Grain counting device

By designing a grain counting device including material storage, feeding tube, guide pillar, and segmentation disc, combined with the use of driving motors and counting sensors, the problem of low efficiency and poor accuracy in existing technologies has been solved. Fast and accurate seeds.

CN222420984UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION ACAD OF AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SCI
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Application Number
CN202421144442.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-21
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-21

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Technical Problem

The existing grain counting methods mainly rely on manual counting, resulting in long counting time, low efficiency and prone to errors, affecting the accuracy of the measurement data.

Method used

A seed -grain counting device is designed. The combination of material storage, feeding tube, guide pillar and segmentation plate, combined with the use of driving motors and counting sensors to achieve the rapid and accurate count of seed grains.

Benefits of technology

This device can significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of seed counting, reduce manual intervention, avoid errors, and improve work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a grain counting device which comprises a fixing frame, a storage hopper fixedly connected to the fixing frame, a discharging pipe fixedly connected to the lower end face of the storage hopper, a protective cover fixedly connected to the lower end face of the discharging pipe, a material distributing disc rotationally connected to the lower end face of the protective cover, and a connecting plate fixedly connected to the lower end face of the material distributing disc. The lower end face of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a counting box, the lower end face of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with a stabilizing frame, the upper end face of the stabilizing frame is fixedly connected with a driving motor, the output end of the driving motor is connected with a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotationally connected with the connecting plate. According to the grain counting device, grains fall into the material distribution groove under the rotation of the material distribution disc, the grains are moved to the position of the discharging opening through the rotation of the driving motor, and the falling grains are counted through the cooperation of the counting sensor, so that the grains can be rapidly counted, the counting accuracy is ensured, the counting efficiency is improved, and errors are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of counting devices, in particular to a seed counting device. Background Art

[0002] Castor seeds, also commonly known as hemp seeds, are the mature seeds of the castor plant of the genus Ricinus in the Euphorbiaceae family. my country is one of the main countries in the world that cultivates castor and produces castor seeds. Castor is an oil crop with high economic value. In order to ensure the quality of planting, the number of seeds needs to be counted during the planting work.

[0003] In agricultural scientific research, measuring the grain mass of a unit number of grain seeds (such as 100-grain weight and 1,000-grain weight) is an important measurement task. By measuring the grain mass of a unit number of grain seeds, it is possible to measure the impact of factors such as environment, cultivation technology, fertilization and pesticide application, and crop varieties on crop yield. Existing grain counting is usually done manually, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors, resulting in inaccurate measurement data and low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a grain counting device, which discharges materials from a storage hopper and transports them downward through a discharge pipe. With the use of a guide column, the grains slide along the guide column to a distribution plate. With the rotation of the distribution plate, the grains fall into a distribution trough. The grains are moved to the position of a discharge port by the rotation of a driving motor. With the use of a counting sensor, the falling grains are counted, thereby realizing rapid counting of the grains, ensuring the accuracy of counting, improving the efficiency of counting, and avoiding errors.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a grain counting device, comprising a fixed frame, a storage hopper is fixedly connected to the fixed frame, a feeding tube is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the storage hopper, a protective cover is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the feeding tube, a distributing disk is rotatably connected to the lower end surface of the protective cover, a stabilizing frame is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the distributing disk, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the stabilizing frame, a counting box is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the connecting plate, a driving motor is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the connecting plate, a rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the driving motor, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting plate, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the distributing disk, a plurality of evenly distributed distributing grooves are provided on the upper end surface of the distributing disk, a material guide column is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the distributing disk, a plurality of feeding ports are provided on the connecting plate, and the plurality of feeding ports are evenly distributed around the axis of the connecting plate, a plurality of counting sensors are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the counting box, and the plurality of counting sensors correspond to the plurality of feeding ports one by one.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the grains are dropped through the storage hopper, dropped through the discharge pipe, and all dropped on the guide column. After being guided by the guide column, all the grains are guided into the distribution groove on the distribution plate. Under the action of the driving motor, the rotating shaft drives the distribution plate and the guide column to rotate on the connecting plate. During the rotation of the distribution plate, the grains in the distribution groove are transported to the corresponding discharge port. The falling grains are counted by the counting sensor, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of the grain counting.

[0007] In order to realize the rapid counting of grains and improve the counting efficiency;

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: a positioning frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the discharge pipe, a forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected to the positioning frame, a rotating column is connected to the output end of the forward and reverse motor, an adjustment plate is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating column away from the forward and reverse motor, and the adjustment plate is rotatably connected to the discharge pipe.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: through the rotation of the forward and reverse motors, the rotating column can drive the adjustment plate to rotate, and through the rotation of the adjustment plate, the amount of grain feeding is controlled, which is convenient for adjusting the adjustment plate according to actual needs, thereby improving the flexibility during use;

[0010] In order to realize rotation adjustment of the adjustment plate;

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: the lower end surface of the counting box is fixedly connected with a conveying pipe, the lower end surface of the conveying pipe is fixedly connected with a collecting box, the collecting box is movably connected with a collecting box, and a handle is fixedly connected to one side of the collecting box.

