Accurate transportation equipment for fruit and vegetable harvesting

Abstract

The precise transportation equipment for fruit and vegetable harvesting comprises a harvesting device, the harvesting device comprises a supporting frame, an unmanned aerial vehicle assembly, a suction pipe, a motor and a receiving hopper, and fruits and vegetables can be picked and harvested; the separate storage device comprises a discharging hopper, a sliding rail, a trough, a guide plate and a buffer plate, fruits and vegetables can be separated, screened and separately stored, and accurate transportation of the fruits and vegetables is facilitated; the discharging device comprises a discharging plate, a baffle and an electromagnet, the fruits and the vegetables can be controlled to be discharged separately, and therefore accurate transportation of the fruits and the vegetables of different models is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of transport equipment, and in particular to precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables. Background Art

[0002] When harvesting fruits and vegetables, fruits and vegetables of different maturity and size are often picked (usually more mature fruits and vegetables are brighter in color, larger and softer). Usually these fruits and vegetables are transported uniformly after picking. However, due to the different maturity of these fruits and vegetables, harder fruits and vegetables will bump against softer and more mature fruits and vegetables during transportation, thus affecting the quality of the fruits and vegetables. Therefore, a device that can pick, sort and accurately transport fruits and vegetables is needed.

[0003] For example, a fruit and vegetable robot picking and transportation pipeline proposed in CN201710626135.2 includes a movable base, a picking robot installed on the base, a picking frame installed on the base, a mechanical arm installed on the picking robot, and a picker installed at the front end of the mechanical arm. A picking and transportation pipeline is also installed between the picking frame and the picker; the picking pipeline includes an inlet pipe at the front end, an outlet pipe at the rear end, a plurality of elastic telescopic bellows installed between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, and a buffer pipe installed between two adjacent bellows. In this invention, a transportation pipeline composed of elastic bellows is arranged between the picking frame and the picker of the picking robot. The picked fruits will fall into the feed port of the inlet pipe. As the bellows fall into the picking frame, when the mechanical arm retracts, the telescopic bellows will retract synchronously under the action of elastic force. It can be said that the picking efficiency of the picking robot is greatly improved, but the above-mentioned problem is not solved.

[0004] The present invention can separate, screen and store fruits and vegetables separately through the storage device, thereby preventing collisions between fruits and vegetables of different maturity. Summary of the invention

[0005] To solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a precise transport device for harvesting fruits and vegetables, which can separate, screen and store fruits and vegetables separately through a storage device, thereby preventing collisions between fruits and vegetables of different maturity.

[0006] The invention provides a precise transport device for harvesting fruits and vegetables. The precise transport device for harvesting fruits and vegetables comprises a travel component and a shell. The travel component is provided with a wireless communication control component and a battery component. The shell is arranged above the travel component. The precise transport device for harvesting fruits and vegetables further comprises: a harvesting device arranged above the shell, which can pick and harvest fruits and vegetables; a storage device arranged in the shell, which can separate and screen fruits and vegetables, and store them separately, so as to facilitate the precise transport of fruits and vegetables; a discharging device arranged at the end of the shell, which can control the fruits and vegetables to be discharged separately, so as to achieve the precise transport of fruits and vegetables of different models.

[0007] Furthermore, the harvesting device includes a support frame, a drone component, a straw, a motor and a hopper. The support frame is arranged above the outer shell, the drone component is placed above the support frame, the support frame is provided with a clamping position that fits the drone component, a straw is rotatably provided on the drone component, an air pump is provided below the drone component, the motor is provided below the drone component, a visual component is provided above the drone component, and the hopper is provided below the drone component. The front end of the hopper is funnel-shaped, and the front end of the hopper is located below the straw.

[0008] Furthermore, an oblique opening is provided at the front end of the straw, the straw is connected to the air pump, and the straw is dynamically connected to the output shaft of the motor.

[0009] Furthermore, the storage device includes a lower hopper, a slide rail, a trough, a guide plate and a buffer plate. The lower hopper is arranged on the outer shell, the slide rail is arranged below the lower hopper, the trough is arranged below the slide rail, the guide plates are arranged on both sides of the rear end of the trough, and the buffer plate is installed in the outer shell.

[0010] Furthermore, both sides of the lower hopper are connected to the lower end of the hopper via a hose, and a plurality of openings are provided at the bottom of the lower hopper, and the openings are separated by wedge-shaped protrusions.

