Intelligent punching equipment for porphyra haitanensis shell attachment base and using method

Abstract

The invention discloses porphyra haitanensis shell attachment base intelligent punching equipment and a using method, the porphyra haitanensis shell attachment base intelligent punching equipment comprises a rack, an input belt, an input slide way, a positioning mechanism, a bearing table and a punching mechanism, the input belt is driven by external power to be used for conveying shells, and the shells enter the input slide way from the output end of the input belt and slide to the bearing table; the positioning mechanism is used for clamping and limiting the shells, and the punching mechanism is used for punching the shells; one side of the bearing table is arranged on the rack in a turnover mode, a waste barrel is arranged under the bearing table, an output sliding way is arranged on the side edge of the lower portion of the bearing table, when the bearing table is turned over and obliquely corresponds to the output sliding way, shells are discharged, and when the bearing table is turned over by 90 degrees, the waste barrel is opened for waste discharging. Manual work is replaced, the machining efficiency is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aquaculture, and in particular to an intelligent perforation device and method for using a seashell attachment substrate for *Porphyra yezoensis*. Background Technology

[0002] In the seedling stage of *Porphyra yezoensis* filaments, shells are typically used as attachment substrates for cultivation. Currently, there are two methods for arranging the shells for cultivating *Porphyra yezoensis* filaments: one is to suspend the shells by stringing them together with nylon thread, and the other is to lay the shells flat in the cultivation pond. The suspension method requires less space, but it necessitates drilling holes and stringing the shells in the early stages, making the process more complicated.

[0003] The prior art discloses an invention patent with application number "202110159370.X" entitled "A Drilling and Stringing Device for Clam Shells for Laver Seedling Cultivation and Its Usage Method". The device uses manual operation to drill holes in clam shells. Because it is manual, the efficiency is low and there is a possibility of accidental injury to personnel, which is unsafe. If it can be improved into a mechanical conveying and processing equipment, the efficiency of shell processing can be greatly improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an intelligent perforation device and method for the attachment substrate of seashells of *Porphyra yezoensis*. The device uses a mechanized structure to automatically transport, perforate, and discharge the seashells, thereby replacing manual labor, improving processing efficiency, and reducing labor costs.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: an intelligent drilling device for the attachment substrate of seashells of laver, including a frame, an input belt, an input slide, a positioning mechanism, a receiving platform and a drilling mechanism. The input belt, the input slide and the receiving platform are arranged sequentially on the frame. The input belt is driven by external power to transport the seashells. The seashells enter the input slide from the output end of the input belt and slide down to the receiving platform.

[0006] The positioning mechanism includes a first abutting block and a second abutting block, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the receiving platform and driven by a driving mechanism to move closer or further apart from each other. When the first abutting block and the second abutting block move closer together, they clamp and limit the shell.

[0007] The drilling mechanism is located above the receiving platform. The drilling mechanism includes a drilling needle and a driving cylinder. The drilling needle is driven by the driving cylinder to move up and down, and drills holes in the shell when it descends.

[0008] One side of the receiving platform is rotatably mounted on the frame. A waste bin is located directly below the receiving platform, and an output slide is located on the lower side. When the receiving platform is rotated and tilted to correspond to the output slide, the shells are discharged. When the receiving platform is rotated more than 90 degrees, the waste bin is opened to discharge waste.

[0009] As an improvement, a first abutment block and a second abutment block are arranged in the conveying direction of the shell. The first abutment block is located at the far end to receive the shell that slides down to the receiving platform and has a rubber abutment surface. The second abutment block is located at the near end and has a rubber abutment arc surface.

[0010] As an improvement, a concave limiting groove is formed on both the rubber contact plane and the rubber contact arc surface. When the first contact block and the second contact block contact the limiting shell, the edge of the shell is inserted into the limiting groove for limiting.

[0011] As an improvement, the first and second abutting blocks are displaced separately by independently set first and second cylinders. The first cylinder drives the first abutting block to move a rated distance so that the shell corresponds to the position of the punching needle above. The second cylinder drives the second abutting block to abut against the shell, cooperating with the first abutting block to limit the position of the shell.

