Sunflower plug tray drying apparatus and method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of agricultural machinery, and provides a sunflower plug tray airing device and method. The sunflower plug tray airing device comprises a plug tray airing device and a moving device. The plug tray airing device comprises a stand, a connecting assembly, a clamping assembly, a cutting assembly and a tray clamping assembly. The connecting assembly is slidably connected to the stand and can move back and forth along the height direction of the stand. The clamping assembly is arranged on the connecting assembly and is used for clamping stems. The cutting assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting assembly and is located above the clamping assembly. The cutting assembly can rotate around the circumference of the stand and is used for cutting sunflower stems. The tray clamping assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting assembly and is located above the cutting assembly. The tray clamping assembly is used for clamping a flower tray and adjusting the direction of the flower tray. The connecting assembly is driven to move downward along the height direction of the stand so that the flower tray is inserted into the top end of the stem below. The moving device is arranged perpendicularly to the moving device and is used for driving the plug tray airing device to move.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, and in particular to a sunflower tray drying device and method. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for snack foods during leisure time is also increasing, especially sunflower seeds. As a result, the planting area of ​​sunflowers is increasing significantly every year.

[0003] As the scale of sunflower cultivation increases, mechanized planting and harvesting has become an essential part of the process. However, manual operation is still required in the sunflower head drying stage. Manual cutting and inserting of the heads is slow, and the sunflowers cannot be dried within the optimal time, affecting their quality and resulting in low yield. Furthermore, manual cutting and inserting of the heads is not safe. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a sunflower tray drying device and method to solve the problems of slow speed, inability to dry sunflowers in time, and low safety of manual operation in the prior art.

[0005] This invention provides a sunflower tray drying device, comprising: a tray drying assembly and a moving device; the tray drying assembly includes: a column, a connecting component, a clamping component, a cutting component, and a tray-locking component; the connecting component is slidably connected to the column and can move back and forth along the height direction of the column; the clamping component is disposed on the connecting component and is used to clamp the stem; the cutting component is rotatably connected to the connecting component, located above the clamping component, and can rotate around the circumference of the column, used to cut the sunflower stem; the tray-locking component is rotatably connected to the connecting component, located above the cutting component, and is used to clamp the flower head and adjust the direction of the flower head; the connecting component is driven to move downward along the height direction of the column so that the flower head is inserted at the top of the lower stem; the moving device, on which the column is vertically disposed, is used to drive the tray drying assembly to move.

[0006] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein the connecting assembly includes a first connecting arm disposed on one side of the column, and the clamping assembly includes a first clamp and a first acquisition module, wherein the first clamp is disposed on the first connecting arm, and the first acquisition module is disposed at the end of the first clamp for acquiring the distance between the first clamp and the sunflower stalk, and the first clamp is used to clamp the sunflower stalk.

[0007] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein the cutting assembly includes a first cutting member, the first cutting member is located above the first gripper and is rotatably connected to the first connecting arm, and the first cutting member is capable of rotating around the circumference of the column.

[0008] According to the sunflower tray drying device provided by the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes a second connecting arm, which is disposed on one side of the column. The cutting assembly further includes a second cutting member, which is located above the first cutting member and below the tray assembly, and is rotatably connected to the second connecting arm. The second cutting member can rotate around the circumference of the column and is used to cut the stem at the root of the flower tray.

[0009] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein the tray assembly is connected to the second connecting arm, the tray assembly includes a second gripper and a second collection module, the second gripper is used to hold the flower tray; the second collection module is disposed on the second gripper and is used to obtain the distance between the flower tray and the second gripper.

[0010] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device further includes a leaf removal component located between the first cutting component and the second cutting component. The connecting component further includes a third connecting arm located on one side of the column. The leaf removal component is used to drive the flower tray to move towards the second gripper and remove the leaves on the root of the flower tray.

[0011] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device includes a leaf removal assembly comprising a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a first drive motor, gears, and blades. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are arranged opposite to each other to clamp the stem below the flower head. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are each provided with the gears, which are connected to the first drive motor. The first drive motor drives the gears to rotate, causing the flower head to move towards the second clamping claw. The top surfaces of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are each provided with blades, which are used to remove leaves from the base of the flower head.

