Fruit sorting equipment based on machine vision and electronic nose technology

Abstract

The fruit sorting equipment based on the machine vision and the electronic nose technology comprises a fixing frame, symmetrical bearings are fixedly embedded in the inner side wall of the fixing frame, the inner rings of the two bearings are fixedly connected with rotating columns, the back face of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a driving motor, and the rotating columns are fixedly connected with the driving motor. The output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected with the rear end of one rotating column, the outer surfaces of the two rotating columns are jointly sleeved with a conveying belt, the back face of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a supporting plate, the upper surface of the supporting plate is fixedly connected with a fixing angle plate, and a camera scanner is installed on the bottom face of the fixing angle plate. The upper surface of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a positioning frame. According to the device, the electronic nose body is used for carrying out smell sorting on fruits, through cooperation of the forward and reverse motor, the mechanical arm and the sorting mechanical claw, the damaged and rotten fruits can be sorted, the working intensity of workers is relieved, and the fruit sorting efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of fruit sorting equipment, in particular to a fruit sorting equipment based on machine vision and electronic nose technology. Background Technique

[0002] Fruits refer to plant fruits with a lot of water and mainly sweet and sour tastes, which are edible. Fruits not only contain rich nutrients but also can promote digestion. The bruised parts of fruits are prone to turning black due to the entry of oxygen into the interior of the fruits.

[0003] After fruits such as oranges, oranges and peaches are picked, there are individual rotten fruits, and sorting is often required. The existing sorting methods mostly use manual sorting, which increases the work intensity of workers, wastes human resources, and reduces the sorting efficiency of fruits. Therefore, we propose a fruit sorting equipment based on machine vision and electronic nose technology to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a fruit sorting equipment based on machine vision and electronic nose technology to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A fruit sorting equipment based on machine vision and electronic nose technology includes a fixed frame. The inner side walls of the fixed frame are fixedly inlaid with symmetric bearings. The inner rings of the two groups of bearings are fixedly connected with rotating columns. The back of the fixed frame is fixedly connected with a driving motor. The output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected with the rear end of one of the rotating columns. A conveyor belt is jointly sleeved on the outer surfaces of the two rotating columns. The back of the fixed frame is fixedly connected with a support plate. The upper surface of the support plate is fixedly connected with a fixed angle plate. The bottom surface of the fixed angle plate is provided with a camera scanner. The upper surface of the fixed frame is fixedly connected with a positioning frame. The bottom surface of the positioning frame is fixedly connected with a fixed column. The bottom end of the fixed column is provided with an electronic nose body. The upper surface of the support plate is fixedly connected with a forward and reverse motor. The output end of the forward and reverse motor is provided with a robotic arm. The bottom end of the robotic arm is provided with a sorting mechanical claw.

[0007] In a further embodiment, a controller is installed on the front of the positioning frame, and an indicator light is installed on the upper surface of the positioning frame.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the bottom surface of the fixed frame is fixedly connected with four support legs, and the bottom end of each support leg is provided with an anti-slip seat.

[0009] In a further embodiment, symmetric fixing rods are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the positioning frame, and one ends of the two fixing rods close to each other are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing column.

[0010] In a further embodiment, positioning columns are fixedly connected to one side surfaces of two of the support legs close to each other, and a flow guide plate is fixedly connected to one side surface of the two positioning columns close to each other.

[0011] In a further embodiment, a buffer pad is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the flow guide plate, and symmetric limiting rubber strips are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveyor belt.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] With the cooperation of the driving motor and the rotating column, the device can drive the conveyor belt to operate and convey fruits. The fruits are scanned and photographed by the camera scanner, and the fruits are sorted by smell using the electronic nose body. Through the cooperation of the forward and reverse motor, the robotic arm and the sorting robotic claw, the damaged and spoiled fruits can be sorted, reducing the work intensity of the staff, saving human resources, improving the efficiency of fruit sorting. Through the cooperation of the positioning column and the flow guide plate, the sorted fruits can be conveyed in a guiding manner, and the buffer pad can buffer and protect the fruits to avoid damage to the fruits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the front view of a fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology.

[0015] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the side view of the fixing frame in a fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology.

[0016] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the side view of a fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology.

[0017] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the top view of the fixing frame in a fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology.

[0018] In the figure: 1, fixing frame; 2, bearing; 3, rotating column; 4, driving motor; 5, conveyor belt; 6, support plate; 7, fixing angle plate; 8, camera scanner; 9, positioning frame; 10, fixing column; 11, electronic nose body; 12, forward and reverse motor; 13, robotic arm; 14, sorting robotic claw; 15, limiting rubber strip; 16, support leg; 17, anti-slip seat; 18, controller; 19, indicator light; 20, fixing rod; 21, positioning column; 22, flow guide plate; 23, buffer pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more than two.

