EP2132129A2 - Method for monitoring, controlling and optimising filling systems for foodstuffs, in particular for beverage bottles - Google Patents

Method for monitoring, controlling and optimising filling systems for foodstuffs, in particular for beverage bottles

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EP2132129A2
EP2132129A2 EP08734591A EP08734591A EP2132129A2 EP 2132129 A2 EP2132129 A2 EP 2132129A2 EP 08734591 A EP08734591 A EP 08734591A EP 08734591 A EP08734591 A EP 08734591A EP 2132129 A2 EP2132129 A2 EP 2132129A2
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Olaf Muszinski
Thomas Stienen
Ulrich Scholz
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C3/00—Bottling liquids or semiliquids; Filling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatus; Filling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
    • B67C3/007—Applications of control, warning or safety devices in filling machinery
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B3/00—Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying caps
    • B67B3/26—Applications of control, warning, or safety devices in capping machinery

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  • the invention is directed to a method for monitoring, control and optimization of filling systems for products of all kinds, in which solid or liquid products are filled in containers such as cans, bottles or the like.
  • the present invention is directed to bottling plants for beverages.
  • Such bottling plants for drinks are used in fully automatic operation, for example, starting from the supply of bottles, a station for bottle cleaning, a station for inspection of the unfilled bottles, to the actual container filling machine, a device for closing the bottles and finally to means for labeling and possibly for packaging in corresponding transport containers and for palletizing these transport containers.
  • the system monitoring and the associated with this error detection and / or the power control of the system automatically but at least substantially automatically.
  • this object is achieved according to the invention in that are used to obtain the necessary control data opto-electronic detection systems and these systems associated data processing systems.
  • These optoelectronic recognition systems are preferably at least one electronic camera in conjunction with a downstream, computer-aided image processing unit.
  • the image processing unit makes it possible to obtain up-to-date information about the operating state of at least one subarea of the entire system, wherein the content of the image recorded by the camera is analyzed and used to actively influence the system control, or to trigger any measures to secure persons or to remedy the fault.
  • the terms "analysis of the recorded image” and / or image processing furthermore mean that suitable software extracts information about the objects located within the image from the recorded images
  • objects may, for example, be containers such as bottles or cans, whereby these containers may also be located in different orientations at different locations, for example upright on a transport conveyor or overturned lying on the floor.
  • Other objects may be, for example, persons who are inside the bottling plant. These people can also be located in different places and thereby take the most different postures or even perform movements.
  • Known systems for image processing work in the object recognition, for example, by the method of tapping with subsequent contour comparison, which can be followed, for example, a feature recognition. The aim of this procedure is to determine all relevant information about an object or about an object. It is also possible in a further embodiment of the present invention through the use of such detection systems to ensure fully automatic operation even in the event of a fault, ie an error detection can immediately lead automatically to the control routine, which possibly also entails a fully automatic error correction.
  • the opto-electronic system according to the invention is significantly more versatile.
  • the number of moving objects e.g. the bottles to be filled or filled are also queried, such as the spatial position of bottles, such as a state in which a bottle has fallen over and there is a risk of malfunction of other parts of the system.
  • the power control of an entire system for filling containers or the power control of individual machines of the entire system be based on the occupancy of the conveyors and / or buffer lines between the individual machines. It corresponds to the state of the art to arrange at the transporters, and also at the buffer lines a number of so-called Shielalter, which then emit a digital signal when they are actuated by the ruling between the containers ram pressure, i. if the transport route or the buffer route is occupied by bottles or cans.
  • this procedure provides only very rough information about the degree of occupancy of the transport route or the buffer line, for example in the steps “empty”, “20% filled” and “50% filled.” More precise information on the occupancy rate would enable improved plant control, but will be Currently, as a larger number of switch actuators means a significantly increased design and manufacturing effort, not determined.
  • the occupancy of the transport or buffer sections is interrogated by one or more cameras, wherein the respective occupation grade can be determined by an electronic image processing of the captured images.
  • the respective occupation grade can be determined by an electronic image processing of the captured images.
  • the procedure is, for example, as follows within the image processing: First, the recorded image is analyzed as to the number of bottles or cans on the buffer line at the time of recording, whereby preferably each individual bottle is represented as an object of the "bottle" type. Subsequently, the determined number of bottles is compared with a possible maximum number of bottles stored within the computer, from which the current occupancy rate can be determined.
  • the throughput capacity of a single machine can subsequently be advantageously controlled, whereby u.a. expensive wiring can be avoided.
  • thermal imaging cameras which makes it possible, in addition to the pure visual perception, also e.g. To measure temperatures.
  • This procedure is particularly suitable for monitoring individual processes within a complete system. For example, e.g. provided to check a pasteurizer frequently provided in installations for filling food so that the temperature of the container entering this pasteuriser and / or the temperature of the container leaving the pasteurizer is within predetermined limits.
  • the process reliability can be further increased without, for example, the cabling effort is increased.
  • a tape protection monitoring of the entire filling installation can also be carried out.
  • the monitoring of the temperature of certain machines and / or storage tanks is possible.
  • the systems can also be used, for example, to be able to recognize incorrectly positioned containers, such as overturned containers. Insights of the inflow behavior into the corresponding systems, for example from intermediate buffers, can also be monitored using the procedure according to the invention.
  • the systems according to the invention can also be used to realize a protective function for the persons or employees working within the plant. Thus, it is possible, for example, to analyze the current position and / or the current body position and / or the movements of each person located within the installation as compared to previous recordings.
  • a possible result of such an analysis could be, for example, whether an individual has an emergency situation.
  • Indicators of an emergency situation may be, for example, "lying on the floor” in conjunction with prolonged inability of the person concerned.
  • the device according to the invention also located directly on the processing machines, such as the labellers supply of consumables to initiate appropriate measures when falling below a certain minimum stock.
  • a merely symbolically indicated, generally designated 1 plant should serve, for example, for filling beverage bottles.
  • the bottles are fed from a first machine 2 via 3 designated transport segments of another machine 4.
  • the transport segments 3 are driven by drive motors M.
  • the data of a data processing system 6 are supplied, such that a control of the system is possible and in particular an error detection and error correction can be done automatically.
  • the scaling or the degree of filling of the transport path is shown symbolically by a double arrow.
  • the respective position of a person located within the system is monitored in the illustrated embodiment. For example, this person may not enter the security area S.
  • the security area is characterized, for example, by color markings affixed to the hall floor. If the person now exceeds these color markings, this is recognized by the image processing, whereupon, for example, a warning signal is triggered, or else the system is completely stopped.
  • optical recognition systems used in accordance with the invention can be used for monitoring the bottle flow at at least sections of a filling installation and / or for monitoring the degree of coverage of buffer tables and / or for identifying individual bottles in the bottle flow, without restricting the invention to these special applications.
  • the invention also provided to check on the basis of the optical detection systems, if the system meets all requirements in terms of cleanliness.
  • image processing for example, contaminants of the soil could be detected.
  • the level reached within the container can be monitored and changed by influencing the filling valves.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring, controlling and optimising filling systems (1) for all product types, in particular for use in the beverage industry. According to said method, the information required to control or monitor the system is obtained by means of optoelectronic recognition systems and data processing systems associated with the latter. Image recording devices (5) and image processing computers (6) are used for this purpose.

