A food sorting apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of food sorting, and particularly relates to a food sorting device, which comprises an external assembly, a flow piece and a sorting piece, the flow piece is arranged on the initial piece, and the sorting piece is arranged on the flow piece; a front-back assembly, a driving piece, a vibrating piece and a connecting piece, the driving piece is arranged on the initial piece, the vibrating piece is arranged on the driving piece, and the connecting piece is arranged on the vibrating piece; an up-down assembly, a positioning piece, a buckle piece and a moving piece, the positioning piece is arranged on the flow piece, the buckle piece is arranged on the positioning piece, and the moving piece is arranged on the initial piece, through the design of the external assembly, the food particles can be finely identified in size, so that the expectations of consumers for the appearance and quality consistency of food are met, and through the innovative layout of the front-back assembly and the up-down assembly, the sorting process is optimized, the sorting time is shortened, and the overall sorting speed is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of food sorting, and more particularly to a food sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Food sorting technology plays a crucial role in food processing and packaging. By ensuring consistency in key quality attributes such as size, weight, color, shape, and ripeness, it not only safeguards consumers' expectations for food quality and safety but also plays a vital role in enhancing consumers' eating experience and satisfaction.

[0003] During food production, due to natural growth and variability during processing, food sizes and weights often vary. If these differences are not sorted and packaged directly for sale, consumers may experience inconsistent consumption experiences, reducing their overall satisfaction with the product. Furthermore, different sizes of food often correspond to different nutritional values ​​and costs. The lack of effective sorting not only reduces the consumer's eating experience but may also affect the merchant's profits and market competitiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems that the lack of effective sorting of food not only reduces the consumer's eating experience, but may also affect the profits and market competitiveness of businesses, this invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a food sorting device.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: including,

[0007] An external component includes an inlet, a flow component, and a sorting component, wherein the flow component is disposed on the inlet and the sorting component is disposed on the flow component;

[0008] The front and rear components include a driving component, a vibrating component, and a connecting component, wherein the driving component is disposed on the initial insertion component, the vibrating component is disposed on the driving component, and the connecting component is disposed on the vibrating component; and,

[0009] The upper and lower components include a positioning component, a fastening component, and a moving component. The positioning component is disposed on the moving component, the fastening component is disposed on the positioning component, and the moving component is disposed on the initial insertion component.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the initial inlet component includes a support, a receiving hopper, a logistics plate, and a diverting plate. The receiving hopper is disposed on the support, the logistics plate is disposed on the receiving hopper, and the diverting plate is disposed on the receiving hopper.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the flow component includes a first diverting cylinder, a second diverting cylinder, a third diverting cylinder, a transfer cylinder, a first diverting groove, a second diverting groove, and a third diverting groove. The first diverting cylinder is disposed on the support, the second diverting cylinder is disposed on the first diverting cylinder, the third diverting cylinder is disposed on the second diverting cylinder, the transfer cylinder is disposed on the third diverting cylinder, the first diverting groove is disposed on the first diverting cylinder, the second diverting groove is disposed on the second diverting cylinder, and the third diverting groove is disposed on the third diverting cylinder.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the sorting components include a first sorting plate, a second sorting plate, a third sorting plate, a connecting spring, and a guide block. The first sorting plate is disposed on the first diversion cylinder, the second sorting plate is disposed on the second diversion cylinder, the third sorting plate is disposed on the third diversion cylinder, the connecting spring is disposed on the first sorting plate, and the guide block is disposed on the second sorting plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the driving component includes an auxiliary frame, a first motor, a driving belt, and a rotating shaft. The auxiliary frame is disposed on the support, the first motor is disposed on the auxiliary frame, the driving belt is disposed on the first motor, and the rotating shaft is disposed on the driving belt.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the vibrating element includes a support plate, a follower shaft, a vibrating ball, a vibrating plate, an adapter groove, and a buffer spring. The support plate and the follower shaft are disposed on the rotating shaft, the vibrating ball is disposed on the follower shaft, the vibrating plate is disposed on the vibrating ball, and the adapter groove and the buffer spring are disposed on the vibrating plate.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the connecting member includes an upper connecting spring, a lower connecting spring, an upper extending surface, and a lower extending surface. The upper connecting spring and the lower connecting spring are disposed on the vibrating plate, the upper extending surface is disposed on the upper connecting spring, and the lower extending surface is disposed on the lower connecting spring.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the positioning component includes an extension plate, a moving groove, a moving block, a mounting groove, a rotating plate, and a tension spring. The extension plate is disposed on the first diverting cylinder, the moving groove is disposed on the extension plate, the moving block is disposed on the moving groove, the mounting groove is disposed on the moving block, the rotating plate is disposed on the mounting groove, and the tension spring is disposed on the rotating plate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the fastening element includes a retraction groove, a retraction spring, and a fastening post. The retraction groove is disposed on the moving block, the retraction spring is disposed on the retraction groove, and the fastening post is disposed on the retraction spring.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the food sorting device of the present invention, the moving component includes a rotating column, a deflecting block, an upper moving column, a lower moving column, a limiting plate, a connecting plate, a spring-loaded locking pin, and a transmission motor. The rotating column is mounted on the support, the deflecting block is mounted on the rotating column, the upper moving column and the lower moving column are mounted on the deflecting block, the limiting plate is mounted on the upper moving column, the connecting plate is mounted on the first diverting cylinder, the spring-loaded locking pin is mounted on the connecting plate, and the transmission motor is mounted on the support.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the design of the external components allows for detailed size identification of food particles, avoiding the mixing of food particles with uneven sizes, thereby meeting consumers' expectations for the consistency of food appearance and quality. Furthermore, the innovative layout of the front and rear components and the upper and lower components optimizes the sorting process, shortens the sorting time, and improves the overall sorting speed, making large-scale food processing possible while maintaining sorting accuracy.

