Turnout type shunting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a turnout type shunting mechanism which solves the technical problems that an existing fruit and vegetable sorting device is prone to damaging fragile fruits and vegetables or fruits and vegetables with high appearance requirements and is low in sorting efficiency, and comprises a main direction track, a first segmented main direction track, a first shunting track, a first reversing shifting finger and a first electromagnet. The main track and the first segmented main track are located on the same straight line, a gap is formed between the front end of the first segmented main track and the rear end of the main track, the first shunting track is obliquely arranged with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference, the front end of the first shunting track is close to the rear end of the main track, and the first reversing shifting finger is connected with a rotating shaft of the first electromagnet. The first reversing shifting finger is located between the rear end of the main rail and the front end of the first shunting rail.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fruit and vegetable sorting, and particularly to a turnout type diversion mechanism. Background Technique

[0002] In the technical field of fruit and vegetable sorting, grading equipment usually makes fruits and vegetables of different grades fall on corresponding grading areas to achieve grading and sorting. Reference can be made to the invention patent application with the publication number CN117463598A. However, due to the height difference, it is easy to cause damage to fruits and vegetables, and it is only applicable to fruits and vegetables with relatively thick skins or sorting scenarios with low requirements for the appearance of fruits and vegetables, and is not applicable to fruits and vegetables that are easily damaged or have high appearance requirements (such as cucumbers). In addition, the sorting efficiency also needs to be improved.

[0003] There is also a sorting device in the prior art that uses a flexible tray, which is mainly applicable to various sizes of vulnerable spherical fruits and vegetables, such as peaches and watermelons. The grading principle is that the fruits and vegetables are loaded on independent flexible circular trays and conveyed to the vision module for detection by a conveyor belt. After reaching the grading area, the flexible circular trays are struck by an external force to change the moving direction and move to the corresponding grading area to complete grading. By using a flexible tray with a certain degree of wrapping and high freedom, there is no height difference during the grading of fruits and vegetables, and vulnerable fruits and vegetables are protected to a certain extent. However, there is still a problem of easily causing damage to vulnerable fruits and vegetables, and in addition, the sorting efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The utility model is to solve the technical problems that the existing fruit and vegetable sorting devices are easy to cause damage to vulnerable fruits and vegetables or fruits and vegetables with high appearance requirements, and the sorting efficiency is low, and provides a turnout type diversion mechanism that can be used for sorting operations without height difference, avoid damage, and has high operation efficiency.

[0005] The utility model provides a turnout type diversion mechanism, which includes a main track, a segmented main track 1, a diversion track 1, a reversing finger 1 and an electromagnet 1. The main track and the segmented main track 1 are on the same straight line, and there is a spacing between the front end of the segmented main track 1 and the rear end of the main track. The diversion track 1 is arranged obliquely with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track 1 is close to the rear end of the main track. The reversing finger 1 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1, and the reversing finger 1 is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the diversion track 1.

[0006] Preferably, the turnout type diversion mechanism further includes a grading track 1, and the grading track 1 is close to the rear end of the diversion track 1.

[0007] More preferably, the grading track 1 is located outside the rear end of the diversion track 1.

[0008] Further preferably, the first grading track is parallel to the main track.

[0009] Preferably, the turnout type diversion mechanism further includes an electromagnet connecting seat 1, and the first electromagnet is connected to the electromagnet connecting seat 1.

[0010] Preferably, the main track is provided with a vertical portion, the first diversion track is provided with a vertical portion, and the first segmented main track is provided with a vertical portion.

[0011] The present utility model also provides a turnout type diversion mechanism, including a main track, a first diversion track, a first reversing finger, and a first electromagnet. The first diversion track is inclinedly arranged with the straight line where the main track is located as a reference. The front end of the first diversion track is close to the rear end of the main track. The first reversing finger is connected to the rotating shaft of the first electromagnet, and the first reversing finger is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the first diversion track.

[0012] Preferably, the main track and / or the first diversion track is provided with a vertical portion.

[0013] The present utility model also provides a turnout type diversion mechanism, including a main track, a first diversion track, a first reversing finger, and a first electromagnet. The first diversion track is inclinedly arranged with the straight line where the main track is located as a reference. The front end of the first diversion track is close to the main track. The first reversing finger is connected to the rotating shaft of the first electromagnet, and the first reversing finger is located between the front end of the first diversion track and the main track.

