A fish product sorting machine

Abstract

This invention provides a fish product sorting machine, relating to the field of fish product production. It includes a main conveyor belt, several clamping seats, several actuating components, a box feeding mechanism, and an auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism. The clamping seats are located on one side of the main conveyor belt and are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the main conveyor belt. Each clamping seat is used to clamp boxes containing fish products of different weights. Several actuating components are respectively disposed on the main conveyor belt at positions corresponding to each clamping seat, and are used to push the fish products on the main conveyor belt into the boxes on the corresponding clamping seats. The box feeding mechanism is installed at the positions corresponding to each clamping seat and is used to deliver empty boxes to the corresponding clamping seat. An auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism is provided for each clamping seat, and is used to move the clamping seat towards or away from the main conveyor belt and to package the fish products. This invention improves packaging efficiency, thereby improving overall sorting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fish product production technology, and more specifically, to a fish product sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of fish product processing and production, fish products are differentiated by size and weight. Therefore, after the fish are processed, the fish products are processed and packaged separately, and the weight and other labels are affixed to the packaging. However, fish products of different weight ranges need to be packaged separately, but the weight of the fish products shipped out after being packaged separately is different. Therefore, it is necessary to sort them according to the weight labels on each fish package before packaging and shipping them separately.

[0003] The existing sorting machine includes a main conveyor belt, multiple branch conveyor belts, and pushers. The multiple conveyor belts are arranged at intervals along the length of the main conveyor belt on one side. On the other side of the main conveyor belt, pushers are installed at positions corresponding to every other branch conveyor belt. The pushers are driven by cylinders to push fish products of corresponding weight away from the main conveyor belt and into the corresponding branch conveyor belt. Then, workers standing on one side of the branch conveyor belt put the fish products in the branch conveyor belt into packaging boxes to complete the packaging.

[0004] After the sorting machine sorts fish products of different weights, manual labor is required to pack and package the fish products. This process requires multiple workers and is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the problems of low efficiency, time-consuming and labor-intensive packaging of sorted fish products, this invention provides a fish product sorting machine, the specific technical solution of which is as follows: A fish product sorting machine includes a main conveyor belt, a plurality of clamping seats, a plurality of actuating components, a box loading mechanism, and an auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism. The clamping seats are located on one side of the main conveyor belt and are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the main conveyor belt. Each clamping seat is used to clamp boxes containing fish products of different weights. The actuating components are respectively disposed on the main conveyor belt at positions corresponding to each clamping seat, and are used to push the fish products on the main conveyor belt into the boxes on the corresponding clamping seats. The box loading mechanism is installed at positions corresponding to each clamping seat and is used to deliver empty boxes to the corresponding clamping seat. An auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism is provided for each clamping seat, and is used to move the clamping seats toward or away from the main conveyor belt and assist in packaging the boxes.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the packaged fish products are conveyed from the main conveyor belt. Based on the label information printed after weighing in the previous process, when the fish products are conveyed to the corresponding position of the clamping seat for collection of the corresponding weight, the actuating component is activated to push the fish products from the main conveyor belt into the box on the clamping seat for collection. When the box is full of a certain amount, the auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism is activated to move the clamping seat away from the main conveyor belt, assisting in the packaging of the box during the movement. After packaging is completed, the clamping seat is driven to reset, and the box loading mechanism is activated to transport the empty box to the empty clamping seat. This process greatly reduces manual operation, improves the overall automation level, and thus improves packaging efficiency and overall sorting efficiency.

[0007] Furthermore, the actuating component includes an actuating plate and a first driving component. One end of the actuating plate is rotatably mounted on the side of the main conveyor belt near the clamping seat, and the other end of the actuating plate is a free end. The first driving component is used to drive the actuating plate to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, guide plates are installed on the side of the main conveyor belt near the clamping seat and at the position corresponding to the actuating plate. The guide plates extend obliquely downward from the main conveyor belt to the top of the box.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping seat includes a base, a pair of clamps, and a second driving member. The two clamps are slidably mounted on the base in a direction that moves closer to or further away from each other. The two clamps are used to clamp the opposite outer walls of the box. The second driving member is used to drive the two clamps to slide.

