CN109311061A - Food substandard products remove device - Google Patents

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CN109311061A
CN109311061A CN201780037813.XA CN201780037813A CN109311061A CN 109311061 A CN109311061 A CN 109311061A CN 201780037813 A CN201780037813 A CN 201780037813A CN 109311061 A CN109311061 A CN 109311061A
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P·克莱因
K·梅洛尔
C·莱纳尔德斯
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07CPOSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/36Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
    • B07C5/363Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07CPOSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
    • B07C5/36Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
    • B07C5/363Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air
    • B07C5/367Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air using a plurality of separation means
    • B07C5/368Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution by means of air using a plurality of separation means actuated independently
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07CPOSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C2501/00Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material to be sorted
    • B07C2501/0081Sorting of food items

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Abstract

Food substandard products remove device comprising general pipeline, the general pipeline limit one or more chambers for keeping pressurized fluid.First passage extends to and the chamber in fluid communication from the first side of the general pipeline.Second channel extends to second side of the general pipeline from the first side of the general pipeline.Corresponding first passage and second channel are selectively connected together by valve, to distribute pressurized fluid from the general pipeline.The general pipeline can have the outer wall at least partially defining first chamber and second chamber, and inner wall is arranged between first chamber and second chamber.Inner wall can limit second channel.These valves can include that the valve module includes the driver operatively coupled with these valves with valve module.These valves can couple with driver plug.

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Food substandard products remove device
Technical background
Various automation process can be used to sort entity object.For example, optics sorter can be used for based on face Color, size, shape, structure feature, chemical component etc. identify object.In the food industry, optics sorting can be used for processing receipts The food obtained, potato, water fruits and vegetables, nut etc..
Summary of the invention
It is following more further described in a specific embodiment to introduce in simplified form to provide the content of present invention Concept.The content of present invention is not intended to the key and/or essential characteristic of theme clearly claimed.Equally, in the present invention Hold the range for being not intended to limit theme claimed in any way.
All aspects of this disclosure are related to a kind of food substandard products removal for removing underproof food from food process line Device.It includes general pipeline that the substandard products, which remove device, which limits one or more chambers for keeping pressurized fluid.First is logical Road is extended to from the first side of the general pipeline and chamber in fluid communication.Second channel extends to the general pipeline's from the first side of the general pipeline Second side.Corresponding first passage and second channel are selectively connected together by valve, to distribute the pressurized stream from the general pipeline Body.The general pipeline can have the outer wall at least partially defining first chamber and second chamber, and inner wall is arranged in the first chamber Between the second chamber.The inner wall can limit the second channel.The valve can include that the valve module is also wrapped with valve module Include the driver being operatively coupled with the valve.The valve can couple with the driver plug.
Detailed description of the invention
Specific embodiment is described with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 1 is the decomposition etc. for showing food contaminants/foreign matter according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure/substandard products and removing device Away from view.
Fig. 2 is the exploded isometric view shown in FIG. 1 for removing device.
Fig. 3 is another exploded isometric view shown in FIG. 1 for removing device.
Fig. 4 is the isometric view shown in FIG. 1 for removing device.
Fig. 5 is the equidistant view for showing food contaminants/foreign matter according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure/substandard products and removing device Figure, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products remove all removal devices for example shown in FIG. 1 of device, be used to move from food process line Except underproof food.
Fig. 6 is the partial cross-sectional side view shown in FIG. 1 for removing device.
Fig. 7 is the driver according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure that device is removed for food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products Face upwarding view, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products removes all removal devices for example shown in FIG. 1 of device.
Fig. 8 is the plan view from above of driver shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 9 is to show the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure that are used for remove squeezing for device The partial isometric view of casting die, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products remove all removal devices for example shown in FIG. 1 of device.
Figure 10 shows according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure for food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products removal device The end-view of extrusion, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products remove all removal devices for example such as shown in FIG. 1 of device, the extruding Part includes straight nozzles and angled nozzle.
Figure 11 shows according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure for food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products removal device The end-view of extrusion, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products remove all removal devices for example shown in FIG. 1 of device, the extrusion packet Include straight nozzles.
Figure 12 shows according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure for food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products removal device The end-view of extrusion, the food contaminants/foreign matter/substandard products remove all removal devices for example shown in FIG. 1 of device, the extrusion packet Include the second extrusion of supplement.
Figure 13 is the exploded isometric view of extrusion shown in Figure 12 and supplement extrusion.
Figure 14 is the part for showing food contaminants/foreign matter according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure/substandard products and removing device Exploded isometric view, extrusion are formed with the chamber for accommodating latch mechanism, which is configured to engage the removal The lid of device.
Figure 15 is the exploded isometric view that device is removed shown in Figure 14.
Figure 16 is the partial side view that device is removed shown in Figure 14.
Figure 17 is the part for showing food contaminants/foreign matter according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure/substandard products and removing device Cross-sectional side view.
Figure 18 be show it is according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure be configured to from food process line remove it is underproof The block diagram of the system of food, wherein the system include shown in controller and such as Figure 17 remove device food contaminants/ Foreign matter/substandard products removes device, the system may include computer system, electronic databank, alert mechanism, the inspection of valve health status and To maintain equipment etc. can execute valve health status feature and data collection in real time, can detecte valve changing features and can be with Track the service life history of valve.
Figure 19 be show it is according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure such as it is shown in FIG. 1 remove device food it is miscellaneous Matter/foreign matter/substandard products removes the chart of the valve current measurement value of the valve in device, wherein valve current measurement value is received from being connected to The current sensor of valve, the current sensor measurement value from current sensor can be determined counter electromotive force (back-EMF) by derivation, So that it is determined that whether the valve is in health status.
Figure 20 be show it is according to the exemplary embodiment of the disclosure be configured to from food process line remove it is underproof The block diagram of the system of food, wherein the system include controller and such as it is shown in FIG. 1 remove device food contaminants/it is different Object/substandard products remove device.
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All aspects of this disclosure are described more fully with below with reference to attached drawing, these attached drawings constitute a part of this disclosure, and And by diagrammatically illustrating exemplary characteristics.However, these features can be embodied in many different forms, and should not be construed To be confined to combination described in this paper;More precisely, these combinations are provided, so that the disclosure will be thorough and complete, and The range will be fully communicated.Therefore, the following detailed description is not construed as restrictive.
General reference Fig. 1 to Figure 20, describe according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure food contaminants (FM), foreign matter and/ Or substandard products remove device 100.Removing device 100 includes the general pipeline 102 for keeping pressurized fluid (for example, air).Remove dress Setting 100 further includes the valve 104 that pressurized fluid can be selectively distributed from general pipeline 102.In some embodiments, device is removed 100 for removing underproof food 106 from food process line 108 (for example, as shown in Figure 5).For example, potato it is washed, Peel, modify and/or be sliced to form individual food 110, then, the food 110 can be further processed (for example, through Desugar, bleaching, freezing, frying etc.) to form fried potato.During processing, food 110 can be directed to close to removal and fill 100 are set, and removes device 100 and can be used for removing underproof food 106 from food process line 108.For example, 110 quilt of food It is moved on second conveyor 114 along the first conveyer 112.Remove device 100 can be positioned in the first conveyer 112 and/ Or between one or more whereabouts sliding slot (not shown) and second conveyor 114.When recognize underproof food 106 (for example, Potato slices defective) when, the one or more valves 104 for removing device 100 can be used for selectively distributing from general pipeline 102 (for example, in form of air jet 116) pressurized fluid leaves food process line 108 to be oriented to underproof food 106.No Qualified food 106 can be collected, and be abandoned, for by food processor production byproduct, etc..
