EP1207106A1 - Procédé et appareil pour inspecter des cigarettes - Google Patents

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EP1207106A1
EP1207106A1 EP01125108A EP01125108A EP1207106A1 EP 1207106 A1 EP1207106 A1 EP 1207106A1 EP 01125108 A EP01125108 A EP 01125108A EP 01125108 A EP01125108 A EP 01125108A EP 1207106 A1 EP1207106 A1 EP 1207106A1
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Heinz Focke
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B19/00—Packaging rod-shaped or tubular articles susceptible to damage by abrasion or pressure, e.g. cigarettes, cigars, macaroni, spaghetti, drinking straws or welding electrodes
    • B65B19/28—Control devices for cigarette or cigar packaging machines
    • B65B19/32—Control devices for cigarette or cigar packaging machines responsive to incorrect grouping of articles or to incorrect filling of packages

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  • the invention relates to a method for checking cigarette groups with regard to correct training with the help of optoelectronic test organs on which the The cigarette group is moved as a unit with the cigarette ends facing the test organs and which are preferably connected to a central computer unit. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for performing the method.
  • Cigarette groups When cigarettes are packaged, cigarette groups are formed accordingly the contents of a pack of cigarettes. It is about the correct composition of the Cigarette groups as the content of a cigarette packet in a short-term and reliable manner the correct number and positioning within the cigarette group check.
  • the invention has for its object measures for testing Propose cigarette groups through the help of simple, reliable inspection bodies a check is possible during short test cycles.
  • the method according to the invention is thereby achieved to achieve this object characterized in that on one side of the cigarette group at least one transmitter for test beams, in particular a light source for generating test light and on the opposite side of the same cigarette group a receiver for the test beam, in particular a photosensitive receiver are arranged, the test beam or the test light is directed in the longitudinal direction of the cigarettes.
  • the cigarette group is checked for completeness and correct formation therefore using the transmitted light principle like a light barrier.
  • Missing cigarette within the cigarette group can arise in the area Gap in the test beam or the test light unhindered by the cigarette group in Longitudinal direction of the cigarettes pass through to the opposite recipient.
  • a (single) lamp can be used as the light source. But preferably one A plurality of light sources distributed over the area corresponding to the cigarette group used, especially light emitting diodes.
  • a CCD camera is provided as the receiver for the test light. This can recognize different light values with precise area and from this the formation recognize the cigarette group.
  • light-sensitive sensors can be used on the receiver side be positioned, especially photodiodes.
  • photodiodes are expedient distributed in an area corresponding to the cigarette group.
  • a special feature of the invention is the same for a group of cigarettes correct number and formation of the cigarettes and also the cigarette ends check, in particular the presence and / or correct training of (Cigarette) filters.
  • the procedure is such that the cigarette group after the The transmitted light principle and the filters are checked according to the reflection principle, whereby in Area of the receiver of test light light sources are arranged which are reflective Shine the light on the facing cigarette ends.
  • This is expediently Transmitted light and the reflection light are recorded by the same test organs, in particular from a CCD camera that reacts sensitively to and changes in brightness differences this way the lack of a cigarette and the design or existence the filter can identify exactly.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a cigarette magazine 12, a conveyor for cigarette groups 11, namely a pocket chain 13, a folding turret 14, a drying turret 15 and one Pack conveyor 16 for transporting the finished packs 17.
  • the cigarette magazine 12 forms a limited cigarette supply. Below are in Area of cigarette chutes, the cigarette groups 11 and the cigarette magazine 12 removed, by ejecting one corresponding to the cigarette group 11 Number of cigarettes 10 from the cigarette chutes directly into an adjacent one Pocket 18 of the pocket chain 13.
  • the pockets 18 are via transverse joints 19 connected to form the pocket chain 13.
  • Each pocket 18 contains one Chamber 20 open on both sides, in which the cigarette group 11 is received.
  • the interior of the chamber 20 is in line with the outer dimensions of the cigarette group 11 customized.
  • Cigarette ends 21 are freely visible on both sides of the pocket chain 13.
  • Cigarettes 10 are arranged in three rows. The two outer rows exist each from seven cigarettes 10, the middle row from six. The cigarettes of the middle row are staggered, so positioned in "saddle position" to the outer rows.
  • Fig. 4 also shows a chamber 20 with an incomplete cigarette group 11. In the outer or upper row and the middle row are each missing a cigarette 10. This lack of cigarette group 11 is determined during the test, with With the help of test light, which passes in the longitudinal direction of the cigarettes 10 through the cigarette group 11 is passed through. The test light received leaves due to areas different brightness conclusions about the formation of the cigarette group 11.
