EP2684618A1 - Device for recognising empty containers - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for detecting empties containers in a reverse vending machine with a receiving unit containing a mounted about a horizontal axis rotary member having at least one support surface for receiving the empty container in a first rotational position and the same in a second rotational position, with a optical detection unit for detecting characteristic features of the empties container, with a control unit for processing image data of the optical detection unit and for controlling the Dregangans.
- a device for detecting empties container in a reverse vending machine which provides a winged rotary member for receiving individually supplied empty containers.
- There are three offset by 120 ° to each other arranged wings are provided, which are rotatable about a horizontal axis of rotation.
- To form a support surface for the male empty container two wings are arranged symmetrically inclined to a vertical plane upwards.
- an optical detection unit is provided, by means of which characteristic features of the positioned on the support surface empty container, such as the shape of the empty container, can be seen.
- the optical detection unit may be formed as a camera whose image data are further processed in a control unit, so that after detection of the empty container this can be fed to a sorting.
- the shape recognition of the empty container is based on the fact that its contour can be detected by the optical recognition unit. It has been found that in empties containers with clear transparent lateral surfaces due to reflections on these lateral surfaces a clear determination of the contouring is not always possible.
- Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a device for detecting empties containers in a reverse vending machine so that the recognition of characteristic features of the empty container is improved.
- the device according to the invention in connection with the preamble of claim 1 is characterized in that a lighting device is provided for illuminating the resting on the support surface of the rotary member empty container such that the empty container from a side facing the optical detection unit side of the empty container forth is illuminated.
- a lighting device by means of which an empties container to be detected by an optical detection unit is illuminated by a side of the empties container opposite the optical detection unit.
- a backlight is generated, which significantly improves the recognizability of the contouring of the empty container by means of the opposite optical detection unit.
- this can provide an improved contrasting of the contour of the empty container in comparison to the support surface, so that characteristic features, such as In particular, the shape of glass clear empties containers can be detected safely and clearly.
- the illumination device comprises illumination means not only for generating a back light, but also illumination means, so that the empty container is illuminated by one of the optical detection unit facing side of the empty container.
- illumination means not only for generating a back light, but also illumination means, so that the empty container is illuminated by one of the optical detection unit facing side of the empty container.
- the illumination device comprises a lower illumination unit and an upper illumination unit, wherein the lower illumination unit has at least one light source, which is arranged below a horizontal longitudinal center plane of the empty container, and wherein the upper illumination unit has at least one light source which is above the horizontal longitudinal center plane the empties container is arranged.
- this can be done a comprehensive lighting of the empty container, which is detectable by preferably a single optical detection unit.
- the rotary member is formed as a vane shaft, wherein the support surface is formed for the empty container by two of the axis of rotation at an obtuse angle to each other projecting wings, starting from the axis of rotation with respect to a vertical plane inclined upward and symmetrically to the Extend vertical plane.
- the wings are from one formed translucent material, so that the radiated light from the lower lighting unit can hit the empty container.
- the wings of the rotary member are formed as sheet-like light guides, in which via one of the axis of rotation facing narrow side of the same light can be coupled and coupled on opposite flat sides of the same.
- a backlight can be generated in a space-saving manner, since the at least one light source can rest directly on a narrow side of the wing.
- the wings thus serve for space-saving deflection and radiation of the light emitted by the light source in the direction of the empty container.
- the light source are formed as LED light sources, which are arranged fixedly along a rotational axis of the wing shaft.
- the light sources are positioned so that in a recording rotational position of the wing wave, the light can always be coupled into narrow sides of the upper two wings. The production cost can be significantly reduced thereby.
- the lower lighting unit may comprise at least one light source, which is arranged at a distance from the wings forming the support surface below the same.
- the at least one light source is positioned so close in the direction of the vertical plane passing through the axis of rotation, that the sorting of the empty containers is not hindered.
- the device according to the invention for detecting empties containers in an empties reverse vending machine essentially comprises a receiving unit 1 for receiving empty containers 2 to be supplied sequentially, an optical recognition unit 3 for recognizing characteristic features of the supplied empty container 2 and an illumination device 4 for illuminating the items positioned in the receiving unit Empty container 2.
