Fruit and vegetable packing machine

By designing a fruit and vegetable vanity machine including a conveying device and a packaging device, the problems of low efficiency of fruit packaging and inability to automatically re-check in the prior art are solved, and an efficient and automated fruit packaging process and accurate size detection are achieved.

CN119873005AInactive Publication Date: 2025-04-25ZHEJIANG COLLEGE OF ZHEJIANG UNIV OF TECHOLOGY
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Application Number
CN202510295196.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, fruit packaging efficiency is low, fruits of different head sizes cannot be effectively screened, and it is impossible to automatically recheck whether the packed heads meet the standards.

Method used

A fruit and vegetable vanity vanity machine is designed, including a conveying device and a vanity device. The conveying device is used to transport fruits above the receiving base, which is provided with an elastic receiving layer to protect the fruits. The packaging device includes a plurality of packaging machines that move through the conveying track. Each packaging machine has a yield port and a detection device at the bottom for detecting the fruit size and performing automatic re-checking.

Benefits of technology

An efficient and automated fruit packaging process is realized, which can accurately screen and re-check the fruit size, improving packaging efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The invention provides a fruit and vegetable packaging machine, and belongs to the technical field of fruit and vegetable packaging. The problem that existing fruit and vegetable packaging cannot be rechecked is solved. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine comprises a conveying device and a packaging device, the packaging device comprises a receiving base, a conveying track and a plurality of packaging machines, the conveying device is used for conveying fruits to the position above the receiving base, the conveying track is arranged between the receiving base and the conveying device, the receiving base is provided with an elastic receiving layer, and the packaging machines are evenly arranged on the conveying track. The conveying track is used for conveying the packaging machine to move in the length direction of the receiving base, a receding opening is formed in the bottom of the packaging machine and used for allowing packaged fruits to leave the packaging machine, and a detection device used for detecting the sizes of the fruits is arranged on one side of the receding opening. The method has the advantages of good quality and the like.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of fruit and vegetable packaging, and in particular relates to a fruit and vegetable packaging machine. Background Art

[0002] Fruit refers to juicy, sweet and sour edible fruit of plants. Fruit is not only rich in vitamins and nutrients, but also can promote digestion.

[0003] Fruits such as pears, apples, and citrus need to be wrapped in fruit cling film before transportation. The fruit cling film has a two-layer structure of a tight layer and a loose layer. The former can inhibit the respiration of the fruit and prevent the decomposed carbon dioxide and water from flowing out; the latter allows the air outside the bag to penetrate into the bag to keep the fruit fresh. It has the functions of moisture prevention, antibacterial, and air regulation.

[0004] Most of the existing packaging methods are manual, which is inefficient and requires manual screening of the fruit size, which results in errors and makes it impossible to package fruits of different price ranges. Some manufacturers have implemented mechanized automatic packaging, but are unable to re-inspect the size of the packaged fruit. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fruit and vegetable packaging machine in view of the above problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The objective of the present invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A fruit and vegetable packaging machine, characterized in that it includes a conveying device and a packaging device, the packaging device includes a receiving base, a conveying track and a plurality of packaging machines, the conveying device is used to convey the fruit to the top of the receiving base, the conveying track is arranged between the receiving base and the conveying device, the receiving base is provided with an elastic receiving layer, a plurality of packaging machines are evenly arranged on the conveying track, the conveying track is used to convey the packaging machine to move along the length direction of the receiving base, a clearance port is arranged at the bottom of the packaging machine, the clearance port is used for the packaged fruits to leave the packaging machine, and a detection device for detecting the size of the fruit is arranged on one side of the clearance port.

[0007] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: when using the device, it is necessary to firstly screen the fruits so that their sizes are similar. At the same time, it is necessary to perform secondary processing on the fruit cling paper on the market to make it into a fruit cling paper bag. The fruits after the preliminary screening are placed in the conveying device. The conveying device conveys the fruits to the top of the receiving base in sequence. By adjusting the speed of the conveying device and the conveying track, each fruit can fall into the corresponding packaging machine. Since a yielding port is provided at the bottom of the packaging machine, the fruits fall onto the receiving base and are located in the packaging machine. The receiving base is provided with an elastic receiving layer to ensure that the fruits will not be damaged. The packaging machine wraps the fruits with fruit cling paper. At the same time, the conveying track conveys the packaging machine to move along the length direction of the receiving base. When the packaging machine completes packaging, the conveying track conveys the packaging machine to the outside of the receiving base, takes the fruit out of the packaging machine, and conveys the packaging machine to the initial position. While the conveying track conveys the packaging machine, the re-inspection device inside the packaging machine will check the size of the fruit to see if it meets the set size.