[0012] As an improvement, before the drilling mechanism drills holes in the shell and after the shell is limited by the positioning mechanism, the receiving platform flips to open the waste bin.

[0013] As an improvement, a pressure sensor is provided at the first abutment block and / or the second abutment block. When the first abutment block and / or the second abutment block cooperate to limit the shell, the pressure sensor generates pressure feedback. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor is maintained after the shell is perforated, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform to flip to the corresponding output slide. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor changes after the shell is perforated, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform to flip directly to the horizontal position.

[0014] A method for using an intelligent perforation device for the attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* shells includes the following operating steps:

[0015] [1] The seashells are placed manually onto the input belt, and then fall onto the receiving platform via the input belt and input slide.

[0016] [2] The positioning mechanism positions the shells on the receiving platform;

[0017] [3] The shell is perforated by a perforating mechanism;

[0018] [4] The receiving platform flips to the corresponding output slide, and the positioning mechanism releases the positioning of the shell and allows it to fall and be discharged.

[0019] As an improvement, a step is also included between steps [2] and [3]:

[0020] [2.1] The receiving platform is rotated more than 90 degrees to open the waste bin, allowing debris to fall off during drilling.

[0021] As an improvement, a step is also included between steps [3] and [4]:

[0022] [3.1] Pressure feedback is generated by the pressure sensor on the first contact block or / and the second contact block. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor is maintained after the shell is perforated, proceed to step [4]. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor changes after the shell is perforated, that is, the shell is broken due to the perforation, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform to flip directly to the horizontal.

[0023] As an improvement, step [2] further includes: moving the first contact block a fixed distance to make the shell correspond to the position of the punching needle above, and then the second contact block abutting against the shell to cooperate with the first contact block to limit the position of the shell.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0025] 1. The mechanized structure enables automated conveying, positioning, drilling, and unloading of seashells, replacing manual labor, improving processing efficiency, and reducing labor costs.

[0026] 2. The rotating receiving platform is used to collect unloaded materials and waste materials separately, maintaining an orderly and clean processing environment.

[0027] 3. The loading and unloading of seashells can be carried out manually, which is convenient for management. With subsequent optimization, the upstream and downstream processes can be further upgraded to automated operation, which has application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the first and second contact blocks of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the first and second contact blocks of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 2 Figures 3 and 4 show specific embodiments of the intelligent perforation device and its usage method for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to the present invention.

[0033] A method for using an intelligent perforation device for the attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* shells includes the following operating steps:

[0034] [1] The shells are manually placed onto the input belt 1, and the shells fall onto the receiving platform 4 through the input belt 1 and input slide 2;

[0035] [2] The positioning mechanism 3 positions the shell on the receiving platform 4, the first abutting block 31 moves a rated distance so that the shell corresponds to the position of the punching needle 51 above, and then the second abutting block 32 abuts against the shell, cooperating with the first abutting block 31 to limit the shell;

[0036] [2.1] The receiving platform 4 is rotated more than 90 degrees, so that the waste bin 41 is open, allowing the debris to fall off during drilling;

[0037] [3] The shell is perforated by the perforation mechanism 5;

[0038] [3.1] Pressure feedback is generated by the pressure sensor 302 on the first contact block 31 or / and the second contact block 32. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor 302 is maintained after the shell is punched, step [4] is performed. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor 302 changes after the shell is punched, that is, the shell is broken due to punching, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform 4 to flip directly to the horizontal.

[0039] [4] The receiving platform 4 flips to the corresponding output slide 6, and the positioning mechanism 3 releases the positioning of the shell and drops the material.

[0040] A smart drilling device for the attachment substrate of seashells of laver includes a frame 0, an input belt 1, an input slide 2, a positioning mechanism 3, a receiving platform 4, and a drilling mechanism 5. The input belt 1, the input slide 2, and the receiving platform 4 are arranged sequentially on the frame 0. The input belt 1 is driven by an external power to transport seashells. The seashells enter the input slide 2 from the output end of the input belt 1 and slide down to the receiving platform 4.

