Apple sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery, and particularly relates to an apple sorting machine which comprises a main body, a sorting cylinder and a feeding port, the sorting cylinder is rotatably installed in the main body, the feeding port is communicated and connected with the sorting cylinder, a discharging port is formed in the bottom of the main body, the discharging port is communicated and connected with the sorting cylinder, a rotating motor is arranged at the right end of the sorting cylinder, and the rotating motor is connected with the sorting cylinder. The apple sorting device has the advantages that the sorting cylinder is provided with the screening opening with the hole diameter becoming larger from left to right, accurate sorting can be carried out according to the sizes of apples, the sorting accuracy is improved, the guide ring is made of rubber materials, the sorting efficiency is improved, the sorting efficiency is improved, and the sorting quality is improved. Apples can be flexibly guided into the sorting cylinder, and the surfaces of the apples are prevented from being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of agricultural machinery, and in particular relates to an apple sorting machine. Background Art

[0002] The traditional apple sorting and packaging process is done manually. The picked apples are manually placed into a standard measuring instrument one by one to measure the diameter of the apples. The measured apples are then put into the packaging net. According to the measurement results, they are packed into packaging boxes according to grade and put on the market. Although my country is a country with a large population, the labor cost is high. Due to the large market demand for apples, the traditional manual sorting and packaging of apples has the disadvantages of low efficiency and high labor cost, which can no longer meet the needs of modern society. Some special machines for sorting or packaging apples have appeared in China.

[0003] However, the following issues still exist:

[0004] The existing technology automation efficiency is not high;

[0005] The apples sorted by the apple sorting machine will fall too fast and collide with the loading box, causing the apples to be easily damaged. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an apple sorting machine to solve the problem that the prior art causes apples to be easily damaged.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] An apple sorting machine comprises a main body, a sorting barrel and a feed port. The sorting barrel is rotatably installed inside the main body. The feed port is conductively connected to the sorting barrel. A discharge port is provided at the bottom of the main body. The discharge port is conductively connected to the sorting barrel. A rotating motor is provided at the right end of the sorting barrel. Both ends of the rotating motor are fixedly connected to the main body. A screening port with an aperture increasing from left to right is provided on the sorting barrel.

[0009] Furthermore, concave slide rails are provided at both ends of the sorting barrel, pulleys are connected to the outer sides of the slide rails, and the pulleys are fixed on both sides of the main body.

[0010] Furthermore, a retaining ring is provided at the right end of the sorting cylinder, a rotating shaft is provided on the retaining ring, and the retaining ring is connected to the rotating motor through the rotating shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, a guide ring is provided inside the sorting barrel, and the guide ring is spirally arranged on the inner wall of the sorting barrel from left to right.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide ring is made of rubber.

[0013] Furthermore, at least three groups of discharge ports are provided, and the three groups of discharge ports are arranged equidistantly below the sorting cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, a buffer curtain is provided at the connection between the discharge port and the main body.

[0015] Furthermore, base frames are provided on both sides of the bottom of the main body.

[0016] The sorting cylinder is a rotatable component installed inside the main body and is used to sort apples.

[0017] The feed port is connected to the sorting cylinder and is used to input the apples to be sorted into the machine.

[0018] The discharge port is located at the bottom of the main body and is connected to the sorting cylinder for discharging the sorted apples.

[0019] The rotary motor is installed at the right end of the sorting cylinder to drive the rotation of the sorting cylinder.

[0020] The screening port is located on the sorting cylinder, and the aperture gradually increases from left to right, and is used to sort apples according to size.

[0021] The slide rails and pulleys are located at both ends of the sorting cylinder and are used to support and guide the movement of the sorting cylinder.

[0022] The retaining ring and the rotating shaft are located at the right end of the sorting cylinder and are used to connect the rotating motor so that the sorting cylinder can rotate.

[0023] The guide ring is located inside the sorting barrel and is made of rubber. It is used to guide the apples into the sorting barrel smoothly.

[0024] The discharge port buffer curtain connects the discharge port with the buffer device at the main body and is used to prevent the apples from being damaged when being discharged.

[0025] The bottom frame is located on both sides of the bottom of the main body and is used to support the entire machine.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The sorting barrel is provided with screening openings with increasing apertures from left to right, which can accurately sort apples according to their sizes, thus improving sorting accuracy. The guide ring is made of rubber material, which can softly guide the apples into the sorting barrel to avoid damaging the apple surface and ensure product quality. The design of supporting structures such as slide rails and pulleys makes the movement of the sorting barrel more stable. At the same time, the setting of connecting parts such as retaining rings and rotating shafts enhances the durability and stability of the machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of an embodiment of the apple sorting machine of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 The three-dimensional structure diagram of the apple sorting machine of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 3 The three-dimensional structure diagram of the apple sorting machine of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sorting cylinder in the embodiment of the apple sorting machine of the utility model;

[0032] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: main body 1, base frame 11, sorting cylinder 2, screening port 20, slide rail 21, pulley 22, retaining ring 23, rotating shaft 24, guide ring 25, feed port 3, discharge port 4, rotating motor 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0034] It should be noted that the same or similar numbers in the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the term "connection" or the like appears to indicate the connection relationship between components, the term should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. Example