  • the testing of the cigarette groups 11 is carried out in the area of a conveyor, and in the area of the pocket chain 13.
  • a test station 22 is set up. This consists of a transmitter on one side of the Path of movement of the cigarette groups 11 and from a receiver on the opposite side. This is with a computer unit for evaluating the Test result connected.
  • a light source that emits homogeneous light serves as the transmitter the facing side of the cigarette group 11, that is, the facing cigarette ends 21 judges.
  • the transmitter and receiver can, as shown, in different ways be trained.
  • the transmitter 23 has a plurality of LEDs 24 on.
  • FIG. 7 shows the transmitter 23 according to FIG. 5 in view.
  • the LEDs 24 are attached, in this Example in non-uniform distribution.
  • LEDs 24 are in narrow formation regularly distributed over the bracket 25, namely in four aligned Series.
  • the area of transmitter 23 occupied by light-emitting diodes 24 essentially corresponds to that facing surface of the cigarette group 11 or the cigarette ends 21, so that light in an intensity and distribution corresponding to the grouping of the light-emitting diodes 24 is directed to the cigarettes 10.
  • the bracket 25 is on a housing 26 appropriate.
  • a connection cable 27 supplies the transmitter 23 with energy.
  • a receiver 28 On the side of the conveyor or pocket chain opposite the transmitter 23 13 there is a receiver 28. This can also be designed differently.
  • the receiver 28 takes this through the pocket 18 or through the cigarette group 11 passing test light and evaluates it.
  • the receiver 28 is designed that areas of different brightness are recognized and. identified or assigned can be. The lack of cigarettes 10 can therefore, in principle, but also be recognized under spatial allocation.
  • FIG. 5 shows a receiver 28 that is particularly sensitive to different light areas sensitive and can react exactly. It is a CCD camera 29. This receives that from the transmitter 23 or the LEDs 24 on the opposite side emitted light, missing cigarettes due to higher light intensity can be recognized,
  • the receiver 28 can use light-sensitive semiconductors be equipped, namely with photodiodes 30. These are on a holder or circuit board 31 attached, analogous to the design of the transmitter 23 with LEDs 24. It is not required that the number of photodiodes 30 on the receiver 28 side with regard to the number and positioning with the LEDs 24 des opposite transmitter 23 match. In the embodiment according to 6 and 8 are two rows of photodiodes 30, each with five intended. However, the photodiodes 30 must be in the area of the cigarette group 11 are located.
  • the light-sensitive organs of the receiver 28 or the circuit board 31 are with a Housing 32 connected. This is connected to a line 33, which is expedient leads to a central computer.
  • a special feature is the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12. It is about a multiple test of cigarette group 11, namely with regard to one Plurality of external features. In the present example, how described the cigarette group 11 in terms of the correct number and arrangement checked the cigarettes 10. In addition, the cigarette ends 21 are checked, namely especially with regard to the presence and / or the correct training of a (Cigarette) filter.
  • transmitters 23 and 23 are used to test the cigarette group 11 Receiver 28 provided.
  • the latter is equipped with a CCD camera 29, as in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5.
  • test light is in this Case emitted by light emitting diodes 34, which are arranged in the region of the receiver 28 are.
  • a special feature is the arrangement of these light-emitting diodes 34, which form the ring Surround entry side or optics 35 of the CCD camera 29.
  • a elongated support 36 is provided which surrounds the entry side of the CCD camera 29 and has an elongated, namely oval opening 37.
  • the light is through the arrangement the LEDs 34 directed towards the cigarette ends 21 and from the common receiver 28, namely the CCD camera 29 recorded and evaluated.
  • the carrier 36 has a funnel-shaped holding surface 38 for the Provided LEDs 34. The light is thus aimed specifically at the cigarette ends 21.
  • the receiver 28, in this case the CCD camera 29, is suitable for being very precise different color or brightness values or gray tones of the transmitted light and the to react reflected light.
  • the light emitted is for the different Test characteristics of the cigarettes 10 matched, so that the reflected light also has a different brightness or color value than the transmitted light from the transmitter 23.
  • FIG. 12 shows a graphic in which the light intensity of the transmitters and consequently also the one recorded by the receiver 28 or the CCD camera 29 Intensity of light is applied.
  • a light area of higher intensity 40 is picked up by the receiver if (all) Filters of the cigarette group 11 are correctly designed. Finally an area joins high intensity 41 of the light, namely when at least one cigarette 10 of the Cigarette group 11 is missing and, accordingly, intense transmitted light from transmitter 23 Will be received.
  • the cigarettes are checked during a Conveying cycle of the pocket chain 13 executed. It can also slow down test organs working the downtimes of the pocket chain are used to To perform the test. Furthermore, the solution presented is also for testing of cigarettes or cigarette formations in other areas, for example in the (upright) cigarette chutes of a cigarette magazine.

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