A device for detecting the internal cleanliness of a tobacco box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of tobacco box internal cleanliness detection devices, comprising: placing plate, fixed rod, installation component and detection component;The first end of fixed rod is connected with placing plate;Installation component includes telescopic link, connecting bracket and mounting plate, the first end of telescopic link is connected with the second end of fixed rod, the second end of telescopic link is connected with connecting bracket, the bottom of connecting bracket is connected with mounting plate;Detection component includes camera and controller, camera is set on mounting plate, controller is electrically connected with camera.In use, tobacco box is transported to placing plate, controller controls camera to take photograph to tobacco box, and the photo of shooting is transported to controller, controller compares the picture of shooting with preset picture, if there is residual tobacco in tobacco box, i. e. meet cleaning condition, then tobacco box is sent to cleaning mechanism to clean inside, the utility model reduces the detection process of tobacco box, effectively improves the continuous operation efficiency of equipment and tobacco supply level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigarette machinery and equipment technology, and more specifically, to a device for detecting the cleanliness of the inside of a tobacco box. Background Technology

[0002] In the context of remote tobacco supply, tobacco shreds are stored and transported through reusable tobacco turnover boxes. A robotic arm then grabs and flips the tobacco shreds from the boxes into the feeding hopper, completing the tobacco supply. However, due to compression and bumps during transport, tobacco shreds easily adhere to the inner walls of the turnover boxes. The robotic arm cannot completely empty the boxes after flipping, resulting in residual tobacco. Since the tobacco boxes need to be reused, this residual tobacco may cause mold growth and mixing of different brands of tobacco, posing a significant quality risk to cigarette production. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the inside of the tobacco boxes.

[0003] Currently, the cleaning method involves sending each smoke box to a cleaning mechanism for internal cleaning after the robot has finished emptying it. However, this method of cleaning each smoke box has two drawbacks: firstly, it causes repetitive work on cleaned smoke boxes, resulting in resource waste; secondly, it damages normal smoke boxes and the cleaning mechanism, significantly impacting the equipment's operating efficiency and safety.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a device for detecting the cleanliness of the inside of a tobacco box has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] One objective of this invention is to provide a new technical solution for a device for detecting the cleanliness of the interior of a tobacco box.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a device for detecting the cleanliness of the interior of a tobacco box is provided, comprising: a placement plate, a fixing rod, a mounting assembly, and a detection assembly;

[0007] The first end of the fixing rod is connected to the placement plate, which is used to place the tobacco box.

[0008] The installation assembly includes a telescopic rod, a connecting bracket, and a mounting plate. The first end of the telescopic rod is connected to the second end of the fixed rod, the second end of the telescopic rod is connected to the connecting bracket, and the bottom of the connecting bracket is connected to the mounting plate.

[0009] The detection component includes a camera and a controller. The camera is mounted on the mounting plate, and the controller is electrically connected to the camera. The camera is used to photograph the tobacco box.

[0010] Optionally, the detection component further includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe is disposed inside the fixed rod, and a first end of the first pipe is connected to the second pipe. The second pipe is located below the mounting plate, and the air outlet of the second pipe is oriented towards the camera. The second end of the first pipe is connected to an external air source.

[0011] Optionally, the detection component further includes a baffle plate disposed on the mounting plate, wherein the outlet of the second pipe intersects the center position of the baffle plate.

[0012] Optionally, the detection component further includes a sensor disposed on the mounting plate and electrically connected to the controller, the sensor being used to detect whether the camera is covered with tobacco.

[0013] Optionally, the cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box further includes a housing, a power supply, and a control switch. The housing is mounted on the fixed rod, the power supply is located inside the housing, and the control switch is located outside the housing. The power supply is electrically connected to the controller, the camera, and the control switch.

[0014] Optionally, the telescopic rod includes a fixed sleeve and a movable rod, the fixed sleeve is connected to the fixed rod, the first end of the movable rod is slidably disposed inside the fixed sleeve, and the second end of the movable rod is connected to the connecting bracket.

[0015] Optionally, the mounting assembly further includes a first fixing groove, a second fixing groove, a spring, and a ball bearing. The first fixing groove is evenly spaced on the moving rod, the second fixing groove is disposed on the inner wall of the fixing sleeve, the ball bearing is located in the second fixing groove, and the first end of the spring is connected to the bottom of the fixing sleeve, the second end of the spring is connected to the ball bearing, and the ball bearing is engaged with the first fixing groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This invention connects the first end of a fixed rod to a placement plate, the first end of a telescopic rod to the second end of the fixed rod, the second end of the telescopic rod to a connecting bracket, and the bottom of the connecting bracket to a mounting plate. A camera is mounted on the mounting plate, and a controller is electrically connected to the camera. In use, the tobacco box is conveyed to the placement plate. At this time, the controller activates the camera to take a picture of the tobacco box and transmits the picture to the controller. The controller compares the captured image with a preset image. If there is residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the cleaning conditions are met, and the tobacco box is sent to the cleaning mechanism for internal cleaning. If there is no residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the turning operation ends directly, and the next workflow begins. This invention has a simple structure, reduces the tobacco box inspection process, saves resources, increases the service life of the tobacco box and cleaning mechanism, and effectively improves the continuous operating efficiency of the equipment and the tobacco supply level.

