A ceramic bottle in and out of warehouse detection equipment
By combining airbag suspension and an image processing system in the ceramic bottle inbound/outbound inspection equipment, the problems of low efficiency and easy damage of existing ceramic inspection equipment have been solved, achieving efficient and non-destructive testing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JINGDEZHEN MEIZHIYUN CERAMICS CULTURE COMMUNICATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing ceramic testing equipment suffers from low efficiency and is prone to damaging ceramic glazes. In particular, handheld scanners are inefficient, and the mechanical clamps of box-type testing equipment are prone to damaging ceramics.
The inspection equipment uses a movable base and conveyor chain in conjunction with an airbag to suspend ceramic bottles. It uses an industrial camera and image processing system for non-destructive testing. The fixture uses an airbag to suspend the ceramic bottles, and the inspection is carried out in conjunction with the image processing system.
It enables efficient and non-destructive testing of external defects in ceramic bottles, avoiding damage to the ceramic bottles and improving testing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic inbound and outbound inspection technology, specifically a ceramic bottle inbound and outbound inspection device. Background Technology
[0002] Ceramics are inspected before entering and leaving the warehouse. Currently, ceramic inspection is carried out by visual inspection and machine inspection. Machine inspection uses an image processing system. The machine inspection equipment on the market is divided into handheld scanners and box inspection equipment. Handheld scanners are too inefficient. Box inspection equipment uses a conveyor belt to transport ceramics through the inspection box to complete the inspection. Although it is efficient, the internal clamps use mechanical hard clamping on the outside of the ceramics, which can easily damage the ceramic glaze.
[0003] To address this issue, we have proposed a ceramic bottle entry / exit detection device, which solves the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a ceramic bottle entry and exit detection device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ceramic bottle in / out inspection device, comprising a movable base, an inspection system mounted on the movable base, a support mounted on the movable base, a conveyor chain mounted on the top of the support, and a plurality of equally spaced ceramic bottle clamps mounted on the conveyor chain;
[0006] The ceramic bottle clamp includes a mounting plate connected to a conveyor chain. A cylinder seat is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate. A cylinder is located inside the cylinder seat. The telescopic end of the cylinder extends out from the cylinder seat and is connected to a housing. A motor is installed inside the housing. A base plate is installed at the bottom of the housing and is connected to the output shaft of the motor. A rigid air pipe is connected to the bottom of the base plate. An air bag is connected to the outlet end of the rigid air pipe. An air supply pump is installed on one side of the upper end of the base plate. The air supply pump is connected to the rigid air pipe through a flexible air pipe.
[0007] Furthermore, the detection system includes four support plates evenly installed on both sides of the movable base, an image acquisition machine, an industrial camera, and an image processing system.
[0008] Furthermore, three industrial cameras are mounted on each support plate, with the lenses of the upper and lower industrial cameras facing downwards and upwards, respectively.
[0009] Furthermore, a material platform is installed at the feeding end of the movable base.
[0010] Furthermore, the movable base is equipped with trays on both the front and rear sides of its upper end, and a receiving net is installed between the tops of the two trays.
[0011] Furthermore, two symmetrically arranged protective covers are installed on the top of the bracket, and the two protective covers cover the conveyor chain. The output end of the cylinder is located within the gap between the two protective covers, and the cylinder seat faces the gap.
[0012] Furthermore, the top and bottom surfaces of the protective cover are horizontal, and the two ends are semi-circular. The center of the semi-circular surface is concentric with the sprocket of the conveyor chain. The width of the cylinder seat is greater than the gap width, and rollers are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cylinder seat. The rollers are in contact with the inner wall of the protective cover.
[0013] Furthermore, a stabilizing plate is installed at the bottom of the cylinder seat via a connecting rod. The stabilizing plate is located below the gap between the two protective covers, and rollers are also installed on both sides of the upper end of the stabilizing plate. These rollers are connected to the outer wall surface of the protective cover.
