An automated corn handling apparatus and method

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic corn processing device and a processing method, and relates to the field of agricultural mechanization. The corn processing device comprises a detection device, a processing device and a first conveying assembly. The detection device comprises a detection assembly and the first conveying assembly. The detection assembly is arranged on one side of the first conveying assembly and is used for detecting corn on the first conveying assembly. The processing device is arranged on one side of the detection device and comprises a first cutting assembly, a second conveying assembly and a corn adjusting assembly. The first cutting assembly is arranged on one side of the second conveying assembly. The corn adjusting assembly is arranged on the second conveying assembly and is electrically connected with the detection assembly. The corn is judged by the detection assembly to determine whether there is a bad point on the corn. Information about whether the corn has a bad point is sent to the corn adjusting assembly. The end of the corn and the bad point are cut by the first cutting assembly. Manual screening is not needed in the whole process. Therefore, the processing speed and quality of the corn are improved without increasing the cost investment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural mechanization, and in particular to an automated corn processing device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, while various automated equipment has emerged in corn processing, most of these devices are single-function, often designed for only one specific operation, such as cutting or detection. This fails to meet the demands of modern agricultural production for high efficiency and low cost. With technological advancements and changing market demands, achieving multi-functional integration has become a significant challenge in this field.

[0003] Among related technologies, the most common corn processing techniques on the market include manual sorting, single-machine cutting, and X-ray imaging detection. However, existing processing technologies have the following problems:

[0004] 1. Manual screening is the most traditional method, which involves manually visually inspecting and selecting substandard corn cobs. This method is time-consuming, inefficient, and highly dependent on personal experience, making it difficult to guarantee accuracy.

[0005] 2. Single-machine cutting refers to using a special machine to peel and slice corn cobs. Although this mode improves work efficiency, it has obvious shortcomings in quality control before and after processing.

[0006] 3. X-ray imaging technology is a relatively advanced non-contact detection method. It can quickly identify whether there are problems such as insect infestation or mold inside corn. However, its widespread application is limited by factors such as expensive equipment and complex maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem solved by the present invention is: how to improve the processing speed and quality of corn without increasing the cost.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an automated corn processing device, comprising:

[0009] The detection device includes a detection component and a first transport component. The detection component is disposed on one side of the first transport component and is used to detect corn on the first transport component.

[0010] The processing device is disposed on one side of the detection device and includes a first cutting component, a second transport component and a corn adjusting component. The first cutting component is disposed on one side of the second transport component, and the corn adjusting component is disposed on the second transport component and electrically connected to the detection component. The corn adjusting component is used to adjust the lateral position of the corn on the second transport component along the transport direction of the second transport component.

[0011] A corn transport assembly is disposed between the first transport assembly and the second transport assembly.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the corn is detected by the detection component to determine whether there are any defects on it. The information on whether there are defects in the corn is sent to the corn adjustment component, and the first cutting component cuts off the ends and defects of the corn. The whole process does not require manual screening by personnel, thereby improving the processing speed and quality of corn without increasing the cost.

[0013] In one embodiment, the detection component includes a mounting body and a plurality of detectors, the detectors being mounted on the mounting body, which is located on one side of the first transport component.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple detectors are set up, and different locations of the corn are detected separately, thereby improving the accuracy of the detection results.

[0015] In one embodiment, the corn adjustment assembly includes a fixed assembly and a movable assembly, both of which are disposed on the corn placement piece on the second transport assembly.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the position of the corn can be moved by the moving component, making it easier to cut the corn at different locations to meet more cutting needs.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fixing assembly includes a first drive motor, a first gear, two second gears, two rotating shafts, and two fixing plates. The drive rod of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first gear. The first gear and the two second gears are meshed together. The two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to different second gears respectively. The two fixing plates are respectively disposed on two different rotating shafts.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy for the fixing components to clamp and release the corn.

