A tile turning device for tile production
By introducing a rotatable steering mechanism in conjunction with a vision inspection system into the tile production line, efficient and impact-free sorting of broken tiles has been achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and secondary damage in traditional methods, and improving the level of automation and sorting accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEBEI BOER CERAMICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In traditional tile production, methods for removing broken tiles are inefficient. Manual sorting is prone to missing defects, while mechanical removal can cause secondary damage and is difficult to adapt to high-speed production lines.
The system employs a rotatable steering mechanism linked with a vision inspection system. A camera identifies damaged tiles, and the PLC control system precisely controls the rotation of the disc and initiates the conveyor belt to divert the waste, achieving efficient sorting without human intervention.
It improves the automation level and sorting efficiency of the tile production line, avoids secondary damage, and ensures the stability and accuracy of the sorting process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of ceramic tile production technology, and more specifically, to a ceramic tile steering device for ceramic tile production. Background Technology
[0002] Tiles are a common building decoration material, typically made from natural raw materials such as clay and quartz sand through high-temperature firing. In the automated production process of tiles, the appearance quality inspection of tiles is a crucial step in ensuring product qualification rate. Currently, tile production lines usually use visual inspection systems or manual sampling to identify defects on the tile surface (such as cracks, missing corners, color differences, etc.).
[0003] Traditional methods for removing broken tiles have the following drawbacks: they are inefficient; manual sorting relies on operator visual judgment, which is labor-intensive and prone to missed inspections, making it unsuitable for high-speed production lines; and mechanical push rods or pneumatic devices are prone to secondary damage or deviation from the intended track due to improper force control when turning to remove tiles. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, embodiments of this disclosure provide a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production, which solves the technical problem of inconvenient turning in related technologies.
[0005] According to one aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure provides a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production, including a turning mechanism. The turning mechanism includes a base, a transport mechanism and a turning mechanism are arranged on the top of the base, and side plates are welded to the upper sides of both sides of the base. A second servo motor is welded to the outer side of each side plate. Two rollers are arranged on the inner sides of both ends of each side plate, and the two rollers are connected by a transport belt. The output end of the second servo motor is bolted to the front end of each roller. A platform is welded to the top of the base, located between the two transport belts. A circular groove is formed on the surface of the platform. An installation groove is formed below the circular groove on the top of the base. The turning mechanism includes a disc rotatably connected inside the circular groove. A rectangular groove is formed on the surface of the disc. A dual-axis motor is bolted inside the rectangular groove. Rollers are arranged on both ends of the dual-axis motor and on both sides of the other end of the rectangular groove. The two rollers are connected by a transport belt, and the rollers are bolted to the output end of the dual-axis motor.
[0006] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a ceramic tile steering device for ceramic tile production, comprising: a hollow groove formed on the outer side of the base, a vertical groove formed at the bottom of the hollow groove, a servo motor bolted inside the hollow groove, a horizontal plate welded to the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical groove, a lead screw rotatably mounted above the horizontal plate, the output end of the servo motor bolted to the upper end of the lead screw, a rectangular plate threaded onto the outer side of the lead screw, vertical plates welded to both sides of the rectangular plate, and rollers rotatably mounted on the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical plates.
[0007] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile turning device for tile production, comprising: a support rod welded above the side plate, a top plate welded above the support rod, and a camera bolted to the bottom of the top plate.
[0008] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile steering device for tile production, comprising: a servo motor three is bolted inside the mounting groove, and the output end of the servo motor three is bolted to the bottom of the disc.
[0009] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile turning device for tile production, comprising: the upper surface of the platform is at the same horizontal level as the transport plane of a first transport belt, and the depth of the rectangular groove matches the vertical height of a second transport belt.
[0010] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile steering device for tile production, comprising: the field of view of the camera covering the transport area of the disc, and the signal output terminal of the camera being electrically connected to a controller of a dual-axis motor and a second servo motor.
[0011] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile turning device for tile production, comprising: the rotation angle of the disc is -°, and the disc is driven to rotate by a servo motor three, so that the transport direction of the second transport belt forms an angle with the first transport belt, thereby realizing tile diversion.