Although it should be noted that describing potato food product, the equipment of the disclosure by certain features herein It is not meant to be so limited to be used together with specific food or food type with technology.Therefore, removing device 100 can be with all kinds of food Product 110 are used together, including but not limited to all foodstuffs (for example, whole potatos and/or other agricultural product), stoning Food (for example, cherry, stoning olive) etc..In addition, removing device 100 can be used for removing the material other than food from processing line Expect (for example, impurity and/or foreign matter).It is also to be noted that various devices can be used to identify on food process line 108 Underproof food 106.For example, removing device 100 can be used together with optics sorting unit, the optics sorting unit is based on One or more optical signatures of food 110 identify product to be removed.It is also to be noted that optics sorting technology is only It is provided by example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.In other embodiments, other sortings and/or identification skill can be used Art identifies underproof food 106, and shown other sortings and/or identification technology include other physical separations and/or identification skill Art.
In some embodiments, it includes outer wall 118 and inner wall 120 that food, which removes the general pipeline 102 of device 100,.For example, general pipeline 102 using the single extrusion 122 (for example, as shown in Figure 9) with the cross-sectional profiles including outer wall 118 and inner wall 120 and It is formed.Outer wall 118 at least partially defines one or more chambers for keeping pressurized fluid (for example, forced air).Always The inner wall 120 of pipe 102 is arranged between two or more chambers.For example, outer wall 118 at least partially defines chamber 124, chamber Room 126 (and possible chamber 128, other chambers etc.), and inner wall 120 is arranged between chamber 124 and chamber 126, chamber Between 124 and chamber 128 and/or between chamber 126 and chamber 128.In some embodiments, chamber 124, chamber 126, chamber 128 and possible other chambers in two or more can be in fluid communication with each other (for example, be joined together so that The substantially entire internal volume of extrusion 122 can be used for keeping pressurized fluid).In this way, the multiple of device 100 are removed Valve 104 can simultaneously or at least substantially simultaneously (for example, individually and/or as one group) be activated, with from food process Line 108 removes underproof food 106.For example, removing the valve 104 of a quarter (1/4) quantity in device 100, removing device The valve 104 of half (1/2) quantity in 100 removes the valve 104 of 3/4ths (3/4) quantity in device 100, removes device It all valves 104 or removes the valves 104 of other quantity in device 100 in 100 and can be caused simultaneously or at least substantially simultaneously It is dynamic.
Outer wall 118 limit channel 130, the channel 130 from the side of general pipeline 102 132 extend with chamber 124, chamber 126 it is equal in one or more chamber fluids be connected to.Outer wall 118 can also limit channel 134, the channel 134 for example from The side 136 (for example, the side 132 with general pipeline 102 is opposite) of general pipeline 102 extend with one in chamber 124, chamber 128 etc. A or multiple chamber fluids it is connected to.Inner wall 120 limits channel 138, and the channel 138 is extended to from the side of general pipeline 102 132 The side 140 of general pipeline 102.In some embodiments, inner wall 120 can also limit channel 142, and the channel 142 is from general pipeline 102 Side 136 extend to the side 140 of general pipeline 102.As described herein, arrangement and outer wall of the chamber in general pipeline 102 118 and the configuration of inner wall 120 can permit channel 138 and/or channel 142 and be routed through the minimal number of transition of inner wall 120. For example, may be coupled to from the hole 144 that the side of general pipeline 102 132 and/or side 136 pierce in inner wall 120 from general pipeline's 102 Side 140 pierces the hole 146 in inner wall 120, to form channel 138 and/or channel 142.In some embodiments, in channel One or more can have roughly the same size (for example, width, cross-sectional area) on entire channel.In other embodiments In, the size in channel can change (for example, width, cross-sectional area) to other sections from a section in the channel.Example Such as, hole 144 can have the diameter of (for example, bigger, smaller) different from hole 146.
In some embodiments, the channel 138 and/or channel 142 for extending to the side 140 of general pipeline 102 may be oriented with General pipeline 102 is drawn in one or more directions.For example, channel 138 and/or 142 shown in fig. 6 can be relative to side 140 Tilt (angled) (for example, inclination (slanted)).However, in other embodiments, channel 138 and/or 142 can be opposite It is differently oriented in side 140.For example, some channels in channel 138 and/or 142 can tilt, and other with reference to Figure 10 Channel can vertically (for example, vertically) be oriented relative to side 140.In a further embodiment, all channels 138 And/or 142 can be vertical (for example, with reference to Figure 11).In some embodiments, channel 138 and/or 142 can be in nozzle 168 draw general pipeline 102, and the nozzle 168 can be formed a part of extrusion 122, and then be further processed example Such as hole 146.In addition, it is to be noted that extrusion 122 could be formed with the alar part being raised above from the horizontal plane of nozzle 168 170.This arrangement can be convenient for the path of laser detection light beam etc..
In some embodiments, one or more additional components can be attached to extrusion 122 (for example, to form spray Mouth 168).For example, the assisted extrusion part of such as plate 172 can be bolted to extrusion 122 (for example, with reference to Figure 12 and figure 13).Plate 172 may include channel, and the channel is across the formation of plate 172, so that the channel is drawn in the end of nozzle 168. In some embodiments, these channels can be by being machined into from the side of plate 172 to the opposite side of plate 172 and/or from plate It 172 side and is formed from the hole that the opposite side of plate 172 is machined into.For example, can be with hole 146 into the hole of plate 172 Alignment, so that channel 138 and/or 142 continues through nozzle 168.Plate 172 can be removable and replaceable (such as: using have not With the plate of the nozzle of orientation;For cleaning purposes;Etc.).In addition, plate 172 can be configured to be attached to extrusion 122, so that External fastening is not present in product area and/or above product area.As shown in figure 13, fastener is (for example, bolt 174) extrusion 122 can be passed through from the side opposite with side 140 to plug and be subsequently attached to plate 172.However, bolt 174 It is provided by way of example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.Therefore, in other embodiments, different fasteners can be used Plate 172 (or other supplement extrusions and/or additional components) are fixed to extrusion 122, the different fastener includes But it is not necessarily limited to: screw, nut, rivet, pin, cam etc..
