A tape detection mechanism of a tape packing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of ribbon detection mechanism of ribbon packaging machine, including workbench, support, camera, first platform, second platform, material moving mechanism, cutting mechanism and sorting mechanism. Material moving mechanism is driven by first mobile mechanism and first cylinder and pushes block and pushes whole row ribbon from first platform to second platform;Camera shoots and identifies NG product position. Cutting mechanism includes fixed platform, guide block, first knife plate and the second knife plate driven by stamping mechanism, for cutting ribbon from water hole. According to NG product position, OK product material receiving mechanism, OK product discharge hopper, NG product discharge hopper and water outlet discharge hopper realize automatic sorting by sorting mechanism. The utility model realizes the automatic detection and sorting of ribbon, effectively improves production efficiency, and indirectly prolongs mould life, reduces maintenance cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cable tie packaging equipment, specifically relating to a cable tie detection mechanism for a cable tie packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] Cable ties, also known as wire ties, cable bundles, or locking straps, are strip-shaped tools used for bundling items. Depending on the material, they can be divided into nylon cable ties, stainless steel cable ties, and powder-coated stainless steel cable ties, etc.; according to function, they include ordinary cable ties, removable cable ties, label cable ties, fixed locking cable ties, pin-type cable ties, and heavy-duty cable ties, among others. Cable ties have advantages such as acid resistance, corrosion resistance, good insulation, aging resistance, lightweight, safety and non-toxicity, and high load-bearing capacity, and are widely used in bundling operations for electromechanical products, cables, computers, electronic products, automotive wiring harnesses, and other fields.

[0003] Cable ties are typically manufactured using injection molding. The mold has multiple cores for injection molding individual cable ties, facilitating mass production. The finished product generally consists of a base plate with a row of cable ties formed along both edges. These are then separated using a shearing device and placed into packaging bags. Finally, the packaging bags are transferred to a sealing machine for sealing, completing the entire packaging process.

[0004] The cable tie molds currently in use are considered consumable parts, and some mold cores may be damaged during use. Replacing the entire mold directly would result in high maintenance costs; if the mold is not replaced, defective products will be mixed in with the produced cable ties, requiring manual sorting in the subsequent cutting and separation process, which affects overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cable tie detection mechanism for a cable tie packaging machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a cable tie detection mechanism for a cable tie packaging machine, comprising a workbench, a bracket fixedly mounted on the workbench, a camera fixedly mounted on the bracket, and a first platform, a second platform, a material transfer mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a sorting mechanism fixedly mounted on the workbench;

[0007] The material transfer mechanism includes a first moving mechanism, a moving frame is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first moving mechanism, a first cylinder is fixedly installed on the moving frame, and a push block is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first cylinder.

[0008] The cutting mechanism includes a fixed table, a material pushing mechanism, and a shearing mechanism;

[0009] The fixed platform is fixedly equipped with a guide block and a first blade plate;

[0010] The shearing mechanism includes a stamping mechanism, and a second blade is fixedly installed on the driving end of the stamping mechanism;

[0011] The sorting mechanism includes an OK product receiving mechanism, an OK product discharge hopper, an NG product discharge hopper, and a sprue discharge hopper.

[0012] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a second moving mechanism, a second cylinder is fixedly installed at the driving end of the second moving mechanism, a fifth cylinder is fixedly installed at the driving end of the second cylinder, and a chuck is fixedly installed at the driving end of the fifth cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the OK product receiving mechanism includes a third cylinder, a support plate is fixedly installed on the drive end of the third cylinder, a receiving hopper is fixedly installed on the support plate via a shaft, a fourth cylinder is fixedly installed on the support plate, and the drive end of the fourth cylinder is fixedly connected to the receiving hopper.

[0014] Preferably, the first platform includes a third moving mechanism, the drive end of which is fixedly mounted with a rotary cylinder, and the rotary cylinder is fixedly mounted with a first support plate.

