Beer bottle detection device and beer packaging line

Abstract

The application provides a beer bottle detection device and a beer packaging line, and belongs to the technical field of beer production. The removing assembly of the beer bottle detection device comprises a driving member and a removing member connected with the driving member. The driving member is used for starting to drive the removing member to move along the width direction of a conveying member of the beer packaging line. The control assembly comprises a control member, a first detection member and a second detection member. The first detection member and the removing member are sequentially and spacedly arranged along the length direction of the conveying member. The first detection member is used for detecting the quality information of the beer bottle on the conveying member. The second detection member is used for detecting the distance information of the removing member and the beer bottle along the length direction. The quality information comprises at least one of the filling amount, the bottle body defect and the cap sealing pressure. The driving member, the first detection member and the second detection member are all electrically connected with the control member. The control member is used for controlling the opening and closing of the driving member according to the quality information and the distance information. In this way, manual visual inspection is not required, the detection efficiency is high, and the detection effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beer production technology, and in particular to a beer bottle detection device and a beer packaging line. Background Technology

[0002] Beer packaging lines include processes such as filling, capping, and labeling beer bottles. As a downstream stage of beer production (including brewing processes such as mashing, fermentation, and filtration), issues like bottle bursts and abnormal filling volumes can lead to substandard final products or even safety hazards. Therefore, inspecting filled beer bottles is crucial.

[0003] In related technologies, a beer packaging line includes a filling machine, a capping machine, a labeling machine, and two conveyor systems. One conveyor system is located between the filling machine and the capping machine, and the other is located between the capping machine and the labeling machine. The filling machine is used to fill beer bottles. After filling, the beer bottles are conveyed to the capping machine via one of the two conveyor systems for capping. After capping, the beer bottles are conveyed to the labeling machine via the other of the two conveyor systems for labeling. During the conveyor system's transfer of beer bottles, operators randomly select a number of beer bottles (e.g., 5-10 bottles) from the conveyor system at preset time intervals (e.g., every hour) and send them to a dedicated inspection area for visual inspection.

[0004] However, the above detection methods suffer from low detection efficiency and poor detection results. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a beer bottle inspection device and a beer packaging line to address the shortcomings of related technologies.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a beer bottle detection device, comprising:

[0007] The rejection assembly includes a drive unit and a rejection component connected to the drive unit. The drive unit is used to initiate movement of the rejection component along the width direction of the conveyor of the beer packaging line.

[0008] The control component includes a control element, a first detection element, and a second detection element. The first detection element and a rejection element are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor. The first detection element is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles on the conveyor, and the second detection element is used to detect the distance information between the rejection element and the beer bottles along the length direction. The quality information includes at least one of the following: filling volume, bottle defects, and bottle cap sealing pressure.

[0009] The drive unit, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are all electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the opening and closing of the drive unit based on the quality information and distance information.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application has a first detection part having at least one of a first detection part, a second detection part, and a third detection part. The first detection part is used to detect whether the filling amount of the beer bottle is within a first preset range, the second detection part is used to detect whether the beer bottle has bottle body defects, and the third detection part is used to detect whether the bottle cap sealing pressure of the beer bottle is within a second preset range.

[0011] The first, second, and third inspection sections are all electrically connected to the control components.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application has a second detection element as a distance sensor, which is used to detect whether the distance between the beer bottle and the rejection element along the length direction is within a third preset range.

[0013] The control unit is configured to activate the drive unit when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle and the rejection component is within a third preset range, and the first detection unit detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle is not within the first preset range; and / or, the second detection unit detects that the beer bottle has a bottle body defect; and / or, the third detection unit detects that the bottle cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application includes a first detection unit comprising one of a liquid level sensor and a weighing sensor; and / or,

[0015] The second inspection unit includes one of an optical imaging device and a laser profile scanner; and / or,

[0016] The third testing department includes one of a differential pressure air tightness testing device and an infrared thermal imaging testing device.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application further includes an alarm component in the control component, and the alarm component is electrically connected to the control component.

[0018] The control unit is also configured to issue an alarm when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle and the rejection device is within a third preset range, and the first detection unit detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle is not within the first preset range; and / or, the second detection unit detects that the beer bottle has a bottle body defect; and / or, the third detection unit detects that the bottle cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application includes a drive component comprising a support frame and an electric push rod. The support frame is disposed on the side of the conveyor and has a support surface. The electric push rod is electrically connected to the control component, and the support surface is disposed flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor.

