Sorting machine for irregular shapes

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machinery. A sorting machine for irregular shapes comprises a machine frame, and a feeding machine, a material distributing mechanism and two sorting channels which are sequentially arranged in the conveying direction are installed on the machine frame. The material distributing mechanism comprises two hoppers formed by splicing two hinged material claws and a hopper driving mechanism used for driving the two hoppers to be opened and closed. The material distributing mechanism further comprises a material distributing plate located under the hopper, the material distributing plate comprises a left inclined plate and a right inclined plate which are arranged left and right, the top of the left inclined plate is connected with the top of the right inclined plate, the left side of the left inclined plate is in butt joint with one sorting channel, and the right side of the right inclined plate is in butt joint with the other sorting channel. A detection station, a first material blocking mechanism, a grabbing and discharging mechanism and a second material blocking mechanism are sequentially arranged on the sorting channel in the conveying direction. And detection equipment is mounted on the detection station. The two sorting channels are adopted for sorting, so that the sorting speed is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of modern agricultural technology, agricultural automation has become an important means to improve agricultural production efficiency and reduce labor intensity.

[0003] When sorting irregularly shaped seeds (such as ginger), it is often necessary to rely on manual sorting, which is not only inefficient, but also labor-intensive, with low accuracy, and is easily affected by factors such as the high error rate of manual sorting.

[0004] There is currently a lack of a sorting machine suitable for irregular shapes. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a sorting machine for irregular shapes, which solves at least one of the above technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is: a sorting machine for irregular shapes, comprising a frame, characterized in that a loader, a material separation mechanism and two sorting channels are installed on the frame in sequence along the conveying direction;

[0007] The material distribution mechanism includes two mutually hinged material claws assembled to form a hopper and a hopper driving mechanism for driving the two hoppers to open and close;

[0008] The material distribution mechanism further includes a material distribution plate located directly below the hopper, the material distribution plate including a left inclined plate and a right inclined plate arranged on the left and right sides, the left inclined plate being connected to the top of the right inclined plate, the left side of the left inclined plate being connected to one of the sorting channels, and the right side of the right inclined plate being connected to the other sorting channel;

[0009] The sorting channel is provided with a detection station, a first material blocking mechanism, a grabbing and unloading mechanism and a second material blocking mechanism in sequence along the conveying direction;

[0010] The detection station is equipped with detection equipment;

[0011] The grabbing and unloading mechanism is used to grab the articles on the sorting channel and send them to the storage box arranged adjacent to the sorting channel.

[0012] The utility model uses a material separation mechanism to sort items through two sorting channels, greatly improving the sorting speed. After the two sorting channels are inspected by the detection equipment, the detection results determine whether the grabbing and unloading mechanism needs to be grabbed and placed in the storage box. The sorting channels of the utility model are suitable for sorting items of different shapes and structures (such as irregular shapes).

[0013] Further preferably, the first material blocking mechanism and the second material blocking mechanism both include a baffle and a baffle driving mechanism for driving the baffle to rotate.

[0014] It is convenient to block the material through the baffle, ensuring the movement stability of the grabbing and unloading mechanism.

[0015] Further preferably, a material sorting tray and a material guiding slope are installed between the loader and the hopper;

[0016] The material sorting plate includes a vibrating disc, the bottom of which is slidably connected to two oppositely arranged arc-shaped push bars, and the top of the vibrating disc is connected to the discharge port of the feeder;

[0017] A vibration motor is installed on the lower side of the vibration disc;

[0018] A longitudinal telescopic mechanism for driving the arc-shaped push strip to slide is installed above the vibrating disc, and the longitudinal telescopic mechanism is hinged to the arc-shaped push strip through a connecting rod;

[0019] The vibrating disc is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is connected to the hopper through the guide slope.

[0020] It is convenient to push the material out of the discharge port through the arc-shaped push bar.

[0021] Further preferably, the material guide slope includes an upper limit plate and a lower limit plate arranged above and below, and a channel for the material to pass through is provided between the upper limit plate and the lower limit plate;

[0022] The upper limit plate and the lower limit plate are connected via a support rod.

[0023] The height of the spacing can be easily adjusted by the length of the support rod. By switching between support rods of different lengths, it is easy to adjust according to the size of irregularly shaped items.

[0024] Further preferably, the upper limit plate and the lower limit plate are provided with insertion holes for inserting the support rods.

[0025] Further preferably, a lifting baffle mechanism is installed between the hopper and the material guide slope;

[0026] The lifting baffle mechanism includes a baffle and a telescopic cylinder for driving the baffle to lift. The lifting of the baffle switches the conduction and isolation between the hopper and the material guide slope.