[0012] According to the sunflower tray drying device provided by the present invention, the connecting assembly further includes a second drive motor, and a slide rail is provided on the column, the second drive motor being slidably connected to the slide rail; the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are respectively connected to the second drive motor, and the drive shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the third connecting arm, for driving the leaf removal assembly to move away from the column along a direction perpendicular to the height of the column.

[0013] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device further includes a first control component. The connecting component, the cutting component, and the leaf removal component are respectively connected to the first control component. The first control component is used to control the connecting component to move back and forth along the height direction of the column, and is also used to control the cutting component to cut the stem; and is also used to control the leaf removal component to remove leaves.

[0014] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein there are multiple tray drying devices, and the multiple tray drying devices are spaced apart on the mobile device along the moving direction of the mobile device.

[0015] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein the moving device further includes a frame and a driving component. Annular tracks are provided on both sides of the frame in the width direction. A plurality of tray drying devices are slidably connected to the annular tracks, and a plurality of tray drying devices are slidably connected to each annular track. The driving component is used to drive the tray drying devices to move along the annular tracks, wherein the moving speed of the tray drying devices is the same as the moving speed of the moving device.

[0016] According to the present invention, a sunflower tray drying device is provided, wherein the moving device further includes a third acquisition module and a second control component. The third acquisition module is disposed on the moving device and is used to acquire parameters of the sunflower, including the height of the sunflower, the plant spacing between two adjacent sunflowers, and the row spacing between two adjacent rows of sunflowers. The third acquisition module and the driving component are respectively connected to the second control component, and the second control component is used to control the driving component to drive the moving device to move based on the information acquired by the third acquisition module.

[0017] The present invention also provides a method for drying sunflower inserts, based on the sunflower insert drying device described in any of the above claims. The method includes: acquiring parameters of the sunflower and setting parameters of the sunflower insert drying device according to the sunflower parameters; wherein the sunflower parameters include height and cutting height; controlling the connecting component to move upward along the height direction of the column so that the cutting component is located at the cutting height of the sunflower; controlling the clamping component to clamp the sunflower stem and controlling the clamping component to clamp the flower head; controlling the cutting component to rotate and cut the sunflower stem; controlling the clamping component to rotate to a sun-facing position and controlling the connecting component to move downward along the height direction of the column so that the flower head is inserted at the top of the lower stem.

[0018] According to a method for drying sunflower cuttings provided by the present invention, the cutting assembly includes a first cutter and a second cutter, wherein the second cutter is disposed above the first cutter; controlling the rotation of the cutting assembly to cut the sunflower stem includes: while the sunflower stem is held by the clamping assembly, controlling the rotation of the first cutting assembly to cut the sunflower stem to divide the sunflower stem into two segments; controlling the leaf removal assembly to remove the leaves on the stem connected to the flower head, and driving the flower head downward to the clamping assembly so that the clamping assembly clamps the flower head; while the clamping assembly clamps the flower head, controlling the rotation of the second cutter to cut the stem at the root of the flower head.

[0019] The sunflower tray drying device and method provided by this invention connects a clamping component, a cutting component, and a tray-locking component to a connecting component. The connecting component is slidably connected to a column, and can drive the clamping component, cutting component, and tray-locking component to move upward along the height direction of the column to the cutting position of the sunflower. The clamping component is controlled to hold the sunflower stem, and the tray-locking component is controlled to hold the sunflower, preventing the stem from moving. The cutting component is controlled to rotate around the circumference of the column to cut the stem, separating the sunflower into stem and flower head. After cutting, the clamping component is controlled to open, driving the connecting component to move the tray-locking component downward along the height direction of the column until the flower head is inserted into the stem below. Furthermore, the tray drying device is connected to a moving device through the column, and the moving device moves the column to the target position, making operation convenient. This invention has a simple structure, uses mechanized tray cutting and tray insertion for drying, resulting in high efficiency and fast drying speed, thereby improving the quality of sunflowers; it also reduces manual operation and has high safety. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sunflower tray drying device provided by the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the tray drying device provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the tray drying device provided by the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This invention provides a method for drying sunflowers in trays.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 100. Tray drying device;