[0018] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 diagram of the cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the internal cleanliness detection device for the tobacco box of this utility model from another angle.

[0023] The following are marked in the diagram: 1. Placement plate; 2. Fixing rod; 3. Mounting assembly; 31. Telescopic rod; 311. Fixing sleeve; 312. Moving rod; 32. Connecting bracket; 33. Mounting plate; 34. First fixing groove; 4. Detection assembly; 41. Camera; 42. Second pipe; 43. Baffle; 44. Sensor; 5. Housing; 6. Control switch. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the invention or its application or use.

[0026] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0027] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a device for detecting the cleanliness of the inside of a tobacco box, including: a placement plate 1, a fixing rod 2, an installation component 3, and a detection component 4.

[0029] The first end of the fixing rod 2 is connected to the placement plate 1, which is used to place the tobacco box.

[0030] The mounting assembly 3 includes a telescopic rod 31, a connecting bracket 32, and a mounting plate 33. The first end of the telescopic rod 31 is connected to the second end of the fixed rod 2, the second end of the telescopic rod 31 is connected to the connecting bracket 32, and the bottom of the connecting bracket 32 ​​is connected to the mounting plate 33.

[0031] The detection component 4 includes a camera 41 and a controller. The camera 41 is mounted on the mounting plate 33, and the controller is electrically connected to the camera 41. The camera 41 is used to photograph the tobacco box.

[0032] Specifically, the telescopic rod 31 can increase the shooting range of the camera 41, allowing the camera 41 to be adjusted according to the position of the tobacco box, thus improving the convenience and practicality of use.

[0033] During use, the tobacco box is conveyed to the placement plate 1. At this time, the controller controls the camera 41 to start, so that the camera 41 takes pictures of the tobacco box and sends the pictures to the controller. The controller compares the pictures with preset pictures. If there are residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the cleaning conditions are met, and the tobacco box is sent to the cleaning mechanism for cleaning. If there are no residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the turning operation ends directly and the next work process begins.

[0034] This invention connects the first end of a fixed rod 2 to a placement plate 1, the first end of a telescopic rod 31 to the second end of the fixed rod 2, the second end of the telescopic rod 31 to a connecting bracket 32, and the bottom of the connecting bracket 32 ​​to a mounting plate 33. A camera 41 is mounted on the mounting plate 33, and a controller is electrically connected to the camera 41. In use, the tobacco box is transported to the placement plate 1. At this time, the controller activates the camera 41 to take a picture of the tobacco box and transmits the picture to the controller. The controller compares the picture with a preset picture. If there is residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the cleaning conditions are met, and the tobacco box is sent to the cleaning mechanism for internal cleaning. If there is no residual tobacco in the tobacco box, the turning operation ends directly, and the next workflow begins. This invention has a simple structure, reduces the tobacco box inspection process, saves resources, increases the service life of the tobacco box and the cleaning mechanism, and effectively improves the continuous operating efficiency of the equipment and the tobacco supply level.

[0035] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the detection component 4 also includes a first pipe and a second pipe 42. The first pipe is installed inside the fixed rod 2, and the first end of the first pipe is connected to the second pipe 42. The second pipe 42 is located below the mounting plate 33, and the air outlet of the second pipe 42 is set towards the camera 41. The second end of the first pipe is connected to an external air source.

[0036] This invention sets a first pipe inside a fixed rod 2, with the first end of the first pipe connected to a second pipe 42. The second pipe 42 is located below the mounting plate 33, and its outlet is positioned towards the camera 41. This allows the camera 41 to be purged through the first and second pipes 42, preventing the camera 41 from being covered by tobacco and causing inaccurate detection.

[0037] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box of this utility model, the detection component 4 further includes a baffle 43, which is disposed on the mounting plate 33, and the outlet of the second pipe 42 intersects with the center position of the baffle 43.

[0038] This invention places a baffle 43 on the mounting plate 33 and makes the outlet of the second pipe 42 intersect with the center of the baffle 43. In use, the baffle 43 can block the high-pressure gas blown out of the outlet of the second pipe 42, so that the airflow can flow to other positions of the mounting plate 33, thus avoiding the situation where tobacco leaves on the mounting plate 33 will interfere with the shooting of the camera 41.

[0039] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, the detection component 4 also includes a sensor 44, which is mounted on the mounting plate 33 and electrically connected to the controller. The sensor 44 is used to detect whether the camera 41 is covered with tobacco.

