Flower branch separation device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of flower sorting automation equipment, and in particular to a flower branch separation device, comprising: a transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism can realize cyclic transmission, the transmission mechanism is tilted, and the right end of the transmission mechanism is located below the left end of the transmission mechanism; a lever, a plurality of levers are provided, the levers are equidistantly arranged on the transmission mechanism, the projection distance d of the spacing between adjacent levers on the horizontal plane is equal to the distance D between adjacent carriers on the feeding mechanism, and the speed V of the lever along the horizontal direction is 0. x The present invention drives the lever to move cyclically through a sprocket and chain assembly that can move cyclically and is tilted, and keeps the lateral movement speed of the lever the same as the feeding speed of the feeding mechanism, so that the branches can be divided at a uniform speed and continuously, thereby improving the efficiency of order division.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of flower sorting automation equipment, and in particular to a flower branch separation device. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are many varieties of flowers in the market with different shapes. When sorting flowers, the flowers are usually manually clamped vertically on the carrier in the feeding mechanism, and the flower heads are clamped on the top, and transported toward the equipment through the feeding mechanism. A plurality of carriers are arranged on the feeding mechanism along the feeding direction. During the feeding process, the branches and leaves of adjacent flowers are easily entangled together. Therefore, the adjacent flowers need to be separated from the branches before sorting and identification.

[0003] The basic mechanism of the existing fresh cut flower branching equipment includes a synchronous belt transmission mechanism and a cylinder. The height of the striking shaft is adjusted by the synchronous belt, and the linear bearing is driven by the solenoid valve group and the cylinder to push the striking shaft toward the flowers. The synchronous belt drives the striking shaft to move synchronously with the feeding mechanism, and the striking shaft branches the flowers from top to bottom. After completing the branching of a part of the flowers, it is necessary to wait for the striking shaft to return to its original position before the feeding mechanism can be controlled to resume operation and branch, which results in low branching efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the branching efficiency of the existing flower branching device is low.

[0005] To this end, the utility model provides a flower branch separation device.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0007] A flower branch separation device, comprising:

[0008] A transmission mechanism, wherein the transmission mechanism can realize cyclic transmission, the transmission mechanism is arranged obliquely, and the right end of the transmission mechanism is located below the left end of the transmission mechanism;

[0009] The levers are provided in a plurality of numbers, and the levers are equidistantly arranged on the transmission mechanism. The projection distance d between the adjacent levers on the horizontal plane is equal to the distance D between the adjacent carriers on the feeding mechanism. The speed V of the levers in the horizontal direction is x The transmission speed V of the feeding mechanism 0 equal.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the inclined transmission mechanism drives the lever to move cyclically, and keeps the lateral movement speed of the lever the same as the feeding speed of the feeding mechanism, so that the branches can be separated at a uniform and uninterrupted speed, the action stroke is short, the separation efficiency is high, and the fixed-distance levers are evenly distributed, which can well control the front and rear spacing and posture of the fresh cut flowers, and improve the imaging effect of subsequent flower detection.

[0011] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a mounting plate, a chain, a sprocket and a driver, two sprockets are provided, the sprockets are rotatably connected to the mounting plate, the driver is connected to a sprocket, and the chain is sleeved on the sprocket.

[0012] Furthermore, the driver is connected to a sprocket located below in the vertical direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the horizontal movement direction of the inner part of the chain is the same as the movement direction of the feeding mechanism.

[0014] Further, the axis of the sprocket is located in a vertical plane.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the lever on the inner side of the chain extends away from one end of the chain toward the inner clamp, and the lever on the outer side of the chain extends away from one end of the chain toward the outer side. Therefore, when branching, only the lever on the inner side of the chain separates the branches from top to bottom, and the lever on the outer side of the chain will not interfere with the branching operation.

[0016] Furthermore, the position of the receptacle between the flower and the branch on the flower is point A. When the projection point of the end of the lever away from the chain in the horizontal plane moves to the midpoint of the line connecting the points A of adjacent flowers, the end of the lever away from the chain is recorded as point B. In the vertical direction, the height of point B does not exceed point A, and the distance between point B and point A in the vertical direction is H.

[0017] Furthermore, the H is less than 120 mm.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the starting position of the lever for separating branches and leaves is located below the flower and close to the flower, thereby expanding the branching range of the lever and improving the branching effect.