[0012] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a ceramic tile steering device for ceramic tile production, comprising: the dual-axis motor is a bidirectional synchronous output motor, and the two end rollers rotate at the same speed.
[0013] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production, comprising: the surfaces of both the first and second conveyor belts are provided with anti-slip patterns, the depth of the anti-slip patterns being 0.3-0.5 mm and the spacing between the patterns being 2-3 mm.
[0014] According to another aspect, at least one embodiment of this disclosure also provides a tile turning device for tile production, comprising: a distance between two said rollers greater than the width of a horizontal plate, and the width of said rectangular plate being consistent with the width of a vertical groove.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the embodiments disclosed herein are as follows:
[0016] In this disclosure, a rotatable steering mechanism is linked with a vision detection system. When the camera detects a broken tile, the PLC control system can respond quickly and precisely control the disc to rotate to a preset angle. At the same time, the second conveyor belt is started to divert the broken tile to the recycling line. The entire process requires no manual intervention, and the steering process is smooth and shock-free, effectively avoiding the secondary damage problem that is easily caused by traditional mechanical rejection methods. The device adopts a modular design, which is easy to maintain and significantly improves the automation level and sorting efficiency of the tile production line. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure and these drawings without any creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transportation mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transport belt of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the steering mechanism of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the base of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the roller of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Steering device; 101. Base; 102. Side plate; 103. Support rod; 104. Top plate; 105. Camera; 106. Empty slot; 107. Servo motor; 108. Vertical slot; 109. Horizontal plate; 110. Lead screw; 111. Rectangular plate; 112. Vertical plate; 113. Roller; 2. Transport mechanism; 201. Servo motor II; 202. Roller I; 203. Conveyor belt I; 204. Platform; 205. Circular slot; 206. Mounting slot; 3. Steering mechanism; 301. Disc; 302. Servo motor III; 303. Rectangular slot; 304. Dual-axis motor; 305. Roller II; 306. Conveyor belt II. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.
[0027] To keep the drawings concise, each drawing only schematically shows the parts relevant to the disclosure; these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."
[0028] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0030] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to 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 disclosure.
[0031] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0032] like Figures 1-7 The diagram illustrates a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The device includes a turning mechanism 1, which comprises a base 101. A transport mechanism 2 and a turning mechanism 3 are disposed above the base 101. Side plates 102 are welded to the upper sides of both sides of the base 101. The base 101 includes a servo motor 201 welded to the outer side of the side plate 102. Two rollers 202 are disposed on the inner sides of both ends of the side plate 102. The two rollers 202 are connected by a transport belt 203. The output end of the servo motor 201 is bolted to the front end of the roller 202. The base 101 is welded to the upper side of the side plate 101. A platform 204 is located between two conveyor belts 203. A circular groove 205 is formed on the surface of the platform 204. An installation groove 206 is formed above the base 101 and located below the circular groove 205. The steering mechanism 3 includes a disc 301 rotatably connected inside the circular groove 205. A rectangular groove 303 is formed on the surface of the disc 301. A dual-axis motor 304 is bolted inside the rectangular groove 303. Rollers 305 are provided on both ends of the dual-axis motor 304 and on both sides of the other end of the rectangular groove 303. The two rollers 305 are connected by the conveyor belt 306. The rollers 305 are bolted to the output end of the dual-axis motor 304.
[0033] In some examples, the device is connected to a tile production line. When a tile moves above conveyor belt 203, servo motor 201 drives roller 202 to rotate, causing roller 202 to drive conveyor belt 203, thus transporting the tile above disc 301. At this time, camera 105 detects the tile. When a broken tile is detected, camera 105 releases an electrical signal to PLC. PLC drives servo motor 201 and dual-axis motor 304 to stop synchronously via controller. At this time, servo motor 302 drives disc 301 to rotate to a preset angle. Dual-axis motor 304 then drives conveyor belt 206 to run, transporting the tile to another production line or for recycling. Then, servo motor 302 drives disc 301 back to its original position, thus continuing the transportation operation.
