Fiber Preparation Machine Optical Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fiber preparation systems lack real-time monitoring and evaluation capabilities, making it difficult to assess the quality and condition of fiber material throughout the processing stages, which hinders optimal process optimization.
Innovation Solution
A novel fiber preparation machine equipped with a camera directed into the interior of a store or filling chute, allowing for real-time optical recording and evaluation of the fiber material, combined with an image evaluation system using a neural network for pattern recognition and quality assessment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a camera is installed to enable real-time optical recording of fiber material in the store, then the ability to assess fiber material quality and condition is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual visual inspection by operating personnel with an automated optical recording system using a camera. The camera captures images of the fiber material in the store, and an image evaluation system automatically analyzes these images to assess fiber material quality and condition, eliminating the need for human operators to physically observe and evaluate the material.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-assessment of fiber material quality through automated image capture and analysis. The camera continuously records the fiber material state, and the integrated image evaluation system automatically processes these images to provide quality assessment without requiring external human intervention, making the monitoring process autonomous.
2Productivity
If manual inspection by operating personnel is used, then the device complexity is kept low, but the productivity and real-time monitoring capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual inspection processes with an automated optical recording and image evaluation system. The camera continuously captures images of the fiber material, and the image evaluation system automatically analyzes these images in real-time, providing continuous quality monitoring without requiring human operators to manually observe and assess the material throughout the processing stages.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous real-time monitoring of fiber material quality throughout the processing stages. The camera continuously records the fiber material state in the store, and the image evaluation system continuously analyzes these images, providing uninterrupted quality assessment and process optimization capabilities, unlike intermittent manual inspections.
3Measurement precision
If automated detection devices are installed to detect foreign substances, then the measurement precision for foreign material detection is improved, but the ability to assess overall fiber material quality deteriorates since only foreign material can be detected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal image evaluation system that performs multiple functions: it detects foreign substances and simultaneously assesses overall fiber material quality and condition. The camera captures comprehensive images of the fiber material, and the image evaluation system analyzes these images to identify both foreign materials and evaluate the general state of the fiber material, providing holistic quality assessment rather than limited foreign object detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The image evaluation system serves as an intermediary that processes optical recordings to extract multiple types of information. Instead of directly detecting only foreign substances, the system captures comprehensive images and uses image analysis to infer both the presence of foreign materials and the overall quality and condition of the fiber material, providing a complete quality picture.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables real-time observation and evaluation of fiber material quality, facilitating immediate process adjustments and optimizing the entire fiber preparation process by providing accurate and timely data on fiber material condition.
Implementation Method 1
a camera (10) directed into the interior of the store (3) or filling chute (18)
Data Source
AI summary
A fiber preparation machine for processing fiber material includes a store or filling chute for storing the fiber material before or after processing. A camera is directed into an interior of the store or filling chute, the camera having an optical axis oriented at an angle (α) with respect to a vertical axis that is perpendicular to a surface of the fiber material in a range of plus 30 degrees to minus 30 degrees. The camera has a resolution for detecting a particle having an extension of 0.1 mm2 on the surface of the fiber material.