[0019] Furthermore, a protective shell is connected to the mounting plate, and the protective shell cover is arranged on the chain, the sprocket, and the lever on the chain which is located away from the feeding mechanism.

[0020] Furthermore, a limiting plate is connected to the mounting plate, a limiting groove is arranged on the limiting plate, the limiting groove is arranged along the extension direction of the chain, and the chain is embedded in the limiting groove.

[0021] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the application drives the lever to move cyclically through a transmission mechanism that can move cyclically and is arranged obliquely, and keeps the speed of the lateral movement of the lever the same as the feeding speed of the feeding mechanism, so that the branches can be separated at a uniform and uninterrupted speed, the action stroke is short, the efficiency of separation is high, the fixed-distance levers are evenly distributed, the front and rear spacing and posture of the fresh cut flowers can be well controlled, and the imaging effect of subsequent flower detection is improved.

[0022] The transmission mechanism in the present application adopts single power transmission, which has a simple structure and low cost. The transmission mechanism can be installed separately from the feeding mechanism through a fixed component. The interference between the transmission mechanism and the feeding mechanism is small, and the machine damage rate is low. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a flower branch separation device and a feeding mechanism in the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in the utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the chain and the lever in the utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a front view of the positional relationship between the clamp and the lever in the utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a top view of the positional relationship between the clamp and the lever in the utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the shift lever and the carrier in the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1. feeding mechanism; 11. carrier; 2. transmission mechanism; 21. mounting plate; 22. sprocket; 23. chain; 24. driver; 25. protective shell; 3. fixing assembly; 4. lever DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Now the utility model is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the utility model in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-6 , a flower branch separation device, including a transmission mechanism 2, a lever 4 and a fixing component 3.

[0035] The transmission mechanism 2 is assembled with the feeding mechanism 1 through the fixing assembly 3. The transmission mechanism 2 is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism 1, and the side of the transmission mechanism 2 close to the feeding mechanism 1 is defined as the inner side. The lever 4 is connected to the transmission mechanism 2 for branching. The feeding direction of the feeding mechanism 1 is the positive direction of X (right), and the flowers are clamped on the carrier and moved along the X direction in the horizontal plane.

[0036] The transmission mechanism 2 includes a mounting plate 21, a chain 23, a sprocket 22 and a driver 24. Two sprockets 22 are provided. The sprockets 22 are rotatably connected to the mounting plate 21. The axis of the sprocket 22 is located in a vertical plane. The mounting plate 21 is mounted on one side of the feeding mechanism 1 through a fixing component 3. The fixing component 3 can be a bolt, a fixing plate, etc. There is an angle between the line between the two sprockets 22 and the X direction. The sprocket 22 on the left is located above the other sprocket 22.

[0037] The driver 24 is a single power transmission device, which can be a driving machine or a motor. The driver 24 is connected to a sprocket 22. Preferably, the driver 24 is connected to the sprocket 22 located below in the vertical direction. The chain 23 is sleeved on the sprocket 22. The driver 24 drives the sprocket 22 directly connected thereto to rotate. The moving direction of the inner part of the chain 23 in the horizontal direction is the same as the moving direction of the feeding mechanism 1, thereby driving the chain 23 to move and realize cyclic transmission. Preferably, a limiting plate is connected to the mounting plate 21, and a limiting groove is arranged on the limiting plate. The limiting groove is arranged along the extension direction of the chain 23, and the chain 23 is embedded in the limiting groove.

[0038] There are several levers 4, and the levers 4 are equidistantly arranged on the chain 23. A protective shell 25 is also connected to the mounting plate 21, and the protective shell 25 covers the chain 23, the sprocket 22, and the lever 4 on the chain 23 that is located away from the feeding mechanism 1.

[0039] It should be noted that when the sprocket 22 rotates and the lever 4 moves with the chain 23, the speed V of the lever 4 in the horizontal direction is x The transmission speed V of the feeding mechanism 1 0 equal; the projection distance d of adjacent levers 4 on the horizontal plane is equal to the distance D between adjacent carriers 11 on the feeding mechanism 1. The receptacle position between the flower and the flower branch on the flower is defined as point A. When the projection point of the end of the lever 4 away from the chain 23 in the horizontal plane moves to the midpoint of the line connecting the points A of the adjacent flowers, the end of the lever 4 away from the chain 23 is recorded as point B. In the vertical direction, the height of point B does not exceed point A. The distance between point B and point A in the vertical direction is H, which is less than 120 mm. This state is the initial state of the transmission mechanism.