[0020] This invention ensures the consistency of food particle size, thereby guaranteeing the uniformity of nutritional value and taste. By differentiating food of different sizes, differentiated marketing strategies can be implemented to meet the specific needs of different consumer groups, opening up broader market opportunities for manufacturers. Precise food sorting helps to optimize product pricing, increases product market competitiveness, and brings greater economic benefits to manufacturers. Accurate sorting reduces the generation of substandard food, reduces food waste, and aligns with the modern food processing industry's emphasis on sustainability. By providing high-quality, uniform food, this invention helps to enhance manufacturers' brand image and strengthen consumer brand loyalty. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a side view of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a top cross-sectional view of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external components and the connection structure of the front and rear components of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the vibrating component and connecting component of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This invention relates to a food sorting device. Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram of part A.

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the positioning component and the fastening component of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower component structure of a food sorting device according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 100. External component; 101. Initial loading component; 101a. Support; 101b. Receiving hopper; 101c. Logistics plate; 101d. Diverter plate; 102. Flow component; 102a. First diverter cylinder; 102b. Second diverter cylinder; 102c. Third diverter cylinder; 102d. Adapter cylinder; 102e. First diverter channel; 102f. Second diverter channel; 102g. Third diverter channel; 103. 103a, First sorting plate; 103b, Second sorting plate; 103c, Third sorting plate; 103d, Connecting spring; 103e, Guide block; 200, Front and rear assemblies; 201, Driving component; 201a, Auxiliary frame; 201b, First motor; 201c, Drive belt; 201d, Rotating shaft; 202, Vibrating component; 202a, Support plate; 202b, Follower shaft; 2 02c, Vibrating ball; 202d, Vibrating plate; 202e, Adaptor groove; 202f, Buffer spring; 203, Connecting piece; 203a, Upper connecting spring; 203b, Lower connecting spring; 203c, Upper extension surface; 203d, Lower extension surface; 300, Upper and lower components; 301, Positioning piece; 301a, Extension plate; 301b, Moving groove; 301c, Moving block; 301d, Mounting groove 301e, Rotating plate; 301f, Tension spring; 302, Buckling component; 302a, Retraction groove; 302b, Retraction spring; 302c, Buckling post; 303, Moving component; 303a, Rotating post; 303b, Deflection block; 303c, Upper moving post; 303d, Lower moving post; 303e, Limiting plate; 303f, Connecting plate; 303g, Spring buckle post; 303h, Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.

