Automatic latex collecting device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of natural rubber latex collection, in particular to an automatic latex collecting device which comprises a latex collecting assembly and a latex collecting assembly. The latex collecting assembly comprises a latex cup and a support structure, and the support structure is connected with the latex cup and supports the latex cup to a set height; the latex collecting assembly comprises a latex collecting container, a moving structure and a clamping jaw structure, and the moving structure is connected with the clamping jaw structure; the clamping jaw structure is used for clamping or placing a rubber cup, and the moving structure is used for driving the clamping jaw structure to move between the position of the rubber cup and the position of the latex collecting container and turning over the rubber cup to a set angle so that latex collected in the rubber cup can be poured into the latex collecting container. According to the technical scheme, latex is collected in a mechanical mode, the structure is simple, stable and reliable, latex waste is reduced, meanwhile, the latex collecting efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor intensity of latex workers and the latex collecting cost are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of natural rubber latex collection, in particular to an automatic latex collection device. Background Art

[0002] After the rubber trees are tapped, the latex they produce needs to be collected. Currently, the rubber collection work relies entirely on manual labor. The rubber produced by the rubber trees continuously drips into the collection container. The rubber workers regularly collect the rubber in the container into portable rubber buckets to complete the unified collection of rubber.

[0003] However, manual rubber collection is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient. As the number of rubber workers decreases, the cost of rubber collection is getting higher and higher. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve at least the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic latex collecting device.

[0005] On the one hand, the present invention provides an automatic latex collection device, including a latex collection component and a latex collection component; the latex collection component includes a rubber cup and a support structure, the support structure is connected to the rubber cup and supports the rubber cup to a set height; the latex collection component includes a latex collection container, a movable structure and a clamping structure, the movable structure is connected to the clamping structure; the clamping structure is used to clamp or place the rubber cup, the movable structure is used to drive the clamping structure to move between the position of the rubber cup and the position of the latex collection container, and is used to flip the rubber cup to a set angle so that the latex collected in the rubber cup is poured into the latex collection container.

[0006] In some embodiments, a traveling component is further included; the latex collecting component is arranged on the traveling component, and the traveling component is used to drive the latex collecting component to move along a set path.

[0007] In some embodiments, the movable structure includes a multidimensional movable module and a drive motor, and the multidimensional movable module is connected to the drive motor; the multidimensional movable module is used to drive the clamping structure to move between the position of the rubber cup and the position of the latex collection container; the drive motor is used to flip the rubber cup to a set angle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the gripper structure includes an air gripper mounting plate and an air gripper assembly; the air gripper assembly is arranged on one side of the air gripper mounting plate, and a gripping actuator is provided at one end of the air gripper assembly away from the air gripper mounting plate, and the other side of the air gripper mounting plate is connected to the drive motor.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air gripper assembly includes a first air gripper assembly and a second air gripper assembly; the first air gripper assembly and the second air gripper assembly are arranged side by side on one side of the air gripper mounting plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the plastic cup includes a first collecting groove and a second collecting groove, the opening of the first collecting groove is located at one end of the plastic cup, and the opening of the second collecting groove is located at the other end of the plastic cup; and a clamping protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the plastic cup.

[0011] In some embodiments, the multi-dimensional moving module includes a horizontal linear module and a vertical linear module, the horizontal linear module is connected to the vertical linear module, one end of the vertical linear module is connected to the moving component, and the drive motor is connected to the horizontal linear module; the moving direction of the horizontal linear module, the moving direction of the vertical linear module and the moving direction of the moving component are perpendicular to each other.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support structure includes a cup holder and an adjustment bracket; the adjustment bracket has a set height, and the cup holder is provided at the top end of the adjustment bracket and is used to support the plastic cup.

[0013] In some embodiments, the latex collection assembly further comprises an arc-shaped guide groove; the arc-shaped guide groove is used to connect with the rubber tree and introduce the latex into the rubber cup.

[0014] In some embodiments, the traveling assembly includes a guide rail and a railcar, the guide rail having a set length, the railcar being disposed on the guide rail and configured to move back and forth along the guide rail; the latex collection assembly being disposed on the railcar.

