Fruit and vegetable conveying unit and fruit and vegetable sorting equipment
By designing the gap between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder, and combining it with the drive belt, the problem of existing equipment being unable to sort both leafy and smooth fruits was solved, achieving wider applicability and compatibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423319095.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing sorting equipment cannot simultaneously sort fruits with and without leaves, resulting in poor compatibility and applicability.
Design a fruit and vegetable conveying unit, including a fruit cup holder, a fruit cup rack, and a fruit cup wheel. There is a preset gap between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup rack. The design of the drive belt enables the sorting of smooth fruits and fruits with leaves. The fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup wheel are coaxially arranged to accommodate different fruits and vegetables.
It enables simultaneous sorting of fruit with leaves and fruit without leaves, improving the compatibility and applicability of the sorting equipment and avoiding the problem of branches and leaves getting stuck.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable sorting technology, and more specifically, to a fruit and vegetable conveying unit and a fruit and vegetable sorting device. Background Technology
[0002] After harvesting, fruits and vegetables are sorted to select those of different qualities. Sorting includes assessing weight, shape, color, and surface defects. Currently, sorting leafless fruits (smooth fruits) requires rotating the fruit to capture a comprehensive image of the surface; however, sorting leafy fruits generally does not require rotation to prevent the leaves from jamming the sorting equipment during rotation.
[0003] The inventors discovered that existing fruit sorting equipment cannot sort fruit with leaves, and that the sorting equipment has poor compatibility and a limited range of applications. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a fruit and vegetable conveying unit and a fruit and vegetable sorting device, which can improve the compatibility and applicability of the sorting device.
[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a fruit and vegetable conveying unit, comprising:
[0007] Fruit cup holder, used for connection with the conveyor;
[0008] A fruit cup holder is movably mounted on the fruit cup base, and the fruit cup holder has a receiving cavity;
[0009] The fruit cup wheel is rotatably mounted on the fruit cup holder and located within the receiving cavity. The fruit cup wheel is provided on both sides of the receiving cavity. The fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder are used together to support fruits and vegetables.
[0010] The fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel have a preset gap, which allows the fruit cup wheel to rotate relative to the fruit cup holder and prevents branches and leaves of fruit with leaves from entering between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, when sorting fruits and vegetables, the fruits and vegetables are placed between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder. Driving the fruit cup wheel to rotate will cause the fruits and vegetables to rotate, thereby realizing the image acquisition of the surface of the smooth fruit and playing the role of sorting the smooth fruit. There is a preset gap between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder. The preset gap will not hinder the rotation of the fruit cup wheel, while preventing the branches and leaves of the fruit with leaves from entering the gap between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel. Thus, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit provided by this utility model can simultaneously sort both the fruit with leaves and the smooth fruit, improving the compatibility and applicability of the fruit and vegetable sorting equipment.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, a fruit cup center wheel is rotatably disposed between the two fruit cup wheels. The fruit cup center wheel, together with the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheels, is used to carry fruits and vegetables. A drive belt is disposed below the fruit cup wheels and the fruit cup center wheel. The drive belt is in contact with both the fruit cup wheels and the fruit cup center wheel. The drive belt is used to keep the fruit cup wheels stationary relative to the fruit cup holder when the conveyor moves the fruit cup seat, or to move with the conveyor so that the fruit cup wheels remain stationary relative to the fruit cup holder.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when sorting smooth fruits, the drive belt remains stationary, and the fruit cup wheel rotates under the action of friction when the conveyor moves, thereby driving the smooth fruits to rotate; when sorting fruits with leaves, the drive belt and the conveyor move synchronously, so that the fruit cup wheel and the middle wheel of the fruit cup remain stationary relative to the fruit cup frame; thus, the sorting equipment can sort smooth fruits and fruits with leaves, thus improving its applicability.