[0011] Furthermore, the slide rails are multiple groups corresponding to the number of openings at the bottom of the lower hopper, and each group of slide rails consists of two inclined slide rails. The distance between the two slide rails is larger at one end and smaller at the other end. One end of the slide rail is rotatably installed on the inner side of the outer shell, and the other end of the slide rail is movably connected to the inner side of the outer shell through a spring.

[0012] Furthermore, the material trough is divided into a plurality of intervals of different lengths and is installed in the shell in sequence, the front end of the material trough is higher than the rear end, and a flange is provided at the front end of the material trough.

[0013] Furthermore, the buffer plate is located between the slide rail and the material trough, and torsion springs are provided on both sides of the buffer plate to connect with the shell.

[0014] Furthermore, the discharge device includes a discharge plate, a baffle and an electromagnet. The discharge plate is arranged at the rear end of the shell, the baffle is slidably installed on the discharge plate, a spring is provided between the baffle and the discharge plate, and the electromagnet is arranged at the end of the discharge plate. When the electromagnet is energized, it can attract and move the baffle.

[0015] Furthermore, a plurality of pipes are provided in the discharge plate, the positions of the pipes correspond to the material troughs, openings corresponding to the positions of the pipes are opened on the outer shell, and baffles are located at the openings. Beneficial Effects

[0016] 1. An air pump is provided under the drone component, which is connected to the straw. The motor is provided under the drone component, and the motor output shaft is connected to the straw power. A visual component is provided above the drone component, and a receiving hopper is provided under the drone component. The maturity of fruits and vegetables can be identified through the visual component, so as to pick fruits and vegetables with relatively uniform maturity. In combination with the intelligent driving component, the fruits and vegetables can be picked automatically, thus freeing up labor and reducing labor costs.

[0017] 2. The lower hopper is arranged on the outer shell, the slide rail is arranged below the lower hopper, the material trough is arranged below the slide rail, and the guide plates are arranged on both sides of the rear end of the material trough. The two sides of the lower hopper are connected to the lower end of the hopper through a hose. The fruits and vegetables can be classified by size through the slide rail, so that fruits and vegetables of different maturity can be separated and stored, preventing fruits and vegetables of different maturity from bumping into each other.

[0018] 3. The discharge plate is arranged at the rear end of the shell, the baffle is slidably installed on the discharge plate, a spring is arranged between the baffle and the discharge plate, and the electromagnet is arranged at the end of the discharge plate. The movement of the baffle can be controlled by the electromagnet, thereby controlling the separate discharge of fruits and vegetables, so as to achieve accurate transportation of harvested fruits and vegetables.

[0019] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with the embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The overall structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 The overall structure of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 3 The cross section of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 4 The cross section of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 5 The overall structure of the harvesting device of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 6 The overall structure of the harvesting device of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the discharge device of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the baffle of the present invention.

[0028] Figure numerals: traveling component 1; shell 2; lower hopper 3; support frame 4; drone component 5; visual component 6; air pump 7; suction tube 8; motor 9; receiving hopper 10; slide rail 11; trough 12; guide plate 13; buffer plate 14; discharge plate 15; baffle 16; electromagnet 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] 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 described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] Below, the precise transportation equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables according to an embodiment of the present invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 - Figure 8 As shown, the precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables comprises a travelling component 1 and a shell 2. The travelling component 1 is provided with a wireless communication control component and a battery component for remote control and intelligent travelling. The shell 2 is arranged above the travelling component 1. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables also comprises: a harvesting device arranged above the shell 2, which can pick and harvest fruits and vegetables; a storage device arranged in the shell 2, which can separate and screen fruits and vegetables, and store them separately, so as to facilitate the precise transport of fruits and vegetables; a discharging device arranged at the end of the shell 2, which can control the separate discharge of fruits and vegetables, so as to achieve the precise transport of fruits and vegetables of different types.

[0031] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the precision transportation equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables includes a harvesting device, which includes a support frame 4, a drone component 5, a straw 8, a motor 9 and a hopper 10. The support frame 4 is arranged above the outer shell 2, and the drone component 5 is placed above the support frame 4. The support frame 4 is provided with a clamping position that fits the drone component 5. The drone component 5 is rotatably provided with a straw 8, and the front end of the straw 8 is provided with an oblique opening. An air pump 7 is provided below the drone component 5, and the air pump 7 is connected to the straw 8. The motor 9 is provided below the drone component 5, and the output shaft of the motor 9 is connected to the straw 8 for power. A visual component 6 is provided above the drone component 5, and the hopper 10 is arranged below the drone component 5. The front end of the hopper 10 is funnel-shaped, and the front end of the hopper 10 is located below the straw 8. The visual component 6, the air pump 7 and the motor 9 are connected to the travel component 1 through wires for energy supply and data transmission.

