A food can production line and production sorting method

Abstract

The application aims to provide a food can production line and a production sorting method which can accurately, efficiently and quickly perform food can surface treatment, sorting and canning and the like. The food can production line comprises a plurality of food processing modules, a feeding module and a discharging conveying module. The food processing module comprises a food rotating drive mechanism, a slicing and sorting mechanism, and a black eye removing mechanism and a separating mechanism cooperating with the food rotating mechanism. The feeding module cooperates with the input end of the food processing module. The slicing and sorting mechanism comprises a material receiving and slicing assembly cooperating with the separating mechanism, and a turntable assembly below the material receiving and slicing assembly. A plurality of bearing assemblies are correspondingly arranged on the turntable assembly. A plurality of buffer assemblies and a material distributing assembly cooperating with the bearing assemblies are correspondingly arranged below the turntable assembly. The discharging conveying module comprises a loading assembly cooperating with the buffer assembly. The production sorting method is realized based on the food can production line. The application is applied to the technical field of food processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a food canning production line and a sorting method. Background Technology

[0002] Current cylindrical food canning production typically involves a mix of mechanical equipment and manual operation. For example, in pineapple canning, after peeling, the pineapple is cylindrical, but some peel residue forms black spots. These spots are usually removed mechanically, followed by slicing and sorting. While the sorting process is partially mechanical, the canning process requires manual assistance. For instance, a food processing device and method disclosed in CN114903185A specifically discloses a food rotation drive mechanism, a first vision component, a cutting and deburring mechanism, and a slicing and sorting module. This solution also discloses a method for deburring and sorting using the aforementioned structures. However, the efficiency in the sorting process is still insufficient, and no method for canning is described. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve efficient, rapid, and accurate production sorting and canning operations in mass production.

[0003] Therefore, it would be beneficial to provide a food canning production line and sorting method that can accurately, efficiently and quickly perform food surface treatment, sorting and canning processes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a food canning production line and production sorting method that can accurately, efficiently and quickly perform food surface treatment, sorting and canning processes.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: The food canning production line includes several food processing modules, a feeding module, and a discharging and conveying module. The food processing module includes a food rotation drive mechanism, and a black-eye removal mechanism and a separation mechanism that cooperate with the food rotation mechanism. The feeding module cooperates with the input ends of the several food processing modules. The food processing module also includes a slicing and sorting mechanism. The slicing and sorting mechanism includes a receiving slicing assembly that cooperates with the separation mechanism, and a turntable assembly located below the receiving slicing assembly. Several bearing assemblies are correspondingly arranged on the turntable assembly. Several buffer assemblies and distributing assemblies that cooperate with the bearing assemblies are correspondingly arranged below the turntable assembly. The discharging and conveying module includes a can conveyor belt, and a loading assembly that cooperates with the buffer assemblies is arranged on the can conveyor belt.

[0006] As can be seen from the above scheme, the feeding module inputs the cylindrical food to be processed after the outer skin has been removed into several food processing modules. These modules identify and remove surface black spots. A food rotation drive mechanism rotates the food, allowing the black spot removal mechanism to remove all black spots from its surface. The separation mechanism then pushes the black spot-removed food into the receiving and slicing assembly for slicing. A multi-station turntable assembly and corresponding functional components at each station detect and identify each slice of food, classifying it according to the detection results. Based on the classification, the food is output from the corresponding buffer assembly or sorting assembly. The buffer assembly works with the loading assembly on the can conveyor belt to can the same category of food, ensuring accurate and neat posture during canning. The discharge conveying module works with all the food processing modules to classify and transport canned, special-condition, and unqualified products to the corresponding collection area. This structure achieves food surface treatment, sorting, and canning processes, ensuring efficient and rapid classification and canning.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the feeding module includes several sets of feeding components. The output end of each set of feeding components is connected to a partition feeding conveyor belt. Several output ports of the partition feeding conveyor belt are connected to the feeding ends of several food processing modules. The feeding component includes a feeding trough, a pushing mechanism, and a blocking mechanism. A position sensor is provided on the feeding trough. The blocking mechanism is located at the output port of the feeding trough. The pushing mechanism drives the food to be processed to move along the feeding trough and enter the partition feeding conveyor belt. The blocking mechanism cooperates with the position sensor to intercept the next food to be processed.