[0027] 110. Column; 111. Slide rail; 120. Connecting assembly; 121. First connecting arm; 122. Second connecting arm; 123. Third connecting arm; 124. Second drive motor; 130. Clamping assembly; 131. First gripper; 141. First cutting component; 142. Second cutting component; 150. Clamping disc assembly; 151. Second gripper; 160. Leaf removal assembly; 161. First clamping plate; 162. Second clamping plate; 163. Gear; 164. Blade;

[0028] 200. Mobile device; 210. Frame; 220. Circular track; 230. Third acquisition module. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0035] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 4 This invention describes the sunflower tray drying equipment and method provided by the present invention.

[0036] The present invention provides a sunflower tray drying device comprising: a tray drying device 100 and a moving device 200; the tray drying device 100 includes: a column 110, a connecting assembly 120, a clamping assembly 130, a cutting assembly, and a tray-closing assembly 150; the connecting assembly 120 is slidably connected to the column 110 and can move back and forth along the height direction of the column 110 to adjust the height of the connecting assembly 120 on the column 110; the clamping assembly 130 is disposed on the connecting assembly 120 for clamping the stem; the cutting assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting assembly 120 and located in the clamping assembly. Above component 130, and with the cutting component capable of rotating around the circumference of column 110, the sunflower stem is cut into two sections, one of which includes a flower head; a clamping plate component 150 is rotatably connected to connecting component 120 and located above the cutting component. The clamping plate component 150 is used to hold the flower head and adjust its orientation; the driving connecting component 120 is moved downward along the height direction of column 110 so that the flower head is inserted at the top of the lower stem; a moving device 200 is used to drive the inserting plate drying device 100 to move, with column 110 vertically mounted on the moving device 200.

[0037] During the actual operation of the sunflower tray drying process, the moving device 200 drives the sunflower tray drying equipment to move near the target sunflower (the distance between the target sunflower and the tray drying device 100 is set in advance) to facilitate the operation of the tray drying device 100. Specifically, the control connecting component 120 drives the clamping component 130, the cutting component, and the tray-closing component 150 to move upward along the height direction of the column 110 to the target cutting position (the target cutting position is set according to the height of the sunflower). The clamping component 130 clamps the sunflower stem, the tray-closing component 150 clamps the flower head, and the cutting component rotates around the column 110 to cut the sunflower stem, dividing the sunflower stem into two sections. One section is planted in the field (as a stalk), and the other section includes the flower head to be dried. After cutting, the control clamping component 130 is opened, that is, there is a gap between the clamping component 130 and the stem. At this time, the clamping component 130 surrounds the stem to prevent the stem from moving over a large area during tray insertion.

[0038] Furthermore, the tray-holding assembly 150 is rotated to adjust the direction of the flower tray, ensuring it faces the sun and receives ample sunlight to accelerate the drying process. At this time, the connecting assembly 120 moves the clamping assembly 130 and the tray-holding assembly 150 downwards along the height of the column 110 until the flower tray is inserted into the lower stem, completing the tray-holding and drying process. The connecting assembly 120 is then moved back to its initial position along the height of the column 110 to prepare for the next operation.

[0039] The sunflower tray drying device provided by the present invention connects the clamping component 130, the cutting component, and the tray-closing component 150 to the connecting component 120. The connecting component 120 is slidably connected to the column 110. The connecting component 120 can drive the clamping component 130, the cutting component, and the tray-closing component 150 to move upward along the height direction of the column 110 to the cutting position of the sunflower. The clamping component 130 is controlled to clamp the sunflower stem, and the tray-closing component 150 is controlled to clamp the sunflower to prevent the sunflower stem from moving. The cutting component is controlled to rotate around the circumference of the column 110 to cut the stem, dividing the sunflower into stem and flower head. After cutting, the clamping component 130 is controlled to open, and the connecting component 120 is driven to move the tray-closing component 150 downward along the height direction of the column 110 until the flower head is inserted into the stem below. Furthermore, the tray drying device 100 is connected to the moving device 200 through the column 110. The moving device drives the column 110 to the target position, which is convenient to operate. This invention has a simple structure and uses mechanized cutting and inserting trays for drying, which is highly efficient and fast, thereby improving the quality of sunflowers; it also reduces manual operation and is highly safe.