[0008] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the packaging machine includes a connecting seat and a packaging seat, the connecting seat is used to connect the conveying track and the packaging seat, the yielding port is arranged on the packaging seat, a storage cavity for storing fruit fresh-keeping paper bags is arranged on one side of the packaging seat, and a grabbing device for grabbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags and an adsorption device for adsorbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags are arranged in the packaging seat.

[0009] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, a storage port connected to the storage cavity is arranged on the side wall of the packaging seat, the storage port is used for people to add fruit preservation paper bags, the storage port is detachably provided with a transparent cover, the grasping device includes a lifting device, a horizontal moving device and a first vacuum pump, the lifting device is used to drive the horizontal moving device to rise and fall, a plurality of first suction nozzles are arranged on the horizontal moving device, the first suction nozzle is connected to the first vacuum pump through a vacuum tube, the horizontal moving device is used to drive the first suction nozzle to approach or move away from the adsorption device, the adsorption device includes a second vacuum pump and a plurality of second suction nozzles, the second vacuum pump is connected to the second suction nozzle through a vacuum tube.

[0010] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the connecting seat is provided with a make way groove for installing the lifting device, the lifting device includes a lifting platform and an electric lifting track, the electric lifting track is used to drive the lifting platform to move up and down, the lifting platform is used for the installation of the horizontal moving device, the horizontal moving device includes an electric track and a mobile platform, the electric track is used to drive the mobile platform to move horizontally, and the mobile platform is used for the installation of the first vacuum pump and the first suction nozzle.

[0011] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the mobile platform is provided with a heating strip, and the heating strip is arranged below the first suction nozzle.

[0012] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packing machine, the packing seat is provided with a first clearance gap for installing a detection device, and the detection device includes an abutment plate, and both sides of the abutment plate are rotatably connected to the first clearance gap, and a coil spring is provided at the connection between the abutment plate and the first clearance gap, and a limit plate is provided on one side of the first clearance gap, and the limit plate is used to limit the abutment plate from rotating outward, and a guide slope is provided at one end of the abutment plate away from the limit plate, and the guide slope is used to guide the fruit to the clearance port, and a baffle is provided at one end of the receiving base, and a defective product outlet is provided at the elastic receiving layer near the baffle.

[0013] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, an inclined platform is arranged on the side of the baffle away from the elastic receiving layer, a flexible layer is arranged on the surface of the inclined platform, and the inclined platform is connected to a conveyor belt.

[0014] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the bottom of the defective product outlet is connected with a trumpet channel, the trumpet channel is connected with a collecting channel, and the trumpet channel and the collecting channel are both made of mesh cloth.

[0015] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the conveying track is annular, and a plurality of supporting columns are arranged on both sides of the conveying track.

[0016] In the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable packaging machine, the conveying device includes a collecting bin and a screw conveyor, the collecting bin is connected to the screw conveyor, and the screw conveyor is used to transport the fruit to the top of the packaging machine.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the advantage of being able to detect the condition of the patient's neck. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a baler of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a baler of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a baler of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grabbing device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the receiving base structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the receiving base structure of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure, 1, conveying device; 2, packaging device; 3, receiving base; 4, packaging machine; 5, elastic receiving layer; 6, yielding port; 7, detection device; 8, connecting seat; 9, packaging seat; 10, storage chamber; 11, grasping device; 12, adsorption device; 13, storage port; 14, transparent cover; 15, lifting device; 16, horizontal moving device; 17, first vacuum pump; 18, first suction nozzle; 19, abutment plate; 20, second suction nozzle; 21, Make way slot; 22. Lifting platform; 23. Electric lifting track; 24. Electric track; 25. Mobile platform; 26. Heating strip; 27. First make way gap; 28. Limiting plate; 29. ​​Guide ramp; 30. Baffle; 31. Defective product outlet; 32. Inclined platform; 33. Flexible layer; 34. Conveyor belt; 35. Speaker channel; 36. Collecting channel; 37. Support column; 38. Collecting bin; 39. Screw conveyor; 40. Conveying track. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings to further describe the technical solution of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the fruit and vegetable packing machine comprises a conveying device 1 and a packing device 2. The packing device 2 comprises a receiving base 3, a conveying track 40 and a plurality of packing machines 4. The conveying device 1 is used to convey the fruit to the top of the receiving base 3. The conveying track is arranged between the receiving base 3 and the conveying device 1. The receiving base 3 is provided with an elastic receiving layer 5. The plurality of packing machines 4 are evenly arranged on the conveying track 40. The conveying track 40 is used to convey the packing machines 4 to move along the length direction of the receiving base 3. A clearance opening 6 is arranged at the bottom of the packing machine 4. The clearance opening 6 is used for the packed fruits to leave the packing machine 4. A detection device 7 for detecting the size of the fruit is arranged on one side of the clearance opening 6. The elastic receiving layer 5 is made of mesh or other flexible materials to ensure that the fruit is not damaged when it falls.