[0008] A further preferred embodiment is that the partition feeding conveyor belt includes a chain conveyor belt and a first drive unit. The first drive unit drives the chain conveyor belt to circulate on the track. The chain conveyor belt includes several sequentially connected conveyor chain links, and each conveyor chain link is provided with limit baffles on both sides.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving and slicing assembly includes a receiving cylinder and a slicing cylinder. The lower part of the receiving cylinder is provided with a slicing groove. The movable end of the slicing cylinder is provided with a cutter and a receiving plate arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The receiving plate is provided with a discharge hole. The cutter is located above the discharge hole. When the food to be processed falls into the receiving cylinder, the receiving plate is located at the outlet of the receiving cylinder. Subsequently, the slicing cylinder is activated, driving the cutter to extend into the slicing groove to slice the food to be processed. During the movement, the discharge hole aligns with the outlet of the receiving cylinder, causing the sliced ​​food to fall.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the turntable assembly includes a sorting turntable and a second drive unit. The sorting turntable has a plurality of through holes evenly distributed along the circumference. The second drive unit drives the sorting turntable to rotate and switches the workstations corresponding to the plurality of through holes. A plurality of the bearing components are correspondingly disposed at the through holes. The slicing and sorting mechanism also includes a color detection component, a thickness detection component, and an edge detection component. The receiving slicing component, the color detection component, the thickness detection component, the edge detection component, the dispensing component, and a plurality of buffer components cooperate sequentially with the sorting turntable.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a pair of opening and closing plates rotatably connected to the bottom of the sorting turntable. The two opening and closing plates cooperate to block the through hole. The blocking ends of the two opening and closing plates are connected by a tension spring. The other end of the two opening and closing plates is provided with a push block. The bearing assembly also includes an unlocking cylinder disposed below the sorting turntable. The movable end of the unlocking cylinder cooperates with the push block of the two opening and closing plates, so that the two opening and closing plates overcome the tension of the tension spring and open the through hole.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the tank conveyor belt includes a roller drive line, the loading assembly is disposed on the roller drive line, and the roller drive line is also provided with an empty tank channel, a receiving position and a full tank channel. The loading assembly pushes the empty tank in the empty tank channel to the receiving position for receiving, and after receiving, continues to push it to the full tank channel.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the buffer assembly includes a guide seat and several buffer cylinders. A buffer plate is provided on the movable end of the buffer cylinder. The guide seat is provided with a material guide hole that cooperates with the bearing assembly. A movable groove that cooperates with the buffer plate is provided on the side of the guide seat. When the buffer plate is inserted into the movable groove, the food to be canned is limited on the buffer plate.

[0014] A production sorting method includes the following specific steps:

[0015] Step S1: The cylindrical food with the outer skin cut is fed into the feeding module by the external conveying mechanism. The feeding module drives the food to be processed to be transported, and the food to be processed is fed into several food processing modules by intermittent feeding.

[0016] Step S2: The food processing module identifies and positions the black eyes on the surface of the food to be processed through visual detection. The food to be processed is rotated by the food rotation drive mechanism and stops at a specified angle according to the positioning result. The black eye removal mechanism removes the black eyes according to the positioning result. The separation mechanism separates the food with black eye removal from the food rotation drive mechanism and pushes it into the receiving and slicing assembly.

[0017] Step S3: The receiving and slicing assembly receives the food and slices it according to a set thickness. At the same time, the sliced ​​food is released onto the carrying assembly on the turntable assembly.

[0018] Step S4: The turntable assembly carries the sliced ​​food through the color detection station, thickness detection station, and edge detection station in sequence, thereby completing the status acquisition and classification of the sliced ​​food. According to the classification result, the carrying assembly releases the food into the corresponding buffer assembly or the dispensing assembly. After a certain number of sliced ​​food pieces are buffered in the buffer assembly, they are released to the receiving position. The filling assembly pushes the empty can to the receiving position to receive the food. After receiving the food, it continues to push the can into the full can channel. The sliced ​​food pieces falling into the dispensing assembly are classified into two types according to the classification result: special color and unqualified food. They are then sent to the corresponding output conveyor belt in the dispensing assembly.