[0032] In a specific embodiment: when in use, the travel component 1 is controlled to move by remote control, and then the drone component 5 is controlled to take off, the drone component 5 flies to different heights, and then the visual component 6 is used to find and identify ripe fruits and vegetables, and then the drone component 5 is moved close to the ripe fruits and vegetables, so that the front end of the straw 8 absorbs the ripe fruits and vegetables, and then the motor 9 drives the straw 8 to rotate, so that the fruits and vegetables rotate and separate from the plant, and then the straw 8 stops absorbing the fruits and vegetables, so that the fruits and vegetables fall into the receiving hopper 10 below, completing the picking and harvesting of the fruits and vegetables.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the precise transportation equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables includes a storage device, which includes a lower hopper 3, a slide rail 11, a trough 12, a guide plate 13 and a buffer plate 14. The lower hopper 3 is arranged on the housing 2, the slide rail 11 is arranged below the lower hopper 3, the trough 12 is arranged below the slide rail 11, and the guide plates 13 are arranged on both sides of the rear end of the trough 12. The two sides of the lower hopper 3 are connected to the lower end of the hopper 10 through a hose. A plurality of openings are arranged at the bottom of the lower hopper 3, and the openings are separated by wedge-shaped protrusions. The slide rail 11 is corresponding to the number of openings at the bottom of the lower hopper 3. The plurality of groups of slide rails 11 are provided, each group of slide rails 11 is composed of two inclined slide rails, one end of the two slide rails 11 is larger than the other end, one end of the slide rail 11 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the outer shell 2, and the other end of the slide rail 11 is movably connected to the inner side of the outer shell 2 through a spring. The material trough 12 is divided into a plurality of intervals of different lengths and is sequentially mounted in the outer shell 2. The front end of the material trough 12 is higher than the rear end, and a flange is provided at the front end of the material trough 12 to prevent fruits and vegetables from rolling down. The buffer plate 14 is installed in the outer shell 2, and is located between the slide rail 11 and the material trough 12. Torsion springs are provided on both sides of the buffer plate 14 to connect with the outer shell 2.

[0034] In a specific embodiment: the picked fruits and vegetables are moved to the lower hopper 3 through a hose, and fall onto the slide rail 11 through the opening at the bottom of the lower hopper 3. The slide rail 11 is buffered by a spring to protect the fruits and vegetables. Then the fruits and vegetables slowly slide down through the inclined slide rail 11. During the process, fruits and vegetables of different sizes will slide down different distances and fall through the gaps between the slide rails 11, thereby realizing the screening and separation of fruits and vegetables. Smaller fruits and vegetables will fall on the upper trough 12, and larger fruits and vegetables will fall on the buffer plate 14 for buffering, and then fall on the lower trough 12, thereby separating and storing the fruits and vegetables.

[0035] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the precise transportation equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables includes a discharge device, which includes a discharge plate 15, a baffle 16 and an electromagnet 17. The discharge plate 15 is arranged at the rear end of the shell 2, and the baffle 16 is slidably installed on the discharge plate 15. A spring is provided between the baffle 16 and the discharge plate 15. The electromagnet 17 is provided at the end of the discharge plate 15. The electromagnet 17 can attract and move the baffle 16 after being energized. A plurality of pipes are provided in the discharge plate 15, and the positions of the pipes correspond to the material trough 12. An opening corresponding to the position of the pipe is opened on the shell 2, and the baffle 16 is located at the opening.

[0036] In a specific embodiment: when in use, the baffle 16 is located at the opening, so that the fruits and vegetables cannot be discharged, and then the separated fruits and vegetables are transported by the travel component 1. After reaching the specified position, the electromagnet 17 is energized to attract and move the baffle 16, so that the opening is opened, and then the fruits and vegetables in the trough 12 are discharged through the opening, and then discharged separately through the discharge plate 15, so as to achieve accurate harvesting and transportation of fruits and vegetables.