- the empty container 2 is preferably formed as a transparent bottle, which may be made of a glass or plastic material (PET).
- PET glass or plastic material
- the receiving unit 1 is arranged integrated in a reverse vending machine and is accessible via an opening, not shown, the reverse vending machine.
- the receiving unit 1 has a about a horizontal axis of rotation D rotatably mounted rotary member 5, which serves as a vane shaft is trained.
- This vane shaft 5 has three vanes 6, 6 ', 6 ", which are offset by 120 ° about the axis of rotation D.
- the vane shaft 5 is preferably located in the same axial and radial length FIG. 1 shown first rotational position, in which two upper wings 6, 6 'are arranged symmetrically to a plane passing through the rotation axis D vertical plane V. They each enclose an angle of 60 ° to the vertical plane.
- the illumination device 4 is provided. It comprises lighting means, so that the empties container 2 positioned in the receiving unit 1 can be illuminated by at least two opposite sides of the empties container 2.
- the illumination device 4 has an upper illumination unit 4 ', which is located on the same side as the optical recognition unit 3 to the empty container 2 or to the wing shaft 5 is arranged.
- the upper lighting unit 4 ' is - like the detection unit 3 - arranged above a horizontal center plane M of the empty container 2.
- the upper lighting unit 4 ' has, for example, two lights 7, which are arranged on both sides of the vertical plane V at a vertical distance to the empty container 2 and the wing shaft 5. How out FIG.
- the lights 7 of the upper lighting unit 4 are arranged at the level of the CCD camera designed as optical detection unit 3.
- the upper illumination unit 4 ' preferably produces a diffuse incident illumination L1, by means of which the empty container 2 is illuminated in the detection direction 8 of the optical detection unit 3.
- the illumination device 4 comprises a lower illumination unit 4 "with lights 9 or LED light sources as illumination means, which are arranged in rows in the axial direction in the region of the rotation axis D and light L2 in the two upper wings 6, 6 ', which are designed as flat light guides
- the light coupled into the wings 6, 6 ' is totally reflected in the area of flat sides 10, 10' of the wings 6, 6 'and decoupled by means of unillustrated decoupling elements at least in the direction of a side facing the empty container 2.
- the wings 6 , 6 ', 6 have a translucent material, so that the coupled-in light L2 can be coupled out by means of integrated decoupling elements on the flat sides 10, 10' and used to illuminate the empties container 2 from below.
- each vane 6, 6 ', 6 can assume a rotational position accommodating the empty container 2 on both sides of the vertical plane V, the light L2 must be able to be decoupled from both flat sides 10, 10' in a predetermined direction of rotation 11 operated.
- the upper wings 6, 6 'thus form even luminous surfaces that can be used to illuminate the empty container 2 from below.
- the row-shaped LED light sources 9 are arranged fixed in the region of the axis of rotation D, so that the design effort can be kept low.
- the wings 6, 6 ', 6 "each have preferably convex narrow sides as light input surface, which face the axis of rotation D, but are rotatably mounted at a distance from the fixed LED light sources 9.
- the lower illumination unit 4 "thus enables an illumination of the empties container 2 from below or a backlighting directed against the detection direction 8.
- the lower illumination unit 4" is located below the horizontal median plane M of the empties container 2 or the LED light sources 9 are located below the empty container 2.
- FIG. 2 a device for the detection of empty containers 2 is shown, which differs from the embodiment according to FIG. 1 is distinguished by another embodiment of the lower illumination unit 14.
- the lower lighting unit 14 is formed by two lights 15, which are arranged on both sides of the vertical plane V and below the upper wings 6, 6 '. They each emit a light beam L2 ', which is directed to the upper wings 6, 6'.
- the lights 15 are so far positioned inwards or in the direction of the vertical plane V that a sorting of the empty containers 2 is not hindered.
