Inspection System
PACKVISION LG Returnable Container Inspection
Inspect returnables in crates to help prevent disruption at the unpacker
Application
Returnable crates ready for unpacking
Covers, nested bottles and foreign bottles can interfere with unpacking. PACKVISION LG inspects bottles and crates before the unpacker for these conditions, residual closures and damaged handles. The PACKVISION family system can be extended with crate identification, crate-logo inspection and Deep Learning for additional identification tasks.
- Line positionPre unpacker
- ProductsGlass, Ref Pet, Crate
- TasksCrate Unpackablity, Crate Handle Damage, Empties Crate Inspection
Operating principle
Optical depth measurement before unpacking
The STEREO inspection bridge uses two cameras to capture depth information for returnable container inspection, including bottles standing too high or protruding from the crate. Crate referencing and software-supported calibration help maintain consistent checks without an additional ultrasound array for the height tasks captured optically. The optional Deep Learning module combines FRESNEL imaging and underfloor illumination with teach-in for content classification. A communication module can transfer inspection results to the unpacker for selective unpacking.
- PerformanceUp to 7,000 cph
Benefits
- Early detection of covers and obstructing bottles helps prevent interruptions at the unpacker.
- Height differences captured optically can be checked without an additional ultrasound array.
- Reference measurement and calibration support consistent results as crate positions vary.
- Optional crate and content classification provides additional information for selective unpacking and sorting tasks.
- The compact, modular design supports retrofitting existing lines.
- Application-specific modules extend the base inspection with logo, UV and Deep Learning tasks.
Features
- Base configuration: PACKVISION STEREO with two cameras and returnable container inspection software.
- Unpackability inspection for covers, nested bottles, bottles standing too high or protruding, and foreign bottles.
- Inspection of bottle height and colour, residual closures, swing-top closures and neck-area labels.
- Detection of chipped or broken crate handles.
- Optional: crate identification by orientation, format, compartment type and colour, including coarse deformation and missing handle bars.
- Optional: crate-logo inspection with up to four additional cameras.
- Optional: Deep Learning with teach-in for content classification using contour, colour, label, material, embossing and other visible characteristics.
- Optional: UV module for carrier-ring recognition, glass/returnable-PET differentiation and UV or fluorescent markings.
- Additional software modules for selective unpacking, deposit-value determination and batch determination.