[0015] Preferably, the second platform includes a fixed base, on which a first guide rail and a motor are fixedly mounted. A second support plate is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail via a first slider, and a third support plate is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail via a second slider. The drive end of the motor is fixedly connected to the second support plate and the third support plate via a lead screw.

[0016] Preferably, a CCD backlight panel is fixedly mounted on the worktable, and the CCD backlight panel is located below the camera.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] During operation, a row of cable ties is placed on the first platform. The first cylinder of the transfer mechanism drives the pusher block to extend, and the first moving mechanism moves the pusher block, pushing the row of cable ties on the first platform to the second platform. A camera captures images of the row of cable ties on the second platform, obtaining the sorting position of each individual NG (non-compliant) cable tie. Subsequently, the pushing mechanism of the transfer mechanism conveys the row of cable ties one by one to the shearing mechanism, where the sprue of the row of cable ties is positioned at the first blade under the guidance of the guide block. The stamping mechanism drives the second blade to press down, cooperating with the first blade to cut the individual cable ties from the sprue. The OK (compliant) receiving mechanism of the sorting mechanism filters out NG items and collects OK items according to the sorting position of each individual NG item. This invention indirectly improves the service life of production molds, reduces maintenance costs, and increases production efficiency through automatic detection and sorting of cable ties. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural view of the workbench of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural view of the first platform of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural view of the second platform of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural view of the material transfer mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a structural view of the cutting mechanism of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a structural view of the shearing mechanism of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a structural view of the feeding mechanism of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a structural view of the sorting mechanism of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a structural view of the OK product receiving mechanism of this utility model.

[0029] The diagram is labeled as follows: Workbench 1, Support 2, Camera 3, First Platform 4, Second Platform 5, Material Transfer Mechanism 6, Cutting Mechanism 7, Sorting Mechanism 8, First Moving Mechanism 9, Moving Frame 10, First Cylinder 11, Push Block 12, Fixed Platform 13, Pushing Mechanism 14, Shearing Mechanism 15, Guide Block 16, First Blade 17, Stamping Mechanism 18, Second Blade 19, OK Product Receiving Mechanism 20, OK Product Discharge Hopper 21, NG Product Discharge Hopper 22, Sprue Discharge Hopper 23, Second Moving Mechanism 24, Second Cylinder 25, Chuck 26, Third Cylinder 27, Support Plate 28, Shaft 29, Receiving Hopper 30, Fourth Cylinder 31, Third Moving Mechanism 32, Rotary Cylinder 33, First Support Plate 34, Fixed Seat 35, First Guide Rail 36, Motor 37, First Slider 38, Second Support Plate 39, Second Slider 40, Third Support Plate 41, Lead Screw 42, Backlight Plate 43, Fifth Cylinder 44. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] The present invention provides a cable tie detection mechanism for a cable tie packaging machine, including a workbench 1, a bracket 2 fixedly installed on the workbench 1, a camera 3 fixedly installed on the bracket 2, and a first platform 4, a second platform 5, a material transfer mechanism 6, a cutting mechanism 7 and a sorting mechanism 8 fixedly installed on the workbench 1.

[0033] The material transfer mechanism 6 includes a first moving mechanism 9, a moving frame 10 is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first moving mechanism 9, a first cylinder 11 is fixedly installed at the moving frame 10, and a push block 12 is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first cylinder 11.

[0034] The cutting mechanism 7 includes a fixed table 13, a pushing mechanism 14, and a cutting mechanism 15;

[0035] The guide block 16 and the first blade plate 17 are fixedly installed on the fixed platform 13;

[0036] The shearing mechanism 15 includes a stamping mechanism 18, and a second blade 19 is fixedly installed on the drive end of the stamping mechanism 18.

