Pretreatment device for dogwood fruit processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pretreatment device for dogwood fruit processing, which comprises a conveying component, a control unit, a vibrating component, a cleaning component, a sterilizing component, a baking component, a pitting component, a drying component and a collecting box, infrared sensors electrically connected with the control unit are mounted on the cleaning part, the sterilizing part, the baking part, the coring part and the drying part and used for detecting the positions of the dogwood fruits on the conveying part, and the control unit is used for controlling the coring part according to the positions of the dogwood fruits on the conveying part. And the cleaning part, the sterilizing part, the baking part, the coring part and the drying part are controlled to start and stop. The cornus officinalis fruit pretreatment device is simple in structure and easy and convenient to operate, automation is achieved, the cornus officinalis fruit pretreatment effect is good, and the treatment efficiency and the treatment quality can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cornus officinalis fruit processing, in particular to a pretreatment device for cornus officinalis fruit processing. Background Art

[0002] Cornus officinalis is a deciduous tree or shrub of the Cornaceae family and the genus Cornus. It has a cultivation history of more than 2,000 years in my country. Its mature and dried fruits, after removing the core, are the precious Chinese medicinal material Cornus officinalis, which nourishes the liver and kidneys, astringes the essence and qi, and strengthens collapse. It can treat pain in the waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, liver deficiency, cold and heat, excessive sweating, and heart palpitations.

[0003] Modern pharmacological research has found that Cornus officinalis has a wide range of pharmacological activities, among which iridoid glycosides are the main chemical components and active ingredients in Cornus officinalis. In addition, Cornus officinalis is also rich in active ingredients such as saponins, polysaccharides, flavonoids, tannins, organic acids, esters, etc., which have multiple pharmacological effects such as improving immunity, anti-tumor, lowering blood sugar, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant.

[0004] Cornus officinalis fruit processing requires a series of operations, including cleaning, sterilization, roasting, pitting, and drying, to meet subsequent processing requirements. Existing processing equipment relies primarily on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency and poor quality assurance. Furthermore, this operation leads to resource waste and safety issues, necessitating a solution. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects and shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit, which can save resource consumption in the pretreatment process, has a higher degree of automation, and can provide integrated pretreatment of cleaning, sterilization, baking, pitting and drying.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit, comprising a conveying component, a control unit, a vibrating component installed on the inner side of the conveying component, and a cleaning component, a sterilizing component, a baking component, a pitting component, a drying component and a collection box arranged in sequence along the conveying direction of the conveying component, characterized in that: the conveying component is used to convey cornus officinalis fruit, the vibrating component is used to drive the cornus officinalis fruit to flip on the conveying component, the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component are respectively used to clean, sterilize, bake and pit the cornus officinalis fruit, and the collection box is used to collect the processed cornus officinalis fruit; the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component are all equipped with infrared sensors electrically connected to the control unit for detecting the position of the cornus officinalis fruit on the conveying component, and the control unit is used to control the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component to start and stop operation according to the position of the cornus officinalis fruit on the conveying component.

[0008] Furthermore, the conveying component includes a conveyor belt and a first drive motor for driving the conveyor belt. Transparent baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt. The first drive motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0009] Furthermore, the vibrating component is a vibrator, the vibrator is electrically connected to the control unit, and the working end of the vibrator is in contact with the inner side surface of the conveyor belt.

[0010] Furthermore, the cleaning component includes a nozzle for spraying cleaning water, a water supply pipe connected to the nozzle, and a solenoid valve installed in the water supply pipe. The nozzle is located above the conveyor belt, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the sterilization component adopts an ultraviolet sterilizer, which is located above the conveyor belt and is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0012] Furthermore, the baking component adopts a baking oven, the baking oven is electrically connected to the control unit, and the conveyor belt passes through the interior of the baking oven.