[0014] Preferably, the main track and / or the first diversion track is provided with a vertical portion.

[0015] The present utility model also provides a turnout type diversion mechanism, including a main track, a first segmented main track, a first diversion track, a first grading track, a confluence track, a first return track, a first reversing finger, and a first electromagnet. The main track and the first segmented main track are located on the same straight line. There is a spacing between the front end of the first segmented main track and the rear end of the main track. The first diversion track is inclinedly arranged with the straight line where the main track is located as a reference. The front end of the first diversion track is close to the rear end of the main track. The first reversing finger is connected to the rotating shaft of the first electromagnet, and the first reversing finger is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the first diversion track. The first grading track is close to the rear end of the first diversion track. The first grading track is located outside the rear end of the first diversion track. The first grading track is parallel to the main track. In the vertical direction, the confluence track is located directly below the main track. The first return track is inclinedly arranged with the straight line where the confluence track is located. The rear end of the first return track is close to the confluence track. The front end of the first return track is located below the rear end of the first grading track.

[0016] Preferably, the turnout type diversion mechanism further includes a segmented main track two, a diversion track two, a grading track two, a return track two, a reversing finger two, and an electromagnet two. The segmented main track two and the segmented main track one are on the same straight line. There is a spacing between the front end of the segmented main track two and the rear end of the segmented main track one. The diversion track two is arranged obliquely with the straight line where the segmented main track one is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track two is close to the rear end of the segmented main track one. The diversion track two is located between the diversion track one and the segmented main track two. The reversing finger two is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet two. The reversing finger two is located between the front end of the diversion track two and the rear end of the segmented main track one. The grading track two is close to the rear end of the diversion track two. The grading track two is located outside the rear end of the diversion track two. The grading track two is parallel to the segmented main track one. The return track two is arranged obliquely with the straight line where the confluence track is located. The rear end of the return track two is close to the confluence track. The front end of the return track two is located below the rear end of the grading track two.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are that the turnout type diversion mechanism can divert the trays moving longitudinally on the conveyor belt so as to realize the sorting operation without height difference, and the diversion efficiency is high. It can be used for the sorting operation without height difference to avoid damaging the vulnerable fruits and vegetables or the fruits and vegetables with high appearance requirements. The electromagnet responds and moves quickly, and the corresponding reversing finger moves quickly, and the speed of diverting the trays is fast, which can meet the requirements of the rapid movement of the trays and the high efficiency of grading at the output end of the sorting device without height difference.

[0018] The further features of the present utility model will be clearly recorded in the following description of the specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device;

[0020] Figure 2 is Figure 1 in the shown structure, a schematic diagram of the driving mechanism and the structure of the stainless steel tube conveyor belt;

[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of;

[0022] Figure 4 is Figure 1 in the shown structure, a schematic diagram of the connection of the track to the track support tube;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the main track, the segmented main track one, the segmented main track two, the diversion track one, the diversion track two, the grading track one, and the grading track two on multiple top-layer track support tubes;

[0024] Figure 6Yes Figure 5 Bottom view of the structure shown;

[0025] Figure 7 Yes Figure 5 Partial enlarged view of the reversing finger at one position;

[0026] Figure 8 Yes Figure 5 Partial enlarged view of the reversing finger at two positions;

[0027] Figure 9 Yes Figure 6 Partial enlarged view of the electromagnet at one position;

[0028] Figure 10 State diagram where the free end of the reversing finger one is close to the rear end of the main track;

[0029] Figure 11 Axonometric view of the reversing finger one;

[0030] Figure 12 Yes Figure 11 Top view of the reversing finger one shown;

[0031] Figure 13 Axonometric view of the tray;

[0032] Figure 14 Front view of the tray;

[0033] Figure 15 In, Figure (a) is the top view of the tray, and Figure (b) is a schematic diagram of dimension marking for the groove on the profiling lifting plate based on the top view;

[0034] Figure 16 Right view of the tray;

[0035] Figure 17 Axonometric view of the tray;

[0036] Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the connection between the tray and two stainless steel pipes;

[0037] Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the state where the guiding shaft of the tray moves along the vertical part of the main track;

[0038] Figure 20 Yes Figure 4 Partial enlarged view of the diversion track one and the grading track at one position;

[0039] Figure 21 Yes Figure 4 Partial enlarged view of the grading track at two positions;

[0040] Figure 22It is the input stage of the working process of the whole turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device, and it is a schematic diagram of the state where the guiding shaft of the tray moves along the vertical part of the main track;

[0041] Figure 23 It is the diversion stage of the working process of the whole turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device, and it is a schematic diagram of the state where the guiding shafts of some trays abut against the vertical part of the first diversion track and move, while the guiding shafts of the other part of the trays abut against the vertical part of the second diversion track and move;

[0042] Figure 24 It is a schematic diagram of the working process of the turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device;

[0043] Figure 25 It is a schematic diagram of another specific implementation structure of the turnout type diversion mechanism.

