A Computer Vision-Based Real-Time Load Perception Method for Belt Conveyors

Mengchao Zhang, Manshan Zhou and Hao Shi

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2020, vol. 2020, 1-9

Abstract:

Real-time load detection method for belt conveyors based on computer vision is the research topic of this paper. A belt conveyor system equipped with cameras and a laser generator is used as the test apparatus. As the basis for conveyor intelligent speed regulation, two methods from different angles to perceive the load of conveyor belt were proposed, applied, and compared in this paper. Method 1 is based on the area proportion and method 2 is the detection based on laser-based computer vision technology. Laboratory experiments show that both methods can well detect the load on the conveyor belt. Method 2 is more economical and practical under the background of existing technology, also compared to the method 1, which provides a new idea and theoretical basis for the energy-saving control and intelligent development of the conveyor.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8816388

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