[0020] The electric push rod is mounted on the support surface and is electrically connected to the control unit. The push rod part of the electric push rod is connected to the rejection part.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application includes a rejection component comprising:

[0022] The propulsion unit includes a propulsion section and a buffer section. One end of the propulsion section is connected to the driving component, and the other end of the propulsion section is connected to the buffer section.

[0023] The guide section includes two guide rail sections, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the push section. The push section has sliders on both sides that cooperate with the corresponding guide rail sections.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application further includes a mounting component, wherein a first detection component is used to connect to a conveyor component via the mounting component.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the beer bottle detection device provided in this application includes the following mounting components:

[0026] A bracket is used to connect to the side of the conveyor.

[0027] An adjustable mounting base is used to adjust the position of the first detection component relative to the conveyor component.

[0028] On the other hand, this application provides a beer packaging line, including a beer bottle detection device as described above.

[0029] The beer bottle inspection device and beer packaging line provided in this application include a control component and a rejection component. The rejection component includes a drive unit and a rejection component connected to the drive unit. The drive unit is used to activate and move the rejection component along the width direction of the conveyor of the beer packaging line. The control component includes a control unit, a first detection unit, and a second detection unit. The first detection unit and the rejection component are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor. The first detection unit is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles on the conveyor, and the second detection unit is used to detect the distance information between the rejection component and the beer bottles along the length direction. The quality information includes at least one of the following: filling volume, bottle defects, and cap sealing pressure. The drive unit, the first detection unit, and the second detection unit are all electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to control the opening and closing of the drive unit based on the quality information and the distance information. This configuration enables automated, full-process inspection of beer bottles on the conveyor, eliminating the need for manual visual inspection. Furthermore, the drive unit can be controlled by the control unit to promptly reject unqualified beer bottles, resulting in high inspection efficiency and good inspection effect. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the beer bottle detection device provided in this application embodiment applied to a beer packaging line. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the beer bottle detection device provided in this application embodiment applied to a beer packaging line. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 3 Electrical connection diagram of the control components and drive components in the beer bottle detection device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 100-Beer Bottle Detection Device;

[0037] 110 - Rejection assembly; 111 - Drive unit; 1111 - Support frame; 1112 - Electric push rod; 112 - Rejection component; 1121 - Pushing part; 101 - Pushing section; 102 - Buffer section; 103 - Slider; 1122 - Guide part;

[0038] 120 - Control component; 121 - Control element; 122 - First detection element; 1221 - First detection unit; 1222 - Second detection unit; 1223 - Third detection unit; 123 - Second detection element; 124 - Alarm element;

[0039] 130 - Mounting component; 131 - Bracket; 132 - Adjustable mounting base;

[0040] 200-Beer Packaging Line;

[0041] 210 - Filling machine; 220 - Capping machine; 230 - Labeling machine; 240 - Conveyor; 250 - Beer bottle. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0045] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application 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 this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0047] Beer packaging lines include processes such as filling, capping, and labeling beer bottles. As a downstream stage of beer production (including brewing processes such as mashing, fermentation, and filtration), issues like bottle bursts and abnormal filling volumes can lead to substandard final products or even safety hazards. Therefore, inspecting filled beer bottles is crucial.

[0048] In related technologies, a beer packaging line includes a filling machine, a capping machine, a labeling machine, and two conveyor systems. One conveyor system is located between the filling machine and the capping machine, and the other is located between the capping machine and the labeling machine. The filling machine is used to fill beer bottles. After filling, the beer bottles are conveyed to the capping machine via one of the two conveyor systems for capping. After capping, the beer bottles are conveyed to the labeling machine via the other of the two conveyor systems for labeling. During the conveyor system's transfer of beer bottles, operators randomly select a number of beer bottles (e.g., 5-10 bottles) from the conveyor system at preset time intervals (e.g., every hour) and send them to a dedicated inspection area for visual inspection.

