Nut sorting equipment
By designing automatic detection and control of nut sorting equipment, the problem of insufficient automation of existing equipment is solved, and more efficient nut sorting and resource saving is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421537530.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing nut sorting equipment is insufficiently automated and requires manpower to assist in observing the number of nuts, resulting in inefficiency and high cost.
A nut sorting device including a frame, a conveying mechanism, a vibration mechanism and a detection mechanism is designed. The number of nuts is detected by the detection mechanism, and the conveyor mechanism is automatically controlled to open or stop, thereby ensuring that the number of nuts is sufficient and avoiding too much.
It improves the automation level of nut sorting equipment, reduces manpower operations, saves resources, reduces costs, and improves sorting efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of nut sorting, in particular to a nut sorting device. Background Art
[0002] Before installing and tightening the nuts, the irregular and disorderly nuts need to be arranged in order. However, the existing sorting equipment has insufficient automation, and it still takes manpower to sort the nuts. Human assistance is required to observe whether the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is sufficient. When the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is insufficient, the conveying mechanism needs to be opened in time to replenish the material to meet the production rhythm. When the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is sufficient, the conveying mechanism needs to be closed in time to avoid sorting failure caused by too many nuts.
[0003] Therefore, how to improve the automation level of sorting equipment and save manpower is a problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a nut sorting device, aiming to solve the problem of how to improve the automation level of the sorting device and save manpower.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a nut sorting device, which includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, a vibration mechanism and a detection mechanism;
[0006] The conveying mechanism is provided with a discharging end;
[0007] The vibration mechanism includes a vibration disk assembly, and the vibration disk assembly includes a first driving member and a circular vibration disk. The circular vibration disk is located below the discharge end so that the nut can slide from the discharge end to the circular vibration disk under the action of gravity. The inner side wall of the circular vibration disk is provided with a spiral channel, and the two ends of the channel are respectively an inlet and an outlet. The first driving member is connected to the frame, and the output end of the first driving member is connected to the circular vibration disk. The first driving member is used to drive the circular vibration disk to vibrate so that the nut can move from the inlet to the outlet along the channel;
[0008] The detection mechanism includes a detection rod, a connecting frame and a detection switch, the connecting frame is connected to the frame, the detection rod and the detection switch are both connected to the connecting frame, the detection rod and the conveying mechanism are both electrically connected to the detection switch, the detection rod is set toward the circular vibration plate, and the detection switch is used to detect whether the detection rod touches the nut on the circular vibration plate.
[0009] In one embodiment, the nut sorting equipment also includes a limit member, which is connected to the circular vibration disk. One end of the limit member extends into the channel and forms a limit opening between the limit member and the vibration disk, and the limit opening is used for allowing the nut with a suitable posture to pass through.
[0010] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes a second driving member, a bracket and a conveyor belt, the detection switch is electrically connected to the second driving member, the bracket is connected to the frame, the conveyor belt is slidably matched with the bracket, the conveyor belt is used to convey the nuts, the two ends of the bracket are respectively a feed end and a discharge end, the second driving member is connected to the bracket, the output end of the second driving member is connected to the conveyor belt, and the second driving member is used to drive the conveyor belt to move relative to the bracket so that the nuts on the conveyor belt can move from the feed end to the discharge end.
[0011] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting plates are provided on the conveyor belt, and the plurality of connecting plates are arranged at intervals.
[0012] In one embodiment, the nut sorting equipment also includes a feeding bin, which is used to accommodate the nuts. The feeding bin is connected to the frame, and has a cavity and a feed port and a discharge port connected to the cavity. The discharge port is connected to the feed end so that the nuts can move from the discharge port through the feed end to the conveyor belt.
[0013] In one embodiment, the nut sorting equipment also includes a sorting mechanism, which includes a third driving member, a tray and a shell, the third driving member and the shell are both connected to the frame, the output end of the third driving member is connected to the tray, the third driving member is used to drive the tray to rotate relative to the shell, and an opening is provided on the shell, and the opening is arranged toward the outlet so that the nut can move from the outlet through the opening to the tray.
[0014] In one embodiment, a plurality of receiving grooves are provided on the tray, and the plurality of receiving grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the tray, each of the receiving grooves is used to receive the nut, and each of the receiving grooves can be connected to the opening so that the nut can move from the opening to the receiving groove.
