Attitude adjustment device based on brush damping

Abstract

The present application discloses a posture adjustment device based on brush damping, comprising a limiting device that defines at least one fruit-dropping channel for falling fruit; the posture adjustment device based on brush damping further comprises: a plurality of damping brush plates for applying a damping force to the fruit in the fruit-dropping channel so that the fruit can change its posture during falling under the action of resistance when the limiting device falls; wherein the damping brush plates comprise: a plurality of damping bristles, each having one fixed end and the other free end; and a mounting clip for mounting one end of the damping bristles so that the damping bristles are repeatedly arranged at least in the direction of the fruit's fall. The present application is advantageous in that it provides a posture adjustment device based on brush damping that adjusts the fruit's posture by utilizing differentiated feedback on the damping effect of the fruit's shape or counterweight during falling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of fruit sorting or processing, and in particular to a posture adjustment device based on brush damping. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, a large number of large-scale, high-standard, intensive pomelo production bases have emerged. Import and export volumes are increasing, and the quality requirements for pomelo products are becoming increasingly stringent. This has led to a strong demand for quality inspection and finished product packaging. These requirements all require the fruit to be grown with the stem end facing upwards.

[0003] Fruit posture adjustment involves repositioning randomly placed fruit into a consistent position. Currently, this process often involves manual identification and alignment, which is labor-intensive, inefficient, and easily affected by fatigue, ambient light, and other factors during the identification and inspection process, resulting in poor accuracy.

[0004] Currently, the main methods for automatically adjusting the object posture are:

[0005] Image-based posture recognition method. Patent publication number CN211121091U discloses a fruit posture image acquisition device, comprising a frame, a robotic arm, and a placement base. The robotic arm includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, a first stepper motor, a second stepper motor, and a camera. This patent allows for flexible acquisition of the complete three-dimensional shape of fruit.

[0006] This type of method requires the configuration of image acquisition and recognition equipment, as well as a special adjustment mechanism, and the system is complex and costly.

[0007] Chinese invention patent application publication number CN109174672A discloses a vibrating feeding device for intelligent fruit and vegetable sorting equipment, including a drive unit connected to a feeding plate. This patent is similar to patent application number CN210333407U, which discloses a multi-stage collision-assisted fruit and vegetable posture correction feeding device. The device includes a frame with a conveyor belt roller and a roller cover. Fresh fruit is easily damaged by collision and vibration, making this method unsuitable for posture correction of fresh fruit.

[0008] In summary, new methods for adjusting fruit posture need to be studied. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The content of this application is used to briefly introduce concepts that will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. The content of this application is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the technical solution for which protection is sought, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the technical solution for which protection is sought.

[0010] In order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background technology section, some embodiments of the present application provide a posture adjustment device based on brush damping, including: a limiting device, which at least limits a fruit falling channel for the fruit to pass through when falling; the posture adjustment device based on brush damping also includes: a plurality of damping brush plates, which are used to apply a damping force to the fruit in the fruit falling channel so that the fruit can change its posture when falling under the action of resistance when the limiting device falls; wherein, the damping brush plate includes: a plurality of damping bristles, which are set to have one end as a fixed end and the other end as a free end; an installation clamp, which is used to install one end of the damping bristles so that the damping bristles are repeatedly arranged at least in the falling direction of the fruit.

[0011] Furthermore, the two damping brush plates form a damping partition in a manner in which the free ends of the damping bristles face each other.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of damping baffles are arranged at intervals in the first direction of the fruit falling channel, and the damping bristles extend along the second direction in a natural state. The falling direction defined by the limiting device is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the distance between the two damping partitions ranges from 30 mm to 60 mm.

[0014] Furthermore, the ratio of the distance between the two damping partitions to the length of the damping bristles ranges from 0.25 to 0.4.

[0015] Furthermore, the ratio of the distance between the two damping partitions to the length of the fruit falling channel ranges from 0.8 to 1.2.

[0016] Furthermore, the butt joint of the damping bristles of the two damping brush plates in a damping baffle is arranged at a middle position of the damping baffle in the second direction.

[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of damping baffles are arranged in parallel.

[0018] Furthermore, the damping bristles extend in a direction perpendicular to the falling direction in a natural state.