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Verfahren zur Überwachung, Steuerung und Optimierung von Abfüllanlagen für Lebensmittel, insbesondere für Getränkeflaschen Method for monitoring, controlling and optimizing filling systems for foodstuffs, in particular for beverage bottles

Die Erfindung richtet sich auf ein Verfahren zur Überwachung, Steuerung und Optimierung von Abfüllanlagen für Produkte aller Art, bei welchen feste oder flüssige Produkte in Behälter wie Dosen, Flaschen oder dergleichen abgefüllt werden. Insbesondere richtet sich die vorliegende Erfindung auf Abfüllanlagen für Getränke.The invention is directed to a method for monitoring, control and optimization of filling systems for products of all kinds, in which solid or liquid products are filled in containers such as cans, bottles or the like. In particular, the present invention is directed to bottling plants for beverages.

Derartige Abfüllanlagen für Getränke werden im vollautomatischen Betrieb eingesetzt, beispielsweise ausgehend von der Zufuhr von Flaschen, ggf. einer Station zur Flaschenreinigung, eine Station zur Inspektion der ungefüllten Flaschen, zu der eigentlichen Behälterfüllmaschine, einer Einrichtung zum Verschließen der Flaschen und schließlich zu Einrichtungen zum Etikettieren und ggf. zum Verpacken in entsprechende Transportgebinde und zum Palletieren dieser Transportgebinde.Such bottling plants for drinks are used in fully automatic operation, for example, starting from the supply of bottles, a station for bottle cleaning, a station for inspection of the unfilled bottles, to the actual container filling machine, a device for closing the bottles and finally to means for labeling and possibly for packaging in corresponding transport containers and for palletizing these transport containers.

