Device for detecting capsaicin content in pepper fruits

By designing a pepper detection device including a diameter detection unit, a light emission module and cloud computing, the cost and complex problems of capsaicin detection equipment in the prior art are solved, and fast and accurate capsaicin content detection is achieved, which is suitable for large-scale pepper production and consumer markets.

CN119845897AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-18HANGZHOU ACAD OF AGRI SCI
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Application Number
CN202510346003.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2025-04-18
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-24

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, capsaicin detection relies on high performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), which has problems such as expensive equipment, large size and complex operation, which limits its application in large-scale pepper production and consumer markets.

Method used

It provides a detection device for capsaicin content in capsai fruit, including a shell, a cover, a support member, a diameter detection unit, a light emission module, a spectrometer, a detection probe, a spectrometer, a central controller and a communication module. It detects the diameter of the pepper and the reflection spectrum of the near-infrared light, and uses cloud equipment to calculate the capsaicin content.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid and accurate measurement of the capsaicin content in peppers, reduces the detection cost, improves the convenience and accuracy of testing, and is suitable for large-scale pepper production and consumption markets.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a device for detecting the content of capsaicin in pepper fruits, and relates to the technical field of food detection, the device comprises a shell with an opening in the top end and a detachable cover body, and a bearing piece for bearing to-be-detected peppers is arranged in the shell. The diameter detection unit comprises two distance measuring sensors for detecting the diameter of the pepper; the light emitting module is responsible for emitting near-infrared light and adjusting the emitting angle of the light; the light splitting device splits reflected light, the detection probe converts optical signals into electric signals, and the spectrograph receives and processes the electric signals. The central controller is in signal connection with all the components, and the communication module enables the central controller to communicate with cloud equipment. And the cloud end calculates the capsaicin content according to the diameter, the spectral data and the prediction model. A heat dissipation unit, a built-in power supply and the like are further arranged. The device can avoid external light interference, is simple and convenient to operate and portable, realizes rapid and accurate detection of the capsaicin content, solves the problems of expensive equipment, complex operation and the like in the existing detection technology, and meets industrial requirements.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of food detection, in particular to a device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruits. Background Art

[0002] Pepper is an important economic crop of the genus Capsicum in the Solanaceae family. With the continuous increase in the number of people who eat spicy food and the continuous expansion of the consumer market, consumers have increasingly higher requirements for the spicy characteristics of peppers, and are no longer satisfied with simple classifications such as "mildly spicy" and "spicy". Both producers and consumers are in urgent need of more clear and quantitative spiciness indicators. The spiciness of peppers mainly comes from capsaicin, and its content directly determines the spiciness intensity and quality of peppers, and is the key basis for evaluating the quality of peppers. Therefore, accurate and rapid detection of capsaicin content is crucial to the development of the pepper industry.