[0040] Based on the above embodiments, the connecting component 120 further includes a first connecting arm 121, which is disposed on one side of the column 110. The clamping component 130 includes a first gripper 131 and a first acquisition module. The first gripper 131 is disposed on the first connecting arm 121, and the first acquisition module is disposed at the end of the gripper for acquiring the distance between the first gripper 131 and the sunflower stem. The first gripper 131 is used to clamp the sunflower stem.

[0041] When the distance between the sunflower stalk and the first gripper 131 is less than or equal to a preset distance, i.e., when the sunflower stalk is within the gripping range of the first gripper 131, the first gripper 131 is activated to grip the sunflower stalk and prevent the sunflower stalk from shaking.

[0042] The cutting assembly of the present invention includes a first cutting member 141, which is located above the first gripper 131 and is rotatably connected to the first connecting arm 121. The first cutting member 141 can rotate around the circumference of the column 110 to cut the sunflower stem into two sections, one section with a flower head and the other section as a stem for inserting the flower head.

[0043] The connecting component 120 in this invention also includes a second connecting arm 122, which is disposed on one side of the column 110. The cutting component also includes a second cutting element 142, which is located above the first cutting element 141 and below the buckle assembly 150, and is rotatably connected to the second connecting arm 122. The second cutting element 142 can rotate around the circumference of the column 110 and is used to cut the stem at the root of the flower plate.

[0044] After the first cutting piece 141 is completed, a few stems still remain at the base of the flower head. The present invention provides a second cutting piece 142 between the first cutting piece 141 and the clamping plate assembly 150. The clamping plate assembly 150 is used to hold the flower head and drive the second cutting piece 142 to rotate around the column 110. The second cutting piece 142 can cut off the stems at the base of the flower head, leaving only the flower head, which helps to insert the flower head into the top of the stems below for drying.

[0045] In this invention, the clamping plate assembly 150 is connected to the second connecting arm 122. The clamping plate assembly 150 includes a second gripper 151 and a second acquisition module. The second gripper 151 is used to clamp the flower head. The second acquisition module is disposed on the second gripper 151 and is used to acquire the distance between the flower head and the second gripper 151. When the distance between the flower head and the second gripper 151 is less than or equal to a preset distance, that is, when the flower head is within the clamping range of the second gripper 151, the second gripper 151 is driven to clamp the flower head to prevent shaking or the flower head falling off when the first cutting member 141 cuts the stem. The first cutting member 141 and the second cutting member 142 in this invention include crescent-shaped blades for easy cutting.

[0046] In this invention, the height of the column 110, the position of the first cutting piece 141, the second cutting piece 142, and the position of the clamping plate assembly 150 can be set according to the height of the sunflower flower head. The drive connection assembly 120 drives the clamping plate assembly 150 to move upward to the flower head, and the clamping plate assembly 150 clamps the flower head. The distance between the first cutting piece 141 and the clamping plate assembly 150 can be set according to the height of the flower head's insert plate.

[0047] However, there are certain limitations when the sunflower is too tall. Based on this, the present invention provides a leaf removal component 160 between the first cutting component 141 and the second cutting component 142, so that when the sunflower is too tall, the flower head can be easily moved to the clamping component 150 for clamping.

[0048] The flower tray drying device 100 also includes a leaf removal assembly 160, which is located between the first cutting member 141 and the second cutting member 142. The connecting assembly 120 also includes a third connecting arm 123, which is located on one side of the column 110. The leaf removal assembly 160 is used to drive the flower tray to move closer to the second gripper 151, which helps the second gripper 151 to hold the flower tray and remove the leaves on the base of the flower tray.