[0019] Furthermore, the aspect ratio of the damping bristles ranges from 500 to 700.

[0020] The beneficial effect of the present application is that it provides a posture adjustment device based on brush damping, which adjusts the posture of the fruit by utilizing differentiated feedback of the shape or counterweight of the fruit when it falls on the damping effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings constituting a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application and make other features, purposes and advantages of this application more apparent. The drawings and descriptions of the exemplary embodiments of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation on this application.

[0022] In addition, throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic and that the elements and components are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0023] In the attached figure:

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a posture adjustment device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 Yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective structural diagram of a portion of the posture adjustment device shown;

[0026] Figure 3 Yes Figure 2 A schematic top view of a portion of the posture adjustment device shown;

[0027] Figure 4 Yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the damping baffle in the posture adjustment device shown;

[0028] The meanings of the reference numerals are:

[0029] 300. Attitude adjustment device;

[0030] 301, limiting device; 301a, fruit falling channel;

[0031] 302, damping brush plate; 3021, damping brush bristles; 3022, installation clip;

[0032] 303, damping partition;

[0033] 304, limit plate;

[0034] 305, positioning strip; 305a, positioning hollow groove;

[0035] 3023. Installation structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although certain embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0037] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to the present application are shown in the drawings. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be combined with each other.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, if the terms "first", "second", etc. appear in the description of this application, they are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] It should be noted that the modifications of "one" and "multiple" mentioned in this application are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0041] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the posture adjustment device 300 of the present application includes: a limiting device 301 and a damping brush plate 302.

[0043] Specifically, the limiting device 301 defines at least one fruit drop channel 301a through which the fruit passes as it falls. Multiple damping brush plates 302 are provided, each of which applies a damping force to the fruit in the fruit drop channel 301a, allowing the fruit to change its falling posture due to the resistance of the limiting device 301. For example, a fruit such as a grapefruit can be adjusted from a random position to a point-up position as it falls to the bottom. This adjustment is achieved due to the principle that the fruit's own damping feedback varies, allowing the fruit to fall in a stable position with its center of gravity as the center of gravity.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, as a specific solution, the damping brush plate 302 includes: damping bristles 3021 and a mounting clamp 3022; the damping bristles 3021 are arranged in plurality, and are arranged with one end as a fixed end and the other end as a free end, and the damping bristles 3021 are at least partially arranged in the fruit falling channel 301a; the mounting clamp 3022 is used to install one end of the damping bristles 3021 so that the damping bristles 3021 are repeatedly arranged at least in the falling direction of the fruit; specifically, the fixed end of the damping bristles 3021 is fixedly connected to the mounting clamp 3022.

[0045] Specifically, the two damping brush plates 302 form a damping partition 303 in a manner that the free ends of the damping bristles 3021 are opposite to each other, so that when the fruit falls, the opposite sides thereof are both subjected to the damping effect, thereby achieving posture adjustment.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, as a preferred solution, a plurality of damping baffles 303 are spaced apart in the first direction of the fruit falling channel 301a. The damping bristles 3021 extend in the second direction when in their natural state. The falling direction defined by the limiting device 301 is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. This solution ensures that the fruit is damped at different positions in the first direction as it falls.

[0047] Specifically, the distance between the two damping partitions 303 ranges from 30 mm to 60 mm, more preferably from 45 mm to 55 mm, and preferably from 50 mm. This distance ensures that the falling fruit experiences an appropriate damping density in the first direction, allowing the fruit to adjust its posture while preventing excessive damping from affecting its falling speed.

[0048] Specifically, the ratio of the distance between the two damping baffles 303 to the length of the damping bristles 3021 ranges from 0.25 to 0.4, preferably from 0.30 to 0.36, and preferably 0.33. This ratio design can further ensure the effect of the damping bristles 3021.

[0049] Specifically, the ratio of the distance between the two damping baffles 303 to the length of the fruit-dropping channel 301a ranges from 0.8 to 1.2, more preferably from 0.9 to 1.1, and preferably 0.1. By using this ratio, the distance between the damping baffles 303 is designed based on the length of the fruit-dropping channel 301a, or vice versa, so that the damping density experienced by the fruit in the first direction is sufficient to achieve posture adjustment before the fruit passes through the fruit-dropping channel 301a.