Wegen der häufig gegen Außeneinflüsse, insbesondere schädigende Keime, sehr sensiblen Flascheninhalte, insbesondere im Lebensmittelsektor, werden die Abfüllanlagen häufig in sogenannten Reinräumen betrieben, wobei es möglichst vermieden werden soll, dass Personen in den Abfüllvorgang eingreifen.Because of the often against external influences, especially damaging germs, very sensitive bottle contents, especially in the food sector, the bottling plants are often operated in so-called clean rooms, it should be avoided if possible that persons intervene in the filling process.

Wegen der Komplexität der Maschinenverbände einschließlich der Transporteinheiten und der notwendigen Steuerung ist man bemüht, alle Anlagenelemente so aufeinander abzustimmen, dass es zu einem reibungslosen Abfüllvorgang kommt bei möglichst optimalem Durchsatz, d.h. in der Regel zu einem möglichst großen Durchsatz gemessen in Behältern pro Stunde.Due to the complexity of the machine assemblies including the transport units and the necessary control, it is endeavored to coordinate all system elements so that it comes to a smooth filling process at optimum throughput, i. usually to the highest possible throughput measured in containers per hour.

Wegen der Betriebsweise ist es geboten, etwaig entstehende Fehler innerhalb der Gesamtanlage möglichst frühzeitig zu erkennen. Dabei sind insbesondere Störungen des ungestörten Flaschendurchsatzes möglichst frühzeitig zu erkennen und möglichst rasch zu beseitigen, um die maximale Leistungsfähigkeit der Anlage ungestört ausnutzen zu können.Because of the mode of operation, it is necessary to detect any errors that may arise within the overall system as early as possible. In particular, disturbances of the undisturbed bottle throughput are to be recognized as early as possible and eliminated as quickly as possible in order to be able to exploit the maximum efficiency of the system undisturbed.

Hier setzt die Erfindung an, deren Aufgabe im Wesentlichen darin besteht, eine Anlagen- oder Maschinenüberwachung vorzunehmen. Im Rahmen dieser Anlagenoder Maschinenüberwachung kann beispielsweise der Einsatz von innerhalb der Anlage befindlichen, mit der Fehlererkennung und/oder der Leistungssteuerung beauftragter Personen vollständig eingespart werden, zumindest aber deutlich reduziert werden. Weiterhin können zusätzliche, der Personensicherheit oder auch der Prozesssicherheit dienenden Funktionen realisiert werden.This is where the invention begins, the task of which is essentially to carry out a system or machine monitoring. In the context of these systems or machine monitoring, for example, the use of persons located within the system and assigned to fault detection and / or power control can be completely saved, or at least significantly reduced become. Furthermore, additional, person safety or process safety functions can be realized.

Vorzugsweise erfolgen die Anlagenüberwachung und die mit dieser verbundene Fehlererkennung und/oder die Leistungssteuerung der Anlage automatisch zumindest aber im Wesentlichen automatisch.Preferably, the system monitoring and the associated with this error detection and / or the power control of the system automatically but at least substantially automatically.

Mit einem Verfahren der eingangs bezeichneten Art wird diese Aufgabe gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, dass zur Gewinnung der notwendigen Steuerdaten optoelektronische Erkennungssysteme und diesen Systemen zugeordnete Datenverarbeitungsanlagen eingesetzt werden. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei diesen optoelektronischen Erkennungssystemen um mindestens eine elektronische Kamera in Verbindung mit einer nachgeschalteten, rechnergestützten Bildverarbeitungseinheit.With a method of the type described, this object is achieved according to the invention in that are used to obtain the necessary control data opto-electronic detection systems and these systems associated data processing systems. These optoelectronic recognition systems are preferably at least one electronic camera in conjunction with a downstream, computer-aided image processing unit.

Dabei wird es durch die Bildverarbeitungseinheit u.a. ermöglicht, aktuelle Informationen über den Betriebszustand zumindest eines Teilbereiches der Gesamtanlage zu gewinnen, wobei der Inhalt des durch die Kamera aufgenommenen Bildes analysiert und zur aktiven Beeinflussung der Anlagensteuerung, bzw. zur Auslösung etwaiger Maßnahmen zur Sicherung von Personen oder zur Störungsbeseitigung verwendet wird.It is u.a. by the image processing unit. makes it possible to obtain up-to-date information about the operating state of at least one subarea of the entire system, wherein the content of the image recorded by the camera is analyzed and used to actively influence the system control, or to trigger any measures to secure persons or to remedy the fault.

