Automatic transfer device for transfer disc in rose processing process

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of processing and transferring, in particular to an automatic transferring device for a transferring disc in the rose processing process, which comprises a frame body and an intelligent chassis, a plurality of storage grooves are formed in the frame body in the height direction and used for storing the transfer discs. The intelligent chassis comprises a movable chassis, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the movable chassis, a conveying assembly is arranged at the end, away from the movable chassis, of the telescopic rod, an extension frame is fixedly connected to the end, away from the movable chassis, of the telescopic rod and located at the bottom of the conveying assembly, and a plurality of smell sensors are arranged on the extension frame. And a controller is arranged on the movable chassis. By the adoption of the technical scheme, whether filling of the transfer disc is completed or not is judged, and the steps of placing the transfer disc into the storage groove, driving the frame body to enter the drying chamber and the like are automatically completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of processing and transfer technology, and more specifically, to an automatic transfer device for a transfer tray during rose processing. Background Technology

[0002] Rose, a deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, is a medicinal and edible plant with both economic and cultural value. Its main active ingredients include volatile oils, flavonoids, polyphenols, and polysaccharides. These components not only give roses their unique aroma and flavor but also possess significant biological activities, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its flowers are primarily used in food and for extracting fragrances. Rose petals contain over 300 chemical components, such as quercetin, fragrance-containing fatty oils, and organic acids, all beneficial for beauty and health. Rose petals can be further processed into fresh flower cakes, dried petals, rose wine, rose jam, rose beverages, and rose essential oil.

[0003] In existing technology, transfer trays are typically used to transport roses to the drying room. Operators load multiple transfer trays and assemble them onto a dedicated transfer frame. The transfer frame has multiple storage slots distributed along its height and is equipped with casters at the bottom to load and transport multiple transfer trays. However, transfer frames usually lack handles, requiring operators to directly push the frame to move it. Handles cannot improve the pushing process because the drying room has limited space, and handles would occupy lateral space, reducing the maximum number of transfer frames that can be accommodated. Secondly, transfer frames are usually quite tall. The storage slots at the higher positions are inconvenient for shorter operators, while the storage slots at the lower positions require squatting or bending over for assembly, easily leading to lower back muscle fatigue and injury. Furthermore, the transfer frame is constantly exposed to the high-temperature, dry environment of the drying room. If electrical components such as drive mechanisms and controllers are installed on the frame, their lifespan will be significantly shortened due to the prolonged exposure to this environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an automatic transfer device for the transfer tray during rose processing. This device determines whether the transfer tray has been fully loaded and automatically completes steps such as placing the transfer tray into the storage slot and driving the frame into the drying chamber.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an automatic transfer device for a transfer tray during rose processing, comprising a frame and an intelligent chassis; The frame has several storage slots along its height, which are used to store transfer trays. The intelligent chassis includes a mobile chassis, a telescopic rod fixedly connected to the mobile chassis, a conveying component at the end of the telescopic rod away from the mobile chassis, an extension frame fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod away from the mobile chassis, the extension frame being located at the bottom of the conveying component, and several odor sensors being provided on the extension frame; The mobile chassis is equipped with a controller. After the transfer tray is placed on the conveying component, the controller acquires the detection information of each odor sensor. When the detection data of each odor sensor meets the preset value, the telescopic rod is activated to align the height of the transfer tray with the storage slot, and then the conveying component is controlled to convey the transfer tray into the storage slot. The controller is also used to control the telescopic rod to lift the frame and move it when the smart chassis is at the bottom of the frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the controller is connected to a wireless component, which is used to provide remote control of the smart chassis.

[0007] Furthermore, the controller is used to preset the intelligent chassis movement route, and the controller is used to control the intelligent chassis to move along the movement route after the frame is lifted.

[0008] Furthermore, a laser rangefinder is installed on one side of the extension rack, which is used to determine whether there is a transfer tray in the storage slot.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the frame is provided with a receiving cavity with an opening on one side. The receiving cavity is used to accommodate the intelligent chassis. The top of the receiving cavity is provided with a ferromagnetic metal plate. An electromagnet is provided on the extension frame, and the top of the electromagnet is flush with the top of the transmission component.