[0037] The sorting mechanism 8 includes an OK product receiving mechanism 20, an OK product discharge hopper 21, an NG product discharge hopper 22, and a sprue discharge hopper 23. The pushing mechanism 14 includes a second moving mechanism 24, with a second cylinder 25 fixedly mounted on the drive end of the second moving mechanism 24. A fifth cylinder 44 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the second cylinder 25, and a chuck 26 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the fifth cylinder 44. The OK product receiving mechanism 20 includes a third cylinder 27, with a support plate 28 fixedly mounted on the drive end of the third cylinder 27. A receiving hopper 30 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 28 via a shaft 29. A fourth cylinder 31 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 28, and the drive end of the fourth cylinder 31 is fixedly connected to the receiving hopper 30. The first platform 4 includes a third moving mechanism 32, with a rotary cylinder 33 fixedly mounted on the drive end of the third moving mechanism 32. A first support plate 34 is fixedly mounted on the rotary cylinder 33. The second platform 5 includes a fixed base 35, on which a first guide rail 36 and a motor 37 are fixedly mounted. A second support plate 39 is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail 36 via a first slider 38, and a third support plate 41 is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail 36 via a second slider 40. The drive end of the motor 37 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41 via a lead screw 42. A CCD backlight plate 43 is fixedly mounted on the worktable 1, located below the camera 3.

[0038] Through the above technical solution, during operation, the entire row of cable ties is placed on the first platform 4. The first cylinder 11 of the transfer mechanism 6 drives the push block 12 to extend, and the first moving mechanism 9 drives the push block 12 to move, pushing the entire row of cable ties on the first platform 4 to the second platform 5. The camera 3 photographs the entire row of cable ties on the second platform 5 and obtains the sorting position of the single NG product in the entire row of cable ties. Then, the push mechanism 14 of the transfer mechanism 6 transports each cable tie in the entire row of cable ties to the shearing mechanism 15. Under the action of the guide block 16, the sprue of the entire row of cable ties is guided to the position of the first blade 17. The stamping mechanism 18 presses down the second blade 19, which cooperates with the first blade 17 to cut the single cable tie off from the sprue. The OK product receiving mechanism 20 of the sorting mechanism 8 filters the NG products and collects the OK products according to the sorting position of the single NG product cable tie. This utility model indirectly improves the service life of the production mold, reduces maintenance costs, and improves production efficiency by automatically detecting and sorting cable ties.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] In this embodiment, the workbench 1 serves as an overall support structure, on which a bracket 2 is fixedly mounted. A camera 3 is fixedly mounted on the bracket 2 for visual inspection. The workbench 1 also has a first platform 4 and a second platform 5 fixedly mounted, used for placing and transferring the entire row of cable ties, respectively. The material transfer mechanism 6 includes a first moving mechanism 9, which consists of a servo motor 37, a moving platform, and a lead screw 42. The servo motor 37 drives the lead screw 42 to rotate, causing the moving platform to move linearly. A moving frame 10 is fixedly mounted on the moving platform, and a first cylinder 11 is fixedly mounted on the moving frame 10. A pusher 12 is fixedly mounted on the driving end of the first cylinder 11, used to push the entire row of cable ties from the first platform 4 to the second platform 5.

[0041] The cutting mechanism 7 includes a fixed platform 13, a pushing mechanism 14, and a cutting mechanism 15. The fixed platform 13 is fixedly equipped with a guide block 16 and a first blade 17. The guide block 16 guides the cable ties for positioning, and the first blade 17 serves as the cutting reference surface. The cutting mechanism 15 includes a stamping mechanism 18. A second blade 19 is fixedly installed at the drive end of the stamping mechanism 18. The second blade 19 cooperates with the first blade 17 to achieve the cutting action. The pushing mechanism 14 is responsible for conveying the entire row of cable ties one by one to the cutting position, ensuring that each cable tie is processed sequentially.

[0042] The sorting mechanism 8 includes an OK product receiving mechanism 20, an OK product discharge hopper 21, an NG product discharge hopper 22, and a sprue discharge hopper 23. The OK product receiving mechanism 20 automatically filters out defective products based on the NG product sorting position detected by the camera 3 and collects qualified products into the OK product discharge hopper 21. The NG product discharge hopper 22 is used to collect the detected defective products, and the sprue discharge hopper 23 is specifically used to collect sprue waste generated during the shearing process.