[0034] By setting up a rotatable steering mechanism 3 linked with the vision detection system, when the camera 105 identifies a broken tile, the PLC control system can quickly respond and accurately control the disc 301 to rotate to a preset angle. At the same time, the conveyor belt 306 is started to divert the broken tile to the recycling line. The whole process does not require manual intervention, and the steering process is smooth and shock-free, effectively avoiding the secondary damage problem that is easily caused by traditional mechanical rejection methods. The device adopts a modular design, which is easy to maintain and significantly improves the automation level and sorting efficiency of the tile production line.
[0035] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. A slot 106 is provided on the outer side of the base 101, and a vertical slot 108 is provided at the bottom of the slot 106. A servo motor 107 is bolted inside the slot 106. A horizontal plate 109 is welded to the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical slot 108. A lead screw 110 is rotatably mounted on the top of the horizontal plate 109. The output end of the servo motor 107 is bolted to the upper end of the lead screw 110. A rectangular plate 111 is threaded onto the outer side of the lead screw 110. Vertical plates 112 are welded to both sides of the rectangular plate 111. A roller 113 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical plate 112.
[0036] In some examples, when the height of the base 101 needs to be adjusted, simply start the servo motor 107, which drives the lead screw 110 to rotate, causing the rectangular plate 111 to drive the roller 113 to move downward, thereby adjusting the height of the base 101.
[0037] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a tile turning device for tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. A support rod 103 is welded above the side plate 102, a top plate 104 is welded above the support rod 103, and a camera 105 is bolted to the bottom of the top plate 104.
[0038] In some examples, a stable detection bracket structure is formed by setting up support rod 103, top plate 104 and camera 105 to ensure the installation stability and detection accuracy of camera 105, while facilitating maintenance and replacement.
[0039] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a ceramic tile steering device for ceramic tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. A servo motor 302 is bolted inside the mounting groove 206, and the output end of the servo motor 302 is bolted to the bottom of the disc 301.
[0040] In some examples, a design is adopted in which the servo motor 302 directly drives the disk 301, which has high transmission efficiency, fast response speed, and is easy to install, debug and maintain.
[0041] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a tile turning device for tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the upper surface of the platform 204 is at the same level as the transport plane of the first conveyor belt 203, and the depth of the rectangular groove 303 matches the vertical height of the second conveyor belt 306.
[0042] In some examples, it is ensured that the tiles transition smoothly during transportation and turning to avoid tile collisions or jamming due to height differences.
[0043] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a tile turning device for tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. The field of view of the camera 105 covers the transport area of the disc 301, and the signal output terminal of the camera 105 is electrically connected to the controller of the dual-axis motor 304 and the servo motor 201.
[0044] In some examples, precise linkage between detection and control is achieved to ensure that damaged tiles can be identified and sorted in a timely manner, thereby improving sorting accuracy.
[0045] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a tile turning device for tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. The rotation angle of the disc 301 is 0-90°. The disc 301 is driven to rotate by the servo motor 302, so that the transport direction of the second conveyor belt 306 forms an angle with the first conveyor belt 203, thereby realizing tile diversion.
[0046] In some examples, by precisely controlling the rotation angle, the need for diversion in different directions can be met, adapting to a variety of production scenarios.
[0047] like Figures 1-7 As shown, it illustrates a ceramic tile steering device for ceramic tile production in another embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the dual-axis motor 304 is a bidirectional synchronous output motor and the two end rollers 305 rotate at the same speed.
[0048] In some examples, ensuring smooth operation of conveyor belt 2306 avoids tile shifting or jamming due to inconsistent speeds, thereby improving sorting stability.
[0049] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure. The surfaces of conveyor belt 203 and conveyor belt 306 are provided with anti-slip patterns, the depth of which is 0.3-0.5 mm and the spacing between the patterns is 2-3 mm.
[0050] In some examples, the friction of the conveyor belt surface is enhanced to effectively prevent tiles from slipping during transport and turning, ensuring a stable and reliable sorting process.
[0051] like Figures 1-7As shown, a tile turning device for tile production is illustrated in another embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the distance between the two rollers 113 is greater than the width of the horizontal plate 109, and the width of the rectangular plate 111 is the same as the width of the vertical groove 108.