[0050] Specifically, the joint of the damping bristles 3021 of the two damping brush plates 302 in a damping baffle 303 is set at the middle position of the damping baffle 303 in the second direction, so that the falling fruit is subjected to the uniform damping effect simultaneously applied by the damping bristles 3021 of the two damping brush plates 302 in a damping baffle 303.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, as a preferred solution, multiple damping baffles 303 are arranged in parallel.

[0052] Specifically, the damping bristles 3021 extend in a direction perpendicular to the falling direction in a natural state, so that the fruit can be subjected to continuous damping when falling.

[0053] Specifically, the length of the damping brush plate 302 ranges from 400mm to 600mm, with a further preferred range of 450mm to 550mm, and a preferred value of 500mm, thereby ensuring that the fruit can be damped for a sufficient distance in the falling direction and ensuring the posture adjustment effect.

[0054] Specifically, the aspect ratio of the damping bristles 3021 ranges from 500 to 700, more preferably from 550 to 650, and preferably is 600. This ratio design can make the damping bristles 3021 have sufficient flexibility and structural strength to complete the adjustment of the fruit posture.

[0055] Specifically, the diameter of the damping bristles 3021 ranges from 0.15 mm to 0.35 mm, with a further preferred range of 0.2 mm to 0.3 mm, and a preferred value of 0.25 mm.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred solution, the posture adjustment device 300 of the present application also includes: a limiting plate 304; two limiting plates 304 are provided, and the plate surfaces of the two limiting plates 304 are arranged in parallel, and at least part of the fruit falling channel 301a is located between the two limiting plates 304, thereby limiting the falling fruit in the fruit falling channel 301a.

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, as a preferred solution, the posture adjustment device 300 of the present application also includes: a positioning bar 305; there are four positioning bars 305, and these four positioning bars 305 are arranged in parallel, and the two limiting plates 304 are at least partially arranged between the two positioning bars 305, so that the positioning bars 305 can fully fix the limiting plates 304.

[0058] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 Specifically, the positioning bar 305 is provided with a positioning hollow groove 305a extending along a first direction, and mounting structures 3023 are provided at both ends of the mounting clip 3022, which can be embedded in the positioning hollow groove 305a. This solution facilitates the installation and fixation of the mounting clip 3022, and the mounting clip 3022 can be adjusted along the first direction relative to the positioning bar 305.

[0059] The above descriptions are merely some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and illustrate the underlying technical principles. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention encompassed by the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the aforementioned technical features. It also encompasses other technical solutions formed by any combination of the aforementioned technical features or their equivalents, without departing from the aforementioned inventive concept. For example, a technical solution formed by replacing the aforementioned features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A posture adjustment device based on brush damping, comprising: A limiting device, which defines at least one fruit-falling channel for the fruit to fall through; Its characteristics are: The posture adjustment device based on brush damping also includes: a plurality of damping brush plates for applying a damping force to the fruits in the fruit falling channel so that the fruits can change their falling posture under the action of resistance when falling from the limiting device; Wherein, the damping brush plate includes: A plurality of damping bristles are arranged with one end being a fixed end and the other end being a free end; A mounting clip is used to mount one end of the damping bristles so that the damping bristles are repeatedly arranged at least in the falling direction of the fruit; The two damping brush plates form a damping partition in a manner in which the free ends of the damping bristles face each other; A plurality of damping baffles are arranged at intervals in the first direction of the fruit falling channel, the damping bristles extend along the second direction in a natural state, and the falling direction defined by the limiting device is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction; The distance between the two damping baffles ranges from 30 mm to 60 mm; The ratio of the distance between the two damping baffles to the length of the damping bristles ranges from 0.25 to 0.4; The ratio of the distance between the two damping baffles to the length of the fruit falling channel ranges from 0.8 to 1.2; The butt joint of the damping bristles of the two damping brush plates in one damping baffle is arranged at the middle position of the damping baffle in the second direction; A plurality of the damping baffles are arranged in parallel; The damping bristles extend in a direction perpendicular to the falling direction in a natural state; The aspect ratio of the damping bristles ranges from 500 to 700.

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