[0036] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When detailing the embodiments of the present invention, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, actual fabrication should include three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 This first embodiment of the invention provides a food sorting device. The device includes an external component 100, comprising an inlet 101, a flow member 102, and a sorting member 103. The flow member 102 is disposed on the inlet 101, and the sorting member 103 is disposed on the flow member 102. Through the interaction between the inlet 101, the flow member 102, and the sorting member 103, food particle size can be screened, thereby enabling the sorting of food of different sizes before packaging, avoiding the mixing of food with uneven sizes, and thus meeting consumers' expectations for the consistency of food appearance and quality.

[0039] Specifically, the initial loading unit 101 includes a support 101a, a receiving hopper 101b, a flow plate 101c, and a diverting plate 101d. The support 101a serves as the support for the entire sorting device, acting as a frame. The receiving hopper 101b is mounted on the support 101a and is fixedly connected to it, located at the top of the support 101a. It provides initial support for sorting the food. The size of the receiving hopper 101b is sufficient to accommodate the amount of food transferred from the upper loading stage. The flow plate 101c is mounted on the receiving hopper 101b and is fixedly connected to it. The receiving hopper 101b has a flow plate 101c located on its bottom side, which is tilted to one side to facilitate the flow of food. A diversion plate 101d is located on the receiving hopper 101b and is fixedly connected to it. There are several diversion plates 101d, which facilitates the orderly flow of food at the beginning of sorting and maintains the consistency of sorting in the entire device. The design of the diversion plate 101d helps to improve sorting efficiency by quickly guiding food into the corresponding sorting path and reducing the residence time of food in the sorting device.

[0040] Furthermore, the flow component 102 includes a first diverting cylinder 102a, a second diverting cylinder 102b, a third diverting cylinder 102c, a connecting cylinder 102d, a first diverting groove 102e, a second diverting groove 102f, and a third diverting groove 102g. The first diverting cylinder 102a is mounted on the support 101a and is fixedly connected to the support 101a, positioned at an opening in the corresponding material hopper to facilitate food entry into the first diverting cylinder 102a. The second diverting cylinder 102b is mounted on the first diverting cylinder 102a and is fixedly connected to the first diverting cylinder 102a. The second diverting cylinder 102b and the first diverting cylinder 102a are arranged in opposite directions, allowing food to enter the second diverting cylinder 102b through the first diverting cylinder 102a. The third diverting cylinder 102c... The first diverter 102a, the second diverter 102b, and the third diverter 102c are fixedly connected to the second diverter 102b. The third diverter 102c and the second diverter 102b are arranged in opposite directions. Food can enter the third diverter 102c through the second diverter 102b. The adapter 102d is set on the third diverter 102c and is fixedly connected to the third diverter 102c. The first diverter 102a, the second diverter 102b, the third diverter 102c and the adapter 102d all have a certain degree of inclination to facilitate the flow of food. The arc joint between the first diverter 102a and the second diverter 102b is provided with a movable closed opening, which can be used to check the inside of the device or to replace some of the equipment inside the device.

[0041] The first diversion channel 102e is disposed on the first diversion cylinder 102a and is located at the connection between the first diversion cylinder 102a and the second diversion cylinder 102b, so that food passing through the first diversion cylinder 102a is sorted out. The second diversion channel 102f is disposed on the second diversion cylinder 102b and is located at the connection between the second diversion cylinder 102b and the third diversion cylinder 102c, so that food passing through the second diversion cylinder 102b is sorted out. The third diversion channel 102g is disposed on the third diversion cylinder 102c and is located between the third diversion cylinder 102c and the transfer cylinder 102d, so that food passing through the third diversion cylinder 102c is sorted out. Furthermore, the other side of the first diversion cylinder 102a, the second diversion cylinder 102b, and the third diversion cylinder 102c is provided with grooves to facilitate the extension of the length of the three components.

[0042] Furthermore, the sorting component 103 includes a first sorting plate 103a, a second sorting plate 103b, a third sorting plate 103c, a connecting spring 103d, and a guide block 103e. The first sorting plate 103a is mounted on the first diverting cylinder 102a and can be adjusted to a certain position. The first sorting plate 103a has screening holes of a certain size to facilitate the initial screening of food with excessively large particles. Food flows out through the first sorting plate 103a and then through the first diverter cylinder 102a into the next stage. A second sorting plate 103b is mounted on the second diverter cylinder 102b. The second sorting plate 103b is adjustable in position. Food passing through the first sorting plate 103a flows onto the second sorting plate 103b. The size of the screening holes on the second sorting plate 103b is larger than that on the first sorting plate 103a. The first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c are smaller than the first sorting plate 102a. Food passing through the second sorting plate 103b enters the next stage via the second diversion cylinder 102b. Food that does not pass through the second sorting plate 103b flows out via the second sorting plate 103b. The third sorting plate 103c is set on the third diversion cylinder 102c and can be adjusted in position. The screening holes on the third sorting plate 103c are smaller than those on the second sorting plate 103b, which facilitates further screening of food. Food passing through the third sorting plate 103c proceeds to the next stage, while food that does not pass through the third sorting plate 103c flows out directly. The size of the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c is smaller than the size of the first diversion cylinder 102a. This design allows the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c to move at a certain angle.