[0044] Symbol description in the figure:

[0045] 1. Support leg, 2. Left longitudinal support plate, 3. Right longitudinal support plate, 4. Stainless steel tube type conveyor belt, 4-1. Left chain, 4-2. Right chain, 4-3. Stainless steel tube, 5. Driving motor, 6. First driving sprocket, 7. Second driving sprocket, 8. First driven sprocket, 9. Second driven sprocket, 10. Top track support tube, 11. Main track, 11-1. Vertical part, 12. Segmented main track one, 13. Segmented main track two, 14. Diversion track one, 14-1. Vertical part, 15. Diversion track two, 15-1. Vertical part, 16. Grading track one, 16-1. Vertical part, 17. Grading track two, 17-1. Vertical part, 18. Bottom track support tube, 19. Confluence track, 20. Return track one, 21. Return track two, 22. Reversing finger one, 23. Electromagnet connecting seat one, 24. Electromagnet one, 25. Reversing finger two, 26. Electromagnet connecting seat two, 27. Electromagnet two; 28. Tray, 28-1. Base, 28-1-1. First chute, 28-1-2. Second chute, 28-1-3. Rib plate, 28-2. Guiding shaft, 28-3. Profiled lifting plate, 28-3-1. Groove; 29. Cucumber, 30. Cucumber, 31. Cucumber, 32. Cucumber, 33. Cucumber, 34. Cucumber, 35. Cucumber, 36. Cucumber, 37. Cucumber, 38. Cucumber, 39. Cucumber, 40. Cucumber, 41. Cucumber; 42. Tray, 43. Tray, 44. Tray, 45. Tray, 46. Tray, 47. Tray, 48. Tray; 49. Main track, 50. Electromagnet connecting seat one, 51. Electromagnet connecting seat two. Specific implementation manners

[0046] The following further describes the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0047] As Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, the turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device includes a support frame, a driving mechanism, a stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4, a turnout type diversion mechanism, and a number of trays. The driving mechanism is connected to the support frame.

[0048] The support frame includes a left longitudinal support plate 2, a right longitudinal support plate 3, and support legs 1. The left longitudinal support plate 2 and the right longitudinal support plate 3 are respectively fixedly installed on the support legs 1.

[0049] The driving mechanism includes a driving motor 5, a driving rotating shaft, a driven rotating shaft, a first driving sprocket 6, a second driving sprocket 7, a first driven sprocket 8, and a second driven sprocket 9. The driving motor 5 is installed at the front end of the right longitudinal support plate 3. The driving rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the front ends of the left longitudinal support plate 2 and the right longitudinal support plate 3. The driven rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the rear ends of the left longitudinal support plate 2 and the right longitudinal support plate 3. The output shaft of the driving motor 5 is connected to the driving rotating shaft. The first driving sprocket 6 is connected to the right end of the driving rotating shaft. The second driving sprocket 7 is connected to the left end of the driving rotating shaft. The first driven sprocket 8 is connected to the right end of the driven rotating shaft. The second driven sprocket 9 is connected to the left end of the driven rotating shaft. When the driving motor 5 works, it drives the first driving sprocket 6 and the second driving sprocket 7 to rotate.

[0050] The stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4 includes a left chain 4-1, a right chain 4-2, and a number of stainless steel tubes 4-3. The number of stainless steel tubes 4-3 is connected between the left chain 4-1 and the right chain 4-2. The connection mode of the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4 and the driving mechanism is that the left chain 4-1 is connected between the second driving sprocket 7 and the second driven sprocket 9, and the right chain 4-2 is connected between the first driving sprocket 6 and the first driven sprocket 8. In the layout of the entire turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device, a number of stainless steel tubes 4-3 are in the transverse direction. When the driving motor 5 works, the first driving sprocket 6 and the second driving sprocket 7 respectively drive the right chain 4-2 and the left chain 4-1 to move, thereby driving a number of stainless steel tubes 4-3 to move in the Figure 2 direction indicated by the arrow in the figure.