[0010] Furthermore, the base has a sliding cavity, and a pair of sliding seats are spaced apart in the sliding cavity. Both sliding seats are slidably installed in the sliding cavity and are respectively connected to the two clamps. The second driving component includes a pair of racks, a gear, and a driving cylinder. The two racks are respectively fixedly installed on the two sliding seats, and the teeth of the two racks are arranged opposite each other. The gear is located between the two racks, and the two racks mesh with the two sides of the gear respectively. The driving cylinder is fixedly installed in the sliding cavity, and the piston rod of the driving cylinder is connected to one of the sliding seats.

[0011] Furthermore, the auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism includes a workbench, a movable seat, a third drive component, and an auxiliary component. The movable seat is slidably mounted on the workbench in a direction close to or away from the main conveyor belt. The third drive component is mounted on the workbench and is used to drive the movable seat to slide. The base is mounted on the movable seat. The auxiliary component is mounted on the workbench and is used to assist in sealing and packaging the box.

[0012] Furthermore, the auxiliary components include a linkage rod and a positioning element. The base is rotatably mounted on the movable seat at its center. One end of the linkage rod is fixedly mounted on the pivot of the base, and the other end of the linkage rod is rotatably mounted with a roller. A pair of guide channels are provided on the worktable, and the two guide channels are arranged in the sliding direction of the movable seat. Each guide channel includes a pair of straight segments and a semi-circular arc segment. The two straight segments are respectively located at both ends of the semi-circular arc segment, and the semi-circular arc segment protrudes in the direction away from the slide rail of the movable seat. The straight segments of the two guide channels that are close to each other are interconnected. The roller is rotatably mounted in the guide channel. The positioning element is mounted on the movable seat and located on one side of the base. The positioning element is used to fit a positioning tape.

[0013] Furthermore, the positioning component includes a support column, a support plate, and a cover plate. The support column is fixedly installed on the movable seat, the support plate is sleeved and fixedly installed on the support column, and the cover plate is detachably installed on the top of the support column.

[0014] Furthermore, the box loading mechanism includes a box conveyor belt, a gantry frame, a mounting base, a lifting base, and clamping components. The box conveyor belt is located on one side of the tail end of the main conveyor belt. The gantry frame is simultaneously erected above one end of the box conveyor belt and above each of the clamping bases. The mounting base is slidably mounted on the gantry frame in the sliding direction of each clamping base, and the gantry frame is equipped with a fourth driving component for driving the mounting base to slide. The lifting base is slidably mounted on the mounting base in the vertical direction, and the mounting base is equipped with a fifth driving component for driving the lifting base to slide. The clamping components are installed at the bottom of the lifting base and are used to clamp the box.

[0015] Furthermore, the clamping component includes a pair of pneumatic grippers, which are horizontally spaced apart at the bottom of the lifting seat. The two pneumatic grippers are used to clamp the two sides of the opening of the box body respectively. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The invention will be further understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather the emphasis is on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the toggle mechanism structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping seat structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second driving component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary packaging feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component structure according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the box loading mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Main conveyor belt; 11. Guide plate; 2. Clamping seat; 21. Base; 211. Sliding cavity; 212. Sliding seat; 22. Clamping seat; 23. Second drive component; 231. Rack; 232. Gear; 233. Drive cylinder; 3. Actuating component; 31. Actuating plate; 32. First drive component; 4. Box loading mechanism; 41. Box conveyor belt; 42. Gantry frame; 43. Mounting seat; 44. Lifting seat; 45. Clamping component; 46. Fourth drive component; 47. Fifth drive component; 5. Auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism; 51. Workbench; 511. Guide rail; 52. Moving seat; 53. Third drive component; 54. Linkage rod; 541. Roller; 55. Positioning component; 551. Support column; 552. Pallet; 553. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the invention.