[0043] The connecting spring 103d is disposed on the first sorting plate 103a. The connecting spring 103d has two mutually perpendicular springs. The connecting spring 103d is fixedly connected to the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c, respectively, and is disposed at the four corners of the three sorting plates. It is used to connect the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c to the first diverting cylinder 102a, the second diverting cylinder 102b, and the third diverting cylinder 102c. Thus, the first sorting plate 103a... 3a. The second sorting plate 103b and the third sorting plate 103c have a certain amount of moving space. The guide block 103e is set on the second sorting plate 103b and is fixedly connected to the second sorting plate 103b. The guide block 103e is a sealed "U"-shaped structure with a certain smooth arc on both sides, which facilitates the movement of food on the second sorting plate 103b to both sides, so that the second sorting plate 103b has a certain closed space in the middle, preventing food from accidentally entering the guide block 103e and flowing out of the slot provided on the other side of the second sorting plate 103b.

[0044] During operation, the food first enters the receiving hopper 101b. Through the flow plate 101c and the diversion plate 101d, the food flows in an orderly manner to the first sorting plate 103a on the first diversion cylinder 102a for screening. The food that has passed through the first sorting plate 103a flows into the second sorting plate 103b on the second diversion cylinder 102b. This is the preliminary screening. Food that has not passed through the first sorting plate 103a is food with too large particles. Some food with too large particles is not easy to eat and can be directly sorted out for further processing. Or some food with large particles is actually more expensive and can be directly packaged.

[0045] Food flowing through the second sorting plate 103b is sieved onto the third sorting plate 103c in the third diversion cylinder 102c. Food that does not pass through the third sorting plate 103c is food that falls between the size of the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b. Its particle size meets the requirements for uniform packaging. Food that passes through the third sorting plate 103c enters the transfer cylinder 102d for outflow. The entire sieving device can be configured with multiple layers according to the required size classification requirements.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 6This is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that: the device includes a front and rear assembly 200, including a driving member 201, a vibrating member 202, and a connecting member 203. The driving member 201 is disposed on the inlet member 101, the vibrating member 202 is disposed on the driving member 201, and the connecting member 203 is disposed on the vibrating member 202. Through the interaction between the driving member 201, the vibrating member 202, and the connecting member 203, the front and rear positions of the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c on the external assembly 100 can be continuously changed. The front and rear moving sorting plates provide additional pushing force for the food, helping the food to pass through the screening holes faster. The front and rear movement disperses the impact of the food on the sorting plates and extends the service life of the sorting plates.

[0048] Specifically, the driving component 201 includes an auxiliary frame 201a, a first motor 201b, a drive belt 201c, and a rotating shaft 201d. The auxiliary frame 201a is mounted on the support 101a and is fixedly connected to it. The support 101a allows objects to be placed on it. The first motor 201b is mounted on the auxiliary frame 201a and is fixedly connected to it. The drive belt 201c is mounted on the first motor 201b. Connected to the first motor 201b, the rotating shaft 201d is set on the drive belt 201c. There are several rotating shafts 201d. The rotating shafts 201d are fixedly connected between the first diverter 102a and the second diverter 102b. When the first motor 201b starts, it can drive the rotating shaft 201d to rotate. The rotating shaft 201d is provided with a gear, which can also enable the motor located between the third sorting plate 103c and the bracket 101a to perform gear transmission to drive the rotating shaft 201d to move.