[0052] In some examples, the rectangular plate 111 is ensured to move smoothly up and down within the vertical groove 108 to avoid jamming, while the rollers 113 are ensured to effectively contact the side of the tile to achieve precise steering.
[0053] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:
[0054] In use, the device is connected to the tile production line. When a tile moves above conveyor belt 203, servo motor 201 drives roller 202 to rotate, causing roller 202 to drive conveyor belt 203, thus transporting the tile above disc 301. At this time, camera 105 detects the tile. When a broken tile is detected, camera 105 releases an electrical signal to PLC. PLC drives servo motor 201 and dual-axis motor 304 to stop running synchronously through the controller. At this time, servo motor 302 drives disc 301 to rotate to a preset angle. Then, dual-axis motor 304 drives conveyor belt 206 to run, transporting the tile to another production line or for recycling. Then, servo motor 302 drives disc 301 back to its original position, thus continuing the transportation operation.
[0055] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0056] 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.
[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production, comprising a turning device (1), characterized in that: The steering device (1) includes a base (101), a transport mechanism (2) and a steering mechanism (3) are arranged above the base (101), and side plates (102) are welded to the upper sides of both sides of the base (101). The (2) includes a second servo motor (201) welded to the outside of the side plate (102). A set of rollers (202) is arranged on the inner side of both ends of the side plate (102). There are two rollers (202) in a set. The two rollers (202) are connected by a transport belt (203). The output end of the second servo motor (201) is connected to the front end of the rollers (202) by bolts. A platform (203) located between the two transport belts (203) is welded above the base (101). 4) A circular groove (205) is provided on the surface of the platform (204), and an installation groove (206) located below the circular groove (205) is provided above the base (101). The steering mechanism (3) includes a disc (301) rotatably connected inside the circular groove (205). A rectangular groove (303) is provided on the surface of the disc (301). A dual-axis motor (304) is bolted inside the rectangular groove (303). Rollers (305) are provided on both ends of the dual-axis motor (304) and on both sides of the other end of the rectangular groove (303). The two rollers (305) are connected by a conveyor belt (306). The rollers (305) are connected to the output end of the dual-axis motor (304) by bolts.
2. The ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (101) has a slot (106) on its outer side and a vertical slot (108) at the bottom of the slot (106). A servo motor (107) is bolted inside the slot (106). A horizontal plate (109) is welded to the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical slot (108). A lead screw (110) is rotatably mounted above the horizontal plate (109). The output end of the servo motor (107) is bolted to the upper end of the lead screw (110). A rectangular plate (111) is threaded onto the outer side of the lead screw (110). Vertical plates (112) are welded to both sides of the rectangular plate (111). A roller (113) is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the bottom end of the vertical plate (112).
3. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support rod (103) is welded above the side plate (102), a top plate (104) is welded above the support rod (103), and a camera (105) is bolted to the bottom of the top plate (104).
4. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting slot (206) is bolted with a servo motor three (302), and the output end of the servo motor three (302) is bolted to the bottom of the disc (301).
5. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the platform (204) is at the same level as the transport plane of the first transport belt (203), and the depth of the rectangular groove (303) matches the vertical height of the second transport belt (306).
6. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The field of view of the camera (105) covers the transport area of the disk (301), and the signal output terminal of the camera (105) is electrically connected to the controller of the dual-axis motor (304) and the second servo motor (201).
7. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation angle of the disc (301) is 0-90°. The disc (301) is driven to rotate by the servo motor three (302), so that the transport direction of the second transport belt (306) forms an angle with the first transport belt (203) to realize the diversion of ceramic tiles.
8. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dual-axis motor (304) is a bidirectional synchronous output motor, and the rotational speeds of the two rollers (305) at both ends are the same.
9. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of both conveyor belt one (203) and conveyor belt two (306) are provided with anti-slip textures, the depth of which is 0.3-0.5mm and the spacing between the textures is 2-3mm.
10. A ceramic tile turning device for ceramic tile production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distance between the two rollers (113) is greater than the width of the horizontal plate (109), and the width of the rectangular plate (111) is the same as the width of the vertical groove (108).