[0019] Step S5: The can after filling is output to the collection area by the discharge conveying module.

[0020] As can be seen from the above scheme, visual detection is used to identify and locate the black spots formed by residual outer skin on the surface of the food to be processed. The angle of the food to be processed is adjusted by a food rotation drive mechanism, and the corresponding part of the outer skin is removed in conjunction with the black spot removal mechanism. The state data of the sliced ​​food is collected through stations such as color detection, thickness detection, and edge detection, thereby realizing classification and sorting. The corresponding categories of sliced ​​food are sorted, discharged, and canned through buffer components and classification components, finally achieving accurate food processing and improving processing efficiency, eliminating the need for manual processing and packaging.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the caching component performs secondary caching of the sliced ​​food through an upper buffer and a lower buffer, wherein the capacities of the lower buffer and the upper buffer are sequentially closed and released. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food canning production line.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the feeding assembly;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the partitioned feed conveyor belt;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food processing module.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the food processing module;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the food processing module.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slicing and sorting mechanism;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the turntable assembly;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the receiving and slicing assembly;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the receiving and cutting assembly;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cache component;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the supporting component;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the roller drive line. Detailed Implementation

[0035] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in this embodiment, the food canning production line includes several food processing modules 1, a feeding module 2, and a discharging and conveying module 3. The food processing module 1 includes a food rotation drive mechanism 11, and a black-eye removal mechanism 12 and a separation mechanism 13 that cooperate with the food rotation drive mechanism 11. The feeding module 2 cooperates with the input ends of several food processing modules 1. The food processing module 1 also includes a slicing and sorting mechanism. The slicing and sorting mechanism includes a receiving slicing assembly 14 that cooperates with the separation mechanism 13, and a turntable assembly 15 located below the receiving slicing assembly 14. Several bearing assemblies 16 are correspondingly arranged on the turntable assembly 15. Two sets of buffer assemblies 17 and a distributing assembly 18 that cooperate with the bearing assemblies 16 are correspondingly arranged below the turntable assembly 15. The discharging and conveying module 3 includes a can conveyor belt 31, and a loading assembly 32 that cooperates with the buffer assembly 17 is arranged on the can conveyor belt 31.

[0036] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the feeding module 2 includes several sets of feeding components 21. The output end of each set of feeding components 21 is connected to a partition feeding conveyor belt 22. Several output ports of the partition feeding conveyor belt 22 are connected to the feeding ends of several food processing modules 1. The feeding component 21 includes a feeding trough 2101, a pushing mechanism 2102, and a blocking mechanism 2103. The feeding trough 2101 is connected to an external food peeling and core-removing processing mechanism via a chain conveyor line. The food peeling and core-removing processing mechanism removes the outer skin of the food and takes out the core, thereby forming a cylindrical core-removed food. The chain conveyor line sequentially feeds the pre-processed food to the feeding trough 2101. A positioning sensor is provided on the feeding trough 2101. 2104, the blocking mechanism 2103 is located at the output port of the feeding trough 2101. The blocking mechanism 2103 includes a blocking cylinder, and the movable end of the blocking cylinder is provided with a partition extending into the feeding trough 2101. The pushing mechanism 2102 includes a linear drive mechanism and a gripping cylinder. The gripping cylinder is located at the movable end of the linear drive mechanism, and the linear drive mechanism is a linear slide. The gripping cylinder is provided with several gripping needles. The gripping cylinder extends to allow several gripping needles to insert into the food to be processed, thereby driving the food to be processed to move along the feeding trough 2101 and enter the partition feeding conveyor belt 22. The blocking mechanism 2103 cooperates with the positioning sensor 2104 to intercept the next food to be processed. This allows the food to be processed to be placed sequentially into each storage space of the partition feeding conveyor belt 22. Each group of food processing modules 1 retrieves the material from the storage space and performs slicing, sorting, and canning processing.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the partition feeding conveyor belt 22 includes a chain conveyor belt 2201 and a first drive unit. The first drive unit drives the chain conveyor belt 2201 to circulate on the track. The chain conveyor belt 2201 includes several sequentially connected conveyor links 2202, and each conveyor link 2202 has limit baffles 2203 on both sides. Each link of the chain conveyor belt forms a separate storage space to buffer the input food to be processed. The limit baffles 2203 limit the food to be processed, ensuring its stability during transmission. In addition, the chain conveyor belt 2201 has baffles on both sides to limit the two ends of the food to be processed, and has openings at the connection points with each food processing module 1 and the feeding assembly 21 for the entry and exit of the food to be processed.