[0014] Furthermore, the stabilizing plate has an arc-shaped structure.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the conveyor chain used in this utility model is combined with an image processing system for detection, and the internal clamping part uses an airbag to suspend the ceramic bottle, which can not damage the ceramic bottle, but also keep the bottom of the ceramic bottle for detection. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the ceramic bottle clamp structure in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the support plate structure in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving mesh structure in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protective cover structure in this utility model.
[0021] In the picture:
[0022] 1. Movable base; 2. Bracket; 3. Conveyor chain; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Cylinder seat; 6. Cylinder; 7. Chassis; 8. Base plate; 9. Rigid air hose; 10. Airbag; 11. Flexible air hose; 12. Air supply pump; 13. Support plate; 14. Industrial camera; 15. Material platform; 16. Pallet; 17. Receiving net; 18. Stabilizing plate; 19. Rollers; 20. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a ceramic bottle in-and-out inspection device, which includes a movable base 1, an inspection system installed on the movable base 1, a support 2 installed on the movable base 1, a conveyor chain 3 installed on the top of the support 2, and a plurality of ceramic bottle clamps evenly distributed on the conveyor chain 3.
[0025] The ceramic bottle is fixed in place by a ceramic bottle clamp. The conveyor chain 3 drives the ceramic bottle from the loading end to the unloading end in sequence, passing through the detection system. The detection system is used to inspect the exterior of the ceramic bottle. The detection system includes four support plates 13 evenly installed on both sides of the movable base 1, an image acquisition machine, an industrial camera 14, and an image processing system. The industrial camera 14 acquires an image of the exterior of the ceramic bottle and uploads it to the image processing system. The image processing system detects whether there are defects on the exterior of the ceramic bottle. The detection system and image processing system are existing conventional technologies. The specific detection process will not be described in detail here.
[0026] Among them, three industrial cameras 14 are installed on each support plate 13, with the lenses of the upper and lower industrial cameras 14 facing downwards and upwards respectively, so that the ceramic bottle can be fully covered by shooting from top to bottom.
[0027] The ceramic bottle clamp includes a mounting plate 4 connected to the conveyor chain 3. A cylinder seat 5 is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate 4. A cylinder 6 is located inside the cylinder seat 5. The telescopic end of the cylinder 6 extends out from the cylinder seat 5 and is connected to a housing 7. A motor is installed inside the housing 7. A base plate 8 is installed at the bottom of the housing 7. The base plate 8 is connected to the output shaft of the motor. A rigid air pipe 9 is connected to the bottom of the base plate 8. An air bag 10 is connected to the outlet end of the rigid air pipe 9. An air supply pump 12 is installed on one side of the upper end of the base plate 8. The air supply pump 12 is connected to the rigid air pipe 9 through a flexible air pipe 11.
[0028] First, the ceramic bottle to be tested is placed on the material platform 15. The clamp above the material platform 15 uses the cylinder 6 to drive the air bag 10 down until the air bag 10 enters the ceramic bottle. Then, the air supply pump 12 starts to supply air to the air bag 10, causing the air bag 10 to inflate. After the air bag 10 inflates, it contacts the inner wall of the ceramic bottle. As the extension end of the cylinder 6 retracts, the ceramic bottle is suspended. After reaching the unloading end, the ceramic bottle can be manually grasped, or a material platform 15 can be set up at the unloading end to receive the material. The air supply pump 12 stops supplying air, and the solenoid valve on the rigid air pipe 9 starts to release air and depressurize, and the air bag 10 is removed from the ceramic bottle.
[0029] In order to prevent the ceramic bottle from accidentally falling off and breaking, a support plate 16 is installed on the front and rear sides of the upper end of the movable base 1. A receiving net 17 is installed between the tops of the two support plates 16. The receiving net 17 is arc-shaped. When the ceramic bottle falls off the air bag 10, it falls onto the receiving net 17.