[0003] At present, the detection of capsaicin mainly relies on high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Although HPLC has high detection accuracy, it has many disadvantages, such as: the equipment is expensive, which makes the detection cost high; the instrument is bulky and not convenient to carry and use on site; the operation is complicated and requires professional technicians to operate and maintain, which greatly limits its application in large-scale pepper production and consumption markets and cannot meet the demand for convenient detection technology. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit, so as to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and facilitate the detection of the capsaicin content in pepper.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solutions: The present invention provides a device for detecting the content of capsaicin in pepper fruit, comprising: A shell having an opening at a top end; A cover body, the cover body is arranged on the top of the shell, and the cover body is detachably connected to the shell, and this design facilitates the insertion and removal of the pepper to be tested into the shell; A supporting member, the supporting member is arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, the supporting member is used to support the pepper to be tested, and part of the pepper to be tested is in contact with the supporting member, and the other part is suspended in the air; this design method helps to stabilize the position of the pepper to be tested, and prevents it from shaking during the test process and affecting the test results. At the same time, the suspended part facilitates the diameter detection unit and the light emitting module and other components to accurately detect and irradiate the pepper, ensuring the smooth progress of the test; A diameter detection unit, the diameter detection unit is used to detect the diameter of the pepper to be detected; the diameter detection unit includes two distance sensors located on both sides of the suspended part of the pepper to be detected, and the distance sensors are located in the shell and connected to the shell; the diameter of the pepper to be detected can be accurately detected by the two distance sensors, and the diameter data has an important reference value for the subsequent calculation of the capsaicin content, because peppers with different diameters have differences in the distribution and detection of capsaicin content. In the present invention, peppers with different diameters will correspond to different diameter grades, and for different diameter grades, there will be different near-infrared spectroscopy prediction models of capsaicin content, so accurately obtaining diameter data is helpful to improve the accuracy of capsaicin content calculation; A light emitting module is arranged in the shell, the light emitting module includes a near-infrared light source, a driving device, a first fixing rod, a second fixing rod, a third fixing rod, a tension spring and a traction line, the first fixing rod, the second fixing rod and the third fixing rod are spaced from top to bottom and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell at one end respectively, the near-infrared light source is hinged to the other end of the first fixing rod, one end of the tension spring is connected to the other end of the second fixing rod, and the other end is connected to the near-infrared light source, the driving device is fixed to the other end of the third fixing rod, one end of the traction line is connected to the near-infrared light source, and the other end is wound on the output shaft of the driving device, the driving device is used to wind the traction line, and the near-infrared light source is used to emit near-infrared light; the light emitting module is composed of a near-infrared light source and an angle adjustment mechanism, the angle adjustment mechanism includes a driving device, a tension spring and a traction line, the near-infrared light source is used to emit near-infrared light, and the angle adjustment mechanism can adjust the angle of the near-infrared light; this allows the near-infrared light to adapt to peppers to be detected with different diameters, so that the reflected light of the peppers to be detected can enter the spectroscopic device and the detection probe, thereby improving the applicability of use; A spectroscopic device, the spectroscopic device is arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, and the spectroscopic device is used to split the near-infrared light reflected by the pepper to be detected; through the spectroscopic processing, the mixed near-infrared light can be decomposed into light of different wavelengths, so that the subsequent detection probe can more accurately receive and analyze the light signal, thereby providing more detailed spectral information for accurately detecting the capsaicin content; A detection probe, which is arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, and is used to receive the optical signal after the optical splitting device splits the optical signal and convert the optical signal into an electrical signal; A spectrometer, wherein the detection probe is connected to the spectrometer signal, and the spectrometer analyzes and processes the electrical signal transmitted by the detection probe to obtain spectral data; The central controller, the distance sensor, the near-infrared light source, the spectrometer and the driving device are respectively connected to the central controller by signal; the central controller is respectively connected to the distance sensor, the near-infrared light source, the spectrometer and the driving device by signal, and can coordinate the work of each component to achieve precise control of the detection process. For example, according to the diameter data detected by the diameter detection unit and the required detection angle, the operation of the near-infrared light source, the operation of the driving device and the data collection of the spectrometer are controlled to ensure the automation and efficiency of the entire detection process; The communication module, the central controller is connected to the cloud device through the communication module, and the cloud device is used to calculate the capsaicin content of the pepper to be detected based on the diameter data detected by the diameter detection unit, the spectral data fed back by the spectrometer, and the near-infrared spectrum prediction model of the capsaicin content stored in the cloud device. The central controller is connected to the cloud device through the communication module, and the cloud device calculates the capsaicin content of the pepper to be detected using the diameter data detected by the diameter detection unit, the spectral data fed back by the spectrometer, and the near-infrared spectrum prediction model of the capsaicin content stored therein. This method makes full use of the powerful computing power and rich database resources of the cloud, and improves the accuracy and scientificity of the calculation of the capsaicin content. At the same time, the setting of the communication module enables the detection device to remotely obtain the calculation results, which is convenient for users to understand the detection information anytime and anywhere, and expands the application scope of the detection device.

[0006] Preferably, a heat dissipation unit is further included, and the heat dissipation unit includes a plurality of heat dissipation holes opened on the side wall of the shell and a heat dissipation fan arranged in the shell, and all the heat dissipation holes are directly opposite to the heat dissipation fan. During the operation of the detection device, each component will generate heat, and the heat dissipation unit can dissipate the heat in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that each component inside the device works in a suitable temperature environment, avoiding the impact of excessive temperature on component performance and the accuracy of the detection result, and extending the service life of the device.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a built-in power supply arranged in the shell, and the built-in power supply is used to power the ranging sensor, the near-infrared light source, the driving device, the detection probe, the spectrometer, the cooling fan, the central controller and the communication module.