[0012] The beneficial effect of this improvement is that the counted grains can be transported through the transport pipe to the collection box in the collection box, which is convenient for centralized collection of the grains and convenient for the staff to centrally process the grains in the collection box later;

[0013] In order to realize the centralized collection of counted grains;

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: a rotation groove is provided on the upper end surface of the distribution disc, a rotation ring is rotationally linked in the rotation groove, and the rotation ring is fixedly connected to the protective cover.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: by using the rotating groove and the rotating ring, the sealing of the connection between the protective cover and the material distribution plate can be ensured, while ensuring the stability of the rotation of the separation plate, and preventing the connection between the protective cover and the material distribution plate from being separated, resulting in the problem of grain scattering;

[0016] In order to achieve a sealed connection between the distribution plate and the protective cover, and at the same time ensure the normal rotation of the distribution plate;

[0017] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: the inner diameter of the material guiding column gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: by setting the inner diameter of the guide column to gradually increase from top to bottom, the falling grains can be guided to prevent the accumulation of seed materials, and the seed materials can be quickly transported to the distribution trough on the distribution plate to prevent the grains from being blocked;

[0019] In order to realize the material conveying of the falling grains;

[0020] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: a stabilizing plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the counting box, and the stabilizing plate is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: by using the stabilizing plate, the counting box can be fixed, the stability of the counting box, the connecting plate and the material distribution plate can be ensured, the stable counting can be ensured, and the stability of the device during use can be improved;

[0022] In order to fix the counting box and ensure stable use;

[0023] As a further improvement of the above technical solution: a control box is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the stabilizing plate.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this improvement are: by using the control box, the counting device can be controlled, the feeding speed of the grains and the speed of the material distribution can be adjusted, and the counting device can be flexibly controlled;

[0025] In order to achieve flexible adjustment and control of the counting device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 An isometric structural schematic diagram provided for the utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A top view provided for the utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 The utility model provides Figure 2 The three-dimensional cross-section view at AA in the middle;

[0029] Figure 4 The utility model provides Figure 3 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 The utility model provides Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0031] In the figure, 1, fixed frame; 11, storage hopper; 12, discharge pipe; 13, protective cover; 14, distribution plate; 15, connecting plate; 16, counting box; 17, stabilizing frame; 18, driving motor; 19, rotating shaft; 20, distribution trough; 21, guide column; 22, discharge port; 23, counting sensor; 31, positioning frame; 32, forward and reverse motor; 33, rotating column; 34, adjusting plate; 41, conveying pipe; 42, collecting box; 43, collecting box; 44, handle; 51, rotating trough; 52, rotating ring; 61, stabilizing plate; 71, control box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the utility model, the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The description in this part is only exemplary and explanatory and should not have any limiting effect on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a grain counting device provided by an embodiment of the utility model comprises a fixed frame 1, to which a storage hopper 11 is fixedly connected, and the storage hopper 11 can pre-store grains, and a lower end surface of the storage hopper 11 is fixedly connected to a feeding pipe 12, and a lower end surface of the feeding pipe 12 is fixedly connected to a protective cover 13, and a lower end surface of the protective cover 13 is rotatably connected to a distribution plate 14, and the grains are transported to the distribution plate 14 through the feeding pipe 12, and a connecting plate 15 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the distribution plate 14, and a counting box 16 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the connecting plate 15, and a stabilizing frame 17 is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the connecting plate 15, and a driving motor 18 is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the stabilizing frame 17, and the driving motor 18 can be fixed by the stabilizing frame 17 to ensure the stable output of the driving motor 18 The output end of the driving motor 18 is connected to a rotating shaft 19, which is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 15. The rotating shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate 14. A plurality of evenly distributed material distribution grooves 20 are provided on the upper end surface of the material distribution plate 14. A material guide column 21 is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the material distribution plate 14. A plurality of material discharge ports 22 are provided on the connecting plate 15. Under the action of the driving motor 18, the rotating shaft 19 drives the material distribution plate 14 and the material guide column 21 to rotate, and the grains are received by the plurality of material distribution grooves 20 on the material distribution plate 14. In the process of the rotation of the material distribution plate 14, the grains are transported to three material discharge ports 22. The plurality of material discharge ports 22 are evenly distributed around the axis of the connecting plate 15. A plurality of counting sensors 23 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the counting box 16. The plurality of counting sensors 23 are connected to the plurality of The feeding ports 22 correspond to each other one by one, and the falling grains are counted by using three counting sensors 23. A positioning frame 31 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding tube 12, and a forward and reverse motor 32 is fixedly connected to the positioning frame 31. The positioning frame 31 can fix the forward and reverse motor 32 to ensure the stable output of the forward and reverse motor 32. A rotating column 33 is connected to the output end of the forward and reverse motor 32, and an adjusting plate 34 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating column 33 away from the forward and reverse motor 32. The adjusting plate 34 is rotatably connected to the feeding tube 12. By using the forward and reverse motor 32, the rotating column 33 can drive the adjusting plate 34 to rotate, and the amount of grain feeding can be controlled by reversing the adjusting plate 34. The lower end surface of the counting box 16 is fixedly connected to a conveying pipe 41, and the lower end surface of the conveying pipe 41 is fixedly connected to the A collecting box 42 is fixedly connected, a collecting box 43 is movably connected inside the collecting box 42, a handle 44 is fixedly connected to one side of the collecting box 43, the conveying pipe 41 can convey the counted grains, and all of them are collected in the collecting box 43, which is convenient for the staff to collect and process them in a centralized manner. A rotating groove 51 is provided on the upper end surface of the distribution plate 14, and a rotating ring 52 is rotatably connected inside the rotating groove 51, and the rotating ring 52 is fixedly connected to the protective cover 13. The use of the rotating groove 51 and the rotating ring 52 can ensure that when the distribution plate 14 rotates normally, the protective cover 13 can be used to limit the grains and prevent the grains from being dispersed to the outside and causing scattering. The inner diameter of the guide column 21 gradually increases from top to bottom, and the inner diameter of the guide column 21 gradually increases from top to bottom, so that the falling grains can be guided.To prevent grain accumulation, a stabilizing plate 61 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the counting box 16, and the stabilizing plate 61 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 1. The stabilizing plate 61 can support and stabilize the counting box 16, the connecting plate 15 and the material distribution plate 14 to ensure stability during use. A control box 71 is fixedly connected to the upper end surface of the stabilizing plate 61, and the control box 71 can control the counting device, which is convenient for the staff to operate.

