A flat-laying fresh flower sorting apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to fresh flower sorting technical field, especially a kind of flat fresh flower sorting equipment.This flat fresh flower sorting equipment, along the route of fresh flower, be provided with artificial loading device, the feeding end of artificial loading device is connected with the feeding end of conveying device below, the detection device for detecting the fresh flower parameter of single fresh flower is equipped on conveying device, the compartment receiving device is equipped below conveying device, the feeding end of bouquet conveying device is connected with the feeding end of bouquet conveying device below the feeding end of compartment receiving device, bouquet conveying device is equipped with bouquet punching leaf device, bouquet cutting device and bundling machine in order along the route of fresh flower.The present application is reasonable in design, easy to operate, in the process of fresh flower, fresh flower is always flat posture, it is suitable for six flower, carnation and other flower smaller or flower head structure is not suitable for the variety of fresh flower of hanging;High degree of mechanization, complete fresh flower sorting, punching leaf, cutting and bundling process, improve production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of flower sorting technology, and in particular to a flat-lay flower sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing flower sorting equipment mainly falls into two categories based on the flower's posture: one sorts multiple flowers simultaneously, but this method suffers from interference between bouquets, making it difficult to accurately determine the quality and grade of individual flowers, resulting in unsatisfactory sorting results; the other sorts flowers individually by hanging them upside down, with the flower heads suspended. Hanging sorting has the following limitations: (1) Limited applicability: This method requires flowers to have a sufficiently large flower head or calyx for hanging. However, smaller varieties such as six-petaled flowers and carnations cannot be reliably hung and can only be handled by laying them flat.

[0003] (2) Poor connection with subsequent processes: After the flowers are sorted, the subsequent processes such as bundling, conveying and packaging usually require the flowers to be kept in a flat position. After hanging sorting, a posture conversion process is required to change the flowers from a hanging state to a flat state, which increases the complexity of the equipment and the number of operation steps.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a flower sorting device that is highly mechanized and applicable to varieties with smaller flowers or flower head structures that are not suitable for hanging, such as Albizia julibrissin and Carnation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a flat-lay flower sorting device.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a flat-laying flower sorting device, wherein a manual feeding device is set along the flower travel route, and the feeding end of a conveying device is connected below the discharge end of the manual feeding device. The conveying device is equipped with a detection device for detecting the flower parameters of a single flower. A compartment receiving device is set below the conveying device, and the feeding end of a bouquet conveying device is connected below the discharge end of the compartment receiving device. A bouquet dethorning and leaf removal device, a bouquet stem cutting device, and a bundling machine are sequentially set along the flower travel route on the bouquet conveying device.

[0007] Furthermore, the manual feeding device includes: The material conveyor line is set at an angle on the ground; The buffer platform connects to the high end of the feeding conveyor line; A flower-carrying conveyor assembly is located on one side and below a buffer platform. It includes a conveyor belt with baffles evenly arranged on the conveyor belt, and a placement slot for a single flower is formed between adjacent baffles. A release component, located at the end of the flower-carrying conveyor component, includes a swing arm assembly and a baffle that is rotated by the swing arm assembly to allow the flowers to fall between the gaps.

[0008] The feeding conveyor is inclined, lifting the flowers vertically and flat from a low position to a high position, achieving vertical transfer and facilitating comfortable manual retrieval at the buffer platform. The buffer platform temporarily stores the flowers transported from the feeding conveyor, forming a transfer area for manual flower retrieval, and serving as a buffer and rhythm adjustment function. The flower-carrying conveyor component receives individual flowers picked up and placed by manual workers from the buffer platform. The placement groove formed by the baffles ensures that the flowers are conveyed forward in an independent and orderly flat posture, avoiding stacking. The release component drives the baffle to rotate via a swing arm, realizing intermittent flower dropping, releasing the flowers one by one onto the main conveyor line in a rhythmic manner.

[0009] Furthermore, the flower-carrying conveyor assembly also includes a first transmission frame, a first drive motor, a main drive roller, and a driven roller. The main drive roller and the driven roller are installed at both ends of the first transmission frame. The output end of the first drive motor is connected to the main drive roller. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the main drive roller and the driven roller.

[0010] The first drive motor drives the main drive roller to rotate, which in turn drives the conveyor belt to circulate on the first transmission frame. The drive roller provides tension and guidance to ensure that the conveyor belt runs smoothly and does not deviate from its side.

[0011] Furthermore, a feeding reference assembly is provided on one side edge of the first transmission frame. The feeding reference assembly includes a connecting frame, a connecting rod, and a flexible substrate. The connecting frame is fixed to one side edge of the first transmission frame. The connecting rod is disposed on the upper part of the connecting frame, with one end extending toward the placement groove and connecting to the flexible substrate. The plane of the flexible substrate is perpendicular to the extension direction of the placement groove. In the height direction, the flexible substrate is higher than the stop or in contact with the top of the stop.

[0012] This provides an axial positioning reference perpendicular to the conveying direction for manually placing fresh flowers, ensuring that the base of each flower head aligns with the same position after being placed in the placement slot. This guarantees the consistency of position in subsequent inspection or sorting processes, while the use of flexible materials prevents damage to the flowers.

[0013] Furthermore, the longitudinal section of the stop is trapezoidal, and the side of the stop facing the direction from which the flower is coming is set as an inclined plate.

[0014] The trapezoidal cross-section of the baffle keeps the flowers in place without damaging them, and the inclined plate provides one-way limiting, allowing the flowers to be pushed smoothly on the conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, the release assembly also includes a housing, a second drive motor, and a drive shaft. The drive shaft is installed inside the housing. The second drive motor and the swing arm assembly are installed on one side of the housing. The swing arm assembly includes a connecting rod and a swing arm. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and the other end is connected to one end of the swing arm. The other end of the swing arm is connected to one end of the drive shaft. The baffle is installed on the drive shaft.

[0016] When the second drive motor rotates, it drives the drive shaft to rotate through the connecting rod and the swing rod, which in turn causes the baffle to rotate, thus realizing the intermittent dropping of flowers.

[0017] Furthermore, the buffer platform is provided with a guide plate on the side facing the flower-carrying conveyor assembly.

[0018] The guide plate is used to guide the flowers smoothly and accurately from the buffer platform to the placement slot of the flower conveyor component, reducing jamming and misalignment.

[0019] Furthermore, the feeding conveyor line includes a support frame, a conveyor belt, and a third drive motor. One end of the support frame is higher than the other end. The conveyor belt is mounted on the upper surface of the support frame via a main drive shaft and a driven shaft. The conveyor belt is equipped with a damping element. The output end of the third drive motor is connected to the main drive shaft.

[0020] The feeding conveyor line uses an inclined conveyor belt and surface damping components to stably lift flowers from a low position to a high buffer platform, preventing the flowers from sliding down during the conveying process.

[0021] Furthermore, the feeding conveyor line is provided with three lines.

[0022] Three independent feeding channels are set up to enable parallel feeding at multiple workstations, improving efficiency, facilitating classification and processing, and increasing production flexibility.

[0023] Furthermore, the conveying device has a conveyor frame on which a carrier belt assembly for conveying flowers is mounted; The carrier belt assembly includes an annular carrier chain and a chain drive assembly for driving the carrier chain to rotate; the carrier chain is provided with multiple carrier units for conveying single flowers; The conveyor frame is also equipped with an active closing component for driving the carrier unit to close and an active opening component for driving the carrier unit to open; the active closing component is located at the corner where the carrier unit turns from the upward to the downward direction; there are multiple active opening components, which are located in the downward carrier unit.

[0024] Furthermore, the carrier unit includes two opposing gripper main boards, the bottom of which are connected by a carrier liner; a driven closing component is provided at one end of the carrier unit where it is connected to the carrier chain, and a driven opening component is provided at the other end of the carrier unit where it is connected to the carrier chain; the active closing component and the driven closing component cooperate to close the carrier unit, and the active opening component and the driven opening component cooperate to open the carrier unit.

[0025] Furthermore, the driven closing component is connected to the vehicle chain via a chain connecting plate, and the driven opening component is connected to the vehicle chain via a chain connecting plate.

[0026] Furthermore, the vehicle chain is connected to the chain connecting plate by fastening long bolts.

[0027] Furthermore, the bottom end of the chain connecting plate is provided with a first quick-assembly slot and a second quick-assembly slot for the quick-assembly and disassembly device unit. The first quick-assembly slot and the second quick-assembly slot are respectively fitted with fastening long bolts for installation. The first quick-assembly slot is L-shaped and the second quick-assembly slot is elongated.

[0028] Furthermore, the driven closing component includes a first substrate and a second substrate, which are respectively connected to the corresponding gripper mainboard. The bottom of the first substrate and the second substrate are respectively provided with first teeth, and the two first teeth are engaged and connected. The second substrate is provided with a triangular closing bump, which cooperates with the active closing component to realize the closure of the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0029] Furthermore, the driven opening component includes a third substrate and a fourth substrate, which are respectively connected to the corresponding gripper mainboard. The bottom of the third substrate and the fourth substrate are respectively provided with second teeth, and the two second teeth are engaged and connected. The fourth substrate is provided with a long strip-shaped opening protrusion. The opening protrusion cooperates with the active opening component to open the third substrate and the fourth substrate.

[0030] Furthermore, the driven opening component also includes a self-locking component, which includes a self-locking rod rotatably mounted on the chain connecting plate and located on the outer side of the fourth base plate; the outer side of the fourth base plate is provided with a first self-locking groove and a second self-locking groove that cooperate with the hook of the self-locking rod. The fourth base plate is provided with a self-locking spring, and the other end of the self-locking spring is connected to the middle of the self-locking rod.

[0031] Furthermore, the active opening component includes a mounting base plate and a cylinder mounted on the conveyor frame. A rotating shaft is installed through the mounting base plate, with one end of the shaft connected to an opening main plate and the other end connected to an opening auxiliary plate. The cylinder is mounted on the mounting base plate, and the cylinder's push rod is equipped with a synchronous shaft, which passes through the opening main plate and the opening auxiliary plate. The synchronous setup of the opening main plate and the opening auxiliary plate further improves the strength of the opening main plate during operation.

[0032] Furthermore, the compartment receiving device is located below the flower conveying device and includes several compartment receiving modules. The compartment receiving modules are vertically arranged with the space between them and the bouquet conveyor belt. The compartment receiving modules are arranged horizontally along the conveying direction of the bouquet conveyor belt. Multiple compartment receiving modules are set up one-to-one with the flower grades, that is, the flowers in the same compartment receiving module are of the same grade. Each compartment receiving module includes: The compartment receiving frame serves as a supporting component; The compartmentalized front and rear transverse movement module is installed on the compartmentalized material receiving frame; The compartment receiving mounting frame is connected to the compartment front and rear lateral movement module, and the compartment receiving mounting frame is driven to move laterally along the front and rear direction of the compartment receiving frame through the compartment front and rear lateral movement module. The compartment lifting module is installed on the compartment receiving frame. The material feeding and discharging module is installed on the compartment lifting and lowering module and is used for feeding and discharging materials.

[0033] Based on the position of the flower head, the transverse shifting module moves forward and backward in real time to receive the flower, actively compensating for the positional deviation of the flower head during transportation. This ensures that the flower heads of the same batch of flowers tend to be aligned after falling into the compartment, without being limited by flower shape. This allows the same equipment to flexibly handle two types of flowers and reduce flower damage.

[0034] Furthermore, the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module includes a forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame and a forward and backward lateral movement drive component. The forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame is installed on the compartment receiving frame and along the length direction of the compartment receiving frame. A transmission component is installed inside the forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame. The output end of the forward and backward lateral movement drive component is connected to the transmission component to drive the transmission component to move, thereby reducing wear and tear.

[0035] Furthermore, a first photoelectric guide rail is installed on the top surface of the front and rear transverse mounting frame, and several first photoelectric sensors are installed on the first photoelectric guide rail. A first stop block that cooperates with the first photoelectric sensors is installed on the side of the compartment receiving mounting frame to sense the position of the compartment receiving mounting frame.