[0051] The turnout type diversion mechanism includes a top track support tube 10, a main track 11, a segmented main track one 12, a segmented main track two 13, a diversion track one 14, a diversion track two 15, a grading track one 16, a grading track two 17, a bottom track support tube 18, a confluence track 19, a return track one 20, a return track two 21, a reversing finger one 22, an electromagnet connection seat one 23, an electromagnet one 24, a reversing finger two 25, an electromagnet connection seat two 26, and an electromagnet two 27.

[0052] As shown in Figure 4As shown, a plurality of top layer track support tubes 10 are fixedly connected between the left longitudinal support plate 2 and the right longitudinal support plate 3. The plurality of top layer track support tubes 10 are located within the space surrounded by the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4, that is, when viewed from the side, several stainless steel tubes 4-3 of the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4 are divided into upper stainless steel tubes and lower stainless steel tubes, and the plurality of top layer track support tubes 10 are located between the upper stainless steel tubes and the lower stainless steel tubes, which can be referred to Figure 1 . A plurality of bottom layer track support tubes 18 are fixedly connected between the left longitudinal support plate 2 and the right longitudinal support plate 3, and the plurality of bottom layer track support tubes 18 are also located within the space surrounded by the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4. The plurality of bottom layer track support tubes 18 are located on the horizontal plane B, and the plurality of top layer track support tubes 10 are located on the horizontal plane A, and the horizontal plane B is below the horizontal plane A.

[0053] As Figures 4-6As shown, the main direction track 11, the segmented main direction track one 12, and the segmented main direction track two 13 are respectively fixedly connected to a plurality of top layer track support pipes 10 with screws. The main direction track 11, the segmented main direction track one 12, and the segmented main direction track two 13 are located on the same straight line. The main direction track 11, the segmented main direction track one 12, and the segmented main direction track two 13 are close to the left longitudinal support plate 2. There is a certain distance between the front end of the segmented main direction track one 12 and the rear end of the main direction track 11 (this distance can leave an installation space for the electromagnet connecting seat one 23). There is a certain distance between the front end of the segmented main direction track two 13 and the rear end of the segmented main direction track one 12 (this distance can leave an installation space for the electromagnet connecting seat two 26). The main direction track 11, the segmented main direction track one 12, and the segmented main direction track two 13 are distributed in the longitudinal direction (i.e., along the moving direction of the stainless steel pipe conveyor belt 4). The shunt track one 14 is fixedly installed on a plurality of top layer track support pipes 10 with screws. The shunt track one 14 is inclined with respect to the straight line where the main direction track 11 is located. The rear end of the shunt track one 14 is close to the right longitudinal support plate 3, and the front end of the shunt track one 14 is close to the rear end of the main direction track 11. The electromagnet connecting seat one 23 is fixedly connected to the top layer track support pipe 10. The electromagnet one 24 is fixedly connected to the electromagnet connecting seat one 23. The reversing finger one 22 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet one 24. The reversing finger one 22 is located between the rear end of the main direction track 11 and the front end of the shunt track one 14. The shunt track two 15 is fixedly installed on a plurality of top layer track support pipes 10 with screws. The shunt track two 15 is inclined with respect to the straight line where the segmented main direction track one 12 is located. The front end of the shunt track two 15 is close to the rear end of the segmented main direction track one 12. The shunt track two 15 is located between the shunt track one 14 and the segmented main direction track two 13. The electromagnet connecting seat two 26 is fixedly connected to the top layer track support pipe 10. The electromagnet two 27 is fixedly connected to the electromagnet connecting seat two 26. The reversing finger two 25 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet two 27. The reversing finger two 25 is located between the front end of the shunt track two 15 and the rear end of the segmented main direction track one 12. The grading track one 16 is fixedly connected to a plurality of top layer track support pipes 10 with screws. The grading track one 16 is close to the rear end of the shunt track one 14. The grading track one 16 is located outside the rear end of the shunt track one 14. The grading track one 16 is parallel to the main direction track 11. The grading track two 17 is fixedly connected to a plurality of top layer track support pipes 10 with screws. The grading track two 17 is close to the rear end of the shunt track two 15. The grading track two 17 is located outside the rear end of the shunt track two 15. The grading track two 17 is parallel to the segmented main direction track one 12. The confluence track 19 is fixedly connected to a plurality of bottom layer track support pipes 18 with screws; in the vertical direction, the confluence track 19 is located directly below the main direction track 11.The return track 1-20 is fixedly connected to a plurality of bottom track support pipes 18 with screws. The return track 1-20 is arranged obliquely with respect to the straight line where the confluence track 19 is located. The rear end of the return track 1-20 is close to the confluence track 19, and the front end of the return track 1-20 is located below the rear end of the grading track 1-16. The return track 2-21 is fixedly connected to a plurality of bottom track support pipes 18 with screws. The return track 2-21 is arranged obliquely with respect to the straight line where the confluence track 19 is located. The rear end of the return track 2-21 is close to the confluence track 19, and the front end of the return track 2-21 is located below the rear end of the grading track 2-17.

