Dual positioning multi-station fabric arrangement
By employing dual positioning technology combining a laser rangefinder and a QR code scanner, along with detection switches and anti-collision devices, the problem of inaccurate positioning of the fabric cart at the storage station was solved, achieving precise positioning and stable operation, and improving the fabric laying efficiency and automation level in the cigarette manufacturing process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA TOBACCO HENAN IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette manufacturing technology, and in particular to a multi-station fabric feeding device with dual positioning. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the tobacco industry, production equipment requires significant improvements in both functionality and control. After processing, tobacco leaves need to be stored in cabinets. Inaccurate positioning of the material handling trolley during its reciprocating movement at each cabinet station can cause quality accidents and lead to misalignment malfunctions.
[0003] Therefore, how to provide a multi-station fabric placement device that is easy to install, accurately positioned, and reliably positioned has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a multi-station fabric feeding device with dual positioning, which overcomes the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A dual-positioning multi-station fabric distribution device includes:
[0007] The fabric cart track has detection switches and anti-collision devices installed at both ends on the same side;
[0008] A fabric cart, which is slidably connected to the fabric cart track, the fabric cart includes a cart body and a fabric belt, two QR code scanners are provided on the same side of the cart body, and a laser plate is provided at one end of the cart body;
[0009] A laser rangefinder is fixed to one end of the fabric cart track and works in conjunction with the laser plate to control the movement range of the fabric cart;
[0010] Multiple workstation QR codes covering the entire width of each workstation, the workstation QR codes working in conjunction with two QR code scanners to control the movement range of the fabric cart.
[0011] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the detection switch includes a first detection switch and a second detection switch, and the two detection switches are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carriage track for end positioning during the reciprocating operation of the carriage.
[0012] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the anti-collision device includes a first anti-collision device and a second anti-collision device, and the two anti-collision devices are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carrier track to prevent the vehicle body from crossing the boundary and colliding during reciprocating operation.
[0013] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the two anti-collision devices and the two detection switches are all located on the side of the fabric cart track away from the workstation QR code, and the anti-collision devices are located on the outer ends of the two detection switches.
[0014] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the vehicle body is connected to the fabric carriage motor, the fabric belt is connected to the fabric belt motor, and both the fabric carriage motor and the fabric belt motor are driven by frequency converters to achieve bidirectional reciprocating operation and adjust the running speed.
[0015] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the QR code scanner includes a first QR code scanner and a second QR code scanner. The two QR code scanners are symmetrically arranged on the side of the vehicle body facing the workstation QR code, and are used to identify the workstation QR codes in different areas to limit the lateral movement of the fabric cart at the target workstation.
[0016] Preferably, in the above technical solution, the laser rangefinder and the laser plate are electrically connected through a controller. The laser rangefinder automatically locates the set workstation and runs back and forth within the range of the workstation by double verification of the distance data between the laser rangefinder and the laser plate and the workstation QR code recognition information of the first QR code scanner and the second QR code scanner.
[0017] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The device described in this application utilizes dual positioning technologies—laser ranging and QR code scanning—to achieve precise switching and stable reciprocating operation of the fabric-laying cart across multiple workstations. Combined with dual safety protection from detection switches and anti-collision devices, it effectively prevents quality accidents and equipment malfunctions. Furthermore, the inverter drive and flexible workstation layout design allow it to adapt to different storage cabinet sizes and fabric-laying process requirements, significantly improving fabric-laying efficiency and automation levels in cigarette manufacturing. Attached Figure Description
[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a dual-positioning multi-station fabric distribution device.
[0021] In the diagram: 1- Fabric cart track, 11-First detection switch, 12-Second detection switch, 13-First anti-collision device, 14-Second anti-collision device; 2-Car body, 21-Fabric cart motor, 22-First QR code scanner, 23-Second QR code scanner, 3-Fabric belt, 31-Fabric belt motor; 4-Laser rangefinder, 41-Laser board, 5-Workstation QR code. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.
[0023] Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods used in the following examples are conventional methods, and the materials and reagents used are commercially available. Unless otherwise specified, the equipment used in the experiments is well known to those skilled in the art.
[0024] A multi-station fabric placement device with dual positioning includes: a fabric carriage track 1, a fabric carriage (carriage body 2, fabric conveyor belt 3), a laser rangefinder 4, and multiple workstation QR codes. Details are as follows:
[0025] The fabric carrier track 1 has detection switches and anti-collision devices installed at both ends of the same side. Specifically, the detection switches include a first detection switch 11 and a second detection switch 12, which are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carrier track 1 for end positioning of the carrier body 2 during reciprocating movement. The anti-collision devices include a first anti-collision device 13 and a second anti-collision device 14, which are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carrier track 1 to prevent the carrier body 2 from crossing the boundary and colliding during reciprocating movement. Both the two anti-collision devices and the two detection switches are located on the side of the fabric carrier track 1 away from the workstation QR code, and the anti-collision devices are located at the outer ends of the two detection switches.