[0010] Furthermore, a positioning plate is provided on the side of the receiving cavity away from the opening, and a groove is provided in the middle of the positioning plate; The controller is used to acquire the detection data of the laser rangefinder and to control the smart chassis to move along the length of the positioning plate. When the laser rangefinder detects that the data change is equal to the groove depth, it determines that the smart chassis is aligned with the receiving cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, a rack is provided on the side of the frame away from the opening. The rack is slidably connected to the frame along the height direction. An elastic element is provided at the bottom of the rack. The end of the elastic element away from the rack is fixedly connected to a ferromagnetic metal plate. Each storage slot is fixedly connected to a support rod, and each support rod is rotatably connected to a gear. The gears mesh with a rack, and a lever is fixedly connected to the gear. An electromagnet is used to attract a rack towards a ferromagnetic metal plate when energized, causing the rack to drive a gear to rotate and drive a lever to move the transfer disc away from the opening.

[0012] Furthermore, a temperature sensor and an alarm are fixedly connected to the mobile chassis.

[0013] The technical solution of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: The intelligent chassis can be placed at the bottom of the frame and lifted off the ground by telescopic rods. The frame can then be moved by the intelligent chassis, transporting it from the loading area to the drying room without the need for operators to support it. This solves the problem of the frame not being easy to install handles and reduces the inconvenience for operators when pushing the frame.

[0014] In addition to lifting the frame, the telescopic rod also assists in assembling the transfer tray into the storage slot. During transfer tray assembly, with the intelligent chassis positioned to one side of the frame, the telescopic rod extends to lift the conveyor assembly and extension frame to a convenient working height. The operator then places the transfer tray on the conveyor belt and aligns it with the frame or extension frame. Since the transfer tray will later serve as a container during drying in the drying chamber, its bottom has a mesh-like perforated structure. Utilizing this feature, the odor sensor on the extension frame determines the aroma concentration at various points on the transfer tray after it is placed on the conveyor belt. A higher aroma concentration indicates more roses accumulated at that point. By combining the aroma concentration at each point, the operator determines whether the number and uniformity of roses on the transfer tray meet the requirements for drying operations.

[0015] Once the controller determines that the roses on the transfer tray are filled to meet the drying requirements, it controls the telescopic rod to change the height of the transfer tray, aligning it with the storage trough, and then controls the track drive to send the transfer tray into the storage trough. During this process, the operator only needs to place the transfer tray on the track, without bending over or standing on tiptoe, reducing the height requirements for the operator and decreasing labor intensity.

[0016] After the intelligent chassis delivers the frame loaded with transfer trays into the drying chamber, it can control the telescopic rod to retract. Once the frame is supported on the ground, the intelligent chassis separates from the frame and exits the drying chamber to avoid being affected by the high-temperature drying environment in subsequent operations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing process of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Axonometric view after removing the transfer tray; Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the rose processing of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of gears in an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the transfer tray during rose processing according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is an isometric schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing process of the present invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 7 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the intelligent chassis of an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing process of the present invention; Figure 8 This is an isometric view of the intelligent chassis of an embodiment of the automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing process of the present invention, from another perspective.

[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Intelligent chassis; 101. Storage slot; 102. Receiving cavity; 103. Opening; 104. Ferromagnetic metal plate; 105. Positioning plate; 106. Groove; 107. Rack; 108. Elastic element; 109. Support rod; 1010. Gear; 1011. Lever; 201. Mobile chassis; 202. Telescopic rod; 203. Conveying assembly; 204. Extension frame; 205. Odor sensor; 206. Laser rangefinder; 207. Electromagnet; 208. Temperature sensor; 209. Alarm. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method: Example 1 As attached Figures 1-8As shown, an automatic transfer device for a transfer tray in rose processing includes a frame 1 and an intelligent chassis 2.

[0023] The frame 1 has several storage slots 101 along its height direction, which are used to store transfer trays.

