Separating type cleaning device for corn bract kernels

By designing a flexible auger assembly and a vibrating screen, the problem of high kernel breakage rate in corn husk and kernel separation devices was solved, achieving efficient and low-damage separation of corn husks and kernels, and improving separation efficiency and safety.

CN121892376APending Publication Date: 2026-04-21ZHENGZHOU HUIFENG MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHENGZHOU HUIFENG MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-03-05
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing corn husk and kernel separation devices suffer from high kernel breakage rates and low separation efficiency, making it difficult to meet the high-efficiency and low-loss requirements of modern agricultural production.

Method used

By employing a flexible auger assembly and flexible ejector design, combined with a reverse auger, flexible ejector, vibrating screen, and intelligent material distribution mechanism, precise separation of husks and grains is achieved, reducing grain loss.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of separating corn husks from kernels, reduces kernel breakage rate, and achieves efficient, low-loss, and intelligent control of material separation.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a corn bract grain separation type cleaning device, and relates to the technical field of agricultural machinery. A corn bract grain separation type cleaning device comprises a main body mechanism, the main body mechanism comprises a bottom plate, and an inclined processing assembly is arranged on the bottom plate; the machining assembly comprises a bottom bin fixedly connected with the bottom plate, and a separation assembly is inserted into an upper end opening of the bottom bin. The separation assembly comprises a main bin fixedly connected with the bottom bin in an inserted mode. Two groups of opposite auger assemblies are arranged in the main bin in parallel; each auger assembly comprises a roller shaft movably inserted into the main bin through a bearing, a stirring disc located in the main bin in a matched mode is fixedly connected to the roller shaft in a winding mode, and the lower end of the roller shaft penetrates through the main bin and is provided with a rotator fixedly connected with the main bin. Flexible roller assemblies staggered with the stirring discs are uniformly and spirally wound on the roller shaft at equal intervals, each flexible roller assembly comprises a flexible column fixedly connected with the roller shaft, and the outer end of each flexible column is fixedly connected with a bowl-shaped throwing part; the force is flexibly controlled, so that the grains are prevented from being broken, and the safety of material separation is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, specifically to a corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] As one of the world's three major food crops, corn occupies a core position in food security, feed production, and industrial processing. With the improvement of agricultural mechanization, corn harvesting has gradually shifted from manual to mechanized operations. However, in the post-harvest processing stage, the efficient separation of husks and kernels remains a key bottleneck restricting the quality of operations and production efficiency.

[0003] After corn ears are harvested, the kernels are usually wrapped in multiple layers of husks, along with impurities such as stalks, broken cobs, and soil. If the husks cannot be completely separated from the kernels, it will not only lead to kernel mold and increased losses, but also affect the quality of subsequent storage, processing, and sales. Currently, corn husk-kernel separation mainly relies on cleaning devices integrated into corn harvesters or independent cleaning equipment. The mainstream technology is based on mechanical auger conveying and rigid separation methods. Patent CN116616040A discloses a husk auger, including a rotating shaft, spiral blades, kernel-separating teeth, and a throwing plate. The rotating shaft is arranged in a left-right direction, and the spiral blades are coaxially arranged at the right end of the rotating shaft for conveying the husks from right to left. The throwing plate is located at the left end of the rotating shaft for throwing out the husks. Multiple kernel-separating teeth are arranged in the middle of the rotating shaft to separate the kernels trapped in the husks. The husks are conveyed and shaken by components such as spiral blades and rigid separating teeth, and the grains are separated by a screen.

