System that automatically performs the separation and classification of multi-layer flexible materials

Abstract

The invention is based on the automatic separation of flexible materials cut and stacked in multiple layers with robotic gripper and / or grippers and with the help of at least one camera. It is about the system that automatically performs classification on a single mechanism.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM THAT AUTOMATICALLY PERFORMS THE SEPARATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MULTI-LAYER FLEXIBLE MATERIALS

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention is based on the automatic separation of flexible materials cut and stacked in multiple layers with robotic gripper and / or grippers and with the help of at least one camera. It is about the system that automatically performs classification on a single mechanism.

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] Fabric, technical textile etc. labeling of flexible materials after cutting and the classification process is done entirely by human power. Personnel perform the labeling process on the reverse side of the material, which is cut and stacked in multiple layers, it is carried out one by one for each layer. The reason of this, labeling each floor with necessary information and to prevent damage to the material by doing it on the reverse side. Classification where necessary controls are provided on the part after the labeling process, carried out by personnel visually under illuminated control tables for each cut material.

[0006] These operations, where manpower is at the forefront, require qualified personnel, attention and care. Sticking labels on the material and checking for errors in the material is human-oriented increases the rate of error and loss of time. It is known that the error detection rate is around 70% due to human-centered control and labeling. In this case, companies incur advertising costs due to both labor costs and overlooked errors.

[0007] In addition, manual operations poses a risk that cause arm, waist, joint and eye disorders in human health.

[0008] Due to the need for time and personnel in businesses, cut parts can only be 20- 30% can be controlled, because of the low control rate, uncontrollable errors occur, thus, as a result of the wastage, textile waste is high and production efficiency is low. Because of in the known technic labeling and sorting operations are carried out by personnel, has been made studies to prevent workforce and errors arising out . To eliminate these, there are systems that label the material and lift it one by one with the help of grippers on the robotic arm. However, the following the sorting process and the separation of faulty materials are not provided. Consequently, the sorting process is a separate process and causes loss of labour and time. In addition, these systems do not recognise the part to be labelled and apply the predetermined label, thus ensuring that the correct label information is placed on the part is unknown. The number of layers of the material decreases as it is labelled. Therefore, the time for printing labels increases and there is no solution to shorten the time. In the known art, although there are studies that enable the retention of materials such as fabrics etc. in single or layer form or damage control on the aforementioned materials, the processes are separate and on a single system does not materialise.

[0009] The studies that carry out the sorting process only include material it checks the errors on the material, but does not control the size and quality of the material. In addition, due to the structure of some of the errors, they are more difficult to detect and a solution has not been developed for this.

[0010] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The invention is based on the automatic separation of flexible materials cut and stacked in multiple layers with robotic gripper and / or grippers and with the help of at least one camera. It is about the system that automatically performs classification on a single mechanism. With this system, individual size number, fabric side, batch number of flexible materials, to include information such as labelling in the correct position by the labelling mechanism and control operations such as dimension, defect, cutting edge smoothness etc. are being made on the flexible material. Thus, preventing loss of labor and time, material wastage reducing the amount and personnel errors are prevented.

[0012] LIST OF FIGURES

[0013] Figure 1 . General View of the System

[0014] The Meaning of the Numbers Shown in the Figures

[0015] 1. Loading table

[0016] 2. Flexible materials

[0017] 3. Camera 3.1 . Camera detecting part position

[0018] 3.2. Camera detecting errors on the part

[0019] 4. Gripper

[0020] 5. Cartesian robot

[0021] 6. Labeling mechanism

[0022] 7. Movable conveyor

[0023] 8. Computer

[0024] 9. Flexible materials without defects

[0025] 10. Movable table

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The invention is characterized by its components; loading table (1 ), flexible materials (2), camera (3) system containing the camera (3.1 ) that detects the part position and the camera (3.2) that detects errors on the part, gripper (4), cartesian robot (5), labeling mechanism (6), movable conveyor (7), computer (8), flexible materials without defects (9) and movable table (10).

[0028] Between the multi-ply cut flexible materials (2) and the labelling mechanism (6), vertical movable loading table (1 ), which keeps the label distance constant and increases the operating speed of the system include. The cut flexible materials (2) are placed inverted on the loading table (1 ) with at least one of the manual, automatic and robotic systems.