[0049] However, the above-mentioned testing methods require checking various indicators of beer bottles, such as fill volume and bottle defects, which is relatively slow. Furthermore, prolonged repetitive work can easily lead to operator fatigue, thus reducing testing efficiency. In addition, manual inspection relies heavily on the experience and visual observation of operators. Different inspectors may have different judgment standards, which can easily lead to misjudgments or omissions. Moreover, for large-scale beer packaging lines, the sample size is too small to comprehensively reflect the quality of the entire batch of products. This results in inaccurate test results and poor testing effectiveness.

[0050] Therefore, the above detection methods suffer from low detection efficiency and poor detection results.

[0051] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a beer bottle detection device and a beer packaging line. The beer bottle detection device includes a control component and a rejection component. The rejection component includes a drive component and a rejection component connected to the drive component. The drive component is used to activate and drive the rejection component to move along the width direction of the conveyor of the beer packaging line. The control component includes a control component, a first detection component, and a second detection component. The first detection component and the rejection component are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor. The first detection component is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles on the conveyor, and the second detection component is used to detect the distance information between the rejection component and the beer bottles along the length direction. The quality information includes at least one of filling volume, bottle defects, and bottle cap sealing pressure. The drive component, the first detection component, and the second detection component are all electrically connected to the control component. The control component is used to control the opening and closing of the drive component based on the quality information and the distance information. This configuration enables automated, full-process detection of beer bottles on the conveyor, eliminating the need for manual visual inspection. Furthermore, the drive component can be activated by the control component, allowing the rejection component to promptly remove unqualified beer bottles, resulting in high detection efficiency and good detection effect.

[0052] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0053] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The beer bottle detection device 100 provided in this application embodiment includes a control component 120 and a rejection component 110. The rejection component 110 includes a drive component 111 and a rejection component 112 connected to the drive component 111. The drive component 111 is used to start and drive the rejection component 112 to move along the width direction of the conveyor 240 of the beer packaging line 200. The control component 120 includes a control component 121, a first detection component 122 and a second detection component 123. The first detection component 122 and the rejection component 112 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor 240. The first detection component 122 is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240, and the second detection component 123 is used to detect the distance information between the rejection component 112 and the beer bottles 250 along the length direction. The quality information includes at least one of the filling amount, bottle defects and bottle cap sealing pressure.

[0054] The drive unit 111, the first detection unit 122, and the second detection unit 123 are all electrically connected to the control unit 121. The control unit 121 is used to control the drive unit 111 to open and close based on the mass information and distance information.

[0055] It should be noted that, in specific implementation, the number of rejection components 110, the first detection element 122, and the second detection element 123 can be set according to actual conditions. For example, as shown in Figure 1, each of the rejection components 110, the first detection element 122, and the second detection element 123 can be set to one. One rejection component 110 is placed between the filling machine 210 and the capping machine 220 of the beer packaging line 200, so that the rejection component 110 corresponds to the conveyor 240 between the filling machine 210 and the capping machine 220. The drive element 111 is activated to drive the rejection element 112 to move along the width direction of the conveyor 240. At the same time, the first detection element 122 detects the quality information of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240, and the second detection element 123 detects the distance information between the rejection element 112 and the beer bottles 250 along the length direction, so as to realize automated, full-process detection of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240; or, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 2 As shown, since one of the two conveyor belts 240 of the beer packaging line 200 is located between the filling machine 210 and the capping machine 220, and the other is located between the capping machine 220 and the labeling machine 230, two rejection components 110, two first inspection components 122, and two second inspection components 123 are each set. This allows for automated, full-process inspection of the beer bottles 250 on both conveyor belts 240.

[0056] It is understood that the quality information of the beer bottle 250 detected by the first inspection element 122 corresponding to the conveyor belt located between the filling machine 210 and the capping machine 220 may include at least one of the filling amount and bottle defects, and the quality information of the beer bottle 250 detected by the first inspection element 122 corresponding to the conveyor belt located between the capping machine 220 and the labeling machine 230 may include at least one of the filling amount, bottle defects and cap sealing pressure.

[0057] The conveyor 240 can be a conveyor chain structure, and the length direction of the conveyor 240 is as follows: Figure 1 The Y direction shown is the direction of movement of the beer bottle 250 on the conveyor 240 during transport; the width direction of the conveyor 240 is as follows: Figure 1 The X direction is shown.