[0014] In an optional embodiment, there is also a preset gap between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel, and the width of the preset gap is less than 2mm.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the preset gap is less than 2mm, which prevents branches with leaves and fruits from being inserted between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup wheel, thus preventing the fruit with leaves and fruits from getting stuck on the conveying unit.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, a fruit cup shaft is rotatably disposed on the fruit cup holder and located within the accommodating cavity, and the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup middle wheel are both coaxially disposed on the fruit cup holder.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup middle wheel are coaxially set on the fruit cup frame so as to drive the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup middle wheel to rotate at the same time.
[0018] In an optional embodiment, at least one of the fruit cup wheels is provided on the fruit cup shaft.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solutions, different numbers of fruit cup wheels can be installed for different types of fruits and vegetables, thus expanding the applicability.
[0020] In an optional embodiment, the fruit cup holder includes a U-shaped clamping portion and a reinforcing portion, the reinforcing portion being connected to the top end of the clamping portion, the clamping portion being used to clamp the conveyor, and the fruit cup holder being connected to the reinforcing portion.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a U-shaped clamping part, it is easy to clamp the fruit cup holder onto the conveyor, thus facilitating the installation of the fruit cup holder.
[0022] In an optional embodiment, the fruit cup holder includes two opposing clamping arms and a connecting portion, with the receiving cavity formed between the two clamping arms.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the fruit cup holder is designed with two clamping arms and a connecting part, which not only meets the function of the fruit cup holder, but also makes the structure of the fruit cup holder simple and easy to produce and install.
[0024] In an optional embodiment, the connecting part is provided with a fruit cup plate for supporting fruits and vegetables.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solutions, the fruit cup plate can effectively support fruits and vegetables when carrying them, thus preventing them from falling off the conveying unit.
[0026] In an optional embodiment, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit further includes a U-shaped connector, the reinforcing part having a movable cavity, the connector being movably inserted into the movable cavity, one end of the connector being connected to one of the clamping arms, and the other end being connected to the other clamping arm.
[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the connector structure is simple, and the installation between the connector and the fruit cup holder and fruit cup rack is convenient.
[0028] Secondly, this utility model provides a fruit and vegetable sorting device, including the fruit and vegetable conveying unit and conveying component described in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the conveying component is connected to the fruit cup holder and is used to drive the fruit cup holder to move.
[0029] The beneficial effects of the fruit and vegetable conveying unit and fruit and vegetable sorting equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model include:
[0030] When sorting fruits and vegetables, the fruits and vegetables are placed between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder. Driving the fruit cup wheel to rotate will cause the fruits and vegetables to rotate, thereby realizing the image acquisition of the surface of the smooth fruit and achieving the effect of sorting the smooth fruit. There is a preset gap between the fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder. The preset gap will not hinder the rotation of the fruit cup wheel, but will prevent the branches and leaves of the fruit with leaves from entering the gap between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel. Thus, when the fruit cup wheel is stationary, the fruit with leaves can be sorted. Therefore, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit provided by this utility model can simultaneously sort both the fruit with leaves and the smooth fruit, improving the compatibility and applicability of the fruit and vegetable sorting equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0032] Figure 1 This embodiment provides a structural schematic diagram of the fruit and vegetable sorting equipment;
[0033] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the fruit and vegetable conveying unit provided in this embodiment;
[0034] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fruit and vegetable conveying unit provided in this embodiment from a first-view perspective.
[0035] Icons: 10 - Conveying unit; 100 - Fruit cup holder; 110 - Clamping part; 120 - Reinforcing part; 200 - Fruit cup rack; 210 - Receiving cavity; 220 - Clamping arm; 230 - Connecting part; 240 - Fruit cup plate; 300 - Fruit cup wheel; 310 - Fruit cup center wheel; 320 - Fruit cup shaft; 400 - Drive belt; 500 - Connecting part; 600 - Conveying part. Detailed Implementation
[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0037] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0038] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0041] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0042] After harvesting, fruits and vegetables undergo sorting to separate them into different qualities. Sorting includes considering factors such as weight, shape, color, and surface defects. Currently, when sorting fruit without leaves (smooth fruit), the fruit needs to be rotated to allow for comprehensive image acquisition of the fruit's surface; however, when sorting fruit with leaves, rotation is not required to prevent the leaves from jamming the sorting equipment during rotation.