[0013] Furthermore, the core removal component includes a rolling roller and a second drive motor for driving the rolling roller to rotate, the rolling roller is used to roll the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt, and the second drive motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0014] Furthermore, the drying component includes a hot air blower and a hot air hood connected to the hot air blower, the hot air blower is electrically connected to the control unit, and the outlet of the hot air hood faces the conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, sorting components are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt between the drying component and the collecting box, for sorting out the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt that do not meet the processing requirements. The sorting component includes a robotic arm and a vacuum suction cup installed on the robotic arm. A camera with a lens facing the conveyor belt is provided above the sorting component, for capturing images of the processed cornus officinalis fruits. An infrared sensor is installed on the camera, for detecting the position of the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt. The robotic arm, vacuum suction cup, camera and infrared sensor are respectively electrically connected to the control unit.

[0016] Furthermore, the control unit is also electrically connected to an input / output unit, a storage unit and an alarm unit. The input / output unit adopts a liquid crystal touch screen, the storage unit adopts a desktop computer, and the alarm unit adopts an audible and visual alarm.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. The utility model adopts a control unit for systematic control, making the entire pretreatment process of Cornus officinalis fruit more controllable and avoiding the occurrence of production safety problems.

[0019] 2. The utility model uses infrared sensors to identify the position of the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt in real time. When it is identified that the cornus officinalis fruits are conveyed to the bottom of the corresponding pre-processing components, the corresponding pre-processing components will be started to work, thereby realizing automated operation and effectively saving energy and resource consumption during the pre-processing process.

[0020] 3. The utility model provides a sorting component before the collection box, which can timely and conveniently sort the cornus officinalis fruits that do not meet the processing requirements, realize separate collection, and improve the efficiency and quality of pretreatment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figure 1, a pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit, comprising a conveying part 6, a control unit, a vibrating part 7 installed on the inner side of the conveying part 6, and a cleaning part 1, a sterilizing part 2, a baking part 3, a pitting part 4, a drying part 5 and a collecting box 12 arranged in sequence along the conveying direction of the conveying part 6, the conveying part 6 is used to convey the cornus officinalis fruit, the vibrating part 7 is used to drive the cornus officinalis fruit to flip on the conveying part 6, the cleaning part 1, the sterilizing part 2, the baking part 3, the pitting part 4 and the drying part 5 are respectively used to clean, sterilize, bake and pit the cornus officinalis fruit, and the collecting box 12 is used to collect the processed cornus officinalis fruit; the cleaning part 1, the sterilizing part 2, the baking part 3, the pitting part 4 and the drying part 5 are all equipped with an infrared sensor 9 electrically connected to the control unit for detecting the position of the cornus officinalis fruit on the conveying part 6, and the control unit is used to control the cleaning part 1, the sterilizing part 2, the baking part 3, the pitting part 4 and the drying part 5 to start and stop operation according to the position of the cornus officinalis fruit on the conveying part 6.

[0024] In the present utility model, the conveying component 6 includes a conveyor belt and a first driving motor for driving the conveyor belt. Transparent baffles 8 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 6, which can prevent the cornus officinalis fruits from falling from the conveyor belt 6 during the processing process, protect the entire pretreatment device from external interference, and facilitate observation of the processing process of the cornus officinalis fruits from the outside; the first driving motor is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls its start and stop.

[0025] In the present invention, the vibrating component 7 adopts a vibrator, which is electrically connected to the control unit and is controlled by the control unit to start and stop the vibrator. The working end of the vibrator 7 contacts the inner side of the conveyor belt 6.

[0026] In the utility model, the cleaning component 1 includes a nozzle for spraying cleaning water, a water supply pipe connected to the nozzle and an electromagnetic valve installed in the water supply pipe. The nozzle is located above the conveyor belt 6. The electromagnetic valve is electrically connected to the control unit and is controlled to open and close by the control unit.

[0027] In the present invention, the sterilization component 2 is an ultraviolet sterilizer. The ultraviolet sterilizer 2 is located above the conveyor belt 6 and is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit controls the start and stop of the ultraviolet sterilizer.

[0028] In the present invention, the baking component 3 adopts a baking oven, and its baking temperature can reach 70° C. The baking oven 3 is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls its start and stop. The conveyor belt 6 passes through the interior of the baking oven 3.