[0004] However, existing technologies have many prominent problems in practical applications, making it difficult to meet the production demands for high efficiency, low loss, and wide adaptability. To improve the separation effect, existing devices often use high-speed rigid components (such as metal separating teeth and hard rubbing rollers), but corn kernels are brittle and delicate, and rigid collisions and compression easily lead to kernel breakage, resulting in a generally high breakage rate. Damaged kernels not only significantly reduce their commercial value but are also prone to mold and spoilage during storage, affecting the overall quality of the grain.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, there is an urgent need to develop a corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device that combines low-loss yield preservation with intelligent adaptation. By optimizing the separation mechanism, the device can achieve precise separation of husks and kernels, reduce kernel loss and breakage rates, and meet the high-quality requirements of modern agricultural production for cleaning operations. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device, comprising a main body structure, the main body structure including a base plate, the base plate being provided with an inclined processing component; the processing component including a bottom chamber fixedly connected to the base plate, the upper end of the bottom chamber being inserted with a separation component; the separation component including a main chamber fixedly inserted into the bottom chamber; two sets of opposing auger assemblies arranged side by side in the main chamber; each set of auger assemblies including a roller shaft movably inserted into the main chamber via a bearing, the roller shaft being fixedly wound with a stirring disc adapted to be located inside the main chamber, the lower end of the roller shaft penetrating the main chamber and being equipped with a rotator fixedly connected to the main chamber; The roller shaft is spirally wound with flexible roller assemblies that are intersected with the stirring plate at equal intervals. The flexible roller assembly includes a flexible column that is fixedly connected to the roller shaft, and a bowl-shaped projectile is fixedly connected to the outer end of the flexible column. A first screen adapted to the auger assembly is fixedly connected to the lower side of the main compartment; a second screen is fixedly covered to the lower side of the first screen; a second outlet corresponding to the auger assembly is opened through the lower part of the high side of the main compartment. An input component is mounted above the main body structure, and the input component includes a fabric component and an input mechanism.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first outlet is provided through the lower side of the bottom compartment; The main compartment is fixedly connected to an outlet cylinder that connects to the second outlet on its high side, and a first column is fixedly connected between the outlet cylinder and the bottom plate. Both sides of the first screen are fixedly connected to vibrating plates aligned with the side walls of the main compartment; a first vibrator is fixedly connected to the bottom compartment on the outside of the vibrating plate, a first vibrating ball is fixedly connected to the output end of the first vibrator, and a second vibrating ball is fixedly connected to both sides of the first vibrating ball. The main compartment has holes evenly spaced through its side wall. A panel is attached to the outside of the main compartment's side wall. The inner surface of the panel is fixedly connected with perforated posts that fit the insertion holes, and the inner ends of the perforated posts extend into the main compartment. A first pull rope is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the panel. A first connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side wall of the main compartment, located below the hole. The first connecting seat is movably connected to a connecting arm via a rotating shaft. The upper end of the connecting arm is attached to the panel and a first pull rope is inserted therethrough. The lower end of the connecting arm is attached to the first vibrating ball and a second pull rope is inserted therethrough.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the ejector is fixedly connected with rollers at equal intervals.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fabric assembly includes a vibration mechanism and a fabric assembly. The vibration mechanism includes a support plate facing the main compartment, a second vibrator mounted on the lower side of the support plate and located above the upper half of the main compartment, and a second column fixedly connected between the second vibrator and the base plate. Suspension components are embedded in both ends of the tray; The fabric-making mechanism includes a first steel mesh and a second steel mesh suspended in a support plate; both sides of the first steel mesh are fixed with first ear plates extending outwards to connect with suspension components, and both sides of the second steel mesh are fixed with second ear plates extending outwards to connect with suspension components. A connecting strip is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh close to the second steel mesh, and a pull strip is perpendicularly connected between the connecting strip and the second steel mesh; A baffle is fixedly connected to the side of the second steel mesh away from the first steel mesh; A second connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh away from the second steel mesh.

[0011] Each of the suspension components includes a sensor cylinder with a fixed mounting plate, and a rod is spring-loaded to the upper side of the sensor cylinder, with a head plate fixedly connected to the upper end of the rod. The insertion rod of the suspension component corresponding to the first steel mesh is fixedly connected to the first ear plate; the insertion rod of the suspension component corresponding to the second steel mesh is fixedly connected to the second ear plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the input mechanism includes a shell plate with a fencing fabric assembly, an arc-shaped valve plate adapted to the lower part of the shell plate, an electric shaft fixedly connected to the shell plate installed at one end of the valve plate, a support platform fixedly connected to the shell plate adapted to the lower side of the electric shaft; a door panel adapted to the valve plate is fixedly connected inside the shell plate; a first entrance for docking the door panel is fixedly connected to the upper side of the shell plate. The other end of the valve plate is movably connected to a floating plate via a rotating shaft, and the end of the floating plate away from the valve plate is movably connected to a second connecting seat via a rotating shaft; elastic strips are fixedly embedded in the floating plate at equal intervals. A platform is fixedly connected between the shell plate and the outlet cylinder, and a third column is fixedly connected between the platform and the bottom plate.