[0043] Therefore, when sorting smooth fruits, they are generally placed on a fruit cup wheel, which rotates the fruit. When sorting fruits with leaves, they are usually placed in a holding container to prevent them from rotating and getting stuck in the sorting equipment, thus affecting the sorting process. This results in different sorting equipment being used for smooth and leafy fruits, leading to low equipment compatibility and limited applicability.
[0044] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a fruit and vegetable sorting device that can be applied to the sorting of smooth fruits as well as fruits with leaves, thereby improving the compatibility and applicability of the fruit and vegetable sorting device.
[0045] The following describes in detail the overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of the fruit and vegetable conveying unit and sorting equipment provided by this utility model through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model also provides a fruit and vegetable sorting device, including multiple fruit and vegetable conveying units 10 and a conveying component 600. The multiple fruit and vegetable conveying units 10 are clamped on the conveying component 600 so that the conveying component 600 can drive the conveying units 10 carrying fruits and vegetables to perform the sorting process.
[0047] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a fruit and vegetable conveying unit, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 provided by this utility model includes a fruit cup holder 100, a fruit cup rack 200, and a fruit cup wheel 300. The fruit cup holder 100 is connected to a conveyor component 600, which can be a chain or a transmission belt, etc. This embodiment does not limit the specific structural form of the conveyor component 600; a chain is used as an example in this embodiment. The fruit cup holder 100 provides an mounting carrier for other components of the conveying unit 10. The fruit cup rack 200 is movably mounted on the fruit cup holder 100 and has a receiving cavity 210. Fruit cup wheels 300 are rotatably mounted on fruit cup holders 200 and located in receiving cavity 210. Two fruit cup wheels 300 are installed on both sides of the receiving cavity 210. Both fruit cup wheels 300 are frustoconical in shape. The bottom surface area of the two fruit cup wheels 300 closer to each other is small, and the bottom surface area of the two fruit cup wheels 300 further apart is large, thus forming a space for accommodating fruits and vegetables between the two fruit cup wheels 300 and the fruit cup holder 200. A preset gap exists between the fruit cup holder 200 and the fruit cup wheels 300. This preset gap allows the fruit cup wheels 300 to rotate relative to the fruit cup holder 200. The width of the preset gap is set so that branches and leaves of leafy fruits cannot enter, preventing them from entering between the fruit cup holder 200 and the fruit cup wheels 300 and causing the sorting equipment to jam.
[0048] When sorting fruits and vegetables, the fruits and vegetables are placed between the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup holder 200. Driving the fruit cup wheel 300 to rotate will cause the fruits and vegetables to rotate, thereby realizing the image acquisition of the surface of the smooth fruit and achieving the effect of sorting the smooth fruit. There is a preset gap between the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup holder 200. The preset gap will not hinder the rotation of the fruit cup wheel 300, while preventing the branches and leaves of the fruit with leaves from entering the gap between the fruit cup holder 200 and the fruit cup wheel 300. Thus, the fruit with leaves can be sorted when the fruit cup wheel 300 is stationary.
[0049] Furthermore, to facilitate the rotation of the fruit cup wheel 300, a drive belt 400 is installed below the fruit cup wheel 300, and the drive belt 400 contacts the fruit cup wheel 300. Thus, when sorting smooth fruit, the chain drives the fruit cup holder 100 to move, while the drive belt 400 remains stationary. This allows the fruit cup wheel 300 to rotate relative to the fruit cup frame 200 under the friction of the drive belt 400, thereby causing the smooth fruit on the fruit cup wheel 300 to rotate. When sorting fruit with leaves, the drive belt 400 moves with the conveyor 600, keeping the fruit cup wheel 300 stationary relative to the fruit cup frame 200. This keeps the fruit with leaves stationary on the fruit cup wheel 300, preventing the branches and leaves of the fruit with leaves from getting stuck between the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup frame 200, thus affecting subsequent unloading operations.