[0008] Preferably, the built-in power source is a battery. Using a battery as the built-in power source enables the detection device to have independent power supply capability without relying on an external power source, thereby enhancing the portability and flexibility of the device and facilitating the detection of capsaicin content in different locations.

[0009] Preferably, the near-infrared light source can emit near-infrared light with a wavelength of 900nm~1700nm. The near-infrared light in this wavelength range matches the absorption characteristics of capsaicin in peppers, and can more effectively stimulate capsaicin's absorption and reflection of near-infrared light, thereby obtaining more accurate spectral information and improving the accuracy of capsaicin content detection.

[0010] Preferably, there are two light emitting modules, and the two light emitting modules are located on both sides of the detection probe. This design can irradiate the pepper with near-infrared light from different angles, further improve the light coverage of the pepper surface, and obtain more comprehensive reflected light information, thereby more accurately detecting the capsaicin content and improving the reliability of the detection results.

[0011] Preferably, a number of control buttons are also provided on the shell, and the control buttons are electrically connected to the central controller. The user can manually operate and set parameters of the detection device through the control buttons, such as starting or stopping detection, adjusting the intensity of the near-infrared light source, the incident angle and other parameters, thereby increasing the operational convenience and flexibility of the detection device and meeting the needs of different users and different detection scenarios.

[0012] Preferably, the detection probe adopts a 128-line element uncooled InGaAs diode array detector; using a 128-line element uncooled InGaAs diode array detector as the detection probe has high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and can quickly and accurately convert optical signals into electrical signals, providing a reliable data basis for subsequent spectrometer analysis and central controller processing.

[0013] Preferably, the spectroscopic device adopts a linear gradient filter, which can evenly and continuously split the near-infrared light, provide more precise spectral resolution, and help the detection probe obtain more detailed spectral information, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of capsaicin content detection.

[0014] Preferably, the supporting member is a rubber pad, which has good elasticity and friction, and can better support the pepper to be tested to prevent the pepper from sliding or rolling during the test. At the same time, the rubber pad is soft and will not damage the surface of the pepper, thus ensuring the integrity of the test sample and facilitating the accurate detection of capsaicin content.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has achieved the following technical effects: The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit of the present invention can detect the diameter of the pepper and the reflection spectrum of near-infrared light, and analyze the capsaicin content in the pepper by near-infrared spectroscopy technology based on characteristic wavelength modeling, so as to quickly and accurately measure the capsaicin content in the pepper. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a device for detecting the content of capsaicin in pepper fruit of the present invention; In the figure: 1. Shell; 2. Heat dissipation holes; 3. Supporting member; 4. Near-infrared light source; 5. Driving device; 6. Spectroscopic device; 7. Detection probe; 8. Spectrometer; 9. Built-in power supply; 10. Cooling fan; 11. Control buttons; 12. USB interface; 13. Distance measuring sensor; 14. Central controller; 15. Cover; 16. Tension spring; 17. Pull line; 91. Charging interface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments 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 ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit, so as to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and facilitate the detection of the capsaicin content in pepper.

[0020] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit, including a shell 1, a cover 15, a supporting member 3, a diameter detection unit, a light emitting module, a spectrometer 6, a detection probe 7, a spectrometer 8, a central controller 14 and a communication module.

[0022] The top of the shell 1 is open. The cover 15 is covered on the top of the shell 1, and the cover 15 is detachably connected to the shell 1; the top of the shell 1 is open, and the cover 15 is covered on the top of the shell 1 and is detachably connected. This design makes it easy to put the pepper to be tested into the shell 1 and take it out.