[0015] In one embodiment, the nut sorting equipment further includes a counting mechanism, which is connected to the frame and disposed toward the tray, and is used to detect whether each of the containing slots contains the nut.
[0016] In one embodiment, the vibration mechanism also includes a conveying guide rail assembly, which is located between the circular vibration plate assembly and the sorting mechanism, one end of the conveying guide rail is connected to the outlet, and the other end of the conveying guide rail is connected to the opening, and the conveying guide rail can move the nut from the outlet to the opening.
[0017] In one embodiment, the conveying guide rail assembly includes a fourth drive member and a guide rail, the fourth drive member is connected to the frame, the output end of the fourth drive member is connected to the guide rail, and the fourth drive member is used to drive the guide rail to vibrate so that the nut can move from the outlet to the opening.
[0018] In the embodiment of the utility model, the conveying mechanism is used to convey the nuts to the discharge end, the vibrating mechanism is used to vibrate the nuts so that the nuts can be discharged in an orderly manner, the detecting mechanism is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, and the detecting mechanism is used to detect whether the number of nuts on the vibrating mechanism is sufficient to drive the sand conveying mechanism to start or stop; specifically, the circular vibration plate is located below the discharge end, so that the nuts can slide from the discharge end to the circular vibration plate under the action of gravity, and the circular vibration plate is driven to vibrate by the first driving member so that the nuts on the circular vibration plate can be discharged in an orderly manner and move along the channel from the inlet to the outlet, and the detecting rod is arranged toward the circular vibration plate, and the detecting rod is used to touch the vibrating nuts on the circular vibration plate, The detection switch is used to detect whether the detection rod touches the nuts on the circular vibration disk. Within a certain period of time, when the detection rod does not touch the vibrating nuts on the circular vibration disk, the detection switch determines that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk is insufficient, and the detection switch transmits a conveying signal to the conveying mechanism to drive the conveying mechanism to start conveying the nuts to the circular vibration disk to meet the production rhythm requirements; when the detection rod touches the vibrating nuts on the circular vibration disk, the detection switch determines that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk is sufficient, and the detection switch transmits a stop signal to the conveying mechanism to drive the sand conveying mechanism to stop running, so as to avoid the sand conveying mechanism continuously conveying nuts, resulting in too many nuts on the circular vibration disk and inability to discharge them in an orderly manner. The embodiment of the utility model provides a detection rod that can touch the vibrating nuts on the circular vibration plate, and then determines whether the number of nuts on the circular vibration plate is sufficient by providing a detection switch, thereby driving the conveying mechanism to start or stop, thereby ensuring that the number of nuts on the circular vibration plate is sufficient to meet the production rhythm, and facilitating the smooth progress of the sorting work. Compared with the structure that consumes manpower for real-time monitoring, the repetitive, low-value-added manual operations are replaced by the detection mechanism, which saves human resources and reduces investment costs. The detection mechanism has a simple structure and high operational stability, which greatly improves the degree of automation of the nut sorting equipment and effectively improves the working efficiency of the nut sorting equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the nut sorting device of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an internal embodiment of the nut sorting device of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of another perspective of an internal embodiment of the nut sorting device of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the conveying mechanism, the vibrating mechanism and the detecting mechanism of the nut sorting device of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the conveying mechanism, vibration mechanism and detection mechanism of the nut sorting equipment of the utility model.
[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0026] 100. Nut sorting equipment; 1. Frame; 2. Conveying mechanism; 21. Second driving member; 22. Bracket; 221. Feed end; 222. Discharging end; 23. Conveyor belt; 231. Connecting plate; 3. Vibrating mechanism; 31. Vibrating disk assembly; 311. First driving member; 312. Circular vibration disk; 3121. Channel; 31211. Entrance; 31212. Exit; 32. Conveying guide rail assembly; 321. Fourth driving member; 322. Guide rail; 4. Detection mechanism; 41. Detection rod; 42. Connecting frame; 43. Detection switch; 5. Limiting member; 6. Feeding bin; 61. Cavity; 62. Feed port; 63. Discharging port; 7. Sorting mechanism; 71. Third driving member; 72. Tray; 721. Receiving slot; 73. Shell; 8. Box.