[0024] The intelligent chassis 2 includes a mobile chassis 201, which is a wheeled vehicle body. A telescopic rod 202 is bolted to the mobile chassis 201. The telescopic rod 202 is a multi-section electric telescopic rod 202 with at least 3 sections to ensure that it can be retracted to a sufficiently small volume to reduce the space required for storage. A conveying assembly 203 is provided at the end of the telescopic rod 202 away from the mobile chassis 201. The conveying assembly 203 is a tracked conveyor. An extension frame 204 is bolted to the end of the telescopic rod 202 away from the mobile chassis 201. The size and shape of the extension frame 204 are the same as the transfer tray. The extension frame 204 is located at the bottom of the conveying assembly 203. Several odor sensors 205 are provided on the extension frame 204.

[0025] The mobile chassis 201 is equipped with a controller, which is a single-chip microcomputer. The controller is used to acquire the detection information of each odor sensor 205 after the transfer tray is placed on the conveying component 203. When the detection data of each odor sensor 205 meets the preset value, the telescopic rod 202 is activated to align the transfer tray with the storage slot 101. Then, the conveying component 203 is controlled to convey the transfer tray into the storage slot 101.

[0026] The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 102, and the receiving cavity 102 has an opening 103 on one side. The receiving cavity 102 is used to receive the intelligent chassis 2. The top of the receiving cavity 102 is provided with a ferromagnetic metal plate 104. An electromagnet 207 is provided on the extension frame 204. The top of the electromagnet 207 is flush with the top of the conveying component 203.

[0027] The controller is also used to control the telescopic rod 202 to lift the frame 1 and move it when the smart chassis 2 is at the bottom of the frame 1.

[0028] The controller is connected to a wireless component, which provides remote control of the intelligent chassis 2. Operation can be remotely controlled via mobile phone or terminal through remote communication. The controller is used to preset the movement route of the intelligent chassis 2, and to control the intelligent chassis 2 to move along the movement route after the frame 1 is lifted.

[0029] The intelligent chassis 2 can be placed in the receiving cavity 102 at the bottom of the frame 1. The electromagnet 207 on the extension frame 204 will be energized to attract the ferromagnetic metal plate 104, thus magnetically constraining the frame 1 and making it less prone to swaying during subsequent movements. The intelligent chassis 2 lifts the frame 1 off the ground via the telescopic rod 202, allowing the frame 1 to be moved from the loading area to the drying chamber. The operator can remotely control the movement of the intelligent chassis 2, or use a preset route to transport the frame 1 along a preset path without operator assistance, thus overcoming the drawback of the frame 1 not having handles and reducing inconvenience for the operator when pushing the frame 1.

[0030] In addition to lifting the frame 1, the telescopic rod 202 also assists in assembling the transfer tray into the storage slot 101. During transfer tray assembly, with the intelligent chassis 2 positioned to one side of the frame 1, the telescopic rod 202 extends to lift the conveyor assembly 203 and the extension frame 204 to a height suitable for operation. The operator then places the transfer tray on the conveyor belt and aligns it with the frame 1 or the extension frame 204. Since the transfer tray will later serve as a container during drying in the drying chamber, its bottom has a mesh-like perforated structure. Utilizing this feature, the odor sensor 205 on the extension frame 204 determines the aroma concentration at various points on the transfer tray after it is placed on the conveyor belt. A higher aroma concentration indicates more roses accumulated at that point. Drying requires ensuring gaps between the roses to allow for hot air circulation, but excessive sparseness wastes space and reduces processing efficiency. By combining the aroma concentration at each point, it is determined whether the roses on the transfer tray meet the uniformity and quantity requirements of the drying operation. The detection data of each odor sensor 205 is remotely sent through the controller so that the operator can review and adjust the stacking distribution of the roses.

[0031] Once the controller determines that the roses on the transfer tray are filled to meet the drying requirements, it controls the telescopic rod 202 to change the height of the transfer tray, aligning it with the storage trough 101, and then controls the track drive to sequentially feed the transfer tray into the storage trough 101. During this process, the operator only needs to place the transfer tray on the track, without bending over or standing on tiptoe, reducing the height requirement for the operator and decreasing labor intensity.