[0015] The present invention provides an automatic latex collection device. During the latex collection operation, the mobile structure drives the clamping structure to move to the position of the rubber cup. The rubber cup has collected a certain amount of latex. The clamping structure clamps the rubber cup. Subsequently, the rubber cup is moved to the position of the latex collection container by the mobile structure, and the rubber cup is turned over to pour the latex in the rubber cup into the latex collection container. Similarly, the empty rubber cup can be placed by the mobile structure and the clamping structure, thereby completing the automatic collection operation of the latex. The technical solution of the present invention adopts a mechanized mode to collect latex. The structure is simple, stable and reliable, reducing the waste of latex. At the same time, it effectively improves the efficiency of rubber collection and reduces the labor intensity and cost of rubber workers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will become readily apparent by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which several embodiments of the present invention are shown by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0017] In the drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an automatic latex collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a latex collecting assembly in an automatic latex collecting device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a moving structure and a clamping claw structure in an automatic latex collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A front view of a clamping claw structure in an automatic latex collecting device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a latex cup in an automatic latex collecting device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 A reference diagram of the usage status of the automatic latex collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 10: Latex collection component; 20: Latex collection component; 30: Travel component; 40: Rubber tree;

[0026] 11: Glue cup; 111: First collecting slot; 112: Second collecting slot; 113: Clamping protrusion;

[0027] 12: Bracket structure; 121: Cup holder; 122: Adjustment bracket; 1221: Fixed bracket; 1222: Telescopic bracket; 1223: Fastening bolt; 13: Arc guide groove;

[0028] 21: Latex collection container; 211: Glue barrel; 212: Funnel; 22: Moving structure; 221: Multi-dimensional moving module; 2211: Horizontal linear module; 2212: Vertical linear module; 222: Drive motor; 23: Gripper structure; 231: Air gripper mounting plate; 232: Air gripper assembly; 2321: First air gripper assembly; 2322: Second air gripper assembly; 233: Gripping actuator;

[0029] 31: Guide rail; 32: Railcar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purposes, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] An embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic latex collection device, including a latex collecting component, a latex collecting component and a traveling component; the latex collecting component is used to collect latex flowing out of rubber trees, the latex collecting component is used to automatically collect the latex collected by the latex collecting component, and the traveling component is used to drive the latex collecting component to move and switch between different latex collecting components.

[0032] The following describes in detail the components of the automatic latex collection device provided by the embodiment of the present invention, and the positional relationship and connection relationship between the components in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the latex collection assembly 10 includes a rubber cup 11 and a support structure 12. The support structure 12 is connected to the rubber cup 11 and supports the rubber cup 11 to a set height. Each rubber tree 40 (or latex source) is equipped with one or more latex collection assemblies 10. Since the production of natural latex is continuous and slow, the latex needs to be continuously collected first, and then the collected latex needs to be collected uniformly and regularly.

[0034] In this embodiment of the present invention, the support structure 12 includes a cup holder 121 and an adjustable support 122. The adjustable support 122 has a set height. For example, the adjustable support 122 includes a fixed frame 1221 and a telescopic frame 1222. One end of the telescopic frame 1222 is inserted into the fixed frame 1221. The fixed frame 1221 has an opening, into which a fastening bolt 1223 is screwed. After the telescopic frame 1222 is adjusted to the desired height, the fastening bolt 1223 can be used to tighten the telescopic frame 1222, thereby fixing the relative position of the telescopic frame 1222 and the fixed frame 1221.

[0035] The cup holder 121 is located at the top of the adjustable bracket 122, that is, at the end of the telescopic bracket 1222 away from the fixed bracket 1221. The cup holder 121 is used to support the plastic cup 11. For example, the cup holder 121 has a predetermined length to accommodate multiple plastic cups 11 according to the desired quantity, or the plastic cups 11 can be placed at multiple locations on the cup holder 121. Alternatively, for example, the cup holder 121 may include a groove, into which the plastic cup 11 can be placed, thereby improving the stability of the plastic cup 11 on the cup holder 121.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present invention, the latex collecting assembly 10 further includes an arcuate guide groove 13, which is used to connect to the rubber tree 40 and guide the latex into the rubber cup 11. The arcuate guide groove 13 has a certain extension length, which can ensure that the rubber tree 40 is separated from the cup holder 121 and the adjustment bracket 122 by a certain distance. In other words, the cup holder 121 and the adjustment bracket 122 can be prevented from being too close to the rubber tree 40, thereby facilitating the latex collection operation.