[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0030] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. 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 utility model.
[0031] Before installing and tightening the nuts, the irregular and disorderly nuts need to be arranged in order. However, the existing sorting equipment has insufficient automation, and it still takes manpower to sort the nuts. Human assistance is required to observe whether the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is sufficient. When the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is insufficient, the conveying mechanism needs to be opened in time to replenish the material to meet the production rhythm. When the number of nuts on the sorting equipment is sufficient, the conveying mechanism needs to be closed in time to avoid sorting failure caused by too many nuts.
[0032] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a nut sorting device, aiming to solve the problem of how to improve the automation level of the sorting device and save manpower.
[0033] See also Figures 1 to 5In one embodiment of the utility model, the nut sorting device 100 includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism 2, a vibrating mechanism 3 and a detecting mechanism 4; the conveying mechanism 2 is provided with a discharge end 222; the vibrating mechanism 3 includes a vibrating disk assembly 31, the vibrating disk assembly 31 includes a first driving member 311 and a circular vibration disk 312, the circular vibration disk 312 is located below the discharge end 222, so that the nuts can slide from the discharge end 222 to the circular vibration disk 312 under the action of gravity, the inner side wall of the circular vibration disk 312 is provided with a spiral channel 3121, the two ends of the channel 3121 are respectively an inlet 31211 and an outlet 31212, the first driving member 311 is connected to the frame 1, and the first driving member 311 The output end is connected to the circular vibration disk 312, and the first driving member 311 is used to drive the circular vibration disk 312 to vibrate so that the nut can move along the channel 3121 from the entrance 31211 to the exit 31212; the detection mechanism 4 includes a detection rod 41, a connecting frame 42 and a detection switch 43, the connecting frame 42 is connected to the frame 1, the detection rod 41 and the detection switch 43 are both connected to the connecting frame 42, the detection rod 41 and the conveying mechanism 2 are both electrically connected to the detection switch 43, the detection rod 41 is set toward the circular vibration disk 312, and the detection switch 43 is used to detect whether the detection rod 41 touches the nut on the circular vibration disk 312; in this embodiment, the first driving member 311 can adopt a vibration motor or a vibration motor.
[0034] In the embodiment of the utility model, the conveying mechanism 2 is used to convey the nuts to the discharge end 222, the vibrating mechanism 3 is used to vibrate the nuts so that the nuts can be discharged in an orderly manner, the detecting mechanism 4 is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism 2, and the detecting mechanism 4 is used to detect whether the number of nuts on the vibrating mechanism 3 is sufficient to drive the conveying mechanism 2 to start or stop; specifically, the circular vibration plate 312 is located below the discharge end 222, so that the nuts can slide from the discharge end 222 to the circular vibration plate 312 under the action of gravity, and the circular vibration plate 312 is driven to vibrate by the first driving member 311 so that the nuts on the circular vibration plate 312 can be discharged in an orderly manner and move along the channel 3121 from the inlet 31211 to the outlet 31212, and the detecting rod 41 is arranged toward the circular vibration plate 312, and the detecting rod 41 is used to vibrate with the vibration plate 312 on the circular vibration plate 312 The detection switch 43 is used to detect whether the detection rod 41 touches the nuts on the circular vibration disk 312. Within a certain period of time, when the detection rod 41 does not touch the nuts vibrating on the circular vibration disk 312, the detection switch 43 determines that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 is insufficient, and the detection switch 43 transmits a conveying signal to the conveying mechanism 2 to drive the conveying mechanism 2 to start conveying the nuts to the circular vibration disk 312 to meet the production rhythm requirements; when the detection rod 41 touches the nuts vibrating on the circular vibration disk 312, the detection switch 43 determines that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 is sufficient, and the detection switch 43 transmits a stop signal to the conveying mechanism 2 to drive the sand conveying mechanism to stop running, so as to avoid the sand conveying mechanism continuously conveying nuts, resulting in too many nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 and unable to be discharged in an orderly manner.
