Intelligent sorting device for apple picking robot

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of sorting devices, in particular to an intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot, which comprises a box body, a sorting box is located above the box body, the upper surface of the box body is fixedly connected with a mounting plate, the upper surface of the mounting plate is fixedly provided with a motor, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a rotating rod. And the upper surface of the rotating rod is rotationally connected with the mounting plate. Through cooperative arrangement of the sorting box, the function that the use effect is good is achieved, through arrangement of the sorting box, cleaned apples enter the sorting box and then fall onto a discharging plate, the discharging plate is in an inclined state and slides downwards, then the landing force is relieved through a sponge pad, and the sorting effect is improved. And then through cooperative arrangement of a sleeve, a sliding plate, a spring and a sleeve rod, the buffering force is increased during discharging, apples are sorted through sorting holes, the sorted apples enter a collecting box and a discharging box correspondingly, and protection is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sorting devices, and particularly relates to an intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot. Background Art

[0002] The grading and sorting of apples refer to classifying and screening apples according to characteristics such as quality, size, and appearance, so as to provide products that meet the needs of consumers in the market. Common apple grading methods are appearance grading, size grading, and quality grading, while the sorting methods are mainly mechanical sorting and manual sorting. Grading and sorting can help consumers select apple products that meet their own needs, and at the same time, it also helps apple producers and sellers provide marketable products to improve market competitiveness.

[0003] When fruit farmers pick apples, they usually put all specifications of apples in the same fruit box. After the picking is completed, the apples are sorted and packed, which requires a lot of time and labor, increasing the cost of orchard operations. When the current sorting device is in use, there are sundries remaining on the surface of the apples, and manual cleaning one by one is required, resulting in low efficiency. Moreover, when the current sorting device is in use, the effect is single, only having a sorting effect. Therefore, an intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation, to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot to solve the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot, including a box body and a sorting box. The sorting box is located above the box body. The upper surface of the box body is fixedly connected with a mounting plate. The upper surface of the mounting plate is fixedly installed with a motor. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a rotating rod. The upper surface of the rotating rod is rotationally connected with the mounting plate. The outer surface of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a mounting rod. The lower surface of the mounting rod is fixedly connected with a cleaning brush. The lower surface of the box body is fixedly connected with a support column. The lower surface of the support column is fixedly connected with the sorting box. One side of the box body is fixedly connected with a water tank. A pump is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water tank, which is convenient for cleaning.

[0006] Preferably, the upper surface of the water tank is provided with a water inlet. The output end of the pump is fixedly connected with a mounting pipe. The input end of the pump is fixedly connected with the water tank, which is convenient for pumping out water.

[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the mounting plate is fixedly connected with the mounting pipe. One side of the mounting pipe is fixedly connected with a mounting ring. The outer surface of the mounting ring is fixedly connected with the mounting plate, which is convenient for water outlet and cleaning.

[0008] Preferably, a water mist nozzle is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting ring, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the box body, and a water storage tray is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the connecting pipe, which is convenient for collecting waste water.

[0009] Preferably, a filter box is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sorting box, a pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the filter box, one side of the pipe is fixedly connected to the water storage tray, and a sealing door is arranged on the outer surface of the filter box, which is convenient for collecting waste water.

[0010] Preferably, a water pump is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the water tank, the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the water tank, and the input end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the filter box, which is convenient for pumping water.

[0011] Preferably, a mounting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the filter box, a sliding block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting block, a filter net is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block, a filter plate is arranged above the filter net, and an activated carbon plate is arranged above the filter plate, which is convenient for filtering.

[0012] Preferably, a discharge port is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sorting box, the upper surface of the discharge port is fixedly connected to the box body, a sleeve is connected to the inner wall of the sorting box, and a sliding plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sleeve, which is convenient for reducing the force.

[0013] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the sliding plate, the lower surface of the spring is fixedly connected to the sleeve, a sleeve rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sliding plate, and a blanking plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sleeve rod, which is convenient for protection.