[0028] To further explain, the baler 4 includes a connecting seat 8 and a baling seat 9, the connecting seat 8 is used to connect the conveying track 40 and the baling seat 9, the yielding port 6 is arranged on the baling seat 9, a storage cavity 10 for storing fruit fresh-keeping paper bags is arranged on one side of the baling seat 9, a grabbing device 11 for grabbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags and an adsorption device 12 for adsorbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags are arranged in the baling seat 9, during operation, the grabbing device 11 will first grab the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag from the storage cavity 10, and adsorb one side of the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag through the adsorption device 12, the grabbing device 11 grabs the other side and moves to open the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag, and the baler 4 moves to the bottom of the conveying track 40, waiting for the fruit to fall into the baling seat 9.

[0029] To elaborate further, a storage port 13 connected to the storage chamber 10 is provided on the side wall of the packaging seat 9, and the storage port 13 is used for people to add fruit fresh-keeping paper bags. The storage port 13 is detachably provided with a transparent cover 14. The grabbing device 11 includes a lifting device 15, a horizontal moving device 16 and a first vacuum pump 17. The lifting device 15 is used to drive the horizontal moving device 16 to rise and fall. A plurality of first suction nozzles 18 are provided on the horizontal moving device 16. The first suction nozzle 18 is connected to the first vacuum pump 17 through a vacuum tube. The horizontal moving device 16 is used to drive the first suction nozzle 18 to move closer to or away from the adsorption device 12. The adsorption device 12 includes a second vacuum pump and a plurality of second suction nozzles 20. The second vacuum pump is connected to the second suction nozzle 20 through a vacuum tube. The staff can observe the number of fruit fresh-keeping paper bags in the storage chamber 10 through the transparent cover 14. When it is almost used up, the staff can Remove the transparent cover 14 and add the fruit. After adding, reinstall the transparent cover 14. The transparent cover 14 and the storage port 13 adopt a snap-fit ​​structure, which is convenient for disassembly and installation. The storage chamber 10 is located below the second suction nozzle 20. Therefore, when grabbing is required, the lifting device 15 is required to drive the horizontal moving device 16 to descend, so that the horizontal moving device 16 can drive the first suction nozzle 18 to move into the storage chamber 10 to grab the first suction nozzle 18. After grabbing, the lifting device 15 drives the horizontal moving device 16 to return to the initial position and move the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag to the second suction nozzle 20, so that the second suction nozzle 20 can suck the other side of the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag. After the first suction nozzle 18 is reset, the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag is opened. The second vacuum pump is arranged inside the packaging seat 9, so it is not drawn in the drawings of the specification, and a corresponding vent is arranged at the corresponding position of the packaging seat 9.

[0030] To elaborate further, the connecting seat 8 is provided with a make way groove 21 for installing the lifting device 15. The lifting device 15 includes a lifting platform 22 and an electric lifting rail 23. The electric lifting rail 23 is used to drive the lifting platform 22 to move up and down. The lifting platform 22 is used for the installation of the horizontal moving device 16. The horizontal moving device 16 includes an electric rail 24 and a mobile platform 25. The electric rail 24 is used to drive the mobile platform 25 to move horizontally. The mobile platform 25 is used for the installation of the first vacuum pump 17 and the first suction nozzle 18. The electric lifting rail 23 and the electric rail 24 both adopt existing technologies and only need to be able to drive the lifting platform 22 to rise and fall and the mobile platform 25 to move horizontally.