[0019] In one embodiment, the moving component includes a second drive motor, a slider, and a slide rail. The slide rail is provided on the corn placement component, and the slider is movably disposed on the slide rail. One end of the slider is electrically connected to the second drive motor, and the other end is fixedly connected to a fixed plate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the moving component does not move the corn directly, but moves the fixing plate of the fixing component, thereby moving the corn by the fixing plate, thus improving the accuracy of the corn's movement distance.

[0021] In one embodiment, a cutting machine adjustment component is provided between the first cutting component and the second transport component, which is used to control the movement of the first cutting component perpendicular to the transport direction of the second transport component, and the cutting machine adjustment component is electrically connected to the detection component.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, after the corn is detected by the detection component, the position of the corn can be moved by the corn adjustment component, or the relative position between the first cutting component and the corn to be cut can be adjusted by the cutting machine adjustment component, thereby realizing the cutting of a certain part of the corn.

[0023] In one embodiment, a third transport component is provided at the bottom of the first cutting component for transporting the cut corn.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when the corn is about to be cut, the adjusting component of the cutting machine drives the first cutting component away from the corn, and the cut corn will fall off and fall onto the third transport component below, thereby transferring the cut corn segments to achieve automatic collection of the cut corn segments.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first cutting component is provided with a lifting component, which is used to adjust the height difference between the first cutting component and the second transport component, and the lifting component is electrically connected to the detection component.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the corn is detected by the detection component to determine whether there are any defects on it. The information on whether there are defects on the corn is sent to the lifting component. When cutting the corn end and removing defects, the corn adjustment component first moves the corn to be cut to the bottom of the first cutting component. Then the first cutting component is activated. At the same time, the lifting component drives the first cutting component to move downward, that is, to move closer to the corn, thereby realizing the cutting of the corn. After the cutting is completed, the lifting component drives the first cutting component to move upward until it reaches the original position of the first cutting component.

[0027] In one embodiment, a support frame is fitted onto the first cutting assembly, and two push rods are provided on the support frame;

[0028] The corn adjustment assembly includes a clamping assembly, which is disposed on the corn placement piece on the second transport assembly. The clamping assembly includes a clamping rod, two clamping plates, and a spring-loaded assembly. One side of the clamping plate is disposed around the clamping assembly with the axis of the clamping assembly as the center. The spring-loaded assembly is disposed between the two clamping plates, and the spring-loaded assembly brings the two clamping plates directly close together.

[0029] One end of each of the two push rods is fixed to the support frame, and the other end is used to abut against one side of each of the two clamping plates. The push rods are used to move the two clamping plates away from each other.

[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the clamping component fixes the corn during cutting or movement. However, when the lifting component drives the first cutting component to move downward to cut the corn, the first cutting component may damage the clamping component. Therefore, by designing two push rods, the push rods move up and down synchronously with the first cutting component, thereby enabling the push rods to open the clamping plate of the clamping component so that the clamping plate is away from the first cutting component. After the cutting work is completed, the push rods remove the force on the clamping plate, and the clamping plate returns to its original position due to the spring-back component, continuing to clamp the corn.

[0031] In one embodiment, a second cutting component is provided on the side of the first cutting component away from the corn conveying component, and a rejection component is provided on the side of the second cutting component away from the first cutting component. The second cutting component and the detection component are electrically connected.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the functionality of the corn processing device is increased, thereby meeting more processing needs.

[0033] In summary, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0034] 1. The corn is detected by the detection component to determine whether there are any defects on it. The information on whether there are defects in the corn is sent to the corn adjustment component. The first cutting component then cuts off the ends and defects of the corn. The entire process does not require manual screening by personnel, thereby improving the processing speed and quality of corn without increasing the cost.

[0035] 2. To diversify the functions of the processing device, corn can be segmented according to requirements;

[0036] 3. We offer a variety of treatment methods for different defects on corn, thereby reducing corn waste and increasing yield. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automated corn processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0040] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the corn placement component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cutting component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the automated corn processing method of the present invention.