[0014] Preferably, a sponge pad is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the blanking plate, sorting holes are formed in the upper surfaces of the blanking plate and the sponge pad, a collection box is arranged on the inner wall of the sorting box, a blanking box is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the sorting box, and a box door is arranged on the outer surface of the sorting box, which is convenient for sorting.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] 1. Through the cooperative setting of the box body, the present invention realizes the function of being easy to clean. With the box body provided, apples are placed into the box body, and then the motor is started to drive the rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives the mounting rod to rotate, flipping the apples back and forth. At the same time, the pump is started to pump out the water in the water tank. Through the mounting pipe and mounting ring, the water is sprayed out through the water mist nozzles to spray the surface of the apples. While rotating, the cleaning brush is driven to clean the surface of the apples. Then the remaining water enters the water storage tray and the filter box through the connecting pipe, and the water is filtered by the filter screen, filter plate and activated carbon plate for secondary use. Then, the water in the filter box is pumped into the water tank by the water pump for secondary use to avoid waste. Moreover, through the mounting block and sliding block, it is convenient to disassemble and replace the filtering device, achieving the effect of being easy to clean.

[0017] 2. Through the cooperative setting of the sorting box, the present invention realizes the function of being easy to use with good effect. With the sorting box provided, after the apples are cleaned, they enter the sorting box and then fall onto the blanking plate. The blanking plate is in an inclined state and slides downward. Then, the sponge pad is used to slow down the landing force. Then, through the cooperative setting among the sleeve, sliding plate, spring and sleeve rod, the buffering force is increased during blanking. The apples are sorted through the sorting holes. After sorting, the apples enter the collection box and the blanking box respectively, which is convenient for protection. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic perspective view of the front view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic perspective view of the top view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the top view of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the interior of the filter box of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 4 It is an enlarged schematic view of part A in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 2 It is an enlarged schematic view of part B in the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional view of the front view of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 It is an enlarged schematic view of part C in the present invention.

[0026] In the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 2. Sorting box; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Motor; 5. Rotating rod; 6. Mounting rod; 7. Cleaning brush; 8. Support column; 9. Water tank; 10. Pump; 11. Mounting pipe; 12. Mounting ring; 13. Water mist nozzle; 14. Connecting pipe; 15. Water storage tray; 16. Filter box; 17. Pipe; 18. Water pump; 19. Mounting block; 20. Sliding block; 21. Filter screen; 22. Filter plate; 23. Activated carbon plate; 24. Discharge port; 25. Sleeve; 26. Slide plate; 27. Spring; 28. Sleeve rod; 29. Blanking plate; 30. Sponge pad; 31. Sorting hole; 32. Collection box; 33. Blanking box; 34. Box door. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] The following will refer to the reference Figures 1 to 8 to explain each embodiment of the present invention in detail. Those skilled in the art should understand that these implementation manners are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] First embodiment:

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8, An intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot, comprising a box body 1 and a sorting box 2. The sorting box 2 is located above the box body 1. The upper surface of the box body 1 is fixedly connected with a mounting plate 3. The upper surface of the mounting plate 3 is fixedly installed with a motor 4. The output end of the motor 4 is fixedly connected with a rotating rod 5. The upper surface of the rotating rod 5 is rotationally connected with the mounting plate 3. The outer surface of the rotating rod 5 is fixedly connected with a mounting rod 6. The lower surface of the mounting rod 6 is fixedly connected with a cleaning brush 7. The lower surface of the box body 1 is fixedly connected with a support column 8. The lower surface of the support column 8 is fixedly connected with the sorting box 2. One side of the box body 1 is fixedly connected with a water tank 9. A pump 10 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water tank 9. The upper surface of the water tank 9 is provided with a water inlet. The output end of the pump 10 is fixedly connected with a mounting pipe 11. The input end of the pump 10 is fixedly connected with the water tank 9. The inner wall of the mounting plate 3 is fixedly connected with the mounting pipe 11. One side of the mounting pipe 11 is fixedly connected with a mounting ring 12. The outer surface of the mounting ring 12 is fixedly connected with the mounting plate 3. The lower surface of the mounting ring 12 is fixedly connected with a water mist nozzle 13. The lower surface of the box body 1 is fixedly connected with a connecting pipe 14. The lower surface of the connecting pipe 14 is fixedly connected with a water storage tray 15. The upper surface of the sorting box 2 is fixedly connected with a filtering box 16. One side of the filtering box 16 is fixedly connected with a pipeline 17. One side of the pipeline 17 is fixedly connected with the water storage tray 15. A sealing door is arranged on the outer surface of the filtering box 16. The lower surface of the water tank 9 is fixedly installed with a water pump 18. The output end of the water pump 18 is connected with the water tank 9. The input end of the water pump 18 is fixedly connected with the filtering box 16. The inner wall of the filtering box 16 is fixedly connected with a mounting block 19. A sliding block 20 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the mounting block 19. One side of the sliding block 20 is fixedly connected with a filter screen 21. A filter plate 22 is arranged above the filter screen 21. An activated carbon plate 23 is arranged above the filter plate 22.