- the wings 6, 6 ', 6 "of the lower lighting unit 4" according to the first embodiment according to FIG. 1 the wings 6, 6 ', 6 "of the lower lighting unit 14 according to the second embodiment according to FIG. 2 only be transparent, so that the light beam L2 'for illuminating the empty container 2 can be passed through from below. Additional decoupling elements need the wings 6, 6 ', 6 "of the lower illumination unit 14 do not have.
- the rotary member 5 consists of propeller-like, radially outwardly tapered wings 16, 16 ', 16 ", which are rotatably mounted with respect to the rotation axis D in the direction of rotation 11.
- the wings 16, 16', 16" run centrally to a common bearing tube 17th together, which is rotatably mounted with respect to the axis of rotation D.
- a triangular-shaped support is provided within this bearing tube 17, which according to the embodiment according to FIG. 1 described LED light sources 9 are arranged stationary so that the light emitted by you in the narrow sides of the upper wings 16, 16 'is coupled.
- the LED light sources 9 are arranged in two axial rows, wherein the one row to the first wing 16 and the second row of the LED light sources 9 to the second wing 16 'are arranged oriented.
- the rotary member 5 is mounted in a housing frame 19, which also serves to receive an optical detection unit 3 '. This is attached to one side of the housing frame 19 and cooperates with a mounted on an opposite side of the housing frame 19 mirror 20 so together, in that an empties container arranged on the upper wings 16, 16 'is detectable.
- the wings 16, 16 ', 16 have - as in the first embodiment of the invention according to FIG. 1 - Flat sides 10, 10 'made of a translucent material. Between opposite flat sides 10, 10 'of each wing 16, 16', 16 "an unillustrated light guide is provided, which deflects the light emitted from the LED light sources 9 L3 homogeneous at an acute or obtuse angle in the direction of the empty container.
- the wings can also consist of a transparent and translucent material.
- the upper lighting unit can be omitted if in other ways sufficient lighting is ensured from above.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erkennung von Leergutbehältern in einem Leergut-Rücknahmeautomat mit einer Aufnahmeeinheit enthaltend ein um eine horizontale Drehachse gelagertes Drehorgan, das mindestens eine Auflagefläche zur Aufnahme des Leergutbehälters in einer ersten Drehstellung und zur Abgabe derselben in einer zweiten Drehstellung aufweist, mit einer optischen Erkennungseinheit zur Erkennung von charakteristischen Merkmalen des Leergutbehälters, mit einer Steuereinheit zur Verarbeitung von Bilddaten der optischen Erkennungseinheit und zur Ansteuerung des Drehorgans.The invention relates to a device for detecting empties containers in a reverse vending machine with a receiving unit containing a mounted about a horizontal axis rotary member having at least one support surface for receiving the empty container in a first rotational position and the same in a second rotational position, with a optical detection unit for detecting characteristic features of the empties container, with a control unit for processing image data of the optical detection unit and for controlling the Dregangans.
Aus der
Die Formerkennung des Leergutbehälters basiert darauf, dass die Kontur desselben durch die optische Erkennungseinheit feststellbar ist. Es hat sich herausgestellt, dass bei Leergutbehältern mit klaren durchsichtigen Mantelflächen aufgrund von Reflexionen an diesen Mantelflächen eine eindeutige Feststellung der Konturierung nicht immer möglich ist.The shape recognition of the empty container is based on the fact that its contour can be detected by the optical recognition unit. It has been found that in empties containers with clear transparent lateral surfaces due to reflections on these lateral surfaces a clear determination of the contouring is not always possible.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Vorrichtung zur Erkennung von Leergutbehältern in einem Leergut-Rücknahmeautomat derart weiterzubilden, dass die Erkennung von charakteristischen Merkmalen des Leergutbehälters verbessert wird.Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a device for detecting empties containers in a reverse vending machine so that the recognition of characteristic features of the empty container is improved.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in Verbindung mit dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist zur Beleuchtung des auf der Auflagefläche des Drehorgans aufliegenden Leergutbehälters derart, dass der Leergutbehälter von einer zu der optischen Erkennungseinheit gegenüberliegenden Seite des Leergutbehälters her beleuchtbar ist.To solve this problem, the device according to the invention in connection with the preamble of
Nach der Erfindung ist eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung vorgesehen, mittels derer ein durch eine optische Erkennungseinheit zu detektierender Leergutbehälter von einer zu der optischen Erkennungseinheit gegenüberliegenden Seite des Leergutbehälters her beleuchtet wird. Hierdurch wird ein Gegenlicht erzeugt, was die Erkennbarkeit der Konturierung des Leergutbehälters mittels der gegenüberliegenden optischen Erkennungseinheit wesentlich verbessert. Insbesondere kann hierdurch eine verbesserte Kontrastierung der Kontur des Leergutbehälters im Vergleich zu der Auflagefläche geschaffen werden, so dass charakteristische Merkmale, wie insbesondere die Form, von glasklaren Leergutbehältern sicher und eindeutig erkannt werden können.According to the invention, a lighting device is provided, by means of which an empties container to be detected by an optical detection unit is illuminated by a side of the empties container opposite the optical detection unit. As a result, a backlight is generated, which significantly improves the recognizability of the contouring of the empty container by means of the opposite optical detection unit. In particular, this can provide an improved contrasting of the contour of the empty container in comparison to the support surface, so that characteristic features, such as In particular, the shape of glass clear empties containers can be detected safely and clearly.
Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung umfasst die Beleuchtungseinrichtung Beleuchtungsmittel nicht nur zur Erzeugung eines Gegenlichtes, sondern auch Beleuchtungsmittel, so dass der Leergutbehälter von einer der optischen Erkennungseinheit zugewandten Seite des Leergutbehälters her beleuchtet wird. Hierdurch wird eine verbesserte Beleuchtung des Leergutbehälters und seiner Umgebung in Erkennungsrichtung der optischen Erkennungseinheit erreicht. Durch diese beidseitige bzw. mehrseitige Beleuchtung des Leergutbehälters ist stets eine sichere und eindeutige Erkennung von charakteristischen Merkmalen des Leergutbehälters gewährleistet.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the illumination device comprises illumination means not only for generating a back light, but also illumination means, so that the empty container is illuminated by one of the optical detection unit facing side of the empty container. As a result, an improved illumination of the empty container and its surroundings is achieved in the detection direction of the optical detection unit. Through this two-sided or multi-sided lighting of the empty container, a secure and unambiguous recognition of characteristic features of the empty container is always guaranteed.
Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung umfasst die Beleuchtungseinrichtung eine untere Beleuchtungseinheit und eine obere Beleuchtungseinheit, wobei die untere Beleuchtungseinheit mindestens eine Lichtquelle aufweist, die unterhalb einer horizontalen Längsmittelebene des Leergutbehälters angeordnet ist, und wobei die obere Beleuchtungseinheit mindestens eine Lichtquelle aufweist, die oberhalb der horizontalen Längsmittelebene des Leergutbehälters angeordnet ist. Vorteilhaft kann hierdurch eine umfassende Beleuchtung des Leergutbehälters erfolgen, der durch vorzugsweise eine einzige optische Erkennungseinheit detektierbar ist.According to a development of the invention, the illumination device comprises a lower illumination unit and an upper illumination unit, wherein the lower illumination unit has at least one light source, which is arranged below a horizontal longitudinal center plane of the empty container, and wherein the upper illumination unit has at least one light source which is above the horizontal longitudinal center plane the empties container is arranged. Advantageously, this can be done a comprehensive lighting of the empty container, which is detectable by preferably a single optical detection unit.
Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das Drehorgan als eine Flügelwelle ausgebildet, wobei die Auflagefläche für den Leergutbehälter durch zwei von der Drehachse in einem stumpfen Winkel zueinander abragende Flügel gebildet ist, die sich ausgehend von der Drehachse bezüglich einer Vertikalebene geneigt nach oben und symmetrisch zu der Vertikalebene erstrecken. Die Flügel sind aus einem transluzenten Material gebildet, so dass das von der unteren Beleuchtungseinheit abgestrahlte Licht auf den Leergutbehälter treffen kann.According to a development of the invention, the rotary member is formed as a vane shaft, wherein the support surface is formed for the empty container by two of the axis of rotation at an obtuse angle to each other projecting wings, starting from the axis of rotation with respect to a vertical plane inclined upward and symmetrically to the Extend vertical plane. The wings are from one formed translucent material, so that the radiated light from the lower lighting unit can hit the empty container.
Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind die Flügel des Drehorgans als flächige Lichtleiter ausgebildet, in die über eine der Drehachse zugewandte Schmalseite derselben Licht einkoppelbar und an gegenüberliegenden Flachseiten derselben auskoppelbar ist. Hierdurch kann platzsparend ein Gegenlicht erzeugt werden, da die mindestens eine Lichtquelle unmittelbar an einer Schmalseite des Flügels anliegen kann. Die Flügel dienen somit zur platzsparenden Umlenkung und Abstrahlung des von der Lichtquelle ausgesandten Lichtes in Richtung des Leergutbehälters.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wings of the rotary member are formed as sheet-like light guides, in which via one of the axis of rotation facing narrow side of the same light can be coupled and coupled on opposite flat sides of the same. As a result, a backlight can be generated in a space-saving manner, since the at least one light source can rest directly on a narrow side of the wing. The wings thus serve for space-saving deflection and radiation of the light emitted by the light source in the direction of the empty container.
Nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind die Lichtquelle als LED-Lichtquellen ausgebildet, die ortsfest entlang einer Drehachse der Flügelwelle angeordnet sind. Die Lichtquellen sind dabei so positioniert, dass in einer Aufnahme-Drehstellung der Flügelwelle das Licht stets in Schmalseiten der oberen beiden Flügel eingekoppelt werden kann. Der Herstellungsaufwand kann hierdurch wesentlich verringert werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the light source are formed as LED light sources, which are arranged fixedly along a rotational axis of the wing shaft. The light sources are positioned so that in a recording rotational position of the wing wave, the light can always be coupled into narrow sides of the upper two wings. The production cost can be significantly reduced thereby.
Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die untere Beleuchtungseinheit mindestens eine Lichtquelle aufweisen, die in einem Abstand zu den die Auflagefläche bildenden Flügel unterhalb derselben angeordnet ist. Die mindestens eine Lichtquelle ist so nah in Richtung der durch die Drehachse verlaufenden Vertikalebene positioniert, dass die Sortierung der Leergutbehälter nicht behindert wird.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the lower lighting unit may comprise at least one light source, which is arranged at a distance from the wings forming the support surface below the same. The at least one light source is positioned so close in the direction of the vertical plane passing through the axis of rotation, that the sorting of the empty containers is not hindered.
Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den weiteren Unteransprüchen.Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the further subclaims.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert.Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to FIGS.
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Figur 1- eine schematische Seitenansicht einer Aufnahmeeinheit nach einer ersten Ausführungsform,
Figur 2- eine schematische Seitenansicht der Aufnahmeeinheit nach einer zweiten Ausführungsform,
Figur 3- eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Aufnahmeeinheit nach einer dritten Ausführungsform und
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- a schematic side view of a receiving unit according to a first embodiment,
- FIG. 2
- a schematic side view of the receiving unit according to a second embodiment,
- FIG. 3
- a perspective view of a receiving unit according to a third embodiment and
- FIG. 4
- a front view of the receiving unit according to
FIG. 3 ,
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Erkennung von Leergutbehältern in einem Leergut-Rücknahmeautomat umfasst im Wesentlichen eine Aufnahmeeinheit 1 zur Aufnahme von sequentiell zuzuführenden Leergutbehältern 2, eine optische Erkennungseinheit 3 zur Erkennung von charakteristischen Merkmalen des zugeführten Leergutbehälters 2 sowie eine Beleuchtungseinrichtung 4 zur Beleuchtung des in der Aufnahmeeinheit positionierten Leergutbehälters 2.The device according to the invention for detecting empties containers in an empties reverse vending machine essentially comprises a receiving