[0013] A control mechanism is provided above the fabric-making mechanism. The control mechanism includes a top plate that is fixedly connected to the shell plate. Two sets of symmetrical control components are provided below the top plate. The two sets of control components correspond to the first steel mesh and the second steel mesh, respectively. Each control assembly includes a vertical rod fixedly connected to the top plate, the lower end of which is movably connected to a horizontal rod via a pivot, and a flexible connecting rod fixedly connected to one end of the horizontal rod and the head plate of the corresponding suspension assembly. Each control assembly includes a switch base with a fixed connection to the top plate, a slide switch installed inside the switch base, a telescopic column connected to the slide switch by a spring, and a linkage rod connected to the other end of the horizontal rod and the telescopic column by a ball joint. The switch base of the control component corresponding to the first steel mesh is fixedly connected to the door panel.

[0014] The control mechanism is provided with an adjustment mechanism on the side away from the input mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a vertical plate that is fixedly connected to the top plate. A cylinder is fixedly embedded in the vertical plate. A cylinder rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder. A stack plate is fixedly connected to the end of the cylinder rod. The stack plate is located on the side of the second steel mesh that is close to the first steel mesh. The switch base of the control component corresponding to the second steel mesh is fixedly connected to the upright plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: (1) The corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device uses a screw conveyor assembly to transport materials from low to high. During the transport, two sets of opposing screw conveyor assemblies are arranged in parallel in the main chamber to turn large materials into small materials, avoiding the jamming of large materials. Finally, the materials are discharged through the second outlet and the outlet cylinder, which improves the fineness of non-kernel material discharge and improves the smoothness of cleaning.

[0016] (2) A corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device is provided by setting vibrating plates on both sides of the first screen and setting a first vibrator on the outside of the vibrating plates. The first vibrator is started at regular intervals so that the first vibrating ball and the second vibrating ball hit the vibrating plate from the outside at high frequency, thereby causing the first screen to vibrate. This can promote the screening of the first screen and avoid the problem of kernel jamming on the first screen, thus improving the screening efficiency.

[0017] (3) A corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device is provided with a flexible roller assembly that is interspersed with a stirring plate on the roller shaft. When the roller shaft rotates, the flexible roller assembly hits the husk, which can initially promote the discharge of kernels in the husk. Furthermore, by flexibly controlling the force, the kernels are prevented from breaking, thus improving the safety of material separation.

[0018] (4) Corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device: The throwing part of the soft roller assembly is bowl-shaped and designed to correspond to the rotation direction of the auger assembly. When the auger assembly is working, the throwing part can carry the material and throw it to the side wall of the main chamber. For the husks that do not contain kernels, the weight is relatively light, so the impact force can be reduced after throwing, thereby avoiding the husks from breaking separately. In the first screen, the husks and kernels can be separated more easily, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the first screen.

[0019] (5) A corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device has multiple sets of holes through the side wall of the main chamber, and the perforated column is inserted into the main chamber through the holes. After the husk containing kernels is thrown to the side wall of the main chamber by the flexible roller assembly, the husk can be grabbed by the array of perforated columns. In the process of the flexible roller assembly being thrown continuously, the husk and kernel hit each other, thereby improving the removal rate of kernels from the husk and thus improving the cleaning effectiveness.

[0020] (6) Corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device: Through the design of the first and second steel mesh of the material distribution mechanism, if the data of the four sets of suspension components are consistent, it indicates that the first steel mesh is carrying too much material; if the data of the corresponding suspension components are inconsistent, it indicates that the second steel mesh is carrying too much material. Thus, through the design of the material distribution mechanism, the material distribution can be intelligently determined, and the intelligent adjustment can be improved.

[0021] (7) The corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device pulls one end of the horizontal rod through the connecting rod. Under the connection of the vertical rod's rotating shaft, the other end of the horizontal rod moves upward, thereby pushing the sliding switch upward along the switch seat, which in turn drives the valve plate to deflect counterclockwise around the electric shaft, thereby reducing the output of the input mechanism and improving the adjustable ability of the material input.