[0041] The positioning mechanism 3 includes a first contact block 31 and a second contact block 32. The first contact block 31 and the second contact block 32 are respectively disposed on both sides of the receiving platform 4 and are driven by the driving mechanism to move closer or further apart from each other. When the first contact block 31 and the second contact block 32 move closer together, they clamp and limit the shell.

[0042] The punching mechanism 5 is located above the receiving platform 4. The punching mechanism 5 includes a punching needle 51 and a drive cylinder 52. The punching needle 51 is driven by the drive cylinder 52 to move up and down, and punches holes in the shell when it descends.

[0043] One side of the receiving platform 4 is rotatably mounted on the frame 0. A waste bin 41 is located directly below the receiving platform 4, and an output slide 6 is located on the lower side. When the receiving platform 4 is rotated and tilted to correspond to the output slide 6, the shell is discharged. When the receiving platform 4 is rotated more than 90 degrees, the waste bin 41 is opened to discharge waste.

[0044] In use, according to the desired drilling position, the shell is manually placed on the input belt 1 with the drilling position facing a predetermined direction. The input belt 1 is preferably a rubber conveyor belt, which can effectively limit the shell and prevent slippage. After the shell reaches the outlet of the input belt 1, it enters the input slide 2. A sensor can be installed at the outlet of the input belt 1 to detect when a shell passes by, and then the operation of the input belt 1 is stopped. The shell slides from the input slide 2 to the receiving platform 4. Then, the first abutment block 31 and the second abutment block 32 are activated to clamp and limit the shell at the receiving platform 4. The position of the shell to be drilled corresponds to... The upper drilling mechanism 5; then the receiving platform 4 flips more than 90 degrees, opening the waste bin 41 and suspending the shell. The drilling needle 51 of the drilling mechanism 5 is driven by the drive cylinder 52 to descend and drill the shell. The debris generated by drilling falls into the waste bin 41. If the shell itself is fragile or damaged, it may break due to the impact of the drilling process. In that case, the fragments will fall into the waste bin 41 and will not be transported to the output slide 6. After the drilling is successful, the receiving platform 4 flips to the corresponding output slide 6, and the positioning mechanism 3 releases the shell to allow it to be output and collected from the output slide 6. This invention automates the conveying, positioning, drilling, and unloading of seashells through a mechanized structure, replacing manual labor to improve processing efficiency and reduce labor costs. A rotating receiving platform allows for the separate collection of unloaded and waste materials, maintaining a clean and orderly processing environment. The input belt 1 and output slide 6 can be arranged together, facilitating unified manual loading and unloading of seashells and improving operational management efficiency. Furthermore, subsequent optimizations can further upgrade both processes to automation, enabling automatic placement and loading of seashells, followed by automatic stringing after unloading, demonstrating promising application prospects.

[0045] As an improved specific implementation, the first contact block 31 and the second contact block 32 are arranged in the conveying direction of the shell. The first contact block 31 is located at the far end to receive the shell that slides down to the receiving platform 4, and the first contact block 31 has a rubber contact surface 311. The second contact block 32 is located at the near end, and the second contact block 32 has a rubber contact arc surface 321.

[0046] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, when the shell is placed, its flat side faces the output direction. When it reaches the receiving platform 4, its flat side faces the rubber contact surface 311. The far end of the rubber contact surface 311 provides good buffering and support. Then, during clamping and limiting, the near end of the rubber contact arc surface 321 abuts against the arc-shaped edge of the rear of the shell. Relying on the certain deformation of the rubber contact surface 311 and the rubber contact arc surface 321, the shell is well and gently clamped. Under the premise of stable clamping, the impact force of the drilling needle 51 is also buffered to a certain extent. While realizing the drilling, the impact force on the shell as a whole is reduced, and the possibility of shell breakage is reduced.