[0054] The main direction track 11, the segmented main direction track 1-12, the segmented main direction track 2-13, the shunt track 1-14, the shunt track 2-15, the grading track 1-16, the grading track 2-17, the confluence track 19, the return track 1-20, and the return track 2-21 are all located within the space surrounded by the stainless steel pipe conveyor belt 4.

[0055] The structure of the reversing finger 1-22 is as Figure 11 and 12 shown. The structure of the reversing finger 2-25 is the same as that of the reversing finger 1-22.

[0056] Refer to Figure 5 and 7 , when the reversing finger 1-22 is in the initial state, in this initial state, the reversing finger 1-22 is not connected to the rear end of the main direction track 11. At this time, when the electromagnet 1-24 operates, the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1-24 rotates by a certain angle, and the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1-24 drives the reversing finger 1-22 to rotate by a certain angle in the direction of the rear end of the main direction track 11. The free end of the reversing finger 1-22 is close to the rear end of the main direction track 11. Refer to Figure 10 , to achieve the connection between the reversing finger 1-22 and the rear end of the main direction track 11.

[0057] The working mode of the reversing finger 2-25 is the same as that of the reversing finger 1-22. The rotating shaft of the electromagnet 2-27 rotates by a certain angle, driving the reversing finger 2-25 to rotate by a certain angle in the direction of the rear end of the segmented main direction track 1-12. The free end of the reversing finger 2-25 is close to the rear end of the segmented main direction track 1-12. Refer to Figure 8 , to achieve the connection between the reversing finger 2-25 and the rear end of the segmented main direction track 1-12.

[0058] Refer to Figure 4 , 5 , 7 and 19, the main direction track 11 is provided with a vertical portion 11-1. Similarly, the segmented main direction track 1-12 is also provided with a vertical portion, and the segmented main direction track 2-13 is also provided with a vertical portion. Refer to Figure 4 , 5 and 20, the shunt track 1-14 is provided with a vertical portion 14-1, and the grading track 1-16 is provided with a vertical portion 16-1. Refer to Figure 4 ,8 And 21, the diverging track two 15 is provided with a vertical part 15-1, and the grading track two 17 is provided with a vertical part 17-1. Similarly, the converging track 19 is also provided with a vertical part, the return track one 20 is also provided with a vertical part, and the return track two 21 is also provided with a vertical part.

[0059] As Figures 13-16 As shown, the tray 28 includes a base 28-1, a guide shaft 28-2, and a profiling lifting plate 28-3. The guide shaft 28-2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 28-1. Seven profiling lifting plates 28-3 are respectively connected to the top of the base 28-1, and the seven profiling lifting plates 28-3 are arranged in a line. The base 28-1 is provided with a first chute 28-1-1 and a second chute 28-1-2. The first chute 28-1-1 and the second chute 28-1-2 are arranged side by side and are arranged along the length direction of the base 28-1. The profiling lifting plate 28-3 is provided with a groove 28-3-1. When the cucumber is lifted by the seven profiling lifting plates, different parts of the cucumber are located in the grooves 28-3-1 of each profiling lifting plate 28-3; preferably, the lengths of the grooves on the 5th, 6th, and 7th profiling lifting plates are equal, L5 = L6 = L7, the lengths of the grooves on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th profiling lifting plates gradually decrease, L1 > L2 > L3 > L4, and the length of the groove on the 5th profiling lifting plate is less than the length of the groove on the 4th profiling lifting plate (L5 < L4); the centers of the 7 points of L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, and L7 can be connected into an arc, imitating the arc of the cucumber, that is, the 7 grooves form a limiting space adapted to the shape of the cucumber. Refer to Figure 24 , the grooves on the 5th, 6th, and 7th profiling lifting plates are used to limit the tail of the cucumber (the tail of the cucumber refers to the end without thorns), and the grooves on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th profiling lifting plates are used to limit the parts other than the tail of the cucumber. The limiting space formed by the combination of the grooves on the multiple profiling lifting plates can stably and reliably lift the cucumber and prevent the cucumber from rolling or falling off the tray due to working conditions such as sudden stop and speed change.

