An image detection device for tobacco

By adding a light source below the working slot and various detachable fixtures to the projection inspection equipment for tobacco, the problems of poor inspection effect on semi-transparent materials and perforated cigarettes and poor fixture adaptability are solved, achieving multi-scenario adaptation and efficient inspection.

CN224317498UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02HEFEI MAOXIN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI MAOXIN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of image detection equipment for tobacco, including base, bracket is installed in the one side of workbench on base, bracket is installed with image detector in the directly above of workbench;The middle position of workbench is provided with sunken working groove, transparent glass one is installed on working groove, luminous source is arranged in the below of transparent glass one in working groove, and several different kinds of clamps can be detachably installed on workbench. The application is provided with an improved projection detection equipment, which increases the luminous source under the working groove based on the existing top light source, enhances the light transmission by up and down lighting, especially suitable for detecting semi-transparent materials or cigarette with holes, and expands the detection range. It can also adapt to different types of clamps, realize automatic measurement and multi-scene adaptation, to improve the size detection accuracy and efficiency of different samples.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tobacco detection technology, specifically to an image detection device for tobacco. Background Technology

[0002] Projection inspection equipment used in the tobacco industry is mainly used for quality control and inspection of tobacco products, and includes the following types:

[0003] 1. Cigarette Appearance Inspection: Inspecting the geometric parameters of cigarettes, such as diameter, roundness, and length; identifying surface defects such as wrinkles, stains, and damage.

[0004] 2. Filter tip inspection: Check the quality of filter tip assembly; measure the length and positional accuracy of the filter tip.

[0005] 3. Tobacco distribution detection: Analyze the uniformity of tobacco distribution within the cigarette through projection images; detect changes in cigarette density.

[0006] These types of equipment have become an important part of quality control in modern tobacco production lines, helping to improve product consistency and production efficiency. However, current projection inspection equipment for tobacco still has some shortcomings. Existing inspection equipment generally uses a single light source, that is, lighting from the top image acquisition unit downwards. However, when inspecting the size of the air vents in the tipping paper, lighting from the top alone cannot provide a clear and accurate measurement. At the same time, there are many inspection fixtures for cigarettes, and existing inspection equipment is generally adapted to a single fixture, making it difficult to modify the fixture according to the needs of the sample being inspected, resulting in poor adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: how to improve the adaptability of projection detection equipment for tobacco.

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0009] A tobacco image inspection device includes a base, a movable frame mounted on the top of the base, a horizontally movable worktable mounted above the movable frame, a bracket mounted on the base and located on one side of the worktable, and an image detector mounted on the bracket and located directly above the worktable.

[0010] A recessed work slot is provided in the middle of the workbench. A transparent glass is installed on the work slot, and a light source is provided inside the work slot and below the transparent glass. Several different types of clamps can be detachably installed on the workbench.

[0011] This application proposes an improved projection inspection device, focusing on optimizing the hardware structure to expand functionality. In terms of hardware, an additional light source is added below the working slot on top of the existing top light source. By using both top and bottom lighting, the light transmittance is enhanced, making it particularly suitable for the inspection of semi-transparent materials (such as cork paper) or perforated cigarettes, thus expanding the inspection range. It can also adapt to different types of fixtures, enabling automatic measurement and multi-scenario adaptation, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of dimensional inspection of different samples (such as paper, cigarettes, and tobacco).

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the fixture includes a calibration plate fixture, a stem fixture, a grooved filter rod fixture, a splicing paper fixture, a tobacco width fixture, and a cigarette filter rod fixture; and a set of mounting holes matching different fixtures is installed on the workbench.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the calibration plate fixture includes a fixture base plate, wherein the two ends of the fixture base plate are provided with mounting grooves, and the two sets of mounting grooves are respectively detachably installed on the workbench and on both sides of the transparent glass; a clamping plate for fixing the calibration plate is detachably installed on the top of the fixture base plate.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the stem clamp includes a clamp base plate two, wherein the clamp base plate two has mounting grooves at both ends, and the two sets of mounting grooves are detachably installed on both sides of the workbench and the transparent glass one, respectively, and a stem clamping block for fixing the stem is installed on the top of the clamp base plate two.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the grooved filter rod clamp includes a clamp base plate three, the two ends of the clamp base plate three are provided with mounting plates that can be detachably installed with the workbench, a cigarette groove for placing cigarettes is opened on the top of the clamp base plate three, a positioning block is installed at one end of the cigarette groove, and a filter nozzle mounting cylinder for placing cigarette filter tips is provided on the side of the positioning block facing the cigarette groove.