[0043] During operation, the entire row of cable ties is first placed on the first platform 4. The first cylinder 11 of the transfer mechanism 6 drives the pusher block 12 to extend, and the first moving mechanism 9 moves the pusher block 12 to push the entire row of cable ties to the second platform 5. The camera 3 photographs the entire row of cable ties on the second platform 5, identifies and records the specific sorting position of each individual NG (non-conforming) product. Subsequently, the pusher mechanism 14 conveys the entire row of cable ties one by one to the shearing mechanism 15. Under the guidance of the guide block 16, the sprue portion of the cable tie is precisely positioned at the first blade 17. The stamping mechanism 18 drives the second blade 19 to press down, working in conjunction with the first blade 17 to cut the individual cable ties off the sprue. The OK product receiving mechanism 20 of the sorting mechanism 8 automatically skips non-conforming products based on the NG product sorting information provided by the camera 3, collecting only qualified products to the OK product discharge hopper 21, while guiding the NG products and sprues to their respective discharge hoppers. This embodiment, by integrating detection, shearing and sorting functions, automates the cable tie production process, effectively improving mold life and production efficiency.

[0044] Example 3:

[0045] The feeding mechanism 14 in this embodiment includes a second moving mechanism 24, which consists of a servo motor 37, a moving table, and a lead screw 42. The servo motor 37 drives the moving table to move linearly via the lead screw 42, ensuring smooth and controllable operation. A second cylinder 25 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the second moving mechanism 24. The driving direction of the cylinder is perpendicular to the moving path of the moving table, and it is used to realize the up-and-down movement function. A fifth cylinder 44 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the second cylinder 25. The driving direction of the fifth cylinder 44 is the same as that of the second cylinder 25, but its main function is to control the clamping action of the chuck 26. The chuck 26 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the fifth cylinder 44. The chuck 26 is designed to be openable and closable, and the extension and retraction of the fifth cylinder 44 is used to clamp or release the sprue portion of the entire row of cable ties.

[0046] During operation, the pushing mechanism 14 and the stamping mechanism 18 work together to ensure the stability and accuracy of the cutting process. When the entire row of cable ties is conveyed to the shearing mechanism 15, the fifth cylinder 44 first drives the chuck 26 to close, firmly clamping the sprue of the entire row of cable ties to prevent displacement during subsequent movement. Subsequently, the second cylinder 25 drives the chuck 26 to move up and down. This action gives the chuck 26 the ability to extend and retract, facilitating quick reset after the pushing task is completed, avoiding interference with the operation of other mechanisms. The second moving mechanism 24, through the precise control of the servo motor 37, drives the chuck 26 to move along a predetermined path, pushing the entire row of cable ties to the position of the first blade 17, matching the rhythm of the stamping mechanism 18. When the stamping mechanism 18 drives the second blade 19 to press down, the chuck 26 maintains a stable clamping state, ensuring accurate positioning of the sprue, thereby achieving efficient cutting.

[0047] The design of the feeding mechanism 14 focuses on a multi-stage drive combination. The second moving mechanism 24 provides horizontal movement capability, the second cylinder 25 enables vertical extension and retraction, and the fifth cylinder 44 is responsible for clamping operations. This layered control method enhances the flexibility and reliability of the mechanism. Through precise adjustment of the servo motor 37, the second moving mechanism 24 can adjust the pushing speed and distance according to production needs, synchronizing with the action cycle of the stamping mechanism 18 to avoid vibration or misalignment during the cutting process. The telescopic function of the chuck 26 not only simplifies the reset process but also reduces mechanical interference between mechanisms, improving overall efficiency. In addition, the feeding mechanism 14 indirectly cooperates with the camera 3 detection system to ensure that the arrangement order of the cable ties is maintained during the feeding process, providing a foundation for subsequent sorting.