[0047] As an improved specific implementation, a concave limiting groove 301 is formed on both the rubber contact plane 311 and the rubber contact arc surface 321. When the first contact block 31 and the second contact block 32 contact the limiting shell, the edge of the shell is inserted into the limiting groove 301 for limiting.

[0048] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the setting of the limiting groove 301 allows the rubber contact plane 311 and the rubber contact arc surface 321 to form an embedded edge when clamping the shell. This avoids the tilting state caused by the different arc surfaces of the shell itself, thus ensuring the accuracy of the drilling position and better buffering the impact force during drilling, reducing the possibility of shell breakage.

[0049] As an improved specific implementation, the first abutting block 31 and the second abutting block 32 are respectively controlled by the independently set first cylinder 33 and second cylinder 34. The first cylinder 33 drives the first abutting block 31 to move a rated distance so that the shell corresponds to the position of the upper perforating needle 51. The second cylinder 34 drives the second abutting block 32 to abut against the shell, cooperating with the first abutting block 31 to limit the position of the shell.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the travel distance of the first cylinder 33 is preset, thereby ensuring that the displacement distance of the first abutment block 31 driven by the first cylinder 33 remains fixed. The first abutment block 31, which moves first, pushes the shell to a predetermined position, which accurately corresponds to the upper punching needle 51, thus ensuring the accuracy of the punching position. The processed shells have holes in consistent positions, facilitating the subsequent rope-stringing process. If done manually, the stringing can be kept orderly. The automatically stringing machine developed later can set the displacement distance of the mechanism according to the consistent hole positions to ensure the rope stringing is achieved. Then, the second cylinder 34 drives the second abutment block 32 to abut against the shell to limit the shell. Its extension stroke is set to be relatively long to ensure that shells of different sizes are abutted against the first abutment block 31 for limitation.

[0051] As an improved specific implementation, before the drilling mechanism 5 drills holes in the shell and after the shell is limited by the positioning mechanism 3, the receiving platform 4 flips over to open the waste bin 41.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, the receiving platform 4 is rotated to the position indicated by the dotted line at 90 degrees, completely opening up its original space to correspond with the waste bin 41. After drilling, the resulting debris will fall into the waste bin 41 for collection. If any shells break, the broken shells can no longer be properly held by the first and second contact blocks 31 and will fall into the waste bin 41 for collection. This achieves orderly collection of waste, avoiding contamination of the equipment or the discharge point. As an optimized implementation, a movable baffle can also be installed at the inlet end where the output chute 6 is located. This baffle is used to prevent broken shells from falling into the output chute 6, and it is removed when shells are to be discharged.

[0053] As an improved specific implementation, a pressure sensor 302 is provided at the first contact block 31 and / or the second contact block 32. When the first contact block 31 and / or the second contact block 32 cooperate to limit the shell, the pressure sensor 302 generates pressure feedback. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor 302 is maintained after the shell is punched, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform 4 to flip to the corresponding output slide 6. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor 302 changes after the shell is punched, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform 4 to flip directly to the horizontal position.

[0054] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, by setting pressure sensor 302, the clamping pressure information of the shell can be obtained. After drilling, if the shell is completely broken or partially broken, the pressure will disappear in the first case, and the clamping state of the first abutment block 31 and the second abutment block 32 will change, causing the pressure to change. Then it can be determined that there is a problem with the shell. The first abutment block 31 and the second abutment block 32 will reset, causing the broken shell to fall off (or it has already fallen off by itself due to breakage). The waste bin 41 completes the collection of the shell, and then the receiving platform 4 directly flips to a horizontal position to receive the next shell to be drilled, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the equipment.