[0027] When the hopper is opened, the lifting baffle mechanism is used to isolate the hopper from the material guide slope.

[0028] When the hopper is in a closed state, the baffle mechanism rises, driving the hopper to connect with the material guide slope, making it easier for materials to enter the hopper.

[0029] Further preferably, an air blowing mechanism is also installed on the sorting channel.

[0030] It is convenient for the blowing mechanism to blow the materials on the sorting channel.

[0031] Further preferably, the air blowing mechanism includes a mounting flange and an air inlet and an air outlet located on the mounting flange, the opening of the air inlet faces downward, and the opening of the air outlet faces toward the sorting channel.

[0032] Further preferably, the detection device is a camera or an infrared spectrometer.

[0033] Realize different detection of items.

[0034] Further preferably, the grabbing and unloading mechanism is a robot.

[0035] Alternatively, the gripping and unloading mechanism includes a clamping claw and a three-axis linear slide mechanism, and the slide of the three-axis linear slide mechanism is connected to the clamping claw.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0037] This utility model uses a material separation mechanism to sort items through two sorting channels, greatly improving the sorting speed. After the items are inspected by the detection equipment in the two sorting channels, the detection results determine whether they need to be grabbed and placed in the storage box by the grabbing and unloading mechanism. The inclined material guide channel can be used for fast sorting of irregular shapes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the utility model from another perspective;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the utility model from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 4This is a structural diagram of the utility model from another perspective;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model from another perspective.

[0043] In the figure, 1 is a loader, 2 is a hopper, 3 is a lifting baffle mechanism, 4 is a material dividing plate, 5 is a detection station, 6 is a first material blocking mechanism, 7 is a grabbing and unloading mechanism, 8 is a second material blocking mechanism, 9 is an air blowing mechanism, 10 is a material sorting tray, 11 is a camera device, 12 is a material guide slope, and 13 is a hopper driving mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 5 , Specific embodiment 1, a sorting machine for irregular shapes, including a frame, on which a feeder 1, a material dividing mechanism and two sorting channels are installed in sequence along the conveying direction; the material dividing mechanism includes two mutually hinged material claws that are assembled to form a hopper 2 and a hopper driving mechanism 13 for driving the two hoppers 2 to open and close; the material dividing mechanism also includes a material dividing plate 4 located directly below the hopper 2, the material dividing plate 4 includes a left inclined plate and a right inclined plate arranged on the left and right, the left inclined plate is connected to the top of the right inclined plate, the left side of the left inclined plate is connected to a sorting channel, and the right side of the right inclined plate is connected to another sorting channel; the sorting channel is provided with an inspection station 5, a first material blocking mechanism 6, a grabbing and unloading mechanism 7 and a second material blocking mechanism 8 in sequence along the conveying direction; the inspection station 5 is equipped with a detection device; the grabbing and unloading mechanism 7 is used to grab the items on the sorting channel and send them to a storage box arranged adjacent to the sorting channel. The utility model uses a material sorting mechanism to sort items using two sorting channels, which greatly improves the sorting speed. After the items are inspected by the detection equipment through the two sorting channels, it is determined whether they need to be grabbed and put into the storage box by the grabbing and unloading mechanism 7 according to the detection results.

[0045] Both hoppers are hinged to the frame, and the frame is equipped with a hopper drive mechanism. The hopper drive mechanism is a telescopic rod, with each end hinged to the two hoppers. The telescopic rod is located above the hinged connection between the hoppers and the frame. By shortening the telescopic rod, the gap between the two hoppers is increased, allowing the hoppers to open and discharge materials. By extending the telescopic rod, the gap between the two hoppers is reduced, allowing the hoppers to close.

[0046] The sorting channel is angled downward, and a vibration motor is installed at its base to facilitate material guidance. The sorting channel connects to the left and right inclined plates via docking channels. The slope of the left inclined plate is greater than that of the docking channel, which in turn is greater than the slope of the sorting channel.

[0047] Both the first and second material blocking mechanisms 6 and 8 include baffles and baffle drive mechanisms for rotating the baffles. The baffles facilitate material blocking and ensure the stability of the grabbing and unloading mechanism 7. The baffles rotate to intercept and block material in the sorting channel, or to provide space for material to slide down.

[0048] A material handling tray 10 and a material guide ramp 12 are installed between the feeder 1 and the hopper 2. The material handling tray 10 comprises a vibrating disc, the bottom of which is slidably connected to two opposing curved push bars. The top of the vibrating disc is connected to the discharge port of the feeder 1. A vibration motor is mounted on the underside of the vibrating disc. A longitudinal telescopic mechanism is mounted above the vibrating disc to drive the curved push bars. This mechanism is hinged to the curved push bars via a connecting rod. The vibrating disc is provided with a discharge port, which is connected to the hopper 2 via a material guide ramp 12. This facilitates the use of the curved push bars to push material out of the discharge port. The top of the longitudinal telescopic mechanism is mounted on the frame. The bottom of the mechanism is hinged to the curved push bars via a connecting rod.