[0035] The technical solution of the utility model is to set a detection rod 41 to touch the vibrating nuts on the circular vibration disk 312, and then set a detection switch 43 to determine whether the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 is sufficient, thereby driving the conveying mechanism 2 to start or stop, so as to ensure that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 is sufficient to meet the production rhythm, and help the smooth progress of the sorting work. Compared with the structure that consumes manpower for real-time monitoring, the manually operated, repetitive, and low-value-added operations are replaced by the detection mechanism 4, which saves human resources and reduces investment costs. The detection mechanism 4 has a simple structure and high operating stability, which greatly improves the degree of automation of the nut sorting equipment 100 and effectively improves the working efficiency of the nut sorting equipment 100.
[0036] In one embodiment, the nut sorting device 100 also includes a limit member 5, which is connected to the circular vibration disk 312, one end of the limit member 5 extends into the channel 3121 and forms a limit opening (not shown) between the limit member 5 and the vibration disk, and the limit opening is used to allow nuts that meet the posture to pass through; specifically, the limit member 5 is set to screen each nut on the channel 3121, so that each nut can meet the sorting requirements, the nuts that meet the posture are the nuts that are tilted, and the limit opening is used to allow the nuts that are tilted to pass through, when the nut is in an upright state, the nut is blocked by the limit member 5 and cannot pass through the limit opening, and because the second driving member 21 drives the circular vibration disk 312 to vibrate continuously, the nut will be vibrated from the channel 3121 to the circular vibration disk 312 for re-sorting, effectively ensuring the sorting quality of the nut sorting device 100, and the nut that passes through the limit opening is then vibrated by the circular vibration disk so that it can move to the exit 31212.
[0037] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 2 includes a second driving member 21, a bracket 22 and a conveyor belt 23, the detection switch 43 is electrically connected to the second driving member 21, the bracket 22 is connected to the frame 1, the conveyor belt 23 is slidably matched with the bracket 22, the conveyor belt 23 is used to convey nuts, the two ends of the bracket 22 are respectively a feed end 221 and a discharge end 222, the second driving member 21 is connected to the bracket 22, the output end of the second driving member 21 is connected to the conveyor belt 23, and the second driving member 21 is used to drive the conveyor belt 23 to move relative to the bracket 22, so that the nuts on the conveyor belt 23 can move from the feed end 221 to the discharge end 222; specifically, the bracket 22 is tilted, and the conveyor belt 23 can make an elliptical motion along the bracket 22 The lower end of the bracket 22 is the feed end 221, and the upper end is the discharge end 222. The circular vibration disk 312 is located below the discharge end 222. When the conveyor belt 23 moves the nuts from the feed end 221 to the discharge end 222, the nuts can slide from the discharge end 222 to the circular vibration disk under the action of gravity. Since the detection switch 43 is electrically connected to the second drive member 21, when the detection switch 43 determines that the number of nuts on the circular vibration disk 312 is insufficient, the detection switch 43 can transmit a conveying signal to the second drive member 21 so that the second drive member 21 drives the conveyor belt 23 to move relative to the bracket 22, so that the nuts can be conveyed from the transmission belt to the circular vibration disk 312; in this embodiment, the second drive member 21 can adopt an electric motor or a rotary motor.
[0038] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting plates 231 are provided on the conveyor belt 23, and the plurality of connecting plates 231 are arranged at intervals; specifically, when the second driving member 21 drives the conveyor belt 23 to make an elliptical motion along the bracket 22, the nuts can be driven to move from the feed end 221 to the discharge end 222 through the connecting plates 231 on the conveyor belt 23, and the number of connecting plates 231 is multiple, so a large number of nuts can be transported at one time, which effectively improves the transportation efficiency of the nuts.
[0039] In one embodiment, the nut sorting equipment 100 also includes a feeding bin 6, which is used to accommodate nuts. The feeding bin 6 is connected to the frame 1. The feeding bin 6 has a cavity 61 and a feed port 62 and a discharge port 63 connected to the cavity 61. The discharge port 63 is connected to the feed end 221 so that the nuts can move from the discharge port 63 through the feed end 221 to the conveyor belt 23; specifically, the discharge port 63 is inclined, and the inclination of the discharge port 63 is the same as the inclination of the bracket 22. The bracket 22 is arranged toward the discharge port 63 so that the discharge port 63 is connected to the feed end 221. The width of the transmission belt is the same as the width of the connecting plate 231 and is greater than the width of the discharge port 63, so that after the nuts enter the cavity 61 through the feed port 62, they can be accurately moved to the connecting plate 231 of the conveyor belt 23 under the action of their own gravity, which is convenient for the conveying mechanism 2 to convey the nuts; in this embodiment, the nuts can be placed in the feeding bin 6 manually or by a robot.