[0058] For example, the drive unit 111 moves the rejector 112 via power control. The rejector 112 moves along the width direction of the conveyor 240, thereby applying a thrust to the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240 to prevent them from falling off the conveyor 240, so that the defective beer bottles 250 detected by the first detection unit 122 can be normally rejected. The defective beer bottles 250 refer to those whose filling volume, bottle defects, and cap sealing pressure do not meet the actual production process requirements.

[0059] In practice, a second detection element 123 is set up and electrically connected to the control element 121, and the first detection element 122 and the rejection element 112 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor 240. Thus, any beer bottle 250 on the conveyor belt will first pass through the first detector 122 during its movement, so that its quality information can be detected by the first detector 122. Subsequently, as the beer bottle 250 continues to move, that is, as the beer bottle 250 moves towards the rejector 112, the distance information along the length direction between the rejector 112 and the beer bottle 250 is detected by the second detector 123. Based on the quality information and distance information, the control unit 121 controls the drive unit 111 to open and close. This allows the drive unit 111 to start when it is necessary to reject a defective beer bottle 250, so as to provide power to the rejector 112 and move the rejector 112 to reject the defective beer bottle 250. When it is not necessary to reject a beer bottle 250, the drive unit 111 closes to reduce the interference of the rejector 112 on the movement of qualified beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240, save energy, and thus ensure the accuracy of the rejection action.

[0060] Here, the drive unit 111 is activated to drive the rejecting member 112 to move along the width direction of the conveyor 240. The movement of the rejecting member 112 includes the rejecting member 112 first moving toward the conveyor 240 to contact the defective beer bottle 250 and apply a pushing force to it; and the reset movement after pushing the beer bottle 250.

[0061] In summary, the beer bottle detection device 100 provided in this application embodiment, by setting up a control component 120 and a rejection component 110, can realize automated, full-process detection of beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240 without the need for manual visual inspection. Moreover, the control component 121 can control the drive component 111 to start, so that the rejection component 112 can promptly reject unqualified beer bottles 250. The detection efficiency is high and the detection effect is good.

[0062] See Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first detection element 122 has at least one of a first detection unit 1221, a second detection unit 1222, and a third detection unit 1223. The first detection unit 1221 is used to detect whether the filling amount of the beer bottle 250 is within a first preset range, the second detection unit 1222 is used to detect whether the beer bottle 250 has bottle defects, and the third detection unit 1223 is used to detect whether the cap sealing pressure of the beer bottle 250 is within a second preset range. The first detection unit 1221, the second detection unit 1222, and the third detection unit 1223 are all electrically connected to the control element 121.

[0063] Thus, by setting the first detection component 122 to include at least one of the first detection unit 1221, the second detection unit 1222, and the third detection unit 1223, a modular design is formed, so that at least one of the first detection unit 1221, the second detection unit 1222, and the third detection unit 1223 can be replaced as needed, which facilitates maintenance and functional expansion to meet the detection needs of beer bottles 250 of different models and specifications.

[0064] For example, depending on the actual testing requirements, the first testing component 122 may include only the first testing unit 1221, only the second testing unit 1222, or only the third testing unit 1223, for testing a single indicator of the beer bottle 250; or, the first testing component 122 may include two or three of the first testing unit 1221, the second testing unit 1222, and the third testing unit 1223, for more comprehensive testing of the beer bottle 250.

[0065] Bottle defects may include cracks, pores, deformation, and stains. The first and second preset values ​​can be set according to the actual production process requirements, and this application embodiment does not impose any limitations on this. For example, the actual capacity of beer bottle 250 is 350 mL, the first preset range is set to 325 mL-335 mL, and the sugar dissolving pressure preset range is 0.15 MPa-0.18 MPa.

[0066] Continue reading Figure 3 In some examples, the second detection element 123 is a distance sensor used to detect whether the distance between the beer bottle 250 and the rejector 112 is within a third preset range; the control element 121 is configured to activate the drive element 111 when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle 250 and the rejector 112 along the length direction is within the third preset range, and the first detection unit 1221 detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle 250 is not within the first preset range; and / or, the second detection unit 1222 detects that the beer bottle 250 has a bottle body defect; and / or, the third detection unit 1223 detects that the cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

[0067] In this way, by detecting the distance between the rejection component 112 and the beer bottle 250 by the distance sensor, and combining the first detection component 122 to determine whether the beer bottle 250 should be rejected based on at least one quality indicator of the beer bottle 250, the automatic identification and precise execution of the rejection action are achieved.