[0038] like Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in this embodiment, the receiving and slicing assembly 14 includes a receiving cylinder 1401 and a slicing cylinder 1402. The lower part of the receiving cylinder 1401 is provided with a slicing groove 1403. The movable end of the slicing cylinder 1402 is provided with a cutter 1404 and a receiving plate 1405 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. The receiving plate 1405 is provided with a dropping hole 1406. The cutter 1404 is located above the dropping hole 1406. When the food to be processed falls into the receiving cylinder 1401, the receiving plate 1405 is located at the outlet of the receiving cylinder 1401. Then, the slicing cylinder 1402 is activated, driving the cutter 1404 to extend into the slicing groove 1403 to slice the food to be processed. During the movement, the dropping hole 1406 aligns with the outlet of the receiving cylinder 1401, causing the sliced ​​food to fall. The receiving cylinder 1401 limits the food to be processed and simultaneously receives it with the receiving plate 1405. When the cutter 1404 is outside the slicing groove 1403, the receiving plate 1405 supports the bottom of the food to be processed. After the slicing cylinder 1402 is started, it drives the cutter 1404 to extend into the slicing groove 1403 to cut the food to be processed at the lowest point. At the same time, by the synchronous movement of the cutter 1404 and the receiving plate 1405, the sliced ​​food is allowed to fall from the drop hole 1406, which gradually overlaps with the outlet, through the limiting of the receiving cylinder 1401, while slicing. This ensures that the slice thickness is consistent and achieves efficient and fast slicing.

[0039] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 12As shown, in this embodiment, the turntable assembly 15 includes a sorting turntable 1501 and a second drive unit 1502. Eight through holes 1503 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the sorting turntable 1501. The second drive unit 1502 drives the sorting turntable 1501 to rotate and switches the workstation corresponding to each through hole 1503. Each through hole 1503 is provided with a bearing assembly 16. The slicing and sorting mechanism also includes a color detection assembly 19, a thickness detection assembly 110, and an edge detection assembly 111. The receiving slicing assembly 14, the color detection assembly 19, the thickness detection assembly 110, the edge detection assembly 111, and the distributing assembly 18 correspond sequentially to the first to fifth workstations. The two sets of buffer assemblies 17 correspond to the sixth and eighth workstations, respectively, and the seventh workstation is empty. Both the color detection assembly 19 and the edge detection assembly 111 include a detection camera. The color detection assembly 19 acquires the color of the sliced ​​food by capturing images. The system then makes a judgment. Specifically, pineapple slices are mainly white and yellow, with some being a mixture of yellow and white. Slices of a single color are canned separately by the two sets of buffer components 17, while special colors such as the mixture of yellow and white are separated by the dispensing component 18. The edge detection component 111 has a camera with a lens group to limit the detection area to the edge of the sliced ​​food, thereby acquiring and judging defects on the outer side of the sliced ​​food. The thickness detection component 110 includes at least three evenly distributed distance sensors. These three distance sensors cooperate with the surface of the sliced ​​food to detect and classify the thickness data of the sliced ​​food. Through the above structure, the sliced ​​food is sorted by color, thickness, and edge, and the host computer classifies the data. The material distribution assembly includes a guide pipe and a fixed base. The guide pipe is rotatably mounted on the fixed base, and an adjusting cylinder that cooperates with the guide pipe is provided on the fixed base. The movable end of the adjusting cylinder drives the guide pipe to rotate within a certain range. The inlet end of the guide pipe is correspondingly engaged with the bearing assembly 16. The outlet end of the guide pipe switches between the two sets of output conveyor belts of the discharge conveying module 3 under the drive of the adjusting cylinder, thereby realizing the output and collection of special colors and unqualified materials.