[0032] After the intelligent chassis 2 delivers the frame 1 loaded with transfer trays into the drying chamber, it can control the telescopic rod 202 to retract. Once the frame 1 is supported on the ground, the intelligent chassis 2 separates from the frame 1 and exits the drying chamber to avoid being affected by the high-temperature drying environment in subsequent operations.

[0033] Example 2 The difference from the above embodiment is that a laser rangefinder 206 is provided on one side of the extension frame 204. The laser rangefinder 206 is used to determine whether there is a transfer tray in the storage slot 101.

[0034] A positioning plate 105 is provided on the side of the receiving cavity 102 away from the opening 103, and a groove 106 is provided in the middle of the positioning plate 105. The controller is used to acquire the detection data of the laser rangefinder 206 and to control the intelligent chassis 2 to move along the length direction of the positioning plate 105. When the laser rangefinder 206 detects that the data change amplitude is equal to the depth of the groove 106, it is determined that the intelligent chassis 2 is aligned with the receiving cavity 102.

[0035] When assembling transfer trays, the intelligent chassis 2 can sequentially assemble transfer trays into the storage slots 101 of each layer via a program. However, in some cases, manual assembly may be necessary. For example, in the middle storage slot 101, due to its appropriate height, the operator can directly place the transfer tray into the storage slot 101 without having to go through multiple steps. The laser rangefinder 206 can emit a laser beam and detect the distance to the nearest object to the extension frame 204. The laser beam in an empty storage slot 101 will directly strike the other side of the frame 1, resulting in a larger detected distance. However, in a storage slot 101 after a transfer tray has been assembled, the laser beam will directly strike the transfer tray, resulting in a smaller detected distance. This distinguishes whether a transfer tray is present in a storage slot 101. The intelligent chassis 2 will only assemble empty storage slots 101 to avoid conflicts with storage slots 101 already equipped with transfer trays.

[0036] The intelligent chassis 2 needs to be aligned with the receiving cavity 102. Alignment facilitates entry into the receiving cavity 102 and makes it easier for the transfer tray to enter the storage slot 101 during transport. During alignment, the laser rangefinder 206 continuously monitors the distance between the extension frame 204 and the positioning plate 105. As the intelligent chassis 2 continues to move, the laser beam of the laser rangefinder 206 sweeps across the groove 106, increasing the detected distance value, thus confirming that the intelligent chassis 2 is aligned with the receiving cavity 102.

[0037] Example 3 The difference from the above embodiment is that a rack 107 is provided on the side of the frame 1 away from the opening 103. The rack 107 is slidably connected to the frame 1 along the height direction of the frame 1. An elastic element 108 is provided at the bottom of the rack 107. The elastic element 108 is a spring. The end of the elastic element 108 away from the rack 107 is welded and fixed to the ferromagnetic metal plate 104. Each storage slot 101 is fixedly connected to a support rod 109, and each support rod 109 is rotatably connected to a gear 1010. Each gear 1010 meshes with a rack 107, and a lever 1011 is welded and fixed to the gear 1010. The electromagnet 207 is used to attract the rack 107 toward the ferromagnetic metal plate 104 after being energized, so that the rack 107 drives the gear 1010 to rotate and drive the lever 1011 to move the transfer plate away from the opening 103.

[0038] The conveying component 203 can convey the transfer tray into the storage slot 101. However, as the conveying proceeds, the area of ​​the transfer tray on the conveying component 203 becomes smaller and smaller, and the driving force generated also becomes smaller and smaller. It is easy for part of the transfer tray to remain in the storage slot 101 after the conveying is completed.

[0039] When the intelligent chassis 2 moves the frame 1, the electromagnet 207 will hold the ferromagnetic metal plate 104 in place. This will also attract the rack 107, which will slide towards the ferromagnetic metal plate 104, driving the gears 1010 of each layer of the frame 1 to rotate. As the gears 1010 rotate, the lever 1011 will also rotate, contacting the side wall of the transfer tray during rotation and pushing it away from the opening 103, allowing the transfer tray to fully enter the storage slot 101. When the moving chassis 201 moves the frame 1, the continuous action of the electromagnet 207 will cause the lever 1011 to continuously act on the side wall of the transfer tray, ensuring the transfer tray is firmly attached to the side of the storage slot 101 away from the opening 103, reducing the probability of the transfer tray slipping out of the storage slot 101.

