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outlet end of the storage bin (5) is hinged with a baffle (15) with a latch.

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