[0043] In the diagram: 1-First transport component, 2-Detection component, 3-Corn transport component, 4-Second transport component, 5-First cutting component, 6-Second cutting component, 7-Removal component, 8-Corn placement component, 9-Fixing component, 10-Slide rail, 11-Slider, 12-Corn pressure roller component, 13-Support frame, 14-Push rod, 15-Clamping component, 16-Third transport component, 17-Fourth transport component. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] The automated corn processing device in this embodiment of the invention, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As shown, the detection device includes a detection component 2 and a first transport component 1. The first transport component 1 can be a conveyor belt or a transport vehicle moving along a track. The detection component 2 is located on one side of the first transport component 1 and is used to detect the corn on the first transport component 1. The detection component 2 can be a monitoring device, a camera, or other detection equipment, which can be selected according to needs and cost. A processing device is provided on one side of the detection device, which includes a first cutting component 5, a second transport component 4, and a corn adjusting component. The first cutting component 5 is located on one side of the second transport component 4, and the corn adjusting component is located on the second transport component 4 and electrically connected to the detection component 2. The operation of the corn adjusting component depends on the detection result of the detection component 2. The corn adjusting component is used to adjust the lateral position of the corn on the second transport component 4 along the transport direction of the second transport component 4. A corn transfer component 3 is provided between the first transport component 1 and the second transport component 4 to transfer the detected corn from the first transport component 1 to the second transport component 4 for subsequent processing steps.

[0046] Therefore, it can be seen that the present invention places corn on the first transport component 1 and transports it through the first transport component 1. During the transport process, the corn will pass through the detection range of the detection component 2. It takes a certain amount of time for the corn to pass through this range. During this period, the detection component 2 will detect the corn to determine whether the corn is damaged. At the same time, the corn can be rolled on the first transport component 1 by conventional technical means to detect different sides of the corn, thereby improving the accuracy of detection.

[0047] The corn that has completed inspection is transferred to the second transport component 4 via the corn transfer component 3, thus proceeding to the next step of corn processing. It can be understood that the corn can be precisely placed on the second transport component 4 via the corn transfer component 3, and the transport order of each ear of corn remains unchanged. For example, if a defective corn with serial number 10 is detected, the second transport component 4 can identify which ear of corn has serial number 10. Then, the defective corn is processed by the first cutting component 5. If the defective corn is within the original cutting range, it can be cut directly. If the defective corn is not within the original cutting range, the corn adjustment component adjusts the lateral position of the corn to remove the defective corn. The entire process eliminates the need for manual sorting, thereby improving the processing speed and quality of corn without increasing costs.

[0048] Preferably, a specific structure for the detection component 2 is provided:

[0049] The detection component 2 includes an installation body and several detectors. The detectors are installed on the installation body, which is located on one side of the first transport component 1.

[0050] Specifically, the mounting body can be installed on one side of the first transport component 1, or it can be sleeved on the first transport component 1. It only needs to meet the requirement that the detector installed on the mounting body can detect the corn. At the same time, in order to improve the accuracy of corn detection, multiple detectors can be installed on the mounting body. Each detector detects a different part of the corn. For example, the number of detectors is set to three: the first detector detects the first 1 / 3 of the corn, the second detector detects the middle 1 / 3 of the corn, and the third detector detects the last 1 / 3 of the corn.

[0051] Preferred, see Figure 2 , 3 As shown, a specific structure of the corn regulating component is provided:

[0052] The corn adjustment assembly includes a fixed component 9 and a movable component, both of which are mounted on the corn placement piece 8 on the second transport component 4.

[0053] Specifically, the fixing component 9 can fix the corn to the corn placement component 8. When it is necessary to move the corn, the fixing component 9 releases the corn and moves the corn through the moving component. When the corn is moved to the preset position, the fixing component 9 fixes the corn again.

[0054] Furthermore, the fixing component 9 includes a first drive motor, a first gear, two second gears, two rotating shafts, and two fixing plates. The drive rod of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first gear. The first gear and the two second gears are meshed together. The two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to different second gears respectively. The two fixing plates are respectively disposed on two different rotating shafts.