[0048] In this embodiment, the pushing mechanism 14 achieves precise pushing and positioning of the entire row of cable ties through the linkage of the second moving mechanism 24, the second cylinder 25, and the fifth cylinder 44. The servo motor 37 of the second moving mechanism 24 drives the lead screw 42 to move the moving platform, providing stable linear thrust. The up-and-down movement of the second cylinder 25 enables the clamp 26 to have telescopic characteristics, facilitating rapid return to its original position after pushing. The clamping action of the fifth cylinder 44 ensures that the sprue remains fixed during cutting. This structure not only optimizes cutting accuracy but also reduces human intervention through automated control, improving the continuity and reliability of cable tie packaging. Overall, the pushing mechanism 14 plays a dual role of pushing and positioning in the cable tie detection system, effectively supporting efficient production and quality assurance.

[0049] Example 4:

[0050] The OK product receiving mechanism 20 in this embodiment includes a third cylinder 27. A support plate 28 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the third cylinder 27. A receiving hopper 30 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 28 via a shaft 29. A fourth cylinder 31 is also fixedly mounted on the support plate 28, and the drive end of the fourth cylinder 31 is fixedly connected to the receiving hopper 30. During equipment operation, the receiving hopper 30 is specifically used to collect OK product cable ties that have passed inspection, while the NG product discharge hopper 22 is always located below the cutting mechanism 7, ensuring that NG product cable ties that fail inspection can fall directly into the NG product discharge hopper 22, achieving initial separation. When the camera 3 detects that the cable tie is OK, the third cylinder 27 extends, driving the support plate 28 to move, thereby precisely moving the receiving hopper 30 above the NG product discharge hopper 22. At this time, the OK product cable tie is guided into the receiving hopper 30 after cutting, avoiding mixing with NG products.

[0051] After collecting a certain number of OK product cable ties, the third cylinder 27 retracts, causing the receiving hopper 30 to move away from above the NG product discharge hopper 22, making room for subsequent operations. Immediately afterwards, the fourth cylinder 31 activates, its drive end pushing the receiving hopper 30 to rotate around the shaft 29, achieving a flipping action. This flipping design allows the OK product cable ties in the receiving hopper 30 to smoothly pour into the OK product discharge hopper 21, completing the final sorting and collection. The entire process relies on the precise control of the cylinders and the supporting effect of the shaft 29 to ensure that the receiving hopper 30 is stable and reliable during movement and flipping, without shifting or jamming.

[0052] The core of this embodiment lies in the coordinated operation of the third cylinder 27 and the fourth cylinder 31 to achieve the movement and flipping function of the receiving hopper 30, thereby efficiently separating OK product cable ties from the production flow and centrally processing them. During the movement, the receiving hopper 30 is accurately positioned, avoiding interference with the NG product discharge hopper 22; during flipping, the shaft 29 acts as a fulcrum, ensuring the smooth rotation of the receiving hopper 30 and preventing cable ties from scattering or clogging. This design not only improves sorting efficiency but also reduces manual intervention, ensuring the continuity and consistency of cable tie packaging.

[0053] Furthermore, the device can quickly respond to detection results during sorting operations. The extension and retraction of the third cylinder 27 promptly adjusts the position of the receiving hopper 30, while the flipping mechanism of the fourth cylinder 31 ensures that the collected cable ties can be smoothly transferred to the discharge hopper. The entire process is highly automated, requiring no additional adjustments, and is suitable for high-speed production environments. Through this sorting method, the equipment can effectively filter out defective products, indirectly extending the life of the molds, reducing maintenance needs, and improving the overall production efficiency and quality control level of the packaging line.