[0037] Continue to refer Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the latex collecting assembly 20 includes a latex collecting container 21, a moving structure 22 and a clamping structure 23, and the moving structure 22 is connected to the clamping structure 23. When performing the latex collecting operation, it is necessary to use the moving structure 22 to drive the clamping structure 23 to move between the position of the rubber cup 11 and the position of the latex collecting container 21, and the clamping structure 23 is used to clamp or place the rubber cup 11. When the rubber cup 11 is moved to the position of the latex collecting container 21, the moving structure 22 flips the rubber cup 11 to a set angle, so that the latex collected in the rubber cup 11 is poured into the latex collecting container 21, thereby completing the collection operation of the latex in the rubber cup 11.

[0038] The latex collecting component 20 performs latex collecting operations on the latex collecting components 10 at different positions. The movement of the latex collecting component 20 can be driven by the traveling component 30. The latex collecting component 20 is arranged on the traveling component 30, and the traveling component 30 is used to drive the latex collecting component 20 to move along the set path.

[0039] For example, the traveling component 30 includes a guide rail 31 and a rail car 32, the guide rail 31 has a set length, the latex collection component 20 is arranged on the rail car 32, and the rail car 32 is arranged on the guide rail 31. The rail car 32 can move on the guide rail 31 to move the latex collection component 20 to the latex collection component 10 at different positions.

[0040] The top of the railcar 32 includes a platform on which the latex collection assembly 20 and the latex collection container 21 are respectively disposed. For example, the latex collection container 21 includes a latex barrel 211 and a funnel 212. The latex barrel 211 has a set capacity, and an inlet is provided at the end of the barrel 211, which is connected to the funnel 212.

[0041] For example, the movable structure 22 includes a multi-dimensional movable module 221 and a driving motor 222, and the multi-dimensional movable module 221 is connected to the driving motor 222; the multi-dimensional movable module 221 meets the movement requirements of the clamping structure 23 within the control range, and can realize the driving of the clamping structure 23 to move between the position of the rubber cup 11 and the position of the latex collection container 21.

[0042] For example, the multi-dimensional moving module 221 includes a horizontal linear module 2211 and a vertical linear module 2212. The horizontal linear module 2211 is connected to the vertical linear module 2212. One end of the vertical linear module 2212 is connected to the traveling component 30. The drive motor 222 is connected to the horizontal linear module 2211. The horizontal linear module 2211 and the vertical linear module 2212 can be adjusted in two directions to adjust the position of the drive motor 222 (clamping structure 23) to cooperate with the movement of the traveling component 30, and thus the position of the drive motor 222 (clamping structure 23) can be adjusted in three directions.

[0043] For example, the moving direction of the horizontal linear module 2211 , the moving direction of the vertical linear module 2212 , and the moving direction of the traveling assembly 30 are perpendicular to each other.

[0044] In this embodiment of the present invention, the drive motor 222 is used to flip the plastic cup 11 to a set angle. For example, the gripper structure 23 includes an air gripper mounting plate 231 and an air gripper assembly 232. The air gripper assembly 232 is located on one side of the air gripper mounting plate 231, and a gripping actuator 233 is located on one end of the air gripper assembly 232 away from the air gripper mounting plate 231. The other side of the air gripper mounting plate 231 is connected to the drive motor 222.