[0030] In addition, two symmetrically arranged protective covers 20 are installed on the top of the bracket 2, and the two protective covers 20 cover the conveyor chain 3. The output end of the cylinder 6 is located within the gap between the two protective covers 20, and the cylinder seat 5 is directly opposite the gap.
[0031] Based on the above, since the conveyor chain 3 is used for conveying, once the ceramic bottle is suspended, the overall weight of the clamp increases, and the conveyor chain 3 will bend. Therefore, the upper and lower surfaces of the protective cover 20 are horizontal, and the two ends are semi-circular. The center of the semi-circular surface is concentric with the sprocket of the conveyor chain 3. The width of the cylinder seat 5 is greater than the gap width, and rollers 19 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cylinder seat 5. The rollers 19 are in contact with the inner wall of the protective cover 20. The bottom of the cylinder seat 5 is also equipped with a stabilizing plate 18 through a connecting rod. The telescopic end of the cylinder 6 moves through the stabilizing plate 18. The stabilizing plate 18 is located below the gap between the two protective covers 20, and rollers 19 are also installed on both sides of the upper end of the stabilizing plate 18. The rollers 19 are connected to the outer wall of the protective cover 20.
[0032] During the movement, the protective cover 20 supports the clamp, and the clamp runs on the protective cover 20 using the rollers 19. The stabilizing plate 18 has an arc-shaped structure, which reduces the contact area between the stabilizing plate 18 and the outer wall of the protective cover 20, thereby reducing resistance.
[0033] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A ceramic bottle in / out inspection device, comprising a movable base (1), wherein an inspection system is mounted on the movable base (1), characterized in that: A bracket (2) is installed on the movable base (1), a conveyor chain (3) is installed on the top of the bracket (2), and several ceramic bottle clamps are installed on the conveyor chain (3). The ceramic bottle clamp includes a mounting plate (4) connected to a conveyor chain (3). A cylinder seat (5) is fixed to the bottom of the mounting plate (4). A cylinder (6) is located inside the cylinder seat (5). The telescopic end of the cylinder (6) extends out from the cylinder seat (5) and is connected to a housing (7). A motor is placed inside the housing (7). A base plate (8) is installed at the bottom of the housing (7). The base plate (8) is connected to the output shaft of the motor. A rigid air pipe (9) is connected to the bottom of the base plate (8). An air bag (10) is connected to the outlet end of the rigid air pipe (9). An air supply pump (12) is installed on one side of the upper end of the base plate (8). The air supply pump (12) is connected to the rigid air pipe (9) through a flexible air pipe (11).
2. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection system includes four support plates (13) evenly installed on both sides of the movable base (1), an image acquisition machine, an industrial camera (14), and an image processing system.
3. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Three industrial cameras (14) are mounted on each support plate (13), with the lenses of the upper and lower industrial cameras (14) facing downwards and upwards respectively.
4. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable base (1) has a material platform (15) installed at its feeding end.
5. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable base (1) has a tray (16) installed on both the front and rear sides of its upper end, and a receiving net (17) is installed between the tops of the two trays (16).
6. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the bracket (2) is equipped with two symmetrically arranged protective covers (20), and the two protective covers (20) cover the conveyor chain (3). The output end of the cylinder (6) is located within the gap between the two protective covers (20), and the cylinder seat (5) faces the gap.
7. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top and bottom surfaces of the protective cover (20) are horizontal, and the two ends are semi-circular. The center of the semi-circular surface is concentric with the sprocket of the conveyor chain (3). The width of the cylinder seat (5) is greater than the gap width, and rollers (19) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cylinder seat (5). The rollers (19) are in contact with the inner wall of the protective cover (20).
8. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the cylinder seat (5) is also equipped with a stabilizing plate (18) via a connecting rod. The stabilizing plate (18) is located below the gap between the two protective covers (20), and rollers (19) are also installed on both sides of the upper end of the stabilizing plate (18). The rollers (19) are connected to the outer wall surface of the protective cover (20).
9. The ceramic bottle in / out inspection device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The stabilizing plate (18) has an arc-shaped structure.