[0036] Furthermore, one end of the compartment receiving mounting frame is connected to the transmission component of the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module via a connecting plate, and the other end of the compartment receiving mounting frame is equipped with rollers via an adjustable plate.

[0037] Furthermore, the compartmentalized lifting module is used to raise the material for receiving it and lower it for discharging it, thereby further reducing flower loss and improving the quality of fresh flowers, including: The compartment lifting drive has a gear installed at its output end and is mounted on the material support. The lifting column is vertically installed on the compartment receiving frame, and a rack that meshes with a gear is installed on the column body along its length. The lifting and sliding assembly is mounted on the column of the lifting column, and the material feeding module is mounted on the lifting and sliding assembly.

[0038] Furthermore, a second photoelectric guide rail is installed on the column body of the lifting column, and several second photoelectric sensors are installed on the second photoelectric guide rail. A second stop block that cooperates with the second photoelectric sensors is installed on the bottom surface of the material support of the material feeding module to sense the position of the material feeding module.

[0039] Furthermore, the feeding module is not limited by flower shape. Whether it's a single flower head or multiple flower heads, the feeding module can handle them all, allowing the same equipment to flexibly process two types of flowers, including: The material support is installed on the lifting and sliding assembly of the compartment lifting module. Long mounting plates are installed on both sides of the material support. The feeding gripper consists of two opposing grippers that are assembled together. Each gripper is mounted on a corresponding long mounting plate. When the two grippers are assembled together, they form a gripping space for holding the flowers. The material feeding drive has one end mounted on the material support bracket and the other end connected to the material gripper, which is used to drive the material gripper to open or close.

[0040] Furthermore, each jaw component in the material handling gripper includes: Several gripper mounting bases are mounted on a long strip mounting plate; The gripper connecting rod is mounted on the gripper mounting base. The working end of the feeding drive component is connected to the gripper connecting rod to drive the gripper connecting rod to rotate. The plate holding part is installed at the end of the gripper connecting rod and is used to hold the flower head; The hook clamping part, which is installed in the middle of the gripper connecting rod, is used to place and gather the flower stems.

[0041] Furthermore, several buffer blocks are installed on the upper and lower end faces of the compartment receiving and mounting frame to buffer the vertical displacement of the material support.

[0042] Furthermore, the bouquet conveying device includes a first conveying section, a second conveying section, and a third conveying section. The first conveying section is configured in conjunction with the compartment receiving device, the second conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet de-thorning and leaf-removing device, and the third conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet stem-cutting device and the bundling machine. The bouquet conveying device includes a first bouquet conveying belt and a bouquet limiting belt, which are arranged to pass through the first conveying section, the second conveying section and the third conveying section; a plurality of spacers are evenly arranged on the bouquet limiting belt, and the bouquet receiving area is formed between adjacent spacers. The first conveying unit is also provided with a second bouquet conveyor belt, which is located on the other side of the bouquet limiting belt.

[0043] Furthermore, the bouquet thorn-removing and leaf-removing device includes: Defoliant frame The flower pressing belt assembly is installed on the side of the thorn and leaf removal machine frame. Its conveying direction is consistent with the flower bouquet conveying direction. It is used to press down the flower stems on the flower bouquet conveying belt. The flower pressing belt assembly is located in the gap formed between the limiting members of the flower bouquet limiting belt of the flower bouquet conveying belt, which effectively reduces damage to the flower stems. The pre-cut stem assembly is installed at the input end of the barbed and defoliant frame and is used to pre-cut the stems of longer bouquets to prevent them from being too long and difficult to enter the barbed and defoliant assembly smoothly. The thorn and leaf removal assembly, located at the rear end of the pre-cut stem assembly, includes an upper thorn and leaf removal group and a lower thorn and leaf removal group. The upper and lower thorn and leaf removal groups move relative to each other. The flower stems of the bouquet are located between the upper and lower thorn and leaf removal groups and are used to remove the thorns and leaves from the bouquet. This assembly can maintain the high efficiency of thorn and leaf removal for bouquets of fresh flowers and significantly improve the completeness of thorn and leaf removal and reduce the proportion of missed thorns and leaves.

[0044] Furthermore, both the upper and lower leaf removal groups include: Thorn removal and leaf removal guide frame The thorn-removing assembly is slidably mounted on the thorn-removing and leaf-removing guide bracket and is used to remove thorns and leaves from flower stalks. The barbed and leaf-removing lifting assembly is installed on the barbed and leaf-removing guide bracket and is used to drive the worktable of the barbed and leaf-removing guide bracket to move up and down. The swaying component is installed on the barbed leaf removal guide bracket. Its working end is connected to the barbed lifting component to sway the barbed component back and forth, thereby improving the completeness of barbed leaf removal and reducing the proportion of missed removal.

[0045] Furthermore, the barbed and defoliated guide bracket includes a guide plate, a worktable, and a guide rod assembly. The guide plate is installed on the barbed and defoliated machine frame, and the worktable is mounted on the guide plate via the guide rod assembly. A slide rail assembly is installed on the surface of the worktable, and the barbed component is mounted on the worktable via the slide rail assembly.

[0046] Furthermore, a support component is also installed on the guide plate of the lower bark removal and leaf removal group to further ensure the shape of the flower stalk, improve the efficiency and completeness of bark removal and leaf removal, and prevent the flower stalk from drooping due to gravity. The supporting component includes a supporting sliding seat, on which a supporting frame for supporting the flower stem is installed. A supporting crossbar assembly is installed on the supporting frame. The supporting crossbar assembly passes through and extends out of the barbed component. The supporting surface of the supporting crossbar assembly can be adjusted up and down relative to the brush surface of the barbed component.

[0047] Furthermore, the barbed wire assembly includes a barbed wire mounting base, on which a plurality of barbed wire sticks are arranged in a rectangular array, and the plurality of barbed wire sticks are connected together as a whole by a barbed wire transmission assembly. The skewing mounting base is equipped with a skewing drive component, and the output end of the skewing drive component is connected to the skewing transmission assembly.

[0048] Furthermore, the length of the thorn-applying stick should be greater than or equal to the length of the thorn-applying flower stem in the bouquet to prevent missed areas; The lower end of the piercing stick is equipped with a removal guide plate to guide the removal material.

[0049] Furthermore, the skewing lifting assembly includes a skewing lifting seat, which is installed at the lower end of the worktable of the skewing and leaf removal guide bracket. The skewing lifting seat is equipped with a skewing lifting drive and a skewing rack. The output end of the skewing lifting drive is equipped with a skewing gear that cooperates with the skewing rack, thereby driving the upper and lower skewing and leaf removal groups to move relative to each other simultaneously, thereby improving skewing efficiency.

[0050] Furthermore, the swaying assembly includes a swaying drive and a swaying connector. The swaying drive is connected to the punching assembly via a mounting base. An eccentric component is mounted on the working end of the swaying drive, and a spherical bearing is connected to the eccentric component. One end of the wobbling connector is connected to the spiking assembly, and the other end of the wobbling connector is equipped with a connector; The spherical bearing and the connecting part are connected by a spherical bearing connecting rod, which further improves the completeness of the deburring and leaf removal.

[0051] Furthermore, the pre-cut stem assembly includes: The stem-cutting mounting plate is installed on the barbed and leaf-removing machine frame. The side of the stem-cutting mounting plate has a locking elongated hole along its length, and the top surface of the stem-cutting mounting plate has a moving elongated hole along its length. A movable assembly, mounted on the bottom surface of the cutting plate, includes a guide rod and several sliders that cooperate with it; A locking handle nut passes through a locking elongated hole, and the locking end of the locking handle nut is located between adjacent sliders; A stem-cutting mounting base, which is connected to a slider, is equipped with an adjustment handle that passes through a movable elongated hole; A stem-pressing wheel is mounted on the side of the stem-cutting mounting base via a bracket; A saw blade motor is mounted on the cutting mounting base, and a cutting blade is mounted on the output end of the saw blade motor. There is a gap between the cutting blade and the pressing wheel. A guide seat is installed at the lower end of the stem-cutting mounting base, and a guide rod is installed on the guide seat. The guiding direction of the guide rod is consistent with the conveying direction of the bouquet, and there is a gap between the guide rod and the stem-cutting knife.

[0052] Furthermore, a waste conveying mechanism is provided below the thorn and leaf removal assembly to convey the removed flower material.

[0053] Furthermore, the bouquet stem-cutting device includes a gathering component, a clamping component, and a stem-pressing and cutting component arranged sequentially along its transmission direction. The third conveying part of the bouquet conveying device includes a grid-type conveyor belt and a stem-segment support belt. The stem-segment support belt is provided with a support member with a middle interval groove. The gathering component is mounted on the bouquet conveying device and has gathering grippers that extend into the grid between the grids of the grid-type conveyor belt to gather the bouquet. The clamping component has stem-clamping grippers that can be raised and lowered and moved along a direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the bouquet conveying device. The stem-pressing and cutting component includes a stem-cutting knife and a pressing member that presses the stems into the interval groove.

[0054] The gathering component neatly arranges the bouquet after the previous leaf removal and thorn removal. The grid conveyor belt facilitates the gathering component's grippers to reach between the grid bars and grab the bouquet. The gripping component places the flower stem segments to be cut from the neatly arranged bouquet onto the support of the flower stem segment support belt, preparing for subsequent stem cutting. The pressing component of the stem cutting component presses the flower stem segments to be cut into the interval groove of the support, which serves as a limit to prevent the bouquet from slipping during stem cutting and affecting the cutting effect. The stem cutting knife cuts the bouquet's stem quickly and efficiently.

[0055] Furthermore, it also includes a device frame spanning the bouquet conveying device, wherein the clamping assembly and the stem-pressing and cutting assembly are respectively installed on the front inner wall and the rear inner wall of the device frame; the clamping assembly includes a transverse mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a stem-clamping mechanism, wherein the lifting mechanism is installed on the transverse mechanism and the stem-clamping mechanism is installed on the lifting mechanism.

[0056] By mounting the clamping assembly and the stem-pressing and cutting assembly on a single equipment rack, the number of installation parts is reduced. At the same time, the stem-pressing and cutting assembly begins to prepare when the clamping assembly starts its clamping action. When the bouquet after being clamped by the clamping assembly is transferred to the stem-pressing and cutting assembly, the pressing part of the stem-pressing and cutting assembly performs its pressing action, which improves production efficiency.

[0057] Furthermore, the lateral movement mechanism includes a lateral movement mounting plate, a lateral movement drive motor, a lateral movement timing belt assembly, a lateral movement slide rail, a lateral movement slider, and a lifting mechanism mounting plate. The lateral movement slide rail is fixedly mounted on the lateral movement mounting plate, and the lateral movement drive motor and the lateral movement timing belt assembly are mounted on the lateral movement mounting plate. The lateral movement slider slides in cooperation with the lateral movement slide rail, the lifting mechanism mounting plate is connected to the lateral movement slider, and the timing belt of the lateral movement timing belt assembly is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate.

[0058] The lateral movement mechanism needs to drive the lifting mechanism and the clamping mechanism. It has a medium load but a large inertia. It uses a synchronous belt drive, which ensures stable transmission and can respond quickly to the cycle.

[0059] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting drive motor, a lifting gear, a rack mounting plate, a rack, a lifting slide rail, and a lifting slider. The lifting slider is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate and slides in cooperation with the lifting slide rail. The lifting slide rail and the rack are mounted on the rack mounting plate. The lifting drive motor is mounted on the lifting mechanism mounting plate. The lifting gear is mounted on the output end of the lifting drive motor and meshes with the rack.

[0060] The lifting mechanism is in a cantilever state and uses a gear and rack drive. It has a small meshing gap, can withstand a large radial force, and the gear and rack run smoothly with high positioning accuracy.