[0040] like Figure 12As shown, in this embodiment, the supporting component 16 includes a pair of opening and closing plates 1601, which are rotatably connected to the bottom of the sorting turntable 1501. The two opening and closing plates 1601 cooperate to block the through hole 1503. The blocking ends of the two opening and closing plates 1601 are connected by a tension spring. The other end of the two opening and closing plates 1601 is provided with a push block 1602. The supporting component 16 also includes an unlocking cylinder 1603 disposed below the sorting turntable 1501. The movable end of the unlocking cylinder 1603 cooperates with the push block 1602 of the two opening and closing plates 1601, so that the two opening and closing plates 1601 overcome the tension of the tension spring and open the through hole 1503. Automatic closure is achieved by the tension spring, thereby ensuring that the sliced ​​food will not fall during the sorting process. The unlocking cylinder 1603 pushes the pusher block 1602 to separate the two opening and closing plates 1601, thereby releasing the sliced ​​food at a specific workstation and achieving the sorting effect.

[0041] like Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the buffer assembly 17 includes a guide seat 1701 and two sets of buffer cylinders 1702. A buffer plate 1703 is provided on the movable end of each buffer cylinder 1702. The guide seat 1701 has a material guide hole 1704 that cooperates with the bearing assembly 16. Several guide rods are distributed around the material guide hole 1704, which limit the movement of the sliced ​​food. A corresponding movable groove 1705 is provided on the side of the guide seat 1701 that cooperates with the buffer plate 1703. When the buffer plate 1703 is inserted into the movable groove 1705, the food to be canned is limited on the buffer plate 1703. The two sets of buffer cylinders 1702 open and close sequentially. The layered design prevents the sliced ​​food from becoming biased or overturned during descent, effectively ensuring the smoothness of the canning process and avoiding equipment downtime for maintenance due to this problem.

[0042] like Figure 13As shown, in this embodiment, the can conveyor belt 31 includes a roller drive line 3101. Each food processing module 1 has a roller drive line 3101 at its bottom. All roller drive lines 3101 are connected sequentially to form a complete conveyor belt. Each roller drive line 3101 contains a drive motor that rotates several rollers. Two canning areas are provided on the roller drive line 3101. The two canning areas correspond to two different colored sliced ​​foods after sorting. Each canning area includes an empty can channel 3102, a receiving position 3103, and a full can channel 3104. This is located at the first food processing module... The empty can channel 3102 of the roller drive line 3101 of group 1 is connected to an external can conveying mechanism for continuous empty can input. The loading assembly 32 is located on the side of the roller drive line 3101 and corresponds to the receiving position 3103. The empty can channel 3102 is connected to the full can channel 3104 through the receiving position 3103. A guide frame 3105 is provided at one end of the receiving position 3103 near the full can channel 3104. The loading assembly 32 pushes the empty can in the empty can channel 3102 to the receiving position 3103 for receiving. After receiving, it continues to push the empty can to the full can channel 3104. The loading assembly 32 includes a can-pushing cylinder, a first can-blocking cylinder, and a second can-blocking cylinder. The movable end of the first can-blocking cylinder is equipped with a first baffle to block the empty can channel 3102. The movable end of the can-pushing cylinder is equipped with a positioning push plate, which has a positioning groove adapted to the can body. The can-pushing cylinder pushes the empty can to the receiving position 3103 via the positioning push plate. The movable end of the second can-blocking cylinder is equipped with a second baffle to block the receiving position 3103 from the full can channel 3104. The receiving position 3103 is located below the buffer assembly 17. During receiving, the can-pushing cylinder assists in positioning. After loading is completed, the can-pushing cylinder continues to push out, and the second can-blocking cylinder releases the seal, allowing the can to be released into the full can channel 3104. The cans, under the action of the guide frame 3105, queue up and enter the main transmission area, achieving orderly output.

