Fruit weight sorting machine

By designing the fruit weight sorting machine step by step increase fruit selection frame and step-by-step fruit delivery ladder, the inaccurate sorting problem caused by speed during the fruit sorting process is solved, and the accurate sorting of fruits is achieved.

CN223145321UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25YUNNAN SHIJIAN CHUCHENG FRUIT IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421797783.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-29
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-29

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Technical Problem

In the existing fruit sorting methods, the sorting of fruits during movement leads to inaccurate sorting, especially smaller fruits are prone to rolling into larger fruit boxes.

Method used

A fruit weight sorting machine is designed, using a step-by-step fruit selection frame and a step-by-step fruit delivery ladder. The fruit is gradually raised through the step-by-step fruit delivery ladder, and sorting is achieved through the sorting holes on the fruit selection frame. The hole diameter of the sorting hole gradually becomes larger to adapt to the size of the fruit, avoiding inaccurate sorting caused by speed.

Benefits of technology

The accuracy in the fruit sorting process is achieved, the inaccurate sorting problem caused by speed is avoided, and the small fruits can be stably sorted into the correct fruit box.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fruit weight sorting machine which comprises ground feet, a table plate is arranged on the ground feet, a box body is arranged on the table plate, at least two fruit sorting frames rising gradually are arranged in the box body, and a matched stepping fruit feeding ladder is movably arranged between the fruit sorting frames. The stepping fruit feeding ladder is installed on the platen in a lifting mode through a jacking air cylinder. Sorting holes with different hole diameters are formed in the top surface of the fruit sorting frame; in the lifting process of the stepping fruit feeding ladder, fruits left on the lower layer fruit selecting frame can be sequentially transferred to the upper layer. According to the fruit sorting device, the step-by-step rising fruit sorting frame and the step-by-step fruit feeding ladder are arranged, the sorting holes are formed in the fruit sorting frame, sorting is achieved in the process that fruits are gradually lifted through the step-by-step fruit feeding ladder, and therefore the situation that due to the fact that the speed exists in the fruit sorting process, sorting is inaccurate is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fruit sorting, in particular to a fruit weight sorting machine. Background Art

[0002] After fruits are picked, they usually need to be sorted, separating those of different sizes for targeted use or sale. The existing sorting methods are all achieved through variable-distance chutes or variable-diameter drums.

[0003] However, in such sorting methods, fruits are sorted while in motion. Some smaller fruits, due to their faster speed, will roll into the fruit baskets of larger grades, resulting in inaccurate sorting. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a fruit weight sorting machine, aiming to solve the technical problem of inaccurate sorting due to speed during fruit sorting in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a fruit weight sorting machine, including a floor foot, on which a table board is provided. A box body is installed on the table board. At least two gradually rising fruit selection baskets are arranged inside the box body. An adapted stepping fruit feeding ladder is movably installed between the fruit selection baskets. The stepping fruit feeding ladder is installed on the table board in a liftable manner through a lifting cylinder.

[0006] Sorting holes with different apertures are provided on the top surface of the fruit selection basket.

[0007] During the lifting process of the stepping fruit feeding ladder, the fruits remaining on the lower fruit selection basket can be sequentially transferred to the upper layer.

[0008] Further, the surface where the sorting holes are arranged is an inclined surface to prevent fruits from falling.

[0009] The inside of the fruit selection basket is hollow, and an inclined fruit outlet surface is provided at the bottom for rolling out the sorted fruits.

[0010] Further, the apertures of the sorting holes on the same fruit selection basket are the same, and from low to high, the apertures of the sorting holes gradually increase.

[0011] Further, the top surface of the stepping fruit feeding ladder is parallel to the surface where the sorting holes are arranged. The stepping fruit feeding ladder is fixed on two lifting frames, and the two lifting frames are fixedly connected through a lifting frame connecting plate.

[0012] A cylinder lifting plate is also detachably installed between the two lifting frames through bolts, and the lifting arm of the lifting cylinder is installed on the cylinder lifting plate.

[0013] Further, a fruit outlet chute adapted to the inclined fruit outlet surface is provided on the box body.

[0014] Further, a fruit inlet inclined plate is provided at the front side of the lowest fruit selection box, and the fruit inlet inclined plate is flush with the lowest fruit selection box.

[0015] Further, a top slideway is provided at the rear side of the topmost step-by-step fruit feeding ladder.

[0016] Further, a fruit box groove adapted to the step-by-step fruit feeding ladder is provided on the jacking frame.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are embodied in:

[0018] In the present utility model, fruit selection boxes and a step-by-step fruit feeding ladder that gradually increase in height are provided. The fruit selection boxes are provided with sorting holes, and sorting is achieved during the process of gradually lifting the fruits by the step-by-step fruit feeding ladder, thereby avoiding inaccurate sorting caused by speed during the fruit sorting process. Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is an internal structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the front view of;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the internal rear side structure of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the fruit selection box structure of the present utility model;

[0024] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0025] 1, floor feet; 2, table board; 3, box body; 3a, fruit outlet hole; 4, fruit selection box; 4a, sorting hole; 4b, fruit outlet inclined surface; 5, step-by-step fruit feeding ladder; 6, jacking cylinder; 7, jacking frame; 7a, fruit box groove; 7b, lifting frame connecting plate; 8, fruit outlet slideway; 9, top slideway; 10, fruit inlet inclined plate; 11, cylinder lifting plate. Detailed Embodiments