[0020] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0022] In this invention, the terms "first" and "second" do not represent a specific quantity or order, but are merely used to distinguish names.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, a fish product sorting machine according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main conveyor belt 1, a plurality of clamping seats 2, a plurality of actuating components 3, a box loading mechanism 4, and an auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism 5. The plurality of clamping seats 2 are located on one side of the main conveyor belt 1 and are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the main conveyor belt 1. Each clamping seat 2 is used to clamp boxes containing fish products of different weights, and a pair of clamping seats 2 are provided for the same weight. The plurality of actuating components 3 are respectively provided at the positions of the main conveyor belt 1 corresponding to each clamping seat 2. The actuating components 3 are used to push the fish products on the main conveyor belt 1 into the boxes on the corresponding clamping seats 2. The box loading mechanism 4 is installed at the positions of each clamping seat 2 and is used to send empty boxes to the corresponding clamping seat 2. An auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism 5 is provided for each clamping seat 2. The auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism 5 is used to move the clamping seat 2 toward or away from the main conveyor belt 1 and assist in packaging the boxes.

[0024] The packaged fish products are conveyed from the main conveyor belt 1. Based on the label information printed after weighing in the previous process, when the fish products are conveyed to the corresponding position of the clamping seat 2 for collection of the corresponding weight, the actuating component 3 is activated to push the fish products from the main conveyor belt 1 into the box on the clamping seat 2 for collection. When the box is full of a certain amount, the auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism 5 is activated to move the clamping seat 2 away from the main conveyor belt 1, assisting in the packaging of the box during the movement. After packaging is completed, the clamping seat 2 is driven to reset, and the box loading mechanism 4 is activated to transport the empty box to the empty clamping seat 2. This process greatly reduces manual operation, improves the overall automation level, and thus improves packaging efficiency and overall sorting efficiency.

[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the actuating component 3 includes an actuating plate 31 and a first driving component 32. The actuating plate 31 is an arc-shaped plate, with one end rotatably mounted on the frame of the main conveyor belt 1 near the clamping seat 2, and the other end being a free end. The first driving component 32 is used to drive the actuating plate 31 to rotate. The first driving component 32 is a motor and is fixedly mounted on the frame of the main conveyor belt 1. The output shaft of the first driving component 32 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the actuating plate 31. When a fish product of appropriate weight is conveyed on the main conveyor belt 1 to the corresponding clamping seat 2, the first driving component 32 is activated to drive the actuating plate 31 to rotate 180°, thereby actuating the fish product away from the main conveyor belt 1. Guide plates 11 are installed on the side of the main conveyor belt 1 near the clamping seat 2 and at the position corresponding to the actuating plate 31. The guide plates 11 extend downwards from the main conveyor belt 1 to the top of the box, thereby accurately guiding the fish products actuated from the main conveyor belt 1 into the corresponding box.

[0026] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping base 2 includes a base 21, a pair of clamping seats 22, and a second driving member 23. The two clamping seats 22 are slidably mounted on the base 21 in a direction that moves closer or further away from each other. The two clamping seats 22 are used to clamp the opposite outer walls of the housing. The second driving member 23 is used to drive the two clamping seats 22 to slide. A sliding cavity 211 is provided in the base 21. A pair of sliding seats 212 are spaced apart in the sliding cavity 211. Both sliding seats 212 are slidably mounted in the sliding cavity 211 and are respectively connected to the two clamping seats 22. The second driving member 23 includes a pair of racks 231, gears 232, and a driving air... A cylinder 233 and two racks 231 are fixedly installed on two sliding seats 212, with the teeth of the two racks 231 facing each other. A gear 232 is positioned between the two racks 231, with the two racks 231 meshing with the two sides of the gear 232 respectively. A drive cylinder 233 is fixedly installed in a sliding cavity 211, and the piston rod of the drive cylinder 233 is connected to one of the sliding seats 212. Thus, when the box is placed between the two clamps 22, the drive cylinder 233 is activated, and through the engagement of the gear 232 and racks 231, the two clamps 22 are driven to move towards each other, thereby clamping the box.

[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism 5 includes a worktable 51, a movable seat 52, a third drive component 53, and auxiliary components. The movable seat 52 is slidably mounted on the worktable 51 in a direction close to or away from the main conveyor belt 1. The third drive component 53 is mounted on the worktable 51 and is used to drive the movable seat 52 to slide. The third drive component 53 is a rodless cylinder. The movable seat 52 is fixedly mounted on the movable seat 52 of the rodless cylinder. The base 21 is mounted on the movable seat 52. The auxiliary components are mounted on the worktable 51 and are used to assist in sealing and packaging the boxes.