[0049] Furthermore, the vibrating element 202 includes a support plate 202a, a follower shaft 202b, a vibrating ball 202c, a vibrating plate 202d, an adapter groove 202e, and a buffer spring 202f. The support plate 202a and the follower shaft 202b are disposed on the rotating shaft 201d. The support plate 202a is nested on the rotating shaft 201d, and is located between the first diverter 102a and the second diverter 102b, and also between the third separation plate 103c and the bracket 101a, to support the rotating shaft 201d under force and rotation. The follower shaft 202b is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 201d. The rotation of d causes the follower shaft 202b to rotate. Vibrating balls 202c are disposed on the follower shaft 202b. The number of vibrating balls 202c is several. The vibrating balls 202c are arranged in a circular array and fixedly connected to the follower shaft 202b. The vibrating balls 202c are semi-spherical and extend out of the surface of the rotating shaft 201d. The rotation of the rotating shaft 201d causes the vibrating balls 202c to rotate. The vibrating plate 202d is disposed on the vibrating balls 202c. The vibrating plate 202d is disposed at the position corresponding to the vibrating balls 202c. The vibrating plate 202d is disposed between the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b.

[0050] The adapter groove 202e and the buffer spring 202f are disposed on the vibrating plate 202d. The adapter groove 202e is formed on the corresponding surfaces of the vibrating plate 202d and the vibrating ball 202c, and is a hemispherical groove in the shape of a circular array. When the vibrating ball 202c rotates, it enters the adapter groove 202e of the vibrating plate 202d and also contacts the horizontal surface of the vibrating plate 202d, forming a height difference. One side of the buffer spring 202f is fixedly connected to the other side of the vibrating plate 202d, and the other side of the buffer spring 202f is fixedly connected to an object fixed in another position. When the vibrating plate 202d is pushed by the vibrating ball 202c, a squeezing force is generated. When the vibrating ball 202c enters the adapter groove 202e of the vibrating plate 202d, the reverse action of the buffer spring 202f will cause the vibrating plate 202d to move in the opposite direction. This creates a back-and-forth movement difference, i.e., a back-and-forth vibration effect, for the object connected to the vibrating plate 202d.

[0051] Furthermore, the connecting member 203 includes an upper connecting spring 203a, a lower connecting spring 203b, an upper extending surface 203c, and a lower extending surface 203d. The upper connecting spring 203a and the lower connecting spring 203b are disposed on the vibrating plate 202d. The upper connecting spring 203a is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate 202d and the first sorting plate 103a, and the lower connecting spring 203b is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate 202d and the second sorting plate 103b. The upper extending surface 203c is disposed on the upper connecting spring 203a, and the lower extending surface 203d is disposed on the lower connecting spring 203b. The lower extending surface 203d and the upper extending surface 203c are the partial expansion and contraction space of the upper connecting spring 203a and the lower connecting spring 203b, which can be extended and squeezed when the upper connecting spring 203a and the lower connecting spring 203b are adjusted upward or pressed downward under force.

[0052] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.

[0053] Operation process: By driving the first motor 201b and the motors mounted on the bracket 101a and the third sorting plate 103c, the rotating shaft 201d can be rotated, thereby driving the follower shaft 202b to rotate. When the follower shaft 202b rotates, it can drive the vibrating ball 202c to rotate. The rotation of the vibrating ball 202c will move continuously during the process of entering the adapter groove 202e of the vibrating plate 202d and not entering the adapter groove 202e. Under the action of the buffer spring 202f, it will exert a pushing force on the vibrating plate 202d. When the vibrating ball 202c When the food enters the adapter slot 202e, the vibrating plate 202d will move in the opposite direction under the action of the buffer spring 202f. This process is repeated continuously, causing the vibrating plate 202d to move back and forth, achieving a back-and-forth vibration effect. This will also produce a back-and-forth vibration effect on the first sorting plate 103a, the second sorting plate 103b, and the third sorting plate 103c. The back-and-forth movement of the three sorting plates provides additional driving force for food sorting, helping the food to pass through the sieve holes faster. The back-and-forth movement disperses the impact of the food on the three sorting plates, extending the service life of the three sorting plates.