[0049] The material guide ramp 12 consists of upper and lower limit plates, each positioned vertically. A passage for material flow is located between the upper and lower limit plates. Support rods connect the upper and lower limit plates, allowing for adjustment of the height of the gaps. Both the upper and lower limit plates are tilted, and the passage slopes downward from the material handling tray to the hopper.

[0050] The upper limit plate and the lower limit plate are provided with sockets for plugging in the support rods.

[0051] A lifting baffle mechanism 3 is installed between the hopper 2 and the material guide slope 12. This mechanism comprises a baffle and a telescopic cylinder that raises and lowers the baffle. The baffle's movement switches between connecting and blocking the hopper 2 and the material guide slope 12. When the hopper 2 is open, the lifting baffle mechanism isolates the hopper 2 from the material guide slope 12. When the hopper 2 is closed, the lifting baffle mechanism rises, driving the hopper 2 and the material guide slope 12 into contact, facilitating material entry into the hopper 2.

[0052] An air blowing mechanism 9 is also installed on the sorting channel. This facilitates blowing the material along the channel. The air blowing mechanism 9 includes a mounting flange, an air inlet, and an air outlet located thereon. The air inlet opens downward, while the air outlet opens toward the sorting channel. A camera device 11 is also installed on the sorting channel, adjacent to the air blowing mechanism 9.

[0053] The detection equipment is a camera or an infrared spectrometer, which can realize different detection of objects.

[0054] The grabbing and unloading mechanism 7 is a manipulator. Alternatively, the grabbing and unloading mechanism 7 includes a clamping claw and a three-axis linear slide mechanism, wherein the slide of the three-axis linear slide mechanism is connected to the clamping claw.

[0055] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting machine for irregular shapes, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame is equipped with a loader, a material separation mechanism and two sorting channels arranged in sequence along the conveying direction; The material distribution mechanism includes two mutually hinged material claws assembled to form a hopper and a hopper driving mechanism for driving the two hoppers to open and close; The material distribution mechanism further includes a material distribution plate located directly below the hopper, the material distribution plate including a left inclined plate and a right inclined plate arranged on the left and right sides, the left inclined plate being connected to the top of the right inclined plate, the left side of the left inclined plate being connected to one of the sorting channels, and the right side of the right inclined plate being connected to the other sorting channel; The sorting channel is provided with a detection station, a first material blocking mechanism, a grabbing and unloading mechanism and a second material blocking mechanism in sequence along the conveying direction; The detection station is equipped with detection equipment; The grabbing and unloading mechanism is used to grab the articles on the sorting channel and send them to the storage box arranged adjacent to the sorting channel.

2. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first material blocking mechanism and the second material blocking mechanism both include a baffle and a baffle driving mechanism for driving the baffle to rotate.

3. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material sorting tray and a material guide slope are installed between the loader and the hopper; The material sorting plate includes a vibrating disc, the bottom of which is slidably connected to two oppositely arranged arc-shaped push bars, and the top of the vibrating disc is connected to the discharge port of the feeder; A vibration motor is installed on the lower side of the vibration disc; A longitudinal telescopic mechanism for driving the arc-shaped push strip to slide is installed above the vibrating disc, and the longitudinal telescopic mechanism is hinged to the arc-shaped push strip through a connecting rod; The vibrating disc is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is connected to the hopper through the guide slope.

4. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material guide slope includes an upper limit plate and a lower limit plate arranged above and below, and a channel for material to pass through is provided between the upper limit plate and the lower limit plate; The upper limit plate and the lower limit plate are connected via a support rod.

5. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper limit plate and the lower limit plate are provided with insertion holes for inserting the support rods.

6. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 3, characterized in that: A lifting baffle mechanism is installed between the hopper and the material guide slope; The lifting baffle mechanism includes a baffle and a telescopic cylinder for driving the baffle to lift. The lifting of the baffle switches the conduction and isolation between the hopper and the material guide slope.

7. The sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air blowing mechanism is also installed on the sorting channel.

8. A sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air blowing mechanism includes a mounting flange and an air inlet and an air outlet located on the mounting flange. The opening of the air inlet faces downward, and the opening of the air outlet faces the sorting channel.

9. The sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device is a camera or an infrared spectrometer.

10. The sorting machine for irregular shapes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grabbing and unloading mechanism is a manipulator.

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