[0060] As Figure 18 As shown, when the tray 28 cooperates with two stainless steel tubes 4-3 on the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4, the two stainless steel tubes 4-3 respectively pass through the first chute 28-1-1 and the second chute 28-1-2, so that the base 28-1 can slide along the two stainless steel tubes 4-3. The sliding of the base 28-1 along the two stainless steel tubes 4-3 is the sliding in the transverse direction of the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4. Refer to Figure 1 And 2, a plurality of trays 28 are cooperatively connected with the stainless steel tubes on the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4. When the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4 operates, the stainless steel tubes move in the longitudinal direction, thereby driving the trays 28 to move in the longitudinal direction. The trays can be used for sorting operations without height difference to avoid damaging fragile fruits and vegetables or those with high appearance requirements.

[0061] To reduce the weight of the tray 28, the first chute 28-1-1 and the second chute 28-1-2 of the base 28-1 are formed by arranging eight rib plates in a row. Refer to Figure 14 and 17 and 16. The base 28-1 is provided with eight rib plates 28-1-3. Two symmetrically arranged U-shaped grooves are provided on both sides of each rib plate 28-1-3. In this way, the eight U-shaped grooves on one side of the eight rib plates form the first chute 28-1-1, and the eight U-shaped grooves on the other side of the eight rib plates form the second chute 28-1-2. The design of multiple rib plates not only reduces the weight but also ensures the fit between the chute and the stainless steel tube. The light weight of the tray is beneficial to reducing the moment of inertia and facilitating reliable sliding.

[0062] As Figure 19 and 22 shown, during the input stage of the working process of the entire turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device, the guide shaft 28-2 of the tray 28 moves along the vertical part 11-1 of the main track 11. Figure 22 In, the direction indicated by the upper arrow is the moving direction of the upper tray, and the direction indicated by the lower arrow is the moving direction of the lower tray.

[0063] The disclosed turnout type sorting device has a turnout type sorting method, and the sorting speed is fast and the efficiency is high; the entire sorting process is completed without height difference, which will not damage the fruits and vegetables and can provide good protection for the fruits and vegetables. It is not limited to fragile or fruits and vegetables with high appearance requirements, but can also be applied to other fruits and vegetables. It is not limited to sorting fruits and vegetables, but can also sort any other items that can be sorted.

[0064] The working process of the above-mentioned turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device is introduced below:

[0065] Refer to Figure 24 , one cucumber 29 is placed on each of the multiple profiling lifting plates 28-3 of each tray 28. The drive mechanism is started, and the stainless steel tube conveyor belt 4 moves cyclically. The multiple trays located on the upper layer move in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure. During the input stage of the working process, the guide shaft 28-2 of the tray moves along the vertical part 11-1 of the main track 11 (as Figure 22 shown).

[0066] The cucumbers on the tray in the input stage are graded as good or bad through machine vision technology. The controller sends control instructions to the first electromagnet 24 and the second electromagnet 27 according to the grade data, causing the first electromagnet 24 and the second electromagnet 27 to act. The first reversing finger 22 is not connected to the rear end of the main track 11 in the initial state (as shown in Figure 5 , 7 and 19). The rotating shaft of the first electromagnet 24 rotates a certain angle, making the free end of the first reversing finger 22 close to the rear end of the main track 11 (as shown in Figure 10 ). Then, the guiding shaft of the tray will move along the first reversing finger 22 to the first shunt track 14, and the guiding shaft will abut against the vertical part 14-1 of the first shunt track 14 and slide, and finally the tray will move obliquely forward along the first shunt track 14 (towards the output end of the switch-type fruit and vegetable sorting device). Figure 24 The trays where the cucumbers 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 shown in Figure 24 are located all move along the first shunt track 14. The guiding shafts of these trays move from the rear end of the first shunt track 14 to the first grading track 16 and abut against the vertical part 16-1 and slide (move along the longitudinal direction). When the rotating shaft of the first electromagnet 24 reverses a certain angle to make the first reversing finger 22 return to the initial state, at this time, no tray will be shunted to the first shunt track 14, and the tray on the main track 11 will directly move from the rear end of the main track 11 to the front end of the segmented main track 12 and continue to move forward along the segmented main track 12.

