This invention relates to the field of tableware disinfection and packaging technology, specifically an intelligent tableware disinfection and packaging
system. It aims to solve the problems of high
workload and harsh working environments (such as high
noise, high temperature, and
high humidity) associated with manual tableware placement on packaging lines in tableware disinfection factories. In existing technologies, plates, bowls, cups, and other tableware, after being washed and disinfected by dishwashers, are mixed together, some with their rims facing up and others with their bottoms facing up. Traditional machinery struggles to effectively
handle this complex situation, requiring manual placement and sealing, resulting in low efficiency and high labor intensity. This invention provides an
intelligent machine that uses a
computer image recognition program to classify and identify tableware on the
production line, accurately determining the type and orientation of the tableware. It then combines a
robotic arm with a flipping mechanism to complete the grabbing, flipping, and classification of the tableware. Addressing the issue of inconsistent orientation of tableware transported from the
conveyor belt to the packaging line (e.g., tableware with its rim facing down needs to be flipped to face up), this invention designs a high-speed, low-cost flipping mechanism suitable for tableware of various shapes and sizes. By placing the tableware as required on the sealing line, automated
assembly and sealing operations are completed. Compared with existing technologies, this invention significantly reduces manual labor intensity, improves production efficiency and
hygiene standards, and is widely applicable to automated packaging processes in tableware sterilization factories.