[0037] Working principle: When in use, the travel component 1 is controlled to move by remote control, and then the drone component 5 is controlled to take off. The drone component 5 flies to different heights, and then the visual component 6 is used to find and identify ripe fruits and vegetables, and then the drone component 5 is moved close to the ripe fruits and vegetables, so that the front end of the straw 8 adsorbs the ripe fruits and vegetables, and then the motor 9 drives the straw 8 to rotate, so that the fruits and vegetables rotate and separate from the plant, and then the straw 8 stops adsorbing the fruits and vegetables, so that the fruits and vegetables fall to the receiving hopper 10 below, completing the picking and harvesting of the fruits and vegetables, and then the picked fruits and vegetables are moved to the lower hopper 3 through the hose, and fall on the slide rail 11 through the opening at the bottom of the lower hopper 3. The slide rail 11 is buffered by the spring to Protection, and then the fruits and vegetables slowly slide down through the inclined slide rail 11. During the process, fruits and vegetables of different sizes will slide down different distances and then fall through the gaps between the slide rails 11, thereby realizing the screening and separation of fruits and vegetables. Smaller fruits and vegetables will fall on the upper trough 12, and larger fruits and vegetables will fall on the buffer plate 14 for buffering, and then fall on the lower trough 12, so as to separate and store the fruits and vegetables, and then the separated fruits and vegetables are transported by the traveling component 1. After arriving at the designated position, the electromagnet 17 is energized by controlling the electromagnet 17 to attract and move the baffle 16, so that the opening is opened, and then the fruits and vegetables in the trough 12 are discharged through the opening, and then discharged separately through the discharge plate 15, so as to achieve accurate transportation of fruit and vegetable harvesting.

Claims

1. A precision transport device for harvesting fruits and vegetables, comprising a travel component (1) and a housing (2), wherein the travel component (1) is provided with a wireless communication control component and a battery component, and the housing (2) is provided above the travel component (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A harvesting device arranged above the housing (2); A storage device disposed in the housing (2) is used to separate and screen fruits and vegetables and store them separately; A discharge device is provided at the end of the housing (2).

2. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that: The harvesting device comprises a support frame (4), a drone assembly (5), a suction pipe (8), a motor (9) and a receiving hopper (10), wherein the support frame (4) is arranged above the housing (2), the drone assembly (5) is placed above the support frame (4), a position for fitting the drone assembly (5) is provided on the support frame (4), a suction pipe (8) is rotatably provided on the drone assembly (5), an air pump (7) is provided below the drone assembly (5), the motor (9) is arranged below the drone assembly (5), a visual assembly (6) is provided above the drone assembly (5), and the receiving hopper (10) is arranged below the drone assembly (5), the front end of the receiving hopper (10) is funnel-shaped, and the front end of the receiving hopper (10) is located below the suction pipe (8).

3. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The front end of the suction pipe (8) is provided with an oblique opening, the suction pipe (8) is connected to the air pump (7), and the suction pipe (8) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (9) for power.

4. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device comprises a lower hopper (3), a slide rail (11), a material trough (12), a guide plate (13) and a buffer plate (14); the lower hopper (3) is arranged on the outer shell (2); the slide rail (11) is arranged below the lower hopper (3); the material trough (12) is arranged below the slide rail (11); the guide plate (13) is arranged on both sides of the rear end of the material trough (12); and the buffer plate (14) is installed in the outer shell (2).

5. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the lower hopper (3) are connected to the lower end of the receiving hopper (10) via hoses. The bottom of the lower hopper (3) is provided with a plurality of openings, and the openings are separated by wedge-shaped protrusions.

6. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The slide rails (11) are multiple groups corresponding to the number of bottom openings of the lower hopper (3), each group of slide rails (11) is two inclined slide rails, the distance between the two slide rails (11) is large at one end and small at the other end, one end of the slide rail (11) is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the outer shell (2), and the other end of the slide rail (11) is movably connected to the inner side of the outer shell (2) via a spring.

7. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The material trough (12) is divided into a plurality of intervals of different lengths and is installed in sequence in the housing (2). The front end of the material trough (12) is higher than the rear end, and a flange is provided at the front end of the material trough (12).

8. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer plate (14) is located between the slide rail (11) and the material trough (12), and torsion springs are provided on both sides of the buffer plate (14) and connected to the housing (2).

9. The precise transportation equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge device comprises a discharge plate (15), a baffle (16) and an electromagnet (17); the discharge plate (15) is arranged at the rear end of the housing (2); the baffle (16) is slidably mounted on the discharge plate (15); a spring is arranged between the baffle (16) and the discharge plate (15); the electromagnet (17) is arranged at the end of the discharge plate (15); and the electromagnet (17) can attract and move the baffle (16) when energized.

10. The precise transport equipment for harvesting fruits and vegetables according to claim 9, characterized in that: The discharge plate (15) is provided with a plurality of pipes, the positions of the pipes corresponding to the material trough (12), the outer shell (2) is provided with openings corresponding to the positions of the pipes, and the baffle (16) is located at the openings.

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