[0045] For example, the driving motor 222 is a stepping motor. When the output shaft of the stepping motor rotates, the clamping structure 23 can be adjusted to rotate synchronously as a whole. When the clamping structure 23 clamps the plastic cup 11, the plastic cup 11 can be rotated to a certain angle to achieve pouring of the latex.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the latex collection process can also be performed by continuously moving the latex. Structurally, the air gripper assembly 232 includes a first air gripper assembly 2321 and a second air gripper assembly 2322, which are arranged side by side on one side of the air gripper mounting plate 231. When the first air gripper assembly 2321 is used to grip the rubber cup 11, the second air gripper assembly 2322 is used to place the rubber cup 11. Alternatively, when the second air gripper assembly 2322 is used to grip the rubber cup 11, the first air gripper assembly 2321 is used to place the rubber cup 11.

[0047] The plastic cup 11 includes a first collection slot 111 and a second collection slot 112. The first collection slot 111 opens at one end of the plastic cup 11, while the second collection slot 112 opens at the other end. A gripping protrusion 113 is provided on the outer wall of the plastic cup 11. This structural design allows the plastic cup 11 to be rotated 180 degrees and still function as a collection container. The gripping protrusion also facilitates gripping by the air gripper assembly 232.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the continuous latex collection operation is described below: in the initial state, the second clamping jaw clamps a plastic cup 11, which is an empty plastic cup. The rail car 32 moves on the guide rail 31 and moves to the side of a latex collection component 10. The clamping jaw structure 23 is adjusted to the position of the latex collection component 10 through the moving structure 22. Then, the first clamping jaw is used to clamp the plastic cup 11 on the latex collection component 10. The plastic cup 11 is a full plastic cup. In this state, the rail car 32 moves a set distance so that the plastic cup 11 clamped by the second clamping jaw moves to the placement position of the plastic cup 11 of the latex collection component 10. Then, the second clamping jaw is released, thereby placing the empty plastic cup 11 clamped by the second clamping jaw on the latex collection component 10.

[0049] After completing the above actions, the moving structure 22 adjusts the position of the clamping structure 23 to the position of the latex collecting container 21, and then starts the driving motor 222. The driving motor 222 drives the full rubber cup 11 to rotate synchronously. As the rubber cup 11 rotates, the latex in the rubber cup 11 is poured into the latex collecting container 21, thereby completing the glue pouring operation.

[0050] Afterwards, the driving motor 222 continues to rotate, causing the first jaw and the second jaw to rotate 180°. At this time, the second jaw rotates to the original position of the first jaw, and the first jaw rotates to the original position of the second jaw. After the glue cup 11 is poured, it rotates 180°. The opening direction of the second collection groove 112 is used as an empty glue cup 11 when the full glue cup 11 on the latex collection component 10 is collected next time.

[0051] As the rail car 32 continues to move on the guide rail 31, the rail car 32 moves to the side of the next latex collection component 10, and adjusts the clamping structure 23 to the position of the latex collection component 10 through the moving structure 22. Then, the second clamping claw is used to clamp the plastic cup 11 on the latex collection component 10. The plastic cup 11 is a full plastic cup 11. In this state, the rail car 32 moves a set distance so that the plastic cup 11 clamped by the first clamping claw moves to the placement position of the plastic cup 11 of the latex collection component 10. Then, the first clamping claw is released, thereby placing the empty plastic cup 11 clamped by the first clamping claw on the latex collection component 10.

[0052] By repeating the above operation, the collection operation of multiple latex collection components 10 can be completed automatically.

[0053] In addition, during the above-mentioned automatic collection process, the action of the mobile structure 22 adjusting the position of the clamping structure 23 to the position of the latex collecting container 21, the action of pouring the latex in the rubber cup 11 into the latex collecting container 21, and the action of continuing to rotate the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are all completed during the movement of the rail car 32 between the two latex collection components 10. Therefore, during the automated collection operation, there is no need to stop the vehicle and the operation can be completed continuously.