[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the apple sorting machine comprises a main body 1, a sorting barrel 2, and a feed port 3. The sorting barrel 2 is rotatably installed inside the main body 1. The feed port 3 is conductively connected to the sorting barrel 2. A discharge port 4 is provided at the bottom of the main body 1. The discharge port 4 is conductively connected to the sorting barrel 2. A rotating motor 5 is provided at the right end of the sorting barrel 2. Both ends of the rotating motor 5 are fixedly connected to the main body 1. A screening port 20 with a larger aperture from left to right is provided on the sorting barrel 2. Both ends of the sorting barrel 2 are provided with concave slide rails 21. The outer side of the slide rail 21 is connected to a pulley 22. The wheels 22 are fixed on both sides of the main body 1, a retaining ring 23 is provided at the right end of the sorting cylinder 2, a rotating shaft 24 is provided on the retaining ring 23, the retaining ring 23 is connected to the rotating motor 5 through the rotating shaft 24, a guide ring 25 is provided inside the sorting cylinder 2, the guide ring 25 is spirally arranged on the inner wall of the sorting cylinder 2 from left to right, the guide ring 25 is made of rubber, at least three groups of discharge ports 4 are provided, and the three groups of discharge ports 4 are equidistantly arranged below the sorting cylinder 2, a buffer curtain is provided at the connection between the discharge port 4 and the main body 1, and a base frame 11 is also provided on both sides of the bottom of the main body 1.

[0038] The sorting barrel 2 is a rotatable component installed inside the main body, and is used for sorting apples. The feed port 3 is connected to the sorting barrel, and is used to input the apples to be sorted into the machine. The discharge port 4 is located at the bottom of the main body, and is connected to the sorting barrel, and is used to discharge the sorted apples. The rotary motor 5 is installed at the right end of the sorting barrel, and is used to drive the rotation of the sorting barrel. The screening port 20 is located on the sorting barrel, and the aperture gradually increases from left to right, and is used to sort apples according to size. The slide rail 21 and the pulley 22 are located at both ends of the sorting barrel, and are used to support and guide the movement of the sorting barrel. The retaining ring 23 and the rotating shaft 24 are located at the right end of the sorting barrel, and are used to connect the rotary motor so that the sorting barrel can rotate. The guide ring 25 is located inside the sorting barrel, and is made of rubber material, and is used to guide the apples to enter the sorting barrel smoothly. The discharge port buffer curtain connects the discharge port and the buffer device at the main body, and is used to prevent the apples from being damaged during discharge. The base frame 11 is located on both sides of the bottom of the main body, and is used to support the entire machine.

[0039] The rotating design of the sorting cylinder can effectively sort apples and improve the sorting efficiency. The sorting cylinder is driven by a rotating motor to realize a mechanized and automated sorting process, reduce manpower input, and improve production efficiency. The sorting cylinder is provided with a screening port with a larger aperture from left to right, which can be accurately sorted according to the size of the apples, improving the sorting accuracy. The guide ring is made of rubber material, which can softly guide the apples into the sorting cylinder to avoid damaging the apple surface and ensure product quality. The design of supporting structures such as slide rails and pulleys makes the movement of the sorting cylinder more stable. At the same time, the setting of connecting parts such as retaining rings and rotating shafts enhances the durability and stability of the machine. At least three groups of discharge ports are set, which are equidistantly arranged below the sorting cylinder. Multiple groups of apples can be sorted at the same time, improving production efficiency. The buffer curtain at the connection between the discharge port and the main body can effectively reduce the impact and damage of apples during the discharge process and protect the integrity of apples. The bottom chassis design provides a stable support for the machine, ensuring the stability and safety of the entire sorting machine during operation.

[0040] To sum up, the apple sorting machine has the characteristics of high efficiency, precision, stability and durability. It can meet the needs of apple sorting in industrial production and improve production efficiency and product quality.

[0041] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model. The common sense such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field are aware of all the common technical knowledge in the technical field of the utility model before the application date or priority date, can obtain all the existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply the conventional experimental means before that date. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement the scheme in combination with their own abilities under the enlightenment given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for the technicians in this field, without departing from the structure of the utility model, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model, and these will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the practicality of the patent.

Claims

1. Apple sorting machine, characterized by: The invention comprises a main body (1), a sorting barrel (2), and a feed port (3), wherein the sorting barrel (2) is rotatably mounted inside the main body (1), the feed port (3) is conductively connected to the sorting barrel (2), a discharge port (4) is provided at the bottom of the main body (1), the discharge port (4) is conductively connected to the sorting barrel (2), a rotating motor (5) is provided at the right end of the sorting barrel (2), both ends of the rotating motor (5) are fixedly connected to the main body (1), and a screening port (20) with an aperture increasing from left to right is provided on the sorting barrel (2).

2. The apple sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the sorting barrel (2) are provided with inwardly concave slide rails (21), the outer sides of the slide rails (21) are connected to pulleys (22), and the pulleys (22) are fixed to both sides of the main body (1).

3. The apple sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A retaining ring (23) is provided at the right end of the sorting cylinder (2), a rotating shaft (24) is provided on the retaining ring (23), and the retaining ring (23) is connected to the rotating motor (5) via the rotating shaft (24).

4. The apple sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide ring (25) is provided inside the sorting barrel (2), and the guide ring (25) is spirally arranged on the inner wall of the sorting barrel (2) from left to right.

5. The apple sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide ring (25) is made of rubber.

6. The apple sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least three groups of the discharge ports (4) are provided, and the three groups of the discharge ports (4) are arranged at equal distances below the sorting barrel (2).

7. The apple sorting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A buffer curtain is provided at the connection between the discharge port (4) and the main body (1).

8. The apple sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bottom frames (11) are also provided on both sides of the bottom of the main body (1).

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