[0049] Furthermore, the leaf removal assembly 160 includes a first clamping plate 161, a second clamping plate 162, a first drive motor, a gear 163, and a blade 164. The first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are arranged opposite each other to clamp the stem below the flower head. The clamping surfaces of the first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are both provided with gears 163. The gears 163 are connected to the first drive motor, which drives the gears 163 to rotate, causing the flower head to move towards the second clamping claw 151. The top surfaces of the first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are both provided with blades 164, which are used to remove leaves from the base of the flower head.

[0050] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are driven to clamp the stem at the root of the flower plate. The clamping surfaces of the first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 are provided with gears 163. The first drive motor drives the gears 163 to rotate, and the stem at the root of the flower plate clamped between the first clamping plate 161 and the second clamping plate 162 moves downward along the height direction of the column 110. During the movement, the blades 164 on the top surface of the first clamping plate 161 and the blades 164 on the top surface of the second clamping plate 162 can remove the leaves on the stem at the root of the flower plate. The second collection module on the second jaw 151 collects the distance between the flower plate and the second jaw 151. When the flower plate is placed within the clamping range of the second jaw 151, the first drive motor stops, and the second jaw 151 clamps the flower plate. Furthermore, the second cutting member 142 is driven to rotate circumferentially along the column 110 to cut off the stem at the base of the flower head while retaining the flower head; the connecting assembly 120 is driven to move the buckle assembly 150 downward along the height direction of the column 110 so that the flower head is inserted at the top of the stem below.

[0051] The leaf removal assembly 160 also includes a diameter-changing pressure sensor. When the diameter-changing pressure sensor detects that the diameter of the stem is greater than the preset diameter, the flower disc approaches the leaf removal assembly 160, controls the first drive motor to stop, and detects the distance between the flower disc and the second gripper 151. During this process, fine adjustments can be made until the second gripper 151 clamps the flower disc.

[0052] The connecting component 120 in this invention also includes a second drive motor 124. A slide rail 111 is provided on the column 110, and the second drive motor 124 is slidably connected to the slide rail 111. The first connecting arm 121 and the second connecting arm 122 are respectively connected to the second drive motor 124. The drive shaft of the second drive motor 124 is connected to the third connecting arm 123, which is used to drive the leaf removal component 160 to move in a direction perpendicular to the column 110 away from the column 110. This causes the leaf removal component 160 connected to the third connecting arm 123 to clamp the stem at the root of the flower plate and move it in a direction perpendicular to the height of the column 110, so as to misalign the stem at the root of the flower plate with the stem below, and avoid interference between the leaf removal component 160 and the stem below during the process of driving the stem at the root of the flower plate to move downward, thus affecting leaf removal.

[0053] The tray drying device 100 provided by the present invention further includes a first control component. The connecting component 120, the cutting component, and the leaf removal component 160 are respectively connected to the first control component. The first control component is used to control the connecting component 120 to move back and forth along the height direction of the column 110, and is also used to control the cutting component to cut the stem; and is also used to control the leaf removal component 160 to remove leaves.

[0054] The present invention includes multiple sunflower tray drying devices 100, which are spaced apart on the moving device 200 along the moving direction. This allows for simultaneous tray cutting and tray drying of multiple sunflowers, resulting in high speed and efficiency.

[0055] The mobile device 200 of the present invention further includes a frame 210 and a drive assembly. Both sides of the frame 210 in the width direction are provided with annular tracks 220. Multiple tray drying devices 100 are slidably connected to the annular tracks 220. The multiple tray drying devices 100 are respectively connected to the drive assembly. The drive assembly is used to drive the tray drying devices 100 to move along the annular tracks 220. The moving speed of the tray drying devices 100 is the same as the moving speed of the mobile device 200.