[0055] Specifically, the first drive motor drives the first gear to rotate. Since the first gear and the two second gears are meshed, the two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to different second gears respectively. The two fixing plates are respectively set on two different rotating shafts. It can be understood that by designing the meshing method of the first gear and the two second gears, the two fixing plates can be moved closer and further apart, thereby enabling the fixing component 9 to clamp and release the corn.

[0056] Further, see Figure 4 As shown, the moving component includes a second drive motor, a slider 11, and a slide rail 10. The slide rail 10 is provided on the corn placement piece 8. The slider 11 is movably disposed on the slide rail 10. One end of the slider 11 is electrically connected to the second drive motor, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

[0057] Specifically, in the above design, when the corn is moved laterally, the fixing component 9 is always clamped, and the second drive motor drives the slider 11 to move on the slide rail 10, thereby driving the fixing component 9 to move, so as to achieve the effect of moving the corn.

[0058] Understandably, the moving component could also be designed to move the corn directly, but the size and shape of the corn are uncertain, and there is a possibility of slipping or damaging the corn during direct movement. Therefore, the above design is preferred.

[0059] Preferably, a moving structure for the first cutting component 5 is provided:

[0060] A cutting machine adjustment component is provided between the first cutting component 5 and the second transport component 4. It is used to control the movement of the first cutting component 5 perpendicular to the transport direction of the second transport component 4. The cutting machine adjustment component is electrically connected to the detection component 2.

[0061] Specifically, after the corn is detected by the detection component, when the corn with defects is moved to the position to be cut, the second transport component 4 stops transporting, and the cutting machine adjustment component drives the first cutting component 5 to approach the corn to be cut until the first cutting component 5 can cut the corn. After the cutting is completed, the cutting machine adjustment component drives the first cutting component 5 back to its original position.

[0062] Furthermore, a third transport component 16 is provided at the bottom of the first cutting component 5, which is used to transport the cut corn.

[0063] Specifically, after the corn is completely cut, when the cutting machine adjustment component drives the first cutting component 5 back to its original position, the cut corn segments fall onto the third transport component 16, transferring the cut corn segments. The cut corn is then processed uniformly, either into feed or disposed of as waste.

[0064] Preferably, the first cutting component 5 is provided with a lifting component, which is used to adjust the height difference between the first cutting component 5 and the second transport component 4, and the lifting component is electrically connected to the detection component 2.

[0065] Specifically, the corn is detected by the detection component 2 to determine whether there are any defects on it. The information about whether there are defects on the corn is sent to the lifting component. When cutting the corn end and removing defects, the corn adjustment component first moves the corn to be cut to the bottom of the first cutting component 5. Then the first cutting component 5 is turned on. At the same time, the lifting component drives the first cutting component 5 to move downward, that is, to move closer to the corn, so as to realize the cutting of the corn. After the cutting is completed, the lifting component drives the first cutting component 5 to move upward until it reaches the original position of the first cutting component.

[0066] Further, see Figure 5 As shown, a support frame 13 is fitted onto the first cutting assembly 5, and two push rods 14 are provided on the support frame 13;

[0067] The corn adjustment assembly includes a clamping assembly 15, which is disposed on the corn placement piece 8 on the second transport assembly 4. The clamping assembly 15 includes a clamping rod, two clamping plates and a spring-loaded assembly. One side of the clamping plate is disposed around the clamping assembly with the axis of the clamping assembly as the center. The spring-loaded assembly is disposed between the two clamping plates, and the spring-loaded assembly brings the two clamping plates directly close together.

[0068] One end of each of the two push rods 14 is fixed to the support frame 13, and the other end is used to abut against one side of each of the two clamping plates. The push rods 14 are used to move the two clamping plates away from each other.