[0040] Example 4 The difference from the above embodiment is that a temperature sensor 208 and an alarm 209 are bolted to the mobile chassis 201.

[0041] After the intelligent chassis 2 delivers the frame 1 into the drying chamber, it can detach from the frame 1 and leave the drying chamber. However, the operator may forget the intelligent chassis 2, leaving it inside the drying chamber. The temperature sensor 208 can determine the ambient temperature of the intelligent chassis 2. When it detects that the ambient temperature is too high, meaning the intelligent chassis 2 has been left inside the drying chamber and drying operations have started, the alarm 209 will sound an alarm to prompt the operator to retrieve it.

[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An automatic transfer device for a transfer tray in rose processing, characterized in that, Includes frame (1) and intelligent chassis (2); The frame (1) is provided with several storage slots (101) along the height direction, and the storage slots (101) are used to store the transfer tray; The intelligent chassis (2) includes a mobile chassis (201), a telescopic rod (202) is fixedly connected to the mobile chassis (201), a conveying component (203) is provided at the end of the telescopic rod (202) away from the mobile chassis (201), an extension frame (204) is fixedly connected at the end of the telescopic rod (202) away from the mobile chassis (201), the extension frame (204) is located at the bottom of the conveying component (203), and several odor sensors (205) are provided on the extension frame (204). The mobile chassis (201) is equipped with a controller. The controller is used to obtain the detection information of each odor sensor (205) after the transfer tray is placed on the conveying component (203). When the detection data of each odor sensor (205) meets the preset value, the telescopic rod (202) is activated to align the transfer tray with the storage slot (101) in height. Then, the conveying component (203) is controlled to convey the transfer tray into the storage slot (101). The controller is also used to control the telescopic rod (202) to lift the frame (1) and carry the frame (1) to move when the smart chassis (2) is at the bottom of the frame (1).

2. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller is connected to a wireless component, which is used to provide remote control of the smart chassis (2).

3. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The controller is used to preset the movement route of the intelligent chassis (2) and to control the intelligent chassis (2) to move along the movement route after the frame (1) is lifted.

4. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A laser rangefinder (206) is provided on one side of the extension rack (204). The laser rangefinder (206) is used to determine whether there is a transfer tray in the storage slot (101).

5. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The frame (1) has a receiving cavity (102) at the bottom, and an opening (103) on one side of the receiving cavity (102). The receiving cavity (102) is used to receive the intelligent chassis (2). The top of the receiving cavity (102) is provided with a ferromagnetic metal plate (104). An electromagnet (207) is provided on the extension frame (204). The top of the electromagnet (207) is flush with the top of the transmission component (203).

6. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, A positioning plate (105) is provided on the side of the receiving cavity (102) away from the opening (103), and a groove (106) is provided in the middle of the positioning plate (105). The controller is used to acquire the detection data of the laser rangefinder (206) and to control the smart chassis (2) to move along the length direction of the positioning plate (105). When the laser rangefinder (206) detects that the data change amplitude is equal to the depth of the groove (106), it is determined that the smart chassis (2) is aligned with the receiving cavity (102).

7. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rack (107) is provided on the side of the frame (1) away from the opening (103). The rack (107) is slidably connected to the frame (1) along the height direction of the frame (1). An elastic element (108) is provided at the bottom of the rack (107). The end of the elastic element (108) away from the rack (107) is fixedly connected to a ferromagnetic metal plate (104). Each storage slot (101) is fixedly connected to a support rod (109), and each support rod (109) is rotatably connected to a gear (1010). Each gear (1010) meshes with a rack (107), and each gear (1010) is fixedly connected to a lever (1011). An electromagnet (207) is used to attract a rack (107) toward a ferromagnetic metal plate (104) after being energized, so that the rack (107) drives the gear (1010) to rotate and drive the lever (1011) to move the transfer plate away from the opening (103).

8. The automatic transfer device for the transfer tray in the rose processing according to claim 7, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (208) and an alarm (209) are fixedly connected to the mobile chassis (201).

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