Dabei ist im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung unter den Begriffen .Analyse des aufgenommenen Bildes" und/oder Bildverarbeitung weiterhin zu verstehen, dass eine geeignete Software aus den aufgenommenen Bildern Informationen über die innerhalb des Bildes befindlichen Objekte gewinnt. Dazu wird auf an sich bekannte Weise zunächst ermittelt, welche Objekte sich innerhalb des Bildes befinden. Bei diesen Objekten kann es sich beispielsweise um Behälter wie Flaschen oder Dosen handeln, wobei sich diese Behälter auch in verschiedenen Orientierungen an verschiedenen Orten befinden können, also beispielsweise aufrecht stehend auf einem Transportförderer oder aber auch umgefallen auf dem Boden liegend.In the context of the present invention, the terms "analysis of the recorded image" and / or image processing furthermore mean that suitable software extracts information about the objects located within the image from the recorded images These objects may, for example, be containers such as bottles or cans, whereby these containers may also be located in different orientations at different locations, for example upright on a transport conveyor or overturned lying on the floor.

Bei weiteren Objekten kann es sich beispielsweise um Personen handeln, welche sich innerhalb der Abfüllanlage aufhalten. Auch diese Personen können sich an unterschiedlichsten Orten befinden und dabei die unterschiedlichsten Körperhaltungen einnehmen oder gar Bewegungen ausführen. Bekannte Systeme zur Bildverarbeitung arbeiten bei der Objekterkennung beispielsweise nach dem Verfahren des An- tastens mit nachfolgendem Konturvergleich, worauf sich beispielsweise eine Merkmalserkennung anschließen kann. Ziel dieser Vorgehensweise ist es, alles relevanten Informationen zu einem Objekt, bzw. über ein Objekt zu ermitteln. Ebenfalls wird es in einer weiteren Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung durch den Einsatz von derartiger Erkennungssysteme ermöglicht, einen vollautomatischen Betrieb auch im Störfall zu gewährleisten, d.h. eine Fehlererkennung kann sofort automatisch zur Steuerungsroutine führen, die ggf. auch eine vollautomatische Fehlerbeseitigung nach sich zieht.Other objects may be, for example, persons who are inside the bottling plant. These people can also be located in different places and thereby take the most different postures or even perform movements. Known systems for image processing work in the object recognition, for example, by the method of tapping with subsequent contour comparison, which can be followed, for example, a feature recognition. The aim of this procedure is to determine all relevant information about an object or about an object. It is also possible in a further embodiment of the present invention through the use of such detection systems to ensure fully automatic operation even in the event of a fault, ie an error detection can immediately lead automatically to the control routine, which possibly also entails a fully automatic error correction.

Der grundsätzliche Einsatz von opto-elektronischen Einrichtungen zur Zustandsbeo- bachtung von in Anlagen ablaufenden Prozessen ist bekannt, so beispielsweise aus der DE 10 2004 029 359 B4.The basic use of optoelectronic devices for condition monitoring of processes taking place in plants is known, for example from DE 10 2004 029 359 B4.

Es ist auch bekannt, Teilsteuerungsautomaten durch derartige opto-elektronische Einrichtungen zu steuern, wobei eine einfache und seit langem bekannte derartige Möglichkeit in dem Einsatz von Lichtschranken besteht, von denen wenigstens eine Ja-/Nein-Information herleitbar ist.It is also known to control parts control machines by such optoelectronic devices, wherein a simple and long known such possibility consists in the use of light barriers, of which at least one yes / no information can be deduced.

Das erfindungsgemäße opto-elektronische System ist demgegenüber deutlich vielseitiger. Durch die Anwendung der vorliegenden Erfindung, kann beispielsweise die Anzahl der bewegten Objekte, z.B. der zu befüllenden oder der bereits gefüllten Flaschen ebenso abgefragt werden, wie etwa die räumliche Position von Flaschen, etwa ein Zustand, in dem eine Flasche umgefallen ist und so die Gefahr einer Fehlfunktion von weiteren Anlagenteile besteht.In contrast, the opto-electronic system according to the invention is significantly more versatile. By the application of the present invention, for example, the number of moving objects, e.g. the bottles to be filled or filled are also queried, such as the spatial position of bottles, such as a state in which a bottle has fallen over and there is a risk of malfunction of other parts of the system.