[0023] The supporting member 3 is arranged in the shell body 1 and connected to the shell body 1. The supporting member 3 is used to support the pepper to be tested, and part of the pepper to be tested is in contact with the supporting member 3, and the other part is suspended in the air; the setting of the supporting member 3 helps to stabilize the position of the pepper to be tested, and prevents it from shaking during the detection process and affecting the detection result; at the same time, the suspended part of the pepper to be tested facilitates the diameter detection unit, the light emitting module and other components to accurately detect and irradiate the pepper with light, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the detection.

[0024] The diameter detection unit is used to detect the diameter of the pepper to be detected; the diameter detection unit includes two distance sensors 13 located on both sides of the suspended part of the pepper to be detected, and the distance sensors 13 are located in the housing 1 and connected to the housing 1; the distance between the surface of the pepper and the distance sensors 13 is detected by the two distance sensors 13, and then the diameter of the pepper to be detected can be accurately detected by subtracting the two distances detected from the distance between the two distance sensors 13; the diameter data has an important reference value for the subsequent calculation of the capsaicin content, because peppers with different diameters have differences in the distribution and detection of the capsaicin content. In the present invention, peppers with different diameters will correspond to different diameter grades, and for different diameter grades, there will be different near-infrared spectroscopy prediction models of the capsaicin content, so accurately obtaining the diameter data is helpful to improve the accuracy of the calculation of the capsaicin content; A light emitting module is disposed in the shell 1, and the light emitting module includes a near-infrared light source 4, a driving device 5, a first fixed rod, a second fixed rod, a third fixed rod, a tension spring 16 and a traction line 17. The first fixed rod, the second fixed rod and the third fixed rod are spaced from top to bottom and are respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 1 at one end. The near-infrared light source 4 is hinged to the other end of the first fixed rod, one end of the tension spring 16 is connected to the other end of the second fixed rod, and the other end is connected to the near-infrared light source 4. The driving device 5 is fixed at the other end of the third fixed rod, one end of the traction line 17 is connected to the near-infrared light source 4, and the other end is wound around the output shaft of the driving device 5. The driving device is used to wind the traction line, and the near-infrared light source 4 is used to emit near-infrared light. In this embodiment, the driving device adopts a stepping motor.

[0025] The spectrometer 6 is arranged in the shell 1 and connected to the shell 1. The spectrometer 6 is used to split the near-infrared light reflected by the pepper to be detected; through spectroscopic processing, the mixed near-infrared light can be decomposed into light of different wavelengths, which is convenient for the subsequent detection probe 7 to more accurately receive and analyze the optical signal, thereby providing more detailed spectral information for accurate detection of capsaicin content.

[0026] The detection probe 7 is disposed in the housing 1 and connected to the housing 1 . The detection probe 7 is used to receive the optical signal split by the spectrometer 6 and convert the optical signal into an electrical signal.

[0027] The detection probe 7 is connected to the spectrometer 8 by signal; the spectrometer 8 analyzes and processes the electrical signal transmitted from the detection probe 7 to obtain spectrum data.

[0028] The distance measuring sensor 13 , the near infrared light source 4 , the spectrometer 8 and the driving device 5 are respectively connected to the central controller 14 via signals.

[0029] The central controller 14 is connected to the cloud device through the communication module. The cloud device is used to calculate the capsaicin content of the pepper to be detected based on the diameter data detected by the diameter detection unit, the spectral data fed back by the spectrometer 8 and the near-infrared spectrum prediction model of the capsaicin content stored in the cloud device. This method makes full use of the powerful computing power and rich database resources of the cloud, and improves the accuracy and scientificity of the calculation of the capsaicin content. At the same time, the setting of the communication module enables the detection device to remotely obtain the calculation results, which is convenient for users to understand the detection information anytime and anywhere, and expands the application scope of the detection device; it is worth noting that the cloud device can be a computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer and other devices.

[0030] The detection device for the capsaicin content in the pepper fruit of this embodiment detects the diameter of the pepper and the reflection spectrum of the near-infrared light, and analyzes the capsaicin content in the pepper by the near-infrared spectroscopy technology based on the characteristic wavelength modeling, so as to quickly and accurately measure the capsaicin content in the pepper. It is worth noting that for different diameters of peppers, there are corresponding emission angles of near-infrared light. After detecting the diameter of the pepper, the central controller 14 controls the driving device 5 to drive the near-infrared light source 4 to rotate to the required angle; and the corresponding relationship between the angle of the near-infrared light source 4 and the rotation output of the driving device 5 (that is, the corresponding relationship between the angle of the near-infrared light source 4 and the winding length of the traction line 17) needs to be obtained by a large number of tests in advance after the device is assembled, and is programmed in the central controller 14 to achieve accurate control of the angle of the near-infrared light emitted by the near-infrared light source 4.