[0061] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping drive motor, a clamping timing belt assembly, a clamping slide rail, a clamping slider, a clamping claw mounting plate, and clamping claws. The clamping slide rail is fixed to the lower part of the rack mounting plate, the clamping slider slides in cooperation with the clamping slide rail, the clamping claw mounting plate is connected to the clamping slider, the clamping drive motor and the clamping timing belt assembly are mounted on the rack mounting plate, the timing belt of the clamping timing belt assembly is connected to the clamping claw mounting plate, and the clamping claws include a movable clamping claw and a fixed clamping claw. The fixed clamping claw is mounted on the edge of the rack mounting plate, and the movable clamping claw is connected to the clamping claw mounting plate.

[0062] The clamping claws of the clamping mechanism open and close rapidly, using synchronous belt transmission, with low inertia, enabling high-frequency start and stop.

[0063] Furthermore, the retracting gripper includes a gripper cylinder, a gripper, and a retracting bar, with one end of the retracting bar mounted on the gripper and the other end having an arc segment.

[0064] The gripper is driven by a gripper cylinder to move, which in turn drives the gathering strip to move. The gathering strip can extend into the gaps between the grids of the grid-type conveyor belt to gather the bouquet. Its other end is provided with an arc section to protect the bouquet.

[0065] Furthermore, the stem-pressing and cutting assembly also includes a stem-cutting mounting plate, a movable component, a locking component, a stem-cutting connecting seat, and a stem-cutting motor. The two sides of the stem-cutting mounting plate are fixed to the equipment frame, and the movable component is installed on its bottom surface. The side wall of the stem-cutting mounting plate is provided with a locking component to lock the movable component. The stem-cutting connecting seat is slidably mounted on the movable component. The stem-cutting motor is installed at the bottom of the stem-cutting connecting seat, and the output end of the stem-cutting motor is connected to the stem-cutting blade. The stem-cutting connecting seat is equipped with a pressing component through a bracket, and there is a gap between the pressing component and the stem-cutting blade.

[0066] The entire stem-pressing and cutting assembly is installed on the equipment frame via the stem-cutting mounting plate. The position of the stem-cutting connecting seat can be adjusted by the moving part to ensure that it moves to the required stem-cutting position. The locking part locks after the moving part moves into place, the pressing part presses down on the flower stem, and the stem-cutting motor drives the stem-cutting blade to perform the stem-cutting action to prevent the flower stem from shifting during the cutting process.

[0067] Furthermore, the pressing component is a flexible pressing roller, and the supporting component consists of two flexible supporting rollers arranged side by side, with a gap groove formed between the two flexible supporting rollers.

[0068] The pressing component uses a flexible pressing roller, and the supporting component uses two flexible supporting rollers arranged side by side to ensure that the flower stems are not damaged.

[0069] Furthermore, the transmission assembly also includes a drive system, a first main drive shaft and an intermediate main drive shaft driven by the drive system, a first bouquet transmission belt, a bouquet limiting belt and a first driven shaft, wherein the first bouquet transmission belt is sleeved on the first main drive shaft and the driven shaft at the feeding station of the flower sorting equipment; The grid-type transmission belt is formed by multiple narrow belts arranged side by side at equal intervals, and is sleeved on the first main drive shaft and the first driven shaft. It also includes a second main drive shaft and a second driven drive shaft driven by a drive system. The flower stem support belt is sleeved on the second main drive shaft and the second driven drive shaft. The second main drive shaft is located below the first driven drive shaft, and the second driven drive shaft is located below the clamping assembly. The bouquet limiting belt is sleeved on the intermediate drive shaft between the second main drive shaft and the feeding station of the flower sorting equipment. Several spacers are evenly arranged on the bouquet limiting belt, and the adjacent spacers form a bouquet receiving area.

[0070] The drive system drives the first main drive shaft, the second main drive shaft, and the intermediate main drive shaft to rotate. The first main drive shaft drives the bouquet conveyor belt and the grid-type conveyor belt for transmission, while the second main drive shaft drives the bouquet limiting belt and the flower stem support belt for transmission. All of these are driven by the same drive system to ensure the synchronization of transmission.

[0071] Furthermore, it also includes a waste discharge conveying mechanism, which includes a horizontal conveyor belt and a lifting conveyor belt. One end of the horizontal conveyor belt is located directly below the pressing and cutting assembly, and one end of the lifting conveyor belt is located below the other end of the horizontal conveyor belt.

[0072] By setting up a waste conveying mechanism, the waste can be transported out without causing pollution to the surrounding environment.

[0073] The beneficial effects of this invention are: the invention is reasonably designed and easy to operate. During the process of flower transportation, the flowers are always laid flat, which is suitable for varieties of flowers such as six-petaled flowers and carnations with small flowers or flower head structures that are not suitable for hanging; the invention has a high degree of mechanization, completing the processes of flower sorting, thorn removal, leaf removal, stem cutting and bundling, thus improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0074] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0075] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the manual feeding device; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding conveyor line and buffer platform in the manual feeding device; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the flower-carrying conveyor component in a manual feeding device; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate loading reference component; Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the middle baffle component; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the release component in the manual feeding device; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of three sets of manual feeding devices; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying device; Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the carrier belt assembly in the conveyor system; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 The main view; Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the carrier unit in the conveying device; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the front of the driven closing component in the conveying device; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure on the back of the driven closing component in the conveying device; Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of the front of the driven opening component in the conveying device; Figure 17 This is a structural diagram of the back of the driven opening component in the conveying device; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the active opening component in the conveying device; Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating the process of opening and closing of the carrier unit in the conveying device; Figure 20 This is a diagram illustrating the process of a carrier unit closing and opening in a conveying device. Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the compartment receiving device; Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of the front and rear transverse movement module of the compartment receiving device; Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the compartment receiving mounting frame of the compartment receiving device; Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the compartmentalized material receiving device's compartmentalized lifting module; Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving and unloading module of the compartment receiving device; Figure 26 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bouquet conveying device 500; Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the device for removing thorns and leaves from bouquets; Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram of the pre-cut stem assembly in the bouquet thorn removal and leaf removal device; Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the thorn and leaf removal component in the bouquet thorn and leaf removal device; Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram of the thorn-removing and leaf-removing component in the bouquet thorn-removing and leaf-removing device; Figure 31 This is a schematic diagram of the supporting component in the bouquet thorn and leaf removal device; Figure 32 This is a schematic diagram of the thorn-removing component in the bouquet thorn-removing and leaf-removing device; Figure 33 yes Figure 32 A structural diagram from another direction; Figure 34 This is a schematic diagram of the shaking component in the bouquet thorn removal and leaf removal device; Figure 35 This is a schematic diagram of the bouquet stem-cutting device; Figure 36 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third conveying section in the bouquet conveying device, which works in conjunction with the bouquet stem cutting device; Figure 37 This is a schematic diagram of the gathering component in the bouquet cutting device; Figure 38 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component in the bouquet cutting device; Figure 39 yes Figure 38 Schematic diagram of the transverse movement mechanism; Figure 40 yes Figure 38 Schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism; Figure 41 yes Figure 38 Schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism; Figure 42 This is a schematic diagram of the stem-pressing and cutting component in a bouquet cutting device; Figure 43 This is a schematic diagram of the waste conveying mechanism in the bouquet cutting device.

[0076] In the diagram: 100, manual feeding device; 200, conveying device; 300, detection device; 400, compartment receiving device; 500, bouquet conveying device; 600, bouquet thorn and leaf removal device; 700, bouquet stem cutting device; 800, bundling machine; 101. Feeding conveyor line; 1011. Support frame; 1012. Conveyor belt; 1013. Third drive motor; 102. Buffer platform; 1021. Feeding guide plate; 103. Flower-carrying conveyor assembly; 1031. First transmission frame; 1032. First drive motor; 1033. Conveyor belt; 10331. Stop; 10332. Placement trough; 1034. Main drive roller; 1035. Slave drive roller; 1036. Feeding reference assembly; 10361. Connecting frame; 10362. Connecting rod; 10363. Flexible substrate; 104. Release assembly; 1041. Cover; 1042. Second drive motor; 1043. Drive shaft; 1044. Baffle; 1045. Connecting rod; 1046. Swing rod; 201. Conveyor frame; 202. Carrier chain; 203. Carrier unit; 204. Active closing assembly; 205. Active opening assembly; 206. Fastening bolt; 207. First quick-release slot; 208. Second quick-release slot; 2031. Gripper main plate; 2032. Carrier liner; 2033. Chain connecting plate; 2034. Driven closing assembly; 2035. Driven opening assembly; 20341. First base plate; 20342. Second base plate; 20343. First tooth; 20344. Closing protrusion; 20351, Third substrate; 20352, Fourth substrate; 20353, Second tooth; 20354, Opening protrusion; 20355, Self-locking rod; 20356, First self-locking groove; 20357, Second self-locking groove; 20358, Self-locking spring; 2041, Lifting guide ramp; 2051, Mounting base plate; 2052, Cylinder; 2053, Rotating shaft; 2054, Open main board; 2055, Open sub-board; 2056, Synchronous shaft; 20541, Guide ramp; 20542, Horizontal end face; 401. Compartment receiving frame; 402. Compartment front-to-back lateral movement module; 4021. Front-to-back lateral movement mounting bracket; 4022. Front-to-back lateral movement drive component; 4023. Transmission assembly; 4025. First photoelectric guide rail; 4026. First photoelectric sensor; 403. Compartment up-and-down lifting module; 4031. Compartment lifting drive component; 4032. Gear; 4033. Rack; 4034. Lifting column; 4035. Lifting and sliding assembly; 4036. Second photoelectric guide rail; 4037. Second photoelectric sensor; 404, material feeding and unloading module; 4041, material feeding support; 4042, long strip mounting plate; 4043, material feeding gripper; 40431, gripper mounting base; 40432, gripper connecting rod; 40433, plate holding part; 40434, hook clamping part; 4044, unloading drive component; 4045, second stop block; 405, compartment receiving mounting frame; 4051, connecting plate; 4052, roller; 4053, buffer block; 4054, first stop block; 501. First bouquet conveyor belt; 502. Bouquet limiting belt; 503. First driven shaft; 504. Second driven shaft; 505. Grid-type conveyor belt; 506. Flower stem support belt; 507. First main drive shaft; 508. Second main drive shaft; 509. Spacer; 510. Support member; 511. Second bouquet conveyor belt; 601. Deburring and leaf removal machine frame; 602. Embossing belt assembly; 603. Pre-cut stem assembly; 6031. Pre-cut stem mounting plate; 60311. Locking elongated hole; 60312. Moving elongated hole; 6032. Front and rear movable assembly; 6033. Locking handle nut; 6034. Stem cutting mounting base; 6035. Stem pressing wheel; 6036. Saw blade motor; 6037. Pre-cut stem knife; 6038. Guide rod; 6039. Adjusting handle; 604. Deburring and leaf removal assembly; 6041. Deburring and leaf removal guide bracket; 60411. Guide plate; 60412. Workbench; 60413. Guide rod assembly; 60414. Slide rail assembly; 6042. Deburring assembly; 60421. Deburring mounting base; 60422. Deburring glue stick; 60423, Barbed blade drive component; 60424, Transmission assembly; 60425, Guide component; 60426, Cam follower component; 60427, Remover guide plate; 6043, Barbed blade lifting assembly; 60431, Barbed blade lifting seat; 60432, Barbed blade lifting drive component; 60433, Barbed blade rack; 6044, Shaking assembly; 60441, Shaking drive component; 60442, Shaking connector; 60443, Eccentric component; 60444, Connector; 60445, Spherical bearing connecting rod; 60446, Spherical bearing; 6045, Support assembly; 60451, Support sliding seat; 60452, Support frame; 60453, Adjustment hole; 60454, Support crossbar assembly; 605, Barbed blade waste conveying mechanism; 701. Gathering assembly; 7011. Gathering gripper; 70111. Gripper cylinder; 70112. Gripper; 70113. Gathering bar; 701131. Arc segment; 702. Clamping assembly; 7021. Lateral movement mechanism; 70211. Lateral movement mounting plate; 70212. Lateral movement drive motor; 70213. Lateral movement synchronous belt assembly; 70214. Lateral movement slide rail; 70215. Lateral movement slider; 70216. Lifting mechanism mounting plate; 7022. Lifting mechanism; 70221. Lifting drive motor; 70222. Lifting gear; 70223. Rack mounting plate; 70224. Rack; 70225. Lifting slide rail; 70226, Lifting slider; 7023, Clamping mechanism; 70231, Clamping drive motor; 70232, Clamping synchronous belt assembly; 70233, Clamping slide rail; 70234, Clamping slider; 70235, Clamping claw mounting plate; 70236, Clamping claw; 703, Clamping and cutting assembly; 7031, Clamping mounting plate; 7032, Moving part; 7033, Locking part; 7034, Clamping connecting seat; 7035, Clamping motor; 7036, Clamping blade; 7037, Pressing part; 704, Equipment frame; 705, Waste discharge conveying mechanism; 7051, Horizontal conveyor belt; 7052, Lifting conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0077] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0078] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0079] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The illustrated flat-lay flower sorting equipment includes a manual feeding device 100 along the flower travel route. The feeding end of a conveyor 200 is connected to the discharge end of the manual feeding device 100. The conveyor 200 is equipped with a detection device 300 for detecting the parameters of a single flower. A compartment receiving device 400 is located below the conveyor 200. The feeding end of a bouquet conveyor 500 is connected to the discharge end of the compartment receiving device 400. Along the flower travel route, the bouquet conveyor 500 is equipped with a bouquet de-thorning and leaf removal device 600, a bouquet stem cutting device 700, and a bundling machine 800 (commercially available).