[0026] A fabric trolley, slidably connected to a fabric trolley track 1, includes a trolley body 2 and a fabric conveyor belt 3. Two QR code scanners are mounted on the same side of the trolley body 2, and a laser plate 41 is mounted at one end of the trolley body 2. A laser rangefinder 4, fixed to one end of the fabric trolley track 1, works in conjunction with the laser plate 41 to control the movement range of the fabric trolley. Specifically, the trolley body 2 is connected to a fabric trolley motor 21, and the fabric conveyor belt 3 is connected to a fabric conveyor belt motor 31. Both the fabric trolley motor 21 and the fabric conveyor belt motor 31 are driven by frequency converters to achieve bidirectional reciprocating operation and adjust the running speed. The QR code scanners include a first QR code scanner 22 and a second QR code scanner 23, symmetrically arranged on the side of the trolley body 2 facing the workstation QR code, used to identify the workstation QR codes in different areas to limit the lateral movement of the fabric trolley at the target workstation. As shown in the figure, the first QR code scanner 22 is used for workstation QR code recognition in the left area, and the second QR code scanner 23 is used for workstation QR code recognition in the right area, controlling the movement range of the fabric cart 2.
[0027] Multiple workstation QR codes 5 cover the entire width of each workstation. These workstation QR codes work in conjunction with two QR code scanners to control the movement range of the fabric trolley. As shown in the figure, this application includes six workstation QR codes: workstation 1, workstation 2, workstation 3, workstation 4, workstation 5, and workstation 6. The number of workstations is determined by the length 2 of the fabric trolley and can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. This application is not limited to this. Those skilled in the art can adjust the number and placement of the workstation QR codes as needed.
[0028] The laser rangefinder 4 and the laser plate 41 are electrically connected through a controller. The laser rangefinder 4 automatically locates itself to the set workstation and runs back and forth within the range of the workstation by verifying the distance data between the laser rangefinder 4 and the laser plate 41 and the workstation QR code recognition information of the first QR code scanner 22 and the second QR code scanner 23.
[0029] The working process of the dual-positioning multi-station fabric distribution device of this application is as follows:
[0030] The operator inputs the target workstation through the control terminal. After the system starts, the fabric trolley motor 21 and the fabric belt motor 31 are driven by the frequency converter, and the fabric trolley moves along the fabric trolley track 1. The laser rangefinder 4 monitors the position of the vehicle body 2 in real time and measures the distance between the laser plate 41 and the rangefinder. At the same time, the QR code scanners on both sides scan the QR code of the workstation to obtain real-time workstation information.
[0031] The laser rangefinder 4 transmits distance data to the controller to determine if the fabric trolley is approaching the target workstation. If it enters the QR code coverage area of the target workstation, the scanner identifies the workstation code, and the controller triggers a precise positioning mode. The laser rangefinder calculates the real-time position based on the workstation width. When the distance measurement data matches the QR code information, the controller locks the workstation. Simultaneously, when the fabric trolley reaches the left or right boundaries, a detection switch triggers the motor to reverse and move to the right, repeating the cycle.
[0032] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various different choices and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-station fabric feeding device with dual positioning, characterized in that, include: The fabric cart track (1) has detection switches and anti-collision devices installed at both ends on the same side; Fabric cart, which is slidably connected to the fabric cart track (1), the fabric cart includes a car body (2) and a fabric belt (3), two QR code scanners are provided on the same side of the car body (2), and a laser plate (41) is provided at one end of the car body (2); A laser rangefinder (4) is fixed at one end of the fabric cart track (1) and works in conjunction with the laser plate (41) to control the movement range of the fabric cart; Multiple workstation QR codes (5) covering the entire width of each workstation, the workstation QR codes (5) working in conjunction with two QR code scanners to control the movement range of the fabric cart.
2. The multi-station fabric distribution device with dual positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection switches include a first detection switch (11) and a second detection switch (12). The two detection switches are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carriage track (1) and are used for end positioning when the carriage (2) is running back and forth.
3. The multi-station fabric spreading device with dual positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that, The anti-collision device includes a first anti-collision device (13) and a second anti-collision device (14). The two anti-collision devices are symmetrically arranged on the same side of the fabric carriage track (1) to prevent the carriage body (2) from crossing the boundary and colliding during reciprocating operation.
4. The multi-station fabric distribution device with dual positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both of the anti-collision devices and the two detection switches are located on the side of the fabric cart track (1) away from the workstation QR code, and the anti-collision devices are located on the outer ends of the two detection switches.
5. The multi-station fabric spreading device with dual positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body (2) is connected to the fabric cart motor (21), and the fabric belt (3) is connected to the fabric belt motor (31). Both the fabric cart motor (21) and the fabric belt motor (31) are driven by frequency converters to achieve bidirectional reciprocating operation and adjust the running speed.
6. The multi-station fabric distribution device with dual positioning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The QR code scanner includes a first QR code scanner (22) and a second QR code scanner (23). The two QR code scanners are symmetrically arranged on the side of the vehicle body (2) facing the workstation QR code, and are used to identify the workstation QR codes in different areas to limit the lateral movement of the fabric cart at the target workstation.
7. The multi-station fabric distribution device with dual positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The laser rangefinder (4) is electrically connected to the laser plate (41) through a controller. It automatically locates itself to the set workstation and runs back and forth within the range of the workstation by verifying the distance data between the laser rangefinder (4) and the laser plate (41) and the workstation QR code recognition information of the first QR code scanner (22) and the second QR code scanner (23).