[0029] At least used one piece position-detecting camera (3.1 ) to detect the position of the cut flexible materials (2) on the loading table (1 ), recognize the material and accordingly determine the area where the label will be printed with the correct label information. The camera (3.1 ) that detects the part position is communicatively connected the computer (8), where the part is positioned, through the camera (3.1 ) that detects the cut it recognizes the location and dimensional properties of flexible materials (2) and determines the label information to be printed on it and the points where the part will be held. In this way, layers of flexible materials (2) cut with improved algorithms are captured at appropriate points and cut flexible materials, with the gripper (4) is placed correct label information on (2). In this way, layers of cutting flexible materials (2) with improved algorithms are captured at appropriate points with the gripper (4) and cut flexible materials (2) is placed correct label information on. The labelling mechanism (6) places the required label information on the cut flexible material (2).

[0030] Cut flexible materials the gripper (4), which allows the lifting of (2) by holding it from suitable points, is connected to on the cartesian robot (5). Gripper (4) in x, y and z axis at least one at the end part of the movable cartesian robot (5) and at least one of at least one kind and the cartesian robot (5) is equipped with at least one head positioning. Depending on the structure and geometric dimensions of various flexible materials (2) at least one gripper (4) containing at least one of the needle, flexible and pneumatic types is used, paying attention to its proper laying on the moving conveyor (7) and separation of layers one by one. Label information on label information (individual size number, fabric side) is on laid on the reverse side cut flexible materials (2) are labeled with the correct information in the correct position by the labelling mechanism (6), they are left one by one, with the flat side up, on the moving conveyor (7) ilium inated from below with the gripper (4). Moved via moving conveyor (7), different geometric cut flexible materials (2) with dimensions and dimensions, at least one piece it is advanced to the detection area of the camera (3.2) which detects the errors on it. Images of cutted and labeled flexible materials (2) show errors on the part by the computer (8) to which they are communicatively connected, with the help of the camera (3.2) that detects is being processed. Algorithms such as part recognition, edge detection, error detection, and dimension detection are run by the computer (8) on the individually labeled flexible materials (2). Thanks to the bottom illumination of the moving conveyor (7) checking on cut flexible materials (2) gives more accurate results. Thus, in flexible materials (2) cutting edge smoothness, surface smoothness, size control, cutting technique and all other quality requirement checks is carried out.

[0031] Cut flexible materials (2), which are found to be faulty as a result of the checks made by the computer (8) algorithms, are not taken to the moving table (10), which is adjustable in height and moved in vertical and horizontal axes, under the moving conveyor (7).

[0032] Cut, labeled and checked, defect-free flexible materials (9) are advanced by the moving conveyor (7) and collected on the moving table (10) and stacked to prepare for the future process (sewing, embroidery, printing). Thus on labeling, fabric etc. Separating the cut flexible materials (2), transporting them one by one and sorting them are done on a single system; labor, time, cost and error rate are reduced.

Claims

CLAIMS1. The Separating cut flexible materials (2) stacked in multiple layers it is a system that automatically performs and classification in a single mechanism, it is characterized by;- vertical moving loading table (1 ) that keeps the labeling distance of the cut flexible materials (2) constant with the labeling mechanism (6) and increases the operating speed of the system,- loading of cut flexible materials (2) placed upside down on the loading table (1 ) with at least one of manual, automatic and robotic systems,- at least one piece position-detecting camera is used to detect the position of the cut flexible materials (2) on the loading table (1 ), to recognize the material and accordingly to determine the area where the label will be printed with the correct label information. (3.1 ),- cartesian robot (5) to which the gripper (4) is connected,- at the end of the cartesian robot (5) to work on at least one head at least one gripper (4) that enables the positioned and cut flexible materials (2) to be held and lifted ,- labelling mechanism (6) labels the correct label information in the correct position on the flexible materials (2) laid upside down,- movable conveyor with bottom light (7), which advances cut flexible materials with different geometric dimensions and dimensions (2) and cut and labeled flexible materials without defects (9),- camera (3.2), which detects defects on at least one piece when the cut flexible materials (2) moved over the moving conveyor (7) are advanced to the detection area,- part recognition, edge detection, error detection and measurement detection on individually labeled flexible materials (2), to which the camera (3.1 ) that detects the part position of the flexible materials (2) and the camera (3.2) that detects the errors on the part are communicatively connected The computer (8) that runs the control algorithms,- a height-adjustable, vertical and horizontal axis moving table (10) where cut, labeled and controlled, error-free flexible materials (9) are collected by moving the conveyor (7).

2. The gripper (4) mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by; the structure of flexible materials (2), containing at least one of the needle, flexible and pneumatic types, with emphasis on geometric dimensions and dimensions, proper laying on the moving conveyor (7) and separation of layers one by one.

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