[0068] It is understood that the third preset range refers to the threshold of the rejection distance that should be maintained between the rejection component 112 and the beer bottle 250, which can be set according to the response time of the rejection component 110 and the conveying speed of the conveyor 240. For example, if the rejection component 112 needs 50-100 milliseconds to move to a position where it can contact the beer bottle 250, and the conveying speed of the conveyor 240 is 1-2 meters per second, then the third preset range is set to 5-20 cm.

[0069] As mentioned above, the first preset range is 325 mL-335 mL. When the filling volume of beer bottle 250 is 320 mL, 321 mL or 340 mL, the first detection unit 1221 will detect that the filling volume of beer bottle 250 is not within the first preset range.

[0070] The distance sensor can detect the distance between the beer bottle 250 and the rejection piece 112 along the length direction using laser ranging, infrared ranging, or ultrasonic ranging, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0071] In a specific example, the first detection unit 1221 includes one of a liquid level sensor and a weighing sensor; and / or, the second detection unit 1222 includes one of an optical imaging device and a laser profile scanner; and / or, the third detection unit 1223 includes one of a differential pressure airtightness testing device and an infrared thermal imaging detection device.

[0072] Among them, the liquid level sensor can achieve non-contact detection of filling volume and has a fast detection speed; the weighing sensor can be used to detect the filling volume of 250mm opaque beer bottles and has high detection accuracy.

[0073] Optical imaging devices use high-resolution industrial cameras with backlighting or ring light sources to capture images of the bottle and perform image analysis. The images are clear and can identify minute defects. They also support multi-angle shooting, which helps to improve the comprehensiveness of identification. Laser contour scanners scan the surface of the bottle with a laser beam to obtain three-dimensional contour information and compare it with a standard model. This allows for more accurate detection of defects such as dents, bulges, and uneven thickness.

[0074] The differential pressure airtightness testing device determines the sealing performance by applying a pressure environment different from that inside the beer bottle 250 to the outside of the bottle and then monitoring the changes in internal and external pressure. It is suitable for high-speed online testing and can meet the needs of actual beer packaging lines 200. The infrared thermal imaging detection device uses a thermal imaging camera to capture the temperature distribution of the sealing area and determines whether there are sealing defects by the temperature difference. It meets the requirements of online continuous testing scenarios through non-contact detection.

[0075] Continue reading Figure 3In some embodiments, the control component 120 further includes an alarm element 124 electrically connected to the control component 121; the control component 121 is further configured to control the alarm element 124 to issue an alarm when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle 250 and the rejection element 112 is within a third preset range, and the first detection unit 1221 detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle 250 is not within the first preset range; and / or, the second detection unit 1222 detects that the beer bottle 250 has a bottle body defect; and / or, the third detection unit 1223 detects that the bottle cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

[0076] With this setup, when multiple defective products appear consecutively on the conveyor 240, the machine can be stopped in time for inspection via an alarm mechanism, helping operators to quickly locate the source of the problem and facilitating timely adjustment of equipment parameters or troubleshooting.

[0077] For example, the alarm component 124 may be an audible and visual alarm (such as a buzzer + indicator light), which sends out alarm signals (such as sound prompts and flashing lights) to notify the operator to troubleshoot the fault.

[0078] See Figure 4 In a specific example, the drive unit 111 includes a support frame 1111 and an electric push rod 1112. The support frame 1111 is disposed on the side of the conveyor 240 and has a support surface that is flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor 240. The electric push rod 1112 is disposed on the support surface and is electrically connected to the control unit 121. The push rod portion of the electric push rod 1112 is connected to the rejecting unit 112.

[0079] Among them, the electric push rod 1112 is an actuator that converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear push-pull motion; the electric push rod 1112 has high control precision, fast response speed and compact structure; in use, by setting the support frame 1111, the electric push rod 1112 is set on the support surface of the support frame 1111, so that the rejection part 112 is aligned with the beer bottle 250 in the horizontal direction, which helps to improve the rejection success rate of unqualified beer bottles 250.