[0022] (8) Corn husk and kernel separation cleaning device: the second steel mesh sinks under the weight, and then the cylinder is extended by the switch seat to move the stack plate down to the second steel mesh, thereby pushing more material back to or close to the first steel mesh. This ensures that the amount of material entering the main bin is appropriate, thereby improving the efficiency of sorting. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outlet cylinder of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second screen of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the separation component of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hole in the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ejector pin of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the vibration mechanism of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fabric mechanism connection of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension assembly of the present invention; Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the input mechanism of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the control mechanism of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the control mechanism of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Main structure; 101. Base plate; 102. Bottom hopper; 103. First outlet; 104. Main hopper; 105. Roller; 106. Stirring disc; 107. Rotator; 108. Flexible column; 109. Projectile; 110. Roller; 111. First screen; 112. Vibrating plate; 113. First vibrator; 114. First vibrating ball; 115. Second vibrating ball; 116. Hole; 117. Panel; 118. Perforated column; 119. First pull rope; 120. First connecting seat; 121. Connecting arm; 122. Second pull rope; 123. Second screen; 124. Second outlet; 125. Outlet cylinder; 126. First column; 2. Vibration mechanism; 201. Support plate; 202. Second vibrator; 203. Second column; 3. Fabric feeding mechanism; 301. First steel mesh; 3 02. First ear plate; 303. Second steel mesh; 304. Second ear plate; 305. Induction cylinder; 306. Insert rod; 307. Head plate; 309. Connecting strip; 310. Pulling strip; 311. Baffle; 312. Second connecting seat; 4. Input mechanism; 401. Shell plate; 402. Valve plate; 403. Electric shaft; 404. Support platform; 405. Door panel; 406. First entrance; 407. Floating plate; 408. Elastic strip; 409. Platform; 410. Third column; 5. Control mechanism; 501. Top plate; 502. Vertical rod; 503. Horizontal rod; 504. Connecting rod; 505. Switch seat; 506. Slide switch; 507. Telescopic column; 508. Linkage rod; 6. Adjustment mechanism; 601. Vertical plate; 602. Cylinder; 603. Cylinder rod; 604. Stacking plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Example: Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6A corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device includes a main body 1, which includes a base plate 101 and an inclined processing component on the base plate 101. The processing component includes a bottom chamber 102 fixedly connected to the base plate 101, and a separation component is inserted into the upper end of the bottom chamber 102. The separation component includes a main chamber 104 fixedly inserted into the bottom chamber 102. Two sets of opposing auger components are arranged side by side in the main chamber 104. Both sets of auger components convey the material in the main chamber 104 from the lower side to the higher side. Each set of auger components includes a roller 105 that is movably inserted into the main chamber 104 through a bearing. A stirring plate 106 adapted to be inside the main chamber 104 is fixedly wound on the roller 105. The stirring plates 106 of the two sets of auger components are tangent to each other. The lower end of the roller 105 penetrates the main chamber 104 and is equipped with a rotator 107 fixedly connected to the main chamber 104. The roller 105 is spirally wound with flexible roller assemblies that are intersected with the agitator 106 at equal intervals. The radius of the flexible roller assembly is smaller than the radius of the agitator 106. The flexible roller assembly includes a flexible column 108 that is fixedly connected to the roller 105. A bowl-shaped projectile 109 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the flexible column 108. The bowl opening of the projectile 109 is adapted to the rotation of the agitator assembly. A first screen 111 adapted to the auger assembly is fixedly connected to the lower side of the main compartment 104; a second screen 123 is fixedly covered to the lower side of the first screen 111; a second outlet 124 corresponding to the auger assembly is opened through the lower side of the high side of the main compartment 104. An input component is mounted on top of the main body 1. The input component includes a fabric component and an input mechanism 4.

[0027] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The bottom compartment 102 has a first outlet 103 that runs through the lower side. The main compartment 104 is fixedly connected to the high side of the outlet cylinder 125 that docks with the second outlet 124, and the outlet cylinder 125 and the bottom plate 101 are fixedly connected to the first column 126. Both sides of the first screen 111 are fixedly connected to vibrating plates 112 aligned with the side walls of the main chamber 104; a first vibrator 113 is fixedly connected to the bottom chamber 102 on the outside of the vibrating plate 112; a first vibrating ball 114 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first vibrator 113; and a second vibrating ball 115 is fixedly connected to both sides of the first vibrating ball 114. Holes 116 are evenly spaced and perforated through the side wall of the main compartment 104. A panel 117 is attached to the outside of the side wall of the main compartment 104. Perforated posts 118 that fit the insertion holes 116 are evenly spaced and fixedly connected to the inner surface of the panel 117. The perforated posts 118 gradually shorten from top to bottom, and the inner end of the perforated posts 118 extends into the main compartment 104. A first pull rope 119 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the panel 117. A first connecting seat 120 located below the hole 116 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the main compartment 104. The first connecting seat 120 is movably connected to a connecting arm 121 via a pivot. The upper end of the connecting arm 121 is attached to the panel 117 and a first pull rope 119 is inserted therethrough. The lower end of the connecting arm 121 is attached to the first vibrating ball 114 and a second pull rope 122 is inserted therethrough.

