Device for measuring respiration rate of fruit

By designing a device with a placement mechanism, the problem of pulp damage caused by collision during the measurement process is solved, the accurate measurement of the respiration rate of the fruit is achieved, and the reliability of the experimental data is improved.

CN222825509UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02ANHUI FENGRAN AGRI DEV CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421051663.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, when measuring the respiration rate of the fruit, the fruit may cause pulp damage due to collision, which in turn affects the accuracy of the measurement results.

Method used

A device including a placement mechanism is designed. The placement mechanism uses components such as baffle, connecting cylinder, limit block and threaded rod to achieve slow and safe placement of the fruit into the box to avoid collision.

Benefits of technology

Through this device, the fruit can be placed safely and accurately into the measurement environment, improving the accuracy of the fruit respiration rate measurement and allowing the measurement of two sets of fruits to be simultaneously enhanced, enhancing the reliability of experimental data.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a device for measuring fruit respiration rate, which relates to the technical field of fruit respiration rate, and comprises a box body, a placing mechanism is arranged on the surface of the box body, the placing mechanism comprises a baffle plate, the surface of the baffle plate is rotatably connected with a connecting cylinder through a bearing, the surface of the connecting cylinder is provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block is connected with the baffle plate. A threaded hole is formed in the surface of the baffle, a threaded rod is in threaded connection with the surface of the threaded hole, a limiting sliding groove is formed in the surface of the threaded rod, the limiting block is slidably connected with the limiting sliding groove, a supporting plate is rotatably connected to the top of the threaded rod through a bearing, and a connecting pipe is arranged on the surface of the box body in a communicating mode. Through the arrangement of the placing mechanism, fruits can be slowly and safely placed in the box body, the situations that the fruits are possibly collided and pulp is damaged due to manual placing are avoided, and the measurement accuracy is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fruit respiration rate, in particular to a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits. Background Art

[0002] As fruit and vegetable crops grow and mature, they are picked and stored in time according to their degree of maturity. The maturity will change according to the storage environment and storage time. When the fruit respiration is at its peak and the amount of ethylene released is the largest, the maturity is the best and the taste and quality of the fruit are the best. How to measure the respiration rate and ethylene release to judge the maturity of the fruit is crucial and has important significance for the study of post-harvest fruit storage.

[0003] A Chinese patent has been disclosed, announcement number: A device for measuring the respiration rate of fruit, CN210894282U, comprising a sealed CO2 assimilation chamber and a photosynthesis meter, wherein the photosynthesis meter is provided with two CO2 detectors, one end of an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are respectively connected to the CO2 detectors, and the other end is connected to the CO2 assimilation chamber, CO2 is introduced through the air inlet pipe, and during measurement, the fruit is placed in the sealed CO2 assimilation chamber, and the change in CO2 in the CO2 assimilation chamber is the difference produced by the respiration of the fruit.

[0004] In the prior art, the respiration rate of fruits is measured by determining the amount of CO2 released by fruits in a certain period of time. However, if the fruits are directly placed inside a box, the fruits may collide, resulting in damage to part of the flesh, leading to inaccurate measurement results. Therefore, a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above problems and proposes a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruit, comprising a box body, a placement mechanism is arranged on the surface of the box body, the placement mechanism comprises a baffle, the surface of the baffle is rotatably connected with a connecting tube through a bearing, the surface of the connecting tube is provided with a limiting block, the surface of the baffle is provided with a threaded hole, the surface of the threaded hole is threadedly connected with a threaded rod, the surface of the threaded rod is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting block is slidably connected to the limiting groove, the top of the threaded rod is rotatably connected with a support plate through a bearing, the surface of the box body is connected with a connecting pipe, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected with a photosynthesis meter.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the baffle is rotatably connected to a rotating rod via a bearing, the surface of the rotating rod is provided with a first gear, the surface of the connecting tube is provided with a second gear, the first gear is meshingly connected with the second gear, and by providing second gears on both sides of the first gear, when the first gear rotates, the two second gears can be driven to rise and fall synchronously.

[0008] Preferably, a motor is installed on the surface of the box, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the rotating rod, and the motor can drive the rotating rod to rotate.

[0009] Preferably, a circular groove is provided on the surface of the threaded rod, and a limiting rod is provided on the surface of the box body. The limiting rod is slidably connected to the circular groove. The provided limiting rod can limit the threaded rod, so that the threaded rod is more stable when moving.

[0010] Preferably, a partition is provided on the surface of the baffle, the partition is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body, the baffle is fixedly connected to the box body, and the provided partition can separate the left and right parts of the box body.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing rubber pad is provided on the surface of the support plate, and the sealing rubber pad is fixedly connected to the box body and the partition plate. The provided sealing rubber pad can improve the sealing performance of the device.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing cover is provided on the top of the box body, and the material of the box body near the top is a transparent material, and the sealing cover is provided to prevent gas leakage inside the box body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0014] 1. The utility model proposes a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits. By setting a placing mechanism, the fruits can be slowly and safely placed inside a box, avoiding manual placement, which may cause the fruits to be bumped and the flesh to be damaged, thereby improving the accuracy of the measurement.

[0015] 2. The utility model provides a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits. By setting a partition, two groups of fruits can be placed at the same time for respiration rate measurement, which can improve the accuracy of experimental data. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The utility model provides a box cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits;

[0017] Figure 2 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of a box body cross-sectional bottom view of a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits;

[0018] Figure 3 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of a top view and cross-sectional structure of a box body of a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits;

[0019] Figure 4 The utility model provides a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits.

