Spinning Box Defect Detection with Image-Based Deep Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual detection methods for defects in spinning boxes are inefficient, reliant on experience, and prone to errors, affecting yarn production quality and efficiency due to issues like yarn floating, breakage, and misalignment.

Innovation Solution

An automated spinning box detection method using a target detection model, such as a dynamic weights-based wavelet attention neural network, to identify defects like yarn floating and misalignment by analyzing images of the spinning box.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual detection method is used, then detection can be performed, but detection efficiency is low and detection accuracy is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical detection system with an automated image-based detection system using deep learning models. The target detection model processes images of the spinning box to automatically identify defects, eliminating the need for manual inspection and significantly improving both detection efficiency and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a digital copy (image) of the spinning box interior and processes this copy through the target detection model. This allows defect detection to be performed on the image representation rather than requiring direct manual inspection of the physical spinning box, enabling automated high-accuracy detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Reliability

If manual detection is performed, then defect identification is possible, but it relies heavily on operator experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection consistencyVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system performs self-service by automatically analyzing images and identifying defects without requiring human operators. The target detection model independently processes images, detects defects, and provides results, eliminating reliance on operator experience and ensuring consistent detection quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the detection process from subjective human judgment to objective parameter-based analysis. The target detection model analyzes specific image parameters (pixel values, patterns, features) to objectively identify defects, replacing experience-based subjective assessment with quantifiable parameter analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of time

If manual detection is used, then inspection can occur, but time consumption is high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection timeVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system enables continuous operation by processing images automatically without interruption. Multiple images can be processed in sequence without stopping production, and the target detection model continuously analyzes incoming images to identify defects, eliminating the time loss associated with manual detection intervals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection by analyzing images taken during normal production operations. Defects are identified in advance before they affect product quality, allowing timely corrective actions without interrupting the production flow, thus reducing overall detection time and improving production efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12400315B2Spinning box detection method, electronic device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.26 ZHEJIANG HENGYI PETROCHEMICAL CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a spinning box detection method, an electronic device and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining an image to be detected of a spinning box when determining that the spinning box meets a preset defect detection condition; and inputting the image to be detected into a target detection model to obtain a target detection result of the spinning box; wherein the target detection model is used to detect whether there is a defect in the spinning box to obtain the target detection result; and the target detection result comprises at least one of: a total quantity of defects, a defect position or a defect type.