[0069] Specifically, during corn cutting or movement, the clamping assembly 15 fixes the corn in place. However, when the lifting assembly drives the first cutting assembly 5 downward to cut the corn, the first cutting assembly 5 may damage the clamping assembly 15. Therefore, by designing two push rods 14, the push rods 14 and the first cutting assembly 5 are raised and lowered synchronously with the support frame 13, thereby enabling the push rods 14 to open the clamping plate of the clamping assembly 15 so that the clamping plate is away from the first cutting assembly 5. After the cutting work is completed, the push rods 14 remove the force on the clamping plate, and the clamping plate returns to its original position due to the spring-back assembly, continuing to clamp the corn.

[0070] Preferably, see Figure 1 , 2 As shown, another structure for treating corn defects is provided:

[0071] A second cutting component 6 is provided on the side of the first cutting component 5 away from the corn conveying component 3, and a rejection component 7 is provided on the side of the second cutting component 6 away from the first cutting component 5. The second cutting component 6 and the detection component 2 are electrically connected.

[0072] Specifically, the corn is moved laterally along the transport direction of the second transport component 4 by the corn adjustment component until the target distance is reached. The corn adjustment component then stops working and is cut by the second cutting component 6.

[0073] After one section is cut, the corn adjustment component continues to work to cut the next section of corn, and so on, until the whole corn is cut into multiple sections.

[0074] The defective section of corn is removed by the rejection component 7 to process the defective corn.

[0075] The automated corn processing method in this embodiment of the invention is described in [reference needed]. Figure 6 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0076] Provide automated corn processing equipment;

[0077] The corn is moved along the transport trajectory of the first transport component 1 by the first transport component 1, and the transport trajectory of the first transport component 1 passes through the detection component 2, so that all the corn passes through the detection component 2.

[0078] The corn is inspected using detection component 2. If a bad spot is detected on the corn, the corn and the bad spot are recorded.

[0079] The corn that has been inspected is transferred to the second transport component 4 via the corn transport component 3, and continues to move along the transport trajectory of the second transport component 4;

[0080] When the corn moves to the cutting point of the first cutting component 5, the second transport component 4 stops transporting and the corn end is cut off by the first cutting component 5.

[0081] Based on the recorded information from detection component 2, determine whether the corn has bad spots;

[0082] If so, determine whether the distance between the defective point and the end of the corn exceeds the length to be cut at the end of the corn. If so, move the corn laterally along the transport direction of the second transport component 4 using the corn adjustment component until the length to be cut at the end of the corn exceeds the distance between the defective point and the end of the corn. Then cut the corn using the first cutting component 5. Otherwise, cut off the end of the corn directly.

[0083] Otherwise, the corn regulating component will not work;

[0084] After cutting is completed, the second transport component 4 continues transporting the corn for processing the next batch.

[0085] Therefore, it can be seen that the present invention places corn on the first transport component 1 and transports it through the first transport component 1. During the transport process, the corn will pass through the detection range of the detection component 2. It takes a certain amount of time for the corn to pass through this range. During this period, the detection component 2 will detect the corn to determine whether the corn is damaged. At the same time, the corn can be rolled on the first transport component 1 by conventional technical means to detect different sides of the corn, thereby improving the accuracy of detection.

[0086] The corn that has completed inspection is transferred to the second transport component 4 via the corn transfer component 3, thus proceeding to the next step of corn processing. It can be understood that the corn can be precisely placed on the second transport component 4 via the corn transfer component 3, and the transport order of each ear of corn remains unchanged. For example, if a defective corn with serial number 10 is detected, the second transport component 4 can identify which ear of corn has serial number 10. Then, the defective corn is processed by the first cutting component 5. If the defective corn is within the original cutting range, it can be cut directly. If the defective corn is not within the original cutting range, the corn adjustment component adjusts the lateral position of the corn to remove the defective corn. The entire process eliminates the need for manual sorting, thereby improving the processing speed and quality of corn without increasing costs.