[0028] The auxiliary components include a linkage rod 54 and a positioning element 55. The base 21 is rotatably mounted on the movable seat 52 at its center. One end of the linkage rod 54 is fixedly mounted on the pivot of the base 21, and the other end of the linkage rod 54 is rotatably mounted with a roller 541, which lies flat. A pair of guide rails 511 are provided on the worktable 51, arranged in the sliding direction of the movable seat 52. Each guide rail 511 includes a pair of straight segments and a semi-circular arc segment. The two straight segments are respectively located at the two ends of the semi-circular arc segment, which protrudes away from the slide rail of the movable seat 52. The straight segments of the two guide rails 511 that are close to each other are interconnected. The roller 541 is rotatably mounted within the guide rail 511. The positioning element 55 is mounted on the movable seat 52 and located on one side of the base 21. Positioning component 55 is used to set the positioning tape. When the box is full, the third drive component 53 is activated, driving the moving seat 52 to move away from the main conveyor belt 1. During the movement in the first straight section, the worker covers the cover plate 553 and then sticks the tape in the gap between the cover plate 553 and the box. Then, the moving seat 52 continues to move. During this process, the semi-circular arc section guides the base 21 to rotate, which causes the box to rotate. During this process, the tape is pulled out and stuck to the gap between the cover plate 553 and the box in the circumferential direction, completing the packaging. When it moves to the end, the worker can directly remove the packaged box for unloading. This greatly reduces the worker's operation. Packaging can be completed during the unloading of the box without stopping the machine, improving the overall processing efficiency.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the positioning component 55 includes a support column 551, a support plate 552, and a cover plate 553. The support column 551 is fixedly installed on the movable seat 52. The support plate 552 is sleeved and fixedly installed on the support column 551. The cover plate 553 is detachably installed on the top of the support column 551, so that the tape roll can be inserted into the support column 551 and abut against the support plate 552, and then the cover plate 553 can be installed.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, the box loading mechanism 4 includes a box conveyor belt 41, a gantry frame 42, a mounting base 43, a lifting base 44, and clamping components 45. The box conveyor belt 41 is located on one side of the tail end of the main conveyor belt 1. The gantry frame 42 is simultaneously erected above one end of the box conveyor belt 41 and above each clamping base 2. The mounting base 43 is slidably mounted on the gantry frame 42 in the sliding direction of each clamping base 2. The gantry frame 42 is equipped with a fourth driving component 46 for driving the mounting base 43 to slide. The fourth driving component 46 is a gear and rack drive module, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The lifting base 44 slides vertically. The lifting seat 44 is mounted on a mounting base 43. The mounting base 43 is equipped with a fifth drive unit 47 for driving the lifting seat 44 to slide. The fifth drive unit 47 is a gear and rack drive module, which is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. The clamping member 45 is installed at the bottom of the lifting seat 44 and is used to clamp the box. The empty box is conveyed on the box conveyor belt 41. When there is no box on the clamping seat 2, the fourth drive unit 46 and the fifth drive unit 47 are activated, and the clamping member 45 clamps the empty box on the box conveyor belt 41 and conveys it to the corresponding clamping seat 2, thus completing the automated feeding and improving efficiency.

[0031] Furthermore, the clamping component 45 includes a pair of pneumatic grippers, which are horizontally spaced at the bottom of the lifting base 44. The two pneumatic grippers are used to clamp the two sides of the opening of the box, thereby achieving automatic clamping of the box.

[0032] The implementation principle of a fish product sorting machine according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: Packaged fish products are conveyed from the main conveyor belt 1. According to the label information after weighing in the previous process, when the fish products are conveyed to the corresponding position of the clamping seat 2 for collection of the corresponding weight, the first driving component 32 is activated to drive the agitator plate 31 to swing, so that the fish products are transferred from the main conveyor belt 1 into the box on the clamping seat 2 for collection. When the box is full of a certain amount, the third driving component 53 is activated to move the moving seat 52 away from the main conveyor belt 1. During the movement, the cover plate 553 is covered on the box and the gap between the box and the cover plate 553 is sealed with tape. The moving seat 52 continues to move, and the packaging is completed in the process. After the packaging is completed, the clamping seat 2 is driven to reset, the fourth driving component 46 and the fifth driving component 47 are activated, and the empty box on the box conveyor belt 41 is clamped and conveyed to the corresponding clamping seat 2 by the clamping component 45.