[0050] By setting a drive belt 400 that contacts the bottom of the fruit cup wheel 300, when sorting smooth fruits, the conveyor 600 moves the fruit cup holder 100 while the drive belt 400 remains stationary. The fruit cup wheel 300 rotates relative to the fruit cup holder 200 under the friction of the drive belt 400, thereby causing the smooth fruits on the fruit cup wheel 300 to rotate, thus capturing images of the smooth fruit surface. When sorting leafy fruits, the drive belt 400 moves with the conveyor 600, while the fruit cup wheel 300 remains stationary relative to the fruit cup holder 200. The leafy fruits remain stationary on the fruit cup wheel 300, and a preset gap prevents branches and leaves from entering between the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup holder 200. This achieves sorting and conveying of leafy fruits while preventing branches and leaves from getting stuck on the sorting equipment. Therefore, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 provided by this utility model can simultaneously sort both leafy and smooth fruits, improving the compatibility and applicability of the fruit and vegetable sorting equipment.
[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A fruit cup intermediate wheel 310 is rotatably disposed between the two fruit cup wheels 300. The fruit cup wheels 300 are cylindrical, and the surface of the fruit cup intermediate wheel 310 has grooves along the circumference to facilitate the joint support of fruits and vegetables by the fruit cup holder 200, the fruit cup wheels 300, and the fruit cup intermediate wheel 310. Furthermore, the drive belt 400 also contacts the fruit cup intermediate wheel 310, so that when the drive belt 400 causes the fruit cup wheels 300 to rotate or remain stationary, the fruit cup intermediate wheel 310 also rotates or remains stationary accordingly.
[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the process of sorting fruit with leaves, in order to prevent the branches and leaves of the fruit with leaves from getting stuck in the gap between the fruit cup wheel 310 and the fruit cup holder 200, there is also a preset gap between the fruit cup wheel 310 and the fruit cup holder 200. The width of the preset gap is set to be less than 2mm.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 2To facilitate the rotation of the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup middle wheel 310, in some optional embodiments, a fruit cup shaft 320 is rotatably mounted on the fruit cup holder 200 and located within the receiving cavity 210. Both ends of the fruit cup shaft 320 are rotatably connected to the side walls of the receiving cavity 210, and the fruit cup wheel 300 and the fruit cup middle wheel 310 are coaxially mounted on the fruit cup shaft 320. Furthermore, at least one fruit cup middle wheel 310 is provided between the two fruit cup wheels 300. In this embodiment, one fruit cup middle wheel 310 is used as an example. In other embodiments, the number of fruit cup middle wheels 310 can be adaptively provided on the fruit cup shaft 320 according to the type of fruits and vegetables being sorted.
[0054] Please refer to Figure 2 The fruit cup holder 100 includes a U-shaped clamping part 110 and a reinforcing part 120. The reinforcing part 120 is connected to the top of the clamping part 110. The clamping part 110 is used to clamp the conveyor 600. The size and structure of the clamping part 110 are selected according to the specific structural dimensions of the conveyor 600, as long as the clamping part 110 can be clamped and fixed to the conveyor 600.
[0055] Please refer to Figure 2 In some alternative embodiments, the fruit cup holder 200 is connected to the reinforcing part 120. The fruit cup holder 200 includes two opposing clamping arms 220 and a connecting part 230, with a receiving cavity 210 formed between the two clamping arms 220. The fruit cup holder 200 is U-shaped overall, which, while meeting functional requirements, has a simple structure, reducing production costs and installation space. Furthermore, the connecting part 230 is provided with a fruit cup plate 240 for carrying fruits and vegetables. The fruit cup plate 240 is an arc-shaped plate, and the side of the fruit cup plate 240 facing the fruit cup wheel 310 is recessed, thereby facilitating the carrying of fruits and vegetables.