[0020] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled" 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-4, in the present utility model, a fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology includes a fixing frame 1. Symmetrically arranged bearings 2 are fixedly embedded in the inner side wall of the fixing frame 1. The inner rings of the two groups of bearings 2 are fixedly connected with rotating columns 3. A driving motor 4 is fixedly connected to the back of the fixing frame 1. The output end of the driving motor 4 is fixedly connected to the rear end of one of the rotating columns 3. A conveyor belt 5 is sleeved on the outer surfaces of the two rotating columns 3. A support plate 6 is fixedly connected to the back of the fixing frame 1. A fixing angle plate 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate 6. A camera scanner 8 is installed on the bottom surface of the fixing angle plate 7. A positioning frame 9 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing frame 1. A fixing column 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the positioning frame 9. An electronic nose body 11 is installed at the bottom end of the fixing column 10. A forward and reverse motor 12 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate 6. A robotic arm 13 is installed at the output end of the forward and reverse motor 12. A sorting robotic claw 14 is installed at the bottom end of the robotic arm 13. By the cooperation of the driving motor 4 and the rotating column 3, the conveyor belt 5 can be driven to operate, and fruits can be conveyed. The camera scanner 8 is used to scan and photograph the fruits. The electronic nose body 11 is used to sort the fruits by smell. Through the cooperation of the forward and reverse motor 12, the robotic arm 13 and the sorting robotic claw 14, damaged and spoiled fruits can be sorted, improving the efficiency of fruit sorting.

[0023] A controller 18 is installed on the front surface of the positioning frame 9. An indicator light 19 is installed on the upper surface of the positioning frame 9. Four support legs 16 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing frame 1. An anti-slip seat 17 is installed at the bottom end of each support leg 16. Symmetrically arranged fixing rods 20 are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the positioning frame 9. The mutually approaching ends of the two fixing rods 20 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing column 10. The controller 18 facilitates the staff to control the device. The indicator light 19 can give a warning to people when sorting fruits. Through the cooperation of the support legs 16 and the anti-slip seats 17, the device can be stably placed, preventing the device from sliding. The fixing rods 20 have an effect of strengthening the fixing column 10.

[0024] Positioning columns 21 are fixedly connected to the mutually approaching side surfaces of two of the support legs 16. A diversion plate 22 is fixedly connected to the mutually approaching side surfaces of the two positioning columns 21. A buffer pad 23 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom wall of the diversion plate 22. Symmetrically arranged limit rubber strips 15 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveyor belt 5. Through the cooperation of the positioning columns 21 and the diversion plate 22, the sorted fruits can be diverted and conveyed. The buffer pad 23 can buffer and protect the fruits, preventing the fruits from being damaged. The limit rubber strips 15 achieve the effect of limiting the fruits.

[0025] The working principle of the present utility model is:

[0026] In use, first connect the device to the corresponding power supply. Then, with the cooperation of the support legs 16 and the anti-slip seats 17, place the device stably in a suitable position. Next, place the fruits to be sorted on the upper surface of the conveyor belt 5. Control the device through the controller 18. Then, with the cooperation of the drive motor 4 and the rotating column 3, drive the conveyor belt 5 to operate, enabling the transportation of fruits. Then, use the camera scanner 8 to scan and photograph the fruits. Next, use the electronic nose body 11 to sort the fruits by smell. Then, through the cooperation of the forward and reverse motor 12, the robotic arm 13, and the sorting robotic claw 14, the damaged and spoiled fruits can be sorted, improving the efficiency of fruit sorting.

[0027] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present utility model, the present utility model can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be encompassed within the present utility model. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

[0028] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixed frame (1), wherein the inner side wall of the fixed frame (1) is fixedly inlaid with symmetrical bearings (2), the inner rings of two groups of the bearings (2) are fixedly connected to rotating columns (3), the back side of the fixed frame (1) is fixedly connected to a driving motor (4), the output end of the driving motor (4) is fixedly connected to the rear end of one of the rotating columns (3), the outer surfaces of the two rotating columns (3) are jointly sleeved with a conveyor belt (5), the back side of the fixed frame (1) is fixedly connected to a supporting plate (6), and the upper surface of the supporting plate (6) is fixedly connected to A fixed angle plate (7) is provided, a camera scanner (8) is installed on the bottom surface of the fixed angle plate (7), a positioning frame (9) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed frame (1), a fixed column (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the positioning frame (9), an electronic nose body (11) is installed at the bottom end of the fixed column (10), a forward and reverse motor (12) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support plate (6), a mechanical arm (13) is installed at the output end of the forward and reverse motor (12), and a sorting mechanical claw (14) is installed at the bottom end of the mechanical arm (13).

2. The fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (18) is installed on the front surface of the positioning frame (9), and an indicator light (19) is installed on the upper surface of the positioning frame (9).

3. The fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Four supporting legs (16) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the fixing frame (1), and an anti-slip seat (17) is installed at the bottom end of each supporting leg (16).

4. The fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The inner side wall of the positioning frame (9) is fixedly connected with symmetrical fixing rods (20), and the ends of the two fixing rods (20) close to each other are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fixing column (10).

5. The fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The sides of the two supporting legs (16) that are close to each other are fixedly connected to positioning columns (21), and the sides of the two positioning columns (21) that are close to each other are commonly fixedly connected to a guide plate (22).

6. The fruit sorting device based on machine vision and electronic nose technology according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the guide plate (22) is fixedly connected with a buffer pad (23), and the outer surface of the conveyor belt (5) is fixedly connected with a symmetrical limiting rubber strip (15).

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