[0054] Example 5:

[0055] In this embodiment, the first platform 4 includes a third moving mechanism 32. A rotary cylinder 33 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of this mechanism, and a first support plate 34 is fixedly mounted on the rotary cylinder 33. The first platform 4 serves as a material feeding buffer area, used to receive a full sheet of cable ties. The rotary cylinder 33 finely adjusts the angle of the entire sheet of cable ties to eliminate possible deflection errors during placement, ensuring that the cable tie arrangement direction is consistent with the requirements of subsequent processes. The third moving mechanism 32, driven by a cylinder structure, can smoothly move the first support plate 34 to the docking position with the first support plate 34 of the second platform 5, achieving seamless connection between the platforms. The material transfer mechanism 6 then pushes the entire row of cable ties from the first platform 4 into the second platform 5, providing a stable and accurately positioned cable tie array for the camera 3 to capture images, thereby ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the inspection process.

[0056] In the specific implementation process, the entire sheet of cable ties is placed on the first support plate 34 of the first platform 4 by a robotic arm or manually. The rotary cylinder 33 performs small-amplitude rotation adjustments according to a preset program to correct directional deviations caused by improper placement of the cable ties. This angle correction mechanism effectively avoids malfunctions caused by inaccurate positioning in subsequent material transfer and inspection stages. The third moving mechanism 32 is activated after the angle adjustment is completed, pushing the first support plate 34 along a straight path to dock with the second platform 5, ensuring that the surfaces of the two platforms are on the same horizontal plane, facilitating the smooth pushing of the cable ties by the material transfer mechanism 6. The material transfer mechanism 6 uses the first moving mechanism 9 to drive the moving frame 10. The first cylinder 11 on the moving frame 10 drives the pusher block 12 to perform a pushing action, accurately transferring the entire row of cable ties to the predetermined shooting area of ​​the second platform 5.

[0057] This embodiment utilizes the buffering and positioning functions of the first platform 4, combined with the fine-tuning capability of the rotary cylinder 33 and the docking control of the third moving mechanism 32, to achieve precise preparation of the cable ties before inspection. The camera 3 captures images of the cable ties on the second platform 5, identifying the location information of any potentially defective products, providing data support for subsequent sorting. Throughout the process, the structural design of the first platform 4 ensures a smooth transition from cable tie placement to inspection, reducing production interruptions caused by manual intervention or mechanical errors, and improving the overall automation level and inspection accuracy of the cable tie packaging.

[0058] Furthermore, the installation position of the rotary cylinder 33 and the fixing method of the first support plate 34 have been optimized, ensuring uniform force on the support plate during rotation and adjustment, and preventing the cable ties from shifting or deforming due to excessive torque. The cylinder drive of the third moving mechanism 32 adopts smooth start-stop control, reducing the impact force during docking and ensuring the continuity of material transfer between platforms. The push block 12 of the material transfer mechanism 6 is designed with the shape characteristics of the cable ties in mind, ensuring uniform contact area during pushing and preventing the cable ties from tipping over or becoming misaligned during movement. These detailed treatments collectively ensure the efficient operation of the cable tie detection mechanism, laying a solid foundation for subsequent cutting and sorting processes.

[0059] The cable tie inspection mechanism in this embodiment effectively solves the positioning problem caused by placement deviation of the cable ties before inspection by integrating rotation adjustment and platform docking functions, thereby improving inspection accuracy and production efficiency. The fine-tuning action of the rotary cylinder 33 and the linear movement of the third moving mechanism 32 work together to form a complete preparatory process, enabling the cable ties to enter the inspection area in the best condition. This design not only simplifies the operation steps but also reduces dependence on external equipment, making it suitable for packaging inspection needs of various types of cable ties.

[0060] Example 6:

[0061] The second platform 5 in this embodiment includes a fixed base 35, on which a first guide rail 36 and a motor 37 are fixedly mounted. A second support plate 39 is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail 36 via a first slider 38, and a third support plate 41 is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail 36 via a second slider 40. The drive end of the motor 37 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41 via a lead screw 42. The distance between the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41 can be adjusted by the motor 37 to facilitate the processing of cable ties of different sizes. In actual operation, a row of cable ties is placed on the first platform 4. The first cylinder 11 of the transfer mechanism 6 drives the push block 12 to extend, and the first moving mechanism 9 moves the push block 12, pushing the row of cable ties on the first platform 4 to the second platform 5. The camera 3 photographs the row of cable ties on the second platform 5 to obtain the sorting position of individual NG (non-compliant) products, thereby achieving automatic detection of cable tie quality.