[0028] Please see Figure 7 Rollers 110 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the ejector 109 at equal intervals, and the rollers 110 are arranged radially along the roller shaft 105.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 The fabric assembly includes a vibration mechanism 2 and a fabric assembly 3; The vibration mechanism 2 includes a support plate 201 facing the main compartment 104. A second vibrator 202 is installed on the lower side of the support plate 201 and is located above the upper half of the main compartment 104. A second column 203 is fixedly connected between the second vibrator 202 and the base plate 101. Suspension components are embedded at both ends of the tray 201; The fabric-making mechanism 3 includes a first steel mesh 301 and a second steel mesh 303 suspended within the support plate 201. The second steel mesh 303 is lower than the first steel mesh 301. Both the first steel mesh 301 and the second steel mesh 303 are encased in a metal frame. The first steel mesh 301 has a first ear plate 302 with a connecting suspension assembly fixed on both sides. The second steel mesh 303 has a second ear plate 304 with a connecting suspension assembly fixed on both sides. A connecting strip 309 is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh 301 near the second steel mesh 303, and a pull strip 310 is vertically connected between the connecting strip 309 and the second steel mesh 303. A baffle 311 is fixedly connected to the side of the second steel mesh 303 away from the first steel mesh 301. The baffle 311 is used to cover the gap between the second steel mesh 303 and the support plate 201. A second connecting seat 312 is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh 301 away from the second steel mesh 303.

[0030] Each suspension assembly includes a sensor cylinder 305 with a fixed mounting plate 201. A spring-loaded rod 306 is inserted into the upper side of the sensor cylinder 305, and a head plate 307 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rod 306. The insertion rod 306 of the suspension component corresponding to the first steel mesh 301 passes through and is fixed to the first ear plate 302; the insertion rod 306 of the suspension component corresponding to the second steel mesh 303 passes through and is fixed to the second ear plate 304.

[0031] Please see Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 The input mechanism 4 includes a shell plate 401 with a barrier fabric assembly. An arc-shaped valve plate 402 is adapted to the lower part of the shell plate 401. An electric shaft 403 fixedly connected to the shell plate 401 is installed at one end of the valve plate 402. A support platform 404 fixedly connected to the shell plate 401 is adapted to the lower side of the electric shaft 403. A door panel 405 adapted to the valve plate 402 is fixedly connected inside the shell plate 401. Under the control of the electric shaft 403, the valve plate 402 is rotated counterclockwise to fit against the door panel 405 to close the input mechanism 4. A first inlet 406 that docks with the door panel 405 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the shell plate 401. The other end of the valve plate 402 is movably connected to a floating plate 407 via a rotating shaft. The end of the floating plate 407 away from the valve plate 402 is movably connected to a second connecting seat 312 via a rotating shaft. Elastic strips 408 are evenly and uniformly fixedly embedded in the floating plate 407. A platform 409 is fixedly connected between the shell plate 401 and the outlet cylinder 125, and a third column 410 is fixedly connected between the platform 409 and the bottom plate 101.

[0032] A control mechanism 5 is provided above the fabric-making mechanism 3. The control mechanism 5 includes a top plate 501 that is fixedly connected to the shell plate 401. Two sets of symmetrical control components are provided below the top plate 501. The two sets of control components correspond to the first steel mesh 301 and the second steel mesh 303, respectively. Each control assembly includes a vertical rod 502 fixedly connected to the top plate 501, a horizontal rod 503 movably connected to the lower end of the vertical rod 502 via a pivot, and a flexible connecting rod 504 fixedly connected between one end of the horizontal rod 503 and the head plate 307 of the corresponding suspension assembly. Each control assembly includes a switch base 505 fixedly connected to the top plate 501, a slide switch 506 installed in the switch base 505, a telescopic column 507 connected to the slide switch 506 by a spring, and a linkage rod 508 connected to the other end of the horizontal rod 503 and the telescopic column 507 by a ball joint. The switch base 505 of the control component corresponding to the first steel mesh 301 is fixedly connected to the door plate 405 to control the electric shaft 403.