[0031] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the detection device for the capsaicin content in pepper fruit of this embodiment further includes a heat dissipation unit, which includes a plurality of heat dissipation holes 2 opened on the side wall of the housing 1 and a heat dissipation fan 10 arranged in the housing 1, and all the heat dissipation holes 2 are directly opposite to the heat dissipation fan 10. During the operation of the detection device, each component will generate heat, and the heat dissipation unit can dissipate the heat in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that each component inside the device works in a suitable temperature environment, avoiding the influence of component performance and the accuracy of the detection result due to excessive temperature, and extending the service life of the device.

[0032] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the detection device for the capsaicin content in the pepper fruit of this embodiment also includes a built-in power supply 9 arranged in the housing 1, and the built-in power supply 9 is used to power the distance sensor 13, the near-infrared light source 4, the driving device 5, the detection probe 7, the spectrometer 8, the central controller 14 and the communication module. And the built-in power supply 9 adopts a battery. Using a battery as the built-in power supply 9 enables the detection device to have an independent power supply capability without relying on an external power supply, thereby enhancing the portability and flexibility of the device, and facilitating the detection of capsaicin content in different places.

[0033] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the near-infrared light source 4 can emit near-infrared light with a wavelength of 900nm to 1700nm. The near-infrared light in this wavelength range matches the absorption characteristics of capsaicin in peppers, and can more effectively stimulate the absorption and reflection of near-infrared light by capsaicin, thereby obtaining more accurate spectral information and improving the accuracy of capsaicin content detection.

[0034] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that there are two light emitting modules, and the two light emitting modules are located on both sides of the detection probe 7. This design can irradiate the pepper with near-infrared light from different angles, further improve the light coverage of the pepper surface, and obtain more comprehensive reflected light information, thereby more accurately detecting the capsaicin content and improving the reliability of the detection results.

[0035] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that a plurality of control buttons 11 are further provided on the housing 1, and the control buttons 11 are electrically connected to the central controller 14. The user can manually operate and set parameters of the detection device through the control buttons 11, such as starting or stopping detection, adjusting the intensity, angle and other parameters of the near-infrared light source 4, thereby increasing the convenience and flexibility of the operation of the detection device and meeting the needs of different users and different detection scenarios.

[0036] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the detection probe 7 adopts a 128-line element uncooled InGaAs diode array detector. The 128-line element uncooled InGaAs diode array detector has high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and can quickly and accurately convert optical signals into electrical signals, providing a reliable data basis for subsequent analysis by the spectrometer 8 and processing by the central controller 14.

[0037] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the spectroscopic device 6 adopts a linear gradient filter, which can evenly and continuously split the near-infrared light, provide more accurate spectral resolution, and help the detection probe 7 to obtain more detailed spectral information, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of capsaicin content detection.

[0038] In the optional scheme of this embodiment, it is more preferred that the supporting member 3 is a rubber pad, which has good elasticity and friction, and can better support the pepper to be tested, and prevent the pepper from sliding or rolling during the test. At the same time, the rubber pad is soft and will not damage the surface of the pepper, thus ensuring the integrity of the test sample and facilitating the accurate detection of the capsaicin content.

[0039] In this embodiment, a USB interface 12 connected to the central controller 14 signal is also provided on the shell 1. Terminal devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers can be connected through the USB interface 12 and the data cable to realize the signal connection between the terminal device and the central controller 14, so that the terminal device can directly obtain the relevant data obtained by the central controller 14. The detection device of capsaicin content in pepper fruit of this embodiment can also be controlled through the terminal device.

[0040] In this embodiment, a charging interface 91 electrically connected to the built-in power supply 9 is further provided on the housing 1. The built-in power supply 9 can be charged by connecting an external power supply via the charging interface 91 for convenient use.