[0030] Working principle: Through the cooperative setting of the box body 1, the present invention realizes the function of being convenient for cleaning. Through the setting of the box body 1, by putting apples into the box body 1, then starting the motor 4 to drive the rotating rod 5 to rotate, and then simultaneously driving the mounting rod 6 to rotate, the apples are turned back and forth. At the same time, start the pump 10 to pump out the water in the water tank 9. Through the mounting pipe 11 and the mounting ring 12, the water is sprayed out through the water mist nozzle 13 to spray the surface of the apples. While rotating, drive the cleaning brush 7 to clean the surface of the apples. Then the remaining water enters the water storage tray 15 and the filtering box 16 through the connecting pipe 14. The water is filtered by the filter screen 21, the filter plate 22 and the activated carbon plate 23 for secondary utilization. Then, the water in the filtering box 16 is pumped into the water tank 9 through the water pump 18 for secondary utilization to avoid waste. Moreover, through the mounting block 19 and the sliding block 20, it is convenient to disassemble and replace the filtering device, achieving the effect of being convenient for cleaning.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8, a discharge port 24 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sorting box 2, the upper surface of the discharge port 24 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, the inner wall of the sorting box 2 is connected with a sleeve 25, the inner wall of the sleeve 25 is slidably connected with a slide plate 26, the lower surface of the slide plate 26 is fixedly connected with a spring 27, the lower surface of the spring 27 is fixedly connected to the sleeve 25, the upper surface of the slide plate 26 is fixedly connected with a sleeve rod 28, the upper surface of the sleeve rod 28 is fixedly connected with a blanking plate 29, the upper surface of the blanking plate 29 is fixedly connected with a sponge pad 30, sorting holes 31 are provided on the upper surfaces of the blanking plate 29 and the sponge pad 30, a collection box 32 is arranged on the inner wall of the sorting box 2, a blanking box 33 is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the sorting box 2, and a box door 34 is arranged on the outer surface of the sorting box 2.

[0032] Working principle: Through the cooperative setting of the sorting box 2, the present invention realizes the function of being easy to use and having good effect. Through the setting of the sorting box 2, after the apples are washed, they enter the sorting box 2 and then fall onto the blanking plate 29. The blanking plate 29 is in an inclined state and slides downward. Then, the falling force is reduced by the sponge pad 30. Then, through the cooperative setting among the sleeve 25, the slide plate 26, the spring 27 and the sleeve rod 28, the buffering force is increased during the blanking process. The apples are sorted through the sorting holes 31. After sorting, the apples enter the collection box 32 and the blanking box 33 respectively, which is convenient for protection.