[0040] The implementation principle of this application is:

[0041] When the equipment is running, the operator places the fresh cut flower clip on the carrier 11 of the feeding mechanism 1. Each carrier 11 is placed with a fresh flower, and the flower part is located above the carrier 11. The feeding mechanism 1 controls the carrier 11 to move at a constant speed toward the positive direction of X. The driver 24 drives the sprocket 22 to rotate, and the chain 23 moves at a constant speed. The chain 23 is equipped with fixed-distance feed rods and is evenly distributed. In the initial state, the end of the lever 4 away from the chain is located between two adjacent carriers 11, V x =V 0 Therefore, as the feeding mechanism 1 and the chain 23 move, each lever 4 can be inserted at a higher position between two flower stems, which can well control the front-to-back spacing and posture of the fresh cut flowers. Since the chain 23 is tilted, the lever 4 moves downward in the vertical direction as the feeding mechanism 1 and the lever 4 move synchronously toward the positive direction of X, so that the branches and leaves of adjacent flowers can be separated from top to bottom while the feeding mechanism 1 drives the flowers to move.

[0042] In summary, the present application drives the lever 4 to move in a circular motion through the sprocket 22 and chain 23 components that can move cyclically and are inclined, and keeps the lateral movement speed of the lever 4 the same as the feeding speed of the feeding mechanism 1, so that the branches can be separated at a uniform and uninterrupted speed, the action stroke is short, the efficiency of separation is high, and the fixed-spacing lever 4 is evenly distributed, which can well control the front and rear spacing and posture of the fresh cut flowers and improve the imaging effect.

[0043] The transmission mechanism 2 in the present application adopts single power transmission, which has a simple structure and low cost. The transmission mechanism 2 can be installed separately from the feeding mechanism 1 through the fixing component 3. The interference between the transmission mechanism 2 and the feeding mechanism 1 is small, and the machine damage rate is low.

[0044] Based on the above ideal embodiments of the utility model, the relevant staff can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of the utility model through the above description. The technical scope of the utility model is not limited to the content of the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flower branch separation device, characterized in that: include A transmission mechanism (2), wherein the transmission mechanism (2) is capable of realizing cyclic transmission, the transmission mechanism (2) is arranged obliquely, and the right end of the transmission mechanism (2) is located below the left end of the transmission mechanism (2); A plurality of levers (4) are provided, and the levers (4) are equidistantly arranged on the transmission mechanism (2). The projection distance d of the spacing between adjacent levers (4) on the horizontal plane is equal to the distance D between adjacent carriers (11) on the feeding mechanism (1). The speed V of the levers (4) in the horizontal direction is x It is equal to the transmission speed V0 of the feeding mechanism (1).

2. The flower branch separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (2) comprises a mounting plate (21), a chain (23), a sprocket (22) and a driver (24), wherein two sprockets (22) are provided, the sprockets (22) are rotatably connected to the mounting plate (21), the driver (24) is connected to one sprocket (22), and the chain (23) is sleeved on the sprocket (22).

3. The flower branch separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive (24) is connected to the sprocket (22) located vertically below.

4. The flower branch separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal movement direction of the inner portion of the chain (23) is the same as the movement direction of the feeding mechanism (1).

5. The flower branch separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The axis of the sprocket (22) is located in a vertical plane.

6. The flower branch separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The position of the receptacle between the flower and the branch on the flower is point A. When the projection point of the end of the lever (4) away from the chain (23) in the horizontal plane moves to the midpoint of the line connecting the points A of the adjacent flowers, the end of the lever (4) away from the chain (23) is recorded as point B. In the vertical direction, the height of point B does not exceed point A, and the distance between point B and point A in the vertical direction is H.

7. The flower branch separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The H is less than 120 mm.

8. The flower branch separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate (21) is also connected to a protective shell (25), and the protective shell (25) is arranged to cover the chain (23), the sprocket (22), and the lever (4) on the chain (23) which is located away from the feeding mechanism (1).

9. The flower branch separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting plate (21) is connected to a limiting plate, the limiting plate is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove is provided along the extension direction of the chain (23), and the chain (23) is embedded in the limiting groove.

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