[0055] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent perforation device for the attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* shells, characterized in that: It includes a frame (0), an input belt (1), an input slide (2), a positioning mechanism (3), a receiving platform (4), and a punching mechanism (5). The input belt (1), the input slide (2), and the receiving platform (4) are arranged sequentially on the frame (0). The input belt (1) is driven by external power to transport the shells. The shells enter the input slide (2) from the output end of the input belt (1) and slide down to the receiving platform (4). The positioning mechanism (3) includes a first contact block (31) and a second contact block (32). The first contact block (31) and the second contact block (32) are respectively disposed on both sides of the receiving platform (4) and driven by the driving mechanism to move closer or further away from each other. When the first contact block (31) and the second contact block (32) move closer, they clamp and limit the shell. The punching mechanism (5) is located above the receiving platform (4). The punching mechanism (5) includes a punching needle (51) and a driving cylinder (52). The punching needle (51) is driven by the driving cylinder (52) to move up and down, and punches holes in the shell when it descends. One side of the receiving platform (4) is rotatably mounted on the frame (0). A waste bin (41) is located directly below the receiving platform (4), and an output slide (6) is located on the lower side. When the receiving platform (4) is rotated and tilted to correspond to the output slide (6), the shells are discharged. When the receiving platform (4) is rotated more than 90 degrees, the waste bin (41) is opened to discharge waste.

2. The intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first contact block (31) and the second contact block (32) are arranged in the conveying direction of the shell. The first contact block (31) is located at the far end to receive the shell that slides down to the receiving platform (4) and has a rubber contact surface (311). The second contact block (32) is located at the near end and has a rubber contact arc surface (321).

3. The intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 2, characterized in that: A concave limiting groove (301) is formed on both the rubber contact plane (311) and the rubber contact arc surface (321). When the first contact block (31) and the second contact block (32) contact the limiting shell, the edge of the shell is inserted into the limiting groove (301) for limiting.

4. The intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first abutment block (31) and the second abutment block (32) are displaced by independently set first cylinder (33) and second cylinder (34). The first cylinder (33) drives the first abutment block (31) to move a rated distance so that the shell corresponds to the position of the upper perforating needle (51). The second cylinder (34) drives the second abutment block (32) to abut against the shell, and cooperates with the first abutment block (31) to limit the position of the shell.

5. The intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 4, characterized in that: Before the drilling mechanism (5) drills the shell and after the shell is limited by the positioning mechanism (3), the receiving platform (4) flips over to open the waste bin (41).

6. The intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: A pressure sensor (302) is provided at the first contact block (31) or / and the second contact block (32). When the first contact block (31) or / and the second contact block (32) cooperate to limit the shell, the pressure sensor (302) generates pressure feedback. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor (302) is maintained after the shell is punched, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform (4) to flip to the corresponding output slide (6). If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor (302) changes after the shell is punched, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform (4) to flip directly to the horizontal position.

7. A method for using an intelligent perforation device for the attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* shells, characterized in that: The following steps are included: [1] The shells are placed manually onto the input belt (1), and then fall onto the receiving platform (4) through the input belt (1) and input slide (2); [2] The positioning mechanism (3) positions the shell on the receiving platform (4); [3] The shell is perforated by the perforation mechanism (5); [4] The receiving platform (4) flips to the corresponding output slide (6), and the positioning mechanism (3) releases the positioning of the shell and drops the material.

8. The method of using the intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 7, characterized in that: Between steps [2] and [3], there is also a step: [2.1] The receiving platform (4) is rotated more than 90 degrees to open the waste bin (41) so that the debris from drilling can fall off.

9. The method of using the intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 7, characterized in that: Between steps [3] and [4], there is also a step: [3.1] Pressure feedback is generated by the pressure sensor (302) on the first contact block (31) or / and the second contact block (32). If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor (302) is maintained after the shell is perforated, step [4] is performed. If the pressure feedback of the pressure sensor (302) changes after the shell is perforated, that is, the shell is broken due to perforation, the feedback signal causes the receiving platform (4) to flip directly to the horizontal position.

10. The method of using the intelligent perforation device for the seashell attachment substrate of *Porphyra yezoensis* according to claim 7, characterized in that: Step [2] also includes: moving the first contact block (31) a rated distance to make the shell correspond to the position of the upper perforation needle (51), and then the second contact block (32) abuts against the shell to cooperate with the first contact block (31) to limit the shell.

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