In embodiment of the disclosure, the valve 104 that food removes device 100 is used for will be in channel 130 and/or channel 134 Each be used to selectively connect to corresponding one in channel 138 and/or channel 142.In this way, pressurized fluid can Selectively to be distributed from the chamber (for example, from the side of general pipeline 102 140 or another side of general pipeline 102) in general pipeline 102. In some embodiments, multiple valves 104 are included in valve module 148, and the valve module 148 removes device 100 with food It connects.In this configuration, a section valve 104 (for example, a valve in ten (10), a valve in 32 (32), a valve in 42 (42) or The valve of person's different number) it can be used as one group and operatively couple with device 100 is removed (for example, with by the individually wiring of each valve It is opposite to power supply, controller etc.).Therefore, when a valve 104 or multiple valves 104 break down, this of valve module 148 Valve 104 or multiple valves 104 can be removed and quick-replaceable.In other embodiments, corresponding valve module 148 can be removed, The valve 104 or multiple valves 104 to break down can use 104 quick-replaceable of another valve 104 or multiple valves, and valve module 148 may return to removal device 100.It in some embodiments, can be relative to it (for example, as made by the air-flow of valve 104 Make indicated by quotient) general path is reversed, so that air-flow is proceeded to from the position for being in the con-trary case valve outlet in opposite feelings It is the position (for example, as passed through shown in direction arrow 176 in Figure 17) of valve inlet under condition.
In embodiment of the disclosure, one or more valve modules 148 may include driver 150 (e.g., including printing electricity Road plate (PCB) 152), it is operatively coupled with valve 104, while valve 104 can couple with 150 plug of driver.For example, 32 (32) valves 104 can be coupled with driver circuit board (board).In some embodiments, printed circuit board 152 Including reinforcer, hot material (thermal material) etc..Driver 150 may include the plug-in type valve company for valve 104 Socket part 154 enables valve 104 to plug in driver 150 (for example, rather than being individually wired to printed circuit board 152).When When valve 104 is connected to driver 150, this configuration can prevent or minimize the possibility got lines crossed.In addition, valve module 148 can be with Include one or more alignment pins can, to be conducive to the alignment of valve 104 and driver 150, driver 150 and general pipeline 102 Alignment etc..Driver 150 may include for connection valve 104 power supply, provide commands to valve 104 etc..For example, electric power passes through Each valve module 148 is supplied to along one or more bus that the top cover for removing device 100 longitudinally extends.Pass through this side Formula, driver 150 can be operated selectively to activate each valve 104 (for example, unqualified to remove from food processing line 108 Food 106).For example, driver 150 includes for driver 150 to be connected to electric supply, communication network (for example, calculating Machine bus interface) etc. one or more driver interconnecting pieces 156.For example, driver 150 includes Ethernet connectivity port, band One of shape cable connection port etc. is a variety of.
In some embodiments, the outer wall 118 of general pipeline 102 is at least partially defined for keeping fluid (for example, air) The additional chambers of one or more.In addition, in the cavity two or more can be set in the inner wall 158 of general pipeline 102 Between a.For example, outer wall 118 at least partially defines chamber 160.In this configuration, inner wall 158 is arranged in 160 He of chamber Between chamber 124.In some embodiments, one in chamber 124, chamber 126, chamber 128 and possible other chambers Or multiple chambers can be fluidly connected to chamber 160.Chamber 160 can be used for fluid (for example, air) being supplied to valve module 148 for cooling down.For example, each valve module 148 may include the cooling port of one or more being in fluid communication with chamber 160. In some embodiments, a cooling port or one group of cooling port are provided for each printed circuit board 152.
Removing device 100 may include lid 162, and protection removes device 100 in the running environment for removing device 100 Various parts, such as valve 104.For example, lid 162 can be used for preventing water from entering general pipeline 102 (for example, when removing 100, device When being deployed on food process line 108).This configuration can permit the outer surface that cleaning in place removes device 100.Some In embodiment, one or more valve modules in valve module 148 include the shank 164 that can be used as the guide member of lid 162.Example Such as, shank 164 can be configured to and with the corresponding recesses or slot that the inside of lid 162 limits.It is such as described herein, lid 162 not necessarily include top entry, if having top entry, top entry may allow the water to enter by lid 162. In addition, removing device 100 may include the one or more containment members 166 for being configured to sealing cover body 162.In some embodiments In, removing device 100 includes Q-RING containment member.E.g., including one or more "T"-shaped slot type grooves, multiple (for example, Two) O-ring containment member is arranged on "T"-shaped slot type groove.
In some embodiments, one or more latch mechanisms 178 can be used to couple with general pipeline 102 for lid 162, so that lid Body can be selectively engaged to be fixed to general pipeline 102.In addition, lid 162 can be fixed general pipeline 102, so that latch mechanism 178 are covered by lid 162.For example, general pipeline 102 longitudinally extends on the firstth (e.g., horizontal) direction, when lid 162 is fixed When to general pipeline 102, latch mechanism 178 is on second (for example, vertical) direction oriented generally perpendicular to first direction by lid 162 coverings.In some embodiments, latch mechanism 178 may be provided in the chamber 180 being formed in extrusion 122.For example, One or more inner walls 182 are for separating chamber 126 and/or 128 and chamber 180 (for example, described in reference diagram 17ly).
The end wall of extrusion 122 and/or general pipeline 102 can limit the entrance of latch mechanism 178.For example, latch mechanism 178 can extend through the end wall of general pipeline 102, and can be mobile with fixed and release lid 162 from immediately end wall.Some In embodiment, the latch 184 for being configured to sliding mechanical wedge piece can be used for wedging the corresponding portion of lid 162 with by lid 162 are fixed to general pipeline 102 (for example, as shown in Figure 14 to 16).However, in other embodiments, latch 184 can be by differently Construction.For example, latch mechanism 178 may be structured to camshaft, chamber 180 is extended through and including being configured to cam One or more latches 184, pin extend from lid 162, which can be engaged by latch 184.In this configuration, latch 184 can With rotation (for example, 90 degree (90 °), 120 degree (120 °) etc.), by the pin of lid 162 from the engagement by latch 184 Release.Then, lid 162 can be promoted from general pipeline 102.In this way, lid 162 can be secured to general pipeline 102, and There is no external fastening in product area and/or above product area.
In another example, latch mechanism 178 may be constructed such that sliding part, extends through chamber 180 and wraps Include the one or more latches for being configured to magnet (for example, permanent magnet, rare-earth magnet, Magnetized Material, electromagnet etc.) 184, being disposed in by the material that the magnet attracts can be by lid 162 that latch 184 engages.In this example, gunlock Structure 178 can slide through 180 to one position of chamber, and latch 184 is aligned with the material attracted by magnet at this location, so as to Lid 162 is fixed to general pipeline 102, and latch mechanism 178 can also slide another location, in the another position latch 184 are not aligned with the material by magnetic attraction, to separate latch 184 with lid 162.It is to be noted, however, that these Configuration is provided by way of example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.Therefore, in other embodiments, latch mechanism 178, latch 184, lid 162 and/or general pipeline 102 can be differently configured.For example, lid 162 may include magnet (for example, permanent magnet, Magnetized Material, electromagnet etc.), latch mechanism 178 includes the material attracted by the magnet.