[0087] Preferably, before moving the corn laterally along the transport direction of the second transport component 4 by the corn adjusting component, the following steps are also included:

[0088] Determine whether the distance between the defective spot and the corn tip exceeds the first threshold of 5cm;

[0089] If so, the corn adjustment component is not working;

[0090] Otherwise, the corn regulating component will operate.

[0091] Specifically, based on actual needs, the first threshold is designed to be 5cm. When the distance between the defective point and the end of the corn exceeds 5cm, it is determined that cutting off the defective point of the corn through the first cutting component 5 is too wasteful. Therefore, the first cutting component 5 simply cuts off the end of the corn in a conventional manner. During this process, the corn adjustment component does not need to work, and the corn can remain in its original position. When the distance between the defective point and the end of the corn does not exceed 5cm, it is determined that cutting off the defective point of the corn through the first cutting component 5 is a feasible method. Therefore, the corn is first moved laterally through the corn adjustment component until the defective point of the corn is within the cutting range, and then the corn is cut by the first cutting component 5.

[0092] Understandably, the aforementioned first threshold can be determined based on actual needs. For example, as an example, the first threshold can be designed to be 5cm. Of course, it can also be designed to be other values.

[0093] Furthermore, automated corn processing methods also include:

[0094] If the distance between the defective part and the end of the corn exceeds the first threshold, the corn is transported through the second transport component 4 to the second cutting component 6;

[0095] The corn is cut into multiple segments by the second cutting component 6, and the segment with defects is removed by the removal component 7.

[0096] Specifically, another method for handling corn with defects where the distance between the defective part and the corn end exceeds a first threshold is provided. That is, a second cutting component 6 is set on the transport trajectory of the second transport component 4. When corn with defects where the distance between the defective part and the corn end exceeds the first threshold reaches the cutting point of the second cutting component 6, the second transport component 4 stops transporting. Through the cooperation of the second cutting component 6 and the corn adjustment component, the corn is cut into multiple segments, and the segment with defects is removed by the rejection component 7, avoiding the waste of corn due to defective part handling, thereby increasing corn yield.

[0097] Furthermore, after removing the segment with defective pixels using the rejection component 7, the process also includes:

[0098] The qualified corn is transported to the next process via the fourth transport component 17.

[0099] Preferably, the corn is cut into multiple segments by the second cutting component 6, specifically including:

[0100] The corn is moved laterally along the transport direction of the second transport component 4 by the corn adjustment component until the moving distance exceeds the second threshold. The corn adjustment component then stops working and is cut by the second cutting component 6.

[0101] After one section is cut, the corn adjustment component continues to work to cut the next section of corn, and so on, until the entire corn is cut into multiple sections.

[0102] Preferably, the first transport component 1 uses a chain with ball bearings, which can be selected according to requirements. The size of the ball bearings can be appropriately increased to avoid foreign objects getting stuck on the conveyor belt, causing equipment malfunction. The rollers of the first transport component 1 that come into contact with the corn are 304 stainless steel driven rollers. The rollers are meshed with the conveyor belt at their bottom, so that the rollers can rotate on their own as the conveyor belt moves forward, thereby driving the corn to rotate.

[0103] Furthermore, the first transport component 1 is equipped with a self-cleaning component, which includes a water spray nozzle, a roller brush, a foreign object removal tool, and a collection tank.

[0104] Specifically, the spray nozzle cleans foreign objects such as corn silk, corn kernels, and corn juice from the roller. The roller brush, through friction with the roller, moves the foreign objects onto the roller brush. The foreign object removal tool then scrapes the foreign objects off and they fall into the collection tank. The collection tank is designed to be inclined, which makes it easier for the foreign objects to roll towards the discharge port.

[0105] Preferably, after the corn that has been inspected is transferred to the second transport component 4 by the corn transport component 3, and before the corn end is cut off by the first cutting component 5, the process further includes:

[0106] The corn is guided by a guiding mechanism to align its position, making it easier to cut later.