[0040] This invention improves the accuracy of detection by mounting a sensor 44 on a mounting plate 33 and electrically connecting the sensor 44 to a controller. The sensor 44 detects whether the camera 41 is covered with tobacco. When the camera 41 is covered with tobacco, the sensor 44 transmits the information to the controller, which then controls the second pipe 42 to spray gas to purge the camera 41.

[0041] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box also includes a housing 5, a power supply and a control switch 6. The housing 5 is mounted on the fixed rod 2, the power supply is located inside the housing 5, and the control switch 6 is located outside the housing 5. The power supply is electrically connected to the controller, the camera 41 and the control switch 6.

[0042] This invention improves the sensitivity of the cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box by placing the housing 5 on the fixed rod 2 and placing the power supply inside the housing 5, which provides protection for the power supply. The control switch 6 is located outside the housing 5, and the power supply is electrically connected to the controller, camera 41, and control switch 6.

[0043] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the telescopic rod 31 includes a fixed sleeve 311 and a movable rod 312. The fixed sleeve 311 is connected to the fixed rod 2. The first end of the movable rod 312 is slidably disposed inside the fixed sleeve 311, and the second end of the movable rod 312 is connected to the connecting bracket 32.

[0044] This utility model connects the fixed sleeve 311 to the fixed rod 2, with the first end of the movable rod 312 slidably disposed inside the fixed sleeve 311 and the second end of the movable rod 312 connected to the connecting bracket 32. By moving the movable rod 312 within the fixed sleeve 311, the camera 41 can be adjusted according to the position of the tobacco box, thus improving the convenience and practicality of use.

[0045] In one embodiment of the cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box of this utility model, such as Figure 3As shown, the mounting assembly 3 also includes a first fixing groove 34, a second fixing groove, a spring, and a ball. The first fixing groove 34 is evenly spaced on the moving rod 312, the second fixing groove is located on the inner wall of the fixing sleeve 311, the ball is located in the second fixing groove, and the first end of the spring is connected to the bottom of the fixing sleeve 311, the second end of the spring is connected to the ball, and the ball is engaged with the first fixing groove 34.

[0046] This invention positions the ball bearing within the second fixing groove, connects the first end of the spring to the bottom of the fixing sleeve 311, and connects the second end of the spring to the ball bearing. The ball bearing engages with the first fixing groove 34. When the moving rod 312 is pulled, the moving rod 312 exerts a force on the ball bearing. At this time, the ball bearing compresses the spring, causing the spring to move towards the interior of the second fixing groove, thus separating the ball bearing from the first fixing groove 34. This allows the moving rod 312 to move within the fixing sleeve 311. When the ball bearing and the first fixing groove 34 are aligned, the spring restores its elastic deformation and exerts a force on the ball bearing, causing the ball bearing to move into the first fixing groove 34. This achieves the goal of fixing the moving rod 312 within the fixing sleeve 311, improving ease of use.

[0047] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the cleanliness of the interior of a tobacco box, characterized in that, include: Placement plate, fixing rod, mounting components, and testing components; The first end of the fixing rod is connected to the placement plate, which is used to place the tobacco box. The installation assembly includes a telescopic rod, a connecting bracket, and a mounting plate. The first end of the telescopic rod is connected to the second end of the fixed rod, the second end of the telescopic rod is connected to the connecting bracket, and the bottom of the connecting bracket is connected to the mounting plate. The detection component includes a camera and a controller. The camera is mounted on the mounting plate, and the controller is electrically connected to the camera. The camera is used to photograph the tobacco box.

2. The cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component further includes a first pipe and a second pipe. The first pipe is disposed inside the fixed rod, and a first end of the first pipe is connected to the second pipe. The second pipe is located below the mounting plate, and the air outlet of the second pipe is oriented towards the camera. The second end of the first pipe is connected to an external air source.

3. The cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component also includes a baffle plate disposed on the mounting plate, and the outlet of the second pipe intersects the center position of the baffle plate.

4. The cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component also includes a sensor, which is mounted on the mounting plate and electrically connected to the controller. The sensor is used to detect whether the camera is covered with tobacco.

5. The cleanliness detection device for the interior of the tobacco box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleanliness detection device inside the tobacco box also includes a housing, a power supply, and a control switch. The housing is mounted on the fixed rod, the power supply is located inside the housing, and the control switch is located outside the housing. The power supply is electrically connected to the controller, the camera, and the control switch.

6. The cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic rod includes a fixed sleeve and a movable rod. The fixed sleeve is connected to the fixed rod. The first end of the movable rod is slidably disposed inside the fixed sleeve, and the second end of the movable rod is connected to the connecting bracket.

7. The cleanliness detection device for the inside of the tobacco box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting assembly further includes a first fixing groove, a second fixing groove, a spring, and a ball bearing. The first fixing groove is evenly spaced on the moving rod, the second fixing groove is disposed on the inner wall of the fixing sleeve, the ball bearing is located in the second fixing groove, and the first end of the spring is connected to the bottom of the fixing sleeve, the second end of the spring is connected to the ball bearing, and the ball bearing is engaged with the first fixing groove.

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