[0080] At the manual feeding device 100, the flower-carrying conveyor component 103 receives single flowers picked up and placed by the operator from the buffer platform 102; the release component 104, located at the end of the flower-carrying conveyor component 103, releases the flowers one by one onto the conveyor device 200 in a rhythmic manner. The control equipment of the flat-lay flower sorting equipment controls the transmission of the conveyor device 200 to prevent the carrier unit 203 from repeatedly receiving flowers. For example, the first flower-carrying conveyor component 103 corresponds to carrier units 1, 4, and 7 203; the second flower-carrying conveyor component 103 corresponds to carrier units 2, 5, and 8 203; and the third flower-carrying conveyor component 103 corresponds to carrier units 3, 6, and 9 203.

[0081] The detection device 300 detects relevant parameters of the flowers and feeds the data back to the control equipment. The control equipment determines the grade of the flowers. Then, the conveying device 200 transports the flowers to the corresponding grade's compartment receiving device 400, which collects them into bouquets. The bouquets then fall into the bouquet conveying device 500, which carries the bouquets forward. The bouquets pass through the bouquet thorn and leaf removal device 600, the bouquet stem cutting device 700, and the bundling machine 800 in sequence. Finally, the flowers are manually collected, and the screen at the manual collection point displays the grade of the flowers.

[0082] 100 manual feeding devices like Figure 3 The manual feeding device 100 shown includes a feeding conveyor line 101, a buffer platform 102, a flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103, and a release assembly 104. The feeding conveyor line 101 is inclined and set on the ground. The buffer platform 102 is connected to the higher end of the feeding conveyor line 101. The flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103 is located on one side and below the buffer platform 102. The release assembly 104 is located at the end of the flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103. The feeding conveyor line 101 lifts the flowers vertically and flat from a lower position to a higher position, achieving a transfer in the height direction, making it convenient for workers to pick them up comfortably at the buffer platform 102. The buffer platform 102 temporarily stores the flowers conveyed from the feeding conveyor line 101, forming a transfer area for manual flower picking, and playing a role in buffering and rhythm regulation. The flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103 receives single flowers picked up and placed by workers from the buffer platform 102; the release assembly 104 is located at the end of the flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103 and releases the flowers one by one onto the main conveyor line in a rhythmic manner.

[0083] like Figure 4As shown, the feeding conveyor line 101 includes a support frame 1011, a conveyor belt 1012, and a third drive motor 1013. One end of the support frame 1011 is higher than the other end. The conveyor belt 1012 is mounted on the upper surface of the support frame 1011 via a main drive shaft and a driven shaft. A damping element (not shown in the figure, which is prior art) is provided on the conveyor belt 1012. The output end of the third drive motor 1013 is connected to the main drive shaft. The support frame 1011 serves as the structural foundation of the feeding conveyor line 101, with one end higher than the other forming an inclined angle, allowing the flowers to be stably conveyed upwards by friction. The conveyor belt 1012 carries the flowers, lifting them from a lower position to a higher position. The third drive motor 1013 provides power, driving the main drive shaft to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 1012. The damping element increases the coefficient of friction on the surface of the conveyor belt 1012, preventing the flowers from sliding down due to gravity during the inclined conveying process, ensuring the stable lifting of the flowers.

[0084] A feeding guide plate 1021 is provided on the side of the buffer platform 102 facing the flower conveying assembly 103. The feeding guide plate 1021 is located at the transition position between the buffer platform 102 and the flower conveying assembly 103, providing a smooth guiding path for manual handling of flowers from the buffer platform 102 to the flower conveying assembly 103, preventing flowers from getting stuck or falling during transfer. The feeding guide plate 1021 serves as a visual and motion reference boundary, helping the operator accurately place flowers onto the flower conveying assembly 103, improving feeding consistency and efficiency.

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103 includes a first transmission frame 1031, a first drive motor 1032, a conveyor belt 1033, a main drive roller 1034, and a driven roller 1035. The main drive roller 1034 and the driven roller 1035 are installed at both ends of the first transmission frame 1031. The output end of the first drive motor 1032 is connected to the main drive roller 1034. The conveyor belt 1033 is sleeved on the main drive roller 1034 and the driven roller 1035. Evenly spaced stops 10331 are provided on the conveyor belt 1033, forming a single flower placement groove 10332 between adjacent stops 10331. The first transmission frame 1031 serves as the support and mounting base for the entire flower-carrying conveyor assembly 103, and is used to install components such as the main drive roller 1034, the driven roller 1035, and the first drive motor 1032, ensuring the smooth operation of the conveyor belt 1033. The first drive motor 1032 provides a power source. By controlling the start, stop and speed of the first drive motor 1032, the conveying speed of the conveyor belt 1033 can be adjusted to match the rhythm of manual feeding and the action rhythm of the end release component 104, so as to achieve orderly conveying.

[0086] like Figure 6As shown, a loading reference assembly 1036 is provided on one side edge of the first transmission frame 1031. The loading reference assembly 1036 includes a connecting frame 10361, a connecting rod 10362, and a flexible substrate 10363. The connecting frame 10361 is fixed to one side edge of the first transmission frame 1031. The connecting rod 10362 is disposed on the upper part of the connecting frame 10361, with one end extending toward the placement groove 10332 and connecting to the flexible substrate 10363. The plane on which the flexible substrate 10363 is located is perpendicular to the extension direction of the placement groove 10332. In the height direction, the flexible substrate 10363 is higher than the stop 10331 or in contact with the top of the stop 10331. The feeding reference component 1036 provides a precise axial positioning reference for manually placing flowers. When the operator places the flowers into the placement slot 10332, the flower head can be pushed against the flexible substrate 10363. Since the flexible substrate 10363 is perpendicular to the placement slot 10332, it ensures that the position and height of each flower are consistent in the conveying direction. At the same time, the flexible substrate 10363 is higher than or in contact with the top of the stop 10331, which not only avoids interference with the conveying action, but also protects the flowers from damage when the stop is closed by utilizing its flexible material.

[0087] like Figure 7 As shown, the longitudinal section of the stop 10331 is trapezoidal, and the side of the stop 10331 facing the direction of the flower is set as an inclined plate. The trapezoidal structure of the stop 10331, which is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, can maintain its position at the part that contacts the flower without pinching or damaging it; the inclined plate side can provide unidirectional limiting, so that the flower is pushed smoothly on the conveyor belt 1033.

[0088] like Figure 8As shown, the release assembly 104 includes a housing 1041, a second drive motor 1042, a rocker arm assembly, a drive shaft 1043, and a baffle 1044. The drive shaft 1043 is installed inside the housing 1041. The second drive motor 1042 and the rocker arm assembly are installed on one side of the housing 1041. The rocker arm assembly includes a connecting rod 1045 and a rocker arm 1046. One end of the connecting rod 1045 is connected to the output end of the second drive motor 1042, and the other end is connected to one end of the rocker arm 1046. The other end of the rocker arm 1046 is connected to one end of the drive shaft 1043. The baffle 1044 is installed on the drive shaft 1043. The cover 1041 protects the drive shaft 1043, baffle 1044, etc., from dust and foreign objects, and provides installation support. The second drive motor 1042 provides power to drive the swing arm assembly. The drive shaft 1043 transmits the swing motion of the swing arm 1046 to the baffle 1044, causing the baffle 1044 to rotate. The connecting rod 1045 connects the output end of the second drive motor 1042 to the swing arm 1046, converting the rotational motion of the second drive motor 1042 into the reciprocating swing of the swing arm 1046. The swing arm 1046 transmits power, converting the reciprocating motion of the connecting rod 1045 into the rotational motion of the drive shaft 1043. The baffle 1044 is in direct contact with the flowers. By rotating the baffle 1044, the flowers can be blocked or released, thereby achieving the intermittent drop of the flowers.

[0089] like Figure 9 As shown, the feeding conveyor line 101 in this embodiment is provided with three lines. Correspondingly, the buffer platform 102, the flower-carrying conveyor component 103, and the release component 104 are all provided with three sets. The three independent feeding channels can operate simultaneously, realizing parallel feeding at multiple workstations. The number of fresh flowers processed per unit time is greatly increased, meeting the needs of large-scale sorting. When a certain channel fails or needs maintenance, the other channels can continue to work without affecting the production of the entire line. At the same time, 1 to 3 channels can be selected to be opened according to the actual production demand.

[0090] The manual feeding device 100 changes the traditional batch feeding or hanging feeding method. Through the inclined feeding conveyor line 101 and the damping component, the flowers are vertically and flatly lifted to the buffer platform 102, achieving stable feeding. The operator takes the flowers from the buffer platform 102 and places them in the independent placement slot 10332 of the flower carrying conveyor component 103. With the help of the feeding reference component 1036, precise positioning is achieved, avoiding mutual interference between bouquets. At the same time, the flat conveying method is directly adapted to the subsequent bundling and packaging process, without the need to add a posture conversion mechanism. In addition, the invention can be set up as three parallel workstations, improving feeding efficiency and equipment flexibility, and solving the problem of small flower varieties that cannot be hung for feeding.

[0091] Conveying device 200 like Figures 10-12The illustrated flat flower conveying device has a conveyor frame 201, on which a carrier belt assembly for conveying flowers is mounted; the carrier belt assembly includes an annular carrier chain 202 and a chain drive assembly for driving the carrier chain 202 to rotate; the carrier chain 202 is provided with a plurality of carrier units 203 for conveying single flowers; The conveyor frame 201 is also provided with an active closing component 204 for driving the carrier unit 203 to close, and an active opening component 205 for driving the carrier unit 203 to open; the active closing component 204 is located at the corner where the carrier unit 203 turns from the upward to the downward; there are multiple active opening components 205, which are located in the downward carrier unit 203.

[0092] A single flower falls from the loading station into the carrier unit 203. The carrier chain 202 travels in the upward conveying direction. Before entering a turn, the active closing component 204 drives the carrier unit 203 to close to protect the flower. After turning, the closed carrier unit 203 travels in the downward conveying direction. Below the carrier unit 203 are graded storage boxes of different levels. The flower parameters measured by the detection device 300 in the previous process determine the flower level. When the carrier unit 203 travels to the level storage box corresponding to the flower level in the inner cavity, the active opening component 205 drives the carrier unit 203 to open and release the flower.

[0093] like Figure 13 As shown, the vehicle unit 203 includes two opposing gripper main plates 2031, the bottom of which is connected by a vehicle liner 2032; a driven closing component 2034 is provided at one end of the vehicle unit 203 where it is connected to the vehicle chain 202, and a driven opening component 2035 is provided at the other end of the vehicle unit 203 where it is connected to the vehicle chain 202; the active closing component 204 cooperates with the driven closing component 2034 to close the vehicle unit 203, and the active opening component 205 cooperates with the driven opening component 2035 to open the vehicle unit 203.