[0040] In one embodiment, the nut sorting device 100 also includes a sorting mechanism 7, which includes a third driving member 71, a tray 72 and a shell 73. The third driving member 71 and the shell 73 are both connected to the frame 1, and the output end of the third driving member 71 is connected to the tray 72. The third driving member 71 is used to drive the tray 72 to rotate relative to the shell 73. An opening (not shown) is provided on the shell 73, and the opening is arranged toward the outlet 31212 so that the nuts can move from the outlet 31212 through the opening to the tray 72; specifically, the shell 73 is provided with a mounting groove, the tray 72 is located in the mounting groove and can rotate relative to the groove wall of the mounting groove, the third driving member 71 is vertically arranged on the frame 1, and the output end of the third driving member 71 is vertically arranged upward and connected to the tray 72, and the third driving member 71 is used to drive the tray 72 to rotate so that the nuts can enter the tray 72 one by one through the opening; in this embodiment, the third driving member 71 can be an electric motor or a rotary motor.
[0041] In one embodiment, a plurality of receiving grooves 721 are provided on the tray 72, and the plurality of receiving grooves 721 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the tray 72, and each receiving groove 721 is used to receive a nut, and each receiving groove 721 can be connected with an opening so that the nut can move from the opening to the receiving groove 721; specifically, to facilitate sorting, a plurality of receiving grooves 721 are provided on the tray 72, and the third driving member 71 drives the tray 72 to rotate so that each receiving groove 721 can be connected with the opening, so that the nut can move from the opening to the receiving groove 721. This embodiment does not limit the specific number of the receiving grooves 721, and the nuts in the receiving grooves 721 can be taken out manually or by a robot.
[0042] In one embodiment, the nut sorting device 100 further includes a counting mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the frame 1 and disposed toward the tray 72, and is used to detect whether each receiving slot 721 contains a nut; specifically, the automation level of the nut sorting device 100 can be improved by providing the counting mechanism, and the counting mechanism is used to detect whether each receiving slot 721 contains a nut, and when the counting mechanism detects that each receiving slot 721 contains a nut, the counting mechanism can remind the staff or the manipulator to take out the nut from the receiving slot 721. In this embodiment, the counting mechanism can use a distance sensor or a visual sensor to detect whether each receiving slot 721 contains a nut.
[0043] In one embodiment, the vibration mechanism 3 also includes a conveying guide rail assembly 32, which is located between the circular vibration disk 312 assembly and the sorting mechanism 7. One end of the conveying guide rail 322 is connected to the outlet 31212, and the other end of the conveying guide rail 322 is connected to the opening. The conveying guide rail 322 can move the nut from the outlet 31212 to the opening; specifically, to facilitate production operations, a conveying guide rail assembly 32 is also provided between the circular vibration disk 312 assembly and the sorting mechanism 7. By providing the conveying guide rail assembly 32 to extend the conveying distance, the sorting mechanism 7 can be located on one side of the feeding bin 6, which is convenient for manual or robotic feeding or taking of materials without the need for reciprocating movement, making production operations more convenient.
[0044] In one embodiment, the conveying guide rail assembly 32 includes a fourth driving member 321 and a guide rail 322, the fourth driving member 321 is connected to the frame 1, the output end of the fourth driving member 321 is connected to the guide rail 322 body, and the fourth driving member 321 is used to drive the guide rail 322 body to vibrate so that the nut can move from the outlet 31212 to the opening; specifically, the guide rail 322 is divided into two sections that are interconnected, one section is an arc structure, and the other section is a straight structure, the guide rail 322 with the arc structure is located on the outer side of the circular vibration plate and is connected to the outlet 31212, and the guide rail 322 with the straight structure is connected to the opening, the fourth driving member 321 is vertically arranged on the frame 1, the output end of the fourth driving member 321 is vertically arranged upward and connected to the guide rail 322, and the fourth driving member 321 is used to drive the guide rail 322 to vibrate so that the nut can move from the outlet 31212 to the opening through the guide rail 322; in this embodiment, the fourth driving member 321 can adopt a vibration motor or a vibration motor.