[0067] For the trays on the segmented main track 12, the second reversing finger 25 is not connected to the rear end of the segmented main track 12 in the initial state. The rotating shaft of the second electromagnet 27 rotates a certain angle, making the free end of the second reversing finger 25 close to the rear end of the segmented main track 12 (as shown in Figure 8 ). Then, the guiding shaft of the tray will move along the second reversing finger 25 to the second shunt track 15, and the guiding shaft will abut against the vertical part 15-1 of the second shunt track 15 and slide, and finally the tray will move obliquely forward along the second shunt track 15 (towards the output end of the switch-type fruit and vegetable sorting device). Figure 24The cucumbers 38, 39, 40, and 41 shown are all moving along the shunt track two 15. The guide shafts of these trays move from the rear end of the shunt track two 15 to the grading track two 17 and slide (move along the longitudinal direction) against the vertical part 17-1. When the rotating shaft of the electromagnet two 27 reverses by a certain angle to make the reversing finger two 25 return to the initial state, no trays will be shunted onto the shunt track two 15 at this time. The trays on the segmented main track one 12 will move directly from its rear end to the front end of the segmented main track two 13 and continue to move forward along the segmented main track two 13. Figure 24 The trays 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 shown are all moving along the segmented main track two 13.

[0068] It can be seen that at the output end of the switch-type fruit and vegetable sorting device, three positions in the horizontal direction output three grades of cucumbers respectively. The cucumbers placed on the trays 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 belong to grade one, the cucumbers 38, 39, 40, and 41 belong to grade two, and the cucumbers 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 belong to grade three.

[0069] After the cucumbers at the three positions at the output end of the switch-type fruit and vegetable sorting device are taken away or dropped, the corresponding trays move to the lower layer. The guide shafts of the trays 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 move along the confluence track 19, and after moving to the rear end of the confluence track 19, they turn upwards and then move to the front end of the main track 11 to achieve circulation. The guide shafts of the trays where the cucumbers 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 are located disengage from the rear end of the grading track one 16, then move to the front end of the return track one 20 and slide against the vertical part of the return track one 20 until they reach the confluence track 19, and then turn upwards from the rear end of the confluence track 19 and move to the front end of the main track 11.

[0070] The guide shafts of the trays where the cucumbers 38, 39, 40, and 41 are located disengage from the rear end of the grading track two 17, then move to the front end of the return track two 21 and slide against the vertical part of the return track two 21 until they reach the confluence track 19, and then turn upwards from the rear end of the confluence track 19 and move to the front end of the main track 11.

[0071] It can be seen that due to the fast response and action of the electromagnet, the corresponding commutation finger moves relatively fast, and the speed of diverting the tray is relatively fast, which can meet the requirement of the fast movement of the tray and the high efficiency of grading at the output end of the turnout type fruit and vegetable sorting device. The entire sorting process is completed without a height difference, and the cucumbers will not roll over, causing no damage to the cucumbers, and providing good protection for the cucumbers.

[0072] There is no height difference in the sorting process, nor is there a large impact force.

[0073] It should be noted that for the tray 28, the groove shapes and sizes on the multiple profiling lifting plates 28-3 can be changed to adapt to the lifting of other rod-shaped fruits and vegetables besides cucumbers.

[0074] It should be noted that for the tray 28, the multiple profiling lifting plates 28-3 can also be replaced by lifting components with other structures to achieve the lifting function of rod-shaped fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers, or to achieve the lifting of fruits and vegetables other than rod-shaped fruits and vegetables, or to achieve the lifting of items other than fruits and vegetables (the item can be any item that can be lifted).