[0094] The driven closing assembly 2034 is connected to the vehicle chain 202 via a chain connecting plate 2033, and the driven opening assembly 2035 is connected to the vehicle chain 202 via a chain connecting plate 2033. The vehicle chain 202 is connected to the chain connecting plate 2033 via a fastening long bolt 206.

[0095] The bottom end of the chain connecting plate 2033 is provided with a first quick-release slot 207 and a second quick-release slot 208 for the quick-release loading and unloading unit 203. The first quick-release slot 207 and the second quick-release slot 208 are respectively installed with the fastening long bolts 206. The first quick-release slot 207 is L-shaped, and the second quick-release slot 208 is elongated. When the loading and unloading unit 203 needs to be installed or removed for maintenance, simply insert the first quick-release slot 207 and the second quick-release slot 208 into the corresponding fastening long bolts 206.

[0096] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the driven closing component 2034 includes a first substrate 20341 and a second substrate 20342. The first substrate 20341 and the second substrate 20342 are respectively connected to the corresponding gripper main board 2031. The bottom of the first substrate 20341 and the second substrate 20342 are respectively provided with first teeth 20343, and the two first teeth 20343 are engaged and connected. The second substrate 20342 is provided with a triangular closing protrusion 20344. The closing protrusion 20344 cooperates with the active closing component 204 to realize the closing of the first substrate 20341 and the second substrate 20342.

[0097] like Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the driven opening component 2035 includes a third substrate 20351 and a fourth substrate 20352, which are respectively connected to the corresponding gripper main board 2031; the bottom of the third substrate 20351 and the fourth substrate 20352 are respectively provided with second teeth 20353, and the two second teeth 20353 are engaged; the fourth substrate 20352 is provided with an elongated opening protrusion 20354, which cooperates with the active opening component 205 to open the third substrate 20351 and the fourth substrate 20352.

[0098] The driven opening component 2035 also includes a self-locking component, which includes a self-locking rod 20355. The self-locking rod 20355 is rotatably mounted on the chain connecting plate 2033 and is located on the outside of the fourth base plate 20352. The fourth base plate 20352 has a first self-locking groove 20356 and a second self-locking groove 20357 that cooperate with the hook of the self-locking rod 20355. The fourth base plate 20352 is provided with a self-locking spring 20358, and the other end of the self-locking spring 20358 is connected to the middle of the self-locking rod 20355.

[0099] like Figure 18As shown, the active opening component 205 includes a mounting base plate 2051 and a cylinder 2052 mounted on the conveyor frame 201. A rotating shaft 2053 is installed through the mounting base plate 2051. One end of the rotating shaft 2053 is connected to the opening main plate 2054, and the other end of the rotating shaft 2053 is connected to the opening auxiliary plate 2055. The cylinder 2052 is mounted on the mounting base plate 2051. The push rod of the cylinder 2052 is provided with a synchronous shaft 2056, which passes through the opening main plate 2054 and the opening auxiliary plate 2055.

[0100] like Figure 19 As shown, the process of the carrier unit 203 from opening to closing is as follows: When the opened carrier unit 203 contacts the active closing component 204 along the upward traveling direction, the lifting guide slope 2041 of the active closing component 204 lifts the closing protrusion 20344. Under the meshing rotation of the two first teeth 20343, the first substrate 20341 and the second substrate 20342 close, completing the closing action of the carrier unit 203. At the same time, the hook of the self-locking rod 20355 engages with the second self-locking groove 20357 of the fourth substrate 20352, locking the carrier unit 203 in the closed state.

[0101] like Figure 20 As shown, the process of the vehicle unit 203 from closing to opening is as follows: (1) When the vehicle unit 203 moves to the level storage frame corresponding to the level of the inner cavity flower, the cylinder 2052 of the active opening component 205 retracts, and the opening main board 2054 swings downward; (2) As the closed vehicle unit 203 moves in the downward direction, the guide slope 20541 of the opening main board 2054 first contacts the self-locking rod 20355, driving the self-locking rod 20355 to rotate, so that the hook of the self-locking rod 20355 leaves the second self-locking groove 20357, and the hook of the self-locking rod 20355 rotates outward, unlocking the closed vehicle. Unit 203; (3) The guide ramp 20541 continues to move forward, contacts the opening protrusion 20354 and drives it to rotate; under the meshing rotation of the two second teeth 20353, the third substrate 20351 and the fourth substrate 20352 open; (4) The active opening component 205 continues to move forward, and the horizontal end face 20542 of the opening main board 2054 contacts the self-locking rod 20355 and the opening protrusion 20354 in front and behind. Under the action of the self-locking spring 20358, the hook of the self-locking rod 20355 locks the first self-locking groove 20356, locking the carrier unit 203 in the open state.

[0102] The conveying device 200 has the following advantages: 1. One end of the vehicle unit 203 is connected to the vehicle chain 202 and a driven closing component 2034 is provided, while the other end of the vehicle unit 203 is connected to the vehicle chain 202 and a driven opening component 2035 is provided. The active closing component 204 cooperates with the driven closing component 2034 to close the vehicle unit 203, and the active opening component 205 cooperates with the driven opening component 2035 to open the vehicle unit 203. This simplifies the structure of the vehicle unit 203, makes it easy to manufacture, and facilitates installation and maintenance. 2. The detection device 300 in the preceding process measures the parameters of the flowers to determine their grade; when the carrier unit 203 moves to the graded storage frame corresponding to the grade of the flowers in the inner cavity, the active opening component 205 drives the carrier unit 203 to open and release the flowers, which is highly automated. 3. When the vehicle unit 203 enters a turn, it opens and closes to protect the single flower in the inner cavity and reduce damage to the flower.

[0103] Detection device 300 The conveyor 200 transports fresh flowers into the detection device 300. The detection device 300 detects the number and size of flower heads, the length and thickness of flower stems, and measures relevant flower parameters to facilitate the operation of the subsequent compartment receiving device 400. The carrier lining 2032 is black to facilitate cooperation with the detection device 300. 400 compartment receiving device like Figures 21-25 As shown, the compartment receiving device 400 is located below the flower conveyor device, and a bouquet conveyor belt is installed below it. It includes several compartment receiving modules, and the space between the compartment receiving modules and the bouquet conveyor belt is vertically arranged. The compartment receiving modules are arranged horizontally along the conveying direction of the bouquet conveyor belt. Multiple compartment receiving modules are set up one-to-one with the flower grades. The flowers in the same compartment receiving module are of the same grade. That is, each compartment receiving module only holds flowers of the single grade corresponding to it. like Figures 21-25 As shown, each compartment receiving module includes: 401 compartment receiving frame The compartmentalized front and rear horizontal movement module 402 is installed on the compartmentalized material receiving frame 401. It determines the position of the flower head according to the previous process and moves horizontally to receive the flower in real time according to the position of the flower head, so that the flower heads of the same batch of flowers in the same compartment tend to be aligned. The compartment receiving mounting frame 405 is connected to the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402, and is driven by the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402 to move laterally along the compartment receiving frame 401 in the forward and backward direction. The compartment lifting module 403 is installed on the compartment receiving frame 405. When receiving materials, it drives the material feeding module 404 to receive materials upward; when unloading materials, it drives the material feeding module 404 to unload materials downward; both are to reduce material loss. The material feeding and discharging module 404 is installed on the compartment lifting and lowering module 403 and is used for feeding and discharging materials. The material feeding and discharging module 404 can accept both multi-headed flowers and single-headed flowers.

[0104] like Figure 22 As shown, the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402 includes a forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame 4021 and a forward and backward lateral movement drive component 4022. The forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame 4021 is mounted on the compartment receiving frame 401 and installed along the length direction of the compartment receiving frame 401. A transmission component 4023 is installed inside the forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame 4021. The output end of the forward and backward lateral movement drive component 4022 is connected to the transmission component to drive the transmission component 4023 to move.

[0105] The first photoelectric guide rail 4025 is installed on the top surface of the front and rear transverse mounting frame 4021. Several first photoelectric sensors 4026 are installed on the first photoelectric guide rail 4025. The side of the compartment receiving mounting frame 405 is equipped with a first stop block 4054 that cooperates with the first photoelectric sensor 4026 to sense the position of the compartment receiving mounting frame 405.

[0106] like Figure 23 As shown, one end of the compartment receiving mounting frame 405 is connected to the transmission component 4023 of the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402 via a connecting plate 4051, and the other end of the compartment receiving mounting frame 405 is equipped with a roller 4052 via an adjustable plate.

[0107] like Figure 24 As shown, the compartment lifting module 403 includes: The compartment lifting drive 4031 has a gear 4032 installed at its output end, and the compartment lifting drive 4031 is installed on the material support 4041. The lifting column 4034 is vertically installed on the compartment receiving frame 405. A rack 4033 that meshes with the gear 4032 is installed on the column body of the lifting column 4034 along its length. The lifting and sliding assembly 4035 is mounted on the column of the lifting column 4034, and the material feeding module 404 is mounted on the lifting and sliding assembly 4035.

[0108] Among them, gear 4032 is a helical gear, and rack 4033 is a helical rack.

[0109] The lifting column 4034 is equipped with a second photoelectric guide rail 4036, and a number of second photoelectric sensors 4037 are installed on the second photoelectric guide rail 4036. The bottom surface of the material support 4041 of the material support module 404 is equipped with a second stop 4045 that cooperates with the second photoelectric sensors 4037 to sense the position of the material support module 404.

[0110] like Figure 25 As shown, the material feeding module 404 includes: The material support 4041 is installed on the lifting and sliding component 4035 of the compartment lifting module 403. Long strip mounting plates 4042 are installed on both sides of the material support 4041. The material-supporting gripper 4043 is composed of two opposing gripper parts that are assembled together. Each gripper part is mounted on a corresponding long strip mounting plate 4042. After the two gripper parts are assembled together, they together form a gripping space for holding flowers. The material feeding drive 4044 has one end mounted on the material support 4041 and the other end connected to the material support claw 4043 to drive the material support claw 4043 to open or close.

[0111] like Figure 25 As shown, each gripper component of the material handling gripper 4043 includes: Several gripper mounting bases 40431 are mounted on a long strip mounting plate 4042; The gripper connecting rod 40432 is mounted on the gripper mounting base 40431. The working end of the feeding drive component 4044 is connected to the gripper connecting rod 40432 to drive the gripper connecting rod 40432 to rotate. The plate holding part 40433 is installed at the end of the gripper connecting rod 40432 and is used to hold the flower head; The hook clamping part 40434 is installed in the middle of the gripper connecting rod 40432 and is used to place and gather the flower stems.

[0112] like Figure 23 As shown, several buffer blocks 4053 are installed on the upper and lower end faces of the compartment receiving mounting frame 405 to buffer the vertical displacement of the material support 4041.

[0113] The initial state of the material feeding and unloading module 404 is the closed state of the material feeding gripper 4043.

[0114] Work process: Step 1: The detection device 300 of the previous process measures the position of the flower head and transmits the detected data to the compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402; Step 2: The compartment forward and backward lateral movement module 402 in the corresponding flower grade compartment receiving module moves laterally to the set position according to the position of the flower head; Step 3: In the compartment lifting module 403, the compartment lifting drive 4031 drives the gear 4032 to rotate. The gear 4032 meshes with the rack 4033, thereby driving the material feeding module 404 to move upward to catch the flowers. The flowers fall to the flower head feeding position of the material feeding module 404. Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 to stack the flowers until the number of flowers in the receiving module of the same flower grade reaches the predetermined number; Step 5: The compartment lifting drive component 4031 in the compartment lifting module 403 drives the material feeding module 404 to descend to the set position; Step 6: The feeding drive 4044 is started, which drives the feeding gripper 4043 to open. The flowers that have reached the predetermined number in the feeding gripper 4043 fall onto the bouquet conveyor belt and are transported to the next process, and so on.