[0054] Example 3

[0055] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 9This is the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that: the device includes an upper and lower assembly 300, including a positioning member 301, a fastening member 302, and a moving member 303. The positioning member 301 is disposed on the flowing member 102, the fastening member 302 is disposed on the positioning member 301, and the moving member 303 is disposed on the inlet member 101. Through the interaction between the positioning member 301, the fastening member 302, and the moving member 303, and through the cooperation with the front and rear assemblies 200 on the external assembly 100, it is possible to change the vertical tilt angle by a certain distance. The tilted sorting plate can change the angle adapted to the sorting flow, which helps the food to pass through the screening holes of the sorting plate more smoothly, reducing accumulation and blockage. The tilt increases the falling speed of the food, speeds up the screening process, and improves production efficiency. Compared with the horizontal sorting plate, the tilted sorting plate reduces the friction of particles on the screen surface.

[0056] Specifically, the positioning component 301 includes an extension plate 301a, a moving groove 301b, a moving block 301c, a mounting groove 301d, a rotating plate 301e, and a tension spring 301f. The extension plate 301a is disposed on the first diverting cylinder 102a and is fixedly connected between the first diverting cylinder 102a and the second diverting cylinder 102b, and is located between the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b. The two sides of the extension plate 301a are inclined to facilitate the movement of objects falling from the first sorting plate 103a onto the second sorting plate 103b. The length and inclination of the extension plate 301a, as well as the support plate 202a corresponding to the third sorting plate 103c, affect the three sorting plates. The tilt angle of the sorting plate can be changed according to different foods during sorting. One side of the extension plate 301a is fixedly connected to the other side of the buffer spring 202f to ensure the realization of back-and-forth vibration. The moving groove 301b is set on the extension plate 301a. The moving groove 301b is opened at a position corresponding to the extension plate 301a and is set on the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b. The moving groove 301b has a certain length to allow objects to move on it. The moving block 301c is set on the moving groove 301b and is movably connected to the moving groove 301b. The moving block 301c has a "U"-shaped structure, which allows the extension plate to enter. Inside the movable block 301c, a mounting slot 301d is provided on the movable block 301c. The mounting slot 301d is formed within the movable block 301c, allowing other objects to be installed on the movable block 301c. The mounting slot 301d causes a portion of the movable block 301c to be cut off, allowing the extension plate 301a to enter the top of the mounting slot 301d. A rotating plate 301e is provided on the mounting slot 301d. There are two rotating plates 301e, which are fixedly connected within the mounting slot 301d. Each rotating plate 301e consists of a fixed shaft fixed within the mounting slot 301d and a rotatable swing arm. The swing arm rotating on the fixed shaft and within the mounting slot 301d has a "<>" structure. When one swing arm deflects under the fixation of the fixed shaft, it can drive the other swing arm to deflect in the same direction. The tension spring 301f is set on the rotating plate 301e and is fixedly connected to the upper side of the swing arm on both rotating plates 301e. The initial setting of the tension spring 301f is horizontal. When the extension plate 301a enters the moving block 301c, it can push the tension spring 301f to move upward, which causes the upper sides of the two swing arms on the two rotating plates 301e to rotate towards each other, thus causing the lower sides of the swing arms to rotate relative to each other.

[0057] Furthermore, the latching component 302 includes a retraction groove 302a, a retraction spring 302b, and a latching post 302c. The retraction groove 302a is disposed on the moving block 301c and is formed on both sides of the moving block 301c. The retraction spring 302b is disposed on the retraction groove 302a and is fixedly connected to the retraction groove 302a on one side. The latching post 302c is disposed on the retraction spring 302b and is fixedly connected to the retraction spring 302b. The latching post 302c is composed of a cylinder and a half-sphere. The other side of the retraction spring 302b is fixed to the cylinder of the buckle post 302c. When the rotating plate 301e is pushed by the extension plate 301a to rotate due to the extension spring 301f, the rotating plate 301e will be pushed by the swing wall on the rotating plate 301e to move the buckle post 302c to the outside of the mounting groove 301d and into the matching groove 202e of the extension plate. This completes the installation of the extension plate 301a on the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b, thereby adjusting the tilt of the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate.