[0034] The working principle and use process of the utility model are as follows: when in use, the grains to be counted are poured into the storage hopper 11, and the rotating column 33 drives the adjusting plate 34 to rotate through the action of the forward and reverse motor 32, so as to control the amount of the falling grains, and all the falling grains fall on the guide column 21, and are guided by the guide column 21 to be transported to the distribution plate 14, and the falling grains are received by the several distribution grooves 20 on the distribution plate 14, and at the same time, the operation of the driving motor 18 is driven by the rotating shaft 19 to drive the distribution plate 14 to be distributed. The material tray 14 and the material guide column 21 rotate to transport the grains in the distribution trough 20 to the three discharge ports 22. In the process of the grains falling, the three counting sensors 23 respectively count the grains falling from their corresponding discharge ports. The counted grains are all collected in the collection box 43 through the conveying pipe 41. After the counting is completed, the staff can pull out the collection box 43 through the handle 44 to facilitate the centralized collection and processing of the collected grains, thereby realizing the use process of the entire grain counting device.

[0035] The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to professionals in this field.

[0036] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A grain counting device, comprising a fixing frame (1), characterized in that: A storage hopper (11) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (1), a feeding pipe (12) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the storage hopper (11), a protective cover (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the feeding pipe (12), a distribution plate (14) is rotatably connected to the lower end surface of the protective cover (13), a connecting plate (15) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the distribution plate (14), and a counting box (16) is fixedly connected to the lower end surface of the connecting plate (15); The lower end surface of the connecting plate (15) is fixedly connected to a stabilizing frame (17), the upper end surface of the stabilizing frame (17) is fixedly connected to a driving motor (18), the output end of the driving motor (18) is connected to a rotating shaft (19), the rotating shaft (19) is rotatably connected to the connecting plate (15), the rotating shaft (19) is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate (14), the upper end surface of the material distribution plate (14) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed material distribution grooves (20), the upper end surface of the material distribution plate (14) is fixedly connected to a material guide column (21), the connecting plate (15) is provided with a plurality of material discharge ports (22), the plurality of material discharge ports (22) are evenly distributed around the axis of the connecting plate (15), the outer wall of the counting box (16) is fixedly connected to a plurality of counting sensors (23), the plurality of counting sensors (23) correspond one to one to the plurality of material discharge ports (22).

2. A grain counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning frame (31) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feed tube (12), a forward and reverse motor (32) is fixedly connected to the positioning frame (31), an output end of the forward and reverse motor (32) is connected to a rotating column (33), an end of the rotating column (33) away from the forward and reverse motor (32) is fixedly connected to an adjusting plate (34), and the adjusting plate (34) is rotatably connected to the feed tube (12).

3. A grain counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the counting box (16) is fixedly connected to a conveying pipe (41), the lower end surface of the conveying pipe (41) is fixedly connected to a collecting box (42), a collecting box (43) is movably connected inside the collecting box (42), and a handle (44) is fixedly connected to one side of the collecting box (43).

4. A grain counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the material distribution plate (14) is provided with a rotation groove (51), a rotation ring (52) is rotatably linked in the rotation groove (51), and the rotation ring (52) is fixedly connected to the protective cover (13).

5. A grain counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the material guiding column (21) gradually increases from top to bottom.

6. A grain counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stabilizing plate (61) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the counting box (16), and the stabilizing plate (61) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (1).

7. A grain counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the stabilizing plate (61) is fixedly connected to a control box (71).