[0056] The length direction of the frame 210 is consistent with the movement direction of the moving device 200. Circular tracks 220 are provided on both sides of the frame 210 in the width direction, allowing simultaneous operation of two rows of sunflowers and improving work efficiency. (Reference) Figure 1 Each side has a ring track 220 at the top and bottom. The top of the column 110 is slidably connected to the top ring track 220, and the bottom of the column 110 is slidably connected to the bottom ring track 220. Multiple columns 110 are connected to the drive assembly. The drive assembly drives the columns 110 to move the entire tray drying device 100 around the ring track 220. The moving speed of the multiple tray drying devices 100 is the same as the moving speed of the moving device 200, thereby ensuring that the relative position of the drying device and the sunflower is fixed. After the tray drying is completed, the tray drying device 100 slides back to the initial position and waits for the next cycle.

[0057] The mobile device 200 of the present invention further includes a third acquisition module 230 and a second control component. The third acquisition module 230 is disposed on the mobile device 200 and is used to acquire parameters of the sunflower, including the height of the sunflower, the plant distance between two adjacent sunflowers, and the row distance between two adjacent rows of sunflowers. The third acquisition module 230 and the drive component are respectively connected to the second control component. The second control component is used to control the drive component to drive the mobile device 100 to move the tray drying device 100 according to the information acquired by the third acquisition module.

[0058] The mobile device 200 of this invention also includes a positioning component, which is connected to a second control component. The positioning component is used to collect current land boundary information and generate a work path map. The control component receives the work path map and controls the movement of the mobile device 200. Furthermore, the work path map collected and generated by the positioning component can be transmitted to other mobile devices 200 via Bluetooth or other means for sharing.

[0059] refer to Figure 4Based on the sunflower tray drying device in any of the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a sunflower tray drying method, comprising: step 100, obtaining the parameters of the sunflower, and setting the parameters of the sunflower tray drying device according to the parameters of the sunflower; wherein the parameters of the sunflower include height and cutting height; step 200, controlling the connecting component to move upward along the height direction of the column so that the cutting component is located at the cutting height of the sunflower; step 300, controlling the clamping component to clamp the sunflower stem, and controlling the tray clamping component to clamp the flower head; step 400, controlling the cutting component to rotate and cut the sunflower stem, dividing the sunflower stem into two parts, wherein the stem clamped by the clamping component is the tray segment, and the segment clamped by the tray clamping component is the flower head segment; step 500, controlling the tray clamping component to rotate to the sun-facing position, and controlling the connecting component to move downward along the height direction of the column so that the flower head is inserted at the top of the lower stem.

[0060] The cutting assembly includes a first cutter and a second cutter, wherein the second cutter is positioned above the first cutter. Further, controlling the rotation of the cutting assembly to cut the sunflower stem includes: with the sunflower stem held by the clamping assembly, controlling the rotation of the first cutting assembly to cut the sunflower stem into two segments; controlling the leaf-removing assembly to remove leaves from the stem connected to the flower head and driving the flower head downwards to the clamping assembly, so that the clamping assembly clamps the flower head; with the flower head clamped by the clamping assembly, controlling the rotation of the second cutter to cut the stem at the base of the flower head.

[0061] Specifically, the parameters of the sunflower are acquired, and the parameters of the sunflower tray drying device are set according to these parameters. The sunflower parameters include height and cutting height. The moving device is controlled to move the tray drying device to the target position (the center position of two rows of sunflowers, which can be detected by sensors based on the relative distance). The connecting component is controlled to move the clamping component, tray-locking component, cutting component, and leaf-removing component upwards along the height direction of the column until the first cutting component reaches the target cutting position and stops. The first acquisition module on the clamping component acquires the distance between the sunflower and the first clamp, and controls the first clamp to clamp the sunflower stem. The leaf-removing component is controlled to clamp the sunflower stem, with the first clamp located below it and the first cutting component located between them. The first cutting component is controlled to rotate circumferentially along the column, cutting the sunflower stem in two. The first clamp holds the lower stem, and the leaf-removing component holds the stem at the base of the flower head. After completion, the first clamp releases the stem, which is now within the range defined by the first clamp. There is a gap between the stem and the first clamp, meaning the first clamp can move back and forth along the height direction of the stem.