[0058] Furthermore, the moving component 303 includes a rotating column 303a, a deflecting block 303b, an upper moving column 303c, a lower moving column 303d, a limiting plate 303e, a connecting plate 303f, a spring clip 303g, and a transmission motor 303h. The rotating column 303a is mounted on the bracket 101a and rotatably connected to it. The deflecting block 303b is mounted on the rotating column 303a and fixedly connected to it. The deflecting block 303b is eccentrically positioned on the rotating column 303a, so that the rotation of the rotating column 303a drives the deflecting block 303b to move, creating a certain height difference. The upper moving column 303c and the lower moving column 303d are mounted on the deflecting block 303b. Column 303c and lower moving column 303d are rotatably connected to the upper and lower sides of deflection block 303b. By setting a fixed shaft on deflection block 303b to rotatably connect with upper moving column 303c and lower moving column 303d, the upper moving column 303c and lower moving column 303d will move in different directions. Limiting plate 303e is set on upper moving column 303c. There are two limiting plates 303e, one on upper moving column 303c and the other on lower moving column 303d. Limiting plate 303e is fixedly connected to bracket 101a. Limiting plate 303e has a groove to adapt to the movement of upper moving column 303c and lower moving column 303d. The upper moving column 303c and lower moving column 303d can move up and down through limiting plate 303e.

[0059] Among them, three connecting plates 303f are disposed on the first diversion cylinder 102a. Each connecting plate 303f is located in a groove on the other side of the first sorting plate 103a, second sorting plate 103b, and third sorting plate 103c in the first diversion cylinder 102a, second diversion cylinder 102b, and third diversion cylinder 102c, respectively, to extend the length of one side of the first sorting plate 103a, second sorting plate 103b, and third sorting plate 103c. A spring-loaded locking post 303g is disposed on the connecting plate 303f and is composed of a compressible spring and a pressing post, used for moving the upper and lower posts 303c. 303d is installed on the connecting plate 303f. When the upper moving column 303c or the lower moving column 303d enters the connecting plate 303f, it will first push the extrusion column. When the groove on the upper moving column 303c or the lower moving column 303d matches the extrusion column, the upper moving column 303c or the lower moving column 303d is installed under the reaction of the extrusion spring. The drive motor 303h is set on the bracket 101a and is fixedly connected to the bracket 101a. It can make the rotating column 303a rotate, which will make the deflection block 303b drive the upper moving column 303c or the lower moving column 303d to move. This will make the connecting plate 303f drive the three dividing plates to move at different heights.

[0060] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 2.

[0061] Operating steps: The extension plate 301a is installed between the first sorting plate 103a and the second sorting plate 103b, and the support plate 202a is installed on the bracket 101a and the third sorting plate 103c, so that one side of the third sorting plate is fixed. Then, the connecting plate 303f is installed on the upper moving column 303c and the lower moving column 303d. Starting the drive motor 303h can make the deflection block 303b rotate, so that the upper moving column 303c and the lower moving column 303d drive the three sorting plates to lift to different heights. At this time, the extension plate 301a is installed in the moving groove 301b as the moving block 301c. When the sorting plate is lifted, the position of the extension plate 301a will not be affected by the movement of the moving block 301c in the moving groove 301b, so as to satisfy the vibration of the front and rear components 200.

[0062] The entire device can continuously adjust its vertical position and vibrate back and forth during food sorting. The combination of tilting and movement significantly improves the efficiency and speed of screening. The combination of these two actions makes it easier to separate food according to size, improving the accuracy and consistency of screening. Back and forth movement helps break up food accumulation on the screen surface, while tilting promotes smooth food flow, together reducing screen hole clogging. The tilting angle and movement speed can be adjusted according to different screening needs to adapt to materials with different characteristics. By optimizing food flow and reducing ineffective movement of food on the screen surface, energy consumption is reduced.