[0033] A control mechanism 6 is provided on the side of the control mechanism 5 away from the input mechanism 4. The control mechanism 6 includes a vertical plate 601 fixedly connected to the top plate 501. A cylinder 602 is fixedly embedded in the vertical plate 601. A cylinder rod 603 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 602. A stack plate 604 is fixedly connected to the end of the cylinder rod 603. The stack plate 604 is located on the side of the second steel mesh 303 that is close to the first steel mesh 301. The switch base 505 of the control component corresponding to the second steel mesh 303 is fixedly connected to the upright plate 601 to control the cylinder 602.

[0034] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The material is evenly distributed into the main chamber 104 via the input mechanism 4 and the cloth assembly. The processing assembly is set at an incline, so the material initially accumulates on the lower side of the main chamber 104. The material is then conveyed from low to high by the auger assembly. During the conveying process, two sets of opposing auger assemblies arranged in parallel in the main chamber 104 agitate large materials into smaller materials, preventing large materials from being jammed during conveying. Finally, the material is discharged through the second outlet 124 and the outlet cylinder 125, improving the fineness of the discharge of non-granular materials and enhancing the smoothness of the cleaning process.

[0035] The material agitated by the auger assembly falls onto the first screen 111, where the husks and kernels undergo initial separation. Then, the husks and kernels are further separated by the second screen 123. Finally, qualified kernels are discharged through the first outlet 103 of the bottom hopper 102. By installing vibrating plates 112 on both sides of the first screen 111, and a first vibrator 113 on the outer side of the vibrating plates 112, the first vibrator 113 is periodically activated, causing the first vibrating ball 114 and the second vibrating ball 115 to strike the vibrating plate 112 at high frequency from the outside, thus causing the first screen 111 to vibrate. This promotes screening on the first screen 111, avoids kernel jamming, and improves screening efficiency.

[0036] A flexible roller assembly is set on the roller 105, which is intersected with the stirring plate 106. When the roller 105 rotates, the flexible roller assembly strikes the husk, which can initially promote the discharge of the grains inside the husk. Furthermore, by flexibly controlling the force, the grains are prevented from breaking, thus improving the safety of material separation.

[0037] The throwing element 109 of the flexible roller assembly is bowl-shaped and designed to correspond to the rotation direction of the auger assembly. When the auger assembly is working, the throwing element 109 can carry the material and throw it toward the side wall of the main chamber 104. For the husks that do not contain seeds, their weight is relatively light, so the impact force can be reduced after being thrown, thereby avoiding the husks from breaking separately. In the sorting of the first screen 111, the husks and seeds can be separated more easily, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the first screen 111.

[0038] Multiple sets of holes 116 are made through the side wall of the main chamber 104, and the perforated column 118 is inserted into the main chamber 104 through the holes 116. After the husk containing the grain is thrown towards the side wall of the main chamber 104 by the flexible roller assembly, the husk can be grabbed by the array of perforated columns 118. In the process of the flexible roller assembly being thrown continuously, the husk and the grain hit each other, thereby improving the extraction rate of the grain inside the husk and thus improving the cleaning effectiveness.

[0039] The panel 117 and the first vibrating ball 114 are linked by the connecting arm 121. When the first screen 111 is vibrated by the first vibrator 113, the perforated column 118 is moved out of the main chamber 104, thereby periodically removing the bracts captured by the perforated column 118 and improving the recycling rate of the captured bracts.

[0040] The rollers 110 arranged radially inside the throwing element 109 can increase the friction of the material carried inside the throwing element 109 and prevent the material from slipping during the throwing process.

[0041] The material output from the input mechanism 4 is poured onto the fabric distribution mechanism 3. The second vibrator 202 is activated to drive the pallet 201 to vibrate in one direction, thereby making the material entering the fabric distribution mechanism 3 evenly spread on the fabric distribution mechanism 3, thus ensuring the uniformity of the material introduced into the main bin 104.