In some embodiments, the valve 104 for removing device 100 includes respectively coil 186, when electric current flows through coil 186, Coil 186 generates magnetic field with operation valve 104.For example, one or more valves in valve 104 may be constructed such that solenoid valve, and Electric current can be supplied to the coil 186 of valve 104 from the current source 188 of such as AC power source.192 company of being configured to of current sensor It is connected to the circuit including coil 186 and current source 188.In embodiment of the disclosure, optical indicator 190 is (for example, luminous two Pole pipe (being configured to send the LED of diode (send diode)) or other optical indicators) it may be configured to send and close In the characteristic information of valve 104, including but not limited to: the actuation cycle number of valve 104 is (for example, as 32 (32) digits According to sending), the unique identification (ID) of valve 104 (for example, being sent as 72 (72) position data), the firmware pattern of valve 104 (for example, being sent as eight (8) position data), verification and (for example, being sent as eight (8) position data) etc..In some embodiments, Characteristic information about valve 104 can be sent in less than 1 millisecond (1ms).With reference to as described in Figure 18 and Figure 19, valve module 148 is also It may include one or more optical sensors 194 (for example, the LED for being configured to reception diode), each optical sensor It is configured to receive the optics instruction of the respective optical indicator 190 of each valve 104 from valve module 148.Pass through this side Each optical indicator 190 of each valve 104 is optically coupled to respective optical sensor 194 by formula, optical link.
In some embodiments, it is passed for controlling the controller 202 for removing device 100 and optical sensor 194 and electric current Sensor 192 communicatedly couples.Controller 202 may be configured to receive measured value and (example from current sensor 192 Such as, pass through the electric current derivation to being measured by current sensor 192) determine the multiple variations speed for being supplied to the electric current of coil 186 Rate.Then, the rate of change can be used to determine the health status of respective valve 104 in controller 202, and possibly reports valve 104 health status (for example, reporting via user interface to operator).In embodiment of the disclosure, it is indicated using optics Device 190 and optical sensor 194 come establish optical link can provide for detection and analysis valve 104 how in response to by excitation and The apparent signal opened and/or closed.In addition, data can send in real time and be sent to the signal of valve 104 simultaneously It sends capablely.
With reference to Figure 19, controller 202 is configured to the counter electromotive force (back-EMF) of identified valve to determine valve Whether 104 state is healthy, and the counter electromotive force is based on to the valve current measurement value derivation from current sensor 192.For example, Valve is opened by control signal at 0 millisecond of the time (0ms), and is examined between 1 millisecond of the time (1ms) and 2 milliseconds of the time (2ms) Measure counter electromotive force (for example, the slope of the current measurement value through derivation becomes negative).In this example, using one ampere (1A) Electric current opens the valve 104.However, electric current is initially allowed to the limiting value for rising to one ampere (1A) or more, until detection To counter electromotive force, then it is modulated at one ampere (1A) and starts, and can then be adjusted to half ampere (0.5A).In some realities Apply in example, it is possible to specify the limiting value (for example, max-thresholds) more than 1 ampere (1A) so that detect counter electromotive force it Preceding electric current will not excessively rise.In addition, the real-time detection of counter electromotive force can be used for preventing or minimizing the line overdrived on valve 104 Circle 186.Then, valve is opened afterwards at 2 milliseconds of the time (2ms).
By detecting the negative value of counter electromotive force, the health status of valve 104 can be determined.However, if counter electromotive force not Occur negative value (go negative), then can determine that valve 104 is not on health status.In addition, in some embodiments, control Device 202 processed can be configured to the response time for determining the response time of respective valve based on counter electromotive force and reporting respective valve 104.It connects This example, can from 0 millisecond of the time (0ms) to 1 millisecond of the time (1ms) and 2 milliseconds of the time (2ms) time measurement The response time.In embodiment of the disclosure, the characteristic information about valve 104 can be collected in offline mode, for example, passing through Flow velocity, pressure etc. are adjusted, valve 104 is then activated and collects (and possibly filtering) electromotive force information, to establish the base of valve 104 Line.In addition, in some embodiments, counter electromotive force, response time etc. can be used for determining the degree that valve 104 is opened.
In some embodiments, it can be connect by comparing the respective optical indicator 190 of each valve 104 from valve module 148 The optics instruction (for example, one or more health status features) of receipts and being determined through derivation valve current measurement value for valve 104 The health status of valve 104.For example, the counter electromotive force of particular valve 104 can by with the health status characteristic information from valve 104 (for example, firmware pattern etc. of the actuation cycle of valve 104, the unique identification of valve 104, valve 104) compares, to determine the strong of valve 104 Health state.For example, when determine valve 104 counter electromotive force be as expected, but the respective optical indicator 190 of valve 104 indicate it is non- When expected valve identification and/or firmware pattern, it can determine that valve 104 is not on health status.In another example, when true It is as expected for determining the counter electromotive force of valve 104, but the actuation cycle received from the respective optical indicator 190 of valve 104 counts The actuation cycle number of display valve 104 does not increase by one (1) as expected when, it can determine that valve 104 is not on health status.? In some embodiments, until after being modulated to the electric current to valve 104 (for example, not destroy counter electromotive force detection), Start the optical data sent include about the characteristic information of valve 104.
In embodiment of the disclosure, it can produce valve health status information with to the state of operator's indication valve 104.Example Such as, this information may include the time tag information about valve 104, current measurement value such as from current sensor 192, Current measurement value, response valve time through derivation, the instruction of one or more optics from optical indicator 190 etc..Some In embodiment, valve health status information can be stored (for example, record) at electronic databank (for example, central system's data base) In.In addition, when non-health valve (for example, defective valves, the valve terminated close to its life span etc.) has been determined, it can be to behaviour Author provides one or more alarms.Alarm can be initiated by indicator, alarm device, indicator and alarm device etc..Some In embodiment, indicator may include electronic console (for example, central display panel), one or more indicator lights etc..In addition, alert Report may include audible alarm, visual alarm (for example, indicator light), haptic alerts, the signal for being sent to long-range MA monitoring agency etc.. However, these alarms only provide by way of example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.In other embodiments, difference can be initiated And/or additional alarm.For example, initiating alarm, all for example email messages of electronic information, text in the form of electronic information Message etc..
In some embodiments, the light emitting device (for example, light emitting diode) that can be used on driver 150 initiates police Report, position of the light emitting device on driver 150 correspond to the position of particular valve 104.In other embodiments, it can be used Light emitting device (for example, light emitting diode) at valve 104 (for example, on the printed circuit board for including valve) initiates alarm.Separately Outside, the form that alarm can be identified with the number of non-health valve, text and/or figure provides, and can correspond to for example squeezing Mark position (for example, being impressed into the numbered positions on the extrusion) on part 122.The position of non-health valve 104 can also quilt Graphically describe over the display, such as on central display panel, and/or on other electronic equipments, including but not necessarily Be limited to: large-scale touch panel product, computer with integrated, mobile computing device are (for example, handhold portable computer, a number Word assistant (PDA), laptop computer, tablet computer etc.), portable telephone device (for example, cellular phone or smart phone), Device, surface computing device (example including function associated with smart phone and tablet computer (for example, tablet computer) Such as, desktop computer), personal computer (PC) device etc..In addition, in some embodiments, multiple removal devices 100 can be with Individual monitor (for example, central display panel) connection.In this example, can graphically describe multiple drivers 150 and/or Valve 104, and operator can manipulate the display (for example, amplification, reduce) with display about specific driver 150 and/or The details of valve 104 etc..