[0115] The beneficial effects of the 400 compartment receiving device are: 1. The material is received by horizontal movement in real time according to the position of the flower head, which actively compensates for the positional deviation of the flower head during the conveying process. This makes the flower heads of the same batch of flowers tend to be even after falling into the compartment, eliminating the need for manual flower head sorting and directly meeting the uniformity requirements of high-end bouquets. 2. The receiving action is based on the actual position of the flower head and is not limited by the flower shape. Whether it is a single flower head or a multi-flower head, it can be accurately received through real-time horizontal adjustment, so that the same equipment can flexibly handle two kinds of flowers and greatly improve the versatility of the production line. 3. The stacking is controlled by a predetermined number of flowers. Each time a flower is added, the stack is automatically added. When the number of flowers stacked reaches the set number, the full bouquet is automatically sent to the next process. The whole process is accurate and has no manual intervention, ensuring the consistency of the number of flowers in each bouquet. 4. The compartments are arranged linearly, and the receiving and conveying actions are carried out in parallel. After the compartments are full, they immediately move down, and the empty compartments continue to receive the next bunch of flowers, so that the grading, receiving, stacking and conveying processes are seamlessly connected, which significantly improves the efficiency of the entire line and forms a continuous automated cycle. 5. The real-time lateral material receiving action, combined with the 40433 plate holding part, avoids violent collisions and squeezing during the flower head alignment process, maximizing the protection of petals and stems and reducing damage to fresh flowers.

[0116] Bouquet conveyor 500 like Figure 26The bouquet conveying device 500 shown includes a first conveying section, a second conveying section and a third conveying section. The first conveying section is configured in conjunction with the compartment receiving device 400, the second conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet de-thorning and leaf removal device 600, and the third conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet stem cutting device 700 and the bundling machine 800. The bouquet conveying device 500 includes a first bouquet conveying belt 501 and a bouquet limiting belt 502, which are arranged through the first conveying section, the second conveying section and the third conveying section. A plurality of spacers 509 are evenly arranged on the bouquet limiting belt 502, and a bouquet receiving area is formed between adjacent spacers 509. The first bouquet conveying belt 501 supports the conveying of flowers in the bouquet.

[0117] The first conveying unit is also provided with a second bouquet conveyor belt 511, which is located on the other side of the bouquet limiting belt 502; the second bouquet conveyor belt 511 supports the conveying of the tail of the bouquet stem.

[0118] Bouquet thorn and leaf removal device 600 like Figures 27-34 The bouquet de-thorning and defoliation device 600 shown is suitable for roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, six-petaled flowers, and single-stem / multi-headed flowers, including: 601 defoliation and thorn removal machine frame The flower pressing belt assembly 602 is installed on the side of the de-thorning and leaf removal machine frame 601. Its conveying direction is consistent with the flower bouquet conveying direction. It is used to press down the flower stems on the flower bouquet conveying belt, and the flower pressing belt assembly 602 is located in the gap formed between the limiting members of the flower bouquet limiting belt 502 of the flower bouquet conveying belt. In addition, there is a gap between the bottom working surface of the flower pressing belt assembly 602 and the upper surface of the flower bouquet limiting belt 502 of the flower bouquet conveying belt, that is, the flower pressing belt assembly 602 is suspended. At the same time, the flower stems pressed down by the flower pressing belt assembly 602 make the flower bouquet a loose pile of fresh flowers, which is scattered but stacked, and the stacking depth of the flower bouquet is small. The pre-cut stem assembly 603, which is installed at the input end of the bark removal and leaf removal machine frame 601, is used to pre-cut the stems of longer bouquets; The thorn and leaf removal assembly 604 is located at the rear end of the pre-cut stem assembly 603. It includes an upper thorn and leaf removal group and a lower thorn and leaf removal group. There is a gap between the upper and lower thorn and leaf removal groups to form a thorn removal area. The upper and lower thorn and leaf removal groups move relative to each other. The flower stem of the bouquet is located between the upper and lower thorn and leaf removal groups and is used to remove the thorns and leaves of the bouquet. The thorn leaf waste conveying mechanism 605 is located below the thorn and leaf removal component 604 and is used to convey the waste removed from the flowers.

[0119] like Figure 28 As shown, the pre-cutting stem assembly 603 includes: A pre-cut stem mounting plate 6031 is mounted on a barbed and leaf-removing machine frame 601. A locking elongated hole 60311 is provided on the side of the pre-cut stem mounting plate 6031 along its length direction. The length of the locking elongated hole 60311 is the displacement of the stem-cutting mounting seat 6034. A movable elongated hole 60312 is provided on the top surface of the pre-cut stem mounting plate 6031 along its length direction. A movable front-to-back assembly 6032 is mounted on the bottom surface of a pre-cut stem mounting plate 6031 and includes a guide rod and several sliders that cooperate with it. The locking handle nut 6033 passes through the locking elongated hole 60311, and the locking end of the locking handle nut 6033 is located between adjacent sliders; A stem-cutting mounting base 6034 is connected to a slider, and an adjusting handle 6039 is installed on the stem-cutting mounting base 6034, which passes through a movable elongated hole 60312; A stem-pressing wheel 6035 is mounted on the side of the stem-cutting mounting base 6034 via a bracket; A saw blade motor 6036 is mounted on the saw blade mounting base 6034. A pre-cutting blade 6037 is mounted on the output end of the saw blade motor 6036. There is a gap between the pre-cutting blade 6037 and the pressing wheel 6035. A guide seat is installed at the lower end of the stem-cutting mounting base 6034, and a guide rod 6038 is installed on the guide seat. The guiding direction of the guide rod 6038 is consistent with the conveying direction of the bouquet, and there is a gap between the guide rod 6038 and the pre-cutting knife 6037.

[0120] Specifically: Based on the reference for puncturing points, the worker adjusts the position of the pre-cut stem blade 6037 by adjusting the handle 6039; then, by tightening the locking handle nut 6033 to lock the front and rear movable component 6032, the stem pressing wheel 6035 presses on the flower stem of the bouquet; driven by the saw blade motor 6036, the pre-cut stem blade 6037 moves to pre-cut the stem of the extra-long bouquet.

[0121] like Figure 29 As shown, both the upper and lower leaf removal groups include: The bark removal and leaf removal guide bracket 6041 is installed on the bark removal and leaf removal machine frame 601; The thorn-removing component 6042 is slidably mounted on the thorn-removing and leaf-removing guide bracket 6041 and is used to remove thorns and leaves from the flower stalks. The barbed and leaf-removing lifting assembly 6043 is installed on the barbed and leaf-removing guide bracket 6041 and is used to drive the worktable 60412 of the barbed and leaf-removing guide bracket 6041 to move up and down. The swaying component 6044 is mounted on the barbed and leaf-removing guide bracket 6041, and its working end is connected to the barbed lifting component 6043 to sway the barbed component 6042 back and forth.

[0122] The thorn-removing and leaf-removing guide bracket 6041 includes a guide plate 60411, a workbench 60412, and a guide rod assembly 60413. The guide plate 60411 is mounted on the thorn-removing and leaf-removing machine frame 601. The guide plate 60411 is mounted on the workbench 60412 via the guide rod assembly 60413. A slide rail assembly 60414 is mounted on the surface of the workbench 60412. The moving direction of the slide rail assembly 60414 is perpendicular to the flower conveying direction. The thorn-removing assembly 6042 is mounted on the workbench 60412 via the slide rail assembly 60414.

[0123] like Figure 30 As shown, the barbed removal lifting assembly 6043 includes a barbed removal lifting seat 60431, which is installed at the lower end of the workbench 60412 of the barbed removal guide bracket 6041. A barbed removal lifting drive 60432 and a barbed removal rack 60433 are installed on the seat of the barbed removal lifting seat 60431. A barbed removal gear that cooperates with the barbed removal rack 60433 is installed at the output end of the barbed removal lifting drive 60432.

[0124] Guide members 60425 are installed on both sides of the spiking mounting base 60421. An adjustment hole 60453 is opened on the plate surface of the support sliding seat 60451 of the support assembly 6045. A cam follower 60426 is installed at the end of the guide member 60425. The cam follower 60426 is located in the adjustment hole 60453 and slides along the adjustment hole 60453.

[0125] Specifically: the skewing lifting drive 60432 drives the skewing gear to rotate, the skewing gear meshes with the skewing rack 60433, causing the skewing lifting seat 60431 to move up and down in the vertical direction, thereby causing the worktable 60412 to move up and down, and in turn causing the skewing assembly 6042 installed on it to move up and down, thereby moving the skewing assembly 6042 to move to the set position. In addition, the cam follower 60426 on the guide 60425 slides up and down along the adjustment hole 60453 to achieve the function of assisting in lifting.

[0126] like Figure 31 As shown, a support component 6045 is also installed on the guide plate 60411 of the lower thorn and leaf removal group to prevent the flower stem from being too long and causing a hanging weight. The supporting component 6045 includes a supporting sliding seat 60451, on which a supporting frame 60452 for supporting the flower stem is installed. A supporting crossbar assembly 60454 is installed on the supporting frame 60452. The supporting crossbar assembly 60454 passes through and extends out of the embossing component 6042. The supporting component 6045 is located away from the embossing belt assembly 602. The supporting surface of the supporting crossbar assembly 60454 can be adjusted up and down relative to the brush surface of the embossing component 6042. That is, the supporting surface of the supporting crossbar assembly 60454 can be higher or lower than the brush surface of the embossing component 6042, preferably slightly higher than the brush surface of the embossing component 6042.

[0127] like Figures 32-33 As shown, the barbed removal assembly 6042 includes a barbed removal mounting base 60421. A plurality of barbed removal sticks 60422 are arranged in a rectangular array on the barbed removal mounting base 60421. The length of the barbed removal sticks 60422 is greater than or equal to the length of the flower stem of the bouquet. The plurality of barbed removal sticks 60422 are connected into one piece by a barbed removal transmission assembly 60424. The barbed mounting base 60421 is equipped with a barbed drive component 60423, and the output end of the barbed drive component 60423 is connected to the barbed transmission assembly 60424.

[0128] The lower end of the spiking stick 60422 is equipped with a removal guide plate 60427 for guiding the removal material. The discharge port of the removal guide plate 60427 is directly opposite the spiking blade waste discharge conveying mechanism 605.

[0129] Specifically: the flower stem of the bouquet is located in the thorn removal area, and the upper thorn removal and leaf removal group and the lower thorn removal and leaf removal group move relative to each other to clamp the flower stem of the bouquet; the thorn removal drive component 60423 is activated, and through the thorn removal transmission component 60424, it drives several thorn removal rubber rods 60422 to rotate simultaneously, and removes the leaves and thorns on the flower stem of the bouquet through the thorn removal rubber rods 60422.

[0130] like Figure 34 As shown, the swaying assembly 6044 includes a swaying drive 60441 and a swaying connector 60442. The swaying drive 60441 is connected to the skewing assembly 6042 via a mounting base. An eccentric component 60443 is mounted on the working end of the swaying drive 60441, and a spherical bearing 60446 is connected to the eccentric component 60443. One end of the wobbling connector 60442 is connected to the spiking assembly 6042, and the other end of the wobbling connector 60442 is equipped with a connector 60444. The spherical plain bearing 60446 and the connector 60444 are connected by a spherical plain bearing connecting rod 60445.

[0131] Specifically: the shaking component 6044 shakes along the length of the flower stem, the shaking drive component 60441 drives the eccentric component 60443 to rotate, and the eccentric component 60443 drives the connecting component 60444 to make a linear displacement back and forth through the joint bearing 60446 and the joint bearing connecting rod 60445. In turn, the shaking connecting component 60442 drives the barb removal component 6042 to move back and forth. The shaking is performed at the same time as barb removal, which further improves the completeness of barb removal and leaf removal.