Es ist dem Fachmann aus dem Stand der Technik beispielsweise bekannt, die Leistungsregelung einer Gesamtanlage zur Füllung von Behältern bzw. die Leistungsregelung einzelner Maschinen der Gesamtanlage anhand der Belegung der Transporteure und/oder Pufferstrecken zwischen den einzelnen Maschinen vorzunehmen. Dabei entspricht es dem Stand der Technik, an den Transporteuren, und auch an den Pufferstrecken eine Anzahl so genannter Stauschalter anzuordnen, welche dann ein digitales Signal abgeben, wenn sie durch den, zwischen den Behältern herrschendem Staudruck betätigt werden, d.h. wenn die Transportstrecke, bzw. die Pufferstrecke mit Flaschen oder Dosen belegt ist. Diese Vorgehensweise liefert naturgemäß nur sehr grobe Angaben über den Belegungsgrad der Transportstrecke oder der Pufferstrecke, beispielsweise in den Stufen „leer", „20% gefüllt" und „50% gefüllt". Genauere Angaben zum Belegungsgrad würden zwar eine verbesserte Anlagensteuerung ermöglichen, werden aber zurzeit, da eine größere Anzahl von Stauschaltern einen deutlich erhöhten konstruktiven und fertigungstechnischen Aufwand bedeutet, nicht ermittelt.For example, it is known to the person skilled in the art from the prior art that the power control of an entire system for filling containers or the power control of individual machines of the entire system be based on the occupancy of the conveyors and / or buffer lines between the individual machines. It corresponds to the state of the art to arrange at the transporters, and also at the buffer lines a number of so-called Stauschalter, which then emit a digital signal when they are actuated by the ruling between the containers ram pressure, i. if the transport route or the buffer route is occupied by bottles or cans. By its nature, this procedure provides only very rough information about the degree of occupancy of the transport route or the buffer line, for example in the steps "empty", "20% filled" and "50% filled." More precise information on the occupancy rate would enable improved plant control, but will be Currently, as a larger number of switch actuators means a significantly increased design and manufacturing effort, not determined.

Erfindungsgemäß wird beispielsweise die Belegung der Transport- bzw. Pufferstrecken durch eine oder mehrere Kameras abgefragt, wobei die jeweiligen Belegungs- grade durch eine elektronische Bildverarbeitung der aufgenommenen Bilder ermittelt werden. Dabei werden bei entsprechender Programmierung beispielsweise für jede einzelne Pufferstrecke genaue, d.h. fein abgestufte Belegungsgrade, beispielsweise in 2%-Schritten ermittelt.According to the invention, for example, the occupancy of the transport or buffer sections is interrogated by one or more cameras, wherein the respective occupation grade can be determined by an electronic image processing of the captured images. In this case, with appropriate programming, for example, for each individual buffer section accurate, ie finely graded occupancy rates, for example, determined in 2% steps.

Zur Ermittlung dieser fein gestuften Belegungsgrade wird innerhalb der Bildverarbeitung beispielsweise wie folgt vorgegangen: Zunächst wird das aufgenommene Bild dahingehend analysiert, welche Anzahl von Flaschen oder Dosen sich zum Aufnahmezeitpunkt auf der Pufferstrecke befindet, wobei vorzugsweise jede einzelne Flasche als ein Objekt des Typs „Flasche", d.h. als eine solche erkannt wird. Anschließend wird die ermittelte Zahl der Flaschen mit einer, rechnerintern gespeicherten, möglichen maximalen Anzahl von Flaschen verglichen, woraus sich der aktuelle Belegungsgrad ermitteln lässt.To determine these finely graded occupancy levels, the procedure is, for example, as follows within the image processing: First, the recorded image is analyzed as to the number of bottles or cans on the buffer line at the time of recording, whereby preferably each individual bottle is represented as an object of the "bottle" type. Subsequently, the determined number of bottles is compared with a possible maximum number of bottles stored within the computer, from which the current occupancy rate can be determined.