[0043] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the food rotation drive mechanism 11 includes a cross-shaped frame, each extended end of which is equipped with a drive motor, and the movable end of the drive motor is equipped with a positioning post. The positioning post is equipped with a positioning piece for inserting the food to be processed, thereby ensuring that the food to be processed rotates synchronously with the positioning post when rotating. The food processing module 1 also includes a feeding mechanism 112 that cooperates with the partition feeding conveyor belt 22, and a vision detection component 113 that cooperates with the food rotation drive mechanism 11. The feeding mechanism 112 drives the food to be processed to be inserted into the positioning post from the partition feeding conveyor belt 22. The vision detection component 113 takes a picture of the food to be processed and takes a picture of the overall black eye distribution state by driving the food to be processed to rotate through the drive motor, thereby completing the feeding and black eye positioning.

[0044] like Figure 6 As shown, the food processing module 1 is provided with two sets of black eye removal mechanisms 12, and the food rotation drive mechanism 11 has four stations. The first station cooperates with the feeding mechanism 112 to feed the food, the second and third stations cooperate with the two sets of black eye removal mechanisms 12 to remove black eyes, and the fourth station cooperates with the separation mechanism 13.

[0045] The black-eye removal mechanism 12 includes a first linear movement mechanism, a first cylinder, and a second cylinder connected in sequence. The movable end of the first cylinder is also provided with a shearing seat, and the movable end of the second cylinder is connected to a pair of bayonets that cooperate with the shearing seat. The first linear movement mechanism moves the mechanism to the position corresponding to the black eye, and then the first cylinder drives the shearing seat to extend and insert into the area where the black eye is located. The second cylinder further drives the pair of bayonets to close, thereby removing the black eye through the shearing seat and the pair of bayonets. Then, the first cylinder first resets, and the second cylinder releases the black eye so that it falls into the waste trough below. The separation mechanism 13 includes a second linear movement mechanism and a third cylinder. The second linear movement mechanism drives the third cylinder to move to the root of the positioning post. The movable end of the third cylinder is provided with a push fork. After activation, the push fork abuts against the end of the food to be processed, and the second linear movement mechanism drives the push fork to push the food downward to separate the food to be processed from the positioning post.

[0046] A production sorting method includes the following specific steps:

[0047] Step S1: The food is initially processed by an external food peeling and core-removing processing mechanism to make it into a core-removed cylindrical shape. The food that has completed the initial processing is input into the feeding module 2 through a conveying mechanism. The chain plate conveyor of the feeding module 2 drives the food to be processed to be transferred sequentially. The food to be processed is fed into the partition feeding conveyor belt 22 in a piece-by-piece feeding manner, and then the food to be processed is input into several of the food processing modules 1.

[0048] Step S2: The food processing module 1 identifies and locates the black eyes on the surface of the food to be processed through the vision detection component 113. During the positioning and processing, the food to be processed is rotated by the food rotation drive mechanism 11, and then the food to be processed is photographed as a whole. The black eye processing is stopped at a specific angle. The black eye removal mechanism 12 performs black eye processing according to the positioning result. The separation mechanism 13 separates the food that has completed black eye processing from the food rotation drive mechanism 11 and pushes it into the receiving and slicing component 14.

[0049] Step S3: The receiving and slicing assembly 14 receives the food and slices it according to the set thickness. At the same time, the sliced ​​food is released onto the carrying assembly 16 on the turntable assembly 15.

[0050] Step S4: The turntable assembly 15 drives the sliced ​​food through the color detection station, thickness detection station, and edge detection station in sequence, thereby completing the status acquisition of the sliced ​​food and classifying it according to the color, thickness, and overall integrity of the sliced ​​food. The classification results include first-color good products, second-color good products, third-color products, and unqualified products. The carrying assembly 16 releases the third-color products and unqualified products from the dispensing assembly 18. The dispensing assembly 18 puts the third-color products and unqualified products into two independent output conveyor belts respectively. The carrying assembly 16 is in the two buffer groups. The first and second color good products are released by component 17 respectively, so as to realize the separate canning and output of sliced ​​food of two different colors; after a certain amount of sliced ​​food falls into the buffer component 17, it is released to the receiving position 3103. The filling component 32 pushes the empty can to the receiving position 3103 to receive the material when the buffer component 17 is released. After the material is received, it continues to push the can into the full can channel 3104. The can in the full can channel 3104 moves in the output direction with the roller drive line 3101. At the same time, under the guidance of the guide frame 3105, the cans line up to enter the main transmission area and are output in an orderly manner.