[0031] In further detail, the mobile platform 25 is provided with a heating strip 26, which is arranged below the first suction nozzle 18. The heating strip 26 is used to heat and seal the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag. When the fruit fresh-keeping paper bag is made, a plastic sheet can be added to the heating position in advance to increase the heating and sealing effect of the heating strip 26.

[0032] To further elaborate, the packing seat 9 is provided with a first clearance gap 27 for installing the detection device 7, and the detection device 7 includes an abutment plate 19, and the abutment plate 19 is rotatably connected to the first clearance gap 27 on both sides, and a coil spring is provided at the connection between the abutment plate 19 and the first clearance gap 27, and a limiting plate 28 is provided on one side of the first clearance gap 27, and the limiting plate 28 is used to limit the abutment plate 19 from rotating outward, and a guide slope 29 is provided at one end of the abutment plate 19 away from the limiting plate 28, and the guide slope 29 is used to guide the fruit to the clearance port 6, and a baffle 30 is provided at one end of the receiving base, and a defective product outlet 31 is provided at the elastic receiving layer 5 near the baffle 30. The length of the abutment plate 19 can be modified according to the diameter of the fruit this time. In the initial state, the abutment plate 19 is in contact with the limiting plate 28, and the limiting plate 28 prevents the abutment plate from rotating outward. 19 rotates outward, and when the packaging seat 9 moves to the baffle plate 30, the baffle plate 30 drives the abutment plate 19 to rotate inward, so that the abutment plate 19 lifts the packaged fruit upward. Due to the setting of the guide slope 29, the fruit will move to the side away from the abutment plate 19. When the diameter of the packaged fruit is less than the predetermined value, the abutment plate 19 will no longer lift the fruit, and the fruit will leave the yield port 6 and enter the defective product outlet 31. Since the conveying track 40 moves periodically, in order to ensure that the fruit can smoothly enter the packaging machine 4 from the conveying device 1, and at the same time ensure that unqualified fruit can smoothly leave the defective product outlet 31, a second yield gap is set on the side of the packaging seat 9 away from the first yield gap 27. The second yield gap is used to ensure that the baffle plate 30 will not affect the movement of the packaging seat 9.

[0033] To further elaborate, an inclined platform 32 is provided on the side of the baffle 30 away from the elastic receiving layer 5, a flexible layer 33 is provided on the surface of the inclined platform 32, and a conveyor belt 34 is connected to the inclined platform 32. The arrangement is used to collect qualified and packaged fruits. The conveyor belt 34 can be directly replaced by manual packing, etc. The flexible layer 33 is provided to prevent the fruit from being damaged when it falls.

[0034] To elaborate further, the bottom of the defective product outlet 31 is connected to a speaker channel 35, and the speaker channel 35 is connected to a collection channel 36. Both the speaker channel 35 and the collection channel 36 are made of mesh cloth. The mesh cloth can effectively prevent fruit damage. The speaker channel 35 can quickly collect multiple defective products, and the collection channel 36 is used to facilitate subsequent collection.

[0035] To be more specific, the conveying track 40 is annular, and a plurality of support columns 37 are arranged on both sides of the conveying track 40 , which is used to ensure that the baler 4 can circulate stably on the receiving base 3 .

[0036] In further detail, the conveying device 1 includes a collecting bin 38 and a screw conveyor 39. The collecting bin 38 is connected to the screw conveyor 39. The screw conveyor 39 is used to convey the fruit to the top of the packing machine 4. The collecting bin 38 is used to quickly collect a plurality of fruits to be packed. The screw conveyor 39 adopts the existing technology to ensure that the fruits can be delivered to the packing machine 4 one at a time.