[0041] It should be noted that the near infrared spectroscopy prediction model of capsaicin content is a prior art in the art, so this embodiment will not elaborate on how to establish the near infrared spectroscopy prediction model of capsaicin content and its principle. In addition, in this embodiment, since peppers with different diameters have differences in the distribution and detection of capsaicin content, different diameter grades are divided according to the different diameters of peppers in this embodiment, specifically: Level 1: diameter <1cm; Level 2: 1cm≤diameter<2cm; Level 3: 2cm≤diameter<3cm; Level 4: 4cm≤diameter<5cm; Level 5: diameter ≥5cm; For different diameter grades, different near-infrared spectroscopy prediction models for capsaicin content need to be set up, that is, the near-infrared spectroscopy prediction model for capsaicin content corresponds to the diameter grade of pepper one by one, so accurately obtaining diameter data helps to improve the accuracy of capsaicin content calculation.

[0042] The present invention uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the content of capsaicin in pepper fruit, characterized in that: include: A shell having an opening at a top end; A cover body, the cover body is arranged on the top of the shell body, and the cover body is detachably connected to the shell body; A supporting member, the supporting member is disposed in the shell and connected to the shell; A diameter detection unit, the diameter detection unit is used to detect the diameter of the pepper to be detected; the diameter detection unit includes two distance measuring sensors located on both sides of the suspended part of the pepper to be detected; A light emitting module is disposed in the housing, the light emitting module comprises a near-infrared light source, and the near-infrared light source is used to emit near-infrared light to the pepper to be detected; A spectroscopic device, the spectroscopic device is arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, and the spectroscopic device is used to split the near-infrared light reflected by the pepper to be detected; A detection probe, which is arranged in the housing and connected to the housing, and is used to receive the optical signal after the optical splitting device splits the optical signal and convert the optical signal into an electrical signal; A spectrometer, wherein the detection probe is connected to the spectrometer signal; A central controller, the distance measuring sensor, the near-infrared light source and the spectrometer are respectively connected to the central controller by signal; A communication module, wherein the central controller is connected to a cloud device for communication via the communication module, and the cloud device is used to calculate the capsaicin content of the pepper to be detected based on the diameter data detected by the diameter detection unit, the spectral data fed back by the spectrometer, and the near-infrared spectroscopy prediction model of the capsaicin content stored in the cloud device.

2. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a heat dissipation unit, which includes a plurality of heat dissipation holes opened on the side wall of the shell and a heat dissipation fan arranged in the shell, and all the heat dissipation holes are directly facing the heat dissipation fan.

3. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light emitting module also includes a driving device, a first fixed rod, a second fixed rod, a third fixed rod, a tension spring and a traction line. The first fixed rod, the second fixed rod and the third fixed rod are spaced from top to bottom and are respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell at one end. The near-infrared light source is hinged to the other end of the first fixed rod. One end of the tension spring is connected to the other end of the second fixed rod, and the other end is connected to the near-infrared light source. The driving device is fixed to the other end of the third fixed rod. One end of the traction line is connected to the near-infrared light source, and the other end is wound around the output shaft of the driving device. The driving device is used to wind the traction line; the driving device is connected to the central controller signal.

4. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a built-in power supply arranged in the shell, and the built-in power supply is used to power the ranging sensor, the near-infrared light source, the driving device, the detection probe, the spectrometer, the cooling fan, the central controller and the communication module.

5. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The near-infrared light source can emit near-infrared light with a wavelength of 900nm~1700nm.

6. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two light emitting modules, and the two light emitting modules are located on both sides of the detection probe.

7. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is also provided with a plurality of control buttons, and the control buttons are electrically connected to the central controller.

8. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection probe adopts a 128-line element uncooled InGaAs diode array detector; the built-in power supply adopts a battery.

9. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light splitting device adopts a linear gradient filter; the distance measuring sensor is located in the shell and connected to the shell.

10. The device for detecting the capsaicin content in pepper fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting member is a rubber pad; the supporting member is used to support the pepper to be tested, and a part of the pepper to be tested is in contact with the supporting member, and the other part is suspended.

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