[0051] Step S5: The discharge conveying module 3 outputs the cans after filling, unused empty cans, third-color products, and defective products to the collection area. In the collection area, the unused empty cans are used to recycle the third-color products with good quality.

[0052] In this embodiment, the buffer component 17 performs secondary buffering of the sliced ​​food through an upper buffer and a lower buffer, with the lower buffer and the upper buffer being closed and released sequentially. This two-stage buffering method effectively reduces positioning deviations of the sliced ​​food during its descent, thereby ensuring accurate and reliable canning.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to actual solutions, they do not constitute a limitation on the meaning of the present invention. Modifications to the embodiments and combinations with other solutions based on this specification will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A food canning production line, comprising a plurality of food processing modules (1), wherein each food processing module (1) includes a food rotation drive mechanism (11), and a black-eye removal mechanism (12) and a separation mechanism (13) cooperating with the food rotation drive mechanism (11), characterized in that: The food canning production line also includes a feeding module (2) and a discharging conveying module (3). The feeding module (2) cooperates with the input ends of several food processing modules (1). The food processing module (1) also includes a slicing and sorting mechanism. The slicing and sorting mechanism includes a receiving slicing assembly (14) that cooperates with the separation mechanism (13), and a turntable assembly (15) located below the receiving slicing assembly (14). Several bearing assemblies (16) are correspondingly arranged on the turntable assembly (15). Several buffer assemblies (17) and a distributing assembly (18) that cooperate with the bearing assemblies (16) are correspondingly arranged below the turntable assembly (15). The turntable assembly (15) includes a sorting turntable (1501) and a second driving unit (1502). Several through holes (1) are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction on the sorting turntable (1501). 503), the second drive unit (1502) drives the sorting turntable (1501) to rotate and switch the work stations corresponding to the through holes (1503). The carrying components (16) are correspondingly arranged at the through holes (1503). The slicing sorting mechanism also includes a color detection component (19), a thickness detection component (110) and an edge detection component (111). The receiving slicing component (14), the color detection component (19), the thickness detection component (110), the edge detection component (111), the material distribution component (18) and the buffer components (17) cooperate with the sorting turntable (1501) in sequence. The discharge conveying module (3) includes a tank conveyor belt (31). The tank conveyor belt (31) is provided with a loading component (32) that cooperates with the buffer component (17). The feeding module (2) includes several feeding components (21). The output end of each feeding component (21) is connected to a partition feeding conveyor belt (22). Several output ports of the partition feeding conveyor belt (22) are connected to the feeding ends of several food processing modules (1). The feeding component (21) includes a feeding trough (2101), a pushing mechanism (2102), and a blocking mechanism (2103). A position sensor (2104) is provided on the feeding trough (2101). The blocking mechanism (2103) is provided at the output port of the feeding trough (2101). The pushing mechanism (2102) drives the food to be processed to move along the feeding trough (2101) and enter the partition feeding conveyor belt (22). The blocking mechanism (2103) cooperates with the position sensor (2104) to intercept the next food to be processed. The partition feeding conveyor belt (22) includes a chain conveyor belt (2201) and a first drive unit. The first drive unit drives the chain conveyor belt (2201) to circulate on the track. The chain conveyor belt (2201) includes a number of sequentially connected conveyor chain links (2202). Each conveyor chain link (2202) has limit baffles (2203) on both sides.