[0042] By designing the suspension components, if the material distribution mechanism 3 carries too much material, the first steel mesh 301 and the second steel mesh 303 will sink further after carrying the material, thereby compressing the springs inside the suspension components. Furthermore, through the design of the first steel mesh 301 and the second steel mesh 303 of the material distribution mechanism 3, if the data of the four sets of suspension components are consistent, it indicates that the first steel mesh 301 carries too much material; if the data of the corresponding suspension components are inconsistent, it indicates that the second steel mesh 303 carries too much material. Thus, through the design of the material distribution mechanism 3, the material distribution can be intelligently determined, improving the intelligence of the adjustment.

[0043] If it is determined that the first steel mesh 301 is carrying too much material, the control component corresponding to the first steel mesh 301 is activated. First, the first steel mesh 301 sinks under the weight, and one end of the horizontal rod 503 is pulled by the connecting rod 504. Under the connection of the rotating shaft of the vertical rod 502, the other end of the horizontal rod 503 moves upward, thereby pushing the sliding switch 506 upward along the switch seat 505, which in turn drives the valve plate 402 to deflect counterclockwise around the electric shaft 403, thereby reducing the output of the input mechanism 4 and improving the adjustability of the material input.

[0044] The floating plate 407, which is connected between the valve plate 402 and the second connecting seat 312, has elastic strips 408 evenly embedded on it at equal intervals. Therefore, when the valve plate 402 is adjusted, the elastic strips 408 can always be connected to the fabric feeding mechanism 3.

[0045] If it is determined that the second steel mesh 303 is carrying too much material, the control component corresponding to the second steel mesh 303 is activated. First, the second steel mesh 303 sinks under its own weight, and then the cylinder 602 is extended by the switch base 505, which moves the stack plate 604 down to be close to the second steel mesh 303. This pushes more material back to or close to the first steel mesh 301, thus ensuring that the amount of material entering the main bin 104 is appropriate, thereby improving the efficiency of sorting.

[0046] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A corn husk and kernel separation and cleaning device, comprising a main body (1), the main body (1) comprising a base plate (101), wherein an inclined processing component is provided on the base plate (101); the processing component comprises a bottom chamber (102) fixedly connected to the base plate (101), wherein a separation component is inserted into the upper port of the bottom chamber (102); the separation component comprises a main chamber (104) fixedly inserted into the bottom chamber (102); characterized in that: Two sets of opposing auger assemblies are arranged side by side in the main chamber (104); each set of auger assemblies includes a roller (105) that is movably connected to the main chamber (104) via a bearing, and an agitator (106) adapted to be located inside the main chamber (104) is fixedly wound on the roller (105); the lower end of the roller (105) passes through the main chamber (104) and is equipped with a rotator (107) that is fixedly connected to the main chamber (104). The roller (105) is spirally wound with flexible rollers that are intersected with the stirring plate (106) at equal intervals. The flexible roller assembly includes a flexible column (108) that is fixedly connected to the roller (105), and a bowl-shaped parabola (109) is fixedly connected to the outer end of the flexible column (108). The lower side of the main chamber (104) is fixedly connected to a first screen (111) adapted to the auger assembly; the lower side of the first screen (111) is fixedly covered by a second screen (123); a second outlet (124) corresponding to the auger assembly is opened through the lower side of the high side of the main chamber (104). An input component is mounted above the main body (1), and the input component includes a fabric component and an input mechanism (4).

2. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom compartment (102) has a first outlet (103) extending through the lower side. The main compartment (104) is fixedly connected to the high side of the outlet cylinder (125) that docks with the second outlet (124), and a first column (126) is fixedly connected between the outlet cylinder (125) and the bottom plate (101). Both sides of the first screen (111) are fixedly connected to a vibrating plate (112) aligned with the side wall of the main compartment (104); a first vibrator (113) fixedly connected to the bottom compartment (102) is provided on the outside of the vibrating plate (112); a first vibrating ball (114) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first vibrating ball (113); and a second vibrating ball (115) flush with the first vibrating ball (114) is fixedly connected to both sides of the first vibrating ball (114). The main compartment (104) has holes (116) evenly spaced through its side wall. A panel (117) is attached to the outside of the side wall of the main compartment (104). The inner surface of the panel (117) is fixedly connected with perforated posts (118) that are adapted to the insertion holes (116). The inner end of the perforated posts (118) extends into the main compartment (104). A first pull rope (119) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the panel (117). A first connecting seat (120) located below the hole (116) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the main compartment (104). The first connecting seat (120) is movably connected to a connecting arm (121) via a rotating shaft. The upper end of the connecting arm (121) is attached to the panel (117) and a first pull rope (119) is inserted therethrough. The lower end of the connecting arm (121) is attached to the first vibrating ball (114) and a second pull rope (122) is inserted therethrough.

3. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rollers (110) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the projectile (109) at equal intervals.

4. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fabric assembly includes a vibration mechanism (2) and a fabric assembly (3); The vibration mechanism (2) includes a tray (201) facing the main compartment (104), and a second vibrator (202) is installed on the lower side of the tray (201) above the high half side of the main compartment (104). A second column (203) is fixedly connected between the second vibrator (202) and the base plate (101). Suspension components are embedded in both ends of the tray (201); The fabric-making mechanism (3) includes a first steel mesh (301) and a second steel mesh (303) suspended in a support plate (201); the first steel mesh (301) has a first ear plate (302) with a docking suspension assembly fixedly extending on both sides, and the second steel mesh (303) has a second ear plate (304) with a docking suspension assembly fixedly extending on both sides. A connecting strip (309) is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh (301) close to the second steel mesh (303), and a pull strip (310) is vertically connected between the connecting strip (309) and the second steel mesh (303). A baffle (311) is fixedly connected to the side of the second steel mesh (303) away from the first steel mesh (301). A second connecting seat (312) is fixedly connected to the side of the first steel mesh (301) away from the second steel mesh (303).

5. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the suspension components includes a sensor cylinder (305) with a fixed mounting plate (201), and a spring-loaded rod (306) is inserted into the upper side of the sensor cylinder (305), with a head plate (307) fixedly connected to the upper end of the rod (306). The insertion rod (306) of the suspension assembly corresponding to the first steel mesh (301) passes through and is fixed to the first ear plate (302); the insertion rod (306) of the suspension assembly corresponding to the second steel mesh (303) passes through and is fixed to the second ear plate (304).

6. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The input mechanism (4) includes a shell plate (401) with a fencing fabric assembly. An arc-shaped valve plate (402) is adapted to be provided on the lower part of the shell plate (401). An electric shaft (403) that is fixedly connected to the shell plate (401) is installed at one end of the valve plate (402). A support platform (404) that is fixedly connected to the shell plate (401) is adapted to be provided on the lower side of the electric shaft (403). A door panel (405) that is adapted to the valve plate (402) is fixedly connected inside the shell plate (401). A first entrance (406) that docks with the door panel (405) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the shell plate (401). The other end of the valve plate (402) is movably connected to a floating plate (407) via a rotating shaft. The end of the floating plate (407) away from the valve plate (402) is movably connected to a second connecting seat (312) via a rotating shaft. Elastic strips (408) are fixedly embedded in the floating plate (407) at equal intervals. A platform (409) is fixedly connected between the shell plate (401) and the outlet cylinder (125), and a third column (410) is fixedly connected between the platform (409) and the bottom plate (101).

7. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A control mechanism (5) is provided above the fabric mechanism (3). The control mechanism (5) includes a top plate (501) that is fixedly connected to the shell plate (401). Two sets of symmetrical control components are provided below the top plate (501). The two sets of control components correspond to the first steel mesh (301) and the second steel mesh (303) respectively. Each control assembly includes a vertical rod (502) fixedly connected to the top plate (501), the lower end of the vertical rod (502) being movably connected to a horizontal rod (503) via a pivot, and a flexible connecting rod (504) being fixedly connected between one end of the horizontal rod (503) and the head plate (307) of the corresponding suspension assembly. Each control assembly includes a switch base (505) fixedly connected to a top plate (501), a slide switch (506) installed inside the switch base (505), a telescopic column (507) connected to the slide switch (506) by a spring, and a linkage rod (508) ball-jointed between the other end of the horizontal rod (503) and the telescopic column (507). The switch base (505) of the control component corresponding to the first steel mesh (301) is fixedly connected to the door panel (405).

8. The corn husk and kernel separating and cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control mechanism (5) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (6) on the side away from the input mechanism (4). The adjustment mechanism (6) includes a vertical plate (601) fixedly connected to the top plate (501). A cylinder (602) is fixedly embedded in the vertical plate (601). A cylinder rod (603) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (602). A stack plate (604) is fixedly connected to the end of the cylinder rod (603). The stack plate (604) is located on the side of the second steel mesh (303) close to the first steel mesh (301). The switch base (505) of the control component corresponding to the second steel mesh (303) is fixedly connected to the upright plate (601).

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