[0054] The present invention provides an automatic latex collection device. During the latex collection operation, the mobile structure 22 drives the clamping structure 23 to move to the position of the rubber cup 11. The rubber cup 11 collects a certain amount of latex. The clamping structure 23 clamps the rubber cup 11. Subsequently, the rubber cup 11 is moved to the position of the latex collection container 21 by the mobile structure 22, and the rubber cup 11 is turned over to pour the latex in the rubber cup 11 into the latex collection container 21. Similarly, the empty rubber cup 11 can be placed by the mobile structure 22 and the clamping structure 23, thereby completing the automatic collection operation of the latex. The technical solution of the present invention adopts a mechanized mode to collect latex, which has a simple structure and is stable and reliable, reducing the waste of latex. At the same time, it effectively improves the efficiency of rubber collection and reduces the labor intensity and cost of rubber workers.

[0055] In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless otherwise inconsistent.

[0056] 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 the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0057] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A latex automatic collection device, characterized in that: It comprises a latex collecting component (10) and a latex collecting component (20); The latex collecting assembly (10) comprises a rubber cup (11) and a support structure (12), wherein the support structure (12) is connected to the rubber cup (11) and supports the rubber cup (11) to a set height; The latex collection assembly (20) comprises a latex collection container (21), a moving structure (22) and a clamping structure (23), wherein the moving structure (22) is connected to the clamping structure (23); The clamping claw structure (23) is used to clamp or place the rubber cup (11), and the moving structure (22) is used to drive the clamping claw structure (23) to move between the position of the rubber cup (11) and the position of the latex collecting container (21), and is used to flip the rubber cup (11) to a set angle so that the latex collected in the rubber cup (11) can be poured into the latex collecting container (21).

2. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a travel assembly (30); The latex collecting component (20) is arranged on the traveling component (30), and the traveling component (30) is used to drive the latex collecting component (20) to move along a set path.

3. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mobile structure (22) comprises a multi-dimensional mobile module (221) and a driving motor (222), and the multi-dimensional mobile module (221) is connected to the driving motor (222); The multi-dimensional moving module (221) is used to drive the clamping claw structure (23) to move between the position of the rubber cup (11) and the position of the latex collection container (21); the driving motor (222) is used to flip the rubber cup (11) to a set angle.

4. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping claw structure (23) comprises an air clamp mounting plate (231) and an air clamp assembly (232); The air gripper assembly (232) is arranged on one side of the air gripper mounting plate (231), and a clamping actuator (233) is arranged at one end of the air gripper assembly (232) away from the air gripper mounting plate (231), and the other side of the air gripper mounting plate (231) is connected to the driving motor (222).

5. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air gripper assembly (232) comprises a first air gripper assembly (2321) and a second air gripper assembly (2322); The first air gripper assembly (2321) and the second air gripper assembly (2322) are arranged side by side on one side of the air gripper mounting plate (231).

6. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The glue cup (11) comprises a first collecting groove (111) and a second collecting groove (112), wherein the opening of the first collecting groove (111) is located at one end of the glue cup (11), and the opening of the second collecting groove (112) is located at the other end of the glue cup (11); and A clamping protrusion (113) is provided on the outer wall of the rubber cup (11).

7. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The multi-dimensional moving module (221) comprises a horizontal linear module (2211) and a vertical linear module (2212), the horizontal linear module (2211) is connected to the vertical linear module (2212), one end of the vertical linear module (2212) is connected to the traveling assembly (30), and the driving motor (222) is connected to the horizontal linear module (2211); The moving direction of the horizontal linear module (2211), the moving direction of the vertical linear module (2212), and the moving direction of the traveling component (30) are perpendicular to each other.

8. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure (12) comprises a cup holder (121) and an adjustment support (122); The adjusting bracket (122) has a set height, and the cup holder (121) is arranged at the top end of the adjusting bracket (122) and is used to support the plastic cup (11).

9. The automatic latex collecting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The latex collecting assembly (10) further comprises an arc-shaped guide groove (13); The arc-shaped guide groove (13) is used to connect with the rubber tree (40) and introduce latex into the rubber cup (11).

10. The automatic latex collecting device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that: The travel assembly (30) comprises a guide rail (31) and a track vehicle (32), wherein the guide rail (31) has a set length, and the track vehicle (32) is arranged on the guide rail (31) and is used to reciprocate along the guide rail (31); The latex collection assembly (20) is arranged on the rail vehicle (32).

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