Der Leergutbehälter 2 ist vorzugsweise als eine transparente Flasche ausgebildet, die aus einem Glas- oder Kunststoffmaterial (PET) hergestellt sein kann.The
Die Aufnahmeeinheit 1 ist in einem Leergut-Rücknahmeautomat integriert angeordnet und ist über eine nicht dargestellte Öffnung des Leergut-Rücknahmeautomaten zugänglich. Die Aufnahmeeinheit 1 weist ein um eine horizontale Drehachse D drehbar gelagertes Drehorgan 5 auf, das als eine Flügelwelle ausgebildet ist. Diese Flügelwelle 5 weist drei um 120° um die Drehachse D versetzt angeordnete Flügel 6, 6', 6" auf, die vorzugsweise eine gleiche axiale und radiale Länge aufweisen. Zur Aufnahme eines Leergutbehälters 2 befindet sich die Flügelwelle 5 in einer in
Zur Erkennung von charakteristischen Merkmalen des Leergutbehälters 2, wie vorzugsweise der Form des Leergutbehälters 2, ist die Beleuchtungseinrichtung 4 vorgesehen. Sie umfasst Beleuchtungsmittel, so dass der in der Aufnahmeeinheit 1 positionierte Leergutbehälter 2 von zumindest zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Leergutbehälters 2 beleuchtbar ist. Die Beleuchtungseinrichtung 4 weist zum einen eine obere Beleuchtungseinheit 4' auf, die auf der gleichen Seite wie die optische Erkennungseinheit 3 zu dem Leergutbehälter 2 bzw. zu der Flügelwelle 5 angeordnet ist. Die obere Beleuchtungseinheit 4' ist - wie die Erkennungseinheit 3 - oberhalb einer horizontalen Mittelebene M des Leergutbehälters 2 angeordnet. Die obere Beleuchtungseinheit 4' weist beispielsweise zwei Leuchten 7 auf, die zu beiden Seiten der Vertikalebene V in einem vertikalen Abstand zu dem Leergutbehälter 2 und der Flügelwelle 5 angeordnet sind. Wie aus
Ferner umfasst die Beleuchtungseinrichtung 4 eine untere Beleuchtungseinheit 4" mit Leuchten 9 bzw. LED-Lichtquellen als Beleuchtungsmittel, die im Bereich der Drehachse D in Axialrichtung reihenförmig angeordnet sind und Licht L2 in die beiden oberen Flügel 6, 6', die als flächige Lichtleiter ausgebildet sind, einkoppeln. Das in der die Flügel 6, 6' eingekoppelte Licht wird im Bereich von Flachseiten 10, 10' der Flügel 6, 6' totalreflektiert und mittels nicht dargestellter Auskoppelelemente zumindest in Richtung einer dem Leergutbehälter 2 zugewandten Seite ausgekoppelt. Die Flügel 6, 6', 6" weisen ein transluzentes Material auf, so dass das eingekoppelte Licht L2 mittels integrierter Auskoppelelemente an den Flachseiten 10, 10' ausgekoppelt und zur Beleuchtung der Leergutbehälter 2 von unten genutzt werden kann. Da bei sequentieller Aufnahme der Leergutbehälter 2 jeder Flügel 6, 6', 6" zu beiden Seiten der Vertikalebene V eine den Leergutbehälter 2 aufnehmende Drehstellung einnehmen kann, muss das Licht L2 an beiden Flachseiten 10, 10' auskoppelbar sein. Vorzugsweise wird die Flügelwelle 5 in einer vorgegebenen Drehrichtung 11 betrieben. Die oberen Flügel 6, 6' bilden somit selbst leuchtende Flächen, die zur Beleuchtung des Leergutbehälters 2 von unten genutzt werden kann.Furthermore, the
Vorzugsweise sind die reihenförmig angeordneten LED-Lichtquellen 9 ortsfest im Bereich der Drehachse D angeordnet, so dass der konstruktive Aufwand gering gehalten werden kann. Die Flügel 6, 6', 6" weisen jeweils vorzugsweise konvexförmige Schmalseiten als Lichteinkoppelfläche auf, die der Drehachse D zugewandt sind, aber in einem Abstand zu den fest angeordneten LED-Lichtquellen 9 drehbar gelagert sind.Preferably, the row-shaped
Die untere Beleuchtungseinheit 4" ermöglicht somit eine Beleuchtung des Leergutbehälters 2 von unten bzw. eine Gegenlichtbeleuchtung, die entgegen der Erkennungsrichtung 8 gerichtet ist. Die untere Beleuchtungseinheit 4" befindet sich unterhalb der horizontalen Mittelebene M des Leergutbehälters 2 bzw. die LED-Lichtquellen 9 befinden sich unterhalb des Leergutbehälters 2.The
Nach einer zweiten Ausführungsform der Erfindung gemäß
Gleiche Bauteile bzw. Bauteilfunktionen sind mit den gleichen Bezugsziffern versehen.The same components or component functions are provided with the same reference numerals.