[0062] In the structure of the second platform 5, the fixed base 35 serves as a basic support, ensuring the stable installation of the first guide rail 36 and the motor 37. The first guide rail 36 is connected to the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41 via the first slider 38 and the second slider 40, respectively, forming an adjustable support system. The drive end of the motor 37 is fixedly connected to the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41 via the lead screw 42. When the motor 37 starts, the lead screw 42 rotates, driving the first slider 38 and the second slider 40 to move on the first guide rail 36, thereby adjusting the spacing between the second support plate 39 and the third support plate 41. This design allows the second platform 5 to adapt to cable ties of different widths, such as from narrow ordinary cable ties to wide heavy-duty cable ties, enabling quick adjustments without changing hardware, thus improving the versatility and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0063] The material transfer mechanism 6 plays a crucial role in the inspection process. The first moving mechanism 9 consists of a servo motor 37, a moving table, and a lead screw 42, which drives the moving frame 10 to move. The first cylinder 11 is fixed on the moving frame 10, and a pusher block 12 is installed on its driving end. After the entire row of cable ties is pushed to the second platform 5, the camera 3 takes a picture of the cable ties and identifies the location information of the NG products. Subsequently, the pushing mechanism 14 of the material transfer mechanism 6 conveys the entire row of cable ties one by one to the cutting mechanism 7. Under the guidance of the guide block 16, the sprue of the entire row of cable ties is positioned at the first blade 17. The stamping mechanism 18 of the cutting mechanism 15 drives the second blade 19 to press down, which cooperates with the first blade 17 to cut the individual cable ties from the sprue, completing the separation process of the cable ties.

[0064] The sorting mechanism 8 operates based on the sorting positions of NG (non-compliant) items acquired by the camera 3. The OK (compliant) item receiving mechanism 20 filters NG items and collects OK items. The OK item discharge hopper 21, NG item discharge hopper 22, and sprue discharge hopper 23 are used to output qualified, unqualified, and waste items, respectively. Through this automatic detection and sorting mechanism, the equipment can efficiently handle cable ties of different sizes, reduce manual intervention, indirectly extend the service life of production molds, and reduce maintenance costs. This entire embodiment demonstrates how the adjustable design of the second platform 5 can work collaboratively with the detection, transfer, cutting, and sorting processes to achieve automation and compatibility optimization of cable tie packaging.

[0065] Example 7:

[0066] In this embodiment, a support 2 is fixedly mounted on the workbench 1, and a camera 3 is fixedly mounted on the support 2. The workbench 1 also has a first platform 4, a second platform 5, a material transfer mechanism 6, a cutting mechanism 7, and a sorting mechanism 8 fixedly mounted on it. The material transfer mechanism 6 includes a first moving mechanism 9, which consists of a servo motor 37, a moving table, and a lead screw 42. A moving frame 10 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the moving frame 10, and a first cylinder 11 is fixedly mounted on the moving frame 10. A push block 12 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the first cylinder 11. The cutting mechanism 7 includes a fixed table 13, a material pusher 14, and a shearing mechanism 15. A guide block 16 and a first blade 17 are fixedly mounted on the fixed table 13. The shearing mechanism 15 includes a stamping mechanism 18, and a second blade 19 is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the stamping mechanism 18. The sorting mechanism 8 includes an OK product receiving mechanism 20, an OK product discharge hopper 21, an NG product discharge hopper 22, and a sprue discharge hopper 23. A CCD backlight panel is fixedly installed on the worktable 1. The backlight panel is located below the camera 3 and is used to improve the image clarity of the camera 3.