In Abhängigkeit vom ermittelten Belegungsgrad der zugehörigen Pufferstrecke kann nachfolgend die Durchsatzleistung einer Einzelmaschine vorteilhaft geregelt werden, wobei u.a. aufwändige Verkabelungen vermieden werden.Depending on the determined degree of occupancy of the associated buffer section, the throughput capacity of a single machine can subsequently be advantageously controlled, whereby u.a. expensive wiring can be avoided.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen. So besteht z.B. eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Möglichkeit darin, Wärmebildkameras einzusetzen, wodurch es ermöglicht wird, neben der reinen optischen Wahrnehmung auch z.B. Temperaturen zu messen. Diese Vorgehensweise eignet sich insbesondere dazu, einzelne Prozesse innerhalb einer Gesamtanlage zu überwachen. So ist z.B. vorgesehen, einen in Anlagen zur Abfüllung von Lebensmitteln häufig vorgesehenen Pasteur dahingehend zu kontrollieren, dass die Temperatur der in diesen Pas- teur einlaufenden Behälter und/oder die Temperatur der aus dem Pasteur auslaufenden Behälter innerhalb vorgegebener Grenzen liegt.Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims. For example, there is Another possibility according to the invention is to use thermal imaging cameras, which makes it possible, in addition to the pure visual perception, also e.g. To measure temperatures. This procedure is particularly suitable for monitoring individual processes within a complete system. For example, e.g. provided to check a pasteurizer frequently provided in installations for filling food so that the temperature of the container entering this pasteuriser and / or the temperature of the container leaving the pasteurizer is within predetermined limits.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Anwendung einer Wärmebildkamera, in Verbindung mit einer nachfolgenden Bildverarbeitung und Verwendung der ermittelten Ergebnisse (Ist-Temperaturen) zur Anlagensteuerung kann die Prozesssicherheit weiter gesteigert werden, ohne dass beispielsweise der Verkabelungsaufwand gesteigert wird.The inventive application of a thermal imaging camera, in conjunction with a subsequent image processing and use of the determined results (actual temperatures) for system control, the process reliability can be further increased without, for example, the cabling effort is increased.

Ebenfalls kann erfindungsgemäß mittels der Kombination von Wärmebildkamera und nachfolgender analytischer Bildverarbeitung auch eine Bandschutzüberwachung der gesamten Abfüllanlage erfolgen. Analog ist auch die Überwachung der Eigentemperaturen bestimmter Maschinen und/oder Lagertanks möglich. Weiterhin können die Systeme auch eingesetzt werden, um z.B. falsch positionierte Behälter, etwa umgefallene Behälter, erkennen zu können. Auch können Erkenntnisse des Einströmverhaltens in die entsprechenden Anlagen, etwa aus Zwischenpuffern mit der erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrensweise überwacht werden. Weiterhin können die erfindungsgemäßen Systeme auch dahingehend eingesetzt werden, eine Schutzfunktion für die innerhalb der Anlage tätigen Personen oder Mitarbeiter zu realisieren. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, die aktuelle Position und/oder die aktuelle Körperhaltung und/oder die im Vergleich zu vorhergehenden Aufnahmen durchgeführten Bewegungen einer jeden innerhalb der Anlage befindlichen Person zu analysieren.Likewise, according to the invention, by means of the combination of thermal imaging camera and subsequent analytical image processing, a tape protection monitoring of the entire filling installation can also be carried out. Similarly, the monitoring of the temperature of certain machines and / or storage tanks is possible. Furthermore, the systems can also be used, for example, to be able to recognize incorrectly positioned containers, such as overturned containers. Insights of the inflow behavior into the corresponding systems, for example from intermediate buffers, can also be monitored using the procedure according to the invention. Furthermore, the systems according to the invention can also be used to realize a protective function for the persons or employees working within the plant. Thus, it is possible, for example, to analyze the current position and / or the current body position and / or the movements of each person located within the installation as compared to previous recordings.

Bei einem möglichen Ergebnis einer derartigen Analyse könnte es sich beispielsweise darum handeln, ob bei einer Person eine Notsituation vorliegt. Indikatoren für eine Notsituation können beispielsweise ein „auf dem Boden liegen" in Verbindung mit einer längeren Regungslosigkeit der betreffenden Person sein.A possible result of such an analysis could be, for example, whether an individual has an emergency situation. Indicators of an emergency situation may be, for example, "lying on the floor" in conjunction with prolonged inability of the person concerned.

Weiterhin könnte ermittelt werden, ob sich Personen in einem nicht für Personen zugelassenen Teilbereich der Anlage, beispielsweise in einem Sterilbereich, befinden.Furthermore, it could be determined whether persons are in a non-authorized part of the plant, for example in a sterile area.