[0132] Work process: Step 1: In the previous process, the bouquet was placed on the bouquet conveyor belt according to the required length of thorns; Step 2: The flower pressing belt assembly 602 is activated, pressing down the flower stems of the bouquet on the bouquet conveyor belt; Step 3: The stems of the extra-long bouquet are pre-cut using the pre-cutting stem assembly 603 so that the entire bouquet can pass through the thorn-punching area. The overall length is based on the thorn-punching point. For example, the distance from the thorn-punching point to the pre-cutting stem blade 6037 is 500mm. If the distance from the thorn-punching point to the pre-cutting stem blade 6037 exceeds 500mm, the excess part will be pre-cut using the pre-cutting stem assembly 603. Step 4: The bouquet conveyor belt carries the pre-cut stems of the bouquet into the barbed area. The upper barbed and leaf-removing group and the lower barbed and leaf-removing group move relative to each other to clamp the bouquet. The barbed drive unit 60560423 drives the barbed rubber rod 60422 to rotate. The shaking component 6044 drives the barbed component 6042 to move back and forth to perform barbed and leaf-removing operations on the bouquet. Step 5: After the thorn and leaf removal is completed, the bouquet conveyor belt transports the bouquet to the next process. At the same time, the removed stems, thorns, and leaves fall onto the thorn and leaf waste conveyor 605 and are transported to the collection box. This process is repeated.

[0133] The beneficial effects of the bouquet thorn and leaf removal device 600 are: 1. The entire bouquet of flowers is fed into the de-thorning and defoliation device to improve efficiency; the flower pressing belt assembly 602 guides and constrains the bouquet, applies pressure to the flower stems during the de-thorning and defoliation process to prevent stem displacement, and keeps the bouquet in a reasonable working position and posture during the de-thorning and defoliation process, thus improving the completeness of the de-thorning and defoliation; and the pre-cutting stem assembly 603 pre-cuts excessively long flower stems to facilitate smooth entry into the de-thorning and defoliation assembly 604. 2. The 604 thorn and leaf removal component can make more full contact with the circumferential surface of each flower stem in the bouquet, significantly reducing the phenomenon of leaf residue and thorn missed due to the central area of ​​the bouquet or being blocked by adjacent flower stems. This greatly improves the completeness of thorn and leaf removal under the condition of bunching and effectively reduces flower stem damage. 3. It has a simple structure and can be easily combined with existing bundled barbed leaf removal devices. It has low manufacturing cost and is easy to operate and maintain.

[0134] Bouquet Stem Cutting Device 700 like Figure 35 As shown, the bouquet stem cutting device 700 includes a gathering assembly 701, a clamping assembly 702, and a stem pressing and cutting assembly 703 arranged sequentially along its transmission direction. The gathering assembly 701 is mounted on the bouquet conveyor 500 and has a gathering gripper 7011 that extends into the gaps between the bars of the grid-type conveyor belt 505 in the bouquet conveyor 500 to gather the bouquet. The clamping assembly 702 has a stem clamping gripper 70236 that can be raised and lowered and moved along the transmission direction perpendicular to the bouquet conveyor 500. The stem pressing and cutting assembly 703 includes a stem cutting blade 7036 and a pressing member 7037 that presses the flower stems into the spacer groove.

[0135] The bouquet stem cutting device 700 also includes a device frame 704, which spans across the bouquet conveying device 500. The clamping component 702 and the stem pressing and cutting component 703 are respectively installed on the front inner wall and the rear inner wall of the device frame 704.

[0136] like Figure 36 As shown, the third conveying unit of the bouquet conveying device 500 includes a drive system, a first bouquet conveying belt 501, a bouquet limiting belt 502, a first driven shaft 503, a second driven shaft 504, a grid-type conveying belt 505, a flower stem support belt 506, and a first main drive shaft 507 and a second main drive shaft 508 driven to rotate by the drive system. Generally, the drive system includes a drive motor, a drive pulley, a first main drive shaft pulley, a second main drive shaft pulley, a tension pulley, and a belt. The drive motor rotates, causing the drive pulley to rotate, which in turn drives the first main drive shaft pulley, the second main drive shaft pulley, and the tension pulley to rotate via the belt, thereby causing the first main drive shaft 507 and the second main drive shaft 508 to rotate.

[0137] The first bouquet conveyor belt 501 is mounted on the first main drive shaft 507 and the driven drive shaft at the loading station of the flower sorting equipment. The bouquet limiting belt 502 is mounted on the second main drive shaft 508 and the intermediate driven drive shaft at the loading station of the flower sorting equipment. Several spacers 509 are evenly arranged on the bouquet limiting belt 502, forming a bouquet receiving area between adjacent spacers 509 to accommodate and limit the flower stem segments to be cut. The grid-type conveyor belt 505 is formed by multiple narrow belts arranged side-by-side at equal intervals, forming a grid structure. It is mounted on the first main drive shaft 507 and the first driven drive shaft 503 to carry and transport flower bouquets in a horizontal position. The flower stem support belt 506 is mounted on the second main drive shaft 508 and the second driven drive shaft 504. The second main drive shaft 508 is located below the first driven drive shaft 503, and the second driven drive shaft 504 is located below the clamping assembly 702. The first main drive shaft 507 drives the first bouquet conveyor belt 501 and the grid-type conveyor belt 505 for transmission, while the second main drive shaft 508 drives the bouquet limiting belt 502 and the flower stem support belt 506 for transmission.

[0138] The flower stem support belt 506 is equipped with a support member 510 with a central spacing groove. The support member 510 consists of two flexible support wheels arranged side by side, with a spacing groove between the two flexible support wheels. A gap is left between the grid-type conveyor belt 505 and the flower stem support belt 506 to ensure that the flower stem part of the bouquet can smoothly transition onto the support member 510. At the same time, the gap between the grid bars facilitates the insertion of the gathering claw 7011 of the gathering assembly 701.

[0139] like Figure 37 As shown, the gathering assembly 701 is mounted on the transmission assembly 500. It has a gathering gripper 7011 that extends into the gaps between the bars of the grid-type transmission belt 505 to gather the bouquet. The gathering gripper 7011 includes a gripper cylinder 70111, a gripper 70112, and a gathering bar 70113. One end of the gathering bar 70113 is mounted on the gripper 70112, and the other end is provided with an arc segment 701131.

[0140] The gathering bar 70113 can open and close under the drive of the gripper cylinder 70111 and extends downward into the gap between the grid bars of the grid-type conveyor belt 505. When the bouquet after the previous bar-removing and leaf-removing process is conveyed to the gathering component 701 in a flat position, the gathering bar 70113 gathers and organizes the bouquet, making each flower stem neatly arranged and facing the same direction, eliminating the scattered state caused by the previous process, and providing a neat bouquet shape for subsequent stem cutting.

[0141] like Figure 38 As shown, the clamping assembly 702 includes a transverse mechanism 7021, a lifting mechanism 7022, and a clamping mechanism 7023. The lifting mechanism 7022 is mounted on the transverse mechanism 7021, and the clamping mechanism 7023 is mounted on the lifting mechanism 7022.

[0142] Specifically, such as Figure 39 As shown, the transverse movement mechanism 7021 includes a transverse movement mounting plate 70211, a transverse movement drive motor 70212, a transverse movement timing belt assembly 70213, a transverse movement slide rail 70214, a transverse movement slider 70215, and a lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216. The transverse movement slide rail 70214 is fixedly mounted on the transverse movement mounting plate 70211, which is fixed to the equipment frame 704. The transverse movement drive motor 70212 and the transverse movement timing belt assembly 70213 are mounted on the transverse movement mounting plate 70211. The transverse movement slider 70215 slides in cooperation with the transverse movement slide rail 70214. The lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216 is connected to the transverse movement slider 70215. The timing belt of the transverse movement timing belt assembly 70213 is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216 through a connector.

[0143] The lateral drive motor 70212 rotates, driving the lateral synchronous belt assembly 70213 to drive the transmission, so that the lateral slider 70215 connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216 slides along the lateral slide rail 70214, realizing the lateral movement of the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216.

[0144] like Figure 40 As shown, the lifting mechanism 7022 includes a lifting drive motor 70221, a lifting gear 70222, a rack mounting plate 70223, a rack 70224, a lifting slide rail 70225, and a lifting slider 70226. The lifting slider 70226 is connected to the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216, and the lifting slider 70226 slides in cooperation with the lifting slide rail 70225. The lifting slide rail 70225 and the rack 70224 are mounted on the rack mounting plate 70223. The lifting drive motor 70221 is mounted on the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216. The lifting gear 70222 is mounted on the output end of the lifting drive motor 70221 and meshes with the lifting rack 70224.

[0145] The lifting drive motor 70221 rotates, which drives the lifting gear 70222 to rotate. The lifting gear 70222 meshes with the rack 70224, causing the rack mounting plate 70223 to move up and down, which in turn drives the clamping mechanism 7023 to move up and down.

[0146] like Figure 41As shown, the clamping mechanism 7023 includes a clamping drive motor 70231, a clamping timing belt assembly 70232, a clamping slide rail 70233, a clamping slider 70234, a gripper mounting plate 70235, and a gripper 70236. The clamping slide rail 70233 is fixed to the lower part of the rack mounting plate 70223. The clamping slider 70234 slides in cooperation with the clamping slide rail 70233, and the gripper mounting plate 70235 slides in cooperation with the clamping slide rail 70236. Block 70234 is connected, the clamping drive motor 70231 and the clamping timing belt assembly 70232 are mounted on the rack mounting plate 70223, the timing belt of the clamping timing belt assembly 70232 is connected to the clamping claw mounting plate 70235 through a connector, the clamping claw 70236 includes a movable clamping claw and a fixed clamping claw, the fixed clamping claw is mounted on the edge of the rack mounting plate 70223, and the movable clamping claw is connected to the clamping claw mounting plate 70235.

[0147] The clamping drive motor 70231 rotates, driving the clamping synchronous belt assembly 70232 to drive the clamping slider 70234 connected to the clamping claw mounting plate 70235 to move laterally along the clamping slide rail 70233, thereby causing the moving clamping claw to move laterally. Both the moving clamping claw and the fixed clamping claw are cylinder clamping claws.

[0148] When the clamping assembly 702 is working, the lateral movement mechanism 7021 moves the stem clamping mechanism 7023 laterally to directly above the bouquet, and the lifting mechanism 7022 lowers so that the stem clamping claw 70236 reaches the position of the flower stem. The stem clamping drive motor 70231 drives the stem clamping claw to move towards the fixed stem clamping claw, clamping the front end of the part of the bouquet that needs to be cut off. Then, the clamping assembly 702 lifts the bouquet and moves it laterally, sending the part of the flower stem that needs to be cut off to the support member 510 of the flower stem section support belt 506.

[0149] like Figure 42 As shown, the stem-pressing and cutting assembly 703 includes a stem-cutting mounting plate 7031, a movable component 7032, a locking component 7033, a stem-cutting connecting seat 7034, a stem-cutting motor 7035, a stem-cutting blade 7036, and a pressing component 7037. The two sides of the stem-cutting mounting plate 7031 are fixed to the equipment frame 704, and the movable component 7032 is mounted on its bottom surface. The movable component 7032 consists of several sliders mounted on a sliding rod, which is fixed to the stem-cutting mounting plate 7031. A locking mechanism is provided on the side wall of the stem-cutting mounting plate 7031. The moving part 7032 has a locking part 7033, which is a locking nut, and its locking end is located between adjacent sliders; the cutting connecting seat 7034 is connected to the moving part 7032, the bottom of the cutting connecting seat 7034 is equipped with a cutting motor 7035, the output end of the cutting motor 7035 is connected to the cutting blade 7036, and the cutting connecting seat 7034 is equipped with a pressure member 7037 through a bracket. There is a gap between the pressure member 7037 and the cutting blade 7036, and the pressure member 7037 is a flexible pressure roller.