[0037] The specific embodiments described herein are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in similar ways, but they will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0038] Although a large number of terms are used more frequently in this article, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used only to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present invention; interpreting them as any additional restrictions is contrary to the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable packaging machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a conveying device (1) and a packaging device (2), wherein the packaging device (2) comprises a receiving base (3), a conveying track (40) and a plurality of packaging machines (4), wherein the conveying device (1) is used to convey fruits to the top of the receiving base (3), the conveying track (40) is arranged between the receiving base (3) and the conveying device (1), the receiving base (3) is provided with an elastic receiving layer (5), a plurality of packaging machines (4) are evenly arranged on the conveying track (40), the conveying track (40) is used to convey the packaging machines (4) to move along the length direction of the receiving base (3), a clearance opening (6) is arranged at the bottom of the packaging machine (4), the clearance opening (6) is used for the packaged fruits to leave the packaging machine (4), and a detection device (7) for detecting the size of the fruits is arranged on one side of the clearance opening (6).

2. A fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packing machine (4) comprises a connecting seat (8) and a packing seat (9), wherein the connecting seat (8) is used to connect the conveying track (40) and the packing seat (9), the yielding opening (6) is arranged on the packing seat (9), a storage cavity (10) for storing fruit fresh-keeping paper bags is arranged on one side of the packing seat (9), and a grabbing device (11) for grabbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags and an adsorption device (12) for adsorbing the fruit fresh-keeping paper bags are arranged inside the packing seat (9).

3. A fruit and vegetable packing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the packaging seat (9) is provided with a storage opening (13) connected to the storage chamber (10), the storage opening (13) is used for a person to add a fruit fresh-keeping paper bag, the storage opening (13) is detachably provided with a transparent cover (14), the grasping device (11) comprises a lifting device (15), a horizontal moving device (16) and a first vacuum pump (17), the lifting device (15) is used to drive the horizontal moving device (16) to rise and fall, the horizontal moving device (16) is provided with a plurality of first suction nozzles (18), the first suction nozzle (18) is connected to the first vacuum pump (17) through a vacuum tube, the horizontal moving device (16) is used to drive the first suction nozzle (18) to approach or move away from the adsorption device (12), the adsorption device (12) comprises a second vacuum pump and a plurality of second suction nozzles (20), the second vacuum pump is connected to the second suction nozzle (20) through a vacuum tube.

4. A fruit and vegetable packing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting seat (8) is provided with a clearance groove (21) for installing a lifting device (15); the lifting device (15) comprises a lifting platform (22) and an electric lifting track (23); the electric lifting track (23) is used to drive the lifting platform (22) to move up and down; the lifting platform (22) is used for installing the horizontal moving device (16); the horizontal moving device (16) comprises an electric track (24) and a moving platform (25); the electric track (24) is used to drive the moving platform (25) to move horizontally; and the moving platform (25) is used for installing a first vacuum pump (17) and a first suction nozzle (18).

5. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable platform (25) is provided with a heating strip (26), and the heating strip (26) is arranged below the first suction nozzle (18).

6. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packing seat (9) is provided with a first clearance notch (27) for installing the detection device (7); the detection device (7) comprises an abutment plate (19); both sides of the abutment plate (19) are rotatably connected to the first clearance notch (27); a coil spring is provided at the connection between the abutment plate (19) and the first clearance notch (27); a limiting plate (28) is provided on one side of the first clearance notch (27); the limiting plate (28) is used to limit the abutment plate (19) from rotating outward; a guiding inclined surface (29) is provided at one end of the abutment plate (19) away from the limiting plate (28); the guiding inclined surface (29) is used to guide the fruit to the clearance opening (6); a baffle plate (30) is provided at one end of the receiving base; and a defective product outlet (31) is provided at the elastic receiving layer (5) near the baffle plate (30).

7. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: An inclined platform (32) is provided on the side of the baffle (30) away from the elastic receiving layer (5), a flexible layer (33) is provided on the surface of the inclined platform (32), and the inclined platform (32) is connected to a conveyor belt (34).

8. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the defective product outlet (31) is connected to a horn channel (35), and the horn channel (35) is connected to a collecting channel (36). Both the horn channel (35) and the collecting channel (36) are made of mesh.

9. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying track (40) is annular, and a plurality of support columns (37) are arranged on both sides of the conveying track (40).

10. The fruit and vegetable packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (1) comprises a collecting bin (38) and a screw conveyor (39); the collecting bin (38) is connected to the screw conveyor (39); and the screw conveyor (39) is used to convey the fruit to the top of the packaging machine (4).