With reference to Figure 20, system 200 includes that food removes device 100 and removes not for controlling from food process line 108 The controller 202 of qualified food 106.In some embodiments, controller 202 is separated with device 100 is removed (for example, remote Journey).In other embodiments, controller 202 is accommodated (for example, removing in device 100) with removal device 100.For example, every A driver 150 may include associated controller 202.However, in other embodiments, each driver 150 is not necessarily Including controller 202.One for example, a controller 202 may be connected to multiple drivers 150, and in driver 150 or Multiple may not necessarily include processor.System 200 can be under the control of the computer including part or all of its component Operation.For example, processor with system 200 can include or be included in system 200, to use software, firmware, hardware (for example, fixed logic circuit), artificial treatment or their combination control the components and functionality of system described herein 200. Term " controller ", " function ", " service " and " logic " as used herein substantially indicates and controls the soft of the system 200 cooperation The combination of part, firmware, hardware or software, firmware or hardware.In the case where Software Implementation, the module, functionally or logically Indicate the program generation for implementing particular task when executing on processor (for example, central processing unit (CPU) or multiple CPU) Code.Program code is storable in one or more computer readable storage means (for example, built-in storage and/or one or more Tangible medium) etc. in.It can implement structure described herein, function on the various commercial computing platforms with various processors Energy, method and technique.
Controller 202 may include processor 204, memory 206 and communication interface 208.Processor 204 is controller 202 provide processing function, and may include any number of processor, microcontroller or other processing systems, and be used for Store the resident or external memory of the data and other information that are accessed or generated by controller 202.Processor 204 can execute Implement one or more software programs of technique described herein.Processor 204 by its material of formation or in which is not used Processing mechanism limitation, and therefore can be via semiconductor and/or transistor (for example, using the portion electronic integrated circuit (IC) Part) etc. implement.
Memory 206 is the example of tangible computer readable storage medium, the storage medium provide store function with Various data associated with the operation of controller 202, such as software program and/or code segment are stored, or is used for command process Other data of other components of device 204 and possible controller 202, to implement functions described herein.Therefore, it stores Device 206 can store data, the instruction repertorie etc. for operating system 200 (including its component).Though it should be noted that Single memory 206 is so described, but can be using various types and combined memory (for example, tangible, non-provisional deposit Reservoir).Memory 206 can may include SAM Stand Alone Memory, or can be the combination of the two with 204 one of processor.
Memory 206 may include but be not necessarily limited to: detachable and non-removable memory member is such as deposited at random Access to memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory (for example, secure digital (SD) storage card, mini SD storage card and/or Micro-SD memory card), magnetic memory, optical memory, universal serial bus (USB) storage device, harddisk memory, outside deposit Reservoir etc..In embodiments, it removes device 100 and/or memory 206 may include dismountable integrated circuit card (ICC) Memory, such as by subscriber identity module (SIM) card, universal subscriber identity module (USIM) card, Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) memory of offers such as.
Communication interface 208 is operatively configured to the component communication with system 200.For example, communication interface 208 can be configured At transmission data to be stored in system 200, from memory scan data in system 200 etc..Communication interface 208 is gone back and processor 204 communicatedly couple, with promote data between the component and processor 204 of system 200 send (for example, for will from The received input of the device that controller 202 communicatedly couples is transmitted to processor 204).Although it should be noted that communication interface 208 are described as the component of controller 202, but one or more components of the communication interface 208 can be implemented as via having Line or wireless communication it is connected to the external component of system 200.System 200 can also include one or more inputs/defeated (I/O) device and/or (for example, via communication interface 208) are connected to one or more input/output (I/O) device out, described One or more input/output (I/O) devices include but is not limited to: display, mouse, Trackpad, keyboard etc..
Communication interface 208 and/or processor 204 can be configured to a variety of different network communications, including but not necessarily It is limited to: wide area cellular telephone network, such as 3G network, 4G cellular network or global mobile communication (GSM) network system;Wireless meter Calculation machine communication network, such as WiFi network are (for example, the WLAN operated using 802.11 network standard of IEEE (WLAN));Internet;Internet;Wide area network (WAN);Local area network (LAN);Personal area network (PAN) is (for example, use The wireless personal-area network (WPAN) of IEEE802.15 network standard operation);Public telephone network;Extranet;Intranet;Deng Deng.However, the list only provides by way of example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.In addition, communication interface 208 can be configured to From single network communicate or on different access points with multiple network communications.
In embodiment of the disclosure, controller 202 can be used for monitoring health status and/or the life cycle spy of valve 104 Sign.For example, the feedback from valve 104 can be collected and the feedback is used to determine the actuation cycle number of particular valve 104.In addition, The additional information about valve 104 can be collected, for example, in the embodiment that only can just drive valve circuit when activating valve 104.It should Information can be used for pre- side valve 104 when at or close to its service life in system 200 end.However, driving follows Ring count is only provided by way of example, it is no intended to limit the disclosure.In other embodiments, feedback loop can be used for determining The circulation that valve 104 has been in fault orientation and (for example, opening when being ordered to be closed, has closed when being command by opening) Number.In addition, in some embodiments, system 200 track particular valve 104 open and/or close spent duration (for example, As unit of millisecond).In addition, system 200 may also include the operating characteristics for being configured to determine (for example, sensing, measurement) valve 104 One or more sensors.For example, being directed to valve 104, counter electromotive force associated with solenoid is measured (for example, such as preceding institute It states).
When initial deployment valve 104, the information from valve 104 can be collected, and subsequent reading can be used to determine When valve 104 starts erratically and/or slowly to act, this can indicate the end of its effective service life.By this Mode, system 200 can monitor the health status of each valve 104, valve module 148 etc., and can suggest being intervened (for example, Single valve 104 or the replacement of multiple valves 104, the maintenance of valve module 148, the replacement of valve module 148 etc.).In addition, 200 energy of system It is enough that revene lookup is initiated with predetermined and/or random time interval.In some embodiments, the one or more of valve module 148 Valve 140 may be structured to " only send " valve, wherein information regularly (for example, at periodic time intervals, between the random time Every, with pseudorandom time interval etc.) and/or at the scheduled time (for example, at the time of being ranked) be transmitted to controller 202.So And in other embodiments, controller 202 can initiate request to receive information from valve 140, for example, one or more valves 104 It is configured to " sending and receiving " valve.In some embodiments, can mark remove device 100 in each valve position (for example, Number), and the information about one or more valves for being presented to operator may include that valve with it marks associated identification.