[0067] During operation, the entire row of cable ties is placed on the first platform 4. The first cylinder 11 of the transfer mechanism 6 drives the pusher block 12 to extend. The first moving mechanism 9, through the servo motor 37 and the lead screw 42, moves the pusher block 12, pushing the entire row of cable ties on the first platform 4 to the second platform 5. The camera 3 photographs the entire row of cable ties on the second platform 5 to obtain the sorting position of individual defective products. The CCD backlight is located below the camera 3, providing uniform background lighting, enhancing image contrast, and enabling the camera 3 to more clearly capture the detailed features of the cable ties, thereby accurately identifying the location of defective products. This backlighting method helps eliminate shadows and reflections, ensuring the reliability of the inspection results.

[0068] Subsequently, the pushing mechanism 14 of the transfer mechanism 6 conveys the entire row of cable ties one by one to the cutting mechanism 7. Guided by the guide block 16, the sprue of the entire row of cable ties is positioned at the first cutting plate 17. The stamping mechanism 18 drives the second cutting plate 19 to press down, cooperating with the first cutting plate 17 to cut the individual cable ties off from the sprue. The OK product receiving mechanism 20 of the sorting mechanism 8 automatically filters out NG products and collects OK products based on the sorting position of the individual NG products detected by the camera 3. The application of the CCD backlight ensures the high precision of the camera 3 in the detection process, avoiding misjudgments caused by image blurring, thereby improving the accuracy of sorting.

[0069] Throughout this embodiment, the CCD backlight panel optimizes the visual inspection environment of camera 3. By providing stable backlight support, camera 3 can efficiently identify defects in cable ties, indirectly extending the lifespan of the production mold, reducing manual intervention, and improving production efficiency. The fixed installation position of the backlight panel ensures the stability of the illumination, avoiding the impact of changes in external light on the inspection process, and further enhancing the automation level of the system.

[0070] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0071] The above description is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and is not intended to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cable tie detection mechanism for a cable tie packaging machine, comprising a worktable, wherein a support is fixedly mounted on the worktable, characterized in that, The bracket is fixedly equipped with a camera, and the workbench is fixedly equipped with a first platform, a second platform, a material transfer mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a sorting mechanism. The material transfer mechanism includes a first moving mechanism, a moving frame is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first moving mechanism, a first cylinder is fixedly installed at the moving frame, and a push block is fixedly installed at the drive end of the first cylinder. The cutting mechanism includes a fixed table, a material pushing mechanism, and a shearing mechanism; The fixed platform is fixedly equipped with a guide block and a first blade plate; The shearing mechanism includes a stamping mechanism, and a second blade is fixedly installed on the driving end of the stamping mechanism; The sorting mechanism includes an OK product receiving mechanism, an OK product discharge hopper, an NG product discharge hopper, and a sprue discharge hopper.

2. The cable tie detection mechanism of a cable tie packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a second moving mechanism, a second cylinder is fixedly installed at the driving end of the second moving mechanism, a fifth cylinder is fixedly installed at the driving end of the second cylinder, and a chuck is fixedly installed at the driving end of the fifth cylinder.

3. The cable tie detection mechanism of a cable tie packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The OK product receiving mechanism includes a third cylinder, a support plate is fixedly installed on the drive end of the third cylinder, a receiving hopper is fixedly installed on the support plate via a shaft, and a fourth cylinder is fixedly installed on the support plate, with the drive end of the fourth cylinder fixedly connected to the receiving hopper.

4. The cable tie detection mechanism of a cable tie packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first platform includes a third moving mechanism, the drive end of which is fixedly mounted with a rotary cylinder, and the rotary cylinder is fixedly mounted with a first support plate.

5. The cable tie detection mechanism of a cable tie packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second platform includes a fixed base, on which a first guide rail and a motor are fixedly mounted. A second support plate is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail via a first slider, and a third support plate is fixedly mounted on the first guide rail via a second slider. The drive end of the motor is fixedly connected to the second support plate and the third support plate via a lead screw.

6. The cable tie detection mechanism of a cable tie packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench is fixedly equipped with a CCD backlight panel, which is located below the camera.

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