[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a positioning slider for fixing the cigarette is slidably installed on the cigarette groove.

[0017] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the paper receiving fixture includes a fixture base plate four, and side positioning components that can be detachably connected to the worktable are installed on both sides of the fixture base plate four; a transparent glass two is provided above the fixture base plate four, and side mounting plates are installed on both sides of the transparent glass two, wherein the side mounting plates and the side positioning components on the same side are movably connected by a connecting crankshaft one.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the tobacco width clamp includes a clamp base plate five, the two sides of which can be detachably installed on the worktable; a pressure plate one is installed above the clamp base plate five, and the two sides of the pressure plate one are movably connected to the clamp base plate five through a connecting crankshaft two.

[0019] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the cigarette filter rod clamp includes a clamp base plate six, the two ends of which can be detachably installed on the workbench, and a cigarette groove is provided on the top of the clamp base plate six; a pressure plate two is installed above the clamp base plate six, wherein the two ends of the pressure plate two are movably connected to the clamp base plate six through a connecting crankshaft three.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a limiting rod 2 capable of squeezing the cigarette slot is rotatably connected to the pressure plate 2.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This application proposes an improved projection inspection device, focusing on optimizing the hardware structure to expand functionality. In terms of hardware, an additional light source is added below the working slot to the existing top light source, enhancing light transmittance through top and bottom lighting. This is particularly suitable for inspecting semi-transparent materials (such as cork paper) or perforated cigarettes, thus expanding the inspection range. It can also adapt to different types of fixtures, enabling automatic measurement and multi-scenario adaptation, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of dimensional inspection of different samples (such as paper, cigarettes, and tobacco).

[0023] This application adds a variety of special fixtures (such as those for holding cork paper, cigarettes, tobacco shreds, stems, calibration plates, etc.), which can be quickly replaced through detachable connections to adapt to different sample shapes and improve the versatility of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a projection inspection device for tobacco according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a projection detection device for tobacco according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the calibration plate fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grooved filter rod clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6This is a partial cross-sectional view of the grooved filter rod clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the paper receiving clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tobacco width clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cigarette filter rod clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 1. Support; 2. Image detector;

[0035] 3. Workbench; 31. Mounting hole group one; 32. Stepped mounting holes; 33. Mounting hole group two; 34. Transparent glass one;

[0036] 4. Mobile stand; 5. Control handle; 6. Control console; 7. Base;

[0037] 81. Calibration plate fixture; 811. Fixture base plate one; 812. Clamping plate;

[0038] 82. Wire clamp; 821. Clamp base plate two; 822. Wire clamping block;

[0039] 83. Grooved filter rod clamp; 831. Positioning block; 832. Filter tip mounting cylinder; 833. Clamp base plate three; 834. Positioning slider; 835. Mounting plate; 836. Cigarette groove;

[0040] 84. Paper receiving clamp; 841. Clamp base plate four; 842. Transparent glass two; 843. Positioning plate; 844. Side positioning component; 845. Side mounting plate; 846. Connecting crankshaft one;

[0041] 85. Tobacco width clamp; 851. Clamp base plate five; 852. Pressure plate one; 853. Limiting rod one; 854. Transparent glass three; 855. Connecting crankshaft two;

[0042] 86. Cigarette filter rod clamp; 861. Clamp base plate six; 862. Cigarette groove; 863. Pressure plate two; 864. Limiting rod two; 865. Connecting crankshaft three. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A tobacco imaging inspection device, which can be externally connected to a display screen for displaying inspection information, specifically includes a bracket 1, an image detector 2, a worktable 3, a movable frame 4, a control component 5, a control console 6, a base 7, and a clamp. The movable frame 4 is mounted on the top of the base 7, and the worktable 3, which can move horizontally, is mounted above the movable frame 4. The bracket 1 is mounted on the base 7 and on one side of the worktable 3, and the image detector 2 is mounted on the bracket 1 and directly above the worktable 3.

[0045] A recessed work slot is provided in the middle of the worktable 3. A transparent glass 34 is installed on the work slot. A light source is provided inside the work slot and below the transparent glass 34. Several different types of clamps can be detachably installed on the worktable 3.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 The workbench 3 has a number of mounting hole groups 31 on the outside of the sunken working groove. The workbench 3 has a number of stepped mounting holes 32 on the step of the sunken working groove. The two ends of the step are also provided with mounting hole groups 33. It should be noted that the mounting hole groups 31, the stepped mounting holes 32 and the stepped mounting holes 33 are used to install various different clamps.