[0062] The leaf-removing assembly extends perpendicularly to the column and away from it, thus misaligning the assembly with the stem below for easier leaf removal and adjustment of the flower head height. The assembly includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a first drive motor, gears, and blades. The first and second clamping plates are positioned opposite each other to clamp the stem below the flower head. Gears are provided on the clamping surfaces of both the first and second clamping plates, and these gears are connected to the first drive motor. The first drive motor drives the gears to rotate, moving the flower head closer to the second clamping jaws. Blades are provided on the top surfaces of both the first and second clamping plates to remove leaves from the base of the flower head.

[0063] The first drive motor drives the gear to rotate, causing the stem at the base of the flower disc, held between the first and second clamping plates, to move downwards along the height of the column. During this movement, blades on the top surfaces of the first and second clamping plates remove leaves from the stem at the base of the flower disc. A second collection module on the second clamping jaw collects the distance between the flower disc and the second clamping jaw. When the flower disc is within the clamping range of the second clamping jaw, the first drive motor stops, and the second clamping jaw holds the flower disc. Further, the second cutting component is driven to rotate circumferentially along the column to cut off the stem at the base of the flower disc, leaving the flower disc intact. The rotation of the second clamping jaw is controlled to adjust the orientation of the flower disc so that it faces the sun. The drive connecting assembly moves the clamping plate assembly downwards along the height of the column, allowing the flower disc to be inserted at the top of the lower stem for drying.

[0064] After the tray drying is completed, the clamping component, leaf removal component, and cutting tray component are restored to their initial state. The connecting component then moves the clamping component, leaf removal component, and cutting tray component along the height of the column back to their initial positions, preparing for the next operation.

[0065] The mobile device includes a frame with annular guide rails on opposite sides along its width. Multiple tray drying devices are slidably connected to the annular guide rails, with the distance between two adjacent tray drying devices equal to the distance between two adjacent sunflowers. The mobile device is driven to move along the planting direction of the sunflowers and the multiple tray drying devices are driven to move along the extension direction of the annular guide rails. The moving speed of the mobile device is the same as the moving speed of the tray drying devices, so that the tray drying devices remain relatively stationary to the target sunflowers during the movement of the mobile device. After completing the tray drying, the tray drying devices move back to their initial positions along the annular track to prepare for the next operation.

[0066] The sunflower tray drying device and method of the present invention can complete the sunflower cutting and tray covering for drying without manual operation. It is simple to operate and highly efficient. It also reduces manual operation and avoids accidents that may cause injury during the cutting and tray covering process, thus ensuring high safety.

[0067] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sunflower tray drying device, characterized in that, include: Drying trays and mobile devices; The tray drying device includes: a column, a connecting component, a clamping component, a cutting component, and a tray mounting component. The connecting component is slidably connected to the column and can move back and forth along the height direction of the column. The clamping component is disposed on the connecting component and is used to clamp the stem. The cutting component is rotatably connected to the connecting component, located above the clamping component, and the cutting component can rotate around the circumference of the column for cutting sunflower stems. The clamping plate assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting assembly and is located above the cutting assembly. The clamping plate assembly is used to hold the flower plate and adjust the direction of the flower plate; it drives the connecting assembly to move downward along the height direction of the column so that the flower plate is inserted at the top of the lower stem. A mobile device, wherein the column is vertically mounted on the mobile device for driving the tray drying device to move; The tray drying device also includes a leaf removal component; the tray clamping component includes a second gripper and a second collection module. The leaf-removing assembly includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a first drive motor, gears, and blades. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are arranged opposite each other to clamp the stem below the flower head. The clamping surfaces of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are both provided with the gear. The gear is connected to the first drive motor, which drives the gear to rotate and moves the flower disc toward the direction of the second clamping jaw. The blade is provided on the top surface of both the first clamping plate and the top surface of the second clamping plate. The blade is used to remove the leaves at the root of the flower head.

2. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a first connecting arm disposed on one side of the column. The clamping assembly includes a first gripper and a first acquisition module. The first gripper is disposed on the first connecting arm, and the first acquisition module is disposed at the end of the first gripper for acquiring the distance between the first gripper and the sunflower stalk. The first gripper is used to clamp the sunflower stalk.

3. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cutting assembly includes a first cutting element located above the first gripper and rotatably connected to the first connecting arm. The first cutting element is capable of rotating around the circumference of the column.

4. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting assembly further includes a second connecting arm, which is disposed on one side of the column. The cutting assembly further includes a second cutting member, which is located above the first cutting member and below the buckle assembly, and is rotatably connected to the second connecting arm. The second cutting member can rotate around the circumference of the column and is used to cut the stem at the root of the flower plate.

5. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping plate assembly is connected to the second connecting arm, and the second gripper is used to clamp the flower plate; the second acquisition module is disposed on the second gripper and is used to acquire the distance between the flower plate and the second gripper.

6. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The leaf removal assembly is located between the first cutting member and the second cutting member. The connecting assembly also includes a third connecting arm, which is located on one side of the column. The leaf removal assembly is used to drive the flower disc to move closer to the second gripper and remove the leaves from the base of the flower disc.

7. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting assembly further includes a second drive motor, and the column is provided with a slide rail, wherein the second drive motor is slidably connected to the slide rail; The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are respectively connected to the second drive motor, and the drive shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the third connecting arm, for driving the blade removal assembly to move away from the column along a direction perpendicular to the height of the column.

8. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The tray drying device further includes a first control component. The connecting component, the cutting component, and the leaf-removing component are respectively connected to the first control component. The first control component is used to control the connecting component to move back and forth along the height direction of the column, and is also used to control the cutting component to cut the stem; and is also used to control the leaf-removing component to remove leaves.

9. The sunflower tray drying device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, There are multiple tray drying devices, and the multiple tray drying devices are spaced apart on the mobile device along the moving direction of the mobile device.

10. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mobile device also includes a frame and a drive assembly. The frame has annular tracks on both sides in the width direction. Each annular track is slidably connected to a plurality of tray drying devices. The plurality of tray drying devices are respectively connected to the drive assembly. The drive assembly is used to drive the tray drying devices to move along the annular tracks. The moving speed of the tray drying devices is the same as the moving speed of the mobile device.

11. The sunflower tray drying device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The mobile device also includes a third acquisition module and a second control component. The third acquisition module is located on the mobile device and is used to acquire parameters of the sunflower, including the height of the sunflower, the plant spacing between two adjacent sunflowers, and the row spacing between two adjacent rows of sunflowers. The third acquisition module and the driving component are respectively connected to the second control component. The second control component is used to control the driving component to drive the mobile device to move according to the information acquired by the third acquisition module.

12. A method for drying sunflower cuttings, based on the sunflower cutting drying equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The method for drying sunflower cuttings includes: Obtain the parameters of the sunflower, and set the parameters of the sunflower tray drying equipment according to the sunflower parameters; wherein the sunflower parameters include height and cutting height; The control connection component moves upward along the height direction of the column so that the cutting component is located at the cutting height of the sunflower; Control the clamping component to clamp the sunflower stem; control the clamping plate component to clamp the flower head; Control the rotation of the cutting component to cut the sunflower stalk; Rotate the control plate assembly to the sun-facing position, and control the connecting assembly to move downwards along the height of the column so that the flower plate is inserted at the top of the stem below.

13. The sunflower tray drying method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The cutting assembly includes a first cutting element and a second cutting element, wherein the second cutting element is positioned above the first cutting element; controlling the rotation of the cutting assembly to cut the sunflower stalk includes: With the clamping assembly holding the sunflower stalk, the first cutting member is controlled to rotate and cut the sunflower stalk to divide it into two sections; The leaf-removing component is controlled to remove the leaves from the stem connected to the flower head, and the flower head is driven to move downward to the clamping component so that the clamping component holds the flower head. With the flower disc held in place by the clamping assembly, the second cutting element is controlled to rotate and cut the stem at the base of the flower disc.

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