Beim Erkennen solcher Situationen könnten durch erfindungsgemäß vorgesehene erweiterte Funktionen der Anlagensteuerung entsprechende Maßnahmen, beispielsweise das Auslösen eines Alarms, veranlasst werden.Upon detection of such situations, appropriate measures, for example the triggering of an alarm, could be initiated by the advanced functions of the system control provided according to the invention.

Ebenfalls kann durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auch der direkt an den Verarbeitungsmaschinen, beispielsweise den Etikettiermaschinen befindliche Vorrat an Verbrauchsmaterialien, überwacht werden, um bei Unterschreitung eines bestimmten Mindestbestandes entsprechende Maßnahmen einzuleiten.Also can be monitored by the device according to the invention also located directly on the processing machines, such as the labellers supply of consumables to initiate appropriate measures when falling below a certain minimum stock.

Weiterhin ist es auch möglich, die Wege des Bedienungspersonals einer Abfüllanlage aufzuzeichnen, um anschließend vorteilhafte Erkenntnisse für die Gestaltung zukünftiger Anlagen zu gewinnen.Furthermore, it is also possible to record the paths of the operating staff of a bottling plant, in order subsequently to gain advantageous knowledge for the design of future plants.

Nachfolgend ist die Erfindung anhand eines Aufführungsbeispieles näher beschrieben. Im Einzelnen zeigt die Zeichnung lediglich schematisch dargestellt eine Anlage zum Füllen von Getränkeflaschen.The invention is described in more detail below with reference to a performance example. In detail, the drawing shows only schematically illustrated a system for filling beverage bottles.

Eine lediglich symbolisch angedeutete, allgemein mit 1 bezeichnete Anlage soll beispielsweise zum Füllen von Getränkeflaschen dienen. Dabei werden die Flaschen von einer ersten Maschine 2 über mit 3 bezeichnete Transportsegmente einer weiteren Maschine 4 zugeführt. Die Transportsegmente 3 werden durch Antriebsmotoren M angetrieben.A merely symbolically indicated, generally designated 1 plant should serve, for example, for filling beverage bottles. The bottles are fed from a first machine 2 via 3 designated transport segments of another machine 4. The transport segments 3 are driven by drive motors M.

Zur Überwachung der Anlage, beispielsweise auch zur Überwachung des Befül- lungsgrades der Transportsegmente und zur Steuerung der Anlage sind Kameras vorgesehen, allgemein mit 5 bezeichnet, deren Daten einer Datenverarbeitungsanlage 6 zugeführt werden, derart, dass eine Steuerung der Anlage möglich ist und insbesondere eine Fehlererkennung und Fehlerbeseitigung automatisch erfolgen kann. Die Skalierung bzw. der Befüllgrad der Transportstrecke ist mit einem Doppelpfeil symbolisch dargestellt.To monitor the system, for example also to monitor the degree of filling of the transport segments and to control the system are cameras provided, generally designated 5, the data of a data processing system 6 are supplied, such that a control of the system is possible and in particular an error detection and error correction can be done automatically. The scaling or the degree of filling of the transport path is shown symbolically by a double arrow.

Weiterhin wird im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel die jeweilige Position einer innerhalb der Anlage befindlichen Person überwacht. Diese Person darf beispielsweise den Sicherheitsbereich S nicht betreten. Der Sicherheitsbereich ist beispielsweise durch auf dem Hallenboden angebrachte Farbmarkierungen gekennzeichnet. Überschreitet nun die Person diese Farbmarkierungen, so wird dieses von der Bildverarbeitung erkannt, worauf beispielsweise ein Warnsignal ausgelöst wird, oder aber die Anlage vollständig angehalten wird.Furthermore, the respective position of a person located within the system is monitored in the illustrated embodiment. For example, this person may not enter the security area S. The security area is characterized, for example, by color markings affixed to the hall floor. If the person now exceeds these color markings, this is recognized by the image processing, whereupon, for example, a warning signal is triggered, or else the system is completely stopped.

Die erfindungsgemäß eingesetzten optischen Erkennungssysteme können zur Ll- berwachung des Flaschenstromes an wenigstens Teilabschnitten einer Füllanlage eingesetzt werden und/oder zur Überwachung des Belegungsgrades von Puffertischen und/ oder zur Identifizierung von Einzelflaschen im Flaschenstrom, ohne dass die Erfindung auf diese speziellen Einsätze beschränkt wäre.The optical recognition systems used in accordance with the invention can be used for monitoring the bottle flow at at least sections of a filling installation and / or for monitoring the degree of coverage of buffer tables and / or for identifying individual bottles in the bottle flow, without restricting the invention to these special applications.