[0033] During use, the apples are put into the box body 1, and then the motor 4 is started to drive the rotating rod 5 to rotate, and then the mounting rod 6 is driven to rotate at the same time to turn the apples back and forth. At the same time, the pump 10 is started to pump out the water in the water tank 9. Through the mounting pipe 11 and the mounting ring 12, the water is sprayed out through the water mist nozzle 13 to spray the surface of the apples. While rotating, the cleaning brush 7 is driven to clean the surface of the apples. Then, the remaining water enters the water storage tray 15 and the filter box 16 through the connecting pipe 14. The water is filtered by the filter screen 21, the filter plate 22 and the activated carbon plate 23 for secondary utilization. Then, the water in the filter box 16 is pumped into the water tank 9 by the water pump 18 for secondary utilization to avoid waste. Moreover, through the mounting block 19 and the sliding block 20, it is convenient to disassemble and replace the filtering device, which is convenient for cleaning. After the apples are washed, they enter the sorting box 2 and then fall onto the blanking plate 29. The blanking plate 29 is in an inclined state and slides downward. Then, the falling force is reduced by the sponge pad 30. Then, through the cooperative setting among the sleeve 25, the slide plate 26, the spring 27 and the sleeve rod 28, the buffering force is increased during the blanking process. The apples are sorted through the sorting holes 31. After sorting, the apples enter the collection box 32 and the blanking box 33 respectively, which is convenient for protection.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., which indicate directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot, comprising a box body (1) and a sorting box (2), wherein the sorting box (2) is located above the box body (1), a mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the box body (1), a motor (4) is fixedly mounted to the upper surface of the mounting plate (3), a rotating rod (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (4), the upper surface of the rotating rod (5) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (3), the outer surface of the rotating rod (5) is fixedly connected to a mounting rod (6), the lower surface of the mounting rod (6) is fixedly connected to a cleaning brush (7), the lower surface of the box body (1) is fixedly connected to a supporting column (8), the lower surface of the supporting column (8) is fixedly connected to the sorting box (2), a water tank (9) is fixedly connected to one side of the box body (1), and a pump (10) is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the water tank (9).

2. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the water tank (9) is provided with a water inlet, the output end of the pump (10) is fixedly connected to a mounting pipe (11), and the input end of the pump (10) is fixedly connected to the water tank (9).

3. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the mounting tube (11), one side of the mounting tube (11) is fixedly connected to a mounting ring (12), and the outer surface of the mounting ring (12) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (3).

4. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower surface of the mounting ring (12) is fixedly connected to a water mist nozzle (13), the lower surface of the box body (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (14), and the lower surface of the connecting pipe (14) is fixedly connected to a water storage tray (15).

5. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sorting box (2) is fixedly connected to a filter box (16), one side of the filter box (16) is fixedly connected to a pipe (17), one side of the pipe (17) is fixedly connected to a water storage tray (15), and the outer surface of the filter box (16) is provided with a sealing door.

6. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water pump (18) is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the water tank (9); the output end of the water pump (18) is fixedly connected to the water tank (9); and the input end of the water pump (18) is fixedly connected to the filter box (16).

7. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner wall of the filter box (16) is fixedly connected to a mounting block (19), the inner wall of the mounting block (19) is slidably connected to a sliding block (20), a filter screen (21) is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block (20), a filter plate (22) is arranged above the filter screen (21), and an activated carbon plate (23) is arranged above the filter plate (22).

8. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sorting box (2) is fixedly connected with a discharge port (24), the upper surface of the discharge port (24) is fixedly connected to the box body (1), the inner wall of the sorting box (2) is connected with a sleeve (25), and the inner wall of the sleeve (25) is slidably connected with a slide plate (26).

9. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower surface of the slide plate (26) is fixedly connected to a spring (27), the lower surface of the spring (27) is fixedly connected to the sleeve (25), the upper surface of the slide plate (26) is fixedly connected to a sleeve rod (28), and the upper surface of the sleeve rod (28) is fixedly connected to a blanking plate (29).

10. The intelligent sorting device for an apple picking robot according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper surface of the blanking plate (29) is fixedly connected to a sponge pad (30), and the upper surfaces of the blanking plate (29) and the sponge pad (30) are both provided with sorting holes (31). The inner wall of the sorting box (2) is provided with a collecting box (32), the inner bottom wall of the sorting box (2) is provided with a blanking box (33), and the outer surface of the sorting box (2) is provided with a box door (34).

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