[0045] In this embodiment, the guide rail 322 is inclined, and the height of the guide rail 322 with an arc structure is greater than the height of the guide rail 322 with a straight structure, so that the nut can slide along the guide rail 322 under its own gravity. Through the fourth driving member 321 and the inclined guide rail 322, the transportation of the nut is more efficient.
[0046] In this embodiment, the nut sorting equipment 100 also includes a box body 8, which is connected to the frame 1, and the box body 8 has a accommodating cavity, and the feeding bin 6, the conveying mechanism 2, the vibration mechanism 3, the detection mechanism 4, the limiter 5 and the sorting mechanism 7 are all located in the accommodating cavity.
[0047] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A nut sorting device, characterized in that: The nut sorting equipment includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, a vibration mechanism and a detection mechanism; The conveying mechanism is provided with a discharging end; The vibration mechanism includes a vibration disk assembly, and the vibration disk assembly includes a first driving member and a circular vibration disk. The circular vibration disk is located below the discharge end so that the nut can slide from the discharge end to the circular vibration disk under the action of gravity. The inner side wall of the circular vibration disk is provided with a spiral channel, and the two ends of the channel are respectively an inlet and an outlet. The first driving member is connected to the frame, and the output end of the first driving member is connected to the circular vibration disk. The first driving member is used to drive the circular vibration disk to vibrate so that the nut can move from the inlet to the outlet along the channel; The detection mechanism includes a detection rod, a connecting frame and a detection switch, the connecting frame is connected to the frame, the detection rod and the detection switch are both connected to the connecting frame, the detection rod and the conveying mechanism are both electrically connected to the detection switch, the detection rod is set toward the circular vibration plate, and the detection switch is used to detect whether the detection rod touches the nut on the circular vibration plate.
2. The nut sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut sorting equipment also includes a limiting member, which is connected to the circular vibration plate. One end of the limiting member extends into the channel and forms a limiting opening between the limiting member and the vibration plate. The limiting opening is used for allowing the nuts with the correct posture to pass through.
3. The nut sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a second driving member, a bracket and a conveyor belt, the detection switch is electrically connected to the second driving member, the bracket is connected to the frame, the conveyor belt is slidably matched with the bracket, the conveyor belt is used to convey the nuts, the two ends of the bracket are respectively a feed end and a discharge end, the second driving member is connected to the bracket, the output end of the second driving member is connected to the conveyor belt, and the second driving member is used to drive the conveyor belt to move relative to the bracket so that the nuts on the conveyor belt can move from the feed end to the discharge end.
4. The nut sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of connecting plates, and the plurality of connecting plates are arranged at intervals.
5. The nut sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nut sorting equipment also includes a feeding bin, which is used to accommodate the nuts. The feeding bin is connected to the frame, and has a cavity and a feed port and a discharge port connected to the cavity. The discharge port is connected to the feed end so that the nuts can move from the discharge port through the feed end to the conveyor belt.
6. The nut sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut sorting equipment also includes a sorting mechanism, which includes a third driving member, a tray and a shell. The third driving member and the shell are both connected to the frame. The output end of the third driving member is connected to the tray. The third driving member is used to drive the tray to rotate relative to the shell. An opening is provided on the shell, and the opening is arranged toward the outlet so that the nuts can move from the outlet through the opening to the tray.
7. The nut sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tray is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves, which are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the tray, each receiving groove is used to receive the nut, and each receiving groove can be connected with the opening so that the nut can move from the opening to the receiving groove.
8. The nut sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The nut sorting equipment also includes a counting mechanism, which is connected to the frame and arranged toward the tray, and is used to detect whether the nut is contained in each of the containing slots.
9. The nut sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vibration mechanism also includes a conveying guide rail assembly, which is located between the circular vibration plate assembly and the sorting mechanism. One end of the conveying guide rail assembly is connected to the outlet, and the other end of the conveying guide rail assembly is connected to the opening. The conveying guide rail assembly can move the nut from the outlet to the opening.
10. The nut sorting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The conveying guide rail assembly includes a fourth driving member and a guide rail, the fourth driving member is connected to the frame, the output end of the fourth driving member is connected to the guide rail, and the fourth driving member is used to drive the guide rail to vibrate so that the nut can move from the outlet to the opening.