Generally, any hardware that can be used of function is described herein (for example, the fixed logic electricity of such as integrated circuit Road), software, firmware, artificial treatment or their combination implemented.Therefore, the big body surface of block discussed in above disclosure Show hardware (for example, fixed logic circuit of such as integrated circuit), software, firmware or their combination.In the feelings of hardware configuration Under condition, the integrated circuit together with other functions can be implemented as various pieces discussed in above disclosure.These collection It may include functional or the block, system or circuit the part of functions of institute of given block, system or circuit at circuit.In addition, can Implement the element of the block, system or circuit on multiple integrated circuits.These integrated circuits may include various integrated circuits, including But it is not necessarily limited to: monolithic integrated circuit, flip chip integrated circuit, multi-chip module integrated circuit and/or mixed signal Integrated circuit.In the case where Software Implementation, various pieces of expressions ought be on a processor discussed in above disclosure Implement the executable instruction (for example, program code) of assignment of mission when execution.These executable instructions are storable in one or more In a visible computer readable medium.It is some in this case, its software or firmware can be used in whole system, block or circuit Equivalent is implemented.In other cases, a part of given system, block or circuit can be implemented in software or firmware, and Implement other parts within hardware.
Although having used structure feature and/or method behavior specific the language description theme, it should be appreciated that It is that the theme limited in the following claims is not necessarily limited to specific features as described above or behavior.On more precisely, The specific features and behavior stated are disclosed as implementing the exemplary form of these claims.

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1. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products remove dress It sets and includes:
General pipeline including outer wall, the outer wall at least partially define be configured for keep pressurized fluid first chamber and Second chamber, the outer wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to in the first chamber or the second chamber Multiple first passages of at least one chamber in fluid communication, the general pipeline include being arranged in the first chamber and second chamber Inner wall between room, the inner wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to the general pipeline second side it is multiple second logical Road;And
Valve module including multiple valves, the multiple valve by each of the multiple first passage first passage selectively The corresponding second channel being connected in the multiple second channel, selectively to distribute institute from second side of the general pipeline State pressurized fluid.
2. food substandard products according to claim 1 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the general pipeline and described total Second side of pipe is different.
3. food substandard products according to claim 1 remove device, which is characterized in that the general pipeline includes extrusion, described Extrusion includes the outer wall and the inner wall.
4. food substandard products according to claim 1 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple second channel at least One second channel includes the first hole, and first hole extends to and second side from the general pipeline from the first side of the general pipeline The second hole extended is in fluid communication.
5. food substandard products according to claim 1 remove device, which is characterized in that the second chamber is close to described total First side of pipe, the outer wall at least partially define the third close to the general pipeline opposite with the first side of the general pipeline The third chamber of side, the inner wall are arranged between the first chamber and the third chamber.
6. food substandard products according to claim 4 remove device, which is characterized in that the outer wall is limited from the general pipeline's Third side extends to logical with multiple thirds of at least one chamber in fluid communication in the first chamber or the third chamber Road, the inner wall limit multiple fourth lanes that second side of the general pipeline is extended to from the third side of general pipeline.
7. food substandard products according to claim 5 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple fourth lane at least One fourth lane includes the first hole, and first hole extends to and second side from the general pipeline from the third side of the general pipeline The second hole extended is in fluid communication.
8. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products remove dress It sets and includes:
General pipeline including extrusion, the extrusion include outer wall, and the outer wall, which at least partially defines, to be configured for protecting Hold the first chamber and second chamber of pressurized fluid, the outer wall is limited to be extended to and described the from the first side of the extrusion Multiple first passages of one chamber or at least one chamber in fluid communication in the second chamber, the extrusion include setting Inner wall between the first chamber and the second chamber, the inner wall restriction are extended to from the first side of the extrusion Multiple second channels of second side of the extrusion;And
Each of the multiple first passage first passage is used to selectively connect to described more by multiple valves, the multiple valve A corresponding second channel in a second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized stream from second side of the extrusion Body.
9. food substandard products according to claim 8 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the extrusion with it is described Second side of extrusion is different.
10. food substandard products according to claim 8 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple second channel extremely A few second channel includes the first hole, first hole from the first side of the extrusion extend to from the extrusion The second hole that second side extends is in fluid communication.
11. food substandard products according to claim 8 remove device, which is characterized in that the second chamber is close to described First side of extrusion, the outer wall are at least partially defined close to the extruding opposite with the first side of the extrusion The third chamber of the third side of part, the inner wall are arranged between the first chamber and the third chamber.
12. food substandard products according to claim 11 remove device, which is characterized in that the outer wall is limited from the extruding The third side of part extends to multiple at least one chamber in fluid communication in the first chamber or the third chamber Triple channel, the inner wall limit multiple four-ways that second side of the extrusion is extended to from the third side of the extrusion Road.
13. food substandard products according to claim 12 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple fourth lane extremely A few fourth lane includes the first hole, first hole from the third side of the extrusion extend to from the extrusion The second hole that second side extends is in fluid communication.
14. food substandard products according to claim 8 remove device, which is characterized in that the food substandard products remove device also The second extrusion including being attached to the extrusion in second side of the extrusion, second extrusion include with it is described Multiple third channels of multiple second channel alignments, to distribute the pressurized fluid from second extrusion.
15. food substandard products according to claim 14 remove device, which is characterized in that second extrusion includes spray Mouth.
16. food substandard products according to claim 14 remove device, which is characterized in that second extrusion passes through fastening Part is fastened to the extrusion, and the fastener does not extend to product from second side of second extrusion or the extrusion In region.
17. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products are removed Device includes:
General pipeline including outer wall, the outer wall at least partially define be configured for keep pressurized fluid first chamber and Second chamber, the outer wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to in the first chamber or the second chamber Multiple first passages of at least one chamber in fluid communication, the general pipeline include being arranged in the first chamber and second chamber Inner wall between room, the inner wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to the general pipeline second side it is multiple second logical Road;And
Each of the multiple first passage first passage is used to selectively connect to described more by multiple valves, the multiple valve A corresponding second channel in a second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from second side of the general pipeline.
18. food substandard products according to claim 17 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the general pipeline with it is described Second side of general pipeline is different.
19. food substandard products according to claim 17 remove device, which is characterized in that the general pipeline includes extrusion, institute Stating extrusion includes the outer wall and the inner wall.
20. food substandard products according to claim 17 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple second channel extremely A few second channel includes the first hole, first hole from the first side of the general pipeline extend to from the second of the general pipeline The second hole that side extends is in fluid communication.
21. food substandard products according to claim 17 remove device, which is characterized in that the second chamber is close to described The first side of general pipeline, the outer wall at least partially define close to the general pipeline opposite with the first side of the general pipeline The third chamber of three sides, the inner wall are arranged between the first chamber and the third chamber.
22. food substandard products according to claim 21 remove device, which is characterized in that the outer wall is limited from the general pipeline Third side extend to multiple thirds at least one chamber in fluid communication in the first chamber or the third chamber Channel, the inner wall limit multiple fourth lanes that second side of the general pipeline is extended to from the third side of general pipeline.
23. food substandard products according to claim 22 remove device, which is characterized in that in the multiple fourth lane extremely A few fourth lane includes the first hole, first hole from the third side of the general pipeline extend to from the second of the general pipeline The second hole that side extends is in fluid communication.
24. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products are removed Device includes:
General pipeline including outer wall, the outer wall at least partially define be configured for keep pressurized fluid first chamber and Second chamber, the outer wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to in the first chamber or the second chamber Multiple first passages of at least one chamber in fluid communication, the general pipeline include being arranged in the first chamber and second chamber Inner wall between room, the inner wall limit from the first side of the general pipeline extend to the general pipeline second side it is multiple second logical Road;And
Valve module, the valve module:
Each of the multiple first passage first passage is used to selectively connect to described more by multiple valves, the multiple valve A corresponding second channel in a second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from second side of the general pipeline, And
Driver, the driver are operatively coupled with the multiple valve, for selectively activating in the multiple valve Each valve, the multiple valve couples with the driver plug.
25. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the general pipeline with it is described Second side of general pipeline is different.
26. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, which is characterized in that the driver includes printed circuit Plate.
27. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, it further includes the second valve that the food substandard products, which remove device, Component, second valve module include multiple second valves and the second driver for coupling with the multiple second valve plug.
28. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, which is characterized in that the driver includes power supply connection Or at least one of communication network connection, to promote selectively to activate each valve in the multiple valve.
29. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, which is characterized in that the valve module include with it is described total The chamber in fluid communication of pipe is with the cooling port for cooling down the valve module.
30. food substandard products according to claim 24 remove device, which is characterized in that the food substandard products remove device also Including the lid for covering the valve module, the valve module includes the shank for being configured to be aligned the lid.
31. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products are removed Device includes:
General pipeline, the general pipeline at least partially define be configured for keep pressurized fluid chamber, multiple first passages from The first side of the general pipeline, which is extended to, to be extended to the chamber in fluid communication, multiple second channels from the first side of the general pipeline Second side of the general pipeline;
First valve module, first valve module include:
Each first passage in the multiple first passage is used to selectively connect to by multiple first valves, the multiple first valve Corresponding second channel in the multiple second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized stream from second side of the general pipeline Body, and
First driver, first driver are operatively coupled with the multiple first valve, described selectively to activate Each first valve in multiple first valves, the multiple first valve couple with the first driver plug;And
Second valve module, second valve module include:
Each first passage in the multiple first passage is used to selectively connect to by multiple second valves, the multiple second valve Corresponding second channel in the multiple second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized stream from second side of the general pipeline Body, and
Second driver, second driver are operatively coupled with the multiple second valve, described selectively to activate Each second valve in multiple second valves, the multiple second valve couple with the second driver plug.
32. food substandard products according to claim 31 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the general pipeline with it is described Second side of general pipeline is different.
33. food substandard products according to claim 31 remove device, which is characterized in that first driver or described the At least one driver in two drivers includes printed circuit board.
34. food substandard products according to claim 31 remove device, which is characterized in that first driver or described the At least one driver in two drivers includes at least one of power supply connection or communication network connection, to promote selectivity Ground activates each valve at least one of the multiple first valve or the multiple second valve.
35. food substandard products according to claim 31 remove device, which is characterized in that first valve module or described the At least one valve module in two valve modules includes cooling down port, the chamber in fluid communication of the cooling port and the general pipeline, To cool down at least one valve module in first valve module or the valve module.
36. food substandard products according to claim 31 remove device, which is characterized in that the food substandard products remove device also Including the lid for covering first valve module and second valve module, first valve module or second valve group At least one valve module in part includes the shank for being configured to be aligned the lid.
37. a kind of food substandard products for removing unqualified food from food process line remove device, the food substandard products are removed Device includes:
General pipeline, the general pipeline at least partially define be configured for keep pressurized fluid chamber, multiple first passages from The first side of the general pipeline, which is extended to, to be extended to the chamber in fluid communication, multiple second channels from the first side of the general pipeline Second side of the general pipeline;
And valve module, the valve module include:
Each of the multiple first passage first passage is used to selectively connect to described more by multiple valves, the multiple valve A corresponding second channel in a second channel, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from second side of the general pipeline, And
Driver, the driver are operatively coupled with the multiple valve, each in the multiple valve selectively to activate A valve, the multiple valve couple with the driver plug.
38. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the first side of the general pipeline with it is described Second side of general pipeline is different.
39. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the driver includes printed circuit Plate.
40. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the food substandard products remove device also Including the second valve module, second valve module include multiple second valves and couple with the multiple second valve plug Two drivers.
41. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the driver includes power supply connection Or at least one of communication network connection, to promote selectively to activate each valve in the multiple valve.
42. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the valve module include with it is described total The chamber in fluid communication of pipe is with the cooling port for cooling down the valve module.
43. the food substandard products according to claim 37 remove device, which is characterized in that the food substandard products remove device also Including the lid for covering the valve module, the valve module includes the shank for being configured to be aligned the lid.
44. a kind of system, comprising:
Multiple electromechanics operation valves, the multiple electromechanics operation valve respectively includes coil and optical indicator, and the coil is matched It is set to when electric current flows through the coil and generates magnetic field to operate the valve, the optical indicator is for sending the valve extremely A few health status feature;
Multiple optical sensors, the optical sensor are respectively configured to receive the phase of each valve in the multiple valve The optics of optical indicator is answered to indicate;
Each optical indicator of each valve in the multiple valve is optically coupled to institute by multiple optical links, the optical link State the respective optical sensor in multiple optical sensors;
Current sensor, the current sensor are configured to connect to including the coil and for supplying to the coil The circuit of the current source of electric current;And
The controller communicatedly coupled with the multiple optical sensor and the current sensor, the controller are configured to It is received when electric current flows through the coil of the respective valve in the multiple valve from the optical indicator in the multiple optical indicator Optics instruction, determines the multiple rate of changes for being supplied to the electric current of the coil, optics instruction and the multiple Rate of change reports the health status of respective valve to determine the health status of respective valve.
45. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the valve includes solenoid valve.
46. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the optical indicator includes light emitting diode.
47. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the controller is configured to when based on the multiple change The counter electromotive force for changing the valve that rate determines does not correspond to the indicator current from the optical indicator and is just flowing through the line Determine that the valve is not on health status when the optics instruction of circle.
48. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the controller is configured to refer to when from the optics Show the indicator current of device just flowing through the coil optics instruction do not correspond to determined by the valve counter electromotive force when determine The valve is not on health status.
49. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the controller is configured to indicate based on the optics Or at least one of the multiple rate of change determines the response time of respective valve, and reports the response time of respective valve.
50. system according to claim 44, which is characterized in that the system comprises driver, the driver and institute It states multiple valve casings to be operatively coupled, selectively to activate each valve in the multiple valve, the multiple valve and the drive Dynamic device plug connection.
51. system according to claim 50, which is characterized in that the driver includes printed circuit board.