[0020] Legend: 1. Box body; 2. Placement mechanism; 201. Baffle; 202. Connecting tube; 203. Limit block; 205. Threaded rod; 206. Support plate; 207. Connecting tube; 208. Photosynthesis meter; 3. Rotating rod; 4. First gear; 5. Second gear; 6. Motor; 7. Limit rod; 8. Partition; 9. Sealing rubber pad; 10. Sealing cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0022] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments of the following disclosure.

[0023] Embodiment 1, as Figure 1-4 As shown, a device for measuring the respiration rate of fruit includes a box body 1, a placement mechanism 2 is arranged on the surface of the box body 1, the placement mechanism 2 includes a baffle 201, the surface of the baffle 201 is rotatably connected to a connecting tube 202 through a bearing, a surface of the connecting tube 202 is provided with a limiting block 203, a threaded hole is provided on the surface of the baffle 201, a threaded rod 205 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded hole, a limiting groove is provided on the surface of the threaded rod 205, the limiting block 203 is slidably connected to the limiting groove, the top of the threaded rod 205 is rotatably connected to a support plate 206 through a bearing, a connecting pipe 207 is arranged on the surface of the box body 1, and the other end of the connecting pipe 207 is connected to a photosynthesis meter 208.

[0024] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 1 is that the connecting tube 202 is set to rotate, and the connecting tube 202 can drive the threaded rod 205 to rotate through the limit of the limit block 203, so that the threaded rod 205 can move up and down through the threaded hole opened on the baffle 201, and the limit block 203 is set to limit the threaded rod 205, so that when the threaded rod 205 moves up and down, the limit block 203 slides inside the limit slide groove, so that the position of the connecting tube 202 does not change, and the connecting pipe 207 is set to transport the gas generated by the fruit in the box body 1.

[0025] Embodiment 2, as Figure 1-4 As shown, the surface of the baffle 201 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 3 through a bearing, the surface of the rotating rod 3 is provided with a first gear 4, the surface of the connecting tube 202 is provided with a second gear 5, the first gear 4 is meshingly connected with the second gear 5, the surface of the box body 1 is installed with a motor 6, the output end of the motor 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 3, the surface of the threaded rod 205 is provided with a circular groove, the surface of the box body 1 is provided with a limit rod 7, the limit rod 7 is slidably connected to the circular groove, the surface of the baffle 201 is provided with a partition 8, the partition 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body 1, the baffle 201 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, the surface of the support plate 206 is provided with a sealing rubber pad 9, the sealing rubber pad 9 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 and the partition 8, the top of the box body 1 is provided with a sealing cover 10, and the material near the top of the box body 1 is a transparent material.

[0026] The effect achieved by the entire embodiment 2 is that, by arranging the second gears 5 on both sides of the first gear 4, when the first gear 4 rotates, it can drive the two second gears 5 to rise and fall synchronously, the arranged motor 6 can drive the rotating rod 3 to rotate, the arranged limit rod 7 can limit the threaded rod 205, so that the threaded rod 205 is more stable when moving, the arranged partition 8 can separate the left and right parts of the box body 1, the arranged sealing rubber pad 9 can improve the sealing of the device, and the arranged sealing cover 10 can prevent gas leakage inside the box body 1.

[0027] Working principle, the motor 6 drives the rotating rod 3 to rotate, the rotating rod 3 drives the first gear 4 to rotate, the first gear 4 drives the second gears 5 on both sides to rotate, the second gear 5 drives the threaded rod 205 to rotate, the threaded rod 205 moves upward through the cooperation of the threaded hole, the threaded rod 205 drives the support plate 206 to move upward, when it moves to the top, open the sealing cover 10, put the fruit to be tested on the support plate 206, and then rotate the threaded rod 205 in the direction, at this time, it can drive the support plate 206 to move downward, and the fruit can be placed inside the box 1.

[0028] The wiring diagram of the motor 6 in the present invention is common knowledge in the art, and its working principle is a known technology. The model is selected according to the actual use, so the control method and wiring arrangement of the motor 6 are not explained in detail.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in other forms. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes and apply it to other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for measuring the respiration rate of fruit, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The surface of the box (1) is provided with a placement mechanism (2), the placement mechanism (2) comprising a baffle (201), the surface of the baffle (201) being rotatably connected to a connecting tube (202) via a bearing, the surface of the connecting tube (202) being provided with a limit block (203), the surface of the baffle (201) being provided with a threaded hole, the surface of the threaded hole being threadedly connected to a threaded rod (205), the surface of the threaded rod (205) being provided with a limit slide groove, the limit block (203) being slidably connected to the limit slide groove, the top of the threaded rod (205) being rotatably connected to a support plate (206) via a bearing, the surface of the box (1) being provided with a connecting pipe (207), the other end of the connecting pipe (207) being provided with a photosynthesis measuring instrument (208).

2. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the baffle (201) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (3) via a bearing, the surface of the rotating rod (3) is provided with a first gear (4), the surface of the connecting tube (202) is provided with a second gear (5), and the first gear (4) is meshingly connected with the second gear (5).

3. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: A motor (6) is installed on the surface of the box body (1), and the output end of the motor (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (3).

4. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular groove is formed on the surface of the threaded rod (205), and a limiting rod (7) is provided on the surface of the box body (1), wherein the limiting rod (7) is slidably connected to the circular groove.

5. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (8) is provided on the surface of the baffle (201); the partition (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body (1); and the baffle (201) is fixedly connected to the box body (1).

6. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits according to claim 5, characterized in that: A sealing rubber pad (9) is provided on the surface of the support plate (206), and the sealing rubber pad (9) is fixedly connected to the box body (1) and the partition plate (8).

7. The device for measuring the respiration rate of fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cover (10) is provided on the top of the box body (1), and the material of the box body (1) close to the top is a transparent material.