Die untere Beleuchtungseinheit 14 wird durch zwei Leuchten 15 gebildet, die zu beiden Seiten der Vertikalebene V und unterhalb der oberen Flügel 6, 6' angeordnet sind. Sie strahlen jeweils ein Lichtbündel L2' ab, das auf die oberen Flügel 6, 6' gerichtet ist. Die Leuchten 15 sind so weit nach innen bzw. in Richtung der Vertikalebene V positioniert, dass eine Sortierung der Leergutbehälter 2 nicht behindert wird. Im Unterschied zu den Flügeln 6, 6', 6" der unteren Beleuchtungseinheit 4" nach der ersten Ausführungsform gemäß
Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung gemäß den
Das Drehorgan 5 ist in einem Gehäuserahmen 19 gelagert, das auch zur Aufnahme einer optischen Erkennungseinheit 3' dient. Diese ist an einer Seite des Gehäuserahmens 19 befestigt und wirkt mit einem an einer gegenüberliegenden Seite des Gehäuserahmens 19 befestigten Spiegel 20 so zusammen, dass ein auf den oberen Flügeln 16, 16' angeordneter Leergutbehälter detektierbar ist.The rotary member 5 is mounted in a
Die Flügel 16, 16', 16" weisen - wie bei der ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung gemäß
Es versteht sich, dass die oben aufgeführten Merkmale für sich oder zu mehreren in beliebiger Kombination miteinander Verwendung finden können. Die beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele sind nicht als abschließende Aufzählung zu verstehen, sondern haben vielmehr beispielhaften Charakter für die Schilderung der Erfindung. Insbesondere können die Flügel auch aus einem transparenten und transluzenten Material bestehen. Beispielsweise kann auch die obere Beleuchtungeinheit weggelassen werden, wenn auf andere Weise eine ausreichende Beleuchtung von oben sichergestellt ist.It is understood that the features listed above can be used alone or in combination with one another in any combination. The described embodiments are not to be understood as exhaustive enumeration, but rather have exemplary character for the description of the invention. In particular, the wings can also consist of a transparent and translucent material. For example, the upper lighting unit can be omitted if in other ways sufficient lighting is ensured from above.
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- Aufnahmeeinheitrecording unit
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- Leergutbehälterempty containers
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- optischen Erkennungseinheitoptical detection unit
- 4, 4', 4"4, 4 ', 4 "
- Beleuchtungseinrichtunglighting device
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- Drehorgan/FlügelwelleRotary member / paddle shaft
- 6, 6', 6''6, 6 ', 6' '
- Flügelwing
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- Leuchtento shine
- 88th
- Erkennungsrichtungdetection direction
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- Leuchten/LED-LichtquellenLights / LED light sources
- 10, 10'10, 10 '
- Flachseiteflat side
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- Drehrichtungdirection of rotation
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- untere Beleuchtungseinheitlower lighting unit
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- Lichtquellenlight sources
- 16, 16', 16''16, 16 ', 16' '
- Flügelwing
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- Lagerrohrbearing tube
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- Halterungbracket
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- Gehäuserahmenhousing frame
- 2020
- Spiegelmirror
- DD
- Drehachseaxis of rotation
- L1L1
- diffuse Auflichtbeleuchtungdiffuse incident light illumination
- L2L2
- Lichtlight
- L3L3
- Lichtlight
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