[0056] Please refer to Figure 2 The fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 also includes a U-shaped connector 500. A movable cavity is provided on the reinforcing part 120, and the connector 500 is movably inserted into the movable cavity. One end of the connector 500 is connected to one of the clamping arms 220, and the other end is connected to the other clamping arm 220. In this embodiment, the connector 500 is made of a steel structure rod, ensuring structural strength while minimizing its size.
[0057] Furthermore, in some alternative embodiments, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 can also be used in conjunction with other structural units, such as a weighing unit and a fruit unloading unit, to weigh the fruits and vegetables on the fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 and to unload them at a designated location.
[0058] In summary, the implementation principle of the fruit and vegetable conveying unit and fruit and vegetable sorting equipment provided by this utility model is as follows: When sorting leafy fruits, the drive belt 400 moves with the conveyor 600, the fruit cup wheel 300 remains stationary relative to the fruit cup frame 200, and the leafy fruits remain stationary on the fruit cup wheel 300, thereby achieving the sorting and conveying of leafy fruits and preventing the branches and leaves of leafy fruits from getting stuck on the sorting equipment. Therefore, the fruit and vegetable conveying unit 10 provided by this utility model can simultaneously sort leafy fruits and smooth fruits, improving the compatibility and applicability of the fruit and vegetable sorting equipment.
[0059] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A fruit and vegetable conveying unit, characterized in that, include: Fruit cup holders, a plurality of said fruit cup holders are spaced apart on the conveyor; A fruit cup holder is movably mounted on the fruit cup base, and the fruit cup holder has a receiving cavity; The fruit cup wheel is rotatably mounted on the fruit cup holder and located within the receiving cavity. The fruit cup wheel is provided on both sides of the receiving cavity. The fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup holder are used together to support fruits and vegetables. The fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel have a preset gap, which allows the fruit cup wheel to rotate relative to the fruit cup holder and prevents branches and leaves of fruit with leaves from entering between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel.
2. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 1, characterized in that A fruit cup center wheel is rotatably disposed between the two fruit cup wheels. The fruit cup center wheel, the fruit cup holder, and the fruit cup wheels are used together to carry fruits and vegetables. A drive belt is disposed below the fruit cup wheels and the fruit cup center wheel. The drive belt is in contact with both the fruit cup wheels and the fruit cup center wheel. The drive belt is used to keep the fruit cup wheels stationary relative to the fruit cup holder when the conveyor moves the fruit cup holder, or to move with the conveyor so that the fruit cup wheels are stationary relative to the fruit cup holder.
3. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 2, characterized in that There is also a preset gap between the fruit cup holder and the fruit cup wheel, and the width of the preset gap is less than 2mm.
4. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 2, characterized in that A fruit cup shaft is rotatably mounted on the fruit cup holder and located within the accommodating cavity. The fruit cup wheel and the fruit cup center wheel are both coaxially mounted on the fruit cup holder.
5. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 4, characterized in that At least one of the fruit cup wheels is provided on the fruit cup shaft.
6. The fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 1, characterized in that The fruit cup holder includes a U-shaped clamping part and a reinforcing part. The reinforcing part is connected to the top of the clamping part and is used to clamp the conveyor. The fruit cup holder is connected to the reinforcing part.
7. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 6, characterized in that The fruit cup holder includes two clamping arms arranged opposite each other and a connecting part, and the receiving cavity is formed between the two clamping arms.
8. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 7, characterized in that The connecting part is provided with a fruit cup plate for supporting fruits and vegetables.
9. Fruit and vegetable conveying unit according to claim 7, characterized in that The fruit and vegetable conveying unit also includes a U-shaped connector. The reinforcing part has a movable cavity, and the connector is movably inserted into the movable cavity. One end of the connector is connected to one of the clamping arms, and the other end is connected to the other clamping arm.
10. A fruit and vegetable sorting apparatus, characterized in that, The invention includes the fruit and vegetable conveying unit and conveying component as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the conveying component is connected to the fruit cup holder and is used to drive the fruit cup holder to move.