[0047] Furthermore, the fixtures include a calibration plate fixture 81, a stem fixture 82, a grooved filter rod fixture 83, a tipping paper fixture 84, a tobacco width fixture 85, and a cigarette filter rod fixture 86.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 The calibration plate fixture 81 includes a fixture base plate 811, wherein mounting grooves are provided at both ends of the fixture base plate 811, and the two sets of mounting grooves are respectively detachably installed with the stepped mounting holes 32 of the worktable 3 by bolts or pins; a clamping plate 812 for fixing the calibration plate is detachably installed on the top of the fixture base plate 811. The dimensions and other data of the calibration plate can be detected by the image detector 2 and displayed on the display screen connected to the detection equipment.

[0049] Reference Figure 4The wire clamp 82 includes a clamp base plate 821, wherein the clamp base plate 821 has mounting grooves at both ends. The two sets of mounting grooves are detachably installed to the stepped mounting holes 32 of the worktable 3 by bolts or pins. The top of the clamp base plate 821 is equipped with a wire clamping block 822 for fixing the wire. The wire clamping block 822 has mounting grooves for inserting the wire. The image detector 2 can detect the size and other data of the wire and display them on the display screen connected to the detection equipment.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The grooved filter rod clamp 83 includes a clamp base plate 833. At both ends of the clamp base plate 833 are mounting plates 835 that can be detachably installed on the worktable 3 via bolts or pins. A cigarette groove 836 for placing a cigarette is opened on the top of the clamp base plate 833. A positioning block 831 is installed at one end of the cigarette groove 836. A filter tip mounting cylinder 832 for placing a cigarette filter is located on the side of the positioning block 831 facing the cigarette groove 836. A positioning slider 834 for fixing the cigarette is slidably installed on the cigarette groove 836. When it is necessary to test the cigarette, the cigarette filter can be inserted into the filter tip mounting cylinder 832, the cigarette rod is located in the cigarette groove 836, and then the cigarette is positioned by sliding the positioning slider 834 to perform subsequent testing.

[0051] Reference Figure 7 The paper splicing fixture 84 includes a fixture base plate 841, with side positioning members 844 detachably connected to the worktable 3 mounted on both sides of the fixture base plate 841; a transparent glass plate 842 is provided above the fixture base plate 841, with side mounting plates 845 mounted on both sides of the transparent glass plate 842, wherein the side mounting plates 845 and the side positioning members 844 on the same side are movably connected via connecting crankshafts 846; when splicing paper needs to be placed, the transparent glass plate 842 can be lifted first, at which time the connecting crankshafts 846 on both sides are detachably connected. 46. ​​Rotate around the bottom connection point, and then place the mounting paper on the fixture base plate 4 841. The fixture base plate 4 841 is located directly below the transparent glass 2 842, which can also be made of transparent glass. Then, lower the transparent glass 2 842 to its original position to clamp the mounting paper for subsequent inspection. During inspection, the light source at the bottom of the transparent glass 1 34 can shine light from the bottom through the transparent glass and transparent glass 2 842 onto the mounting paper, so that the image detector 2 can more accurately detect data such as size and air vents.

[0052] Reference Figure 8The tobacco width clamp 85 includes a clamp base plate 851, the two sides of which can be detachably mounted to the worktable 3 via bolts or pins; a pressure plate 852 is installed above the clamp base plate 851, and a transparent glass 854 is installed inside the pressure plate 852; the two sides of the pressure plate 852 are movably connected to the clamp base plate 851 via a connecting crankshaft 855; when tobacco needs to be added, the pressure plate 852 can be lifted first, at which time the connecting crankshaft 855 on both sides... Rotate 855 around the bottom connection point, and then place the tobacco into the clamp base plate 851. The clamp base plate 851 is located directly below the transparent glass 854, which can also be transparent glass. Then, the pressure plate 852 is lowered to its original position to clamp the tobacco for subsequent inspection. During inspection, the light source at the bottom of the transparent glass 34 can illuminate the tobacco from the bottom through the transparent glass and the transparent glass 854, so that the image detector 2 can more accurately detect data such as size.