[0063] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A food product sorting apparatus, characterized by: include, An external component (100) includes an inlet (101), a flow element (102), and a sorting element (103), wherein the flow element (102) is disposed on the inlet (101), and the sorting element (103) is disposed on the flow element (102); The front and rear components (200) include a driving member (201), a vibrating member (202), and a connecting member (203). The driving member (201) is disposed on the initial insertion member (101), the vibrating member (202) is disposed on the driving member (201), and the connecting member (203) is disposed on the vibrating member (202). The upper and lower components (300) include a positioning element (301), a fastening element (302), and a moving element (303). The positioning element (301) is disposed on the moving element (102), the fastening element (302) is disposed on the positioning element (301), and the moving element (303) is disposed on the initial insertion element (101). The initial loading component (101) includes a support (101a), a receiving hopper (101b), a logistics plate (101c), and a diverting plate (101d). The receiving hopper (101b) is disposed on the support (101a), the logistics plate (101c) is disposed on the receiving hopper (101b), and the diverting plate (101d) is disposed on the receiving hopper (101b). The flow component (102) includes a first flow divider (102a), a second flow divider (102b), a third flow divider (102c), a transition tube (102d), a first flow divider groove (102e), a second flow divider groove (102f), and a third flow divider groove (102g). The first flow divider (102a) is mounted on the support (101a), and the second flow divider (102b) is mounted on the first flow divider (102a). The third diversion cylinder (102c) is disposed on the second diversion cylinder (102b), the adapter cylinder (102d) is disposed on the third diversion cylinder (102c), the first diversion groove (102e) is disposed on the first diversion cylinder (102a), the second diversion groove (102f) is disposed on the second diversion cylinder (102b), and the third diversion groove (102g) is disposed on the third diversion cylinder (102c). The driving component (201) includes an auxiliary frame (201a), a first motor (201b), a drive belt (201c), and a rotating shaft (201d). The auxiliary frame (201a) is disposed on the support (101a), the first motor (201b) is disposed on the auxiliary frame (201a), the drive belt (201c) is disposed on the first motor (201b), and the rotating shaft (201d) is disposed on the drive belt (201c). The vibrating component (202) includes a support plate (202a), a follower shaft (202b), a vibrating ball (202c), a vibrating plate (202d), an adapter groove (202e), and a buffer spring (202f). The support plate (202a) and the follower shaft (202b) are disposed on the rotating shaft (201d), the vibrating ball (202c) is disposed on the follower shaft (202b), the vibrating plate (202d) is disposed on the vibrating ball (202c), and the adapter groove (202e) and the buffer spring (202f) are disposed on the vibrating plate (202d). The positioning component (301) includes an extension plate (301a), a moving groove (301b), a moving block (301c), a mounting groove (301d), a rotating plate (301e), and a tension spring (301f). The extension plate (301a) is disposed on the first diverter (102a), the moving groove (301b) is disposed on the extension plate (301a), the moving block (301c) is disposed on the moving groove (301b), the mounting groove (301d) is disposed on the moving block (301c), the rotating plate (301e) is disposed on the mounting groove (301d), and the tension spring (301f) is disposed on the rotating plate (301e). The fastener (302) includes a retraction groove (302a), a retraction spring (302b), and a fastening post (302c). The retraction groove (302a) is disposed on the moving block (301c), the retraction spring (302b) is disposed on the retraction groove (302a), and the fastening post (302c) is disposed on the retraction spring (302b). The movable component (303) includes a rotating column (303a), a deflecting block (303b), an upper moving column (303c), a lower moving column (303d), a limiting plate (303e), a connecting plate (303f), a spring retaining post (303g), and a transmission motor (303h). The rotating shaft (201d) is mounted on the bracket (101a), and the deflecting block (303b) is mounted on the rotating column (303a). The upper moving column (303c) and the lower moving column (303d) are disposed on the deflection block (303b), the limiting plate (303e) is disposed on the upper moving column (303c), the connecting plate (303f) is disposed on the first diverter cylinder (102a), the spring clip (303g) is disposed on the connecting plate (303f), and the drive motor (303h) is disposed on the bracket (101a).

2. The food sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting component (103) includes a first sorting plate (103a), a second sorting plate (103b), a third sorting plate (103c), a connecting spring (103d), and a guide block (103e). The first sorting plate (103a) is disposed on the first diverting cylinder (102a), the second sorting plate (103b) is disposed on the second diverting cylinder (102b), the third sorting plate (103c) is disposed on the third diverting cylinder (102c), the connecting spring (103d) is disposed on the first sorting plate (103a), and the guide block (103e) is disposed on the second sorting plate (103b).

3. The food sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connector (203) includes an upper connecting spring (203a), a lower connecting spring (203b), an upper extending surface (203c), and a lower extending surface (203d). The upper connecting spring (203a) and the lower connecting spring (203b) are disposed on the vibrating plate (202d). The upper extending surface (203c) is disposed on the upper connecting spring (203a), and the lower extending surface (203d) is disposed on the lower connecting spring (203b). The upper connecting spring (203a) is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate (202d) and the first sorting plate (103a), and the lower connecting spring (203b) is fixedly connected to the vibrating plate (202d) and the second sorting plate (103b).

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