So ist z.B. erfindungsgemäß ebenfalls vorgesehen, anhand der optischen Erkennungssysteme zu Überprüfen, ob die Anlage allen Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Sauberkeit genügt. Durch die Bildverarbeitung könnten beispielsweise Verunreinigungen des Bodens erkannt werden.For example, e.g. According to the invention also provided to check on the basis of the optical detection systems, if the system meets all requirements in terms of cleanliness. By image processing, for example, contaminants of the soil could be detected.

Weiterhin kann durch die vorgestellte Erfindung auch der innerhalb der Behälter erreichte Füllstand überwacht und durch die Beeinflussung der Füllventile verändert werden. Furthermore, by the presented invention, the level reached within the container can be monitored and changed by influencing the filling valves.

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Patentansprüche: claims: 1. Verfahren zur Überwachung, Steuerung und Optimierung von Abfüllanlagen für Produkte aller Art, insbesondere zur Anwendung in der Getränkeindustrie, wobei zur Gewinnung von, zur Steuerung oder Überwachung der Anlage notwendiger Informationen optoelektronische Erkennungssysteme und diesen Systemen zugeordnete Datenverarbeitungsanlagen verwendet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Bildaufnahmegeräte und Bildverarbeitungsrechner eingesetzt werden.1. A method for monitoring, control and optimization of filling systems for all types of products, in particular for use in the beverage industry, wherein for obtaining, necessary to control or monitor the system necessary information optoelectronic detection systems and these systems associated data processing equipment, characterized in that Image recording devices and image processing computers are used. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Wärmebildkameras und zugeordnete Datenverarbeitungsanlagen eingesetzt werden.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that thermal imaging cameras and associated data processing systems are used. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in den zugeordneten Datenverarbeitungsanlagen Methoden der Bildanalyse und/oder der Objekterkennung angewendet werden.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that methods of image analysis and / or the object recognition are applied in the associated data processing systems. 4. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Erkennung von Objekten angewendet werden.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for the detection of objects. 5. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei den Objekten um Behälter und/oder Personen handelt.5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the objects are containers and / or persons. 6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es sich bei den Objekten um einzelne Behälter und/oder einzelne Personen handelt.6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the objects are individual containers and / or individual persons. 7. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Erkennung der Lage und/oder der Ausrichtung und/oder von Bewegungen von Objekten eingesetzt werden.7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for detecting the position and / or orientation and / or movements of objects. 8. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung des Behälterstromes an wenigstens Teilabschnitten einer Füllanlage eingesetzt werden.8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems for monitoring the container flow are used at least sections of a filling system. 9. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung des Belegungsgrades von Puffertischen eingesetzt werden. 9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for monitoring the degree of occupancy of buffer tables. 10. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung des Eigenstörverhaltens von Anlagen mit Auswirkung auf vor-/nachgeschalteten Puffern und Anlageteilen eingesetzt werden.10. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used to monitor the intrinsic behavior of plants with effect on upstream / downstream buffers and equipment parts. 11. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Messung der Temperaturen, von Behältern und/oder Anlageteilen eingesetzt werden.11. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for measuring the temperatures of containers and / or plant parts. 12. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Aufnahme und/oder Überwachung und/oder Optimierung der Laufwege von Personen eingesetzt werden.12. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for recording and / or monitoring and / or optimization of the routes of people. 13. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung der Körperhaltung und/oder der Bewegungen von Personen eingesetzt werden.13. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for monitoring the posture and / or the movements of persons. 14. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zum Personenschutz, z.B. anstelle von Lichtschranken, eingesetzt werden.A method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal detection optical systems, e.g. instead of photocells. 15. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Erfassung der liniennahen Intralogistik eingesetzt werden.15. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for detecting the near-line intralogistics. 16. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Erfassung und Überwachung des Vorhandenseins von Verbrauchsmaterialien eingesetzt werden.16. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for detecting and monitoring the presence of consumables. 17. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung der Anlagenumgebung, wie Verunreinigungszustand des Bodens, eingesetzt werden.17. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems for monitoring the plant environment, such as soil contamination, are used. 18. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Ventilsteuerung eingesetzt werden.18. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for valve control. 19. Verfahren nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die optischen Erkennungssysteme zur Überwachung von Sicherheitsbereichen und/oder Speerflächen und/oder Sterilräumen eingesetzt werden. 19. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the optical detection systems are used for monitoring security areas and / or spear areas and / or sterile areas.
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