[0150] The position of the stem-cutting connector 7034 can be adjusted via the movable component 7032 to ensure it moves to the desired stem-cutting position. The locking component 7033 locks in place after the movable component 7032 has moved into position. When the clamping assembly 702 places the portion of the flower stem to be cut onto the support 510, the flexible pressure roller presses down, pressing the portion of the flower stem to be cut into the spacer groove of the support 510. The two side walls of the spacer groove limit the flower stem, preventing it from slipping or rotating during cutting. The stem-cutting blade 7036 then moves, cutting the flower stem while the pressure component 7037 continues to press down. The design of the flexible pressure roller avoids damage to the flower stem that might be caused by the rigid pressure component.

[0151] like Figure 43 As shown, it also includes a waste discharge conveying mechanism 705, which includes a horizontal conveyor belt 7051 and a lifting conveyor belt 7052. One end of the horizontal conveyor belt 7051 is located directly below the pressing and cutting assembly 703, and one end of the lifting conveyor belt 7052 is located below the other end of the horizontal conveyor belt 7051.

[0152] The working process of the bouquet stem cutting device 700 is as follows: Step 1: After the previous thorn and leaf removal treatment, the bouquet of fresh flowers enters the grid-type conveyor belt 505 in a flat position. The conveyor belt transports the bouquet to the gathering component 701 in sequence. When the sensor set at the entrance of the gathering component 701 detects that the bouquet has reached the predetermined position, the control system records the position of the bouquet and controls all the conveyor belts of the conveyor component 500 to decelerate to a stop, so that the bouquet stops directly under the gathering component 701. Step 2: The control system controls the action of the gripper cylinder 70111 of the gathering component 701. The gathering bar 70113, which extends into the gap between the grid bars of the grid-type conveyor belt 505, opens. Then, the gripper cylinder 70111 closes. The gathering bar 70113 gathers the scattered bouquets towards the center, making the flower stems neatly arranged. After the gathering bar 70113 remains closed for a preset time, it is lifted upwards to reset, completing the gathering and sorting process. The control system then resumes the operation of each conveyor belt and transports the gathered bouquets to the gripping station. Step 3: After the bouquet is conveyed to the clamping station, the vision inspection camera or laser rangefinder installed at the station collects the stem length data of the bouquet and sends the data to the control system. The control system calculates the required clamping position of the clamping claw 70236 and the lateral movement of the transverse mechanism 7021 based on the preset stem cutting length target value. Subsequently, the control system controls the clamping assembly 702 to perform the following actions: When the lateral movement mechanism 7021 is activated, the lateral movement drive motor 70212 drives the lifting mechanism mounting plate 70216 to move horizontally along the lateral movement slide rail 70214 via the lateral movement synchronous belt assembly 70213, moving the stem clamping mechanism 7023 directly above the flower bouquet. The lateral movement amount is determined according to the aforementioned calculation value. When the lifting mechanism 7022 is activated, the lifting drive motor 70221 drives the lifting gear 70222 to rotate, causing the rack mounting plate 70223 to descend vertically along the lifting slide rail 70225, so that the stem clamping claw 70236 reaches the designated clamping height of the flower stem. When the stem clamping mechanism 7023 is activated, the stem clamping drive motor 70231 drives the stem clamping claw to move towards the fixed stem clamping claw through the stem clamping timing belt assembly 70232, clamping the front end of the part to be cut on the bouquet. The clamping force is controlled by the control system according to the torque value preset according to the thickness of the flower stem.

[0153] Step 4: After the stem clamping claw 70236 clamps the bouquet, the lifting mechanism 7022 drives the stem clamping mechanism 7023 and the bouquet to rise to a preset height, so that the flower stem is removed from the surface of the grid-type conveyor belt 505. Then the lateral movement mechanism 7021 is activated again, moving the stem clamping mechanism 7023 and the bouquet horizontally, and sending the part of the flower stem to be cut off to be placed directly above the support member 510 of the flower stem section support belt 506. The lifting mechanism 7022 descends again, placing the part of the flower stem to be cut off on the support member 510. At this time, the stem clamping claw 70236 still remains in the clamping state to fix the position of the bouquet.

[0154] Step 5: When the bouquet is transferred to the stem-pressing and cutting assembly 703, the pressing component 7037 presses the part of the flower stem to be cut into the interval groove opened on the support component 510. The two side walls of the interval groove form a circumferential limit on the flower stem to prevent the flower stem from slipping or rotating during cutting. While the pressing component 7037 is kept in a pressed state, the stem-cutting motor 7035 rotates and the stem-cutting blade 7036 moves quickly in a direction perpendicular to the flower stem axis to complete the cutting of the flower stem. During the cutting process, the pressing component 7037 continues to press the flower stem to ensure a flat cut. The waste falls onto the horizontal conveyor belt 7051 of the waste discharge conveying mechanism 705, and is then transported out by the lifting conveyor belt 7052. The bouquet after stem cutting is transported to the next station by the transmission assembly 500.

[0155] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention. Various examples and illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the substantive content of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications or variations to the above-described specific embodiments after reading the specification without departing from the substance and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A flat-laying flower sorting device, characterized in that: Along the flower travel route, a manual feeding device (100) is provided. The feeding end of the conveying device (200) is connected to the discharge end of the manual feeding device (100). The conveying device (200) is equipped with a detection device (300) for detecting the parameters of a single flower. A compartment receiving device (400) is provided below the conveying device (200). The feeding end of the bouquet conveying device (500) is connected to the discharge end of the compartment receiving device (400). Along the flower travel route, the bouquet conveying device (500) is equipped with a bouquet thorn removal and leaf removal device (600), a bouquet stem cutting device (700), and a bundling machine (800).

2. The flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manual feeding device (100) includes: The feeding conveyor line (101) is set at an angle on the ground; The buffer plate (102) is connected to the high end of the feeding conveyor line (101); The flower-carrying conveyor assembly (103) is located on one side and below the buffer platform (102), and includes a conveyor belt (1033). Baffles (10331) are evenly arranged on the conveyor belt (1033), and a single flower placement slot (10332) is formed between adjacent baffles (10331). The release assembly (104) is located at the end of the flower-carrying conveyor assembly (103), and includes a swing arm assembly and a baffle (1044) that is driven to rotate by the swing arm assembly to allow the flowers to fall between the gaps.

3. The flat-laying flower sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The release assembly (104) further includes a housing (1041), a second drive motor (1042), and a drive shaft (1043). The drive shaft (1043) is installed inside the housing (1041). The second drive motor (1042) and the swing arm assembly are installed on one side of the housing (1041). The swing arm assembly includes a connecting rod (1045) and a swing arm (1046). One end of the connecting rod (1045) is connected to the output end of the second drive motor (1042), and the other end is connected to one end of the swing arm (1046). The other end of the swing arm (1046) is connected to one end of the drive shaft (1043). The baffle (1044) is installed on the drive shaft (1043).

4. The flat-laying flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device (200) has a conveyor frame (201) on which a carrier belt assembly for conveying flowers is mounted; The carrier belt assembly includes an annular carrier chain (202) and a chain drive assembly for driving the carrier chain (202) to rotate; the carrier chain (202) is provided with a plurality of carrier units (203) for conveying a single flower. The conveyor frame (201) is also provided with an active closing component (204) for closing the drive vehicle unit (203) and an active opening component (205) for opening the drive vehicle unit (203); the active closing component (204) is located at the corner where the vehicle unit (203) turns from the upward to the downward; there are multiple active opening components (205), and the active opening components (205) are located in the downward vehicle unit (203).

5. A flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle unit (203) includes two opposing gripper main plates (2031), the bottom of which is connected by a vehicle liner (2032); one end of the vehicle unit (203) is connected to the vehicle chain (202) and a driven closing component (2034) is provided; the other end of the vehicle unit (203) is connected to the vehicle chain (202) and a driven opening component (2035) is provided; the active closing component (204) cooperates with the driven closing component (2034) to close the vehicle unit (203), and the active opening component (205) cooperates with the driven opening component (2035) to open the vehicle unit (203).

6. The flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compartment receiving device (400) includes several compartment receiving modules, which are arranged horizontally along the conveying direction of the bouquet conveyor belt. Multiple compartment receiving modules are set up one-to-one with the grade of flowers, and the flowers in the same compartment receiving module are of the same grade. Each compartment receiving module includes: Compartment receiving frame (401). The compartment forward and backward lateral movement module (402) is installed on the compartment receiving frame (401); The compartment receiving mounting frame (405) is connected to the compartment front and rear lateral movement module (402) and is driven by the compartment front and rear lateral movement module (402). The compartment lifting module (403) is installed on the compartment receiving mounting frame (405); The material feeding and unloading module (404) is installed on the compartment lifting and lowering module (403).

7. A flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The compartment forward and backward lateral movement module (402) includes a forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame (4021) and a forward and backward lateral movement drive (4022). The forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame (4021) is mounted on the compartment receiving frame (401) and installed along the length of the compartment receiving frame (401). A transmission assembly (4023) is installed inside the forward and backward lateral movement mounting frame (4021). The output end of the forward and backward lateral movement drive (4022) is connected to the transmission assembly to drive the transmission assembly (4023) to move.

8. The flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bouquet conveying device (500) includes a first conveying section, a second conveying section and a third conveying section. The first conveying section is configured in conjunction with the compartment receiving device (400), the second conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet thorn removal and leaf removal device (600), and the third conveying section is configured in conjunction with the bouquet stem cutting device (700) and the binding machine (800). The bouquet conveying device (500) includes a first bouquet conveying belt (501) and a bouquet limiting belt (502), which are arranged through the first conveying section, the second conveying section and the third conveying section; a plurality of spacers (509) are evenly arranged on the bouquet limiting belt (502), and a bouquet receiving area is formed between adjacent spacers (509); The first conveying unit is also provided with a second bouquet conveyor belt (511), which is located on the other side of the bouquet limiting belt (502); The third conveying unit further includes a drive system, a first main drive shaft (507) and a first driven drive shaft (503) driven to rotate by the drive system, and a second main drive shaft (508) and a second driven drive shaft (504) driven to rotate by the drive system. The third conveying unit also includes a grid-type conveyor belt (505) and a flower stem support belt (506). The flower stem support belt (506) is provided with a support member (510) with a middle interval groove. The grid-type conveyor belt (505) is formed by multiple narrow belts arranged side by side at equal intervals and is sleeved on the first main drive shaft (507) and the first driven drive shaft (503). The flower stem support belt (506) is sleeved on the second main drive shaft (508) and the second driven drive shaft (504). The second main drive shaft (508) is located below the first driven drive shaft (507). The bouquet limiting belt (502) is sleeved on the second main drive shaft (508) and the intermediate drive shaft at the feeding station of the flower sorting equipment.

9. A flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bouquet thorn-removing and leaf-removing device (600) includes: Defoliation and leaf removal machine frame (601). The embossing belt assembly (602) is installed on the side of the barbed and defoliant frame (601), and its conveying direction is consistent with the bouquet conveying direction. It is used to press down the flower rods on the bouquet conveying belt, and the embossing belt assembly (602) is located in the gap formed between the limiting members of the bouquet limiting belt of the bouquet conveying belt. A pre-cut stem assembly (603), which is installed at the input end of the barbed and defoliated frame (601), is used to pre-cut the stems of longer bouquets; The thorn and leaf removal assembly (604), located at the rear end of the pre-cut stem assembly (603), includes an upper thorn and leaf removal group and a lower thorn and leaf removal group, which move relative to each other. The flower stem of the bouquet is located between the upper thorn and leaf removal group and the lower thorn and leaf removal group, and is used to remove the thorns and leaves of the bouquet.

10. A flat-lay flower sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bouquet stem cutting device (700) includes a gathering assembly (701), a gripping assembly (702), and a stem pressing and cutting assembly (703). The gathering assembly (701) is mounted on the bouquet conveyor (500) and has a gathering gripper (7011) that extends into the grid of the grid conveyor belt (505) in the bouquet conveyor (500) to gather the bouquet. The gripping assembly (702) has a stem clamping gripper (70236) that can be raised and lowered and moved in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the bouquet conveyor (500). The stem pressing and cutting assembly (703) includes a stem cutting knife (7036) and a pressing member (7037) that presses the flower stem into the spacer groove.

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