[0080] For example, the support frame 1111 can be a metal part, so as to provide a stable support for the electric push rod 1112 with good load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance, thereby reducing unnecessary shaking or displacement of the rejecting part 112 during movement.

[0081] It should be noted that, in specific implementation, the second detection component 123 can be as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shown arrangement is on the support member, but it can also be arranged on the electric push rod 1112. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0082] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some examples, the rejecting member 112 includes a pushing part 1121 and a guiding part 1122; the pushing part 1121 includes a pushing section 101 and a buffer section 102, one end of the pushing section 101 is connected to the driving member 111, and the other end of the pushing section 101 is connected to the buffer section 102; the guiding part 1122 includes two guide rail sections, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the pushing section 101, and sliders 103 that cooperate with the corresponding guide rail sections are provided on both sides of the pushing section 101.

[0083] Thus, through the guiding cooperation of the slider 103 on the guide rail section and the push section 101, the push part 1121 can maintain linear motion during the rejection process, ensuring that the movement of the push part 1121 is more stable and precise, and reducing deviation or shaking.

[0084] By connecting one end of the pushing section 101 to the driving member 111 and the other end of the pushing section 101 to the buffer section 102, the defective beer bottle 250 can be gently pushed off the conveyor 240 by the buffer section 102, thereby reducing the damage to the beer bottle 250 caused by the rigid collision between the pushing part 1121 and the defective beer bottle 250.

[0085] For example, the pushing section 101 can be a rod-shaped structure, the guide section is a linear guide section, and the buffer section 102 can be made of flexible materials such as rubber, silicone or soft polyurethane.

[0086] Continue reading Figure 4 In some embodiments, the beer bottle detection device 100 further includes a mounting member 130, and a first detection member 122 is used to connect to the conveyor 240 via the mounting member 130.

[0087] Thus, the mounting component 130 serves as a connecting bridge between the first detection component 122 and the conveyor 240. Through the mounting component 130, the first detection component 122 is stably installed at a designated position on the conveyor 240, enabling accurate detection of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240.

[0088] For example, the mounting component 130 includes a bracket 131 and an adjustable mounting base 132; the bracket 131 is used to connect to the side of the conveyor 240; the first detection component 122 is connected to the bracket 131 via the adjustable mounting base 132, which is used to adjust the position of the first detection component 122 relative to the conveyor 240.

[0089] Specifically, the adjustable mounting base 132 can refer to the prior art to adjust the position of the first detection element 122 relative to the conveyor 240, providing the first detection element 122 with multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment functions such as height, angle, and front-back direction, so as to adapt to the detection of beer bottles 250 with different heights, capacities, and shapes, and enhance the versatility of the beer bottle detection device 100.

[0090] In this embodiment, the structure of the bracket 131 is not limited, as long as it can be easily installed in conjunction with the frame structure on the side of the conveyor 240. For example, the bracket 131 can be in the form of an L-shape, a U-shape, or a right-angle bracket 131.

[0091] See Figures 1 to 4 This application also provides a beer packaging line 200, including the beer bottle detection device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0092] The overall structure and working principle of the beer bottle detection device 100 are the same as those in the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0093] In a specific implementation, the beer packaging line 200 may also include a collection device for collecting defective beer bottles 250 that have fallen off the conveyor 240. The defective beer bottles 250 may be reworked or scrapped. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0094] The beer packaging line 200 provided in this application includes a beer bottle detection device 100. The beer bottle detection device 100 is further comprised of a control assembly 120 and a rejection assembly 110. The rejection assembly 110 includes a drive member 111 and a rejection member 112 connected to the drive member 111. The drive member 111 is used to activate and drive the rejection member 112 to move along the width direction of the conveyor 240 of the beer packaging line 200. The control assembly 120 includes a control member 121, a first detection member 122, and a second detection member 123. The first detection member 122 and the rejection member 112 are used for… Arranged sequentially at intervals along the length of the conveyor 240, the first detection element 122 is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240, and the second detection element 123 is used to detect the distance information along the length of the rejection element 112 and the beer bottles 250. The quality information includes at least one of the following: filling volume, bottle defects, and cap sealing pressure. The drive element 111, the first detection element 122, and the second detection element 123 are all electrically connected to the control element 121, which controls the opening and closing of the drive element 111 based on the quality and distance information. This arrangement enables automated, full-process inspection of the beer bottles 250 on the conveyor 240, eliminating the need for manual visual inspection. Furthermore, the drive element 111 can be activated by the control element 121, allowing the rejection element 112 to promptly remove defective beer bottles 250, resulting in high inspection efficiency and good inspection results.