[0026] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the 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 the embodiments. Without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, then such directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement conditions, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If this specific posture changes, then the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0028] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present utility model, then such descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel scenarios. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes Scenario A, or Scenario B, or the scenario where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, "a plurality of" means two or more. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a fruit weight sorting machine of the present utility model includes a floor 1, a table board 2 is provided on the floor 1, a box body 3 is installed on the table board 2, at least two fruit selection frames 4 that gradually rise are provided in the box body 3, a suitable stepping fruit feeding ladder 5 is movably installed between the fruit selection frames 4, and the stepping fruit feeding ladder 5 is installed on the table board 2 in a liftable manner through a lifting cylinder 6;

[0030] Sorting holes 4a with different apertures are provided on the top surface of the fruit selection frame 4;

[0031] During the lifting process of the stepping fruit feeding ladder 5, the fruits remaining on the lower fruit selection frame 4 can be sequentially transferred to the upper layer.

[0032] Working principle

[0033] During sorting, the fruits to be sorted are poured from the fruit inlet inclined plate, and the fruits will roll onto the bottommost fruit selection frame. The fruits on the bottommost fruit selection frame will be steadily fed upward in sequence under the lifting of the stepping fruit feeding ladder. During the feeding process, since sorting holes are provided on the fruit selection frame and the aperture of the sorting holes gradually increases from low to high, therefore, during the lifting process of the fruits, they will be selected one by one from small to large; and during the lifting process, the fruits are stable, thus avoiding the problem of inaccurate sorting caused by speed during sorting.

[0034] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and 5As shown, the surface where the sorting holes 4a are provided is an inclined surface for preventing fruits from falling off.

[0035] The inside of the fruit selection frame 4 is hollow, and an inclined fruit outlet surface 4b is provided at the bottom for rolling out the sorted fruits.

[0036] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the apertures of the sorting holes 4a on the same fruit selection frame 4 are the same, and from low to high, the apertures of the sorting holes 4a gradually become larger.

[0037] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 As shown, the top surface of the step fruit feeding ladder 5 is parallel to the surface where the sorting holes 4a are provided. The step fruit feeding ladder 5 is fixed on two lifting frames 7, and the two lifting frames 7 are fixedly connected by a lifting frame connecting plate 7b.

[0038] A cylinder lifting plate 11 is detachably installed between the two lifting frames 7 by bolts, and the lifting arm of the lifting cylinder 6 is installed on the cylinder lifting plate 11.

[0039] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 As shown, a fruit outlet slideway 8 adapted to the inclined fruit outlet surface 4b is provided on the box body 3.

[0040] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2 As shown, an inlet fruit inclined plate 10 is provided at the front side of the lowest fruit selection frame 4, and the inlet fruit inclined plate 10 is flush with the lowest fruit selection frame 4.

[0041] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2 As shown in or 4, a top slideway 9 is provided at the rear side of the topmost step fruit feeding ladder 5.

[0042] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 2 As shown in or 3 or 4, a fruit frame groove 7a adapted to the step fruit feeding ladder 5 is provided on the lifting frame 7.

[0043] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fruit weight sorting machine, including a floor footing (1), a table board (2) is provided on the floor footing (1), a box body (3) is installed on the table board (2), and it is characterized in that , at least two gradually ascending fruit selection frames (4) are provided inside the box body (3), a suitable stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5) is movably installed between the fruit selection frames (4), and the stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5) is installed on the table board (2) in a liftable manner through a lifting cylinder (6); sorting holes (4a) with different apertures are provided on the top surface of the fruit selection frame (4); during the lifting process of the stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5), the fruits remaining on the lower fruit selection frame (4) can be sequentially transferred to the upper layer.

2. The fruit weight sorting machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting surface of the sorting hole (4a) is an inclined surface for preventing fruits from falling; the inside of the fruit selection frame (4) is hollow, and a fruit outlet inclined surface (4b) is provided at the bottom for rolling out the sorted fruits.

3. The fruit weight sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that the apertures of the sorting holes (4a) on the same fruit selection frame (4) are the same, and from low to high, the apertures of the sorting holes (4a) gradually become larger.

4. The fruit weight sorter according to claim 1, wherein the top surface of the stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5) is parallel to the setting surface of the sorting hole (4a), the stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5) is fixed on two lifting frames (7), and the two lifting frames (7) are fixedly connected through a lifting frame connecting plate (7b); a cylinder lifting plate (11) is detachably installed between the two lifting frames (7) through bolts, and the lifting arm of the lifting cylinder (6) is installed on the cylinder lifting plate (11).

5. The fruit weight sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, an outlet chute (8) adapted to the fruit outlet inclined surface (4b) is provided on the box body (3).

6. The fruit weight sorting machine according to claim 3, wherein, a fruit inlet inclined plate (10) is provided on the front side of the lowest fruit selection frame (4), and the fruit inlet inclined plate (10) is flush with the lowest fruit selection frame (4).

7. The fruit weight sorter according to claim 4, wherein a top chute (9) is provided on the rear side of the topmost stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5).

8. The fruit weight sorter according to claim 4, wherein, a fruit selection frame groove (7a) adapted to the stepping fruit conveyor ladder (5) is provided on the lifting frame (7).