52. a kind of method, comprising:
Make current flow through the coil of electromechanical operation valve;
Optical indicator is coupled with the valve, to send at least one health status feature of the valve;
Current sensor is connected to the circuit of the current source including the coil and to coil supply electric current;
When electric current flows through the coil, optics instruction is received from the optical indicator;
Determine the multiple rate of changes for being supplied to the electric current of the coil;And
Compare the optics instruction and the multiple rate of change, with the health status of the determination valve.
53. method according to claim 52, which is characterized in that the valve includes solenoid valve.
54. method according to claim 52, which is characterized in that the optical indicator includes light emitting diode.
55. method according to claim 52, which is characterized in that when the valve determined based on the multiple rate of change Counter electromotive force do not correspond to the indicator current from the optical indicator just flowing through the coil optics instruction when, it is described The health status of valve is confirmed as non-health.
56. method according to claim 52, which is characterized in that when the indicator current positive stream from the optical indicator When the optics for crossing the coil indicates not corresponding to the counter electromotive force of the identified valve, the health status of the valve is determined It is non-health.
57. method according to claim 52, which is characterized in that the method also includes based on optics instruction or institute State the response time that at least one of multiple rate of changes determine the valve.
58. a kind of system, comprising:
Electromechanical operation valve, the electromechanics operation valve includes coil, and the coil is configured to the production when electric current flows through the coil Magnetisation field is to operate the valve;
Optical indicator, the optical indicator couple with the valve, to send at least one health status feature of the valve;
Current sensor, the current sensor are configured to connect to including the coil and for supplying to the coil The circuit of the current source of electric current;And
The processor communicatedly coupled with the optical indicator and the current sensor, the processor are configured in electricity Optics instruction is received from the optical indicator when stream flows through the coil, determines the multiple of the electric current for being supplied to the coil Rate of change, and optics instruction and the multiple rate of change are with the health status of the determination valve.
59. system according to claim 58, which is characterized in that the valve includes solenoid valve.
60. system according to claim 58, which is characterized in that the optical indicator includes light emitting diode.
61. system according to claim 58, which is characterized in that the processor is configured to when based on the multiple change The counter electromotive force for changing the valve that rate determines does not correspond to the indicator current from the optical indicator and is just flowing through the line Determine that the valve is not on health status when the optics instruction of circle.
62. system according to claim 58, which is characterized in that the processor is configured to refer to when from the optics Show the indicator current of device just flowing through the coil optics instruction do not correspond to determined by the valve counter electromotive force when determine The valve is not on health status.
63. system according to claim 58, which is characterized in that the processor is configured to indicate based on the optics Or at least one of the multiple rate of change determines the response time of the respective valve.
64. a kind of food substandard products remove device, comprising:
General pipeline, the general pipeline longitudinally extend in a first direction and including extrusions, and the extrusion has outer wall and interior Wall, the outer wall at least partially define first chamber and second chamber, and the first chamber is configured to keep pressurized fluid, The inner wall is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the outer wall restriction extends to and the first chamber The multiple first passages being in fluid communication;
Multiple valves, the multiple valve be configured to for each of first passage first passage being used to selectively connect to by Multiple second channels that the general pipeline is limited, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from the first chamber;
Lid, the lid are capable of fixing the general pipeline, to cover the multiple valve;And
Latch mechanism, the latch mechanism are arranged in the second chamber and are configured to be selectively engaged the lid Body, so that the latch mechanism is being oriented generally perpendicular to the first direction when the lid is fixed to the general pipeline It is covered in second direction by the lid.
65. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the end wall of the general pipeline limits latch The entrance of mechanism.
66. food substandard products according to claim 65 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism extends through institute State the end wall of general pipeline.
67. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the lid is configured to be fixed to The general pipeline, so that forming sealing by the lid and the general pipeline.
68. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include magnet, the magnet is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline By the magnet attract material.
69. food substandard products according to claim 68 remove device, which is characterized in that the magnet includes permanent magnet, magnetic Change at least one of material or electromagnet.
70. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include cam, the cam is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline Pin.
71. a kind of food substandard products remove device, comprising:
General pipeline, the general pipeline longitudinally extend and including extrusions, and the extrusion has outer wall, inner wall and end wall, described Outer wall at least partially defines first chamber and second chamber, and the first chamber is configured to keep pressurized fluid, described Inner wall is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the outer wall restriction extends to and the first chamber fluid Multiple first passages of connection;
Multiple valves, the multiple valve are configured to for each of the multiple first passage first passage being selectively connected To the multiple second channels limited by the general pipeline, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from the first chamber;
Lid, the lid are capable of fixing the general pipeline to cover the multiple valve;And
Latch mechanism, the latch mechanism are arranged in the second chamber and are configured to be selectively engaged the lid Body, so that the latch mechanism is covered by the lid when the lid is fixed to the general pipeline, the end wall limit of the general pipeline The entrance of the fixed latch mechanism.
72. food substandard products according to claim 71 remove device, which is characterized in that the general pipeline is indulged in a first direction To extension, and the latch mechanism is being covered in the second direction that the first direction orients by the lid Lid.
73. food substandard products according to claim 71 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism extends through institute State the end wall of general pipeline.
74. food substandard products according to claim 71 remove device, which is characterized in that the lid is configured to be fixed to The general pipeline, so that forming sealing by the lid and the general pipeline.
75. food substandard products according to claim 71 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include magnet, the magnet is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline By the magnet attract material.
76. the food substandard products according to claim 75 remove device, which is characterized in that the magnet includes permanent magnet, magnetic Change at least one of material or electromagnet.
77. food substandard products according to claim 71 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include cam, the cam is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline Pin.
78. a kind of food substandard products remove device, comprising:
General pipeline including extrusion, the extrusion have outer wall and inner wall, and the outer wall is at least partially defined by first Chamber and second chamber, the first chamber are configured to keep pressurized fluid, and the inner wall is arranged in the first chamber and institute It states between second chamber, the outer wall limits the multiple first passages for extending to and being in fluid communication with the first chamber;
Multiple valves, the multiple valve are configured to for each of the multiple first passage first passage being selectively connected To the multiple second channels limited by the general pipeline, selectively to distribute the pressurized fluid from the first chamber;
Lid, the lid are capable of fixing the general pipeline to cover the multiple valve;And
Latch mechanism, the latch mechanism are arranged in the second chamber and are configured to be selectively engaged the lid Body, so that the latch mechanism is covered by the lid when the lid is fixed to the general pipeline.
79. the food substandard products according to claim 78 remove device, which is characterized in that the general pipeline is indulged in a first direction To extension, and the latch mechanism is being covered in the second direction that the first direction orients by the lid Lid.
80. the food substandard products according to claim 78 remove device, which is characterized in that the general pipeline longitudinally extends, and The end wall of the general pipeline limits the entrance of the latch mechanism.
81. the food substandard products according to claim 78 remove device, which is characterized in that the lid is configured to be fixed to The general pipeline, so that forming sealing by the lid and the general pipeline.
82. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include magnet, the magnet is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline By the magnet attract material.
83. food substandard products according to claim 64 remove device, which is characterized in that the latch mechanism or the general pipeline In one include cam, the cam is configured to engage on another being arranged in the latch mechanism or the general pipeline Pin.
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