2. The food canning production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving and slicing assembly (14) includes a receiving cylinder (1401) and a slicing cylinder (1402). The lower part of the receiving cylinder (1401) is provided with a slicing groove (1403). The movable end of the slicing cylinder (1402) is provided with a cutter (1404) and a receiving plate (1405) from top to bottom. The receiving plate (1405) is provided with a dropping hole (1406). The cutter (1404) is located above the dropping hole (1406). When the food to be processed falls into the receiving cylinder (1401), the receiving plate (1405) is located at the outlet of the receiving cylinder (1401). Then, the slicing cylinder (1402) is activated to drive the cutter (1404) to extend into the slicing groove (1403) to slice the food to be processed. During the movement, the dropping hole (1406) is aligned with the outlet of the receiving cylinder (1401) so that the sliced ​​food pieces fall down.

3. The food canning production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing assembly (16) includes a pair of opening and closing plates (1601), which are rotatably connected to the bottom of the sorting turntable (1501). The two opening and closing plates (1601) cooperate to block the through hole (1503). The blocking ends of the two opening and closing plates (1601) are connected by a tension spring. The other end of the two opening and closing plates (1601) is provided with a push block (1602). The bearing assembly (16) also includes an unlocking cylinder (1603) located below the sorting turntable (1501). The movable end of the unlocking cylinder (1603) cooperates with the push block (1602) of the two opening and closing plates (1601) to make the two opening and closing plates (1601) overcome the tension of the tension spring and open the through hole (1503).

4. A food canning production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tank conveyor belt (31) includes a roller drive line (3101), and the loading assembly (32) is disposed on the roller drive line (3101). The roller drive line (3101) is also provided with an empty tank channel (3102), a receiving position (3103), and a full tank channel (3104). The loading assembly (32) pushes the empty tank in the empty tank channel (3102) to the receiving position (3103) for receiving, and after receiving, continues to push it to the full tank channel (3104).

5. A food canning production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (17) includes a guide seat (1701) and several buffer cylinders (1702). A buffer plate (1703) is provided on the movable end of the buffer cylinder (1702). The guide seat (1701) is provided with a material guide hole (1704) that cooperates with the bearing assembly (16). The side of the guide seat (1701) is provided with a movable groove (1705) that cooperates with the buffer plate (1703). When the buffer plate (1703) is inserted into the movable groove (1705), the food to be canned is limited on the buffer plate (1703).

6. A production sorting method, based on a food canning production line as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, It includes the following specific steps: Step S1: The food to be processed after cutting is input into the feeding module (2) by an external conveying mechanism. The feeding module (2) drives the food to be processed to be transported and inputs the food to be processed into several food processing modules (1) through intermittent feeding. Step S2: The food processing module (1) identifies and positions the black eyes on the surface of the food to be processed by visual detection. The food rotation drive mechanism (11) drives the food to be processed to rotate and stops at a specified angle according to the positioning result. The black eye removal mechanism (12) performs black eye removal according to the positioning result. The separation mechanism (13) separates the food that has completed black eye removal from the food rotation drive mechanism (11) and pushes it into the receiving and slicing assembly (14). Step S3: The receiving and slicing assembly (14) receives the food and slices it according to the set thickness. At the same time, the sliced ​​food is released onto the carrying assembly (16) on the turntable assembly (15). Step S4: The turntable assembly (15) drives the sliced ​​food through the color detection station, thickness detection station and edge detection station in sequence, thereby completing the status acquisition and classification of the sliced ​​food. According to the classification result, the carrying assembly (16) releases the food into the corresponding buffer assembly (17) or the dispensing assembly (18). After a certain number of sliced ​​food pieces fall into the buffer assembly (17), they are released to the receiving position (3103). The loading assembly (32) pushes the empty can to the receiving position (3103) to receive the food. After receiving the food, it continues to push the can into the full can channel (3104). The sliced ​​food pieces that fall into the dispensing assembly (18) are classified into three types according to the classification result: third-color products and unqualified products. They are then sent to the corresponding output conveyor belt in the dispensing assembly (18). Step S5: The can after filling is output to the collection area by the discharge conveying module (3).

7. A production sorting method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The caching component (17) performs secondary caching of sliced ​​food through an upper buffer and a lower buffer, wherein the lower buffer and the upper buffer are closed and released in sequence.

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