[0075] It should be noted that some structures in the above-mentioned turnout type diversion mechanism can be changed. Refer to Figure 25 , remove the sectional main track one 12 and the sectional main track two 13, and extend the main track 11 in Figure 5 to form the main track 49, that is, only one main track 49 in the longitudinal direction is needed. Then, replace the electromagnet connecting seat one 23 with the electromagnet connecting seat one 50 (in this way, there is no need to reserve an installation space for the electromagnet connecting seat one as shown in Figure 5 ), and replace the electromagnet connecting seat two 26 with the electromagnet connecting seat two 51 (in this way, there is no need to reserve an installation space for the electromagnet connecting seat two as shown in Figure 5 ). The front end of the diversion track one 14 is close to the main track 49, and the commutation finger one 22 is located between the front end of the diversion track one 14 and the main track 49; the front end of the diversion track two 15 is close to the main track 49, and the commutation finger two 25 is located between the front end of the diversion track two 15 and the main track 49. Therefore, when the commutation finger one 22 moves, the free end of the commutation finger one 22 is close to the main track 49; when the commutation finger two 25 moves, the free end of the commutation finger two 25 is close to the main track 49.

[0076] The confluence track 19 is located directly below the main track 49.

[0077] The above is only for the preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications.

Claims

1. A turnout type flow splitting mechanism, characterized in that It includes a main track, a segmented main track 1, a diversion track 1, a reversing finger 1 and an electromagnet 1. The main track and the segmented main track 1 are on the same straight line. There is a spacing between the front end of the segmented main track 1 and the rear end of the main track. The diversion track 1 is inclined with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track 1 is close to the rear end of the main track. The reversing finger 1 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1, and the reversing finger 1 is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the diversion track 1.

2. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turnout type diversion mechanism further includes a grading track 1, and the grading track 1 is close to the rear end of the diversion track 1.

3. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grading track 1 is located outside the rear end of the diversion track 1.

4. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The grading track 1 is parallel to the main track.

5. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turnout type diversion mechanism further includes an electromagnet connecting seat 1, and the electromagnet 1 is connected to the electromagnet connecting seat 1.

6. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that The main track is provided with a vertical part, the diversion track 1 is provided with a vertical part, and the segmented main track 1 is provided with a vertical part.

7. A turnout type flow splitting mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a main track, a diversion track 1, a reversing finger 1 and an electromagnet 1. The diversion track 1 is inclined with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track 1 is close to the rear end of the main track. The reversing finger 1 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1, and the reversing finger 1 is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the diversion track 1.

8. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main track and / or the diversion track 1 is provided with a vertical part.

9. A turnout type flow splitting mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a main track, a diversion track 1, a reversing finger 1 and an electromagnet 1. The diversion track 1 is inclined with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track 1 is close to the main track. The reversing finger 1 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1, and the reversing finger 1 is located between the front end of the diversion track 1 and the main track.

10. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The main track and / or the diversion track 1 is provided with a vertical part.

11. A turnout type flow splitting mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a main track, a segmented main track 1, a diversion track 1, a grading track 1, a confluence track, a return track 1, a reversing finger 1 and an electromagnet 1; the main track and the segmented main track 1 are on the same straight line. There is a spacing between the front end of the segmented main track 1 and the rear end of the main track. The diversion track 1 is inclined with the straight line where the main track is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track 1 is close to the rear end of the main track. The reversing finger 1 is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet 1, and the reversing finger 1 is located between the rear end of the main track and the front end of the diversion track 1; the grading track 1 is close to the rear end of the diversion track 1. The grading track 1 is located outside the rear end of the diversion track 1. The grading track 1 is parallel to the main track; in the vertical direction, the confluence track is located directly below the main track. The return track 1 is inclined with the straight line where the confluence track is located. The rear end of the return track 1 is close to the confluence track, and the front end of the return track 1 is located below the rear end of the grading track 1.

12. The turnout type flow splitting mechanism according to claim 11, characterized in that, The turnout type diversion mechanism further includes a segmented main direction track two, a diversion track two, a grading track two, a return track two, a reversing finger two and an electromagnet two. The segmented main direction track two and the segmented main direction track one are on the same straight line. There is a spacing between the front end of the segmented main direction track two and the rear end of the segmented main direction track one. The diversion track two is arranged obliquely with the straight line where the segmented main direction track one is located as the reference. The front end of the diversion track two is close to the rear end of the segmented main direction track one. The diversion track two is located between the diversion track one and the segmented main direction track two. The reversing finger two is connected to the rotating shaft of the electromagnet two. The reversing finger two is located between the front end of the diversion track two and the rear end of the segmented main direction track one. The grading track two is close to the rear end of the diversion track two. The grading track two is located outside the rear end of the diversion track two. The grading track two is parallel to the segmented main direction track one. The return track two is arranged obliquely with the straight line where the confluence track is located. The rear end of the return track two is close to the confluence track. The front end of the return track two is located below the rear end of the grading track two.

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