[0107] The corn adjustment component that holds the corn is positioned using a positioning fixture. Because the length of the corn varies, the distance that the corn adjustment component needs to move laterally also varies.

[0108] Preferably, before cutting the corn, the process also includes:

[0109] The corn is pressed down by the corn pressure roller assembly 12;

[0110] The tail of the corn is cut off, and the unwanted corn tail is transported out through the third transport component 16.

[0111] Preferably, both the first cutting component 5 and the second cutting component 6 are made of high-speed rotary saw blades.

[0112] Specifically, the corn is pressed down by the corn pressure roller assembly 12, and then the corn is cut by a high-speed rotating saw blade to prevent the corn from moving or tilting during the cutting process. The corn pressure roller assembly 12 can also be flipped over for easy maintenance.

[0113] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "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; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0114] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0115] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An automated corn processing device, characterized in that, It includes: The detection device includes a detection component (2) and a first transport component (1). The detection component (2) is disposed on one side of the first transport component (1). The detection component (2) is used to detect the location of the bad spots on the corn on the first transport component (1) so as to determine whether there are bad spots on the corn and the distance between the bad spots and the end of the corn by the detection component (2). The processing device is located on one side of the detection device and includes a first cutting component (5), a second transport component (4), and a corn adjustment component. The first cutting component (5) is located on one side of the second transport component (4), and the corn adjustment component is located on the second transport component (4) and electrically connected to the detection component (2). The corn adjustment component is used to adjust the lateral position of the corn on the second transport component (4) along the transport direction of the second transport component (4) according to the position of the bad spots on the corn. The corn transport assembly (3) is disposed between the first transport assembly (1) and the second transport assembly (4); A cutting machine adjustment component is provided between the first cutting component (5) and the second transport component (4), which is used to control the movement of the first cutting component (5) perpendicular to the transport direction of the second transport component (4). The cutting machine adjustment component is electrically connected to the detection component (2).

2. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component (2) includes an installation body and several detectors. The detectors are installed on the installation body, which is located on one side of the first transport component (1).

3. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The corn adjustment assembly includes a fixed assembly (9) and a movable assembly, both of which are mounted on the corn placement piece (8) on the second transport assembly (4).

4. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing component (9) includes a first drive motor, a first gear, two second gears, two rotating shafts and two fixing plates. The drive rod of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first gear. The first gear and the two second gears are meshed together. The two rotating shafts are fixedly connected to different second gears respectively. The two fixing plates are respectively set on two different rotating shafts.

5. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The moving component includes a second drive motor, a slider (11) and a slide rail (10). The slide rail (10) is opened on the corn placement part (8). The slider (11) is movably set on the slide rail (10). One end of the slider (11) is electrically connected to the second drive motor, and the other end is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

6. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first cutting component (5) is provided with a third transport component (16) for transporting the cut corn.

7. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first cutting component (5) is provided with a lifting component, which is used to adjust the height difference between the first cutting component (5) and the second transport component (4). The lifting component is electrically connected to the detection component (2).

8. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The first cutting component (5) is fitted with a support frame (13), and the support frame (13) is provided with two push rods (14). The corn adjustment assembly includes a clamping assembly (15), which is disposed on the corn placement piece (8) on the second transport assembly (4). The clamping assembly (15) includes a clamping rod, two clamping plates and a spring-loaded assembly. One side of the clamping plate is disposed around the clamping assembly with the axis of the clamping assembly as the center. The spring-loaded assembly is disposed between the two clamping plates, and the spring-loaded assembly brings the two clamping plates close together. One end of each of the two push rods (14) is fixed to the support frame (13), and the other end is used to abut against one side of each of the two clamping plates. The push rods (14) are used to move the two clamping plates away from each other.

9. The automated corn processing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A second cutting component (6) is provided on the side of the first cutting component (5) away from the corn conveying component (3), and a rejection component (7) is provided on the side of the second cutting component (6) away from the first cutting component (5). The second cutting component (6) and the detection component (2) are electrically connected.

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