[0029] In the present invention, the core removal component 4 includes a rolling roller and a second drive motor for driving the rolling roller to rotate. The rolling roller is used to roll the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt 6. The second drive motor is electrically connected to the control unit, and its start and stop are controlled by the control unit.

[0030] In the present invention, the drying component 5 includes a hot air blower and a hot air hood connected to the hot air blower. The hot air blower is electrically connected to the control unit, and its start and stop are controlled by the control unit. The outlet of the hot air hood faces the conveyor belt 6.

[0031] In the present utility model, sorting components 11 are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 6 between the drying component 5 and the collecting box 12, which are used to sort out the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt 6 that do not meet the processing requirements (that is, the Cornus officinalis fruits that are not cleaned or have damaged surfaces). The sorting component 6 includes a robotic arm and a vacuum suction cup installed on the robotic arm, the vacuum suction cup is connected to an air compressor, and a camera 10 with a lens facing the conveyor belt is provided above the sorting component 6, which is used to capture images of the processed Cornus officinalis fruits. An infrared sensor 9 is installed on the camera 10, which is used to detect the position of the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt 6. The robotic arm, the vacuum suction cup, the camera and the infrared sensor 9 are respectively electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls their start and stop.

[0032] In the utility model, the control unit is also electrically connected to an input and output unit, a storage unit and an alarm unit. The input and output unit adopts a liquid crystal touch screen, the storage unit adopts a desktop computer, and the alarm unit adopts an audible and visual alarm.

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0034] The utility model uses an infrared sensor 9 to identify the position of cornus officinalis fruit on the conveyor belt 6 in real time. The infrared sensor 9 uses an intelligent HC-SR501 pyroelectric sensor based on infrared technology. When cornus officinalis fruit is within the detection range of the infrared sensor 9, the infrared sensor 9 outputs a high level to the control unit. When cornus officinalis fruit is not within the detection range of the infrared sensor 9, the infrared sensor 9 outputs a low level to the control unit. The control unit determines the position of the cornus officinalis fruit by reading the level output by the infrared sensor 9.

[0035] When the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt 6 are conveyed to the bottom of the nozzle, the infrared sensor 9 detects the position information and transmits it to the control unit. The control unit controls the nozzle and the vibrator 7 to work, and at the same time controls the first drive motor to stop working, so that the Cornus officinalis fruits stay under the nozzle. At this time, the water sprayed by the nozzle (or cleaning liquid) cleans the Cornus officinalis fruits; at the same time, the vibrator 7 drives the Cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt 6 to turn over, ensuring that the Cornus officinalis fruits can be cleaned.

[0036] After a certain period of cleaning, the control unit controls the first driving motor to start working, and transmits the cleaned Cornus officinalis fruits to the next processing position.

[0037] Similarly, when the cornus officinalis fruits are conveyed to the positions of the sterilization component 2, baking component 3, pitting component 4 and drying component 5, the infrared sensor 9 detects the position information and transmits it to the control unit. The control unit controls the sterilization component 2, baking component 3, pitting component 4 and drying component 5 to respectively complete the sterilization, baking, pitting and drying of the cornus officinalis fruits. The processed cornus officinalis fruits are finally conveyed to the collection box 12 via the conveyor belt 6. During the entire pretreatment process, the baking component 3 (i.e., the baking oven) remains open.

[0038] In addition, the camera 10 captures an image of the processed Cornus officinalis fruit, reads the image, and transmits the read information to the control unit. The control unit automatically identifies the Cornus officinalis fruit that is not cleaned or has surface damage, and then controls the sorting component 11 to sort out the Cornus officinalis fruit that is not cleaned or has surface damage and store them separately.

[0039] Specifically, the control unit controls the robotic arm to move above the cornus officinalis fruits to be sorted, and then controls the vacuum suction cup to sort out the cornus officinalis fruits through adsorption.