[0033] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fish product sorting machine, characterized in that, The system includes a main conveyor belt, several clamping seats, several actuating components, a box loading mechanism, and an auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism. The clamping seats are located on one side of the main conveyor belt and are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the main conveyor belt. Each clamping seat is used to clamp boxes containing fish products of different weights. Several actuating components are respectively disposed on the main conveyor belt at positions corresponding to each clamping seat, and are used to push the fish products on the main conveyor belt into the boxes on the corresponding clamping seats. The box loading mechanism is installed at positions corresponding to each clamping seat and is used to deliver empty boxes to the corresponding clamping seat. An auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism is provided for each clamping seat, and is used to move the clamping seats towards or away from the main conveyor belt and assist in packaging the boxes.

2. The fish product sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating component includes an actuating plate and a first driving component. One end of the actuating plate is rotatably mounted on the side of the main conveyor belt near the clamping seat, and the other end of the actuating plate is a free end. The first driving component is used to drive the actuating plate to rotate.

3. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Guide plates are installed on the side of the main conveyor belt near the clamping seat and at the position corresponding to the actuating plate. The guide plates extend downwards from the main conveyor belt to the top of the box.

4. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping seat includes a base, a pair of clamps, and a second driving member. The two clamps are slidably mounted on the base in a direction that moves closer to or further away from each other. The two clamps are used to clamp the opposite outer walls of the box. The second driving member is used to drive the two clamps to slide.

5. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base has a sliding cavity, and a pair of sliding seats are spaced apart in the sliding cavity. Both sliding seats are slidably installed in the sliding cavity and are respectively connected to two clamps. The second driving component includes a pair of racks, a gear, and a driving cylinder. The two racks are respectively fixedly installed on the two sliding seats, and the teeth of the two racks are arranged opposite each other. The gear is located between the two racks, and the two racks mesh with the two sides of the gear respectively. The driving cylinder is fixedly installed in the sliding cavity, and the piston rod of the driving cylinder is connected to one of the sliding seats.

6. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The auxiliary packaging unloading mechanism includes a workbench, a movable seat, a third drive component, and an auxiliary component. The movable seat is slidably mounted on the workbench in a direction closer to or further away from the main conveyor belt. The third drive component is mounted on the workbench and is used to drive the movable seat to slide. The base is mounted on the movable seat. The auxiliary component is mounted on the workbench and is used to assist in sealing and packaging the box.

7. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The auxiliary components include a linkage rod and a positioning element. The base is rotatably mounted on the movable seat at its center. One end of the linkage rod is fixedly mounted on the pivot of the base, and the other end of the linkage rod is rotatably mounted with a roller. A pair of guide rails are provided on the worktable, and the two guide rails are arranged in the sliding direction of the movable seat. Each guide rail includes a pair of straight segments and a semi-circular arc segment. The two straight segments are respectively located at both ends of the semi-circular arc segment, and the semi-circular arc segment protrudes in the direction away from the slide rail of the movable seat. The straight segments of the two guide rails that are close to each other are interconnected. The roller is rotatably mounted in the guide rail. The positioning element is mounted on the movable seat and located on one side of the base. The positioning element is used to fit a positioning tape.

8. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a support column, a support plate, and a cover plate. The support column is fixedly installed on the movable seat, the support plate is sleeved and fixedly installed on the support column, and the cover plate is detachably installed on the top of the support column.

9. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box loading mechanism includes a box conveyor belt, a gantry frame, a mounting base, a lifting base, and clamping components. The box conveyor belt is located on one side of the tail end of the main conveyor belt. The gantry frame is simultaneously erected above one end of the box conveyor belt and above each of the clamping bases. The mounting base is slidably mounted on the gantry frame in the sliding direction of each clamping base, and the gantry frame is equipped with a fourth driving component for driving the mounting base to slide. The lifting base is slidably mounted on the mounting base in a vertical direction, and the mounting base is equipped with a fifth driving component for driving the lifting base to slide. The clamping components are installed at the bottom of the lifting base and are used to clamp the box.

10. A fish product sorting machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a pair of pneumatic grippers, which are horizontally spaced apart at the bottom of the lifting base. The two pneumatic grippers are used to clamp the two sides of the opening of the box body.

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