[0095] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A beer bottle detection device (100), applied to a beer packaging line (200), characterized in that, The beer bottle detection device (100) includes: The rejection assembly (110) includes a drive (111) and a rejection member (112) connected to the drive (111), the drive (111) being activated to drive the rejection member (112) to move along the width direction of the conveyor (240) of the beer packaging line (200); A control component (120) includes a control element (121), a first detection element (122), and a second detection element (123). The first detection element (122) and the rejection element (112) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the conveyor (240). The first detection element (122) is used to detect the quality information of the beer bottles (250) on the conveyor (240), and the second detection element (123) is used to detect the distance information between the rejection element (112) and the beer bottles (250) along the length direction. The quality information includes at least one of the following: filling volume, bottle defects, and cap sealing pressure. The drive unit (111), the first detection unit (122) and the second detection unit (123) are all electrically connected to the control unit (121). The control unit (121) is used to control the drive unit (111) to open and close according to the mass information and the distance information.

2. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first detection element (122) has at least one of a first detection unit (1221), a second detection unit (1222), and a third detection unit (1223). The first detection unit (1221) is used to detect whether the filling amount of the beer bottle (250) is within a first preset range. The second detection unit (1222) is used to detect whether the beer bottle (250) has a bottle body defect. The third detection unit (1223) is used to detect whether the cap sealing pressure of the beer bottle (250) is within a second preset range. The first detection unit (1221), the second detection unit (1222) and the third detection unit (1223) are all electrically connected to the control unit (121).

3. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second detection element (123) is a distance sensor, which is used to detect whether the distance between the beer bottle (250) and the rejection element (112) along the length direction is within a third preset range; The control unit (121) is configured to activate the drive unit (111) when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle (250) and the rejector (112) is within the third preset range, and the first detection unit (1221) detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle (250) is not within the first preset range; and / or, the second detection unit (1222) detects that the beer bottle (250) has a bottle body defect; and / or, the third detection unit (1223) detects that the cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

4. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first detection unit (1221) includes one of a liquid level sensor and a weighing sensor; and / or, The second detection unit (1222) includes one of an optical imaging device and a laser profile scanner; and / or, The third testing unit (1223) includes one of a differential pressure air tightness testing device and an infrared thermal imaging testing device.

5. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control component (120) further includes an alarm element (124), which is electrically connected to the control component (121); The control unit (121) is further configured to control the alarm unit (124) to issue an alarm when the distance sensor detects that the distance between the beer bottle (250) and the rejector (112) is within the third preset range, and the first detection unit (1221) detects that the filling amount of the beer bottle (250) is not within the first preset range; and / or the second detection unit (1222) detects that the beer bottle (250) has a bottle body defect; and / or the third detection unit (1223) detects that the cap sealing pressure is not within the second preset range.

6. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drive unit (111) includes a support frame (1111) and an electric push rod (1112). The support frame (1111) is arranged on the side of the conveyor (240). The support frame (1111) has a support surface, which is flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor (240). The electric push rod (1112) is disposed on the support surface. The electric push rod (1112) is electrically connected to the control component (121). The push rod part of the electric push rod (1112) is connected to the rejection component (112).

7. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The rejection element (112) includes: The pushing part (1121) includes a pushing section (101) and a buffer section (102). One end of the pushing section (101) is connected to the driving member (111), and the other end of the pushing section (101) is connected to the buffer section (102). The guide section (1122) includes two guide rail sections, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the push section (101). The push section (101) has sliders (103) on both sides that cooperate with the corresponding guide rail sections.

8. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It also includes an installation component (130), through which the first detection component (122) is connected to the transmission component (240).

9. The beer bottle detection device (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting component (130) includes: A bracket (131) is used to connect to the side of the conveyor (240); An adjustable mounting base (132) is provided, through which the first detection element (122) is connected to the bracket (131). The adjustable mounting base (132) is used to adjust the position of the first detection element (122) relative to the conveyor (240).

10. A beer packaging line (200), characterized in that, Includes the beer bottle detection device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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