[0040] The infrared sensor 9 installed on the camera 10 is also used to detect and identify the position of the Cornus officinalis fruit. When the Cornus officinalis fruit runs under the camera 10, the control unit controls the first drive motor to stop running, and at the same time the camera 10 captures images of the Cornus officinalis fruit below.

[0041] In addition, the input and output unit uses a LCD touch screen to realize the input and output of system parameters and the display of data; the storage unit uses a desktop computer to store related data; the alarm unit uses an audible and visual alarm to automatically alarm when errors occur in system operation or safety risks arise, which can further improve the level of automation and production safety and improve the pretreatment quality of Cornus officinalis fruit.

[0042] The control unit uses a high-performance, low-cost, and low-power STM32MP131 series processor. Through the motor drive unit, the control unit controls the first drive motor, vibrator, solenoid valve, UV sterilizer 2, oven 3, second drive motor, hot air blower, camera 10, robotic arm, and vacuum suction cup.

[0043] Specifically, the STM32MP131 series processors have encryption algorithm accelerators to enhance hardware robustness, memory protection to prevent unauthorized access, code isolation mechanisms for runtime protection, multiple functions to ensure platform certification during the life cycle, and a complete security ecosystem. They also use the SPI bus to communicate with and control the drive motor and vibrator.

[0044] Although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0045] Therefore, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present application; that is, all equivalent modifications made according to the scope of the claims of the present application are within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit, comprising a conveying component, a control unit, a vibrating component installed inside the conveying component, and a cleaning component, a sterilizing component, a baking component, a core removing component, a drying component and a collecting box sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the conveying component, characterized in that: The conveying component is used to convey the cornus fruits, the vibrating component is used to drive the cornus fruits to turn over on the conveying component, the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component are respectively used to clean, sterilize, bake and pit the cornus fruits, and the collecting box is used to collect the processed cornus fruits; the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component are all equipped with infrared sensors electrically connected to the control unit for detecting the position of the cornus fruits on the conveying component, and the control unit is used to control the cleaning component, the sterilizing component, the baking component, the pitting component and the drying component to start and stop operation according to the position of the cornus fruits on the conveying component.

2. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying component includes a conveyor belt and a first driving motor for driving the conveyor belt to operate. Transparent baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt. The first driving motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

3. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibrating component adopts a vibrator, the vibrator is electrically connected to the control unit, and the working end of the vibrator contacts the inner side surface of the conveyor belt.

4. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning component includes a nozzle for spraying cleaning water, a water supply pipe connected to the nozzle, and a solenoid valve installed in the water supply pipe. The nozzle is located above the conveyor belt, and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the control unit.

5. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sterilization component adopts an ultraviolet sterilizer, which is located above the conveyor belt and is electrically connected to the control unit.

6. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baking component adopts a baking oven, the baking oven is electrically connected to the control unit, and the conveyor belt passes through the interior of the baking oven.

7. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The core removing component includes a rolling roller and a second driving motor for driving the rolling roller to rotate, the rolling roller is used to roll the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt, and the second driving motor is electrically connected to the control unit.

8. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drying component comprises a hot air blower and a hot air hood connected to the hot air blower, the hot air blower is electrically connected to the control unit, and the outlet of the hot air hood faces the conveyor belt.

9. The pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to claim 2, characterized in that: Sorting components are respectively provided on both sides of the conveyor belt between the drying component and the collecting box, which are used to sort out the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt that do not meet the processing requirements. The sorting component includes a mechanical arm and a vacuum suction cup installed on the mechanical arm. A camera with a lens facing the conveyor belt is provided above the sorting component, which is used to take images of the processed cornus officinalis fruits. An infrared sensor is installed on the camera, which is used to detect the position of the cornus officinalis fruits on the conveyor belt. The mechanical arm, the vacuum suction cup, the camera and the infrared sensor are respectively electrically connected to the control unit.

10. A pretreatment device for processing cornus officinalis fruit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The control unit is also electrically connected to an input-output unit, a storage unit and an alarm unit. The input-output unit adopts a liquid crystal touch screen, the storage unit adopts a desktop computer, and the alarm unit adopts an audible and visual alarm.

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