[0053] Reference Figure 9 The cigarette filter rod clamp 86 includes a clamp base plate 861. The four corners of the clamp base plate 861 can be detachably installed onto the workbench 3 by bolts or pins. A cigarette slot 862 is provided on the top of the clamp base plate 861 for placing cigarettes. A pressure plate 863 is installed above the clamp base plate 861. The inner side of the pressure plate 863 has a groove corresponding to the cigarette slot 862. The groove and the cigarette slot 862 together limit the movement of the cigarette. The two ends of the pressure plate 863 are movably connected to the clamp base plate 861 by a connecting crankshaft 865. A limiting rod 864 is rotatably connected to the pressure plate 863, which can compress the cigarette slot 862. When a cigarette needs to be placed, the pressure plate 863 can be lifted first. At this time, the crankshafts 865 on both sides rotate around the bottom connection. Then, the cigarette is placed into the cigarette slot 862. After all the cigarettes are placed, the pressure plate 863 is lowered back to its original position to clamp the cigarettes for subsequent testing.

[0054] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended 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 tobacco image detection device, comprising a base (7), a moving frame (4) is mounted on the top of the base (7), a workbench (3) capable of moving horizontally is mounted above the moving frame (4), characterized in that, A bracket (1) is installed on the base (7) and on one side of the workbench (3), and an image detector (2) is installed on the bracket (1) and directly above the workbench (3); The workbench (3) has a recessed work slot in the middle position. A transparent glass (34) is installed on the work slot. A light source is provided in the work slot and below the transparent glass (34). Several different types of clamps can be detachably installed on the workbench (3).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The fixtures include a calibration plate fixture (81), a stem fixture (82), a grooved filter rod fixture (83), a splicing paper fixture (84), a tobacco width fixture (85), and a cigarette filter rod fixture (86). The workbench (3) is equipped with mounting holes that match different fixtures.

3. A vision inspection apparatus for tobacco according to claim 2, characterised in that: The calibration plate fixture (81) includes a fixture base plate (811), wherein the two ends of the fixture base plate (811) are provided with mounting slots, and the two sets of mounting slots are respectively detachably installed on the workbench (3) and the two sides of the transparent glass (34); a clamping plate (812) for fixing the calibration plate is detachably installed on the top of the fixture base plate (811).

4. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The stem clamp (82) includes a clamp base plate two (821), wherein the clamp base plate two (821) has mounting grooves at both ends, and the two sets of mounting grooves are respectively detachably installed on the workbench (3) and the two sides of the transparent glass one (34). The top of the clamp base plate two (821) is equipped with a stem clamping block (822) for fixing the stem.

5. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The grooved filter rod clamp (83) includes a clamp base plate three (833), and the clamp base plate three (833) has mounting plates (835) that can be detachably installed with the worktable (3) at both ends. A cigarette groove (836) for placing cigarettes is opened on the top of the clamp base plate three (833). A positioning block (831) is installed at one end of the cigarette groove (836). A filter nozzle mounting cylinder (832) for placing cigarette filter nozzles is provided on the side of the positioning block (831) facing the cigarette groove (836).

6. A vision inspection apparatus for tobacco according to claim 5, characterised in that: A positioning slider (834) for fixing the cigarette is slidably installed on the cigarette groove (836).

7. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The paper receiving fixture (84) includes a fixture base plate four (841), and side positioning parts (844) that can be detachably connected to the worktable (3) are installed on both sides of the fixture base plate four (841); a transparent glass two (842) is provided above the fixture base plate four (841), and side mounting plates (845) are installed on both sides of the transparent glass two (842), wherein the side mounting plates (845) and the side positioning parts (844) on the same side are movably connected by a connecting crankshaft one (846).

8. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The tobacco width clamp (85) includes a clamp base plate five (851), the two sides of which can be detachably installed on the worktable (3); a pressure plate one (852) is installed above the clamp base plate five (851), and the two sides of the pressure plate one (852) are movably connected to the clamp base plate five (851) through a connecting crankshaft two (855).

9. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The cigarette filter rod clamp (86) comprises a clamp bottom plate six (861), both ends of the clamp bottom plate six (861) can be detachably installed on the workbench (3), and a cigarette slot (862) is arranged on the top of the clamp bottom plate six (861); a pressing plate two (863) is installed above the clamp bottom plate six (861), and both ends of the pressing plate two (863) are movably connected with the clamp bottom plate six (861) through a connecting crank three (865).

10. A tobacco inspection apparatus as claimed in claim 9, characterised in that: The pressing plate two (863) is rotatably connected with a limiting rod two (864) capable of extruding the cigarette slot (862).